Welcome to Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Longleng

Mandate of KVK

Development of sustainable farming systems for different agro-climatic and socio-economic zones of the region. Improvement in rain-fed agriculture through watershed based approach.
Improvement in the productivity of different crops, live stocks and aquatic fauna through the development / screening of varieties and agro-techniques.
Development of local competence through training on agriculture and allied sectors.
Development of effective linkages with other development departments, financing agencies and SAUs / CAUs operating in the region.
To maintain database and act as a repository of information centre on agriculture and allied sectors and to provide consultancy in the above areas including plant and animal bio-technology.
Germplasm exchange, research update in a collaborative mode with other national and international agencies.

Major Activities of KVK

Farming systems research and agro-forestry interventions through water shed based approach and development of efficient cropping systems.

Development and screening of suitable crop varieties and animal breeds.

Soil and nutrient management and soil and water conservation.

Development of technologies for organic food production.

Diseases and pest management.

Improvement of fruits, vegetables and spices including floriculture and hi-tech horticulture.

Farm mechanization.

Post harvest technology.

Rodent management.

Development of animal health covers measures.

Development of aquaculture in hills.

Molecular genetic studies in IPR perspective.

Testing and refinement of evolved technologies at farmers’ field and their dissemination.

Use of Information Technology in Agriculture and also market.

Vision

To design, develop and act as a pool of new knowledge and skills required by the farmers, to improve the socio-economic status of rural people with continuous collective research and extension services to bring a sustainable development and nutritional security at household level.