Action Plan Summary KVKs of Tamil Nadu and UT of Puducherry

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1 Action Plan Summary KVKs of Tamil Nadu and UT of Puducherry INDEX Sl.No. Name of the KVK Page No. TNAU KVKs 1 Cuddalore Dharmapuri Kanyakumari Madurai Nagapattinam Pudukottai Ramanathapuram Salem Thiruvarur Tiruvallur Tiruchirappalli Vellore Villupuram Virudhunagar TNVASU KVKs 15 Kancheepuram Namakkal Sivagangai Deemed University KVKs 18 Coimbatore Dindigul NGO KVKs 20 Ariyalur Erode Karur Krishnagiri Perambalur Theni Thiruvannamalai Tuticorin UT of Puducherry 28 Karaikal Puducherry

2 Krishi Vigyan Kendra: CUDDALORE 1. Address of KVK with Phone, Fax and , Website KrishiVigyan Kendra, Vriddhachalam Cuddalore District, Tamil Nadu Phone No: , Tele fax No.: Website: 2. Operational area / Cluster villages details for OFT Taluk/ Block Name of cluster villages Major crops & enterprises Major problems identified in each crop / enterprise Parangipettai Thatchakadu, Paddy Unaware of paddy variety in salt affected soil The existing variety are low yielding Kurinjipadi Ayyankurinjipadi Karuppanchavadi Kattumannarkoil Melpuliankudi Groundnut Single major crop in rainfed tracts Reduced kernel quality & Hampered export business Moisture and heat stress during pod development Improper storage of pods and storage room Blackgram Lack of varietal choice suitable for summer season resistant to YMV Managalore Reddakurichi Turmeric Turmeric cultivated in 220 ha in Cuddalore district The existing varieties is low yielding and prone to rhizome rot and leaf blotch disease Nallur Kolavai Turmeric Turmeric cultivated in 220 ha in cuddalore district The existing varieties is low yielding and prone to rhizome rot Vridhachalam Aladi Value addition in paddy Operational area / Cluster villages details for FLD Taluk/ Block Name of cluster Major crops villages enterprises Cuddalore Thirumanikuzhi & Paddy Nathapattu Ramapuram, Vazhisothnaipalayam and leaf blotch disease Paddy is important crops in that area. Peoples affected by diabetic condition. There is no knowledge on effective usage of traditional paddy variety. Proposed type of interventions Assessing the performance of paddy varieties in salt affected soil Assessment on pre and post harvest management technologies for aflatoxin contamination in groundnut Assessment of blackgram variety suitable for summer irrigated with special emphasis on YMV resistance Assessment of turmeric varieties for cuddalore district Assessment of glycemic responses of traditional paddy varieties Major problems identified in each Proposed crop / enterprise type of interventions Paddy Replacement of medium duration paddy variety CO 52 variety for the existing ruling low in SRI system in yielding cultivar in samba and late Cuddalore district samba Season Banana Low yield due to non-adoption of micronutrients in banana NRCB developed micronutrient ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 1

3 Kattumannarkoil Alambadi Paddy Paddy Paddy cultivated ha in Cuddalore district in Samba season Ruling varieties are susceptible for leaf folder, stem borer, sheath blight and neck blast in samba season Indiscriminate use of chemicals for control of the pest and disease Srimushnam, Palayamkottai Nallur Veppur, Adari Pulses (Redgram) Kammapuram Kattukudalur, Arazakuli Watermelon Non-adoption of recommended dose of fertilizers low yield, low income Lack of awareness about the ethrel usage and plant protection measures Yield loss due to pest and diseases Cotton Pulses (Redgram) Lack of awareness on cultivating new variety of redgram Flower and square shedding Reduction in yield Small millet Lack of awareness on improved variety Micronutrient deficiency leads to lower yield in miner millets crops Cashew Cashew occupies an area of 32,000 ha in Cuddalore District Inter space is not utilized properly Pavalankudi Paddy Paddy Paddy cultivated ha in Cuddalore district in Samba season Ruling varieties are susceptible for leaf folder, stem borer, sheath blight and neck blast in samba season Indiscriminate use of chemicals for control of the pest and disease Kumaramangalam Groundnut Groundnut cultivated in ha in cuddalore district Stem rot is serious disease and the farmers not known about suitable methods of management Mangalore Kazhudhur, Small millet Lack of awareness on improved variety Micronutrient deficiency leads to lower yield in miner millets crops Kolavai Cotton Flower and square shedding Reduction in yield Maize Low yield existing variety-rain fed condition Lack of awareness latest maize hybrid suitable rain fed situation formulation Shakti in banana ecological engineering practices in samba paddy Demonstration Integrated Management Watermelon of Crop in redgram variety CO(Rg) 8 K 12 cotton variety and ICM in Kodo millet CO 3 intercrop system and ICM in cashew ecological engineering practices in samba paddy management of stem rot in groundnut ICM in Kodo millet CO 3 K 12 cotton variety with ICM Co H (M) 8 maize hybrid at cuddalore district ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 2

4 Kurinjipadi Vridhachalam Ayyankurinjipadi & Peikalnatham Groundnut Lack of knowledge on new release Non-adoption of ICM technology Karuppanchavadi Groundnut Groundnut cultivated in ha in Cuddalore district Stem rot is serious disease and the farmers not known about suitable methods of management Ayyankurinjipadi, Sathiram & Ponveli Sathakoodal Ilamangalam Sesame Paddy Lack of knowledge on new release Non-adoption of ICM technology Replacement of long duration variety for the existing ruling cultivar in Samba Season Susceptibility of CR1009 & BPT5204 for pests and diseases Puliyur, Aladi Paddy Ruling BPT 5204 variety susceptible for pest and disease in samba season, Indiscriminate use of Chemicals for control of the pest and disease Vadavadi Chilli Chilli cultivated in an area of 200 acres in Cuddalore district Thrips, Mites and leaf curl diseases are major problems Farmers using huge chemicals for the management Banana Low yield due to non-adoption of micronutrients in banana Pudhukuraipettai Cashew Unpruned trees give low yield due to poor light penetration and aeration. The number and vigour of new flush after pruning is influenced by foliar nutrition Karunatham Agaram, Puliyur Fodder Moringa Fodder sorghum and fodder cowpea Cultivating mono fodder Lack of awareness about other fodder crops Lack of awareness on balanced nutrition to live stock (Grass / Grain fodder + legume fodder) Widespread prevalence of anemia among women. Lack of knowledge on preparation of iron rich convenience foods HYV, seed production in participatory mode in groundnut VAR.VRI 8 management of stem rot in groundnut Demonstration and seed production in participatory mode paddy ADT(R) 50 with ICM in SRI system in Cuddalore district TKM 13 paddy variety for samba season IPDM practices in chilli NRCB developed micronutrient formulation Shakti in banana intercrop system and ICM in cashew fodder crops for augmenting productivity of livestock production of dehydrated moringa and their products as entrepreneurial activity ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 3

5 Panruti Alanthuraipattu Alichikudi Alagappasamuthiram, Naduveerpattu Fisheries Amaranthus Carp farming Under utilization of water resources Unawareness among farmers Poor income status of farmers The existing variety is low yielding and prone to white rust disease composite fish culture in farm ponds PLR 1 Sirukeerai variety in Cuddalore district. 3. Details of technological interventions 3.1. Technological assessment S. No. Crop/ enterprise 1 Paddy Assessing the performance of paddy varieties in Salt affected soil 2 Groundnut Assessment on pre and post harvest management technologies for aflatoxin contamination in groundnut 3 Blackgram Assessment of blackgram variety suitable for summer irrigated with special emphasis on YMV resistance 4 Turmeric Assessment of turmeric varieties for Cuddalore district 5 Value addition (paddy) Title of intervention Technology options No. of trials Assessment of glycemic responses of traditional paddy varieties Total cost (Rs.) Team members TO1: TRY SMS (Soil TO2: Gangavathi Sona Science) and TO3: Farmers practice (Agronomy) TO1: Soil application of neem cake or castor 500 kg/ha + Furrow application of T. viride or T. 2.5 kg/ha TO: 2 Application of gypsum at 200kg/acre + FYM 2 tons/acre + Seed treatment with Halo 3 ml/kg of kernel TO3: Farmers practice SMS (Seed Tech) and SMS (Pathology) TO1: ADT SMS (Seed TO2: IPU 2-43 Tech) and SMS TO3: Farmers Practice (Agronomy) TO1: CO SMS (Plant TO2 : IISR Pragati Pathology) and SMS (Hort) TO : Milled rice 3/20 PC (FSN) and T1: Kattuyanam Rice no 8300 PA (Tech.) T2: Red kavuni rice ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 4

6 3.2. Frontline Demonstrations S. No Category/ Crop or enterprise Prioritized problem 1 Paddy Replacement of medium duration variety for the existing ruling cultivar in Samba and late samba season. Susceptibility of CR1009 & BPT5204 for pests and diseases 2 Paddy Replacement of long duration variety for the existing ruling cultivar in Samba Season. Requirement of medium slender rice with long duration in paddy production system Susceptibility of CR1009 & BPT5204 for pests and diseases 3 Paddy Samba paddy cultivated ha in Cuddalore district Ruling BPT 5204 susceptible for leaf folder, stem borer, sheath blight and neck blast in samba season Indiscriminate use of chemicals for control of the pest and disease 4 Paddy Paddy cultivated ha in Cuddalore district in Samba season Ruling varieties are susceptible for leaf folder, stem borer, sheath blight and neck blast in samba season, Indiscriminate use of chemicals for control of the pest and disease 5 Maize Low yield existing varietyrain fed condition Lack of awareness latest maize hybrid suitable rain fed situation 6 Redgram Lack of awareness on cultivating redgram 7 Kodomillet (Varagu) Lack of awareness on improved variety Technology to be demonstrated Demonstration of paddy variety Co 52 in SRI system in Cuddalore district Demonstration of Paddy ADT(R) 50 and ICM in SRI system Demonstration of TKM 13 paddy variety for Samba Season Demonstration of ecological engineering practices in samba paddy Demonstration of Co H (M) 8 maize hybrid at Cuddalore district Demonstration of Redgram Var CO(Rg) 8 Demonstration of ICM in No. of Demo Area (ha) /units Total cost (Rs.) Team members SMS(SST), SMS (SAC) and SMS (PAT) SMS(SST), SMS (Agronomy) and SMS (SAC) SMS (SAC), SMS(SST) and SMS (PAT) SMS (Plant Path), SMS (SSAC) SMS (SSAC), SMS (Agronomy) ` SMS (SS&AC) SMS (Agrl. Ext) SMS (SS&AC) and SMS (Agrl. Ext) ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 5

7 Micronutrient deficiency leads to lower yield in miner millets crops 8 Cotton Existing variety are low yielding and high boll shedding 9 Groundnut Lack of knowledge on new release Non adoption of ICM technology 10 Groundnut Groundnut cultivated in ha in Cuddalore district, Stem rot is serious disease and the farmers not known about suitable methods of management 11 Sesame Lack of knowledge on new release Non adoption of ICM technology 12 Chilli Thrips, Mites and leaf curl diseases are major problems Farmers using huge chemicals for the management 13 Watermelon Non-adoption of recommended dose of fertilizers low yield, low income, Lack of awareness about the ethrel usage and plant protection measures Yield loss due to pest and diseases 14 Cashew Unpruned trees give low yield due to poor light penetration and aeration. The number and vigour of new flush after pruning is influenced by foliar nutrition Effective uses of land space 15 Banana Low yield due to nonadoption of micronutrients in banana 16 Sirukeerai The existing variety is low yielding and prone to white rust disease kodo millet CO 3 Demonstration of K12 cotton variety with ICM Demonstration of HYV and seed production in participatory mode in groundnut (VRI 8) Demonstration of management of stem rot in groundnut Demonstration and participatory seed VRI 3 Demonstration of IPDM practices in chilli Demonstration of integrated crop management in watermelon Demonstration of intercrop system and ICM in cashew Demonstration of NRCB developed micronutrient formulation shakti SMS (SS&AC) and SMS (Agronomy) SMS(SST), SMS (Agronomy) and SMS (SAC) SMS (Plant Path), and SMS(SST), SMS(SST), SMS (Agronomy) and SMS (SAC) SMS (Plant Path), SMS (Hort) SMS (Hort). and SMS (Plant Path) SMS (Hort) and SMS (Agri Extension) SMS (Hort) and SMS (Agri Extension) Demonstration SMS (Hort) and of PLR 1 SMS (Agri Sirukeerai Extension) ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 6

8 17 Fodder Cultivating mono fodder Lack of awareness about other fodder crops Lack of awareness on balanced nutrition to live stock ( Grass / Grain fodder + legume fodder) 18 Fish Underutilization of water resources, Unawareness among farmers, Poor 19 Value addition in Moringa income status of farmers Widespread prevalence of anaemia among women. Lack of knowledge on preparation of iron rich convenience foods Demonstration of fodder crops for augmenting productivity of livestock Demonstration of composite fish culture in farm ponds Demonstration of production of dehydrated moringa and their products as entrepreneurial activity SMS (Agri Extension) and PC SMS (Agri Extension) and PC PC and SMS (Agri Extension) Target for mandated activities for the year S. Activities Target ( ) 1. On- farm trials (No. of technologies) No of OFT: 5 Total Technologies: 8 2. Frontline Demonstrations (No.) of Farmers (Participants) Nos of Extension Personnel (Participants in Nos.) Participants in Extension activities (in lakh) Production of Seed (in quintal) Production of seeds- Blackgram and greengram Planting material (Nos.) Live-stock strains/ fingerlings (Nos) Kisan Mobile Advisory (KMA) (lakh farmers) 521 farmers 10. Soil and Water Testing (samples in Nos) Soil Water ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 7

9 6. Special Activities (NMOOP, NFSM, Skill Development, FFS, IFS, EDP etc.) Activity or Programme Physical details (no. of programmes, participants, area etc.) Financial outlay (Rs. lakh) Team members NFSM on oilseeds- Groundnut NFSM on oilseeds- Gingelly NFSM on Blackgram IFS on wetland system 100 ha 40 ha 25 ha 9.65 (proposed) 1.5 (proposed) 1.4 (proposed) Three lakh for two years ( ) Dr. K. Natarajan, SMS(SST), Dr. A. Rameshkumar, SMS (Hort, Dr.M. Nirmaladevi Dr. K. Natarajan, SMS(SST), Dr. A. Rameshkumar, SMS (Hort, Dr.M. Nirmaladevi Dr. K. Venkatalakshmi, G. Porkodi, Dr. P. T. Sharavanan and Programme Coordinator Dr. K. Venkatalakshmi, 7. Externally funded Activities (continuing / expected during ): NIL Activity or Programme Program duration Funding agency Physical details (no. of programmes, participants, area etc.) Financial outlay (Rs.lakh) Team members 8. SAC meeting: August 2017 ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 8

10 Krishi Vigyan Kendra: DHARMAPURI 1. Address of KVK with Phone, Fax and , Website ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra Papparapatty Dharmapuri District Tamil Nadu. Telephone No : kvkdpri@tnau.ac.in District Map Papparapatty ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 9

11 2. Operational area / Cluster villages details Taluk/ Block Name of cluster villages Major crops & enterprises Major problems identified in each crop / enterprise Proposed type of interventions FLD Palacode Belrampatty Paddy Short duration varieties, Incidence of Gall Midge & Stem borer Sugarcane Lack of knowledge on SSI technologies, Incidence of Wolly Aphid, White fly, Internode borer & White grub Banana Erwinia rot & Panama wilt Mango Mango nut weevil& shoot webber - Tomato Fruit borer, White fly & Thrips FLD and Bhendi Powdery mildew - Tube rose Polythene mulching for weed problem & - mealy bug Chrysanthemum ncidence of Wilt, leaf spot & high yielding varieties FLD and Bellary onion Incidence of purple blotch OFT Papaya High yielding varieties & mealy bug - Animal Mastitis, low milk yield, Komari disease and OFT and Husbandry gastritis in dairy cattle. Deworming, low weight gain, lack of availability of mixed feed in goats and back yard poultry rearing technologies, feed management and vaccination for major diseases in poultry Morappur Mottankurichi Paddy Low yield of the existing local variety FLD Sorhum Grain mould disease, stem borer & immature OFT and grains Samai Low yield of the existing variety OFT and Thenai Traditional varieties & stem borer incidence - Maize Incidence of Stem borer, stem fly FLD and Cotton Low yield, Red cotton bug, Immature bolls, Reddening of leaves FLD and Cowpea Lack of high yielding variety suitable for vegetable purpose OFT and Groundnut Micro nutrient deficiency, early leaf spot & - rust Turmeric Low yield, rhizome rot & leaf spot OFT and Tapioca Mealy bug FLD and Tomato Viral diseases, Fruit borer - Tuberose Lack of high yielding varieties - Chrysanthemum Rust, leaf spot and root rot FLD and Small onion Purple blotch - Brinjal Shoot & fruit borer, stem borer - Chillies High yielding varieties and hybrids - Nerium White fly - ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 10

12 Animal Mastitis, low milk yield, Komari disease and OFT, FLD Husbandry gastritis in dairy cattle. Deworming, low and weight gain, lack of availability of mixed feed in goats and back yard poultry rearing technologies, feed management and vaccination for major diseases in poultry Pappireddipatti Adhigarapatty Paddy Incidence of Stem borer, leaf folder, - Bacterial leaf blight Sorghum Incidence of Grain mould, Lack of resistant high yielding varieties & hybrids to grain OFT and mould disease Maize Micro nutrient deficiencies, stem borer incidence FLD and Sugarcane Wolly aphid, Termite, Mealy bug - Ragi Blast, Aphids & grain separating machine - Redgram/ Lack of high yielding and synchronised FLD and blackgram maturing variety, incidence of Gram pod borer and Aphid Bengalgram Gram pod borer FLD and Cowpea Lack of high yielding variety suitable for - vegetable purpose Cotton Reddening of leaves, bolls shredding - Turmeric Rhizome rot, leaf spot, rhizome scale & thrips OFT and Tapioca Low yield, nutrient deficiency & Mealy bug FLD and Banana Leaf spot - Tuberose Aphid, Mealy bug - Animal Mastitis, low milk yield, Komari disease and OFT and Husbandry gastritis in dairy cattle. Deworming, low weight gain, lack of availability of mixed feed in goats and back yard poultry rearing technologies, feed management and vaccination for major diseases in poultry Pennagaram Chinnampalli Paddy Lack of knowledge on high yielding short - duration varieties, Stem borer, leaf roller, Paddy blast & Brown spot Ragi Ragi blast - Sugarcane Mealy bug, white fly, root grub - Redgram Powdery mildew - Cotton Leaf spot, shredding of bolls, boll worm & aphids FLD and Blackgram Powdery mildew, aphid and whitefly FLD and Banana Leaf spot - Turmeric Rhizome rot and leaf spot - Tomato Incidence of Fruit borer, white fly, Tomato - leaf curl virus and tomato mosaic virus Tuberose Bud borer, aphids and red spider mite - Chrysanthemum Aphid, thrips, rust, leaf spot and powdery - mildew Small onion New high yielding variety, low yield of the - ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 11

13 existing variety and onion thrips Animal Back yard poultry rearing technologies, feed Husbandry management and vaccination for major diseases in poultry Harur Naripalli Paddy Lack of short duration high yielding variety, low yield of the existing varieties, Zinc deficiency FLD and FLD and Ragi Low yield & incidence of Aphids - Cumbu Shoot fly, stem borer - Maize Low yield, improper filling of grains - Redgram/ Blackgram/ Avarai Low yield of the existing traditional varieties and incidence of Aphid FLD and Cotton Micro nutrient deficiencies, & shredding of bolls FLD and Sugarcane Weed problem, Mealy bug, internode borer - & white grub Groundnut Low yield, pod borer& thrips FLD and Horsegram Low yield - Tomato Stem borer, fruit borer - Brinjal Shoot and fruit borer - Coconut Shredding of flowers and nuts - 3. Details of technological interventions 3.1 Technology Assessment S.No. Crop/ enterpris e Title of intervention 1. Sorghum Assessment of performance of Sorghum hybrids tolerant to Grain mould in Dharmapuri district 2. Little Millet 3. Blackgra m Assessment of performance of high yielding little millet varieties in Dharmapuri district Assessment of the performance of high yielding blackgram varieties TO 1- Private Hybrid TO 2 Co 5 To3 SPH 1655 TO 1-Local variety TO 2 Co4 To3 DHLM 36-3 Technological options TO 1 Farmers practice (CO 6 / VBN 4) TO 2 - VBN 8 TO 3 TBG 104 No. of trial s Total cost (Rs.) Team member s Scientist (Extn, SS&AC, Entom) Scientist (Extn, SS&AC, Entom) Scientist (SS&AC, Extn, Entom) ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 12

14 4. Dolichos lablab Assessment of performance of high yielding varieties of Dolichos Lablab TO 1 Local variety TO 2 - CO GB TO 3 Arka Sambhram Scientist (Horti, Entom, S&AC) 5. Onion Assessment of purple blotch and thrips tolerant onion varities/hybrids in Dharmapuri district 6. Turmeric Assessment of Turmeric Rhizome rot Management Practices 7. Livestock Improvement of Immune status and weight gain of kids by supplementatio n of specific mineral mixture and mineral block for goats in Dharmapuri district 8. Livestock Assessment of prophylactic control of subclinical mastitis in dairy cattle of Dharmapuri 9. Drudgery reduction district Assessment for drudgery reduction of different weeders in paddy TO 1 Farmers practice TO 2 - Arka lalima TO 3 - Arka Kirthiman TO 4 - Bhima shakthi TO 1 Farmers practice TO 2 Rhizome treatment with T. viride and P. fluorescens /kg followed by soil application of T. viride & P. fluorescens kg/ha on basal & 150 DAP TO 3 - Rhizome treatment with Trichoderma harzianum@10g /kg followed by Soil application of Trichoderma harzianum&pochoniachlamydosporiaeach1kg/to n of FYM on basal & on 150 DAP To1 To2 Specific mineral mixture for sheep and goat NIANP,2012 To3 Mineral block one block per goat TANUVAS,2014 To1 To2 Mast guard- teat protect and tanuvas Scc count kit TANUVAS, 2016 TO 3 - Herbal dip method GASUVAS, 2014 TO 1 Manual weeding TO 2 - Rotary star weeder for wet land TO 3 - Modified cono weeder (Farmer Innovation) Validated by KVK, Karur Scientist (Entom, Horti, SS&AC) Scientist (Entom, Horti, SS&AC) Scientist (VAS, and Entom) Scientist (VAS, and Entom) Scientist (Home Science, SS&AC and Entom) TOTAL ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 13

15 3.2 Frontline Demonstrations S. No. Category/ Crop or enterprise Prioritized problem 1 Paddy Incidence of gall midge reduces the yield upto 40% The use of susceptible variety and injudicious use fertilizer are the major reasons for Gall midge ourbreak 2 Maize Low yield in local variety Poor grain filling in cob Incidence of shoot fly 3 Cotton Incidence of sucking pests viz., leaf hopper and mealy bug Reddening of leaves Shedding of squares, buds and bolls Improper bursting of bolls Damage due to Red cotton bug, dusky cotton bug 4 Tomato Yield loss due to wilt incidence (upto 20 %) and Tomato Pin worm damage (20-60 %) Technologies Demonstrated IPM strategies in Paddy ICM in Maize CO(HM) 8 Demonstration ICM in Bt Cotton of Arka Actino plus in Tomato with ICM practices (OFT to FLD) No. of Demo Area (ha)/ Units Total cost (Rs.) Team members 20 8 ha Scientist (Entomology, SS&AC, and Extension) 10 2 ha Scientist (SS&AC, Extension, Entomology) 10 4 ha Scientist (SS&AC, Entomology, Extension) 20 8 ha Scientist (Horticulture Entomology, SS&AC, Extension) 5 Chillies Incidence of thrips and mites reduces the yield from 20-40% The leaf curl virus incidence reduces the yield 6 Ridge gourd Introduction of high yielding variety IPM strategies in Chillies ICM in Newly released high yielding Ridge gourd variety Arka Prasan in Dharmapuri district 20 8 ha Scientist (Entomology, Horticulture, SS&AC) 10 4 ha Scientist (Extension, Entomology, Horticulture ) ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 14

16 7 Vegetable Cowpea Introduction of high yielding variety suitable for vegetable purpose 8 Tapioca Lack of high yielding variety with high starch content 9 Chrysanthemum Low productivity due to non adaption of ICM practices Quality loss in flowers due to micronutrient deficiency and thrips infestation 10 Betelvine Crop loss due to wilt incidence upto 40 % Quality loss due to leaf spot 11 Black pepper Alternate crop choice for good returns in hilly tracts Variety Arka Garima Seed treatment with biofertilizer INM including foliar spray of Arka vegetable special Use of yellow sticky traps IDM for powdery mildew & viral diseases ICM in high yielding TNAU Tapioca variety YTP 1 in Dharmapuri district ICM in Chrysanthemum with special emphasis for quality of flowers of vines Maintenance of live standards Soil application of Bacillus subtillus & P.fluorescens (10 g/vine) Foiliar applicationof 5 g//l IPM for aphids & nematodes Neem 250 kg/ha followed by drenching NSKE 5% for standard - Agathi Black Pepper variety Panniyur 1 (KAU) Spacing 2 3 m either way INM including biofertilizers Pruning of excessive foliage Foliar sparing of NAA, DAP IPM for thrips and borer IDM for wilt and anthracnose 5 2 ha Scientist (Extension, Entomology, Horticulture ) 5 2 ha Scientist (Extension, Horticulture Entomology) 10 4 ha Scientist (Horticulture, Entomology, SS&AC) 5 2 ha Scientist (Horticulture, Entomology SS&AC) 5 2 ha Scientist (Horticulture, Entomology, SS&AC) ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 15

17 12 Dairy cow Low breeding management, Low conception, infertility, more interval duration, more number of conception 13 Poultry Low body weight, poor egg production poor hatcheability and 14 Spiral separator for pulses and millets 15 Value addition- Milk 16 Post harvest process-moringa leaves increase mortality More labour required for grading and winnowing of pulses and millets Time consuming process Low shelf life of paneer Bland flavour of paneer Lack of variety in paneer Widespread prevalence of anaemia among women. Lack of knowledge on preparation of iron rich convenience foods Synchronization of estrous in dairy cow using intravaginal sponge Popularization of srinidhi chicken under backyard condition in dharmapuri district Demonstration on spiral separator Flavoured Paneer production (Mint, Corriander and cumin) Dehydration and value addition of moringa leaves, pods and moringa Moringa based convenience food mixes, Packaging and labelling Scientist (VAS and Entomology) Scientist (VAS, and Entomology) Scientist (Home Science, SS&AC, Entomology) Scientist (Home Science, SS&AC, Entomology) Scientist (Home Science, Horticulture, Entomology) 3,83, Target for mandated activities for the year S. Activities Target ( ) 1. On- farm trials (No. of technologies) 9 2. Frontline Demonstrations (No.) of Farmers (Participants) Nos of Extension Personnel (Participants in Nos.) Participants in Extension activities (in lakh) Production of Seed (in quintal) Planting material (Nos.) Live-stock strains/ fingerlings (Nos) - 9. Kisan Mobile Advisory (KMA) (lakh farmers) Soil sample Testing (samples in Nos) Water sample Testing (samples in Nos) ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 16

18 5. Special Activities (NMOOP, NFSM, Skill Development, FFS, IFS, EDP etc.) Activity or Programme Physical details Financial outlay (Rs.lakh) Team members NFSM Cluster Frontline Demonstrations on Pulses ICM in Green 50 demonstration, 20 ha 1.50 Scientist (Extension, SS&AC, gram variety CO 8 ICM in Newly released TNAU Black gram variety VBN 8 with tractor drawn seed drill Entomology) 25 demonstration, 10 ha 1.50 Scientist (Extension, Entomology, Home Science) ICM in Bengal 25 demonstration, 10 ha 0.75 Scientist (SS&AC, gram variety JAKI 9218 Entomology, Home Science) NMOOP - Cluster Frontline Demonstrations on Oilseeds ICM in Groundnut 25 demonstration, 10 ha 2.50 Scientist (Extn, SS&AC, Ento) IFS Special Programme on Popularisation of IFS for garden land system for one acre EDP Popularization of finger millet bakery foods 3 demonstration, 0.40 ha 0.30 Scientist (VAS, Extension, Entomology, SS&AC and Horticulture ) 4 demonstration 1.20 Scientist (Home Science, Extension, Entomology) 6. Externally funded Activities (continuing / expected during ): Activity or Programme Program duration Funding agency Physical details Financial outlay Enhancing the Liveihood of Tribal farmers through Capacity Building on Production and Value Addition of Millets Empowering Tribal women in Pappireddipatti block through Beekeeping and value addition of bee products Establishment of nutri garden through participatory approach for nutritional security among tribals in Pappireddipatti block Revitalization of millets for nutritional security and enhanced productivity under TANII December 2017 State planning Commission SBGF State planning Commission SBGF State planning Commission SBGF Government of Tamil nadu under TANII projects of State Planning Commission 7. SAC meeting month: June 2017 Scientific Production of Quality Produce, Formation of FIGs and facilitating processing and value addition of millets through installation of processing units. Farmers: 200, Area: 10 ha Honey bee rearing through self help group Preparation of value added products from honey Conducting demonstration on nutria garden and Imparting training to the rural women Establishment of seed processing units, seed production in millets, Demonstration on millets and imparting training to farmers Team members (Rs.lakh) Scientist (Extension, Entomology, Home Science) Scientist (Entomology, Horticulture, Extension, SS&AC) 9.98 Scientist (Horticulture Entomology, Extension) Scientist (Entomology, SS&AC) ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 17

19 Krishi Vigyan Kendra: KANYAKUMARI 1. Address of KVK with Phone, Fax and , Website ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Thirupathisaram Kanyakumari District Tamil Nadu Phone: , Feb 2017 ICAR-KVK, Kanyakumari ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 18

20 2. Operational area / Cluster villages details Taluk/ Block Kurunthankodu Agestheeswaram Thuckalay Rajakagamanagalam Thovalai Thiruvattar Name of cluster villages Manavalakurichi, Vellisanthai Kannamangalam Theroor Ramapuram Nalloor Agastheeswaram Muthalakurichi Thiruvithangodu Aathivilai Puthalam Neendakarai Parakkai Thovalai Boothapondi Vendalikodu Kulasekaram Aruvikkarai Major crops & enterprises Rice Black gram Mango Banana Maize Groundnut Rice Fodder Tapioca Amaranthus Jack Pineapple Major problems identified in each crop / enterprise Heavy infestation of weeds, Improper usage of fertilizers, more pest and disease incidences in rice Lack of rice variety to replace ASD16 for kanipoo Lack of alternate crop and variety for rice fallow condition Poor preservation in Mango Non-adoption proper weed management in rice Lack of suitable Amaranthus variety as intercrop in Banana Lack of quality fodder to the milch animals Improper usage of Fertilizers in Brinjal Non-availability of Bhendi hybrid Poor vegetable preservation Mushroom-Poor yield and low consumer acceptance Soil acidity, micro-nutrient deficiency, Sigatoka leaf spot and wilt disease, poor adoption of INM practices, poor preservation in banana Non-availability of high yielding Groundnut variety Poor preservation in Banana Poor adoption of ICM practices and lack of high yielding hybrid Non-adoption of ICM practices in traditional variety Lack of quality fodder for animals Short duration high yielding variety, spiral white fly management High yielding varieties in Amaranthus Poor preservation of jack Value addition in pineapple Proposed type of interventions FFS, OFT, FLD, EDP, s and extension activities OFT, FLD, trainings and Extension activities OFT, FLD, s and extension activities OFT, FLD, trainings and Extension activities FLD, s, Extension activities OFT, trainings and Extension activities ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 19

21 8. Details of technological interventions 3.1 Technology Assessment Crop/ Title of S.No. enterprise intervention 1. Blackgram Assessment of Blackgram variety KKM 1 in Kanyakumari District Technological options TO1 - T 9 (Farmers practice) TO2 - VBN (BG) 6 TO3 - Blackgram KKM 1 No. of Total cost trials (Rs.) Team members 2. Sesame Introduction of Sesame as an alternate crop in ricefallow condition of Kanyakumari District 3. Banana Assessment of Fusarium wilt management in banana 4. Mushroom Assessment of Milky Mushroom Varieties in Kanyakumari District 5. Rice Assessment of glycaemic index of traditional paddy varieties TO1 Blackgram (Local) TO2 Sesame [TMV 7] TO3 Sesame [SVPR 4] TO1 - Farmers Practice- Uprooting and cutting of infected mother plants and allowing side sucker to grow TO2 - P. fluorescens liquid 4 lit ha at 2 nd, 4 th and 6 th MAP. Apply press mud 5kg/plant (TNAU, 2013) TO3 - Soil application of T.viride NRCB 1 as rice chaffy grain formulation 10 g/plant basal + 2, 4, 6 th month (NRCB 2010.) TO1 - Milky mushroom- APK2 (Calocybe indica) Source -TNAU TO2 - Milky mushroom- Bheema (Calocybe Gambosa) Source- KAU TO3 - Milky mushroom- IIHR Ca-1(Calocybe Indica) Source- IIHR TO1 TPS3/CR1009 sub 1/CR1009 TO2 Kattisamba TO3 Kochisamba Total ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 20

22 3.2 Frontline Demonstrations Category/ Crop or enterprise Rice Rice Traditional rice Maize Tapioca Prioritized problem ICM practices in puddled transplanted rice ICM practices in Dry seeded rainfed rice (with supplemental irrigation) organic cultivation practices for traditional rice variety - Kattisamba TNAU Maize Hybrid CO 6 with improved crop production technologies short duration tapioca variety Hraswa Technologies Demonstrated TPS 5 variety Pre-emergence herbicide (Pretilachlor) Time bound fertilizer recommendation Release of the egg parasitoid, Trichogramma japonicum Use of pheromone trap for YSB Seed treatment, seedling rot dip and foliar spray of P. fluorescens Need based insecticide application TPS 5 variety Pre-emergence herbicide (Pendimethalin) Time bound fertilizer recommendation Integrated Pest and Disease Management Seed treatment with Pseudomonas fluorescence Installation of Pheromone trap 12 nos/ha NSKE 5% or Neem soap application Application of Biofertilizers Azophos Release of Biocontrol agents Trichogramma japonicum Use of Panchagavaya New Crop and variety TNAU Maize Hybrid CO 6 TNAU Maize 8 kg/ha Seed Treatment with Azospirillum 600 g/ha Installation of Fish meal trap 12/ha, Pheromone 12/ha Need based application of insecticide, Application of 0.25 kg/ha Setts of Hraswa 3085 /ha Sett treatment with P. 10g/lt Integrated nutrient management Spray 0.2% zineb to control leaf spot, Spraying 10% chlorpyriphos to control termite Yellow sticky trap for sucking pest management No. of Demo Area (ha)/ Units Total cost (Rs.) 10 4ha ha ha ha ha 9170 Team members ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 21

23 Category/ Crop or enterprise Tapioca Prioritized problem package of practice for spiralling white fly management in tapioca Amaranthus Demonstration on PLR-1 Amaranthus in Banana based cropping system Bhendi Integrated Crop Management in Bhendi hybrid Co- 4 Cluster bean Fodder Fish integrated crop management in cluster bean Cereal + legume fodder under Coconut gardens Iron and Calcium fortified fish soup for addressing micronutrient malnutrition Technologies Demonstrated Installation of sticky trap and light trap. Spray of Neem formulation and fish oil rosin soap 25 g/l Foliar spray of Verticillium 10 gm/lit Trichoderma 2.5 kg/ha as basal, at 3rd and 6th month after planting for tuber rot Azospirillum 2 kg and Phosphobacteria 2 kg/ha, P. fluorescense 4g/lt for white rust, 2 g/l of water to control leaf spot Bhendi hybrid Co-4-2.5kg/ha Seed treatment with 10g/ kg of seed & 5g/kg seed for sucking pest management Spray IIHR vegetable Installation of pheromone Release of T. Installation of yellow sticky Need based insecticide application Seed treatment with 600 g/ha, P. 10g/Kg & T. 4g/kg Sucking pest management using NSKE 5%, Pulse wonder 5kg/ha at flower initiation Need based insecticide application for borers Bajra Napier Hybrid + Desmanthus, & Guinea grass + Desmanthus under Coconut garden Calcium and iron rich soup for improved health No. of Demo Area (ha)/ Units Total cost (Rs.) 10 4ha ha ha ha ha Total ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 22

24 9. Target for mandated activities for the year S. No. Activities Target ( ) 1. On- farm trials (No. of technologies) 5 2. Frontline Demonstrations (No.) of Farmers (Participants) Nos of Extension Personnel (Participants in Nos.) Participants in Extension activities (in lakh) Production of Seed (in quintal) Planting material (Nos.) Live-stock strains/ fingerlings (Nos) - 9. Kisan Mobile Advisory (KMA) (lakh farmers) Soil and Water Testing (samples in Nos) Special Activities (NMOOP, NFSM, Skill Development, FFS, IFS, EDP etc.) Activity or Programme Physical details (no. of programmes, participants, area etc.) Financial outlay (Rs. Lakh) FFS SEED PRODUCTION IN RICE EDP- value added products from Mango No. of programmes-10 Particpants-25 Village: Muthalakurichi No. of programmes-10 Particpants-20 Village: Agastheeswaram Team members 11. Externally funded Activities (continuing / expected during ): Activity or Programme Program duration Funding agency Physical details (no. of programmes, participants, area etc.) ARYA expected ICAR Purchase of non-recurring items such as note book, Camera and office equipment Man power Capacity Building programmes / area on processing, value addition, packaging, branding and marketing linkages 10 Nos Creation of capacity building and Incubator Formation of Producer Federations Financial outlay (Rs. Lakh) Team members All SMSs 12. SAC meeting month: December 2017 ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 23

25 Krishi Vigyan Kendra: MADURAI 1. Address of KVK with Phone, Fax and , Website KVK Address Telephone E mail Web Address Office Fax Krishi Vigyan Kendra, AC&RI Tamil Nadu Agricultural University kvkmdu@tnau.ac.in MADURAI ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 24

