ANNUAL REPORT (FOR THE PERIOD APRIL 2016 TO MARCH 2017) ICAR - KRISHI VIGYAN KENDRA, DHARMAPURI

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1 ANNUAL REPORT (FOR THE PERIOD APRIL 2016 TO MARCH 2017) ICAR - KRISHI VIGYAN KENDRA, DHARMAPURI

2 PART I GENERALINFORMATION ABOUT THE KVK 1.1. Name and address of KVK with phone, fax and KVK Address Office Telephone Fax E mail Web Address ICAR Krishi Vigyan Kendra Papparapatty Dharmapuri District Tamil Nadu kvkdpri@tnau.ac.in Name and address of host organization with phone, fax and Address Office Telephone Fax E mail Web Address Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore Tamil Nadu dee@tnau.ac.in Name of the Programme Coordinator with phone & mobile No Name Telephone / Contact Residence Mobile Dr.P.S.Shanmugam psshanmugamk@yahoo.co.in 1.4. Year of sanction: 2006 (December) 2

3 S.No Staff Position (as 31 st March 2017) Sanctioned Post Name 1. Programme Coordinator Name of the Incumbent Dr.P.S.Shanmugam Designation Gender Discipline Qualificatio n Prog.Coordiin ator& Asst. Prof. (Ento.) Male Agrl. Entomology Pay Scale Ph.D Basic pay Date of Joining Permanent / Temporary Permanent 2. Scientist Dr.K.Indhumathi Asst. Prof. Female Horticulture Ph.D Permanent (Horticulture) Scientist Dr. M. Sangeetha Asst. Prof. Female Soil Science Ph.D Permanent (Soil science) Scientist Dr.M.A.Vennila Asst. Prof. Female Agrl. Ph.D Permanent (Agril. Exten.) Extension Scientist Dr.K.Jothilakshmi Asst. Prof. Female Home Science Ph.D Permanent (FSN) Scientist Dr.R.Thangadurai Asst. Prof. Male Animal Ph.D Permanent (VAS) Science Scientist Vacant 8. PAT/T-4 Tmt. M. Swapna Prog. Female Agriculture B.Sc.(Ag.) Permanent Assist(T) PAC Tmt.A.Pabitha Prog. Female Computer M.Sc.(Hort) Permanent Assist(C) Farm Th.M.Prakasam Farm Male Dip. Agri Temporary Manager Manager 11. Assistant Th. P.Ganesan Superintende Male BSc Permanent nt Jr.Stenogra Tmt.V.Subalakshmi AAO Female Permanent pher Driver Th.C.Gopi Supervisor Male Permanent Driver Th.P.Thirumoorthy Jr. tr. Driver Male Permanent Supporting Th.C.Murugesan PUSM Male Permanent staff Supporting staff Th. P.Chinnadurai PUSM Male Permanent

4 1.6. Total land with KVK :16.16hectares S.No. Item Area (ha.) 1 Area under buildings, godowns, farm roads and open wells 1.8 Under Demonstration Mango model nursery unit Rain water harvesting unit Vermicompost yard Sustainable sugarcane initiative Nutrition garden Slatted goat rearing Desi bird semiintensive rearing unit 0.05 Under Seed Production Agricultural crops/horticultural crops Moringa high density planting Lemon Guava Pomogranate Cumbu napier grass CO(CN) 4 & CO(BN) Model orchard Current fallow 1.35 Agro Forestry Tamarind Pungam, neem and kumil Eucalyptas, Acacia sp. 0.2 Total 16.16

5 1.7. Infrastructural Development: A) Buildings S. No Name of building 1 Administrative building Source of funding Complete Completion Date Plinth area (m 2 ) ICAR Expenditure (Rs in Lakhs) 2 Farmers Hostel ICAR Staff Quarters (6 Nos) ICAR Demonstration Units Slatted Floor Goat Rearing Unit ICAR Polyhouse (2 units) NHM Shadenet house (4 units) NHM Vermicompost unit Revolving fund Semi intensive desi bird rearing unit Revolving fund Fencing ICAR m Rain Water harvesting system ICAR Land leveling ICAR Bore well ICAR Threshing floor Farm godown

6 B) Vehicles Type of vehicle Year of purchase Cost (Rs.) Total kms. Run Present status Jeep TN 29 AB ,82, Indent placed for the new vehicle Two wheeler (TN 29 AB 3695) Two wheeler (TN 29 AB 3696) Tractor with trailer (TN 29 AB 5582) Engine problem noticed & rectified Engine bore problem noticed & rectified ,00, hours Good condition Power tiller ,50, hours Good condition C) Equipment and AV aids Name of the equipment Computer including LCD accessories Year of purchase Cost (Rs.) Present status ,42,224 Need to be replaced OHP ,050 Need to be replaced Camera ,213 Need to be replaced Photocopier ,340 Need to be replaced Fax machine ,000 Need to be replaced Computer with accessories ,000 Need to be replaced Generator ,950 Good condition PA system ,000 Good condition EPABX System ,500 Good condition Laser guided land leveler ,40,000 Good condition Camera SLR ,900 Good condition Handy camera cam coder ,900 Good condition Computer with accessories ,000 Good condition Laser printer ,100 Good condition LCD ,100 Good condition LED television ,000 Good condition 6

