On- Campus Training programme on spiny loach fish farming
Event Details:
1. Lecture delivered on scope and importance of fish cultivation for income generation among small and marginal farmers
2. Dr.Velmurugan, Assistant Professor, Loach Research Centre, TNJFU, Theni handled Technical session on site selection, optimal pond condition and breeding practices followed in spiny loach fish.
3. Also, focused various factors such as seed production, harvesting and economic viability of spiny loach fish
4. Lecture delivered on various institutions, schemes and subsidies available relevant to fish farming
Extension Activity- Live telecast of 6th episode of krshi choupal
Event Details:
1.Organized Live web casting of 6th episode of Krishi Choupal at KVK
2.Lecture delivered on Crop Management Practices during summer
3.handled technical session on importance of Soil testing and procedures for soil sample collection
Exposure Visit to KVK from Dindigul district farmers (Day 2)
Event Details:
1. Lecture delivered the Seed treatment methods and organic cultivation practices
2. Handled technical session on Organic input products like viz., Panchakavya, Jeevamirtham, Insect repellents preparation methods and its uses.
3. Visit the natural farming motinga demo unit at KVK premises
Exposure Visit to KVK from Dindigul District, Nilakottai block Farmers
Event Details:
1. Explained about KVK activities with related to natural farming
2. Lecture delivered about soil health management practices under natural farming condition and vermicompost production Technologies
3. We have handled technical session on Composting technologies and recycling of farm waste to the farmers.
4. Explained about Various state and central government schemes for Natural Farming related activities
Celebration of Field Day
Event Details:
1. CFLD Field day was organised to Ground nut (GJG 32) crop at Kathirnarasingapuram village of Andipatty block.
2. We have recorded yield parameters and farmers feedback regarding this variety performance.
3. Also, we have documented video bytes about CFLD programme from farmers.
CFLD field visit
Event Details:
1. CFLD Field visit was made to Ground nut (GJG 32) at Kathirnarasingapuram village of Andipatty block.
2. We have identified micronutrient deficiency problem. Recommended foliar application of MN mixture @ 0.5 % to the farmer's.
Celebration of 7th Poshan Pakhwada
Event Details:
* Celebration of 7th Poshan Pakhwada at Kamatchipuram Colony Anganwadi Center, Chinnamanur Block.
* Conducted an awareness programme on the importance of Poshan Vatikas for enhancing dietary diversity by providing key micronutrients through local fruits, vegetables, GLVs.
* Distribution of vegetables seedlings to the Anganwadi Center and mothers for setting up Poshan Vatikas at AWC and household level.
* Distribution of ICDS Millets biscuits to the SAM children.
* Pledge was taken on Poshan Vatikas for healthy lifestyle.
Celebration of 7th Poshan Pakhwada
Event Details:
Celebration of 7th Poshan Pakhwada at Kamatchipuram Anganwadi Center, Chinnamanur Block
• Handled a technical session on importance Poshan Vatika for improving the well-being of women and children.
• Delivered a lecture on the theme of world health day “Healthy beginning, Hopeful Futures” like first1000 golden days and its importance, consumption pattern of energy yielding, body building and protective foods and formulation of complementary foods to eradicate micronutrient malnutrition.
• Exhibited and Distribution of KVK Multi Nutrient Ready to Use (RtU) mixes to the mothers and children especially for Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) children.
Farmers visit to KVK – Entrepreneurship Development
Event Details:
Mrs.S.Mahalakshmi and Mrs. A.Rani visited KVK to prepare tomato powder using KVK Food Processing Incubation Center
• Earlier, they had attended our on-campus training on Value Addition in Tomato on 12.03.2025
• Provided advisories on FSSAI, MSME-Udyam registration, branding, packaging, labelling procedures and marketing strategies.
Farmers Visit to KVK- Entrepreneurship Development under DAPSC
Event Details:
Mrs.K.Muthumeena and Mrs. R.Asha from Gandamanur Village visited KVK to prepare banana flour based brownie and cake using KVK Food Processing Incubation Center
• Earlier, they had attended our training programme on value addition of fruits under DAPSC Programme.
• Provided advisories on FSSAI, MSME-UDYAM registration, branding and labelling procedures.
• Plant Variety Journal of India
• Certificate of Registration
• National Register of Plant Varieties
• National Gene Bank
• National Gene Fund
• Benefit Sharing
• Rights of Community
• Convention Countries, Plant Varieties Protection Appellate Tribunal
Mr.Suseenthar, Traditional Paddy Variety Conservator and Progressive Farmer, Virudhachalam handled a session on traditional paddy cultivation and conservation practices.
Interaction of traditional varieties and Minor Forest Produce with head man of tribal
Exhibited the traditional varieties of paddy, millets, pulses, vegetables seeds and tubers of farmers and tribal community.
