Extension

The Directorate of Extension, University of Agricultural Sciences, Mandya plays a vital role in transferring agricultural technologies developed by the university to the farming community. The extension system acts as a bridge between research, education, and farmers, ensuring that scientific innovations reach the field level and enhance farm productivity, sustainability, and rural livelihoods.

The Directorate coordinates various extension programmes, farmer advisory services, and capacity-building activities through Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), Extension Education Units (EEUs), Common Incubation Centres under ODOP (One District One Product), and other outreach centres functioning under the university.

Major Objectives

• Dissemination of improved agricultural technologies to farmers
• Strengthening farmer-scientist interaction for need-based research
• Capacity building of farmers, rural youth, and extension personnel
• Promotion of climate-resilient and sustainable farming practices
• Support to government development programmes and agricultural missions

Key Extension Activities

• Farmer trainings, demonstrations, and field days
• On-Farm Testing (OFT) and Frontline Demonstrations (FLD)
• Organization of Krishimela, exhibitions, and farmer-scientist interactions
• Mobile and ICT-based advisory services
• Publication of extension literature, manuals, and bulletins
• Collaboration with line departments, NGOs, and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs)
• Promotion of value addition, entrepreneurship, and agri-startups through Common Incubation Centres (ODOP)

Extension Network

The extension activities of the university are implemented through:

• Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) at Mandya, Chamarajanagara, and Hassan
• Extension Education Units (EEUs) at Naganahalli and Madikeri
• Common Incubation Centres (ODOP) at Mandya, Chamarajanagara, and Hassan
• Directorate of Extension and allied schemes