7 1.8. Details SAC meeting conducted in Date : No. of Participants : 35 Sl. No Major recommendations 3.1 Liquid formulation of Pseudomonas fluorescensis needed for the farmers using drip system and the same may be made available at KVK sales centre 3.2 Demonstration of the hand operated vegetable planter is needed 3.3 Demonstration of CIPHET tomato grader is needed 3.4 Presentation of the experiences learnt during the China visit by Mr. V. Samikannu, Molayanur may be done to the progressive farmers 3.5 Availability of seeds of latest varieties at KVK is needed Propsed by Mr.V.Samikannu Molayanur Mr.V.Samikannu Molayanur Mr.V.Samikannu Molayanur Mr.P.Govindaraj Jakkasamudram Th.M.R.Ashokan Deputy Director of Agriculture Seed Certification & Mr.R. Jeyam Ganapatti Status of action taken in brief The demonstration on the use of liquid fertilizers in the drip system was conducted in the training programmes on ICM in major crops. At KVK the talc formulations of Pseudomonas fluorescens & Trichoderma viride are available. The liquid formulations will be produced after developing required infrastructure. The demonstration of the hand operated vegetable planter has been included in the FLD on ICM in Tomato during the year Proposal will be submitted for the purchase of CIPHET tomato grader to ATARI He has already shared his experience in many training and awareness programmes conducted by KVK & ATMA. A separate interaction session with Mr.V.Samikannu will be arranged as part of the on campus training programme during Seed production of latest varieties of major crops are being done in KVK farm S.No. Crop Variety Quantity produced (Kg) Agricultural Crops 1. Paddy Co (R) Blackgram VBN 6 38 IPC Greengram CO IPC Fodder CO (FS) sorghum 5. Fodder sorghum CO (FS) 31 8 B. Planting materials 6. Cumbu CO (CN) CN grass CO (BN) Turmeric BSR 1, BSR , CO 2 9. Mango Alphonso grafts Bangalora Banganapall i 150 7

8 3.6 Training on value addition of small millets may be strengthened 3.7 Fencing for KVK is essential for maintenance of demonstrations units efficiently Exposure visit to the chrysanthemum growing areas 3.8 Infrastructure at KVK- threshing floor, godown, sale unit should be improved 3.9 Awareness on waste management and water conservation can be done 3.10 Importance for value addition in milk need to be done 3.11 Awareness on soil health management may be carried out Mr.Sivalingam Gowrichettypatty Mr.Gopal Ucchampatty Mr. N. Kaveri Irulapatti Tmt.R.Suseela Deputy Director of Agriculture (PA Agri) Tmt.R.R.Suseela Deputy Director of Agriculture (PA Agri) Dr.T.Rajula Shanthy Principal Scientist (Agrl. Extension) Training on Integrated crop management practices in millets and its Value addition technologies was conducted at Periyur on for 47 farmers Training on Value addition Technologies in millets was conducted on and for 120 farmers under SBGF project EDP and special programmes are proposed in Action plan Rectification of fencing has been initiated in one side of the farm. Proposal for the remaining area is requested from ATARI, Bengaluru. Proposal has been submitted to the Member of Parliament of Dharmapuri constituency for necessary funding. Exposure visit will be arranged during the year Proposal has been submitted during the Action plan Demonstration on recycling of farm wastes to vermicompost was done on at Molayanur village, Pappireddipatty Block to 40 farmers. Awareness programme on Wastes and its management has been organized on at Osalipudur village for 51 farmers as a part of Swachh Bharat Pakwada programme. The demonstration on vermicompost production using farm wastes was conducted during the Organic farming training programme conducted by the Agriculture & Horticulture departments. The use of biomineralizer for the decomposition of farm wastes and insitu decomposition of sugarcane trashes were demonstrated to the extension functionaries. In association with ATMA milk value addition training programmes were conducted at KVK, Dharmapuri. In this training programme preparation methods of flavoured milk and paneer was demonstrated to the farm women. 8 S.no Date Blocks No of participants Pappireddipatti Karimangalam Palacode Nallampalli 40 Training programme organized on Importance of soil testing and soil health management on at Naganampatty village for 35 farmers.

9 Sugarcane Breeding Institute Coimbatore Lecture cum demonstration on soil sampling for soil testing and soil test based fertilizer application in brinjal has been done to 25 farmers at Chinnampalli village on Demonstration of solar pumpset at KVK may be done 3.13 Proposal for funding under ATMA may be sent 3.14 Farmers club may be promoted. Funding under CAT from NABARD may be sent. Progressive farmers should be trained as master trainers Activities of NABARD may be explained to the farmers during training programmes 3.16 On farm trial on cultivation of pepper should be undertaken before recommendation to the farmers 3.17 Proposals for linkage activities under tribal areas may be done with NRCB, Trichy 3.18 Awareness on usage of Banana shakthi may be created among Banana growers 3.19 Demonstration on drip maintenance should be given Mr.P. Arivazhagan Assistant Engineer Th.P.Baskar Deputy Director of Agriculture (FTC) Th.T.K.Parthasarat hy District Deputy Manager NABARD Dr.H. Philip DEE, TNAU Dr.K.Chandregowd a Principal Scientist ATARI, Bengaluru Dr.V. Kumar Principal Scientist NRCB, Trichy Th.P.Annamalai Deputy Director of Horticulture and Mr. M. Chinnaraj Doddarthanahalli World Soil Day programme has been organized at KVK, Papparapatty on During the programme, exhibition, posters and charts depicting the methods of soil sampling for soil testing, soil health card, soil test based fertilizer application, technologies for improving soil health, nutrient deficiency symptoms and its management in crops were displayed. Method demonstration of soil sampling for testing, preparation and use of organic inputs were done. About 300 farmers and extension officials were participated and benefited. Proposal will be sent and action will be taken up in the financial year Needy proposals will be sent for the year Proposals for CAT programme on Shadenet nursery, millet value addition and vermicompost production are in progress. The NABARD and banking activities were sensitized during the training programme by Agrl. Extension scientist Front line demonstration will be conducted during at Vathalmalai. Activities are being taken up in tribal areas of Pappireddipatti block under SBGF funded project. Front line demonstrations on Banana sakthi has been proposed in the Action plan Demonstration cum training on Micro irrigation systems and its maintenance has been organized at Pavalanthur village, Pennagaram block on under ATMA programme. About 35 farmers were benefitted. Training on Micro irrigation systems and its maintenance has been organized for 40 farmers of 9

