Academic Department • Assam Agricultural University

AAU-KVK, Sivasagar

Constituent Department under Directorate of Extension Education

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Academic Department

AAU-KVK, Sivasagar

Constituent Department under Directorate of Extension Education
The foundation of KVK Sivasagar was laid down by the Hon’ble Chief Minister, Assam, Sjt. Tarun Ch. Gogoi on 3rd May, 2003 at the permanent site at Rohdoi. The KVK is located at Nimaigarh Habi Gaon on the Rohdoi Ali connecting Dhodar Ali. KVK Sivasagar is at a distance of about 2.5 km from Dhodar Ali and at a distance of 22 kms from Sivasagar.

The Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sivasagar undertakes vocational training of farmers, farm women and rural youths, conduct On-Farm Testing (OFT) for technology assessment and refinement and Front Line Demonstrations (FLD) to promptly demonstrate the latest agricultural technologies to the farmers as well as extension workers.

Department Achievements & Accolades

15 Records
KVK Sivasagar conducted the following OFTs :
Under Agronomy Discipline
1. Comparative performance of newly released purple rice variety Labanya under medium land situation of Sivasagar district
2. Evaluation of medium duration submergence tolerant paddy variety Dholi in rice-mustard cropping sequence
3. Evaluation of millet in Rice-Toria- Millet cropping sequence in Sivasagar district in rainfed condition
Under Horticulture Discipline
1. Performance of French bean varieties Arka Komal and Arka Suvidha
2. Evaluation of marigold variety Indi Yellow and Indi Orange
Under Soil Science Discipline
1. Combined effect of Zinc and boron on Rice -Toria sequence
2. Combined effect of Sulphur and Boron in Toria
Under Plant Protection Discipline
1. Management of Rice Hispa in Sali paddy cultivation Var. Ranjit sub 1
2. Performance of Leaf folder resistance rice variety AAU 200 through mutation breeding
3. Anthracnose and Bacterial leaf spot diseases management technology of betelvine
Under Animal Science Discipline
1. Effect of Azolla feeding on the productive performance of Rainbow rooster poultry.
2. Comparative Evaluation of Ethno Veterinary Medicince and antibiotic therapy in the treatment of mastitis in dairy cattle
KVK Sivasagar conducted the following FLDs:
Under Agronomy Discipline
1.. Popularization of Sali rice var. Diphalu in waterlogged situation upto 50cm
2. FLD on Rice(Numoli)-Lentil cropping sequence in medium land situation of Sivasagar District
3. Large scale demonstration of newly released rice variety Surma Dhan in collaboration with AICRP on rice, AAU,ARRI, Titabar
4. Popularization of climate resilient Foxtail Millet in monocropped areas under rainfed situation
Under Horticulture Discipline
1. Popularization of multiple disease resistant tomato hybrid variety Arka abhed(H-397)
2. Cultivation of high yielding pumpkin var. Arjuna F1 in rice fellow land
Under Soil Science Discipline
1. Zn fertilization in winter paddy
2. Low cost vermicompost production using vermi bags
Under Plant Protection Discipline
1. Popularization of milky mushroom cultivation 
2. Scientific bee keeping 
Under Animal Science Discipline
1. Demonstration on Artificial brooding management of chicks
2. Productive performance of white pekin duck in backyard duck rearing system
3. Demonstration on feeding of urea treated straw in dairy cattle
Under Agricultural Extension Discipline
1. Production of Oyster Mushroom for socio economic development of farmers
Under Fisheries Science Discipline
1. Demonstration on Integrated Rice - Fish Farming
2. Demonstration On Quality Carp Seed Production
 Sl. No.
Discipline 
 
