On campus Training- Balanced use of fertilizers
Event Details:
1. Conducted on campus training on "Balanced use of fertilizer" to the farmers.
2. Explained about problems of Excess use of chemical fertilizers
3. We have handled technical session on Importance of Soil Testing and Soil test based nutrients application methods
4. We have explained about integrated nutrient management practices for Major Crops in Theni district.
5. We also explained about farm waste composing technology and vermicompost Production and application methods to the farmers.
6. Lecture delivered about government schemes for Soil health management.
Farmers Visit to KVK
Event Details:
• Mr.P.Sundara Pandi, Rural Youth, Vadugapatti Village, Periyakulam Block, Theni District has visited KVK for technical support on Value Addition in Garlic and Trade Mark details
• Explained the black garlic processing and provided the procedures for applying trade mark
• Demonstrated Black Garlic and its health benefits
• Explained PMFME & PMEGP schemes for establishing value addition unit.
On campus Training on PHM and Value Addition in Mango
Event Details:
Overview of KVK mandated activities
• Technical session on Importance of PHM and Value Addition in Mango, highlighted IIHR Low-cost ripening chamber, TNAU Nano Sticker, Coating formulations for enhancing the shelf life of Mango
• Demonstrated Amchur Powder (Raw and Fruit), Mango Fruit leather, Mango Halwa, Mango Mouth freshener and Mango Pickle
• Explained Licensing procedures, branding, labelling, packaging materials and marketing procedures
• Lecture delivered on Importance of Post Harvest Machineries, Schemes by AE, Department Agri.Engg., Theni
• State and central schemes for agripreneurs and rural enterprises
Celebration of International Yoga Day 2025
Event Details:
*We have organized International Yoga Day at KVK premises
*Explain the importance of yoga in daily life
*Practiced the basic yoga asanas
Entrepreneurs Meet – Extension Activity
Event Details:
Organized Monthly Entrepreneurs meet at KVK Premises to provide continuous technical and handholding support to the entrepreneurs
• Overview of KVK Mandated activities
• Scope for Entrepreneurship Development in Agriculture and Allied Sectors by SMS (Agriculture Extension)
• Technical session on importance of Post Harvest Management and Value Addition by SMS (Home Science)
• Lecture delivered on importance of digital marketing and social media
• Govt. Schemes for Agri startups and rural enterprises by the Branch Manager, Rural Development Officer, Union Bank of India and DPR-PMFME, DIC, Theni
• Sharing of Success Story by KVK promoted women entrepreneur Mrs.Renuga Senthilvel, Sri Sai Sakthi Foods, Sukkankalpatti, Chinnamanur Block, Theni District
• Exhibited KVK promoted entrepreneurs products
On-campus training on Profitable paddy cultivation technologies
Event Details:
1. Conducted on campus training on profitable paddy cultivation technologies under the FLD Paddy programme
2. Handled technical session on special features of CO55 Paddy variety
3. Handled Technical lecture on direct paddy seeded technologies and ICM Practices in Paddy
4. Explained about improved paddy seeder
5. Handled technical session on Traditional storage techniques
6. Explained about Various state and central government schemes for paddy cultivation,storage and marketing
7. As part of FLD CO55 Paddy seeds distributed to Farmers and Farm women
Off campus training on IPDM in Banana.
Event Details:
- Conducted off campus training on IPDM in Banana at Perumalgoundan village of Bodi block, Theni District.
- We have explained about integrated nutrient management practices and organic pest and diseases control methods to the farmers.
- Also, we have discussed major issues in field level with farmers and given proper advisory services.
Field visit
Event Details:
1. Field visit was made to Coccinia & Tomato (Intercrop) and pomegranate filed at Thenpalani village of Uthamapalayam Taluk.
2. We have identified micronutrient deficiency problem in Tomato plants. Recommended foliar application of 19:19:19 + MN @ 1 % and Spray 1.25 ppm of Triacontanol at full bloom stage to increase the yield.
3. Fruit borer incidence was identified in Pomegranate field. Recommended, Spray neem oil 3 % or NSKE 5%.
Field Visit
Event Details:
1. Explained about Integrated Pest and Disease management in bottle gourd.
2. CMV and wilt was identified and suitable recommendation were given to the farmers. ( Dimethoate 2ml/litre of water for viral and Copper oxy chloride 2g / litre of water for wilt management ),
3.Explained about nutrient management practices to the farmers.
4. Discussed about major issues faced by farmers and given remedies to the farmers.
Exposure Visit to KVK from Kadamalaikundu block farmers (Within District)
Event Details:
- Explained about KVK activities with related to natural farming.
- Lecture delivered about soil health management practices under natural farming condition and vermicompost production Technologies.
- We have handled technical session on Composting technologies and recycling of farm waste to the farmers.4. Explained about Organic input production and usage
- Explained about Various state and central government schemes for Natural Farming related activities.