26 2. Operational area / Cluster villages details Taluk /Block Madurai west, Thirumangalam, Kalligudi, Usilampatti Names of Cluster Villages identified for intervention Andaman, Kulamangalam Pilamuthur, Sivarakottai, Usilampatti, Erumarpatti Major crops & enterprises Rice Millet (Tenai and barnyard millet) Prioritized problems in these crops/ enterprise Proposed Intervention Labour problem, Higher weed management OFT (3), cost FLD (2), Delayed release of water consequent to s delayed onset of monsoon Low organic (4) matter of rice soils Incidence of major diseases viz., blast, sheath blight and sheath rot Rice stem borer yield loss due to dead heart at vegetative stage and white ears at the reproductive stage Traditional varieties, low yield FLD (3), s Traditional varieties, low yield (3) Nutritional insecurity Thirumangalam, Soudarpatti, Mathipanur, Reddiyapatti, Pilamuthur Cotton Labour problem FLD (1), Yield loss due to severe gall incidence by s cotton stem weevil (2) Melur Kidaripatti Pulses Labour problems and delayed sowing FLD (1) and s (1) Kidaripatti, Mangulam Mango Yield reduction up to 20% and production of 60% B & C grade fruits FLD (1) and s (2) Shedding of buds and flowers and yield loss due to mango hoppers. Thathagoundanpatti, Brinjal Indiscriminate usage of pesticides leaves FLD (1) and Alanganallur, Kutladampatti residues in brinjal and yield loss (1) Vadipatti. Cholavanthan Maranavariyendhal Snake Gourd Yield reduction up to 25% and cost of hybrid seeds are much higher. FLD (1) and (1) Alanganallur - Palamedu, Onion Yield gap of 15-20%. Deficiency lead to die back and eventually loss in onion development at early stages. OFT (2), FLD (), s (4) Low price during surplus production Yield loss due to severe incidence of onion thrips and purple blotch disease Tomato Yield loss due to severe incidence of wilt and nematode complex Yield loss due to spotted wilt disease in tomato Flower Crops Vadipatti Cholavanthan Jasmine Lower flowering in offseason i.e. Nov- Feb and higher labour cost for regular practice OFT (1), FLD (2) and s (2) OFT (1) and (1) ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 25

27 3. Details of technological interventions 3.1 Technology Assessment S.No. Crop/ enterprise Title of intervention 1. Rice Assessment of Integrated weed management in rice 2. Rice Contingent Plan of Rice cropping for Periyar Vaigai Command Area Technological options T1 - Farmers practice T2 Pre-E Herbicide + Hand weeding T3 Early Post E Herbicide + hand weeding T1 - Green manure - SRI T2 - Green manure - Drum seeder rice T3 - Rice cum green manure seeder No. of trials Total cost (Rs.) 5 5, ,000 Team members 3. Tomato Assessment of bio intensive management of wilt disease and nematode complex in tomato 4. Jasminum sambac Assessing GR effect on off-season technologies in Jasminum sambac 5. Big onion Assessing micronutrient concentration and method of application in Big onion (Allium cepa var. cepa) 6. Onion Assessment of Dehydration Efficiency 7. Paddy Assessment of glycaemic index of traditional paddy varieties T1 Control (Carbendazim drenching (0.1%)) T2 Soil solarisation, Seed treatment of P. 10g/kg. Nursery bed treatment of 20 g/sq.m. Soil application of 2.5 kg/ha mixed with 50 kg vermicompost/ha at 30 days of transplanting. T3 Soil solarisation, Seed treatment of Trichorich 10g/kg. Nursery bed treatment of Trichorich - 50 g/sq.m. SA of Trichorich kg mixed with 50 kg vermicompost/ha at 30 days of transplanting. T 1 Manual Pruning alone (farmer practice) T 2 September pruning + Application of Paclobutrazol 1ml/plant T 3- September pruning + foliar spray of 1000 ppm CCCand 0.4% Humic acid T 1 Farmers Practice T 2- Foliar application (5g/lit) on 45 and 60 days after transplanting T 3- IIHR, Vegetable 40 and 60 DAT T1: Solar drying T2: Cabinet drying 5 5, , ,000 TO1: Milled rice IR 20, CR1009, 3 10,000 TRY 3 TO1: Kattuyanam Rice TO1: Red kavuni rice Total 29 69,750 ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 26

28 3.2 Frontline Demonstrations S. no Category/ Crop or enterprise 1. Minor Millet 2. Pulses (Green gram Prioritized problem Low yield due to local varieties and broadcasting method of sowing Popularizing Tractor Drawn Seed Drill for pulses 3. Cotton Labour problem, Wilted plant and yield loss 4. Millet Traditional long duration Tenai varieties, low yield 5. Paddy Dead heart and white ear Yield loss 6. Brinjal Indiscriminate usage of pesticides leaves residues in fruits and Yield loss 7. Onion Yield loss (up to 95%) due to severe incidence of purple blotch disease aggravated by thrips incidence 8. Tomato Yield loss due to severe incidence of spotted wilt disease 9. Snake Low yield due to varieties gourd Cost of Private hybrid seeds are much higher 10. Paddy Yield loss due to severe incidence of sheath blight, blast in young crop followed by sheath rot during boot leaf stage 11. Mango Yield reduction up to 20% and production of 60% B & C grade fruits, flower drop and Yield loss 12. Tomato Post-harvest loss of tomato due to surplus production and lack of tomato processing technologies 13. Moringa Widespread prevalence of anaemia among women. Lack of knowledge on preparation of iron rich convenience foods Technologies Demonstrated New variety, MDU 1, Line sowing. Soil application with Pseudomonas Need based pest and disease management Tractor drawn seed drill, Line Sowing seed treatment DAP 2 % foliar spray ICM in cotton with mechanization Tenai CO 7 No. of Demo Area (ha)/ Units Total cost (Rs.) , , , ,000 IPM in paddy ,000 IPM In brinjal ,000 IPDM in onion ,000 IDM in tomato ,500 Introduction of new Snake gourd COH ,000 IDM in paddy ,250 quality and yield improvement technologies in mango Increase in income level of the farmers commodity group Dehydration and value addition of moringa leaves and pods , , ,000 Total 122 2,56,750 Team members ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 27

29 4. Target for mandated activities for the year S. Activities Target ( ) 1. On- farm trials (No. of technologies) 7 2. Frontline Demonstrations (No.) of Farmers (Participants) Nos of Extension Personnel (Participants in Nos.) Participants in Extension activities (in lakh) Production of Seed (in quintal) Planting material (Nos.) 20, Live-stock strains/ fingerlings (Nos) - 9. Kisan Mobile Advisory (KMA) (lakh farmers) Soil and Water Testing (samples in Nos) Special Activities (NMOOP, NFSM, Skill Development, FFS, IFS, EDP etc.) Activity or Programme EDP 1 Physical details (30 participants 4 trainings) Financial outlay (Rs. Lakh) 0.35 Team members Cluster FLD 50 participants,50 ac 1,50,000 FFS in IPDM Chillies, (30 participants), demos and field days Externally funded Activities (continuing / expected during ): Activity or Programme Program duration Funding agency Physical details Financial outlay (Rs. Lakh) SBGF 11/2 years Demo-10 ha State planning ( to - commission ) 4nos TNIAMP (IAMWARM II) 5 years ( to ) World Bank Team members Seed hub 3 years ( to ) ICAR SAC meeting month: December 2017 ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 28

30 Krishi Vigyan Kendra: NAGAPATTINAM 1. Address of KVK with Phone, Fax and , Website ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra Sikkal , Nagapattinam District Phone: Website : ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 29

31 2. Operational area / Cluster villages details Major crops & enterprises Taluk/ Block Name of cluster villages Keelaiyur Kameshwaram Rice, Pulses, Maize, Vegetables, Groundnut, Mango, Coconut, Fish Keelaiyur P.R.Puram Rice, Pulses, Maize, Vegetables, Groundnut, Mango, Coconut, Flowers Major problems identified in each crop / enterprise Yield reduction due to saline problem (EC - more than 4 ds/m) Use of Saline water for irrigation Low yield of existing local variety Use of poor quality seed of local varieties Higher cost of construction of bower for the cultivation of pandal type lab lab Unawareness on cultivating bush type varieties Higher incidence of Phomopsis blight Unaware of scientific management practices Yield loss up to 50% Low yield with the existing local varieties Unaware of new variety Higher incidence of Powdery Mildew Unaware of scientific fish culture practices Low weight gain in existing fish culture Widespread prevalence of anaemia among women. Lack of knowledge on preparation of iron rich convenience foods Yield reduction due to saline problem (EC - more than 4 ds/m) Use of Saline water for irrigation Low yield of existing local variety Use of poor quality seed of local varieties Higher cost of construction of bower for the cultivation of pandal type lab lab Unawareness on cultivating bush type varieties Labour shortage Improper population More labour cost Yield loss (20%) due to budworm damage Poor flower quality leads to less market preference Low yield with the existing local varieties Unaware of new variety Proposed type of interventions OFT & OFT & OFT & FLD & FLD & FLD & FLD & OFT & OFT & OFT & FLD & FLD & FLD & ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 30

32 Keelaiyur Mayiladuth urai Thirumaru gal Vizhundamavad i Sitharkadu Kongarayanallur Rice, Pulses, Cotton, Maize, Sugarcane, Vegetables Rice, Pulses, Cotton, Maize, Sugarcane, Vegetables, Trees Higher incidence of Powdery Mildew Widespread prevalence of anaemia among women. Lack of knowledge on preparation of iron rich convenience foods Yield reduction due to saline problem (EC - more than 4 ds/m) Use of Saline water for irrigation Depletion of ground water level Unawareness of alternate crop for rice Under utilization of traditional rice varieties Therapeutic properties of traditional rice varieties not known Non availability of YMV resistant black gram varieties in rice fallow condition Incidence of drought Low yield of existing ground nut variety under rainfed condition (900 kg/ha) Incidence of leaf folder, stem borer and false smut (32%) No other alternate to BPT 5204 High demand for TKM 13 seed Lodging of existing variety Incidence of pests & disease in BPT 5204 Need for alternate high yielding variety Non adoption of traditional rice varieties High demand for organically grown traditional rice variety Reduction in natural enemies due to indiscriminate use of pesticides Lack of knowledge on eco friendly pest and disease management strategies Non utilization of Coconut inter space Non-availability of shade tolerant fodder crop under coconut garden Under utilization of traditional rice varieties Therapeutic properties of traditional rice varieties not known Non availability of YMV resistant black gram varieties in rice fallow FLD & OFT & OFT & OFT & OFT & OFT & FLD & FLD & FLD & FLD & FLD & OFT & OFT & condition Incidence of drought OFT & Low yield of existing ground nut variety under rainfed condition (900 ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 31

33 Sembanark oil Rathanallur Rice, pulses, Cotton, Sugarcane, Vegetables, Fish, Trees Keelaiyur Kovilpathu Vegetables, Groundnut, Mango, Coconut kg/ha) Incidence of leaf folder, stem borer and false smut (32%) No other alternate to BPT 5204 High demand for TKM 13 seed Lodging of existing variety Incidence of pests & disease in BPT 5204 Need for alternate high yielding variety Non adoption of traditional rice varieties High demand for organically grown traditional rice variety Reduction in natural enemies due to indiscriminate use of pesticides Lack of knowledge on eco friendly pest and disease management strategies Severe incidence of boll worms & sucking pests causes poor crop establishment and yield reduction up to 25% Non utilization of Coconut inter space Non-availability of shade tolerant fodder crop under coconut garden Widespread prevalence of anaemia among women. Lack of knowledge on preparation of iron rich convenience foods Lack of awareness in suitable Teak based Agro forestry system Reduction in natural enemies due to indiscriminate use of pesticides Lack of knowledge on eco friendly pest and disease management strategies Yield loss (20%) due to root grub damage Unaware of scientific fish culture practices Low weight gain in existing fish culture Lack of awareness in suitable Casuarina based Agroforestry system Higher incidence of Phomopsis blight Unaware of scientific management practices Yield loss up to 50% FLD & FLD & FLD & FLD & FLD & FLD & FLD & FLD & FLD & FLD & FLD & FLD & FLD & ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 32

34 3. Details of technological interventions 4.1 Technology Assessment S.No. Crop/ enterprise Title of intervention 1 Rice Assessment of saline tolerant rice varieties for Nagapattinam District 2 Blackgram, Gingelly Assessment of suitable alternate crop for Rice in Kuruvai (Kharif) season 3 Rice Assessment of glycemic responses of traditional paddy varieties 4 Black gram Assessment of suitable Black gram varieties under rice fallow condition 5 Groundnut Assessment of drought tolerant groundnut varieties under rainfed condition 6 Ragi Assessment of Ragi varieties in Nagapattinam District 7 Dolichos Bean Assessment of Dolichos Bean varieties (Bush Type) suitable for Nagapattinam district Technological options TO 1- Farmer s practice (BPT 5204) TO 2- TRY 40 Kg/ha TO3- CSR kg/ha TO 1- Farmer s practice Rice (ADT 43) TO 2 Blackgram VBN 8 25 kg/ha TNAU Pulse 5 kg/ha TO3- Gingelly TMV 6 seed 5 kg/ha 4 gm/kg of seed TO1 Milled rice IR 20, CR1009, TRY 3 TO2- Kuzhiatichan rice TO3 -Kothamalli Samba rice TO1:Farmers Practice (ADT 3) TO2:LBG 25 kg/ha TO3- ADT 25kg/ha TO4- KKB 25 kg/ha TO 1- Farmer s practice TO 2-VRI 8 TO 3 - TO3- CO 7 TO 1 Farmer s practice TO2:CO 15 5 Kg/ha Millet micronutrient 5 kg/ha TO3- KMR Kg/ha, Millet micronutrient 5 kg/ha TO1 Farmer s practice TO2: COGB Kg/ha, 600 g/ha, 2 Kg/ha + 2 Kg/ha TO3: Arka Sambhram 25 Kg/ha, 600 g/ha, 2 Kg/ha + 2 Kg/ha No. of trials Total cost (Rs.) Team members Programme Coordinator Programme Assistant (Technical) Programme Coordinator SMS(Extn) PA(Tech) SMS (HS&FS) SMS(Extn) Programme Coordinator SMS (Forestry) SMS (Ento) SMS(Extn), SMS (HS&FS) and SMS (Forestry) SMS (HS&FS) SMS(Extn) SMS(Hort) Total ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 33

35 4.2 Frontline Demonstrations Category/ Crop or enterprise Cereals/Rice Cereals/Rice Cereals/Rice Prioritized problem Incidence of leaf folder, stem borer and false smut (32%) No other alternate to BPT 5204 High demand for TKM 13 seed Lodging of existing variety Incidence of pests & disease in BPT 5204 Need for alternate high yielding variety Non adoption of traditional rice varieties High demand for organically grown traditional rice variety Cereals/Rice Reduction in natural enemies due to indiscriminate use of pesticides Lack of knowledge on eco friendly pest and disease management strategies Groundnut/ Farm Labour shortage Mechani Improper zation in population groundnut More labour cost Cash crops/sugarcane Cash crops/cotton Yield loss (20%) due to root grub damage Severe incidence of boll worms & sucking pests causes poor crop establishment and yield Technologies Demonstrated Demonstration and Farmers Participatory Seed production of TKM 13 rice variety in Nagapattinam District Demonstration on Paddy CO 52 for Samba season of Nagapattinam District Traditional rice variety with Eco friendly management Eco friendly pest and disease management in Samba/Thaladi (Rabi) paddy Tractor Drawn Planter cum Herbicide Applicator for Groundnut in Nagapattinam district IPM strategies for management of sugarcane root grub Demonstration on Eco friendly IPM strategies for major pests in cotton No. of Demo Area (ha)/ Units Total cost (Rs.) Team members Programme Coordinator SMS(FM) Programme Coordinator SMS(FM) Programme Coordinator SMS(Ento) PA(Tech) SMS (Ento) SMS(Horti) SMS (FM) SMS(Horti) SMS (Ento) PC SMS (Ento) SMS(FM) ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 34

36 reduction up to 25% Vegetables/Brinjal Higher incidence of Phomopsis blight Unaware of scientific management practices Yield loss up to 50% Flowers/Jasmine Yield loss (20%) due to budworm damage Poor flower quality leads to less market preference Forage Non utilization crops/fodder of Coconut inter space Non-availability of shade tolerant fodder crop under coconut garden Fishery/Fish Unaware of Value addition/ Greens (moringa) Trees/ Teak + Ground nut+ Green gram Agro Forestry/ Casuarina + Black gram scientific fish culture practices Low weight gain in existing fish culture Widespread prevalence of anaemia among women. Lack of knowledge on preparation of iron rich convenience foods Lack of awareness in suitable Teak based Agro forestry system Lack of awareness in suitable Casuarina based Agroforestry system IDM strategies for Phomopsis blight management in brinjal SMS (Ento) SMS(Horti) ICM in Jasmine SMS(Hort) SMS(Ento) New Guinea Grass CO(GG) 3 in Coconut Garden Scientific Fish Culture practices for farm pond production of dehydrated moringa and their products as entrepreneurial activity newly released ground nut variety VRI 8 (Rabi) and Green gram CO8 (Kharif) under Teak plantations in Nagapattinam district newly released Black gram variety VBN 8 under Casuarina based Agroforestry SMS (Hort) SMS(Forestry) SMS(Extn), SMS(HS&FS) SMS (For) SMS(HS&FS) & SMS (Extn) SMS (Forestry), SMS(Horti) SMS (Forestry), SMS(Ento) ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 35

37 4. Target for mandated activities for the year S. Activities Target ( ) 1. On- farm trials (No. of technologies) 7 2. Frontline Demonstrations (No.) of Farmers (Participants) Nos of Extension Personnel (Participants in Nos.) Participants in Extension activities (in lakh) Production of Seed (in quintal) Planting material (Nos.) Live-stock strains/ fingerlings (Nos) - 9. Kisan Mobile Advisory (KMA) (lakh farmers) Soil and Water Testing (samples in Nos) Special Activities (NMOOP, NFSM, Skill Development, FFS, IFS, EDP etc.) Activity or Programme Physical details (no. of programmes, participants, area etc.) Financial outlay (Rs.lakh) Team members Cluster FLD on Rabi Pulses demos, 100 farmers and 40 ha 3,00,000 All SMS ICM in Groundnut SMS (Agrl. 30 demos, 30 farmers and 12 ha 30,000 Extn.) 5 demos, 5 farmers SMS (Forestry) Integrated Farming System Vermibag : 5 Nos Earthworm : 5 Kg Fish fingerlings:1000 Nos Bee Hives: 1 Box Azolla unit:1 No Co 5 slips: 2000 Nos CO (FS )31:3 Kg 30,000 Entrepreneurship development through value addition in pulses (EDP mode) Group activity and 20 members 45,000 SMS(Home Science) 6. Externally funded Activities (continuing / expected during ): Activity or Programme Program duration Funding agency Physical details TN-IAWARM NADP Enhancement of Pulse production in Delta and Non Delta District of TamilNadu 3 years World Bank 1 Year NADP Financial outlay (Rs.lakh) Team members PC SMS (Extn) PC SMS (Forestry) 7. SAC meeting month: September 2017 ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 36

38 Krishi Vigyan Kendra: PUDUKKOTTAI 1. Address of KVK with Phone, Fax and , Website Krishi Vigyan Kendra Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Vamban, Pudukkottai Tamil Nadu Phone : kvkvamban@tnau.ac.in Website: ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 37

39 2. Operational area / Cluster villages details Taluk/ Block Pudukkottai Gandarvakottai Name of cluster villages Aathanakkottai Vannarapatti Marungurani Sundampatti Thiruvarankulam Maangadu Pullanviduthi Major crops & enterprises Paddy, Maize, Blackgram, Bhendi, pearlmillet, green manure, millets, Fodder crops and dairy Paddy, Maize, Black gram, Groundnut, Sesame, Bhendi, and dairy Paddy, Maize, Groundnut, Sesame, Brinjal, chillies, Banana,Turmeric, pepper and dairy Major problems identified in each crop / enterprise Lack of awareness about traditional varieties and Problem soil in paddy. Under utilization of traditional rice variety Pearlmillet yield loss due to downy mildew disease Lack of awareness in minor millet production Non-availability of high yielding fodder crops Low yield due to drought in groundnut Disease susceptibility of existing fine grain Labour shortage and yield loss due to stem borer in maize Tobacco cutworm in groundnut low yield due to existing local variety in bhendi Low yield in existing sesame variety New introduction of pepper in coconut garden New introduction of brinjal variety and Yield loss due to red spider mite, collar rot and leaf curl virus New introduction of bottle guard Yield loss due to sigatoka leaf spot in banana Yield loss due rhizome rot and leaf spot disease in turmeric Bud worm problem in Jasmine Proposed type of interventions OFT FLD EDP s Demonstration OFT FLD EDP s Demonstration OFT FLD EDP s Demonstration ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 38

40 3. Details of technological interventions 3.1 Technology Assessment S.No. Crop/ enterprise Title of intervention 1. Paddy Assessment of traditional rice varieties in Pudukkottai District 2. Paddy Assessment of suitable salt tolerant Rice varieties Technological options TO 1 BPT5204 TO 2 Black kavuni TO 3 Karunguruvai TO1: BPT5204 TO2: TRY 3 TO3: CSR 43 No. of trials Total cost (Rs.) Team members SMS (Agronomy) Prog.Coordinator SMS (SS & T) SMS (SST) SMS (Patho) 3. Groundnut Assessment of suitable drought tolerant Groundnut varieties 4. Sesame Assessment of Sesame Varieties suitable for Rainfed Ecosystem 5. Pepper Assessment of suitable Pepper variety for plains 6. Paddy Assessment of glycemic index of traditional paddy variety TO1: VRI 2 TO2: CO(Gn) 7 TO3: GJG-9 TO4: VRI 8 TO1: local TO2: TMV 7 TO3: G.Til 10 TO: Local variety TO2:Panniyur 5 TO3: Karimunda TO 1 TRY 3 TO 2 Black kavuni TO 3 Karunguruvai Total SMS (SST) SMS (SST) SMS (Hort) SMS (Ento.) SMS (Patho.) SMS (FSN) Programme Coordinator ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 39

41 3.2 Frontline Demonstrations Category/ Crop or enterprise Cereals/ Paddy Cereals/ Maize Millets/ Pearlmillet Millets/ Kudiraivalli Oil seeds/ Ground nut Green Manure/ Sunnhemp Vegetable/Brinjal Prioritized problem Disease and pest susceptibility of existing fine grain variety Labour shortage and yield loss due to stem borer Introduction of new variety Lack of awareness in minor millet production and economic gain Technologies Demonstrated Paddy variety CO 52 ICM in maize TNAU Pearl millet CO (CU) 10 Kudiraivalli MDU 1 Tobacco cutworm IPM for tobacco cutworm in groundnut Poor soil fertility New introduction and Yield loss due to red spider mite, collar rot and leaf curl virus New introduction farmers participatory seed production in Sunnhemp ICM in Brinjal Vegetable/Bottle gourd Bottle gourd PLR 1 Vegetable/Bhendi Low yield Bhendi Hybrid Co 4 Fruits/ Banana Yield loss due to Demonstration on IDM of sigatoka leaf spot sigatoka leaf spot in Fruits/ Banana Spices/ Turmeric Flower crop/jasmine Fodder/ Mixed fodder Enhancing productivity Yield loss due to rhizome rot and leaf spot disease No flower production in off season and reduction in quality due to bud worm damage Non-availability of high yielding fodder crops Total banana IIHR Banana special Demonstration on IDM of rhizome rot and leaf spot in Turmeric ICM in jasmine mixed fodder unit No. of Demo Area (ha)/ Units Total cost (Rs.) Team members SMS (SS&T) Ento. Pathology) SMS (Agron, Agrl. Ento.) SMS (SS&T, Agrl. Ento, Pathology) SMS (Agron, Prog. Coordinator SMS (SS & T) SMS (Agrl. Ento., Pathology SMS (SS&T) Prog. Coordinator SMS (Hort) SMS (Ento.) SMS (Hort, Ento. Patho.) SMS (Hort) SMS (FSN) SMS (Patho.) SMS (Ento.) SMS (Hort) SMS (Pl. Path, Agrl.Ento) SMS (Agrl. Ento. Hort,Plant Patho) SMS (Agron) Prog.coordinator SMS (SS & T) ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 40

42 Target for mandated activities for the year S. Activities Target ( ) 1. On- farm trials (No. of technologies) 6 2. Frontline Demonstrations (No.) of Farmers (Participants) Nos of Extension Personnel (Participants in Nos.) Participants in Extension activities (in lakh) Production of Seed (in quintal) Planting material (Nos.) 45, Live-stock strains/ fingerlings (Nos) - 9. Kisan Mobile Advisory (KMA) (lakh farmers) Soil and Water Testing (samples in Nos) Special Activities (NMOOP, NFSM, Skill Development, FFS, IFS, EDP etc.) Activity or Physical details (no. of programmes, Financial outlay Team members Programme participants, area etc.) (Rs.lakh) FFS Group activity 30,000 SMS (Agronomy) and SMS (Horti) IFS Three to five family 30,000 PC & All SMS EDP Group activity 30,000 SMS (FSN) & PC 5. Externally funded Activities (continuing / expected during ): Activity or Programme Program duration Funding agency Physical details (no. of programmes, participants, area etc.) Financial outlay (Rs.lakh) Team members 5 days NABARD 25 Nos 40,000 PC & All SMS Cashew 3 days DCCD 50 Nos 90,000 PC & All SMS Cashew Seminar 1 day DCCD 100 Nos 50,000 PC & All SMS Cashew Value 1 day DCCD PC & All SMS 50 Nos (2 nos) 25,000 addition training 6. SAC meeting month: October 2017 ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 41

43 Krishi Vigyan Kendra: RAMANATHAPURAM 1. Address of KVK with Phone, Fax and , Website 1.1 Name and address of KVK with Phone, Fax and ICAR - Krishi Vigyan Kendra Collectorate Campus Sethupathy Nagar, Ramanathapuram Tamil Nadu Ph. No : , ramnadkvk@tnau.ac.in 1.2 Name and address of host organization : Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore Ph. No , Fax. No Year of sanction : April Website address of KVK and date of last update Sep 2016 ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 42

44 2. Operational area / Cluster villages details Taluk/ Block Mandapam Nainarkoil Name of cluster villages Valanthai Neeravi Major crops & enterprises Chilli Major problems identified in each crop / enterprise Yield gap Use of private hybrids Proposed type of interventions OFT - Assessment of chilli varieties Bogalur Thirupullani Muthuchellapuram Malangudi Cotton Heavy incidence of mealybug in summer irrigated cotton. Lack of awareness on management of mealybug Nainarkoil Manjakollai Paddy Non availability of rice varieties tolerant to sodicity. Lesser yield and returns from rice crop Ramanathapuram Ramanathapuram district Nainarkoil Manjakollai TNAU Mobile Apps Paddy Visiting personally to each and every farmer is difficult Sending SMS is not as real time reception Poor / Under utilization of traditional rice varieties Lack of awareness of the therapeutic properties of traditional rice varieties Limited use of traditional rice varieties Bogalur Muthuchellapuram Paddy Imbalanced application of fertilizers Low net income Paddy Chilli Deterioration of soil health due to continuous irrigation with poor quality water and buildup of sodicity Lack of effective moisture conservation Practices Low Water Use Efficiency OFT-Assessment of management practices for Phenacoccus solenopsis in summer irrigated cotton OFT - Assessment of rice varieties tolerant to sodic soils in Ramanathapuram district OFT - Assessment of TNAU Mobile Apps among Farmers Mobile user Group (FMG) of Ramanathapuram district OFT - Assessment of Glycemic responses of traditional paddy varieties INM practices for semidry rice in Ramnad FLD Integrated Management practices for sodic soils Plastic mulching technology in chilli cultivation Nainarkoil Nainorkoil Manjakollai, Chinnaakiramesi, Pandiyur Pandiyur, Manjakollai Bhendi Brinjal Lack knowledge in high yielding varieties Yield gap Micronutrient deficiency Pest and diseases incidences Low yield COBH 4 bhendi variety ICM practices in brinjal ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 43

45 Taluk/ Block Nainarkoil Kamuthi Bogalur Thirupullani Nainarkoil Name of cluster villages Pandiyur, Kamuthi, Peraiyur Muthuchellapuram Malangudi Manjakollai Chinna Akiramesi Major crops & enterprises Coriander Chilli Brinjal Bogalur Muthuchellapuram Cotton Mandapam, Thirupullani Thiruvadanai Nainorkoil Thiruvadanai Paramakudi Kamuthi Vazhuthur Melamadai Maruthangudi Mummudisathan Maruthangudi Ariyanendal Sernthakottai Fodder Maize Chilli Major problems identified in each crop / enterprise Moderate yield and single Harvest Non adoption of short duration multi harvest variety Die-back and anthracnose disease -low marketability, yield loss. Susceptible to shoot/fruit borer Indiscriminate use of insecticide, Yield loss. Labour Shortage Lower output by manual harvest Drudgery Non availability of green fodder throughout the year Drought situation Poor milk yield Water scarcity Intermittent drought Low yield Thirupullani Malangudi Paddy Pest incidence due to poor storage facility. Lack of knowledge on new technology Mandapam Thangatchimadam FFS Less awareness on improved production technologies. Indiscriminate use of pesticides for production of vegetables Mandapam Nainarkoil Vazhuthur Chinna Akiramesi IFS Low crop yield, poor soil health, inefficient and under utilization of resources and low farm income. Proposed type of interventions Demonstration on Arka Isha variety of Coriander for higher yield IDM practices for Chilli diseases with special reference to anthracnose IPM practices for brinjal shoot and fruit borer cotton Plucker Demonstration and training on enriched fodder production technology (Silage making) in Ramnad District Demonstrating Drip Irrigation system for under double paired row planting SUPER GRAIN BAG to store paddy grains FFS on ICM in Jasmine IFS for Rainfed Eco system ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 44

46 Details of technological interventions 3.1 Technology Assessment S. No. Crop/ enterprise Title of intervention 1 Paddy Assessment of rice varieties tolerant to sodic soils in Ramanathapuram district Technological options RP - TRY-3 AP 1- Gangavathi Sona (GGV-05-01) AP 2 - CSR43 2 Chilli Assessment of chilli varieties Farmer practices (FP) 3 Cotton Assessment of management practices for Phenacoccus solenopsis in summer irrigated cotton 4 Paddy Assessment of Glycemic responses of traditional paddy varieties 5 TNAU Mobile Apps Assessment of TNAU Mobile Apps among Farmers Mobile user Group(FMG) of Ramanathapuram district No. of trials Total cost (Rs.) Team members FP ADT SMS Soil Science, Agronomy (Local variety) RP- TNAU Chilli Hybrid CO-1 AP 1- Arka Harita SMS Horti., Extension Farmers Practice (FP) SMS PP RP - Spraying of neem oil 3% or NSKE 5% spraying of fish oil rosin soap 25 g/lt / liquid formulation Spraying of Profenofos 50% 2 mi/lt. AP 1 - Spraying of Fish oil rosin liquid 10 ml mixed with neem oil 2 ml/lt Spraying of Lecanicillium lecanii 10 gm/lt or Beauveria bassiana 10 ml/lt Spraying of Thiodicarb 75 WP 5 gm/lt Agronomy FP - IR SMS HSc., RP Sithirakaar AP 1 - Norungan Agron, Extension FP Existing mode of SMS Extension, extension services Agron, HSc, Horticultrue RP - Providing extension services by installation of crop specific Mobile Apps of TNAU. AP 1- Providing extension services through technical message containing leaflets, folders etc., Total 38 67,000 ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 45

47 3.2 Frontline Demonstrations Category/ Crop or enterprise Paddy Paddy Bhendi Brinjal Coriander Chilli Chilli Chilli Brinjal Fodder maize Cotton Paddy Total Prioritized problem Imbalanced application of fertilizers Low net income Deterioration of soil health due to continued irrigation with poor quality water andbuildup of sodicity Lack knowledge in high yielding varieties Yield gap Micro- nutrient deficiency, Pest and diseases, Yield gap Moderate yield and single Harvest ( 4.82 t/ha), Non adoption of short duration multi harvest variety Lack of effective moisture conservation Practices, Low WUE Severe incidence of die-back and anthracnose disease Low marketability. Heavy yield loss. Water scarcity Intermittent drought, Low yield Desi variety susceptible to BSFB. Indiscriminate use of insecticide for managing BSFB Yield loss. Non availability of green fodder throughout the year Drought situation Poor milk yield Labour Shortage Lower output by manual harvest Pest incidence due to poor storage facility. Lack of knowledge on new technology Title of Technology INM practices for semidry rice in Ramnad Integrated Soil Management practices for sodic soils COBH 4 bhendi variety ICM practices in Brinjal Demonstration on Arka Isha variety of Coriander for higher yield Plastic mulching technology in chilli cultivation IDM practices for Chilli diseases with special reference to anthracnose Demonstrating Drip Irrigation under double paired row planting method IPM practices for brinjal shoot and fruit borer Demonstration and on Enriched Fodder Production Technology(silage making) in Ramanathapuram District cotton plucker SUPER GRAIN BAG to store paddy grains No. of Demo ,24,000 Area (ha)/ Units Total cost (Rs.) Team members SMS Soil Science, Agronomy SMS Soil Science, Agronomy SMS Horticulture, Agronomy, PP 10 2 SMS PP Horticulture, Agronomy, SMS Horticulture, Agronomy, Plant Protection SMS Horticulture, Agronomy, SMS Plant Protection, Horticulture, Agronomy, SMS Horticulture, Agronomy, SMS Horticulture and Plant Protection SMS Agronomy, Home Science SMS Home Science, Agronomy SMS Home Science, Agronomy ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 46

48 4. Target for mandated activities for the year S. Activities Target ( ) 1. On- farm trials (No. of technologies) 5 2. Frontline Demonstrations (No.) of Farmers (Participants) Nos of Extension Personnel (Participants in Nos.) Participants in Extension activities (in lakh) Production of Seed (in quintal) - 7. Planting material (Nos.) Live-stock strains/ fingerlings (Nos) - 9. Kisan Mobile Advisory (KMA) (lakh farmers) Soil and Water Testing (samples in Nos) Special Activities (NMOOP, NFSM, Skill Development, FFS, IFS, EDP etc.) Activity or Programme Physical details (no. of programmes, participants, area etc.) Financial outlay (Rs.lakh) FFS on ICM in Jasmine No. of classes: 14 No. of Participants: Team members All SMS Integrated Farming System 3 Units 0.30 All SMS Hands on training on value addition in millets All SMS Entrepreneurship development in value addition of millets (EDP) at KVK, Ramanathapuram Exposure visit cum training at HC& RI, Madurai Exposure visit cum training at IICPT, Tanjore Exposure visit cum training at PHTC, Coimbatore 2.27 Sea weed cultivation Sea Weed Cultivation, Processing and Marketing for additional income generation to improve the economic status of coastal village community 1.00 All SMS 6. Externally funded Activities (continuing / expected during ): Program Funding duration agency Activity or Programme Physical details (no. of programmes, participants, area etc.) Financial outlay (Rs. lakh) Team members Pre Kharif 2017 One day ICAR 500 Farmers 0.80 All SMS Pre Rabi One day ICAR 500 Farmers 0.80 All SMS World soil day One day ICAR 100 Farmers 0.50 All SMS 7. SAC meeting month: September 2017 ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 47

49 Krishi Vigyan Kendra: SALEM 1. Address of KVK with Phone, Fax and , Website Krishi Vigyan Kendra -Sandhiyur Salem District, Tamil Nadu. Phone : Fax : E.mail : kvkmallur@tnau.ac.in Web : http :// North Western Agro Climatic Zone N, E ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 48

50 2. Operational area / Cluster villages details Taluk/ Block Name of cluster Major crops Major problems identified in each villages enterprises crop / enterprise Pethanaiken Kalrayan hill cluster Minor per cent yield loss in field palayam millets due to local variety (shattering in Block Samai nature) Poor yield due to use of local variety. Traditional Poor / Under utilization of paddy traditional rice varieties Lack of awareness of the therapeutic properties of traditional rice varieties Limited use of traditional rice varieties Ollapatty Cotton per cent yield loss in field due to Sucking pest incidence in Bt cotton Application of higher doses of pesticides like synthetic pyrethroids all over the cropping period. Veerapandi Chinnakalrayan, Vadakunadu, Therkunadu Attayampatti Puthur Agraharam Seeragapadi Etimanickampatty Rakkipatty Mango Groundnut Lack of knowledge about crop regulation Huge scope for yield improvement in these orchards through scientific interventions Stem rot and collar rot incidence is (40-50 %) resulting in low yield Farmers practiced carbofuran granules and drenching of non recommended practices. Coriander Continuous use of same variety - Carolina(Bijo Sheetal seeds) Low yielders t/ha Lack of multi cut types in cultivation Palmyrah Brinjal Animal husbandry To empower the unemployed youth, To train the people on Palmyrah processing. To increase the income of farmers through value addition on Palmyrah. To prepare Squash, RTS and tuber based value added products. Severe incidence of red spider mite cause heavy yield loss in brinjal Proposed type of interventions OFT on Assessment of suitable Samai varieties for tribal tracts of Salem Districts OFT on Assessment of glycemic responses of traditional paddy varieties FLD on Eco-friendly insect pest management of sucking pests in Bt cotton on IPDM management practice for cotton for higher productivity FFS on ICM in mango FLD- IDM practices for stem rot disease in groundnut for higher productivity FLD on multi cut type Coriander Arka Isha EDP on Value addition in Palmyrah OFT on Assessment of management of red spider mite in Brinjal on Integrated Pest Management in brinjal Anestrus FLD on Demonstration on Poor conception rate use of progesterone Repeat breeding in dairy cattle impregnated intra vaginal sponges for improvement of fertility ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 49

