Exposure Visit
Event Details:
Exposure Visit by farmers from Thuthukudi District
1.Explained about Improved Maize Production Technologies under Rainfed condition.
2.Lecture delivered on Integrated nutrient management practices with Special focus foliar application of Zinc
3.Explained about KVK mandated activities and Integrated pest management practices in Maize.
Scientist visit (OFT No.1 and Page No.26 of Action Plan )
Event Details:
Field Visit to OFT Groundnut field and recorded the yield parameters and yield.
Recorded the feedback about VRI 10 and GG 40 Groundnut variety in terms of growth performance,incidence of pest and disease, size and appearance of pods, and market preferences.
Advisories given on informal seed supply to other farmers in the same village.
Group Meeting
Event Details:
Conducted Group Meeting under Grape FLD programme
• Discussed Value Added Products like grape seed oil, dry grapes products, grape pomace powder, grape seed powder, pomace incorporated in bakery products
• Explained nutritional and health benefits of grapes and scope in food and cosmetic industry
Method Demonstration
Event Details:
Demonstration of Moringa Seed Oil under FLD on Value Added Products from Moringa
• Explained functional component and nutraceutical potentials of Moringa seed oil, uses and uniqueness of moringa seed oil in food and cosmetic industry.
Extension Activity- KVK promoted Entrepreneurs Sales Outlet
Event Details:
Inauguration of Sales Outlet by KVK promoted entrepreneurs at Aranmanaipudur, Theni Block by Dr.P.Patchaimal, Chairman, KVK Theni, Dr. P.N. Richard Jagatheesan, Dean (i/c), Dr.S.Senthilkumar, Professor and Head, Department of Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension Education, Veterinary College of Research Institute, Theni, Shri S.Senthil Kumar, Assistant Director and Shri. Eliyachan, Farm Manager, Spices Board, Theni, Shri.S.Shankaranarayanan, Assistant Director and Shri.Subramanian, Supervisor, District Industries Center, Theni, DRPs of PMFME, MSME-Zed Coordinators.
• Technical session on Market Linkages schemes of State and Central Schemes, e-NAM registration,
Explore Business Opportunities on Government e-Marketplace - GeM, ZED certification and cluster formation of grapes (GI tag)
Celebration of World Soil Day
Event Details:
1. Celebrated World Soil Day program at KVK Premises with the theme of Caring for soils: measure, monitor, manage.
2. We have delivered a lecture on sustainable soil health management, balanced fertilization, integrated nutrient management and importance of bio fertilizer in soil fertility to the farmers and school students.
3. Also, we have created awareness about importance of soil testing and it's benefits. Finally, we have distributed soil health cards to the farmers.
OFT – Scientist visit
Event Details:
Field Visit to OFT Black gram Field and recorded the growth and yield parameters.
Advisories given on Sucking pest control methods
Group Meeting under DAPSC
Event Details:
Conducted group meeting under DAPSC
• Explained KVK mandated activities and impactful interventions
• Discussed self-employment opportunities in agriculture and allied sectors, state and central schemes for startups
• Formation of FIG for a group approach
Farmers Visit to KVK
Event Details:
Mr. Manavalan, Progressive Grape farmer, Odaipatti, Chinnamanur Block has visited KVK to learn dry grapes technology. Hence, the cost of the grape is Rs.10/kg especially rainy days.
• Provided technical advisories for dry grape making
• Processing of 250 kg of grapes and using KVK solar dryer for dehydration of grapes.
FLD – Distribution of Critical Inputs
Event Details:
Distribution of Critical Inputs under FLD on Ecofriendly Products from Cow dung - Action Plan (2024-25), FLD No.24, Page No. 63.