Title
 
Target Group No. Of participants 
 1 Agronomy Quality seed production of high yielding Sali rice varities recommended for Assam (Singlopothar) F & FW 25
 2 Agronomy Quality seed production of high yielding Sali rice varities recommended for Assam (Panbesa) F & Fw 28
 3 Agronomy Scientific production technology of red riceRY  32
4  Agronomy Quality seed production of high yielding Sali rice varities recommended for Assam (Rojapukhuri) F & FW 30
 5 Agronomy Cultivation of medicinal plants (Demow block) RY 48
 6 Agronomy Quality seed production of high yielding Sali rice varities recommended for Assam (Demow) F & FW 34
 7 Agronomy Cultivation of medicinal plants  EF 28
 8 Agronomy Natural farming technology and its importance RY 30
 9 Agronomy Cultivation of medicinal plants  EF 30
 10 Agronomy Cultivation of medicinal plants  F & FW 26
 11 Agronomy Cultivation of medicinal plants  RY 25
 12 Agronomy Awareness cum training programme on Millet F & FW 63
 13 Agronomy Awareness cum training programme on Millet F & FW 68
 14 Agronomy Awareness programme on Nutri Rich India, Educated India, Empowered India and training on Millet F & FW 70
 15 Horticulture Production techniques of important spices of Assam (Sivasagar block) F & FW 29
 16  Horticulture Advances in production technology of cucurbits F & FW 25
 17  Horticulture Scientific and commercial cultivation practices of Rabi vegetables (Namti) F & FW 30
 18 Horticulture Scientific production technology of Orchid flower F & FW 28
 19  Horticulture Scientific cultivation practices of Tuberose and marigold  F & FW 38
 20   Horticulture Scientific cultivation practices of Tuberose and marigold (Gaurisagar) F & FW 25
 21  Horticulture Production techniques of important spices of Assam (Sonari block) F & FW 25
 22 Horticulture Advances in production technology of vegetable crops (Sivasagar) EF 28
 23 Horticulture Advances in production technology of vegetable crops  F & FW 25
 24 Horticulture Scientific cultivation practices of Chrysanthemum and Gerbera F & FW 20
 25  Horticulture Scientific cultivation practices of arecanut and coconut RY 27
 26  Horticulture Vocational training on nursery management of horticultural crops F & FW 25
 27 Soil Science Production and use of organic inputs for soil fertility management F & FW 26
 28 Soil Science Production technology of vermicompost F & FW 25
 29 Soil Science Balanced fertilizer use in agriculture for soil health management F & FW 25
 30 Soil Science Methods of soil health management for rapeseed and mustard crops F & FW 35
 31 Soil Science Management of micronutrient deficiencies in cole crops F & FW 31
 32 Soil ScienceProduction technology of vermicompost RY 30 
 33 Soil Science Balanced fertilizer use in agriculture for soil health management F & FW25 
 34 Soil ScienceCultivation method of natural farming EF 25 
 35Plant Protection  Disease and pest management in King ChilliF & FW 27 
 36 Plant Protection Protective measure for safe handling of agrochemicalsF & FW 32 
 37 Plant Protection Safe handling of pesticides and calculation of various pesticides EF25 
 38 Plant ProtectionIntegrated pest and disease management in Sali rice (Namdang Gohain Gaon)  F & FW25 
 39 Plant ProtectionIntegrated pest and disease management in Sali rice (Kakotibari)  F & FW33 
 40 Plant Protection Vocational training on production technology of oyster and milky mushroomRY 24 
 41  Plant Protection Production technology of oyster mushroomRY 20 
 42 Plant Protection Scientific bee keeping of Indian bee (Jokaichuk) RY26 
 43 Plant Protection Scientific bee keeping of Indian bee (Charing)RY 26 
 44 Plant Protection Management disease and pest of cucurbits F & FW33 
 45 Animal Science Scientific management of poultry and duck F & FW31 
 46  Animal Science Scientific management of poultry and duckF & FW 38 
 47 Animal ScienceScientific management of pig  RY30 
 48 Animal ScienceScientific management of goat  F & FW31 
 49 Animal ScienceScientific management of cattle  F & FW25 
 50 Animal Science Scientific management of poultry and duck F & FW25 
