Events

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1. Field visit was made to Brinjal crop at Karattupatti village of Kadamalaikundu block.

2. We have identified excess doses of pesticides, water scarcity problems in the fields and suitable recommendations were given to the farmers.

3. Also, we have explained about bio control application methods and usage in brinjal crop.

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1.Conducted training on Digital Marketing in Agriculture, focusing on WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and other digital platforms for promoting and marketing farmer products.

2.Explained e-NAM, digital market information and online payments, and demonstrated product cataloguing, branding and direct farmer-to-consumer marketing for better market access and farm income.

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1.Conducted An off-campus training programme on “Profitable Goat Farming
2.The training programme focused on the scientific management practices required for profitable goat farming. The participants were advised on the importance of selection of suitable goat breeds, proper housing management, and scientific feeding management for improving productivity and profitability in goat farming.
3.The importance of providing balanced nutrition, proper housing facilities, and adopting suitable management practices was discussed with the participants.
4.Awareness was also created on the impact of El Niño and its effects on agriculture and livestock production.
5.The participants actively interacted during the programme and clarified their queries related to goat farming and management practices.

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1.Conducted a follow-up field visit to the SCSP beneficiary's pig-rearing unit at Kuppinayakkanpatti ,alagapuriVillage and assessed the health status, growth performance, and management practices of the piglets.
2.Observed that the piglets were healthy, active, and maintained under satisfactory housing conditions with adequate ventilation and proper hygiene.
3.Recommended timely deworming, vaccination, and regular health monitoring to ensure proper growth and prevent disease occurrence.
4.Encouraged the beneficiary to maintain records of feeding, health care, body weight, and production for effective farm management.
5.Provided technical guidance on scientific pig-rearing practices to enhance productivity and improve farm income.

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1. Organized a Parthenium awareness week programme at T. Bomminaickenpatti village of Andipatty block.

2. Created awareness among students and rural communities about the harmful effects of Parthenium.

3. During the programme, participants were sensitized about the identification, distribution and harmful effects of Parthenium on agricultural crops, livestock, human health and the environment.

4. The participants were also educated on timely uprooting before flowering and seed setting, safe disposal of uprooted plants, use of suitable herbicides where appropriate and adoption of biological and cultural management practices.

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Organized the World Entrepreneurs Day cum Entrepreneurs Meet at the KVK premises.
• The inaugural address was given by M. Arunraj, Programme Coordinator (i/c), highlighted the mandated activities of KVK and emphasized the significance of World Entrepreneurs Day in recognizing the hard work, creativity, innovation and leadership of entrepreneurs.
• Mr. M. Kalibur Rahman, Assistant Director, Divisional Office, KVIC, Madurai, given the special address and explained the Honey Mission activities, achievements and entrepreneurial opportunities available for farmers.
• Mr. Radhakrishnan, Customer Service Associate, Union Bank of India, Seepalakottai Branch, Chinnamanur Block, explained the various agricultural and livestock financing schemes available for farmers and rural entrepreneurs.
• M. Ramyasivaselvi, SMS (Home Science), handled a technical session on the importance of packaging materials, labelling procedures, and the creation of marketing linkages for value-added products.
• Created awareness on financial literacy and various State and Central Government schemes through Mr. Velusamy and Mr. Srimurugan, Counsellors, Financial Literacy Centres (FLCs), Canara Bank and Tamil Nadu Grama Bank, Theni.
• Dr.R.Dhivyadharshini, PA (Animal Science), explained entrepreneurship development opportunities in the livestock sector and the scope for establishing sustainable livestock-based enterprises.
• Six entrepreneurs from the Agriculture and Allied Sectors were honoured for their outstanding entrepreneurial contributions in Vermicompost Production, Sericulture, Mushroom Production, Value Addition in Grapes, Value Addition in Millets, and Animal Husbandry.
• An exhibition of value-added products developed by KVK-promoted entrepreneurs was organized, providing a platform for knowledge sharing, product promotion, networking, and exploring marketing opportunities among the participants.

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1. Organized a Parthenium awareness week programme at Kothapatti village of Andipatty block.

2. Created awareness among farmers and rural communities about the harmful effects of Parthenium.

3. During the programme, participants were sensitized about the identification, distribution and harmful effects of Parthenium on agricultural crops, livestock, human health and the environment.

4. The participants were also educated on timely uprooting before flowering and seed setting, safe disposal of uprooted plants, use of suitable herbicides where appropriate and adoption of biological and cultural management practices.

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1. Conducted off campus training on "Integrated Nutrient Management" at Kathirnarasingapuram village of Andipatty block.

2. We have a lecture on soil sampling and soil-test-based fertilizer recommendations. The importance of FYM, compost, green manure, vermicompost and crop residues in improving soil organic matter and nutrient availability was explained.

3. The role and methods of application of biofertilizers such as Azospirillum, Phosphobacteria and potassium-solubilizing microorganisms were also discussed.

4. A special awareness session was conducted on El Niño and its implications for agriculture

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Organized the DoT Meet on Amla-Carrot Mouth Freshener Technology
• Provided an overview of the mandated activities of KVK and highlighted the major extension and technology dissemination initiatives.
• A special address was given by Dr. P. Revathi, Assistant Professor, Department of Food Science and Technology, Arul Anandar College, Madurai District. She emphasized the importance of post-harvest management and value addition, food fortification and nutritional enrichment.
• Handled a technical session on description of the technology, required raw materials, machinery and equipment, preparation process and procedure of amla-carrot mouth freshener, product quality specifications, cost economics, usage, safety and quality considerations, advantages of the technology and its scope for commercialization.
• Explained the importance of packaging, labelling, certification and Govt. schemes.

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1. Created awareness about the parthenium and explained the impacts on human and animal health as well as crop yields.
2. Explained about the various management measures including physical, chemical and biological Methods and conversation of invasive weed Parthenium into compost.
4. Distributed leaflet about Parthinieum Control.