10 3.20 Efforts may be taken for seed production of fodder crops 3.21 Establishment of mini hatchery unit for demonstration may be done 3.22 Model Dairy Unit with automatic feeder, waterer, milking machine and with floor mat may be established 3.23 Developing low cost herbal preparations for the treatment of mastitis need to be done Procurement and sale of salt licks, medicated urea molasses blocks, and anthelmintic incorporated mineral blocks from external agencies to meet out the nutrient supply to livestock Establishment of Mini Feed Mill Unit to meet out the feed demand of Livestock farmers Th.K.Arunachalam Professor and head VUTRC, Dharmapuri Pappireddipatty block under ATMA programme on About Co (BN) 5 stem cuttings has been distributed to the farmers. About 50 kg of CO(FS)31 seeds produced and distributed to need based farmers. Selected IFS farmers are given fodder maize and Agathi seeds for production. Through FLD programme new variety of fodder cowpea has been distributed to the farmers to demonstrate its potential. Mini hatchery unit has been established at KVK farm under IFS scheme. IFS beneficiary and poultry farmers are keeping their eggs for hatching in the mini incubator. The day old chicks of Nandanam 4, Srinidhi and Aseel are produced and distributed to the farmers and other KVKs. Initially small dairy unit will be established using the funds available in NMSA sponsored scheme on Integrated Farming System at KVK, Papparapatty. Then utilizing the own resources or external funding projects model unit will be established at KVK. One special unit is established for the preparation of herbal paste at KVK Dharmapuri. Mastitis and ectoparasitic herbal paste are prepared and distributed for the need based farmers. Steps have been initiated to sell the salt lick, medicated molasses blocks and anthelmintic incorporated mineral blocks through the KVK outlet. Project will be proposed to the NABARD for establishing mini feed mill unit to meet out the feed demand of livestock farmers at KVK Dharmapuri. 10

11 PART II - DETAILS OF DHARMAPURI DISTRICT 2.1 Major farming systems/enterprises (based on the analysis made by the KVK) S. No Farming system/enterprise A. Wetland 1. Paddy-Sugarcane 2. Paddy-Paddy-Ragi 3. Banana B. Garden land 1. Paddy- Pulses Vegetables 2. Paddy Millets Pulses 3. Paddy Turmeric 4. Paddy Cotton 5. Cotton-Maize 6. Cotton+Redgram-Littlemillet/Horsegram 7. Groundnut-Sorghum+Lablab 8. Brinjal-Tomato 9. Gourds in pandal system 10. Tuberose 11. Chrysanthemum-Sorghum 12. Watermelon-Muskmelon-Tomato in mulching 13. Coconut+Turmeric/Fodder sorghum/cumbunapier grass/sunhemp/daincha 14. Arecanut+Banana C. Dry land 1. Tapioca Horsegram 2. Groundnut - Horse gram 3. Ragi - Greengram /Blackgram/Bengalgram 4. Little millet - Horsegram 5. Cotton Gingelly 6. Cotton Horsegram-Fodder Sorghum 7. Ragi-Horsegram 8. Sorghum /Cumbu - Horsegram 9. Mango 10. Dairy farming, Goat rearing & Agro forestry 2.2. Description of Agro-climatic Zone & major agro ecological situations (based on soil and topography) S. No Agro-climatic Zone Characteristics 1. North Western zone This zone comprises of Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Namakkal and Salem districts. The altitude of this district ranges between 200 and 600 meters above MSL with an annual rainfall of 853 mm and annual PET of 1727 mm. S. No Agro ecological situation Characteristics 1. More than 80 % of the area is under dry land agriculture Crops were raised during the South West Monsoon and North East Monsoon periods in dry land areas 11

12 2.3. Soil type/s S. No Soil type Characteristics Area in ha 1 Red loamy soil 2. Black loamy soil The red or brown colour of the soil is attributed to the diffusion of iron content The black clayey alluvium rich soil (black soil) 12 3, 62,069 19, Area, Production and Productivity of major crops cultivated in Dharmapuri district S. No. Crops Area (ha) A. Cereals Production (tonnes) Productivity (t/ha) 1. Paddy Cholam Cumbu Ragi Maize Samai Fodder cholam B. Pulses 1. Redgram Green gram Black gram Horse gram Bengal gram Cowpea Lablab C. Oilseeds 1. Groundnut Sunflower D. Cash crops 1. Sugarcane Cotton E. Fruits 1. Mango Banana F. Vegetables 1. Tomato Brinjal Bhendi Radish Onion Ribbed gourd Bitter gourd Greens

13 9. Tapioca G. Spices 1. Tamarind Turmeric Chillies H. Flowers 1. Rose Jasmine Chrysanthemum Nerium Tuberose Source: Joint Director of Agriculture, Dharmapuri & Deputy Director of Horticulture, Dharmapuri 2.5. Weather data Month Rainfall (mm) Temp(Max) Temp (Min) Relative Humidity (%) April May June July August September October November December January February March Total Source: Joint Director of Agriculture, Dharmapuri 13

14 2.6. Production and productivity of livestock, Poultry, Fisheries etc. in Dharmapuri district Cattle Category Population Production Productivity Crossbred mt milk Indigenous Buffalo Crossbred Indigenous Goats Sheep Pigs 1607 Rabbits Poultry (lakh nos) Hens Desi Category Area Production Productivity Marine - - Inland Prawn - - Scampi - - Shrimp - - Source: VUTRC, Dharmapuri 2.7 District profile has been Updated for :Yes 14

