About the Department

This department deals with the formulation and implementation of various programmes to augment production of both food crops and cash crops in the State. It undertakes activities among farmers to promote scientific methods of cultivation plant protection etc. and also arranges the supply of high yielding varieties of seeds, seedlings, planting materials and plant protection chemicals to farmers. The department also formulates policies and programmes relating to provision of credit to farmers. Agricultural Research, Education and Extension are three important functions of the department. It runs agricultural farms and also has an engineering wing.

Organization Structure

The Director of Agriculture is the head of the Department. The department has offices at the regional, district and Panchayat levels. It has a presence in all the village panchayat through Krishi Bhavans.

There is a directorate of soil conservation, which has a soil conservation wing and soil survey wing. They undertake investigation preparation, and execution of all the soil conservation work.

Agriculture Production Commissioner heads the Agriculture department and under him there is Secretary Agriculture and Secretary Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development. There are separate field departments for Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development.

1. Agriculture (Establishment - A) Department

Phone :  Extn. 0471- 2518253

1. Establishment papers of all Gazetted and Non Gazetted Officers of the Agriculture Department except non Gazetted teaching staff, field staff, drivers and peons.
2. Delegation of Powers to the Officers of the Agriculture Department.
3. Special Rules of the Agricultural State Services.
4. D.P.C. of the Agriculture Department.
5. Revision of Codes and Manuals of Agriculture Department.
6. Organisation and set up of the Agriculture Department.
7. Papers on disciplinary action against all Gazetted Officers.

2. Agriculture (Establishment - B) Department

Phone : Extn. 0471- 2517106

1. All Establishment papers relating to the Agriculture (Soil Conservation) Department.
2. Revision of Codes and Manuals of Soil Conservation Department.
3. Administration report relating to Soil Conservation Department, Farm Information Bureau.
4. Establishment, Participation of Exhibition, Printing etc. relating to Farm Information Bureau
5. Deputation of Officers for Training, Seminars, Conferences and Workshops of Agriculture Department and Farm
   Information Bureau including Training and Deputation papers received from GAD and P&AR Department.
6. Vehicles of Farm Information Bureau and Unit
7. Convening of Farm Information Bureau Meetings.
8. Cases relating to employment assistance to dependents/relatives of public servant in respect of Agriculture Department,
   Soil Conservation Department and Farm Information Bureau under Compassionate employment Scheme.
9. Release of advertisements and administration.

3. Agriculture (planning - A) Department

Phone :  0471- 2518958

1. Claiming of Central assistance for the Centrally Sponsored Schemes.
2. Review of Progress reports on Centrally Sponsored Schemes.
3. National project on Bio-gas Development and Non-conventional Energy Sources.
4. Monthly review of developmental activities by the Chief Minister.
5. Centrally Sponsored Schemes relating to Agriculture and Soil Conservation.
6. State schemes which had been removed from the list of Centrally sponsored Schemes under Agriculture Department.
7. District Level Co-ordination Committee on Agricultural Production Programme.
8. State Level Co-ordination Committee.
9. Programmes/Meetings under Agro Climatical Zonal Team.
10. Paddy cultivation, Paddy Development agencies, Paddy Board, Procurement, Marketing etc,.

4. Agriculture (planning - B) Department

Phone : 0471- 2518130

1. Cultivation of Coconut, Cashew and Sugarcane.
2. Spices Cultivation.
3. State Schemes (Plan and Non-Plan) relating to Agriculture Department.
4. Plan Schemes on Nurseries.
5. Arecanut Cultivation.
6. Cultivation of Tapioca and other Tuber Crops.
7. Monitoring of new 20 Point Programme.
8. Pepper (Plan schemes only)
9. Horticulture.
10. Plan and Non-Plan Budget relating to Agriculture Department, Soil Conservation Department and
    Farm Information Bureau.
11. Cocoa Cultivation.
12. Monitoring of State Plan Schemes.
13. S.C./S.T. Schemes.
14. Agriculture Development Policy.
15. State Schemes of Soil Conservation and Farm Information Bureau.

5. Agriculture (NCA) Department

Phone : 0471- 2518019

1. National Agricultural Commission and Agricultural Prices Commission.
2. Purchase of Copra, its support price.
3. Regulated Market including Agricultural Marketing Bill.
4. Madras Commercial Crops Marketing Act and Rules.
5. Rubber Board and Rubber Cultivation.
6. Malabar Market Committee, Calicut.
7. Agricultural Market Intervention Scheme and Price Support Schemes of Cash Crops, Spices etc.
8. Spices Board and Coconut Development Board.
9. DPC meeting on Pesticides, Insecticides etc.
10. Kerala Land Utilization Order 1967.
11. Insecticides Act, 1968.
12. Kerala Plant Diseases and Pests Act, 1972.
13. Soil Testing Laboratories and Quality Control Laboratories
14. Agricultural Prices Board.
15. Plant diseases and Pesticides.
16. All papers relating to pepper, other than plan schemes.

