Diagnostic field visit
Event Details:
1. Field visit was made to Coconut crop at Vethalamadai village of Periyakulam block.
2. We have identified a Spiraling rugose white fly and micro nutrient deficiency problem in Coconut . Recommended foliar application of Neem oil @ 2 ml / litre of water.
3. Also, we have explained about bio control application methods and usage in Coconut crop.
Training on Value Addition in Milk
Event Details:
Conducted an off-campus training programme on value addition in milk at Anuppapatti Village, Aundipatti Block under DAPSC.
• Delivered a technical session on milk processing and preparation of various value-added dairy products.
• Explained food licensing procedures FSSAI registration, MSME UDYAM, along with guidance on branding, packaging, labelling regulations, product costing, marketing strategies and relevant state and central government schemes.
Live Programme
Event Details:
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
Event Details:
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
Event Details:
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
Event Details:
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
Event Details:
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
Event Details:
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.
