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ICAR - KVK, Coimbatore, Annual Progress Report 2016-17 1
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ANNUAL REPORT 2016-17
FOR THE PERIOD
APRIL 2016 TO MARCH 2017
ICAR – KRISHI VIGYAN KENDRA
(COIMBATORE DISTRICT)
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Index
Part No Title Page Number
Part I General information about the KVK 3
Part II Details of district 12
Part III Technical achievements 20
Part IV On Farm Trails 26
Part V Front Line Demonstration 34
Part VI Demonstrations on crop Hybrids 44
Part VII Trainings 45
Part VIII Extension Activities 50
Part IX Production of Seeds, Plants and Livestock 51
Part X Publication, Success stories and SWTL 52
Part XI Impact 63
Part XII Linkages 65
Part XIII Performance of infrastructure in KVK 67
Part XIV Financial Performance 72
PART I. GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE KVK
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1.1 Name and address of KVK : ICAR - Krishi Vigyan Kendra
Vivekanandapuram Post,
Seeliyur (Via)
Karamadai Block
Coimbatore District,
TamilNadu – 641 113
Telephone : (04254) 284223, 294325
Fax : (04254) 284820
E Mail : [email protected]
Web Address : www.avinashilingamkvk.org
1.2 Name and address of the Host organization
: Sri Avinashilingam Education Trust Institutions
Saradalaya, Bharathi Park Road,
Coimbatore – 641 043
Telephone : (0422) 2440140, 2448154, 2450380
Fax : (0422) 2443620, 2438786
E Mail : [email protected]
1.3 Name of the Programme Coordinator
: Dr.P.Kumaravadivelu
Mobile : 09842441500, 07598485004
E Mail
1.4 Year of sanction : 1979
No. F. 22 (5)/79/Edu.II, Dated 16th April, 1979 of ICAR, New Delhi.
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1.5. Staff Position (as on 31st March, 2017)
Sl. No.
Sanctioned post Name of the incumbent
Designation M/F Discipline Highest Qualification
(for PC, SMS and Prog. Asstt.)
Pay Scale
Basic pay
Date of joining
KVK
Permanent /Temporary
Category (SC/ST/ OBC/
Others)
1 Programme Coordinator
Dr.P.Kumaravadivelu Programme Coordinator
M Plant
Protection Ph.D.,
37400-67000
52250 09.11.2012 P OBC
2 Subject Matter Specialist
N. Suganthi Subject Matter Specialist
F Soil
Science M.Sc.(Soil Science)
15600-39100
29100 02.01.2006 P OBC
3 Subject Matter Specialist
P. Gomathy Subject Matter Specialist
F Home
Science M. Sc.,(FSN) M.Phil
(FSN) 15600-39100
27430 19.11. 2007 P OBC
4 Subject Matter Specialist
S. Sureshkumar Subject Matter Specialist
M Agronomy M.Sc, (Agronomy) 15600-39100
25090 08.09.2010 P OBC
5 Subject Matter Specialist
M.Sagadevan Subject Matter Specialist
M Horticulture M.Sc, (Horticulture) 15600-39100
25090 09.09.2010 P OBC
6 Subject Matter Specialist
C. Raju Programme Assistant
M Animal Science
M.A, (Sociology) 9300-34800
21380 01.09.1979 P OBC
7 Subject Matter Specialist
P. Nagaraj Programme Assistant
M Agrl. Engg M.A, (Sociology) DCP, Dip. Paddy
ProcessingTechnology
9300-34800
21380 17.12.1982 P Others
8 Programme Assistant (Lab Tech.) /T-4
R. Banumathi Programme Assistant
F Lab
Technician B.Sc (Home. Sci) M.A, (Sociology)
9300-34800
21380 24.06.1987 P OBC
9 Programme Assistant (Computer) / T-4
D. Ravindran Programme Assistant
M Computer M.Sc (Comp.Sci) 9300-34800
21380 01.08.1992 P OBC
10 Programme Assistant/ Farm Manager
V.Muthukumar Farm Manager M Farm B.Sc. (Botany) 9300-34800
21380 17.07.1988 P OBC
11 Assistant V.Palanisamy Accountant / Superintendent
M Accounts M.Com 9300-34800
15210 16.04.2012 P OBC
12 Jr Stenographer R. Jayaraman Stenographer M - - 5200-20200
17020 01.09.1979 P Others
13 Driver L. Premkumar Driver M - 5200-20200
11260 01.07.2002 P SC
14 Driver D.Samuvel Johnson Driver cum Mechanic
M - - 5200-20200
9660 04.10.2010 P OBC
15 Supporting staff N. Veerasamy Peon M - - 5200-20200
8640 01.08.2009 P ST
16 Supporting staff Vaccant - - - - 5200-20200
- - - -
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1.6. Total land with KVK (in ha) : 20.5 ha
S. No. Item Area (ha)
1 Under Buildings 3.0
2. Under Demonstration Units 2.0
3. Under Crops 9.0
4. Orchard/Agro-forestry 6.5
5. Others -
Total 20.5
1.7. Infrastructural Development:
A) Buildings
S. No.
Name of building Source
of funding
Stage
Complete Incomplete
Completion Date
Plinth area
(Sq.m)
Expenditure (Rs.)
Starting Date
Plinth area
(Sq.m)
Status of construction
1. Administrative Building (Damaged)
ICAR
1984-85 97.88 70,238.87 - - -
2. Farmers’ Hostel
a
Women’s hostel building Time being used as administrative building (Repair and maintenance)
ICAR 1984-85
576.94
3,21,729.27
ICAR 2005-06 1,97,239.00
b Farmers Hostel ICAR 1989-90 380.33 5,08,762.88 - - -
3 Staff Quarters (6)
a ‘A’ type block ICAR 1981-82 141.62 69,322.43
b ‘B’ type block ICAR 1981-82 121.07 65,873.91
Total 262.69 1,35,196.34
c Single room -3 (Damaged)
ICAR 1980-81 52.01 26,718.91
4. Demonstration Units (2)
a. Nursery Unit ICAR 2004-05 92m2 1,09,759.30 - - -
b. Calf Rearing Unit ICAR 2004-05 73.6m2 88,891.80 - - -
c.
Azolla mother inoculation production unit (Only polythene sheet)
ICAR 2006-07 80 m2 5000.00
5 Fencing
So far not sanctioned to our KVK. Proposal submitted under XII th plan.
-
6 Rain water harvesting system
7 Threshing floor
8 Farm godown
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B) Vehicles
Type of vehicle Year of purchase Cost (Rs.) Total kms. Run Present status
BOLERO ZLXBSIV 2015-16 799966.00 19358 New vechile
Two wheeler - Hero Honda 2002-03 37, 403.40 58180 Good condition
Two wheeler - Activa 2008-09 49,900.00 59106 Good condition
C) Equipments & AV aids
Sl.
No. Name of Equipments
Year of purchase
Cost
(Rs.) Present status
Equipment
1. LN2 Container 2002-03 38,026.30
(From RFAccount)
Fully depreciated
2. Typewriter (English) 1980-81 3,627.00 Fully depreciated
3. Typewriter (Tamil) 1985-86 3,496.00 Fully depreciated
4. Duplicator 1981-82 3,926.00 Fully depreciated
5. Xerox Machine 2004-05 74,400.00 To be replaced to higher version
6. Computer, Printer with UPS 2004-05 67,189.00 To be replaced to higher version
7. Generator 2010-11 99,250.00 Good
8. Computer with Printer 2011-12 50,070.00
(From RFAccount)
Good
9. Computer with UPS 2012-13 74,430.00
(From RFAccount)
Good
10 Printer – 1 No 2015-16 10,500.00
(From RFAccount)
Good
11 Computer - 2 Nos 2016-17 69,150.00 New one
12 UPS 2 KVA with 2 bateries- 1 2016-17 44,800.00 New one
13 Printer – 2 Nos 2016-17 21,000.00 New one
14 Water Purifier unit – 1 No 2016-17 25,000.00 New one
15 EPABX – Intercom unit 2016-17 19,500.00 New one
16 LAN connection 2016-17 6,050.00 New one
17 Bio metric system 2016-17 8,900.00 New one
18 CCTV unit with 3 camera 2016-17 26,600.00 New one
19 Digital Camera - 1 No 2016-17 15,900.00 New one
20 LED TV – 49LH600T smart TV 2016-17 60,640.00 New one
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Equipment in Soil and Water Testing laboratory
21 Panasonic cardless phone 2016-17 2350.00
Implements
21 Power Tiller 1982-83 41,600.00 Not in working condition
22 Thrasher 1982-83 17,000.00 Fully depreciated
23 Power weeder 2006-07 75,000.00 Good
24 Tractor Mahindra Bhomy Buthira 2010-11 5,00,000.00 Good
25 Power tiller 2010 -11 1,47,170.00 Good
26 Motorized Earth Augur 2012-13 21,000.00 Good
A.V. Aids
27 Colour Television 1984-85 7,700.00 Fully depreciated
28 Video cassette player 1987-88 10,000.00 Fully depreciated
29 Over Head Projector 1983-84 3,222.00 Fully depreciated
30 Slide Projector 1983-84 3,600.00 Fully depreciated
31 Camera 2001-02 3,950.00 Fully depreciated
32 Digital Camera 2004-05 17,095.00 Fully depreciated
33 LCD Projector with Lab Top 2006-07 1,00,000.00 To be replaced to higher version
Sl.
No.
Equipment Year of
Purchase
Cost ( Rs) Present status
1 PH Meter 2005 9,818.00 Good
2 Conductivity Bridge 2005 7.332.00 Good
3 Physical Balance (2) 2005 9,797.00 Good
4 Electronic Balance (2) 2005 86,120.00 Good
5 Hot Plates (2) 2005 8,117.20 Good
6 Shakers rotary (2) 2005 43,430.00 Good
7 Nitrogen Analyser 2006 2,03,355.00 Good
8 Spectro photo meter 2005 59,905.00 Good
9 Flame Photo meter 2005 84,963.00 Good
10 Willey mill 2005 25,515.20 Good
11 Hot air oven 2005 15,015.00 Good
12 Water distillation unit 2005 83,324.00 Good
13 Refrigerator 2005 18,500.00 Good
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1.8. Details of SAC meeting conducted in 2016-17 :
Date : 06.10.2015
No of Participants : 25
No of Absentees : -
Sl No Recommendation Action Taken
1 Dr. Philip, Director of Extension Education, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
KVK can utilize mass media for popularizing
and disseminating the new technologies.
KVK Scientists are regularly giving radio talks on new
agriculture and allied enterprises. So for 4 radio talks
were given in AIR, Coimbatore. In collaboration with
Pothigai TV three programmes were organized for
dissemination of new technology.
Soil awareness campaign can be increased. 12 campaigns were organized and soil test based
advisory was given to the farmers
Conduct a study on technology spread of
Integrated Farming System including cost of
cultivation.
Data collection and compilation of data work is in
progress in collaboration with DRDA, Coimbatore
Bankers may be involved in KVK training
programmes
During most of the training programme bankers are
involved, through this process KVK has facilitated 145
farmers availing loan for dairy animals
Create a market out let for KVK developed
products at Coimbatore city.
Efforts are taken. Mobile marketing van is operation
2 Dr. C.V. Sairam, Principal Scientist (Agricultural Economics), Zone – VIII, ICAR – Agricultural Technology
Applicable Research Institute (ATARI), Bangalore – 560 024.
KVK can promote more IFS model in maximum
number of blocks
KVK has taken necessary steps for establishing more
IFS models in collaboration with DRDA, Coimbatore.
Besides 11 farmers are given support.
3 Dr. D.V. Srinivasa Reddy, Principal Scientist (Agronomy), Zone – VIII, IAR – Agricultural Technology
Applicable Research Institute (ATARI), Bangalore – 560 024.
Promote eco-friendly vegetable production. Created awareness among farmers about eco friendly
vegetable production through Perimetro project. Products
are being marketed by the farmers clubs are facilitated by
KVK
The Kendra may follow Namakkal model for
custom hiring.
Efforts are taken
4 Mr. A. Ramakrishnan, Deputy Director of Horticulture, Coimbatore
KVK can motivate protected cultivation. KVK has scheduled for training programme and further
proceeding.
Promote organic vegetable production and
utilizing bio-agents and bio-fertilizers
In Perimetro project the Kendra is advising the farmers
group to cultivate ecofriendly vegetables and motivating
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application. them to go for marketing. Bio products are being
prescribed for use.
5 Mr. S. Sankaran, Executive Engineer, Agricultural Engineering Department, Coimbatore
Promote farm mechanization by utilizing
improved equipment and implements through
agricultural engineering department.
Trainings and method demonstration were conducted in
collaboration of TNAU and state department of Agri
engineering. The Kendra motivated farmers clubs to
purchase Mini tractor, power tiller, Hi-tech sprayer,
battery sprayers and motorized earth augur under Govt
subsidy programmes.
KVK can motivate farmers groups to utilize
custom hiring.
Efforts are being taken
Model farm ponds and water harvesting
structure can be developed in the KVK
campus.
The proposal for Rain water harvesting structure to be
created in KVK farm was prepared and sent for approval
of ICAR.
Kvk can motivate the farmers to utilize millet
processing equipment’s.
KVK has taken effort on millet processing. Two enter
pruners were developed on millet processing
6 Dr. T. Tamilselvan, Regional Joint Director of Animal Husbandry, Department of Animal Husbandry,
Coimbatore.
Animal husbandry activities can be
strengthened.
KVK has taken necessary and constant steps for
strengthening Animal husbandry activities. In the year
2015-16 KVK established poultry unit. Three breeds such
as Gramapriya, Vanaraja and Namakkal 1 birds were
reared and quality eggs, chicks were produced and
supplied to the farmers For supporting this, An integrated
Animal House was established. Quality seed and planting
materials are produced at KVK farm and demonstrated
in farmers fields.
KVK can promote stall fed goatery for small
and marginal farmers.
Last year KVK imparted six training programme on stall
fed goatery, KVK has already established stall fed unit
suited for small and marginal farmers. More over 63
farmers were directly handled to educate them to
organize stall fed goat rearing.
7 Dr. R. Perumalsamy, Specialist (Animal Health), Office of the Regional Joint Director of Animal Husbandry,
Department of Animal Husbandry, Coimbatore.
KVK can motivate department schemes for
promoting backyard poultry.
