KVK BAGS 3rd PRIZE IN "AGROTECH 2017" OF DR PDKV AKOLA

Hon.VCAlong with other dignitoriesDr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth was

organizedAgrotech 2017 a State Level Agriculture ExhibitionatUniversity Sports Ground, Akola during 27-29 Dec. 2017 injoint collaboration with State Department of agriculture.Hon.Agricuture Minister Shri Pandurang Fundkar inauguratedtheexhibitionon 27th Dec. 2017.

The objectives of the exhibition were to demonstratenew agriculture technologies, interact with farmers to resolvetheir issues of farming practices, safe use of pesticides andsoil health management. Besides various stalls of UniversityandResearch Stations near about 250 stalls of other institutelike KVK, SHGs and innovative farmers were arranged atexhibition site. In the KVK stall live demonstrations withtechnical know how about KADAKNATH and GIRIRAJPoultry birds, fish farming model, azola culture productiontechnology,energy saving devices like sarai cooker and zeroenergy cool chamber and soft drink taste of ambadi juice inKVK stalls attracted mostly inbig size.

Apart from this lwomen friendly farm implements,oraganicfarming practices, silage bag for green fodder, variousswamini branded food item and expert guidance to visitingfarmerswere encouraged to seek information in the KVK stall.KVK Promoted SHGs of village Linga Kotwal, Kamaji andDhodapvillage has also arranged separate stall for sale of theirproduce.

In the concluding ceremony of the event KVK Washirnstall bags 3rd prize and honoured with the auspicious hands ofEx-ViceChancellor MPKV Rahuri Dr. S.N.Puri. Hon. ViceChancellor Dr. Vilas Bhale was presided over the function.EntireKVK team took efforts for the event.

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PARA EXTENSION WORKERS TRAINING ORGANIZEDI

Mr.R.S.Daware addressing participantsKVK Washim launched an innovative programme

in Transfer Of Technology from farmer to farmer byidentifying 72 technology agents (Para Workers) from 72villages in Risod tahsil of Washim district. Thesetechnology agents called as Grammitra (male) andGramsakhi (female). The KVK took the leading role ofcapacity building of these identified Grammitra andGramsakhi through training, practical know how. As a partof this activity KVK organized one day training programmeof these para workers at its campus on 8th December, 2017on the theme of "Scientific and safe use of Pesticide,application of technology of low cost organic inputs andinnovative extension approaches". The programme wasinaugurated by Dr. R.L.Kale (Sr. scientist cum Head KVKWashim). All KVK experts and representatives of variousPrivate companies also participated in the Programme.

Dr. R. L. Kale in his inaugural speech urged theparticipants to adopt the technology given by experts in thetraining and work for its further horizontal spread. Thefolder on safe and scientific use of pesticide was released bythe Chief guest during the occasion. In the technical sessionMr. R.S. Daware (SMS Plant protection) focussed on basicconcept of pesticide, classification, its toxicity, thumb ruleof safe use while handling, storage, transport of pesticide,Label claim concept and ideal spraying technique etc. Mr.T.S. Deshmukh SMS (Agronomy) delivered presentation onorganic farming with practical exposure on Contd.onPage .3

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NEWS LETTERKRISHI VIGYAN KENDRA WASHIM CELEBRATED WORLD SOIL DAY

Smt. Harshadatai Deshmukh addressing in the programmeWorld Soil Day was celebrated on 5th December,

2017 at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Karda District Washim withthe theme of "Caring for the Planet starts from the ground".jointly with State Department of Agriculture and the KVKThe mainly aim were to spread the awareness messages onthe importance ofsoil quality for food, nutritional security,human well-being and healthy eco system.

