Archive · 31 May 2025
Raichur Agriculture Radio Station Expands Reach with Bilingual Broadcast
Imagine a radio station that helps farmers with all sorts of things.
This radio station, located in Raichur, is now going global!
It's called 'Krishi Samudaya Banuli Kendra,' and it started in 2023.
Until now, it only broadcast in Kannada, but soon it will also be in English.
This means farmers can learn from experts around the world and understand new farming tech.
You can listen on your phone using the KKCRS Raichur app.
The station will cover many topics, including new farming techniques and weather reports.
The Agriculture FM station at UAS Raichur will soon broadcast in English and Kannada.
The station was launched in 2023 under the name ‘Krishi Samudaya Banuli Kendra’.
The bilingual broadcasts aim to connect farmers with global experts.
Listeners can access the broadcasts via the KKCRS Raichur Android app.
Programmes cover topics like research, agriculture, and entertainment.
- Who
- The Agriculture FM station 'Krishi Samudaya Banuli Kendra' and the University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur.
- What
- Agriculture FM station to broadcast in multiple languages.
- When
- Launched in 2023; English broadcasts to begin soon.
- Where
- University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur
- Why
- To broaden outreach, connect farmers with global experts, and promote agricultural technologies.
- Frequency
- 89.6 MHz
- Languages
- Kannada and English
- Station Name
- Krishi Samudaya Banuli Kendra
- Original Reach
- 20 km radius
- Access Method
- Android app: KKCRS Raichur
- Live Broadcast Hours
- 6am to 9am and 6pm to 9pm