Through ATMA programme KVK has already given five
training programmes on back yard poultry promotion.
Several such programmes are being organized.
8 S. Rajasri, Assistant Director of Horticulture, Karamadai
KVK could motivate farmers for seed
production of new groundnut varieties
Last year KVK conducted OFT programme on Groundnut
,based on the outcome of the result this year KVK has
proposed FLD programme with seed production mode in
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Ground variety Co 6.
Importance to be given for solar drier for copra
drying.
KVK has planned for training programme as well as to
avail the existing facilities with same farmers and
institutions.
9 Dr. K. Sivakumar, Associate Professor and Head, Veterinary University Training and Research Centre,
Coimbatore
Mass awareness can be done for mastitis. Necessary action will be taken in collaboration with Dept.
Animal husbandry and UTRC, Saravanampatti.
KVK can encourage direct marketing for milk,
meat and poultry
Necessary action will be taken in collaboration with Dept.
Animal husbandry and UTRC, Saravanampatti.
Azolla is a sensitive crop duplicate plot can be
encouraged.
We insist duplicate plot establishment during training
programme and demonstration of establishing Azolla in
collaboration with department of Animal husbandry. Last
year the KVK has established 300 Azolla units.
Fodder production area at block level can be
studied.
It is scheduled for data collection at block level.
Motivate sprinkler and drip irrigation for
producing fodder crops.
KVK has proposed ICM in CO 4(CN) in FLD programmes
by including drip irrigation as one of the technology.
KVK can encourage harvested bengalgram
waste as cattle feed.
KVK has proposed training programme on alternate feed management in cattle in SS Kulam block of Coimbatore district
10 Mr.A.R. Kaliappan, Progressive Farmer, Allapalayam, Annur (via), Coimbatore District;.
KVK can select one village and give all the
technologies to all the farmers.
KVK has proposed to implement 5 cluster village through
out the district.
11 M. Mahalingam, Annam Producers Company Limited, Pollachi
Efforts can be taken for coconut wilt
management
This year KVK proposed FFS on ICM in coconut in
Pollachi north block.
More Off campus trainings can be organized
for value addition of fruits and vegetables
KVK planned for organizing more of off campus training
programme, processing and value addition Perimetro
areas
Promote coconut harvesting tools in large
scale
KVK has proposed mechanical harvesting of coconut in
large scale in action plan .
12 Dr. K. Sankaranarayanan, Principal Scientist, ICAR – Central Institute for Cotton Research, Coimbatore.
KVK can promote on ELS cotton production. Efforts are being taken
13 Mr. M. Krishnamurthy, Progressive Farmer, Pannimadai, Coimbatore District.
Awareness can be created for equipment’s /
implements demonstration at block level.
KVK proposed to demonstrate implements like, Sorghum
seed drill & harvester, Bengalgram seed drill, tamarind
de seeder and groundnut stripper
14 Mr. T. Arumuganathan, Senior Scientist (Farm Machinery & Power), ICAR – Sugarcane Breeding Institute,
Coimbatore.
Awareness on usefulness of Chisel plough can
be done at village level.
KVK has demonstrated importance of Chisel plough in
rainfed cotton cultivation.
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KVK can motivate bud ship method for
sugarcane farmers.
This year KVK planned for training for bud chip method
and raising of portray seedling in sugarcane by involving
rural youth.
15 Mr. Nandakumar, Progressive Farmer, T.G. Pudur, Karamadai block, Coimbatore District.
KVK can create organic farming association Encouraging farmer to farm organic vegetable producers
association. It is also proposed to support Pusumai
Peroyam organic farming farmers group to farm a
producers company.
16 Mr. Shanmugham, Progressive Farmer, Oomapalayam, Mettuppalayam taluk, Coimbatore District.
KVK can motivate the farmers to utilize
department benefits.
Motivating the farmers to utilize the department benefits
through training programmes farmers club and farmers
interest group meetings. In all IFS Model units
department benefits have been utilized to strengthen
their components.
Motivate custom hiring center at village level. Efforts are being taken
17 Dr. T.Senthilkumar, Senior Scientist, ICAR – Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Regional Centre,
SBI (post), Coimbatore.
KVK can support millet processing for
entrepreneurs
KVK has already identified AMMA PANNAI MAHALIER GROUP at Idikarai village in SS Kulam block for processing and marketing of millets. Trainings are already given and further business model is propose to be operated.
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PART II - DETAILS OF DISTRICT
Location of Coimbatore District
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2.1 Major farming systems/enterprises (based on the analysis made by the KVK)
S. No Farming system/ enterprise
IRRIGATED
1 Paddy- Paddy, Paddy-Sugarcane
2 Sugarcane – Maize/ / Sorghum/ Groundnut / Cotton/ Vegetables/ Banana
3 Cotton + Blackgram+ Greengram+ Cowpea+ Maize, Cotton – Sesamum/ Maize/ Sorghum / Vegetables
and Cumbu Napier CO-3 (Fodder Crop)
4 Tapiocca+ Brinjal/Onion, Tapiocca-Maize/ Sorghum / Groundnut
5 Turmeric +Onion+Chillies+Castor Seed, Turmeric- Maize / Sorghum / Vegetables and Cumbu Napier CO-
3 (Fodder Crop)
6 Banana + Onion/ Coriander /Vegetable Cowpea / Tobacco and followed by Banana / Irrigated groundnut
/ Sorghum / Cotton and Cumbu Napier CO-3 (Fodder Crop)
7 Coconut +Banana (Few places) And Cumbu Napier CO-3 (Fodder Crop)
8 Coconut
9 Bhendi-Gourds-Chillies and Cumbu Napier CO-3 (Fodder Crop)
10 Tomato- Maize/Groundnut/Cotton
11 Maize- Ground nut/ Cotton/ Vegetables / Banana and Cumbu Napier CO-3 (Fodder Crop)
12 Brinjal – Maize and Cumbu Napier CO-3 (Fodder Crop)
13 Onion – Maize / Vegetables and Cumbu Napier CO-3 (Fodder Crop)
14 Cauliflower- Onion/Maize/
14 Curry leaf (Perennial)
15 Jasmine (Perennial)
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16 Tube rose (Perennial)
RAINFED
1 Ground nut + Castor+Cowpea+Redgram, Groundnut- Green gram/ Jowar / Cowpea/ Sesamum
2 Cotton + Pulses
3 Sunflower – Bengal gram
4 Blackgram/Greengram/ Vegetable cowpea
5 Sorghum/ Maize/ Lablab / Horsegram/ Pillipesara
2.2 Description of Agro-climatic Zone & major agro ecological situations (based on soil and topography)
S. No Agro climatic
Zone
Characteristics
1 Western Zone
Annual rainfall is 718 mm in 45 days. The monthly mean maximum temperature is 350 C in
April and 300 C in January and November. The monthly mean minimum temperature is 190 C
in January and 240 C in May. The predominant soil types are red and black soils. Dry land
sowing start in June/July in red soils while groundnut is sown in red soils. In black soil areas,
cotton for early rains and Bengal gram for late rains is raised. In the southern part of the zone
the rainfall is about 550 mm only and more area is devoted to pastures with hardy trees like
white babul. With the help of well and canal irrigation crops like cotton, finger millet and
sugarcane are raised.
S. No Agro-ecological situation
Characteristics
1. Humid to semi arid
The Western Ghats and highlands of TamilNadu are humid but rest of the area is semi arid.
The average annual rainfall in the central Western Ghats ranges from 600 to 2,000 mm and
in southern part from 2,000 to 3,000 mm. The regions can be divided into Western Ghats,
Plateau, River valleys, Undulating rocky plains and Coastal plains. The predominant soil
groups are black, red, lateritic and alluvial. In the Western Ghats, acidic lateritic soils are
predominant.
Source: Compendium of Research on Soil test crop response and rationalised fertilizer recommendations for crops in TamilNadu 1967 – 2000, TNAU
2.3 Soil type/s
S. No Soil type
Characteristics Area in ha
1 Black soil
The soils are black / brown in colour. They include soils locally known as regur or
black cotton soil, deep cotton soil, medium black soil. One of the characteristic
feature is that it swells on wetting during the rainy season and shrinks and cracks
in summer.
746799 Red soil / Sandy soil
Generally red or reddish brown are derived from granites, gneiss, and other
metamorphic rocks. They include soils locally known as red sandy soil and red
alluvium. Their main features are a light texture, structure, absence of lime, and
low soluble salts.
Source : Soil atlas, State Dept of Agriculture,
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2.4 Area, Production and Productivity of major crops cultivated in the district
S. No Crop Area (ha) Production (Qtl) Productivity (Qtl /ha)
Cereals
1 Paddy 7406 206650 279.0
2 Jowar 77490 283380 36.6
3 Bajra 412 7450 180.7
4 Ragi 69 1160 167.2
5 Maize 21662 258640 119.4
6 Varagu 1 10 113.7
7 Samai 23 180 71.1
Pulses
8 Bengalgram 4500 33350 74.1
9 Redgram 365 1970 54.0
10 Blackgram 1863 13020 69.9
11 Greengram 4456 15790 35.4
12 Horsegram 4261 18370 43.1
Cash crops
13 Sugarcane 8894 12377160 (cane) 1391.6 (cane)
14 Cotton
Under Irrigated 1831 3910 3.63
Under Rainfed 9716 10898 1.91
15 Ground nut 22515 30471 1353
16 Gingelly 1478 715 484
17 Coconut 101541 10709 (Lakh nuts) 10547 (Nuts/ha)
18 Sun flower 282 350 1240
19 Castor 486 178 367
Fruits
15 Banana 8056 3955850 4910.4
16 Mango 3805 72670 191.0
17 Jack 23 2840 1234.6
18 Guava 176 19190 1090.4
19 Grapes 288 55090 1913.0
20 Pomegranate 65 Not available Not available
21 Water Melan 56 Not available 250-300
Vegetables
22 Tapioca 848 324030 3821.1
23 Onion 2366 274990 1162.3
24 Brinjal 722 85020 1177.5
25 Bhendi 523 48970 936.4
26 Lab lab 113 Not available 80-100
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27 Tomato 4846 508960 1050.3
28 Pumpkin 1026 Not available 180-200
29 Snake gourd 125 Not available 180
30 Ribbed gourd 77 Not available 140-150
Spices and condiments
31 Arecanut 1556 44690 (Cured nuts) 287.2
32 Cardamum 869 680 7.8
33 Chillies 1331 7560 56.8
34 Pepper 126 250 19.7
35 Curry leaf 1357 Not available 150
36 Mint 5 Not available 150-200
37 Coriander 2086 Not available 60-70
38 Turmeric 2339 178670 763.9
39 Tamarind 955 55940 5858
Source: State Statistical Department, Coimbatore
2.5. Weather data
Month Rainfall
(mm)
Temperature 0 C Relative Humidity (%)
Maximum Minimum 07.22 hours 14.20 hours
April, 16 29.2 35.9 24.5 86 42
May, 16 0 35.4 24.5 82 45
June, 16 0 30.6 23.3 80 57
July, 16 32.4 30.1 23.2 79 61
August, 16 0 31.3 22.6 86 55
September, 16 0 31.2 22.6 85 58
October, 16 40.6 31.5 21.7 88 57
November, 16 0 29.8 22.3 89 59
December, 16 66.4 29.2 19.8 88 51
January, 17 48.4 30.1 19.7 84 42
Februrary, 17 4 32.4 20.4 79 39
March, 17 87.8 34.5 22.3 74 35
Total/Average 308.8 31.883 22..42 83.33 50.08
Source: TamilNadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
2.6 Production and productivity of livestock, Poultry, Fisheries etc. in the district
Category Population Production Productivity
Cattle
Crossbred 3,22,202 22,55,414 (litres) 5-7 lit /Day /Animal
Indigenous 40,038 2,00,190 (litres) 3-5 lit /Day /Animal
Buffalo 40,912 2,45,472 (litres) 4-6 lit /Day /Animal
Sheep
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Crossbred 47,898 11,97,450 (Kg) 25 kg at market age
Indigenous 1,58,937 28,60,866 (Kg) 12–18 kg at market age
Goats 2,86,499 51,56,982 (Kg) 12-18 kg at market age
Pigs
Crossbred 3,944 2,76,080 (Kg) 70 Kg at market age
Indigenous 8,721 4,36,050 (Kg) 40-50 Kg at market age
Rabbits 16,562 33,124 (Kg) 1.5-2 Kg at market age
Poultry
Hens 4,19,68,683 -
Desi (Egg) - - 70 Nos / Life span
Layers (Egg) - - 210 Nos / Life span
Desi (Meat) - - 2 kg with in a year
Broilers (Meat) - - 2.4 kg within 37 days
Ducks 4,804 12,010 (Kg) 2.5 Kg at market age
Turkey 25,425 1,77,975 (Kg) 3-7 kg with in a year
Category Area Production Productivity
Fish
It is not a significant, profitable and progressive enterprise in Coimbatore district, Because the soil characteristics and availability of water in Coimbatore district is not conducive for fishery enterprise.
Marine
Inland
Prawn
Scampi
Shrimp
Source: Directorate of Animal Husbandry, Chennai
2.7 District profile has been Updated for 2016-17 Yes / No: Yes
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2.8 Details of Operational area / Villages
S.No
Talu
k
Nam
e o
f th
e
blo
ck
Nam
e o
f th
e
villa
ge
Major crops & enterprises
being practiced
How long the village is
covered under operational area of the
KVK (specify the years)
Major problems identified
Identified thrust areas based on
problems
1.
PO
LL
AC
HI
Ann
aim
ala
i ,
Polla
ch
i(N
)
Ram
anim
ud
alip
udur,
kula
thupu
dur
and
pura
vip
laya
m
Green gram 2008 Low yield ,pest and disease
ICM in gren gram
Groundnut
2010
Leaf spot and rust in groundnut Micronutrient deficiency
ICM in groundnut
Bitter gourd
2012
Fruit fly incidence
Micronutrient deficiency ICM in cucurbits
2.
