Events

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1. Conducted Awareness Campaign on Balanced Use of Fertilizer at KVK Premises

2. Explained about the importance of soil testing and INM practices to improve the soil health.

3. Created awareness about balanced nutrient application, soil test-based fertilizer recommendation, reduce excessive use of chemical fertilizers, improve soil fertility and crop productivity

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Conducted FPO monthly meeting for members of Lavoisier Collective Farming FPC, Theni at Lavoisier Sales Outlet, Aranmanaipudur, Theni Block
• Provided technical guidance to develop biofortified millet-based multi-fruit bars, coconut chips and TNAU Copra Guard.
• Provided handholding support for applying for trademarks, patents, MSME ZED and AGMARK certification, as well as for food processing machinery, packaging materials, nutrient analysis and marketing.

Event Details: 

1. Conducted Awareness Campaign on Balanced Use of Fertilizer at Ettaparajapuram Village of Andipatty Block.

2. Explained about the importance of soil testing and INM Practices to improve the soil health.

3. Created awareness among farmers on importance of applying the right type and quantity of fertilizers for sustainable crop production and soil health management.

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Examined the health condition of cow and observed severe ectoparasitic (ticks, lice, mices, infestation, hence deticking done with spraying of butox (2ml/liter of water) externally on body of animal and suggested repeat spraying of butox after two weeks
2.Deworming done to calf to prevent endoparasitic (cestodes and nematodes) infection
3.Enquired about field level problems in dairy animals regarding milk production and reproductive problems

Event Details: 

1. Explained the KVK activities
2. Demonstration of soil sampling techniques
3. Soil test based fertilizer application
4. Awareness created on Balanced Use of Fertilizers
5. Application of biofertilizers and organic manures for soil fertility enhancement

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1. Improved cultivars and characteristics of Grape cultivation.
2. Explained the benefits of summer ploughing, such as improving soil structure, controlling weeds, and reducing pest incidence.
3. Explained about the collection of soil samples and the role of soil testing in improving crop productivity and importance of nutrient deficiencies.
4. ⁠To discuss the importance of organic manures in enhancing soil organic carbon content and improving overall soil health in Grape cultivation.

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A success story on the impact of a coffee pulper was documented and shared by Mr. Kannan, a progressive farmer and village leader, through All India Radio, Kodai FM, Kodaikanal, Dindigul District.
• M. Ramyasivaselvi, SMS (Home Science), elaborated on various KVK interventions and their overall impact on the tribal community.

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Conducted a group meeting at Sokkanalai Village, Agamalai Panchayat, Bodinayakkanur Block
• Discussed the collection of Minor Forest Produce (MFP) and existing marketing practices.
• Organized a group discussion to identify key challenges, particularly in pepper and coffee processing, price fixation, branding, labelling and marketing procedures

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Conducted off-campus training program on post-harvest management and value addition in coffee and pepper
• The program was presided over by Dr. P. Sivaram, Deputy Director, CENDECT, Theni.
• Special addresses were given by Ms.S.Murugeshwari, Programme Executive, AIR Kodai FM, Kodaikanal and Mr. Radhakrishnan, Village Leader, Agamalai.
• Handled a technical session on drudgery-reducing technologies, post-harvest techniques, processing methods and value-added products from coffee and pepper
• Demonstrated the use of an Aluminium Pole ladder for reducing the drudgery
• Demonstrated solar dryer for dehydrating coffee and pepper
• Explained the basics of licensing, along with its importance and discussed branding, packaging, labeling, quality testing and marketing strategies.

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1. Conducted On campus training on Piglet distribution to the farmers at KVK.
2. Lecture delivered on piglet rearing practices, proper housing management,feed and nutritional management,breeding management, vaccination and disease prevention
3. ⁠Discussed about major issues faced by farmers and given remedies to the farmers.
4. ⁠Finally, we have distributed large white yorkshire piglet 3 farmers from kamatchipuran and s alagapuri village under the programme.