1976: Establishment of Tobacco Research Station (RTRS) to take up
research on Flue cured Tobacco.
1982: Existing station elevated to the status of Regional Research Station with an objective of conducting research on
rain fed cropping systems and farm implements under NARP.
1990: College of Agriculture established for Under Graduate courses in
Agriculture, as a part of realization of Agricultural education.
2000: Starting of remandated KVK to boost extension activities in the zone.
2001: Starting of Areca Research Centre funded by Co-operative & Private sector.
2002: Starting of Master degree programme in line departments of Soil Science & Agril. Chemistry and Agril. Entomology.
2006: Starting of Organic Farming centre in Agriculture, Horticulture & Plantation
crops.
2007: Starting of Diploma in Agriculture Extension Services for input dealers(DAESI) one year
(two semester) for Agricultural input dealers.
Mandate
To impart basic knowledge and updated techniques of Agriculture and related sciences to the students.
Making them as competent agricultural scientist self-sustainable entrepreneurs in the related fields.
To provide knowledge on basic sciences and the related applied sciences, including the required practical knowledge.
To gain first hand knowledge about rural community, practical work experience and communication skills, one semester RWEP (Rural Work Experience Programme) in the villages has been made mandatory.
