Karimbam Farm , Kannur
The multiplicity of different plant varieties at the District Agricultural Farm at Karimbam in Kannur is sufficient to draw the attention of botanists. Its history is only an added attraction that gives it a special ambience. Established in 1905 , District Agricultural Farm , Kannur is one of the oldest farms in South India . Located at Taliparamba, this station was started by Sir Charles Alfred Barber at the behest of the erstwhile Madras Government, based on the recommendation of the Famine Commission of 1880 of Government of India . Although the initial objective was to do research on pepper , activities of the Farm were further extended to agro climatic experiments, hybridization and production and distribution of seeds and seedlings .
Covering a total geographic area of 56.35 hectares, the Farm has a rich
biodiversity with a variety of indigenous and exotic fruit trees (such
as Mangosteen , Rambootan, and Durian ), spices and medicinal plants .
The lush greenery with its array of crops such as Coconut , Areca nut ,
Cashew , Mango , Sapota , Jack , Coffee , Cocoa , Nutmeg , Clove and
Pepper and the adjoining paddy field attracts many nature lovers and
environmentalists to the farm.
The biodiversity of the farm, which is now maintained by the District Panchayat, hardly requires any further testimony than the fact that it has been retained as a biodiversity-rich area for a century.
How to reach :
Kannur - Taliparamba - 20 Kms
Taliparamba > Sreekandapuram Road - Karimbam Farm
courtesy: word of mouth , internet
The multiplicity of different plant varieties at the District Agricultural Farm at Karimbam in Kannur is sufficient to draw the attention of botanists. Its history is only an added attraction that gives it a special ambience. Established in 1905 , District Agricultural Farm , Kannur is one of the oldest farms in South India . Located at Taliparamba, this station was started by Sir Charles Alfred Barber at the behest of the erstwhile Madras Government, based on the recommendation of the Famine Commission of 1880 of Government of India . Although the initial objective was to do research on pepper , activities of the Farm were further extended to agro climatic experiments, hybridization and production and distribution of seeds and seedlings .
The biodiversity of the farm, which is now maintained by the District Panchayat, hardly requires any further testimony than the fact that it has been retained as a biodiversity-rich area for a century.
The importance of the farm could not have been greater as 64 rare mango
selections collected from different parts of the country have been
planted in the farm since 1938. The farm also supplies quality planting
materials to farmers in the neighbouring districts.
The plant species in the farm include trees, different species of shrubs, woody climbers, large palms and herbs, among others.
Quite reputed for its Mango orchard with more than 64 varieties, the
farm is a treat to Mango lovers during the months of March to June. With
a rich collection of varieties from all over India, the farm has
produced 4 hybrid varieties of Mango namely, H 45 , H 56 , H 87 and H
151. Benganappally, Alampur Banishan, Neelam, Alphonso, Kalapady,
Himayudheen, Jahangir, Chinnarasa, Panjarakalasa, Priyori and Malgoa are
among the popular varieties of Mango grown and multiplied in this farm.
How to reach :
Kannur - Taliparamba - 20 Kms
Taliparamba > Sreekandapuram Road - Karimbam Farm
courtesy: word of mouth , internet
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