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TAMIL NADU AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY Coimbatore, 641 003, India
www.tnau.ac.in, www.agritech.tnau.ac.in
VI SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
FOR THE PERIOD 25.9.2010 TO 12.4.2012
KRISHI VIGYAN KENDRA Oilseeds Research Station Campus
Tindivanam, Villupuram Dist – 604 002 [email protected]
12.4.2012
TNAU
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CONTENTS
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1. Mandate, activities and thrust areas 1
2. Scientific Advisory Committee 4
3. Action taken on the recommendations of the V SAC Meeting 6
4. Staff position as on 12.4.2012 19
5. District profile 20
6. Operational area details 28
7. Progress of Onfarm Testing (2010-12) 36
8. Performance of Frontline Demonstration 52
9. Technical feedback on FLDs 81
10. Training programmes conducted 84
11. Extension activities 98
12. Literature developed/published 100
13. Details on seeds and planting materials, bioproducts and livestock materials produced
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14. Linkages with other departments 107
15. Other programmes 108
16. Annual Action Plan 2012-2013 113
17. Infrastructure facilities 142
18. Human Resource Development 146
19. Budget and expenditure details 149
20. Revolving fund details 152
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REPORT SUBMITTED FOR VI SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING
1. MANDATE, ACTIVITIES AND THRUST AREAS
The Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Tindivanam of Villupuram District is functioning under the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University from 25th March 2004, with 100 per cent financial assistance of the Council. The main role of this Kendra is testing and transfer of agricultural technologies to bridge the gap between the production and productivity and to increase self-employment opportunities among the rural communities.
The qualitative improvement in the working of the KVK was envisaged through the mandate as technology assessment, refinement and demonstration of technology/ products in accordance with the XI Plan objectives.
The activities of the KVK include:
On farm testing to identify the location specificity of agricultural technologies under various farming systems.
Front line demonstrations to establish production potentials in farmers’ fields. Training of farmers to update their knowledge and skills in modern agricultural
technologies and training of extension personnel to orient them in frontier areas of technology development.
To work as resource and knowledge centre of agricultural technology for supporting initiatives of public, private and voluntary sector for improving the agricultural economy of the district.
Onsite production of seeds and planting materials/technology products to create awareness about improved technologies.
Thrust areas for the KVK during the reporting period Thrust areas Crops to be
covered Interventions
Crop improvement by introducing new releases Paddy, pulses and oilseeds, vegetables, forages
OFT, FLD, Trainings, Mass media programmes
Integrated nutrient management and weed management
Paddy, oilseeds, pulses, tapioca watermelon, mango, banana
OFT, FLD, Trainings, Mass media programmes
Popularization of recent crop production , management and protection technologies
Paddy, vegetables, pulses, oilseeds and flower crops
OFT, FLD, Trainings, Mass media programmes
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Utilization of bioinoculums for sustainable crop management
Paddy, vegetables, pulses, oilseeds and flower crops
OFT, FLD, Trainings, Mass media programmes
Farm mechanization Paddy and Sugarcane
FLD, Trainings, Mass media programmes
Rural awareness programmes on novel pesticides and micronutrients
Paddy, vegetables, pulses, oilseeds and flower crops
Trainings , OFT and FLDs
Fodder production and management Sorghm, Cumbu Napier, Guinea grass, Savundal
FLD, trainings
Empowerment of rural youth and women in value added products
Mushroom cultivation, Vermicompost production, Azolla prodiction
Vocational trainings
Thrust areas during previous periods Crop Problem Thrust areas 2007-08 Sunflower, Groundnut, Paddy, Pulses, Vegetables, Mango and Watermelon
Poor soil health; Non adoption of latest agronomic techniques; Pest and disease problems in coconut; foliage feeders in watermelon; Boron and Zinc deficit soils; Lack of diagnostic skills to differentiate between biotic and abiotic disorders; Water managemen constraints, Crop improvement in pulses and oilseeds; Susceptibility to YMV of pulses; Non adoption of latest varieties in vegetables; Non adoption of latest production technology in cotton.
Improving productivity in watermelon; Improvement of soil health by micronutrient; Improvement of seed health of groundnut; Pest management in watermelon; SRI in paddy; Adoption of improved production technology in pulses and oilseeds; Introduction of mosaic resistant variety of pulses and introduction of newly released varieties in vegetables; Introduction of high input production technology in Bt cotton
2008-09 Sunflower, Groundnut, Paddy, Vegetables, Mango, Watermelon
Poor soil health; Non adoption of latest agronomic techniques; Pest and disease problems in coconut; foliage
Improving productivity in watermelon; Improvement of soil health through micronutrient application;
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feeders in watermelon; Boron and Zinc deficit soils; Lack of diagnostic skills to differentiate between biotic and abiotic disorders; Water managemen constraints, Crop improvement in pulses and oilseeds; Susceptibility to YMV of pulses; Non adoption of latest varieties in vegetables; Non adoption of latest production technology in cotton.
Improvement of seed health of groundnut; Pest management in watermelon; SRI in paddy; Adoption of improved production technology in pulses and oilseeds; Introduction of mosaic resistant variety of pulses and introduction of newly released varieties in vegetables; Introduction of high input production technology in Bt cotton
2009-2010 Paddy, Groundnut, Sugarcane, Cotton, Sesamum, Pulses, Mango, Small food industries
Labour shortage; Pest and disease problem; Nutritional disorders; Lack of awareness of new variety/ hybrids; Lack of awareness of biological control in paddy and sugarcane; Limited knowledge on value added products; Low knowledge levels on seed production (paddy, groundnut and pulses); Lack of knowledge on seed treatment; Limited knowledge on storage method; Lack of awareness on cattle disease; Unavailability of artificial insemination methods; Lack of exposure on biofertilizer application; Lack of knowledge on drought management techniques; Lack of awareness on organic farming; Unemployment of youth; Lack of knowledge on differentiation between pest and disease.
Farm mechanization; Biofertigation; Biological control of pest and disease; Sustainable agriculture by IFS and resource conservation; Seed production techniques; Drought management; Biocomposting; Organic farming; Seed storage techniques; Empowerment of rural youth for self employment.
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2. SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE The Scientific Advisory Committee of this Kendra is constituted based on the operational guidelines of the ICAR to review the KVK activities and also to make suggestions for the future programmes under the chairmanship of the Vice –Chancellor, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore-3.
The details of the members of the Scientific Advisory Committee of Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Tindivanam is listed below.
I. Chairman Vice Chancellor
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore - 641 003
II. Members 1 Director of Extension Education, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore - 641 003
2 Director Extension Education Tamil Nadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, Chennai 600 051
3 Zonal Project Director (Zone (VIII) Indian Council of Agricultural Research, HA Farm Post, Hebbal, Bangalore - 650 024
4 Director National Research Centre for Banana, Indian Council of Agricultural Research Thogai malai, Thayanur post, Trichy -620 102
5 Professor and Head, Oilseeds Research Station, Tindivanam - 604 002, Villupuram
6 Professor and Head, Sugarcane Research Station, Cuddalore-607 001
7 Joint Director of Agriculture Collectorate Complex, Villupuram - 605 602
8 Deputy Director of Horticulture, Collectorate Complex, Villupuram - 605 602
9 Regional Joint Director, Department of Animal Husbandry, East Shanmugapuram Colony, Villupuram.605 602
10 Executive Engineer, Dept of Agricultural Engineering, K.K. Road, Villupuram. 605 602
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11 Regional Manager, Tamil Nadu Forest Plantation Corporation Ltd., 37, Dhanalakshmi Garden, Villupuram. 605 602
12 The Assistant Director of Sericulture, Elchatiram Road, Vazhudhareddy, Villupuram. 605 602
13 Assistant Director of Fisheries, 1, Vishwalinga Achari street, Villupuram. 605 602
14 District Social Welfare Officer, Collectorate Complex, Villupuram. 605 602
15 Manager (Lead Bank), Indian Bank Main Branch, Villupuram. 605 601
16 Station Director, All India Radio, Pudhucherry.605 001
Member cum Secretary
17 Programme Co-ordinator Krishi Vigyan Kendra Tindivanam-604 002
III. Progressive farmers
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Mr. B.Vishwanathan S/o G.Batcha V.Nallam Post, Tindivanam Taluk-605 651
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Mr. C.Rangaraju S/o Chinnasamy 601E, Maruthur Post Ulundurpet Taluk, Villupuram Dist
IV. Progressive farm women
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Tmt.A.Ahmed Fathima W/o Akbar 12/3, Puttan Sahib street Tindivanam
21 Tmt. N.Puspharani W/o. Natarjan 9, Vinayagar kovil street, Mariyamangalam, Kattalai post, Tindivanam
V. Special invitee 22 Th. N. Vikraman Assitant General Manager (District Development) NABARD Villupuram 605 602
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3. ACTION TAKEN ON THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE V SAC MEETING Sl.No. Date Number of Participants No. of absentees Salient
Recommendations Action taken
1. 27.9.2010 27 2 Given below Recommendations: 34 Action taken: 34
The Fifth Scientific Advisory Committee Meeting of the Krishi Vigyan Kendra was held on the forenoon of 27.9.2010. The meeting was chaired by the honourable Vice Chancellor of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore and the chairman of the Scientific Advisory Committee Prof. Dr. P. Murugesa Boopathi and reviewed the KVK activity. Concise report on action taken
1. The concepts of seed village using high yielding varieties must be popularized. Action taken:
324 farmers were benefitted through 6 trainings. The trainee farmers have takenup paddy, groundut and sesamum seed production.
Ten farmers of the KVK underwent 5 days training on seed production organised Directorate of Extension Education and were benefitted.
Participatory seed production programme carriedout under FLD on paddy, sesamum and groundnut. Under FLD, participatory seed production in groundnut (2 ha)has been carried out during 2011-12.
Under the NICRA Project during rabi 2011-12 season participatory seed production in groundnut (3.2 ha), blackgram (8.0) is being carried out.
Through various exercises the participant farmer’s capacity and knowledge have been improved on seed production.
2. Cultivation of oilseeds and pulses must be encouraged through training programmes and trials in farmer’s fields.
Action taken: Through the KVK and sponsored programmes, ICM in groundnut, sesamum and
blackgram have been given. The details of the activities are given below
Groundnut and seasamum Year No.of demo Total area No.of training No.of
participants 2010-11 32 15 5 296 2011-12 35 12 9 304 Total 67 27 16 600
Blackgram and greengram
Year No.of demo Total area No.of training No.of participants
2010-11 18 6 7 560 2011-12 42 20.5 11 321 Total 60 26.5 18 881
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3. Knowledge on SSI in sugarcane must be spread far and wide through trainings Action taken: The recommendations have been followed through empowerment exercises
S.No Particulars KVK programmes 2010-12
Sponsored programmes
Numbers Beneficiaries Numbers Beneficiaries 1. Trainings 2 100 22 366 2. Exhibitions 5 - 2 - 3. Lectures and
exposure visits 3 500 22 366
Under the IAMWARM programme under precision farming mode the cultivation of sugarcane has been popularised in 15 ha during 2011-12
4. The facilities available at TNAU website such Agri Tech Portal, DEMIC and DMI must be available to the extension functionaries, farmers including small, marginal and big farmers.
Action taken: Programmes for the extension functionaries
S.No Particulars Date Beneficiaries 1. Zonal work shop 16.11.2010 45 District extension officials 2. Awareness programme
for the extension functionaries
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Programmes for the farmers The information contained on the aforesaid items in Ulavarin Valarum
Vezhanmai has been disseminated in all the oncampus, offcampus trainings and sponsored programmes.
Through 2010-12, subscriptions for 701 farmers have been directly mobilized by the KVK.
The KVK has made special subscription for 300 farmers under the NICRA Project in Kattusiviri village.
The Daily Market Information and the DEMIC informations are shared with the farmers and the extension functionaries. Totally 234 farmers are receiving DMI from TNAU through this KVK efforts.
The ICT initiatives of the KVK were apprised to the District Collector who visited the KVK on 23.11.2011
5. Mobile sprinklers must be popularized among the farmers of this district Action taken:
During 2010-11 one mini mobile sprinkler was purchased and demonstrated in balckgram (8 ac), watermelon (4.0 ac).
Demonstration of the minimobile sprinkler was carried out during the visit of 53 ATMA farmers from Olakkur Block during November 2011.
In FLD on blackgram 5 farmers have participated and demonstrations conducted.
Under the NICRA project two mini mobile sprinklers have been purchased and transferred to the Kattusiviri village community managed custom hiring centre.
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Demonstrations have been conducted already in paddy, blackgram etc during 2011-12 in an area of 17 ac sofar.
6. Fodder grass CO4 needs to be popularized among the farming community Action taken:
Co 4 setts were distributed to 25 farmers of Villupuram district. The Fodderbank FLD farmers of KVK have takenup initiative on horizontal
spread of thee planting material. 7. Tmt. Amudha and Th.V.Kannadasan SAC farmer representative members may be replaced
by progressive farmers, who will take an active role in being SAC members. Action taken:
Newly reconstituted with four farmer representatives w.e.f 13.8.2011. The farmer’s representatives of the SAC are actively participating in the KVK
activities such as informal meetings, organised meetings, exposure visits, workshops and exhibitions and offering the needed guidance to this KVK.
8. Documentation should be done for varietal and gene replacement for each crop Action taken:
The KVK has taken initiative in introduction of new varieties and hybrids of crops as part of the replacement activity. The details are tabulated below.
Crop Introduction Demos (2010-11)
Demos(2011-12)
Paddy Anna 4 5 10 CO49 10 - CO50 - 10 CORH3 5 - TRY 3 - 10 Sesamum TMV7 8 30 (FFS) Groundnut TMV13 5 5 Blackgram VBN 4 12 - VBN 5 - 12 Greengram VBN3 - 5 Sorghum CO30 - 10 Brinjal COBH2 10 - Snakegourd PLR2 10 - Coriander COCR4 - 10
Actions will be initiated to document the gene replacement shortly. 9. One technocrat should be created in each village who inturn will be a role model and
informant for the rest of the village Action taken:
A concept note was prepared and submitted to the NABARD for funding to create technocrat in village on 12.8.2011 for a project entitled “Villupuram District Rural Technocrat Initiative”. Decision is awaited for implementation of the programme.
The KVK has a set of farmer informants as of now. To mention, the following empowered farmers actively are playing role in information sharing.
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Crop Farmer Crop Farmer Paddy Th. Rangaraju,
Marudhur Groundnut Th. Manivelan Kattusiviri
Balckgram Th. Sethuraman, Vanur
Blackgram Th. Natarajan, Kumalam
Watermelon Th. Ramesh, Vanur Watermelon Th. Veeramani, Alappakam Sugarcane Th. Manavalan,
Veedur Nursery Th. Karthikeyan, Murukeri
Mulching Th. Maoharan, Murukeri
Mushroom Th. Akbar, Tindivanam Th. Chandrasekaran, K.Vilangai
10. Soil and water testing lab should be put to full use for the benefit of the farmers when
commissioned Action taken:
The Soil and water testing lab was inaugurated by our Honourable Vice Chancellor on 16.9.11 and the analysis of both water & soil samples are being carried out.
During 2011-12, through the facility 125 soil samples were collected under the NICRA Project and sent to the Dept. of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry for micronutrient analysis and OC status. The KVK has currently takenup analysis of 226 samples during the period under report.
11. Training may be given on after services required for maintaining the drip system in farmers fields
Action taken: During 2010-12 under the sponsored programme NHM and NADP the activities
on training were undertaken for the farmers belonging to the Department of Agriculture and Horticulture. A total of 566 farmers deputed by these departments belonging to Villupuram, Kancheepuram and Thiruvannamalai districts participated in the oncampus and field visit training programmes.
Under the NADP sponsored SSI training a total of 366 farmers participated in the trainings and field exposure visits.
Under the TN-IAMWARM programme through district level exposure visits, 746 farmers and others participated in the drip system maintenance programmes.
12. Precision farmers should be used as motivators in technology transfer so as to make significant penetration in the technology uptake
Action taken: The KVK has been involving practicing farmers in technology uptake process.
Under the NADP sponsored SSI training in 22 batches 366 farmers were trained and in 22 exposure visits 56 practicing farmers acted as resource persons during 2011-12. The success stories and experiences where shared during the field interactive sessions held within the district.
13. Increased numbers of training programmes have to be given on emerging technologies for better reach to the farming community. Follow up programmes should be arranged for the extrainees for increased adoption
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Action taken: During the period under report on novel and emerging technologies, farmers,
farmwomen and rural youth were provided trainings. These are elaborately presented under section training.
Totally 932 farmers have participated directly in the precision farming trainings organised by the KVK through mandated and sponsored programmes
As a follow up programme farmers were taken to UHDC, Chennai to attend Buyer- sellers meeting on Vegetable and fruits
On 9.9.2011 20 farmers participated and learnt the market assessment and other critical factors in demand and supply of precision farming vegetables in the training programme organised by the Kendra.
The mushroom production groups of the KVK have been sensitized on the compliance to market requirements. Accordingly, the production, packaging and value addition are being carried out by few farmer groups.
Mr. Ramesh, Vanur shared the experiences in mulching technology under plasticulture in the National Level Conference organised by Ministry of Textiles at SITRA, Coimbatore. The knowledge gained was shared by him in the oncampus programme on precision farming.
Mr. Rangaraju, SAC member and seed producer participated in the State Level Conference on Attracting Youth in Agriculture on 29.12.2011 at TNAU, Coimbatore and shared his experience on seed production among the state youth for increased adoption of seed production.
Th. Viswanathan, SAC member attended the Indo-Swiss conference on Weather Based Crop Insurance at New Delhi on 21.7.2011 as special invitee and presented the farmers views on crop and livestock insurance effectively. He had previously attended the conference on weather and crop insurance organised by TNAU, Coimbatore during March 2011.
The first global conference on women in agriculture was held during 13-15 January 2012 at New Delhi and graced by the H.E. , President of India. From the KVK, Villupuram the following farmers attended the global conference
Mrs. Ahmed Fathima, SAC member and progressive farmer Mr. Akbar, Mushroom farmer Mrs. Lakhsmi, Mushroom spawn producer Mr. Chandrasekaran, Mushroom spawn producer
The KVK and the farmers had put up an exhibition stall in the Global event showcasing the activities pertaining to mushroom.
14. The concept of group farming/ community farming may be popularized among the farmers of this district
Action taken: Under NICRA Project separate groups formed under the Village Climate Risk Management Committee
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No.of group identified to produce the raw material for mushroom production
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Kumalam village sustainable agriculture farmers club 1
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15. Technologies from other institutes may also be assessed in our trials Action taken:
The KVK has taken up assessment of technologies from NARS with the approval of the Zonal Project Director, Zone VIII, ICAR, Bangalore. The assessments are presented below.
Year Title of the technology assessed Technologies assessed Crops
2010-11 Assessment of planting method in redgram
Direct sowing with seed treatment (TNAU)
Transplanting of polybag raised seedlings (Dharwad Agricultural University, Dharwad)
2011-12 Foliar nutrition for yield
enhancement in Banana Foliar nutrition through banana
sakthi (NRCB, Trichy) Foliar nutrition through banana
special (IIHR, Bangalore) 2012-13 Assessment of biological control
of rhizome rot of turmeric in vertisol areas
Trichoderma viride+ Pseudomonas fluorescens pf1 @10g /kg of rhizome+Soil application of Trichoderma viride+Pseudomonas fluorescens Pf1 @10g /kg of FYM at first earthing up operation (TNAU, Coimbatore)
Rhizome treatment with Trichoderma harzianum IISR-P26+Pseudomonas fluorescens IISR-6 @10g /kg of rhizome+ Soil application of Trichoderma harzianum IISR-P26 + Pseudomonas fluorescens IISR-6 @10g /kg of FYM at first earthing up operation (IISR, Calicut)
Assessment of foliar nutrition for fruit set and yield in Mango
Application of 50 kgs of FYM /tree + Application of recommended fertilizer dose of 1:1:1.5 kg NPK/tree + Urea spray@ of 0.5% + SOP spray@ of 4% 3 times (TNAU, Coimbatore)
Application of recommended
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fertilizer dose of 1:1:1.5 kg NPK/tree + 1% ( 2 sprays during July and September) + IIHR Mango Special Nutrient mixture 0.5% ( 3 times, Nov-Dec and Jan) (IIHR, Bangalore)
Animal Husbandry 2010-11 Poultry: Technology source
TANUVAS, Chennai Control of Raniket disease in Desi Chicken
Milch cows: Technology source TANUVAS, Chennai
Area specific mineral mixture for dairy cows
2011-12 Poultry: Technology source TANUVAS, Chennai
Control of Raniket disease in Desi Chicken
2012-13 Sheep&goat: Technology source TANUVAS, Chennai
Assessment of antihelmintics incorporated mineral block (AIM) in sheep and goat
Milch cows: Technology source TANUVAS, Chennai
Assessment of GRAND supplement in crossbred dairy cows
16. State level interface must be maintained with the Joint Director of Agriculture
Action taken: The KVK has participated in the regional, statelevel and agroclimatic zone based
interface with the Joint Directors of Agriculture. Interface maintained during the two Statelevel combined Scientific
Workers Conference of the University and Secretariat, Government of Tamil Nadu held in 2010-12.
The Regional Interface programme organised jointly by the Department of Agriculture, GoTN and ZPD, Z VIII, ICAR, at Tanjore on 18.11.2011 was attended by this KVK in which the Joint Directors of the state participated
The QRT review meeting held at Puducherry on 4.8.2011 for the NE and Southern Zone was attended by this KVK in which the concerned JDAs participated.
The Joint Director of Agriculture of Villupuram, Pondicherry, Thiruvannamalai and Kancheepuram have visited this KVK and discussed about technology for the regional level during the period.
17. Trainings may be given to popularize integrated farming system among farmers Action taken:
Through farm informations, technology handouts, trainings under on campus and off campus mode in mandated and sponsored programmes and in convergence with the AH Department the works have been carried out.
Dr. P. C. Prabu, SMS(Env. Science) participated in the three day training on IFS at KVK, Kattupakkam and acting as resource person on the technology.
Most of the farmers interested in goat farming were given advisory services regularly. During the service importance of IFS also deliverd to farmers.
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Five goat units were established were converted into full fledged IFS models Emphasis is being given on IFS in NICRA Project in Kattusiviri village A short proposal has been submitted to NABARD for ToT is Thane affected
areas inbuilt with IFS. Sanction is awaited. 18. Capacity building trainings may be provided to the farmers through schemes such as
ATMA, NADP etc Action taken:
The action taken on various aspects is reported in S. Nos. 1,3,4,12,13,14 earlier. R_E_F programme conducted under ATMA during 2011-12.
19. KVK has to make use of the facilities available with the AIR on day to day farm activities for better reach to the farming community
Action taken: The KVK has been using this platform properly for dissemination of farm based
technologies and income generating technologies. The KVK scientists have so far (2010-12) given 16 programmes. Contact farmers of the KVK have participated in 7 programmes during the
period. 20. KVK may provide a set of Dos & Don’ts for SRI technique as there is a wide variation in
the yield got from this technique by the farmers Action taken:
So far 3879 farmers in the district were advised with dos and donts in SRI Cultivation under IAMWARM programme and KVK programmes.
Through other modes the right technology for the right season has been disseminated.
21. Machineries for paddy, from sowing to harvest and for groundnut such as stripper, drier and mobile sprinklers may be made available to the farmers by KVK
Action taken: Farm Machineries Beneficiaries Name of the Village
Direct sown drum seeder for paddy crop
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Chendur Thenkula pakkaam
Power weeder for casuarinas 20 Nallalam,Edaiyankulam,Olakkur and Chendur
Custom hiring centre under NICRA Project in Kattusiviri village
Entire village Kattusiviri village
22. Tindivanam area being popular for vegetables and watermelon, an opening may be created for a mega market for these commodities wherein farmers can get a better price for their produce by avoiding middle men
Action taken: Formal action to be initiated. KVK has arranged the buyer seller interface off
campus frequently for getting remunerative price to the producers. 23. A pilot project may be prepared by the KVK wherein 100 farmers will be selected to act as
vital informers of a particular technology in a village. This will help in the hortizontal spread of the particular technology.
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Action taken: Explained under S. No. 9 of this chapter.
24. KVK may provide the technology needed for processing guava to help the guava growers of this district
Action taken: Under the exposure visit programmes the 198 participant farmers have been
sensitized on the processing methodologies and value addition in guava at TNAU, Coimbatore during 2010-12.
25. Mushroom being a highly remunerative venture, motivation may be given to the rural youth through more number of training programmes which will help in alleviating unemployment problems
The KVK has taken initiative in promoting mushroom enterprise among the rural youth and rural women. Under the various programmes the activities taken are described below. M/s Bismi Healthy mushrooms have been provided indepth training on
value addition, branding, packaging and marketing during 2010-12. Besides, M/s. Ezhil Mushrooms have been given backstopping regularly.
Under the IFAD programme in Marakkanam Block Annai Indiragandhi Milky Mushroom Producers Association members were adequately empowered during 2011-12.
Milky mushroom farmers viz., Mr. Chandrasekaran, Mr. Akbar and Mr. Manivelan are acting as resource persons in KVKs initiative and act as consultants in mushroom production.
ATMA farmers of Thirnavalur and Thiruvennainallur Blocks (100) visited the mushroom units established by KVK and showing interest in mushroom production and value addition.
26. Trainings on sericulture may be included for creation of earning opportunities for rural women
Action taken: The rural youth belonging to the operational areas under KVK who were on
exposure visit to Dharmapuri and Salem visited the Sericulture units during 2011-12.
On campus programmes have to be initiated. 27. KVK shall guide the rural youth and farmers in forming small units such as vermicompost
unit, honey bee unit, dairy unit, sericulture unit etc., so as to help in lifting their socio economic lifestyle
Action taken: Trainings on vermicompost(TNAU Slipaulin) has been given by creating 6
model units at KVK. Using the above model units training have been to 80 district extension officials
on 2.8.2011 & 10.8.11 for horizontal expansion of the technology. The technology has been given to 315 farmers under sponsored programmes
Under the NICRA project 21 vermicompost units have been initiated and 19 are to be implemented.
Farmers owning dairy cows were given trainings on mineral nutrition as part of dairy management in five locations
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Under the capacity building training of NABARD organised by the ORS and KVK jointly, training was given to 36 rural women on successful beekeeping during 2011-12.
NABARD farmers belonging to different blocks of the district were sensitized on alternate avenues in employment during the exposure visit conducted during 2011-12.
28. The NGO’s are working on cluster based approach in agricultural sector, KVK can effectively utilize this facility in technology
Action taken: No.of NGO in KVK contact is 3 Hand in Hand,BWDA, and Aurovile. BWDA has approached for cluster based
trainings for the FY 1012-13. Aurovile organic farmer Mr. Gerald was given technologies on organic farming
in protected cultivation and he shared the experience during the KVK-NABARD programme on IPM technologies held on 26.3.2012.
29. A model village can be developed in any of the blocks of this district wherein all technologies can be pooled in and will serve the purpose of technology transfer effectively
Action taken: Technologies on different concepts in agriculture had been provided to the
Kumulum village of Kandamangalam block. This inclueded 1. ICM in blackgram CO6; 2.New release of ADT 49; 3.INM in banana 4. Fodder sorghum cultivation; 5. ICM &FFS in sesasme.
30. Scientific meetings could be held once in every three months for updating and sharing of scientific data and knowledge
Action taken: During 2011-12 farmers-Scientists interaction were held in KVK(10.5.2011,
5.8.2011, 16.9.2011 and 26.3.2012). Totally 174 farmers participated in 4 meetings.
In all the monthly zonal workshops technologies relevant to the season and months are being given to the extension functionaries
31. Newer technologies, varieties and hybrids of crops and machineries available in the market must be brought to the notice of the farmers periodically, through trainings etc.