51 Ayothiapattinam Ranikhet disease in desi chicken Lacking in integration of available units poor Veeranam Jasmine Thrips and bud worm damage (30-40 %) resulting in low yield Mannarpalayam Udayapatti Vedapatty Mannarpalayam Karumapuram, Karipatty Banana Dolichos Lab lab Animal husbandry The disease caused rotting of rhizome and pseudo stem, following marginal necrosis or scorching of leaves ultimately leading to toppling of affected plants Lack of awareness on photoinsensitive improved varieties, Less bush type varieties for farmers, Cultivation of local types with less flowering Mastitis in dairy cattle Vazhapady Vellagungam Cumbu Low yield Not knowing the suitable of downy mildew resistant var % downy mildew incidence was recorded in total cultivable area of Salem District Thirumanur Banana per cent yield loss in field, Drenching higher dosage of chemical pesticides throughout the cropping period like carbendazim etc The problem was identified at the 14th SAC meeting on 29 th June Lack of red fleshed types, High demand by the farmers, Only red flesh types of private companies are available with high cost of the layers. Turmeric Old low yielding varieties are cultivated No short duration variety of Turmeric in TamilNadu Micronutrients deficiency & post harvest losses due to old varieties Veppilaipatty Tomato In tomato bacterial wilt, soil borne diseases, causes % per cent FLD on Demonstration on Ethno veterinary medicine (EVM) treatment for Ranikhet Disease Continuation of IFS with more animal unit FLD on Assessment of bio-rationals for the management of flower thrips and bud worms in jasmine FLD -Demonstration and management of Erwinia rot or Tip over disease in tissue Banana for higher productivity FLD on Demonstration of Bush type Lab lab CO (GB) 14 OFT on Assessment on effect of herbal teat dip and teat protect on prevention of mastitis in dairy cattle FLD on Cumbu CO 10 for higher productivity OFT -Assessment of suitable management practice for Panama Wilt in Banana FLD on red flesh guava OFT on Assessment of new turmeric variety IISR Pragati for yield and curcumin content FLD- IDM practices for yield loss in field, Higher doses Bacterial wilt disease in ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 50

52 of chemical pesticides were dumped through out the period and at the time of harvest too. Mettupatty Tube rose Heavy incidence of mealybug resulted in heavy yield loss of per cent. Poor awareness on bio-pesticides usage in Animal husbandry management of mealybug. Delayed wound healing in cattle, sheep and goat Omalur Karuppur Sugarcane Yield loss (25-30%) due to the disease in all varieties Symptoms occurred though out the cropping period especially in initial months. Mecheri Panchakalipatti Pulses More labour required for grading and winnowing of pulses and millets Time consuming process Malligundam, Navapatti Tomato Mecheri block is known for tomato cultivation in TamilNadu Yield is low due to monsoon failure and diseases Remedies other than chemicals are needed Kolathur Navapatty Paddy Heavy incidence of stem borer, leaf folder, brown plant hopper resulted heavy yield loss of per cent Sethukili Kutyagoundanur Chilli Chilli Private hybrids are ruling the market Cost of private seeds are very high 10 High pungent, high yielding and low cost seeds are in need for the farmers Heavy incidence of thrips, mite, fruitborer, resulted heavy yield loss of per cent Lack of knowledge on improved ecofriendly crop protection practices Edapadi Nedungulam Gingelly Lack of knowledge on new release Non adoption of ICM technology Yercaud Pelakkad, Senthittu Pepper In pepper quick wilt, soil borne diseases causes 30 % per cent yield loss in field Pepper is being cultivated in hills of yercaud, the fertile soil dumped with more no. of pesticides. Manual trampling Poor sanitary & hygenic Irritation in legs Damage of pepper tomato for higher productivity OFT on Assessment of Bio-pesticides for mealybug in tuberose effectiveness of Nano heal cream on wound healing properties IDM practices for smut disease in sugarcane through ecofriendly management techniques for higher productivity FLD on Method of operation of spiral seperator PPFM foliar spray for rainfed tracts of Tomato AESA based Ecological Engineering concept along with IPM module OFT - Assessment of suitable high pungent high yielding Chilli hybrids FLD on Bio-rational insect Pest Management Module for Chillies FLD on seed production in Gingelly (VRI 3) as farmer participatory mode OFT-Assessment of suitable management practices for Quick wilt (foot rot) in pepper FLD on pepper production and marketing ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 51

53 3. Details of technological interventions 3.1 Technology Assessment S.No. Crop/ enterprise Title of intervention Technological options No. of trials Total cost (Rs.) Team members 1. Samai Assessment of Farmers Practice Programme suitable Samai CO(Samai) 4 Coordinator varieties for tribal KOPLM 83 SMS (AGR) tracts of Salem Districts DHLM Banana Assessment of Farmers practice SMS (Pl.Path) suitable P. f 2.5kg/ha+FYM +neem SMS (Ento) management cake. Prog. Asst practice for Panama Wilt in 25 g for 4 times at (T) Banana 3 rd 4 th 5 th and 7 th month after planting 40g + Carbendazim Application of urea + sugarcane trash (250g/pit) followed by lime (1Kg/pit) and neem cake (1-2Kg/pit) 3. Brinjal Assessment of management of red spider mite in Brinjal 4. Chilli Assessment of suitable high pungent high yielding Chilli hybrids 5. Pepper Assessment of suitable management practices for Quick wilt (foot rot) in pepper Soil application of 250ml/acre alternated with Drenching of 1 litre / acre (combination of plant extract of calotropis, neem, tribulus, nerium, eucalyptus and lantana camara), Intercrop with sunhemp/marigold Farmers practice SMS (Ento) Spraying Hirsutella 250 ml / ac Abamectin 1.8% EC 0.25 ml / lit Farmers Practice Sierra Hybrid COCH1 Arka Harita Farmers practice (drenching with copper oxy chloride (0.25%) Soil application of neem cake and Trichoderma viride or P. fluorescens, Spraying with 1% Bordeaux mixture SMS (Hort.) Programme coordinator SMS (Hort) SMS (Ento) SMS (Pathol) SMS (Pl.Path) SMS (Hort) SMS (Ento) ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 52

54 6. Tuberose Assessment of Bio-pesticides for mealybug in tuberose 1 st monsoon (May-June)- Trichoderma 50 g/vine. foliar spray with potassium phosphonate (0.3%) 2 nd Monsoon (August-Sep) T.harzianum and or potassium phosphonate (0.3%) Foliar 20 kg FYM, 1 kg neem cake + 50gm each vine + plastic film, 2 prophylactic sprays of 1% Bordeaux mixture before onset of monsoon and 40 days 7. Turmeric OFT on Farmers Practice Assessment of Eriyur local new turmeric CO 2 variety IISR Pragati for yield IISR Pragathi and curcumin content 8. Food science (Glycemic) Assessment of glycemic responses of traditional paddy varieties 9. Cattle Assessment on effect of herbal teat dip and teat protect on prevention of mastitis in dairy cattle after 1 st spray Farmers Practice SMS (Ento) Verticillium lecanii 2 x 10 8 Prog 10 g/lit + Asst(tech) Cryptolaemus montrouzieri SMS (Hort) 300 beetles Beauveria bassiana 2 x g/lit + Cryptolaemus montrouzieri 300 beetles Metarhizium anisopliae 1 x ml/lit + Cryptolaemus montrouzieri 300 beetles To Milled rice T1- Mappilai samba T2- Red Kavuni rice Programme Coordinator SMS (Hort) SMS (Ento) SMS (Agron) SMS(Tech asst) 3 (15 per intervention) 8300 SMS (FSN) SMS (AGR) Farmers practice SMS To 1: Herbal teat dip To 2: Herbal teat protect Total (V&AS) Programme Coordinator ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 53

55 3.2 Frontline Demonstrations S.No Category/ Crop or enterprise 1 Crop protection paddy Prioritized problem Heavy incidence of stem borer, leaf folder, brown plant hopper resulted heavy yield loss of per cent Lack of knowledge on ecological engineering in paddy and ecofriendly integrated pest management practices 2 Cumbu Low yield Not knowing the suitable of downy mildew resistant var % downy mildew incidence was recorded in total cultivable area of Salem District 3 Groundnut Stem rot and collar rot incidence is (40-50 %) resulting in low yield Farmers practiced carbofuran granules and drenching of nonrecommended practices. Lack of awareness about management through bioagents 4 Gingelly Lack of knowledge on new release Non adoption of ICM technology 5 Cotton Heavy incidence of thrips, leafhopper, mealybug cause heavy yield loss upto per cent in cotton Lack of knowledge on improved ecofriendly crop protection practices in cotton Technologies Demonstrated AESA based Ecological Engineering concept along with IPM module for Paddy Cumbu CO 10 for higher productivity IDM practices for stem rot disease in groundnut for higher productivity FLD on seed production in Gingelly (VRI 3) as farmer participatory mode Eco-friendly insect pest management of sucking pests in Bt cotton No. of Demo Area (ha)/ Units Total cost (Rs.) Team members SMS (Ento) SMS ( Patho) SMS (Agro) & All SMS SMS (Pl.Path) SMS (Agron) SMS (Hort) Programme coordinator Programme Coordiantor SMS (Agro) SMS (Agron) SMS (Ento) Programme coordinator ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 54

56 Higher cost of amount paid for the plant protection chemicals. 6 Sugarcane Yield loss (25-30%) due to the disease in all varieties Symptoms occurred though out the cropping period especially in initial months. Application of pesticides 7 Banana per cent yield loss in field. Drenching higher dosage of chemical pesticides throughout the cropping period like copper oxy chloride, streptocycline. 8 Guava The problem was identified at the 4th SAC meeting on 29 th June Lack of red fleshed types High demand by the farmers Only red flesh types of private companies are available with high cost of the layers 9 Tomato In tomato bacterial wilt, soil borne diseases causes % per cent yield loss in field, Higher doses of chemical pesticides were dumped through out the period and at the time of harvest too. 10 Tomato Mecheri is known for rainfed tomato cultivation in TN Yield is low due to IDM practices for smut disease in sugarcane through eco-friendly management techniques for higher productivity Demonstration and management of Erwinia rot or Tip over disease in tissue cultured Banana for higher productivity red flesh guava Arka Rashmi IDM practices for Bacterial wilt disease in tomato for higher productivity PPFM foliar spray for rainfed tracts of Tomato PA (Tech) SMS (Patho) Programme coordinator SMS (Pl.Path) SMS (Ento) SMS (Hort) SMS (Hort) SMS (Ento) SMS(Patho) SMS(Agron SMS (Pl.Path) SMS (Ento) SMS (Hort) SMS (AGR) SMS (Hort) SMS (Patho) ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 55

57 monsoon failure Drought mitigation technologies are not in vogue 11 Chilli Heavy incidence of thrips, mite, fruitborer, resulted heavy yield loss of per cent Lack of knowledge on improved ecofriendly crop protection practices 12 Dolichous Lack of awareness on bean Lab photo insensitive lab improved varieties Less bush type varieties for farmers. Cultivation of local types with less flowering Root rot and anthracnose yield affecting diseases Spotted pod borer infection 13 Coriander Continuous use of same variety Carolina (Bijo Sheetal seeds) Low yielders t/ha Lack of multi cut types in cultivation High cost of seeds from private firm 14 Pepper Manual trampling, Poor sanitary & hygiene, Irritation in legs, Damage of pepper 15 Jasmine Poor management practices, usage of higher doses of chemical pesticides, and fertilizers to manage bud worm, thrips and nematode incidence Bio-rational insect Pest Management Module for Chillies Bush type Lab lab CO (GB) 14 multi cut type Coriander Arka Isha pepper production and marketing Demonstartion of biorationals for the management of flower thrips and bud worms in jasmine SMS (Ento) SMS ( Patho) Programme Coordinator SMS (Hort) SMS (ento) SMS(Patho) SMS (AGR) SMS (Hort) SMS(Ento) 10Nos 1 unit SMS (FSN) 10Nos 1 unit SMS (Ento) SMS (PlPath.) ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 56

58 16 Pulses and millets More labour required for grading and winnowing of pulses and millets Time consuming process 17 Dairy cattle Anoestrus accounts for 30-40% cases of infertility in crossbred cattle. Repeat breeding Poor estrus detection and poor conception rate. 18 Dairy cattle Delayed wound healing Microbial population in wounds 19 Desi bird High mortality in native chicken due to RD Lack of awareness on ethno veterinary medicines for treatment of Ranikhet Disease Lack of effective treatment protocol to treat the disease after occurrence. Method of operation of spiral seperator Demonstration on use of progesterone impregnated intra vaginal sponges for improvement of fertility in dairy cattle effectiveness of Nano heal cream on wound healing properties in farm animals Demonstration on Ethno veterinary medicine (EVM) treatment for Ranikhet Disease in Native Chickens 10Nos 1 unit SMS (FSN) 15 /unit 15 /unit SMS (V&AS) Programme Coordinator 10/unit 10/unit 6000 SMS (V&AS) Programme Coordinator 20/unit 20/unit Total SMS (V&AS) Programme Coordinator 4. Target for mandated activities for the year S. Activities Target ( ) 1. On- farm trials (No. of technologies) 9 2. Frontline Demonstrations (No.) of Farmers (Participants) Nos of Extension Personnel (Participants in Nos.) Participants in Extension activities (in lakh) Production of Seed (in quintal) 2 tonnes 7. Planting material (Nos.) 10, Live-stock strains/ fingerlings (Nos) 50 Nos 9. Kisan Mobile Advisory (KMA) (lakh farmers) Soil and Water Testing (samples in Nos) 2600 ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 57

59 5. Special Activities (NMOOP, NFSM, Skill Development, FFS, IFS, EDP etc.) Activity or Programme NFSM Skill Development FFS IFS EDP Physical details 4 Programmes, 100 Nos. 40 ha Mushroom grower Small poultry farmer (2 programmes, 40 participants) ICM in Watermelon (1 programme, 25 beneficiaries, 10 ha) IFS with more animal component ( 1 programme, 5 beneficiaries, 2ha) Value addition in Palmyrah (2 batches, 40 participants) Financial outlay (Rs.lakh) EDP Value chain in Mango 0.40 Team members Programme Coordinator, SMS (Agro, Pl.Path, Ento) SMS (Pl.Path) SMS (VA&S) Programme Coordinator SMS (Hort, Pl.Path, Ento) Programme Coordinator SMS (VA&S, Agron) SMS (FSN) SMS (PAT) Programme Coordinator SMS (Hort, Ento) 6. Externally funded Activities (continuing / expected during ): Activity or Programme Program duration Funding agency Physical details NABARD CAT programme SBGF- Strengthening the value chain of minor millets for empowerment of tribal farming community Seed hub One year ICAR Indian bank 6 months NABARD on mushroom production beekeeping, minor millet value addition, nursery management (4 programmes 80 Nos.) One year SBGF s and marketing strategies (5 programmes, 100 Nos.) 6 months Indian bank Financial outlay (Rs.lakh) Seed production trainings s (3 programmes, 60 Nos.) 1.20 Team members All SMS Programme coordinator SMS (FSN) SMS (Ento) Programme coordinator SMS (Pl.Path) SMS (Hort) SMS (VAS) Total SAC meeting month: June 2017 ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 58

60 Krishi Vigyan Kendra: THIRUVARUR 1. Address of KVK with Phone, Fax and , Website (Give district map and indicate the location of the KVK) ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Needamangalam, Thiruvarur district, PIN , Ph: , Fax: , web : ICAR KVK THIRUVARUR 2. Operational area / Cluster villages details Taluk/ Block Name of cluster villages Major crops & enterprises Mannargudi Mannargudi Farm Mechanization Animal Husbandry Animal Husbandry Major problems identified in each crop / enterprise Poor plant population, labour scarcity Poor milk production in crossbred dairy cattle on gruel based diet. Unavailability of Drought resistant green fodder Melanagai Snake gourd Low income under local types and susceptible to pest and diseases Proposed type of interventions FLD - Tractor Drawn Planter cum Herbicide Applicator for Groundnut FLD - TANUVAS GRAND for milking animal FLD - Demonstration on CoFS 31 fodder crop FLD - Integrated Crop Management (ICM) in Snake Gourd Hybrid CoH 1 ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 59

61 Needamangalam Aathanoor Bottle gourd Moringa Value Addition Lack of awareness about dual purpose Bottle gourd Widespread prevalence of anaemia among women. Lack of knowledge on preparation of iron rich convenience foods Widespread : Low shelf life of paneer Bland flavour of paneer FLD - Integrated Crop Management (ICM) in dual purpose Bottle gourd PLR 1 FLD- production of dehydrated moringa and their products as entrepreneurial activity FLD - extension of shelflife of paneer using herbs and spice Lack of variety in paneer Rishiyur Green manure Poor soil fertility FLD - farmers participatory seed production in sunhemp Animal Husbandry High somatic cell count Incidence of subclinical mastitis Poor shelf life of milk Economic Loss Vellukudi Sesame Low yield (62 %) under rainfed condition, Potential alternate for local cultivar, Decline in area OFT - Assessment of two different Ethno Veterinary Medicines for the prevention of subclinical mastitis in dairy cow. OFT - Assessment of suitable sesame variety for rice fallow condition Green manure Poor soil fertility FLD - farmers participatory seed production in sunhemp Paamini Paddy Severe infestation of Pest (Leaffolder) and Disease (Blast) during kuruvai and samba seasons.. Thirumakkottai, Coconut Farmers are regularly contacting for the management of rhinoceros beetle Koothanallur Needamangalam Farm Mechanization Animal Husbandry Animal Husbandry Animal Husbandry Poor plant population, labour scarcity Poor milk production in crossbred dairy cattle on gruel based diet. FLD Biointensive Module for the Management of Pests and Diseases in Paddy FLD Management of coconut rhinoceros beetle FLD - Tractor Drawn Planter cum Herbicide Applicator for Groundnut FLD - TANUVAS GRAND for milking animal Inbreeding depression Special Programme - Low Yielding Non Descript cattle with Selective Breeding of Defined Indigenous Breeds Inbreeding depression Special Programme - Low Yielding Non Descript cattle with Selective Breeding of Defined Indigenous Breeds ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 60

62 Animal Husbandry Unavailability of Drought resistant green fodder FLD - Demonstration on CoFS 31 fodder crop Animal Husbandry High somatic cell count Incidence of subclinical mastitis Poor shelf life of milk Economic Loss Rayapuram Home Science Drudgery during weeding operations Low workout put Rayapuram Paddy Yield reduction due to saline problem (EC - more than 4 ds/m) and Use of Saline water for irrigation Vaduvur Coconut Farmers are regularly contacting for the management of rhinoceros beetle Valangaiman Enamkiliyur Banana Low yield, Susceptible to Wilt and Nematodes and tall growing OFT - Assessment of two different Ethno Veterinary Medicines for the prevention of subclinical mastitis in dairy cow. OFT - Assessment for drudgery reduction of different weeders in paddy OFT Assessment of saline tolerant rice varieties for Thiruvarur District FLD Management of coconut rhinoceros beetle FLD - Integrated Crop Management (ICM) in NRCB Udhayam Banana Devangudi Green manure Poor soil fertility FLD - farmers participatory seed production in sunhemp 3. Details of technological interventions 3.1 Technology Assessment S. No. Crop/ enterprise 1 Home Science Title of intervention Assessment for drudgery reduction of different weeders in paddy 2 Rice Assessment of saline tolerant rice varieties for Thiruvarur District 3. Sesame Assessment of suitable sesame variety for rice fallow condition 4 Animal Assessment of two husbandry different Ethno Veterinary Medicines for the prevention of subclinical mastitis in dairy cow Technological options TO1 Manual weeding TO2- Rotary star weeder for wet land TO3 - Modified cono weeder (Farmer Innovation) Validated by KVK, Karur TO 1- Farmer s practice (BPT 5204) TO 2- TRY 3 TO3- CSR-36 TO 1 Farmers practice -local variety TO 2 : TMV 7 TO 3: RT 351 TO.1:Turmeric and Chalk paste (FP) TO.2:Mastiguard - Teat Protect spray TANUVAS TO.3:Herbal teat Dip No. of trials Total cost (Rs.) Team members Programme Coordinator SMS (Agrl.Ento.) SMS (Agrl.Ento.) SMS (Agrl.Ento.) ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 61

63 3.2 Frontline Demonstrations Category/ Crop or enterprise Snake Gourd Banana Bottle gourd Coconut Cotton Paddy Ground nut Mechanization Animal Husbandry Fodder Crop Home Science Home Science Prioritized problem Low income under local types and susceptible to pest and diseases Low yield, Susceptible to Wilt and Nematodes and tall growing Lack of awareness about dual purpose Bottle gourd Farmers are regularly contacting for the management of rhinoceros beetle Improper application of fertilizer, Weed menace Flowering shuttering Severe infestation of Pest (Leaffolder) and Disease (Blast) during kuruvai and samba seasons. Weed population and spot disease incidence Labour shortage Improper population Poor milk production in crossbred dairy cattle on gruel based diet. Unavailability of Drought resistant green fodder Widespread prevalence of anaemia among women. Lack of knowledge on preparation of iron rich convenience foods Widespread : Low shelf life of paneer Bland flavour of paneer Lack of variety in paneer Technologies Demonstrated Integrated Crop Management (ICM) in Snake Gourd Hybrid CoH 1 Integrated Crop Management (ICM) in NRCB Udhayam Banana Integrated Crop Management (ICM) in dual purpose Bottlegourd PLR 1 Management of coconut rhinoceros beetle ICM practises for summer irrigated cotton Biointensive Module for the Management of Pests and Diseases in Paddy ICM in groundnut Tractor Drawn Planter cum Herbicide Applicator for Groundnut TANUVAS GRAND for milking animal Demonstration on CoFS 31 fodder crop production of dehydrated moringa and their products as entrepreneurial activity extension of shelflife of paneer using herbs and spice No. of Demo Area (ha)/ Units Total cost (Rs.) Team members Programme Coordinator Programme Coordinator Programme Coordinator SMS (Agrl.Ento.) SMS (Agrl.Ento.) SMS (Agrl.Ento.) PC & SMS (Agrl.Ento.) Programme Coordinator & SMS (Agrl.Ento.) PC & SMS (Agrl.Ento.) PC & SMS (Agrl.Ento.) Programme Coordinator & SMS (Agrl.Ento.) Programme Coordinator & SMS (Agrl.Ento.) ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 62

64 4.Target for mandated activities for the year S. Activities Target ( ) 1. On- farm trials (No. of technologies) 4 2. Frontline Demonstrations (No.) of Farmers (Participants) Nos of Extension Personnel (Participants in Nos.) Participants in Extension activities (in lakh) Production of Seed (in quintal) Planting material (Nos.) Live-stock strains/ fingerlings (Nos) Kisan Mobile Advisory (KMA) (lakh farmers) Soil and Water Testing (samples in Nos) 600 Special Activities (NMOOP, NFSM, Skill Development, FFS, IFS, EDP etc.) FFS on Brinjal Activity or Programme Integrated Farming System (IFS) Cluster front line demonstration on Pulses under NFSm Special Programme on and Demonstration on Up gradation of Low Yielding Non Descript cattle with Selective Breeding of Defined Indigenous Breeds Physical details 4. Externally funded Activities (continuing / expected during ): Activity or Programme State Planning Commission State Balanced Growth Fund Program duration One year Funding agency State Planning Commission, Tamil Nadu Financial outlay (Rs.lakh) Team members 14 classes 0.30 Programme Coordinator 5 hs 0.50 Programme Coordinator 50 ha 2.00 Programme Coordinator & SMS (Agrl.Ento.) Programme Coordinator & SMS (Agrl.Ento.) Physical details Financial outlay (Rs.lakh) Team members Programme Coordinator & SMS Ento.) ICAR-NICRA scheme One year ICAR PC & SMS Ento. Directorate of Cocoa and 3 days Directorate of Cocoa PC & SMS Ento. Cashew Development and Cashew Development NABARD CAT 3 days NABARD PC & SMS Ento. programme NABARD CAT 3 days NABARD PC & SMS Ento. programme NABARD CAT 3 days NABARD PC & SMS Ento. programme NABARD CAT programme 3 days NABARD PC & SMS.Ento. 5. SAC meeting month: September, 2017 ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 63

65 Krishi Vigyan Kendra: TIRUVALLUR 1. Address of KVK with Phone, Fax and , Website KRISHI VIGYAN KENDRA, Tirur Tiruvallur District, TAMIL NADU Phone : Fax : kvktirur@tnau.ac.in Website : 2. Operational area / Cluster villages details Taluk/ Block R.K.Pet Ikkadu Name of cluster villages R.K.Pet Sahasrapadmapuram, Sanoormallavaram Ayathur Sirukalathur Major crops & enterprises Millets - Sorghum Major problems identified in each crop / enterprise Low yield in existing hybrid and incidence of shoot fly and downy mildew Proposed type of interventions OFT Millets - Bajra Low yield in existing variety FLD Barnyard Millet Low yield in existing variety FLD Mango Low yield due to incidence of hoppers, fruit fly and stem borer FLD Groundnut Low yield in existing Groundnut OFT variety Low yield in existing variety due to FLD lack of adoption of ICM and IPM practices Green gram Yield loss due to Yellow Mosaic FLD Virus Black gram Low yield in Rice fallow Black gram FLD Poonamallee Karunakaracheri Paddy Low yield due to BPH incidence FLD ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 64

66 Thandurai Chillies Low yield in existing hybrid OFT Venkatapuram Brinjal Yield loss due to Shoot and fruit FLD Pandeswaram borer in existing variety Snake gourd Low yield in existing hybrid and FLD incidence of fruit fly Bottle gourd Low yield in existing variety and FLD incidence of fruit fly Sholavaram Madhavaram Paddy Drudgery reduction OFT Yield loss due to Pest and Diseases in FLD BPT 5204 Arani Finger Millet Low yield in existing variety OFT Sesame Low yield in existing variety and FLD incidence of phyllody Bhendi Low yield in existing hybrid and FLD incidence of yellow vein clearing mosaic virus Spiral separator Reduction in quality and efficiency in FLD manual operation Ellapuram Sree Ramakuppam Fodder Lack of adoption of balanced diet in cattle FLD 3. Details of technological interventions 3.1 Technology Assessment S.No. Crop/ enterprise Title of intervention 1. Sorghum Assessment of suitable Sorghum hybrid for Tiruvallur District 2. Ragi Assessment of Ragi variety suitable for Tiruvallur District 3. Groundnut Assessment of suitable Groundnut variety for Tiruvallur District 4. Chilli Assessment of suitable Chilli hybrid for Tiruvallur district 5. Tomato Assessment of suitable Tomato hybrid Technological options TO 1 : Farmers practice - VNR 4226 TO2: CSH 14 TO3: CSH27 (IIMR, 2011) TO 1 : Farmers practice - Karunchuruttai TO2: CO(Ra)15 (TNAU, 2013) TO 3: ML 365 (UAS, 2009) TO 1 : Farmers practice - JL 24 TO2: CO 7 (TNAU, 2013) TO 3: GJG 31 (NRCG, 2010) TO 1 : Farmers practice-hot Pepper TO2: Chilli hybrid CO1 (TNAU, 2010) TO 3 Arka Harita (IIHR, 2010) TO 1 : Farmers practice Vaishali hybrid TO2: Tomato hybrid CO-3 (TNAU, No. of trials Total cost (Rs.) Team members SMS (Plant Breeding & Genetics) SMS (Plant Protection) SMS ( Agrl.Extn) SMS (Plant Protection) SMS (Plant Breeding & Genetics) SMS (Plant Protection) SMS (Hort., Plant Protection, Food Science) SMS (Hort.) SMS (Plant ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 65

67 for Tiruvallur district 6. Paddy Assessment of glycemic index of traditional paddy varieties 7. Paddy Assessment for drudgery reduction of different weeders in paddy 2010) TO 3: Swarna Deepti (RCER, Patna, 2011) TO1 Milled Rice TKM 13, BPT 5204 TO2 Kattuyanam Rice TO 3 Red Kavuni Rice TO1 Manual weeding TO2 Rotary star weeder for wet land TO 3 Modified Cono weeder (Farmer innovation) validated by KVK Karur Protection) SMS (Food Science) 3 9,800 SMS (Food Science) SMS Agrl. Extn.) 20 17,600 SMS (Food Science) SMS (PBG) SMS (Agrl. Extn.) 48 83, Frontline Demonstrations Sl. No. Category/ Crop or enterprise Prioritized problem Technologies Demonstrated No. of Demo 1. Demonstration on Paddy CO 52 for Samba season of Tiruvallur District Paddy Incidence of pests & disease in BPT 5204 Need for alternate high yielding variety New variety CO 40 kg/ha, Seed treatment with Azospirillum, Phosphobacteria & KRB 600 g/ha seed & 2.0 kg/ha Seed treatment -P. g/kg kg SA, Machine transplanting, Installation of Pheromone 12 /ha, Release of Trichogramma cc/ha 2. Integrated Pest Management strategies for Brown Plant Hopper in rice Paddy Heavy incidence of BPH(30 nos/hill) in rice during Samba season in BPT 5204 Installation of light 1/ha, Spraying of Lecanicilium 5 g/ l, Neem Oil 3 15 lit/ha, Spraying of Buprofezin 25 SC 800 ml/ha 3. Demonstration on TNAU Pearl Millet CO 10 Pearl Low yield in Millet existing variety Incidence of downy mildew & shoot fly Pearl Millet CO 10 5 kg/ha, Seed treatment 70WS 10 g/ kg seed Application of 80 kg N, 40 kg P 2O 5 and 40 kg K 2O per ha, TNAU MN kg/ha Installation of fish Area (ha) / Unit Total cost (Rs.) , , ,000 Team members SMS (Plant Breeding & Genetics) SMS (Plant Protection) SMS (Agrl. Extension) SMS (Plant Protection) SMS (Plant Breeding & Genetics) SMS (Agrl. Extension) SMS (Plant Breeding & Genetics) SMS (Plant Protection) SMS (Food Science) ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 66

68 meal traps 12/ ha 4. Demonstration on Barnyard millet MDU 1 Barnyard millet Low yield in existing variety Demonstration on Barnyard millet MDU 1 Application of 40 kg N, 30 kg P 2O 5 and 50 kg K 2O per ha, Spraying of 2 g /lit. for rust management 5. Rice fallow Black gram ADT 6 Black gram Low yield in Rice fallow pulses Need for alternate variety. Seed - Black gram ADT 6 Seed treatment 10 g/kg seed g /ha, Spraying of pulse 5 kg /ha Installation of pheromone 12/ha for pod borers, Yellow sticky 12/ha for sucking pests Spraying of Ha 1 x POBs / ha Spraying of Indoxacarb ml/ha 6. Management of Yellow mosaic virus disease in green gram Green gram YMV incidence (30 %) in KM 2 and indiscriminate use of pesticides 7. Integrated Crop Management in Groundnut Groundnut Low yield in JL 24 Incidence of Spodoptera & rust disease Green gram CO 8 kg /ha, Removal of YMV infected plants at early stage Seed treatment - 5 ml / kg of seed Growing of sorghum as border crop, Yellow sticky 12/ha, Spraying of neem oil - 3 ml/lit, Spraying of Thiamethoxam g/lit New variety TMV kg/ha Seed treatment Rhizobium 600 g/ha seed & P. g/kg kg SA, Sowing by seed drill Castor as trap crop Intercrop with lab 1: 4 and cumbu 1 : 6 Spraying of groundnut 5 kg / ha, Installation of Pheromone 12 /ha Spraying of 250 LE /ha , , , ,000 SMS (Plant Breeding & Genetics) SMS (Plant Protection) SMS (Food Science) SMS (Plant Breeding & Genetics) SMS (Plant Protection) SMS (Plant Protection) SMS (Plant Breeding & Genetics) SMS (Agrl. Extension) SMS (Plant Breeding & Genetics) SMS (Plant Protection) SMS (Agrl. Extension) 8. Demonstration on Sesame VRI 3 Sesame Low yield in New variety VRI ,000 SMS (Agrl. ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 67

69 existing varieties Incidence of Sesame phyllody disease 9. IPM strategies for brinjal shoot and fruit borer Shoot and fruit Brinjal borer incidence ( 25 %) in Ujala & indiscriminate use of insecticides Non adoption of IPM strategies. 10. ICM in Bhendi Hybrid CO 4 Bhendi Low yield in existing hybrid Sakthi 11. Snake gourd COH1 Snake gourd Low yield in existing hybrid snow boy 12. Bottle gourd PLR-1 Bottle gourd Low yield in existing variety Anurag 5 kg/ha, Seed treatment Azospirillum 600 g/ha seed & Trichoderma g/kg kg SA, Application of 17:13:13 kg NPK/ ha, Application of TNAU MN 12.5 kg/ ha, Spray Methyl 500 ml/ha Installation of water 12/ha, Release of 5 cc/ha for 4 times at weekly interval Neem oil 3 % (30 ml/lit) Spraying of Bacillus 1 kg/ ha Spraying of flubendimide 20 WDG 7.5 g/10 litre Hybrid kg/ha Seed treatment- / kg of seed, Spraying of IIHR vegetable 2.5 kg / ha, Installation of pheromone 12 / ha Release of 1 lakh /ha, Installation of yellow sticky /ha Hybrid seeds of Snake gourd COH kg/ha Seed treatment - 10 g/kg of seed, Spraying IIHR vegetable special 3 kg/ha Installation of cue lure traps@25 / ha Hybrid seeds of bottle gourd PLR -1kg/ ha Seed treatment with 10 g / kg Spraying of IIHR Vegetable 3kg/ ha 13. Amaranthus (Sirukeerai) PLR 1 in Tiruvallur District Greens To replace the existing varieties which are low yielders Seeds - Amaranthus PLR kg/ha Soil application of Azospirillum and Phosphobacteria 2kg/ha and N 75 kg, K 25 kg/ha , , , , ,000 Extension) SMS (Plant Breeding & Genetics) SMS (Plant Protection) SMS (Plant Protection) SMS (Hort.) SMS (Agrl. Extension) SMS (Hort.) SMS (Plant Protection) SMS (Agrl. Extension) SMS (Food Science) SMS (Hort.) SMS (Food Science)SMS (Plant Protection) SMS (Hort.) SMS (Plant Protection) SMS (Food Science) SMS (Agrl. Extension) SMS (Hort.) SMS (Food Science) SMS (Plant Protection) ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 68

70 14. Integrated Crop Management in Mango Mango Yield loss due to incidence of Hoppers (11 /inflorescens) Yield loss due to fruit fly (30%) Spraying of Beauveria 5 g/l. Spraying of P. 5 g/l., Methyl eugenol fruit fly 12/ha Spraying of mango 5 g/l., Application of mango healer cum kg/tree for stem borer management Ripening of mango by using Ethrel Grading, packing and labeling 15. Demonstration on Fodder Crops Fodder Lack of adoption of fodder crops Cultivation of mono fodder - CO(CN) 4 Non availability of highly palatable green fodder for all seasons Imbalanced nutrition for livestock Production technology of fodder crops CO(CN)5, CO(FS) 31, Fodder cowpea CO 9 and Velimasal CO , , Spiral separator for Pulses and Millets (as community type) Pulses and Millets More labour required for grading and winnowing of pulses and millets Time consuming process and obtain poor quality grain operation of Spiral separator for pulses and millets 1-25,000 SMS (Plant Breeding & Genetics) SMS (Plant Protection) SMS (Agrl. Extension) SMS (Hort.) SMS (Food Science) SMS (Food Science) SMS (Agrl. Extension) 17. Demonstration on production of dehydrated Moringa and their products as entrepreneurial activity Moringa Widespread prevalence of anaemia among women. Dehydration and value addition of Moringa leaves and pods (dehydrated Moringa and SMS (Food Science) SMS (Agrl. Extension) Lack of leaves, Moringa based knowledge on convenience food mixes) 5 60,000 preparation of iron rich quality control, packaging and labeling convenience foods 4. Target for mandated activities for the year Sl. Activities No. 226,000 Target ( ) ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 69

71 1. On- farm trials (No. of technologies) 7 2. Frontline Demonstrations (No.) of Farmers (Participants) Nos of Extension Personnel (Participants in Nos.) Participants in Extension activities (in lakh) Production of Seed (in quintal) 9 7. Planting material (Nos.) Live-stock strains/ fingerlings (Nos) - 9. Kisan Mobile Advisory (KMA) (lakh farmers) Soil and Water Testing (samples in Nos) Special Activities (NMOOP, NFSM, Skill Development, FFS, IFS, EDP etc.) Activity or Programme NMOOP NFSM Physical details (no. of programmes, participants, area etc.) Number of Programmes 1 Number of Participants 135 Area 54 ha. Number of Programmes 2 Number of Participants 75 Area 30 ha. Financial outlay (Rs.lakh) 6,75,000 2,25,000 Team members Dr.E.Sumathi Dr.R.Manimaran Dr.M.Ilamaran Dr.E.Sumathi Dr.R.Manimaran Dr.M.Ilamaran Dr.G.Sathish Dr.G.Sathish Dr.L.Nirmala FFS Integrated Crop Management in Chillies 30,000 IFS Wet land eco-system 30,000 Dr.L.Nirmala 6. Externally funded Activities (continuing / expected during ):Nil. Activity or Programme Program duration Funding agency Physical details (no. of programmes, participants, area etc.) Financial outlay (Rs.lakh) Team members 7. SAC meeting month: August, 2018 ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 70

