Events

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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).

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• Organized DoT Meet on Development of Ready-to-Use (RtU) Complementary Foods
• The Presidential Address was given by Mrs.S.Revathi, District Programme Officer, ICDS, Theni
• Handled a technical session on development of low-cost RtU complementary food products of CFTRI, NIN, SAUs, health benefits, nutritional value, labelling and marketing strategies
• Created an awareness on World Breastfeeding Week (1–7 August), its theme, maternal and child health importance, growth monitoring chart, Recommended Dietary Allowance for lactating mothers and children, good health practices, balanced diet and the food pyramid.

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• Organized the monthly meeting of Lavoisier Collective Farming FPC meeting at Aranmanaipudur Village, Theni Block.
• Facilitated the financial assistance of ₹2.00 lakhs from the Department of Horticulture, Theni, for the FPG to develop value-added products from moringa.
• Discussed the business plan, development of novel moringa based products, selection of suitable packaging materials and marketing strategies.

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• Established market linkages with the Department of Horticulture Sales Outlet for promoting value-added agricultural and horticultural products.
• Mrs.K.Sasikala, HO, Horticulture Nursery, Periyakulam explained the functioning and marketing activities of the sales outlet.
• Mr.B.Krishnakumar, AHO, Horticulture Nursery, Periyakulam explained the farm's activities and briefed about the saplings and seedlings available at the nursery.
• A total of 45 food products and handicraft items were placed at the Government Horticulture Sales Outlet for marketing.

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1.Conducted a follow-up field visit to the SCSP beneficiary's pig-rearing unit at Kallapatti Village and assessed the health status, growth performance, and management practices of the piglets.

2.Observed that the piglets were healthy, active, and maintained under satisfactory housing conditions with adequate ventilation and proper hygiene.

3.Verified the feeding practices and advised the beneficiary to provide a balanced ration along with continuous access to clean drinking water.

4.Recommended timely deworming, vaccination, and regular health monitoring to ensure proper growth and prevent disease occurrence.

5.Advised the beneficiary to maintain proper sanitation, scientific waste disposal, and biosecurity measures within the pig unit.

6.Encouraged the beneficiary to maintain records of feeding, health care, body weight, and production for effective farm management.

7.Provided technical guidance on scientific pig-rearing practices to enhance productivity and improve farm income.

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Mr. Aravind Karuppasamy, Muthaiyanchettipatti, Chinnamanur Block visited KVK Food Processing Unit for technical guidance on establishing dry grape unit and other handholding supports. He also participated in the training programme on Value Addition in Grapes on 17.07.2026 at KVK premises.
• Provided advisories on hybrid dryer for dehydration of grapes, FSSAI registration, MSME licensing procedures, preparation of Detailed Project Report and PMFME scheme.

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* Conducted Off Campus Training Programme on Value Addition in Banana Flower as per the SAC recommendation.
* Provided an overview of KVK mandated activities and the technical and handholding services offered to farmers, entrepreneurs and rural youth.
* Delivered a technical session on value added products from banana flower, including its nutritive value, nutrient potential and nutraceutical properties, as well as the potential of banana flower by-products.
* Conducted method demonstrations on banana flower dry, powder, thokku, ready to use (RTU) mixes, jam and sweets.
* Explained licensing procedures, product labelling, branding, packaging, marketing strategies and relevant State and Central Government schemes for promoting banana flower-based enterprises.
* Shared a success story of a banana based enterprise to motivate participants towards entrepreneurship and value addition.

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1. Field visit was made to Moringa and Cluster bean crop at G.Usilampatti Village, Andipatty Block.

2. We have identified the podfly incidence in Moringa and micronutrient deficiency problems in Cluster beans.

3. Recommended soil application of Thiamethoxam 25 WG @ 200g a.i. / ha on 150, 180 and 210 days after planting and need based foliar spray of Spinosad 45 SC @ 56g a.i. / ha followed by Profenophos 50 EC@ 250g a.i. / ha for Moringa. Foliar application of 0.5 to 1.0 % MN mixture for Cluster bean.

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Organized DoT Weekly Meet – 5 (One Week One Tech) online programme on Tamil Nadu’s GI-Tagged Agricultural Products – Value Addition, Trademark and GI Authorization
• The Inaugural Address was given by Dr. P. Sivaram, Deputy Director, CENDECT, Theni. Presidential Address was given by Mrs. Shobana Kumar, Assistant General Manager & Regional Head, APEDA, Chennai, highlighted Export Promotion of Tamil Nadu’s GI Products and APEDA’s initiatives
• Mrs. N. Kumutha, Project Scientist-II, Patent Information Centre (PIC), TNSCST, Chennai, handled a technical session on GI Authorization and its importance and Mr. T. Siva, Project Scientist, PIC, TNSCST, Chennai, delivered a session on the Trademark Registration Process and Government Schemes.
• The programme also covered Tamil Nadu’s GI-tagged Agricultural and food products, value addition and the development of novel food products, highlighting opportunities for farmers and entrepreneurs.