STATION ACTIVITIES
- Scientists of the station are involved in research works on various crops, extension activities like training programmes, seminars, exhibition etc.
- The scientists act as members in multi disciplinary diagnostic team of Department of Agriculture.
- Soil nutrient analysis is being done for farmers at the station.
- There is production and supply of bio-control agents.
- Trainings on mushroom production is periodicallly conducted at the station. There is also production and supply of mushroom to the public.
- Dairy is maintained at the station from where milk is being supplied to the public.
- There is a sales counter at the station from where, various seddlings and organic inputs are being supplied to the public.
MAJOR FUNCTIONS/ACTIVITIES
- Research work on the development of improved varieties of paddy, sesame, and pulses suitable for Onattukara.
- Maintenance of germplasm of the crops viz., paddy, pulses and sesame.
- Standardization of production technologies for AEU 3 for various crops viz. Paddy ,Sesame, Pulses etc.
- Management of emerging weeds in various crops for enhancing production.
- Standardization of plant protection technologies for various crops.
- Developing suitable soil nutrient management strategies for Onattukara region.
- Production of mushroom and mushroom spawn.
- Production of biocontrol agents, biofertilizers and organic inputs for sustaining production of various crops in Onattukara region.
- Crop and weather advisory services to farmers
- Production and distribution of elite coconut seedlings.
- Year-round production and distribution of seeds and planting materials.
REVENUE GENERATION ACTIVITIES
PRODUCTION AND SALE OF MORE THAN 40 AGRICULTURAL INPUTS AND QUALITY SEEDLINGS
- 26 organic inputs ( organic manures, biofertilizers, biocontrol agents, Entomopathogenic fungus, biopesticides etc.)
- Micronutrient mixtures -5
- Mushroom spawn, Mushroom bed, Vegetable mushroom
- TC banana
- Elite coconut seedlings
- Pheromone traps, Manure blocks, value added products
- Seeds and planting materials of various crops, ornamental plants, medicinal plants and fodder cropsSoil testing services
- Sponsored training programmes from external agencies, paid training programmes
- Internships, short term research projects from external students on payment basis
RF ACTIVITIES- ANNUAL TURN OVER IN 2014-2015
(Rs.10,88,885/-) increased to Rs. 31,16,661/- in 2022-2023
EXTENSION ACTIVITIES
•Agro advisories, Farmer scientist interfaces, agroclinics, campgains
• On campus, Off campus and sponsored training programmes on crop production, protection and processing
• On the job trainings programmes for VHSE students
•Short term and long term vocational training programmes on apiculture, mushroom production, organic input production, ornamental gardening
•Participatory seed production programmes for rice and sesame
•Field visits and Multidisciplinary field visits
•Technical support to farmers and extension functionaries of Department of Agriculture through BLAKC
