The Farm Information Unit (FIU) undertakes various activities in development and communication of farm information and its dissemination to farmers as well as field extension workers.
Mandate
To publish Books / Booklets on improved cultivation practices.
To publish Folders and Leaflets on specific technologies.
To arrange for publicity through various means.
To organize exhibitions and production of audio visual aids.
Activities
Publishing package of practice books on agriculture, horticulture and allied areas.
Publishing folders on various crops as well as farm practices.
Publishing small booklets on scientific agriculture for use of farmers.
Giving press releases, arranging press coverages, press conferences and visits. Publishing special articles, popular articles, question and answer columns etc. in print and electronic media.
Arranging exhibitions at National, State and University level on various agricultural technologies recommended by the University.
Co-ordinating with Doordarshan, ETV and Udaya TV in producing television programmes like documentaries, live phone-in programmes, panel discussions, field coverage etc. and arranging talks, interviews, phone-in programmes, discussions, tips to farmers etc. on All India Radio, related to agriculture and allied activities.
Developing CDs, video cassettes and documentaries on agriculture, horticulture, sericulture, forestry, watershed, value added products etc.