6.  Agriculture (Farms) Department

Phone : 0471- 2517159

1. All research stations and Agronomic Experiments.
2. All Nurseries and all Farms.
3. Nurseries and Registration Act.
4. Agricultural Farms Labourers and Contingency employees of Agriculture Department.
5. Kerala Agriculture University.
6. Agriculture Research and Extension Co-ordination Board and ICAR.
7. Aralam Farm.
8. Seed Farms and Seed Stores establishment and related issues.
9. Admission to other Agricultural Universities.
10. Seed Act and seed Rules.
11. Production, Storage and Preservation of seeds.
12. Accomodation and purchase of furniture.
13. Rent of buildings and Inspection Reports forwarded by the Stores purchase Department.
14. Strengthening of Agricultural Engineering Wing.
15. Establishment papers on Non-Gazetted Technical Staff and Field Staff, Driver, Peons etc. of the
    Agriculture Department.

7. Agriculture (P U) Department

Phone : 0471- 2518528

1. Plantation Corporation of Kerala.
2. Oil Palm India Ltd., Kottayam.
3. Horticultural Products Development Corporation.
4. Kerala State Coconut Development Corporation.
5. Kerala State Warehousing Corporation, Kochi.
6. State Farming Corporation.
7. Trivandrum Rubber Works.
8. Kerala Land Development Corporation.
9. Kerala Agro Industries Corporation.
10. Kerala Agro Machinery Corporation.

8. Agriculture (Agri.) Department

Phone : 0471- 2518070

1. Fortnightly Statement of important orders issued in Agriculture Department.
2. Chief Secretary’s Conference, MP’s Conference, Collector’s Conference, Staff Conference.
3. Miscellaneous papers and subjects of the Department.
4. Small Farmers Agri. Business Consortium, Thiruvananthapuram.
5. NSC, and Agricultural University in respect of Seed supply to Department.
6. Fertilizer (Control) Order, 1985, Amendments Notifications—Re-publication of Government of India Notification and Zonal Fertilizer Conferences.
7. Allocation of fertilizer from Centre to State.
8. Periodical reports on supply of fertilizers from firms.
9. Progress reports on schemes for development of local manurial resources and Green Manuring.
10. All papers relating to Cotton, Tobacco and Plantain cultivation.
11. Vehicles of Agriculture Department.
12. Crop Insurance Scheme.
13. Crop loss due to effluences from factories.
14. Periodical reports on Agricultural situation.
15. Papers on Agricultural-Meterology and reports from Weather and Watch group.
16. Monthly Business Statement (Consolidation of the Department)
17. Natural calamities, crop loss and compensation.

9. Agriculture (IFA) Department

Phone : 0471- 2518796

1. All papers relating to NCDC Schemes implemented through the Registrar of Co-operative Societies.
2. State Level Co-operative Societies.
3. State Level Co-ordination Committee on ICDPs in various departments.
4. NABARD Schemes.
5. State Level Co-ordination Committee for financing of Agriculture.
6. Papers on Institutional credits.
7. NABARD assisted RIDF watershed schemes.
8. KERAFED, Thiruvavanthapuram.

10. Agriculture (PPM cell) Department

Phone : 0471- 2461452

1. To determine the broad technical priorities in the development of Agriculture in different area and to suggest the
    policies and programmes that are neccessery to be adopted in the different regions of the State.
2. On the basis of such priorities and policies, to identify projects in the field of Agriculture and irrigation which are
   suitable for being financed\ by the World Bank, the International Fund for Agriculture Development and other financing agencies.
3. To initiate the preparation of the projects at the State Level and assist the respective Departments/Divisions in the
   preparation of the projects.
4. To monitor the progress of the projects under consideration as well as those under implementation.
5. To maintain liaison with the project preparation and monitoring cell at the centre.
6. Papers relating to Establishment, Contingent Bills, T.A. Bills of the Specialists and reconciliation of monthly
   expenditure with the District Treasury Officer, Thiruvananthapuram.
7. Food Processing Industries.
8. Papers on Global Investors Meet (GIM)

11. Agriculture (PS) Department

Phone : 0471- 2518130

1. Papers relating to consolidation work of Committees such as Audit paras, Inspection reports, Report of the
   C&AG of India, PAC, Estimates Committee, Public Undertaking Committee, Subject Committee, Petition
   Committees, Interpellations, Assurances etc. of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry Department.
2. Consolidation work of L A Interpellations and allied papers.