Action taken: Through FLDs and OFTs the technologies are being provided to the farmers of
the district. Information based on the season is being given regularly through AIR and other
portals. In addition KVK developed several booklets on the above areas and the details are given in the concerned chapter.
The details of the FLDs and OFTs that had the above recommendations are presented in the concerned chapters of this report.
32. Most of the land of this district being under rainfed conditions, several information leaflets may be prepared and distributed for techniques to be followed under such rainfed conditions
Action taken: Trainings were given to the farmers to adopt the Micro irrigation system to
save the water in different programmes mentioned previously.
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Under the NICRA project, conservation measures like farm pond and injection wells have been takenup in 10 locations.
Permission has been accorded by the University for printing a booklet specifically on Climate Resilient Agriculture: A mission in Vilupuram District. The preparation of booklet will be taken up during 2012-13.
The publications brought out during the perid under report are given in relevant chapter in detail.
33. Action may be taken to receive the feedback of the farmers on each of the FLDs conducted. Action taken: The feedback has been obtained from the participant farmers and presented in
the concerned annual reports of this KVK regularly. The details are furnished below.
S. No
Crop / Enterprise
Name of the technology demonstrated
Feed Back
1 Sesame Introduction and popularization of latest variety TMV 7 sesame and ICM practices
TMV 7 performed well as compared to the local cultivars ICM resulted in increased plant population, higher numbers of pods per plant resulting in increased yield.
2 Blackgram Special technogy demonstration for harnessing pulses productivity
Application of the right nutrition has helped in raising a healthy crop giving a good yield. Keeping the field free from weeds, pests and diseases from sowing to harvest has helped in getting a good yield Inputs such as DAP and super phosphate unavailable in the market may be made easily available to the farmers
3. Blackgram Popularization of drought mitigation technologies in pulses (Blackgram VBN 4)
Methylobacterium as a factor in drought mitigation imparted tolerance compared to the untreated check
4. Groundnut Popularization of seed production in groundnut by farmers participatory approach
Seed production compared to production of kernel in groundnut was remunerative. Recognition of seed producers through participatory training, empowerment, group dynamcis and group assocoation in groundnut will greatly solve the problem of low SRR. Spraying of micronutrient on 25th and 35th day after sowing improved pod filling compared to
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control block. 5. Groundnut Introduction of HYV and
integrated crop management practices in groundnut in rabi season
Seed treatment with Pseudomonas fluorescens @ 10 g/ kg seed helped in protecting the seedlings from diseases such as collar rot and root rot. Pf treated blocks showed increase in general plant vigour compared to the control block. Gypsum application @ 200 kg/ ha as basal and 200 kg/ ha 40th to 50th DAS encouraged pod formation and better pod filling as against farmer practice of single application @ 200 kg/ha. Specific and timely spray of insecticides/ pesticides helped in reducing drastic pest and disease incidence.
6. Paddy Introduction and popularization of paddy CO49 alternate variety suitable for late samba season
Farmers are very much interested about the characters of variety for late samba season. Meanwhile farmers who have been facing erratic market price for their produce and also labour problem are much discouraged in cultivating the paddy.
7. Paddy Popularization of CORH3 paddy by SRI method.
Cultivation of hybrid rice (CORH 3) compared to BPT 5204 in SRI method was adoptable by the farmers due to increased yield in the University bred hybrid
8. Paddy Integrated pest and disease management in paddy
The seed treatment and seedling application of Pseudomonas fluorescens was effective in germination and establishment. Fixing yellow pan trap and spraying neem oil spray was effective in the control of the BPH during initial stage. The new fungicide molecule (Propiconozole) was excellent for controlling the disease while spraying at appropriate time.
9. Paddy Popularization of mechanization in paddy cultivation
Raising of nursery in plastic trays was useful in tranplanting using transplanter. Mechanization in tranplanting , weeding and harvesting effectively addressed the
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problem of labour shortage during the critical stages of crop growth. There is greater possibility for custom hiring of machinery in rice production.
10. Snakegourd Popularization of PLR 2 snakegourd
Pinching the plants at right time increase the branches and fruit bearing structure. Small and uniform size friuts suitable for packing and transport. Shelf life was enhanced upto 3 days.
34. Resistant variety sugarcane against wooly aphid should be popularised among the
sugarcane farmers. Action taken: Through the trainings on SSI and precision farming the technologies on woolly
aphid management has been given to the farmers of the district and adjoining districts covered under TN-IAMWARM programme.
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4. STAFF POSITION AS ON 12.4.2012 Sl. No.
Sanctioned post
Name of the incumbent Discipline Pay scale Date of
joining Permanent/ Temporary
1. Programme Coordinator
Dr.N.Sathiah Agricultural Entomology
37400-67000+ AGP10000
16.4.2010 Permanent
2. SMS Dr. S. Ramesh Agronomy 15600-39100+ AGP6000
1.6.2011 Probationer
3. SMS Dr.M.Renuga Horticulture 15600-39100+ AGP7000
5.8.2009 Permanent
4. SMS Dr.K.Natarajan
Seed Technology
15600-39100+ AGP6000
30.12.2009 Probationer
5 SMS Dr.V.Sendhilvel Plant Pathology
15600-39100+ AGP6000
30.12.2009 Probationer
6 SMS Dr.R.Umasankaraeswari
Agricultural Microbiology
15600-39100+ AGP6000
31.12.2009 Probationer
7 SMS Dr.P.C.Prabu Environmen -tal Science
15600-39100+ AGP6000
6.1.2010 Probationer
8 Programme Assistant (Technical)
Tmt. A. Kalyaniammal - 9300-34800- 4400
1.3.2012 Permanent
9 Programme Assistant (Computer)
Tmt. M. Selvi Computer science
9300-34800- 4400
3.12.2008 Permanent
10 Farm Manager Tmt. A.Amudha Agronomy 9300-34800- 4400
6.6.2007 Permanent
11 Accountant / Superintendent
Th.R. Srinivasan Superintendent cum Accountant
9300-34800- 4800
16.3.2012 Permanent
12 Stenographer Th. D. Amirthalingam Assistant 5200-20200+ 2400
9.8.2010 Permanent
13 Driver Th Mohan Driver 5200-20200+ 2000
1.4.2009 Permanent
14 Mechanic Th K.Uthramoorthy Mechanic 4800- 10000+ 1300
1.3.2010 Permanent
15 Supporting staff
Th.G.Subramanian Supporting staff
4800- 10000+ 1300
25.7.2007 Permanent
16 Supporting staff
Th.P.Raja Watch man 4800- 10000+ 1300
1.3.2006 Permanent
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5. DISTRICT PROFILE 1. Geographical Position:
North Latitude between 1138 º 20’ and 7815 º 00 ’ East Longitude between 78.15º 00’ and 79.42º 55
District Map
2. District details Villupuram district situated in the North Eastern agroclimatic zone of Tamil Nadu is one of the agrarian based districts with well over 60.2% of the population engaged in agriculture. Nearness to state capital and Union Territory of Pondichery, nearness to growth centers like Tiruchirapalli, Salem and Export promotion Zone are the major strengths of this district. The district sprawls over an area of 8,204.63 Sq. kms spread in 1486 villages. The district comprises of 8 taluks and 22 blocks. The population of the district has grown from 29.60 lakhs during 2001 to 34.63 lakhs during 2011 census and ranked seventh in the state considering the population size. It contributes 4.80 per cent population to the state. The percentage decadal variation in population during 2011 census is 17.0 compared to 7.4 during 2001. The rural population contributes to 85.28%. Over the last decade the rural population has grown by 16.58% and this is the highest in the state. Majority of the population depend on agriculture for their livelihood. The literacy rate of the population as in 2011 census is just 72.05% (Male: 80.58%; Female: 63.51%) which is well below the state average of 80.33% (Male: 86.81%; Female: 73.86%). The gender gap in literacy is 17.1% (Rural: 18.04%; Urban: 11.76%). The growth rate of literates during the decade is 36.06 in the rural side compared to 28.74 among the urban population. The highest number of rural literates has been recorded in Viluppuram district (1.83 million) only in the state. Villupuram district is industrially a backward district. It is the home of four sugar mills and modern rice mills.
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Clayey loam (45%), sandy loam (40%) and red soil (15%) are the predominant soils of the district. About 76 per cent of the land holdings are less than one hectare of land, 15 per cent of them own 1to 2 hectares of land and only 9 per cent of the land holders own more than 2 hectares of land. On the other hand it could be observed that about 33 per cent of land area is operated by small farms, while the large farms operate 41 per cent of the land area indicating the skewed distribution of land area. The major sources of irrigation are tube wells and open dug wells. Most of the blocks have reached the over exploited stage in groundwater. Of the 22 blocks 14 are categorised overexploited while four are critical in terms of exploitation of groundwater. The normal cultivable area for the district is 3894 sqkm. The net sown area accounts for 3.33 lakh hectares while the net irrigated area is 2.34 l hectares. Out of 13026645 ha of the total geographical area in the state, 5042896 ha of land constituting 38.7% is cultivated once with various crops during the year 08-09 (Season and Crop Report 2008-09). Vast stretches of waste land are formed in Gingee, Kallakurichi, Marakkanam and Vanur Blocks. Sizable area remains as current fallow (12 percent of the geographical area). Forest land accounts for 9.93 per cent in the geographical area in the district as against the normal requirement of about 30 per cent coverage. which spreads in the areas bordering Salem, Dharmapuri and Thiruvannamalai Districts with divisions of reserve forest, interface forest and social forest. Teak wood, rose wood and sandal wood trees are grown in the hills. In the Kalrayan Hills and Gingee areas some medicinal plants are also grown. In the social forest areas, trees raised are mainly for firewood and paper making. Babul, Eucalyptus and Casuarina are found to be grown in the district. In some pockets of the district, cashew is also grown. Of the total net area sown in the State, the share of Villupuram district was the highest with 336079 ha (6.7%). The cropping intensity is 1.105 compared to the state average of 1.155 and 1.824 for the Nagapattinam district which is the highest in the state. Villupuram district has two water basins and they are Vellar Basin and Pennaiyar Basin. Villupuram district is at the top with 232486 ha net area irrigated in the state. The net area irrigated by wells during the year 08-09 was the highest in Villupuram district with 10.7% of the total net area irrigated by the wells in the state. The irrigation intensity is 1.12 for the district while it is 1.16 for the state. The district possesses 8.24 lakhs of white cattle. There are about 0.5 lakhs of buffaloes. While goat population is 4.71 lakhs, sheep population is 2.28 lakhs .The poultry population is 7.72 lakhs. Thus sizable cattle and poultry population indicates the potentials for livestock development in the district. Villupuram district has a coastal line of 30 kms. Inland fresh water area spreads on about 83014 hectares and estuaries & brackish water area is 2072 hectares. Marine fishing is practised in 19 coastal villages of the district. The fish production has increased both in quantity and values. There has been no fish seed production of standard fry. Fish production in both inland and coastal have steadily increased from 1993 onward. The average consumption of chemical fertilizers (NPK) is 70780 MT besides 31350 l of pesticides during 2010-11 for agriculture. The range of agricultural productivity in Tamil Nadu is found to be Rs. 11,300 - Rs 98,700/ha of NSA. The average farm income for the Villupuram district is Rs. 40486/ha as per 2011 NCAP statistics. The percapita income on interdistrict comparison for Villupuram District is below the state average and the least in Tamil Nadu as per 2003 estimates. There are 17 regulated markets and one subregulated markets in the district and the average arrivals of stocks is around 4.7 lakh tonnes/annum with receipts accounting for Rs. 571.64 lakhs. The total value of the products transacted ranges from Rs. 226 crore to Rs. 324
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crore per annum. 75 per cent, Ragi 38 per cent, groundnut 16 per cent Gingelly 159 per cent, Cotton 31 per cent and Pulses 20 per cent. The GDI for Villupuram district is 0.582 as against the state value of 0.654. The Gender Development Index Values among the districts in Tamil Nadu vary from 0.582 to 0.766 and hence Villupuram district stands the last. The GDI rank is less than the HDI rank in Villupuram district showing that the women in the district suffer from lower achievements than men. The major crops grown in the district are paddy, cumbu, maize, groundnut, cotton, gingelly, sugarcane etc. Paddy is the principal crop extensively cultivated in the district having a unique three-season pattern viz Sornavari (April to July), Samba (August to November) and Navarai (December to March). Paddy accounts for 146641 ha and contributes to 39.5% of gross cropped area in the district and 7.6% of the total cropped area in the state during 08-09. The area under all categories of pulses is 19483 ha. In 52991 ha planted and ratoon canes are grown which is the highest in the state. Groundnut is one of the principal crops of the district and grown in 51326 ha of the total area of 489344 ha in the state and emerged the first in the state. The percentage of areas of different crops viz., paddy, blackgram, sugarcane, fruits, vegetables, groundnut, cotton are 39.5, 4.5, 14.27, 2.66, 3.49, 13.83, 2.83% respectively. The average yield rates for paddy is 3076 kg/ha compared to 2682 kg/ha for the state. In case of blackgram it is 546 kg/ha compared to 315 kg/ha for the state. For groundnut the average yield rates are 2447 kg/ha compared to 1990 kg/ha for the state. Among the horticultural crops, mango is the major crop and grown in 1614 ha with productivity of 3355 kg/ha. Tapioca is grown in 11376 ha with an average productivity of 29.55 tonnes/ha. 3. Seasonal Weather pattern
S. No
Month Rainfall (mm)
Temperature maximum
(°C)
Temperature minimum
(°C)
Relative humidity (%RH)
01 January 23.7 32.4 17.3 83 02 February 10.8 33.4 18.8 80 03 March 8.1 33.1 18.0 82 04 April 14.8 37.6 23.2 77 05 May 54.2 40.4 21.2 70 06 June 49.7 39.5 21.6 72 07 July 92.2 39.2 22.0 72 08 August 140.8 36.8 22.0 77 09 September 150.3 36.5 23.3 74 10 October 182.1 36.6 20.8 84 11 November 196.4 32.3 16.9 85 12 December 106.3 33.3 19.1 87
Total 1029.4 - - -
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4. Details on operational holdings
S. No
Classification category
Category area*
Operational area in ha
% to total operational
area
Number of holdings
% to total
number of
holdings 01 Marginal < 1ha 141392 39.2 378908 77.98 02 Small 1-2 ha 98814 27.4 71444 14.7 03 Small-medium 2-5 ha 90492 25.09 31499 6.48 04 Medium 5-10 ha 23517 6.52 3576 0.74 05 Large >10 ha 6471 1.8 493 0.1 Total 360686 100.01 485920 100.9 5. Irrigation Resources
S. No Particulars Number Other related particulars Area in ha
01 Canals 11187 7246 Government Private
02 Tanks 50946 23692 < 40 ha =>40 ha
03 Wells 181883 122118 Open wells Bore wells Dug cum bore wells 22331 40990 Tube wells 51890 34295 Filter point tube wells Artisan wells
04 Other major sources if any 2817 1929 Exclusive Number of
Holdings Receiving irrigation
291043 189279
River Irrigation By Dams and canals 196 2584 Kanmai Irrigation 2085 56981
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6. Soil resources and type S. No Name of the
block Soil type Major nutrients
which are deficient Micro-nutrients
which are deficient 1. Melmalaiyanur Partially
Red,Clayloamy and Sandyloamy
Nitrogen, Sulphur Zinc,Iron, Silicon
2. Gingee Red and Sandyloam Nitrogen Silicon 3. Vallam Loamy and Clay
loamy - Copper
4. Olakkur Loamy and partially Sandy loam
Nitrogen
5. Marakanam Red Sandy ,Sand and Sandy loamy
Nitrogen Zinc,Iron ,Silicon
6. Vanur Red,clay loam and Red sandy loam
Nitrogen Silicon
7. Mailam Sandy loam - Zinc,Iron 8. Vikkravandi Slightly Alluvial and
loamy Nitrogen
9. Kandamangalam Loamy soil - Copper 10 Koliyanur Clay loamy Sulphur Copper 11 Kanai Loamy and clay
loamy Sulphur Copper
12 Mugaiyur Loamy and Sandy loam
Nitrogen Zinc,Iron
13 T.V.Nallur Sandy belt and loamy
Nitrogen Zinc,Iron
14 Tirukoilur Clay loamy Sulphur Copper 15 Rishivandiyam Clay loamy Sulphur Copper 16 Sankarapuram Sandyloamy ,Clay
loamy Nitrogen Copper
17 Kalrayan hills Laterite,and Alluvial Nitrogen Zinc 18 chinnasalem Sandyloam, and
Loamy soil Nitrogen -
19 Kallkurichi Sandyloam loamysoil and
blacksoil
Nitrogen -
20 Thiyagadurgam clayloamy and Blacksoil
Sulphur Copper
21 Ulunderpettai Blacksoil and Red soil
Phosphorus Silicon
22 Tirunavalur Red, clay loamy and Loamy
Phosphorus,sulphur Copper
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7. Area (ha), production (tonnes /ha) and productivity (kg/ha) of major crops (Average of 5 years) S. No Crop Total
Cropped Area (ha)
Cropping Intensity
(%)
Production (tonnes)
Productivity (kg/ha)
1 Paddy 145403 38.84 480329 3303.4 2 Cholam 2934 0.78 3081 1050.10 3 Cumbu 15172 4.05 17242 1136.43 4 Ragi 945 0.25 1948 2061.37 5 Maize 3422 0.91 12739 3722.26 6 Other cereals 2123 0.56 2533 1193.12 7 Bengalgram 31 - - - 8 Red gram 273 0.07 724 2652.0 9 Green gram 581 0.15 1065 1833.04 10 Blackgram 18922 5.05 31613 1670.00 11 Horsegram 264 0.07 - - 12 Otherpulses 2361 0.63 - - 13 Sugarcane 56698 15.15 5787278 102 .07(tones) 14 Groundnut 55317 14.78 132891 2402.35 15 Gingelly 5012 1.34 2648 528.33 16 Castor 46 - - - 17 Cotton 7014 1.87 20178 2876.81
8. Area under irrigation for major crops
S. No Crop Total Cropped Area (ha)
Irrigated area (ha)
% of irrigation
1. Cereals 171454.520 150602.265 87.83 2. Pulses 19484.580 1702.455 8.74 3. Spices & Condiments 2656.395 2382.250 89.67 4. Sugarcrops 53110.350 52995.205 99.78 5. Fruits 9872.210 4076.045 41.2 6. Vegetables 12961.645 6230.755 48.0 7. Cotton Kharif 7017.675 3703.16 43.0 8. Cotton Rabi 8610.515 4021.48 46.7 9. Oilseed crops 58671.950 24548.250 41.83 10 Non food oil crops 41.185 15.915 38.64 11. Dye 21.800 4.450 20.4 12. Medicinal crops 136.375 134.060 98.3 13. Fodder crops 2240.050 534.365 23.8 14. Manure crops 188.170 120.840 64.2 15. Flowers 371.040 371.040 100.0 16. Orchards 33049.915 12309.635 37.2 17. Othercrops 33101.465 12349.570 37.3
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9. Area under HYV /hybrids for major crops
S. No Crop Gross Cropped Area (ha)
Area under HYV/ hybrids (ha)
1. Paddy 145403 70701.5 2. Maize 3422 1621 3. Blackgram 18922 10461 4. Redgram 273 200 5. Sugarcane 56698 30489 6. Groundnut 55317 326585 7. Gingelly 5012 2808
10. Farm Gate Price of major crops
S. No Crop Farm Gate Price for Qunital
Wholesale price Retail price
01 Cereals a) Paddy 953 1100 1150 b) Cumbu 981 1050 1070 c) Ragi 920 960 980 d) Maize 814 852 870 e) Thenai 1032 1050 1075 02 Pulses a) Blackgram 2962 3000 3035 b) Greengram 3192 3250 3325 c) Cowpea 1746 1850 1900 d) Panipairu 2070 2100 2160 e) Horsegram 932 1000 1033 f) Redgram 1825 1850 1872 03 Oilseeds a) Groundnut 3194 3200 3225 b) Sesamum 3855.50 3890 3940
11. Livestock and poultry population (in ‘000)
S. No Cattle Buffalo Sheep Goat Poultry Pigs
1. 268277 824136 38219 227455 735727 38672
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12. Major farming systems/enterprises S. No
Farming system/enterprise
a) b) c) d) e)
Wetland Rice -Rice -Sesame (June-July) (Aug-Sep) (March-April) Rice -Rice fallow pulses (Aug-Sept) (Jan-Mar) Sugarcane (Dec-Jan) Gardenland Groundnut -Groundnut -Sesame (June-Sept) (Oct-Jan) (Feb-March) Dryland Groundnut -Groundnut /Sesame/Pulses (June-Sept) (Oct-Jan) Othercrops Cotton, tapioca,cashew, chillies,watermelon,brinjal,gourds,crossandra,jasmine,banana, coconut, mango, guava, casurina Other enterprises EDP-Home products, toymaking, turmeric, flower crop and agro-forestry nursery, cashew processing, dairy farming, goat and sheep rearing.
13. Operational area of the KVK in the past and during the reporting period
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6. OPERATIONAL AREA DETAILS
Sl. No. Taluk Blocks/groups
of villages
Major crops & enterprises
being practiced
Major problems identified Identified thrust areas
1 Villupuram Kaanai Kolianur Thirunavalur Thiruvennainallur Vikravandi
Paddy Groundnut Sugarcane Cotton Sesamum Pulses Mango Small food industries
1. Labour shortage 2. Pest and disease problem 3. Nutritional disorders 4. Lack of awareness of new variety/
hybrids 5. Lack of awareness of biological control
in paddy and sugarcane 6. Limited knowledge on value added
products 7. Low knowledge levels on seed
production (Paddy, groundnut and pulses)
8. Lack of knowledge on seed treatment 9. Limited knowledge on storage method 10. Lack of awareness on cattle disease 11. Unavailability of artificial insemination
methods 12. Lack of exposure on biofertilizer
application 13. Lack of knowledge on drought
management techniques 14. Lack of awareness on organic farming 15. Unemployment of youth 16. Lack of knowledge on differentiation between pest and disease
1. Farm mechanization 2. Biofertigation 3. Biological control of
pest and disease 4. Sustainable agriculture
by IFS and resource conservation
5. Seed production techniques
6. Drought management 7. Biocomposting 8. Organic farming 9. Seed storage
techniques 10. Empowerment of rural
youth for self employment
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Sl. No. Taluk Blocks/groups
of villages
Major crops & enterprises
being practiced Major problems identified Identified thrust areas
2 Tindivanam Marakanam Mailam Olakkur
Paddy Vegetables Watermelon Fisheries Pulses Mango Coconut Casuarina Small industries Goat rearing Flower Crops (Jasmine, Crossandra and Tuberose)
1. Lack of knowledge on production technology of watermelon
2. Labour shortage 3. Water scarcity 4. Non availability of quality seed
especially in pulses and vegetable crops
5. Unemployment for rural youths 6. Lack of awareness on composite fish
farming in Marakkanam area 7. Problem in storage of sea foods 8. Mango pest and diseases 9. Unavailability of coconut seedlings 10.Coastal saline soil 11.Domestic goat and poultry 12.Ignorance of pruning techniques 13.Lack of knowledge on insemination methods
1. Crop management in watermelon
2. Farm mechanization 3. Drought management in
paddy and pulses 4. Training on fish farming
and goat farming 5. Sylvipastoral system 6. Seed production
techniques 7. Soil reclamation 8. Crop protection techniques
in mango 9. mass multiplication of
coconut seedlings 10. IPM in flower crops 11. Pruning techniques 12. Flower arrangements – bouquet preparation in goats 13. Artificial insemination in goats
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Sl. No. Taluk Blocks/groups
of villages
Major crops & enterprises
being practiced Major problems identified Identified thrust areas
3 Ulundurpet Ulundurpet Rishivandhiyam
Redgram Groundnut Sesame Ragi Pulses Cotton Turmeric Banana Sugarcane Curryleaf
1. Scarcity of water 2. Unavailability of quality seed 3. Lack of integrated nutrient
management 4. Lack of integrated crop
management 5. Labour shortage 6. Lack of awareness on cattle disease 7. Unavailability of artificial
insemination methods 8. Biotic stress in cotton cultivation 9. Lack of knowledge on redgram
planting methods 10. Pest and disease problem in
sugarcane 11. Post harvest loss in curry leaf
1. Drought management 2. Training on seed
production technology
3. Campaign on cattle disease management
4. Artificial insemination
5. Integrated pest management in cotton
6. Methods of transplanting in redgram
7. Value addition in curry leaf
8. Storage technique in turmeric
9. Vermicompost production
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Sl. No. Taluk Blocks/groups
of villages
Major crops & enterprises
being practiced Major problems identified Identified thrust areas
4 Thirukkoilur
Thirukoilur Mugaiyur
Sugarcane Paddy Chillies Sunflower Brinjal
1. Lack of knowledge on hybrid seed production in paddy
2. Water scarcity 3. Labour shortage 4. Lack of knowledge on Fertigation 5. Lack of knowledge on micro
irrigation 6. Zinc deficiency in paddy 7. Red rot problem in sugarcane 8. Ignorance of biofertilizer 9. Shoot and fruit borer in brinjal 10.Ignorance of advanced nursery techniques
1. Training on hybrid seed production technology
2. Micro irrigation 3. Drought management 4. Farm mechanization 5. Biofertigation 6. Foliar application of zinc for
paddy 7. Integrated disease management
for redroot 8. Awareness on biocontrol 9. Nursery techniques in
vegetables 10. Liquid biofetilizer 11. Management techniques for
shoot and fruit borer
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Sl. No. Taluk Blocks/groups
of villages
Major crops & enterprises
being practiced Major problems identified Identified thrust areas
5 Vanur Vanur Kandamangalam
Watermelon Casuarina Vegetables Coconut Groundnut Mango Sugarcane Paddy Brinjal Maize Crossandra
1. Lack of knowledge on crop improvement in watermelon and post harvest
2. Shortage of watermelon seed 3. Scarcity of water 4. Lack of knowledge on vegetable
cultivation 5. Helicoverpa problem in groundnut 6. Flower bearing in mango 7. Labour shortage 8. Lack of seed treatment 9. Conventional method of seedling
multiplication 10.Lack of awareness on newer poultry breeds 11.Nematode wilt complex in crossandra 12.Lesser economic returns in dairy 13.Poor on-farm management of solid wastes
1. Popularization of high yielding variety of watermelon and cultivation methods
2. Drought management by drip irrigation 3. IPM groundnut 4. Liquid biofertilizer for INM 5. Popularization of guinea, rhodowhite
and Nandanam turkey 6. Vermicompost production’ 7. Valu addition in milk
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Sl. No. Taluk Blocks/groups
of villages
Major crops & enterprises
being practiced Major problems identified Identified thrust areas
6 Kallakurichi
Kallakurichi Chinnaselam Thiagadurgam Kalrayan Hills
Paddy Sugarcane Cotton Coleus Small millets Yam Turmeric Tapioca Semia Company Curry leaf Brinjal Tomato Goat rearing
1. Labour shortage 2. Pest and disease problem in all
major crops 3. Nutrient disorders in paddy 4. Lack of awareness of new variety 5. Lack of awareness of biological
control on paddy and sugarcane 6. Non availability of knowledge on
seed production (Paddy, groundnut and pulses)
7. Lack of knowledge on seed treatment
8. Limited knowledge on storage method in turmeric
9. Lack of awareness on fodder crops
10.Lack of knowledge of artificial insemination methods 11.Lack of exposure on biofertilizer application 12.Lack of knowledge on drought management techniques 13.Non practice of Organic farming 14.Unemployment of youth 15.Malnutrition in animals
1. Farm mechanization 2. Biofertigation 3. Biological control of pest and disease 4. Sustainable agriculture by IFS 5. Seed Production techniques 6. Drought management 7. Biocomposting 8. Organic farming training 9. Storage techniques 10.Empowerement of rural youth for self employment 11.Post harvest processing in curry leaf 12.Protein Navathania Balls
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Sl. No. Taluk Blocks/groups
of villages
Major crops & enterprises
being practiced
Major problems identified Identified thrust areas
7 Sankarapuram Sankarapuram Paddy Sugarcane Cotton Maize Ragi Gingelly Pulses Vegetables
1. Labour shortage 2. Pest and disease problem in
major crops 3. Nutrient disorders in paddy 4. Lack of awareness of new
variety 5. Lack of awareness of biological
control on paddy and sugarcane 6. Unavailability of knowledge on
seed production (Paddy, groundnut and pulses)
7. Lack of knowledge on seed treatment
8. Limited knowledge on storage method
9. Lack of awareness on fodder crops
10. Lack of knowledge of artificial insemination methods
11. Lack of exposure on biofertilizer application
12. Lack of knowledge on drought management techniques
13. Non practice of organic farming 14. Unemployment of youth 15. Value addition in Milk
1. Farm mechanization 2. Bio Fertigation 3. Biological control of pest and disease 4. Sustainable agriculture by IFS 5. Seed Production techniques 6. Drought management 7. Biocomposting 8. Organic farming training 9. Storage techniques
iv) Empowerement of rural youth for self employment
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Sl. No. Taluk Blocks/groups
of villages
Major crops & enterprises
being practiced
Major problems identified Identified thrust areas
8 Gingee Gingee Melmalaiyanur
Vallam
Groundnut Sesamum Vegetables Goat rearing Paddy Sugarcane Pulses (blackgram) Watermelon Chillies
1. Pest and disease problem in major crops
2. Labour shortage 3. Nutrient disorders in paddy 4. Lack of awareness of new
varieties 5. Lack of awareness of biological
control on paddy and sugarcane 6. Lack of knowledge on seed
production (Paddy, groundnut and pulses)
7. Lack of knowledge on seed treatment
8. Limited knowledge on storage method
9. Lack of awareness on fodder crops
10. Lack of knowledge of artificial insemination methods
11. Lack of exposure on biofertilizer application
12. Lack of knowledge on drought management techniques
13. Organic farming 14. Unemployment of youth 15. Value addition in Chillies and
tomato-post harvest management
1. Farm mechanization 2. Bio Fertigation 3. Biological control of pest and disease 4. Sustainable agriculture by IFS 5. Seed Production techniques 6. Drought management 7. Biocomposting 8. Organic farming training 9. Storage techniques 10. Empowerment of rural youth for self
employment 11. Tomato squash preparation
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7. PROGRESS OF ONFARM TESTING (2010-12) a. ONFARM TESTING 2010-11
Thematic areas Crop Name of the technology assessed
No. of trials
Number of
farmers
Area in ha
Varietal Evaluation Paddy Assessment of new rice variety PMK(R)4 (Anna 4) in drought prone areas
5 5 1
Seed / Plant production Paddy Production of hybrid rice CORH3 in farmer participatory approach
5 5 1
Redgram Assessment of planting method in redgram
5 5 1
Integrated Nutrient Management
Watermelon Assessing the efficacy of combined application of liquid biofertilizer and Pseudomonas fluroscences in watermelon
5 5 1
Integrated Pest Management
Chillies Management of chillies pest and disease complex
5 5 1
Integrated Crop Management
Blackgram Assessment of the performance of the pulse wonder in pulses
5 5 1
Nutrition management Cattle Area specific mineral mixture for dairy cows
5 units 5 -
Disease management Poultry Control of Ranikhet Disease in Desi Chicken
50 units
10 -
OFT 1
1 Title of technology assessed / Refined
: Assessment of new rice variety PMK (R) 4-ANNA 4 in drought prone areas
2 Problem Definition
: Water scarcity during critical stages of crop growth period and thereby yield will be reduced
Non adoption of appropriate technogy results in the reducton of productive tillers and thereby reduced the yield to an extent of 20-30%
Non availabilty of recentlt released drought tolerant cultivars
3 Details of technologies selected for assessment / refinement
: Technology I Conventional method of planting Technology II
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Seed (ADT 39/36/CO 43) Seed treatment with carbendazim @ 2g/kg of seed Technology III Direct sowing of new rice variety PMK (R) 4 -ANNA 4 in drought prone areas
4 Source of technology
: TNAU, Coimbatore
5 Production system and thematic area
: Rice-Pulses production ssytem
6 Performance of the technology with performance indicators
: Technology I Yield : 2587kg/ha BCR : 1:1.36 Technology II Yield : 3432kg/ha BCR : 1:1.84 Technology III Yield : 3728 kg/ha BCR : 1:2.6
7 Feed back of the farmers : Increased yield Reduced incidence of pest and diseases Ability to withstand terminal drought
8 Final recommendation for micro level situation
: Broadcasting of newly released variety Anna 4 @ 40kg/ac alongwith seed treatment with chemicals and bioinoculants increased the yield by 8.62% over recommendeded pracicie.