72 Krishi Vigyan Kendra: TIRUCHIRAPPALLI 1. Address of KVK with Phone, Fax and , Website ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Sirugamani Tiruchirappalli. Phone : Fax : Website : kvksgm@tnau.ac.in : 2. Operational area/cluster villages details Taluk/ Block Andhanallur Name of cluster villages Koppu, Ayilapettai, Analai Manikandam Santhapuram Musiri Thottiyam T.Pettai Sukkampatti, Santhanappatti Thottiyam, Elurpatti Thirunarayanapuram, Ammankudi Chevanthampatti, Chinnakonappampatti Major crops & enterprises Rice, Black gram, vegetables, Banana flower crops, and value addition Rice, Millets, Vegetables crops, value addition, IFS Paddy, Pulses, oil seeds Banana, Coriander, Tapioca Millets, Pulses, Groundnut, Banana, Vegetables, Sunflower Pulses, Millets, Onion, Turmeric Major problems identified in each crop / enterprise Low productivity in existing varieties, Yield loss due to YMV disease, Labor scarcity Lack of knowledge on farm mechanization Low yield due to pest and disease incidence in local varieties, saline soil, lack of knowledge on gaining subsidiary income, non availability of alternate sweeteners for value addition Low productivity from existing local varieties, decline in area, IDM in banana Lack of knowledge on new varieties and technologies Lack of knowledge on IPDM Lack of awareness on simple post harvest techniques Yield loss, high disease incidence Low productivity in existing cultivars Manapparai North Idaiyapatti Groundnut Low yield due to drought Low productivity in existing cultivars Proposed type of interventions OFT, FLD, & Extension activity OFT, FLD, & Extension activity FLD, & Extension activity FLD, FFS, & Extension activity OFT, and Extension Activity OFT, FLD, and Extension Activity ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 71

73 3. Details of technological interventions 3.1 Technology Assessment S. No. Crop/ enterprise Title of intervention Technology options No. of trials 1 Paddy Assessing the performance of rice varieties for sodic soil 2 Paddy Assessing the performance of bioinoculants for drought mitigation in paddy 3 Groundnut Assessment of drought tolerant groundnut varieties suitable for Tiruchirappalli district 4 Multiplier onion Assessing the performance of biointensive management practices for basal rot in onion 5 Mechanization Drudgery during weeding operations. Low workout put 6 Assessment of glycemic responses of traditional paddy varieties Total cost (Rs.) Team members Farmers Practice BPT 5204 Gangavathi Sona (GGV ) SMS (SS) SMS (Ento) PC Farmers SMS (Pl. Practice Path) CRIDA bio consortia- PC M-1-I Seed treatment, Seedling dipping PPFM@0.1%as foliar spray-200ml/acre -3 times Farmers SMS Practice - Local, (Extn.) VRI2, TMV2 SMS (SS) Groundnut CO7 SMS (Pl. Groundnut VRI 8 Path) Kadiri 9 PC Farmers practice SMS (Pl. Chemical application Path) Soil application of Arka PC microbial 5kg/acre +500 kg FYM Soil application of PGPR 2.5 kg/ha with FYM Manual Weeding SMS Rotary star weeder (F&APE) Modified Cono weeder, SMS (HSc) Milled rice SMS Kattuyanam rice (HSc) Red kavuni rice Total ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 72

74 3.2 Frontline Demonstrations Category/ Crop or enterprise Paddy Maize Ragi Horse gram Banana Prioritized problem Severe incidence of Leaf folder, yellow stem borer and blast in BPT 5204 High cost of prevailing private hybrids Severe incidence of stem borer and cob borer reduces the yield Low yield due to old varieties, drought and soil salinity reduced the grain yield Low productivity in existing varieties Low yield in plantains due to use of local varieties Banana Yield Loss up to 60-75% due to Disease complex Onion Tapioca Coriander Betelvine Mixed fodder Moringa Lack of awareness on high yielding varieties Labour scarcity Lack of awareness about mechanization Lack of awareness on improved varieties Low yield (4.5 t/ha) due to use of local vari Lack of awareness on ICM Technologies Demonstrated Ecological engineering for pest management in Rice TNAU Maize hybrid CO H(M) 6 Integrated Crop Management in Ragi Integrated Crop Management in Horse gram Plantain variety Saba nematode-disease complex management in banana Bellary Onion variety Bima Super Mechanization in Tapioca multicut type Coriander variety Arka Isha ICM in Betelvine No. of Demo Area (ha)/ Units Total cost (Rs.) Team members SMS (Ento) SMS (SS&AC) PC SMS (Extn) SMS (Pl Patho) SMS (Ento) PC SMS (SS&AC) SMS (F&APE) PC SMS (SS&AC) SMS (Ento) PC SMS (Hort) SMS (Ento) SMS (Pl Patho) SMS (SS & AC) SMS (Pl Patho) SMS (Hort) SMS (Extn) PC SMS (Hort) SMS (Ento) SMS (Pl Patho) SMS (SS &AC) SMS (F&APE) PC All SMS SMS (Hort) SMS (Ento) SMS (Pl Patho) PC SMS (Pl Patho) SMS (Hort) SMS (Extn), PC SMS (Ento) Non availability of green fodder mixed fodder unit PC Widespread prevalence Dehydration and SMS (FSN), of anaemia among value addition of SMS (F&APE) women. Lack of moringa leaves and knowledge on pods preparation of iron rich convenience foods Total ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 73

75 4. Target for mandated activities for the year S. Activities Target ( ) 1. On- farm trials (No. of technologies) 6 2. Frontline Demonstrations (No.) of Farmers (Participants) Nos of Extension Personnel (Participants in Nos.) Participants in Extension activities (in lakh) mass programme 6. Production of Seed (in quintal) Planting material (Nos.) Live-stock strains/ fingerlings (Nos) 350 kg / 200 kg 9. Kisan Mobile Advisory (KMA) (lakh farmers) Soil and Water Testing (samples in Nos) Special Activities (NMOOP, NFSM, Skill Development, FFS, IFS, EDP etc.) Activity or Programme Physical details (no. of programmes, Financial outlay Team members participants, area etc.) (Rs.lakh) NFSM - Pulses 50 ac 1.5 All SMS and PC NFSM- oil seeds 50 ac 0.80 All SMS and PC Special Programme Number of participants : 20 1,21,000 All SMS and PC IFS No of Farmers ,000 SMS (Ento) 6. Externally funded Activities (continuing / expected during ): Program Funding duration agency Activity or Programme Physical details (no. of programmes, participants, area etc.) Financial outlay (Rs.lakh) Team members SAC meeting month: August ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 74

76 Krishi Vigyan Kendra: VELLORE 1. Address of KVK with Phone, Fax and , Website 1.1 Name and address of KVK with Phone, Fax and ICAR - Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Virinjipuram , Vellore District. Phone: / kvkvrinjipuram@tnau.ac.in 1.2 Name and address of host organization : Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore Phone No : Fax No : Grams 1.3 Year of sanction : 2004 : registrar@tnau.ac.in : FARMVAR 1.4 Website address of KVK and date of last update and September Operational area / Cluster villages details Taluk/ Block K.V. Kuppam Name of cluster villages Vaduganthangal Solamur Edapalayam Major crops & Enterprises Major problems identified in each crop / enterprise Proposed type of interventions Groundnut Low productivity Lack of Awareness on HYV FLD, Non Availability of HYV for Rainfed Areas Ragi Blast disease incidence ranges from 34.6 to 67.5 PDI Yield reduction to % Total crop loss under uncontrolled FLD, condition. Unpredicted climatic variation influence the disease epidemic Sheep/goat Weight 6 month ( 6 kg instead of 9.3 kg) Non Availability of Specific Mineral FLD, Mixture In Tamil Nadu Economic loss due to Poor Fertility Oats High cost of green feed for cattle Non availability of seeds Non-availability of sufficient quantities of fodder OFT, Drought during December and January, Heavy Winter Non availability of Grazing Land Dairy Cow High somatic cell count (Pop. 2 X 10 9 No./ml)Incidence of Subclinical Mastitis ( %) FLD, Poor Milk Quality (Microbial Contamination) ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 75

77 Madhanur/ Anaicut Katpadi Yelagiri Arcot Ellappanpatti Palur Pallikuppam Nadimenpalayam Ramanayanikuppam Gururajapalayam Latheri Nilavoor Yelagiri Kalari Arunkundram Horsegram Chilli Papaya Guava Jasmine Beans Rice Turmeric Traditional Rice Poor Nutritional Management Lack of Skill in Estrus detection Poor Conception (42.3 %), Infertility ( %) Non availability of HVY seeds Low yield of existing variety Flower and Fruit Drop ( %) Curved Nature of Fruit- Poor Market Preference Severe powdery mildew disease incidence Less market preference due to light green colour and fruit Length Papaya ring spot virus incidence ranges from 47.4 to 67.6 % Total crop loss under uncontrolled condition Incidence was higher during summer months. Lack of skill for Induction of Immunity Tea mosquito bug damage 27.7 to 28.9 % ; Yield reduction % Indiscriminate use of pesticide Reduced market value No application of Micronutrients Pink colour flowers due to boron deficiency Yield gap (31.5%) Poor Bean Yield ( 6.7 t/ha) Non Availability of String-Less Variety Root rot incidence is severe Soil Salinity ( dsm-1) Low Yield (YG: 21.7 %) Poor Tillering (Avg -23 Nos.) Rhizome rot incidence 26.5 to 38.7 % and pathogen load X 10 6 CFU /gm of Soil Yield Reduction ( % ) Indiscriminate use of Fungicides Under utilization of traditional rice varieties Therapeutic properties of traditional rice varieties not explored FLD, OFT, FLD, OFT, FLD, FLD, FLD, FLD, OFT, OFT, OFT, ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 76

78 3. Details of technological interventions 3.1 Technology Assessment S. No Crop/ Enterprise Title of intervention Technology options No. of 1 Rice Assessment of tolerant Rice varieties for salt affected areas of Vellore District 2 Chilli Assessment of Micronutrient Formulation Efficiency For Enhancing Yield and Quality in Chilli 3 Turmeric Assessment of Bio- Inoculam Potential For Sustainable Management of Rhizome Rot in Turmeric 4 Fodder oats Assessment of Fodder Oats For Green Fodder Supplementation Under Climate Resilient Condition 5 Livestock - cattle Assessment of Ethno- Veterinary Preparations For Prevention of Subclinical Mastitis In Dairy Cow 6 Paddy Assessment of glycemic index of traditional paddy varieties Total cost (Rs.) trials Option: 1 TRY 3 5 8,000 Option: 2 ADT 49 Option: 3 Dhan 39 Option: 1 Non application of Micronutrient Option: Vegetable 3 gram in 1 litre of water at DAT and 2 nd spray at DAT and subsequent spray at every 20 days intervals Option: 3 Spray of Power 5 gm/lit at 45 DAT and at Full Bloom Stage Option: 1: Drenching of 1.Ridomil@2g/lit of water 2.Carbendazim@500 gram/ha Option: 2 Rhizome treatment with T. viride and P. fluorescens /kg followed by soil application of T. viride & P. fluorescens kg/ha on basal & 150 DAP Option: 3 : Rhizome treatment with Trichoderma /kg followed by Soil application of Trichoderma harzianum & Pochonia chlamydosporia each 1kg/ton of FYM on basal & on 150 DAP Option: 1 Open Grazing/Dry Fodder Option: 2 Multicut Fodder Sorghum Option: 3 Multicut Fodder Oats Option: 1 Paste on udder with mixture of turmeric, lime and chalk Option: 2 Mastiguard - Teat Protect spray TANUVAS Option: 3 Herbal Teat Dip Option: 1 Milled Rice (CO 51/ BPT 5204) Option: 2 Thuya malli Option: 3 Arcot kichili samba 5 6, , , , , ,350 Team members ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 77

79 3.2 Frontline Demonstrations S. No. Crop/ Enterprise Prioritized problem 1 Ragi Blast disease incidence ranges from 34.6 to 67.5 PDI Yield reduction to % Total crop loss under uncontrolled condition. Unpredicted climatic variation influence the disease epidemic 2 Horse gram Non availability of HVY seeds Low yield of existing variety 3 Groundnut Low productivity Lack of Awareness on HYV Non Availability of HYV for Rainfed Areas 4 Chilli Less market preference to light green colour and fruit Length Severe powdery mildew Yield gap (15-20%) 5 French Bean Poor Bean Yield ( 6.7 t/ha) Non Availability of String-Less Variety Root rot incidence 6 Papaya Papaya ring spot virus incidence ranges from 47.4 to 67.6 % Total crop loss under uncontrolled condition. Incidence was higher during summer months Lack of skill induction of immunity against virus Technology to be demonstrated Ragi ML 365 variety against blast disease Climate Resilient Horsegram Variety CRIDA CRHG 6 for Vellore District to Combat Drought Groundnut Variety VRI 8 For Rainfed Areas of Vellore District Chilli Hybrid Arka Haritha for powdery mildew tolerance and market value String Less French Bean Arka Sharath Papaya Ring Spot Virus Management No. of Demo Area (ha/ Units Total cost (Rs.) , , , , , ,600 Team members ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 78

80 7 Guava Damage 27.7 to 28.9 % ; Yield reduction % Indiscriminate use of pesticide Reduced market value Non availability of effective bio pesticide methos 8 Jasmine No application of Micronutrients Pink colour flowers due to boron deficiency Yield gap % Eco Friendly Management Technique For Guava Tea Mosquito Bug Integrated Crop Management in Jasmine For Improving the Flower Quality 5 2 8, ,600 9 Livestock - Goat 10 Livestock Crossbred Cattle 11 Value Addition Weight 6 month ( 6 kg instead of 9.3 kg) Non Availability of Specific Mineral Mixture In Tamil Nadu Economic loss due to Poor Fertility Poor Nutritional Management Lack of Skill in Estrus detection Poor Conception (42.3 %) Infertility ( %) Low shelf life of panner Bland flour of panner Lack of variety in panner Specific Mineral Mixture for the Growth of Kids/Lambs in Vellore District Management of Anoestrum and Infertility in Crossbred Cattle extension of Shelf life of paneer using herbs and spice Nos Nos 10,000 14, , ,950 ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 79

81 4. Target for mandated activities for the year S. Activities Target ( ) 1. On- farm trials (No. of technologies) 6 2. Frontline Demonstrations (No.) of Farmers (Participants) Nos of Extension Personnel (Participants in Nos.) Participants in Extension activities (in lakh) 1 6. Production of Seed (in quintal) 5 7. Planting material (Nos.) Live-stock strains/ fingerlings (Nos) 5 9. Kisan Mobile Advisory (KMA) (lakh farmers) Soil and Water Testing (samples in Nos) Special Activities (NMOOP, NFSM, Skill Development, FFS, IFS, EDP etc.) Activity or Programme Cluster Front Line Blackgram variety VBN 8 (NFSM) Cluster FLD on Oilseed (Groundnut) (NMOOP) Entrepreneurship development in value addition of minor millets Special Programme Value chain management in mango Physical details (no. of programmes, participants, area etc.) Financial outlay (Rs.lakh) 12 hectare (30 Demonstrations) hectare (25 Demonstrations) 3.05 Preparation method of cookies, cake, bread and bun Preparation of instant mix products Methods of Packaging Demonstration to the Farmer Interaction Group s No. of programme 05 No. of farmers 05 Area 2 ha Team members 6. Externally funded Activities (continuing / expected during ): Activity or Programme Program duration Funding agency Physical details (no. of programmes, participants, area etc.) Financial outlay (Rs.lakh) Team members Pre Kharif 2017 One day ICAR 500 Farmers 0.80 PC & All SMS Pre Rabi One day ICAR 500 Farmers 0.80 PC & All SMS World soil day One day ICAR 100 Farmers 0.50 PC & All SMS 7. SAC meeting month: 2 nd fortnight of Sep 2018 ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 80

82 Krishi Vigyan Kendra: VILLUPURAM 1. Name and address of KVK with Phone, Fax and ICAR - KrishiVigyan Kendra Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Tindivanam Villupuram District Tamil Nadu Telephone (Office): , Fax : E mail : kvktvm@tnau.ac.in Web Address : ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 81

83 2. Operational area / Cluster villages details Taluk/ Block Name of cluster villages Major crops & enterprises Major problems identified in each crop / enterprise Mugaiyur Chennakunnam Millets - Oilseeds Utilising poor yielding ragi varieties ThiruvennaiNallur Iruvelpattu Millets - Oilseeds Lower yield Use of conventional varieties High demand in local market Olakkur Olakur Paddy-pulses Vegetables Marakanam Siruvadi, Paddy-pulses, Vegetables, Flowers Non adoption of improved varieties Use of conventional varieties Non adoption of ICM technology Poor establishment Low yield Kandhadu Watermelon Endemic occurrence of wilt diseases, indiscriminate use of plant protection chemicals & lack of awareness on biocontol agents and profilactic measures, incidence of red spidermitecasuing severe Thirunavalur Kizhakkumathur Paddy- Pulses/Cotton- Vegetables, Flowers Kandamangalam Mathur, Blackgram/Field crop economic damage to the crop Poor field emergence Poor population maintenance Low yield High incidence of Yellow Mosaic Virus in blackgram in summer crops. Lack of varietal choise especially in summer crop Aliyur Pulses Non adoption of new released varieties Use of conventional varieties Non adoption of ICM technology Vikravandi Asoor Paddy Disease susceptibility of existing fine grain variety and Non adoption of new varieties Proposed type of interventions Ragi variety CO 15 in Villupuram district (FLD) Tenai variety CO (Te) 7 (FLD Introduction of new variety Bottle gourd PLR 1 in Villupuram district (FLD) Assessment of suitable saline tolerant Rice variety in Villupuram district (OFT) Demonstration on Integrated pest and disease management in watermelon (FLD) Introduction of TNAU seed coating polymer in cotton (FLD) Assessment of Blackgram variety suitable for summer irrigated with special emphasis on YMV (OFT) Introduction of black gram variety VBN (Bg) 8 for Villupuram district (FLD Introduction of Paddy variety CO 52 in Villupuram district (FLD) Chinnasalem Mamandur Tapiocagroundnut Poor knowledge about intercropping in cassava and low returns in cassava plantation alone due to price fluctuations Assessment of suitability of Groundnut intercrop in Casavva in Villupuram district(oft) ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 82

84 Taluk/ Block Name of cluster villages Major crops & enterprises Major problems identified in each crop / enterprise Ulundurpettai Kattuedaiyar,, Turmeric/Spices Non adoption of newer varieties Pest and disease problem Lower yield Lack of awareness on Nematode disease complex, indiscriminate usage of agrochemicals, High incidence Poompakkam Paddy-pulses, Oilseeds, Vegetables, Kozhiyanur Cholampoondi Sugarcane/ Commercial crop of rot and crop loss Non adoption of improved varieties Use of conventional varieties Non adoption of ICM technology Vallam Yethanemili Paddy - Oilseeds Cultivating local sesame varieties with poor productivity Proposed type of interventions Assessment of high yielding turmeric varieties in Villupuram district (OFT) Integrated pest disease and nematode management in Turmeric (FLD) Introduction of new Castor hybrid YRCH 2 in Villupuram district (FLD) Pudur Sugarcane Burning of trashes in field Demonstration on Sugarcane trash composting (FLD) Higher crop loss due to biotic Integrated pest, disease factors, Indiscriminate use of and nematode plant protechtion chemical, management in Lack of knowledgeon on sugarcane (FLD) integrated Pest, Diseases and Nematode management, VRI 3 Sesame variety in villupuram district (FLD) Molasur Paddy, Millets, pulses, sugarcane Poor pod set Low yield Kallakurichi Alathur Buffalo Poor feeding management Estrus Remain unnoticed because of poor intensity of heat signs Poor conception and infertility Mailam Agoor Livestock and Poultry Thiagadurgam Mudiyanur Buffalo Poor feeding of colostrum and milk during pre weaning period Lack of knowledge on regular deworming Poor management practices Assessment of foliar nutrition to enhance yield in blackgram (OFT) Management of Anoestrum and Silent Heat in buffaloes (FLD) Low yielding desi birds Assessing the performance and suitability of meat purpose Chicken varieties of Nandanam-II and Krishibro under backyard farming system(oft) Demonstration on Mitigation of Malnutrition and Delayed puberty in Buffalo Heifer calves (FLD) ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 83

85 3. Details of technological interventions 3.1 Technology Assessment No. of trials TO1 : Farmers Practice 10 TO2:TNAU Rice TRY 3 TO3: CSR 43 S.No. Crop/ enterprise Title of intervention Technological options 1 Rice Assessment of suitable saline tolerant rice variety in Villupuram district (OFT) 2 Blackgram Assessment of Blackgram variety suitable for summer irrigated with special emphasis on YMV 3 Blackgram Assessment of foliar nutrition to enhance yield in Blackgram TO1: Farmer practice 5 TO2 : ADT 5 TO 3: IPU-2-43 TO1 : Farmers Practice 10 TO2: Pulse wonder TO 3: TNAU Nutri Gold Total cost (Rs.) 10,700 11,500 18,150 Team members SMS (SST, PBG, AEX) SMS (PBG, SST, AEX) SMS (SST, AEX, PBG) 4 Cassava/Groundnut Assessment of suitability of Groundnut intercrop in Casaava in Villupuram district 5 Turmeric Assessment of high yielding turmeric varieties in Villupuram district 6 Poultry Assessing the performance and suitability of meat purpose Chicken varieties of Nandanam-II and Krishibro under backyard farming system 7 Livestock Assessment of two different Ethno Veterinary Medicines for the prevention of subclinical mastitis in dairy cow TO 1 : Farmer s practice 5 TO 2: Two rows of 20,250 groundnut intercrop in ridges and furrows with the spacing of 30 cm X 10 cm between two rows of Cassava TO 3: Two rows of grain cowpea inter crop in ridges and furrows with the spacing of 30 X 10 cm between two rows of Cassava TO1: Farmers Practice 5 38,750 SMS TO2 : CO -2 TO3 : IISR Pragati TO 1: Farmers practice 10 TO 2: Nandanam 2 TO3: Krishibro 10,500 SMS (PBG, SST, AEX) (AEX, PBG, SST) SMS (VAS, AEX, PBG, SST) TO1: Farmers Practice 10 23,000 SMS (VAS, TO2: Mastiguard - Teat AEX, PBG Protect spray and SST) TO3: Herbal teat Dip Total 1,32,850 ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 84

86 3.2 Frontline Demonstrations Category/ Crop or enterprise Cereal/Paddy Millets/ Ragi Millets/Tenai Pulses/Blackgram Oilseed/ Castor Oilseed/Sesame Vegetables/Bhendi Vegetables/Watermelon Vegetables/Bottlegourd Prioritized problem Disease susceptibility of existing fine grain variety, Non adoption of new varieties Raising ragi varieties with low yield potential, Pest and disease incidence are more Using local long duration varieties, Very low returns Use of conventional varieties, Non adoption of ICM technology Use of conventional varieties, Non adoption of ICM technology, Higher incidence of pest and wilt disease Cultivating local varieties with low yield potential High disease incidence Poor field emergence, Poor population and poor yield High incidence of Wilt and red spider mite in Watermelon, Heavy yield loss due to poor plant population stand at fruiting stage. Technologies Demonstrated New varietal seed ( CO 52 ), Seed treatment with biofertilizers, Bio agents New varietal seed ( CO 15 ), Seed treatment with biofertilizers, Bio agents New varietal seed ( CO (Te) 7), Seed treatment with biofertilizers, Bio agents New varietal seed VBN 8, Seed treatment with biofertilizers, Bio agents and spraying of crop booster (Pulse wonder) New hybrid seed YRCH 2, Seed treatment with biofertilizers, and spraying of crop booster (Castor gold) New white seeded sesame variety VRI 3, Seed treatment with biofertilizers, and bio agent and application of Mn mixture Seed polymerization, seed treatment with biofertilizers and seed treatment with bio agents Spraying of arka plant growth promoter and enhancer and Spiromecifen No. of Demo Area (ha)/ Units Total cost (Rs.) Team members ,900 SMS (AEX, PBG, SST) ,650 SMS (PBG, AEX, SST) ,650 SMS (PBG, SST, AEX) ,450 SMS (AEX, PBG, SST) ,150 SMS (SST, PBG, AEX) ,450 SMS (PBG, SST, AEX) ,300 SMS (SST, VAS, PBG) ,180 SMS (AEX, PBG, SST) Non adoption of Introducing PLR ,700 SMS improved varieties, bottle gourd seeds and (SST, Use of conventional seed treatment with ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 85

87 Commercial crop/sugarcane Commercial crop/ Sugar cane Commercial crop/ Turmeric Live stock/ Buffalo Livestock/ Buffalo varieties, Non adoption of ICM technologies Non adoption of integrated Pest, Diseases and Nematode management, Crop loss due to biotic factors Burning of trashes in field Lack of awareness on rhizome rot disease, Indiscriminate use of agrochemicals Crop loss Poor feeding of colostrum and milk during pre weaning period, Lack of knowledge on regular deworming and Poor management practices Poor feeding management, Estrus Remain unnoticed because of poor intensity of heat signs, Poor conception and infertility Pseudomonas Pest management through biological control (egg parasitoids, fungal pathogens) PBG, AEX) ,000 SMS (SST, AEX, PBG) Heap composting ,500 SMS (AEX, Integrated disease management through bioagents Deworming methodology and to maintain animal health by providing mineral mixture and mineralized licks Adopting Better management practices to bring the animals for perfect heat period PBG, SST) ,000 SMS (AEX, SST, PBG) 20 13,500 SMS (VAS, PBG, SST) 20 16,000 SMS (VAS, SST) Total 1,55,430 4.Target for mandated activities for the year S. Activities Target ( ) 1. On- farm trials (No. of technologies) 7 2. Frontline Demonstrations (No.) of Farmers (Participants) Nos of Extension Personnel (Participants in Nos.) Participants in Extension activities (in lakh) Production of Seed (in quintal) Planting material (Nos.) Live-stock strains/ fingerlings (Nos) Kisan Mobile Advisory (KMA) (lakh farmers) Soil and Water Testing (samples in Nos) 600 ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 86

88 5. Special Activities (NMOOP, NFSM, Skill Development, FFS, IFS, EDP etc.) Activity or Programme Physical details (no. of programmes, participants, area etc.) Financial outlay (Rs.lakh) Team members Cluster FLD -Pulses 50 demos 20 ha 1,12,000 SMS (SST, AEX, PBG, VAS) Cluster FLD -Groundnut 50 demos 20 ha 2,07,500 SMS (PBG, SST, AEX, VAS) Farmers Field School 25 30,000 SMS (SST, AEX, PBG, VAS) Integrated Farming System 10 50,000 SMS (VAS, SST) Millet processing and value addition EDP mode 4 40,000 SMS (AEX, SST) 6. Externally funded Activities (continuing / expected during ): Activity or Programme National Initiative on Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA) (C31 OY) Seed Hub- Creation of seed hubs for increasing indigenous production of pulses in Villupuram District under NFSM Program duration Funding agency Physical details 3years ICAR Climate resilient technologies-natural Resource Management and empowerment of farmers- 3 years IIPR KANPUR Production & supply of certified seeds of pulses Financial outlay (Rs.lakh) Team members SMS (SST, AEX, VAS, PBG) 150 SMS (SST, PBG, AEX, VAS) 7. SAC meeting month: August 2017 ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 87

89 Krishi Vigyan Kendra: VIRUDHUNAGAR 1. Address of KVK with Phone, Fax and , Website 1.1 Name and address of KVK with Phone, Fax and Krishi Vigyan Kendra Kovilangulam, Aruppukottai Virudhunagar District Tamil Nadu Ph. No Fax. No kvkvirudhunagar@tnau.ac.in 1.2 Name and address of host organization : Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore Ph. No Fax. No dee@tnau.ac.in 1.3 Year of sanction : Website address of KVK and date of last update updated Virudhunagar District Map KVK Virudhuna gar ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 88

90 2. Operational area / Cluster villages details Taluk/ Block Name of cluster villages Major crops & enterprises Major problems identified in each crop / enterprise Srivilliputhur A Ramalingapuram Maize Low yield due to poor nutrient management Drought mitigation technologies not in vogue Srivilliputhur Formation of Nutrition schools Apiculture Value addition of milk Terrace gardening Rajapalayam Rajapalayam Formation of Nutrition schools Terrace gardening Goat Wide spread macro and micronutrient deficiency Lack of awareness on linkage between sanitation, health and nutrition Lack of knowledge for women SHGs on Apiculture and marketing Low shelf life of paneer Blend flavour of paneer Lack of variety in paneer Non-availability of vegetables at low cost High chemical residual vegetable which have potency to increase the risk of cancer Wide spread prevalence on macro and micronutrient deficiency Lack of awareness on linkage between sanitation, health and nutrition Non-availability of vegetables at low cost High chemical residual vegetable which have potency to increase the risk of cancer Economic loss in terms of mortality Stunted growth Poor quality skin, decreased milk and meat production Proposed type of interventions FLD Field day FLD FLD FLD FLD FLD FLD FLD Apiculture Value addition of milk Lack of knowledge for women SHGs on Apiculture and marketing Low shelf life of paneer Blend flavour of paneer Lack of variety in paneer FLD FLD Aruppukottai Chithambara puram Maize Low yield due to poor nutrient management Drought mitigation technologies not in vogue Cluster bean Low yield of local varieties Least market preference Twin wheel hoe weeder Drudgery during weeding operations Low workout put FLD Field day OFT Field day FLD Demonstration ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 89

91 Kattangudi Chilli Low yield due to uneven distribution of rainfall Lack of awareness about moisture conservation practices Drought mitigation technologies not in vogue Bhendi Low yield of existing hybrid Existing hybrid susceptible to YMV disease Farmers not aware of resistant hybrids in Bhendi OFT Field day FLD Field day Barnyard millet Low yield of local varieties FLD Field day IFS Goat Lack of awareness about the benefits of integrated farming system in dryland Economic loss in terms of mortality Stunted growth Poor quality skin, decreased milk and meat production Thirumalaipuram Fodder crops Composite cultivation of fodder crops not in practice Non-availability of highly palatable green fodder for all seasons Azolla Poultry Feeding of protein rich feed is very less in backyard poultry Low growth rate and egg production Low egg productivity Low hatchability (75%) Increasing demand among the farmers for dual purpose chicken Pannaimondraippu Bhendi Low yield of existing hybrid Existing hybrid susceptible to YMV disease Farmers not aware of resistant hybrids in Bhendi M. Rediapatti Kathalampatti Black gram Black gram severely infested by powdery mildew disease during rabi season causing heavy yield loss FLD FLD FLD Field day FLD OFT FLD Field day FLD Field day Barnyard millet Low yield of local varieties FLD Field day Groundnut Cluster bean Cumbu Low yield due to uneven distribution of rainfall Lack of awareness about moisture conservation as well as drought mitigation practices Low yield of local varieties Least market preference Low yield of existing variety Yield loss due to downy mildew disease incidence in local variety FLD Field day OFT Field day FLD Field day ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 90

92 Bhendi Low yield of existing hybrid Existing hybrid susceptible to YMV disease Farmers not aware of resistant hybrids in Bhendi Poultry Native chicken with low egg productivity Low hatchability (75%) Increasing demand among the farmers for dual purpose chicken Thiruchuli Paraletchi Groundnut Low yield due to uneven distribution of rainfall Lack of awareness about moisture conservation as well as drought mitigation practices Chilli Low yield due to uneven distribution of rainfall Lack of awareness about moisture conservation practices Drought mitigation technologies not in vogue Chilli Yield loss of % due to infestation by the sucking pests like thrips, aphids, mite and hopper Lack of awareness on ecofriendly plant protection practices Paraletchi Fodder crops Composite cultivation of fodder crops not in practice Non availability of highly palatable green fodder for all seasons Traditional Rice Under utilization of traditional rice varieties Therapeutic properties of traditional rice varieties not known Narikudi Siruvanoor Groundnut Low yield due to uneven distribution of rainfall Lack of awareness about moisture conservation as well as drought Chilli Chilli mitigation practices Low yield due to uneven distribution of rainfall Lack of awareness about moisture conservation practices Drought mitigation technologies not in vogue Yield loss of % due to infestation by the sucking pests like thrips, aphids, mite and hopper Lack of awareness on ecofriendly plant protection practices Gundukulam Groundnut Low yield due to uneven distribution of rainfall FLD Field day OFT FLD Field day OFT Field day OFT Field day FLD Field day OFT FLD Field day OFT Field day OFT Field day FLD Lack of awareness about moisture Field day conservation as well as drought mitigation practices ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 91

93 `Kariapatti Surampatti Fodder crops Composite cultivation of fodder crops not in practice Non availability of highly palatable green fodder for all seasons IFS Lack of awareness about the benefits of integrated farming system in dryland Azolla Feeding of protein rich feed is very less in backyard poultry Low growth rate and egg production Poultry Native chicken with low egg productivity Low hatchability (75%) Increasing demand among the farmers for dual purpose chicken Melathulukankulam Cluster bean Low yield of local varieties Least market preference Cumbu Twin wheel hoe weeder Low yield of existing variety Yield loss due to downy mildew disease incidence in local variety Drudgery during weeding operations Low workout put Goat Economic loss in terms of mortality Stunted growth Poor quality skin, decreased milk and meat production Watrap Suraikaipatti Fodder crops Composite cultivation of fodder crops not in practice Non availability of highly palatable green fodder for all seasons IFS Lack of awareness about the benefits of integrated farming system in dryland Azolla Feeding of protein rich feed is very less in backyard poultry Virudhunagar Virudhunagar Terrace gardening Low growth rate and egg production Ensuring nutritional security thorough increasing the availability of vegetables at low cost Protect people from high chemical residual vegetable which have potency to increase the risk of cancer FLD Field day FLD FLD OFT OFT Field day FLD Field day FLD FLD FLD Field day FLD FLD FLD ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 92

94 3. Details of technological interventions 3.1 Technology Assessment Crop/ enterprise Pulses Cluster bean Chilli Chilli Backyard poultry Traditional rice Title of intervention Assessment of Cluster bean varieties Assessment of drought mitigation in Chilli using biodegradable mulching Assessment of Management Techniques for Sucking pest complex in Chilli Assessment of Performance in different breeds of Poultry Assessment of glycemic index of traditional rice varieties Technological options TO 1 Farmers practice ( Local variety) TO 2 MDU 1 TO 3 Goma manjari TO 1 Farmers practice TO 2 Bio degradable mulching TO 3 Polythene mulching TO 1 Farmers practice TO 2 Sesbania as border crop Seed treatment with imidacloprid 70% 12g/kg of seed Installation Yellow sticky traps@ 12/ha Spraying insecticide Fipronil 5% 1ml/lit. TO 3 Cultivation of sucking pest tolerant hybrid Arka meghana Seed 10g/kg of seed and application of Pseudomonas fluorescens Soil application of Neem cake 250kg/ha Cultivation of Maize as border crop Spraying of Neem soap 1250gm/ha 150g/ha TO 1 Farmers practice Native chicken TO 2 Srinidhi TO3 Nammakkal chicken 1 TO 4 Swarnadhara TO 1 Milled Rice IR20 TO 2 Kattuvanam rice TO 3 Red Kavuni rice No. of trials Total cost (Rs.) Team members SMS (Extn.) Farm Manager SMS ( SWC) PC (Agronomy) SMS (Entomology) SMS (Ento) PC (Agronomy) SMS (VAS) Farm Manager SMS (HSc, Programme Assistant (Technical) TOTAL ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 93

95 3.2 Frontline Demonstrations Category/ Crop or enterprise Prioritized problem Technologies Demonstrated No. of Demo Area (ha)/ Units Total cost (Rs.) Team members Maize Cumbu Low yield to poor nutrient management Drought mitigation technologies not in vogue Low yield of existing variety INM to enhance On-Farm Productivity of Hybrid Maize CO 6 in Virudhunagar district high yielding with resistant to downy mildew Cumbu CO PC (Agronomy) SMS(SWC) SMS (Extension, Home Science, Entomology) Barnyard millet Existing old varieties low yield Barnyard Millet MDU SMS (Extn.) SMS (Home Sci.) Groundnut Low yield due to uneven distribution of rainfall Lack of awareness about moisture conservation as well as drought mitigation practices ICM practices for enhancing productivity of groundnut in water stressed environment SMS ( SWC ) PC (Agronomy) Bhendi Black Gram Low yield of existing hybrid Existing hybrid susceptible to YMV disease Black gram severely infested by powdery mildew disease during rabi season Bhendi hybrid CO 4 Management techniques for powdery mildew disease in Black gram SMS (Extension) Farm Manager SMS (Entomology) SMS( Ento) SMS (Extn.) Fodder crops Terrace garden Composite cultivation of fodder crops not in practice Non availability of highly palatable green fodder for all season Non- availability of vegetables at low cost High chemical residual vegetable which have potency to increase the risk of cancer Demonstration on Composite fodder crops Nutritional terrace gardening in urban area SMS (VAS) SMS (Extn.) 1 unit at KVK SMS (Home Sci.) Farm Manager Pulses Lack of knowledge on drudgery reducing tools in the farm Twin wheel hoe weeder in reducing drudgery reduction 10 Nos SMS(SWC) SMS(Home Sci.) ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 94

96 activity in greengram Honeybee Lack of knowledge for women SHGs on Apiculture and marketing Apiculture for development of women SHGs I Unit at KVK SMS (Ento) PC (Agronomy) Azolla Protein rich feed very less in backyard poultry. Decrease the growth rate and egg production Azolla supplementation in backyard poultry SMS (VAS) PC (Agronomy) IFS component Effective Utilization of available farm resources Increase employment and standard of living Continuous income flow Integrated Farming System for Dryland Ecosystem for Women Headed Farmers PC (Agronomy) SMS (VAS) Animal health campaign Goat Tick infestation is very high in goat mostly removed by manually Tick control efficiency through different methods of application of Acaricide SMS (VAS) Formation of nutrition schools Milk Wide spread prevalence on macro and micronutrient deficiency Lack of awareness on linkage between sanitation, health and nutrition Low shelf life of paneer Blend flavour of paneer Lack of variety in paneer Formation of nutrition schools for achieving health and nutritional security extension of shelflife of paneer using herbs and spice 2 Nos. 1 No SMS (HSC) Programme Assistant (Technical) TOTAL SMS (HSC) SMS(V&AS) ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 95

97 4. Target for mandated activities for the year S. Activities Target ( ) 1. On- farm trials (No. of technologies) 5 2. Frontline Demonstrations (No.) of Farmers (Participants) Nos of Extension Personnel (Participants in Nos.) Participants in Extension activities (in lakh) Production of Seed (in quintal) Planting material (Nos.) Live-stock strains/ fingerlings (Nos) Kisan Mobile Advisory (KMA) (lakh farmers) Soil and Water Testing (samples in Nos) Special Activities (NMOOP, NFSM, Skill Development, FFS, IFS, EDP etc.) Activity or Programme Physical details Financial outlay (Rs.lakh) Team members No. of programmes Participants Area NFSM ha 3.00 PC and all SMS FFS ha 0.30 IFS ha 0.50 EDP Externally funded Activities (continuing / expected during ): Activity or Programme Program duration Funding agency NADP on pulses 1 day TNAU Physical details (no. of programmes, participants, area etc.) Financial outlay (Rs.lakh) 350 farmers Team members Dr. R. Vijayalakshmi Dr.G. Kumar 7. SAC meeting month: Tentative month July 2017 ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 96