CO
IMB
AT
OR
E-
N
Periya
naic
ken
paya
m, a
nd S
.S.K
ula
m
Iddik
ara
i, K
alip
ala
yam
, O
nn
ipa
laya
m
Bengalgram 2010
Cultivation of old and low yielding varieties in Bengal gram
ICM in Bengalgram
Black gram
2011
Cultivation of old and low yielding varieties in black gram, Water stress during critical stage
ICM in black gram and with micro irrigation system
Kuthiraivalli 2012 Low yield
ICM and value addition in kuthiraivalli
Sorghum
2013
Labour scarcity for
harvesting
Demonstrating TD
sorghum harvester
Fodder 2013 Fodder scarcity
ICM in multicut fodder sorghum variety Co-31
Poultry
2014 Rearing of local breeds
Populization of new breeds
3
Mettu
pa
layam
Kara
mad
ai
Kan
diy
ur,
Th
ayan
ur,
Ath
imath
ayn
ur,
Senkkuta
i Chillies 2014
Existence of old varieties, Micronutrient deficiency
ICM and vaule addition in chillies
Banana- waste recycling
2015
Unaware of composting
technology
Demonstrating
animal waste
recycling and
fortification
Ragi 2015 Existence of old varieties,
Varital assessment
Cauliflower 2015 Diamond back moth ICM in Cauliflower
Onion 2015 Water scarcity Water management
Banana 2015
Lack of awareness on banana by product
Vaule addition in banana
Tamarind 2015
Drudgery reduction in deseeding
Demonstrating on
Tamarind deseeder
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2.9 Priority thrust area
Sl.No. THRUST AREAS
1 : Enhancing production & productivity in oilseeds and
pulses
2 : Soil health
3 : Plant protection in vegetables
4 : Modern irrigation systems
5 : Higher productivity of green fodder
6 : Enhancing milk quality and quantity
7 :
Processing and value addition
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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
Targets Achievement Targets Achievement Targets Achievement Targets Achievement
3 3 15 15 14 14 257 232
Training Extension Activities
3 4
Number of Courses Number of
Participants
Number of activities Number of participants
Targets Achievement Targets Achievement Targets Achievement Targets Achievement
100 146 3500 3808 500 824 20000 47435
Seed Production (Qtl.) Planting material (Nos.)
5 6
Target Achievement Target Achievement
5.50 7.065 200000 223679
Livestock (No.) Bio-products (Kg)
7 8
Target Achievement Target Achievement
500 1622 2000 2046
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3. B1. Abstract of interventions undertaken based on thrust areas identified for the district as given in Sl.No.2.7
S.
No Thrust area
Crop/ Enterprise
Identified Problem
Interventions
Title of OFT if any Title of FLD
if any
Number of
Training (farmers)
Number of
Training (Youths)
Number of
Training (extension personnel
)
Extension
activities (No.)
Supply of
seeds (Qtl.)
Supply of planting
materials (No.)
Supply of livestock
(No.)
Supply of bio products
No. Kg
1 Varietal Assessment
Ragi Poor nutrient management & Low yield
Assessing the performance of Ragi variety in Rain fed condition with ICM practice
0 2 0 0 1 25 0 0 0 23
2 Integrated Nutrient Management
Onion Poor water availability
Assessment of different drought mitigation technologies for small Onion
0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 5
3 Breed Assessment
Poultry Rearing of local breeds
Assessing the Performance of improved desi hybrids in Coimbatore region
0 2 1 0 1 0 0 40 0 0
4 Integrated Crop Management
Kuthiraivali Low yield Weed infestation at initial stage Nutrient deficiency, Pest incident,
0 ICM in
Kuthiraivali and value addition
3 1 0 1 37 0 0 0
10
5 Integrated Crop Management
Bengalgram Low yield due to cultivating old varieties CO 4 and low rate of seed replacement
0
ICM in
Bengalgram 3 0 0 2 1000 0 0 240 100
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6 Integrated
Crop Management
Greengram Yellow mosaic and PMD disease leads
to poor yield, 0 ICM in Greengram 3 0 0 2 400 0 0 0 0
7 Integrated
Crop Management
Black gram
Improper fertilizer
application, Micro
nutrient deficiency,
Pest and disease
incidences
0
Introduction of new black gram variety
(VBN 6), ICM with seed production
4 1 0 1 0 80 0 4 60
8 Integrated
Crop Management
Groundnut
Low yield
More cost for sowing & pest and disease
0 ICM in Groundnut 3 0 0 2 2350 0 0 0 0
9 Integrated
Crop Management
Chillies
Indiscriminate use
of fertilizers and
pesticides
0
Integrated crop
management in Chillies
(Var:Local) and value
addition
4 1 0 1 1 0 0 5 100
10 Integrated
Crop Management
Bitter gourd
Indiscriminate use of fertilizers, Micronutrient
deficiency,Flower drop and Pest and Disease incidence
0 Integrated Nutrient and Pest management in
Bitter gourd 3 0 0 2 0 0 0 3 30
11 Integrated
Crop Management
Cauliflower
Indiscriminate use of fertilizers,
Micronutrient deficiency,Flower
drop and Pest and Disease incidence
0 ICM in Cauliflower 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 20
12 Labour management
Sorghum Labour scarcity for
harvesting 0
Demonstrating TD sorghum harvester
2 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0
13 Labour management
Tamarind Drudgery reduction
in deseeding 0
Special Demonstrating
on
Tamarind deseeder a
group approach
2 2 0 2 10 0 0 0 0
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14 Post harvest management
Banana
lack of knowledge
about value
addition
0
Demonstrating post
harvest processing of
banana products by
using solar dryer
2 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0
15 Feed and fodder
Dairy
Unaware of fodder cultivation
Lack availability of green fodder
0 Demonstration of Multti
cut sorghum varierty Co 31
2 1 0 1 10 0 0 0 0
16 Farm waste management
Banana and
animal waste
Unaware of
composting
technology
0 Demonstrating animal waste recycling and
fortification 3 1 0 1 0 0 0 4 40
17 Integrated farming
All crops
Poor soil fertility and price
fluctuation of agricultural commodity
0 IFS Model for Garden
land condition 2 1 0 1 0 0 5 1 12
3. B2. Details of technology used during reporting period
S.No Title of Technology Source of
technology Crop/enterprise
No.of programmes conducted
OFT FLD Training Others (Specify)
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 Assessing the performance of Ragi variety in Rain fed condition with ICM practice TNAU Ragi 1 0 2 0
2 Assessment of different drought mitigation technologies for small Onion
TNAU,IIHR, DOGR& IARI
Onion 1 0 2 0
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3
Assessing the Performance of improved desi hybrids in Coimbatore region
Directorate of Poultry,Hydera
bad & TANUVAS
Poultry 1 0 4 0
4 ICMin Kuthiraiivali TNAU Kuthiraivali 0 1 2 0
5 ICM in Bengal gram TNAU Bengal gram 0 1 3 2
6 Introduction of new black gram variety (VBN 6), ICM with seed production
TNau Black gam 0 1 4 1
7 ICM in green gram TNAU Green gram 0 1 3 2
8 ICM in Groundnut TNAU Groundnut 0 1 3 2
9 Integrated crop management in Chillies (Var:Local) and value addition
TNAU Chillies 0 1 4 1
10 ICM in Bittergourd IIHR Bitter gourd 0 1 3 2
11 IPDM in Cauliflower IIHR Cauliflower 0 1 2 0
12 Demonstrating Post harvest Processing of banana products by using solar dier
TNAU Banana 0 1 3 0
13 Demonstration of Multi cut fodder sorghum variety Co 31
TNAU Dairy 0 1 2 0
14 Demonstrating TD sorghum harvester TNAU Sorghum 0 1 3 0
15 Demonstrating on
Tamarind deseeder a group approach TNAU Tamarind 0 1 4 0
16 Demonstrating animal waste recycling and fortification
TNAU Banana and Animal waste 0 1 4 1
17 IFS Model for Garden land condition TNAU All cropds 0 1 2 1
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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
1 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 17 26 5 8 0 0 0 0
2 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 24 12 6 4 0 0 0 0
3 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 38 14 16 7 0 0 0 0
4 0 0 0 0 6 4 0 0 47 17 17 13 0 0 0 0
5 0 0 0 0 15 9 1 0 18 0 3 0 28 16 6 2
6 0 0 0 0 8 2 0 0 35 14 0 0 13 8 5 2
7 0 0 0 0 35 6 9 0 13 1 0 0 8 3 2 0
8 0 0 0 0 35 7 2 1 28 17 4 8 12 18 3 2
9 0 0 0 0 9 1 0 0 31 17 12 6 21 18 6 11
10 0 0 0 0 9 0 1 0 18 7 6 5 4 3 2 0
11 0 0 0 0 9 0 1 0 27 12 9 4 7 0 5 0
12 0 0 0 0 2 6 0 2 32 18 21 6 9 3 4 1
13 0 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 34 21 14 8 12 17 8 6
14 0 0 0 0 19 1 0 0 27 16 12 4 13 7 6 2
15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 18 33 9 17 8 19 8 11
16 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 8 32 8 17 4 17 6 9 3
17 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 25 13 8 6 13 16 8 4
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PART IV - On Farm Trial
4. A1. Abstract on the number of technologies assessed in respect of crops
Thematic areas Cereals Oil seeds
Pulses Commercial Crops
Vegetables
Fruits Flower Plantation crops
Tuber Crops TOTAL
Integrated Nutrient
Management 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1
Varietal Evaluation 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
Total 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2
4. A2. Abstract on the number of technologies refined in respect of crops: - Nil - 4. A3. Abstract on the number of technologies assessed in respect of livestock enterprises
Thematic areas Cattle Poultry Piggery Rabbitary Fisheries TOTAL
Varietal Evaluation 0 1 0 0 0 1
TOTAL 0 1 0 0 0 1
4. A4. Abstract on the number of technologies refined in respect of livestock enterprises: - Nil -
4. B. Achievements on Technologies Assessed and Refined
4. B.1. Technologies Assessed under various Crops
Thematic areas Crop Name of the technology assessed No. of trials
Number of
farmers
Area in ha (Per trail covering all
the Technological
Options)
Varietal Evaluation Ragi Assesing the performance of Ragivarieties
5 5 2
Water management Onion Assessment of different drought
mitigation technologies for small Onion 5 5 2
Poultry Chicks Assessing the performance of improved desi hybrids in Coimbatore
region
5 5 175
Total 0 3 5 5 -
4. B.2. Technologies Refined under various Crops : - Nil -
4. B.3. Technologies assessed under Livestock and other enterprises
Thematic areas Name of the
livestock enterprise Name of the technology assessed
No. of
trials
No. of
farmers
- - - - -
4. B.4. Technologies Refined under Livestock and other enterprises: - Nil -
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4. C1. Results of Technologies Assessed
4.C.1.1. Results of On Farm Trial – Assessment of Ragi varieties
Crop/ enterprise
Farming situation
Problem definition
Title of OFT No. of trials
Technology Assessed Parameters of assessment
Data on the parameter *
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Ragi Rainfed Poor nutrient management & Low yield
Assessment of Ragi varieties
5
Technology Options1
Technology Options2
Technology Options 3
farmers
practices –
Local
ML 365
Co 15
1.Germination
Percentage
2.Plant population
3. Yield
4.BC ratio
Soil sample collected and analysed . Due to severe drought farmers failed in raising Ragi crop. Hence the trail will be again conducted during forthcoming season
Contd..
Results
of assessment
Feedback from the farmer
Any refinement needed
Justification for
refinement
Technology Assessed
Source of Technology
Production Please give the unit (kg/ha, t/ha, lit/animal, nuts/palm, nuts/palm/year)
Net Return (Profit) in Rs. / unit
BC Ratio
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
- - - - - - - - - -
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4.C.1. Assessment of Ragi varieties
1 Title of Technology Assessed : Assessment of Ragi varieties
2 Problem Definition : Poor nutrient management & Low yield
3 Details of technologies selected for assessment : Technological options:1 :-farmers practices – Local
Technological options:2 :- Cultivating ML 365
Technological options:3 :- cultivation of Co 15
4 Source of technology : TNAU
5 Production system and thematic area : Millet based production system and integrated crop management
6 Performance of the Technology with performance indicators
: -
7 Feedback, matrix scoring of various technology parameters done through farmer’s participation / other scoring techniques
: Due to severe drought farmers failed in raising Ragi crop. Hence the trail will be again conducted during forthcoming season
8 Final recommendation for micro level situation : -
9 Constraints identified and feedback for research : -
10 Process of farmers participation and their reaction
: -
** Yet to be cultivated in the next season
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4.C.1.2. Results of On Farm Trial – Assessment of different drought mitigation technologies for small Onion
Crop/
enterprise
Farming situation
Problem definition
Title of OFT No. of trials
Technology Assessed Parameters
of assessment
Data on the parameter
*
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Oinoin Irrigated Poor water
availability
Assessment of
different drought
mitigation
technologies for
small Onion
5
Techn Options1
Techn Options
2
Techn Options
3
Techn Options 4
Techn Options 5
No
recomm
ended
practice
Foliar
spray
of
PPFM
@
0.1%
Foliar
spray of
glycinbet
aine @
5%
Foliar
spray of
kaolinite
@ 5%
Soil
application
of Pusa
hydro gell
1.Plant
population/
m2
2.No.of
bulblets/pla
nt
3.Yield
kg/ha
4.BC Ratio
Due to severe drought farmers failed in raising
onion crop. Hence the
trail is again organized.
Contd..
Results
of assessment
Feedback from the farmer
Any refinement
needed
Justification for
refinement
Technology Assessed
Source of Technology
Production
Please give the unit (kg/ha, t/ha,
lit/animal, nuts/palm,
nuts/palm/year)
Net Return
(Profit) in Rs. / unit
BC Ratio
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
-
Due to severe drought farmers failed in raising
onion.the trail will be initiated forthcoming
season
- -
-
- - -
-
-
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4.C.1. 2. Assessment of different drought mitigation technologies for small Onion
1 Title of Technology Assessed Assessment of different drought mitigation technologies for small Onion
2 Problem Definition Poor water availability
3 Details of technologies selected for assessment
Techn Options1
Techn Options2
Techn Options 3
Techn Options
4
Techn Options 5
No
recommended
practice
Foliar
spray of
PPFM@
0.1%
Foliar spray
of
glycinbetaine
@ 5%
Foliar
spray of
kaolinite
@ 5%
Soil
application
of Pusa
hydro gell
4 Source of technology TNAU,IIHR, DOGR& IARI
5 Production system and thematic area Production of low value and high volume crop
6 Performance of the Technology with performance indicators -
7 Feedback, matrix scoring of various technology parameters
done through farmer’s participation / other scoring techniques
Due to severe drought farmers failed in raising onion crop. Hence the trail is
again organized.