9 Constraints identified and feedback for research
: Weed management package to be developed for the rainfed method of raising Anna 4 variety
10 Process of farmers participation and their reaction
: The technology was delivered to the farmers through demonstrations, training programmes and field visit.
OFT 2
1 Title of technology assessed : Production of hybrid rice CORH 3 in farmer participatory approach
2 Problem Definition : Availability of hybrid rice seed material is negligible Lack of awareness on the seed production technology Opportuniites for incresed farm income through hybrid seed production is not known
3 Details of technologies selected for assessment / refinement
: Technology I Varietal seed production
Technology II CORH3 hybrid rice seed production
The trial was implemented during the recommended
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period of seed production i.e. January 2011
4 Source of technology : TNAU 5 Production system and thematic
area
: Paddy – Pulse- Groundnut Crop improvement
6 Performance of the technology with performance indicators
: Technology I Yield -15.5 q/ha BCR: 1.36 Technology II Yield -17.6q/ha BCR: 1.90
7 Feed back of the farmers : Seed producers require additional technology backstopping
8 Final recommendation for micro level situation
: Seed production of CORH3 gave marginal increase in net income
9 Constraints identified and feedback for research
: Novice farmers experienced difficulties in adopting staggered method of sowing especiallyR line. Manual pollination method was extremely difficult to follow as per recommendation
10 Process of farmers participation and their reaction
: The technology has been delivered to the farmers through demonstrations, trainings and exposure visit
OFT 3
1 Title of technology assessed / Refined
: Assessing the efficacy of combined application of liquid biofertilizer and Pseudomonas fluorescens in watermelon
2 Problem Definition
: Continous monocropping Reduce soil fertility and organic matter Imbalance dose of fertilizer Lack of awareness on use of liquid formulation of biofertilizer and bio control agents. Low yield
3 Details of technologies selected for assessment / refinement
: Technology I No bio fetilizer Technology II 100% NPK +Solid biofertilizer, Phosphobacteria, Azatobacter and Pseudomonas fluorescens +Ethrel 250 ppm -4 sprays (14, 21, 28, 35 DAS) Technology III 100% NPK +Liquid biofertilizer, Azophosmet, Pseudomonas fluorescens and Jaggery +Ethrel 250
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ppm -4 sprays (14, 21, 28, 35 DAS)
4 Source of technology
: TNAU, Coimbatore
5 Production system and thematic area
: Groundnut –Watermelon
6 Performance of the technology with performance indicators
: Technology I Male to female flower ratio : 17 Plant population-2120/ha Fruit Weight:5Kg/Fruit Yield : 19t/ha BCR : 1.89 Technology II Male to female flower ratio : 9.7 Fruit Weight:7.5Kg/Fruit Plant population- 2430/ha Yield : 30t/ha BCR : 2.61 Technology III Male to female flower ratio : 9.2 Plant population-2410/ha Fruit Weight:9Kg/Fruit Yield : 34.5t/ha BCR : 3.03
7 Feed back of the farmers : Increased yield Reduced incidence of wilt diseases Farmers acquired awareness on the use of
liquid formulation of biofertilizers, ethrel and biocontrol agents
8 Final recommendation for micro level situation
: Drip application of Pseudomonas fluorescens @ 500ml/ac, Azophosmet 500ml/acand jaggrey 500g/ac 30, 45and 30 days after sowing and foliar spray of ethrel in 4 splits increases the yield
9 Constraints identified and feedback for research
: Non availability of liquid biofertiliser
10 Process of farmers participation and their reaction
: The technology was delivered to the farmers through demonstrations, training programmes and field visit. Farmers agreed to adopt the technology in view of the simplicity and economic parameters
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OFT4 1 Title of technology assessed : Management of chillies pest and disease complex 2 Problem Definition
: 1.Improper identification of the pest and disease problems 2. Indiscriminate use of pesticides 3. Lack of awareness on recent methods for management of pest and diseases
3 Details of technologies selected for assessment / refinement
: Technology I: Chemical control with carbendazim and
systemic pyrethroides Technology II: Disease :
Spraying of mancozeb@2g/lit at 15 days interval from the first appearance of the symptom
Pest: Setup pheromone trap@12 no/ha Spraying of chlorpyriphos@2ml/lit
Technology III: Disease:
Difenaconazole-0.5ml/lit- 35 DAT (need based) and 60 DAT
P. fluorescens@10g/lit on 40 DAT Pest:
Azadiractin@2ml/lit on 25th DAT [email protected]/lit (need based) Flubendamide 25 g. ai/ha Setup pheromone trap@12 no/ha
4 Source of technology
: TNAU
5 Production system and thematic area
: Garden land production system
6 Performance of the technology with performance indicators
: Technology I 1. Disease incidence :39.4 PDI 2. Podborer incidence : 34.3 % 3. Yield : 2.5 t/ha 4. BCR : 1.24
Technology II 1. Disease incidence : 11.6 PDI 2. Podborer incidence : 16.4% 3. Yield : 4.3 t/ha 4. BCR :3.1
Technology II
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1. Disease incidence :5.3 PDI 2. Podborer incidence :0.0 3. Yield :8.4 t/ha 4. BCR: 4.2
7 Feed back of the farmers : The fruit borer incidence was effectively managed
Fruit rot incidence was controlled Incidence of leaf curl also reduced
8 Final recommendation for micro level situation
: Spraying of Azadiractin@2ml/lit on 25th DAT followed by imidacloprid @0.3ml/lit on 30 DAT followed by Pseudomonas fluorescens@10g/lit on 40 DAT and then flubendamide @25g.ai/ha on 50 DAT and diefenaconazole on 60 DAT effectively controlled the pest and disease complex
9 Constraints identified and feedback for research
: The cost of the chemical is high. The management process is higly labour and input intensive.
10 Process of farmers participation and their reaction
: Farmers showed keen interest to adopt the technologies. The technology was demonstrated during preflowering and pod formation stage. After seeing the result, they have realized the need based control measures for the management of the pest and diseases in chillies.
OFT 5
1 Title of technology assessed : Assessment of the performance of the pulse wonder in pulses
2 Problem Definition
: Nutrient deficiency in pulse crop Low yield
3 Details of technologies selected for assessment / refinement
: TechnologyI: Basal application of fertilizer 18 kg of N and
40 kg of P2O5 TechnologyII: Basal application of fertilizer 18 kg of N and
40 kg of P2O5 Spraying of 2 % DAP at flowering stage NAA@40 ppm spraying on pre and
flowering and 15 days after 1st spray TechnologyIII: Basal application of fertilizer 18 kg of N and
40 kg of P2O5 Spraying pulse wonder 6.25 kg/ha at
flowring stage 4 Source of technology : TNAU
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5 Production system and thematic area
: Paddy – Pulses production system
6 Performance of the technology with performance indicators
: Technology I 1.No of the pods / plant :27.3 2.Yield : 320.3 Kg/ha 3.BCR : 1.91 Technology II 1.No of the pods / plant :83.6 2.Yield : 560.6 Kg/ha 3.BCR : 2.52 Technology II 1.No of the pods / plant :102.1 2.Yield : 760.1 Kg/ha 3.BCR : 2.85
7 Feed back of the farmers : Process of DAP spray fluid preparation is cumbersome and difficult Application of pulse wonder as ready to mix and apply form is very simple and adoptable Micronutrients in pulse wonder has synergisitic effect on the disease resistance especially to yellow mosaic. Pod filling was excellent
8 Final recommendation for micro level situation
: Spraying of pulse [email protected]./ha at flowering stage was found to enhance the yield.
9 Constraints identified and feedback for research
: Nil
10 Process of farmers participation and their reaction
: Through group discussion, method demonstration during exhibition the farmers were empowered.
OFT 6
1 Title of technology assessed : Assessment of planting method in redgram 2 Problem Definition
: Establishment of seedlings reduced in direct sowing method Early incidence of stemfly resulting in reduced plant stand Reduced yield in conventioanl cultivation techniques
3 Details of technologies selected for assessment / refinement
: Technology I Direct sowing Technology II Direct sowing with seed reatment
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Technology III Polybag method will be adopted Seedlings will be raised in nursery and
transplanting method will be adopted 4 Source of technology : TNAU, Coimbatore
5 Production system and thematic area
: Blackgram-Groundnut-Redgram
6 Performance of the technology with performance indicators
: Technlogy 1: 4 plants/m2 77pods/plant 625 kg ha-1 BCR- 3.69 Technology 2: 6 plants/m2 107 pods/plant 685 kg/ha BCR – 3.88 Technology 3: 3 plants/m2 60 pods/plant 510.5 kg/ha BCR – 2.17
7 Feed back of the farmers : 1. The method is laborious and needs more labour for transplanting and gap filling 2. The method is costly 3. Flowering stage coincided with the rainfall and this resulted in excessive flower dropping leading to reduced yield in transplanting method
8 Final recommendation for micro level situation
: The varieties suitable for this method of cultivation has to be identified
9 Constraints identified and feedback for research
: Labour scarcity in raising seedlings in polybag and transplanting in pit method is difficult
10 Process of farmers participation and their reaction
: Technology was delivered through the process of method demonstration . Farmers did not accept the technology in view of increased labour requirenments and maintenance of the seedlings
OFT 7
1 Title of technology assessed / Refined
: Control of Ranikhet disease in desi chicken
2 Problem Definition
: Unhygienic maintenance of the birds – communicable disease
High mortality of population leading to economic loss
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Difficulties in administering the vaccine by farmers
3 Details of technologies selected for assessment / refinement
: Technology I No Vaccination
Technology II Lasota vaccine intranasal/intraocular on 7th
day RDVK vaccine on 8th and 16th week
Technology III Oral pellet vaccine on 12th day RDVK vaccine on 8th and 16th week
4 Source of technology : TANUVAS, Chennai 5 Production system and thematic
area : Poultry-Disease management
6 Performance of the technology with performance indicators
: Technology I Mortality % - 12% Disease incidence-20% BCR-1.15 Technology II Mortality %- 3% Disease incidence-5% BCR -1.62 Technology III Mortality %-2% Disease incidence-2% BCR-1.95
7 Feed back of the farmers : Reduced incidence of ranikhet diseases Low mortality rate in young ones Ease in application and non requirement of
skill in vaccination 8 Final recommendation for micro
level situation : Feeding of oral pellet vaccine during 12th day after
hatching along with feed and RDVK vaccine at 8the and 16th week.
9 Constraints identified and feedback for research
: Non availability of oral pellet vaccine and also vaccines at small scale level.
10 Process of farmers participation and their reaction
: The technology has been delivered to the farmers through demonstrations, trainings and field visit and farmers are satisfied with the oral pellet vaccine due to its ease in application. Large scale availability of OPV has to be ensured as this is a successful method
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OFT 8 1 Title of technology assessed /
Refined : Area Specific Mineral Mixture for Dairy Cows
2 Problem Definition
: Imbalance nutrition Non availability of mineral mixture Delayed onset of first oestrum Low economic returns
3 Details of technologies selected for assessment / refinement
: Technology I No mineral mixture supplementation
Technology II Supplementation with TANUVAS mineral
mixture @30g/day for 365 days Technology III
Supplementation with TANUVAS area specific mineral mixture @30g/day for 365 days
4 Source of technology : TANUVAS, Chennai 5 Production system and thematic
area : Dairy
6 Performance of the technology with performance indicators
: Technology I Milk yield -4 litres/day/animal for the past 4
months Onset of first oestrum after calving No.of inseminations for one conception Technology II Milk yield-5.5 litres/day/animal for the past 4
months Onset of first oestrum after calving No.of inseminations for one conception Technology III Milk yield-6 litres/day/animal for the past 4
months Onset of first oestrum after calving No.of inseminations for one conception
7 Feed back of the farmers : Increased milk yield Healthiness of animal Less number of inseminations for conception Sureness on conception
8 Final recommendation for micro level situation
: Area specific mineral mixture at recommended rate of 30g/day increased the milk yield in dairy cows
9 Constraints identified and feedback for research
: Non availability at district level and high mobilization cost
10 Process of farmers participation : The technology has been delivered to the farmers
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and their reaction through demonstrations, trainings and field visit and farmers are satisfied with the area specific mineral mixture
b. Onfarm testing 2011-12
Thematic areas Crop Name of the technology assessed No. of trials
Number of
farmers
Area in ha
Integrated Nutrient Management
Banana Foliar nutrition for yield enhancement in Banana
5 5 1
Integrated Pest Management
Paddy Management of false smut in paddy
5 5 1
Watermelon Biological control of wilt disease in watermelon
5 5 1
Integrated Crop Management
Greengram Foliar application of Methylobacterium for drought tolerance in blackgram
5 5 1
Nutrition management
Dairy cows Area specific mineral mixture for dairy cows.
5 5 10
Disease management Poultry Control of Raniket disease in Desi Chicken
5 5 50 units
OFT 1 1 Title of technology assessed /
Refined : Foliar nutrition for yield enhancement in Banana
2 Problem Definition : Micronutrient related disorders in vertisol based
banana production Poor nutrient management leading to low hand
numbers and resultant low yield in Koliyanur areas in Villupuram Tk
Difficulties in preparation of field spray involving 4 different compounds
3 Details of technologies selected for assessment / refinement
: Technology I Farmers practice: No application of micronutrients Technology II Foliar application of ZnSO4 (0.5%), FeSO4(0.2%), CuSO4(0.2%) and H3BO3(0.1%) at 3,5 and 7 MAP Technology III Banana shakthi (Micro nutrient mixture containing Iron, Boron, Manganese and Copper)@10g/plant 3 months after planting
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4 Source of technology : TNAU, CBE, NRCB, Trichy 5 Production system and thematic
area : Horticulture production system; INM
6 Performance of the technology with performance indicators
: OFT is in progress
7 Final recommendation for micro level situation
:
8 Constraints identified and feedback for research
:
9 Process of farmers participation and their reaction
:
OFT 2 1 Title of technology assessed /
Refined : Management of false smut in paddy
2 Problem Definition : Lack of awareness about the sporadic disease Lack of awareness about management of the
disease 3 Details of technologies selected
for assessment / refinement : 1. Use of disease free seed
2. Seed treatment with carbendazim@2g/kg of seed 3. Spraying of hexaconazole @1ml/lit tillereing and
prefelowring stage 4. Cholorothalanil 2g/lit at maturity stage
4 Source of technology : TNAU 5 Production system and thematic
area : Paddy- Groundnut
6 Performance of the technology with performance indicators
: Disease incidence Demonstration – 5.5 PDI Check – 43.4 PDI Yield/ha: Demonstration : 56.32 Q Check : 37.76 Q BCR Demonstration : 2.23 Check : 1.54
7 Final recommendation for micro level situation
: Seed treatment with carbendazim@2g/kg of seed and Spraying of hexaconazole @1ml/lit tillereing and prefelowring stage followed by Cholorothalanil 2g/lit at maturity stage was foiund be effective for the management of False smut disease in rice.
8 Constraints identified and : -
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feedback for research 9 Process of farmers participation
and their reaction : Farmers were showed to use new molecule for the
management of False smut. OFT 3 1 Title of technology assessed /
Refined : Biological control of wilt disease in watermelon
2 Problem Definition : Lack of skill to diagnosis the disease Indiscriminate use of pesticides Lack of awareness on control measures
3 Details of technologies selected for assessment / refinement
: 1. Seed treatment with liquid Pseudomonas fluorescens @15ml/kg of seed mixed with required quantity of rice gruel
2. Drenching of nursery portray 2 days before planting with liquid P. fluorescnes @500 ml /10 lit of water soil drenching with liquid P.fluorecens @500ml /ha on 15th day and 30th DAP.
4 Source of technology : TNAU 5 Production system and thematic
area : Vegetable - Watermelon
6 Performance of the technology with performance indicators
: Disease incidence Demonstration – 0.0 PDI Check – 41.4 PDI Plant population : Demonstration : 2423/ha Check : 2128/ha Yield : Demonstration : 30.4t/ha Check : 11t/ha BCR: Demonstration : 1.59 Check : 3.23
7 Final recommendation for micro level situation
: 1. Seed treatment with liquid Pseudomonas fluorescens @15ml/kg of seed mixed with required quantity of rice gruel
2. Drenching of nursery portray 2 days before planting with liquid P. fluorescnes @500 ml /10 lit of water soil drenching with liquid P.fluorecens @500ml /ha on 15th day and 30th DAP
8 Constraints identified and feedback for research
: -
9 Process of farmers participation and their reaction
: Group meeting and demonstration was conducted. Farmers were showed to use new molecule for the management of False smut.
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OFT 4 1 Title of technology assessed /
Refined : Foliar application of Methylobacterium on drought
tolerance in pulses (Blackgram VBN5) 2 Problem Definition : Terminal drought occurrence to the extent of 20 -
30% in and around Mailam block 3 Details of technologies selected
for assessment / refinement : Technology 1:
No drought management practice is followed Technology 2: 1% KCl +100 ppm of boric acid spray Technology 3: Seed treatment & Foliar spray of Methylobacterium(1%) during preflowering and post flowering stage
4 Source of technology : TNAU.CBE 5 Production system and thematic
area : Paddy-Groundnut-Blackgram-Sugarcane
6 Performance of the technology with performance indicators
: Technology 1: 60% 2 plants/m2
19 pods/plant Yield:4.25q/ha BCR: 1.62 Technology 2: 70% 4 plants/m2 26 pods/plant Yield:5.4q/ha BCR: 2.26 Technology 3: 90% 6 plants/m2
33 pods/plant Yield: 6.95q/ha BCR: 3.7
7 Final recommendation for micro level situation
: Methylobacterium is suited for the drought mitigation technologies in pulse crop
To mitigate the terminal drought during reproductive stage of pulse and vegetable crops, under rainfed condition, the biofertilizer Methylobacterium is used and it increases the pod setting stage
8 Constraints identified and feedback for research
: -
9 Process of farmers participation : Farmers of this village were mostly interested to
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and their reaction adapt the drought mitigation technology in pulse crop.
It is used to reduce the flower drop in terminal water stressed condition
Increased the pod setting and therefore increased the yield upto 10%
OFT 5 1 Title of technology assessed /
Refined : Control of Ranikhet disease in desi chicken
2 Problem Definition
: Unhygienic maintenance of the birds – communicable disease
High mortality of population leading to economic loss
Difficulties in administering the vaccine by farmers
3 Details of technologies selected for assessment / refinement
: Technology I No Vaccination
Technology II Lasota vaccine intranasal/intraocular on 7th
day RDVK vaccine on 8th and 16th week
Technology III Oral pellet vaccine on 12th day RDVK vaccine on 8th and 16th week
4 Source of technology : TANUVAS, Chennai 5 Production system and thematic
area : Poultry-Disease management
6 Performance of the technology with performance indicators
: OFT in progress
7 Feed back of the farmers : Non availability of vaccines in vicinity
8 Final recommendation for micro level situation
: Too early to report
9 Constraints identified and feedback for research
: Non availability of oral pellet vaccine and also vaccines at small scale level.
10 Process of farmers participation and their reaction
: -
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OFT 6 1 Title of technology assessed /
Refined : Area Specific Mineral Mixture for Dairy Cows
2 Problem Definition
: Imbalance nutrition Non availability of mineral mixture Delayed onset of first oestrum Low economic returns
3 Details of technologies selected for assessment / refinement
: Technology I No mineral mixture supplementation
Technology II Supplementation with TANUVAS mineral
mixture @30g/day for 365 days Technology III
Supplementation with TANUVAS area specific mineral mixture @30g/day for 365 days
4 Source of technology : TANUVAS, Chennai 5 Production system and thematic
area : Dairy
6 Performance of the technology with performance indicators
: OFT in progress
7 Feed back of the farmers : Increased milk yield Healthiness of animal Less number of inseminations for conception
8 Final recommendation for micro level situation
: Too early to report
9 Constraints identified and feedback for research
: Non availability at district level and high mobilization cost
10 Process of farmers participation and their reaction
: -
All the findings of the OFTs during the period under report were presented in the Monthly Zonal Workshop held in the KVK; exhibits were prepared and displayed for farmers’ information in the Farmers Days and other events.
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8.0 PERFORMANCE OF FRONTLINE DEMONSTRATIONS a. During 2010-11
Thematic areas Crop Name of the technology demonstrated
No. of demos
Number of farmers
Area in ha
Varietal/hybrid introduction
Paddy Popularization of alternate variety CO( R) 49 suitable for samba season
10 10 5
Snakegourd Popularization of Palur -2 snake gourd
10 10 2
Brinjal Popularization of CO (B) H2 brinjal
10 10 1
Seed / Plant production
Paddy Popularization of CORH3 paddy by SRI
10 10 2
Groundnut Popularisation of seed production in groundnut by farmer participatory approach
5 5 1
Crop Management Sesamum Introduction and popularization of latest variety TMV 7 Sesame and ICM practices
10 10 5
Blackgram Special technology demonstration for harnessing pulses productivity
12 12 4.8
Blackgram Popularization of drought mitigation technologies in pulses (Blackgram VBN4)
10 10 5
Greengram Introduction and Popularization of VBN 3 and Integrated crop management practices
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10 5
Integrated Pest Management
Paddy Integrated pest and disease management in paddy
5 5 1
Farm Mechanization Paddy Popularisation of mechanisation in paddy cultivation
5 5 2
Fisheries Inland fishery
Composite fish culture in village ponds
5 5 0.45
FLD 1
Particulars Details of FLD Crop/Enterprise Paddy Title of theTechnology Demonstrated Integrated pest and disease management
in paddy Technologies demonstrated For Blast disease Management ;
Pseudomonas-Seed treatment@10g/kg and Spraying of Tricycloazole@500g/ha at initial incipient of the symptom
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followed by Propiconazole@750ml/ha on 10 days after Tricyclozole spraying . BPH Management: Fixing of 24 no of Light trap and yellow pan trap and spraying of Neem oil @3% at tillering stage and Thiomethaxam@100g /ha at boot leaf stage and then Imidachloprid@100ml/ha on dough stage was found to be effective for BPH management.
Microlevel situation Irrigated Block where demonstration conducted Thiruvennai Nallur Name of the villages Parugampattu, Thirunavalur and
parangiur Variety BPT 5204 No. of Farmers 10 Area (ha.) 5 Demo Yield (Qtl/ha) High 69.75 Low 48.75 Average 58.12 Yield of local Check Qtl./ha 35.62 Increase in yield (%) 63.17 Data on parameter in relation to technology demonstrated
Demonstration Blast disease incidence: 5.3 PDI BPH : 0.2 hopper /tiller
Local Blast disease incidence: 18.1 PDI BPH : 1.5 hopper /tiller
Average Cost of Cultivation (Rs/ha) Demonstration 21225 Local 16223 Average Gross Return (Rs/ha) Demonstration 35100 Local 26000 Average Net Return (Profit) (Rs./ha) Demonstration 12540 Local 1600 Benefit-Cost Ratio (Gross Return/ Gross Cost)
Demo 1.55 Local 1.06 Salient findings of the Demonstration For Blast disease Management ;
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Seed treatment with Pseudomonas-Seed treatment@10g/kg and Spraying of Tricycloazole@500g/ha at initial incipient of the symptom followed by Propiconazole@750ml/ha on 10 days after Tricyclozole spraying was found to be effective for the management of blast and brown leaf spot diseases. BPH Management: Fixing of 24 no of Light trap and yellow pan trap and spraying of Neem oil @3% at tillering stage and Thiomethaxam@100g /ha at boot leaf stage and then Imidachloprid@100ml/ha on dough stage was found to be effective for BPH management was found to be effective for the management of hopper incidence.
