General Information About the Kvk

ANNUAL REPORT 2014-15

(FOR THE PERIOD APRIL 2014 TO MARCH 2015)

KRISHI VIGYAN KENDRA (SALEM) 2

PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE KVK

1.1. Name and address of KVK with phone, fax and e-mail

KVK Address Telephone E mail Web Address Office Fax Krishi Vigyan Kendra 0427- 0427 - [email protected] www.kvksalem.org Mallur (Via) 2422550 2422269 Sandhiyur – 636203 Salem District TAMILNADU

1.2 .Name and address of host organization with phone, fax and e-mail

Address Telephone E mail Web Address Office Fax Dr.C.R.Anandhakumar, 0422 - 0422- [email protected] www.tnau.ac.in The Registrar 6611201 2431821 in-charge, TNAU Coimbatore - 641003 TAMILNADU

1.3. Name of the Programme Coordinator with phone & mobile No

Name Telephone / Contact Residence Mobile Email Dr.N.Sriram - 9443702262 [email protected]

1.4. Year of sanction:

No. 6 (3) 194 – AE (1) dated 28.3.94 of ICAR, New Delhi.

1.5. Staff Position (as 31st March 2014)

Sl. Sanctioned post Name of the incumbent Designation M/F Discipline Highest Pay Basic Date of Permanent Category No. Qualification Scale pay joining /Temporary (SC/ST/ (for PC, SMS KVK OBC/ and Prog. Others) Asstt.) 1 Programme Dr. N. Sriram Asst. M Agrl. Extension Ph.D 15600- 8000 10.12.2012 P OBC Coordinator Professor 39100 2 SMS Dr. B. Geetha Asst. F Agrl. Ph.D 15600- 8000 16.05.2007 P OBC Professor Entomology 39100 3 SMS Dr. M. Vijayakumar Asst. M Agronomy Ph.D 15600- 7000 05.12.2012 P OBC Professor 39100 4 SMS Dr. P. Geetha Asst. F Horticulture Ph.D 15600- 7000 24.04.2015 Professor 39100 5 SMS Dr. S. Srividya Asst. F Horticulture Ph.D 15600- 7000 06.04.2015 Professor 39100 6 SMS Dr. A. Sudha Asst. F Plant Pathology Ph.D 15600- 7000 22.04.2013 P OBC Professor 39100 7 SMS Dr.P.Kohila Asst. F Animal Ph.D 15600- 6000 04.08.2014 Professor Husbandry 39100 8 Programme Th. G. Senthilnathan Programme M Agriculture B.Sc (Agri) 9300- 4400 01.08.2008 P OBC Assistant (Lab Assistant 34800 Tech.) /T-4 (Technical) 9 Programme Th.B.Shanmugasundaram Programme M Computer MCA 9300- 4400 08.12.2008 P OBC Assistant Assistant Application 34800 (Computer) /T-4 (Computer) 10 Programme Mrs. A. Gayathri Farm F Soil Science & M.Sc (Soil 9300- 4400 26.08.2009 P OBC Assistant/ Farm Manager Agrl.Chemistry Science) 34800 Manager 11 Assistant Mrs. R. Subramaniyam Asst.Accounts F - 9300- 5400 12.05.2006 P OBC 4

Officer 34800 12 Jr. Stenographer Mrs. P. Ganesan Superintend M - 5200- 4800 01.04.2009 P SC 20200 13 Driver Th. M. Rajalingam Driver M - 5200- 4400 01.04.1998 P SC 20200 14 Driver Th. M.Shanmugasundaram Driver M - 5200- 2600 03.06.2011 P OBC 20200 15 Supporting staff Th. B. Ranganathan Office M - 5200- 1800 07.05.2008 P OBC Assistant 20200 16 Supporting staff Th. S. Ramesh MTSP M - 2500 500 01.10.2009 P SC

1.6. Total land with KVK (in ha) : ---- ha

S. No. Item Area (ha) 1 Under Buildings 1.95 2. Under Demonstration Units 1.0 3. Under Crops 4.0 4. Orchard/Agro-forestry 3.0 5. Others -

1.7. Infrastructural Development:

A) Buildings

S. Name of building Source Stage No. of Complete Incomplete funding Completion Plinth Expenditure Starting Plinth Status of Date area (Rs.) Date area construction (Sq.m) (Sq.m) 1. Administrative ICAR 2006 467 33,84,000 - - - Building 2. Farmers Hostel ICAR 2008 300 30,55,000 - - -

3. Staff Quarters ICAR 2008 398 36,00,000 - - - (6 - Nos) 4. Demonstration ICAR Proposal submitted Units 5 Fencing ICAR 2006 600 RM 2,50,000 - - -

6 Rain Water ICAR Proposal submitted harvesting system 7 Thrashing floor ICAR ------

8 Farm godown ICAR Proposal submitted

B) Vehicles

Type of vehicle Year of Cost (Rs.) Total kms. Present status purchase Run Bolero Jeep 2010 Rs. 6,00,000 121805 Working Mahindra Bolero TN 30 AH 4687 Tractor with 1996 Rs. 2,18,100 3517hrs Working Trailer MF 1035 DB TN 27 E 6385 Power Tiller 2010 Rs. 1,50,000 1600 hours Working Greaves Two wheeler 2005 Rs. 39,930 12466 Working TVS Motor Co. Ltd., Solo with Pillion, TVS Star DLX

Two wheeler 2009 Rs. 50,000 35646 Working Honda active

C) Equipments & AV aids a. Soil and Water Testing Laboratory equipments S.No. Name of Equipment Year of purchase Cost (Rs.) Present status 1. Spectrophotometer 2004-05 0.60 W 2. Flame Photometer 2004-05 0.50 W 3. pH Meter 2004-05 0.10 W 4. Conductivity Bridge 2004-05 0.10 W 5. Physical Balance 2004-05 0.10 W 6. Chemical Balance 2004-05 1.00 W 7. Water Distillation Still 2004-05 1.00 W 8. Kjeldahl digestion and distillation 2004-05 0.60 W ( 2 sets) 9. Shaker (2 Nos.) 2004-05 0.50 W 10. Refrigerator 2004-05 0.20 W 11. Oven 2004-05 0.15 W 12. Hot Plate 2004-05 0.25 W 13. Grinder (Willey Mill ) 2004-05 0.30 W 14. Total 5.40 W – Working Condition

7 b. A.V. Aids Name of the equipment Year of purchase Cost (Rs.) Present status

Ahuja amplifier 1995-96 3,415 W Mike AUD WIXLR 1995-96 1,091 NW Stand DGN 1995-96 380 NW Mike AOD 101M% 1995-96 974 NW Stand DGT 1995-96 214 NW Column SCM 30T 1995-96 1,368 NW Mike CTP 10 1995-96 455 NW Philips tape recorder 1995-96 3,415 NW Black board with stand 1996-97 3158 W TRIPOD screen 1996-97 1,908 W Computer accessories 2003-04 1,35,000 W Slide projector with stand 2004-05 24,975 W OHP with stand 2004-05 24,950 W Xerox machine 2004-05 75,000 W Digital camera 2005-06 19,900 W Ergonomically designed student chair 2005-06 65,000 W W-Working, NW- Not working

D. Plant Health Diagnostic Facility : 10 lakhs (sanctioned and established)

Equipments allotted under Plant Diagnostic facility has been Purchased and established plant health diagnostic lab.

S.No Components Rs. 1 Laboratory set up 490000 2 Entomology component 168500 3 Pathology components 171000 4 Horticultural components 114000 5 Seed health components 56500 Total 1000000

1.8. Details SAC meeting conducted in 2013-14 Sl.No. Date Number of No. of Salient Action taken Participants absentees Recommendations 1. 12.6.2013 28 Nil As given below The recommendations were included in the preparation of action plan and the same will be executed Sl.No Major recommendations Status of action taken in brief 3.1 Training on Processing and value  On campus training on processing and value addition for addition for Banana and Coconut to banana and coconut conducted on 20.9.13 to farmers from be conducted Yercaud under ATMA Training on Mushroom production,  Mushroom training was conducted on honey bee rearing and their value 30.9.2013,5.12.2013,30.1.2014 to farmers from Salem and addition to be arranged. surroundings  Honey bee training was conducted on 11.4.2013 and 7.6.2013 to farmers from Salem and surroundings  Vocational training with financial support from NABARD has to be organized on 19.3.2014-21.3.2014 Training on Papaya cultivation to  On campus training on Papaya cultivation conducted on be conducted. 21.8.13 to mallasamudram farmers under NADP  Field diagnostic visit was made to papaya field at panamarathupatty and pannapatty Skill based trainings for extension  Skill based training on Kisan SMS Portal was organized to functionaries to be conducted ADAs and AOs of Salem district.  Skill training Maintenance of drip and fertigation units was organized for the benefit of farmer friends and extension functionaries Training on high density planting in  Off campus training on HDP at panamarathupatty on banana and mango to be promoted 8.01.14under IHDS  On campus training conducted on 7.2.14 & 14.2.14 for the 50 farmers each of puduchattiram, vennanthur and elachipalayam and rasipuramblocks of Namakkal district under NADP Machineries and equipments  Demonstration of laser leveler was done at Puttur related to potential crops of Salem Aggrakaram Village and Nalikkalpatti district has to be established at this station for demo purpose Advanced hi-tech horticultural  Off campus training conducted for hi tech horticulture technologies should be promoted technologies on 20.9.13 at kamalapatty in crops intensive area for  Improved practices in chrysanthemum on 8.11.13 at breakthrough in productivity pannapatty  Improved practices in jasmine on 26.11.13 at panamarathupatty  Off campus training on 8ortray nursery and transplanting of watermelon under polythene mulching at kamalapatty on 3.12.13  Exposure visit to hi tech farmers field at vepilaipatty on 11.12.13 Arrangement has to be made to  Kisan SMS message is being sent to registered farmers from know the sale price of fertilizers KVK Salem through DEMIC by SMS messages  DEMIC message on forecasting the price is also being sent to the DEMIC SMS message services  Fertilizers price is being sent to the needy farmers through 9

