Events

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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)

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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.