ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region is Celebrating Golden Jubilee Year 2024-2025  

ICAR-KrishiVigyan Kendra, Longding
Dr. Utpal Kumar Bhattacharyya
Senior Scientist-cum- Head
: +91-9435560366
: bhattacharyya@icar.gov.in

The ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Longding was sanctioned by ICAR in the year 2017 vide sanctioned order no.F.No.A. Extn.9/7/2016-AE-I dated 29/06/2017. The foundation stone of the ICAR-KVK Longding was laid by Shri Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India on 18/03/2018 along with 24 other KVKs in 13 states. And it started functioning from 1st Sept.,2017 under the administrative control of ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya. It falls under the umbrella of ICAR-Agriculture Technology Application Research Institute (ATARI)- Zone VI, Guwahati Assam. Since inception, this KVK has been working for the improvement of farming community in the district. It serves as a knowledge and resource centre in the district. Its core goals involve fostering agricultural innovations, disseminating agricultural technologies and enhancing overall agricultural landscape.


Vision: Science and technology-led growth leading to enhanced productivity, profitability, and sustainability of agriculture
Mission: Farmer-centric growth in agriculture and allied sectors through application of appropriate technologies in specific agro-ecosystem perspective.
Mandate: Technology Assessment and Demonstration for its Application and Capacity Development (TADA-CD)

Subject Matter Specialist

A. Kirankumar Singh
Chief Technical Officer( Agronomy)
: +91-8721839411
: kiran.kumar@icar.gov.in
Dr. Tiilling Tayo
Asst. Chief Technical Officer (Animal Science)
: +91-9402948111
: tayo.tilling@icar.gov.in
Vikas
Subject Matter Specialist (Horticulture)
: +91-7696888639
: vikasbidhan@gmail.com
Dr. B. Srishailam
Subject Matter Specialist (Agricultural Extension)
: +91-8374414035
: sribathini15@gmail.com
Dr. Amit Kumar
Subject Matter Specialist (Agri. Engg.)
: +91-8700606655
: amit221406@gmail.com

KVK Activities

  • On-Farm Testing (OFT) to assess the location specificity of agricultural technologies under micro-farming situation.
  • Out scaling of farm innovations through Front Line Demonstration (FLD) to showcase the worth of technologies on farmers’ fields.
  • Capacity development of farmers and extension personnel to update their knowledge and skills in agricultural technologies & enterprises.
  • Work as Knowledge and Resource Centre for improving overall agricultural economy in the operational area.
  • Conduct frontline extension programmes and provide farm advisories using ICT and other media.
  • Data documentation, characterization, and strategic planning of farming practices.
  • Production and supply of quality seed and planting material
  • Vocational training to setup entrepreneur for youth and school drop out
  • Production and supply of quality seed and planting material



Thrust Areas

  • Varietal/Breed Evaluation
  • Crop diversification and Integrated Farming System (IFS)
  • Natural Resource Management
  • Integrated Farming System
  • Indigenous Technology Knowledge (ITKs)
  • Drudgery reduction &mechanization
  • Climate-resilient agriculture
  • Nutri-sensitive agriculture
  • Secondary agriculture
  • High-value Horticulture
  • Livestock Management
  • Organic Farming and Natural Farming
  • Empowering Social Capital
  • Convergence and collaborations


Acheivements

  • Demonstrated Paddy varieties–RCM-9, CAU-R1, Black rice, Ranjit and Ranjit Sub-1. Area covered 14.2 ha with 53 beneficiaries. Yield obtained 54q/ha , Net income 27200 and B:C ratio 2.01.
  • Under FLD-Oilseed, Toria var. TS-36 and TS-67, area covered 120.0 ha with 200 beneficiaries. Yield obtained 10.4q/ha. Average net income 42460 and B:C ratio 2.97 .
  • Developed 16 nos. of paddy based IFS Model (Fishery+Duckery + Horticultural crops) under NICRA. Net return recorded was 39400 per IFS/Year.
  • Establishment 69 nos. of low cost vermicompost unit in different villages. Size of bed was 12x8x2 ft. and yield recorded 6.24q/unit /year and net return was 4140/unit/year.

Services Offered

  • Extension and Advisory Services
  • Supply of critical inputs viz., Seed, Seedlings, Planting material, Animal Breeds etc.
  • Training to farmers, farm women, rural youths & extension personnel
  • Soil and water testing
  • Demonstrations of improved technologies on farmers’ field
  • Organization of Animal Health camps and Animal Vaccination camp
  • Farm Publications

Research publication

Sl. No Topic Year of Publication Authors Journal (Vol & issue No.)/ Publisher.
Technical Bulletin
1. Low cost egg incubator cum hatchery technology for small farmers 2024 Tayo Tilling, Utpal Kr. Bhattacharyya, Lobsang Wangchu, Sourabh Deori, Das Samir, Milton Aap, Ghatak Sandeep, Doley Sunil and Longjam Neeta ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region
E-Poster
1. Millet Farming-An Untapped Opportunity for Nutritional Security 2020 A. Kirankumar Singh IISF 2020
2. Intercropping of Blackgram in Arecanut - A Source of Additional Income 2020 A. Kirankumar Singh IISF 2020
Popular Article
1. Dragon fruit : A boon for doubling farmers’ income Oct.21,2019 A Kirankumar Singh Arunachaltimes Click Here...
Success Stories
1. Success story of Arunachal Pradesh farmers under Atmanirbhar Bharat through Broiler farming September,2023 Tilling Tayo, Homeswar Kalita, A. Kirankumar Singh, Sourabh Deori and Samir Das Open Access Multidisciplinary Online Magazine Agri-IndiaTODAY Monthly e-Newsletter Vol. 03 Issue 09,pp. 82-85


| Animal Health camp at Senua Village


| Distribution of critical inputs under PKVY


| Low cost Oyster Mushroom Cultivation


| FLD on Toria var. TS-67 at Longkhojan Village


| FLD on Toria var. TS-67 at Longkhojan Village


| FLD on Toria (TS-67) during 2022 at Lahol


| Awareness Programme


| Distribution of Potato and vegetable seeds


| Demonstration on Cabbage at Mopakhat under NEH Component


| Vermicompost unit through vermibed at Hasse Rusa


| Vermicompost unit through vermibed at Hasse Rusa


| OFT on Rice var. Ranjit Sub-1 at Hasse Russa during 2023


| OFT on Maize at Longnakshi


| OFT on Maize at Longnakshi


| Dragon Fruit Plantation at Niaunu Village


| Swarna Sub-1 field at Hasse Russa


| Field day under OFT on Rice (Swarna Sub-1) during 2022


| Field day under OFT on Rice (Swarna Sub-1) during 2022


| OFT on Maize at Mopakhat during 2022


| OFT on Maize at Mopakhat during 2022


| FLD on Toria (TS-67)at Mopakhat during 2023


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