Address: Kerala Agricultural University KAU Main Campus KAU P.O., Vellanikkara, Thrissur, Kerala, India
Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) is the primary and the principal instrumentality of the Kerala state in providing human resources, and skills and technology, required for the sustainable development of its agriculture, defined broadly encompassing all production activities based on land and water, including crop production (agriculture), forestry and fisheries through conducting, interfacing and integrating education, research and extension in these spheres of economic endeavour. It is situated in Vellanikkara, Thrissur, Kerala.
Faculties :
Regional Agricultural Research Center, Ambalavayal, Wayanad
Faculty of Agriculture
Courses offered:
College of Agriculture, Nileshwaram
B.Sc.(Hons) Ag.
M.Sc.(Ag.)
M.Sc.(Hort.)
M.Sc.(Food Sci. & Nutrition.) and Ph.D.
M.Sc.(FS & N)
M.Sc.(Ag. Stat.)- Not offered from 2011 due to the absence of qualified faculty members
M. Sc. Ag Biotech and Ph.D.
M.Sc. (Integrated) Biotechnology
M.Sc. (Integrated) Climate Change Adaptation
B.Sc. Hons(C&B)
M.Sc. (C&B), Ph.D.
MBA in Agri Business Management
PhD (Agriculture-various disciplines)
Faculty of Forestry :
[3] Courses offered:
B.Sc. (Forestry)
M.Sc. (Forestry)
PhD (Forestry)
Faculty of Agricultural Engineering & Technology
Courses offered:
B.Tech.(Agrl.Engg.)
M.Tech.(Agrl. Engg.)
Faculty of Fisheries :
Delinked from KAU in 2010 to form separate University-KUFOS [4]
The Governor of Kerala and Chancellor of Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) has accorded assent to the proposal to establish a full-fledged Faculty of Forestry at Vellanikkara. Forestry will be the third faculty under KAU after Agriculture and Agricultural Engineering. Two other faculties, viz. Veterinary and Fisheries were delinked from KAU in 2010 to form separate Universities.
Institutions under KAU[5]
Forestry and Horticulture
College of Forestry, Vellanikkara, Thrissur
College of Horticulture,Vellanikkara Thrissur
College of Agriculture, Vellayani, Thiruvananthapuram
College of Agriculture, Padannakkad, Kasaragod
Management :
College of Co-Operation, Banking & Management, KAU Campus, Thrissur
Climate Studies :
Academy of climate change education and research, Vellanikkara, Thrissur
Agricultural Engineering & Technology
Kelappaji College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Tavanur, Malappuram
Veterinary and Animal Science
Delinked from KAU in 2010 to form separate University-KVASU[6]
College of Veterinary & Animal Science, Mannuthy, Thrissur
College of Veterinary & Animal Science, Pookkot, Wayanad
College of Fisheries, Panangad, Ernakulam (Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies)
Research Stations :
Northern Zone
Regional Agricultural Research Station, Pilicode, Kasaragod
Pepper Research Station, Panniyur, Kanhirangad, Kannur
High Range Zone
Regional Agricultural Research Station, Ambalavayal, Wayanad
Cardamom Research Station, Pampadumpara, Idukki
Central Zone
Regional Agricultural Research Station, Pattambi, Palakkad
Banana Research Station, Kannara, Thrissur
Agronomic Research Station, Chalakudy, Thrissur
Cashew Research Station, Madakkathara, Thrissur
Cashew Research Station, Anakkayam, Malappuram
Aromatic and Medicinal Plants Research Station, Odakkali, Ernakulam
Pineapple Research Station, Vazhakulam, Muvattupuzha, Ernakulam
Agricultural Research Station, Mannuthy, Thrissur
Plant Propagation & Nursery Management Unit, KAU Campus, Thrissur
Special Zone of Problem Areas
Regional Agricultural Research Station, Kumarakom, Kottayam
Rice Research Station, Vyttila, Kochi
Rice Research Station, Moncombu, Alappuzha
Sugarcane Res.Station, Pulikeezhu, Pathanamthitta
Agricultural Drainage Scheme, Karumady, Alappuzha
Onattukara Zone
Regional Agricultural Research Station, Kayamkulam, Alappuzha
Southern Zone
Regional Agricultural Research Station, Vellayani, Thiruvananthapuram
Cropping Systems Research Centre, Karamana, Thiruvananthapuram
Coconut Research Station, Balaramapuram, Thiruvananthapuram
Farming Systems Research Station, Sadanandapuram, Kottarakkara, Kollam
Soil Conservation Research Centre, Konni, Pathanamthitta
Training & Extension Centres :
Communication Centre, Mannuthy, Thrissur
Central Training Institute, Mannuthy, Thrissur
Agricultural Technology Information Centre, Mannuthy, Thrissur
Information and Sales Centre, Mannuthy, Thrissur
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sadananthapuram, Kollam
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Pattambi, Palakkad
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Ambalavayal, Wayanad
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, KAU Campus, Thrissur
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kumarakom, Kottayam
Krishi Vigyan Kendra Kannur
Krishi Vigyan Kendra Malappuram, Tavanur, Malappuram
Research Centres :
Delinked from KAU in 2010 to form separate University-KVASU [6]
Livestock Research Cetre, Thiruvazhamkunnu