Linkages
CARD-Krishi Vigyan Kendra access advanced technology and expertise from various institutions based on the area of expertise available with each institution. KVK have regular consultation with identified scientists where in KVK need more expertise. KVK make regular consultative calls and correspondence to source the information and expertise from various institutions. KVK also organize lecturer and interactive discussion for KVK experts by inviting scientists and experts from various institutions. The technical expertise of scientists and experts from various institutions are also sought for establishing or upgrading the KVK demonstration units and labs. CARD-KVK also does access expertise and technological information from various KVKs within and outside the state. Although There is larger number of institutions with which KVK make interactions, the below mentioned institutions are those with whom KVK is having regular consultation for sourcing information, technology and expertise:
| Name of organisation | Nature on interaction |
| CTCRI, Trivandrum | Training and interactive demonstration on Post harvest techniques on tubercrops Procure different varieties of tuber crops for farm multiplication and supply to farmers Access various technologies on tuber crops Access the technical knowhow from scientists of various disciplines |
| CPCRI | Access technical and advanced knowledge on plantation crops Seek scientific advice and support for various programmes/ project of KVK related to plantation crops Procure different varieties of elite coconut seedlings for establishment of elite garden at KVK farm. Support KVK in conducting farmer scientist interaction and classes on and off campus |
| Kerala Agricultural university Trissur | Access technical advices from scientist of various discipline available in various research station Organize talk and discussion at KVK and off campus for KVK experts and with farmers by inviting experts Procure mother of planting materials, poultry varieties , seeds and inputs etc |
| National Horticulture Mission (NHM) | KVK gets Support in developing infrastructure facilities (such as mushroom spawn production lab, Plant tissue culture lab, establishment of minor nursery, etc.). KVK conduct NHM assisted vocational trainings to farmers and rural youth. |
| IGNOU, New Delhi | KVK is a Special study centre of IGNOU |
| IIHR , Bangalore | KVK support in conducting filed trials and farmers feedback on the various vegetable varieties and inputs of IIHR |
| Central Poultry development organization(CPDO), Bangalore | KVK access support from CPDO to get breeding stock of various Poultry varieties and also hatching eggs for KVK hatchery to benefit the farmers |
| Avian disease diagnostic lab (ADDL) , | Access service for disease diagnosis Access Technical expertise in the conduct of trainings to farmers |
| Central hatchery, Chengannor | Bilateral support in technical expertise |
| IFFCO Kisan Sanchar Ltd.(IKSL) | Launched “Krishi Doodh”, a short message service to farmers in colaboration with IKSL and Bharathi Airtel |