kisan SMS portal Export oriented marketing  Export of agricultural products message is being delivered information can be given through in all the on campus training programmes. trainings on selected commodities.  Export of Banana, Mango training was organized during all the horticultural on campus training programme To Reduce the drudgery of weeding  Development of single wheel power weeder is under operation by women in rice, single progress wheel power weeder has to be developed To facilitate weeding under spaced  Demo on direct sown drum seeder has been done at (25 x 25 cm) direct sown drum seed Ulipuram village drill has to be developed Facilitate exposure visit to other  Exposure visit to the State level farmers day programme state to create awareness on was organized. recent technologies  Exposure visit to the Nagpur Krishi mela was also organized. All possible technologies in  Model village concept is being done under TN IAMWARM agriculture and allied fields has to scheme at Ulipuram and Kondayampalli villages be promoted in a village to make it  Intervention on laying PF vegetable is under progress as a model village More intervention in horticultural The following interventions were made crops has to be promoted. Since  Polythene mulching in gourds for weed contol there is more potential for  Ethrel spray for cucurbits horticulture development.  Micronutrient mixture for all horticulture crops  Canopy management in mango and guava, NAA spray for fruit retention  Liquid pseudomonas through drip  Arka banana and arka vegetable boosters were intervened  Maleic hydrazide in onion for control of sprouting  Roof gardening for urban The existing farmers association,  Seed production technologies training was given to the established by NABARD can be NABARD Club Velerivelli, Edapadi. Based on that seed trained with suitable technical production on Groundnut was taken up. management and marketing skills.  Farmers Producers Company act training was given to NABARD clubs of Ayothiyapattinam, Varagampadi, Udayapatti and Kondaiyampalli villages  Minor millets production technologies and its value added products training was organized to NABARD Club, Jalluthupatti, Panamarathupatti Micro nutrient mixture, for Banana  Banana booster from IIHR has been popularized and more has to be popularized than 400 kg being sold under revolving fund The service of UTRC can be used to  The service of the UTRC for establishing IFS components is promoted in Animal husbandry being utilized. oriented KVK activities. Model on farm pond can be  Farm pond was established at KVK, Sandhiyur established at this station farm Monthly message to All India  Monthly messages on pest and diseases outbreak, Radio, to be given regularly forecasting, technology tips are being sent to AIR on weekly / monthly basis. A Model for unit for sericulture, silo  Steps were initiated for the model unit of Sericulture and demonstration pit with sugarcane silo demonstration pit with sugarcane trash with a chaff trash with a chaff cutter should be cutter in IFS programme created in KVK, Salem 10

PART II - DETAILS OF DISTRICT

DETAILS OF DISTRICT

Major farming systems/enterprises (based on the analysis made by the KVK):

S. No Farming system/enterprise 1 Rice - Pulses - Maize 2 Rice - Sugarcane 3 Rice - Banana 4 Rice - Turmeric 5 Pulses - Tapioca 6 Sorghum - Tapioca 7 Sorghum - Groundnut - Maize 8 Onion - Turmeric 9 Sorghum - Sesame - Pulses

CROPPING CALENDER – SALEM DISTRICT

Crops Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec

Paddy Kar

Sam

Nav

Sorghum IR RF

Cumbu IR RF

Ragi IR RF Groundnut IR RF

Cotton IR

Tapioca IR

Vegetables Sugar Ear cane Mid

Late

Sowing stage Vegetative stage Harvest stage

2.2 Description of Agro-climatic Zone & major agro ecological situations (based on soil and topography)

Agro-climatic S. No Characteristics Zone 1. North Salem district is an inland district bounded by Dharmapuri district in the North, Western Zone Namakkal district in the South, Tiruchirapalli, Vilupuram and Perambalur of Tamil Nadu districts in the East and Erode district in the West. It lies between 11 and 12 North latitude and 77 40’ and 78 5’ East longitude. The total geographical area is 5205 sq.km and the district comprises of seven taluks viz., Attur, Mettur, Omalur, Salem, Sankari, Valappady and Yercaud. The mean maximum temperature is 25C - 42C and the mean minimum temperature is 19C - 25C. The mean annual rainfall is 939 mm of which 47.6 per cent (447 mm) is received during the North East Monsoon, 33.7 per cent (316 mm) during the South West Monsoon, 17.4 per cent (164 mm) during summer and 1.3 per cent (12 mm) during winter. The major source of irrigation is through wells (93%). Of the total geographical area, the net sown area occupies 52.3 per cent (2,72,069 ha) and the remaining area is under forest (24.1%), barren and uncultivable land (8%) and land put to non agricultural uses accounts for 9.4 per cent. The North Western Agro-climatic Zone shows considerable diversity in soil types. The major soil types occurring in the zone are 1) Red non-calcareous, 2) Red- Calcareous 3) Alluvial 4) Black soil 5) Hill soil 6) Forest soil 7) Saline/alkali soil. Of these major area comes under red non-calcareous and red calcareous soils. Red /brown non- calcareous soil is predominant in the North-Western Zone occupying 62.6 per cent followed by Red/Brown calcareous soil with 30.5 per cent. Black and alluvial soil contributes a meager of 5.6 and 1.3 per cent respectively. Total area under Salem District in different soil series is 3.47 lakh hectares of which Red Non-Calcareous soil predominant by occupies 66.3% of the area. The next comes the Red calcareous soil type with 29.3 per cent followed by Black (3.8%) and Alluvial deposits (0.6%). The taluks with non- calcareous soil type are Attur, Mettur, Omalur and Salem. Sankari taluk has predominantly occupied with calcareous soil type. Salem district has the highest area (0.72 lakh ha) under saline and alkalinity in the North Western zone of Tamil Nadu.

Agro ecological S. No Characteristics situation 1. Western Ghats (Tamil Agro-ecological Situation 1 : Nadu uplands) and (Salem, Mettur, and parts of Omalur Taluks of Salem District) Deccan Plateau; hot semi arid; red loamy  Lack of improved medium duration ragi varieties suited to seedling soils; growing period transplanting under rainfed conditions. 90-150 days  Lack of heat resistant rainfed varieties in tomato.  Lack of varieties / technology for rainfed banana.  As far as irrigated sorghum is concerned, imbalanced use of fertilizers, non- application of Azospirillum along with FYM, incidence of shoot fly earhead bug etc. Agro-ecological Situation 2 : (Attur taluk of Salem district)  Non-availability of adequate quantities of certified seeds in groundnut due to low multiplication ratio Low plant population due to non-adoption of recommended seed rate/seed treatment.  Incidence of pests and diseases in cotton in both winter and summer seasons.  Non-availability of high yielding drought tolerant rainfed / irrigated tapioca varieties/hybrids with resistance to phoma disease. Agro-ecological Situation 3 : (Sankari and parts of Omalur taluk of Salem district)  Non-availability of rice varieties better than IR 20 and Ponni suitable for late samba season with tolerance to brown plant hopper.  High incidence of pests and diseases in long and extra long staple cotton.  Lack of improved medium staple cotton varieties with resistance to stem weevil and whitefly.  Lack of high yielding drought resistant semi spreading and spreading varieties of groundnut. Lack of appropriate agronomic practices for spreading type groundnut variety.

2.3 Soil type/s:

S. No Soil type Characteristics Area in ha 1. Red calcareous Moderately deep to Very deep; Loamy skeletal to Fine loamy; moderately slow to rapid 2,47,391 permeability; pH 7.4 to 9.0 and medium in water holding capacity (21-50%) 2. Red non calcareous Deep soils (51-100 cm); Coarse loamy to fine loamy; moderate to rapid permeability; low 50,212 water holding capacity (0-20 %); pH 6.6-7.8 3. Brown calcareous Very deep soils (>100 cm); fine loamy; moderately slow permeability; High water 7,385 holding capacity (> 50 %); pH 7.9-8.4 4. Brown non Very deep soils (>100 cm); fine loamy to fine; calcareous moderately slow to moderately rapid 38,267 permeability; medium to high water holding capacity (21- 50 %); pH 5.5-6.5 5. Black soil Deep soils (51-100 cm); fine loamy; moderately slow permeability; medium water holding 1,941 capacity (21- 50 %); pH 8.5-9.0 6. Alluvial soil Very deep soils (>100 cm); fine loamy; Rapid permeability; medium water holding capacity 2,136 (21- 50 %); pH 7.4-7.8 7. Mixed soil Deep soils (51-100 cm); fine loamy; moderately slow permeability; High water holding capacity (> 21,776 50 %); pH 7.9-8.4

Brown non Alluvial soil Mixed soil calcareous 1% 6% 10% Brown calcareous 2%

Red non calcareous 14% Red calcareous 67%

Proportion of major soil types of Salem Dt.

2.4. Area, Production and Productivity of major crops cultivated in the district

Area Production Productivity S. No Crop (ha) (Lakh Metric tons) (kg /ha) 1 Paddy 27745 1.253 4516 2 Millets 114433 2.845 2486 3 Pulses 12952 0.129 996 4 Oilseeds 23342 0.501 2146 5 Cotton 14992 0.484 3228 6 Sugarcane 12218 12.22 100016 7 Mango 4856 0.756 15568 8 Banana 2329 1.034 44397 9 Tapioca 17084 8.650 50632 10 Turmeric 13684 0.576 4209 11 Vegetables 9222 2.453 26599 12 Flower crops 2397 0.303 12641 * Source : Department of Agriculture & Horticulture, Salem

2.5. Weather data

Month Rainfall Temperature 0 C Relative Humidity (%) (mm) (Month Avg) Maximum Minimum Average Apr 2014 11.5 38.7 26.1 53.2 May 13 37.0 25.8 40.3 June 64.5 36.5 25.2 21.4 July 4.5 35.1 25 58.4 Aug 87.5 34.1 24.2 82.7 Sep 165 34.5 23.8 58.6 Oct 162 31.8 23.6 13.9 Nov 6 29.9 21.5 72.9 Dec 43 30.1 20.6 25.6 Jan 2015 6 30.7 20.8 64.8 Feb 0 33.1 20.1 54.2 Mar 15 36.2 23.2 54.7 Total 578 407.7 279.9 640.7 Average 48.6 * Source : Tamil Nadu Agricultural weather Network (TAWN), Salem Rain Fall in mm

Series1

165 162

87.5 64.5 43

11.5 13 15 4.5 6 6 0 Apr-14 May June July Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan-15 Feb Mar

Production and productivity of livestock, Poultry, Fisheries etc. in the District

