Events

Event Details: 

1. FLD field visit was made to Castor crop at Ethakovil village of Andipatty block.

2. We have explained about integrated nutrient management practices, TNAU Castor MN mixture and its role in crop growth to the farmers.

3. Also, we have recorded growth parameters from the demo plot.

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1. We have celebrated technology week at the field level at Kathirnarasingapuram village of Andipatty block.

2. We have explained about Off season production technologies of Jasmine to the farmers.

3. Also, we have explained about the importance and benefits of Nano urea, Nano DAP, organic pest control methods, pheromone traps and waste decomposer to the farmers.

Event Details: 

Conducted skill training on Value Addition in Millets (Action Plan 2024-25 – Skill Training and Vocational Training, S.No. 4, Page No.114)

• Overview of KVK Mandated Activities
• Lecture delivered on Millets cultivation and its importance by SMS (Agronomy)
• Technical session on classification of millets, drudgery reducing equipments, safe storage methods for millets, nutrition and health benefits of millets, consumption pattern and dietary intake, RDA, primary and secondary processing of millets and Demonstrated Ready to Use (RTU), Ready to Eat (RTE) products, sensory evaluation methods, recipe standardization procedures, branding, licensing (MSME-Udyam), Quality certification (AGMARK, MSME-ZED (bronze, silver and gold), different packaging materials by SMS (Home Science)

• Explained FSSAI licensing procedures, labelling revised guidelines by Mr.P.Suresh Kannan, Food Safety Officer, Chinnamanur Block

• Handled a session on marketing strategies and its importance by SMS (Agricultural Extension)

• Explained business plan and digital marketing by PC (i/c)
• Pre and post evaluation of training and feedback
• Distribution of certificates and training materials to the all the participants

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1. Celebrated Farmers Day program at KVK Premises and we have delivered a lecture on soil health management practices, nutrient management and Integrated pest and disease management practiced

2. Also, we have exhibited nano urea, nano DAP and various value addition technologies in Agricultural and Horticultural crops

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1. Technology week- Awareness programme was conducted at Odaipatti village, Chinnamannur block, Theni
2. ⁠Based on climatic factors grapes growers are using more fungicides is abundant.
3. Awareness programme was conducted grapes growers to apply biocontrol agents in soil to control the fungus diseases.
4. ⁠Discussed major problems in grapes and thier suitable recommendations were given to the farmers.

Event Details: 

1. A follow-up visit was made to KVK promoted FPO at Mayandipatti village of Andipatty block.

2. Group meeting was conducted with Board Of Directors regarding business development activities. Also, visited the Oil extraction unit and made a linkages between cfld farmers for direct procurement of raw materials.

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1. Field visit was made to Coconut crop at Vayelpatti village of Theni block.

2. We have identified severe white grub incidence in Coconut field. Recommended following advisory services to the farmer. Treat the soil with phorate 10 G @ 100 g/palm or soil drench with chlorpyrifos 0.04% suspension.

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1. Participated in Farmers Scientist interaction programme organised by Department of Agriculture at Vayelpatti village of Theni block.

2. Discussed about Maize fall army worm management practices, Coconut button shedding problem, Tomato wilt problem, Citrus canker problem and organic nutrient management practices with farmers.

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Follow-up visit to KVK Trained Rural youth

1. Visited newly established oil production unit
2. Discussed oil production and marketing strategies
3. Advisories given on buying the Groundnut, sesame, and coconut from FPOs

Event Details: 

1. Conducted off campus training on recent technologies in Mango cultivation to the farmers and Entrepreneurs.
2. Lecture delivered on High Density and Ultra High Density Planting technologies, pest and disease management practices and training and pruning techniques to the farmers.
3. Also, we have explained about off season mango production technologies and importance of bio fertilizer and it's application methods to the farmers.