The event was graced by President, Zillah Parishad,Washim Mrs. Harshdatai Deshmukh, District SAO,Agriculture Department, Project Director ATMA Mr.Dattatray Gawsane, Dr.D.L.Jadhao, Dr.PDKV UniversitySoil Scientist Dr.S.D.Jadhav, Sub Divisional Agri1. OfficerDr.Murlidhar Ingle, District Soil Survey and TestingOfficer Milind Wankhede, Head KVK and progressivefanners. Programme started with ICAR song followed byworld soil day pledge and video show on message of Hon.Prime minister and Hon. Agriculture Minister aboutimportance of world soil day.

In the presidential address Mrs. HarshadataiDeshmukh highlighted the importance of healthy soil forhuman health and stressed upon judicious use of chemicalfertilizers. She also felt the need of giving more seriousattention on protection of soil, which leads to healthy life.

Dr. Kale after welcoming guests in his introductoryremarks apprised about the origin of world soil day and itsimportance in the present context. Meanwhile soil healthcard were distributed to beneficiaries and findings of soilanalysis report was explained to the fanners during theprogramme. Dr.S.D.Jadhav in his address focused on soilfertility status of Washim district and suggested thatorganic carbon, micro nutrient like zinc and Iron are founddeficient in the soi 1.He further

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TRAINING ON RESERVOIR FISHERY MANAGEMENT

Dr.R.L.Kaleand Experts distributingcertificatesto participants.Nowadays Government has emphasized on "Bluerevolution" through reservoirs fisheries which will increasethe production from culture fishery. To tap the availableresources and to impart advanced technologies of fishculture in reservoir, Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Washimwas conducted three days training programme on "Reservoir Fishery Management" during 28-30 Nov.2017 incollaboration with State Fisheries Department Washimwhich was sponsored by National Fisheries DevelopmentBoard Q-IFDB), Hyderabad.

The programme was inaugurated by Head and Sr.Scientist Dr. R. L. Kale and Chaired by Mr. SubashSukhdeve, Asst. Commissioner of Fisheries, Washim. Otherdignitaries on the dies were D.R.Khope, Assist. FisheriesDevelopment officer, Washim and Mr. R.S.Daware, SMS,KVK. In the inaugural session Dr. R.L.Kale briefed theobjectives of the training programme and explained -thescope offish culture in Washim District. Mr. S.N. Sukhdeveappealed trainees to take the benefit of facilities available atKVK for fish culture on a scientific line in reservoir. Hehighlighted the various schemes of state Government as wellas NEDB, Hyderabad. Mr. D.R.Khope who voiced hisappreciation for the joint efforts by the State Fisheries andKVK for organizing such training on the important topic ofreservoir fishery to increase the productivity of reservoir.An exposure visit was also organized at aquaculturedemonstration unit at KVK campus for the demonstration ontypes of species for culture, fish feed types, managementpractices, role of fertilizers in aquaculture, role of dissolvedoxygen, Types of Aquatic weed and their role in fish farmingwere explained. Importance of natural and artificial feedswas also discussed in detailed. During the training VideoCDs on various aquaculture topics were shown toparticipants. The valedictory Function was organized on30th November at KVK campus where certificates weredistributed to the participants. Total 50 fanners from WashimDistrict participated in training programme.

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NEWS LETTERKVK Innovative Farmer shared his Innovations in

Global Conference on Climate ChangeImpact of climate change and its adverse effect on agriculturesector is witnessed by entire farming community since last 5-6years period in the district. At the same time, fanners are alsoinnovating different means and ways to cope up such adversitieson farming, livestock and other enterprises. On this context"International Conference on Global Climate Change and itsimpact on Agriculture and Water Sector" was held at WALMI,Aurangabad during 14-16 Dec.20 17. In this conference KrishiVigyan Kendra, Washim identified innovative farmer Shri.Ashish Rambhau Kadu from village Jaulka (Railway) ofMalegaon tahsil has shared his farm level experiences andinnovations in terms of combating drought and dry spellsituations in agriculture. Mr. Kadu in the very important technicalsession on climate change-farm led innovation on 15th Dec.20 17at 5.00pm shared his experiences and innovations on low costgoat farm shed, indigenously designed poultry hatchery and ecofriendly heat insulating device suitable for terrace farming. In hispresentation he underlined that his innovation are recognized byDepartment of Energy Studies Pune University and SantGajanan Maharaj Engineering College Shegaon which arehelpful in reducing farm level stress situation. Dr.C.D.Mayee,Ex.Chairman, ASRB chaired the session while Dr.Lakhan SinghDirector ATARI Pune co-chaired the session. Innovative farmerfrom entire Maharashtra State shared their innovation in thissessions. KVK Programme Coordinator, Universities Scientistand other official were present during the occasion.

