Events

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1. Explained about Important pest and diseases management in castor to the farmers.
2. Explained about nutrient management practices to the farmers.
3. ⁠Discussed about major issues faced by farmers and given remedies to the farmers.
4. Castor field growth parameters was recorded.

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1. KVK Theni organized State Level Conference for Farm Women and Women Entrepreneurs on 08.11.2024 at KVK Premises.

2. Honorable Union Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, Government of India Dr.L. MURUGAN, inaugurated a District Resource Center and KVK Stalls. Also, he visited 50 stalls of KVK promoted women entrepreneurs & interacted and appreciated the entrepreneurs for the creative and innovative product development from locally available horticultural crops.

3. The event celebrated the achievement of women farmers and aimed to provide additional resources to support transition from farming to entrepreneurship in horticulture and agriculture crops. He appreciated KVK, Theni activities, VBSY Programme and efforts taken toward the Entrepreneurship Development especially Women Entrepreneurs for sustainable livelihoods. He also highlighted various central schemes for agricultural development for the welfare of the farming community i.e. PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi, PMMY, MISS - Kisan Credit Card, PMEGP, Mudhra Loan, which were implemented successfully for the betterment of the farming community

4. Four books on Recent Agriculture and Horticulture Technologies and A profile of KVK promoted Women Entrepreneurs were released. Five Women entrepreneurs who excelled in agriculture and horticulture value added products were honored during this event.

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1. Field visit were made to coconut , identified pest and disease incidence.
2. Discussed about bud rot disease and Rhinoceros beetle management to the farmers.
3.Discussed about major issues faced by farmers and given remedies to the farmers.
4.Discussed about Important pest and diseases management in coconut to the farmers.
5.Explained about nutrient management practices to the farmers.

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1. Lecture delivered on Important pest and diseases management in banana to the farmers.
2. ⁠Discussed about major issues faced by farmers and given remedies to the farmers
3. ⁠Discussed about banana sigatoka leaf spot management and given suitable recommendations to the farmers
4. Explained about nutrient management practices to the farmers.
5. We have discussed about importance of bio fertilizer and its uses

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1. Conducted on campus training on Recycling of farm waste to the farmers at KVK.

2. Lecture delivered on Crop residue composting technologies, Coir composting and composting of poultry waste to the farmers.

3. Also, we have explained about importance of bio fertilizer and it's application methods to the farmers.

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Handled a technical session on innovative product development wealth from waste, zero waste concept- entrepreneurship development and explained about DPIIT startup India, My MSME and Startup TN
• Tree plantation at college premises

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1. Discussed about Important pest and diseases management in banana to the farmers.
2. Explained about nutrient management practices to the farmers.
3. Discuss about organic cultivation methods.

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Organized monthly Entrepreneurs meet at KVK Premises.
• The meeting was presided over by Dr.P.Patchaimal, Chairman, KVK Theni and highlighted the role of KVK in entrepreneurship development.
• The Special addresses were given by Mr.A.Mohanasundaram, Manager, India Post Payment Bank and Mr.J.Alaguraj, Development Officer (PLI), India Post and also handled a session on facilities available in post office for entrepreneurs, packaging of products with demonstrations.
• Lecture delivered on Importance of MSME Zed Certification (Bronze, Silver and Gold) by Mr.S.Muthuraja and Ms.P.Priyadharshini, ZED Coordinator, MSME.
• Applied MSME ZED Bronze certificate for KVK promoted 23 entrepreneurs units
• Interactive session on innovative product development in agriculture and allied sectors by Mrs.M.Ramyasivaselvi, SMS (Home Science), KVK Theni.
• Exhibited our entrepreneurs products like Traditional rice, Amla mouth freshener, Amchur, mango leather, jamun leather, grape pomace pickles, grape seed tea powder, grape seed idly powder, grape jelly, grape jam, grape RTS, gingelly oil, rose petals dip tea, millets instant mixes, red banana instant mix, spices, masala powders, groundnut oil, coconut oil, tender coconut and fruit based frozen foods, herbal soaps, coconut oil based soaps, Instant cow dung powder and handicrafts from teak wood, coconut shell and banana fiber.

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1. Conducted on campus training on Natural farming to the farmers at KVK.

2. Lecture delivered on Natural farming Jeevamirtham, Panchakavya, Amirtha karisal, Iyenthili Karisal, Muttai Karisal, Insect repellents( Ginger,Garlic and Chilli), Trichoderma, Bacillus, Metarhizium, Beauveria, Verticillium, Insect traps,VAM, Pacilomyces, Poccunia, PPFM practices to the farmers.

3. Also, we have demonstrated on Panchakavya, Jeevamirtham, Jeevamirtham, Amirtha karisal, Iyenthili Karisal, Muttai Karisal, Insect repellents( Ginger,Garlic and Chilli) importance and its application methods to the farmers.

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Handled technical session on Introduction about Agroforestry
* Types of Agroforestry system
• Arrangements of Components
• Explained about Various Tree Species and Crop Species
•Nursery establishment techniques
•Social and Economic Benefits of Agroforesyry systems
Mr.Chandrasekaran, Forest Ranger, Chinnamanur range, Explained about Government Schemes for Tree cultivation and nursery establishment and maintenance.