Krishi Vignana Kendra (KVK), Gonikoppal

Kodagu is a small District rich in coffee plantation and have beautiful sceneries of forest, rivers and tourist places comprising of three taluks viz.. Madikeri, Virajpet and Somwarpet and have the population of 5, 45, 322. Kodagu is having the total area of 4102 Sq kms. Kodagu is a hilly area. Madikeri, the district Head Quarters is above 1270 meters from the sea level. Its physical features are full of diversity. It has valleys, plains, lush green forest, Paddy fields, Coffee and cardamom plantations. It is called the “Kashmir of south India and Switzerland of India". It is known for its scenic beauty and attracts tourists in large numbers. River Cauvery originates from Kodagu.

Genesis of Krishi Vigyan Kendra with mandate

KVK is functioning under Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR) in Kodagu District. It is started in the year 1976 in the first phase batch of KVKs sanctioned under ICAR. First it was in Chettalli, where Central Horticultural Experimental Station (CHES) under IIHR, concentrating on research in the District. Later during the year 1992 the erstwhile Citrus Experimental Station, Gonikoppal activities have been shifted to Chettalli and Krishi Vigyan Kendra has been shifted to Gonikoppal. Since then KVK is actively involved in transfer of technologies aspects which pertains to the mandates of KVK. The earlier mandates of KVK are Transfer of technology, conducting trainings to the farmers and rural youths to take up the self employment programme. Also to implement lab to land programme, National demonstration and ORP programmes to cater to the needs of the rural community. Over the period the mandates of KVK as been changed to-

The Field demonstrations conducted under the close supervision of the scientists of the National Agriculture Research system are called Front Line Demonstrations.

A total of 336 demonstrations covering 67 villages in the field of Agriculture, Horticulture, Plant Protection, Home Science and Live stock fields were carried out in the district.

■ Introduction of French Bean variety Arka Suvidha
■ Introduction of French Bean variety Arka Anoop
■ Introduction of cowpea variety Arka Garima
■ Introduction of Passion fruit variety Cauvery
■ Use of Vegetable special
■ Introduction of Ridge gourd variety Arka Sumeet
■ Management of Fruit fly in Coorg mandarin
■ Management of Berry borer in Coffee
■ Introduction of IIHR Chilli variety Arka suphal
■ Introduction of IIHR Tuberose variety Suvasini
■ Introduction of IIHR Papaya variety surya
■ Introduction of IIHR Passion fruit RTS
■ Introduction of IIHR Chilli variety Arka lohit
■ Composite fish culture
■ Introduction of Paddy variety Hemavathy
■ Introduction of Paddy variety IET 13901
■ Quality pork production
■ Giriraja birds
■ Malabari goats
■ Azolla
■ Fodder variety Co-3
■ Duroc pig
■ Yorkshire pig

FLD on Fruit fly management in Coorg mandarin

FLD on Berry borer management in Coffee

Trainings

Training on Processing and Preservation

Training on soil sample collection

Extension Activities

In order to speed up the process of transfer of technology, KVK, has rendered its yeoman service in the district by conducting multifaceted extension programmes. The KVK conducted field visits, advisory services, field days under OFT and FLD villages, exhibitions, soil testing campaigns, vaccination campaigns, animal health camps, radio talks, phone in programmes, T V coverages etc.

Contribution of the Station to the region

Krishi Vigyan Kendra strives its best to improve the quality production and productivity of Horticulture, Agriculture and allied subjects through implementing need based ICAR/University technologies.

Contributed towards increasing the yield of Banana, Citrus and Vegetables by introducing IIHR Banana, Citrus and Vegetable specials.

KVK has contributed towards reducing the fruit loss in Coorg mandarin by introducing IIHR developed Fruit fly Pheromone traps  

Imparted knowledge in various fields of Horticulture, Agriculture , Preservation, Home science and Animal science by conducting 4939 trainings (both On and Off campus) for the benefit of 81125 stake holders.

Increasing the yield and quality of French bean by introducing  Arka suvidha and Arka komal  

Popularized Paddy Variety Tunga which is tolerant to Blast Disease and also high yielding

Introduced and Popularized Duroc Pig rearing in the district, which has an advantage of high meat production and low fat content.

Popularized home scale preservation and self employment. 

Supply of quality planting materials, Piglets, Goatlets and fingerlings

Services provided by the KVK

■ Soil testings and INM recommendations for all crops
■ Trainings on Horticulture, Agriculture, Animal science, Preservation, Home science and allied fields
■ Supply of quality planting materials, Piglets, Goatlets and fingerlings
■ Soil, Plant and Animal Health Clinics and campaigns.
■ Organizing collaborative/Sponsored programmes
■ Advisory services

Contact Details of KVK, Gonikoppal

Senior Scientist/ Programme Co-ordinator and Head of the station

Kodagu Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), (IIHR-ICAR)

Gonikoppal, Virajpet Tq. South Kodagu – 571 213,

Karnataka

Telephone   :             08274-247274      

Fax: 08274-247274,     Email : iihrkvkgk@yahoo.co.in