Feedback from farmer The seed treatment and seedling application of Pseudomonas fluorescens was effective in germination and establishment. Fixing yellow pan trap and spraying neem oil spray was effective in the control of the BPH during initial stage. The new fungicide molecule (Propiconozole) was excellent for controlling the disease while spraying at appropriate time.
Farmers’ reactions on specific technologies
Spraying of propiconazole was effective for the management blast disease.
Feedback from others - Details of horizontal spread of the technology
The field day was organised with Thiruvennai Nallur Block Assistant Director of Agriculture and also neighbouring farmers were adopted the technology for the management of paddy pest and diseases.
Any other information FLD 2
Particulars Details of FLD Crop/Enterprise Paddy Title of the Technology Demonstrated Popularisation of mechanisation in
paddy cultivation Technologies demonstrated Mechanisation of Paddy cultivation
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Transplanting by machine Weeding by conoweeder Harvesting by paddy harvester
Microlevel situation Irrigated Block where demonstration conducted Thiruvennai Nallur Name of the villages Parugampattu, Thirunavalur and
parangiur Variety Paddy TRY 1 No. of Farmers 5 Area (ha.) 2 Demo Yield (Qtl/ha) High 63.75 Low 54.37 Average 59.06 Yield of local Check Qtl./ha 46.87 Increase in yield (%) 26.09 Data on parameter in relation to technology demonstrated
Productive tiller
Demonstration 63.1 Local 48.1 Average Cost of Cultivation (Rs/ha) Demonstration 16280 Local 21330 Average Gross Return (Rs/ha) Demonstration 54928 Local 43593 Average Net Return (Profit) (Rs./ha) Demonstration 38648 Local 22263 Benefit-Cost Ratio (Gross Return/ Gross Cost)
Demo 3.38 Local 2.04 Salient findings of the Demonstration Mechanization in transplanting , weeding
and harvesting effectively reduced the cost of cultivation.
Feedback from farmer Raising of nursery in plastic trays was useful in tranplanting using transplanter. Mechanization in tranplanting , weeding and harvesting effectively addressed the problem of labour shortage during the critical stages of crop growth. There is greater possibility for custom hiring of
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machinery in rice production. Farmers’ reactions on specific technologies
Raising of nursery followed by mechanized transplanting at definite spacing facilitated all the intercultural operrations including cono weeder usage. The labour requirement was reduced by atleast 70 percent in tranplanting, weeding and harvesting.
Feedback from others - Details of horizontal spread of the technology
The trained farmer is doing paddy transplating on custom hiring basis in the village
Any other information FLD 3
Particulars Details of FLD Crop/Enterprise Paddy Title of theTechnology Demonstrated Popularization of alternate variety CO(R)
49 suitable for samba season Technologies demonstrated Seed treatment methods, IPM & IDM Microlevel situation Irrigated Block where demonstration conducted Koliyanur Name of the villages Kandamanadi Variety CO(R)49 No. of Farmers 10 Area (ha.) 5 Demo Yield (Qtl/ha) High 50 Low 30 Average 40 Yield of local Check Qtl./ha 30 Increase in yield (%) 33.33 Average Cost of Cultivation (Rs/ha) Demonstration 22560 Local 24400 Average Gross Return (Rs/ha) Demonstration 35100 Local 26000 Average Net Return (Profit) (Rs./ha) Demonstration 12540 Local 1600 Benefit-Cost Ratio (Gross Return/ Gross Cost)
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Demo 1.55 Local 1.06 Salient findings of the Demonstration Feedback from farmer Farmers are very much interested about the
characters of variety for late samba season. Meanwhile farmers who have been facing erratic market price for their produce and also labour problem are much discouraged in cultivating the paddy.
Farmers’ reactions on specific technologies The guidance given through these trials regarding operations to be carried out at various stages of the crop including correct identification of pest, disease and the effective chemical to be used against them, have been much useful in raising a better crop.
Feedback from others Differences in the market rate of pesticides and insecticides are discouraging and farmers are often misled by the local retailer to sell off any product of his choice irrespective of the specificity of the pest or disease. This practice in the past has been leading to resurgence of pest and sometimes ineffectiveness of the chemical to the target problem.
Details of horizontal spread of the technology
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Any other information - FLD 4
Particulars Details of FLD Crop/Enterprise Paddy Title of theTechnology Demonstrated Popularization of CORH3 paddy by SRI
method Technologies demonstrated Seed treatyment methods, SRI planting
methods, IDM Microlevel situation Irrigated Block where demonstration conducted Mailam Name of the villages Naduvananthal Variety CORH3 No. of Farmers 10 Area (ha.) 5 Demo Yield (Qtl/ha) High 55
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Low 34 Average 44 Yield of local Check Qtl./ha 30 Increase in yield (%) 46.67 Average Cost of Cultivation (Rs/ha) Demonstration 21075 Local 24400 Average Gross Return (Rs/ha) Demonstration 40120 Local 26000 Average Net Return (Profit) (Rs./ha) Demonstration 19045 Local 1600 Benefit-Cost Ratio (Gross Return/ Gross Cost)
Demo 1.90 Local 1.06 Salient findings of the Demonstration Feedback from farmer Cultivation of hybrid rice (CORH 3)
compared to BPT 5204 in SRI method was adoptable by the farmers due to increased yield in the University bred hybrid
Farmers’ reactions on specific technologies Application of the right nutrition has helped in raising a healthy crop giving a good yield. Timely schedule and discriminate use of pesticide/ insecticide has helped the farmer to ward off too much damage to the crop by pest and disease.
Feedback from others Meanwhile, farmers who have been facing erratic market price and are much discouraged in selling their produce
Details of horizontal spread of the technology
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Any other information - FLD 5
Particulars Details of FLD Crop/Enterprise Groundnut Title of theTechnology Demonstrated Popularisation of seed production in
groundnut by farmer participatory approach
Technologies demonstrated Seed treatment with bio inoculants,
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rouging operation, groundnut rich application and seed processing methods
Microlevel situation Irrigated Block where demonstration conducted Olakkur Name of the villages Keezhkudalur Variety TMV 13 No. of Farmers 5 Area (ha.) 1 Demo Yield (Qtl/ha) High 30 Low 15 Average 25 Yield of local Check Qtl./ha 15 Increase in yield (%) 66.67 Average Cost of Cultivation (Rs/ha) Demonstration 30130 Local 34460 Average Gross Return (Rs/ha) Demonstration 107500 Local 64500 Average Net Return (Profit) (Rs./ha) Demonstration 77370 Local 30040 Benefit-Cost Ratio (Gross Return/ Gross Cost)
Demo 3.57 Local 1.87 Salient findings of the Demonstration Feedback from farmer Seed production compared to production of
kernel in groundnut was remunerative. Recognition of seed producers through participatory training, empowerment, group dynamics and group association in groundnut will greatly solve the problem of low SRR. Spraying of micronutrient on 25th and 35th day after sowing improved pod filling compared to control block.
Farmers’ reactions on specific technologies The supply of quality seeds needs to be strengthened through seed production.
Feedback from others Since there is high market fluctuation, formation of Farmers’ associations and Commodity based Federation have to be
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motivated and supported, through which farmer (small, medium and big) can have market support, ultimately elevating the socio economic background of the villages
Details of horizontal spread of the technology
Balasubramanian farmer of keezhkudalur village developed as seed producer and become an entrepreneur in groundnut and pulses
Any other information - FLD 6
Particulars Details of FLD Crop/Enterprise Sesame Title of theTechnology Demonstrated Introduction and popularization of latest
variety TMV 7 Sesame and ICM practices
Technologies demonstrated Microlevel situation Rainfed Block where demonstration conducted Thirunavalur Name of the villages Variety TMV 7 No. of Farmers 8 Area (ha.) 4 Demo Yield (Qtl/ha) High 7.86 Low 6.63 Average 7.25 Yield of local Check Qtl./ha 4.27 Increase in yield (%) 69.79 Average Cost of Cultivation (Rs/ha) Demonstration 7280 Local 5106 Average Gross Return (Rs/ha) Demonstration 32625 Local 19215 Average Net Return (Profit) (Rs./ha) Demonstration 25345 Local 14109 Benefit-Cost Ratio (Gross Return/ Gross Cost)
Demo 4.48 Local 3.76 Salient findings of the Demonstration
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Feedback from farmer TMV 7 performed well as compared to the local cultivars
ICM resulted in increased plant population, higher numbers of pods per plant resulting in increased yield.
Farmers’ reactions on specific technologies - Feedback from others - Details of horizontal spread of the technology
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Any other information - FLD 7
Particulars Details of FLD Crop/Enterprise Blackgram Title of theTechnology Demonstrated Special technology demonstration for
harnessing pulses productivity Technologies demonstrated Seed treatment with biofertilizers,
Herbicide application, pulse wonder application
Microlevel situation Irrigated Block where demonstration conducted Vikravandi Name of the villages Aasur Variety VBN (Bg)4 No. of Farmers 12 Area (ha.) 4.8 Demo Yield (Qtl/ha) High 15 Low 7.5 Average 11.2 Yield of local Check Qtl./ha 5 Increase in yield (%) 124 Average Cost of Cultivation (Rs/ha) Demonstration 15000 Local 18260 Average Gross Return (Rs/ha) Demonstration 59400 Local 27000 Average Net Return (Profit) (Rs./ha) Demonstration 44400 Local 8740 Benefit-Cost Ratio (Gross Return/ Gross Cost)
Demo 3.96
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Local 1.48 Salient findings of the Demonstration Feedback from farmer Application of the right nutrition has helped
in raising a healthy crop giving a good yield. Keeping the field free from weeds, pests and diseases from sowing to harvest has helped in getting a good yield Inputs such as DAP and super phosphate unavailable in the market may be made easily available to the farmers
Farmers’ reactions on specific technologies The package developed for rainfed and gardenland production system is viable and need to be popularized. Components such as pre emergence herbicide application, maintenance of plant stand through correct seed rate and line sowing, bioinocluants application, right seed treatment, foliar application of pulse wonder, insecticides have increased the yield
Feedback from others Inputs such as DAP and super phosphate unavailable in the market may be made easily available to the farmers
Details of horizontal spread of the technology
Farmers learned and practiced the seed treatment of biofertilizers, maintenance of optimum plant population to increase the yield and practised the operation of thinning on 16-20 DAS.
Any other information - FLD 8
Particulars Details of FLD Crop/Enterprise Blackgram Title of theTechnology Demonstrated Popularization of drought mitigation
technologies in pulses (Blackgram VBN4)
Technologies demonstrated Microlevel situation Rainfed Block where demonstration conducted Thirunavalur Name of the villages Variety VBN4 No. of Farmers 10 Area (ha.) 5 Demo Yield (Qtl/ha) High 8.65
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Low 7.01 Average 7.83 Yield of local Check Qtl./ha 5.63 Increase in yield (%) 39.08 Data on parameter in relation to technology demonstrated
Demonstration Local Average Cost of Cultivation (Rs/ha) Demonstration 9700 Local 11120 Average Gross Return (Rs/ha) Demonstration 32050 Local 20831 Average Net Return (Profit) (Rs./ha) Demonstration 22305 Local 9711 Benefit-Cost Ratio (Gross Return/ Gross Cost)
Demo 3.30 Local 1.87 Salient findings of the Demonstration Feedback from farmer Methylobacterium as a factor in drought
mitigation imparted tolerance compared to the untreated check
Farmers’ reactions on specific technologies The package comprising of .Methylobacterium and bioinoculants were useful in preventing wilting at terminal stage of crop growth. Additional benfits could be obtained if mobile sprinkler technology is involved.
Feedback from others - Details of horizontal spread of the technology
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Any other information - FLD 9
Particulars Details of FLD Crop/Enterprise Greengram Title of theTechnology Demonstrated Introduction and Popularization of VBN
3 and Integrated crop management practices
Technologies demonstrated Seed treatment with Biofertilizer
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Rhizobium & Pseudomonas fluorescens and ICM practices followed
Microlevel situation Rainfed Block where demonstration conducted Thiruvennainallur Name of the villages Thiruvennainallur Variety VBN3 No. of Farmers 10 Area (ha.) 5 Demo Yield (Qtl/ha) High 13.3 Low 7.5 Average 10.4 Yield of local Check Qtl./ha 7.3 Increase in yield (%) 42.47 Data on parameter in relation to technology demonstrated
Demonstration Local Average Cost of Cultivation (Rs/ha) Demonstration 7940 Local 5210 Average Gross Return (Rs/ha) Demonstration 44516 Local 24236 Average Net Return (Profit) (Rs./ha) Demonstration 35502 Local 19025 Benefit-Cost Ratio (Gross Return/ Gross Cost)
Demo 5.56 Local 4.65 Salient findings of the Demonstration Feedback from farmer - Farmers’ reactions on specific technologies
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Feedback from others - Details of horizontal spread of the technology
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FLD 10 Particulars Details of FLD Crop/Enterprise Snake gourd Title of theTechnology Demonstrated Popularization of Palur -2 snake gourd Technologies demonstrated Seed treatment with Trichoderma viride
soil application of Azospirillum and Pseudomonas fluorescens and ethrel spray for female flower induction was demonstrated.
Microlevel situation Irrigated Block where demonstration conducted Marakkanam Name of the villages Mariamangalam Variety PLR-2 No. of Farmers 10 Area (ha.) 2 Demo Yield (Qtl/ha) 290 High 330 Low 260 Average 290 Yield of local Check Qtl./ha 170 Increase in yield (%) 70.59 Average Cost of Cultivation (Rs/ha) Demonstration 56,892 Local 55,000 Average Gross Return (Rs/ha) Demonstration 1,74,,000 Local 1,02,000 Average Net Return (Profit) (Rs./ha) Demonstration 1,17,108 Local 47,000 Benefit-Cost Ratio (Gross Return/ Gross Cost)
Demo 3.06 Local 1.85 Salient findings of the Demonstration Good keeping quality Feedback from farmer Pinching the plants at right time increase
the branches and fruit bearing structure. Small and uniform size friuts suitable for packing and transport. Shelf life was enhanced upto 3 days
Farmers’ reactions on specific technologies
Keeping quality was more. The market preference was high.
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Details of horizontal spread of the technology
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Any other information - FLD 11
Particulars Details of FLD Crop/Enterprise Brinjal Title of theTechnology Demonstrated Popularization of CO (B) H2 brinjal Technologies demonstrated Seed treatment with Trichoderma viride
,soil application of Azospirillum and Pseudomonas fluorescens ,Protray nursery seedling production and application of Thiodicarp and Novoluran.
Microlevel situation Irrigated Block where demonstration conducted Mailam Name of the villages Kattusiviri Variety CO (B) H2 No. of Farmers 10 Area (ha.) 1 Demo Yield (Qtl/ha) 470 High 560 Low 380 Average 470 Yield of local Check Qtl./ha 180 Average Cost of Cultivation (Rs/ha) Demonstration 92,500 Local 85,000 Average Gross Return (Rs/ha) Demonstration 3,20,000 Local 1,08,000 Average Net Return (Profit) (Rs./ha) Demonstration 2,66,500 Local 22,500 Benefit-Cost Ratio (Gross Return/ Gross Cost)
Demo 3.56 Local 1.27 Salient findings of the Demonstration Feedback from farmer Raising of seedlings in portrays showed
uniform establishment of crop. Cultivation of CO(B) h2 brinial gave increased yield
Farmers’ reactions on specific technologies Poor shelf life Feedback from others -
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Details of horizontal spread of the technology
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Any other information - FLD 12
Particulars Details of FLD Crop/Enterprise Fisheries Title of theTechnology Demonstrated Composite fish culture in village ponds Technologies demonstrated Culturing different level of fish feeders in
village ponds Microlevel situation Block where demonstration conducted Mailam Name of the villages Agur Variety Cuttla, rogu, Mirgal, common carp, Grass
carp, Silver carp No. of Farmers/Ponds 5 Area (ha.) 0.45 Demo Yield (Qtl/ha) High 800 kgs Low 600 kgs Average 700 kgs Yield of local Check Qtl./ha - Increase in yield (%) - Average Cost of Cultivation (Rs/ha) Demonstration 30000 Local - Average Gross Return (Rs/ha) Demonstration 70000 Local - Average Net Return (Profit) (Rs./ha) Demonstration 40000 Local - Benefit-Cost Ratio (Gross Return/ Gross Cost)
Demo 1:2.33 Local - Salient findings of the Demonstration Feedback from farmer Use of different levels of fish feeders
increases the yield as the pond is effectively utilized/unit area. The size of the fish is also high and thus increased the yield.
Farmers’ reactions on specific technologies The technologies to be popularized to the
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rural youths. Availability of fingerlings is problem. Fingerlings to be made available during the appropriate time
Feedback from others Availability of fingerlings is problem Rural youths can earn money from the common ponds and they can spent some amount from the profit for common village expenses.
Details of horizontal spread of the technology
Farmers learned and practiced the use of different levels of feeders and it can be spread to the rural youths and un employed youths.
Any other information - b. FLDs during 2011-12
Thematic areas Crop Name of the technology
demonstrated No. of demos
Number of
farmers
Area in ha
Status
Varietal/hybrid introduction
Paddy Popularisation of Anna 4 paddy in drought prone areas
10 10 5 Completed
Popularisation of CO 50 with IPT
10 10 5 Completed
Popularisation of TRY 3 for problem soils
10 10 5 Damaged
Sorghum Popularization of sorghum CO30 variety for dual purpose
10 10 2 Completed
Coriander Popularisation of COCR 4 coriander
10 10 2 Completed
Crop management
Groundnut Integrated crop management in groundnut
10 10 2 Completed
Blackgram Integrated crop management in rabi pulses
10 10 5 Completed
Integrated nutrient management
Mango Popularization of growth regulator and nutrients application for fruit retention, yield and quality in mango
10 10 5 In progress
Jasmine Growth regulators and micronutrients on flower induction in jasmine(gundu malli)
10 10 2 In progress
Farm Mechanization
Paddy Popularisation of mechanization in rice cultivation
10 10 2 In progress
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Forages Composite Popularization of fodder bank at village level
5 5 0.5 In progress
Poultry Desi Popularization of lowcost poultry incubator
10 10 - In progress
Sugarcane Environment management
Biodegradation of sugarcane trash using Pleurotus djamor
10 10 4 In progress
FLD1 The crop demonstrated in 3 ha was damaged by Thane cyclone during the heading stage. The yield parameters could not be taken FLD 2
Particulars Details of FLD Crop/Enterprise Paddy Title of theTechnology Demonstrated Popularization of paddy CO(R) 50 with
IPT Technologies demonstrated Seed treatment by egg floatation
techniques, IDM, IPM Microlevel situation Irrigated Block where demonstration conducted Vallam Name of the villages Thaiyur Variety CO (R) 50 No. of Farmers 10 Area (ha.) 5 Demo Yield (Qtl/ha) High 56.23 Low 42.24 Average 49.23 Yield of local Check Qtl./ha 30.24 Increase in yield (%) 62.79 Average Cost of Cultivation (Rs/ha) Demonstration 26548 Local 27135 Average Gross Return (Rs/ha) Demonstration 43956 Local 30580 Average Net Return (Profit) (Rs./ha) Demonstration 17408 Local 3445 Benefit-Cost Ratio (Gross Return/ Gross Cost)
Demo 1.65
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Local 1.12 Salient findings of the Demonstration Feedback from farmer Farmers are very much interested about the
characters of variety for late samba season. Meanwhile farmers who have been facing erratic market price for their produce and also labour problem are much discouraged in cultivating the paddy.
Farmers’ reactions on specific technologies
The guidance given through these trials regarding operations to be carried out at various stages of the crop including correct identification of pest, disease and the effective chemical to be used against them, have been much useful in raising a better crop.
Feedback from others Difference in market price of their produce are much discouraged in cultivating the paddy
Details of horizontal spread of the technology
Farmers of this village were interested to cultivate the variety during next season because of high yielding and disease resistant and boldness
Any other information - FLD 3
Particulars Details of FLD Crop/Enterprise Paddy Title of theTechnology Demonstrated Popularization of mechanization in
paddy cultivation Technologies demonstrated Nursery technology, proray methods,
seed treatment methods Microlevel situation Irrigated Block where demonstration conducted Kandamangalam Name of the villages Kumalam Variety ADT 37, ADT 49 No. of Farmers 5 Area (ha.) 2 Demo Yield (Qtl/ha) Due to thane storm, the nursery was fully
damaged and resowing was taken up and the crop is in tillering stage
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FLD 4 Particulars Details of FLD Crop/Enterprise Paddy Title of theTechnology Demonstrated Popularization of Anna(4) Paddy in
drought prone area Technologies demonstrated Pseudomonas fluorescens seed treatment
@ 10g/kg, soil application @2.5kg/ha and foliar spray @0.2%
Microlevel situation Rainfed Block where demonstration conducted Mailam Name of the villages Kattusevri Variety Anna 4 No. of Farmers 10 Area (ha.) 5 Demo Yield (Qtl/ha) High 39.50 Low 36.50 Average 38.00 Yield of local Check Qtl./ha 24.50 Increase in yield (%) 64.47 Average Cost of Cultivation (Rs/ha) Demonstration 18,750 Local 17.250 Average Gross Return (Rs/ha) Demonstration 36,100 Local 24,500 Average Net Return (Profit) (Rs./ha) Demonstration 17,350 Local 7,250 Benefit-Cost Ratio (Gross Return/ Gross Cost)
Demo 1.92 Local 1.42 Salient findings of the Demonstration Feedback from farmer This particular variety Anna 4 is highly
tolerant to moisture stress as compared to other varieties they have grown. The crop was sown by direct seeding method in aerobic condition. Due to water scarcity the land would be left fallow if this specific variety was not available to them in this season. The crop was good and tillering is high even when the crop was irrigated at
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weekly interval as in case of garden land crop. The crop is tolerant to pest and disease problem. There was significant difference in occurrence of disease due to seed treatment, soil application and foliar spray of pseudomonas application as compared to earlier year paddy crop.
Farmers’ reactions on specific technologies
In this location specific water constraint situation this variety Anna 4 growth under limited irrigation in aerobic condition is very good. The direct seeding method is highly suitable under this labour scarcity condition. Incidence of disease is very less due to Psuedomonas fluorescens application. Weed management is a very big menace in this direct seeding method as initial crop growth is affected due to weed competition and it is difficult for manual weeding as labourers are not able to distinguish between crop and weed and therefore it is necessary to evolve a suitable weed management strategies for effective control in cost effective way.
Feedback from others The farmers are very much impressed by the growth of the crop in the limited irrigation under aerobic condition and are interested to raise this variety in the next year. They are sceptical about the weed management practices to be adopted under direct seeding condition and the market preference and price of the grain.
Details of horizontal spread of the technology
Farmers of this village were interested to cultivate the variety under water constraint situation in the next season provided quality seed with suitable weed management practices and market acceptable for this variety are available.
Any other information - FLD 5
Particulars Details of FLD Crop/Enterprise Blackgram Title of theTechnology Demonstrated Special technology demonstration for
harnessing pulses productivity – ICM in
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blackgram Technologies demonstrated Seed treatment with biofertilizers and
bio control agents, Herbicide application and pulse wonder application
Microlevel situation Irrigated Block where demonstration conducted Kandamangalam Name of the villages Kumalam Variety CO 6, VBN 5 No. of Farmers 13 Area (ha.) 5.2 Demo Yield (Qtl/ha) High 12.2 Low 6.6 Average 9.4 Yield of local Check Qtl./ha 5.1 Increase in yield (%) 84.3 Data on parameter in relation to technology demonstrated
Demonstration Local Average Cost of Cultivation (Rs/ha) Demonstration 12270 Local 15195 Average Gross Return (Rs/ha) Demonstration 40276 Local 22129 Average Net Return (Profit) (Rs./ha) Demonstration 28006 Local 6934 Benefit-Cost Ratio (Gross Return/ Gross Cost)
Demo 3.28 Local 1.45 Salient findings of the Demonstration Feedback from farmer Technology package was highly useful to
the famers by way of enhanced crop yield and thereby increased income over local check. if thane storm had not happened means better yield would have been obtained.
Farmers’ reactions on specific technologies
Seed treatments and soil application of bioinoculants might be the reason for better soil health, nodulation and plant growth
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compared to the control block. Farmers through these trials were educated in discriminating between pest and disease infestation.
Feedback from others Some of the inputs such as DAP and super phosphate are unavailable in the market. Availability and supply of seed material of high yielding varieties needs to be strengthened. Extension work needs to be strengthened so as to spread the latest production technologies to the small farmers.
Details of horizontal spread of the technology
Neighboring field owners interested in adopting the technology and willing to try out some of the inputs like Pseudomonas, which otherwise they are not aware of.
Any other information - FLD 6
Particulars Details of FLD Crop/Enterprise Blackgram Title of theTechnology Demonstrated Integrated crop management in Rabi
Pulses Technologies demonstrated Seed treatment with biocontrol agents
Psudomonas fluorescens and insecticide Dimethoate for thrips & Quizalofop was demonstrated to the farmers to control preemergence weeds in pulse crop
Microlevel situation Rainfed Block where demonstration conducted Olakkur Name of the villages Maelpettai & Panchalam Variety VBN 5 No. of Farmers 8 Area (ha.) 3 Demo Yield (Qtl/ha) High 7.57 Low 6.52 Average 7.05 Yield of local Check Qtl./ha 5.52 Increase in yield (%) 27.71% Average Cost of Cultivation (Rs/ha) Demonstration 12500 Local 15575 Average Gross Return (Rs/ha)
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Demonstration 40000 Local 30000 Average Net Return (Profit) (Rs./ha) Demonstration 27500 Local 14425 Benefit-Cost Ratio (Gross Return/ Gross Cost)
Demo 3.2 Local 1.93 Salient findings of the Demonstration Feedback from farmer Availability and supply of seed material of
high yielding varieties needs to be strengthened.
Farmers’ reactions on specific technologies
Seed treatments and soil application of bioinoculants might be the reason for better soil health, nodulation and plant growth compared to the control block.
Feedback from others Extension work needs to be strengthened so as to spread the latest production technologies to the small farmers.
Details of horizontal spread of the technology
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Any other information - FLD 7
Particulars Details of FLD Crop/Enterprise Groundnut Title of theTechnology Demonstrated Integrated Crop Management in
Groundnut Technologies demonstrated Seed replacement by TMV 13, soil
management by gypsum application, Nutrient Management by application of groundnut rich and borax, spraying of nomurea rileyi and NSKE
Microlevel situation Irrigated Block where demonstration conducted Mailam Name of the villages Kattusevri Variety TMV 13 No. of Farmers 10 Area (ha.) 2 Demo Yield (Qtl/ha) High 33.00 Low 29.00 Average 31.00
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Yield of local Check Qtl./ha 21.00 Increase in yield (%) 67.74 Average Cost of Cultivation (Rs/ha) Demonstration 36,000 Local 38,500 Average Gross Return (Rs/ha) Demonstration 1,24,000 Local 84,000 Average Net Return (Profit) (Rs./ha) Demonstration 88,000 Local 45,500 Benefit-Cost Ratio (Gross Return/ Gross Cost)
Demo 3.44 Local 2.18 Salient findings of the Demonstration The technologies adopted by the farmer in
the demonstration have caused a significant yield increase of 67.74 percent as compared to local check. Owing to the enhancement in the yield in the demonstration field there was a significant increment in B: C ratio with 3.44 as compared to 2.18 in the local check.
