Events

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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.

Event Details: 

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.

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Conducted on campus training on value addition in banana at KVK premises.
• Handled a technical session on banana processing and value-added products from raw banana, ripen banana, banana stem and handicrafts made from banana fibers
• Demonstrated raw banana chips, banana flour, instant banana mixes (Protein and Fiber rich), banana stem (central core) juice and banana fig.
• Provided details on licensing, branding, packaging, labeling, and marketing procedures.

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1. Conducted Off campus Programme on “Intensive campaign on Balanced use of fertilizer” to the farmers and Rural youths.
2. Explained about the importance of soil and water testing for effective utilization of fertilizers, Irrigation water and to minimize the excessive use of chemical fertilisers.
3. We have explained about Types of Farm Waste (Crop residues, animal waste, kitchen waste, agro-industrial waste), Importance of Farm Waste Recycling, Compost Preparation Method, Vermicomposting Technology, Crop Residue Management Techniques and Economic benefits of recycling farm waste to the farmers.

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• Distribution of Pepper ladder to Agamalai Spices FIG members under DAPSC
• Conducted a technical session on pepper harvesting using Aluminum unipole ladder, along with guidance on processing and safe storage methods to improve shelf life.
• Provided an overview of licensing procedures, branding, labeling, packaging materials, and effective marketing strategies.

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• The Monthly Entrepreneurs Meet was conducted to provide regular technical guidance and handholding support for promoting organic farming and agri-entrepreneurship.
• The program started with an inaugural address by Mr. M. Arun Raj, Programme Coordinator (i/c), KVK Theni, followed by a presidential address by Dr. P. Sivaram, Deputy Director, CENDECT, Theni.
• Dr.V. Karthikpandi, SMS (Plant Protection), explained about mushroom cultivation and methods for preparing bio-inputs.
• A technical session on innovative technologies in spices was also conducted, where different spices, uses and value-added products and also explained the procedures for MSME ZED Certification by M.Ramyasivaselvi, SMS (Home Science).
• An exhibition was also organized to showcase products developed by KVK-supported entrepreneurs, such as different types of banana powder, dates powder, amchur powder, tomato powder, betel vine drink, grape pomace pickle, and nutri balls.

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1. Conducted Off campus Programme on “Bhumi Suposhan” to the farmers, Youths and Farm women’s. Explained about the importance of bio inputs, effective utilization of Nutrients and to minimize the excessive use of chemical fertilisers.
2. We have explained about Types of bio inputs and Farm Waste (Crop residues, animal waste, kitchen waste, agro-industrial waste), Importance of Farm Waste Recycling, Compost Preparation Method, Vermicomposting Technology, Crop Residue Management Techniques and Economic benefits of recycling farm waste to the farmers.
3. Finally, we have discussed about Schemes and farmers welfare activity by state and central Governments.

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Exposure visit was organized to learn the activities and schemes of the Agricultural Marketing and Agribusiness Department.
• A group meeting was conducted with the Deputy Director (Agricultural Marketing) to gain insights into various schemes and procedures, including e-NAM and the sales outlet for FPOs at the Theni Farmers Market.
• Visited the Agricultural godown, Coconut Auction Unit and AGMARK certification process for FPO products.
• The TANU Copra Guard, a nanotechnology-based product, was explained for its role in preventing fungal growth on coconut copra during storage

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1. Field visit was made to Coconut , Guava village of Theni block.
2. We have identified the Coconut micro nutrient deficiency, Rhinoceros beetle, and Spiraling rugose white fly incidence and Suitable recommendations were given to the farmers.
3. ⁠Visited Mushroom shed and given ideas for Mushroom cultivation technology to the farmers.
4. ⁠Organic input preparation of Panchakavya, Fish amino acids to given ideas to the farmers.
5.Discussed about major issues faced by farmers and given remedies to the farmers.