Welcome to Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kiphire

Mandate of KVK

1.To demonstrate the new improved technology to the farmers as well as to the extension agency directly in the farmers field with their active participation.
2.To identify the area specific problems of the farmers and prioritization of the identified problems as per their importance.
3.To collect feedback from farmers and extension agencies and to provide linkages with scientists for the modification or refinement of technology.
4.To impart training to the farmers, rural youth and extension functionaries for capacity building
5.To provide new and important information on agriculture and allied sectors to the extension agencies or NGO’s for wider circulation to improve their economic condition.
6.To prepare different extension models and verify these models in the farmers field with their participation to create confidence among them.

Achievements

AS per the mandates, KVK Kiphire is working at the grassroot level for upliftment of the farming community in particular and the society in general through its various activities. The major areas of training include scientific crop production, soil health and fertility management through organic and INM practices, integrated pest and disease Management, integrated farming system (IFS), crop diversification, processing and value addition, scientific livestock management, in situ resource generation through composting technologies, organic and natural farming etc.
In order to assess the location specificity of agricultural technologies under various farming systems, On Farm Trials (OFT) were conducted on the farmers’ field under the thematic areas of varietal evaluation, integrated farming systems, organic and integrated nutrient management, value addition, storage techniques, farm machineries, etc.
To demonstrate the production potential of newly released technologies on the farmers’ fields at various locations, technologies were demonstrated on crop production technologies, nutrient management technologies, integrated farming system module, homestead farming based production system, scientific animal husbandry, backyard poultry and pig farming etc.
The major extension activities include Diagnostic visits, Exposure visits, Scientists visit to farmers’ field, Kisan Mela, Animal Health Camps, Field Days, Exhibitions, Advisory services, TV/ Radio Talks, Celebration of important days, Film Show, Self Help Group Convenors Meeting, Method demonstrations, Kisan Gosthi, Mahila Mandal Convenors Meetings, distribution of extension literature like technical bulletins, leaflets, pamphlets, folders, etc.
Apart from the mandated activities, KVK Kiphire is also involved in many other projects and Flagship programmes like Biotech KISAN Hub project, pilot project under CM corpus fund (Aspirational District Program), NADEP project under Krishi Kalyan Abhiyan (KKA), PKVY scheme, Nutri-Sensitive Agricultural Resources and Innovation (NARI), Knowledge Systems and Homestead Management of Agriculture in Tribal Areas (KSHMTA), Swachhta Action Plan (SAP), Tribal Sub-Plan programme (TSP), Farmers’ Outreach Programme on Natural Farming etc
The KVK Kiphire has also established linkages with other departments /agencies also like, VPKAS-Almora, IIHR- Bengaluru, IARI-New Delhi, CRIDA-Hyderabad, IIPR-Kanpur, IISR, Kerala, SBI, NBHM, NABARD, ATMA and other line departments of state etc.
KVK Kiphire is also engaged in conducting special programmes viz., World Soil Day, Rashtriya Kisan Diwas, International Women’s Day, Poshan Maah, World Environment Day, Swachhta Pakhwada etc.

Thrust Areas

Location specific integrated farming system (IFS) model for enhancing system productivity, soil health, ecosystem services and also as a tool against Jhum cultivation.
Adequate and efficient soil priming as a tool for better utilization of the rich native pool of soil nutrients.
Popularization of HYVs of cereals, pulses, oilseeds and vegetables to increase cropping intensity.
Scientific livestock management with appropriate housing, feeding, breeding and health management.
Round the year production of maize- the most prominent crop of the district in rotation with legume.
Enhancing productivity of French bean (Kholar)- the ODOP crop of the district.
Promotion of homestead farming based production system.
In situ generation of organic inputs through utilization of vermicomposting and enriched composting technologies.
Promotion of organic farming and Natural farming practices.
Enhancing rabi season productivity of the district through efficient utilization of ‘Jalkund’ technology.
Creation of much in need facilities such as maize crusher (for making pig feed), oil expeller, millet processing unit etc.
Promotion of oilseed sector through mass scale awareness, training and demonstration
Capacity building programme for rural youth and women through vocational training>
Formation of Self-Help Group (SHG), Farmers Club, Kisan Gosthi, Commodity Interest Group (CIGs), Farmers Interest Group (FIGs) and FPOs

KVK Activities

Baseline survey to identify and inventorize technology, extension and training needs of the operational area.

On Farm Testing (OFT) to assess the location specificity of agricultural technologies in various farming situations.

Out scaling of the promising technologies through Front Line Demonstrations (FLDs) to showcase their specific and quantifiable benefits in actual farmer’s field condition.

Capacity development through conduct of need based training programs for various target groups viz., farmers, rural youths, extension functionaries etc

Developing and organizing non-formal educational programmes by way of field days, farm visits, farmers fair, radio talk, Farm Science clubs etc. as the follow up information support to training courses.

Function as a knowledge and resource centre by developing and maintaining the campus farms and demonstration units on scientific lines as the facilities for providing work experience to the trainees as also disseminating the latest technical knowhow.

Providing added training facilities in the areas for home making and nutrition education for rural community.

Being located in the only Aspirational District of the state of Nagaland, KVK, Kiphire is closely involved in all special the programs of the GOI and NITI AYOG earmarked for the district in close collaboration with the line departments and the district administration.

Conduct frontline extension programmes and provide farm advisories using ICT and other media on varied subjects of interest to farmers.

Data documentation, characterization and strategic planning of farming practices