Events

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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.

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Field Visit to OFT Black gram Field and recorded the growth and yield parameters.

Advisories given on Sucking pest control methods

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Conducted group meeting under DAPSC
• Explained KVK mandated activities and impactful interventions
• Discussed self-employment opportunities in agriculture and allied sectors, state and central schemes for startups
• Formation of FIG for a group approach

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Mr. Manavalan, Progressive Grape farmer, Odaipatti, Chinnamanur Block has visited KVK to learn dry grapes technology. Hence, the cost of the grape is Rs.10/kg especially rainy days.
• Provided technical advisories for dry grape making
• Processing of 250 kg of grapes and using KVK solar dryer for dehydration of grapes.

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Distribution of Critical Inputs under FLD on Ecofriendly Products from Cow dung - Action Plan (2024-25), FLD No.24, Page No. 63.

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Overview of KVK mandated activities, recent trends in value addition and its scope
• Handled a technical session on value added products from mushroom like Dehydrated Mushroom, Mushroom Powder, Mushroom Biscuits, Ketchup, Nuggets, Soup Powder, Chips, Gravy Mix, nutritive value and health benefits of Mushroom, machineries used for processing, packaging and labelling
• Demonstrated Dehydration of mushroom, Mushroom Powder, Mushroom Nuggets, Biscuits, Ladoo, Instant Mixes
• Explained the certification procedures for FSSAI, MSME Udyam, ZED, AGMARK, branding, packaging, labelling and marketing strategies
• Exhibited the byproducts of Mushroom and recorded pre and post evaluation of training.

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1. We have distributed the TNAU Cocoon to the farmers under FLD program at Kumanantholu village.
2. Also, we have explained about IPDM in coconut management practices to the farmers.
3. ⁠Explained about nutrient management practices to the farmers.
4. ⁠Discussed about major issues faced by farmers and given remedies to the farmers.

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1. Mushroom farm established by farmer trained by KVK.
2. She is also producing quality bed spawn and mother spawn 100 pockets each per month and marketing to the nearby cities
3. Technical guidance provided for hygienic shed management to avoid contamination of mushroom beds