98 Krishi Vigyan Kendra: KANCHEEPURAM Address of KVK with Phone, Fax and , Website (Give district map and indicate the location of the KVK) KVK Address Telephone E mail Web Address Krishi Vigyan Kendra Kattupakkam , Kattankolathur (Post), Kancheepuram District. Office Fax kvkkpm@yahoo.co.in kvk-kattupakkam@ tanuvas.org.in KVK ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 97

99 2. Operational area / Cluster villages details Taluk/ Block Name of cluster villages Sriperumpudur Pitchivakkam Sivapuram Edaiyarpakkam Walajabad Govindavadi Nathanallur Thangi Chithamur Esur Arasur Perunkaranai Indhalur Madurantagam Silavattam Kavathur Kamsalapuram Padappai Uthiramerur Kilpadappai Malaipattu Kavanur Peramanur Athur Sithanakavur Ammaiyappanallur Kaliyampoondi Kaliyapettai Chinnamakulam Major crops & enterprises Paddy, Green gram and vegetables Paddy, Vegetables and poultry and fisheries Groundnut, paddy and Pulses Groundnut, vegetable crops, Fisheries All vegetable crops, Mango, paddy, groundnut, Fisheries Paddy, Value added milk products, Livestock, Fisheries Major problems identified in each crop / enterprise Non availability of high yielding variety and pest and disease incidence Non availability of quality paddy seeds and pest and disease incidence, Poor farm income Pest and disease and non availability of high yielding variety, Low farm income non adoption of recommended practices for different crops, Poor fish yield and farm income Pest and diseases incidence, Non availability of new varieties, poor income Poor milk production, Less farm income, Non availability of chicks Proposed type of interventions FLD, OFT and FLD, OFT, IFS and FLD and FLD, OFT and Exposure visit FLD, OFT, FFS FLD, OFT and ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 98

100 3. Details of technological interventions 3.1 Technology Assessment: S.No. Crop/ enterprise Title of intervention 1 Finger Assessment on Performance Millet of Finger millet varieties suitable for Kancheepuram District 2 Musk melon Assessment of Musk melon varieties in Kancheepuram district 3 Dairy Assessment of mastiguard efficacy in clean milk production 4 Traditional rice flakes Assessment of glycemic index of traditional paddy varieties Technological options No. of trials Total cost (Rs.) Team members TOP:1 : local Ragi SMS Agron, variety (1ha) PC (Horti) TOP:2 : CO-15 Ragi variety TOP:3: ML 365 Ragi variety TOP:1: Local PC (Horti) available variety (1ha) TOP:2: Pusamadhuras TOP:3: Arka jeet TOP:4 Arka Rajhans TOP:1: No control SMS AH Extn, measures adopted ASc, PC (Horti) TOP:2 : Mastiguard spray TOP:3 : Herbal teat dip/ disinfectant TO1 : Glucose SMS HSc, TO2 : Milled rice PC (Horti) ADT 37 TO3 : Mappilai samba TO4 : Kullan kar 40 47,190 ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 99

101 3.2 Frontline Demonstrations: Category/ Crop or enterprise Paddy Paddy Brinjal Bottle gourd Mango Ground nut Dairy Prioritized problem Heavy incidence of stem borer, leaf folder, blast and BPH disease, Higher cost of cultivation, Alternate variety for BPT 5204, Low yield due to non adoption of High yielding varieties & ICM Non availability of new paddy variety for seed production, Alternate seeds for BPT 5204, Low farm income, Higher incidence of pest & diseases Reduction in yields due to pest incidence Appearance fetches good market price Non adoption of improved varieties Use of conventional varieties Non adoption of ICM technology Incidence of fruit flies in Mango Excess of chemical sprays Yield loss Incidence of pest and disease complex Lack of awareness on diagnosis of pest and diseases Yield loss Decreased production Higher cost of treatment Lack of timely veterinary aid Technologies Demonstrated Demonstration on New Paddy variety : CO-52 and ICM Practices Demonstration and Seed production of New Paddy var: TKM 13 Brinjal variety Arka Navneeth bottle gourd variety PLR 1 in Kancheepuram district fruit fly management in Mango Eco friendly pest and disease management practices in Groundnut crop Ethno Veterinary Herbal medicine for the treatment of Enteritis in Cattle. No. of Demo Area (ha)/ Units Total cost (Rs.) Team members 15 6ha SMS Agron, PP 15 6ha SMS Agron, PC (Horti) 15 3ha PC (Horti) 15 3ha PC (Horti) 30 6ha SMS PP, PC (Horti) 15 3ha SMS PP, Agron 20 2/unit 9000 SMS ASc, AH Extn, PC (Horti) Dairy Lower production and 20 5/unit SMS ASc, AH ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 100

102 Poultry nutritional deficiency in low yielding grazing dairy animals Lack of knowledge on chick rearing methods Inadequate knowledge on water sanitizing methods Chick mortality mineral blocks as nutritional supplement in low yielding grazing dairy animals Package of practices to prevent chick mortality in Japanese Quail farming Extn, PC Horti /unit SMS ASc, AH Extn, PC (Horti) Fisheries (Freshwater fish farming) Fisheries (Fish value added products) Value added milk products Millets Slow growth rate, Low yield/production, Poor income status of farmers, Lack of knowledge on fish varieties suitable for short seasonal farm ponds Lake of knowledge in smoked fish preparation, Unawareness on fish value added products & poor income, Unable to store in higher seasonal availability Low shelf life of paneer Bland flavour of paneer Lack of variety in paneer Low market value for millets with grain Breakage during millet processing when it is raw Low market value for raw millet rice Poor storage of millets Pangasius catfish culture for short seasonal farm ponds Masi dry fish preparation through low cost smoking kiln extension of shelflife of paneer using herbs and spice Nutrient retention in Parboiled millet SMS Fisheries, PC (Horti) SMS Fisheries, PC (Horti) 10 2 Groups SMS HSc, PC (Horti) 10 2 Groups SMS HSc, PC (Horti) 197 2,47,875 ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 101

103 4. Target for mandated activities for the year S. Activities Target ( ) 1. On- farm trials (No. of technologies) Frontline Demonstrations (No.) of Farmers (Participants) Nos of Extension Personnel (Participants in Nos.) Participants in Extension activities (in lakh) Production of Seed (in quintal) Planting material (Nos.) Live-stock strains/ fingerlings (Nos) Kisan Mobile Advisory (KMA) (lakh farmers) Soil and Water Testing (samples in Nos) Special Activities (NMOOP, NFSM, Skill Development, FFS, IFS, EDP etc.) Activity or Programme Physical details (no. of programmes, participants, area etc.) Financial outlay (Rs.lakh) Team members FFS Integrated crop management in Bhendi 0.3 SMS PP, PC Enterpreneurship development programme on SMS HSc, Fisheries, EDP vegetables processing for income generation of 0.3 SHGs PC NMOOP Cluster FLD on Rabi Oilseeds (Groundnut) 3,75,000 SMS Agron, PC Programme under MNOOP NFSM Cluster FLD on Rabi Pulses (Blackgram and 3,00,000 SMS Agron, PC Green gram) Programme under NFSM Externally funded Activities (continuing / expected during ): Activity or Programme State Poultry Development Scheme Program duration Funding agency 3 days Tamil Nadu Animal Husbandry Department Physical details (no. of programmes, participants, area etc.) Financial outlay (Rs.lakh) 1No. 0.5 Team members SMS ASc, AH Extn, PC Special Activities: Proposal made under ATMA 1. Mushroom spawn production unit Rs.2.00 Lakh 2. Food processing unit - Rs.2.00 Lakh 3. Ornamental fish production unit - Rs.1.00 Lakh 7. SAC meeting month: December ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 102

104 Krishi Vigyan Kendra: NAMAKKAL 1. Address of KVK with Phone, Fax and , Website KRISHI VIGYAN KENDRA Veterinary College and Research Institute Campus, Namakkal Tamil Nadu. Phone : , Fax : Website : kvk-namakkal@tanuvas.org.in, namakkalkvk@gmail.com : KVK, Namakkal 2. Operational area/cluster villages details Taluk/ Block Name of cluster villages Major crops & Enterprises Major problems identified in each crop / enterprise Mohanur Oruvanthur Pudur Paddy Usage of low yielding variety (ADT 45,IR 20, white ponni, BPT 5204) Conventional paddy cultivation with high cost of cultivation (Rs /ac) Manappalli & Perama ndampalayam Mohanur Sugarcane Burning of trash affects the soil quality Poor recycling of organic resources Proposed type of interventions OFT Field Day FLD Field Day Meltholur and Aniyapuram Ganaganaickenpatti Marakkadu Bellary Onion Livestock Price fluctuation in multiplier onion (Rs.3 to 50). Non availability of Bellary onion during June September. Price rise due to sharp fall in arrivals from Maharashtra. Drought condition Shortage of green and dry fodder Non utilization of crop residues of cassava leaves & banana pseudo stem as animal feed FLD Field Day FLD Field Day ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 103

105 Peramandampalayam Small ruminants Resistance over mass/frequent/irregular deworming Not calculating refugia Intensive use of drugs led to poor widespread resistance to all current anthelminthics. Poor health, Anemic animals & mortality Oruvanthur Pudur Desi bird Lack of knowledge on RD disease control management (60%) Inadequate knowledge on EVM treatment (95%). Disease outbreak despite vaccination (40%). Namagiripettai R.Pudupatti Tenai Usage of low yielding variety (CO 5) Diseases incidence (blast) & lodging Lack of knowledge on improved cultivation practices Mangalapuram & Mathurut Maize Lack of high yielding hybrids Water scarcity Micronutrient deficiency (Zn-85.7%, B-29.7%& Cu-27.4%) Mettala Tomato Continuous & excess application of chemical fertilizer affects the soil fertility Fruit borer, sucking pests, leaf curl, TSWV causes yield loss-20% Incidence of nematode leading to yield losses-8 % FLD FLD FLD Field Day FLD Field Day OFT Field Day FLD Field Day Mettala & Karkoodalpatti Carrot Price fluctuation in cabbage & cauliflower. Alternate crop with market preference OFT Field Day Namagiripettai & Ariyagoundampatti Coccinia Low price of other cucurbits & High price of Coccinia Non availability & High demand Namagiripettai Chillies Low yield ( Priyanka & Indra ) Uncertain and inadequate rainfall Low water use efficiency Ariyagoundampatti Tapioca Unaware about timely application of potassium & applying the same till the harvest. Lower yield & starch content. Thiruchengode Erayamangalam Pattalur Sugarcane Incidence of borers and white fly - 15%. Incidence of woolly aphids-7%. Heavy secretion of honey dew leads to development of sooty mould. OFT FLD Field Day FLD Field Day FLD Field Day ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 104

106 Puduchathiram block Thiruchengode Bhendi Irregular yellowing of leaf -8% Severe infestation results in premature defoliation Development of sooty mold Fruit not fit for marketing. Yield reduction-28% Kalangani Dairy High somatic cell count Incidence of subclinical mastitis Poor shelf life of milk Economic loss OFT Field Day OFT Vennandur Vennandur Cotton Incidence of borers and Sucking pests-30% Incidence of Stem weevil & wilt-5% Shrimp culture Saline water in Vennandur block. Not suitable for Indian major Carp (IMC) fish culture Kolli hills Kolli hills IFS on pig cum fish culture Lack of knowledge of scientific integration Shortage of critical fish farming inputs like Seeds and fish feed. Non availability of quality fish feeds with affordable market price Banana Incidence of leaf spot (12%) Incidence of weevil and nematodes (18%) Erumaipatti Valayapatti Quail farming High chick mortality (10 to 20%) Lack of knowledge on chick rearing methods No water sanitizing in practice Paramathi Velur Manickanatham Sorghum Non availability of single cut sorghum varieties for rainfed cultivation Low dry fodder yield FLD FLD FLD Demonstration FLD OFT Field Day ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 105

107 3. Details of technological interventions 3.1. Technology Assessment S.No. Crop/ Enterprise Title of intervention Technology options No. of Total trials cost (Rs.) Team members 1 Sorghum Assessment of suitable single TO1-Fodder sorghum-co ,700 SMS Agronomy, cut fodder sorghum varieties Soil Science, PP, for rainfed condition TO2-Fodder sorghum-co.27 Head TO3-Fodder sorghum-pc.23 2 Paddy Assessment of new paddy TO1-conventional planting 5 12,000 SMS Agronomy, variety CO 52 through different Soil Science, PP, system of cultivation TO2-SRI Head TO3-Direct sown through drum seeds 3 Carrot Assessing the performance of TO1-Farmers practice 10 13,000 SMS Horticulture Carrot variety Pusa Rudhira in Head Namakkal District. TO2-Pusa Kesar & Koroda TO3-Pusa Rudhira (Tropical variety) 4 Coccinia Assessing the performance of TO1-Farmers practice 5 5,500 SMS Horticulture Coccinia varieties in Namakkal Head District. TO2- Pusa Kesar & Koroda TO3- Pusa Rudhira (Tropical variety) 5 Bhendi Assessment of Bhendi Hybrids TO1 - Farmer practices:f1 hybrid 10 13,000 SMS PP, Tolerant to Yellow Vein Horticulture, Soil Mosaic Virus Disease at TO2 - CO BhH 1 Science, Head different altitudes of Namakkal district TO3 - Kashi Kranti 6 Tomato Assessment of performance of microbial consortia in tomato 7 Dairy Assessment of mastiguard efficacy in clean milk production TO4 - Phule Kirti TO1-Farmers practice 5 4,750 SMS Soil TO2- Seed treatment & soil application with azospirillum & phosphobacteria (N fixing bacteria & P solubilizing bacteria) TO3- Arka Microbial consortia (N fixing bacteria, P, K Znsolubilizing bacteria, PGPR) Science, Horticulture, PP, Head TO1-Farmers practice 10 11,500 SMS Animal Science Head TO2-Masti - Guard to control mastitis (TANUVAS, 2016) TO3-Use of disinfectant solution (KMNO 4/herbs in teat dip) 69,450 ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 106

108 3.2 Frontline Demonstrations Category/ Prioritized problem Crop or enterprise Tenai Usage of low yielding variety (CO 5) Diseases incidence (blast) & lodging Lack of knowledge on improved cultivation practices Maize Lack of high yielding hybrids Water scarcity Micronutrient deficiency (Zn- 85.7%, B-29.7%& Cu-27.4%) Poor seed filling & Yield lose Sugarcane Burning of trash affects the soil quality Poor recycling of organic resources Loses of nutrients from the soil (OC & available NPS) Yield loss Incidence of borers and white fly -15% white and black dots in infested leaves Cotton Incidence of borers and sucking pests-30% Incidence of stem weevil & wilt-5% Heavy secretion of honey dew leads to development of sooty mould. Bellary onion Price fluctuation in multiplier onion (Rs.3-50) Non availability of Bellary onion during June - September Price rise due to sharp fall in arrivals from Maharashtra Chillies Low yield ( Priyanka & Indra ) Uncertain and inadequate rainfall Low water use efficiency Tomato Fruit borer, sucking pests, leaf curl, TSWV causes yield loss- 20% Incidence of nematode leading to yield losses 8 % Poor plant population Tapioca Unaware about timely application of potassium & applying the same till the Technologies Demonstrated Tenai (foxtail millet) Variety CO.7 with ICM practices TNAU Maize Hybrid CO 6 with iintegrated crop management practice sugarcane trash composting in ratoon sugarcane Demonstration on Biointensive IPM module in sugarcane Demonstration on IPM in cotton ICM practices for Bellary onion variety Arka lalima ICM practices in Chillies hy.arka Harita Biointensive pest management strategies in Tomato split application of potassium with ICM in tapioca No. of Demo Area (ha)/ Units Total cost (Rs.) Team members ha SMS Agronomy, Soil Science, PP, Head 15 3 ha SMS Soil Science, Agronomy, PP, Head 15 6 ha SMS Soil Science, Agronomy, PP, Head 10 4 ha SMS Plant Protection, Agronomy Head 10 4 ha SMS Plant Protection, Agronomy Head 20 1 ha SMS Horticulture Soil Science Head ha SMS Horticulture, Soil Science Head 10 4 ha SMS Plant Protection, Horticulture Head 15 6 ha 8000 SMS Agronomy, Soil Science, Plant ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 107

109 harvest., Lower yield & starch content. Livestock Drought condition Shortage of green and dry fodder Non utilization of crop residues of cassava leaves & banana pseudo stem by the farmers Small ruminant Resistance over mass/frequent/irregular deworming Not calculating refugia Intensive use of drugs led to poor widespread resistance to all current anthelminthics. Poor health, Anemic animals & mortality Poultry High chick mortality (10 to 20%) Lack of knowledge on chick rearing methods No water sanitizing in practice. Poultry Lack of knowledge on RD disease control management (60%) Inadequate knowledge on EVM treatment (95%). Disease outbreak despite vaccination (40%). Fisheries Lack of knowledge of scientific integration Shortage of critical fish farming inputs like Seeds and fish feed Non availability of quality fish feeds with affordable market price Fisheries Saline water in Vennandandur block. Not suitable for Indian Major Carp(IMC) fish culture Demonstration on utilization of crop residues of cassava leaves & banana pseudo stem as animal feed Demonstrating EVM method of deworming & assessment of worm load in Small Ruminants (3 groups- 1 group for irregular deworming, 1 group for regular deworming & 1 group for EVM treatment) Package of practices to prevent chick mortality in Japanese Quail farming Demonstration on EVM treatment for Ranikhet Disease in Native Chickens Demonstration and dissemination of integrated fish cum pig farming technology in Namakkal district Demonstration on growth performance of Litopenaeus vannamei In low saline water 5 10 animals animals chicks birds Protection, Head 7500 SMS Animal Science Head SMS Animal Science Head 7000 SMS Animal Science Head 6500 SMS Animal Science Head ha SMS Fisheries Head ha (60000 farmers share) SMS Fisheries Head ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 108

110 4. Target for mandated activities for the year S. No. Activities Target ( ) 1. On- farm trials (No. of technologies) 7 2. Frontline Demonstrations (No.) of Farmers (Participants) Nos of Extension Personnel (Participants in Nos.) Participants in Extension activities (in lakh) Production of Seed (in quintal) Planting material (Nos.) Live-stock strains/ fingerlings (Nos) Kisan Mobile Advisory (KMA) (lakh farmers) Soil and Water Testing (samples in Nos) Special Activities (NMOOP, NFSM, Skill Development, FFS, IFS, EDP etc.) Activity or Programme Physical details (no. of programmes, participants, area etc.) Financial Team members outlay (Rs.lakh) 2,25,000 SMS Agronomy, Plant Protection, Soil Science, 3,75,000 Head NFSM Kharif: Green gram Variety: CO-8 Total area: 30 ha No. of Demos: 75 Rabi: Green gram Variety: CO-8 Total area: 50ha No. of Demos: 125 Rabi: Balckgram Variety: VBN-6 1,50,000 Total area: 20ha No. of Demos: 50 FFS IPM in Groundnut 30,000 SMS Plant Protection, Agronomy, Soil Science, Head Special Programme on EDP Value added fish products Campaign Skill Development Programme Specialized KVK for smallholder livestock and poultry Package of Practices for Control of Disease occurrence in Sheep during Monsoon Season 1. Desi chicken farming 2. Pig rearing Entrepreneurial development programme- 120 trainees Sample analysis-540 nos. 30,000 Dr.S.Paulpandi Dr.N.Akila 20,500 SMS Animal Science Head 3,40,000 Head, SMS Animal Science Dr.S.Paulpandi 1,00,000 as revolving fund Head, SMS Animal Science Dr.S.Paulpandi ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 109

111 6. Externally funded Activities (continuing / expected during ): Activity or Programme Program duration Funding agency Physical details Financial outlay (Rs.lakh) NICRA year Paid trainings I year ICAR ATMA/Pudu Vazhu/NABARD Continuing in adopted village- Vadavathur & Jambumadai NRM, crop production, livestock & CHC module s-14 (488 nos.) Paid trainings 25 (1500 nos.) Team members Senior Scientist & Head & Scientists of KVK, Namakkal 0.8 Senior Scientist & Head & Scientists of KVK, Namakkal 7. SAC meeting month: September 2017 ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 110

112 Krishi Vigyan Kendra: SIVAGANGAI 1. Address of KVK with Phone, Fax and , Website Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kundrakudi , Sivagangai District. Ph: ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 111

113 2. Operational area / Cluster villages details Major crops Name of cluster & villages enterprises Taluk/ Block Major problems identified in each crop / enterprise Sivagangai Melakadu Poultry Poor growth rate in chicks, Low egg production, Infectious mortality Thiruppathur Oosaripatti Amaranthus Poor knowledge on market led greens,lack of high yielding varieties Chillies Low yield,lack of knowledge on wilt and leaf curl virus resistant Kallal Semmbanmur Groundnut Yield loss due to drought, Inefficient use of soil nutrients Paddy Non availability of saline tolerant variety, stem borer incidence, gall midge incidence, non availability of suitable pest resident variety Millets Blast incidence,lack of high yielding varieties (Cumbu, Ragi) S.Pudhur S.Pudhur Tomato Low yield; Lack of ToLCV resistant varieties Sesame Low yield under rainfed condition, Potential alternate for local cultivar, Decline in area Singapunari Kirugakottai Pulses Yield loss due to YMV disease and unaware of synchronized mature varieties resistant to mosaic virus, Lack of awareness in intercropping and utilisation of residual nutrients Ilayankudi Thirumanavayal Paddy Non availability of saline tolerant variety, stem borer incidence, gall midge incidence, non availability of suitable pest resident variety Livestock Inland fish farming Poor reproductive performance in dairy cows, Mastitis, Ticks in goat, high mortality rate in kids Non availability of green fodders Low growth rate in inland saline ponds, water availability only for short period Proposed type of interventions FLD,, Field visit FLD/ /Advisory/Field visit FLD,, Field visit OFT/ FLD/ /Advisory/Field visit FLD/ / Field visit FLD/ /Advisory/Field visit OFT,, Field visit OFT,, Field visit OFT/ FLD/ /Advisory/Field visit FLD/ / Field visit OFT, FLD, OFT, FLD,, Field visit ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 112

114 3. Details of technological interventions 3.1 Technology Assessment S.No. Crop/ enterprise 1. Dairy cow 2. Vegetable 3. Oilseeds 4. Oilseeds 5. Pulses 6. Fish culture 7. Food processing Title of intervention Assessment on suitable preventive measures for mastitis in dairy cattle Assessment of suitable ToLCV resistant varieties in tomato Assessment of suitable Drought Resistant Groundnut variety Assessment of suitable drought resistant sesame variety Assessment of suitable Blackgram variety for Sivagangai district Assessment of suitable fish variety for inland saline ponds Assessment of glycemic index of traditional paddy varieties Technological options No. of trials Total cost (Rs.) Technology Option I No disinfectant Technology Option II Mastiguard Teat protect and TANUVAS SCC count Kit Technology Option IV Teat dip after each milking 5 11,500 TO I Farmer practices local var(sevalpatti local) TO II, ArkaAnanya 5 3,550 TO III COTH-3 TO I Farmer practices-tmv 7 TO II: ICGV ,000 TO III: VRI 8 variety TO I: Farmer practices- Devakottai local TO II: TMV7 variety 5 5,000 Technology Option III of RT 351 variety Technology Option I local var TO II : VBN ,000 TO III : TU-4 Variety TO I: Polyculture of carps TO II: Seabass culture 3 22,500 TO III GIFT Tilapia culture Technology Option I Milled rice IR 20 TO II: Seeraga Samba 3 9,800 TO III: Mapillai Samba TOTAL 92,350/- Team members SMS Animal Science, Head Head, SMS Soil Science, Agron SMS Agron, Soil Science, Head, SMS Agron, Soil Science, Head, SMS Soil Science, Head, Agron SMS Fisheries SMS Soil Science, Head, SMS Home Science, Head ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 113

115 3.2 Frontline Demonstrations Category/ Crop or enterprise Dairy Cow Poultry Vegetables Vegetables Pulses Millets Paddy Pulses Fish culture Prioritized problem Lack of knowledge on management of new born Inadequate knowledge on feeding Lack of knowledge on balanced supplements Lack of knowledge on RD disease control measures Inadequate knowledge on vaccination schedule Lack of knowledge on serum monitoring Lack of knowledge on promising Bhendi hybrids In judicial use of fertilizers Lack of knowledge on IPM,IDM Lack of knowledge on promising Promising varieties In judicial use of fertilizers Lack of knowledge on IPM,IDM 45 % of the areas affected by YMV and use of local varieties Use of local varieties lack of knowledge blast resistant rainfed varieties Lack of knowledge on salt tolerant strains, fertilizers, foliar nutrition, IPM measures Low yield and inefficient utilization of resources Slow growth rate of carp Low income Availability of water Technologies Demonstrated No. of Demo Area (ha)/ Units Total cost (Rs.) Demonstration on Integrated Nutritional management for Newborn calves Calf starter feed Mineral mixture, Mineral lick 10-17,000 Demonstration on EVM practices for Ranikhet Disease in Native Chickens Oral pellet vaccine 30-7,500 Demonstration on ArkaHaritha F1 Chilli Hybrid Demonstration on PLR- 1Amaranthus , ,500 Black gram Var. MDU ,800 blast resistant Rainfed Ragi - ML 365 CSR-43 paddy for Saline Soils intercropping system for Groundnut and Pigeonpea GIFT Tilapia in Farm ponds , , , ,000 Team members SMS Animal Science, Head SMS Animal Science, Head Head, SMS Soil Science, Agron Head, SMS Soil Science, Agron SMS Agron, Soil Science, Head, SMS Agron, Soil Science, Head, SMS Soil Science, Head, Agron SMS Soil Science, Head, Agron SMS Fisheries Soil Science, Head, ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 114

116 Fish culture Value addition Value addition for short duration Slow growth rate Low income Lack of awareness among farmers Low shelf life of paneer Bland flavour of paneer Lack of variety in paneer Wide spread prevalence on macro and micronutrient deficiency Lack of awareness on linkage between sanitation, health and nutrition Jayanti Rohu culture in aquaculture ponds ,000 extension of shelf-life of paneer using herbs and spice Raw materials Paneer press 10-7,100 Formation of nutrition schools. Fortification and enrichment of existing food dehydrated moringa, curry leaf, soy flour Comprehensive nutrition 2-14,000 education module for inclusive feeding of locally available nutritious foods Literatures on diet and nutrition education and sanitation TOTAL 1,46,100 SMS Fisheries Soil Science, Head, SMS Home Science, Head SMS Home Science, Head 4. Target for mandated activities for the year S. Activities Target ( ) 1. On- farm trials (No. of technologies) Frontline Demonstrations (No.) of Farmers (Participants) Nos of Extension Personnel (Participants in Nos.) Participants in Extension activities (in lakh) Production of Seed (in quintal) Planting material (Nos.) Live-stock strains/ fingerlings (Nos) Desi chicks Fish fingerlings Kisan Mobile Advisory (KMA) (lakh farmers) Soil and Water Testing (samples in Nos) 2750 ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 115

117 5. Special Activities (NMOOP, NFSM, Skill Development, FFS, IFS, EDP etc.) Activity or Programme FFS IFS EDP NFSM Skill Development Physical details (no. of programmes, participants, area etc.) No. of Programmes 1 Crop Groundnut, Area 2.5 ha No. of Programmes 1 Crop Integrated, Area 2.5 ha No. of Programmes 1 Crop Value addition No. of Programmes 2 Crop Black gram, Groundnut Area - 10 ha + 10 ha No. of Programmes 3 Skills Value addition, Ornamental fish culture, Organic input preparation Participants 60 nos. (20 per programme) Financial outlay (Rs.lakh) Team members ALL SMSs and Head ALL SMSs and Head ALL SMSs and Head ALL SMSs and Head ALL SMSs and Head 6. Externally funded Activities (continuing / expected during ): Activity or Programme Program duration Funding agency Breeding for drought tolerance in coconut Establishment of Food processing unit in KVK- Kundrakudi. Introduction of GIFT Tilapia culture in Farm ponds Backyard freshwater ornamental culture Introduction of Pangassiusculture in Farm ponds CPCRI,Kasargod Ministry of Food Processing Industries. NFDB NFDB NFDB Physical details (no. of programmes, participants, area etc.) No. of Programmes 1 Participants 150 nos. No. of Programmes 1 Participants 30 nos. No. of Programmes 2 Participants 60 nos. No. of Programmes 2 Participants 60 nos. No. of Programmes 2 Participants 60 nos. Financial outlay (Rs.lakh) Team members Head, SMS Soil Science, Agron All SMSs SMS Fisheries, Head, Soil Science SMS Fisheries, Head, Soil Science SMS Fisheries, Head, Soil Science 7. SAC meeting month: December 2017 ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 116

118 Krishi Vigyan Kendra: COIMBATORE 1. Address of KVK with Phone, Fax and , Website ICAR - Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Vivekanandapuram , Karamadai Block, Coimbatore District. TamilNadu. Phone : (04254) , FAX : (04254) , Whatsapp : kvkcbe.icar@gov.in, sakvk.cbe@rediffmail.com, avinashilingamkvk@gmail.com WEB : Facebook : Krishi Vigyan Kendra Coimbatore LOCATION MAP District : Coimbatore State : TamilNadu Latitude : Longitude : Mean Sea Level : 352 M ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 117

119 2. Operational area / Cluster villages details Major Name of cluster crops villages enterprises Taluk/ Block Coimbatore South / Thondamuthur Pollachi / Anaimalai Pollachi / Pollachi North Coimbatore North / Periyanaicken palayam Coimbatore North / S.S.Kulam Mathampatti & Narasipuram R.M.Pudur Periyapodhu Sulakal Nanjundapuram, Pannimadai, Jambukkandi & Bilichi Idikarai & Vellamadai Turmeric Onion Onion Mettupalayam / Karamadai Sambaravalli Coriander Major problems identified in each crop / enterprise low yield due to drought, Pest and disease incidences Drought, Poor soil amendments, Pests Diseases Post-harvest loss of Onion due to surplus production and lack of Onion processing technologies at farm level Proposed type of interventions FFS& FLD, and Method demonstration FLD,, Method demonstration and Field day FLD,, Method demonstration Fodder Lack of fodder availability FLD,, Method demonstration and Field day Paddy low yield due to Pest and FLD,, Method disease incidences demonstration and Field day Paddy Drudgery during weeding OFT, and Method operation demonstration Indiscriminate use of FLD,, Method Gourds fertilizers and pesticides, demonstration and Field day Fruit fly and virus infestation Groundnut Labour scarcity for sowing FLD,, Method demonstration and Field day Coconut low yield due to drought, Pest FLD, and Method and disease incidences demonstration Dairy High feed cost and poor FLD,, Method feeding practices. demonstration and Field day Labour scarcity during FLD,, Method Banana planting, Low yield due to demonstration and Field day micronutrient deficiency, Pest and disease incidences Jasmine Poor nutrient management, FLD,, Method Pest and diseases and drought demonstration and Field day Curry leaf Low yield due to nutrient FLD,, Method deficiency, Pest and disease demonstration and Field day Dairy Infertility in animals FLD,, Method demonstration and Field day Dairy Mastitis in animals OFT, and Method demonstration Milk Low shelf life of Paneer and FLD,, Method Lack variety in paneer demonstration Widespread prevalence of FLD,, Method Moringa anaemia among women.lack demonstration of knowledge on preparation of iron rich foods Bengal gram Use of low yielding variety OFT, and Method and Pest and diseases. demonstration Bengal gram Labour scarcity for sowing FLD, and Method demonstration Traditional Underutilization of traditional OFT, and Method rice variety rice variety demonstration More of nitrogenous FLD,, Method fertilizers, Iron deficiency, demonstration and Field day Root rot and price fluctuation ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 118

120 3. Details of Technological interventions 3.1 Technology Assessment S.No. Crop/ enterprise Title of intervention 1 Bengalgram Assessing the performance of Bengal gram varieties 2 Milch animal Assessing the performance of different preventive measures for sub clinical Mastitis in milch animals 3 Glycemic index - Paddy Assessment of glycemic response of traditional paddy varieties Technological options Variety Co 4 Variety-JAKI-9218 Variety JG 14 Variety GBM-2 Traditional Herbal practice No. of trials Total cost (Rs.) Team members SMS- Agronomy PA-Animal Science Teat Dip- Herbal Use of mastiguard in preventing mastitis Milled rice SMS- Home Science & Lab Kullakara Rice Technician 4 Drudgery reduction - paddy Assessment for drudgery reduction in weeding through weeders in paddy Mappilla samba rice Manual weeding SMS- Home Rotary star weeder for Science wet land and Modified cono weeder PA Agri Engg (Farmer Innovation) Validated by KVK, Karur Total ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 119

121 3.2 Frontline Demonstrations Category/ Crop or enterprise Paddy Curry leaf Jasmine Prioritized problem -Existence of old variety -Incidence of stem borer and leaf folder -Incidence of blast and Sheath blight -Poor soil fertility- Low OM -Pest & disease incidences -Nutrient deficiency -Poor soil amendments -Pest & disease incidences Coriander -Less consumer preference for hybrids -Nutrient deficiency -Root rot Banana Snakegourd Onion Turmeric Coconut Fodder sorghum Dairy cows incidences -Weevil incidences -Micronutrient deficiency -Wilt incidences -Virus incidence -Fruit fly incidence -Purple blotch incidence -Thrips incidence -Long duration -Less curcumine content -Micronutrient deficiency -Soil moisture loss -Wilt incidences -Shattering of seeds -Improper green fodder ratio -Indigestion -Diarrhea -Poor absorption of nutrients Technologies Demonstrated Demonstrating Paddy var. CO- 51 with ICM Demonstrating organic cultivation in Curry leaf Integrated nutrient management in Jasmine Var.CO-2 Introduction of Coriander Var: Cocr-4 Demonstrating IPDM in Banana Demonstrating Integrated Pest and Disease management in Snakegourd Demonstrating Integrated Pest and Disease management in Onion Variety CO 5 ICM in Turmeric var.pragati Demonstrating Integrated soil and water conservation and fertility management in Coconut CO 31 multi cut fodder sorghum No. of Demo Area (ha)/ Units Total cost (Rs.) Team members SMS- Agronomy & PC SMS- Soil science and PC SMS- Soil science, Horticulture & PC Soil science, SMS Horti & PC SMS- Horticulture & PC SMS- Horticulture & PC SMS- Horticulture & PC SMS- Horticulture & PC SMS- Horticulture & Soil Science SMS- Agronomy & PA- Animal science PA- Animal science Demonstrating feed supplementation with yeast culture in dairy cows ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 120

122 -Lowered productivity Dairy -Improper heat detection -Existence of silent breeder -Improper insemination timings -Reproductive failure Popularization of Progesterone sponge for managing reproductive failure in dairy cattle PA- Animal science Mechanization in Groundnut -Labour scarcity in peak season -Low labour output -Unaware of mechanical source Demonstration on farm Mechanization in Groundnut production and Profit PA- Agri.Engg & SMS- Agronomy Seed Drill in Bengalgram -Uneven plant population -Labour scarcity -High cost in conventional method Demonstrating Tractor Drawn seed Drill in Bengalgram PA- Agri.Engg & SMS- Agronomy Tamarind dehuller Milk - Paneer -Labour scarcity in peak season -Low labour output -Unaware of mechanical source -Low shelf life of paneer -Bland flavour of paneer -Lack of variety in paneer Tamarind dehuller through EDP mode in tribal village extension of shelf life of paneer using herbs and spice PA- Agri.Engg SMS- Home science & Lab Technician Dehydrated Moringa -Widespread prevalence of anemia among women. -Lack of knowledge on preparation of iron rich convenience foods production of dehydrated moringa and their products as entrepreneurial activity SMS- Home science & Lab Technician Total *In FLD-1 as we are demonstrating (introducing), variety Co-51, the seed is also included as critical input *Home science interventions were included based on the finalization made during the 3 rd day of action plan meeting. ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 121

123 4. Target for mandated activities for the year S. Activities Target ( ) 1. On- farm trials (No. of technologies) Frontline Demonstrations (No.) of Farmers (Participants) Nos of Extension Personnel (Participants in Nos.) Participants in Extension activities (Nos) Production of Seed (in quintal) Production of bio fertilizer (in quintal) Planting material (Nos.) Live-stock strains/ fingerlings (Nos) Kisan Mobile Advisory (KMA) (lakh farmers) Soil and Water Testing (samples in Nos) Special Activities (NMOOP, NFSM, Skill Development, FFS, IFS, EDP etc.) Activity or Programme Physical Financial outlay Team members details (Rs.lakh) NMOOP Kharif - Ground nut var.c SMS - Agronomy NFSM Rabi Bengal gram SMS - Agronomy Skill Development- All Technical staff FFS- Integrated Pest and Disease PC & SMS - Horticulture management in Turmeric IFS- Bee keeping, Food processing PC, SMS Agronomy & Packing and marketing Home science EDP- Production of value added products from Banana, Branding and marketing SMS Home science & Lab technician 6. Externally funded Activities (continuing / expected during ): Activity or Programme Program duration Funding agency Physical details (no. of programmes, participants, area etc.) Financial outlay (Rs.lakh) Team members Details will be submitted once the finalization made with respective line departments. (Already it s decided to conduct different skill development programmes which will be sponsored by department of Agriculture and Horticulture) 7. SAC meeting month: September 2017 ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 122