Productivity/Animal/ Category Population Production annum Cattle Crossbred 238513 Milk -17548525 lit 1825 lit Indigenous 145259 Milk – 9145250 lit 960 lit Buffalo 156541 Milk - 241856548 1250 lit Sheep Crossbred - Indigenous 351022 Meat-5661150 kg 18 kg Goats 447814 Meat-6652420 kg 16 kg Pigs Crossbred 31275 Meat-1257345 kg 60 kg Indigenous Rabbits 2575 Meat-4250 kg 2 kg Poultry Hens 2215280 Eggs-553820000 220-250 eggs Desi 205735 Eggs-542820000 80-90eggs Improved - Ducks - Turkey and others -

Production Productivity Category Area (ha) (Metric tons) (kg /ha) Fish Inland 32490.84 6585 202.67

*Source: Department of Animal Husbandry, Salem

2.7 District profile has been Updated for 2014-15 Yes / No : Yes

2.8 Details of Operational area / Villages

Sl.No. Taluk Name of the Name of the How long the Major crops & Major problem Identified Thrust block village village is covered enterprises identified Areas under operational area of the KVK (specify the years) 1 Salem Ayodhyapattinam Sukkampatty 3  Sugarcane  Non availability of  cocopeat Nadupatty quality seedlings, enrichment with percentage of crop Arka microbial establishment is low consortium  Tapioca  incidence of red spider mite in  Crop Improvement tapioca, ICM virus  Blackgram  incidence of YMV  Crop management

 Vegetables  Low yield  Biocontrol 2 Salem Salem Thalavaipatty, 1  Onion  Basal rot incidence  Bio control Pethanur  greens  whiter rust  Crop Improvement Puthur  Vegetables incidence  Crop improvement agraharam  Groundnut  High cost of Private  Farm  Banana Hybrid seeds mechanization  Labour problem  Crop management  more cost of  Crop Improvement cultivation 3 Sankagir Sankagiri Kullampatty, 1  Paddy  Yield loss due to  Bio control i Arasaramani  Ragi False smut  Crop improvement mettupalayam  Banana  low yield due to  Crop management local variety  Yield loss due to panama disease 18

4 Omalur Ayodhiapattinam Varagampadi 1  Mango  Micronutrient  Introduction of Mettupatty  Tapioca defiency new var, IPDM & Sukkampatty  Labour problem, INM, Kootathupatty more cost of  Crop Management Arunoothumal cultivation and Low  Crop improvement ai yield 5 Omalur Mecheri Puthur, 1  Tomato  Yield loss due to leaf  Disease aranganur, blight management by Kamaneri  Sugarcane  Heavy incidence of liquid borers and sucking Pseudomonas pests in sugarcane  Crop protection  Minor millets  Using local variety  Introduction of poor yield new variety with ICM 6 Salem Panamarathupatt Kamalapatty 5  Banana  low yield due to  Crop improvement y Ammampalaya  Minor millet local variety m  Tapioca  Yield loss due to Adimalaipatti  Pulses panama disease and  Arali weevil  Using local and conventional varieties,  Labour problem,  Conventional management practices 7 Mettur Kolathur Pannavadi 4  Chilli  Ruling of private  Crop improvement Boothapadi variety  pest and disease incidence 19

8 Valappa Valappadi Thirumanur 2  Turmeric  More cost of  Using high yielding di  Tapioca cultivation, Using pest and disease  Arcanut local and resistant varieties  Vegetables conventional varieties which are susceptible to pest and diseases especially Rhizome rot and leaf spot Salem Veerapondi Veerapandi 2  Castor  Labour problem,  Improved  Groundnut Conventional management  Pulses management practices  Tapioca practices  and using herbicides to control the weeds and reduced the weed problem

2.9 Priority thrust areas

S. No Thrust area 1 Introduction of new high yielding varieties in major crops 2 ICM in major crops 3 Weed management in oil seed crops 4 Seed production techniques 5 Protray nursery 6 Propagation techniques in horticulture crops 7 Polythene mulching 8 Kitchen and Roof gardening 9 High density planting and canopy management in fruit crops 10 Precision farming technology 11 Eco friendly pest and disease management techniques 12 IPDM in major crops 13 Farm mechanization 14 Agro based enterprise development like Mushroom, Honey bee and Vermi compost 15 Value addition in minor millets 16 IFS in Garden land

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 6 6 30 30 17 17 166 166

Training Extension Programmes 3 4 Number of Courses Number of Participants Number of Number of participants Programmes Targets Achievement Targets Achievement Targets Achievement Targets Achievement 111 87 2535 2586 397 210 1230 1531

Seed Production (Qtl.) Planting materials (Nos.) 5 6 Target Achievement Target Achievement Paddy- 15 q 13 Mango - approach 1150 grafts -1500 Pulses- 5 q 2.5 Mango – soft wood 2277 grafts-2500 Sapota -1000 741 Guava layers- 500 522 Cumbu Napier Co-4 – 17000 15000 sets Guinea grass- 1000 2000 sets

Livestock, poultry strains and fingerlings (No.) Bio-products (Kg) 7 8 Target Achievement Target Achievement Goat - 0 2 Vermicompost- 1 t 571 kg Poultry - 0 9 Earthworms (Eudrilus 4 kgs eugineae) Biocontrol Agent – 4600 numbers Acerophagus Papayae parasitoids 5000

3.B1. Abstract of interventions undertaken based on thrust areas identified for the district as given in Sl.No.2.7 S. Thrust Crop/ Identified Problem Interventions No area Enterprise Title of OFT Title of FLD if Numb Number Number of Extensio Supply Supply of Supply Supply of bio products if any any er of of Training n of planting of Trainin Training (extension activities seeds materials livesto g (Youths) personnel) (No.) (Qtl.) (No.) ck (farme (No.) rs) No. Kg 1 Crop Paddy Changing food Assessing 1 improve Wheat habit, the ment Oat More demands for performanc fiber based crops. e and profitability of cereals in Salem district 2 Crop Paddy Poor awareness in - Demonstration 1 Pheromone trap 48 Protectio IPM of IPM module and lure for stem Nos. n Lack of knowledge for Paddy borer on Eco friendly pests methods 3 Crop Paddy Yield reduction up Demonstration 1 1 Pseudomonas 10 protectio to 40 % of IPDM for fluorescens n spraying of false smut P.fluorescens pesticide at wrong disease in liq.formulation 10lit stage of the crop Paddy in at maturation samba season stage 4 Crop Maize High cost of priv. Demonstration 1.04 improve hybrid seeds of Maize ment hybrid COHM6 for higher productivity 23

5 Crop Kuthiraivali Use of old varieties Demonstration 1 - - - 0.9 - - Azospiriilum and 4kg improve Reduction in yield of CO(KV) 2 Phosphobacteria ment Kuthiraivali 4 kg with ICM in Tribal areas of Salem District 6 Crop Fodder Non availability of Demonstratio Azospiriilum and 10 kg Improve sorghum fodder during n of CO (Fs) Phosphobacteria ment summer season 31 Fodder Non-availability of Sorghum for low toxic content seed fodder varieties production 7 Crop Black Susceptible to Demonstrati Pulse wonder 5 kg Productio gram Yellow Mosaic on on n Virus diseases of blackgram all present ruling var MDU 1 black gram for higher varieties productivity Loss of 40- 60 per cent Productivity performance is very low 8 Crop Green gram Productivity Demonstration 1 - - - 0.3 improve performance is on seed ment very low due to production of drought and short duration Loss of yield by greengram var 40- 60 per cent CO8 due to low yielding and local varieties 9 Crop Groundnut Groundnut is Assessment 1 - - - 2.25 improve extensively of suitable 24

ment cultivated during high summer yielding and Rainfall drought during this season tolerant is only 150- groundnut 180mm. varieties for The major higher problem is productivity reduction in yield due to drought and continuous use of TMV 7 only 10 Crop Castor Labour problem, Assessment 1 improve more cost of of pre and ment cultivation and low post yield. emergence herbicide in castor 11 Crop Sugarcane Less availability of Assessment 1 1 Cocopeat 1000 managem quality planting of Arka ent material Microbial Azospirillum) 2 Better crop Consortium establishment - (80 for Phosphobacter 2 %) cocopeat ia enrichment 3 in protray Arka microbial nursery for consortium sugarcane 12 Crop sugarcane Heavy incidence Demonstration 1 0 0 3 - - - Internode borer 60 protectio of borers and of IPM module pheromone trap Nos. n sucking pests for Paddy Lures 120 and pests Nos. Poor yield Trichogramma @ 60 chilonis cc 25

13 Crop Mango yield loss due to - Demonstration 2 Arka mango 4 managem anthracnose and of IIHR –Arka special ent dull appearance of mango special the fruit with liquid P.fluorescens 2 lit Pseudomonas liq.formulation 14 Crop Banana In Salem district Demonstration 1 3 Suckers - Pseudomonas 10 improve the variety of NRCB 200 nos. fluorescens ment karpooravalli is Banana variety grown in more Udhayam with Trichoderma 10 area and it is ICM viride tolerant to panama wilt but Beauvericide 5 not suited for high pH soils medium Banana booster 10 yield in karporavalli types heavy incidence pseudostem weevil, hazardous pp chemicals usage 15 Crop Onion• 40 % yield loss Demonstration 1 1 ,Trichoderma 2kg protectio • Infestation during of IPDM for viride, n bulb formation Basal rot in VAM 5 kg stage at rainy onion to season improve the productivity 16 Crop Tomato To overcome the Demonstration 1 P.fluorescens 4 lit protectio foliar diseases in of TNAU liquid liq.formulation n tomato pseudomonas Pf1 for controlling foliar diseases in tomato 26