8 Final recommendation for micro level situation -
9 Constraints identified and feedback for research -
10 Process of farmers participation and their reaction -
** Yet to be cultivated in the next season
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4.C.1. 3. Assessing the performance of Improved desi hybrids in Coimbatore region
Crop/
enterprise
Farming
situation
Problem definition
Title of OFT No. of trials
Technology Assessed
Parameters of assessment
Data on the parameter *
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Poultry - Poor
weight gain
due to local
breeds
Assessing
the
performanc
e of
improved
desi hybrids
in
Coimbatore
region
5 1.Technology 1-
Local chick
2.Technology -2
Gramapriya
3.Technology 3
Nandhanam 4
1. Weight gain
2. Egg Production
3. Mortality percentage
4. Income gained
Parameters Techn Options
1
Techn Options2
Techn Options 3
Weight gain
0.7mkgs 1.69kgs 1.15kgs
Egg Production
9 21 17
Mortality percentage
2% 2% 2.2%
.
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Contd..
Results
of assessment
Feedback from the farmer
Any refinement
needed
Justification for
refinement
Technology Assessed
Source of Technology
Production
Please give the unit (kg/ha, t/ha,
lit/animal, nuts/palm,
nuts/palm/year)
Net Return
(Profit) in Rs. / unit
BC Ratio
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Weight gain was high
when compared to local breed.
Feed consumption
rate
Bird was very active when compared to
local breed.
- -
Technology
option 1 Rearing
local chick
- O.7 Kg/bird 372 0.99
Technology option 2 Rearing
Gramapriya chick
Diretorate of Poultry
Hyderabad 1.69 Kg/bird 2357 1.27
Technology option 3 Rearing
Nandhanam 4
TANUVAS 1.15 Kg/bird 1264 1.12
4.C.1. 3. Assessment of Improved desi hybrids in Coimbatore region
1 Title of Technology Assessed Assessment of improved desi hybrids in Coimbatore region
2 Problem Definition Rearing of local breeds
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3 Details of technologies selected for assessment
Techn Options1 Techn Options2 Techn Options 3
Rearing of local breeds Rearing of
Gramapriya
Rearing of
Nandhanam 4
4 Source of technology Directorate of Poultry& Tanuvas
5 Production system and thematic area Nutritional security and income generation through poultry
6 Performance of the Technology with performance indicators Parameters Techn Options1
Techn Options2
Techn Options 3
Weight gain 0.7mkgs 1.69kgs 1.15kgs
Egg Production
9 21 17
Mortality percentage
2% 2% 2.2%
7 Feedback, matrix scoring of various technology parameters
done through farmer’s participation / other scoring techniques New breed popularized
8 Final recommendation for micro level situation It can be demonstrated to more farmers. Arrangements can be made for
supply of quality chicks and eggs to entrepreneurs.
9 Constraints identified and feedback for research
10 Process of farmers participation and their reaction
D.1. Results of Technology Refined : - Nil – 4.D.1. Details of each On Farm Trial for refinement to be furnished in the following format separately as per the following details : - Nil -
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PART V - FRONTLINE DEMONSTRATIONS
5. A. Summary of FLDs implemented during 2016 – 17
Sl.
No. Category
Farming
Situation
Season
and
Year
Crop Variety/
breed Hybrid
Thematic area
Technology Demonstrated
Area (ha) No. of farmers/
demonstration Reasons for shortfall in
achievement Proposed Actual SC/ST Others Total
1 Millets Rainfed Rabi
summer’17 Kuthiraivali Co (KV) 2
Integrated
crop
management
Integrated
crop
management in Kuthiraivali
and Value Addition
4 - 10 10
Sevre drought and failure of Monsoon
2 Pulses
Rainfed Rabi ‘17 Blackgram VBN 6 - Integrated
crop
management
Integrated
crop
management in blackgram
4 4 1 9 10 -
3
Rainfed Rabi ‘17 Greengram Co(gg) 6 &8 - Integrated
crop
management
Improved cultivation
practices for rainfed
Greengram
20 20 9 41 50 -
4
Rainfed Rabi ‘17 Bengalgram Co 4 Integrated
crop
management
Integrated
crop
management in Bengalgram
10 10 1 24 25
5
Rainfed Rabi’17 Groundnut Co 6 Integrated
crop
management
Integrated
crop
management in groundnut
28 19 3 44 47 Sevre drought and
failure of Monsoon
6 Vegetables
Irrigated Kharif’16 Chillies Aadhimadayanur
(Traditional)
Integrated
crop
management
ICM in chillies and value addition
4 4 0 2 10 -
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7
Irrigated Kharif’16 Bitter gourd Palli - Integrated
crop
management
Integrated
Nutrient and Pest
Management in bitter goutd
4 4 0 10 10 -
8
Irrigated Rabi ‘17 Cauliflower Snow white - Integrated
crop
management
Integrated
crop
management in Cauliflower
4 4 0 10 10 -
Spices and
condiments
9 Fodder
Irrigated Karif ‘16 Fodder Co-31
- Fodder management
demonstration of Multicut
fodder Variety Co 31
4 4 1 9 10 -
Dairy
10 Implements Rainfed Karif ‘16 Sorghum Local - Labour
management
Demonstrating TD sorghum harvester
8 8 0 19 1 -
11
Rainfed Rabi ‘17 Tamarind Local - Labour management
Demonstrating
onTamarind
deseeder a
group
approach
- - 10 0 0 -
12 Farm waste
management
Irrigated Kharif
& Rabi
Banana Nendiran - Waste recycling
Animal waste recycling and fortification
2 2 10 0 10 -
13 IFS model Irrigated Kharif
& Rabi
All crops - - Integrated
Farming
Integrated
Farming system
4 4 1 1 2 -
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5. A. 1. Soil fertility status of FLDs plots during 2016-17
Sl.
No. Category
Farming
Situation
Season
and
Year
Crop Variety/ breed Hybrid
Thematic area Technology
Demonstrated Season and year
Status of soil Previous crop
grown N P K
1 Pulses Rainfed Rabi ‘17 Blackgram VBN-6
- Integrated
crop
management
Integrated
crop
management in blackgram
Rabi ‘17 128 to 147
11 to 16
288 to
311
Sorghum and fallow
2 Pulses Rainfed Rabi ‘17 Greengram Co 6 &Co 8
- Integrated crop Management
Integrated Crop management in Greengeam
Rabi ‘17 233 to 262
9 to 24
242 to
392
Groundnut and
Sorghum
3 Pulses Rainfed Rabi ‘17 Bengalgram Co 4
- Integrated crop Management
Integrated Crop management in Bengalgeam
Rabi ‘17 96 to 121
9 to 21
285 to
312
Sorghum and Pulses
4 Pulses Rainfed Rabi ‘17 Groundnut Co 6
- Integrated crop Management
Integrated Crop management in Groundnut
Rabi ‘17 233 to 248
9 to 24
248 to
372
Sorghum and cotton
5 Cereals Rainfed Kharif ‘16 Sorghum Local
- Labour Management
Demonstrating TD sorghum harvester
Rabi ‘17 233 to 248
9 to 24
248 to
372
Seseamum
6 Vegetables Irrigated Kharif ‘16 Chillies Aadhimadayanur
(Traditional)
- Integrated
crop
management
ICM and value addition in chillies Kharif’16
148 to 169
15 to 19
296 to
364
Lablab
7 Vegetables Irrigated Karif ‘16 Bitter gourd -
Palli Integrated
crop
management
Integrated
Nutrient and Pest
Management in bitter goutd
Kharif ‘16 88 to 106
8 to 11
172 to
248
Sorghum
8 Vegetables Irrigated Rabi ‘17 Cauliflower -
Snow white Integratedcrop
management management
Integratedcrop
management in Cauliflower
Rabi ‘17
124
to
141
13
to
16
392
to
528
Tomato
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9 Fodder Irrigated Kharif’16 Fodder Co 31
Integraed Crop managemant
Integraed Crop management in fodder cultivation
Kharif’16 98 to 123
12 to 20
284 to 312
Vegetables
Fruit
Spices and
condiments
10 Farm waste
recycling Irrigated
Kharif
& Rabi Banana Nendiran
- Integrated
Farming
Integrated
Farming system
Kharif
& Rabi 128 16 291
Fallow
11 Integrated
farming Irrigated
Kharif
& Rabi All crops -
- Waste recycling
Animal waste recycling and fortification
Kharif
& Rabi - - -
-
5 B. Results of Frontline Demonstrations
5 B.1. Crops
Crop
Name of the
technology demonstrat
ed
Variety
Hybrid
Farming
situation
No. of Demo
.
Area
(ha)
Yield (q/ha) %
Increase
Economics of demonstration (Rs./ha)
Economics of check
(Rs./ha)
Demo
Check Gross
Cost
Gross
Return
Net Return
BCR Gross
Cost
Gross
Return
Net Return
BCR H L A
Pulses
ICM in Blackgram VBN-6 - RF 10 4 7.94 6.89 7.28 6.32
15.2
38158 87384 49226 2.29 40640 75840 35200 1.86
ICM in Greengram
Co 6 & 8 - RF 50 20 8.08 6.8 7.436 6.184 20.24 18076 48464 30387 2.68 18536 40197 21660 2.17
ICM in Bengalgram
Co 4 - RF 25 10 11.7 10.1 11.14 10.30 8.16 61864 94764 32900 1.53 63170 87556 24386 1.38
Oil seeds ICM in Groundnut
Co-6 - RF 47 19 13.2 11.4 12.56 10.52 19.39 30188 81666 51477 2.70 38290 69160 30869 1.80
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Chillies
ICM in
Chillies and
value
addition
Traditional
- Irrigated
10 4 27.1 23.1 25.1 21.6 15.8 171403 451980 280576 2.6 198845 390240 191395 1.9
Blackgram demonstration
Data on other parameters in relation to technology demonstrated
Parameter with unit Demo Local check
No of plants / sqm 26 27.3
No. of pods / plant 32 38.7
100 seed weight ( g) 28.8 4.2
Green gram demonstration
Data on other parameters in relation to technology demonstrated
Parameter with unit Demo Local check
Plant population(Average) / sq.m 31.06 26.7
No.of pods /plant 22.08 18.29
Bengal gram demonstration
Data on other parameters in relation to technology demonstrated
Parameter with unit Demo Local check
Plant population(Average) / sq.m 32.36 29.12
No.of pods /plant 202.64 159.8
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Groundnut demonstration
Data on other parameters in relation to technology demonstrated
Parameter with unit Demo Local check
Plant population(Average) / sq.m 32.75 29.46
No.of pods /plant 30.73 24.66
Chillies demonstration
Data on other parameters in relation to technology demonstrated
Parameter with unit Demo Local check
Survival % 96.3 97.3
No. of pickings 11.4 14.1
Thrips infestation / m2 2.1 5.3
5.B.2. Livestock and related enterprises
Type of livestock
Name of the technology
demonstrated Breed
No. of Demo
No. of
Units
Yield (q/ha)
%
Incre
ase *Economics of demonstration
Rs./unit) *Economics of check
(Rs./unit)
Demo Check if any
Gross Cost
Gross Return
Net Return
** BCR
Gross Cost
Gross Return
Net Return
** BCR H L A
Dairy
Demonstration of Multi cut
fodder varity Co 31
Green fodder
10 10 1143 977 1016 958.5 6.0 82834 101690 18855 2.28 82615 95850 13234 1.16
Co-31demonstration
Data on other parameters in relation to technology demonstrated
Parameter with unit Demo Check
CO 31– greenfodder ton/ha 114.3 95.85
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5.B.3. Fisheries : - Nil -
5.B.4. Other enterprises
Enterprise Name of the technology
demonstrated
Variety/ species
No. of Demo
Units/ Area {m2}
Yield (q/ha)
%
Incre
ase
*Economics of demonstration (Rs./unit)
*Economics of check (Rs./unit)
Demo Check if any
Gross Cost
Gross Return
Net Return
** BCR
Gross Cost
Gross Return
Net Return
** BCR
H L A
Others
(pl.specify)
ICM in chillies and value addition
Traditional
10 234178 753300 519121 3.22 198845 390240 191395 1.96
Solar drier
Demonstrating post harvest processing of banana by using solar drier
Neeipovan
10 - - - - - - 1412 3365 1952 2.37 278 427 152 1.52
Farm waste recycling
Animal waste
recycling and
fortification
Nendiran
- Irriga
ted 10 4 - - - 16800 83200 66200 4.9 14300 33200 18900 2.3
Banana demonstration
Data on other parameters in relation to technology demonstrated
Name of the product Shelf life (Days)
Demonstration Farmers practice
Banana fig 120 days 2 days
Banana stem 90 days 2 days
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Cococnut demonstration
Data on other parameters in relation to technology demonstrated
Name of the product Drying period (Days)
Demonstration Farmers practice
coconut 4 days 7 days
Chilli demonstration
Data on other parameters in relation to technology demonstrated
Name of the product Processing out put( Grinding)
Demonstration (10 kgs) Farmers practice(10 kgs)
Chillie 10.65 8.75
Particulars Gross cost (Rs) Gross return (Rs) Net return (Rs) BCR
Economic of local check
198845 390240 191395 1.96
Processed local check
220525 476960 256435 2.16
Economic of Demo ICM at produce level
171403 451980 280576 2.65
Economic of Demo – Valuaddition level
234178 753300 519121 3.22
Farm waste decomposition Demonstration
Data on other parameters in relation to technology demonstrated
Parameter with unit Demo Local check
Banana bunch wt (Kg) 11.5 8.7
Yield (q/ha) 287.5 217.5
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5.B.5. Farm implements and machinery
Name of the
implement
Cost of
the
impleme
nt in
Rs.
