Events

Scientist Visit to Entrepreneur Unit

Date: August 27, 2024
Time: 10:30 am
Location: Surulipatti Village, Cumbum Block

Event Details:   

Visited tender coconut pulp unit, Brand name : Nature fresh foods (Fresh frozen fruit blends)
• Provided technical advisories on product development strategies and sensory evaluation procedures
• Explained the processing machineries i.e. tender nut cutter, testa remover, liquid filling machines, highlighted the Importance of uses of food quality Stainless Steel (SS) 304 food grade equipments in food processing and MSME ZED certification procedures
• Provided the procedures for getting financial assistance under PMFME scheme.

Off Campus training

Date: August 21, 2024
Time: 10:30 am
Location: Ethakovil,Aundipatti block, Theni.

Event Details:   

1. Conducted Off Campus training on "Integrated pest and disease management in castor" to the farmers.
2. Lecture delivered on " Important pest and disease management in castor to the farmers.
3. Discussed about major issues faced by farmers and given remedies to the farmers.
4. ⁠Explained the state and central government schemes.
5.Finally, we have distributed castor seeds to the 25 farmers.

Extension Activity – Entrepreneurs Meet

Date: August 20, 2024
Time: 10:30 am
Location: KVK.

Event Details:   

Organized 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.K.Saravanan, Assistant Director, MSME, DFO (Branch), Govt. of India, Ministry of MSME, Madurai and Mr.Mohanraj, Assistant Director, District Industrial Center, Theni.
• Handled a technical session on innovative product development in agriculture and allied sectors by Mrs.M.Ramyasivaselvi, SMS (Home Science), KVK Theni.
• Exposure visit to KVK Processing unit
• Exhibited our Entrepreneurs products like Amla byproducts, Mango by products, Mushroom value added products, Millets Instant Mixes, Nutri mixes, Spices and masala powders, herbal pickles, honey, herbal soaps, herbal shampoo, herbal hair oil and handicrafts.

FLD Input Distribution

Date: August 20, 2024
Time: 10:30 am
Location: KVK.

Event Details:   

As part of FLD Programme, Distributed Multi Tree Climbers to Coconut Farmers Interest Group, Gullapuram Village, Periyakulam Block, Theni District.
• Exhibited our Entrepreneurs products like Amla byproducts, Mango by products, Mushroom value added products, Millets Instant Mixes, Nutri mixes, Spices and masala powders, herbal pickles, honey, herbal soaps, herbal shampoo, herbal hair oil and handicrafts.

FLD Training

Date: August 17, 2024
Time: 10:30 am
Location: KVK

Event Details:   

*As part of FLD program, conducted on campus training on Importance of Drudgery Reducing Technologies in Agriculture and Allied Sectors.
* Handled a technical session on Drudgery reducing technologies, * Demonstrated Multi Tree Climber *Explained agri engineering schemes and subsidies.

FLD Field visit for Paddy

Date: August 12, 2024
Time: 2:30 pm
Location: Poolandhapuram

Event Details:   

  1. FLD Field visit was made to Paddy crop at Poolandhapuram village of Chinnamanur Block.
  2. Explained about nutrient management practices to the farmers and observed growth parameters from demo plot.
  3. Zinc deficiency problem was noticed in paddy field. Recommended soil application of 5 kg of zinc sulphate mix with 20 kg of sand per acre or foliar spray of 0.5 % zinc sulphate.

Visit to Mushroom Production units

Date: August 10, 2024
Time: 2:30 pm
Location: Kamatchipuram village, Chinnamanur block, Theni district

Event Details:   

* We have developed mushroom entrepreneurs. Visit to Mushroom production unit and explained about mushroom bed preparation methods and spawn production.
* ⁠Explained about mushroom production techniques
* ⁠Explained about importance of mushroom and uses

Off campus Training on Ratoon crop management in Sorghum

Date: August 9, 2024
Time: 2:30 pm
Location: B.Meenakshipuram , Bodinayakkanur block

Event Details:   

* We have developed mushroom entrepreneurs. Visit to Mushroom production unit and explained about mushroom bed preparation methods and spawn production.
* ⁠Explained about mushroom production techniques
* ⁠Explained about importance of mushroom and uses

Banana-leaf spot and cut worms diagnositic field visit

Date: August 9, 2024
Time: 9:30 am
Location: KG Patti village, Cumbum block, Theni district

Event Details:   

* Field visit were made to identify the leaf spot and cutworms and their suitable recommendations were given.

* ⁠Explained about nutrient management in banana

* ⁠Explained about important pest and disease management in banana

Lecture delivered on Improved paddy cultivation technologies

Date: August 8, 2024
Time: 1:30 pm
Location: Gudalur, Cumbam block.

Event Details:   

  1. Explaining about seed treatment and nutrition management practices in paddy cultivation.
  2. Providing knowledge about Integrated pest and disease management in paddy cultivation