Feedback from farmer - Farmers’ reactions on specific technologies
The performance of the demonstrated variety TMV 13 as compared to local variety was remunerative. The size of the kernel is bold as compared to check which results in higher yield. The farmers were much impressed on the result of gypsum application at flowering stages as there was increased number of pods per plant as compared to check variety. The application of groundnut rich spray at peak flowering enhances number of flowers, pod setting is high and maximum number of pods were completed filled with bold kernel. Due to boron application there was a sizeable increase in size of kernel resulting in higher yield. Spraying of NSKE has reduced the incidence of pest.
Feedback from others The supply of quality seeds needs to be strengthened through seed production for the availability of this variety locally.
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Details of horizontal spread of the technology
The technology has potential to disseminate at faster rate provided the quality seeds are available for the farmer. All the farmers in the village are prepared to raise this variety in the ensuing season. Groundnut rich should be made available locally to harness the benefit of this intervention.
Any other information Recognition of seed producers through participatory training, empowerment, group dynamics and group association in groundnut will greatly solve the problem of low SRR.
FLD 8
Particulars Details of FLD Crop/Enterprise Dual purpose Sorghum Title of the Technology Demonstrated Popularization of Sorghum Co 30 variety
for dual purpose Technologies demonstrated Seed treatment with biofertilizers and bio
control agents along with that use of micro nutrient mixture for increasing the yield
Microlevel situation Irrigated Block where demonstration conducted Mailam and Vanur Name of the villages Agur, Kattuseveri, Kattalai and
Thenkodipakkam Variety Co 30 No. of Farmers 5 Area (ha.) 2.5 ha Demo Yield (Qtl/ha) Trial in progress High Low Average Yield of local Check Qtl./ha Increase in yield (%)
FLD 9
Particulars Details of FLD Crop/Enterprise Forages Title of the Technology Demonstrated Poupularization of Fodder bank at village
level Technologies demonstrated Use of CO (CN) 4, Guinea grass, Hedge
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lucern and subabul in bunds Microlevel situation Irrigated Block where demonstration conducted Marakkam and Mailam Name of the villages Manur and Agur Variety CO (CN)4, No. of Farmers 5 Area (ha.) 1 Demo Yield (Qtl/ha) High 2885 Low 2047 Average 2466 Yield of local Check Qtl./ha 2012 Increase in yield (%) 22.5 Average Cost of Cultivation (Rs/ha) Demonstration 58741 Local 43012 Average Gross Return (Rs/ha) Demonstration 132846 Local 82371 Average Net Return (Profit) (Rs./ha) Demonstration 74105 Local 39359 Benefit-Cost Ratio (Gross Return/ Gross Cost)
Demo 2.26 Local 1.91 Salient findings of the Demonstration Development of fodder bank is more
suitable rather than cultivating single fodder crop alone
Feedback from farmer Mixed fodder increases the feed intake and there is less of waste and there is increase in milk yield
Farmers’ reactions on specific technologies The guidance given through these trials regarding development of fodder bank rather than single fodder is more useful
Feedback from others Getting different fodder seeds is difficult Details of horizontal spread of the technology
Farmers of these villages are interested to develop fodder bank since most of the farmers rely on milk yield for day to day expenses
Any other information
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FLD 10 Particulars Details of FLD Crop/Enterprise Sugarcane Title of theTechnology Demonstrated Biodegradation of Sugarcane trashes
with Pleurotus djmor (The FLD is in process)
Technologies demonstrated Composting of sugarcane trashes with Pleurotus djmor and urea for biodegradation process
Microlevel situation Block where demonstration conducted Kanai Name of the villages Kondiyankuppam ,Kedar Variety No. of Farmers 10 Area (ha.) 2 Demo Yield (Qtl/ha) Work in progress
FLD 11
Particulars Details of FLD Crop/Enterprise Mango Title of theTechnology Demonstrated Popularization of Growth regulator and
nutrients application for fruit retention, yield and quality in mango
Technologies demonstrated Spraying of Potassium nitrate ,NAA and Sulphate of potash
Microlevel situation Irrigated Block where demonstration conducted Mailam Name of the villages Irattanai Variety Banganapalli,Bangalora and Alphonso No. of Farmers 5 Area (ha.) 5 Demo Yield (Qtl/ha) Demonstration in progress
FLD 12
Particulars Details of FLD Crop/Enterprise Coriander Title of theTechnology Demonstrated Popularization of CO (CR) 4 Coriander Technologies demonstrated Introduction of new variety Microlevel situation Irrigated Block where demonstration conducted Mailam Name of the villages Kattusiviri Variety CO (CR) 4 Coriander No. of Farmers 10 Area (ha.) 1
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Demo Yield (Qtl/ha) 520 High 68 Low 39 Average 52 Yield of local Check Qtl./ha 203 Increase in yield (%) 55 Average Cost of Cultivation (Rs/ha) Demonstration 16300 Local 16000 Average Gross Return (Rs/ha) Demonstration 64600 Local 41090 Average Net Return (Profit) (Rs./ha) Demonstration 48300 Local 25090 Benefit-Cost Ratio (Gross Return/ Gross Cost)
Demo 3.9 Local 2.5 Salient findings of the Demonstration Reduced incidence of pest and diseases
was noted. Feedback from farmer CO (CR) 4 Coriander performed well as
compared to the local cultivars. Increased yield and reduced incidence of pest and diseases was noted.
Farmers’ reactions on specific technologies
Seed treatment and soaking of seeds overnight prior to sowing is new and enhanced field germination
Feedback from others Details of horizontal spread of the technology
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Any other information - FLD 13
Particulars Details of FLD Crop/Enterprise jasmine(gundu malli) Title of theTechnology Demonstrated Growth regulators and micronutrients on
flower induction in jasmine(gundu malli)
Technologies demonstrated Spraying of micronutrients ,NAA and Ethrel
Microlevel situation Irrigated Block where demonstration conducted Olakkur Name of the villages Olakkur Variety Local
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No. of Farmers 10 Area (ha.) 2 Demo Yield (Qtl/ha) Demonstration in progress
FLD 14
Particulars Details of FLD Crop/Enterprise Poultry Title of theTechnology Demonstrated Popularization of low cost incubator for
increasing hatchability percent for the viability of technology
Technologies demonstrated Hatchability percentage enhancement by using low cost poultry incubator
Microlevel situation Block where demonstration conducted Mailam Name of the villages Agur Variety No. of Farmers 10
All the findings of the FLDs during the period under report were presented in the Monthly Zonal Workshop held in the KVK; exhibits were prepared and displayed for farmers’ information in the Farmers Days and other events. 9.0 TECHNICAL FEEDBACK ON FLDs 1. During 2010-11
S. No
Crop / Enterprise
Name of the technology demonstrated
Feed Back
1 Sesame Introduction and popularization of latest variety TMV 7 sesame and ICM practices
TMV 7 performed well as compared to the local cultivars ICM resulted in increased plant population, higher numbers of pods per plant resulting in increased yield.
2. Blackgram Special technogy demonstration for harnessing pulses productivity
Application of the right nutrition has helped in raising a healthy crop giving a good yield. Keeping the field free from weeds, pests and diseases from sowing to harvest has helped in getting a good yield Inputs such as DAP and super phosphate unavailable in the market may be made easily available to the farmers
3. Blackgram Popularization of drought mitigation technologies in pulses (Blackgram VBN 4)
Methylobacterium as a factor in drought mitigation imparted tolerance compared to the untreated check
4. Groundnut Popularization of seed production in groundnut by farmers participatory approach
Seed production compared to production of kernel in groundnut was remunerative. Recognition of seed producers through participatory training, empowerment, group dynamcis and group assocoation in groundnut will greatly solve the problem of low SRR. Spraying of micronutrient on 25th and 35th day
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after sowing improved pod filling compared to control block.
5. Groundnut Introduction of HYV and integrated crop management practices in groundnut in rabi season
Seed treatment with Pseudomonas fluorescens @ 10 g/ kg seed helped in protecting the seedlings from diseases such as collar rot and root rot. Pf treated blocks showed increase in general plant vigour compared to the control block. Gypsum application @ 200 kg/ ha as basal and 200 kg/ ha 40th to 50th DAS encouraged pod formation and better pod filling as against farmer practice of single application @ 200 kg/ha. Specific and timely spray of insecticides/ pesticides helped in reducing drastic pest and disease incidence.
6. Paddy Introduction and popularization of paddy CO49 alternate variety suitable for late samba season
Farmers are very much interested about the characters of variety for late samba season. Meanwhile farmers who have been facing erratic market price for their produce and also labour problem are much discouraged in cultivating the paddy.
7. Paddy Popularization of CORH3 paddy by SRI method.
Cultivation of hybrid rice (CORH 3) compared to BPT 5204 in SRI method was adoptable by the farmers due to increased yield in the University bred hybrid
8. Paddy Integrated pest and disease management in paddy
The seed treatment and seedling application of Pseudomonas fluorescens was effective in establishment. Fixing yellow pan trap and spraying neem oil spray was effective in the control of the BPH during initial stage. The new fungicide molecule (Propiconozole) was appropriate for controlling the disease.
9. Paddy Popularization of mechanization in paddy cultivation
Raising of nursery in plastic trays was useful in tranplanting using transplanter. Mechanization in tranplanting , weeding and harvesting effectively addressed the problem of labour shortage during the critical stages of crop growth. There is greater possibility for custom hiring machinery in rice production.
10. Snakegourd Popularization of PLR 2 snakegourd
Pinching the plants at right time increase the branches and fruit bearing structure. Uniform size friuts suitable for packing and transport. Shelf life was enhanced upto 3 days.
2. During 2011-12
Thematic areas Crop Name of the technology
demonstrated Feedback
Varietal/hybrid introduction
Paddy Popularisation of Anna 4 paddy in drought prone areas
Early vigour and tillering efficiency very high
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Popularisation of Co 50 with IPT
Medium slender grains and the yield was high
Sorghum Popularization of sorghum CO30 variety for dual purpose
The fodder is highly palatable for the dairy cow
Coriander Popularisation of COCR 4 coriander
Suited for Villupuram areas
Crop management
Groundnut Integrated crop management in groundnut
Seed availability to be ensured
Blackgram Integrated crop management in rabi pulses
Seed production concept may be introduced
Integrated nutrient management
Mango Popularization of growth regulator and nutrients application for fruit retention, yield and quality in mango
Liquid pseudomonas should be integrated alongwith other nutrients for quality improvement
Farm Mechanization
Paddy Popularisation of mechanization in rice cultivation
The community maintenace of machineries has to be effectively done and management trainings are required
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10. TRAINING PROGRAMMES CONDUCTED 1. During 2010-11
a. Farmers’ Training including sponsored training programmes (On campus)
Area of training No. of
Courses
No. of Participants General SC/ST Grand Total
Male Female Total Male Femal
e Total Male Female Total
Crop Production (Sugarcane,Groundnut,pulses,oilseeds,paddy)
5 216 2 218 31 7 38 247 9 256
Weed Management 4 82 1 83 17 - 17 99 1 100 Resource Conservation Technologies Micro Irrigation/Irrigation (Sugarcane) 2 30 12 42 12 4 16 42 16 58 Seed production Nursery management (Sugarcane) 1 20 14 34 2 4 6 22 18 40 Integrated Crop Management Soil and Water Conservation (Collection and analysis)
1 35 5 40 5 - 5 40 5 45
Integrated Nutrient Management 1 36 5 41 10 - 10 46 5 51 Others (pl.specify) Bt Cotton awareness creation programme
1
38
8
46
-
-
-
38
8
46
GAP 1 19 - 19 2 - 2 21 - 21 Horticulture a) Vegetable Crops Production of low value and high volume crop
Nursery raising 2 31 - 31 1 - 1 32 - 32
87
Others (pl.specify) GAP in horticulturalcrops
1
19
-
19
2
-
2
21
-
21
Precision farming in vegetables 1 27 12 39 3 - 3 30 12 42 Precision farming in horticultural crops 3 67 - 67 2 - 2 69 - 69 Drip irrigation in vegetables 1 31 12 43 6 - 6 37 12 49 b) Fruits Cultivation of Fruit (Banana) 2 50 7 57 2 1 3 52 8 60 c). Value addition (Green lentil, pulses) 2 32 30 62 3 2 5 35 32 67 d)Plant Protection Integrated Pest Management 1 12 - 12 1 2 3 13 2 15 Integrated Disease Management 1 21 13 34 - - - 21 13 34 Others (pl.specify) Diagnosis of nematode problems in crops
1
9
1
10
5
-
5
14
1
15
e)Production of Inputs at site Seed Production 2 71 6 77 14 7 21 85 13 98 f)Capacity Building and Group Dynamics Leadership development 1 55 1 56 6 - 6 61 1 62 Others (pl.specify) Video conferencing of farmers with policy making
1
9
-
9
-
-
-
9
-
9
TOTAL 36 924 134 1058 124 27 151 1048 161 1209
88
b. Farmers’ Training including sponsored training programmes (Off campus)
Area of training No. of Courses
No. of Participants General SC/ST Grand Total
Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Crop Production Weed Management 1 15 2 17 - - - 15 2 17 Integrated Farming 1 50 4 54 6 3 9 56 7 63 Others (pl.specify) SRI
13
444
25
469
18
18
36
462
43
505
Horticulture a) Vegetable Crops Nursery raising 1 41 9 50 - - - 41 9 50 Protective cultivation 1 72 - 72 - - - 72 - 72 Others (pl.specify) Kitchen garden and value addition in vegetable crops Commodity group formation Production technology Vegetable cultivation in hilly region
1 3 4 1
-
33
12 -
23 -
2 -
23
33
131 -
- - -
42
7 - -
28
7 - -
70
-
33
129 42
30 -
2 28
30
33
131 70
b) Fruits Cultivation of Fruit 2 64 - 64 - - - 64 - 64 Micro irrigation systems of orchards 1 28 22 50 - - - 28 22 50 c)Soil Health and Fertility Management
Soil fertility management 1 55 19 74 18 12 30 73 30 103 d)Livestock Production and
89
Management Dairy Management 1 10 - 10 - - - 10 - 10 Poultry Management 1 8 - 8 - - - 8 - 8 Value addition 3 72 42 114 - - - 72 42 114 e)Plant Protection Integrated Pest Management 2 29 4 33 - - - 29 4 33 Integrated Disease Management 1 8 - 8 - - - 8 - 8 f)Fisheries Composite fish culture 1 25 - 25 4 - 4 29 - 29 g)Production of Inputs at site Seed Production 9 311 15 326 3 2 5 314 17 331 Vermi-compost production 3 84 9 93 - - - 84 9 93 Mushroom production 8 183 88 271 - 6 6 183 94 277 h)Capacity Building and Group Dynamics
Leadership development 1 11 6 17 5 1 6 16 7 23 TOTAL 60 1672 270 1942 96 77 173 1768 347 2115 c. Training for Rural Youths including sponsored training programmes (on campus):
Area of training No. of Courses
No. of Participants General SC/ST Grand Total
Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Any other (pl.specify) Improved technology for pulses Mechanization in cultivation of paddy
1 1
25 24
- -
25 24
- 1
- -
- 1
25 25
- -
25 25
TOTAL 2 49 - 49 1 - 1 50 - 50
90
d. Training programmes for Extension Personnel including sponsored training programmes (on campus)
Area of training No. of Courses
No. of Participants General SC/ST Grand Total
Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Productivity enhancement in field crops 4 128 16 102 - - - 128 16 144 Integrated Pest Management 7 259 43 302 4 - 4 263 43 306 Production and use of organic inputs 1 35 7 42 - - - 35 7 42 Gender mainstreaming through SHGs 1 18 8 26 4 1 5 22 9 31 Any other (pl.specify) Climate Resilient on Agriculture
1
15
1
16
3
2
5
18
3
21
Seed certification 1 30 2 32 4 - 4 34 2 36 Total 15 485 77 520 15 3 18 500 80 580 e. Training programmes for Extension Personnel including sponsored training programmes (off campus)
Area of training No. of Courses
No. of Participants General SC/ST Grand Total
Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Any other (pl.specify) Micro irrigation
4
502
25
527
502
25
527
Total 4 502 25 527 502 25 527
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f. Sponsored training programmes
Area of training
No. of Course
s
No. of Participants General SC/ST Grand Total
Male
Female
Total
Male
Female
Total
Male
Female
Total
Crop production and management Increasing production and productivity of crops
6 206 35 241 32 8 40 238 43 281
Commercial production of vegetables 8 158 32 190 5 7 12 163 39 202 Production and value addition Fruit Plants 5 117 34 151 2 1 3 119 35 154 Soil health and fertility management Production of Inputs at site 3 59 27 86 - 6 6 59 33 92 Methods of protective cultivation Others (pl.specify) Plant protection
4
46
5
51
5
-
5
51
5
56
Home Science Economic empowerment of women 1 - 18 18 - 2 2 - 20 20 Agricultural Extension Capacity Building and Group Dynamics 2 66 7 73 11 1 12 77 8 85 Total 29 652 158 810 55 25 80 707 183 890 Details of sponsoring agencies involved 1. FICCI, New Delhi 2. NABARD, Villupuram 3. Dhanuka Agri Tech Ltd, Tamil Nadu
4. GOI 5. Rajshree Sugars and Chemicals Limited, Semmedu 6. Directorate of Horticulture and Plantation crops, Chennai
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g. Details of vocational training programmes carried out by KVKs for rural youth
Area of training No. of Courses
No. of Participants General SC/ST Grand Total
Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Crop production and management Commercial floriculture 1 25 - 25 - - - 25 - 25 Commercial fruit production 1 25 - 25 - - - 25 - 25 Others (pl.specify) Improved technology for pulses
1
25
-
25
-
-
-
25
-
25
Post harvest technology and value addition Income generation activities Vermi-composting 1 7 4 11 5 - 5 12 4 16 Production of bio-agents, bio-pesticides, bio-fertilizers etc. 1 18 - 18 2 - 2 20 - 20
Repair and maintenance of farm machinery and implements 1 24 - 24 1 - 1 25 - 25
Seed production 1 24 - 24 1 - 1 25 - 25 Grand Total 7 148 4 152 9 0 9 157 4 161
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2.During 2011-12 Details of training given monthwise as organiser/resource scientist
Training type Date(s) Title of the training No. of participants Total Male Female
SC/ST Others SC/ST Others Farmers’ Training KVK programmes
10.5.11 Farmers interactive meet 1 25 - - 26
8.6.11 Jasmine production Technology
- - 7 1 8
11.6.11 Buyer seller interactive meet
4 1 - - 5
05.7.11 Fodder crop cultivation techniques
- 25 - - 25
09.07.11 Line sowing in Pulses and Groundnut
10 15 13 12 50
12.7.11 Quality seed production in oilseeds
2 41 2 5 50
11.8.11 Biological control of pest and disease in watermelon
- 23 3 26
16.8.11 Seed production techniques in paddy and pulses
- 25 - - 25
17.08.11 Collection soil sampling and soil testing.
5 47 - 3 56
22.8.11 Seed production, rouging and certification in Agrl.
Crops to + students of Govt Hr. Sec. School, Veppari.
- - - - 50
30.8.11 Parthenium eradication (ICAR-NICRA)
50 120 30 56 256
02.9.11 Integrated crop management in oilseeds
4 22 - - 26
6.9.11 Coriander cultivation - - 2 19 21
94
Techniques 6.9.11 Buyer seller interactive
meet 2 12 14
9.9.11 Buyer seller interface meeting
2 12 - - 14
15.9.11 Biological control of paddy and pulses
21 - - 13 34
16.9.11 Farmers – Scientists interaction meet
1 52 - 5 58
16.9.11 Integrated crop management in pulses
15 120 8 57 200
16.9.11 Integrated crop management in sesame
15 120 8 57 200
28.9.11 Farmers interface meeting 3 31 2 - 36 28.09.11 Precision farming of
vegetables 5 37 1 2 45
28.10.11
TNAU-Silpaulin vermibag training to Farmers
(Mugaiyur, Mailam and Vikravandi) of Villupuram
district
- - - - 60
28.10.11
TNAU-Silpaulin vermibag training to Farmers (Kanai, Kandamangalam, Koliyanur
and Thirukovilur) of Villupuram district
- - - - 52
29.10.11
TNAU-Silpaulin vermibag training to Farmers
(Vallam, Melmalaiyanur and Ginjee) of Villupuram
district
2 38 - - 40
29.10.11
TNAU-Silpaulin vermibag training to Farmers
6 34 - - 40
95
(Marakkanam, Vanur and Olakkur) of Villupuram
district 31.10.11
TNAU-Silpaulin vermibag
training to Farmers (Kallakurichi, Ulunderpet, and Thiyagdurgam) and
Sankarapuram of Villupuram district
- - - - 50
31.10.11
TNAU-Silpaulin vermibag training to Farmers
(Rizhivandiam, Thirunavalur, Chinnasalem
and Sankarapuram) of Villupuram district
- - - - 52
16.11.11 Demonstration On Direct Sowing Of Drought
Tolerant Paddy Variety Anna-4
1 22 - 3 26
17.11.11 SRI 5 45 - - 50 18.11.11 IPT in Pulses 1 47 - - 48 22.11.11 IPT in groundnut 2 41 2 5 50 28.11.11 SRI-Pest and Disease
Management 13 34 2 1 50
29.12.11 Seed production in oilseeds and farm mechanization
8 27 - - 35
8.2.12 Livestock Interventions - 17 13
- 30
23.2.12 PF in sugarcane 5 30 8 7 50 24.2.12 Improved technologies in
watermelon in Thane affected areas
2 45 1 4 50
96
29.02.12 PF in Vegetables 15 35 - - 50 1.3.12 IPT in Pulses 3 42 - 5 50 2.3.12 Value addition in pulses 2 40 2 8 50 9.3.12 IPT in Groundnut 2 46 - 2 50
Farmers’ Training-sponsored programmes
11.8.11 Precision farming, SRI and seed production techniques in agricultural crops (Kanai
block)
1 25 10 14 50
12.8.11 Seed production technology of various crops and SSI
(Kancheepuram)
1 17 - 7 25
4.11.11 SRI & SSI technology (Thiruvannamalai)
- 19 - 1 20
10.12.11 Production technology of agricultural crops (Mailam
block)
- - - - 100
20.12.11 -21.12.11
Precision farming in vegetable crop
4 31 - - 35
23.12.11 -24.12.11
Precision farming in vegetable crop
6 39 - - 45
29.12. 11
ATMA Production technology of oilseed crops and pulses (Olakkur block)
1 26 11 14 50
2.1.12 -3.1.12 Precision farming in vegetable crop
4 26 - - 30
7.2.12 8.2.12 Precision farming in vegetable crop
- - 50
5.3.12 to 6.3.12 Sustainable Sugarcane Initiatives
2 18 - - 20
5.3.12 to 6.3.12 Sustainable Sugarcane Initiatives
- 17 - 3 20
5.3.12 to 6.3.12 Sustainable Sugarcane - 6 - 14 20
97
Initiatives 5.3.12 to 6.3.12 Sustainable Sugarcane
Initiatives - 12 - - 12
5.3.12 to 6.3.12 Sustainable Sugarcane Initiatives
- 11 - 9 20
7.3.12 to 8.3.12 Sustainable Sugarcane Initiatives
- 20 - - 20
7.3.12 to 8.3.12 Sustainable Sugarcane Initiatives
1 9 - - 10
7.3.12 to 8.3.12 Sustainable Sugarcane Initiatives
2 8 - - 10
7.3.12 to 8.3.12 Sustainable Sugarcane Initiatives
- 20 - - 20
8.3.12 -9.3.12 Precision farming in Agricultural crops
1 49 - - 50
12.3.12 Sustainable Sugarcane Initiatives
- 20 - - 20
12.3.12 Sustainable Sugarcane Initiatives
1 19 - - 20
13.3.12 Sustainable Sugarcane Initiatives
2 8 - - 10
13.3.12 Sustainable Sugarcane Initiatives
1 17 - - 18
13.3.12 Sustainable Sugarcane Initiatives
2 15 - - 17
14.3.12 Sustainable Sugarcane Initiatives
- 19 - - 19
14.3.12 Sustainable Sugarcane Initiatives
- 20 - - 20
14.3.12 Sustainable Sugarcane Initiatives
- 19 - - 19
16.3.12 Sustainable Sugarcane Initiatives
- 15 1 - 16
98
16.3.12 Sustainable Sugarcane Initiatives
- 8 - - 8
16.3.12 Sustainable Sugarcane Initiatives
2 18 - - 20
16.3.12 Sustainable Sugarcane Initiatives
- 20 - - 20
20.1.12 Mushroom cultivation for Annai Indira Magalir
Munnetra Sangam
- 14 - - 14
21.3.12 -22.3.12
Precision Farming in Agricultural crops
- 40 - - 40
28.3.12 -29.3.12
Precision Farming in Agricultural crops
= 26 - - 26
Training programmes for Extension
Personnel
20.6.11 Sensitization training to field level functionaries
9 89 16 20 134
27.3.12 Recent technologies in plant protection
2 53 - 3 58
Training programmes for Extension
Personnel -sponsored programmes
02.08.2011 TNAU-Silpaulin vermibag training to Extension
Officials of Agriculture (Category A-JDA, DDAs,
ADAs and AOs)-Villupuram district
- - - - 40
10.08.2011 TNAU-Silpaulin vermibag training to Agricultural
Assistants (Category B)-Villupuram district
- - - - 40
16.3.12
Training on Sustainable sugarcane Initiatives
Nursery technology to officials from sugar mills
- 7 - - 7
15.4. 11 High Density Planting in 3 21 1 5 30
99
Fruit crops Vocational training programmes-rural
youth
10.6.11-15.7.11 Rural Youth - - 1 6 7
2.7.11 to 9.7.11 Cultivation of Milky Mushroom
1 6 - - 7
1.8.11-9.8.11 Farm Women - - 16 2 18 12.9.11-16.9.11 Farm Women - - - 15 15 12.9.11 to
15.9.11 Cultivation of Milky
mushroom 1 9 - - 10
Others 20.12.11 -21.12.11
Precision farming in vegetable crop
4 31 - - 35
23.12.11 -24.12.11
Precision farming in vegetable crop
6 39 - - 45
2.1.12 -3.1.12 Precision farming in vegetable crop
4 26 - - 30
7.2.12 8.2.12 Precision farming in vegetable crop
- - 50
8.3.12 -9.3.12 Precision farming in Agricultural crops
1 49 - - 50
21.3.12 -22.3.12
Precision Farming in Agricultural crops
- 40 - - 40
28.3.12 -29.3.12
Precision Farming in Agricultural crops
- 26 - - 26
Total 102 courses 267 2286 159 393 3644
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11. EXTENSION ACTIVITIES 1. During 2010-11
Nature of Extension Programme
No. of Programmes
No. of Participants (General) No. of Participants SC / ST Total
Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Field Day 9 425 58 483 - - - 425 58 483 Exhibition 6 5704 1493 7197 407 363 770 6111 1856 7967 Film Show -Data not
maintained - - - - - - - - -
Method Demonstrations
76
Farmers Seminar 1 241 24 265 81 10 91 322 34 356 Group meetings 52 172 27 199 44 18 62 216 45 261 Lectures delivered as resource persons
614
Newspaper coverage
33 Mass coverage
Radio talks 11 Popular articles 2 Extension Literature 8 Advisory Services 614 614 farmers Scientific visit to farmers field
76
Farmers visit to KVK
April 2010 to March 2011
1767 83 1850 143 56 199 1910 139 2049
Diagnostic visits 12 89 - - 16 - - - - - Exposure visits 19
101
2. During 2011-12
Nature of Extension Programme No. of Programmes No. of Participants (General) No. of Participants
SC / ST Total
Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Field Day 34 879 123 1002 165 106 271 1044 229 1273 Kisan Mela 12 414 86 500 56 44 100 470 130 600 Kisan Ghosthi - - - - - - - Exhibition 38 2152 353 2505 667 431 1098 2819 784 3603 Film Show 13 417 4 421 211 - 211 628 4 632 Method Demonstrations 74 1086 167 1253 641 257 898 1727 424 2151 Farmers Seminar 3 54 14 68 12 5 17 66 19 85 Workshop - - - - - - - - - - Group meetings 124 1295 879 2174 316 170 486 1611 1049 2670 Lectures delivered as resource persons 69 1356 364 1720 615 100 715 1971 464 2435
Newspaper coverage 31 Mass coverage Radio talks 7 Popular articles 3 Extension Literature 19 Advisory Services 789 789 farmers Scientific visit to farmers field 14 458 9 467 84 38 122 496 47 589
Farmers visit to KVK April 2011 to March 2012 1667 74 1741 557 56 613 2224 130 2354
Diagnostic visits 38 574 14 588 163 21 184 737 35 772 Exposure visits 40 631 49 680 417 56 473 1048 105 1153
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12. LITERATURE DEVELOPED/PUBLISHED a. During 2010-11
Item Title Authors name Research
Paper
Book chapters
-
Technical reports
FFS on pigeonpea Uma Sankareswari, R. Sendhilvel, V and Sathiah, N,
Microirrigation and fertigattion techniques Renuga, M., Uma Sankareswari, R., Sendhilvel, V., Natarajan, K., Vidhya, C., and Sathiah, N.