Name of the
technology
demonstrated
No.
of
Dem
o
Area
covere
d
under
demo
in ha
Labour
requirement
in Mandays
Savings
in labour
(Rs./ha)
*Economics of demonstration
(Rs./ha)
*Economics of check
(Rs./ha)
Dem
o
Chec
k
Gross
cost
Gross
Return
Net
Return BCR
Gross
Cost
Gross
Return
Net
Return BCR
TD sorghum
harvester
Hiring
charges
Demonstrating
TD sorghum
harvester
20 8 3.38 222.1 219.17 21385 58769 37384 2.75 31042 52512 21470 1.69
Tamarind
deseeder 40,000
Demonstrating on
Tamarind
deseeder a group
approach
10 - 13.81 1.680 - 1913 3915 2001 2.05 3340 4027 687 1.23
TD Sorghum harvester demonstration
Data on other parameters in relation to technology demonstrated
Parameter with unit Demo Local
Cost of opration(Rs/Ha) 6113 13543
Labour Requirement( Mandays/ha) 3.38 222.15
Tamarind deseeder demonstration
Data on other parameters in relation to technology demonstrated
Parameter with unit Demo Local
Cost of opration(Rs/Q) 520.70 2000
Output ( kg/hr) 13.812 1.680
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5. B.6. Extension and Training activities under FLD
Sl.No. Activity No. of activities organised Number of participants Remarks
1 Field days 7 227 -
2 Farmers Training 41 397 -
3 Media coverage 3 - -
4 Training for extension functionaries 4 48 -
5 Others (Please specify) - - -
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PART VI – DEMONSTRATIONS ON CROP HYBRIDS Demonstration details on crop hybrids
Type of Breed
Name of the technology
demonstrated
Name of the hybrid
No. of Demo
Units/ Area (ha)
Yield (q/ha) %
Increase
Economics of demonstration (Rs./ha)
Economics of check (Rs./ha)
Demo Check
Gross Cost
Gross Return
Net Return
BCR Gross Cost
Gross Return
Net Return
BCR H L A
Bitter gourd
Integrated
Nutrient and Pest
Management in bitter goutd
Palli 10 4 236.77 218.87 226.23 175.91 28.60 81101 135736 54635 1.68 82505 105548 23042 1.28
Cauliflower
Integrated
crop
management in Cauliflower
Snow white
10 4 160.67 146.43 153.10 138.53 10.52 52910 126303 73393 2.39 57827 110822 52995 1.92
Bitter gourd demonstration
Data on other parameters in relation to technology demonstrated
Parameter with unit Demo Local check
No.of pickings 38.78 34.20
No.of leaves affected by powdery mildew / sq.m 8.12 14.60
No.of fruit affected by fruit fly / sq.m 4.44 7.30 Cauliflower demonstration
Data on other parameters in relation to technology demonstrated
Parameter with unit Demo Local check
No.of plants affected by club root / sq.m 2.84 4.70
No.of nematode incidence/ cc soil 3.2 7.4
No.of plants affected by Dimond back moth / sq.m 4.06 5.80
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PART VII.TRAINING 7. A. Training of Farmers and Farm Women including sponsored training programmes (On campus)
Area of training No. of Cours
es
No. of Participants
General SC/ST Grand Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total
Crop Production
Resource Conservation Technologies
1 55 0 55 5 0 5 60 0 60
Integrated Farming 1 1 17 18 6 3 9 7 20 27
Seed production 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nursery management 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Integrated Crop Management 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Soil and Water Conservation 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Production of organic inputs 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Horticulture
a) Vegetable Crops
Production of low value & high volume crop
1 32 14 46 6 2 8 38 16 54
b) Fruits
Layout and Management of Orchards
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cultivation of Fruit 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Management of young plants/orchards
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
d) Plantation crops
Production and Management technology
1 41 16 57 8 5 13 49 21 70
Soil Health and Fertility Management
Integrated nutrient management 1 28 11 39 0 0 0 28 11 39
Production and use of organic inputs
2 5 6 11 2 19 0 7 25 32
Balanced use of fertilizers 1 50 0 50 12 0 12 62 0 62
Soil and water testing 1 68 20 88 0 0 0 68 20 88
Livestock Production and Management
Animal Nutrition Management 2 0 91 91 0 0 0 0 91 91
Animal Disease Management 1 35 5 40 0 0 0 35 5 40
Feed and Fodder technology 1 0 45 45 0 0 0 0 45 45
Production of quality animal products
1 22 0 22 1 0 1 23 0 23
Home Science/Women empowerment
Design and development of low/minimum cost diet
1 29 0 29 8 21 29 37 21 58
Designing and development for high nutrient efficiency diet
1 0 21 21 1 1 2 1 22 23
Minimization of nutrient loss in processing
1 3 12 15 0 0 0 3 12 15
Value addition 4 21 55 76 0 0 0 21 55 76
Women empowerment 1 0 0 0 1 15 16 1 15 16
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Agril. Engineering
Farm machinery and its maintenance
1 55 0 55 5 0 0 60 0 60
Installation and maintenance of micro irrigation systems
1 23 0 23 0 0 0 23 0 23
Small scale processing and value addition
1 0 0 0 1 12 13 1 12 13
Soil conservation practices 1 43 2 45 0 0 0 43 2 45
Plant Protection
Integrated Pest Management 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Agro-forestry
Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Right Authority
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
TOTAL 26 511 315 826 56 78 108 567 393 960
7.B Training of Farmers and Farm Women including sponsored training programmes (Off campus)
Area of training
No. of
Courses
No. of Participants
General SC/ST Grand Total
Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Femal
e Total
Crop Production
Weed Management 2 14 4 18 4 1 5 18 5 23 Seed production 1 16 0 16 2 4 6 18 4 22
Nursery management 2 45 9 54 1 1 0 46 10 56 Integrated Crop Management 6 214 29 243 1 3 2 215 32 247 Horticulture
a) Vegetable Crops
Nursery raising 2 18 4 22 2 1 3 20 5 25
Production of low value & high volume crop
3 90 25 115 3 2 0 93 27 120
Protective cultivation 6 70 30 100 21 13 4 91 43 134
b) Fruits
Cultivation of Fruit 3 52 13 65 12 4 2 64 17 81
Soil Health and Fertility Management
Soil fertility management 5 72 75 147 7 14 6 79 89 168
Integrated nutrient management 1 13 0 13 2 0 2 15 0 15
Production and use of organic inputs
3 24 14 38 6 14 18 30 28 58
Micro nutrient deficiency in crops 3 78 14 92 24 4 22 102 18 120
Balanced use of fertilizers 2 15 14 29 2 1 1 17 15 32
Soil and water testing 1 13 2 15 1 0 1 14 2 16
Livestock Production and Management
Dairy Management 2 7 0 7 14 26 0 21 26 47 Animal Nutrition Management 2 12 18 30 5 10 0 17 28 45
Animal Disease Management 2 0 0 0 20 28 21 20 28 48
Feed and Fodder technology 3 29 5 34 7 23 0 36 28 64
Production of quality animal products
4 53 8 61 1 8 0 54 16 70
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Home Science/Women empowerment
Designing and development for high nutrient efficiency diet
4 51 40 91 18 1 0 69 41 110
Minimization of nutrient loss in processing
2 54 14 68 6 5 5 60 19 79
Processing and cooking 1 0 15 15 0 0 0 0 15 15
Value addition 9 10 136 146 1 3 3 11 139 150
Women empowerment 3 9 40 49 0 0 0 9 40 49
Location specific drudgery production
2 4 43 47 0 5 5 4 48 52
Women and child care 1 0 15 15 0 2 2 0 17 17
Income generation through home care products
2 5 21 26 0 0 0 5 21 26
Enterprenur development of farmers
5 2 58 60 0 22 0 2 80 82
Agril. Engineering
Farm machinery and its maintenance 7 91 16 107 1 0 0 92 16 108 Installation and maintenance of micro irrigation systems 3 70 5 75 0 0 0 70 5 75 Post Harvest Technology 3 16 0 16 8 21 29 24 21 45 Soil conservation practices 1 19 1 20 0 0 19 1 20
Plant Protection
Integrated Disease Management 0 5 9 14 0 1 1 5 10 15
Production of bio control agents and bio pesticides
0 9 3 12 2 1 3 11 4 15
TOTAL 96 1180 680 1860 171 218 141 1351 898 2249
7.C. Training for Rural Youths including sponsored training programmes (on campus)
Area of training
No. of
Courses
No. of Participants
General SC/ST Grand Total
Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Male
Commercial fruit production 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Integrated farming 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Seed production 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Production of organic inputs 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Vermi-culture 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mushroom Production 1 1 17 18 6 3 9 7 20 27
Sericulture 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Repair and maintenance of farm machinery and implements
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Value addition 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Small scale processing 1 0 22 22 0 0 0 0 22 22
Post Harvest Technology 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sheep and goat rearing 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Incorporation of rice brand in bakery products
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Water management practices 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Precision farming in horticultural crops
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
TOTAL 2 1 39 40 6 3 0 7 42 49
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7.D. Training for Rural Youths including sponsored training programmes (off campus)
Area of training
No. of
Courses
No. of Participants
General SC/ST Grand Total
Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total
Commercial fruit production 2 14 8 22 2 0 1 16 8 24
Integrated farming 1 22 0 22 0 2 2 22 2 24
Production of organic inputs 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Repair and maintenance of farm machinery and implements
1 20 1 21 1 0 1 21 1 22
Value addition 1 8 8 16 0 0 0 8 8 16
Small scale processing 1 0 22 22 0 4 4 0 26 26
Post Harvest Technology 1 25 3 28 0 0 0 25 3 28
Dairying 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Sheep and goat rearing 1 0 0 0 29 11 40 29 11 40
Poultry production 1 12 0 12 0 0 0 12 0 12
Enterprenur development programme
1 0 12 12 0 0 0 0 12 12
Income generation through home care products
1 0 20 20 0 0 0 0 20 20
TOTAL 11 101 74 175 32 17 48 133 91 224
7.E. Training programmes for Extension Personnel including sponsored training programmes (on campus)
Area of training
No. of
Courses
No. of Participants
General SC/ST Grand Total
Male Female Total Male Female
Total Male Female Total
Productivity enhancement in field crops
6 17 82 99 1 111 26 18 193 211
Integrated Nutrient management 1 17 14 31 0 0 0 17 14 31
Rejuvenation of old orchards 1 10 2 12 0 0 0 10 2 12
Group Dynamics and farmers organization
1 0 22 22 0 0 0 0 22 22
Management in farm animals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 9 44 120 164 1 111 26 45 231 276
7.F. Training programmes for Extension Personnel including sponsored training programmes (off campus)
Area of training
No. of
Courses
No. of Participants
General SC/ST Grand Total
Male Female Total Male Female
Total Male Female Total
Productivity enhancement in field crops
1 15 10 25 0 0 0 15 10 25
Sustainable agricultural development
1 15 10 25 0 0 0 15 10 25
Total 2 30 20 50 0 0 0 30 20 50
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7.G. Sponsored training programmes conducted
S.No.
Area of training
No. of
Courses
No. of Participants
General SC/ST Grand Total
Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total
1 Crop production and management
1.a. Increasing production and productivity of crops
11 252 101 353 30 55 85 282 156 438
2 Production and value addition
2.a. Fruit Plants 3 105 33 138 18 8 26 123 41 164
3. Soil health and fertility management
1 16 0 16 2 4 6 18 4 22
4 Production of Inputs at site 5
Methods of protective cultivation
2 58 17 75 3 2 5 61 19 80
6 Others (pl.specify)
7 Post harvest technology and value addition
7.a. Processing and value addition
3 12 127 139 0 0 0 12 127 139
8 Farm machinery
8.a. Farm machinery, tools and implements
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
9. Livestock and fisheries
10 Livestock production and management
10.a.
Animal Nutrition Management 3 0 136 136 0 0 0 0 136 136
10.b.
Animal Disease Management 1 35 5 40 0 0 0 35 5 40
11. Home Science
11.a.
Household nutritional security 1 28 6 34 4 2 6 32 8 40
11.b.
Economic empowerment of women
1 26 8 34 2 3 5 28 11 39
11.c Drudgery reduction of women 1 0 22 22 0 0 0 0 22 22
12 Agricultural Extension
12.b.
Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Right Authority
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 27 532 455 987 59 74 133 591 529 1120
Details of sponsoring agencies involved
1. ATMA (Agricultural Technology Management Agency)
2. NADP (National Agricultural Development Project)
3. Governemnt Polytechnic College for women
4. State Dept of Horticulture
5. State Dept of Agriculture
6. District Rural Development Agency (Puthu Vazhvu)
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7.H. Details of Vocational Training Programmes carried out by KVKs for rural youth
S.N
o. Area of training
No. of
Courses
No. of Participants
General SC/ST Grand Total
Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total
1 Crop production and
management
1.a. Commercial fruit production 1 38 17 55 0 0 0 38 17 55
1.b. Integrated Farming System 4 97 34 131 8 14 22 105 48 153
2 Post harvest technology
and value addition
2.a. Value addition 5 8 104 112 0 27 27 8 131 139
3. Livestock and fisheries
3.a. Poultry farming 1 6 9 15 0 0 0 6 9 15
4. Income generation activities
4.a. Repair and maintenance of
farm machinery & implements 2 0 0 0 13 0 13 13 0 13
5 Agricultural Extension 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Grand Total 13 149 164 313 21 41 62 170 205 375
PART VIII – EXTENSION ACTIVITIES
Extension Programmes (including activities of FLD programmes)
Nature of Extension Programme No. of
Programmes
No. of Participants No.of extension
personnel
Male Female Total Male Female Total
Field Day 4 47 36 83 8 5 13
Kisan Mela 2 338 81 419 50 16 66
Exhibition 15 2715 781 3496 239 74 313
TV Programmes 5 0 0 0 0 0 0
Radio Programmes 2 0 0 0 0 0 0
Literature published 13 0 0 0 0 0 0
Diagnostic Visits 86 437 144 581 91 60 151
Exposure visits 5 24 171 195 1 43 44
Animal Camps 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kisan Gosthi 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Mahila Mandals 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Farmers visits to KVK 247 1869 729 2598 259 162 421
Advisory enquiry / Helpline services 204 504 144 648 42 26 68
Clinic Day 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Farm Science Club formation 2 168 31 199 19 2 21
Extension literature distributed 5 50 13 63 0 0 0
Newspaper coverage 10 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Popular articles 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Scientist visits to KVK 2 1 0 1 3 3 6
Scientist visits to farmers fields 103 613 292 905 128 74 202
Film Shows 13 14 147 161 3 0 3
Kisan Mobile Advisory services 51 36207 0 36207 0 0 0
Method demonstration 31 413 181 594 84 83 167
Awareness campaign 1 52 8 60 6 2 8
Health camp 1 25 55 80 10 11 21
International Soil Health day 1 42 8 50 3 6 9
International workshop 1 0 0 0 15 6 21
Jai Kisan Jai Vigyan cum Technology week
1 379 176 555 16 6 22
Lecture delivered 6 42 126 168 2 18 20
PRA exercise conducted 3 106 28 134 13 5 18
Scientists, Extn officials and Farmers Interface
1 10 3 13 22 4 26
Soil test campaign 2 132 26 158 40 5 45
Swachhta Pakhwada 7 41 26 67 3 2 5
Total 824 44229 3206 47435 1057 613 1670
PART IX – PRODUCTION OF SEED, PLANT AND LIVESTOCK MATERIALS
9. A. Production of seeds by the KVKs
Crop category Name of the crop Variety Hybrid Quantity of seed (qtl)
Value (Rs)
Number of farmers to whom
provided
Fodder Sorghum Sorghum COFS 29 - 0.035 1625.00 4
Fodder Lucerne Lucerne Local - 0.01 500.00 1
Fodder Velimasal Velimasal Local - 0.02 1000.00 1
Total 0.065 3125.00 6
9. B. Production of planting materials by the KVKs
Crop category Name of the crop Variety Hybrid Number Value (Rs.) Number of farmers to
whom provided
Plantation Coconut Tall - 1879 96850.00 75
Fodder crop saplings Cumbu napier Co4 - 54250 21700.00 13
Fodder crop saplings Cumbu napier Co 5 - 167000 66800.00 42
Others(specify) Mulberry seedlings V1 - 550 1100.00 2
Total 223679 186450.00 132
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9. C. Production of Bio-Products
Bio Products Name of the bio-product
Quantity KG Value (Rs.)
