Thrissur District has a significant place in the Agricultural map of Kerala due to the presence of Kerala Agricultural University, traditional kole lands of rice cultivation, presence of numerous nurseries. Chengalikodan Nendran a banana variety is originated and cultivated in Thalappilly taluk of Thrissur district. The variety has got global recognition by receiving geographical indication registration from geographical indication registry. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Thrissur address the field level issues in relation with technology transform in the district.