 51 Animal Science Scientific management of poultry and duck F & FW25 
 52 Animal Science Scientific management of pig RY27 
 53 Animal Science Scientific management of pig F & FW25 
 54 Animal Science Scientific management of goatF & FW 26 
 55  Animal Science Recent advances in livestock and poultry productionEF 25 
 56 Animal Science Vocational training on techniques of silage production F & FW25 
 57Agril. Extension Income generating activities for socio economic empowerment of farmers  F & FW25 
 58 Agril. Extension Income generating activities for socio economic empowerment of farmersF & FW 25 
 59 Agril. Extension Oyster mushroom farming  for socio economic development of farmers F & FW25 
 60 Agril. Extension Oyster mushroom farming  for socio economic development of farmers F & FW25 
 61 Agril. Extension Income generating activities for socio economic empowerment of farmersF & FW  25
 62 Agril. Extension Financial management of Agricultural farms F & FW25 
 63 Agril. Extension Financial management of Agricultural farmsF & FW 25 
 64 Agril. Extension Marking and value addition of agricultural products F & FW25 
 65 Agril. Extension Marking and value addition of agricultural products F & FW25 
 66 Fisheries Science Integrated duck cum fish farming F & FW27 
 67 Fisheries Science Integrated pig cum fish farming F & FW25 
 68 Fisheries Science Integrated paddy cum fish farming F & FW25 
 69  Fisheries Science Culture method of fresh water Mud Eel in cement cistern F & FW25 
 Crop Variety No of DemonstrationArea Covered (ha)  Number of farmers
 Toria TS 38 620 50 
 Blackgram SBC 40 410 25 
KVK Sivasagar conducted the following OFTs :
1. Combined application of Zinc and Boron in Hybrid boro rice
2. Organic management of Litchi mite
3. Introduction of Improved Litchi Variety and its performance
4. Evaluation of productive performance of Kuttanad in backyard duck rearing
5. Comparative Evaluation of Ethno Veterinary Medicine and antibiotic
KVK Sivasagar conducted the following FLDs:
1. Combined effect of Zinc and boron on Rice -Toria sequence
2. Combined effect of Sulphur and Boron in Toria
3. Management of Rice Hispa in Sali paddy cultivation Var. Ranjit sub 1
4. Scientific bee keeping
5. Popularization of high yielding papaya var. Red lady
6. Popularization of Oyster Mushroom farming followed by low-cost vermicomposting for SE development of F/FW/RY of Sivasagar & Charaideo district of Assam
7. Demonstration on productive performance of BV 380 poultry
8. Productive performance of white pekin duck in backyard duck rearing system
9. Composite Culture of Carps and Barbs
Krishi Vigyan Kendra Sivasagar conducted a total of 41 nos. of training programme covering 1056 nos. of farmer, farm women, rural youth and extension functionaries.
During the year 2024–25, a Cluster Demonstration on Oilseed was conducted with Toria (variety TS 38) covering an area of 260 ha and involving 260 farmers through 260 demonstrations. The demonstration recorded an average production of 0.93 t/ha, providing farmers with practical exposure to improved oilseed production technology and the performance of the selected variety under field conditions.
KVK Sivasagar conducted the following FLDs:
1. Popularization of biofortified paddy - lentil cropping sequence (Paddy Var. CR 310 and Lentil Var. IPL 220)
2. Popularization of rice variety Gitesh in flood affected area
3. Popularization of pineapple var. Kew in cluster mode to develop a pineapple village in Sivasagar
4.  Popularization of multiple disease resistance tomato var. Arka Abhed (H-397)
5. Combined effect of zinc and boron on rice toria sequence
6. Combined effect of sulphur and boron in toria
7. New generation pesticide for management of rice stem borer and leaf folder in Sali rice
8. Scientific Bee keeping
9. Backyard rearing of white pekin duck
10. Productive performance of BV 380 poultry
11. Productive performance of Sri Niddhi poultry in backyard rearing system
12. Production of carry over seed
13. Popularization of Oyster Mushroom farming followed by low-cost vermicomposting for SE development of F/FW/RY of Charaideo district of Assam