Number of farmers to
whom provided
Bio-pesticide Neem soap 20 10000.00 2
Others (specify) Vermicompost 1050 10500.00 7
Arka banana mixture 412 64620.00 76
Arka vegetable mixture 326 51330.00 27
VAM 238 7400.00 8
Total 2046 143850.00 120
9. D. Production of livestock materials
Particulars of Live stock Name of the breed Number Value (Rs.) Number of farmers to whom provided
Dairy animals
Cows Hiefer 2 65500.00 2
Goats Tellichery 87 104500.00 14
Poultry
Egg production - 797 5607.00 20
Poultry bird Grampriya Vanaraja 736 50364.00 48
Total 1622 225971.00 84
PART X – PUBLICATION, SUCCESS STORY, SWTL, TECHNOLOGY WEEK AND DROUGHT MITIGATION
10. A. Literature Developed/Published (with full title, author & reference) (A) 1. KVK News Letter (Date of start, Periodicity, number of copies distributed etc.)
Date of start : Jan, 2004
Periodicity : Quarterly
No. of copies distributed : 500
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2. Kovai vanigam Having partnership with a developing Tamil Magazine “Kovai Vanigam” a monthly magazine and
also Severd in editorial board.
Periodicity : Monthly
No. of copies distributed : 1000 per month.
(B) Literature developed/published
Item Title Authors name Number
News letters Kovai Velanmai All Staff 500
Popular articles Importance of fruits and vegetable processing
Dr.P. Kumaravadivelu Mrs.P.Gomathi
1
Folders/Pamphlets Avinash Product Ranges Dr.P. Kumaravadivelu Mrs.P.Gomathi
1000
Quality vegetable production and marketing
Dr.P. Kumaravadivelu
Mr.M.Sagadevan
& Mrs.R.Banumathi
1000
Booklets Production technologies for green gram,Bengal gram and ground nut
Dr.P. Kumaravadivelu Mr.S.Suresh kumar,
Mr.P.Nagaraj
200
Quality vegetable production and marketing
Dr.P. Kumaravadivelu
Mr.M.Sagadevan
500
Soil health management
Dr.P. Kumaravadivelu
Mrs.N.Suganthi
500
Value addition in Banana
Dr.P. Kumaravadivelu Mrs.P.Gomathi
& Mrs.R.Banumathi
500
Clean milk production Dr.P. Kumaravadivelu & Mr.C.Raju
100
Poster KVK activities All Staff 22
TOTAL 10 4323
10.B. Details of Electronic Media Produced
S. No. Type of media (CD / VCD /
DVD/ Audio-Cassette) Title of the programme Number
1 CD Sorghum harvester 25
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10.C. Success Stories / Case studies, if any (two or three pages write-up on each case
with suitable action photographs. The Success Stories / Case Studies need not be
restricted to the reporting period).
success story 1 : Cluster approach through secondary agriculture Name of the farmer: Mrs.Lalitha ( Amma pannimahalir group) Background: ICAR KVK Coimbatore is concentrating the primary,
secondary/ specialist agriculture to double the yield level in
primary agriculture and triple the income by the way of
processing the primary agriculture produces. The Kendra is
working through self help groups and similar working groups in
our different operational areas. Which includes supporting the
group formed by the other line departments also besides our
own groups.Mrs.Lalitha a women entrepreneur from Amma
pannai mahalir group from Iddikarai is one among who have been developed to lead farm women. She
along with her group member were tried among processing of agri commodities.Farmer of Iddikarai area
were motivated to under ecofriendly agriculture to have quality, primary agriculture produces like Bengal
gram, other pulses and spices.
Intervention process:
Mrs.Lalitha and her group members where identified by our KVK to be a model group for various far
women. Skill development programme were implemented to upgrade their knowledge and skill which has
made them to get involved in income generation like processing and value addition. Through our EDP
programme they would reach the consumers and understand the consumer expectation
Intervention technology:
The farm women group lead by the lalitha has been close association with our partner farmer who were
undertaking cluster frontline demonstration on Bengal gram.In the same village belongs to S.S.Kulam
block.ICAR KVK Coimbatore has not only ensure the quality production of pulses but also intervened on
the processing/ value addition, packing and marketing process.Mrs.Lalitha was involved along with the
Kendra for our special programme on producer consumer linkages which is aimed at familiarizing farmers,
produces among the consumer while insisting/ motivating farmers to be sure of the quality production. In
addition our Kendra guided and supported to obtaining bank loan also.
Impact Horizontal spread:
With the guidance and support of the Kendra she is started small food processing unit at her village. With
the help of her members she is selling products among the friends and localities. Due to the increased
response of the products she is decided to upscale to a cottage industry level and once again sought the
guidance of the Kendra, where she is obtained help in acquiring food safety licence, branding and labeling
and marketing technique. She is sold her product through apartment’s, KVK exhibitions, Departmental
stores and towns of the district.
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Based on the consumer preference the Pannimahalir are introduced millet and Bengal gram based snacks
items such as murukku,Laddu, Thattuvadai etc .In addition masala based products like Iddli podi,sambar
podi ,rasapodi,Corriander podi,chillie podi are produced.
Impact Economic gains:
Every month the she is produce 90 kgs of masala powder, 25 kgs of millet products, 100 kgs of Bengal
gram flour, 25 kg murrku .The selling cost is @ Rs.35/170 gms biscuits, Rs.50/200 gms of murrkku, Rs.
30/200 gms of masala items. Every month mrs.Lalitha earned Rs. 15000 and selling her products in the
brand name of Annai foods.
Impact of employment generation:
In addition 5 to 8 women are get regular employment.
Success story 2 : ICM in chillies and Value addition
Name of the farmer: Mr.R.Kandasamy
Background:
Chilly is the most important spice crop of India. It occupies an important place among the
spice crops in Coimbatore district. Aadhimadayanur is an old village is very famous for growing
chillies traditionally by using their traditional seeds. During our field visits and training
programmes we came to know the following problems like Improper nutrient management,
micronutrient deficiency, pest and disease incidences and poor market price which has caused
more economic loss to the farmers. Hence the Kendra has decided to implement the
demonstration on ICM in chillies and value addition in that particular cluster village.
Intervention process:
Mr. Kandasamy Aged 60 is a progressive farmer, used to grow chillies every year, is
selected as a lead farmer to act as a role model to other farmers. The yield of chillies (dry) which
is realized by him has ranged from 23.5 – 25.4 q/ha is the highest record among the farms
nearby. But the potential yield of the particular variety is 27q/ha during his father’s cultivation
period. He approached the Kendra for the problems faced by the cultivation of chillies. After
meeting and interacted with KVK Scientists, he came forward to accept and adopt the practice of
integrated crop management technologies in his farm through demonstration.
Intervention technology:
In his village 10 farmers including him were selected for KVK intervention on ICM in
chillies and value addition. The following technologies like Soil test based fertilizer
recommendation, Micronutrients application, Integrated pest management practices, value
addition were taught to farmers.
Then he started practicing these technologies and he was constantly educated by KVK
scientists, during follow up visit. He has been provided with all the need based knowledge & skill,
which included soil test based fertilizer recommendation, Foliar application of micronutrients,
Integrated pest management practices etc.,.
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Impact Horizontal spread:
After seeing the result of the ICM technologies he has taken up production technologies in
the current year and popularized to neighboring farmers also. He is now using vegetable special
regularly as he has noticed that the fruit quality, diseases resistance of the plant is improved. It
also helps in retaining more number of flowers, thus increase in the fruit set leading to higher
yield.
He was also found to actively guide other farmers in adoption of new technologies. With
his intervention other farmers have started practicing ICM practices in the village and as a result
they are realizing better yield and price in the market.
Impact Economic gains:
Among these technologies, soil test based fertilizer recommendation along with integrated
nutrient management increased production and profitability of the produce. Foliar application of
micronutrients showed significant influence on the quality of the produce. The average yield
recorded in plots is 25.1 q /Ha which is 15.8% higher than the conventional practices. The total
cost of cultivation Rs.171403/- and gross and net returns are Rs. 451980/- and Rs. 280576/-
respectively. The BC ratio recorded was 2.6.
After the demonstration nearly 62 % of the farmers adopted micronutrient application, 48
% of the farmers adopted biological pest and disease management practices, and 36% of the
farmers adopted soil test based fertilizer recommendation.
Impact of employment generation:
Farmers are become confident among the technologies they are able to disseminate the
technologies to other farmers also. The produce produced by the farmers is confidently
purchased by SHGs our Kendra and branding is carried out. The final produce is being sold to
consumers directly. The feedback of the consumers also is highly satisfied.
Case studies 1
Integrated Farming System: An approach to sustainable Agriculture and Profitable Agri business
Development in the District facilitated by ICAR – Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Coimbatore
Dr.P.Kumarvadivelu, Mrs.N.Suganthi, Mr.S.Sreshkumar
ICAR Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Coimbatore hosted by Sri Avinashilingam Education Trust Institutions has been
pioneer in training and development of rural partners undertaking an integrated and sustainable agriculture in their
operational areas. Having started in the year 1974, by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, the ICAR – KVK,
Coimbatore, has so far contributed greatly on the quality production of Agri commodities. Assessment of different
technological outcomes of research institutions, demonstration of location specific / appropriate technologies, skill
development programmes and activities in convergence with all line departments have greatly helped the agriculture
development more particularly on the milk productivity which has been enhanced from 8 to 10 litres per animal per
day during 2008 to 15 to 17 litres per animal in 2015; the reason could be attributed to the diversification of crops
from cereals to fodder crops. Mixed fodder bank promoted by the ICAR – KVK, Coimbatore, has been in supportive
to the Animal Husbandry development in almost all parts of the district. Enterprises like Sericulture and Secondary
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Agriculture promotion involving rural women are also noteworthy and have helped improving the livelihood security
of farm families.
In recent past, the district has faced lot of constraints in the Agriculture Production System more particularly
the drought, due to climate change; decrease in water table is also noticed from 800 to 1100 ft which is about 100 –
300 ft down below the earlier table, about ten years ago. Issues related to production agriculture in the district can
be attributed first due to uncertainty of monsoon or low rainfall besides lowering of water table. Farmers use to loose
at times the whole crop due to failure in monsoon more particularly in crop like banana. Even coconuts, total area
has come down from 101541 ha to 97462 ha due to death of palms without withstanding the drought in Pollachi, a
traditional coconut belt. Technology related to conservation of moisture and also ensuring the plant capacity to
withstand drought has been the challenging task which is being addressed by the farmers, with the support given by
the Kendra by way of demonstration, which facilitates integrating technologies. Another major problem faced by the
framer is non-availability of labours particularly skilled work force. To overcome these problems the Kendra
identified the supporting and collaborating agency District Rural Development Agency (DRDA), Coimbatore to make
a sincere attempt to solve the Agricultural labour scarcity issues in the district. Integration of Agriculture and allied
enterprises and vertical growth in the productivity per unit area has thus been achieved due to the intervention of the
Kendra (ICAR – KVK, Coimbatore). The Kendra’s innovative approach has helped overcoming the problems such
as water scarcity, labour shortage and resource wastage. A promising reason for the success could be attributed to
the convergence of the Kendra with all other State and line departments to integrate technologies, enterprises and
resources.
District Rural Development Agency (DRDA) is operating the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment
Guarantee Assurance Scheme (MGNREGAS) with the support of Ministry of Rural Development which supports
livelihood security of households in rural area by providing 100 day guaranteed employment opportunity every year
(preferably the number of days have been increased to 150 days). The ICAR - KVK, Coimbatore, has taken initiative
to associate with DRDA, Coimbatore, during the year 2013-14 for sensitizing, monitoring and involving them in
agricultural development works. While the district was facing issues related to non-availability of farm workers, the
initiative has given a definite model which is expected to support the small farmers development in a promising way,
wherein the laborers (MGNREGAS partners) were trained as skilled laborers to execute farm works with required
scientific skills.
The scheme has thus ensured employment opportunity for the rural poor / landless labourers besides
making them to learn the skillful agricultural assignments. The KVK has thus been in close association with District
Rural Development Agency (DRDA), Coimbatore, was concentrating on these labourers handling farm infrastructure
development and agricultural production activities. Rural poor were trained with the concept of “learning by doing”;
they were under a definite skill development programme with close monitoring
and supervision which has lead them to undertake specific activities in groups,
like. Establishment and maintenance of Integrated Farming System which
includes, Desilting and reconstruction of supply channel, Planting of Agro
forestry trees, Formation of earthen roads etc.,
Model Integrated Farming System units were established using
MNREGS partners in which agriculture crop, horticulture crop, agro-forestry, poultry, dairy unit, vermicompost and
farm pond are components. The programme was carried out by the Kendra in different parts of the district, acted as
model to establish similar structures in other parts by training and involving MGNREGAS partners. Various farmers
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from different panchayats have visited the established farms to learn and obtain first-hand information on how to
utilize these partners effectively for farming system management.