IPM in pulses Uma Sankareswari, R. Sendhilvel, V Sathiah, N.
News letters Velankathir, KVK Newsletter, 2010, Vol 2 : Issues 1-4.
Kalaiselvan, P., Renuga, M., Sendhilvel,V., Prabhu, P.C., Umasankareshwari, R., Natarajan, K..
Popular articles
Farmers usher in farm innovation in Tamil Nadu., Uzhavarin Valarum Vezhanmai., Jan 2011
Sathiah, N., Kalaiselvan, P and Manoharan, T
Bioinoculants and biofertilizers for dryland agriculture, Uzhavarin Valarum Vezhanmai., May 2010
Uma Sankareswari, R, and Gunasekaran, S.
Extension literature
Quality seed production in paddy K. Natarajan & N. Sathiah Blackgram production technologies K. Natarajan, P.C. Prabu, A.
Amudha and N. Sathiah Seed production for hybrid rice K. Natarajan, P.C. Prabu and
N. Sathiah Book/Manual - b. During 2011-12
Item Title Authors name Research
Paper Assessment of water quality of Huluka and Alaltu rivers of Ambo, Ethiopia
P.C.Prabu, Lakew Wondimu and Mitiku Tesso
Book chapters
- -
Technical IAMWARM Annual reports
103
reports QRT Report CM Review Report
News letters - - Popular articles
Herbicide residue management, 2011 .Agrobios, 10(3) : 48-49
A.P.Sivamurugan, A.Suganthi, K.Natarajan, S.Paul Sebastian & M.Senthil kumar.
Brochure NICRA-Brochure National Initiative on climate Resilient Agriculture,KVK,Tindivanam
Sathiah,N.,Renuga,M.,Sendhilvel,V.,Prabhu,P.C.,Uma Sankaraeswari,R.,Natarajan,K. and S.Ramesh
Extension literature
Book/Manual - - Booklet Seed Production Technologies
for Paddy. Natarajan, K., Ramesh, C., Prabu, P.C., Uma Sankareswari, R., Renuga,M., Sendhilvel, V and Sathaih, N.
Groundnut seed production. Natarajan, K., Prabu, P.C., Ramesh, S., . Sendilvel, V., Umasankareshwari, R., Renuka, M., Amutha, A., Vidya, C. and Sathiah, N. 2011.
Seed production of Vegetable crops.
Renuga, M., Natarajan, K., Umasankareswari, R., Prabu, P.C., Ramesh, C., Sendhilvel,V and Sathaih, N.
Amla cultivation Technologies Renuga, M., Natarajan, K., Umasankareswari, R., Prabu, P.C., Ramesh, C., Sendhilvel,V and Sathaih, N.
Cultivation Technology for Tapioca
Renuga, M., Natarajan, K., Umasankareswari, R., Prabu, P.C., Ramesh, C., Sendhilvel,V and Sathaih, N.
Cultivation Technology for Paddy
Prabu, P.C., Natarajan, K., Ramesh, c., Umasankareswari, R., Renuga, M., Sendhilvel, V and Sathaih, N.
Integrated pest and disease management in Coconut.
Sendhilvel, V., Sathiah, N., Natarajan, K., Prabu, P.C., Ramesh,C., Umasankareswari,R., Amutha, A., Vidhya, C and Renuga,M.
Cultivation technologies for Groundnut .
Sendhilvel, V., Sathiah, N., Natarajan, K., Prabu, P.C., Ramesh,C., Umasankareswari,R., Amutha, A., Vidhya, C and Renuga,M.
Cultivation Technology for Maize.
Ramesh, C., Prabu, P.C., Sendhilvel, V., Natarajan, K., Uma Sankareswari, R., Renuga,M and Sathaih, N.
Seedling production technologies for Horticultural Crops.
Ramesh, C., Prabu, P.C., Sendhilvel, V., Natarajan, K., Uma Sankareswari, R., Renuga,M and Sathaih, N.
Production technology of gingelly
Uma Sankareswari, R., Prabu, P.C., Natarajan, K., Ramesh, C., Renuga,M, Sendhilvel, V. and Sathaih,N.
104
Vembu – plant protection Sendhilvel, V., Sathiah, N., Natarajan, K., Prabu, P.C., Ramesh,C., Umasankareswari,R., and Renuga,M
Goat farming Prabu, P.C., Sendhilvel, V., Sathiah, N., Natarajan, K., Ramesh,C., Umasankareswari,R., and Renuga,M
Sustainable Sugarcane Initiatives
Uma Sankareswari,R., Sendhilvel, V., Prabu, P.C., Ramesh,C., Natarajan, K., Renuga,M and N.Sathiah.2012
New technologies in Plant protection
Sendhilvel, V.,Radhakrishnan,V., Natarajan, K., Renuga,M., Prabu, P.C., Uma Sankareswari,R., Ramesh,C., and N.Sathiah.2012
SRI Production technology Prabu, P.C., Sendhilvel, V ., Ramesh,S., Umasankareswari, R., Natarajan, K., Renuga, M., and Sathaih, N.
Crop Management practices for Blackgram and Greengram
Uma Sankareswari, Sendhilvel, V., Ramesh, S., Prabu, P.C., Natarajan, K., Renuga,M, and Sathaih, N.
Organic Agriculture Sendhilvel, V., Ramesh,S., Prabu, P.C., Umasankareswari,R., Natarajan, K., Renuga,M and Sathiah, N.
Casuarina Production technology
Prabu, P.C., Sendhilvel, V., Ramesh,S., Umasankareswari,R., Natarajan, K., Renuga,M and Sathiah, N
Cotton Production technology Sendhilvel, V., Ramesh,S., Prabu, P.C., Umasankareswari,R., Natarajan, K., Renuga,M and Sathiah, N.,
Production technology for Groundnut,Gingelly,Blackgram and Greengram
Sendhilvel, V., Ramesh,S., Prabu, P.C., Umasankareswari,R., Natarajan, K., Renuga,M and Sathiah, N.,
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13. DETAILS ON SEEDS AND PLANTING MATERIALS, BIOPRODUCTS AND LIVESTOCK MATERIALS PRODUCED a. During 2010-11 i. Performance of demonstration units (other than instructional farm)
Sl. No. Demo Unit Year of
establishment Area (ha)
Details of production Amount (Rs.) Remarks Variety Produce Qty. Cost of
inputs Gross
income 1 Mist
chamber 2006 160m2 Delhi
crossandra Seedlings 5000 5250 12500 Given
for OFT
2 Shadenet Brinjal CO(B)H2
Seedlings 28000 - - Given for FLD
ii. Performance of instructional farm (Crops) including seed production
Name of the crop Date of sowing Date of harvest A
rea
(ha)
Details of production Gross income Variety Type of
Produce Qty (Kg).
Paddy 13.12.10 17.3.11 0.4 ha ADT39 Seeds 1250 25,000 9.12.10 28.3.11 0.3 ha CO40 Seeds 1200 24,000 8.12.10 5.4.11 0.4 ha CO 50 Seeds 1500 30,000
Ragi 2.9.10 3.12.10 0.4 ha Paiyur 2 Seeds 232 4640 Samai 18.9.10 31.12.10 0.5 ha Paiyur 2 Seeds 110 2200 23.9.10 30.12.10 Kudiraivalli 7.9.10 3.2.10 0.2 ha CO2 Seeds 38 760 Varagu 19.9.10 18.1.11 0.2 ha Local Seeds 160 3200 Blackgram 24.6.10 21.9.10 0.8 ha VBN4 Seeds 485 24250
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29.6.10 23.9.10 0.2 ha VBN4 Seeds 62 3100 1.7.10 24.9.10 0.4 ha VBN4 Seeds 151 7550 26.6.10 13.9.10 0.1ha C06 Seeds 20 1440 31.12.10 24.3.11 1.6 ha VBN4 Seeds 1500 1,05,000
Greengram 26.6.10 19.9.10 0.5 ha VBN2 Seeds 161 8050 Mothbean 29.12.10 14.3.11 0.8 ha TMV1 Seeds 350 17,500 Redgram 25.6.10 15.11.10 0.1 ha CO(Rg)7 Seeds 130 9100 Redgram 23.7.2010 16.8.2010 25cents CO(Rg)7 Seedling 25000 -
- Groundnut 21.6.10 8.10.10 1.2 ha TMV13 Seeds 508 30480 2.7.10 26.10.10 0.4 ha TMV7 Seeds 120 4800 Sunflower 6.7.10 20.9.10 0.1 ha CO2 Seeds 40 640 Cumbu Napier Grass
1.4.10 31.3.11 0.1 ha CO4 Stem cuttings
38775 slips 15,510
Guinea grass 26.9.10 31.3.11 5 cents Rooted slips
15000 slips 7500
iii. Production of planting materials
Crop category Name of the crop Variety Number Value (Rs.) Number of farmers to whom provided
Flower crop Delhi crossandra Seedlings
5000 12500 Given for OFT
Vegetable Brinjal CO(B)H2
28000 - Given for FLD
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b. During 2011-12
Sl. No. Demo Unit Year of
establishment Area (ha)
Details of production Amount (Rs.) Remarks Variety Produce Qty. Cost of
inputs Gross
income 1 Mist
chamber 2006 160m2 - - - - -
2 Shadenet Alphonso Bangalora Banganapalli Himahudin Neelun Sendura
Grafts 18000 2.0 lakhs
6,30,000 Supplied to DDH of Villupuram
ii. Performance of instructional farm (Crops) including seed production
Name of the crop Date of sowing Date of harvest A
rea
(ha)
Details of production Gross income Variety Type of
Produce Qty (Kg).
Cereals Paddy 15.11.11 8.3.12 0.5 ha Anna 4 Seed 1575 11500
19.11.11 16.3.12 0.3 ha CO 50 Seed 1000 8250 20.11.11 16.3.12 0.2 ha ADT 49 Seed 900 7800
Pulses Blackgram 3.8.11 24.10.11 0.8 ha VBN 4 Seed (BS) 330 32670
21.7.11 20.9.11 1.5 ha VBN 5 Seed (TFL) 500 35000 Oilseeds Groundnut 3.7.11 15.10.11 2.0 ha TMV 13 Seed (BS) 1700 100800
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iii. Production of planting materials
iv. Production of livestock materials
Particulars of Live stock Name of the breed Number Value (Rs.) No. of Farmers
Goats Tellicherry 10 76150 10 v. Activities of the SWTL &PHDF During 2011-12 it has been established and the facility is has a stock of 226 samples of soils for analysis. All the FAS are rendered only through the PHDF. The unit has catered so far more than 676 farmers problems.
Crop category Name of the crop Variety Number Value (Rs.) Number of farmers to
whom provided Horticulture Mango Alphonso
Bangalora Banganapalli Himahudin Neelun Sendura
18000 6,30,000 Supplied to DDH , Villupuram
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14. LINKAGES WITH OTHER DEPARTMENTS This Kendra has developed a strong functional linkage with line departments for
disseminating the technologies developed by the SAU and ICAR institutes. The details of the activities carried out and uptake of technologies are given below
Name of Organization Nature of linkage
Dept. of Agriculture
Assessing the training needs of farmers in areas of crop improvement, production, protection and mechanization
Mid monthly and Monthly Zonal Workshop FLD – Field day Participation in the training programmes Watershed & waste-land development programme Input supply District level farm improvement committee In service training to AOs /AAOs Off campus training programme Farm advisory services ATMA implementation Precision farming project
Dept. of Horticulture
Assessing the training needs of farmers in areas of Crop improvement, production, protection and mechanization
Off campus training programme Collaborative training programme Input supply Demonstration NHM training on horticulture crops Precision farming project
TANUVAS Resource persons for training Input supply Annual programmes
Agricultural Extension Wing, Department of agriculture (TANCOF)
Off campus training Seed supply & Watershed development Training on oil seed production technology Training on oilpalm cultivation Training on polythene film mulching
Department of Animal husbandry Advisory service
Collectorate, Villupuram Grievance day meeting Agricultural production council meeting TN-IAMWARM Periodical technical / consultative meeting
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ATMA Governing Board Disaster mitigation programmes
Women development/Poverty alleviation / DRDA Villupuram
Sponsored training SGSY – SHG training Skill upgradation programme
NGOs Awareness campaign Training programme Demonstration
NABARD, Villupuram Farmers group discussion TTC meetings Trainings to farmers
Agriculture Engineering Dept.
Rain water harvesting programme Seedlings supply Training on agricultural implements and river basin
development 15. OTHER PROGRAMMES During 2010-11
a. Teaching
Diploma in Agriculture Handled the following courses during the period of report
S. No Course handled Year Scientist name 1. STH A21 – Seed Production (1+1) 2009-10 Dr. K. Natarajan 2. HOR- 22(2+1) Commercial
Floriculture and Ornamental Gardening
2009-10 Dr. M. Renuga
3. STH A21 – Seed Production (1+1) 2010-11 Dr. K. Natarajan 4. ENG X12 – Energy and Environment
(1+1) 2010-11 Dr. P.C. Prabu
B.F. (Tech) Degree Programme
Handled the following courses to the B.F.(Tech) programme during the period of report
S. No Course handled Year Scientist name 1. Seed Production Technology 2010-11 Dr. K. Natarajan 2. Vegetable Production Technology 2010-11 Dr. M. Renuga
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Research (ART)
S.No. ART trial Crop No of trial Village 1
ART Rice 16/10-11
Paddy SRI Method
3 Siruvai
2. ART Rice 3/10-11
Paddy Normal Method 3 Siruvai
3 ART 1 Pearl millet/ Kharif-Rainfed/10-1
Pearl millet 2 Siruvai
4 ART1/ Small millet/ Rabi/10-11
Ragi 2 Siruvai
5 ART Rice 5/2010-11 (Medium) transplanted
Paddy 3 Parugampattu Thirunavalur
6 ART Rice 15/2010- (Medium) transplanted
Paddy 3 Parugampattu Thirunavalur
7 ART 2 Maize/Rabi /10-11
Maize 2 Ural
8 ART Pulses /Kharif/10-11
Blackgram Greengram Redgram
4 Reddypalayam.Gingee
9 ART Pulses /Rabi/10-11 Blackgram Greengram
4 Aalampoondi,Gingee
10 ART 2/SM/Ragi /10-11 Ragi 2 Reddypalayam,Gingee 11 ART 2/Pearl Millet/Rabi /10-11 Cumbu 2 Marakkanam 12 ART1 /Maize/Kharif/10-11 Maize 2 Kottiyanpoondi,Vikravandi 13 ART 3/Pearl Millet/Summer/10-11 Cumbu 2 Marakkanam
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During 2011-12 aTeaching Diploma in Agriculture
Handled the following courses during the period of report
S. No Course handled Year Scientist name 1. STH A21 – Seed Production (1+1) 2011-12 Dr. K. Natarajan 2. AGR A21 – Crop Production (0+2) 2011-12 Dr. S. Ramesh
B.F. (Tech) Degree Programme Handled the following courses to the B.F.(Tech) programme during the period of
report
S. No Course handled Year Scientist name 1. Manures and Fertilizers 2011-12
(II sem) Dr. P.C. Prabu
2. Soil Science Technologies 2011-12 (I sem)
Dr. P.C. Prabu
3. Vegetable Production Technology 2011-12 Dr. M. Renuga
4. Fruit Production Technology 2011-12 Dr. M. Renuga 5. Seed Production Technology 2012-13 Dr. K. Natarajan 6. Agronomic Production Technology 2011-12 Dr. S. Ramesh
7. Seed Production Technology 2012-13 Dr. K. Natarajan 8. Manures and Fertilizers 2012-13
(II Sem) Dr. P.C. Prabu
9. Plant Pathology 2012-13 (II Sem)
Dr. V. Sendilvel
b. Research (ART)
S.No.
ART trial No of trial
Village Scientist name
1. ART sunflower 2011-12 2+1 Panchalam Aalankuppam
Dr. R. Umasankareswari
2. ART Ragi 2011-12
2 Aalankuppam Dr. R. Umasankareswari
3. ART in Ragi (Kharif,2011) 2 Perani & Kumalam
Dr. K. Natarajan
4. ART in Greengram pre release culture COGG 973
1 Ponnankuppam Dr. K. Natarajan
5. ART in paddy (5 cultures) 2 Aasur therku Dr. K. Natarajan 6. Net work Experiment on evaluation
of improvised seed production techniques for enhancing
1 KVK Dr. K. Natarajan
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productivity of blackgram seedscv. VBN6
7 ART Pulses 2 Thailapuram Dr. P.C. Prabu 8 ART Maize 2 Aagur Dr. P.C. Prabu 9 ART amaranthus 1 Kattuchiveri Dr. M. Renuga
10 ART Greengram (Rabi 2012)
2 1.Alankuppam 2.Panchalam
Dr. M. Renuga
Research 2 1. Name and address of
the sponsor : M/S Bayer Crop Science Limited
No 8. Mettupalayam Road Opp. To Venugopal Hospital Thudiyalur Post Coimbatore – 641 034
2. Project Title : Evaluating the efficiency of Isotianil 200SC & Isotianil 200SC +Trifloxystrobin 500SC as seed treatment against Paddy Blast Disease
Period December 2010 – November 2011
3 Budget Rs. 86,871/-
Abstract A trial was conducted to manage the blast by seed dressing chemical viz., isotianil. The results showed that the disease progression was higher in untreated plot when compared to treated plots. In untreated control plot, the blast disease incidence was 56.94 PDI on 50th DAT. Where as in the combination of Isotianil and Trifloxystrobin seed treatment ie T5 (Isotianil SC 200 3 g.a.i. + Trifloxystrobin 500 SC 1.2 g.a.i. / kg of seed) was recorded minimum disease incidence of 9.85 PDI and the disease reduction over control of 68.70. In case of Tricyclazole treatment, T6 ie Tricyclazole 75WP 2.25 g.a.i. / kg of seed treated plot showed 14.46 PDI but it is significantly differ at 5 per cent level from T5. The maximum yield (3276kg/ha) was recorded in T5 followed by 3149 kg/ha from T4 ie the combination Isotianil SC 200 2 g.a.i. + Trifloxystrobin 500 SC 0.8 g.a.i. / kg of seed. The result concludes that the treatment T5 (Isotianil SC 200 3 g.a.i. + Trifloxystrobin 500 SC 1.2 g.a.i. / kg of seed) was found to be effective for the management of blast disease by seed treatment.
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Sponsored programmes The following programmes have been implemented in this KVK during the period. 1. NADP (RKVY) sponsored programme on “Production and supply of foundation seeds in pulses by TNAU” Foundation seed production of blackgram and greengram (2 ha) was raised and
demonstrated in the KVK farm during 2011-12. 2. NICRA Breeder seed of groundnut var. TMV 13 (700 kg) were distributed to the farmers
of kattusiviri village for 3.2 ha to raise foundation seed production under farmer participatory approach.
16 farmers of the project village were registered for groundnut seed production Foundation seeds of blackgram var. VBN(Bg)5 were distributed to the farmers of
project village for 8 ha to raise certified seed production under farmer participatory approach.
S. No. Modules Achievements 1. NRM Rainwater harvesting through farm ponds 5 no is under
progress Percolation pond for recharging 5 no is under progress Soil test based nutrient application – 125 samples were
collected and analysis is under progress Vermi-composting units 10 units were established and
another 30 is under progress. 20 acre of broad bed furrow system was performed
2. Crop production Introduced the drought tolerant varieties of paddy (Anna 4) for 25 acre, groundnut (TMV 4) 14 acre by production mode
3. Livestock 2000 kg of mineral lick was purchased and it is being demonstrated for participatory farmers for Prophylaxis and mitigation of vitamins and mineral deficiency
10 Tellichery caprine goats were introduced for genetic upgradation of goat
89 milch animals were insured 10 Azolla units were established
4. Institutional Seed production of 8 acre for groundnut and 25 acre of blackgram through participatory farmer groups were done
Community managed farm machinery custom hiring centers is functioning
10 community managed associations formed
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16. ANNUAL ACTION PLAN 2012-2013
1. On Farm Trials
S. No
Crop / Enterprise
Technology to be assessed /
refined
No. of
trials
Technology Options Parameters to be recorded
1 2 3
1. Redgram Assessment of suitable varieties for transplanted redgram in Villupuram district
10 Delaying in seedling production in poly bag (Co (Rg)7) and planting in main field + critical inputs of seed @ 20 kg/ha, biofertilizer, pulse wonder @ 2.25 kg/ha, pheromone trap @ 5 no/ha and polythene bag @ 5 kg/ha
Seedling production in poly bag of redgram (LRG 41and planting in main field + critical inputs of seed @ 20 kg/ha, biofertilizer, pulse wonder @ 2.25 kg/ha, pheromone trap @ 5 no/ha and polythene bag @ 5 kg/ha
Seedling production in poly bag of redgram (BSMR-736) and planting in main field + critical inputs of seed @ 20 kg/ha, biofertilizer, pulse wonder @ 2.25 kg/ha, pheromone trap @ 5 no/ha and polythene bag @ 5 kg/ha
Number of tillers per plant Total no. of pods/plant No. of seeds/pod 100 seeds weight Yield (q/ha) Economics
2. Paddy Assessment of weed management in drought tolerant Paddy Anna 4
5 Farmers practice- Hand weeding
Pre-emergence herbicide application of pendimethalin 1 kg a.i./ha on 3 DAS + post-emergence herbicide azimsulfuron 50 DF 35g/ha on 20 DAS +
Pre-emergence herbicide application of pertilachlor (S) 0.45kg/ha on 3 DAS + Post-emergence herbicide application bispyribac@35ml/ha on 15-20 DAS(3 leaf stage)
Weed control efficiency Weed diversity No. of tillers/m2,
Pest and
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Hand weeding on 45 DAS
disease incidence No. of productive tillers/m2
Yield and BCR
3. Groundnut Assessment of sulphur oxidizing bacterial inoculants in groundnut for enhanced uptake of nutrient
5 Farmers practice RDF+Seed treatment with rhizobium @ 1 kg/ha + Pseudomonas seed treatment @ 10 g/kg + Trichoderma viride @ 4 g/kg
Seed treatment of SOB + Rhizobium @ 1 kg/ha + Pseudomonas @ 10 g/kg + Trichoderma viride @ 4 g/kg; Soil application of SOB @5 kg/ on 45 DAS during earthing up+Gypsum application @200 kg/0.5 ha
No.of nodules per plant No. of Plants/m2 Number of pods / plant Sound matured kernel Yield (t/ha) BCR
4. Turmeric Assessment of biological control of rhizome rot of turmeric in vertisol areas
5 Farmers Practice Rhizome treatment with Trichoderma viride + Pseudomonas fluorescens pf1 @10g /kg of rhizome + Soil application of Trichoderma viride + Pseudomonas fluorescens Pf1
Rhizome treatment with Trichoderma harzianum IISR-P26 + Pseudomonas fluorescens IISR-6 @10g /kg of rhizome + Soil application of Trichoderma harzianum IISR-P26 + Pseudomonas fluorescens IISR-6 @10g /kg of FYM at first
Disease incidence Population count of bio inoculants Yield BCR
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@10g /kg of FYM at first earthing up operation
earthing up operation
5. Mango Assessment of foliar nutrition for fruit set and yield in Mango
5 Farmers practice : Nil
Application of 50 kgs of FYM /tree + Application of recommended fertilizer dose of 1:1:1.5 kg NPK/tree + Urea spray@ of 0.5% + SOP spray@ of 4% 3 times
Application of recommended fertilizer dose of 1:1:1.5 kg NPK/tree + 1% ( 2 sprays during July and September) + IIHR Mango Special Nutrient mixture 0.5% ( 3 times, Nov-Dec and Jan)
1.Number of fruits /tree 2. Fruit weight 3. Yield and BCR
6. Sheep & Goat
Assessment of antihelmintics incorporated mineral block (AIM) in sheep and goat
5 Farmers practice : Nil
Administration of Antihelmintics orally (Albendazole /Fenbendazole separately)
Administration of Antihelmintics incorporated mineral block
1. Growth rate (Body weight) 2. Body condition (Physical appearance)
7. Dairy Assessment of GRAND supplement in cross bred dairy cows
10 Open grazing
Feeding of gruel and gram husk
Feeding of GRAND supplement @ 20 ml /cow daily along with gruel and gram husk
Milk yield /animal
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2. Frontline Demonstrations S. No Crop /
Enterprise Technology to
be demonstrated
No. of
demo.
Area in ha. / No. of
units
Details of Critical inputs Total budget (Rs.)
Parameters to be
recorded
Details of Staff Involved Name and quantity
(Kg) Cost per unit
01 Paddy Popularization of TFL seed production in newly released paddy through farmer participatory approach ( Paddy ADT 49) in SRI system
10 5 ADT 49 Seed – 7.5 kg/ha (@Rs. 22/kg)
165.00 20825.00 Field emergence Days to 50 % flowering Pest and disease incidence Yield BCR
Dr. K. Natarajan, Dr. S. Ramesh, Dr. V. Sendhilvel, Dr. P.C. Prabu, Dr. N. Sathiah
Seed coating with polymer @ 3 g /kg + imidachlorprid @ 1ml/kg + carbendazim @ 2g/kg + pseudomonas @ 10 g/kg + Bispyribac sodium @300g/+MN mixture @ 20 g/kg + Azophos @ 120 g/kg
450.00
Foliar spray of Pseudomonas flourescens on 30, 45 and 60 DAP @10g/lit (3 kg @ Rs 75/kg)
225.00
Chlorantraniprole @ 30 g ai/ha (150 ml/ha)
2000.00
Propiconazole @ 750 ml/ha
1150.00
DAP spray 2 % (12.5 kg/ha)
175.00
Total cost for one ha 4165.00
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S. No Crop / Enterprise
Technology to be
demonstrated
No. of
demo.
Area in ha. /
No. of units
Details of Critical inputs Total budget (Rs.)
