Kerala Krishi Bhavan Farm Support — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | Kerala Krishi Bhavan Farmer Input Subsidy 2026 — 50-85% Subsidy on Seeds, Fertilizer & Irrigation | keralaagriculture.gov.in |
| State | Kerala (केरल) |
| Launched By | Government of Kerala |
| Launch Year | 2010 |
| Benefit | 50-85% subsidy — seeds, irrigation, fertilizer, machinery, polyhouse — plus PMFBY insurance and ₹5,000 Krishithottam grant |
| Category | Agriculture |
| Beneficiaries | 25 lakh+ farmer families across 1,000+ Krishi Bhavans in Kerala |
| Last Verified | 23 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://www.keralaagriculture.gov.in |
What is Kerala Krishi Bhavan Farm Support?
Kerala Agriculture Department's Krishi Bhavan (village-level agricultural office) provides comprehensive input subsidies to Kerala farmers: 50-85% subsidy on quality seeds, 50% subsidy on bio-fertilizer and organic inputs (under PKVY), 50-75% subsidy on drip and sprinkler irrigation equipment, 25% subsidy on farm machinery (power tiller, transplanter), 50% subsidy on polyhouse/shade net/mulch. Additionally, Krishi Bhavan manages the Krishithottam Scheme (₹5,000 incentive for organic kitchen gardens), the Vegetable Development Scheme (free seeds kits), and Crop Insurance linkage (PMFBY at 1.5% Kharif/2% Rabi premium). Every village in Kerala has a Krishi Bhavan — the first point of contact for all agriculture schemes.
Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries receive 50-85% subsidy — seeds, irrigation, fertilizer, machinery, polyhouse — plus PMFBY insurance and ₹5,000 Krishithottam grant. The scheme was launched in 2010 and is implemented by the Government of Kerala.
Kerala Agriculture Dept Krishi Bhavan — village-level agricultural office — farmers को quality seeds पर 50-85% subsidy, bio-fertilizer 50%, drip irrigation 50-75%, farm machinery 25%, polyhouse 50% subsidy। PKVY organic farming, PMFBY crop insurance, Krishithottam ₹5,000 kitchen garden। keralaagriculture.gov.in।
50-85% subsidy — seeds/irrigation/fertilizer/machinery/polyhouse + PMFBY + ₹5,000 Krishithottam kitchen garden grant
Kerala Agriculture Dept Krishi Bhavan: quality seeds 50-85% subsidy, drip irrigation 50-75%, bio-fertilizer 50%, farm machinery 25%, polyhouse 50%. PKVY organic farming, PMFBY crop insurance (1.5% Kharif / 2% Rabi). Krishithottam kitchen garden ₹5,000 incentive. keralaagriculture.gov.in.
📌 फायदा: 50-85% subsidy — seeds/irrigation/fertilizer/machinery/polyhouse + PMFBY + Krishithottam ₹5,000
पात्रता:
Kerala farmer — own/tenant. Krishi Bhavan registered. SC/ST: additional 10% subsidy. Small/marginal priority.
अर्ज कसा करावा:
Nearest Krishi Bhavan (village agricultural office) → Agricultural Assistant meet → scheme apply. keralaagriculture.gov.in online also.
Benefits of Kerala Krishi Bhavan Farm Support
✅ 50-85% subsidy — seeds, irrigation, fertilizer, machinery, polyhouse — plus PMFBY insurance and ₹5,000 Krishithottam grant
50-85% subsidy — seeds/irrigation/fertilizer/machinery/polyhouse + PMFBY + ₹5,000 Krishithottam kitchen garden grant
Who is Eligible for Kerala Krishi Bhavan Farm Support?
- ✓ Farmer in Kerala — own land or tenant farmer with cultivation certificate
- ✓ Registered with local Krishi Bhavan (village agricultural office)
- ✓ For Krishithottam: any Kerala household willing to maintain organic kitchen garden
- ✓ For PMFBY: farmer with notified crop in notified area
- ✓ SC/ST farmers get additional 10% subsidy over general category
- ✓ Small and Marginal farmers (< 2 ha) get priority in all schemes
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Documents Required for Kerala Krishi Bhavan Farm Support
How to Apply for Kerala Krishi Bhavan Farm Support Online?
- 1നിങ്ങളുടെ village/block Krishi Bhavan (Agricultural Office) സന്ദർശിക്കുക
- 2Agricultural Assistant-നോട് ആവശ്യമുള്ള scheme പറയുക — seed/irrigation/machinery/polyhouse/PMFBY
- 3Aadhaar, land records, bank passbook ഹാജരാക്കുക
- 4keralaagriculture.gov.in-ൽ online applications for some schemes (PMFBY, machinery)
- 5Subsidy: DBT to bank account OR input material directly supplied at Krishi Bhavan
- 6Krishithottam kitchen garden: ₹5,000 incentive after Krishi Bhavan officer verification
Official Government Portal — Kerala
Apply directly on the official Kerala government website. This is the only authorised portal — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf. Application is completely free.
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