17 Crop Chilli Ruling of local Assessing 1 5 0.02 Arka vegetable 10 improve variety the booster ment Medium yield , performanc poor colour e of chilli Planofix 500m retention during varieties in l storage Salem Lack of high district for yielding varieties higher productivity 18 Crop Greens No variety in Demonstration 2 4 0.1 Pseudomonas 10 improve sirukeerai-pulling of TNAU fluorescens ment type Sirukeerai Pest and disease variety PLR 1 Trichoderma 10 incidence more (Amaranthus viride Indiscriminate use polygonoides) of chemical fertilizers and pesticides 19 Crop Turmeric Using Medium Demonstration 10.0 improve yield and Low of Turmeric ment curcumin content variety CO 2 rhizomes and Indiscriminate use of pesticides due to susceptible to pest and disease 20 Crop Tapioca Yield reduction Demonstration 1 1 Stems - improve due to local of TNAU 800 nos. ment varieties, Cassava variety monocropping, Yethapur-1 for Pest and disease higher incidence productivity Non adoption of 27

improved technologies Heavy incidence of spiralling whitefly resulted yield loss of 30- 50 per cent 21 Crop Tapioca Heavy incidence Performanc - 1 0 0 2 - 1250 protectio of red spider mite e of Red setts n and Poor yield spider mite field resistant tapioca variety Sree Athulya 22 Farm Cassava labour shortage Farm - - - - Cassava Mechanis during harvest mechanization harvester has ation season in Cassava been purchased Cultural and will operations are demonstrated time consuming during this and cost involving year(2015-16) 23 Crop Tuberose Poor awareness in - Demonstration 1 Pacilomyces 20 kg Protectio nematode of Nematode lilacinus 20 kg n managemnet management Pseudomonas in Tuberose to fluorescens minimize the damage 24 Agricultur Training on Additional income 1 1 - - e Mushroom to run the production household 25 Crop Training on Lack of knowledge - - 1 Protectio Eco friendly on Eco friendly 28

n Pest methods manageme nt Technologie s 26 Crop Training on Poor awareness in - - 1 Protectio Biological biological control n control of Papaya mealy bug through parasitiods 27 Agricultur Training on Poor awareness in - - 1 e allied morden Bee modern Bee enterpric keeping keeping es technologies 28 Agricultur Training on Poor nutrient 2 e allied Vermi management enterpric composting es

3.B2. Details of technology used during reporting period S.No Title of Technology Source of Crop/enterprise No.of programmes conducted technology OFT FLD Training Others (Specify) 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Assessing the performance and profitability of TNAU Paddy ,wheat 1 0 1 Demo-2 cereals in Salem district oat

2 Demonstration of IPM module for Paddy pests TNAU Paddy 0 1 1 Demo - 2 3 Demonstration of IPDM for false smut disease in TNAU Paddy 0 1 2 Demo-8 Paddy in samba season

4 Demonstration of Maize hybrid COHM6 for higher TNAU Maize 0 1 1 Demo-2 productivity

5 Demonstration of CO(KV) 2 Kuthiraivali TNAU Kuthiraivali 0 1 1 Demo-3 with ICM in Tribal areas of Salem District 6 Demonstration of CO (Fs) 31 Fodder Sorghum for TNAU Fodder Sorghum 0 1 1 Demo-1 seed production 7 Demonstration on blackgram var MDU 1 for higher TNAU blackgram 0 1 1 Demo-2 productivity 8 Demonstration on seed production of short TNAU greengram 0 1 1 Demo-3 duration greengram var CO8

9 Assessment of suitable high yielding drought ANGRAU groundnut 1 0 1 Demo-2 tolerant groundnut varieties for higher productivity

10 Assessment of pre and post emergence herbicide in TNAU castor 1 0 1 Demo-3 castor

11 Assessment of Arka Microbial Consortium for IIHR sugarcane 1 0 1 Demo-3 cocopeat enrichment in protray nursery for Field day-1 sugarcane

12 Demonstration of IPM module for Paddy pests TNAU sugarcane 0 1 1 Demo - 3 13 Demonstration of IIHR –Arka mango special with IIHR Mango 0 1 1 Demo-5 liquid Pseudomonas 14 Demonstration of NRCB Banana variety Udhayam NRCB Banana 0 1 1 Demo-3 with ICM 15 Demonstration of IPDM for Basal rot in onion to TNAU Onion 0 1 2 Demo-7 improve the productivity

16 Demonstration of TNAU liquid pseudomonas Pf1 for TNAU Tomato 0 1 1 Demo-5 controlling foliar diseases in tomato

17 Assessing the performance of chilli varieties in APHU chilli 1 2 Demo -4 Salem district for higher productivity Field day -1 18 Demonstration of TNAU Sirukeerai variety PLR 1 TNAU Greens 0 1 2 Demo-5 (Amaranthus polygonoides) Field day -1 19 Demonstration of Turmeric variety CO 2 IIHR Turmeric 0 1 1 Demo-3 20 Demonstration of TNAU Cassava variety TNAU cassava 0 1 1 Demo-2 Yethapur-1 for higher productivity 21 Performance of Red spider mite field resistant TNAU cassava 1 0 1 Demo - 2 tapioca variety Sree Athulya 22 Farm mechanization in Cassava TNAU cassava 0 1 - -

23 Demonstration of Nematode management in IIHR Tuberose 0 1 1 Demo - 2 Tuberose to minimize the damage 24 Training on Mushroom production Mushroom 3 25 Training on Eco friendly Pest management All Crops 2 Technologies 26 Training on Biological control of Papaya mealy bug Papaya, Tapioca 2 through parasitiods 27 Training on morden Bee keeping Bee Keeping 3 28 Training on Vermi composting Organic Farming 1

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 5 ------2 - - - - 10 0 0 0 3 - - - - 10 - - 18 2 ------4 - - - - 10 0 0 0 5 - - - - 10 0 0 0 6 - - - - 9 0 1 0 7 - - - - 8 0 2 0 8 - - - - 8 2 0 0 9 5 - - - 0 0 0 0 10 5 ------11 4 1 ------6 4 ------12 - - - - 10 0 0 0 13 0 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 14 - - - - 3 1 - - 7 2 - - 28 7 - - 15 - - - - 9 1 - - 38 17 ------16 - - - - 9 1 - - 17 3 4 2 - - - - 17 5 ------12 3 - - 18 4 - - 18 - - - - 9 1 - - 27 5 - - 25 2 - - 19 20 - - - - 8 2 - - 12 4 - - 12 2 - - 21 5 0 0 0 - - - - 22 ------23 - - - - 10 0 0 0 24 48 12 5 1 2 25 28 22 6 1 26 27 16 2 1 27 16 21 6 6 28 18 12 1 1

PART IV - On Farm Trial

4. A1. Abstract on the number of technologies assessed in respect of crops Thematic Cereals Oilseeds Pulses Commerc Vegetables Fruits Flower Plantation Tuber TOTAL areas ial Crops crops Crops Integrated 0 Nutrient Management Varietal 1 1 1 1 4 Evaluation Integrated 0 Pest Management Integrated 1 1 Crop Management Integrated 0 Disease Management Small Scale 0 Income Generation Enterprises Weed 1 1 Management Resource 0 Conservation Technology Farm Machineries Integrated Farming System Seed / Plant production Value addition Drudgery Reduction Storage Technique Mushroom cultivation Total

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 : Nil

4. A4. Abstract on the number of technologies refined in respect of livestock enterprises : Nil

4.B. Achievements on technologies Assessed and Refined : Nil

4. B.1. Technologies Assessed under various Crops

Thematic areas Crop Name of the technology assessed No. of No. of Area in ha trials farmers (Per trail covering all the Technologic al Options) Varietal Evaluation groundnut Assessment of suitable high yielding drought 5 5 0.4 tolerant groundnut varieties for higher productivity

Chilli Assessing the performance of chilli varieties 5 5 0.4 in Salem district for higher productivity Cassava Performance of Red spider mite field resistant 5 5 0.4 tapioca variety Sree Athulya Integrated Crop Rice wheat Assessing the performance and profitability 5 5 0.4 Management Oat of cereals in Salem district Sugarcane Assessment of Arka Microbial Consortia for 5 5 0.2 cocopeat enrichment in protray nursery for sugarcane

Weed Management Castor Assessment of pre and post emergence 5 5 0.4 herbicide in castor Total 30 30

4.B.2. Technologies Refined under various Crops : Nil

4.B.3. Technologies assessed under Livestock and other enterprises : Nil

4.B.4. Technologies Refined under Livestock and other enterprises :L Nil

4.C1. Results of Technologies Assessed Results of On Farm Trial –OFT-1 Crop/ Farming Problem Title of OFT No. of Technology Parameters of Data on Results of Feedback from Any Justifica enterprise situation definition trials Assessed assessment the assessment the farmer refine tion for parameter ment refinem needed ent 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Paddy Irrigated Changing Assessing 5 TO1- Paddy Germination % 89.6 Among the different Performance of Nil - Wheat and food habit, the (Local races) No.of tillers/hill 9.1 cereals assessed Oat was good Oat Rainfed More performance Seed Yd kg/ha 3217 paddy and oats and it is suited demands for and and BCR 1.86 recorded the for hill tract fiber based profitability TO2- Wheat 87.0 maximum B:C ratio Salem district. crops. of cereals in COW(SW)2 4.4 of 1.86 and least B:C Salem 1817 ratio was observed district 1.70 in Wheat (1.70)

TO3 – Oat TN 88 As 04 , 05 and 3.4 08 900 1.86

Contd.. Technology Assessed Source of Technology Seedling Please give the unit (kg/ha, t/ha, lit/animal, Net Return BC Ratio germination nuts/palm, nuts/palm/year) (Profit) in Rs. / 10000 seedlings 13 14 15 16 17 18 Technology option 1 FP 3217 kg/ha 23829 1.86

Technology option 2 TNAU 1817 kg/ha 14923 1.70 Technology option 3 TNAU 900 kg/ha 16642 1.86

Results of On Farm Trial –OFT-2

Results of Farming Problem Title of OFT No. of Technology Parameters of Data on Results of Feedback Any Justifica On Farm situation definition trials Assessed assessment the assessment from the refine tion for Trial –OFT- parameter farmer ment refinem 1Crop/ needed ent enterprise

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Groundnut Rainfed Groundnut is Assessment 5 TO1- FP- TMV 7 *Weather 80mm in Total quantity of - - - extensively of suitable parameters three rainy 80mm was received cultivated high yielding viz., rainfall days only in three rainy during summer drought and rainy days 85 days that was only and Rainfall tolerant TO2- CO (gn)7 *Germination 80mm in during vegetative during this groundnut Tolerant to Percentage, three rainy stage. Crop was season is only varieties for drought, *Field stand % days completely failed 150-180mm. higher moderately at maturity 90 due to heavy and The major productivity resistant to rust *No.of continuous drought problem is and LLS pods/plant occurred during the reduction in *Seed Yd kg/ha crop growing yield due to TO3 – ICGV and BCR 80mm in period. The same drought and 91114 three rainy experiment will be continuous use Tolerant to mid- days conducted during of TMV 7 only season and 92 this year 2015-16 end-of-season drought TO4 – 80mm in Kadiri 9 three rainy Suitable for days drought prone 87 groundnut growing areas.

