Events

Lecture delivered

Date: August 5, 2024
Time: 10:30 am
Location: Sankarapuram village, Chinnamanur Block

Event Details:   

*Participated in FFS on ICM In Maize
*Lecture delivered on Integrated Weed Management practices in Maize
*As part of the programme Visit to Maize field and identified the Magnesium and Iron deficiency symptoms and given suitable remedies.

Off campus training on Value Addition in Jamun

Date: August 2, 2024
Time: 10:30 am
Location: Bodinayakkanur, Theni

Event Details:   

  • Overview of KVK mandated activities, recent trends in value addition and its scope
  •  Handled a technical session on importance of value addition in Jamun, selection of raw materials, processing and dehydration techniques
  •  Highlighted the machineries used for processing, packaging and labelling
  •  Demonstrated Jamun juice, Jamun Bar, Jamun Jam, Dry Jamun and Jamun seed powder
  •  Explained the certification procedures for FSSAI, MSME Udyam and ZED, branding, packaging, labelling and marketing strategies
  •  Exhibited the byproducts of Juman

Lecture delivered about organic farming practices

Date: August 1, 2024
Time: 10:30 am
Location: Pasumalaithery, Kadamalaikundu, Theni

Event Details:   

1. Explaining about basic concepts of organic farming and proper utilization of farm waste and household waste.

2.Explained about preparation techniques of organic inputs such as various compost production and other special organic inputs like Panchagavya, Dasagavya, Amirtha karaisal and pest repellents

Group meeting.

Date: July 30, 2024
Time: 10:30 am
Location: Ethakovil, Andipatti block, Theni district

Event Details:   

1. Oriented about KVK activities.
2. Explained about CFLD Castor and demonstration of IPDM in castor
3. Identified Farmers for the CFLD Castor programme

Off campus training

Date: July 26, 2024
Time: 10:30 am
Location: Dombucheery, Bodi block , Theni

Event Details:   

1. Conducted Off Campus training on "Agricultural schemes and services available for farming community"

2. Providing knowledge about various agricultural schemes such as Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana, PM Kisan Samman Nidhi, Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana and Kisan credit card scheme
3. Also, we have explained about e- NAM services

Off campus training

Date: July 23, 2024
Time: 10:30 am
Location: Ganesapuram, Andipatty block

Event Details:   

  1. Conducted Off Campus training on "Sustainable soil health management practices under dryland condition and nutrient conservation practices" to the farmers.
  2. Lecture delivered on Role of Bio fertilizers in soil health and its application methods to the farmers.

      3. Also, we have explained about the importance of soil testing and methods of soil sample collection

Entrepreneurs Meet

Date: July 20, 2024
Time: 10:30 am
Location: KVK premises

Event Details:   

. Organized Monthly Entrepreneurs meet at KVK Premises.
• Inaugural address was given by Mr.P.Maheswaran, Program Co-ordinator (i/c), KVK Theni and highlighted the importance of conducting the entrepreneurs meet and its benefits.
• The meet was presided over by Dr.P.Patchaimal, Chairman, KVK Theni and highlighted the role of KVK in entrepreneurship development.
• The Special address was given by Dr.S.Arokiamary, Associate Professor, TNAU-CSC&RI, Madurai. Handled a technical session on importance and post-harvest management techniques and value addition.
• Mr.P.Srimurugan, Financial Literacy Counsellor (FLC), Canara Bank, Theni has explained state and central schemes for startups.
• Technical session on recent trends in food processing and packaging techniques by Mrs.M.Ramyasivaselvi, SMS (Home Science), KVK Theni.
• Exhibited our Entrepreneurs products like Biofortified pearl millet, Grapes by products, Mushroom value added products, Millets Instant Mixes, Mango by products, Nutri mixes, Spice and masala powders, Guava by products, lemon concentrate, Lemon and garlic instant chutney, pickles, honey, herbal soaps, herbal shampoo, herbal hair oil, aloevera gel and panchagavya lamp.

Celebration of 96th ICAR Foundation day

Date: July 16, 2024
Time: 10:30 am
Location: KVK Premises

Event Details:   

1. Celebrated 96th ICAR Foundation day and Technology Day in KVK premises
2. lecture delivered on Natural Farming practices
3. Nutrient management practices in Natural Farming
4. Pest and disease management practices
5. post harvest processing and storage
6. Marketing strategies including digital marketing

Lecture delivered on Nursery Management Practices in Paddy.

Date: July 15, 2024
Time: 10:30 am
Location: Kottur village, Theni Block

Event Details:   

1. Lecture delivered on Nursery Management Practices in Paddy
2. Visit to Paddy Nursery and advisories given on Nutrient Management practices and Yellow stem borer Management practices

Skill Training on Mushroom Production Techniques (6 days)

Date: July 13, 2024
Time: 10:30 am
Location: KVK Premises

Event Details:   

Day 6
1. Lecture delivered on mushroom marketing, Digital Marketing and other marketing channels
2. Distributed certificates to participants