Events

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1. Conducted On campus training on "IPDM in Coconut" to the farmers at KVK.
2. Lecture delivered on Integrated pest and disease management in Coconut.
3. ⁠Discussed about major issues faced by farmers and given remedies to the farmers.
4. ⁠Also we have explained about bio control application methods and usage in coconut crop.

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Mr. T. K. Raju, Farmer cum Beekeeper, Thoppippala Village, Idukki District, Kerala visited KVK Theni to utilize the Food Processing Incubation Centre for the dehydration of spices and oilseeds.
• Provided technical advisories on dehydration procedures, various methods of dehydration, spices covered under the purview of the Spices Board, GI-tagged spices and their unique and storage methods.

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 • Organized the DoT Meet on Production Technology of Dry Grapes
• Provided an overview of KVK mandated activities
• Handled a technical session on the utilization of grapes under the Zero Waste Concept, commercialization of dry grape production methods, health benefits, nutritive value, therapeutic uses of grapes and its by-products, machinery used for grape dehydration, importance of value addition and its scope, development of value added products from dry grapes.
• Explained certification, labelling, branding, marketing, government schemes and the procedure for obtaining GI Tag Authorized User.
• Shared impactful interventions and success stories on value chain management in grapes, motivating participants and promoting entrepreneurship opportunities in grape value addition.

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• Delivered a lecture on Entrepreneurship Opportunities in Agricultural and Allied Sectors for PMFME Credit-Linked Subsidy beneficiaries at DIC, Theni
• Explained various domains of the food industry, including marketing and branding, financial management, entrepreneurial risks, food safety and standards, business registration and other legal compliances.

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• Conducted off campus training on Value Added products from Tomato under DAPSC at Eranampatti Village, Chinnamanur Block
• Provided an overview of the KVK mandated activities and facilities
• Handled a technical session on the importance of tomato processing and development of value-added products for reducing post-harvest losses and income generation
• Demonstrated tomato pickle, tomato powder, tomato vadagam, tomato rice powder and tomato soup mix
• Explained licensing, packaging, labelling, branding and marketing strategies for value-added tomato products
• Created an awareness on financial literacy, State and Central Government schemes by Mr.Velusamy and Mr.Srimurugan, Counsellors, FLCs, Canara Bank and Tamil Nadu Grama Bank, Theni
• Mrs. V. Sudha, KVK promoted woman entrepreneur, Seelayampatti Village, Theni Block shared her success story and experiences in developing and marketing value-added food products with the participants

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1. Field visit was made to Coconut crop at Thappugundu village of theni block.

2. We have identified micro nutrient deficiency problem, cultivation technology in Coconut farmers and suitable recommendations were given to the farmers.

3. Also, we have explained about bio control application methods and usage in Coconut crop.

Event Details: 

• Conducted off campus training on Value Added products from Tomato under DAPSC at Eranampatti Village, Chinnamanur Block
• Provided an overview of the KVK mandated activities and facilities
• Handled a technical session on the importance of tomato processing and development of value-added products for reducing post-harvest losses and income generation
• Demonstrated tomato pickle, tomato powder, tomato vadagam, tomato rice powder and tomato soup mix
• Explained licensing, packaging, labelling, branding and marketing strategies for value-added tomato products
• Created an awareness on financial literacy, State and Central Government schemes by Mr.Velusamy and Mr.Srimurugan, Counsellors, FLCs, Canara Bank and Tamil Nadu Grama Bank, Theni
• Mrs. V. Sudha, KVK promoted woman entrepreneur, Seelayampatti Village, Theni Block shared her success story and experiences in developing and marketing value-added food products with the participants

Event Details: 

1. Examined the health condition of dairy cattle and observed symptoms such as intense itching, rubbing against objects, patchy wool loss, scabs, thickened skin and treatment given by dairy cattle with Ivermectin injection (0.2 mg/kg, repeat after 14 days)
2. Enlightened the farmers about feeding of dairy with balanced concentrate feed, minerals and vitamins to correct nutritional deficiencies in dairy cattle

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* Conducted Off Campus Training Programme on recent technologies and protected cultivation of
Vegetable crops.
* Provided an overview of KVK mandated activities and the technical and supported services offered to farmers, Farm womens, Rural youth and Entrepreneurs.
* Delivered a technical session on Hitech cultivation of vegetable crops particularly in poly house cultivation under the organic production.
* Conducted method demonstrations on recent nursery seedling production of vegetable crops.
* Created awareness among farmers on precautionary measures to be followed during EI Nino conditions and distributed awareness leaflets.

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1. CFLD field visit was made to Biofortified Maize hybrid (HQPM 5) crop at Boothipuram village of Bodi Block.

2. We have recorded vegetative growth parameters and performance of biofortified maize hybrid.

3. We have identified fall army worm incidence in maize. Recommended Emamectin benzoate 5 SG @ 0.4 g/L of water (about 80 g/acre).