Events

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1. Celebrated Farmers Day program at KVK Premises and we have delivered a lecture on soil health management practices, nutrient management and Integrated pest and disease management practiced

2. Also, we have exhibited nano urea, nano DAP and various value addition technologies in Agricultural and Horticultural crops

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1. Technology week- Awareness programme was conducted at Odaipatti village, Chinnamannur block, Theni
2. ⁠Based on climatic factors grapes growers are using more fungicides is abundant.
3. Awareness programme was conducted grapes growers to apply biocontrol agents in soil to control the fungus diseases.
4. ⁠Discussed major problems in grapes and thier suitable recommendations were given to the farmers.

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1. A follow-up visit was made to KVK promoted FPO at Mayandipatti village of Andipatty block.

2. Group meeting was conducted with Board Of Directors regarding business development activities. Also, visited the Oil extraction unit and made a linkages between cfld farmers for direct procurement of raw materials.

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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