University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur is involved in teaching, research and extension of agriculture and alied sciences for the overall development of agriculture in the Kalyana Karnataka region. Directorate of Extension is performing the agriculture extension activities in the districts of Raichur, Yadagir, Bidar, Kalaburagi, Ballari and Koppal for the welfare of farming community.
Objectives
- Conducting technology tests on farmers' fields to identify appropriate technology for location and sustainable natural resource use
- Organizing demonstrations on various crops and allied sector in the fields/ farm situations to popularize technologies organizing and to get feedback from farmers
- Conducting training programmes for farmers and extension functionaries of various departments on new technologies, emerging issues and design demonstration strategies for dissemination of modern technology.
- Launching various and appropriate extension activities for transmission of new agricultural technologies.
- Facilitating, supplying quality seeds, grafts, livestock, animal products and organic products according to the needs of the farmers.
- Functioning as the Agricultural technologies and resource center for Government, Private and Self-of rural upliftment.
Functions
The Directorate of Extension is the nodal agency to provide direction and leadership in the extension education activities of the University. The extension activities are carried out through a network of well established and well equipped Transfer of Technology (ToT) centers which at present include seven Krishi Vignana Kendras (KVK s) and six Agriculture Extension Education Centres. These centres are periodically and regularly organizing national and state level trainings for the benefit of officers of the development departments, non-government organizations and the farming community engaged in agriculture and allied activities. These centres are also organizing different types of demonstrations, farm trials, krishimelas, field days, exhibitions etc. On various aspects of agriculture and allied activities to create awareness among extension functionaries and farmers. The directorate is involved in dissemination of farm technology through technical bulletins, booklets, leaflets, folders, posters and through mass media like radio and TV channels. The Directorate is also serving as an important source of feedback of information to the researchers through diagnostic services.
Units of Directorate of Extension
- ICAR Krishi Vigyan Kendras
- Agriculture Extension Education Centres
- Agricultural Science Museum