124 Krishi Vigyan Kendra: DINDIGUL 1. Address of KVK with Phone, Fax and , Website (Give district map and indicate the location of the KVK) ICAR_Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Dindigul Hosted by Gandhigram Rural Institute (DU), Gandhigram , Dindigul, Phone: ,Fax: E mail: kvkdindigulpc@gmail.com KVK 2. Operational area / Cluster villages details Taluk/ Block Name of cluster villages Major crops & enterprises Major problems identified in each crop / enterprise Proposed type of interventions Oddanchatram Veeralapatti Onion Poor Fertilizer management FLD,, Field Visit and Field day Cotton Soil deficient in magnesium,poor yield, High incidence of sucking pests like jassids, white fly, aphids and red spider mite causing reduction in yield Cattle Fodder Low conception rate and reduced feed intake in goats Scarcity of fodder Lack of propagation materials for fodder grasses FLD,, Field Visit and Field day FLD,, Field Visit and Field day FLD,, Field Visit and Field day Goats Nutrition gardening Low conception rate and reduced feed intake in goats Lack of knowledge in multi nutritive Value of greens and vegetables Increasing the cost of vegetables FLD,, Field Visit and Field day FLD,, Field Visit and Field day Drumstick Poultry Unable to harvest fruits at top of the trees Damage of branches while harvesting Less income FLD,, Field Visit and Field day Mortality, Low egg production and poor FLD,, ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 123

125 Manjolaikadu Dolichos lab lab(bush type) Fodder management Low yield, non availability of improved variety seed and micronutrient deficiency Scarcity of fodder Lack of propagation materials for fodder grasses Field Visit and Field day OFT, and Field Visit FLD,, Field Visit and Field day Goats Low conception rate and reduced feed intake in goats Palani Ayakudi Chillies Imbalanced nutrient application, Flower drop and poor fruit set Micronutrient deficiences, Drought and incidence of Leaf curl virus Maize Soil contain high calcium content, Ca induced Fe chlorosis, white bud deficiency at early growth stage due to Zn, use of high analysis fertilizers, poor yield Guava Sever incidence of root knot nematode and Wilt incidence Fodder Scarcity of fodder Lack of propagation materials for fodder grasses FLD,, Field Visit and Field day FLD,, Field Visit and Field day FLD,, Field Visit and Field day FLD,, Field Visit and Field day FLD,, Field Visit and Field day Goats Poultry Low conception rate and reduced feed intake in goats Mortality, Low egg production and poor management FLD,, Field Visit and Field day FLD,, Field Visit and Field day FLD,, Field Visit and Field day Nutrition Lack of knowledge in multi nutritive Value gardening of greens and vegetables Increasing the cost of vegetables Agro Forestry No intercrop after 3 years due to shade FLD,, Field Visit and Field day Ayyampuli Paddy Drought Occurrence of BPH and Blast disease Paddy Poor / Under utilization of traditional rice varieties, Lack of awareness of the therapeutic properties of traditional rice varieties, Limited use of traditional rice varieties Balasamudhram Paddy 55 to 85% yield loss due to stem borer and leaf folder infestation FLD,, Field Visit and Field day OFT and Field Visit FLD,, Field Visit and Field day Thoppampatty Devathur Groundnut Drought, Micronutrient deficiencies, OFT, Incidence of Rust and Late leaf spot and Field Visit Bitter gourd Yield loss of % in bitter gourd due FLD,, ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 124

126 Sorghum Drumstick Fodder Goats Pulse separator to infestation by fruit fly Drought Low yield due to use of local varieties Improper Fertilizer application Shoot fly damage Unable to harvest fruits at top of the trees Damage of branches while harvesting Less income Scarcity of fodder Lack of propagation materials for fodder grasses Low conception rate and reduced feed intake in goats More labour required for grading and winnowing of pulses Time consuming process Field Visit and Field day FLD,, Field Visit and Field day FLD,, Field Visit and Field day FLD,, Field Visit and Field day FLD,, Field Visit and Field day FLD,, Field Visit and Field day Vadamadurai Reddiyapatty Fodder Scarcity of fodder Lack of propagation materials for fodder grasses FLD,, Field Visit and Field day Kosavapatty Goats Brinjal Pulses Fodder Goats Low conception rate and reduced feed intake in goats Root rot and nematode are major constraint Shoot and Fruit borer incidence Irrational application of fertilizers Pesticide residue and health hazards More labour required for grading and winnowing of pulses Time consuming process Scarcity of fodder Lack of propagation materials for fodder grasses Low conception rate and reduced feed intake in goats FLD,, Field Visit and Field day FLD,, Field Visit and Field day FLD,, Field Visit and Field day FLD,, Field Visit and Field day FLD,, Field Visit and Field day ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 125

127 3. Details of technological interventions 3.1 Technology Assessment S.No. Crop/ enterprise Title of intervention 1 Groundnut Assessment of performance of Groundnut varieties for drought condition 2 Dolichos lab lab Assessment of the performance of Dolichos Lab Lab (Bush type) varieties for higher yield 3 Paddy Assessment of glycemic responses of traditional paddy varieties Technological options T1: TMV7 variety T2: CO7 variety (TNAU 2013) T3: Kadiri 9 (ANGARU 2010) T4: KCG 6 (UAS Dharward 2014) T1: CO (GB ) 14 (TNAU 2017) T2:Arka Sambhram (IIHR 2013) T1: Milled Rice T2: Sithayankottai Seeraka Samba Rice T3:Aathoor Kitchadi Samba Rice No. of trials Total cost (Rs.) Total Team members SMS (Agro), SMS (PP), SMS (SS) SMS (Horti), SMS (Agro), SMS (PP SMS (H.Sc) SMS (Agro) 3.2 Frontline Demonstrations Category/ Crop or enterprise Paddy Sorghum Onion (Aggregatum) Chillies Prioritized problem Drought Occurrence of BPH and Blast disease Drought, Low yield due to use of local varieties Improper Fertilizer application Shoot fly damage Tip drying in nursery (21%), Moderate yield (16.5t/ha), Purple blotch incidence (28%) Imbalanced nutrient application, Flower drop and poor Technologies Demonstrated Demonstration on Paddy CO 51 for Higher Yield Demonstration on Sorghum K12 variety for Higher Yield Demonstration on Arka Ujjwal variety of Aggregatum Onion for Yield and Income potential Demonstration on Integrated Crop Management practices in No. of Demo Area (ha)/ Units Total cost (Rs.) Team members SMS (Agro, PP), SS) SMS (Agro), SMS (PP), SMS (SS SMS (Hort), SMS (Ag), SMS (PP) SMS (Hort), SMS (PP) ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 126

128 Brinjal Maize Cotton Paddy Bitter gourd Guava Fodder Goat Poultry Pencedanum grande (wild carrot) (Intercropping in Forest trees) fruit set, Micronutrient deficiences, Drought and incidence of Leaf curl virus Root rot and nematode are major constraint, Shoot and Fruit borer incidence, Irrational application of fertilizers Pesticide residue and health hazards Soil contain high calcium content, Ca induced Fe chlorosis, white bud deficiency at early growth stage due to Zn, use of high analysis fertilizers, poor yield Soil deficient in magnesium Poor yield, High incidence of sucking pests like jassids, white fly, aphids and red spider mite causing reduction in yield 55 to 85% yield loss due to stem borer and leaf folder infestation Yield loss of % in bitter gourd due to infestation by fruit fly Severe incidence of Root knot, Nematode Meloidogyne enterolobiie causing reduced vigour, less productivity Scarcity of fodder Lack of propagation materials for fodder grasses Low conception rate and reduced feed intake in goats Mortality, Low egg production and poor management No intercrop after 3 years due to shade Chillies Demonstration on Grafted brinjal for higher yield Soil Application of Micronutrient Mixtures in Maize Integrated Crop Management practices in Cotton Integrated management of Paddy stem borer & leaf folder Management of fruit fly in Bitter gourd using attractants Management of Root Knot Nematode and Wilt in Guava Demonstration on Mixed Fodder seed/slip production in Melia Plantation as intercrop Integrated Management Practices for goats Integrated Management Practices for Desi poultry birds SMS (SS) SMS (Hort), SMS (Ag), SMS (PP) SMS (SS) SMS (Ag) SMS (PP) SMS (SS) SMS (PP) SMS (Ag) SMS (PP), SMS (Agro) SMS (PP), SMS (Hort) SMS (PP) SMS (Hort) PA (AH) SMS (AF) PA (AH) PA (AH) Demonstration on SMS (AF) intercropping in black SMS cotton soil under existing (Agro) forest tree plantations with Pencedanum grande (wild carrot)and Horse gram ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 127

129 Drumstick Vegetables Pulses (Spiral separator for pulses) Unable to harvest fruits at top of the trees, Damage of branches while harvesting Less income Lack of knowledge in multi nutritive Value of greens and vegetables, More labour required for grading and winnowing of pulses, Time consuming process Promotion of Drumstick Harvester - Mechanization and Value Addition on EDP Mode nutrition Garden in schools spiral separator for Pulses (as community type) SHG School SMS (H.Sc), (Hort), (Agro) SMS (H.Sc), (Hort) SMS (H.Sc) SMS (Agro) 1group Total Target for mandated activities for the year S. Activities Target ( ) 1. On- farm trials (No. of technologies) 3(9) 2. Frontline Demonstrations (No.) of Farmers (Participants) Nos of Extension Personnel (Participants in Nos.) Participants in Extension activities (in lakh) Production of Seed (in quintal) 5 7. Planting material (Nos.) 62, Live-stock strains/ fingerlings (Nos) Kisan Mobile Advisory (KMA) (lakh farmers) Soil and Water Testing (samples in Nos) Special Activities (NMOOP, NFSM, Skill Development, FFS, IFS, EDP etc.) Activity or Programme Physical details Financial outlay (Rs.lakh) FFS on ICM in Citrus No. of classes ; 6 No. of farmers : 30 Duration : 6 months 0.30 Cluster village: Thandikudi IFS No. of Demo: 3 Technologies: Azolla Cultivation Honey bee rearing 0.30 Vermicompost production Community Nursery for Casuarina junghuhniana and Melia dubia 1 FPO Production of cuttings/annum 200 Sq.ft of Low cost of Polyhouse 0.70 Team members SMS (PP) SMS (Hort) SMS (Agro) SMS (SS) SMS (Agro) SMS (PP) PA (AH) SMS (AF) SMS (Agro) SMS (Hort) Promotion of stingless honeybee rearing and honey production No. of farmers : 10 ( 1 group) Bee hive boxes: 10 Stingless honeybee colony 0.30 SMS (PP) SMS (Agro) ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 128

130 6 Externally funded Activities (continuing / expected during ): Activity or Programme Program duration Funding agency Physical details Financial outlay (Rs.lakh) Small Nursery 2 ha Establishment of Small Nursery in Public sector under NHM 1 year NHM Establishment of mother plants (2680 Nos) Poly house 560 m 2 Shade Net 1000 m 2 Drip Irrigation Team members SMS (Hort) SMS (Agro) SMS (AF) 7 SAC meeting month: Second week of July 2017 ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 129

131 Krishi Vigyan Kendra: ARIYALUR 1. Address of KVK with Phone, Fax and , Website ICAR- Krishi Vigyan Kendra (Hosted by CREED) Cholamadevi Post, Jayankondam (via), Udayarpalayam Taluk, Ariyalur District Tamil Nadu Ph: creedkvk@gmail.com ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 130

132 2. Operational area / Cluster villages details Taluk/ Block Name of cluster villages Major crops & enterprises Major problems identified in each crop / enterprise Ariyalur Thelur Cotton Shedding of square buds and immature bolls (22%) Reddening and shedding of leaves, promoted bund & inter crops are also promoted Kadugur Maize Labour scarcity of main field preparation Improper spacing. No land configuration like ridges & furrow Mannuzhi Drumstick Low yielding Local varieties from unknown source Nagamangalam Guava Low income and yielding from field crops and low market price Sendurai Unjini Blackgram High Seed rate Intercultural operation problem Low yield (550 kg/ha.) More labour required for grading and winnowing of pulses and millet Ponparappi Fodder Scarcity of fodder in rainfed condition Unaware about rainfed fodder Sirukadambur Bajra Use of unknown local variety Improper spacing Yield loss upto 30% Downy mildew incidence Sirugadambur Sesame Damage of leaves due to Leaf webber, Phyllody incidence Wilt incidence Leaf spot incidence Non adoption of ICM Keelamaligai Cashew Yield loss due to tea mosquito bug and stem borer incidence Cultivation of old varieties of seedling origin Low yield (600kg/ha.) Keelamaligai Gourds More flower dropping 26% Heavy incidence of fruit borer 21%, Stunted growth due to leaf curling, shedding of leaves Proposed type of interventions FLD on ICM Practices in Cotton FLD on Mechanized Maize cultivation FLD on PKM 1 variety of Drumstick with ICM practices FLD on Introduction of Red flesh Guava variety Arka Kiran for yield and Income potential Cluster FLD on ICM in Blackgram FLD on Method of operation of Spiral Separator OFT on Assessment of suitable single cut fodder sorghum varieties for rainfed condition FLD on Bajra Co 10 for yield and income potential Cluster FLD on ICM in Sesame FLD on ICM practices in Cashew nut FLD on IPM in Guards ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 131

133 Keelamaligai Goat Scarcity of green fodder Lack of awareness about micro/macro nutrients utility Poor fertility Increased mortality rate in kids Poor growth performance and abortion due to mineral deficiency, Anoestrus condition Ponparappi Agriculture Low technological accessibility and adoption gap Maruthur Fodder Scarcity of fodder in rainfed condition Unaware about rainfed fodder T.Palur Kasankottai Paddy Use of old varieties like CO 43 Incidence of leaf folder (20 %) and stem borer (30%) bacterial leaf blight and blast Irukaiyur Kasankottai Groundnut during samba season Low yield due to of drought, low yielding local varieties, pests and diseases, Stripping of pod needs more women labour Karaikuruchi Brinjal Incidence of Shoot & fruit borer High cost of cultivation Due to usage of heavy pesticide Low yield 7.54t/ha KVK, Farm Tomato Yield loss due to Tomato leaf curl virus (LCV), bacterial wilt (BW) and early blight (EB) (30%), Low yield 26.49t/ha Sripuranthan Dairy cow Repeated cases of infertility/ repeat breeder in OP of ponparappi veterinary dispensary. Absence of estrus after long post partum period (60%) Increased inter calving period due to post partum anoestrum because of mineral deficiencies. ( inter calving period is 1.8 years in 50 % of cross bred cows in ponparappi village) and scarcity of fodder Naduvalur Quail Need alternate species of poultry rearing Thirumanur Karaipakkam Onion Use of low yielding varieties susceptible to pest and diseases Andimadam Thavasikuzhi Groundnut Scanty or uneven rainfall (325 mm) during June to Sept., Heavy pest incidence of Spodoptera litura Incidence of disease of tikka leaf spot and root rot FLD on Integrated Feed Management practices in small Ruminants (goats) OFT on Assessment of suitable Extension Mode for Transfer of Technology FLD on Fodder crops as intercrop in Cashew Gardens FLD on Paddy TKM(R) 13 and CO (R) 52 variety for yield and income potential FLD on IPDM in Paddy Cluster FLD on ICM in groundnut, FLD on modified groundnut pod stripper for reducing women Drudgery FLD on IPM in Brinjal OFT on Assessment of the performance of leaf curl virus resistant tomato hybrids FLD on Infertility/ Anestrus/Repeat Breeder Management with ovasynchronisation In Dairy Cows FLD on Japanese quail-1 OFT on Assessment of high yielding Small Onion Varieties OFT on Assessment of high yielding and drought tolerant varieties in Groundnut ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 132

134 3. Details of technological interventions 3.1 Technology Assessment S.No. Crop/ enterprise Title of intervention 1 Groundnut Assessment of high yielding and drought tolerant varieties in groundnut 2 Tomato Assessment of the performance of leaf curl virus resistant tomato hybrids 3 Onion Assessment of high yielding small onion varieties 4 Fodder Assessment of suitable single cut fodder sorghum varieties for rainfed condition 5 Dairy Assessment of two different EVM for the prevention of subclinical mastitis in dairy cow 6 Cashew Assessment of suitable Extension Mode for Transfer of Technology Technological options Technology option 1 Farmers practice: Use of VRI 2 / unknown variety Technology option 2 Cultivation of VRI8 Technology option 3 Cultivation of Dharani TO1 :Farmers practice: low yielding hybrids susceptible to LCV TO2 : Co LCRH 3 TO3: Arka Ananya TO1: Farmers practice: TO2: TNAU Co(On)5 TO3: Arka Ujjwal TO 1: Farmers practice: Fodder Sorghum CO 4 TO 2 : CO27 TO 3 : PC23 Technology option 1 Farmers practice: TO 2: Mastiguard - Teat Protect spray TO 3: Hrebal teat Dip Technology option 1 Techno information delivered through literatures TO 2: Techno information delivered through SMS TO 3: Techno information delivered through voice message No. of trials 2 ha. 5 farmers 3 farmers 1 ha. 5 farmers 10 farmers 10 farmers Total cost (Rs.) Team members 22,250 SMS (Ag.) SMS (PP) SMS (Agl. Etn) 4,500 SMS (Hort.) SMS (PP) SMS (Ag.Exn) 15,100 SMS (Hort.) SMS (PP) (Ag.Exn) 11,300 SMS (AS) SMS ( Ag) SMS (Ag.Extn.) 25,500 SMS (AS) SMS (Ag.Extn.) 3 groups 3,000 SMS (Ag.Etn) & Technical expert from the other SMS Total 81,650 ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 133

135 3.2 Frontline Demonstrations Category/ Crop or enterprise Paddy Paddy Paddy Maize Bajra Cotton Prioritized problem Use of old varieties like CO 43 Incidence of leaf folder and stem borer Occurrence of bacterial leaf blight and blast during samba, Lodging problem Yield loss Use of old varieties like CO 43 Incidence of leaf folder and stem borer Occurrence of bacterial leaf blight and blast during samba season Lodging problem Yield loss Incidence of leaf folder and stem borer Occurrence of bacterial leaf blight and blast during samba season Low yield (3.56 t/ha) Labour scarcity for main field preparation Improper spacing No land configuration like ridges and furrow High seed rate Uneven germination Yield reduction Use of local variety Improper spacing Downy mildew Yield loss Shedding of square buds and immature bolls, Reddening and shedding of leaves Mg deficiency Lack of adoption of bund/inter crop Low yield due to bacterial blight Less number of bolls/ plant (20-40) Technologies Demonstrated Paddy TKM(R) 13 variety for yield and income potential Paddy CO (R)52 variety for yield and income potential IPDM in Paddy Mechanized Maize cultivation Bajra CO 10 for yield and income potential ICM practices in cotton No. of Demo Area (ha)/ Units Total cost (Rs.) Team members ,480 SMS (Ag.) SMS (PP.) SMS (Agl. Extn.) ,480 SMS (Ag.) SMS (PP.) SMS (Agl. Extn.) ,150 SMS (PP.) SMS (Ag.) SMS (Agl. Extn.) ,500 SMS (Ag.) SMS (PP.) SMS (Agl. Extn) ,000 SMS (Ag.) SMS (PP.) SMS (Agl. Extn.) ,250 SMS (Ag.) SMS (PP.) SMS (Agl. Extn.) ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 134

136 Category/ Crop or enterprise Cashew Cashew Guava Drumstick Gourds Brinjal Prioritized problem Under utilization of resources, Low existing population (90-100/ha.), Lack of knowledge on effective land, utilization Scarcity of fodder Low income from cashew crop Yield loss due to tea mosquito bug and stem borer incidence Old varieties of seedling origin Soil moisture stress, under utilization of resources Low population as against 200/ha recommended Low yield (600kg/ha.) Low income and yielding from field crops Labour scarcity Water shortage Low yielding Local varieties Less number of pods per plant Leaf Webber incidence Fruit fly damage Less market preference Flower dropping Heavy incidence of fruit fly Stunted growth due to Mosaic Virus Incidence of Shoot & fruit borer Sucking pests like whitefly, aphids, ash weevil etc. High cost of cultivation due to pesticides Low yield 8.54t/ha Technologies Demonstrated Fodder crops in the interspaces of Cashew plantations ICM practices in Cashew Introduction of Red flesh Guava Arka Kiran for yield and Income potential PKM 1 variety of Drumstick with ICM practices IPM in Gourds IPM practices in Brinjal No. of Demo Area (ha)/ Units Total cost (Rs.) Team members ,200 SMS (Agl. Extn.) SMS (Ag) SMS (PP.) ,550 SMS (Hort) SMS (PP.) SMS (Agronomy) SMS (Agl. Extn.) SMS (Hom Sc) ,500 SMS (Hort) SMS (PP.) SMS (Agl. Extn.) ,000 SMS (Hort) SMS (PP.) SMS (Agl. Extn.) ,050 SMS (PP.) SMS (Hort) SMS (Agl. Extn.) ,100 SMS (PP.) SMS (Hort) SMS (Agl. Extn.) ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 135

137 Category/ Crop or enterprise Livestock Goat Dairy cow Japanese quail Organic Nutrition garden Drudgery reduction Drudgery reduction Prioritized problem Scarcity of green fodder Lack of awareness about micro/macro nutrients utility increased mortality rate in kids Poor growth and abortion due to mineral deficiency Anoestrus condition Repeated cases of infertility/ repeat breeder even after successful AI Absence of estrus after long post partum period Increased inter calving period Need alternatives for poultry rearing More time for weight gain in desi chicken Marketing age is high for chickens Identified more interest in quail rearing Lack of knowledge in nutritive value of greens and vegetables Increased cost of vegetables Poor nutritional status of family More labour required for grading and winnowing of pulses and millet Stripping of pod needs more women labour Technologies Demonstrated Integrated Feed Management practices in small Ruminants (Goats) Infertility management with Progesterone Intra vaginal sponge for estrous synchronization in dairy cows Japanese quail rearing Organic nutrition Garden in schools Spiral Separator for pulses and millets cleaning/grading modified groundnut pod stripper for reducing women Drudgery No. of Demo Area (ha)/ Units farmers farmers 500 birds 5 demo 5 farmers Total cost (Rs.) Team members 21,700 SMS (AS) SMS (Ag.) SMS (Agl. Ext.) 16,250 SMS (AS) SMS (Ag.) SMS (Agl. Ext.) 5,500 SMS (AS) SMS (HS) SMS (Agl. Ext.) 5 25 cents 11,300 SMS (HS) SMS (Hor) SMS (Ag.) 10-25,000 SMS Home Science, Agron., Agl. Ext.) 10-32,000 SMS Home Science, Agron, Agl. Ext.) 284,010 ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 136

138 4. Target for mandated activities for the year S. No. Activities Target ( ) 1. On- farm trials (No. of technologies) Frontline Demonstrations (No.) of Farmers (Participants) Nos of Extension Personnel (Participants in Nos.) Participants in Extension activities Production of Seed (in quintal) Planting material (Nos.) Live-stock strains/ fingerlings (Nos) 300/ Kisan Mobile Advisory (KMA) (lakh farmers) 11, Soil and Water Testing (samples in Nos) Special Activities (NMOOP, NFSM, Skill Development, FFS, IFS, EDP etc.) Physical details (no. of programmes, participants, area etc.) Activity or Programme Financial outlay (Rs.lakh) Team members NFSM Kharif: Black gram: Variety: VBN 8 75, Total area: 10 Ha No. of Demos: 25 Kharif: Groundnut Variety: VRI-8 1,25,000 \25 NMOOP Total area: 10 Ha No. of Demos: 25 Rabi: Sesame Variety: VRI(Sv)2 30, Total area: 5 Ha No. of Demos: 12 IFS Integrated Farming System No. of Demos: 5 32,000 5 FFS ICM in Groundnut 30, Special 1,00, Low cost bio agents production unit at KVK Programme 6. Externally funded Activities (continuing / expected during ): Physical details (no. of Activity or Program Funding programmes, Programme duration agency participants, area etc.) Department of Science and Technology 2 years Ministry of Science and Technology, New Delhi, 1,000 SC/ST farmers across the district Financial outlay (Rs.lakh) Team members SAC meeting month: December 2017 ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 137

139 Krishi Vigyan Kendra: ERODE 1. Address of KVK with Phone, Fax and , Website (Give district map and indicate the location of the KVK) ICAR KRISHI VIGYAN KENDRA (MYRADA) 272, Perumal Nagar, Puduvalliampalayam Road, Kalingiyam Post, Gobichettipalayam , Erode District (Tamilnadu) Phone No. : , myradakvk@gmail.com website : ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 138

140 2. Operational area / Cluster villages details Taluk/ Block Name of cluster Major crops & Major problems identified in villages enterprises each crop / enterprise Gobichettipalayam Karattadipalayam Turmeric Lack of awareness on short duration varieties Pudhuvalliamapalayam Milky Mushroom Continuous cultivation of local varieties Oyster Mushroom Lack of awareness on alternate substrate Vellankovil Green gram Lack of awareness on recent varieties Proposed interventions OFT,, Experience sharing OFT,, Experience sharing (ES) OFT,, Experience sharing FLD,, Field Day Gobi Arecanut, Time consumption during FLD,, Pulses dehusking of Arecanut Field Day Gobi Traditional Rice Poor / under utilization of traditional rice varieties OFT,, Experience sharing Kugalur Turmeric Unaware of recent varieties FLD,, Field Day Kalingiyam Vegetable Cowpea Continuous cultivation of same variety (Suvidha) OFT,, Experience sharing Chennimalai Poonthurai Sugarcane Inter node borer problem OFT,, ES TN Palayam Kongarpalayam Groundnut Lack of awareness on ICM practice FLD,, Field Day Kallipatti Banana Indiscriminate usage of FLD,, fungicides Field Day Anthiyur Ennamangalam Bhendi Existing hybrid susceptible to YMV disease OFT,, Experience sharing Bargur Tamarind Time consumption during deseeding of Tamarind FLD,, Field Day Bargur Water management Lack of awareness on water consumption techniques FLD,, Field Day Anthiyur Value addition in milk Lack of knowledge on value addition in milk FLD,, Field Day Ammapet Vellithirupur Cotton Indiscriminate usage of pesticide OFT,, Experience sharing Mathur Tapioca Yield reduction due to FLD,, continuation of same variety Field Day Ramachipalayam Sesame Lack of awareness on ICM practice FLD,, Field Day Sathy Karaliam Ragi Lack of awareness on short duration varieties FLD,, Field Day Talavadi Hongalvadi Garlic Lack of awareness on new varieties OFT,, Experience sharing Hasanur French Beans Low soil fertility and reduction in yield OFT,, Experience sharing Aerapalayam French Beans Unaware of recent varieties released by SAU FLD,, Field Day Nambiyur Koodakkarai Maize Lack of awareness on nutrient FLD,, management Bhavani Kavindapadi IFS Lack of knowledge on proper recycling and reuse of farm and allied component waste Field Day FLD,, Field Day ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 139

141 3. Details of technological interventions 3.1 Technology Assessment S. No. Crop/ enterprise Title of intervention 1 Sugarcane Assess the performance of Sugarcane variety 2 Paddy Assessment of glycemic responses of traditional rice varieties 3 Cotton Validation of Plant Extract for managing sucking pest in cotton 4 Turmeric Assess the Performance of Turmeric short duration varieties 5 Garlic Assess the Performance of Garlic varieties 6 Vegetable cowpea Assess the Performance of Vegetable cowpea varieties 7 Bhendi Assess the Performance of YMV resistance hybrid 8 French Beans 9 Milky Mushroom 10 Oyster Mushroom Assess the performance of Bio-fertilizer consortium in Beans cultivation Assessment of Milky Mushroom varieties Assessment of different substrates in Oyster Mushroom Technology options No. of trials Total cost (Rs.) Team members T1: CO SMS T2: CO Agronomy T3: CO-0212 T1: Milled Rice SMS Home T2: Bhavani Science T3: Puluthikal Nel T1: Indiscriminate SMS Plant usage of pesticides Protection T2: Spraying of NSKE 5% T3: Spraying of plant extract T1: Suguna SMS T2: Suvarna Horticulture T3: Pragathi T1: Mettupalayam SMS (Local) Horticulture T2: Ooty-1 T3: Bima Omkar T1: Suvidha SMS T2: PKM-1 Horticulture T3: ArkaGarima T1: Private Hybrid SMS Plant T2: Arka Anamika Protection T3: CO-4 T1: FYM SMS Soil application Science T2: Azophos T3: Arka Microbial consortium T1: APK SMS Home T2: DMR- Science Macrocybe- 01 T3: CO-3 T1: Paddy Straw SMS Home T2: Little Millet Science Straw T3: Finger Millet Straw 34 1, ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 140

142 3.2 Frontline Demonstrations Category/ Crop or enterprise Oilseeds - Sesame Cereals Ragi Cereals - Maize Vegetable French Bean Spices - Turmeric Fruit - Banana Tuber - Cassava Farm Implement Tamarind Drudgery reduction Farm Implement Arecanut Prioritized problem Lack of awareness on ICM practices Unaware of recent varieties Lack of awareness on nutrient mgt. Unaware of recent varieties Unaware of recent varieties Low yield due to Erwinia rot incidence Lack of awareness on nutrient mgt. Unaware of mechanization in tamarind processing More labour required for grading and winnowing of pulses and millet Unaware of arecanut dehusker Technologies Demonstrated ICM in Sesame TMV-7 Demonstration on Ragi ML-365 Integrated Nutrient Management in Maize Demonstration on French bean Arkasharath No. of Demo Area (ha)/ Units Total cost (Rs.) Team members SMS Agronomy& Plant Protection SMS Agronomy SMS Soil Science SMS Horticulture ICM in Turmeric SMS Horticulture Demonstration on SMS Plant Erwinia Rot Management in Protection Banana IDNM in Cassava SMS Soil Science Demonstration on SMS Home Mechanized Post Harvest Science Management in Tamarind Method of operation of Spiral Separator Demonstration on Arecanut Dehusker Others Water scarcity Demonstration on Artificial recharge of Well in Watershed area Others - IFS Value addition in milk Improper recycling and reuse of farm waste Lack of knowledge on value addition in milk Demonstration on Integrated Farming System Flavoured Paneer production SMS Home Science SMS Agrl. Engg SMS Agrl. Engg All SMS SMS Home science 115 3,38, ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 141

143 4. Target for mandated activities for the year Sl. No. Activities Target ( ) 1. On- farm trials (No. of technologies) 10 Nos. 2. Frontline Demonstrations (No.) 13 Nos. 3. of Farmers (Participants) Nos. 520 Nos. 4. of Extension Personnel (Participants in Nos.) 120 Nos. 5. Participants in Extension activities (in Nos.) 8955 Nos. 6. Production of Seed (in quintal) Planting material (Nos.) Live-stock strains/ fingerlings (Nos) - 9. Kisan Mobile Advisory (KMA) 120 (Messages) 10. Soil and Water Testing (samples in Nos) Special Activities (NMOOP, NFSM, Skill Development, FFS, IFS, EDP etc.) Activity or Programme Physical details Financial outlay (Rs.lakh) Team members Kharif: Black gram: Variety: VBN 6 SMS Agronomy Total area: 20 Ha No. of Demos: 50 NFSM Kharif: Green gram: Variety: CO 8 Total area: 10 Ha No. of Demos: 25 Rabi: Black gram: Variety: VBN 6 Total area: 10 Ha No. of Demos: 25 3,00,000 NMOOP Rabi : Groundnut Variety: CO - 7 SMS Soil Science & 1,25,000 Total area: 10 Ha No. of Demos: 25 Plant Protection IFS Integrated Farming System 48,000 All SMS FFS ICM in Groundnut 30,000 SMS Soil Science & Plant Protection Establishment of Sustainable Marketing SMS Home Science Special Programme Outlet for Farmers Value added products 2,46,000 on EDP through institutional approach Skill Development SMS Animal Artificial Insemination 60,000 Programme Science 6. Externally funded Activities (continuing / expected during ): Activity or Programme Program duration Funding agency Physical details Friends of Coconut trees 5 days CDB, Cochin 2 Nos. 50 Participants Organic farming 5 days Fullerton India 1Nos. 25 Participants Input Dealers 1 Year MANAGE, 1 Nos. training Hyderabad 40 Participants Turmeric & 1 Year DASD, Calicut 6 Nos. Garlic cultivation 500 Participants Bee keeping and 3 days Fullerton India 3 Nos. value addition 75 Participants 7. SAC meeting month: Oct - Nov 2017 Financial outlay (Rs.lakh) Team members 1,07,000 SMS Agronomy & Agrl.Engg 85,000 SMS Agronomy & SMS Horticulture 8,00,000 All Discipline 8,00,000 SMS Horticulture 5,25,000 SMS Plant Protection ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 142

144 Krishi Vigyan Kendra: KARUR 1. Address of KVK with Phone, Fax and , Website ICAR KrishiVigyan Kendra, Pulutheri Village, R.T Malai (PO), Kulithalai (TK), Karur District , Phone : , Mobile : Fax : , skvkk@yahoo.co.in, Website : District Map ICAR KVK Operational area / Cluster villages details Taluk/ Block Name of cluster villages Major crops & enterprises Major problems identified in each crop / enterprise Thogaimalai Kalladai Ixora Low yield due to poor ICM management and High micronutrient deficiency Proposed type of interventions FLD- and demonstration Dairy Infertility due to repeat breeding FLD, FLDining Kulithalai Kottaimedu Paddy Farmers getting low yield due to pest and diseases incidence and BPT 5204 leading to increased production cost and reduced yield Banana Conventional,High cost of production, Low yield because of existing varieties, micronutrient deficiency, lake of intercropping and post harvest technology OFT, and demonstration Krishnarayapuram Veerarackiam Coconut Low nut yield due to high incidence FLD, ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 143

145 of pest and disease problem, lack of Drought mitigation techniques and micro nutrient deficiency Kadavur Palaviduthi Moringa Low yield due to improper nutrient management, pruning techniques and high incidence of pests Chillies Cultivation of local varieties, High incidence of root rot diseases and high incidence of pest Onion Groundnut Fodder Low yield due to cultivation of local varieties. High incidence of onion thrips Low yield due to improper nutrient management Poor Nutrient management in cows due to low green fodder availability Thanthoni Karuppur Brinjal Low yield due to high incidence of shoot and fruit borer, non availability of alternate variety with micro nutrient deficiency Thanthoni Velliyanai Kitchen garden Inorganic pesticide residues in fruits and vegetables purchased from market, Improper utilization of waste water, Lack of nutritional knowledge among school children Aravakurichi Malaikovilur Moringa Labour problem High labour charge for weeding using weedicides (Rs.1500/acrelabour) Difficulty in pruning operations(above10 feet) and demonstration FLD, and Demonstration OFT, FLD, and demonstration OFT, and demonstration and Demonstration FLD, and Demonstration FLD, and demonstration FLD, FLD, Krishnarayapuram Punavasipatti Sorghum, Groundnut, Farm machineries Pulses Banana Productivity due to low water availability. Poor performance of traditional varieties Lack of adoption of varieties suitable for drought tolerance Low yield due to improper nutrient management, Conventional,High cost of production, Low yield because of existing varieties, micronutrient deficiency, lake of intercropping and post harvest technology FLDraining and demonstration OFT, and demonstration Goat Poor health management in goats. FLD, Poor weight gain due to poor diseases and management (50% of wt loss appox Demonstration before) Increase in Kid mortality (20%). High incidence of disease and worms during monsoon. K.Paramathi Thumbivadi Horsegram Adaption of varieties suitable for FLD ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 144

146 drought tolerant and short duration Low yield due to high pest and diseases infection. Paddy Problem soil management and demonstration Paddy Low yield due to sowing of IR-20 FLD, variety Karur Kadambankurichi Ragi Low yield due to farmers long time used for traditional variety Lack of awareness of high yielding and pest and disease variety OF Coconut Low nut yield due to high incidence of pest and disease problem, lack of Drought mitigation techniques and micro nutrient deficiency FLD, and demonstration 3. Details of technological interventions 3.1 Technology Assessment S.No. Crop/ enterprise Title of intervention 1 Paddy Assessment of disease resistant paddy varieties in karur district 2 Ragi/Finger millet Assessment of ragi varieties in karur district 3 Chilli Assessment of new high yielding Chilli Hybrids 4 Onion Assessment of new high yielding Onion Hybrids 5 Banana Assessment of new high yielding Cooking type 6 Dairy Assessment of different preventive measures for subclinical mastitis in dairy cow 7 Extension Assessment of suitable Extension Mode for Transfer of Technology Technological options To1 Farmers practices To2 Improved samba mashuri To3 TKM 13 To1 Farmers practices To2 CO 15 To3 ML 365 To1 Farmers practices To2 CO1 To3 - ArkaHarita To1 Farmers practices To2 CO(On) 5 To3 - ArkaUjjwal To1 Saba To2 Bangrier To1 Farmers practices To2 Mastiguard Teat Protect spray To3 - Herbal teat Dip To1 Dissemination through FFS To2 Dissemination through FLD To3 - Dissemination through message No. of trials Total cost (Rs.) Team members SMS (Agron) SS&H, SMS (SS), Agrl.extn SMS (Agron) SS&H, SMS (SS), Agrl.extn SS&H SMS - Horti PAT, PAC SS&H SMS - Horti PAT, PAC Total SMS (HSc) SMS (Horti SS&H, SMS-HSc, SMS Agronomy, PAT 1 Nil SMS Agrl.extn, (Hort) SS&H, SMS (SS) ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 145

