Events

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* Provided an overview of KVK activities.
* Handled a technical session on “ Mushroom Production Techniques and their Value added products”
* Explained about different types of mushroom and their production techniques and their uses.
* Explained about Value added products like viz., Mushroom Soup, Baji, Samosa, gravy, Biscuits, Pickles,Cutlets, Chips and Biriyani.
* Awareness talk on El-nino effect on Agriculture and drought resistant varieties.
* Awareness talk on harmful effects on Parthenium weeds and their management.
* Created an awareness on state and central governments schemes.
* Finally, Interactive session was conducted at the end of the programme students interact with storage, marketing and provide technical advisory was given to the students.

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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.

Event Details: 

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

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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