Awareness Campaign on Balanced Use of Fertilizers
Event Details:
An awareness campaign on balanced use of fertilizers was conducted at Kamarajapuram village, Bodi block
- Explained about the importance of soil, Irrigation water testing and INM practices to improve the soil health management.
- Created awareness about balanced nutrient application, soil test-based fertilizer recommendation, reduce excessive use of chemical fertilizers, improve soil fertility and crop productivity through various activities.
Diagnostic field visit
Event Details:
1. Field visit was made to Banana crop at Sadayalpatti village of Bodi block.
2. We have identified micro nutrient deficiency problem in banana and suitable recommendations were given to the farmers.
3. Also, we have explained about bio control application methods and usage in banana crop.
Awareness Campaign on Balanced Use of Fertilizers
Event Details:
An awareness campaign on balanced use of fertilizers was conducted at Dharmapuri village, Theni block
- Explained about the importance of soil, Irrigation water testing and INM practices to improve the soil health management.
- Created awareness about balanced nutrient application, soil test-based fertilizer recommendation, reduce excessive use of chemical fertilizers, improve soil fertility and crop productivity through various activities.
Method Demonstration
Event Details:
CConducted Method Demonstration on Pickles/Thokku from GI Tagged Cumbum Paneer Grapes (Muscat Hamburg) at KVK Premises.
• Explained the five-point hedonic scale for sensory evaluation, nutraceutical potential of grapes, suitable packaging materials and labelling procedures for value-added products.
• Technical guidance was provided on shelf-life improvement, branding and market opportunities for grape pickle/thokku products to promote rural entrepreneurship.
• Participants gained practical exposure on processing techniques, product standardization and hygienic handling practices for grape-based value-added products.
Conducted diagnostic visit to dairy unit
Event Details:
1.Examined the health condition of cow and observed restlessness, inability to stand and reduced appetite, cold Extremities and cow calved 1day before and placenta was expelled out normally after 18 hrs of parturition
2 Diagnosed as milk fever based on history Treated with 500ml 25% calcium borogluconate intravenously with some supportive therapy by infusing DNS 5%, 1liter IV, Inj. Tribivet 10 ml, IV and Inj. Avil 10 ml, IV. Also advice the owner to give jaggery to the cow daily for 3 days
3.Enquired about field level problems in dairy animals regarding milk production and reproductive problems
Skill Training
Event Details:
Conducted Skill Development Training Programme on Value Addition in Moringa at the KVK premises.
• Mr. M. Arun Raj, Programme Coordinator (i/c), welcomed the gathering and explained the mandated activities of KVK.
• The presidential address was delivered by Dr. P. Sivaram, Deputy Director, CENDECT, Theni.
• Dr. V. Karthik Pandi, SMS (Plant Protection), explained the importance of rural enterprises in agriculture and allied sectors.
• Mr. C. Sabarinathan, SMS (Agricultural Extension), elaborated on marketing strategies for value-added agricultural products.
• A technical session was conducted on post-harvest management in moringa, processing techniques and preparation of value-added products from moringa leaves, flowers, seeds, and drumsticks.
• Demonstration of dehydrated moringa leaves, drumstick and flower products, moringa seed oil, moringa leaf powder, moringa multi-nutrient nutri balls, moringa leaves thokku, and moringa soup mix.
• Participants were also sensitized on licensing procedures, packaging, branding and labelling of value-added products.
• Pre- and post-evaluation of the skill training programme was conducted, followed by feedback and certificate distribution to the participants.
Group Meeting
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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.
Awareness Programme on Balanced Use of Fertilizer
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.
Conducted diagnostic visit to dairy unit
Event Details:
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
Awareness campaign on balanced use of fertilizers
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