15 2.7. Details of Operational area / Villages Sl.No Taluk Name of the Block Name of the Village No. of years covered Major Crops & Enterprises Major Problems 1 Palacode Palacode Pulikarai 3 Tomato Yield loss due to wilt incidence (upto 15 %) 2 Palacode Palacode Kovilur 3 Groundnut Low yield in the existing variety under rainfed condition Incidence of Leaf spot and rust disease 3 Palacode Palacode Pulikarai 3 Rice 30-50% yield loss due to occurrence of zinc deficiency 4 Palacode Palacode Pulikarai 3 Bengalgram Low yield of existing variety Poor pod filling due to nutrient deficiency Yield loss due to wilt incidence 5 Pennagaram Pennagaram Periyur 3 Cowpea Low yield of existing variety Crop loss due to drought Identified Thrust Area Use of Biocontrol agents Varietal assessment Assessment of zinc nutrition Integrated Crop Management Assessment of varieties 6 Pennagaram Pennagaram Sompatti 2 Cumbu Lack of high yielding varieties Introduction of new variety Periyur 7 Pennagaram Pennagaram Sompatti 3 Cluster bean Yield loss due to powdery mildew upto 30 % Introduction of powdery mildew tolerant varieties 8 Pennagaram Pennagaram Sompatti 3 Ribbed gourd Lack of improved varieties for organic farming Introduction of high yielding varieties 9 Pennagaram Pennagaram Sompatti 2 Blackgram Low yield in the existing local variety Lack of Synchronized maturing variety Incidence of Yellow mosaic Incidence of leaf crinkle disease 10 Pappireddipatti Pappireddipatt i 11 Dharmapuri Nallampalli Somampatty& Molayanoor 12 Dharmapuri Pennagarama nd Nallampalli Molyanur 2 Redgram Lack of high yielding variety suitable for late planting and delayed monsoon condition Periyur and Somampatty 3 Goat Low birth weight, low weaning weight, single less no of kids in each kidding, unnecessary keeping of bucks for breeding 3 Backyard poultry Low body weight, poor egg production, poor hatchability, higher mortality Varietal demonstration with Integrated Crop Management Varietal demonstration with Integrated Crop Management Varietal Assessment Varietal Assessment

16 13 Dharmapuri Dharmapuri Sompatty 3 Bengalgram Low yield of existing variety Poor pod filling due to nutrient deficiency Yield loss due to wilt incidence 14 Dharmapuri Nallampalli Somampatty& Molayanoor 15 Dharmapuri Nallampalli Somampatty& Molayanoor 16 Dharmapuri Palacode&Nall ampalli 17 Nallamapalli&P ennagaram Nallampalli&P ennagaram Palacode, Chinnampalli and Somampatty Mookanahalli &Pappparapat ty 3 Poultry Mortality due to disease unaware of brooding in day old chick, not having reusable brooder, failure of ecto-endo parasite removal, stunted growth 3 Fodder Lack of protein supplementation of leguminous fodder, low SNF in high yielders, having poor yielding of leguminous variety 3 IFS Lack of knowledge on integrated farming system 3 Millets Less utilization of millets Lack of dehulling process Low price for grains 18 All Taluks All blocks All villages 3 Vegetables Low price during glut Loss increases in farmer level Poor shelf life 19 Morrapur, Pennagaram&P alacode Pennagaram& Palacode Bikkilimalaiur 3 coriander Non availability of multicut leafy coriander variety Low yield of existing variety Lack of adaptation of bio inputs usage Integrated Crop Management Demonstration of low cost brooder with package practice for backyard poultry rearing Demonstration of newly released Fodder Cowpea CO9 Popularization of IFS for garden land system in Dharmapuri district Lack of millet processing Lack of knowledge about value addition Integrated crop management 16

17 2.9 Priority thrust areas S. No. Thrust area 1. Assessment of the performance and suitability of VRI 8 Groundnut variety in Dharmapuri district 2. Demonstration of ICM in newly released high yielding TNAU Cumbu Variety Co 10 in Dharmapuri district 3. Demonstration of BRG 4 Redgram in Dharmapuri district 4. Assessment of the performance of high yielding cowpea varieties 5. Assessment of the performance of zinc nutrition in rice 6. Demonstration of ICM in Newly released TNAU Black gram variety VBN 8 7. Demonstration of Ecological engineering based pest management in Paddy Co51 8. Introduction of high yielding varieties / hybrids in cluster bean & ribbed gourd 9. Assessment of different management module for the Ash Weevil Myllocerus spp. Management in Brinjal 10. Demonstration on multicut coriander variety Arka Isha 11. Demonstration of Integrated Management of Tomato pin worm Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) 12. Assessment of parboiling unit for minimal processing in millets with Dehulling technique. 13. Demonstration of dehydration technology of fruits and vegetables. 14. Drudgery reducing technology for tamarind farmers in Dharmapuri district. 15. Demonstration of newly released fodder cowpea CO9 16. Artificial insemination of local doe for genetic up gradation by using frozen Tellicherry and Boer semen straw 17. Assessing the performance of Nandanam-4 with Srinidhi chicken under backyard condition 18. Demonstration of low cost brooder with Package practices for backyard poultry rearing 19. Integrated farming systems for the year round income of the farmer 18

18 PART III - TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENTS 3.A. Details of target and achievements of mandatory activities OFT FLD 1 2 Number of OFTs Number of farmers Number of FLDs Number of farmers Target Achievement Target Achievement Target Achievement Target Achievement Training Extension Programmes 3 4 Number of Courses Number of Participants No. of Programmes Number of participants Target Achievement Target Achievement Target Achievement Target Achievement & Mass Seed Production (Qtl.) Planting materials (Nos.) 5 6 Target Achievement Crop Target Achievement Turmeric 2000 kg 11.7 qtl CN grass Sugarcane qtl. Livestock, poultry strains and fingerlings (7) Type of livestock and Target Achievement poultry Goat 7 5 Poultry Egg Chick Adult bird Bio-products (Kg) 8 Target Achievement