Contd.. Technology Assessed Source of Technology Production Please give the unit (kg/ha, t/ha, lit/animal, Net Return BC Ratio nuts/palm, nuts/palm/year) (Profit) in Rs. / ha 13 14 15 16 17 18 Technology option 1 Farmers practice Crop was completely failed due to heavy and continuous drought occurred during the Technology option 2 TNAU crop growing period. The same experiment will be conducted during this year 2015-16 Technology option 3 ICRISAT Technology option 4 AGRAU

Results of On Farm Trial –OFT-3 Crop/ Farming Problem Title of OFT No. Technology Parameters of Data on the Results of Feedback from the Any Justific enterprise situation definition of Assessed assessment parameter assessment farmer refinement ation trials needed for refine ment 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Castor Rainfed Labour Assessment 5 TO1- Hand Weed control Among the Performance of Pre - - problem, of pre and weeding at 20th efficiency (%) – treatment and post more cost of post and 40th days Seed Yd kg/ha 1368 assessed emergence cultivation emergence and BCR 2.0 Pendimethali application of and low herbicide in TO2- 80.0 n as pre herbicide was good yield. castor Pendimethalin @ 1503 emergence and more weed 3 lit/ha + Hand 2.4 herbicide and control efficiency weeding at 40 Post and it is suited for DAS emergence Castor growing 81.1 Herbicide region of Salem 1564 application of district. 2.8 Quizalofob TO3 – ethyl @ 0.05 Pendimethalin kg/ ai/ha + (pre)+ Quizalofob Chloromuron etyl @ 0.05 kg/ ethyl @0.01 ai/ha + kg ai/ha Chloromuron recorded the ethyl @0.01 kg more weed ai/ha (post control emergence) efficiency,

seed yield

and B:C ratio than other treatment.

Contd.. Technology Assessed Source of Technology Production Please give the unit (kg/ha, t/ha, lit/animal, Net Return (Profit) in Rs. BC Ratio nuts/palm, nuts/palm/year) / unit 13 14 15 16 17 18 Technology option 1 Farmers practice 1368 kg/ha 26576 2.0 Technology option 2 TNAU 1503 kg/ha 33308 2.4 Technology option 3 TNAU 1564 kg/ha 38428 2.8

Results of On Farm Trial –OFT-4 Crop/ Farming Problem Title of OFT No. of Technology Parameters Data on Results of Feedback Any Justification enterprise situation definition trials Assessed of the assessment from the refinement for assessment parameter farmer needed refinement 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Sugarcane Irrigated Less availability Assessment 5 TO1- No Germination 75.7 Among the Performance Nil - of quality of Arka Inoculum percentage 13.4 treatments of Arka planting Microbial Shoot 6.45 assessed Arka Microbial material Consortium length Microbial Consortium Better crop for cocopeat Root length Consortium @ was good and establishment - enrichment in BCR 1 kg /250kg of More of active (80 %) protray cocopeat root was nursery for TO2- 84.4 recorded observed sugarcane Azospirillum & 19.85 highest even in dead Phosphobacteria 10.0 germination seedlings also. each @ 1 kg / 300 percentage kg (TNAU, 2004) and shoot, root length of TO3 – Arka 96 seedling also Microbial 28.6 higher Consortium @ 1 12.75 compare to kg /250kg of other cocopeat) (IIHR, treatments 2012)

Contd.. Technology Assessed Source of Production Please give the unit (kg/ha, t/ha, Net Return (Profit) BC Ratio Technology lit/animal, nuts/palm, nuts/palm/year) in Rs. / unit 13 14 15 16 17 18 Technology option 1 (No inoculum) - 75.7 percentage 6830 2.08 Technology option 2 (Azospirillum & TNAU 84.4 percentage 9974 3.01 Phosphobacteria each @ 1 kg / 300 kg) Technology option 3 (Arka Microbial IIHR 96.0 percentage 13407 3.35 Consortium @ 1 kg /250kg of cocopeat)

Results of On Farm Trial –OFT-5 Crop/ Farming Problem Title of No. Technology Parameters of Data on Results of Feedback from the Any Justificatio enterprise situation definition OFT of Assessed assessment the assessment farmer refinem n for trials paramete ent refinement r needed 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Chilli Limited Ruling of Assessing 5 TO1- Dry chilli yield 4.32 Among the varieties LCA 625 produced Nil - Irrigation local variety the Lalima (t/ha) LCA 625 (TO more number of Medium performa (local Pvt.variety) Crop duration 265 3)recorded more fruits than lalima. yield , poor nce of (days) yield with less But fruit size is less colour chilli Fruit length(cm) 9.78 duration and good hence more labour retention varieties TO2- K2 1.8 fruit length. But the consuming for during in Salem Kovilpatti 2 crop duration, fruit picking. lalima has storage district TNAU 210 size and length was deep red colour Lack of high for higher more in local existing than LCA 625 which yielding productiv 6.86 variety (lalima) at is orangish red. varieties ity TO3 – 4.82 farmers field Deep red is market LCA 625 APHU preferred. over all 207 the variety is good and more pungent 8.44 than others

Contd.. Technology Assessed Source of Technology Production Please give the unit (kg/ha, t/ha, Net Return (Profit) in BC Ratio lit/animal, nuts/palm, nuts/palm/year) Rs. / unit 13 14 15 16 17 18 Technology option 1 - Lalima local Pvt 4.32 t/ha 71740 2.98

Technology option 2 -K2 TNAU 1.8 t/ha 32120 1.94 Kovilpatti 2 TNAU Technology option 3 -LCA 625 APHU 4.82 t/ha 79120 3.04

Results of On Farm Trial –OFT-6 Crop/ Farming Problem Title of OFT No. Technology Parameters Data on the Results of Feedback from the Any Justification enterprise situation definition of Assessed of parameter assessment farmer refinement for trials assessment needed refinement 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Tapioca Irrigated Heavy Performance 5 TO1- Farmers Mite TO1- Mite Mite - - - incidence of Red spider practice population population population of Red mite field (Thailand/ - No./cm2 45.2 was not spider mite resistant kunkuma rose and leaf area No./cm2 found Yield Tapioca Sree spraying of TO1- Plant through out reduction Athulya monocrotophos Damage the crop up to 30 % @ 2 ml/ lit) 17.9 % period in Sree TO2 - Mulluvadi / Plant TO2- Mite Athulya H226/ Co2 Damage (%) population tapioca Profenophos @ 2 24.6 ml/ lit for mite No./cm2 management TO2- Plant Damage 11.0 % 41

TO3 - Spider mite TO3- Mite field resistant population variety Sree 0 No./cm2 Athulya TO3- Plant Damage 0%

Contd.. Technology Assessed Source of Production Please give the unit (kg/ha, t/ha, Net Return (Profit) in BC Ratio Technology lit/animal, nuts/palm, nuts/palm/year) Rs. / unit 13 14 15 16 17 18 Technology option 1 - 243.4 q/ha 28232 1.35 Thailand/ kunkuma rose Technology option 2 TNAU 305.8 q/ha 55772 1.72 Mulluvadi / H226 Technology option 3 CTCRI 360.6 q/ha 75570 2.01 Spider mite field resistant variety : Sree Athulya

4.C2. Details of each On Farm Trial for assessment to be furnished in the following format separately as per the following details

OFT – 1

1 Title of Technology Assessed Assessing the performance and profitability of cereals in Salem district 2 Problem Definition Changing food habit, More demands for fiber based crops. 3 Details of technologies TO1- Paddy (Local races) selected for assessment TO2- Wheat COW(SW)2 TO3 – Oat TN As 04 , 05 and 08 4 Source of technology FP, TNAU 5 Production system and Irrigated and Rainfed thematic area and crop improvement 6 Performance of the Among the different cereals assessed paddy and oats recorded the Technology with performance maximum B:C ratio of 1.86 and least B:C ratio was observed in indicators Wheat (1.70). 7 Feedback, matrix scoring of The farmers preferred the Oats and wheat crop. However, it has various technology be sown Ist week of November for better grain filling. parameters done through farmer’s participation / other scoring techniques 8 Final recommendation for Performance of Oat was good and it is suited for hill tract Salem micro level situation district. 9 Constraints identified and This year crop yield was affected due to drought prevailed during feedback for research the vegetative stage as well as milking and grain filling stage. 10 Process of farmers  Volunteered by the support of extension functionaries for participation and their conducting the trials. Meticulously followed the recommended reaction cultural practices on their own cost. Attended the off campus training and Continuous feedback and frequent interactions about the trial. Supporting in the data collection on the various yield attributing characters. They preferred to cultivate oats for changing the food habit and also more demands for fiber based crops in near future.