147 3.2 Frontline Demonstrations Category/ Crop or enterprise Paddy Paddy Sorghum Prioritized problem Farmers getting low yield due to pest and diseases incidence and BPT 5204 leading to increased production cost and reduced yield Low yield due to sowing of IR-20 variety Low productivity due to low water availability. Poor performance of traditional varieties Lack of adoption of varieties suitable for drought tolerance Technologies Demonstrated New released short duration TNAU paddy variety MDU 6 in Karur district. It is moderately resistant to leaf folder, Stem borer and Green leafhopper TNAU Rice CO(R) 51, Seed treatment with Bio fertilizers and soil application Drought tolerant and high yielding Sorghum variety CSV 26 R seed treatment with bio fertilizers and bioagent No. of Demo Area (ha)/ Units Total cost (Rs.) Team members SMS (Agron) SS&H, SMS (SS), Agrl.extn, HSc, PAT SMS(Agrl.Extn), Agro, SS&H SMS (Agron) SS&H, SMS (SS), Agrl.extn, HSc, PAT Horsegram Coconut Coconut Lack of adaption of varieties suitable for drought tolerant and short duration Low yield due to high pest and diseases infection. Less water availability of ground water for Irrigation. Low yield due to imbalanced nutrient application and high deficiency of micronutrient cause pencile top disease CRIDA Horse gram CRHG-19 in Karur district drought mitigation techniques in Coconut Integrated Nutrient Management in Coconut SMS (Agron) SS&H, SMS (SS), Agrl. extn, HSc, PAT SS&H SMS Horti, SS tree per farmers SS&H SMS - Horti, SMS (SS) PAT PAC Ixora Low production of flowers due to Imbalanced nutrient application and deficiency of micronutrient Integrated Nutrient Management in Ixor SS&H SMS - Horti, SS, PAT PAC Drumstick Low yield due to imbalanced nutrients management, High incidence of pest Bud worm (20%), Leaf caterpillar-(30%). ICM in Drumstick (PKM-1) SS&H SMS - Horti PAT PAC Brinjal Low yield due to imbalanced nutrient application, high deficiency of micronutrient, high cost ICM in Brinjal (Manaparai local) SS&H SMS - Horti PAT PAC ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 146

148 Dairy Fodder Goat Drumstick Chillies Vegetables of pest management Infertility due to repeat breeding in dairy cows Poor Nutrient management in cows. Non availability of green fodder Poor health Management in goats Labour problem High labour charge for weeding using weedicides (Rs.1500/acre/labour) Low yield due incidence of Fruit borer, Leaf miner, yellow mites and fusarium wilt Inorganic pesticide residues in fruits and vegetables purchased from market Improper utilization of waste water Lack of nutritional knowledge among school children Oestrus induction with low cost progesterone sponge Mixed fodder production for dairy cattle under drought situation Flock Health management in goats under semi intensive system Labour saving and safety tools techniques in drumstick cultivation for women IPM in Chillies (CO 1 Hybrid) Organic Nutrition garden in Schools 10 1 animal per demo 9800 SS&H, SMS-HSc, SMS Agronomy, PAT, PAC SS&H, SMS Agronomy, PAT, PAC kits per demo SS&H, SMS-AE, PAT, PAC SMS(HSc) SMS(Horti) SMS(Ext),PAT SMS(HSc) SMS(Horti) SMS(Ext),PAT 4 4 cents 15,900 SMS(HSC), SMS(Horti), SMS(Ext),PAT Bio energy Improper utilization of bio products Air pollution Bio wastes are burn in field Production of low cost portable kiln for Biochar Dairy Low shelf-life of paneer extension of shelf-life of paneer using herbs and spice SMS (HSc)SMS (Ext) PAT SMS (HSc)SMS (Ext) Total ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 147

149 4. Target for mandated activities for the year S. Activities Target ( ) 1. On- farm trials (No. of technologies) 6 2. Frontline Demonstrations (No.) of Farmers (Participants) Nos of Extension Personnel (Participants in Nos.) Participants in Extension activities (in lakh) Production of Seed (in quintal) Planting material (Nos.) 1,20, Live-stock strains/ fingerlings (Nos) - 9. Kisan Mobile Advisory (KMA) (lakh farmers) Soil and Water Testing (samples in Nos) Special Activities (NMOOP, NFSM, Skill Development, FFS, IFS, EDP etc.) Activity or Programme Physical details (no. of programmes, participants, area etc.) Financial outlay (Rs.lakh) Team members Groundnut One, 25 farmers & 10 ha SMS Agro, SS &Agrl.Extn Blackgram One, 25 farmers & 10 ha SMS SS &Agrl.Extn Redgram One, 25 farmers & 10 ha SMS Agro &Agrl.Extn 6. Externally funded Activities (continuing / expected during ): Activity or Programme Program duration Funding agency Promotion of Farmer Producer Organization (POPI) Physical details (no. of programmes, participants, area etc.) NABARD Formation of 3 Farmer Producer Organization, 1500 Members Financial outlay (Rs.lakh) Team members 27,18,000 SS&H,SMS-Agrl.Extn, Agro, Horti,FM 7. SAC meeting month: July 2017 ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 148

150 Krishi Vigyan Kendra: KRISHNAGIRI 1. Address of KVK with Phone, Fax and , Website: ICAR - KRISHI VIGYAN KENDRA, Elumichangiri village, Mallinayanapalli Post, KrishnagiriTaluk& District, Tamil Nadu Phone No. : , drperumalkvk@gmail.com website : KVK Dharmapuri ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 149

151 2. Operational areas / Cluster villages details Taluk/Block Name of cluster Major crops & Major problems identified in each villages enterprises crop / enterprise Kaveripattinam Thamotharahalli Greengram Low yield due to repeated cultivation of existing variety and incidence of yellow mosaic & Powdery mildew Krishnagiri - Maharajakadai Proposed type of interventions OFT,, Experience sharing Jegatop Cowpea Low yield due to repeated cultivation OFT,, of existing variety and pest & disease Experience sharing Fodder Lack of awareness on improved FLD,, Field Day variety Jegatop Widespread prevalence of anaemia among women & Lack of knowledge on preparation of iron rich foods FLD,, Field Day Manikanoor Paddy Drudgery during weeding operations&low work out put OFT,, Experience sharing Low yield due to improper crop FLD,, Field Day management & More pest & disease incidence in BPT 5204 Thasikottai Cow Unawareness about by-pass fat FLD,, Field Day Paiyur Mushroom Low yield due to local variety FLD,, Field Day Panagamutulu Mango Yield loss due to pest and diseases, Improper nutrient management, Postharvest losses up to 40 per cent & Improper branding and marketing Special programme Sinthagampalli Brinjal Low yield due to cultivation of OFT,, existing local varieties Experience sharing Sinthagampalli Brinjal Improper Pest & disease FLD,, Field Day management Kammampalli Tomato Improper pest & disease management FLD,, Field Day Kammampalli Crossandra Improper crop management FLD,, Field Day Maharajakadai Cow Low conception rate & long FLD,, Field Day intercalving period due to anoestrus, repeat breeder Veppanapalli Thottakanavu Chilli Low yield due to infestation of pest OFT,, & disease Experience sharing Sigaramanapalli Tomato Improper pest & disease OFT,, management and yield loss Experience sharing Sigaramanapalli Pearl millet Low yield due to cultivation of denotified FLD,, Field Day varieties & Pest incidence Sigaramanapalli Banana Improper nutrient management FLD,, Field Day Shoolagiri - Berigai Lablab Low yield due to cultivation of OFT,, Berigai existing local varieties Experience sharing Nanthimangalam Horsegram Non awareness on improved variety FLD,, Field Day Athimugam Cabbage Improper pest & disease FLD,, Field Day management Hosur - Thally Jawalagiri Ragi Low yield due to repeated cultivation FLD,, Field Day of existing variety GPU 28 ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 150

152 3. Details of technological interventions 3.1 Technology Assessment S. No. Crop/ enterprise Title of intervention 1 Brinjal Assessment on Ash Weevil management (Myllocerusspp.) in Brinjal 2 Greengram Assessment on Performance of Greengram varieties 3 Cowpea Assessment on Performance of Cowpea varieties 4 Chilli Assessment on Performance of Chilli hybrids 5 Tomato Assessment on the performance of Tomato hybrids 6 Lablab Assessment on Performance of Lablab varieties (Bush type) 7 Paddy Assessment for drudgery reduction of different weeders in paddy Technology options TO1 :Drenching of 4ml/lt or Phorate 25 Kg/ha TO2 :Application of 8-10% oiled neem 250 Kg/ha at the time of planting & repeat at 30 DAP TO3 :Application of Entomopathogenic nematode 25 kg/ha at the time of last ploughing or DAP TO1 :Cultivation of VBN 2 TO2 :Cultivation of CO 8 TO3 :Cultivation of BGS 9 TO1 :Cultivation of CO 7 TO2 :Cultivation of IT TO1 :Cultivation of MHCP 317 Sierra TO2 :Cultivation of CO CH 1 TO3 :Cultivation of ArkaHarita TO1 :Private hybrid (Sivam / US 618) TO2 :Cultivation of COTH 3 TO3 :Cultivation of ArkaSamrat TO1 : Cultivation of local varieties Hybrid GoldiAnkur seeds TO2 : Cultivation of CO (GB) 14 TO3 : Cultivation of Arkasambhram TO1 : Manual weeding TO2 : Rotary star weeder for wet land TO3 : Modified conoweeder No. of trials Total cost (Rs.) 5 26, , ,275 Team members PCO &SMS (Horticulture) SMS (Soil Science & Agricultural Extension) SMS (Agricultural Extension& Soil Science,) 5 14,950 SMS(Horticulture & Soil science) 5 17, , , ,225 SMS(Horticulture &Agricultural Extension) SMS (Soil Science) &Prog. Asst. SMS (Home Science & Agricultural Extension) ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 151

153 3.2 Frontline Demonstrations Category/ Crop or enterprise Cereals Paddy Millets Pearl millet Millets Ragi Pulses Horsegram Prioritized problem Improper crop management Improper crop management Integrated Improper crop management Improper crop management Technologies Demonstrated Integrated Crop Management Crop Management Integrated Crop Management Integrated Crop Management No. of Demo Area (ha)/ Units Total cost (Rs.) , , , ,500 Fruit - Integrated nutrient Improper Nutrient Mgt. Banana Mgt ,100 Vegetable Improper nutrient, pest & disease Integrated crop Brinjal mgt management ,600 Management of South American Vegetable Yield loss due to S.A. tomato tomato Leaf Miner Tomato Leaf Miner (Tutaabsoluta) (Tutaabsoluta) with ,720 ICM Practices Vegetable Yield loss due to pests (DBM) Cabbage Integrated Pest Mgt ,350 Flower Crossandra Livestock Mixed fodder Livestock cow Livestock cow Others Mushroom Other EDP Improper Crop Mgt. Mono cropping & unawareness of improved varieties Unawareness of bypass fat feeding Low conception rate & long intercalvingperiod&anoestrus, repeat breeder Continuous cultivation of PFL variety and low yield & shelf life Lack of knowledge on preparation of iron rich convenience foods Integrated crop management Cultivation of High Yielding Mixed fodders Team members Prog. Asst. & SMS (Soil Science, Agricultural Extension) Prog. Asst. & SMS (Soil Science, Ag Extension) SMS (Ag Extension & Soil Science) SMS (Agricultural Extension& Soil Science) SMS (Soil Science, Horticulture,Ag Extn) PC, SMS (Horticulture &Ag Extension) SMS(Horticulture, Soil Science&Agricultural Extension) PC, SMS (Horticulture &Ag Extension) SMS (Horticulture, Soil ,800 Science &Agricultural Extension) ,950 Feeding bypass fat 15-19,200 Using Progesterone impregnated intra vaginal device Cultivation of Arka OM 1 Oyster mushroom production of dehydrated moringa and their products as entrepreneurial activity 10-19, , , ,710 SMS (Animal Science, Agricultural Extension) SMS (Animal Science, Agricultural Extension) SMS (Animal Science, Agricultural Extension) SMS (Home science, Agricultural Extension) SMS (Home science, Agricultural Extension) ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 152

154 4. Target for mandated activities for the year Sl. No. Activities Target ( ) 1. On- farm trials (No.s) 7 2. Frontline Demonstrations (No.s) of Farmers (Participants in No.s) 1, of Extension Personnel (Participants in No.s) Extension activities (Participants in No.s) 4, Production of Seed (Q) Planting material (No.s) Bio- ProductsPheromone traps (Mango fruitfly traps) 2,000 No.s 9. Micro nutrient mixturemango special 1,000 Kg 10. Live-stock strains (No.s) 10 No.s 11. Kisan Mobile Advisory (KMA) 50,000 No.s 12. Soil and Water Testing - 5. Special Activities (NMOOP, NFSM, Skill Development, FFS, IFS, EDP etc.) Activity or Programme Physical details (no. of programmes, participants, area etc.) Financial outlay (Rs.lakh) Season : Kharif 17 Crop : Redgram NFSM Variety : BRG No. of demos : 50 Total area : 20 ha Season : Kharif 17 Crop : Groundnut NMOOP Variety : K No. of demos : 25 Total area : 10 ha FFS ICM in Jasmine Externally funded Activities (Expected during ): Activity or Program Funding Physical details Programme duration agency Awareness campaigns on soil 6 nos. & 1 day NABARD testing and Animal 200 participants health 1 no & FFS on vegetable 4 months ATMA 20 participants Friends of Coconut tree 6 days Coconut Development Board 5 Nos. 20 Participants Financial outlay (Rs) 50,000 30,000 5,00,000 Team members SMS (Soil Science, Agricultural Extension) &Prog. Asst., SMS (Soil Science, Agricultural Extension) &Prog. Asst., SMS (Ag Extension, Soil Science& Horticulture) Team members SMS (Soil Science, Animal Science, Agricultural Extension) SMS (Horti, Soil Science & Ag. Extn) Programme Assistant, SMS (Horti, Soil Science & Ag. Extn) Fodder production SMS (Animal Science 5 Nos. (Hydroponics 3 months NABARD 50,000 Agrl. Extension,Soil 100 Participants fodder technology) Science) 7. SAC meeting month: December, 2017 ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 153

155 Krishi Vigyan Kendra: PERAMBALUR 1. Address of KVK with Phone, Fax and , Website ICAR Krishi Vigyan Kendra Hans Roever Campus, Valikandapuram, Perambalur Ph: Website: District map and indicate the location of the KVK ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 154

156 2. Operational area / Cluster villages details Taluk/ Block Alathur Peram balur Name of cluster villages Seetharamapuram Nochiam Major crops & enterprises Alathur Irur Snakegourd Major problems identified in each crop / enterprise Proposed type of interventions Front Line Demonstration Paddy Blast, brown spot, leaf folder, Weed infestation, Low yield Ragi Blast Low yield FLD Chilli Leaf curl incidence, Powdery mildew Front Line Fruit rot, Flower drop Demonstration Brinjal Phomopsis blight, Collar rot, Wilt Front Line Leaf curl virus, Whitefly Demonstration Long duration ( ), Downy Front Line Pearl millet mildew incidence, Low yield Demonstration Tomato Leaf curl incidence Flower drop, Poor fruit set On Farm Testing Lablab Flower drop, Anthracnose Pod borer, Poor yield On Farm Testing Redgram Shedding of flowers, Pod borer, Ill Front Line filled grains, Low yield Demonstration Maize Aphids, White grub Front Line Stem borer Demonstration Fruit borer incidence, Shoot borer Brinjal incidence, Leaf curl virus, Nematode Farmers Field incidence, Wilt and leaf spot incidence School Blight and Damping off Multiplier onion Vegetables Veppanthattai Thondamandurai Sugarcane Paddy Coconut Veppur K.Puthur Cotton peram balur Alathur Veppanthattai Nochiam Irur Thondamandurai Milk Moringa Spices Mushroom Less number of fruits, Immature fruit drop, Leaf miner, Fruit fly, Downey mildew Indiscriminate use of Fertilizers, Insecticides and Fungicides Wide spread prevalence on macro and micronutrient deficiency Lack of awareness on linkage between sanitation, health and nutrition Poor plant population in ratoon crop, MN deficiency, Early shoot borer Internode borer, Rust, Poor yield Stem borer, Leaf folder, BPH, Thrips, More usage of insecticide and increased cost of cultivation, Poor yield Incidence of Eriophyde mite, Brown discoloration of nuts Button sheds, Poor button setting Nuts deformed and undersized Rosette flowers, Pink bollworm, incidence from 60 days, Small exit holes in bolls, Improper boll opening Bacterial infection in opened bolls Low shelf life of paneer, Bland flavour of paneer, Lack of variety in paneer Price fluctuation, Poor utilization Unemployment, Low income Lack of knowledge in value addition Front Line Demonstration Front Line Demonstration Front Line Demonstration On Farm Testing Front Line Demonstration Front Line Demonstration Front Line Demonstration Front Line Demonstration ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 155

157 3. Details of technological interventions 3.1 Technology Assessment S.No. Crop/ enterprise 1 Tomato 2 Lablab 3 Paddy 4 Paddy Title of intervention Assessment of TLCV resistant Tomato hybrids Assessment of Bush type Lablab varieties Assessment of IPM module and Ecological Engineering in Paddy Assessment of glycemic index of traditional paddy varieties Technological options TO 1 : Local varieties & Pvt hybrid TO 2:Tomato variety CoLCRH3 (TNAU 2010) TO 3: Tomato variety Arka Ananya (IIHR 2011) TO 1: Local varieties TO 2 : Lablab variety - CoGB 14 (TNAU 2009) TO 3 :Lablab variety - Arka Sambhram (IIHR 2013) Technological Option 1 Only pesticide spray (Dimethoate, monocrotophos, cartaphydrochloride) without other management practices for pest Technological Option 2 IPM Modules sticky trap, Pheromone 12/ ha Trichogramma 2 cc/ acre 3 release at weekly interval Trichogramma 2 cc/ acre 3 release at weekly interval Spray NSKE 5 %. Foliar spray of Beauveria 2kg /acre. 2 kg / acre(seed treatment@ 10 g / kg, foliar 0.2% and soil application@ 1 kg / acre) (TNAU 2012) Technological Option 3 Ecological Engineering : Pheromone 12/ ha, Spray NSKE 5 %, Raising combination of crops like sun flower (100g), Cow pea (100g), Marigold (20g) and black gram (100g) (NIPHM,2013) Technological Option 1 Milled rice ADT 45 Technological Option 2 Aruvatham kuruvai - Rice Technological Option 3 Mappillai samba - rice No. of trials Total cost (Rs.) Team members SMS (Hort.) SMS (PP) SMS (Hort.) SMS (PP) SMS (PP) SMS (Agro) SMS (Agrl. Extn) SMS (HS) SMS (Agro) SMS (Agrl. Extn) ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 156

158 3.2 Frontline Demonstrations Category/ Crop or enterprise Paddy Pearl millet Ragi Prioritized problem Blast brown spot leaf folder Weed infestation Low yield Long duration ( ) Downy mildew incidence Low yield Blast Low yield Technologies Demonstrated Paddy variety TKM13 Seed treatment with Azospirillum and P. 10g/kg of seeds Pre-emergence application of on 3 DAT (TNAU, 2015) Pearl millet variety Co10 Soil application of TNAU 12.5 kg/ha Seed treatment with Azospirillum & 10g/kg of seeds (TNAU,2016) Variety Co 15 Seed treatment with Azospirillum and Phosphobacteria at 10g/kg of seeds TNAU Micronutrient mixture at 12.5 kg/ha No. of Demo Area (ha)/ Units Total cost (Rs.) Team members SMS (CP) SMS (PP) SMS (Agrl. Extn) SMS (CP) SMS (PP) SMS (Agrl. Extn) SMS (CP) SMS (PP) SMS (Agrl. Extn) Sugarcane Chilli Snakegourd Onion Poor plant population in ratoon crop. MN deficiency Early shoot borer Internode borer Rust Poor yield Leaf curl incidence Powdery mildew Fruit rot Flower drop Less number of fruits Immature fruit drop Leaf miner Fruit fly Downey mildew Indiscriminate use of Fertilizers Insecticides Fungicides (TNAU, 2013) Ratoon crop management with gap filling crop management practices (TNAU, 2012) Chilli hybrid CoChH1 With ICM practices (TNAU, 2009, IIHR, 2012) hybrid CoSgH 1 with micronutrients and pest management (TNAU,2017) ICM in onion SMS (CP) SMS (PP) SMS (Agrl. Extn) SMS (Hort.) SMS (PP) SMS (Hort.) SMS (PP) SMS (Hort.) SMS (PP) ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 157

159 Coconut Redgram Incidence of Eriopyde mite Brown discoloration of nuts Button sheds Poor button setting Nuts deformed and undersized Shedding of flowers Pod borer attack Ill filled grains Low yield Demonstraiton of INM with mite management technologies ICM in redgram SMS (PP) SMS (CP) SMS (Agrl. Extn) SMS (PP) SMS (CP) SMS (Agrl. Extn) Maize Cotton Brinjal Vegetables Milk Aphids White grub Stem borer Rosette flowers Pink bollworm incidence from 60 days Small exit holes in bolls Improper boll opening Bacterial infection in opened bolls Phomopsis blight Collar rot Wilt Leaf curl virus Whitefly Wide spread prevalence on macro and micronutrient deficiency Lack of awareness on linkage between sanitation, health and nutrition Low shelf life of paneer Bland flavour of paneer Lack of variety in paneer IPM in maize (TNAU,2012) IPM in cotton (TNAU,2012) Integrated pest and disease management in brinjal Linkages between sanitation, health and nutrition (ICAR- AICRP on Home Science) Flavoured Paneer production (Mint, Coriander and cumin) (HSC&RI, 2016) (weekly thrice for three months) SMS (PP) SMS (CP) SMS (Agrl. Extn) SMS (PP) SMS (CP) SMS (Agrl. Extn) SMS (PP) SMS (CP) SMS (Agrl. Extn) SMS(HS) SMS(Agrl.Extn) SMS(HS) SMS(Agrl.Extn ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 158

160 4. Target for mandated activities for the year S. Activities Target ( ) 1. On- farm trials (No. of technologies) 4 2. Frontline Demonstrations (No.) of Farmers (Participants) Nos of Extension Personnel (Participants in Nos.) Participants in Extension activities (in lakh) Production of Seed (in quintal) Planting material (Nos.) Live-stock strains/ fingerlings (Nos) Kisan Mobile Advisory (KMA) (lakh farmers) Soil and Water Testing (samples in Nos) Special Activities (NMOOP, NFSM, Skill Development, FFS, IFS, EDP etc.) Activity or Programme Physical details (no. of Financial outlay programmes, participants, area (Rs.lakh) etc.) No. of programmes 1 NMOOP No. of participants Area - 20ha No. of programmes 1 NFSM No. of participants Area - 12 ha No. of programmes 1 FFS No. of participants Area - 1 ha No. of programmes 3 IFS No. of participants 3 Area - 3 ha EDP Skill development No. of programmes 1 No. of participants 20 Based on approval Team members SMS (CP) SMS (PP) SMS (Agrl. Extn) SMS (CP) SMS (PP) SMS (Agrl. Extn) SMS(Agrl. Extn) SMS(Horti) SMS(PP) All SMS SMS(HS), SMS(Horti) SMS(Agro.), SMS(PP) SMS(Agrl.Extn) 6. Externally funded Activities (continuing / expected during ): Activity or Programme Program duration Funding agency Physical details (no. of programmes, participants, area etc.) No. of programmes- 5 Farm School 6 weeks ATMA No. of participants-125 Area - 5 ha Financial outlay (Rs.lakh) Team members 1.2 All SMS 7. SAC meeting month: April 2017 ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 159

161 Krishi Vigyan Kendra: THENI 1. Address of KVK with Phone, Fax and , Website ICAR KRISHI VIGYAN KENDRA,CENDECT, Kamatchipuram (S.O), Theni District Tamil Nadu , India Phone: ,Fax: Website: KVK,KAMATCHIPURAM, ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 160

162 2. Operational area / Cluster villages details Taluk/ Block Theni/ Theni Andipatti/ Andipatti Major crops enterprises Proposed type of Name of cluster Major problems identified in each crop / villages enterprise interventions Veerapandi Paddy Low market price (Rs.13/kg) for OFT Goraknath 509 during kharif season and low yield 5.5 t/ha In an area of 300 ha among 550 farmers Veerapandi Paddy Drudgery during weeding operations, Low OFT workout put in an area of 100 ha among 150 farmers Uppukottai Paddy Salinity problem among 100 farmers in an OFT area of 75 ha, Severe water logging and algal growth, Poor tillering, White leaf blotches, Patchy growth, Leaf scorching, Stunted growth, Leaf browning and drying, Sterility Kuppinaickanpatti Maize Cultivation of Hishell hybrid with yield of FLD 60 q/ha in an area of 125 ha among 125 farmers Balakrishnapuram Bhendi Non availability of improved hybrid and low yield (130 q/ha) in cultivation of Mahyco-10 hybrid in an area of 250 ha among 350 farmers Govindhanagaram Onion Low yield (13q/ha ) due to non availability of high yielding variety Nagalapuram Cucumber Lack of knowledge about poly house cultivation of cucumber Kanniyapillaipatti Ragi Non availability of improved variety and OFT low yield (1100 kg/ha) due to cultivation of Sunda Ragi with blast incidence and terminal drought during grain filling in an area of 75 ha among 100 farmers Varadharajapuram Marigold Inferior types cultivated with low yield 2.5 FLD kg/plant, flowers size is small and colour is not attractive, More prone to mite and diseases Private seeds are costly in an area of 60ha among 130 farmers Mullayampatti Bajra Cultivation of ICMV 221 with yield of 12 FLD q/ha in 100 ha among 200 farmers Cleaning and grading is tedious, consumes FLD more time and hand pain Cotton Low yield (13 q/ha),incidence of stem FLD weevil and root rot disease, Non cultivation of improved varieties in an area of 120 ha among 200 farmers Pitchampatti Sorghum Low yield (15.62 q/ ha ) due to lack of FLD awareness about Integrated Crop management in 100 ha among 180farmers Kathirnarasingapuram Jasmine Root rot and nematode incidence FLD (40-50 %)causing low yield, micronutrient deficiency, in 70 ha 120 farmers Sithayagoundanpatti Goat Mortality upto 10 % in adults and 30% in FLD kids due to infectious diseases like ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 161

163 Periyakulam/ Periyakulam Uthamapalayam/ Chinnamanur neonatal viral enteritis, Entero toxemia, Anthrax, Blue tongue Pneumonia, footrot and endo and ectoparasitism. No dipping is practiced to control ecto parasites. Improper housing conditions during rainy and winter seasons leading to heavy mortality in kids Fodder Non availability of cultivated fodder and lack of awareness on importance of green fodder Grains Cleaning and grading is tedious, consumes FLD more time and hand pain Sithayagoundanpatti Dairy Cow High somatic cell count, incidence of OFT subclinical mastitis, Poor self life of milk Sithayagoundanpatti IFS There is no availability of quality green, IFS leguminous and grain fodders. Among 300 farmers, 30 % of crossbreed cows (200 no.) with the mineral deficiency leading to net loss of Rs. 5000/cow/farmer. Among 300 farmers, 20 % of crossbreed cows (150 no.) with the infertility leading to net loss of Rs. 7000/cow/farmer. Average yield of 6lt/cow/day@ Rs.20/lt. Among 400 farmers, 20 % of crossbreed cows (200 no.) with sub acute ruminal acidosis leading to net loss of Rs. 6000/cow/farmer. Average yield of 6lt /cow/day@ Rs.20/ lt Among 50 farmers, 30 % of goats (60 no.) with worm burden leading to net loss of Rs 4000/goat farmer. Among 400 farmers, 30 % of Poultry chicks mortality (900 no.) due to ranikhet disease leading to loss to farmers Vadugapatty Sugarcane Low yield (120 t/ha) due to non OFT availability of drought tolerant variety in an area of 400 ha among 600 farmers Lakshmipuram Sericulture Low yield (14 t/ha) due to improper FLD application of Nutrients and Macronutrient deficiency Kumbakarai Mango Non pruning, uncared orchard poor quality fruits, Non adoption in an area of 100 ha among 200 ha Sukkankalpatti Redgram Cultivation of old variety Very long OFT duration (270 days), Pod borer complex 27%, terminal drought during pod development stage and non availability of improved shorter duration variety in an area of 200 ha among 400 farmers Seepalakottai Tomato Non availability of improved hybrid, Yield FFS loss due to improper crop management, improper micronutrient deficiency during terminal phase in an area of 200 ha among 300 farmers Seepalakottai Organic Lack of knowledge about organic farming ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 162

164 Uthamapalayam/ Cumbum Uthamapalayam/ Uthamapalayam farming and lack of knowledge about organic input Ellapatti French Beans Low yield (115 q/ha) due to cultivation of Arka Komal selection Kamatchipuram Banana Yield loss (30 %) due to panama wilt disease in banana In an area of 200 ha among 150 farmers Yield loss (20%) due to Improper nutrient management, Micronutrient deficiency in an area of 200 ha among 250 farmers Tamarind Deseeding is tedious, consumes more time and hand Pain Pottipuram Paddy Under utilization of traditional rice varieties and Therapeutic properties of traditional rice varieties not known FLD FLD Odaipatti Brinjal Lack of knowledge about grafted Brinjal Odaipatti Grapes Yield loss due (15%) to fruit cracking during rain Karunakamuthanpatti Paddy Low yield (60 q/ha) due to blast, Weed incidence, stem borer, Brown Plant Hopper, false smut and leaf folder incidence in an area of 400 ha among 600 farmers. Field Lab Lab Incidence of Yellow Mosaic Virus in an area of 100 ha among 150 farmers Banana Non availability of improved variety, Price fluctuation during cultivation of same variety Yield loss due to improper crop management, in an area of 200 ha among 150 farmers Hanumanthanpatti Banana Yield loss due to non adoption of drought and stress mitigation technologies in an area of 200 ha among 150 farmers T.Sindalaichery Samai Non availability of improved variety and low yield (4q/ha) in cultivation of local variety in an area of 120 ha among 200 farmers K.Sindalaichery Guava Micro nutrient deficiency, Non pruning, uncared orchard, Poor quality fruits, Non adoption of ICM practices in an area of 100 ha among 250 farmers Haunumanthanpatti Cashew High wastage (40%) due to lack of knowledge about value added products from Cashew FLD OFT FLD FLD FLD FLD ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 163

165 3. Details of technological interventions 3.1 Technology Assessment Crop/ S.No. Title of enterprise intervention 1. Paddy Assessment of high marketable paddy variety for Theni District 2. Ragi Assessment of suitable Ragi varieties for Rainfed situation in Theni District 3. Sugarcane Assessment of suitable drought tolerant Sugarcane varieties for Theni District 4. Redgram Assessment of suitable Redgram variety for Theni District 5. Paddy Assessment of suitable paddy varieties for saline soils of Theni district 6. Paddy Assessment of glycemic index of traditional paddy varieties 7. Paddy Assessment for drudgery reduction of different weeders in paddy Technological options TO 1: Goraknath 509 TO 2: TKM 13 TO 3: NDLR 7 TO1 : Cultivation of Sunda Ragi (Indigenous variety) TO2: Ragi CO 15 TO3: PPR 2700 TO 4: ML 365 TO 1: Sathanai India 309 TO 2: TNAU Sugarcane Si 8 TO 3: SBI CO 0212 TO 1: Vellai thuvarai TO 2: CORG 7 TO 3: LRG 52 TO 4: ICPL 14003(Ujwala) TO 1: Gorakhnath 509 TO 2: TRY 3 TO 3: CSR 43 TO 1: Milled rice CO 51 TO 2: Vaal kuruvai TO: 3 Red kavuni rice TO 1: Manual weeding TO 2: Rotary star weeder for wet land TO 3: Modified cono weeder (Farmer Innovation) Validated by KVK, Karur No. of trials Total cost (Rs.) Team members SMS (Agronomy), SMS ( Plant Protection) SMS (Agronomy), SMS ( Plant Protection) SMS (Agronomy), SMS (Soil Science) SMS (Agronomy), SMS (Plant Protection) SMS (Soil Science) SMS (Agronomy) SMS (Home Science) SMS (Agronomy) SMS (Home Science) SMS (Agronomy) 8. Livestock Assessment of different preventive measures for subclinical mastitis in dairy cow. TO 1:Farmers practices TO 2: Mastiguard - Teat Protect spray TO 3: Herbal teat Dip Total SMS (Home Science) SMS (Agronomy) ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 164

166 3.2 Frontline Demonstrations Category/ Crop or enterprise Prioritized problem Paddy Low yield (60 q/ha) due to blast, Weed incidence, stem borer, Brown Plant Hopper, false smut and leaf folder incidence in an area of 400 ha among 600 farmers Maize Cultivation of Hishell hybrid and Zn deficiency with yield of 60 q/ha in an area of 125 ha among 125 farmers Bajra Cultivation of ICMV 221 with yield of 12 q/ha in an area of 100 ha among 200 farmers Samai Non availability of improved variety and low yield (4q /ha) in cultivation of local variety in an area of 120 ha among 200 farmers Cotton Low yield (13 q/ha), Incidence of stem weevil and root rot disease, Non cultivation of improved varieties, Mg deficiency in an area of 120 ha among 200 farmers Sorghum Low yield (15.62 q/ ha ) due to lack of awareness about Integrated Crop management technologies in an Technologies Demonstrated CO 51: Short duration : (110 days), Resistant to Blast, BLB, Brown Plant Hopper, Good grain quality. Other Technology to be demonstrated: Weed management, Pest and disease management, based on pest and disease monitoring COHM 6: Maize Maxim: Foliar application of Maize tassel initiation and second spray at grain filling 7.5 kg/ha. Soil application of Zinc Solubilizing Mycorrhiza (Glomus intraradices) at 40 kg/ac. Dmonstration of CO 10 Cumbu: Resistant to Downey mildew disease. short duration Co4 Samai suitable for the existing double cropped rainfed situation. Technology to be demonstrated: Seed treatment with chlorpyriphos 20 10ml/kg of seed+ Drenching collar region with chlorpyriphos ml/ l on 15 and 30 DAS+ earthing up. Apply 5% MgSO4 Urea (1.0%) and ZnSO4 (0.10%) as foliar spray on 50th and 80th day to correct leaf reddening. K 12 Sorgum variety: dual purpose sorghum variety maturing in 95 days. Tolerating drought. Other Technology to be demonstrated: Mix 12.5 kg of No. of Demo Area (ha)/ Units Total cost (Rs.) Team members SMS (Agronomy), SMS (Plant Protection ) SMS (Agronomy), SMS (Soil Science) SMS (Agronomy), SMS (Soil Science) SMS (Agronomy), SMS (Soil Science) SMS (Agronomy), SMS (Plant Protection) SMS (Soil Science) SMS (Agronomy), SMS (Soil Science) ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 165

167 Mulberry Marigold Guava Jasmine French beans area of 100 ha among 180 farmers Non availability of improved variety, Low yield due to improper application of Nutrients and Macronutrient deficiency in an area of 50 ha among 100 farmers Inferior types cultivated with low yield 2.5 kg/plant, flowers size is small and colour is not attractive, More prone to mite and diseases, Private seeds costly, 60ha 130 farmers Micro nutrient deficiency, Non pruning, uncared orchard, Poor quality fruits, Non adoption of ICM practices in an area of 100 ha among 250 farmers Root rot and nematode incidence (40-50 %) resulting in low yield, micronutrient deficiency, in an area of 70 ha among 120 farmers Low yield (115 q/ha) due to cultivation of Arka Komal selection TNAU micronutrient mixture Seriboost ( a product of SERICARE), sprayed at 0.25 %, two sprays per crop after pruning/leaf picking (1 st spray 25 days after pruning and 2nd spray 32 days after pruning). Marigold Arka Agni along with application of 0.5% ZnSo % FeSo4 at 30 & 45 DAT and application Biostimulants like Humic acid (0.2%) + Seaweed extract (0.25%) at 30 & 45 DAT to enhance the Xanthophyll content in Marigold. Demonstraiton of Guava Arka Kiran along with pruning of past season s terminal growth to a length of cm during Sep- October and Feb-March, spraying ZnSO 4, MgSO 4 and MnSO 0.5%+ CuSO 4 and FeSO lit. of solution during new flesh, one month after spray, flowering and fruit set. Consortia of Trichoderma viride + Pseudomonas fluorescens + Paecilomyces lilacinus, sprayed at intervals of 30 days at a dosage of 5g/ lit or 5ml/ lit. and foliar application of Zinc Sulphate 500g, Magnesium Sulphate 1kg, Ferrous Sulphate 1kg per acre fortnightly 4 times. Arka Sharath frenchbean variety SMS (Plant protection), SMS (Agronomy) SMS(Horticulture), SMS (Soil science) SMS (Horticulture),SMS (Plant Protection) SMS (Horticulture),SMS (Plant Protection) SMS (Horticulture), SMS (Plant Protection) ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 166

168 Category/ Crop or enterprise Banana Prioritized problem Yield loss due to non adoption of drought stress mitigation technologies in an area of 200 ha among 150 farmers Banana Yield loss (30%) due to panama wilt disease in banana In an area of 200 ha among 150 farmers Drudgery Reduction Grains Drudgery reduction Tamarind Cleaning and grading is tedious, time consuming drudgery Deseeding is tedious, consumes more time Goat Mortality upto 10 % in adults and 30% in kids due to infectious diseases like neonatal viral enteritis, Entero toxemia, Anthrax, Blue tongue Pneumonia, footrot and endo and ectoparasitism vaccination and deworming: no vaccination and medication No dipping is practiced to control ecto parasites Improper housing conditions during rainy and winter seasons leading to heavy motality in kids Technologies Demonstrated Grand Naine Banana under soil moisture deficit stress. with acetyl salicylic acid (0.1mM) combined with butylated hydroxy toluene (100 ppm) Pseudomonas 2.5kg/ha, T.harzianum Th-10, as dried banana leaf 10g/plant in basal + top dressing on 2,4,and 6 months after planting. grading and cleaning equipment deseeding dried dehulled tamarind fruits using machine Tetanus toxoid 1 st 6-7 wks before kidding 2 nd 2-4 wks before kidding For kids- January and for dames sept and October FMD: 1 st -4 months and then once in 6 months (March and August) Enterotoxemia: 1 st before weaning 2 nd -6months and then annually ( May to June) PPR: 1 st 3 months and then annually ( May) Anthrax 1 st -6months and then once in a year (april-may) Blue tongue : 1 st 3 months and then annually (July sept) (TANUVAS 2014) Tape worm: 12wks of age with 100mg/kg bwt Trematodes: /kg bwt during January and March, Nematodes: Deworming at 3 months interval with tetramisole, closantel, ivermectin, lbendazole/fenbendazole in annual rotation No. of Demo Area (ha)/ Units Total cost (Rs.) Team members SMS (Horticulture), SMS (Agronomy) SMS (Horticulture), SMS (Plant Protection) ,400 (7500 from farmers contribution) contribution SMS (Home Science), SMS (Agronomy) SMS (Home Science) & (Horticulture) by SHG) SMS (Animal Science) SMS (Agronomy) Total 2,97,000 ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 167

