In order to have modern approach for Transfer Of Technology program for the farmers through extension education the University has established the Agriculture Technology Information Center. The ATIC uses different media such as computers, Internet, multimedia CDs, radio, television, newspapers, periodicals etc. for providing extension education to the farmers. In addition printed folders, booklets on agriculture, dairy and fisheries technology have been published for circulation. The university publishes  “Krishi Dainandini” diary every year in order to keep the farmers, dairymen, fishermen updated.

In this era of Information Technology there is a great demand and need for facilitating the sustainable and accelerated development of Agriculture under one Umbrella. The Agricultural Technology Information Centre (ATIC) at the Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli, Dist. Ratnagiri (M.S.) is a single window system where information, production inputs and diagnostic services are made available.

The mass media like radio, television, newspapers, magazines etc. are used for technology dissemination. The folders, prize publications on agriculture, animal husbandry and dairy, fisheries are published through this center. For easily and timely availability of agriculture and related information to the farmers, extension workers etc. the center has published Agriculture diary every year since establishment of ATIC. This center has also published newsletters in English as well as marathi language. To strengthen the extension education activities, the University has a plan to establish Plant Clinic, fisheries Vigyan Kendra, etc. 

Based on the principles of ATIC, efforts were made to initiate mini-ATIC at Ganpatipule, Ratnagiri, a place through financial support from Statutory Board for Development of Rest of Maharashtra.