Parameters to be
recorded
Details of Staff Involved Name and quantity (Kg /
number / other units if any)
Cost per unit
02 Paddy Popularization of Rice CO 51 under SRI method, ecofriendly pest management and TFL seed production
10 5 Rice Co -51 seed @ 7.5 kg/ha @Rs. 22/kg
165.00 7640.00 No. of tillers/m2 No. of productive tillers/m2 Pest and disease incidence Yield BCR
Dr. S. Ramesh, Dr. K. Natarajan, Dr. V. Sendhilvel, Dr. P.C. Prabu, Dr. N. Sathiah
P.fluoresecnes Seed treatment @10g/kg of seed + soil application @2.5 kg/ha @ Rs. 100/kg
250.00
Foliar spray of Pseudomonas flourescens on 30, 45 and 60 DAP @10g/lit (3 kg @ Rs 75/kg)
225.00
Foliar spray of Beauveria on 30, 45 and 60 DAP @10g/lit (3 kg @ Rs 100/kg)
300.00
Soil application of Pseudomonas flourescens @ 2.5 kg/ha
188.00
Soil application of Beauveria @2.5 kg/ha @ Rs. 100/kg
250.00
Seed treatment with Pseudomonas flourescens@10 g/kg of seed (2 kg/ha)
150.00
Total cost for one ha 1528.00
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S. No
Crop / Enterprise
Technology to be
demonstrated
No. of
demo.
Area in ha. /
No. of units
Details of Critical inputs Total budget (Rs.)
Parameters to be
recorded
Details of Staff Involved Name and quantity (Kg /
number / other units if any)
Cost per unit
03 Paddy Technology for saline soil management
10 2 TRY 3seed @ 75 kg/ha @ Rs. 22/kg
165.00 11875.00 No. of tillers/m2 No. of productive tillers/m2 Pest and disease incidence Yield BCR
Dr. P.C. Prabu, Dr. S. Ramesh, Dr. V. Sendilvel, Dr. K. Natarajan, Dr. N. Sathiah
Daincha seed @ 60kg/ha @ Rs. 45/kg
2700.00
Gypsum @ 2.5t/ha @ Rs. 120/50 kg
6000.00
Azophosmet @ 2.2lit /ha @ Rs. 300/lit –seedling dip
660.00
Rotary weeder @ 2 no/ha @ Rs. 1100/no
2200.00
PPFM @ 500 ml/ha @ Rs.300/lit
150.00
Total cost for one ha 11875.00 04 Maize Introduction
and popularization of Maize hybrid CO 6
10 5 Hybrid seed @ 25 kg/ha @ Rs. 50/kg
1250.00 15840.00 No. of cobs/plant 100 grain weight Yield BCR
Dr. R. Uma Sankareswari, Dr. V. Sendilvel, Dr. P.C. Prabu, Dr. S. Ramesh, Dr. N. Sathiah
Imidachloprid@ 2g/kg of seed @ Rs. 1500/kg
75.00
Azospirillum @ 600 g/ha @ Rs. 30/kg
18.00
PGPR Consortia @ 1.25 kg/ha @ Rs.100/kg
125.00
VAM @ 2 kg/ha @ Rs. 100/kg
200.00
Maize maxim @ 7.5 kg/ha @ Rs.120/kg
900.00
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Beauvaria bassiana @ 2.5 kg/ha @ Rs. 200/kg
500.00
Teepol 100.00
Total cost for one ha 3168.00
S. No Crop / Enterprise
Technology to be
demonstrated
No. of
demo.
Area in ha. /
No. of units
Details of Critical inputs Total budget (Rs.)
Parameters to be
recorded
Details of Staff Involved Name and quantity (Kg /
number / other units if any)
Cost per unit
05 Groundnut Introduction of HYV, seed production in participatory mode & integrated crop management practices in groundnut var.CO 6
10 2 Groundnut CO 6 Seed – 200 kg/ha (@Rs. 60/kg)
12000.00 29960.00 Plants/m2
Pods/plant Pod weight/plant Yield BCR
Dr. K. Natarajan, Dr. P.C. Prabu, Dr. S. Ramesh Dr. V. Sendilvel, Dr. N. Sathiah
P. fluorescens seed treatment @10g/kg +soil application@ 2.5kg/ha (@Rs.100/ kg)
250.00
Rhizobium + Phosphobacteria @ 500 g/ ha
100.00
Gypsum @ 400 kg/ha 960.00
Groundnut rich @ 6 kg/ha @ Rs. 120/kg
720.00
Dimethoate @ 1lit/ha 350.00
Total cost for one ha 14980.00
06 Groundnut Moisture conservation practices for rainfed
10 2 Compartmental bunding (Rs.5000/ha)
5000.00 16440.00 Dr. S. Ramesh, Dr. P.C. Prabu,
Trench cum bunding (Rs.2500/ha)
2500.00
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groundnut Groundnut rich @ 6kg/ha @ Rs. 120/kg
720.00 Dr. V. Sendilvel, Dr. K. Natarajan, Dr. N. Sathiah
Total cost for one ha 8220.00
S. No
Crop / Enterprise
Technology to be
demonstrated
No. of
demo.
Area in ha. / No. of units
Details of Critical inputs Total budget (Rs.)
Parameters to be
recorded
Details of Staff Involved Name and quantity (Kg /
number / other units if any)
Cost per unit
07 Blackgram Seed production and popularization of integrated crop management practices in Blackgram VBN 6 (FLD)
13 5.2 Seed Blackgram - VBN 6 @ 8 kg/acre @ Rs. 70/kg 560.00 19266.00 Plant stand
Pods/plant Pest and disease incidence Yield BCR
Dr. K. Natarajan, Dr. V. Sendilvel, Dr. P.C. Prabu, Dr. S. Ramesh, Dr. R. Uma Sankareshwari Dr. N. Sathiah
Rhizobium @ 200g/acre @ Rs. 30/kg 6.00
Pseudomonas fluorescence@ 1 kg/acre @ Rs. 100/kg
100.00
Quizalofop ethyl-herbicide @ 350 ml/acre @ Rs. 1100/lit
360.00
Pulse wonder @ 2.25 kg/acre @ Rs. 120/kg 270.00
Dimethoate @ 500 ml/acre 186.00 Total cost for 1 acre 1482.00
08 Blackgram Mechanization in blackgram cultivation
10 2 Seed @ 20 kg/ha 1400.00 19200.00 Plant stand Pods/plant Pest and
Dr. P.C. Prabu, Dr. S. P. fluorescens seed
treatment @10g/kg +Soil 250.00
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application @ 2.5kg/ha (@Rs.100/ kg)
disease incidence Manlabour and harvest index Yield BCR
Ramesh, Dr. K. Natarajan Dr. V. Sendilvel, Dr. N. Sathiah
Rhizobium @ 500 g/ ha 50.00
Herbicide @ 900 ml/ha + Pendimethalin @ 0.75 kg ai/ha
2800.00
Rhizobium + Phosphobacteria for seed treatment @ 600 g each/ha)
100.00
Seed drill hiring charges 2000.00
Harvester charges 2500.00 Boom sprayer hire charges 500.00
Total cost for 1 ha 9600.00
S. No
Crop / Enterprise
Technology to be
demonstrated
No. of
demo.
Area in ha. / No.
of units
Details of Critical inputs Total budget (Rs.)
Parameters to be
recorded
Details of Staff Involved
Name and quantity (Kg / number / other units if any)
Cost per unit
09 Greengram Seed production and integrated crop management practices in Green gram VBN 3
10 5 Seed @20kg/ha @ Rs. 70/kg 1400.00 14430.00 Plant stand Pods/plant Pest and disease incidence Yield BCR
Dr. R. Uma Sankareshwari, Dr. P.C. Prabu, Dr. K. Natarajan, Dr. S. Ramesh, Dr. V. Sendilvel,
Seed treatment with Imidachloprid @4g/kg of seed @ Rs. 1500/kg
150.00
Rhizobium 3pkt/ha @ Rs. 30/kg
18.00
Phosphobacteria @3pkt/ha @ Rs. 30/kg
18.00
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EPOE herbicide @1l/ha @ Rs. 1040/lit
1040.00 Dr. N. Sathiah
T.viride @ 100g/ha @ Rs. 100/kg
10.00
P. fluorescens seed trt @10g/kg +Soil appln @ 2.5kg/ha (@Rs.100/ kg)
250.00
Total cost for 1 ha 2886.00
Frankia @5g/pit (2.25 kg/ha) @ Rs. 200/kg
500.00
VAM@15g/pit (6.75 kg/ha) @Rs. 100/kg
700.00
Total cost for 1 ha 23700.00
S. No
Crop / Enterprise
Technology to be
demonstrated
No. of
demo.
Area in ha. / No.
of units
Details of Critical inputs Total budget (Rs.)
Parameters to be recorded
Details of Staff Involved Name and quantity (Kg /
number / other units if any) Cost per unit
10 Onion
Integrated crop management practice in CO 5 onion ( Small Onion)
5 1 Seed@10 kg/ha @ Rs. 1500/kg
15000.00 17775.00 Bulbs/clump Bulb yield/m2 Pest and disease incidence Yield/ha BCR
Dr. M. Renuga, Dr. V. Sendilvel, Dr. S. Ramesh, Dr. N. Sathiah
Azospirillum @ 2kg/ha @ Rs. 50/kg
100.00
Phosphobacteria @ 2 kg/ha @ Rs. 50/kg
100.00
Dimethoate @500 ml/ha @ Rs. 400 /lit
200.00
Mancozeb @ 1kg/ha @ Rs. 500/kg
500.00
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Malic hydrazide @ 2500 ppm (1.25 lit/ha) @ Rs. 1500/lit
1875.00
Total cost for one ha 17775.00
S. No
Crop / Enterprise
Technology to be
demonstrated
No. of
demo.
Area in
ha. / No. of
units
Details of Critical inputs Cost Total budget (Rs.)
Parameters to be
recorded
Details of Staff Involved
11. Chillies Integrated crop management in chilli hybrid – CO (CH) 1
10 1 Seed@200g/ha @ Rs. 7000/kg
1400.00 7645.00 Green pod yield/plant Pest and disease incidence Yield/ha BCR
Dr. M. Renuga, Dr. V. Sendhilvel, Dr. R. Uma Sankareshwari, Dr. P.C. Prabu Dr. N. Sathiah
Azospirillum @ 2kg/ha @ Rs. 50/kg
100.00
Phosphobacteria @ 2 kg/ha @ Rs. 50/kg
100.00
Seed treatment with Pseudomonas fluorescens @ 10g/kg & soil application @ 2.5 kg/ha (Rs. 75/kg)
200.00
Protrays- 200 nos @ Rs. 15/no
3000.00
Cocopeat @ 300kg/ha @ Rs. 4/kg
1200.00
NAA 10 ppm @ 50ml /ha @ Rs. 2000/lit)
100.00
Pheromone trap 12 no/ha @ Rs. 35/number
420.00
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Diefeaconazole @ 250ml/ha @ Rs. 3000/lit
750.00
Imidachlorprid @ 250 ml/ha @ Rs. 1500/lit
375.00
Total cost for one ha 7645.00
S. No
Crop / Enterpri
se
Technology to be
demonstrated
No. of
demo.
Area in ha. / No.
of units
Details of Critical inputs Cost Total budget (Rs.)
Parameters to be recorded
Details of Staff Involved
12 Jasmine Biological control of wilt of jasmine
10 2 FYM -1675 kg @Rs.3 /kg 5025.00 13400.00 1.Disease incidence 2. Population count of bio inoculants 3. Yield and BCR
Dr. V. Sendilvel, Dr. M. Renuga, Dr. S. Ramesh, Dr. R. Umasankareshwari, Dr. N. Sathiah
Super Pseudomonas@10g/kg of FYM- {10 [email protected]/kg}
1000.00
T.viride @10g/kg of FYM- 9kg @ Rs.75/kg
675.00
Total cost for one ha 6700.00
13. Watermelon
Integrated crop management practices in watermelonin water stressed condition
5 1 Mulching sheet @ 8 rolls /ha 2 Rs 2500/roll)
20000.00
25300.00 Population stand/ha Male: Female flower Weed biomass and diversity Yield/ha BCR
Dr. P.C. Prabu, Dr. M. Renuga, Dr. V. Sendhilvel, Dr. S. Ramesh,
Liquid biofertilizer @ 2.5 lit/dose (3 times) @ Rs. 300/lit
2400.00
Liquid Pseudomonas @ 2.5 lit/dose(3 times) 2 Rs. 300/lit
2400.00
Ethrel @ 250 ppm (250 500.00
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ml/ha) @ Rs. 1800/lit Dr. N. Sathiah
Total cost for one ha 25300.00
S. No
Crop / Enterprise
Technology to be demonstrated
No. of
demo.
Area in ha. / No. of units
Details of Critical inputs
Cost Total budget (Rs.)
Parameters to be
recorded
Details of Staff Involved
14 Mushroom Popularisation of Tricholoma giganteum CO (TG)T3 mushroom
5 5 units Spawn 50 nos/unit @Rs.25/spawn
6250.00 9970.00 Dr. V. Sendilvel, Dr. M. Renuga, Dr. R. Uma Sankareshwari, Dr. N. Sathiah
Malathion @0.1% on the occurrence of Phorid and Sciarid flies -500 ml @ Rs. 1400/lit
700.00
Bavistin-1 [email protected]/kg
700.00
Benomyl 50 ppm @ Rs 700/kg (1 kg)
700.00
Formaldehyde @ 500 ppm @ Rs.162/lit (10 lit)
1620.00
Total cost for 10 units 9970.00
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3. Trainings i) Farmers/ Farm Women
S.No. Crop / Enterprise Major problem
Linked field intervention (Assessment/
Refinement/FLD)
Training Course Title
No. of Courses Names of the team
members involved
1 Paddy Low yield and Lack of awareness about the general attributes of the new release
Popularization of seed production in paddy by farmer participatory approach (Paddy ADT 49) (FLD)
Improved production technology in paddy and seed production
2 Dr. K. Natarajan, Dr. S. Ramesh, Dr. V. Sendhilvel, Dr. P.C. Prabu, Dr. N. Sathiah
2 Paddy Poor crop stand in broadcast method of sowing; Low yield; Lack of awareness about seed drill sowing
Assessment of weed management in drought tolerant Paddy Anna 4 (OFT)
Integrated weed management in direct sown paddy
1 Dr. S. Ramesh, Dr. V. Sendhilvel, Dr. P.C. Prabu, Dr. K. Natarajan, Dr. N. Sathiah
3 Paddy Establishment of crop and earlier vigour is poor due to heavy weed competition for water and nutrients Manual weeding is difficult due to insufficient optimum moisture under rainfed condition Significant yield loss Lack of awareness on herbicides suitable for aerobic condition
Assessment of weed control in drought tolerant Anna 4 (OFT)
Pre and Post-emergence herbicides suitable for rainfed rice
2 Dr. S. Ramesh, Dr. V. Sendhilvel, Dr. P.C. Prabu, Dr. K. Natarajan, Dr. N. Sathiah
4 Paddy Lack of knowledge on production technology Lack of knowledge on
Popularization of production technology for Saline soil (FLD)
Production technologies in Saline soil
2 Dr. S. Ramesh, Dr. V. Sendilvel,
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saline tolerant varieties Poor yield and Soil structure
Dr. P.C. Prabu, Dr. K. Natarajan, Dr. N. Sathiah
5 Rainfed groundnut
Moisture stress at critical stages of crop due to erratic monsoon Run-off problem during peak monsoon period
Moisture conservation practices for rainfed groundnut (FLD)
Pest and disease management in groundnut stressed by abiotic factors
2
Dr. S. Ramesh, Dr. P.C. Prabu, Dr. V. Sendilvel, Dr. K. Natarajan, Dr. N. Sathiah
6 Rainfed groundnut
Moisture stress at critical stages of crop due to erratic monsoon Run-off problem during peak monsoon period
Popularization of moisture conservation practices for rainfed groundnut (FLD)
Importance and operation of mobile sprinkler Insitu moisture conservation practices for Rainfed Farming
2 1
Dr. S. Ramesh, Dr. P.C. Prabu, Dr. V. Sendilvel, Dr. K. Natarajan, Dr. N. Sathiah
7 Paddy Lack of knowledge about the latest released variety Availability of Quality certified seed Lack of knowledge on seed production
TFL seed production and popularization of Rice CO 51 under SRI method (FLD)
Integrated crop management practices for Rice Co 51 Seed Production techniques for Rice
1 2
Dr. S. Ramesh, Dr. K. Natarajan, Dr. V. Sendhilvel, Dr. P.C. Prabu, Dr. N. Sathiah
8 Maize Lack of adoption of hybrid
Introduction and popularization of Maize hybrid CO 6 (FLD)
Integrated crop management in maize
3 Dr. R. Uma Sankareswari, Dr. V. Sendilvel, Dr. P.C. Prabu, Dr. S. Ramesh, Dr. N. Sathiah
9 Groundnut Low yield, Growing of traditional varieties and adoption of conventional methods of cultivation
Introduction of HYV & integrated crop management practices in groundnut var CO6
Strategies for improving the productivity of groundnut
2 Dr. K. Natarajan, Dr. P.C. Prabu, Dr. S. Ramesh Dr. V. Sendilvel,
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(FLD)
Dr. N. Sathiah
10 Groundnut Lack of awareness on adopting biofertilizers
Assessment of sulphur oxidizing bacterial inoculants in groundnut for enhanced uptake of nutrient (OFT)
Method of seed treatment in groundnut and procedures in crop management
3 Dr. R. Uma Sankareswari, Dr. S. Ramesh, Dr. K. Natarajan, Dr. P.C. Prabu, Dr. V. Sendhilvel, Dr. N. Sathiah
11 Blackgram Low yield ,growing of traditional varieties and adoption of conventional methods of cultivation
Seed production and popularization of integrated crop management practices in Blackgram VBN 6 (FLD)
Production technologies in blackgram
2 Dr. K. Natarajan, Dr. V. Sendilvel, Dr. P.C. Prabu, Dr. S. Ramesh, Dr. R. Uma Sankareswari Dr. N. Sathiah
12 Blackgram Trained labour shortage during critical periods of crop growth. Extended period of sowing leading to poor germination and low population Excess weed competition leading to poor crop growth Lack of harvester and labour availability during harvesting resulting in loss to harvestable produce
Mechanization in blackgram cultivation (FLD)
Improved production technologies in blackgram
2 Dr. P.C. Prabu, Dr. S. Ramesh, Dr. K. Natarajan Dr. V. Sendilvel, Dr. N. Sathiah
13 Blackgram Lack of knowledge on recent herbicide
Assessment of integrated weed
Weed Management in garden land
2 Dr. S. Ramesh, Dr. V. Sendhilvel,
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molecules for weed control Trained labour shortage during critical periods of weed competition, Significant yield loss due to weed competition
management in black gram VBN (Bg) 6 (OFT)
blackgram Dr. K. Natarajan, Dr. R. Uma Sankareswari, Dr. N. Sathiah
14 Greengram Non adoption of new variety and lack of ICM approaches; lack of awareness on seed production
Seed production and integrated crop management practices in Green gram VBN 3 (FLD)
Integrated crop management practices in greengram
2 Dr. R. Uma Sankareswari, Dr. P.C. Prabu, Dr. K. Natarajan, Dr. S. Ramesh, Dr. V. Sendilvel, Dr. N. Sathiah
15 Greengram Growing of traditional varieties and adoption of conventional methods of cultivation
Seed production and popularization and integrated crop management practices in greengram VBN 3 (FLD)
Seed production techniques in greengram
2 Dr. R. Uma Sankareswari, Dr. P.C. Prabu, Dr. K. Natarajan, Dr. S. Ramesh, Dr. V. Sendilvel, Dr. N. Sathiah
16 Redgram Poor yield, lack of knowledge on transplanting method and chances of delay in onset of South West monsoon
Popularization of transplanting in redgram and integrated crop management practices (FLD)
Integrated crop management practices in redgram
2 Dr. K. Natarajan, Dr. S. Ramesh, Dr. P.C. Prabu, Dr. R. Uma Sankareswari , Dr. V. Sendilvel, Dr. N. Sathiah
17 Watermelon Improper nutrition management, non adoption of mulching and low yield
Integrated crop management practices in watermelon (FLD)
Integrated crop management practices in watermelon & Precision farming technologies in
3 Dr. P.C. Prabu, Dr. M. Renuga, Dr. V. Sendhilvel, Dr. S. Ramesh, Dr. N. Sathiah
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watermelon 18 CO 5 Onion
( Small Onion) Non availability of quality seeds Low yield because of non adoption of improved technology
Integrated crop management practices in CO 5 onion ( Small Onion) (FLD)
Integrated crop management practices in Onion
4 Dr. M. Renuga, Dr. V. Sendilvel, Dr. S. Ramesh, Dr. N. Sathiah
19 Chillies Non availability of quality seeds Low yield because of non adoption of improved technology
Integrated crop management in chilli hybrid – CO (CH) 1 (FLD)
Precision farming technologies in Chillies
4 Dr. M. Renuga, Dr. V. Sendhilvel, Dr. R. Uma Sankareshwari, Dr. N. Sathiah
20 Mango Low yield, inadequate nutrient management and lack of awareness on use of micronutrients
Assessment of foliar nutrition for fruit set and yield in Mango (OFT)
Improved production technologies in mango
4 Dr. M. Renuga, Dr. V. Sendilvel, Dr. P.C. Prabu. Dr. R. Umasankareshwari, Dr. N. Sathiah
21 Turmeric The prevalence of rhizome rot disease in turmeric recorded for the past two years. The disease severity is high during monsoon time and leads to failure of crop and causes change in cropping pattern. The yield loss ranged from 25 to 47%.
Assessment of biological control of rhizome rot of turmeric in vertisol areas (OFT)
Biological control of pest and diseases in turmeric
1 Dr. V. Sendilvel, Dr. M. Renuga, Dr. S. Ramesh, Dr. R. Umasankareshwari, Dr. N. Sathiah
22 Jasmine The prevalence sclerotium wilt is severe and reduced the yield by 25 percent in Marakanam, Mailam
Assessment of biological control of wilt of jasmine (OFT)
Management of pests and diseases in jasmine
2 Dr. V. Sendilvel, Dr. M. Renuga, Dr. S. Ramesh, Dr. R. Umasankareshwari,
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and Vanur blocks. Due to lack of organic matter content in soil, the soil borne pathogens growth was severe and caused 75 % crop loss and changed cropping pattern.
Dr. N. Sathiah
23 Mushroom There are 8 associations registered for mushroom cultivation. The farmers are using the old technology which is one of the reasons for lower yield in mushroom cultivation.
Popularisation of Tricholoma giganteum CO (TG)T3 mushroom (FLD)
Recent trend in mushroom cultivation
2 Dr. V. Sendilvel, Dr. M. Renuga, Dr. R. Uma Sankareshwari, Dr. N. Sathiah
24 Mushroom Since the mushroom is highly perishable commodity, the knowledge on value addition and market potential is essential to prevent post harvest loss
Popularisation of Tricholoma giganteum CO (TG)T3 mushroom (FLD)
Packaging, value addition and market potential in mushroom
1 Dr. V. Sendilvel, Dr. M. Renuga, Dr. R. Uma Sankareshwari, Dr. N. Sathiah
25 Sheep & goat Poor growth rate in sheep & goats due to
worm burden
Anthelmintic incorporated mineral block (AIM) in sheep and goat (OFT)
Scientific feed management in sheep and goat
2 Dr. P.C. Prabu, Dr. K. Natarajan, Dr. V. Sendilvel, Dr. N. Sathiah
26 Dairy Assessment of GRAND supplement in cross bred dairy cows (OFT)
2 Dr. P.C. Prabu Dr. R. Uma Sankareswari Dr. V. Sendhilvel, Dr. N. Sathiah
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ii) Rural Youth
S.No. Crop / Enterprise Major problem
Linked field intervention
(Assessment/ Refinement/
FLD)
Training Course Title No. of Courses
Names of the team members involved
1 Groundnut Lack of awareness on seed production
FLD Entrepreneurship development through seed production
1 Dr. K. Natarajan & Dr. N. Sathiah
2. Vermicompost Low Fertility - Vermicompost production using TNAU Silpaulin vermibag
1 Dr.P.C. Prabu & Dr. N. Sathiah
3. Animal husbandry Less kidding rate - Artificial insemination 1 Dr.P.C. Prabu & Dr. N. Sathiah
4. Nursery Production
Non availability of quality planting materials
- Propagation and Nursery Management of Horticultural crops
1 Dr.M.Renuga & Dr. N. Sathiah
5. Irrigation Management
Lack of knowledge on maintenance of Micro irrigation system
- Management of Micro irrigation system
1 Dr.M.Renuga & Dr. N. Sathiah
6. Plant Protection Diagnosis Assessment Diagnosis of the pest and disease in Rice
1 Dr. V. Sendhilvel & Dr. N. Sathiah
7. IPM Lack of knowledge on IPM
Assessment Pest and Diseases in Turmeric
1 Dr. V. Sendhilvel & Dr. N. Sathiah
8. Biofertilizer Lack of awareness on biofertilizer
- Biofertilizer production 1 Dr. R. Uma Sankareswari Dr. V. Sendilvel Dr. N. Sathiah
9. Sugarcane Lack of knowledge - SSI Nursery Production 1 Dr.S.Ramesh &
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on SSI nursery production techniques
technology Dr. N. Sathiah
10. Integrated Farming System
Lack of Knowledge about the techniques for Sustainable farming system for enhanced income and soil fertility maintenance
- IFS model suitable for Gardenland condition
1 Dr.S.Ramesh & Dr. N. Sathiah
iii) Extension Personnel S.No. Crop / Enterprise Major problem Linked field
intervention (Assessment/ Refinement/
FLD)
Training Course Title No. of Courses
Names of the team members involved
1 Agricultural crops Low productivity - Crop boosters in crop production
1 Dr. K. Natarajan & Dr. N. Sathiah
2. Agricultural crops Low productivity - STCR based fertilizer recommendation
1 Dr.P.C. Prabu & Dr. N. Sathiah
3. Paddy Pest and Diseases Assessment Pest and diseases
surveillance 1 Dr. V. Sendhilvel & Dr. N.
Sathiah
4. Blackgram Lack of knowledgeon drought mitigation
techniques
FLD Foliar application of Methylobacterium in
pulses
1 Dr. R. Uma Sankareswari &
Dr. N. Sathiah 5. Integrated
Nutrient Management System
Lack of scientific knowledge on INS,
Low productivity due to poor soil fertility
FLD Integrated Nutrient Management for
Sustainable Agricultural Production
1 Dr.S.Ramesh & Dr. N. Sathiah
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status, Micronutrient deficiency is highly
pronounced 6. Vegetable crops Low productivity FLD Importance of Newly
released high yielding vegetable varieties
1 Dr.M. Renuga & Dr. N. Sathiah
7. Irrigation Management
Lack of knowledge on maintenance of Micro
irrigation system
FLD Management of Micro irrigation system
1 Dr.M.Renuga & Dr. N. Sathiah
8. Vermicompost Low fertility - Vermicompost production using TNAU
Silpaulin vermibag
1 Dr.P.C. Prabu & Dr. N. Sathiah
iv) Vocational trainings
Crop / Enterprise Training title
Duration (days)
Type of Clientele
Names of the team members involved
Integrated farming systems – Goat farming
Income maximization through goat farming
1 , 5 days Youth Dr. P.C. Prabu & Dr. N. Sathiah
Groundnut Seed production technology in
groundnut 1, 10 days Youth Dr. K. Natarajan & Dr.