12. Agriculture (WTO Cell) Department

Phone : 0471- 2517169

1. To advice the State Government on policy matters related to trade in agriculture in the context of India being a
   signatory to the WTO and Kerala’s agriculture being predominantly trade oriented.
2. To advice the State Government on issues related to Foreign Trade Policy of Government of India with specific
   reference to the State’s agriculture sector.
3. To periodically appraise the State Government on the Agricultural situation based on regular monitoring of the
   performance of the crops.
4. To examine the domestic support and export subsidies being provided to agriculture sector in the State in the
   context of the WTO Agreement on Agriculture and suggest measures for enhancing the competitiveness of commodities.
5. To suggest inclusion of schemes and programmes in the Annual/Five Year Plans with a view to enhance the
   competitiveness of agricultural commodities in the liberalized trade regime.
6. To examine the various WTO Agreements, International Treaties and national legislations which have a bearing on State legislations on agriculture and advice the State on its implication, mode of implementation,modification/amendments,
    if any, to be made etc.
7. To advice the State on policy directions based on studies initiated by the Cell.
8. To take follow up action based on the decisions of the High level Standing Committee on Agricultural Trade chaired
   by the Hon’ble Chief Minister.
9. To draw opinions from stakeholders by conducting workshops, seminars and lectures which will help to streamline the agricultural policy of the State in tune with the changing policy environment.

13. Agriculture (Dairy) Department

Phone : 0471- 2518728

1. Plan Schemes of Dairy Development Department including Central Sector Schemes.
2. Budget papers of Dairy Development Department.
3. General Sector Schemes benefiting SC/ST.
4. Establishment papers of all officers of the Dairy Development Department.
5. All papers relating to Kerala Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation and the three milk Unions and
   APCOS/Co-operative Milk Societies.
6. Residuary papers on kottayam Dairy Projects and other allied subject
7. OP’s relating to Milk Societies.
8. All papers relating to Flood II Programme.
9. Swiss Aided Dairy Project.
10. Papers relating to Motor Vehicles and purchase of Stores of Dairy Department.
11. Administration Report of Dairy Department.
12. Papers not alloted to any other seats in the section.
13. Papers on Sewage Farms under Dairy Department.

14. Agriculture (AHE) Department

Phone : 0471- 2518569

1. All Establishment matters relating to AH Department including farm labourers
2. All papers relating to appointment under compassionate employment scheme in Directorate of
   Animal Husbandry.
3. Papers of continuance of temporary non-gazetted posts in the Directorate of Animal Husbandry.
4. Special rules of Animal Husbandry Subordinate service.
5. Establishment papers of Livestock Inspectors.
6. Delegation of powers to officers of Animal Husbandry Department.
7. Papers relating to charge allowance to officers of A.H.D. and their Deputation, Seminars/Training outside to state.
8. All papers relating to Special Recruitment.
9. Establishment papers of Sr. Superintendents/Administrative Assistants/ Accounts Officers etc.
   (including disciplinary action)
10. Papers not allotted to other branches in this Section.
11. All papers relating to Gazetted Officers of the Animal Husbandry Department.
12. Special Rules for Animal Husbandry State Service.

15. Agriculture (AHF) Department

Phone : 0471- 2518754

1. All papers relating to K. L. D. B.
2. All papers relating to Kerala State Poultry Development Corporation.
3. Papers on cattle improvement Assets and others selected through special employment programme.
4. All papers relating to Meat Products of India.
5. Papers of Kerala Feeds Ltd. (including budget)
6. Papers on New Veterinary/Dairy Colleges and the proposed Veterinary University.
7. Papers on LIPCOS/SPCAs including Budget.
8. Amendment/Additions to the existing Acts/Rules of Animal Husbandry Department and all papers relating to
   Indian Veterinary Council/Kerala State Veterinary Council.
9. Artificial Insemination facilities.
10. Miscellaneous papers/petitions and consolidation work of the Animal Husbandry and dairy Departments.
11. Papers on Meetings/Seminars/Exhibitions etc.
12. Papers not allotted to other branches in this Section.
    
    16. Agriculture (AHG) Department Phone : 0471- 2518506

1. Plan Schemes of Animal Husbandry Department.
2. Budget papers of Animal Husbandry Department.
3. Papers relating to Central Sector Schemes in A.H.D.General Sector Schemes.
4. Benefiting Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes.
5. Livestock Census.
6. Special Animal Husbandry Programme.
7. Review of 20 point programme.
8. Annual Administration Report of Animal Husbandry Department.
9. Miscellaneous papers of the AHG Section.
10. Write off of birds/animals died.
11. Papers relating to Institute of Animal Health and Veterinary Biologicals, Palode.
12. Construction works of Department of Animal Husbandry.
13. Opening of Veterinary Dispensaries,Hospitals, Sub Centres etc.
14. Shifting of Veterinary Institutions of A.H.D.
15. Compensation to loss sustained on natural calamities.
16. Papers relating to purchase of feed ingredients, medicine chemicals.
17. Follow up action on non-supply/defective supply medicine feed etc.
18. Purchase and repair of Sundry articles and various equipment of the A.H.D.
19. Condemnation of artices not useful to the A.H.D.
20. Write off/loss due to theft and natural calamities.
21. Settlement of dues payable on account of purchase of feed etc.
22. Inspection report of Stores Purchase Department, Finance Department and Accountant General.
23. Purchase of vehicles of Animal Husbandry Department.