19 3.B1. Abstract of interventions undertaken based on thrust areas identified for the district as given in Sl.No.2.7 S. N o Thrust area 1. Assessment of zinc nutrition 2. Integrated Crop Management 3. Introduction of new variety Crop/ Enterp rise Paddy Paddy Cumb u Identified Problem 30-50% yield loss due to occurrence of zinc deficiency Scheduled sprays are taken up by the farmers to manage the pest and diseases. Growing of flower crops will attract natural enemies because of the change in micro climate Lack of high yielding varieties Title of OFT Assessmen t of the performanc e of zinc nutrition in rice Title of FLD Numbe r of Trainin g (farmer s) Numb er of Traini ng (Youth s) Interventions Number Extensi of on Training activitie (extensio s n (No.) personn el) Suppl y of seeds (Qtl.) Supply of planting materials (No.) Supply of livestoc k (No.) Supply of bio product s No Kg Ecological engineering based pest managemen t in Paddy Co51 - Demonstrati on of ICM in newly released high yielding TNAU Cumbu Variety Co 10 in Dharmapuri district

20 4. Varietal Evaluation 5. Varietal Evaluation 6. Integrated Crop Management 7. Varietal Evaluation 8. Varietal Evaluation Redgra m Blackg ram Bengal gram Cowpe a Groun dnut Lack of high yielding variety suitable for late planting and delayed monsoon condition Low yield in the existing local variety Lack of Synchronized maturing variety Incidence of Yellow mosaic Incidence of leaf crinkle disease Low yield of existing variety Poor pod filling due to nutrient deficiency Yield loss due to wilt incidence Low yield of existing variety Crop loss due to drought Low yield in the existing variety under rainfed condition Incidence of Leaf spot and rust disease Demonstrati on of BRG 4 Redgram in Dharmapuri district Demonstrati on of ICM in Newly released TNAU Black gram variety VBN 8 - Demonstrati on of ICM in Bengalgram variety JAKI 9218 Assessmen t of the performanc e of high yielding cowpea varieties Assessmen t of the performan ce of groundnut varieties

21 9. Use of Biocontrol agents 10. Integrated Crop Management 11. Integrated Crop Management 12. Introduction of powdery mildew tolerant varieties 13. Introduction of high yielding varieties Tomat o Tomat o Brinjal Cluste rbean Ribbed gourd Yield loss due to wilt incidence (upto 15 %) Tomato pinworm Tuta absoluta is an invasive pest noticed during 2015 in Dharmapuri district. It causes yield loss upto 90% Ash weevil grubs damage completely destroys the crop The damage during reproductive phase reduces the yield up to % and withering of plants Yield loss due to powdery mildew upto 30 % Lack of improved varieties for organic farming Assessmen t of performan ce of Arka Actino plus in Tomato Integrated Managemen t of Tomato pin worm Assessmen t of different manageme nt module for the Ash Weevil Mylloceru s spp. Manageme nt in Brinjal - Demonstrati on of ICM in Cluster beans MDU 1 - Demonstrati on of ICM in Ribbed gourd MDU

22 14. Farm mechanization 15. Varietal Evaluation Turme ric Corian der Cost towards harvest is high Non availability of multicut leafy coriander variety Low yield of existing variety Lack of adaptation of bio inputs usage - Demonstrati on of Turmeric harvester - Demonstrati on on multicut coriander variety Arka Isha kg Value addition 17. Value addition Millets Vegeta bles Less utilization of millets Lack of dehulling process Low price for grains Low price during glut Loss increases in farmer level Poor shelf life Assessmen t of parboiling unit for minimal processing in millets with Dehulling technique Demonstrati on of dehydration technology of fruits and vegetables 18. Varietal Assessment Goat Low birth weight, low weaning weight, single less no of kids in each kidding, unnecessary keeping of bucks for breeding Assessing the adaptation potential of cross bred Tellicherry and Boer breed

23 19. Varietal Assessment 20. Demonstrati on of low cost brooder with package practice for backyard poultry rearing 21. Introduction of new variety Backy ard poultr y Poultr y Fodder cowpe a(co- 9) Low body weight, poor egg production, poor hatchability, higher mortality Mortality due to disease unaware of brooding in day old chick, not having reusable brooder, failure of ecto-endo parasite removal, stunted growth Lack of protein supplementation of leguminous fodder, low SNF in high yielders, having poor yielding of leguminous variety Assessing the performan ce of newly released backyard chicken varieties of Nandanam -4 and Srinidhi in Dharmapu ri eco system under backyard condition - Demonstrati on of low cost brooder with package practice for backyard poultry rearing (50% farmers contribution) - Demonstrati on of newly released Fodder Cowpea CO Feeder-10 Waterer Low cost brooder- 20 nos with 50% farmers contributi on 500 one month chicks

24 3.B2. Details of technology used during reporting period S.No Title of Technology Source of technology 25 Crop/enterprise No. of Programmes Conducted OFT FLD Training Others (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) 1. Assessment of the performance of zinc nutrition in rice TNAU, 2012 & Paddy CRIDA, Ecological engineering based pest management in Paddy NIPHM Paddy - 10 Training Co51 3. Demonstration of ICM in newly released high yielding TNAU Cumbu TNAU Cumbu Variety Co 10 in Dharmapuri district 4. Demonstration of BRG 4 Redgram in Dharmapuri UAS Bangaluru Redgram Field day district 5. Demonstration of ICM in Newly released TNAU Black TNAU Blackgram gram variety VBN 8 6. Demonstration of ICM in Bengalgram variety JAKI 9218 PDKV, 2008 & Bengalgram Field day TNAU, Assessment of the performance of high yielding cowpea TNAU, 2002 & UAS Cowpea varieties (B), Assessment of the performance of groundnut varieties TNAU Groundnut 5-1 Training ANGRAU, Tirupathi 9. Assessment of performance of Arka Actino plus in IIHR 2015 Tomato Tomato 10. Demonstration of Integrated Management of Tomato pin NBAIR, 2014 Tomato Training worm 11. Assessment of different management module for the Ash NBAIR, 2014 Brinjal Training Weevil Myllocerus spp. Management in Brinjal 12. Demonstration of ICM in Cluster beans MDU 1 TNAU 2013 Cluster beans Demonstration of ICM in Ribbed gourd MDU 1 TNAU 2013 Ribbed gourd Demonstration of Multicut Coriander Arka Isha IIHR 2014 Coriander Demonstration of TNAU Turmeric harvester TNAU 2005 Turmeric Demonstration of Tamarind desseder TNAU 2015 Turmeric In progress 17. Assessment of parboiling unit for minimal processing in TNAU Millets millets with Dehulling technique. 18. Demonstration of dehydration technology of fruits and TNAU Vegetables Training vegetables 19. Assessing the adaptation potential of cross bred Tellicherry and Boer breed TANUVAS,2002 Livestock