PARTICIPATION OF KVK STAFF IN WORKSHOP I TRAINGING1. Shri.P.Y.Deshmukh (Farm Manager) attended thetraining programme on linkage agriculture extension withagro tourism and agri-preneurship held on Dec.4th to 7th2017 at National Institute Agriculture ExtensionManagement (MANAGE) Hyderabad.2. Mr. Tushar Deshmukh (SMS Agronomy) attended theWorld Bank aided Nanaji Deshmukh Krishi SanjivaniPrakalp (PoCRA) on 23 Nov. at PoCRA, WTC, Mumbai.3. Mrs. S.N.Watane (Home Scientist) attended training incapacity building of Home Scientist in KVKs ofMaharashtra jointly organisd by ICAR ATARI at KVKJalnaduring 27-29 November, 2017.

Contd.from Page .1production oflow cost organic input at KVK organic unit.Mr. S.K. Deshmukh SMS (Agriculture Extension) focusedon innovative extension methods for effective technologytransfer. The various Private companies also distributedtheir pesticide application kit to the participant during theoccasion.

DI~TRICT MONTHlY WORK~HO~ O~ AGRICUlTUR~ D~~ARTM~NT HnD ATMANGRUlflR

Representative of district monthly workshop visitingfieldThe Agriculture department Washim organized the districtmonthly workshop on 28.11.2017 at Mangrulpir. Theworkshop was organized to review the progress of croppingseason & crop condition. Dr. Muralidhar Ingale Dy.SAOWashim, Dr. B. D. Gite Incharge ARS Washim, Dr. S.M.Ghavade Assoc. Prof. Horticulture Dr.PDKV Akola, Dr.Vinod Sonalkar Entomoliogist DR. PDKV Akola, Dr. IrfanHussain AO Washim, Sh. T. S. Deshmukh SMS AgronomistKVK Karda Washim & TAO from Washim district werepresent in the workshop at Mangrulpir. Dr. Muralidhar Ingale,Dy.SAO Washim reviewed the crop condition and seasonprogress report of all thr blocks in Washim. The expert teamand agriculture department visited to cotton, pigeon pea,custard apple crop fields, poly and green net house nursery inthe Mangrulpir block. The experts guided the talukaagriculture officers on management of green leafy vegetables& citrus, pigeon pea helicoverpa and wilt, stem blightdiseases, cotton, wheat and chickpea crop management.

Contd. from Page .2added measure like integrated nutrient management,composting technique, use of green manure, crop rotationand vermi-compost production to be under taken by farmingcommunity for improving soil health and productivity.Dr.D.LJadhav apprised the activities of ATMA and stressedupon the importance of soil, water and air for sustaining lifeon earth, while Dr.Murlidhar Ingle stated that soils are a keycomponent in the chain of soil-plant-animal-humancontinuum and stressed that nutrition related problemsappears due to poor soil health. KVK experts R.S.Daware inhis address guided farmers on safe and scientific use ofpesticide and rabi crop production technologies.Shri.Dattatray Gawsane briefed various ongoing scheme ofAgriculture Department and further he said that farmershould use fertilizer as per the recommendation of soil healthcard issued to them under soil health card programme.Farmers, Grammitra, Gramsakhi, Farm women attended theevent in large number. S.K.Deshmukh conducted theproceedings while R.S.Daware offered vote ofthanks.

