Dr. F.M.H. Khaleel,
Professor & Head
History
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Established as a Statutory Department of KAU in 1972 along with the inception of the College of Horticulture at Mannuthy
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Started M.Sc. (Ag) programme in 1976.
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Shifted the department to the present college building at Vellanikkara during November 1977
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Recognized as an approved centre for Ph.D. programmes in 1991
Vision
To meet the needs of students and employers by offering relevant, quality career education programmes, training and research in field of Soil Science & Agricultural Extension for creating competent personnel who can effectively serve our farming community.
Mandate
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To impart teaching at U G and P G levels on various aspects of Agricultural Extension including various practical aspects
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To undertake contemporary research in the field of Agricultural Extension
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To guide the extension personnel in extension approaches and point out innovations in agriculture to the
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Different stakeholders.
Faculty
Dr. F. M. H. Khaleel, Professor & Head
Dr. Jayasree Krishanankutty, Associate Professor
Supporting Staff
Mr. M. D. Roy,
Lab Assistant Gr.II.
Current Activities
Teaching
This Department is currently offering – U.G. Courses for B. Sc. (Ag.) programmes. For M. Sc. (Ag.) students of this department as well as from few other departments – courses are being offered. Five courses are being thought for Ph. D. programme. Besides the regular courses, credit seminar of this College for all the PG Scholars of this college are being offered from this department.
RAWE
Last semester of the under graduate students namely the Rural Agricultural work Experience Programme (RAWE)is co – ordinated by this department. A Semester long programme, split into nine modules, the students are exposed to the current and emerging opportunities and challenges in agriculture and rural development. Large scale extension activities including ‘village stay camps’ are designed and implemented on an intensive manner with the full involvement of the entire faculty members. In all the modules, students are guided to work with and learn from the farmers and rural entrepreneurs. Besides acquiring hands on field experience, the RAWE modules bring positive changes in the students mindset, outlook, personality trails, managerial and entrepreneurship skills.
No. of students passed out
M. Sc. (Ag. Extension) : 35.
Ph. D. (Ag. Extension) : 14.
Research
Research programmes are being implemented mainly based on the problems experienced by the stakeholders in Kerala farming.
On going research Programmes:
* KAU plan Scheme on action research on coconut mite control.
* Technology Assessment and Refinement through Institution village linkage programme, RARS, Pattambi (Collaborating).
* Technology dissemination and capacity building among women groups for use of bioinputs in agriculture
Teaching
U G Programme
8 Courses for B.Sc. (Ag) (Old syllabus)
4Core courses and 5 Optional courses (New syllabus)
RAWE program
The Rural Agricultural work Experience Programme (RAWE)is a unique academic activity co – ordinated by this department. During this Semester long programme, split into nine modules, the students are exposed to the current and emerging opportunities and challenges in agriculture and rural development. Multi faceted activities including farmer seminars, trainings, demonstrations, quiz programs and agrl. competitions‘are designed and implemented as part of the village stay which is the highlight of the program.. In all the modules, students are guided to work with and learn from the farmers and rural entrepreneurs with guidance from the entire faculty members of the college. Besides acquiring hands-on field experience, the RAWE modules bring positive changes in the students mindset, outlook, personality traits, managerial and entrepreneurship skills.
Professor & Head
Department of Agricultural Extension
College of Horticulture
Kerala Agricultural University
KAU (P.O.),Trissur Dt. 680 656
Kerala , India.
Phone: 91+ 487 + 2370822 (extn ) 350
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