Events

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1. Participated in the radio talk on “Hitech Horticultural production” at All India Radio, Madurai.

2. Importance of Horticulture cultivation, Recent technologies, natural farming, protected cultivation etc.,were explained in detail.

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Activity Details: Participated in the radio talk on “Nurturing and Promotion of Women Entrepreneurs and Rural Enterprises through KVK Interventions” at All India Radio, Madurai.

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 * Explained about KVK activities in school children.
* ⁠Awarness created on tree planting ant it’s uses.
* ⁠Lecture delivered on Importance of soil health management, Azolla cultivation, Mushroom Production Technology, Apiculture, Terrace garden and Integrated farming system.

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 Conducted off-campus training on drudgery-reducing technologies for spice crops especially in Cardamom, Coffee and Pepper for Paliyar tribal farming community
• Overview of KVK Mandated Activities
• Handled a technical session on drudgery-reducing technologies and its importance for improving operational efficiency in spice crops harvest and processing.
• Explained the procedures for licensing, branding, packaging, labeling, quality testing and marketing strategies for spices and Minor Forest Produce (MFP)
• Highlighted the importance of entrepreneurship development in agriculture and allied sectors with emphasis on rural enterprise opportunities for farmers, farm women and rural youth.

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Conducted Swachh Bharat Mission awareness programme at Sannasipuram, Anaikaraipatti Panchayat, Bodinayakkanur Block
• Explained the importance of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) and the significance of tree plantation for environmental sustainability.
• The Swachhta pledge was taken by all the women for emphasizing cleanliness, hygiene and community responsibility.

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Visited Kapok fiber processing field at Sollaiyur Tribal Colony, Anaikaraipatti Gram Panchayat and interacted with farmers on drudgery reduction practices in Kapok processing.
• Explained improved methods for pod breaking, fiber-seed separation (ginning process), fiber cleaning and packing techniques aimed at reducing physical strain, saving time and labour, improving product quality and ensuring better health and safety during processing operations.

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1. Examined the health condition of goat and observed symptoms such as intense itching, rubbing against objects, patchy wool loss, scabs, thickened skin and suggested Ivermectin injection (0.2 mg/kg, repeat after 14 days), topical application of acaricides , supplementation of mineral mixture
2. Deworming done to sheep and goat to prevent endoparasitic (cestodes and nematodes) infection

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1. We have made a diagnostic visit to Coccinia and Grapes Field at Odaippati Village

2. Identified the incidence of sucking pests such as aphids and white fly in Coccinia field and powddery mildew, uneven berry development and nutritional deficiency symptom observed in grapes

3. Necessary technical advisories provided to farmers for effective management of pest, disease and nutrient- related problems in coccinia and grapes

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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.

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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.