25 20. Assessing the performance of newly released backyard chicken varieties of Nandanam-4 and Srinidhi in Dharmapuri eco system under backyard condition 21. Demonstration of low cost brooder with package practice for backyard poultry rearing(50% farmers contribution) TANUVAS,2002 & ICAR-DPR, 2014 Poultry 5-1 Training TANUVAS,2016 Poultry Demonstration of newly released Fodder Cowpea CO9 TNAU,2016 Fodder crops Popularization of IFS for garden land system in - Crops and other Dharmapuri enterprises 26

26 3.B2 contd.. S.No. No. of farmers covered OFT FLD Training Others (Specify) General SC/ST General SC/ST General SC/ST General SC/ST M F M F M F M F M F M F M F M F (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) (19) (20) (21) (22) (23) (24)

27 PART IV - On Farm Trial 4.A1. Abstract on the number of technologies assessed in respect of crops Thematic areas Integrated Nutrient Management Varietal Evaluation Integrated Pest Management Ce re al s Oilsee ds Pulse s Commerci al Crops Vegetabl es Fruit s Flow er Plantati on crops Tube r Crop s Integrated Crop Management Integrated Disease Management Small Scale Income Generation Enterprises Weed Management Resource Conservation Technology Farm Machineries Integrated Farming System Seed / Plant production Value addition 1 1 Drudgery Reduction Storage Technique Mushroom cultivation Total A2. Abstract on the number of technologies refined in respect of crops :Nil Tot al 28

28 4.A3. Abstract on the number of technologies assessed in respect of livestock enterprises : Thematic areas Goat Poultry Total Evaluation of breeds Production and management 1-1 Total B. Achievements on technologies Assessed and Refined 4.B.1. Technologies Assessed under various Crops Thematic areas Crop Name of the technology assessed Integrated Nutrient Management Varietal Evaluation Rice No. of trials Number of farmers Area in ha (Per trail) Assessment of performance of zinc nutrition in Rice Groundnut Assessment of the performance of groundnut varieties Cowpea Assessment of performance of high yielding Cowpea varieties for drought tolerance Integrated Crop Tomato Assessment of performance of Arka Management Actino plus in Tomato Integrated Pest Brinjal Assessment of different Management management module for Ash Weevil Myllocerus spp. in Brinjal Value addition Millets Assessment of parboiling unit for minimal processing in millets with Dehulling technique B.2. Technologies Refined under various Crops : Nil 4.B.3. Technologies assessed under Livestock and other enterprises : Thematic areas Evaluation of breeds Production and management Name of the livestock enterprise Poultry Goat Name of the technology assessed Assessing the performance of Nandanam-4 with Srinidhi chicken under backyard condition Assessing the adaptation potential of cross bred Tellicherry and Boer breed No. of trials No. of farmers B.4. Technologies Refined under Livestock and other enterprises :Nil 29

29 4. C1.Results of Technologies Assessed OFT 1.1Assessment of the performance of groundnut varieties in Dharmapuri district Tech Farmin Crop/ nolog g Problem No. of Parameters of enterprise Title of OFT y situatio definition trials assessment Asses n sed Groundnu t Contd.. Rainfed Low yield in the existing variety under rainfed condition Incidence of Leaf spot and rust disease Assessment of the performance of groundnut varieties VRI 8 5 TO1 Local Var TO2 TCGS 1043 Dhar ani TO3 VRI 8 30 Data on the paramet er Plant population (No./m 2 ) 22.5 No.of pods/ plant 12.7 Leaf spot incidence 13.0 Rust incidence 3.0 Pod Yield (q/ha) 12.3 Plant population (No./m 2 ) 28.6 No. of pods/ plant 17.8 Leaf spot incidence 2.0 Rust incidence - Pod Yield (q/ha) 15.2 Plant population (No./m 2 ) 26.4 No.of pods/ plant 15.5 Leaf spot incidence 3.5 Rust incidence 2.0 Pod Yield (q/ha) 13.8 Results of assessment The varieties TCGS 1043 Dharani and VRI 8 performed better than the local check and recorded and percent higher grain yield than the local check respectively. Feedback from the farmer Farmers are interested in cultivating the drought tolerant groundnut variety TCGS 1043 Dharani under rainfed conditions Technology Assessed Source of Technology Production Unit Net Return (Profit) BC Ratio in Rs. / ha TO 1 - Local variety (q/ha) TO 2 TCGS 1043 Dharani ANGRAU, Tirupathi (2011) 15.2 (q/ha) TO 3 VRI 8 TNAU (2016) 13.8 (q/ha) Any refineme nt needed Nil Justificati on for refinemen t Nil