Line Departments and Other Institutions

KERALA STATE HORTICULTURAL PRODUCTS

DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Poojappura, Thiruvananthapuram

STATE FARMING CORPORATION OF KERALA
Registered Office
Farm House, Vettithitta.P.O.,
Alimukku,  Phone-0475 – 2222245
0475 – 2222251 0475 – 2222252
Punalur – 689 696.

Trivandrum Rubber Works Ltd.
Chackai, Thiruvananthapuram-695 007
Phone : 0471-2338525,
Fax : 0471-2338525

The  Plantation Coropration of Kerala Ltd,
Ph: +91-481-2578301-04 , 06,
Fax : +91-481-2578448
Muttambalam Post,
Kottayam, Kerala, India.

Regd.office XIV/130,
Kodimatha,
Kottayam South P.O.
Kottayam-686 013
Kerala, India.

Phone No. 0484-2377137,2375537,2376269
Fax: 0484-2376339: Kochi - 682 016
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PB No 6515, COBANK Towers,
Palayam,
Thiruvananthapuram,
Kerala. PIN 695 033

RUBBER MARKETING FEDERATION LIMITED

P.B.No.15, Gandhi Nagar,
Cochin. PIN : 682 020.
Ph:0484-2204765, 2205849, 2205790, 2206921.
Fax: 2205827, 2205017

KERALA STATE CO-OPERATIVE MARKETING FEDERATION

PB No. 2024, GANDHI NAGAR, COCHIN - 682 020 INDIA
PHONE : 91 484 2203879, 2203885,2203332, 2203880, 2204724
FAX : 01 484 2203375
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KERALA LAND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

Registered Office
Near Rama Nilayam
Chembukavu, Thrissur - 680020
Kerala, India
Phone: 0487 2331092
Fax: 0487 2331066

SMALL FARMER'S AGRI BUSINESS CONSORTIUM

SMALL FARMERS AGRIBUSINESS CONSORTIUM
T.C. 25/2149, Ushus
Thyvila Lane, Thampanoor
Thivuvananthapuram - 695 001
Kerala State, India

VEGETABLE AND FRUIT PROMOTION COUNCIL

Registered Office VFPCK,
Mythri Bhavan,
Near Doordarshan Kendra,
Kakkanad
Phone No: 0484-2427544,
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Mythri Bhavan, Kakkanad, Kochi - 682 030

FERTILISERS AND CHEMICALS TRAVANCORE LTD. (FACT)

Coconut Development Board,
Government of India, Ministry of Agriculture,
P.B. No.1021, Kera Bhavan, SRVHS Road,
Kochi – 682 011, Kerala, India
Chairman:0484-2375216

RUBBER BOARD

Rubber Board
P.B. No:1122
Kottayam -686 002
Kerala, India
Ph: 91-481-2301231
Fax: 91-481-2571380

Sugandha bhavan
Cochin - 682 025 
India. Phone : 91 484 2333610
Fax : 91 484 2331429 
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Palode, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
Telephone Off: 91(0)472 2869246, 2869226, 2869626
Fax 91(0)472 2869646
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Pin. 695 562

CENTRE FOR WATER RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT (CWRDM)

Kunnamangalam, Kozhikode-673 571 , Kerala , India
Tel: +91 495 2357151, 2351803, 2351804
Fax: +91 495 2351808
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Url : www.cwrdm.org

CENTRAL TUBER CROPS RESEARCH INSTITUTE (CTCRI)

CENTRAL PLANTATION CROPS RESEARCH INSTITUTE (CPCRI)

DIRECTORATE OF COCOA, ARECANUT & SPICES DEVELOPMENT
Kozhikode - 673 005

THE CASHEW EXPORT PROMOTION COUNCIL OF INDIA
P.B. No. 1709, Kochi - 682 016

CENTER FOR EARTH SCIENCE STUDIES
Akkulam, P.B. No.7250, Thuruvikkal.P.O., Thiruvananthapuram - 695 031

RAJEEV GANDHI CENTRE FOR BIOTECHNOLOGY
Melarannor Road, Pooiappura, Thiruvananthapuram

M.S. SWAMINATHAN RESEARCH FOUNDATION, KALPETTA

COIR BOARD
Coir House, Kochi - 682 016