OFT-2

1 Title of Technology Assessed Assessment of suitable high yielding drought tolerant groundnut varieties for higher productivity 2 Problem Definition Groundnut is extensively cultivated during summer and Rainfall during this season is only 150-180mm. The major problem is reduction in yield due to drought 3 Details of technologies TO1- FP- TMV 7 selected for assessment TO2- CO (gn)7 TO3 – ICGV 91114 TO4 – Kadiri 9

4 Source of technology TNAU, ICRISAT and AGRAU 5 Production system and Rainfed thematic area and crop improvement 43

6 Performance of the Germination percentage was normal. Total quantity of 80mm was Technology with received only in three rainy days that was only during vegetative performance indicators stage. Crop was completely failed due to heavy and continuous drought occurred during the crop growing period. 7 Feedback, matrix scoring of - various technology parameters done through farmer’s participation / other scoring techniques 8 Final recommendation for - micro level situation 9 Constraints identified and - feedback for research 10 Process of farmers - participation and their reaction

OFT – 3

1 Title of Technology Assessed Assessment of pre and post emergence herbicide in castor 2 Problem Definition Labour problem, more cost of cultivation and low yield. 3 Details of technologies selected TO1- Hand weeding at 20th and 40th days for assessment TO2- Pendimethalin @ 3 lit/ha + Hand weeding at 40 DAS TO3 – Pendimethalin (pre)+ Quizalofob ethyl @ 0.05 kg/ ai/ha + Chloromuron ethyl @0.01 kg ai/ha (post emergence) TO4 – Pendimethalin @ 3 lit/ha + weeding using wheel hoe at 40 DAS 4 Source of technology TNAU 5 Production system and Rainfed and crop improvement thematic area 6 Performance of the Technology It was found that among the treatment assessed Pendimethalin with performance indicators as pre emergence herbicide followed by Post emergence application of Quizalofob ethyl @ 0.05 kg/ai/ha + Chloromuron ethyl @0.01 kg ai/ha recorded the more weed control efficiency ( 81.1 per cent) seed yield (1564) B:C ratio (2.8) and net return of Rs. 38,428 compared to To1 (weed control efficiency, seed yield (1368) B:C ratio (2.0) and net return of Rs.26,576) and To2 (weed control efficiency (80 per cent), seed yield (1503) B:C ratio (2.4) and net return of Rs. 33,308). 7 Feedback, matrix scoring of Occurrence of weed population was more in To1 plot and labour various technology parameters shortage was observed during the critical period for hand weeding. done through farmer’s In To3 (Pendimethalin as pre emergence herbicide and Post participation / other scoring emergence application of Quizalofob ethyl @ 0.05 kg/ ai/ha + techniques Chloromuron ethyl @0.01 kg ai/ha) treatment grassy weeds and broad leaved weeds were controlled effectively. However, low effectiveness towards the sedges was noticed. They also reported that lack of technical knowledged labours for herbicide application (method of application, quantity of application, moisture condition of field while application). Further they have noticed that the time of application of herbicide is more important for both grassy and broad leaved weeds. Weeds at 44

more than 2 – 3 leaf stage poor weed control efficiency was noticed. They feel difficult in sourcing the availability of new herbicide and fletching higher price. 8 Final recommendation for Pre emergence application of Pendimethalin followed by Post micro level situation emergence application of Quizalofob ethyl @ 0.05 kg/ ai/ha + Chloromuron ethyl @0.01 kg ai/ha weeds at 2 – 3 leaf stage. 9 Constraints identified and Though it is an effective herbicide, the cost of chemicals is higher. feedback for research Application of higher dose leads to scorching in leaf and the time of application of herbicide is more important for both gassy and broad leaved weeds. 10 Process of farmers participation  Problems identified through zonal meetings, farm advisory and their reaction services through extension officials farmers were selected.  Participated in the group discussion about the product.  Attended the method demonstration and off campus training and field day. The farmers are fully satisfied with the pre emergence application of herbicide followed by post emergence application of Quizalofob ethyl @ 0.05 kg/ ai/ha + Chloromuron ethyl @0.01 kg ai/ha, weeds at 2 – 3 leaf stage. They found that hand weeding during critical period is a big burden due to shortage of labour and this can be eliminated by the application of herbicide to control the weeds effectively.

OFT-4

1 Title of Technology Assessed Assessment of Arka Microbial Consortium for cocopeat enrichment in protray nursery for sugarcane 2 Problem Definition Less availability of quality planting material Seedling germination percentage is low Seedling establishment percentage is also low Higher mortality in transplanted seedlings 3 Details of technologies TO1- No Inoculum selected for assessment TO2 – Azospirillum & Phosphobacteria each @ 1 kg / 300 kg (TNAU, 2004) TO3- Arka Microbial Consortium @ 1 kg /250kg of cocopeat (IIHR, 2012) 4 Source of technology TNAU, IIHR 5 Production system and Irrigated and crop management thematic area 6 Performance of the It was found that the seedling germination percentage is higher in Technology with performance TO3 with 96 percent and in TO2 it was recorded as 84 percent indicators compare to TO1 (75%). Shoot and root length was also higher in Arka microbial consortium mixed material (28.6 and 12.75) compare to control (TO1) ( 13.4 and 6.45) This resulted in 20 % increased germination in TO3 over TO1 with additional income of Rs.6500/10000 seedlings. 7 Feedback, matrix scoring of As there is no chemical hazard, the farmers and farm women feel it various technology easy to apply. Moreover the farmers find it cheaper and cost parameters done through effective. The prophylactic action of Arka Microbial Consortium was farmer’s participation / other realized and preferred more than the treatment of Azopirillum and 45

scoring techniques phosphobacteria for germination and root shoot length . They also observed earlier in root shoot formation and more no. of root growth in dead seedlings also. Hence, the seedlings were ready to transplant within 21 days (one week earlier than other treatment) 8 Final recommendation for Arka microbial consortium is best suited for sugarcane nursery for micro level situation producing quality seedlings. The drenching of chemicals for damping off and termite is also minimized. Instead of using both azospirillum and phosphobacteria for cocopeat enrichment a single kg of arka microbial consortium is sufficient for enriching 250 kg of cocopeat. Availability of arka microbial consortium may be ensured through extension department to the farmers. Demo on arka microbial consortium for all nurseries has to be organized for educated youth 9 Constraints identified and It is well suited for portray seedlings. Availability and purchase of feedback for research this product is difficult to the farmers. Field application for the direct sown crop is difficult. The nature of multiplication of microbes in soil during drought situations was questioned by the farmers. 10 Process of farmers  Demarcation of field for conducting the trial. participation and their  Participated in the group discussion about the product. reaction  Ensured the restriction of chemical spray and nutrient mixture in TO 2 and TO3 treated seedlings  Attended the method demonstration and off campus training  Continuous feed back and frequent interactions about the trial  The farmers are fully satisfied with the arka microbial consortium. They found that application of this product for portray seedling resulted in higher germination percentage and lower mortality. Soil health is also maintained because of this application. They also found that more no. of shoot and root growth was observed even in dead seedlings also. It is very well suited for portray seedlings and also cost effective for enriching cocopeat. seedlings vigour was increased hence, fetching higher rate per seedlings. Farmers will continue the application in forthcoming years if the availability is made for them. Now there is great demand for the arka microbial consortium especially for sugarcane nurseries. Hence, the farmers expect that there will be higher germination percentage and better crop establishment in main field by giving quality seedlings to the farming community.

OFT – 5

1 Title of Technology Assessed Assessing the performance of chilli varieties in Salem district for higher productivity 2 Problem Definition Ruling of local variety Medium yield , poor colour retention during storage Lack of high yielding varieties 3 Details of technologies TO1- Lalima (local Pvt.variety) selected for assessment TO2- K2 - Kovilpatti 2 TO3 – LCA 625 4 Source of technology TNAU, APHU 5 Production system and Irrigated and crop improvement thematic area 46

6 Performance of the Among the technology options it was found that TO 3 recorded Technology with performance higher yield of dry chilli (4.82 t/ha) than the ruling TO1 and indicators recommended practice TO 2. Where as fruit length was more (9.78cm) in TO 1 compared to TO 2 and TO 3. Crop duration was also less in TO 3 compared to TO 1 which leads to less no. of picking for green chilli. Fruit wt and colour was good in TO 1 compared to TO 3 7 Feedback, matrix scoring of LCA 625 produced more number of fruits than lalima. But fruit size is various technology less hence more labour consuming for picking. lalima has deep red parameters done through colour than LCA 625 which is orangish red. Deep red is market farmer’s participation / other preferred. Less pest, disease incidence and pungency is good in LCA scoring techniques 625. Dry chilli weight is morein lalima (7.2gm/10 fruits) than LCA 625 (4.728 gm/10 fruits). Drying of fruits takes only 8-9 days in LCA 625 compared to 10-11 days in lalima. Number of chemical sprays was very less in LCA 625 due to its pest disease tolerance level. 8 Final recommendation for Market study should be made and consumer preference may be micro level situation assessed in depth for the acceptance of this variety, because yield, pungency and tolerance to pest and disease is very good in LCA 625 9 Constraints identified and Overall the variety LCA 625 is good with less pest, disease incidence feedback for research and good pungency, hence this variety can be further improved for characters like fruit wt, colour. 10 Process of farmers  Demarcation of field for conducting the trial. participation and their  Participated in the group discussion about the variety . reaction  Attended the method demonstration, on and and off campus training  Continuous feed back and frequent interactions about the trial  The farmers are satisfied with the performance of the variety. They feel that if market acceptance is there for this variety then they can go for large scale production. The number of chemical spray was less in LCA 625.

OFT-6

1 Title of Technology Assessed Performance of Red spider mite field resistant Tapioca Sree Athulya 2 Problem Definition Heavy mite infestation during March – July (4 -5 months old crop ), Complete leaf drying and fall and Yield reduction up to 30 % 3 Details of technologies TO1 -Farmers practice (Planting of Mulluvadi / white rose) selected for assessment TO2 – Planting of H226/ Co2 TO3 – Planting of Spider mite field resistant variety : Sree Athulya 4 Source of technology TNAU, CTCRI 5 Production system and Irrigated and Crop protection thematic area 6 Performance of the It was found that the mite population was nil through out the crop Technology with performance period without any plant damage and the high tuber yield of 328 indicators to 372 q/ ha and net return of Rs.75,570 in mite resistant variety Sree Athulya . The mite population was ranged from 28 to 66 numbers per cm 2 leaf area with the plant damage of 13 to 22.5% in T01 and mite population of 11 to 42 numbers per cm 2 leaf area with the plant damage of 8 to 15.5 % in T02 47

7 Feedback, matrix scoring of Reported about lack of technical knowledge for proper various technology management of this pest and availability of field resistant varieties parameters done through farmer’s participation / other scoring techniques 8 Final recommendation for Sree Athulya tapioca variety can be introduced in Salem district as micro level situation it is suited to that climatic condition, performed good in yield, pest resistant ,with high extractable starch content and suited for sago industry of Salem district. 9 Constraints identified and - feedback for research 10 Process of farmers  Problems identified through grievance day, zonal meetings, participation and their farm advisory services and farmers were selected through reaction extension officials  Participated in the group discussion about the product.  Attended the method demonstration and off campus training and field day.  Continuos feed back and frequent interactions about the trial The farmers are fully satisfied with this high yielding ,pest resistant variety