30 OFT 1. Assessment of the performance of Groundnut varieties in Dharmapuri district 1. Title of Technology Assessed Assessment of the performance of groundnut varieties VRI 8 2. Problem Definition Low yield in the existing varietyunderrainfed condition Incidence of Leaf spot and rust disease 3. Details of technologies selected for assessment Technology Option 1- Local variety- Co 6 Technology Option 2- ICGV 1043 Dharani Technology Option 3-VRI 8 4. Source of technology TCGS 1043 Dharani (ANAGRAU, 2011) and VRI 8 (TNAU, 2016) 5. Production system and thematic area Rainfed with ICM 6. Performance of the Technology with performance indicators Parameter Local ICGV 1043 VRI 8 Dharani Plant population (No./m 2 ) No.of pods/ plant Yield qtl/ha Leaf spot incidence Rust incidence Gross income (Rs/ha) Net income (Rs/ha) BCR Feedback, matrix scoring of various technology parameters done through farmer s participation / other scoring techniques 8. Final recommendation for micro level situation 9. Constraints identified and feedback for research 10. Process of farmers participation and their reaction The varieties TCGS 1043 Dharani and VRI 8 performed better than the local check and recorded and percent higher grain yield than the local check respectively. Also, BC ratio was higher in TCGS1045 (1.89) followed by VRI 8 (1.83) and lower in local variety (1.75). Groundnut variety TCGS1043 can be recommended for take up sowing in rainfed conditions of Dharmapuri district. Prevalence of dry spell was experienced during previous year in Kharif season (only 440 mm rainfall was received as against average rainfall of 840 mm). During that period the variety ICGV 1043 was performed better and withstands for more than two weeks period of dry spell. For further spread FLD will be conducted during the forthcoming year. - Farmers are interested in cultivating the drought tolerant groundnut variety TCGS 1043Dharani under rainfed conditions in large scale. 31

31 OFT 2. Assessment of the performance of zinc nutrition in rice Crop/ enterprise Farming situation Problem definition Rice Irrigated Yield loss of 30-50% due to occurrence of zinc deficiency Title of OFT Assessment of the performance of zinc nutrition in rice No. of trials Technology Assessed 5 TO 1 Farmers practice- No application of zinc TO 2 - Soil application of ZnSO 25 kg/ha TO 3 Seedling dipping with 10g/lit + Soil application of 10 kg/ha Parameters of assessment Number of tillers Data on the parameter (No./plant) 23.1 Zn deficiency scoring 4.25 Grain Yield (q/ha) 35.1 Number of tillers (No./plant) Zn deficiency scoring Grain Yield (q/ha) Number of tillers (No./plant) Zn deficiency scoring Grain Yield (q/ha) Results of assessment Both the soil application of zinc sulphate and zinc solubilising bacteria were performed better in reducing the zinc deficiency and increased the rice grain yield to the tune of 13.1 and 7.12 percent respectively over existing farmers practice of no zinc application. The higher BC ratio was realised in Feedback from the farmer Soil application of zinc sulphate reduced the zinc deficiency and increased the number of tillers per plant and grain yield. Zinc sulphate application gave resistance against stem borer and leaf spot disease. Farmers are interested in application of zinc sulphate during rice cultivation. Any refinement Nil Justification for refinement Nil 32

32 T2 soil application of ZnSO 25 kg/ha (1.97) followed by soil application of zinc solubilizing 10 kg/ha (1.91) as compared to farmers practice (1.81). Contd.. Technology Assessed Source of Technology Production Unit Net Return (Profit) in Rs. / BC Ratio ha TO 1 Farmers practice-no application of zinc (q/ha) TO 2 - Soil application of ZnSO 25 kg/ha TNAU, CPG, (q/ha) TO 3 Seedling dipping with 10g/lit + Soil application of 10 kg/ha CRIDA, (q/ha)

33 OFT 2. Assessment of the performance of zinc nutrition in rice 1 Title of Technology Assessed Assessment of the performance of zinc nutrition in rice 2 Problem Definition Yield loss of 30-50% due to occurrence of zinc deficiency in rice. 3 Details of technologies selected for assessment Technology Option 1- Farmers practice-no application of zinc Technology Option 2- Soil application of ZnSO 25 kg/ha Technology Option 3-Seedling dipping with 10g/lit + Soil application of 10 kg/ha 4 Source of technology Soil application of ZnSO 25 kg/ha (TNAU, CPG, 2012); Seedling dipping with 10g/lit + Soil application of 10 kg/ha (CRIDA, 2012) 5 Production system and thematic area Irrigatedcondition and Nutrient Management 6 Performance of the Technology with performance indicators Table 1. Growth, Yield and Economics of Rice Parameter TO 1 Farmers practice-no application of zinc 34 TO 2 - Soil application of ZnSO 25 kg/ha TO 3 Seedling dipping with 10g/lit + Soil application of 10 kg/ha Number of tillers (No./plant) Plant height (cm) Zn deficiency scoring Number of panicles (No./plant) Number of filled grains No./panicle) grain weight (g) Grain Yield (q/ha) % increase in yield over FP Straw Yield (q/ha) Gross Income (Rs. /ha) Net Return (Rs. /ha) BC Ratio Both the soil application of zinc sulphate and zinc solubilizing bacteria were performed better in reducing the zinc deficiency and increased the rice grain yield to the tune of 13.1 and 7.12 percent respectively over existing farmers practice of no zinc application. The higher BC ratio was realised in TO2 soil application of ZnSO 25 kg/ha (1.97) followed by soil application of zinc solubilizing 10 kg/ha (1.91) as compared to farmers practice (1.81). Table 2. Initial and Post harvest available zinc content in soil Treatments Available Zn (mg/kg) Location 1 Location 2 Location 3 Location 4 Mean Initial TO TO TO The results on the available zinc content in post harvest soil indicated that the available zinc content was increased with application of zinc sulphate and zinc solubilizing bacteria in all the