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NEWS LETTERPigeonPea Field day and Farmers·Scientist Interaction held Diagnostic field visit of KVK Entomologist to Bt Cotton

Mr.S.K.Deshmukh addressing in the field dayNowadays found highly susceptible to wilt and

sterility mosaic disease problems in pigeon pea in thedistrict. Hence, the KYK. conducted cluster front linedemonstrations in pigeon pea with varietal trial of PKV-TARA cultivar in village Pimpri Sarhaddh of RisodTahsil. A Pigeon pea Field Day was organised on 16thDec.20 17 to overcome the problem of ruling, older andlatematuring varieties of pigeon pea.

Sarpanch of the village Mrs. Ushatai B.Deshmukhpresided over the function. KYK. experts and staff fromAgriculture Department Shri. S.V.Pande, Shri.L.R.Mehtregraced the occasion. After welcoming the guestS.K.Deshmukh in his introductory remarks highlightedand shared the major problem and gaps in adoption ofpigeon pea production technology. SMS AgronomyT.S.Deshmukh in his address guided farmers on advancesin pigeon pea production technologies focusing majorpractices like integrated nutrient and pest management,crop diversification, performance of various pigeon peacultivar and focused on varieties suitable for mechanicalharvesting. He solved all the queries raised by the farmersduring the interaction session. In field visit scientist andfarmers visited field demonstration of SwapnilDeshmukh, Bhaurao Deshmukh, Shri.Ingle andinteracted on performance ofPKV TARA demonstration.Farmers expressed satisfaction as variety found moreyielding, and resistance to wilt and sterility mosaicdiseases and assured that duriiig next season they will usethis variety for cultivation. Farmers from Pimpri, Kuksa,Anchal, Dongaon, Aregaon and Madani attended theprogramme in large number. Mr.T.S.Deshmukhconducted the proceeding while Mr.L.R.Mehtre offeredvote of thanks.

R.S.Daware visiting Bt Cotton fieldAs the serveral complaints of severe infestation of PinkBollworm in Bt Cotton were received by SAO of Washimdistrict during November 2017. As per the directives ofGovt. of Maharashtra to each Taluka Agriculture Officerin the district have to survey the cotton field along with anexperts available in the district. Hence Mr. R.S.Daware,Entomologist of KVK Karda visited to Bt cotton field invi Ilage Balkhed, Wakad and Eklaspur in Risod Tahasil on27th November, 2017 along with T A 0 Risod Shri R.H.Tambile. During the visit severe infestation of pinkbollworm was observed in Bt cotton field by Mr R.S.Daware and guided the farmers on identification ofinfestation of pink bollworm, method of survey andIntegrated pest management. Further he suggested foravoiding future outbreak of cotton next season. The farmerparticipated in the field visit were included mainlyMr.Vilas Dyanba Gaikwad, Raman Ransingir Gosai,Mathurabai Rambhau Gaikwad, Pundlik NimbajiGandhile.

Krishi Vigyan Kendra News Letter is Published byDr.R.L.Kale, Head & Sr. Scientist

KRISHI VIGYAN KENDRA,KARDATah.Risod,Dist - Washim (M.S.) Tel - (07251) 229513 Fax - 222462website - www.kvkwashim.com. Email: kvk.washim@yahoo.com

Editor in Chief T.S.Deshmukh (SMSAgronomy)Members of Editorial Board

Dr.R.L.Kale (Head),S.K.Deshmukh (SMSExtn Edu.)

R.S.Daware,(SMS Plant Protection), N.B.Patil (SMSHorticulture)T.S.Deshmukh (SMSAgronomy), D.N.lngole (SMSAgril.Eco.)

D.L.Ramteke (P.A.Animal Science),S.R.Bavaskar (P.A.Computer)

Mrs.S.N.Watane (p.A.Home Science),P.V.Deshmukh (Farm Manager)Printed At - Saimudra Printers RisodMob: 9881661194

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