4.D1. Results of Technologies Refined : Nil

PART V - FRONTLINE DEMONSTRATIONS 5.A. Summary of FLDs implemented during 2013-14 Sl. Category Farming Season Crop Variety/ Hybrid Thematic Technology Area (ha) No. of farmers/ Reasons for No. Situation and breed area Demonstrated demonstration shortfall in Year Proposed Actual SC/ST Others Total achievement 1 Millets Garden Kharif Maize COHM6 Crop Demonstration of 5 5 2 10 12 NA land 2014 Improvement Maize hybrid COHM6 for higher productivity 2 Millets Rainfed Kharif Kuthiraivali Co(KV) 2 - Crop Demonstration of 5 5 10 - 10 NA 2014 Improvement Co(KV) 2 Kuthiraivali with ICM in Tribal areas of Salem District 3 Pulses Limited Rabi Black Gram MDU1 - Crop Demonstration on 5 5 3 9 12 Nil Irrigated 2014-15 Production blackgram var MDU 1 for higher productivity 4 Pulses Rainfed Kharif Green gram CO 8 - Crop Demonstration on 5 5 2 10 12 - 2014 improvement seed production of short duration greengram var CO8 5 Fruits Irrigated Kharif Banana Udhayam - Crop Demonstration of 2 0.5 10 4 Due to non 2014-15 improvement NRCB Banana variety availability of Udhayam with ICM suckers from NRCB only 4 demos were performed 6 Vegetables Irrigated Kharif Greens PLR 1 - Crop Demonstration of 2 2 - 10 10 - 2014-15 (sirukeerai) improvement TNAU Sirukeerai variety PLR 1 (Amaranthus polygonoides)

7 Vegetables irrigated Rabi Tapioca YTP 1 - Crop Demonstration of 2 2 - 10 10 - 2014-15 improvement TNAU Cassava variety Yethapur-1 for higher productivity 8 Spices and Garden Kharif Turmeric CO 2 - Crop Demonstration of 5 5 2 8 10 - condiment land 2014 improvement Turmeric variety CO s 2 9 Cereals Irrigated Rabi Paddy ADT 50 - Crop Demonstration of IPM 4 4 - 10 10 - 2014-15 protection module for Paddy pests Pheromone trap and lure for stem borer @ 12/ ha Cartap hydrochloride 400 gm Profenophos 400 ml Fibronil 200 ml 10 Cereals Irrigated Samba Paddy BPT 5204 Crop Demonstration of 2 2 - 10 10 - 2014-15 protection IPDM for false smut disease in Paddy in samba season 11 Commercia Irrigated kharif Sugarcane COC - Crop Demonstration of IPM 4 4 - 10 10 - l crops 2014-15 86032 protection module for Sugarcane pests Installation of Pheromone trap and lure for internode borer @ 5/ acre Releasing of Egg parasitoid Trichogramma chilonis @ 6 cc/ acre 50

12 Vegetable irrigated Kharif Onion Co On5 - Crop Demonstration of 2 2 - 10 10 - 2014-15 protection IPDM for Basal rot in onion to improve the productivity 13 Flowers Irrigated kharif Tuberose Local - Crop Demonstration of 4 4 - 10 10 - 2014-15 protection Nematode management in Tuberose to minimize the damage Soil application of Pacilomyces lilacinus 2 kg and Pseudomonas flourescens 2 kg 14 Fruits Rainfed - Mango - - Crop Demonstration of 2 2 - 10 10 - Management IIHR –Arka mango special with liquid Pseudomonas 15 Fruits Irrigated Rabi Tomato Sivam - Crop Demonstration of 2 2 - 10 10 - 2014-15 protection TNAU liquid pseudomonas Pf1 for controlling foliar diseases in tomato 16 Forage Irrigated Kharif Fodder Co (FS) 31 Crop Demonstration of CO 2 2 1 9 10 - 2014-15 Sorghum Improvement (Fs) 31 Fodder Sorghum for seed production 17 Farm Garden - Tapioca - - Farm Farm mechanization 5 - - - - - Machinery land Mechanisatio in Cassava n 58 58 116 232 464

1 IFS Dryland Kharif IFS Namakkal - IFS Namakkal 1 poultry, 3 3 1 2 3 IFS 2014 component 1 poultry Japan quail, Desi components s viz., Japan poultry along with have been Namakkal 1 quail and goat, dairy, cropping introduced poultry, desi system with already Desi bird poultry practicing and Japan farmers. quail with poultry cage

5.A. 1. Soil fertility status of FLDs plots during 2013-14 Sl. Category Farming Season Crop Variety/ Hybrid Thematic area Technology Demonstrated Season Status of Previous No. Situation and breed and year soil crop grown Year N P K 1 Millets Garden Kharif Maize - COHM Crop Demonstration of Maize hybrid Kharif L M H Fallow land 2014 6 Improvement COHM6 for higher productivity 2014 2 Millets Rainfed Kharif Kuthiraivali CO(KV) 2 - Crop Demonstration of CO(KV) 2 Kharif L M H Fallow 2014 Improvement Kuthiraivali 2014 with ICM in Tribal areas of Salem District 3 Pulses Limited Rabi Black Gram MDU 1 - Cro Production Demonstration on blackgram var Rabi 2014 L M H Ground nut Irrigated 2014 MDU 1 for higher productivity 4 Pulses Rainfed Kharif Green gram CO 8 - Crop Demonstration on seed kharif L M M Green 2014 management production of short duration 2014 manure greengram var CO8 5 Fruits Irrigated Kharif Banana Udhayam - Crop Demonstration of NRCB Banana Kharif M M H Paddy 2014-15 improvement variety Udhayam with ICM 2013-14 6 Vegetable Irrigated Kharif Greens PLR 1 - Crop Demonstration of TNAU Summer H M H Greens 2014-15 (sirukeerai) improvement Sirukeerai variety PLR 1 2013-14 (Amaranthus polygonoides) 7 Vegetable irrigated Rabi Tapioca YTP 1 - Crop Demonstration of TNAU Cassava Rabi M M H Tapioca 2014-15 improvement variety 2013-14 Yethapur-1 for higher productivity 8 Spices and Garden Kharif Turmeric CO 2 - Crop Demonstration of Turmeric kharif L M M Green condiments land 2014 management variety CO 2 2014 manure 9 Cereals Irrigated Rabi Paddy ADT 50 - Crop protection Demonstration of IPM module Rabi’ M M L Paddy 2014-15 for Paddy pests 2014-15 Pheromone trap and lure for stem borer @ 5/ acre Cartap hydrochloride 400 gm Profenophos 400 ml 53

Fibronil 200 ml 10 Cereals Irrigated Samba Paddy BPT 5204 Crop protection Demonstration of IPDM for false Samba L M M cotton 2014-15 smut disease in Paddy in samba 2014-15 season 11 Commercial Irrigated kharif Sugarcane COC - Crop protection Demonstration of IPM module kharif M M L Sugarcane crops 2014-15 86032 for Sugarcane pests 2014-15 Installation of Pheromone trap and lure for internode borer @ 5/ acre Releasing of Egg parasitoid Trichogramma chilonis @ 6 cc/ acre 12 Vegetable irrigated Kharif Onion Co On5 - Crop protection Demonstration of IPDM for Basal Kharif M L H bhendi 2014-15 rot in onion to improve the 2014-15 productivity 13 Flowers Irrigated kharif Tuberose Local - Crop protection Demonstration of Nematode kharif M M L Tuberose 2014-15 management in Tuberose to 2014-15 minimize the damage Soil application of Pacilomyces lilacinus 2 kg and Pseudomonas flourescens 2 kg 14 Fruits Rainfed - Mango - - Crop Demonstration of IIHR –Arka - M M H Mango Management mango special with liquid Pseudomonas 15 Irrigated Rabi Tomato Sivam - Crop protection Demonstration of TNAU liquid Rabi L M M Fallow 2014-15 pseudomonas Pf1 for controlling 2014-15 foliar diseases in tomato 16 Forage Irrigated Kharif Fodder Co (FS) - Crop Demonstration of CO (Fs) 31 Kharif L M H Sorghum 2014 Sorghum 31 Improvement Fodder Sorghum for seed 2014 production 17 Farm Garden Kharif Tapioca - - Farm Farm mechanization in Cassava Kharif - - - - Machinery land 2014 Mechanisation 2015

5.B. Results of Frontline Demonstrations

5.B.1. Crops Crop Name of the Variet Hybrid Farming No. Are Yield (q/ha) % *Economics of demonstration *Economics of check technology y situation of a Incre (Rs./ha) (Rs./ha) demonstrated De (ha Demo Check ase Gross Gross Net ** Gross Gross Net ** mo. ) H L A Cost Return Return BCR Cost Return Return BCR Millet Demonstratio COHM6 12 5 81.2 62.5 69.6 67.2 3.6 27064 90503 63439 3.4 30006 87365 57359 2.9 n of Maize hybrid COHM6 for higher productivity Millet Demonstratio CO Rainfed 10 5 19.4 12.6 16.0 13.0 23.0 15733 32003 16270 2.03 14800 26000 11200 1.75 n of Co(KV) 2 (KV) 2 Kuthiraivali with ICM in Tribal areas of Salem District

