Live Programme
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Participated as a Guest Speaker in the Radio Live Programme entitled “Kai Kodukkum Kai – The Hand that Uplifts” under the popular programme Magalir Neeram at All India Radio, Kodaikanal
Group Meeting
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Conducted a group meeting for the members of Lavoisier Collective Farming Producer Company.
• The meeting was presided over by Mr. R. Suresh, DD (Agri.Marketing), who highlighted various government schemes and subsidy opportunities available for Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs).
• A technical session was delivered on different types of packaging materials and their importance in enhancing product quality, shelf life, and market value.
Lecture delivered
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1. Lecture delivered on Integrated nutrient management in Paddy to the farmers of Ellapatti village.
2. Explained about organic manures, green manuring practices, paddy straw incorporation methods, importance and role of biofertilizers to the farmers.
NMNF Model demo plot -Joint visit
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1. NMNF Model Demo plot field inspected by Deputy Director (GOI) Schemes at M Sindhalacherry, Thappukundu, Kanniyapillaipatti villages.
2. We have explained about Protect and nourish soil microbes, Low external inputs: Use cow-based and plant-based formulations, Mixed crops, intercropping, cover crops and Mulching & moisture conservation techniques to the farmers.
3. Visited the farmers demo plot and interacted with farmers regarding bio inputs preparation practices.
OFT field visit
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1. Field visit was made to OFT on Chilli crop at Melapatti, Pulikuthi village of Bodi block, Theni District.
2. We have identified the chilli thrips incidence in trail plot. Recommended Imidacloprid 17.8 SL 3 ml/ 10 litre of water.
3. Finally, we have recorded growth parameters.
Diagnostic field visit
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1. Field visit was made to Citrus and Amla crop at Kanniyapillaipatti village of Andipatty block.
2. We have identified a micro nutrient deficiency problem in Citrus. Recommended foliar application of MN mixture @ 0.5 % to the farmers.
3. Also, we have explained about bio input production methods and value addition of amla.
FLD Field visit for Banana
Event Details:
1. Explained about important pest and disease management in Banana crop.
2. Explained nutrient management practices to the farmers.
3. Explained about role of bio fertiliser and bio control uses and its application methods in field level.
4. Discuss about the major issues faced by farmers and given remedies to the farmers.
Field visit – FLD on Coconut wilt management
Event Details:
1. We have made visit to FLD Coconut field at moolakadai village of Kadamalaikundu Block.
2. Explained about wilt management practices
3. Explained about nutrient management practices to the farmers from demo plot.
4. Explained the role of bio fertiliser and bio control uses and its application methods in field level.
5. Discuss the major issues faced by farmers and given remedies to the farmers.
Celebration of World Soil Day 2025
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1. Organized world soil day with the theme of " Healthy Soils for Healthy Cities ," for focusing on the vital role of urban soils for sustainability and climate resilience at seminar hall, KVK.
2. Created awareness about the significance of soil in agriculture and the environment.
3. Explained about the role of soil in food production and soil biodiversity to the farmers.
3. Also, explained about sustainable soil health management practices and techniques to prevent soil degradation.
4. Finally, we have distributed soil health cards to the farmers. Recommended soil health card based advisories.
Lecture delivered
Event Details:
1. Lecture delivered on sustainable soil health management practices to the farmers of Apipatti village.
2. Explained about green manuring practices, composting technologies and vermicompost production technology to the farmers.
3. Also, explained about the role of biofertilizer in soil health and its application methods.