KVK Sivasagar conducted the following OFTs :
1.Comparative performance of newly released submergence and draught tolerant rice varieties CR 801 and CR 802 in Sivasagar district
2.Performance assessment of white kernelled early maturing finger millet variety VLM 382
3.Performance of nutrient rich biofortified coloured cauliflower varieties carotene and Valentina
4.Performance of french bean varieties Arka Komal and Arka Suvidha
5.Performance of Hybrid Pumpkin varieties EW-137
6.Boron management in kharif blackgram
7.Combined application of Zinc and Boron in Hybrid boro rice
8.Organic management of Litchi Mite
9.IPM module for Assam Lemon insect management
10.Comparative evaluation of the productive performance of Vanashree and Janapriya chicken varieties under semi intensive system
11.Evaluation of productive performance of Kuttand duck under semi intensive system

During 2025–26, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sivasagar conducted a total of 51 Farmer-Farmer Welfare (F-FW) trainings, covering 1,494 participants across different disciplines. In addition, 10 trainings under RY were conducted with 216 participants, while 9 EF trainings covered 176 participants across the disciplines.

During the year, three vocational training programmes were also conducted on Mushroom, Sericulture, and Nursery Management.

Further, two sponsored training programmes were conducted in collaboration with ICAR-ICFRI on Fodder Production and Preservation, each of two days' duration and involving 25 participants.

During 2025–26, participatory seed production was undertaken in paddy, involving the production of seed of the varieties Ranjit Sub-1 and Shraboni. Under Ranjit Sub-1, 60 farmers participated over an area of 46 ha, with a total production of 4.6 tonnes. Similarly, 10 farmers participated in seed production of Shraboni, covering an area of 2 ha and producing 4.1 tonnes of seed.
During 2025–26, a Cluster Demonstration on Oilseed was conducted on Toria (variety TS 38) through 125 demonstrations, involving 125 farmers and covering an area of 50 ha. The demonstrations recorded an average production of 8.2 q/ha, providing farmers with practical exposure to the performance of the improved Toria variety under field conditions.
During 2025–26, a Cluster Demonstration on Pulses was conducted under the Promotion of Pulses in NEH Region under the IIPR-NEH Component. The demonstration was carried out on Lentil (variety IPL 220) through 15 demonstrations, involving 15 farmers and covering an area of 5 ha. The demonstration recorded an average production of 7.1 q/ha.
During 2025–26, the Promotion of Rapeseed and Mustard in Assam was undertaken under ICAR-IIRMR, focusing on Toria varieties TS 38 and TS 67. A total of 25 demonstrations were conducted involving 25 farmers and covering an area of 50 ha. The demonstrations recorded an average production of 10.3 q/ha

Research & Extension Projects

13 Total Projects
Ongoing Projects (12)
ICAR Ongoing
Promotion of pulses in NEH region under IIPR-NEH component
ICAR Ongoing
Promotion of oilseed under ICAR-IIRMR
ICAR Rs. 0.30 Lakh Ongoing
NEMA Project Under ICAR-ATARI
ICAR Ongoing
NEMA
ICAR Rs. 3.8 Lakh Ongoing
NMNF NATIONAL MISSION ON NATURAL FARMING
TERI Ongoing
Developing voluntary carbon market project for Agroforestry plantation
ICAR Ongoing
IGFRI
ICAR Rs. 3.8 Lakh Ongoing
National mission on natural farming
Assam Bamboo Mission Rs. 1.95 Lakh Ongoing
Bamboo nursery
NIBIO Ongoing
Climate resilient project funded by NIBIO
Ministry of agriculture and farmers welfare Ongoing
Cluster Frontline Demonstration on oilseed under NMEO-OS
Ministry of farmers wellfare Rs. 5.85 Lakh Ongoing
CLUSTER FRONTLINE DEMONSTRATION OF OILSEED UNDER NMEO-0S
Completed Projects (1)
World bank 2018 Completed
APART
(PI/Co-PI/Associated Scientist : Dr. Priyanka Dutta)