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     Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Calicut was established in 1992 under the Indian Institute of Spices Research at Peruvannamuzhi,60 km away from the district headquarters. During the initial stages, the Kendra functioned and the farmers hostel were inaugurated on 7th December, 1998 by Padmabhushan Dr.R.S.Paroda, Secretary, DARE and Director General, ICAR. The hostel can accommodate 20 farmers at a time. KVK is located about 60 km North East of the district headquarters at Peruvannamuzhi on the side of Perambra-Chembanoda road hardly 1 km away from Peruvannamuzhi dam. By boarding buses plying between Kozhikode and Poozhithode, one can reach KVK. In addition, frequent bus services are available fromPerambra to Peruvannamuzhi dam.
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ഷെഡ്യൂള്‍ ചെയ്ത പരിപാടികള്‍
KVK office phone number has changed. The new number is : 0496-2966041
Scheduled programmes 
Broiler goat rearing a profitable enterprise
WomenSHG

   Broiler goat production is highly suitable technology in areas where green fodder is not available (or) due to lack of grazing land. It is one of the techniques to improve the economy of rural farming community. Broiler goat rearing has been found to be highly remunerative compare to rearing other farm animals and it has been advocated as a better substitute of livelihood for the rural farmer.

What are broiler goat kids?

     As far as broiler goat rearing is concerned, we don’t have any specific breed for this  purpose.   The kids produced from goats (whatever breed available in your area) can be used for broiler goat rearing (both male as well as female kids).

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Low investment freshwater ornamental fish culture techniques boost farmers’ income
    Ornamental fish keeping is the second most popular hobby globally after photography. This passion for ornamental fishes in global market gives aqua farmers in India a source of livelihood and export earnings for the country. India considered as a sleeping giant with contribution of less than 1% to global trade has ideal environmental condition for culturing these tropical fishes. Off late there has been revitalization in India especially in Kerala to boost this sector.
Snap shot of an ornamantal fish practical session of a training at KVK

    The Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kozhikode under ICAR- Indian Institute of Spices Research has taken significant steps in this direction by giving regular training and demonstrations on freshwater ornamental fish culture to youth and farmers in Kerala. The Kendra has developed low investment culture techniques by utilizing scrapped refrigerator/fridge boxes, used flex banners and wooden reapers used as packing material from glass shops. This technology encourages farmers to do up-cycling or creative reusing. Here the unwanted scrap materials are transformed to products of better quality and value through fish culture. The low budget technology safeguards the environment and is a boost to “Swathyatha abhyan” activities.

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