N. Sathiah
Mushroom Spawn production and problems in mushroom cultivation
5 days Youth Dr. V. Sendhilvel & Dr. N. Sathiah
Biocontrol agents Biocontrol agents production 10 days Youth Dr. V. Sendhilvel &
Dr. N. Sathiah
Nursery Production Propagation and Nursery Management of Horticultural
3 , 21 days Youth Dr.M. Renuga & Dr. N. Sathiah
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crops Post Harvest Technology Flower arrangement 1, 5 days Youth Dr.M. Renuga
Organic farming VAM and azolla production 1, 7 days Youth Dr. R. Uma Sankareswari & Dr. N. Sathiah
Fodder Bank Commercial Fodder Production 1 , 5 days Youth Dr.S.Ramesh & Dr. N. Sathiah
Poultry Poultry Incubators operation and
handling 1, 10 days Women Dr.S.Ramesh &
Dr. N. Sathiah
v) Sponsored trainings
Crop/ Enterprise Sponsoring Organization Training course title No. of
Courses Names of the team members
involved Blackgram Dhanuka Agritech
Pvt.Ltd Integrated weed management
for improving the pulses productivity
1 Dr. N. Sathiah, Dr. K. Natarajan
Vegetable crops Coramandel Fertilizers Ltd
Precision farming technologies in vegetable crops
1 Dr. N. Sathiah Dr.M. Renuga & Dr. V. Sendhilvel
Sugarcane Rajashree sugars Ltd Drip fertigation technologies for Sugarcane
1 Dr. N. Sathiah, Dr.S.Ramesh, Dr.M.Renuga
Watermelon NABARD Plant Protection measures for Watermelon
1 Dr. N. Sathiah, Dr.V. Sendhilvel
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4. Farmers Field School: Cultivation practices for coccinia in stressed environment 5. Additional Activities Planned S.No.
Name of the agency / scheme
Name of activity Technical programme with quantification
Financial outlay (Rs.)
Names of the team members involved (alongwith Dr. N.
Sathiah, Programme Coordinator)
1. NADP-Precision farming training-Agriculture Department 2009-10
Training and exposure visit
Training 450 farmers on precision farming techniques in agriculture crops
Rs. 3.92 lakhs
Dr. M. Renuga, SMS (Horti)
2. NADP-Precision farming training-Horticulture Department 2009-10
Training and exposure visit
Training 950 farmers on precision farming techniques in horticulture crops
Rs. 8.28 lakhs
Dr. M. Renuga, SMS (Horti)
3. NADP-Precision farming training-Agriculture Department 2010-11
Training and exposure visit
Training 440 farmers on precision farming techniques in agriculture crops
Rs. 3.67 lakhs
Dr. M. Renuga, SMS (Horti)
4. NADP-Precision farming training-Horticulture Department 2010-11
Training and exposure visit
Training 800 farmers on precision farming techniques in horticulture crops
Rs. 6.68 lakhs
Dr. M. Renuga, SMS (Horti)
5. NADP-Production and supply of papaya Mealybug parasitoids
Mass multiplication and free supply of
Acerophagus papaye to the farmers of the
district
Production of the parasitoids for the field release in agriculture and horticulture crops on regular basis. No target fixed
Rs. 1.30 lakhs
Dr. V. Sendhilvel, SMS(PP)
6. NADP-Production and supply of foundation seed of blackgram and greengram
Production of blackgram and
greengram
Season based breeder seed production of pulses (blackgram:730 kg+greengram 730 kg)
Rs. 1.32 lakhs
Dr. K. Natarajan, SMS(SST) Dr. S. Ramesh, SMS(Agron)
7. University-Breeder seed production
Production of breeder seed on groundnut 30
Qtls
Kharif and Rabi season production and supply of groundnut
- Dr. K. Natarajan, SMS(SST)
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breeder seed in instruction al farm and supply for seed chain
8. TN-IAMWARM-Nallavur subbasin
To promote water saving technologies (SRI) in agriculture crops for adoption
To enhance crop and water productivity
To increase the cropped area by
diversification/intensification
Green manure-SRI-RFP
73ha 24.71 lakhs
Dr. P. C. Prabu, SMS(ENS)
SRI-RFP 73ha IPT in GL Pulses
70ha
IPT in Groundnut
70ha
Precision Farming in Vegetable
15ha
9. National Initiative on Climate Resilient Agriculture
TDC-four modules (NRM, Livestock, crop
cultivation and institutional intervention)
Major interventions in natural resource management (farm pond and other water harvesting strucutures, rational water utilization etc., insitu moisture conservation), crop cultivation(coping strategies with contingent planning in agri-horti crops), livestock interventions(genetic upgradation, insurance, prophylaxis, mineral nutrition, sheltering etc), institutional interventions (seed production, seed bank and fodder bank) and capacity building
22.36 lakhs
Dr. V. Sendhilvel, SMS(Pl. Pathology) Dr. S. Ramesh, SMS (Agronomy) Dr. M. Renuga, SMS(Horti) Dr. K. Natarajan, SMS(SST) Dr. R. Uma Sankaraeswari, SMS(Micro) Dr. P. C. Prabu, SMS(ENS)
10.
ATMA-Researchable issues in stressed ecosystems
Microlevel research on mushroom, soil amelioration,
watermelon cultivation, casuarinas
Production technology for fluffy soils-4 units Watermelon growth enhancement issues-4 units Microbial consortia for enhancing nutrient availability in casuarinas-4 units Mushroom disease management in ecofriendly approach
2.00 lakhs Dr. V. Sendhilvel, SMS(Pl. Pathology) Dr. S. Ramesh, SMS (Agronomy) Dr. M. Renuga, SMS(Horti) Dr. P. C. Prabu, SMS(ENS)
11.
NABARD-Villupuram district rural technocrat
Development of rural technical manpower
Capacity building for 110 rural youth in 22 blocks on agriculture and rural development
7.68 lakhs Dr. R. Uma Sankaraeswari, SMS(Micro) Dr. S. Ramesh, SMS
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initiative (Agronomy) Dr. K. Natarajan, SMS(SST) Dr. V. Sendhilvel, SMS(Pl. Pathology) Dr. M. Renuga, SMS(Horti) Dr. P. C. Prabu, SMS(ENS)
12.
GoTN-Post thane cyclone management in Villupuram district
Production and supply of planting materials
Production and supply of VRI2&3 cashew grafts and jack rootstock @ 50000 each during 2012-13
49.75 lakhs
Dr. M. Renuga, SMS(Horti) Dr. S. Ramesh, SMS (Agronomy) Dr. R. Uma Sankaraeswari, SMS(Micro) Dr. K. Natarajan, SMS(SST) Dr. V. Sendhilvel, SMS(Pl. Pathology) Dr. P. C. Prabu, SMS(ENS)
13.
Thane Cyclone and its effect in Villupuram District: Microlevel-Institution Village Linkage Programme for Resilience
Integrated approach for rural livelihood process with special emphasis
on agriculture and allied enterprises
Create model demonstration plots on thematic crops in affected areas demonstrate alternate sources of revenue generation in the affected areas for the rural youth and entrepreneurs.
72.00 lakhs
Dr. M. Renuga, SMS(Horti) Dr. S. Ramesh, SMS (Agronomy) Dr. R. Uma Sankaraeswari, SMS(Micro) Dr. K. Natarajan, SMS(SST) Dr. V. Sendhilvel, SMS(Pl. Pathology) Dr. P. C. Prabu, SMS(ENS)
14.
Financial support for restoration and renovation in KVK Villupuram and building resilience in thane affected areas on pilot basis
ToT programmes in affected areas and restoration in KVK
150.95 lakhs
Entire team
15.
MoA-INSIMP Post harvest process and value addition in
millets-Bajra
Establishment of post harvest processing and value addition facility one at KVK and another with SHG
Rs. 8.00 lakhs
Dr. S. Ramesh SMS(Agronomy)
16.
TNAU-ART Location specific assessment of prerelease
On farm evaluation university crop
- Dr. V. Sendhilvel, SMS(Pl. Pathology)
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crop cultures in paddy/blackgram/greengram/groundnut/bajra/m
aize/ragi etc
varieties and reporting Dr. S. Ramesh, SMS (Agronomy) Dr. K. Natarajan, SMS(SST) Dr. M. Renuga, SMS(Horti) Dr. P. C. Prabu, SMS(ENS) Dr. R. Uma Sankaraeswari, SMS(Micro)
17.
Degree programme
Offering degree course for the farmers under
B.F(Tech) degree programme as approved
by TNAU
Two batches (2010-11 & 11-12 batch)
- Dr. K. Natarajan, SMS(SST) Dr. V. Sendhilvel, SMS(Pl. Pathology) Dr. S. Ramesh, SMS (Agronomy) Dr. M. Renuga, SMS(Horti) Dr. P. C. Prabu, SMS(ENS)
18.
Diploma course
Act as course teachers for the CSIA, Oilseeds
Research Station, Tindivanam
Not applicable - As and courses are identified the SMS will handle them
19.
Video films production
Technology modules -30 Nos in 15 categories
and focus crops (15)
Technologies briefing for farmers
DoEE/ODL
Dr. M. Renuga, SMS(Horti) Dr. K. Natarajan, SMS(SST) Dr. V. Sendhilvel, SMS(Pl. Pathology) Dr. S. Ramesh, SMS (Agronomy) Dr. P. C. Prabu, SMS(ENS)
6. Revolving fund activities 1. Onsite production
Onsite production of seeds, seedling materials and planting materials are taken up for the benefit of farming community. The following table indicates the activities taken up under revolving fund (ICAR).
2. Instructional Farm Activities
The KVK has 16.8 ha of land. A total of 12.8 ha is available for instructional farm activities.
Inorder to develop Soil Fertility data for the farm, soil samples collected from all the blocks of the farm have been analysed with the Dept. of Soil Science and Agrl Chemistry during June 2011.
An area of 2.05 acres is being developed exclusively for rainfed agriculture High density and ultrahigh density planting of mango has been taken up
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Mother plant unit for production of mango, guava established already Crop cafeteria showcasing the recently released crops is being takenup. The different demonstration units available in the farm are put to use during
on campus TOT programmes. Plan of activities for 2012-13
S.No. Proposed activities
Expected output
Anticipated income (Rs.)
Names of the team members involved
1. Production of TFL
categories of paddy (ADT 37, CO50,51, Anna 4, ADT
49)
25.0 Qtl 50000 Dr. S. Ramesh, SMS (Agronomy)
Mrs. A. Amudha, Farm Manager
2. Groundnut (Breeder seed-
TMV 13)
30.0 Qtl 195000 Dr. K. Natarjan, SMS (Seed Tech)
Dr. S. Ramesh, SMS (Agronomy
Mrs. A. Amudha, Farm Manager 3. Blackgram
(Breeder seed-VBN 4)
10.0 Qtl 60000 Dr. K. Natarjan, SMS (Seed Tech)
Dr. S. Ramesh, SMS (Agronomy
Mrs. A. Amudha, Farm Manager 4. Greengram
(Breeder seed-VBN 3)
10.0 Qtl 60000 Dr. K. Natarjan, SMS (Seed Tech)
Dr. S. Ramesh, SMS (Agronomy
Mrs. A. Amudha, Farm Manager 5. Groundnut
(TFL- TMV13, TMV
7, Co6
10.0 Qtl 65000 Dr. S. Ramesh, SMS (Agronomy)
Mrs. A. Amudha, Farm Manager
6. Sesamum (TFL- TMV4,
TMV 7)
20.0 Qtl 140000 Dr. S. Ramesh, SMS (Agronomy)
Mrs. A. Amudha, Farm Manager 7. Blackgram
(TFL- VBN 4,5)
15.0 Qtl 90000 Dr. S. Ramesh, SMS (Agronomy)
Mrs. A. Amudha, Farm Manager 8. Other seeds
from cafeteria (Groundnut, sesamum,
3.0 Qtl 2500 Dr. S. Ramesh, SMS (Agronomy)
Dr. K. Natarajan, SMS(SST) Mrs. A. Amudha, Farm Manager
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redgram, millets)
9. Bajra Napier (COCN 4)
25000 slips 10000 Mrs. A. Amudha, Farm Manager Dr. S. Ramesh, SMS
(Agronomy) 10. Mango grafts
(Himayuddin, Alphonso,
Banganapalli, Imampasand, Bangalora)
25000 1000000 Dr. M. Renuga, SMS(Horti) Dr. S. Ramesh, SMS
(Agronomy) Mrs. A. Amudha, Farm Manager
11. Cashew grafts (VRI2&VRI
3)
50000 1250000 Dr. M. Renuga, SMS(Horti) Dr. S. Ramesh, SMS
(Agronomy) Mrs. A. Amudha, Farm Manager
Contractual to be positioned if GoTN sanctions the project
12. Jack rootstocks
50000 500000 Dr. M. Renuga, SMS(Horti) Dr. S. Ramesh, SMS
(Agronomy) Mrs. A. Amudha, Farm Manager
Contractual to be positioned if GoTN sanctions the project
13. Milky mushroom
(spawn)
2000 20000 Dr. V. Sendhilvel, SMS(Pl. Pathology)
Programme Assistant (LT)# 14. Trichoderma
viride 5.0 Qtl 37500 Dr. R. Uma Sankaraeswari,
SMS (Micro) Dr. V. Sendhilvel, SMS(Pl.
Pathology) Programme Assistant (LT)#
15. Azolla 200 Qtl 1000 Dr. R. Uma Sankaraeswari, SMS (Micro)
Mrs. A. Amudha, Farm Manager 16. Vermicompost 50.0 Qtl 20000 Dr. P. C. Prabu
Dr. S. Ramesh, SMS (Agronomy)
Mrs. A. Amudha, Farm Manager 17. Goat
(Tellicherry) 20 Nos 100000 Mrs. A. Amudha, Farm Manager
Dr. P. C. Prabu
Dr. S. Ramesh, SMS (Agronomy)
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17. INFRASTRUCTURE FACILITIES The infrastructure facilities available at the KVK are listed below. 1. Total land with KVK (in ha) : 16.8 ha
S. No. Item Area (ha) 1 Under Buildings 2.4 ha 2. Under Demonstration Units 160m2 3. Under Crops 10.0ha 4. Orchard/Agro-forestry 2.8 ha
2. Infrastructural Development:
A) Buildings
S. No.
Name of building
Source of
funding
Stage Complete Incomplete
Completion Date
Plinth area
(Sq.m)
Expenditure (Rs.in lakhs)
Starting Date
Plinth area
(Sq.m)
Status of construction
1. Administrative Building
ICAR 1.8.07 550 39.85 1.7.06 Completed
2. Farmers Hostel
ICAR 1.8.07 305 25.75 1.7.06 Completed
3. Staff Quarters ICAR 1.8.07 400 32.00 1.7.06 Completed 4. Demonstration
Units (2Nos) ICAR 1.8.07 40 4.00 1.7.06 Completed
5 Fencing ICAR 1.8.07 250m 2.00 1.7.06 - Removed* *removed during road widening by NHAI B) Vehicles and other and other machinery
Type of vehicle Year of purchase
Cost (Rs.)
Total kms. Run
Present status
Bolero Jeep 2004 4,91,852 66743 Met with accident on 1.4.08 and replacement vehicle supply
order placed. Tractor with accessories 2005 4,96,553 1194 Good Two wheeler (TVS star city)
2006 35,371 10639 Good
Two wheeler (TVS scooty pep+)
2009 34,027 120 Good
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Power tiller 2010 1,49,528 - Good Laser guided land leveler 2011 340000 - Good Power generator 2011 98950 - Good
C) Equipments & AV aids and facilities
Name of the equipment Year of purchase
Cost (Rs.) Present status
OHP with accessories 2004 24,850 Good Slide projector with accessories 2006 24,730 Good Xerox machine 2006 74,630 Good Computer with accessories 2006 74,950 Good Digital camera with accessories 2007 20,000 To be condemned Computer accessories including LCD 2007 1,00,000 Good Plant Health diagnostic facility Crop physiology component BOD Incubator + Stabilizer-Pricillab 2011 42432 Good pH Meter-Elico 2011 5481 Good Dessicator-Kasablanca 2011 2564 Good Entomology Component Stereozoom microscope-Olympus 2011 85306 Good Magnifier-Ajay 2011 5834 Good Hot air oven-Pricillab 2011 19448 Good Deep freezer-Voltas 2011 24752 Good Horticulture UPS -Microtek with backup exide 2011 26520 Good Glass distillation apparutus+ RO system (Pricillab+Dolphin)
2011 38896 Good
Polarimeter-Erma 2011 2386.8 Good Labsetup Wall table-Pricillab 2011 62764 Good Sink with table 2011 10608 Good Wall cupboard-4 2011 22100 Good Revolving stool-4 2011 8840 Good Electrical installation-12 2011 10608 Good Air conditioner 2.0 t-LG+stabilizer 2011 26520 Good Vertical louver-5 2011 13260 Good Separator 2011 15028 Good Refrigerated centrifuge-Biolab 2011 139672 Good Pathology Component 2011 Good Microwave oven-LG 8 lit 2011 7514 Good Analytical balance 200g-Wensar 2011 29172 Good Thermohygrometer-Lutron 2011 751 Good Colony counter-Hintron 2011 4950 Good
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Autoclave-35lit-Obramax 2011 43316 Good Laminar air flow-Pricillab 2011 30940 Good Vortex mixer-Biolab 2011 4066 Good Shaker-Pricillab 2011 15028 Good Waterbath-Pricillab 2011 5392 Good Portable autoclave-Obramax 2011 5304 Good Hot plate-induction-Prestige 2011 3094 Good Magnetic stirrer-Pricillab 2011 3094 Good Seed Technology component UV chamber-Pricillab 2011 11404 Good Digital moistre meter-Concord 2011 7514 Good Display cabinet 3=15 2011 29172 Good Cold water supplier-Voltas 2011 11315 Good Soil and water testing laboratory Slotted angle iron rack 2011 4508 Good Steel almirah 2011 23134 Good Revolving stool 2011 2121.6 Good RO System-Dolphin 2011 7956 Good Airconditioner+ V. Stabilizer-LG+V guard
2011 25194
Good
Vertical Louver-4 2011 10608 Good Vacuum cleaner-Eureka Forbes 2011 3536 Good Sink unit 2011 19121 Good Exhaust fan 2011 12730 Good LPG Setup 2011 8398 Good Wall storage cupboard-Pricillab 2011 5525 Good Wall side storage-Pricillab 2011 5525 Good Storage cabinet-Pricillab 2011 46630 Good Cabinet for conditioned storage of samples-LG+Vguard
2011 10608
Good
Stabilizer 2011 Good GPS Garmin-E Trex 2011 17680 Good Servo Stabilizer-2KVA 2011 6630 Good 3. Infrastructure created using Revolving Fund provision The following infrastructure have been created during 2010-11 using the provision. 1. Slatted goat rearing unit : 1 No. 2. Poultry unit : 3 Nos. 3. Vermicomposting unit : 1 No. 4. Infrastructure created under other programmes The following infrastructure have been created 1. NHM Model Nursery
Pot mixture preparation cum threshing yard : 1 No.
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Mist chambers : 3 Nos. Shadenet houses : 4 Nos. Surface level water tank : 1 No. Power tiller : 1 No. Trailer cum tipper for tractor : 1 No.
2. Micro irrigation and sprinkler system : 1 No. (40 cents) ____..____
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18. HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT a. During 2010-11
Name of the staff Designation Title of the training programme
Institute where attended Dates
Dr.M.Renuga SMS (Horticulture) Swadeshi prem jagriti sangoshi Hebbal, Bangalore 28.5.10 to 31.5.2010
Dr.K.Natarajan SMS (Seed Technology) Special technology for harnessing pulsesproductivity
MPKV,Rahuri 2.6.2010 to 7.6.2010
Dr.V.Senthilvel SMS (Plant Pathology) Training on partnering of KVKs/SAUs/ICAR institutes
with NABARD’s initiatives for rural prosperity
Lucknow 28.6.2010 to 4.7.2010
Dr.K.Poornima SMS (Nematology) ATMA orientation training cum workshop
Vellore 18.6.2010
Dr.V.Senthilvel SMS (Plant Pathology) Mealybug parasitoids mass culturing
TNAU, Coimbatore 13.10.2010 to 14.10.2010
Dr.K.Natarajan SMS (Seed Technology) Training cum seminar on roundup ready flex cotton
technology
TNAU, Coimbatore 28.10.2010
Dr.V.Senthilvel SMS (Plant Pathology) National Consultation Workshop- Strategy for
development and conservation of the parasitoids of the papaya mealybugs through the country
NABII, Bangalore 30.10.10
Dr.P.C.Prabu SMS(Environmental Science) Integrated Farming System KVK, Kattupakkam 10.11.2010
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Dr.R.Uma Sankareswari
SMS(Agrl.Microbiology) Training cum workshop on strengthening gender
perspective in Agricultural Research and Extension
Madhavaram milk colony,
TANUVAS Chennai
24.1.2011 & 25.1.2011
Dr.P.C.Prabu SMS(Environmental Science) Integrated farming system KVK, Kattupakkam 10.11.10 to 12.11.10
Tmt.A.Amudha Farm Manager Alternative poultry farming as a livelihood option for farming
community”
KVK, Namakkal 24.11.10 to 26.11.10
Dr.P.C.Prabu SMS(Environmental Science) Advances in soil health and fertility management
Directorate of Extension
Education, TNAU, Coimbatore
21.3.2011 to 23.3.2011
Dr.V.Senthilvel SMS (Plant Pathology) IPDM strategies for high value crops
Directorate of Extension
Education, TNAU, Coimbatore
24.3.2011 to 25.3.2011
Tmt.Vidhya.C Programme Assistant (Technical) Protected cultivation in horticultural crops
Directorate of Extension
Education, TNAU, Coimbatore
28.3.2011 to 29.3.2011
Tmt.M.Selvi Programme Assistant (Computer) Data base management, web content and web hosting
development ’
Directorate of Extension
Education, TNAU, Coimbatore
29.03.2011 to 31.03.2011
Tmt.A.Amudha Farm Manager Weather based Advisory Services’
Directorate of Extension
Education, TNAU, Coimbatore
30.03.2011 to 31.03.2011
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b. During 2011-12
Name of the staff Designation Title of the training programme Institute where attended Dates
Dr. N. Sathiah Programme Coordinator Entrepreneurship development modules for KVK Managers
TNAU, Coimbatore 14-3-12 to 16-3-12
Dr. R. Umasankareswari SMS (Microbiology) Training programme on ‘’Strengthening Gender Perspectives in agricultural
research extension’’
TANUVAS, Chennai
24-1-11 to 25-01-11
Dr. V. Sendilvel SMS (Plant Pathology) Attended the orientation programme on Automatic Weather Station at CRIDA
Hyderadbad 31.5.11
Dr.K.Natarajan SMS (Seed Science & Technology)
Agro forestry ODL, TNAU, Coimbatore
18.8.11 to 20.8.11
Dr.K.Natarajan, SMS (Seed Science & Technology)
Scouting, documentation and dissemination of grassroots innovations
and traditional knowledge
TANUVAS, Chennai
21.9.11
Dr.P.C.Prabu
SMS (Environmental Science)
To attend the conference on 100 years of rice
TNAU, Coimbatore 10.1.12 - 11.1.12
Dr. M. Renuga SMS (Horticulture) To attend Global conference on women in Agriculture
New Delhi 9.3.12-17.3.12
Dr.P.C.Prabu
SMS (Environmental Science)
To attend training on PMIS Chennai 20.3.12
Dr. S. Ramesh
SMS (Agronomy) To attend training on Sensitisation cum training on capacity building for
effective management in KVK system
TNAU, Coimbatore
20.3.12 - 22.3.12
Dr.K.Natarajan SMS (Seed Science & Technology)
To attend the training programme on Risk and Disaster management
TNAU, Coimbatore
27.3.12 – 28.3.12
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19. BUDGET AND EXPENDITURE DETAILS
Details of budget utilization (2010-11)
S. No. Particulars Sanctioned Released Expenditure
A. Recurring Contingencies 1 Pay & Allowances 99,65,000 99,65,000 1,16,06,044 2 Traveling allowances 1,25,000 1,25,000 1,24,905 3 Contingencies 13,00,000 A Stationery, telephone, postage and other
expenditure on office running, publication of Newsletter and library maintenance (Purchase of News Paper & Magazines)
2,40,000 2,40,000 2,39,872
B POL, repair of vehicles, tractor and equipments 1,50,000 1,50,000 1,49,964 C Meals/refreshment for trainees (ceiling upto
Rs.40/day/trainee be maintained) 80,000 80,000 80,000
D Training material (posters, charts, demonstration material including chemicals etc. required for conducting the training)
60,000 60,000 59,978
E Frontline demonstration except oilseeds and pulses (minimum of 30 demonstration in a year)
1,90,000 1,90,000 1,89,953
F FLD on Special Pulses Programme 24,000 24,000 23,861 G On farm testing (on need based, location specific
and newly generated information in the major production systems of the area)
91,000 91,000 87,228
H Training of extension functionaries 10,000 10,000 9,917 I Maintenance of buildings - - - J Extension Activities 25,000 25,000 24,987 K Farmers Field School 25,000 25,000 24976 L Chemicals and glasswares for soil and water
testing labs 2,50,000 2,50,000 249016
M Petty items-such s pestle and mortar, cloth bag, plastic jar, tray, gas connection for flame photometer and other use, test tube holder, soil sampling auger etc., for soil and water testing lab.
1,00,000 1,00,000 99956
N Soil and plant sample processing and storage facility
50,000 50,000 49,400
O Library 5,000 5,000 4,978 TOTAL (A) 13,00,000 13,00,000
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B. Non-Recurring Contingencies 1 Equipments including SWTL & Furniture a. SWTL 10,00,000 9,78,416 b. Sprayer (2 Nos.) 50,000 49,900 c. EPABX System 50,000 48,940 d. Digital camera 25,000 23,413 e. Laser guided land leveler 5,00,000 4,99,400 f. Plant Health Diagnostic facility 10,00,000 9,96,500 3 Works 4 Library (Purchase of assets like books &
journals) 10,000 9960
TOTAL (B) 26,35,000 26,06,529
Details of budget utilization (2011-12)
Sl.NO Particulars Amount
sanctioned for the Year 2011-
12 (Rs.)
Expenditure (Rs.)
Balance available
(Rs.)
A. RECURRING Contingencies 1 ``Pay & Allowances 6100000 7923423 -1823423 2 Traveling Allowances 125000 Expenditure on various
items are being completed as per allocations.
3 Contingencies 1500000 a. Stationery, telephone, Postage and other
expenditure on office running publication of news letter
240000
b. POL, repair of vehicles, Tractor & Equipments
150000
c. Meals / Refreshment for trainees for trainees (ceiling up to Rs. 40/day/trainee be maintained)
70000
d. Training material (Posters, Charts, Demonstration material including chemicals etc., required for conducting training)
50000
e. FLD expect oilseeds and pulses 214000 f. FLDon special pulses programme 26000 g On farm testing (on need based, location
specific and newly generated information in the major production systems of the area)
65000
h. Training of Extension functionaries 10000 i. Maintenance of building 20000 j. Extension Activities 25000 k. Thane releif 600000
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l Farmers Field School 25000 M Library (Purchase of journal, News paper &
Magazines) 5000
Contingencies Total 1500000 Total Recurring Items (A) 7725000
1 Equipment & Furniture - 2 Works - 3 Library (Purchase of journal, News paper &
Magazines) -
4 Vehicle 578000 526477 51523 Total of Non Recurring Items (B) 578000 526477 51523
GRANT TOTAL (A+B) 8303000 9140765 -837765
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20. REVOLVING FUND DETAILS
Sl.No Year Opening Balance
April Rs.
Receipt Rs.
Expenditure Rs.
Closing Balance March
Rs.
1. 2008-09 7,21,125 3,56,409
3,19,993 7,57,541
2. 2009-10 7,57,541 3,69,858
6,42,577 4,84,822
3. 2010-11 4,84,822 5,16,331 8,65,575 1,35,578 4. 2011-12 1,35,578 12,68,608 7,65,623 6,38,563
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