Integrated Farming System development through MGNREGS
Integrated farming system is an important area of specialty agriculture
done by integrating various agricultural enterprises, viz., cropping, animal
husbandry, fishery, forestry etc., will help sustainable farm development and has a
great potential role in the agricultural economy. These enterprises not only
supplement the income of the farmers but also to help increasing the family labour
employment. The model unit Established during the year 2013, in different farmers
fields. It consists of calf rearing unit, goat rearing unit, farm pond, grazing
and cropping areas. It is a live model for small and marginal farmers. The
KVK in association with the support of DRDA has selected small and
marginal farmers to establishing similar models in the district, Coimbatore
in nine blocks. 9 farmers were short listed with a land holding of 1.85 to
5.0 acres and executed the project Integrated Farming System with all
possible agriculture and allied components including Poultry, Fisheries and
Sericulture to ensure sustainability in farming.
A technical and management training was given to all above farmers and technical staffs of all blocks in
DRDA regarding establishment and management of IFS using NREGS. Farmers were educated to improve their
farming pattern by integrating above viable enterprises.
Five farmers such as Mr. M. Krishnamurthy, Pannimadai, Mr.A.R.Kaliappan, Allapalayam, Mr. T.
Thiruvengadam, Perumpathy, Mr. Sadasivam, Ponnavaram, Mr. Dhandapani, Varapathy are presently designated
as farmer trainers who can further trained other farmers of the district on handling Integrated Farming System.
Mr. M. Krishnamurthy aged 60 belongs to Pannimadai village of
Perianaickenpalaym block was cultivating only banana and arecanut. After the
intervention, he has changed the cropping
pattern and increased the cropping intensity by
cultivating coconut, bhendi and mixed fodder
bank besides introduction of goatery, dairy,
rabbitary, poultry and fisheries. Establishment of mini farm pond in his farm has
helped supporting growing of fishes in the water medium which is adequately
nourished with dropping of poultry bird. The enriched water has thus been a good
fertigation source for his crops. Soil and water conservation activities undertaken in his farm has really helped
utilization of all water resources including the rain water and the soil fertility management. The benefit cost ratio
HAS thus become 6.2 as against 1.9 which was earlier to the introduction of this model. He could achieve this
benefit cost ratio in about four years of period after initiation.
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Enterprises of the farmer before and after intervention:
S.No. Crop / Enterprises
Before Intervention Area / unit After Intervention Area / unit
1. Banana 2 acres Banana 2 acres
2 Arecanut 1acre Bhendi 40 cents
3 Farm pond 10 cent Arecanut 1 acre
4 Fallow land 1 acre Coconut 50 cents
Farm pond with fisheries 10 cent
Vermicomposting unit 1 no
Goatery 4 nos.
Pigeon unit 1 no
Dairy 2 nos.
Mini poultry unit 50 nos.
Rabbit unit 12 nos.
Economics (Worked out while the project is in progress)
Crop /
Enterprises
Before Intervention After Intervention
Gross Cost
Gross Return
Net Return
BCR Gross Cost
Gross Return
Net Return
BCR
Bhendi - - - - 83600 173800 91200 1.9
Banana 135875 721000 586125 5.3:1 129375 793000 664625 6.2:1
Poultry unit 12650 23400 10750 1.85:1
Dairy unit 88600 135000 46400 1.52:1
Mr.A.R. Kaliappan aged 45 belongs to Allapalayam village
of Annur block has been participating in all our training and development
programmes and as a member of our Vidial
Farmers Club has also established successful
model in his farm. Since 2009 he was adding
up enterprises such as backyard poultry and
turkey rearing, stall fed goatery and
vermicompost unit. His IFS unit is now with more than ten enterprises such as
banana, bhendi, vegetable cow-pea, mulberry, bio-gas, goatery, poultry, rabbitary, fisheries and vermicompost etc.,
The benefit cost ratio achieved by Mr.A.R.Kaliappan is worked out to be to 4.01 as against his benefit cost ratio of
1.0 over a period of three years.
Enterprises of the farmer before and after intervention:
Before Intervention After intervention
Sl.no Crop/Enterprises Area/Unit Crop/Enterprises Area/Unit
1 Cotton 70 cent Banana 70 cent
2 Banana(IC in cotton) 70 cent Bhendi 1 Acre
3 Cowpea 30 cent Mulberry as inter crop 1 Acre
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4 Biogas plant 1 no Biogas plant 1 no
5 Goat 4 nos Goat 6 nos
6 Bore well 1 no Bore well 1 no
7 Open well 1 no Open well 1 no
Cow pea as inter crop 30 cent
Poultry( Namakkal 1) 30 nos
Rabbit 4 Nos
Rabbit kit 15 nos
Vermi compost (30X3 ft) 2 nos
Economics (Worked out while the project is in progress)
Crop/Component Gross return Cost of cultivation
Net return BCR
Before
intervention
Cotton, Banana, Cow pea and Goat 52,500 48,170 4,030 1.08
After
intervention
Banana, Bhendi, Mulberry, cowpea,
Goat, Poultry, Rabbit, Diary and
Vermi compost
1,19,980 57,730 62,250 2.01
Integrated farming system (IFS) is a promising enterprise for the marginal and small farmers particularly who
has less farm holdings. From this intervention, the IFS provide progressive economic growth, employment
opportunities, family nutritional requirements, effective utilization of resources of the farming enterprises Conserving
the soil and water resources, etc. And also the successfully established integrated farming system models are
acting as model farms for other farmers to improve their standard of living and income. The success of this project
has been thus attributed to the convergence main departments such as DRDA and State Department of Agriculture
with ICAR – Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Coimbatore. All other line departments including horticulture, agricultural
engineering, animal husbandry, sericulture etc., has also been linked with this Krishi Vigyan Kendra to ensure
positive impact in these areas.
10. D. Give details of innovative methodology or innovative technology of Transfer of
Technology developed and used during the year
Agri Business School
Coimbatore district KVK Farmers club federation
Group dyanamic approaches for ensuring quality of Agricutural commodities
Strengthening producer consumer relation for gaining confitent about farmers
produces among consumer
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10. E. Give details of indigenous technology practiced by the farmers in the KVK
operational area which can be considered for technology development (in detail
with suitable photographs)
S. No.
Crop / Enterprise
ITK Practiced Purpose of ITK
1 Coconut Growing of aloe vera around the trunk To control wilt disease
2 Dairy Using kerosene with coconut oil To control flies and ticks
3 Brinjal Ash dusting on Brinjal plant Control fruit and shoot borer
10. F. Indicate the specific training need analysis tools/methodology followed for F.a. Identification of courses for farmers/farm women
PRA and Survey
Farm and home visits
F.b. Rural Youth
PRA and Survey
Key informant interviews
F.c. In Service Personnel
Monthly zonal workshop at statedepartement of agriculture
Scientific workers conference conducted state level at TNAU
Farmers- Scientist- Extension workers interface meeting
10. G. Field activities
i. Number of villages adopted : 10 ii. No. of farm families selected : 215 iii. No. of survey/PRA conducted : 3
10. H. Activities of Soil and Water Testing Laboratory
Status of establishment of Lab : Established
1. Year of establishment : 2006
2. List of equipments purchased with amount :
Sl. No. Nature of Equipments Qty Cost ( Rs)
1 pH Meter 1 9,818.00
2 ConductivityBridge 1 7332.00
3 Physical Balance 2 9,797.00
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4 Electronic Balance 2 86,120.00
5 Hot Plates 2 8,117.20
6 Shakers rotary 2 43,430.00
7 Nitrogen Analyzer 1 2,03,355.00
8 Spectra photo meter 1 59,905.00
9 Flame Photo meter 1 84,963.00
10 Willey mill 1 25,515.20
11 Hot air oven 1 15,015.00
12 Water Distillation unit 1 83,324.00
13 Refrigerator 1 18,500.00
TOTAL 17 64,017.20
Details of samples analyzed so far since establishment of SWTL:
Details No. of Samples
analyzed
No. of Farmers
benefited No. of Villages
Amount
realized (Rs.)
Soil Samples 2,210 2,132 299 1,14,060.00
Water Samples 550 724 261 38,820.00
Plant samples 24 6 4 0
Manure samples 3 1 1 0
Total 2,787 2,889 565 1,52,880.00
Details of samples analyzed during 2016-17:
Details No. of Samples
analyzed No. of Farmers
benefited No. of Villages
Amount realized (Rs)
Soil Samples 569 569 76 45500.00
Water Samples 45 45 26 2000.00
Total 614 614 102 47,500.00
10. I. Technology Week celebration during 2016-17 Yes/No, If Yes
Period of observing Technology Week : From 23.12.2016 to 29.12.2016
Total number of farmers visited : 561
Total number of agencies involved : 12
Number of demonstrations visited by the farmers within KVK campus : 16
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Other Details
Types of Activities
No. of
Activities
Number of
Farmers Related crop/livestock technology
Gosthies - - -
Lectures organized
5 561
Integrated Farming System
Bio fertilizer, Vermi, coir compost and VAM production
Role of Farm mechnazation in crop production
Women empowerment in agriculture and Value addition
Mixed fodder bank
Exhibition 2 561 -
Farm Visit 5 561 -
Supply of Literature (No.) 4 561 -
10. J. Interventions on drought mitigation (if the KVK included in this special programme) : - Nil –
PART XI. IMPACT 11.A. Impact of KVK activities
S.No Name of specific technology/skill
transferred
No. of participants
% of adoption
Change in income (Rs.)
Before (Rs./Unit) After (Rs./Unit)
1 Seed treatment in pulses
75 72 19,600.00 22,500.00
2 Gypsum application in groundnut cultivation
121 79 22,548.00 24,259.00
3 Foliar application of IIHR Vegetable special
65 81 32789.00 43480.00
4 Introduction of mixed fodder bank
227 87 Scarcity and unaware of green fodder
By introducing Co FS-29 , Desmanthus and Co-4 effectively increased green fodder and simultaneously increased the milk yield
5 Value addition in fruits and vegetables.
47 76 -During season time production is high. But market value is very low
-Lack of knowledge about preservation
- Post harvest loss
- Due to preservation techniques spoilage could be effectively controlled
- It can be used for off season
6 Mechanized swoing 121 64 Non availability of human resource results in
-Late sowing
- Inefficient utilization of natural resources (soil / water)
- Poor germination
-More labour cost.
- High performance @ 40 kg/hour/unit and ensures the timely sowing
- Effective utilization of soil water resources
-Ensures better germination
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11. B. Cases of large scale adoption
IIHR special – A real booster for small growers
In Coimbatore district banana and vegetables are major income generating crops for small
growers. Banana and vegetables cover an area of 25678
Ha and 6091 Ha respectively. The average production
and productivity of banana and vegetables are 6008652q,
and 642950 q, respectively and are 234q and 31642 q
respectively.
During PRA survey the Kendra noticed that micro
nutrient deficiency is one of the major limiting factors
causing yield reduction in banana and vegetables.
Keeping this in mind the Kendra came forward to be
associated with IIHR for banana and vegetables micronutrient mixture production. A production unit was
established in the Kendra.
Initially the Kendra did method demonstration in banana and vegetables through FLD and training
programmes. The yield increase in banana and vegetables are 21% and 18% respectively when
compared to other existing practices. Farmers were really satisfied with the yield increase, the fruit
quality and appearance. By seeing the result many farmers slowly adopted these technologies.
Now the foliar application of micro nutrients in
banana and vegetables has become a regular
practice in Coimbatore district’s cultivation. The
farmer’s feedback about the technology is :
Very easy to prepare and apply
Reduces the deficiency symptom very quickly
Very cost effective
Yield increase is noticed by upto 22% in banana
and 18% in vegetables
Shiny and good quality fruits fetch more price
The spread of these technologies is given below:
The 4321 kgs of banana mixture produced in the Kendra was supplied to 1976 farmers covering
1238 acres. The district production has thus increased to 1238 tonnes and farmers realized additional
income of Rs. 87.8 lakhs and 3134 kgs of vegetable mixture was produced and supplied to 1099 farmers
covering 1216 acres. The district production has thus increased to 1216 tonnes and farmers realized an
additional income of Rs. 49.43 lakhs.
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PART XII - LINKAGES
12.A. Functional linkage with different organizations
S. No
Name of organization Nature of linkage
1. Universities:
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
Tamil Nadu Veterinary Animal Sciences University, Chennai
Avinashilingam University, Coimbatore.
Technical resource / guidance for all our mandated activities
2 Central Institutes
Central Institute for Cotton Research (CICR), Coimbatore
Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering (CIAE), Coimbatore
Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding, Coimbatore
National Research Center for Banana, Trichy
Technical resource / guidance for all our mandated activities
3 State departments
Department of Agriculture
Department of Horticulture
Department of Animal Husbandry
Department of Agricultural Engineering
Department of Sericulture
Department of Forests
Critical inputs, joint implementation of mandated activities like OFT, FLD and training
4 Nationalized banks
NABARD
Indian Overseas Bank
State Bank of India
Union Bank of India
Indian Bank
Formation of SHG/JLG/ Farmers Club, financial assistance
5 District Rural Development Agency, Collectorate, Coimbatore.
Formation of IFS Model In all blocks utilizing MNREGA workers
6 District Social Welfare Office, Coimbatore.
Tamil Nadu Mahalir Thittam, Tamil Nadu Women Development Corporation.
Women and Child Development Programmes for SHGs
7 Farmers Club Federation, Coimbatore district Agri clinic establishment in different parts of the district
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12.B. List Externally Funded Projects / schemes undertaken by the KVK and operational
now, which have been financed by State Govt./Other Agencies
Name of the scheme Role of KVK Date/ Month of
initiation Funding agency Amount (Rs.)
- - - - -
12. C. Details of linkage with ATMA
a) Is ATMA implemented in your district Yes
If yes, role of KVK in preparation of SREP of the district? Conducting PRA
Coordination activities between KVK and ATMA during 2016-17
S.