169 4. Target for mandated activities for the year S. Activities Target ( ) 1. On- farm trials (No. of technologies) 8 2. Frontline Demonstrations (No.) of Farmers (Participants) Nos of Extension Personnel (Participants in Nos.) Participants in Extension activities (in lakh) Production of Seed (in quintal) Planting material (Nos.) Live-stock strains/ fingerlings (Nos) - 9. Kisan Mobile Advisory (KMA) (lakh farmers) Soil and Water Testing (samples in Nos) Special Activities (NMOOP, NFSM, Skill Development, FFS, IFS, EDP etc.) Activity or Physical details (no. of programmes, Financial outlay Team members Programme participants, area etc.) (Rs.lakh) Cluster FLD-Groundnut (2, 30, 30 ha) 2,25,000 Senior Scientist and Head, NMOOP Cluster FLD- Gingelly (2,15,15 ha) 1,20,000 SMS (Agronomy), Cluster FLD Sunflower (1,10, 10 ha) 40,000 SMS (Horticulture), Cluster FLD - Black gram (2, 20, 20 ha) 1,50,000 SMS (Soil Science) NFSM Cluster FLD-green gram (2, 20, 20 ha) 1,50,000 SMS, (Home Science) Cluster FLD (1,15, 15 ha) 1,12,500 FFS FFS on ICM in Tomato (1, 30) Externally funded Activities (continuing / expected during ): Activity or Programme Program duration Funding agency Physical details (no. of programmes, participants, area etc.) Value Addition 1 day Coffee board, in Coffee bengaluru Organic 1 day NABARD, Theni farming Azolla 1 day Puthu Vazhvu thittam, production Theni Scientific Cashew Cultivation Bio fungicide production 3 day Directorate of Cashewnut and Cocoa Development, Kochi 2 day Puthu Vazhvu Thittam, Theni Financial outlay (Rs.lakh) (1, 30) (1,30) (2,60) (2,60) (1,30) Team members Senior Scientist and Head, SMS (Agronomy), SMS (Horticulture), SMS (Soil Science) SMS, (Home Science) 7. SAC meeting month: January ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 168

170 Krishi Vigyan Kendra: THIRUVANNAMALAI 1. Address of KVK with Phone, Fax and , Website ICAR-KRISHI VIGYAN KENDRA (TNBRD) Kilnelli village, Chithathur post, Vembakkam Taluk, Thiruvannamalai District Tamil Nadu. Telephone no : , E.mail : kvktvmalai91@gmail.com website : 2. ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 169

171 Operational area / Cluster villages details Taluk/ Block Vembakkam Vandavasi Name of cluster villages Ariyur cluster Maruthadu cluster Major crops enterprises Paddy Blackgram Milk FFS Blackgram Paddy Blackgram Groundnut Snake gourd Bitter gourd FLS Special programme Arni Sathuperipalayam cluster Paddy Major problems identified Prolonged cultivation of age old variety-adt 37 Poor utilization of traditional rice varieties, Lack of awareness of the therapeutic properties of traditional rice varieties High incidence of YMV and lack of awareness on IPDM Low shelf life of paneer, Bland flavour of paneer, Lack of variety in paneer Continuous cultivation of old varieties and non adoption of improved technologies Poor yield, Continuous cultivation of old varieties and high incidence of Pest and Diseases. High infestation of BPH, Stem borer, Tungro, BLB and Blast Poor yield, Continuous cultivation of old varieties and high incidence of Pest and Diseases. Cultivation of old variety VRI 2, Low productivity, Non adoption of improved technologies and high incidence of Pest and Diseases. Low yield, lack of adoption of location specific hybrids Lack of awareness on IPDM practices and severe incidence of Fruit fly, Downy mildew and Mosaic Wide spread prevalence on macro and micronutrient deficiency Lack of awareness on linkage between sanitation, health and nutrition Lack of awareness on indigenous paddy varieties, Nutritive and medicinal values. Continuous cultivation of old varieties. Proposed type of interventions OFT,, Extension Activities OFT,, Extension Activities FLD,, Extension Activities Demonstration, and extension activities CFLD,, Extension Activities FLD,, Special programme, Extension Activities CFLD,, Extension Activities OFT, CFLD,, Extension Activities FLD,, Extension Activities FLD,, Extension Activities FLD,, Extension Activities Demonstration,, exposure visits and other extension activities FLD,, Extension Activities ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 170

172 Thiruvanna malai S.Nammiyanthal cluster Brinjal Fodder Drudgery reduction Groundnut Bhendi Groundnut Polur Padavedu Banana Vandavasi, West Arni, Polur, Thellar Sathuperipalayam, Mettukudisai, Panaiyur, Vilankuppam, Kilsembedu Redgram IFS Lack of awareness on improved technologies. Deficient in protein rich fodder Drudgery during weeding operations, Low work output Low productivity, Non adoption of improved technologies and high incidence of Pest and Diseases. Low yield and high incidence of YVMV Low productivity, Non adoption of improved technologies and high incidence of Pest and Diseases. Low productivity and Lack of awareness on INM practices, Low bunch weight and finger size Cultivation long duration and Poor yielding varieties Lack of knowledge on proper recycling and reuse of farm and allied component waste FLD,, Extension Activities FLD,, Extension Activities OFT,, Extension Activities CFLD,, Extension Activities FLD,, Extension Activities CFLD,, Extension Activities FLD,, Extension Activities FLD,, Extension Activities Demonstration, and extension activities ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 171

173 3. Details of technological interventions 3.1 Technology Assessment S. No. 1 Paddy Crop/ enterprise 2 Blackgram 3 Groundnut 4 Paddy 5 Drudgery reduction Title of intervention Assessment of fine grain paddy varieties for higher productivity Assessment of Black gram varieties for Yellow Mosaic Virus disease resistance Assessment on performance of Groundnut varieties for higher productivity Assessment of glycemic responses of traditional paddy varieties Assessment for drudgery reduction throughweeders in paddy Technology options TO1 : ADT-37 TO2: TKM-13. TO3 : NDLR-7 T1: Local variety T2: VBN-8 T3: TBG 104 T1: VRI-2 T2: VRI-8 T3: GJG-19 Rice flakes - ADT- 37 Rice flakes Mappillai samba Rice flakes - Kullakar Manual weeding Rotary star weeder for wet land Modified conoweeder (Farmer Innovation) Validated by KVK. No. of trials Total cost (Rs.) Team members SMS Agronomy SMS Plant protection SMS Agril. Extn. SMS Plant protection SMS Agronomy SMS Agril. Extn. SMS Agronomy, SMS Plant protection, SMS Agril. Extn. SMS Home scince SMS Agril. Extn. SMS Agronomy, SMS Home scince SMS Agril. Extn. SMS Agronomy Total ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 172

174 3.2 Frontline Demonstrations Category/ Crop or enterprise Paddy Paddy Redgram Bhendi Brinjal Snake gourd Bitter gourd Banana Fodder cowpea Milk Farm Life School Prioritized problem Continuous cultivation of old varieties. High infestation of BPH, Stem borer, Tungro, BLB and Blast Cultivation long duration and Poor yielding varieties Low yield and high incidence of YVMV Lack of awareness on improved technologies. Low yield, lack of adoption of location specific hybrids Lack of awareness on IPDM practices and severe incidence of Fruit fly, Downy mildew and Mosaic Low productivity and Lack of awareness on INM practices Deficient in protein rich fodder Low shelf life of paneer, Bland flavour of paneer, Lack of variety in paneer Wide spread prevalence on macro and micronutrient deficiency,lack of awareness on linkage between sanitation, health and nutrition Technologies Demonstrated CO 52 Paddy variety in samba Demonstration on Integrated Pest and Disease Management Redgram variety LRG-52 Bhendi hybrid CO 4 Integrated Crop Management in Brinjal Snake gourd hybrid CSgH-1 Integrated Pest & Disease Management in Bitter Gourd foliar and bunch nutrition technologies in Banana mixed Fodder (Cowpea CO 9 & Fodder Sorghum COFS-29) extension of shelflife of paneer using herbs and spice Farm Life School-Linkages between sanitation, health and nutrition No. of Demo Area (ha)/ Units Total cost (Rs.) Total Team members SMS Agronomy SMS Plant protection SMS Agril. Extn. SMS Plant protection SMS Agronomy SMS Agril. Extn. SMS Agronomy SMS Plant protection SMS Agril. Extn. SMS Horticulture PP, Agril. Extn. Home Science. SMS Horticulture SMS Plant protection SMS Agril. Extn. SMS Horticulture PP, Agril. Extn. Home Science. SMS Plant protection SMS Agronomy SMS Agril. Extn. SMS Horticulture SMS Plant protection SMS Agril. Extn. SMS Home Science. SMS Agril. Extn. SMS Agronomy SMS Plant protection SMS Home Science. SMS Agril. Extn. SMS Home Science. SMS Agril. Extn. ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 173

175 Sl. No. 4.Target for mandated activities for the year Activities Target( ) 1. On- farm trials (No. of technologies) 5 2. Frontline Demonstrations (No.) of Farmers (Participants) Nos of Extension Personnel (Participants in Nos.) Participants in Extension activities (in lakh) Production of Seed (in quintal) Planting material (Nos.) OthersMushroom Spawn, Bio products Micronutrient formulation Live-stock strains/ fingerlings (Nos) Kisan Mobile Advisory (KMA) (lakh farmers) Soil and Water Testing (samples in Nos) Special Activities (NMOOP, NFSM, Skill Development, FFS, IFS, EDP etc.) Activity or Programme Physical details Financial outlay (Rs.lakh) Team members Kharif: Black gram:variety: VBN 8 SMS Agronomy Total area: 20 HaNo. of Demos: 50 SMS Plant Protection 3,00, Rabi: Green gram:variety: VBN 8 SMS Agrl. Extn. Total area: 20 HaNo. of Demos: 50 Senior Scientist and Head Kharif: GroundnutVariety: TMV-13 SMS Agronomy Total area: 30 HaNo. of Demos: 60 SMS Plant Protection 4,50, Rabi: GroundnutVariety: TMV-13 SMS Agrl. Extn. Total area: 30 HaNo. of Demos: 60 Head i/c IFS Integrated Farming System 30, All SMS, Head i/c FFS Integrated Crop Management in Direct SMS Agrl. Extn., 30, sown paddy AgronomyPP Head i/c Cluster FLD (NFSM) Cluster FLD (NMOOP0 6. Externally funded Activities (continuing / expected during ): Activity or Programme and demonstration CAT training Farmers Club formation Program duration One year 6 days One year Funding agency DGR, Gujarat NABARD Physical details 1 Nos. 50 Participants 2 Nos. 60 Participants 10 Nos 200participants Financial outlay (Rs.lakh) Team members SMS Agronomy, PP, Agrl. Extn. Sr. Scientist and Head Sr. Scientist and Head, All SMS 7. SAC meeting month: June ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 174

176 Krishi Vigyan Kendra: TUTICORIN (Thoothukudi) 1. Address of KVK with Phone, Fax and , Website (Give district map and indicate the location of the KVK) ICAR Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hosted by (SCAD) Mudivaithanendal Post, Vagaikulam, ThoothukudiDist , Tamilnadu Phone no Website: ICAR KVK, Thoothukudi 2. Operational area / Cluster villages details Taluk/ Block Karungulam Name of cluster villages Alwarkarkulam Major crops & enterprises Paddy Banana Sheep & goat Major problems identified in each crop / enterprise Poor cultivation practice, Continuous usage of local seeds, Lack of awareness on IPDM practices, Lack of awareness on fine grain varieties Ruling fine varieties BPT-(R) 5204, Susceptible to Bacterial leaf blight Yield loss % 6. Low land area (80%). Lack of awareness on saline resistant short duration varieties Low return (Rs.55000/acre/year) in banana due to high cost of cultivation Yield loss due to pest and diseases (20%) Ill thrift/ low weaning body weight (avg.5.5kg) due to MN deficiency Mortality due to infectious diseases Proposed type of interventions OFT, and Advisory services FLD, and Advisory services FLD, and Advisory services ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 175

177 Ottapidaram Melapoovani Ottanatham Poultry Cattle Paddy Black gram Green gram Groundnut Sheep & goat Poultry Black gram Green gram upto 20% Low weight gain due to Fodder shortage (50%) Mortality due to grain overloads (10%) Mortality upto 40% due to RD High cost of concentrate feed for high yielding cows reduces the profitability (85%) Excessive feeding of grain or gruel leading to development of SARA and locomotor abnormalities (25%), 2Green fodder shortage (90%) Poor nutritive value in straw and crop residue fed to cattle (80%) Reduced milk production due to mastitis (22%) and infertility (15%) Low level of awareness on high yielding new varities (92%). Lack of awareness on INM -IPDM practices (78%). low yield from the existing ruling variety ADT ( R ) 45 (4350 kg/ha) duration 110 days Continuous usage of local seeds, Poor cultivation practices (78%) Low productivity in VBN -3 variety / crop loss due to drought situation Avg. yield 2 q/ac only Low yield (3.75q/h) YMV and Pod borer affects yield up to 30 % Reduction in area of cultivation from 164ha to 25 ha problem of commission agents low profitability Ill thrift/ low weaning body weight (avg.5.5kg) due to MN deficiency Mortality due to infectious diseases upto 20% Low weight gain due to Fodder shortage (50%) Mortality due to grain overloads (10%) Mortality upto 40% due to RD Low productivity in VBN -3 variety / crop loss due to drought situation Avg. yield 2 q/ac only Low yield (3.75q/h) YMV and Pod borer affects yield up to 30 % IFS, and Advisory services FLD, and Advisory services FLD, and Advisory services FLD, and Advisory services FLD, and Advisory services FLD, and Advisory services and Advisory services FLD, and Advisory services FLD, and Advisory services Use of local,low yielding varieties Susceptibility of local varieties to fruit FLD, Chilli rot and anthracnose and Advisory Little awareness on improved high services yielding varieties of genuine source Guava Underutilization of resources, FLD, ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 176

178 Pudur Chinnavinayakanpatti Sheep & goat Poultry Cattle Sun flower Sorghum Chilli Sheep & goat Poultry Cattle Low production, productivity and net profit Little awareness on HDP system among the farmers Ill thrift/ low weaning body weight (avg.5.5kg) due to MN deficiency Mortality due to infectious diseases upto 20% Low weight gain due to Fodder shortage (50%) Mortality due to grain overloads (10%) Mortality upto 40% due to RD High cost of concentrate feed for high yielding cows reduces the profitability (85%) Excessive feeding of grain or gruel leading to development of SARA and locomotor abnormalities (25%) Green fodder shortage (90%) Poor nutritive value in straw and crop residue fed to cattle (80%) Reduced milk production due to mastitis (22%) and infertility (15%) Lack of awareness on ICM Practices yield loss 45 % Lack of awareness on high yielding new varieties and hybrid (45%) Poor pod filling due to MN deficiency (56%) Non availability of seed in time (82%) Low productivity in Hybrid sorghum (1750 Kg/ha) due to drought condition in later stage (50%), High cost and non-availability of commercial hybrid seeds, Late maturing long duration commercial hybrid invites midges attack (55%) Use of local,low yielding varieties Susceptibility of local varieties to fruit rot and anthracnose Little awareness on improved high yielding varieties of genuine source Ill thrift/ low weaning body weight (avg.5.5kg) due to MN deficiency Mortality due to infectious diseases upto 20% Low weight gain due to Fodder shortage (50%) Mortality due to grain overloads (10%) Mortality upto 40% due to RD High cost of concentrate feed for high yielding cows reduces the profitability (85%) and Advisory services FLD, and Advisory services and Advisory IFS, and Advisory services FLD, and Advisory services FLD, and Advisory services FLD, and Advisory services FLD, and Advisory services and Advisory services IFS, and Advisory services ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 177

179 Srivaikundam Manjaneerkayal Siruthandanallur Paddy Banana Poultry Cattle Milk Product Guard vegetables Villathikulam Vembar Palmyrah Excessive feeding of grain or gruel leading to development of SARA and locomotor abnormalities (25%) Green fodder shortage (90%) Poor nutritive value in straw and crop residue fed to cattle (80%) Reduced milk production due to mastitis (22%) and infertility (15%) Low level of awareness on high yielding new varities (80%). Lack of awareness on saline resistant varieties and reclamation of saline soil (60 %). Lack of awareness on INM -IPDM practices (68%). low yield from the existing ruling variety ASD(R) -16 (4550 kg/ha). Continuous usage of local seeds, Poor cultivation practices (78%). P H 8.3 and Ec 1.2 Low return (Rs.55000/acre/year) in banana due to high cost of cultivation Yield loss due to pest and diseases (20%) Mortality upto 40% due to RD High cost of concentrate feed for high yielding cows reduces the profitability (85%) Excessive feeding of grain or gruel leading to development of SARA and locomotor abnormalities (25%). Green fodder shortage (90%) Poor nutritive value in straw and crop residue fed to cattle (80%). Reduced milk production due to mastitis (22%) and infertility (15%) Low price for milk in the villages (Rs. 23 to 25 / Liter) for cow milk and Rs. 28 to 30/liter for buffalo milk. Little awareness about value addition and marketing strategies. Lack of small scale industry for processing of milk around their village Low income Low Production, Productivity and net return, Non availability of high yielding variety seeds Little awareness on Improved varieties Usage of local variety seeds Lack of market out let for Palm tuber in villages, Lack of awareness about its value addition Underutilization of palm tuber even though it has high nutritive value, Poor shelf life for fresh tuber FLD, and Advisory services FLD, and Advisory services and Advisory services IFS, FFS, and Advisory services EDP,, Advisory services OFT, and Advisory services EDP,, Advisory services ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 178

180 3. Details of technological interventions 3.1 Technology Assessment S.No. Crop/ enterprise 1 Paddy 2 Snake gourd 3 Dairy cow 4 Farm family 5 Paddy 6 Maize Title of intervention Contingent Plan of Rice cropping for Thamirabarani river Command Area Assessing the yield performance of snake gourd varieties Assessment of different preventive measures for subclinical mastitis in Dairy cow. Assessment of glycemic index of traditional paddy varities Assessment for drudgery reduction of different weeders in paddy Assessment of Suitable low cost seed drill for reduction of drudgery among farm women in Maize cultivation Technological options No. of trials Total cost (Rs.) Team members T1 Green manure - SRI T2 Green manure - SMS (Ag) Drum seeder rice SMS T3 Rice cum green manure seeder (Hort) T1 Authur (F.P) SMS T2 PLR (Hort) T3 Baby SMS (Ag) T1 Farmers practice T2 Mastiguard - Teat Protect spray SMS (AS) T3 Herbal teat Dip T1 Milled rice IR 20, CR1009, TRY 3 T2 Mapillai samba rice SMS (HS) T3 Red kuruvikar rice T1 Manual weeding T2 Rotary star weeder for wet land (TNAU) T3 Modified SMS (HS) conoweeder (ITK) Validated by KVK, Karur T1 CIAE seed drill T2 PAU seed drill T3 Rotary maize SMS (HS) dibbler TOTAL ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 179

181 3.2 Frontline Demonstrations Category/ Crop or enterprise Paddy Paddy Sorghum Prioritized problem Low level of awareness on high yielding new varieties Lack of awareness on INM -IPDM practices low yield from the existing ruling Variety (ADT R 45 (4350 kg/ha) (110 days) Continuous usage of local seeds, Poor cultivation practices (78%) Yield details Dist.Avg. 4507kg/ha Farmers avg. 4350kg/ha Average yield of Co R - 51: 6700kg/ha Yield gap 35% Low level of awareness on high yielding new varieties Lack of awareness on saline resistant varieties and reclamation of saline soilk Lack of awareness on INM -IPDM practices low yield from the existing ruling Variety ASD R16 (4550 kg/ha) Continuous usage of local seeds, Poor cultivation practices (78%) P H 8.3 and EC 1.2 Low productivity in Hybrid (1750 Kg/ha) sorghum due to drought condition in terminal stage High cost and nonavailability of commercial hybrid seeds, Late maturing long duration commercial hybrid invites midges attack, Dist. Avg. Yield kg/ha Farmers yield 1750 kg /ha Avg. yield of K kg/ha. Yield gap % 43 Technologies Demonstrated ICMP in Paddy C o (R ) 51 (TNAU 2013 ) INM Methods Green manure (Daincha)@ 50 kg seeds/ha, Bio fertilizer application + NPK 150 : 50 : 50 + zinc Sulphate 25 kg /ha IPMof Stem borer and leaf folder By releasing T.chilonis and T.japonicum parasitoids 2cc/acre - 3times at 15 days interval ICMP in Paddy TRY (R ) 3 (TNAU 2010 ) INM green manure (Daincha)@ 50 kg seeds/ha Bio fertilizer application and gypsum application 200 kg /ac + NPK 150 : 50 : 50 + zinc Sulphate 25 kg /ha + Split application of N and K fertilizers and urea can be mixed with gypsum and neem cake at 5:4:1 IPDM.Stem borer and leaf folder T.chilonis and T.japonicum parasitoids ICMP in Sorghum K 12 (duration 95 days) Yield 3123 Kg/ha Seed treatment Azophos INM N:P:K (90:45 :45 kg/ha) Micronutrient mixture 12.5 kg /ha IWM - PE 0.25 kg/ha on 3-5 DAS Foliar application of PPFM 1% (Or) EM 2% at 20 days interval No. of Demo Area (ha)/ Units Total cost (Rs.) Team members SMS (Ag) SMS (Hort) SMS (Ag) SMS (Hort) SMS (Ag) SMS (Hort) ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 180

182 Category/ Crop or enterprise Chilli Guava Banana Sheep Moringa Prioritized problem Use of local,low yielding varieties Susceptibility of local varieties to fruit rot and anthracnose Little awareness on improved high yielding varieties of genuine source Thrips and mite attack Lower production and profit Underutilization of resources Low production productivity and net profit/unit area Little awareness on HDP system among the farmers Underutilization of space, water and soil (spacing 2.25x2.25m, 800plants/acre ) Lower net profit/unit area due to single crop Panama wilt Ruling Variety : Sakkai Area under banana : 47 hac Ave. income/ac/yr : Rs.55,000, Farmers yield : 28.5 ton/ac District yield : 26 ton/ac, Potential yield : 36 ton/ac, Yield gap : 20% Mortality upto 30 % in adults and 50% in lambs due to infectious diseases like sheep pox, Entero toxemia, Anthrax, Blue tongue Pneumonia and ectoparasitism No dipping is practiced to control ecto parasites Widespread prevalence of anaemia among women. Lack of knowledge on preparation of iron rich convenience foods Technologies Demonstrated Introduction of Chilli Co(CH)-1 Foliar application of 2% EM on 45 th, 60 th and 75 th day. Foliar application of 0.5% Psuedomonas liquid formulation to control fruit rot Thrips management Intercrop with agathifor shade Sprinkle water on seedlings Seed treatment Yellow Mite management Encourage the activity of predatory mite Amblyseius oval HDP system Planting saplings in 2x3m spacing Canopy management with judicious pruning, Foliar application of micro nutrient spray HDP system planting of 2 suckers per pit (spacing 1.8x 3.6m:1600 plants per acre ) Application of Azospirillum, Phosphobacteria 2kg each at the time of planting Spraying of 2% EM Spraying of 0.5% Banana special on 5th, 6 th and after bunch emergence Pseudomonas application on 2 nd, 4 th, 6 th month after planting TANUVAS 2014 Vaccination sheep pox, Entero toxemia, Anthrax, Blue tongue Pneumonia and ectoparasitism deworming and Didicking No. of Demo Area (ha)/ Units Total cost (Rs.) Team members SMS (Hort) SMS (Ag) SMS (Hort) SMS (Ag) SMS (Hort) SMS (Ag) SMS (AS) Dehydration and value addition of Moringa leaves and pods dehydrated Moringa and leaves, Moringa based convenience SMS (HS) food mixes, quality control, packaging and labeling Total ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 181

183 4. Target for mandated activities for the year S. No Activities Target( ) 1. On- farm trials (No. of technologies) 2 2. Frontline Demonstrations (No.) 9 3. of Farmers (Participants) Nos of Extension Personnel (Participants in Nos.) Participants in Extension activities (in lakh) Production of Seed (in quintal) Planting material (Nos.) Live-stock strains/ fingerlings (Nos) Kisan Mobile Advisory (KMA) (lakh farmers) Soil and Water Testing (samples in Nos) Special Activities (NMOOP, NFSM, Skill Development, FFS, IFS, EDP etc.) Activity or Programme Physical details (no. of programmes, participants, area etc.) Financial outlay (Rs.lakh) Team members NFSM No. of Programmes: 2 SMS (Ag) Total Participants:50, Area: 20ha SMS (Hort, HS) NMOOP No. of Programmes: 2 SMS (Ag) Total Participants: 60, Area: 24ha SMS (Hort, HS) IFS No. of Programmes: 1 SMS (AS) Total Participants: 6 SMS (Ag, Hort) EDP No. of Programmes: 1 SMS (HS) 5000 Total Participants: 5 SMS (Agron, Hort) FFS No. of Programmes: 1 Total Participants: SMS (AS) FLS No. of Programmes: 1 Total Participants: SMS (HS) Skill training No. of programme : 2 SMS ASc, HSc, Total participants : 60 Agron, Horti EDP No. of programme : 1 SMS H.Sci Total participants : 10 SMS Horti Innovative activities/edp/special activity Title of the Program Promotion of Entrepreneurs in Palmyra Products Prioritized problem Lack of market out let for Palm tuber in villages Lack of awareness about its value addition Under utilization of palm tuber even though it has high nutritive value Poor shelf life for fresh tuber Technology tobe demonstrated Palm Tuber Flour preparation and value added products from Palm Tuber Flour Murukku, laddoo, Paniyaram, cookies etc. ( Source: TNAU ) Branding, Labeling and attractive packing and marketing through JLG / FPO linkage Village identified Vembar Number of farmers 10 Budget for EDP S. No Details Unit cost Amount 1 Cabinet Drier Packing and labeling TOTAL (50% cost sharing basis) ICAR contribution Rs only ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 182

184 6. Externally funded Activities (continuing / expected during ): Activity or Programme Program duration Funding agency Physical details (no. of programmes, participants, area etc.) Vocational training programme on climbing the coconut and maintenance of tree Seminar on sustaining livelihood of Drought prone area farmers 6 days long vocational training 2 days training Coconut development board NABARD 20 persons in each batch for 4 batches 200 extension functionaries and progressive farmers Promotion of FPO 6 FPO, NABARD 500 farmers per FPO JLG Formation CAT programme Skill training programme 500 groups NABARD 3 days NABARD 200 hrs ASCI 500 groups 5 programmes, 150 farmers 2 programme, 60 Rural youth Financial outlay (Rs. Lakh) for 3 years for 2 years 2.5 lakhs Team members SMS Agronomy Horticulture Home Science SMS Animal Science Horticulture Home Science SMS Animal science, Home Science, Agronomy Horticulture SMS Home Science SMS Animal science SMS Animal science, Home Science, Agronomy Horticulture SMS Agronomy Home Science Animal Science Horticulture 7. SAC meeting month: July 2017 ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 183

185 Krishi Vigyan Kendra: KARAIKAL 1. Address of KVK with Phone, Fax and , Website KARAIKAL KRISHI VIGYAN KENDRA MADUR Thirunallar Commune KARAIKAL, U.T of Puducherry Phone : (04368) karaikalkvk@yahoo.com KARAIKAL DISTRICT MAP ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 184

186 2. Operational area / Cluster villages details Major crops & enterprises Taluk/ Block Name of cluster villages Major problems identified in each crop / enterprise Thirunallar Pettai Rice Delay in arrival of canal water necessitating farmers to go for direct sowing Improper maintenance of Plant Population High cost of labourers in weeding operation High usage of seed & higher cost of production Brinjal Low yield level due to cultivation of varieties & Lack of awareness about hybrids Bhendi Lack of awareness among the farmers about the high yielding & YMV virus resistant Bhendi varieties / Hybrids Cluster bean Lack of knowledge on high yielding cluster bean varieties and low income in the existing Cotton Cattle rearing varieties Flower, Square shedding, lack of knowledge on INM practices and low yield, women drudgery in harvest. Nutritional, Productive and Reproductive problems in dairy cows due to poor feeding practices and high feed cost Fish culture Lack of knowledge on GIFT Tilapia fish culture Athipadugai Brinjal Low yield level due to cultivation of varieties & Lack of awareness about hybrids Bhendi Lack of awareness among the farmers about the high yielding & YMV virus resistant Bhendi varieties / Hybrids Thirunallar Athipadugai Cluster bean Lack of knowledge on high yielding cluster bean varieties and low income in the existing varieties Cotton Cattle rearing Flower, Square shedding, lack of knowledge on INM practices and low yield, women drudgery in harvest. Nutritional, Productive and Reproductive problems in dairy cows due to poor feeding practices and high feed cost Kumarakudy Rice High incidence of pest and diseases in the existing popular rice variety BPT 5204 Lack of knowledge of eco friendly pest, disease management in rice, Indiscriminate use of plant protection chemicals. Yield loss due to pest and disease and high cost of production Proposed type of interventions FLD, & Extension activity OFT, & Extension activity FLD, & extension activity FLD, & Extension activity FLD, & Extension activity FLD, & Extension activity FLD, & Extension activity OFT, & Extension activity FLD, & extension activity FLD, & Extension activity FLD, & Extension activity FLD, & Extension activity FLD, & Extension activity Gingelly Lack of awareness of ICM techniques and FLD, & latest varieties in rice fallow gingelly crop Extension activity Cotton Flower, Square shedding, lack of knowledge FLD, & on INM practices and low yield, women Extension activity drudgery in harvest. Cattle rearing Nutritional, Productive and Reproductive FLD, & problems in dairy cows due to poor feeding Extension activity ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 185

187 Value addition (Milk products) practices and high feed cost Low shelf life of paneer Blend flavor Lack of variety FLD, & Extension activity Thirunallar Sethur Rice High incidence of pest and diseases in the existing popular rice variety BPT 5204 Lack of knowledge of eco friendly pest, disease management in rice, Indiscriminate use of plant protection chemicals. Yield loss due to pest and disease and high cost of production Gingelly Lack of awareness of ICM techniques and latest varieties in rice fallow gingelly crop Cotton Flower, Square shedding, lack of knowledge on INM practices and low yield, women drudgery in harvest. Fish culture Lack of knowledge on GIFT Tilapia fish culture Ambagarattur Rice High incidence of pest and diseases in the existing popular rice variety BPT 5204 Lack of knowledge of eco friendly pest, disease management in rice, Indiscriminate use of plant protection chemicals. Yield loss due to pest and disease and high cost of production Gingelly Lack of awareness of ICM techniques and latest varieties in rice fallow gingelly crop Cotton Flower, Square shedding, lack of knowledge on INM practices and low yield, women drudgery in harvest. Thirunallar Ambagarattur Cattle rearing Nutritional, Productive and Reproductive problems in dairy cows due to poor feeding Value addition (Milk products) practices and high feed cost Low shelf life of paneer Blend flavor, Lack of variety Nallazhendur Rice High incidence of pest and diseases in the existing popular rice variety BPT 5204 Lack of knowledge of eco friendly pest, disease management in rice, Indiscriminate use of plant protection chemicals. Yield loss due to pest and disease and high cost of production Gingelly Cotton Lack of awareness of ICM techniques and latest varieties in rice fallow gingelly crop Flower, Square shedding, lack of knowledge on INM practices and low yield, women drudgery in harvest. Neravy Neravy Rice Delay in arrival of canal water necessitating farmers to go for direct sowing Improper maintenance of Plant Population High cost of labourers in weeding operation, High usage of seed & higher cost of production FLD, & Extension activity FLD, & Extension activity FLD, & Extension activity FLD, & Extension activity FLD, & Extension activity FLD, & Extension activity FLD, & Extension activity FLD, & Extension activity FLD, & Extension activity FLD, & Extension activity FLD, & Extension activity FLD, & Extension activity FLD, & Extension activity ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 186

188 Cattle rearing Nutritional, Productive and Reproductive problems in dairy cows due to poor feeding practices and high feed cost Neravy Neravy Cereals Poor / Under utilization of traditional rice varieties, Lack of awareness of the therapeutic properties of traditional rice varieties Oozhiyapathu Rice Delay in arrival of canal water necessitating farmers to go for direct sowing Improper maintenance of Plant Population High cost of labourers in weeding operation, High usage of seed & higher cost of production Cotton Flower, Square shedding, lack of knowledge on INM practices and low yield, women drudgery in harvest. Fish culture Lack of knowledge on GIFT Tilapia fish culture Vizhithiyur Rice Delay in arrival of canal water necessitating farmers to go for direct sowing Improper maintenance of Plant Population High cost of labourers in weeding operation, High usage of seed & higher cost of production Cotton Flower, Square shedding, lack of knowledge on INM practices and low yield, women drudgery in harvest. Neravy Vizhithiyur Cattle rearing Nutritional, Productive and Reproductive problems in dairy cows due to poor feeding practices and high feed cost Fish culture 3. Details of technological interventions Lack of knowledge on GIFT Tilapia fish culture FLD, & Extension activity OFT, & Extension activity FLD, & Extension activity FLD, & Extension activity FLD, & Extension activity FLD, & Extension activity FLD, & Extension activity FLD, & Extension activity FLD, & Extension activity 3.1 Technology Assessment S.No. Crop/ enterprise Title of intervention 1 Brinjal Assessment of Brinjal Hybrids for Karaikal District 2 Cereals Assessment of glycemic responses of traditional paddy varieties 3 Poultry Sugarcane Assessment of feeding Moringa leaf extract (Moringa obifera) to the desi chicken as an alternate to Soya Bean meal Technological options No. of trials Total cost (Rs.) Team members T1:Farmer s Practice 5 15,750 PC T2:CoBH 2 T3:Phule Arjun RBH9) SMS (Hort) PA (Hsc) T1: Farmer s Practice 3 9,000 SMS Milled rice WhitePonni (Agron) T2: Kala namak rice PA (Hsc) T3: Karuppu kavuni rice T1: Farmers Practice 1 10,000 SMS (Vet) Scav.+ conc. Feed mix PA(Farm) T2: 50% Moringa meal + 50 % conc. Feed T3: 50% Azolla meal meal + 50 % conc. Feed T4 25% Moringa meal + 25 % azolla Meal + 50 % conc. Feed mix ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 187

189 3.2 Frontline Demonstrations Category/ Crop or enterprise Prioritized problem Technologies Demonstrated 1 Rice TKM 13 rice variety in Karaikal district and eco-friendly pest and disease management in Samba / Thaladi rice 2 Rice seed cum fertilizer seed drill for Direct sown rice 3 Gingelly newly released Gingelly variety VRI-3 in Karaikal District and ICM practices 4 Cotton INM practices in Rice fallow cotton and other ICM practices 5 Cluster Beans Demonstration & ICM practices in newly released Cluster bean variety MDU-1 in Karaikal District 6 Bhendi Demonstration & ICM practices in newly released Bhendi Hybrid (CoBh.H-4) in Karaikal District 7 Cattle rearing Indigenous Intra vaginal sponges for estrus synchronization in dairy cow of Karaikal district 8 Value addition (Paneer) flavoured paneer preparation (Mint, Coriander & Cumil) 9 Fisheries GIFT Tilapia fish culture in fresh water No. of Demo Area (ha)/ Units Total cost (Rs.) Team members ha 33,600 PC SMS (Agron) SMS (pp) ha 13,000 PC SMS (PP) SMS (Agron) ha 9,020 PC SMS (Agron) PA (HSc) ha 8,000 PC SMS (Agron) PA (HSc) ha 9,000 PC SMS (Hort) PA (HSc) ha 10,500 PC SMS (Hort) SMS (PP) PA (HSc) 5 5 Nos. 9,000 SMS(Vet) SMS (Extn) Nos. 7,800 PA (HSc) SMS(Vet) SMS (Extn) ha 15,000 S.I. of Fisheries ,920 ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 188

190 4. Target for mandated activities for the year S. Activities Target ( ) 1. On- farm trials (No. of technologies) Frontline Demonstrations (No.) of Farmers (Participants) Nos. 1, of Extension Personnel (Participants in Nos.) Participants in Extension activities (in lakh) Production of Seed (in quintal) Planting material (Nos.) 44, Live-stock strains/ fingerlings (Nos) 3,00, Kisan Mobile Advisory (KMA) (lakh farmers) Soil and Water Testing (samples in Nos) Special Activities (NMOOP, NFSM, Skill Development, FFS, IFS, EDP etc.) Activity or Programme Physical details (no. of programmes, participants, area etc.) Financial outlay (Rs.lakh) Team members FFS Cluster FLD on Pulses EDP EDP 16 - Programmes, 30 - Farmers (25 Agricultural Officers) 10 ha Black Gram 10 ha Green gram SHG 2 groups 40 Members Method Demonstrations 2 Nos. SHG 2 groups 40 Members Method Demonstrations 2 Nos. 30,000 1,50,000 13,000 5,500 PC, SMS (Agron), SMS (PP), PA (Hsc) PC, SMS (Agron) PA (HSC), SMS (Agron) PA (HSC), SMS (Horti)) 6. Externally funded Activities (continuing / expected during ): Activity or Programme Program duration Funding agency Physical details (no. of programmes, participants, area etc.) Financial outlay (Rs.lakh) Team members - NIL - 7. SAC meeting month: September, 2017 ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 189

191 Krishi Vigyan Kendra: PUDUCHERRY 1. Address of KVK with Phone, Fax and , Website Name and address of KVK with Phone, Fax and PERUNTHALAIVAR KAMARAJ KRISHI VIGYAN KENDRA Kurumbapet, PUDUCHERRY Phone: (0413) (Per.), (Gen.), Fax: (0413) e mail :pondicherrykvk@yahoo.co.in Website address of KVK : ICAR ATARI Bengaluru 190