34 locations. Soil application of ZnSO 25 kg/ha increased the available zinc content in post harvest soil by 15 per cent over initial and it was followed by application of zinc solubilizing 10 kg/ha. The zinc content in soil was decreased by 19 per cent over initial in farmers practice i.e., no zinc application. 7 Feedback, matrix scoring of various technology parameters done through farmer s participation / other scoring techniques Parameters TO1 TO2 TO3 Plant growth Low High Medium Number of tillers Low High Medium Zinc deficiency High Low Medium Stem borer incidence High Low Medium Leaf spot disease High Low Medium incidence 8 Final recommendation for micro level situation 9 Constraints identified and feedback for research 10 Process of farmers participation and their reaction Farmers are of the opinion that number of tillers per plant, rice grain yield can be improved by soil application of zinc sulphate. Zinc nutrition imparted pest and disease resistance to the rice crop. Apart from that, seedling dipping and soil application of zinc solubilizing bacteria also performed better in increasing plant growth and yield through reduction of zinc deficiency. Soil application of ZnSO 25 kg/ha can be recommended for getting higher yield and income in rice. Application of zinc solubilizing bacteria improved the zinc availability in soil and reduced the occurrence of zinc deficiency which in turn increased the grain yield. Hence, studies may be conducted for the use of zinc solubilizing bacteria along with zinc sulphate for its effectiveness in increasing the nutrient availability and use efficiency of the applied fertilizer. Farmers are of the opinion that soil application of zinc sulphate reduced the zinc deficiency and increased the number of tillers per plant and grain yield in rice. 35

35 OFT 3. Assessment of the performance of high yielding cowpea varieties Crop/ enterpris e Cowpea Farming situatio n Problem definition Rainfed Low yield of existing variety Crop loss due to drought Lack of high yielding varieties Title of OFT Assessment of the performanc e of high yielding cowpea varieties No. of trial s 5 Technolog y Assessed TO1 Local Var CO (CP) 7 TO2 IT Parameter s of assessmen t Number of plants (No./m 2 ) Number of pods (No./plant) Grain Yield (q/ha) Number of plants (No./m 2 ) Number of pods (No./plant) Grain Yield (q/ha) Data on the paramete r Results of assessment Under Rainfed condition, IT was found promising and recorded the grain yield of 6.67 q/ha as compared to 5.94 q/ha in CO (CP) 7. IT proved to be superior with a yield increase of 12.3 percent over CO (CP) 7. IT also realised the higher net come of Rs 21812/- with B:C ratio of Feedback from the farmer Farmers are interested in growing of IT under rainfed condition for realizing higher return. Any refinem ent needed Nil Justifi cation for refine ment Nil Contd.. Technology Assessed Source of Technology Production Unit Net Return BC Ratio (Profit) in Rs. / ha TO 1 - Local variety TNAU, (q/ha) CO(CP) 7 TO 2 IT UAS,Bangalore, (q/ha)

36 OFT 3. Assessment of the performance of high yielding cowpea varieties 1 Title of Technology Assessment of the performance of high yielding cowpea varieties Assessed 2 Problem Definition Lack of high yielding, short duration and drought tolerant varieties suitable for rainfed condition 3 Details of technologies selected for assessment Technology Option 1- Local variety- CO(CP) 7 Technology Option 2- IT Source of technology CO(CP) 7 (TNAU 2002), IT (UAS,Bangalore, 2009) 5 Production system and thematic area 6 Performance of the Technology with performance indicators 7 Feedback, matrix scoring of various technology parameters done through farmer s participation / other scoring techniques 8 Final recommendation for micro level situation 9 Constraints identified and feedback for research 10 Process of farmers participation and their reaction Cultivation of Cowpea under Rainfed condition with ICM Parameter Farmers IT Practice CO (CP) 7 Plant population (No./m 2 ) Number of branches (No./ plant) Number of pods (No./ plant) Number of seeds (No./ pod) Pod lenth (cm) seed weight (g) Aphid incidence (%) Days to 50% flowering Grain yield (q/ha) % yield increase over FP Gross income (Rs./ha) Net income (Rs./ha) BCR Assessment of cowpea varieties revealed that IT was found promising under rainfed condition and recorded the grain yield of 6.67 q/ha as compared to 5.94 q/ha in CO (CP) 7. IT proved to be superior with a yield increase of 12.3 percent over CO (CP) 7. IT also realised the higher net come of Rs /- with B: C ratio of Parameter Farmers Practice IT CO(CP) 7 Duration Low (82-85 Days) High (93-97 Days) Seed Colour Dull Brown Creamy White Pest incidence Low High Cowpea variety IT was found to be best in respect of growth and yield parameters. With respect to the pest incidence, it is susceptible to aphids compared to the local variety. Cowpea variety IT proved to be the best in giving higher grain yield and realizing higher net return. Hence IT can be cultivated under rainfed condition with recommended integrated pest management strategies. Aphid incidence was higher in cowpea. Hence, the tolerance varieties may be evolved for the benefit of the farmers. Farmers are interested in growing of IT under rainfed condition for realizing higher return. Also, the market preference is higher due to its better seed colour. 37

37 OFT 4. Assessment of performance of Arka Actino plus in Tomato Crop/ enterpr ise Tomat o Contd... Farmin g situatio n Irrigat ion Problem definition Yield loss due to wilt incidence (upto 15 %) Title of OFT Assessment of performance of ArkaActino plus in Tomato No. of trials 10 Tech nolog y Asses sed TO 1 Farm ers practi ce TO 2 P. fluore scens + T. viride TO 3 Arka Actin o plus Parameters of assessment Single plant yield (kg/ha) Percentage of first grade fruits (%) Data on the paramet er Wilt incidence (%) 13.7 Single plant yield 2.45 (kg/ha) Percentage of first grade fruits (%) Wilt incidence (%) 4.0 Single plant yield 2.50 (kg/ha) Percentage of first grade fruits (%) Wilt incidence (%) 1.6 Results of assessment Incidence of wilt is reduced with the application of Arka actinoplus by 88 % Feedback from the farmer Farmers observed that the establishment was 100 % with the application of Arka Actino plus. Comparatively the plant growth and vigour was also good Technology Assessed Source of Technology Production Unit Net Return BC Ratio (Profit) in Rs. / ha TO 1 Farmers practice q/ha TO 2 P. fluorescens+ T. viride TNAU q/ha TO 3 ArkaActino plus IIHR q/ha Any refin eme nt need ed Justifi cation for refine ment