No. Programme Particulars
No. of programmes
attended by KVK
staff
No. of
programmes
Organized by KVK
Other
remarks (if
any)
1 Meetings - 5 - -
2 Training
programmes - 11
4 -
3 Demonstrations - 7 1 -
4 Extension
Programmes - - 1 -
5 Publications - - 1 -
6 Other Activities (Pl.
specify) - - - -
12.D. Give details of programmes implemented under National Horticultural Mission : - Nil –
12. G Kisan Mobile Advisory Services
Month No. of SMS sent No. of farmers to which SMS was sent
No. of feedback / query on SMS sent
April 2016 5 30207 32
May 4 30607 28
June 5 30607 42
July 5 30607 11
August 4 30607 51
September 4 30706 31
October 4 30706 29
November 5 30709 17
December 4 30709 26
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January 2017 5 30706 29
February 4 30706 18
March 5 30706 29
PART XIII- PERFORMANCE OF INFRASTRUCTURE IN KVK
13.A. Performance of demonstration units (other than instructional farm)
Sl. No.
Demo Unit
Year of estt.
Area
Details of production Amount (Rs.)
Remarks Variety Produce Qty.
Cost of inputs
Gross income
ICAR fund
1 Nursery 2004-05 0.4 acre Tall Seedling 3068 Nos
24481.00 96850.00
1189
Seedlings in stock.
2 Calf rearing
unit 2004-05 73.6m2
Cross breed
Calf 15 Nos. 237872.00 65500.00 13 animals
in stock.
Revolving fund
1 Goat
rearing unit 2000-01 100.6m2 Tellichery Breedng 211 Nos. 125420 104500.00
124 animals in stock.
2 Vermi-
compost 2004- 05
750 sq.ft
Eudrillus sp.
Periony sp.
Compost 10.50 q 14576.00 10500.00 50 q stock
20 q used in our farm
3 Fodder crop
2008-09 0.40 acre
COFS 29 Seed 0.035q 3927.00 1625.00 0.2 q stock
Fodder 30 q (to used for our
dairy farm)
- -
2007-08 0.6
acre
Co.4 Setts 54250 Nos.of setts
13330.00 21700.00 -
Fodder 40 q - (to used for our dairy
farm)
15 q stock
2015-16 1.0
acre
Co.5 Setts 167000 Nos.of setts
41100.00 66800.00 10000 no of sets stock
Fodder 60 q - (to used for our dairy
farm)
10 q stock
4 Sericulture 2009-10 1500 sq.ft
White Cocoon - 810.00 - Standing
crop
5 Mulberry seedlings
2012-13 0.1 acre V1 Seedling 550 Nos. 3665.00 1100.00 6000 no
stock
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6 VAM 2013-14 1000 Sft - VAM 2.38 q 6079.00 7400.00 26 q stock
7 Vermi worm
2015-16 200 sft - Earth worm
6.5 kg - 3900.00 0.5 q stock
13. B. Performance of instructional farm (Crops) including seed production
Name
of the crop
Date of sowing
Date of harvest
Area (ha)
Details of production Amount (Rs.)
Remarks Variety
Type of Produce
Qty. Cost of inputs
Gross income
Cereals - - - - - - - - -
Cholam 14.06.16
Perennial
0.2 CO 31 Fodder 20 q 3400.00 (to used for our dairy farm)
-
Oilseeds
Coconut 15.09.02 Perennial 0.8 Tall
Planted trees 110
Nos. 15299 kg
23739.00 126475.00 7000 no of nuts stock 08.07.02 Perennial 0.7 T X D Planted
trees - 90 Nos.
Coconut seedlings -
Nursery planting
0.4 Tall Seedling 3068 Nos
24481.00 96850.00
1189
Seedlings in stock.
Fibers
Cotton 14.10.16 24.03.17 0.3 ANKUR
3034
Kapas 4 q 10630.00 0 4 q stock
Spices & Plantation crops
Seed
Fodder
0.035q
10 q
(to used for our dairy farm)
1625.00
-
-
-
Sett
54250 Nos.of setts
13330.00 21700.00 5 q stock
Fodder 20 q - (to used for our dairy farm)
-
04.06.15 Perennial 0.4 Co.5 Sett 167000 Nos.of setts
41100.00 66800.00 10000 no of sets stock
Fodder 60 q - (to used for our dairy farm)
10 q stock
2008-09 Perinnial 0.80 acre
COFS 29 Seed 0.035q 3927.00 1625.00 0.2 q stock
Fodder 10 q (to used for our dairy farm)
-
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10.02.06 Perennial 0.004 acre
Guinea Grass
Fodder 10 q 0 (to used for our dairy farm)
-
Fodder bank
16.02.13 Perennial 0.4 Co - 4
COFS-29
Desmanthus
&
Mulberry
Fodder 110 q 18139.00 (to used for our dairy farm)
20 q stock
Mulberry 10.06.2010 Perennial 0.5 V 1 Seedling 550
No.of rooted
cuttings
6065.00 1100.00 6000 no seedling
stock
Fruits
Orchard 12.06.11 Perinnial 0.3 Lime 21 Guva : 8
Mango : 32 Sapota : 20
Noval:4 Pomagrante :
5 Jake:2
Fruit Veg stage
0 - -
Banana 10.9.16 Annual 0.8 Nendiran Fruit Veg stage
137616.00 489665.00 -
Curryleaf 16.08.15 Perinnial 0.4 Senkambu Leaf Veg stage
1732.00 - -
Others
Tamarind 02.07.08 Perennial 3.1 PKM 1 Fruit 0 4500.00
Amla 10.07.08 Perennial 1.0 BSR 1 &
NA 7
Fruit 0 0 -
Vermi compost
24.08.08 Perennial 750 sq.m
Eudrillus sp.
&
Periony sp.
compost 10.50
q 14576.00 10500.00
50 q stock ( 20 q used in our farm)
VAM 2013-14 1000 Sft
- VAM 2.38 q 6079.00 7400.00 20 q stock
Vermi warm
2015-16 200 sft - Earth worm
6.5 kg - 3900.00 0.5 q stock
13. C. Performance of production Units (bio-agents / bio pesticides/ bio fertilizers etc.,)
Sl.
No. Name of the Product Qty (Q)
Amount (Rs.)
Remarks
Cost of inputs Gross income
1 Neem soap 0.2 5752.00 10000.00 0.10 q stock
2 Vermicompost 10.5 6079.00 10500.00 50 q stock ( 20 q used in
our farm)
3 Arka banana mixture 4.24 18794.00 64620.00 0.12 q in stock.
4 Arka vegetable mixture 3.34 13070.00 51330.00 0.8 q in stock.
5 VAM 2.38 6079.00 7400.00 20 q stock
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13.D. Performance of instructional farm (livestock and fisheries production)
Sl. No
Name of the animal
/ bird / aquatics
Details of production Amount (Rs.)
Remarks Breed
Type of Produce
Qty. Cost of inputs
Gross income
1 Calf Cross Heifer 15 237872.00 65500.00 13 nos in stock
2 Goat Tellicherry Breeding 211 125420.00 104500.00 124 nos in stock
3 Poultry bird Grampriya
Vanaraja Bird 780 40296.00 50364.00 44 nos in stock
4 Egg
production Namakkal 1 Egg 797 - 5607.00 -
13.E. Utilization of hostel facilities Accommodation available (No. of beds) : 50
Months No. of trainees
stayed Trainee days (days stayed)
Reason for short fall (if any)
April, 2016 - -
--
May, 2016 - -
June, 2016 - -
July, 2016 148 18
August, 2016 193 14
September, 2016 72 6
October, 2016 - -
Noember, 2016 - -
December, 2016 - -
January, 2017 - -
February, 2017 43 2
March, 2017 - -
13.F. Database management
S. No Database target Database created
1 Nine fold classification of land Created
2 Number and size of operational holdings Created
3 Weather parameters of the district. (for a minimum period of ten years) Created
4 Details of soil profile Created
5 Detailed cropping pattern (for a minimum period of ten years) Created
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6 Area, production and productivity of major crops Created
7 Details on infrastructural facilities available for production, post harvest and marketing
Created
8 Details of institutional credit facilities Created
9 Any others relevant to district Created
Database since inception of the KVK
10 Frontline Demonstrations Database Created
11 Training Database Created
12 Database of Extension Programmes Created
13 Seeds and Planting Material Database Created
13.G. Details on Rain Water Harvesting Structure and micro-irrigation system : - Nil -
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PART XIV - FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE 14.A. Details of KVK Bank accounts
Bank account
Name of the bank
Location Branch code
Account Name Account Number
MICR Number
IFSC Number
With Host Institute - - - - - -
With KVK
Indian Overseas Bank
Vivekanandapuram Branch, Kanuvaipalayam Pirivu, Seeliyur Via, Karamadai Block, Coimbatore District 641 113
0727 Sri Avinashilingam Krishi Vigyan Kendra
Grant Account
217 641020042 IOBA 0000727
With KVK
Indian Overseas Bank
Vivekanandapuram Branch, Kanuvaipalayam Pirivu, Seeliyur Via, Karamadai Block, Coimbatore District 641 113
727 Sri Avinashilingam Krishi Vigyan Kendra
Front Line Demonstration on Oilseeds Account
2979 641020042 IOBA 0000727
With KVK
Indian Overseas Bank
Vivekanandapuram Branch, Kanuvaipalayam Pirivu, Seeliyur Via, Karamadai Block, Coimbatore District 641 113
0727 Sri Avinashilingam Krishi Vigyan Kendra
Front Line Demonstration on Pulses Account
3240 641020042 IOBA 0000727
With KVK
Indian Overseas Bank
Vivekanandapuram Branch, Kanuvaipalayam Pirivu, Seeliyur Via, Karamadai Block, Coimbatore District 641 113
0727 Sri Avinashilingam Krishi Vigyan Kendra
Front Line Demonstration on Cotton Account
5742 641020042 IOBA 0000727
With KVK
Indian Overseas Bank
Vivekanandapuram Branch, Kanuvaipalayam Pirivu, Seeliyur Via, Karamadai Block, Coimbatore District 641 113
0727 Sri Avinashilingam Krishi Vigyan Kendra Revolving Fund Account
3429 641020042 IOBA 0000727
With KVK
Indian Bank
Avinashilingam Deemed University Campus Branch, Mettupalayam Road, Coimbatore 641 043
IDIB 000A005
Sri Avinashilingam Krishi Vigyan Kendra
Grant Account
709480572 641019012 IDIB000A005
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14. B. Utilization of KVK funds during the year 2016-17 S.No. Particulars Sanctioned Released Expenditure
A. Recurring Contingencies
1 Pay & Allowances 1,09,63,000.00 1,09,63,000. 1,09,62,846.00
2 Traveling allowances 1,50,000.00 1,50,000.00 1,49,861.00
3 Contingencies
A Stationery, telephone, postage and other expenditure on office running, publication of Newsletter and library maintenance (Purchase of News Paper & Magazines)
2,50,000.00 2,50,000.00 2,49,727.24
B POL, repair of vehicles, tractor and equipments 1,75,000.00 1,75,000.00 1,74,980.00
C Meals/refreshment for trainees (ceiling upto Rs.40/day/trainee be maintained)
70,000.00 70,000.00 69,560.00
D Training material (posters, charts, demonstration material including chemicals etc. required for conducting the training)
25,000.00 25,000.00 24,946.00
E Frontline demonstration except oilseeds and pulses (minimum of 30 demonstration in a year)
3,00, 000.00 3,00,,000.00 2,99,370.00
F On farm testing (on need based, location specific and newly generated information in the major production systems of the area)
46,000.00 46,000.00 45,622.00
G Integrated Farming System (IFS) 30,000.00 30,000.00 29,905.00
H Training of extension functionaries 25,000.00 25,000.00 24,546.00
I Extension Activities 44,000.00 44,000.00 43,919.00
J Farmers Field School 30,000.00 30,000.00 29,685.00
K EDP/ Innovative Activities 50,000.00 50,000.00 49,690.00
L Soil & Water Testing & Issue of Soil Health Card 50,000.00 50,000.00 49,875.00
M Display Board 10,000.00 10,000.00 9,950.00
N Maintenance of building 50,000.00 50,000.00 49,286.00
O Library 10,000.00 10,000.00 9,750.00
TOTAL (A) 1,22,78,000.00 1,22,78,000.00 1,22,73,518.24
B. Non-Recurring Contingencies
1 Equipments & Furniture
A Office Automation 3,00,000.00 3,00,000.00 2,99,890.00
B Furniture & Fixture 1,00,000.00 1,00,000.00 99,713.00
2 Works ( Repair & Renovation of building) 3,00,000.00 3,00,000.00 3,00,000.00
3 Vehicle 0 0 0
4 Library 0 0 0
5 Soil Testing Laboratory
TOTAL (B) 7,00,000.00 7,00,000.00 6,99,603.00
C. REVOLVING FUND 0 0 0
GRAND TOTAL (A+B+C) 1,29,78,000.00 1,29,78,000.00 1,29,73,121.24
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14.C. Status of revolving fund (Rs. in lakh) for the three years
Year Opening balance
as on 1st April Income during
the year Expenditure
during the year Net balance in hand as on 1st April of each year
April 2014 to March 2015
3.58 21.03 21.45 3.16
April 2015 to March 2016
3.16 24.29 25.41 2.04
April 2016 to March 2017
2.04 28.00 21.55 8.49
15. Details of HRD activities attended by KVK staff during 2016-17
Name of the staff Designation Title of the training
programme Institute where
attended Dates
Dr.P.Kumaravadivelu and Mr.P.Nagaraj Feridrick
Senior Scientist & Head, PA Agri Engg
Vetiver workshop TNAU,
Coimbatore 13.04.16
Mr.P.Nagraj Feridrick PA Agri Engg Training on Bio gas
technology TNAU,
Coimbatore 09.08.16 to 12.09.16
Mr.P.Nagraj Feridrick PA Agri Engg Farm Machinery skill development training
programme
Agrl Engineering College Kumalur
03.09.16
Dr.P.Kumaravadivelu and Mr.P.Nagaraj Feridrick
Senior Scientist & Head, PA Agri Engg
State level workshop on Farm mechanization
CIAE, Coimbatore
05.11.16
Mr.S Sureskumar SMS Agronomy, Regional workshop on Skill development in
agriculture
MANAGE, Hyderabad
20.02.17
Mr.S.Sagadevan SMS Horticulture HRD training on PIMA KVK Erode, Arepalayam
21.02.17 to 25.02.17
Mrs P Gomathi SMS Home Science Capacity building
programme for Home Science
TNAU Home Science College,
Madurai
14.03.17 to 16.03.17
16. Please include any other important and relevant information which has not been reflected above (write in detail).
- Nil –