Pulses Demonstratio MDU - Limited 12 5 7.2 6.2 6.9 5.5 20.28 21567 47300 25733 2.19 20742 30975 10233 1.49 n on 1 irrigated blackgram var MDU 1 for higher productivity Pulses Demonstratio CO8 Garden 12 5 945 780 891 690 29.1 17183 46306 29123 2.7 15633 31893 16260 2.0 n on seed land production of short duration greengram var CO8 Fruits Banana Udha - Irrigated 4 0.5 256.0 230.4 243.2 225.0 8.08 246250 121250 966250 4.92 229000 903125 67412 3.94 yam 0 5 Vegetabl Greens PLR 1 - Irrigated 10 2 89 78 83.5 68.8 21.37 12150 51350 39200 4.23 15170 41370 26200 2.73 55 es (sirukeerai) Tapioca YTP 1 - Irrigated 10 2 482 401 441.5 346.4 27.45 46470 188910 142440 4.07 43225 120440 77215 2.79 Spices Demonstratio CO2 Garden 10 5 29.5 22.2 25.8 24.5 5.3 176118 425528 249410 2.42 175500 404250 22875 2.30 and n of Turmeric land 0 condime variety CO 2 nts Paddy Demonstratio ADT - Irrigated 10 4 54.5 46.2 50.4 38.3 31.6 48208 92426 44218 1.92 44900 67010 22110 1.49 n of IPM 50 module for Paddy pests Cereals Paddy BPT - Irrigated 10 2 64.6 53.5 59.10 52.60 12.35 38965 94660 55695 2.42 40710 83400 42690 2.07 5204 Commer Demonstratio COC - Irrigated 10 4 995 865 927.9 685 35.5 54650 162500 107850 2.97 48380 90110 41730 1.86 cial n of IPM 8603 module for 2 Sugarcane pests Vegetabl Onion Local - Irrigated 10 2 119.7 89.75 104.75 90.2 16.13 137820 2.94 89340 2.21 es variet 5 y 70680 208500 73810 163150 Tuberos Demonstratio Local - Irrigated 10 4 110 76 98.2 70.8 38.7 212500 419760 196100 1.98 199400 281100 10180 1.41 e n of Nematode 0 management in Tuberose to minimize the damage

Fruits Mango local - Rainfed 10 4 The fruiting stage was started from March and ends by July. Hence, yield data not yet arrived Fruits Tomato Sivam Irrigated 10 2 777.5 583.5 680.5 493.4 18.26 163482 372047. 3.27 24814 2.57 .5 535530 5 157626 405770 4 Cereals Demonstratio Co Irrigated 10 2.1 380 300 335 280 16.5 10130 29980 19850 2.9 7420 13750 6330 1.85 n of CO (Fs) (FS) 31 Fodder 31 Sorghum for 56

seed production Cassava 35000 Farm - - 10 5 Cassava harvester has been purchased and the demonstration will be conducted during this harveste mech year(2015-16) r anizat ion in Cassa va * Economics to be worked out based total cost of production per unit area and not on critical inputs alone. ** BCR= GROSS RETURN/GROSS COST H – Highest Yield, L – Lowest Yield A – Average Yield

Data on additional parameters other than yield (viz., reduction of percentage in weed/pest/ diseases etc.) Data on other parameters in relation to technology demnstrated

FLD – 1 Demonstration of Maize hybrid COHM6 for higher productivity Parameters with unit Demo Check i. Plant height (cm) 145 137 ii. Cob length (cm) 26 24

FLD – 2 Demonstration of CO(KV) 2 Kuthiraivali with ICM in Tribal areas of Salem District Parameters with unit Demo Check i. Germination percentage (%) 90 85 ii. Plant height (cm) 87 69 iii. Panicle length (cm) 16 12

Data on other parameters in relation to technology demonstrated Parameter with unit Demo Check FLD – 3. Demonstration on blackgram var MDU 1 for higher productivity i. Yellow Mosaic Virus i.Yellow Mosaic Virus i.Yellow Mosaic Virus ii. Pod borer damage ( %) ii. Pod borer damage ( %) ii. Pod borer damage ( %) iii. 100 g seed weight iii. 100 g seed weight iii. 100 g seed weight iv. Height (cm) iv.Height (cm) iv.Height (cm) v. Clusters v. Clusters v. Clusters vi. Pod quality vi. Pod quality vi. Pod quality vii. Leaf crinkle virus vii. Leaf crinkle virus vii. Leaf crinkle virus

Data on other parameters in relation to technology demonstrated Parameter with unit Demo Check FLD – 4. Demonstration on seed production of short duration greengram var CO8 i. Plant height (cm) 27 22 ii. No. of pods/ plant 31 20

Data on other parameters in relation to technology demonstrated Parameter with unit Demo Check FLD – 5. Demonstration of NRCB Banana variety Udhayam with ICM i. Bunch wt.(kg/bunch) 38.5 30 ii. No. of hands /bunch 19 11.5 iii. Per cent reduction in weevil 10.75 26.5 incidence

Data on other parameters in relation to technology demonstrated Parameter with unit Parameter with unit Parameter with unit FLD – 6 Demonstration of TNAU Sirukeerai variety PLR 1 i . seed yield (kg/ha) 175.6 135 ii. Disease incidence ( white rust ) % 8.48 18.52

Data on other parameters in relation to technology demonstrated Parameter with unit Parameter with unit Parameter with unit FLD – 7 Demonstration of TNAU Cassava variety Yethapur-1 for higher productivity i. Starch content (%) 26.3 25.7 ii. Disease incidence (%) 13.3 20.21 58

Data on other parameters in relation to technology demonstrated Parameter with unit Demo Check FLD – 8. Demonstration of Turmeric variety CO 2 Germination percentage (%) 72 85 Plant height (cm) 95 98 Dry recovery (Wet:dry) 6:1 5:1

Data on other parameters in relation to technology demonstrated Parameter with unit Demo Check FLD – 9. Demonstration of IPM module for Paddy pests  1.Stem borer adults trapped through pheromone traps (Number/ season/ 5 56.6 0 traps/acre) 2.Leaf and stem damage due to defoliators ( leaf folder, gall midge ) and stem borer) 8.2 29.1 (Percentage )

Data on other parameters in relation to technology demonstrated Parameter with unit Demo Check FLD –10 Demonstration of IPDM for false smut disease in Paddy in samba season i. No. of affected panicle/tiller 0-0.5 1-2 ii. No. of affected grains /panicle 1-2 4-5 iii. 1000 grain wt (g) 25 19 iv. Cost of plant protection methods 2750 2400 (Rs./ ha)

Data on other parameters in relation to technology demonstrated Parameter with unit Demo Check FLD – 11. Popularisation of IPM module for Sugarcane pests 1.Internode borer adults trapped 48.1 0.0 ( Nos./5 traps/ season/ acre) 2. borer damage (%) 6.9 40.6 3.woolly aphid damage (%) 5.2 31.4 4.Cost of plant protection methods 4300 6900 (Rs./ ha)

Data on other parameters in relation to technology demonstrated Parameter with unit Demo Check FLD – 12. Demonstration of IPDM for Basal rot in onion to improve the productivity No.of bulbs/clump 3 Nos. 2 Nos. 1 kg contains 12 clumps 19 clumps breadth of a single clump 22 cm 14 cm Per cent disease incidence Leaf blight-9 % Leaf blight-12% Basal rot -9.5 % Basal rot -21.5 % Sucking pest incidence Thrips-1-2/leaf Thrips-3-4/leaf

Data on other parameters in relation to technology demonstrated Parameter with unit Demo Check FLD – 13. Demonstration of Nematode management in Tuberose to minimize the damage 59

1. Nematode population (Number / 200 cc 204.1 300.5 soil) ( Economic threshold level 1 nematode /cc soil ) 2. Root nodules and damage (%) 14.8 38.8

Data on other parameters in relation to technology demonstrated Parameter with unit Demo Check FLD – 14. Demonstration of IIHR –Arka mango special with liquid Pseudomonas - Spacing No. of branches / plant 6 month after Harvesting is in progress planting No. of leaflets/leaf Stem colour Leaf colour Yield / Plant 6 month after planting Flavour

Data on other parameters in relation to technology demonstrated Parameter with unit Demo Check FLD – 15. Demonstration of TNAU liquid pseudomonas Pf1 for controlling foliar diseases in tomato No. of affected leaves/pt 0.5-1.0 2.5-3.5 Yield /pt (Kg) 7-8 4.5-6 No. of affected fruits/pt 0 0-2 iv. Cost of plant protection methods 2900 2300 (Rs./ ha)

Data on other parameters in relation to technology demonstrated Parameter with unit Demo Check FLD –16. Demonstration of CO (Fs) 31 Fodder Sorghum for seed production Co (FS) 31 Co (FS) 29 Number of Harvest 6-7 5-6 Plant Height (cm) 280 235 Number of tillers 15 14 Number of Leaves 105 100 Leaf length (cm) 90 80 Leaf breadth (cm) 4.7 4.1 Leaf stem ratio 0.24 0.22 Dry Matter per cent 25 23

Data on other parameters in relation to technology demonstrated Parameter with unit Demo Check FLD – 17. Farm mechanization- Cassava harvester has been purchased and will demonstrated during this year(2015-16)

5.B.2. Livestock and related enterprises (IFS)

Type of Name of the Breed No. of No. Yield (q/ha) % *Economics of demonstration *Economics of check livestock technology Demo of Increase Rs./unit) (Rs./unit) demonstrated Units Demo Check if Gross Gross Net ** Gross Gross Net ** any Cost Return Return BCR Cost Return Return BCR H L A Dairy IFS Namakkal 1 poultry, 3 3 - - - - - 19050 56500 37450 2.96 22000 36600 14600 1.66 Japan quail, Desi disease resistant poultry * Economics to be worked out based total cost of production per unit area and not on critical inputs alone. ** BCR= GROSS RETURN/GROSS COST

Data on additional parameters other than yield (viz., reduction of percentage diseases, increase in conceiving rate, inter-calving period etc.) Data on other parameters in relation to technology demonstrated Parameter with unit Demo Check if any Namakkal 1 poultry Bird Number of eggs/day throughout the year Local birds restricted egg laying Japanesequail Quick growth 6-7 week and no vaccine required Maize and Groundnut showed higher productivity due to effective recycling Incurred higher cost due to more application of chemical Crops of animal and plant waste fertilizers

PART VII. TRAINING 7.A.. Training of Farmers and Farm Women including sponsored training programmes (On campus) Area of training No. of No. of Participants Courses General SC/ST Grand Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Crop Production Cropping Systems 4 88 45 133 22 5 27 110 50 160 Integrated Farming 5 172 86 258 30 23 53 202 109 311 Nursery management 1 7 3 10 0 0 0 7 3 10 Integrated Crop Management 3 105 65 170 39 21 60 144 86 230 Horticulture a) Vegetable Crops Production of low value and high 4 136 33 169 4 25 29 140 58 198 volume crop Off-season vegetables 1 7 8 15 0 0 0 7 8 15 Protective cultivation 1 53 9 62 53 9 62 Others (pl.specify) (Precision 4 171 50 221 14 5 19 185 55 240 Farming) d) Plantation crops Processing and value addition 1 0 0 0 0 25 25 0 25 25 f) Spices Production and Management 2 75 23 98 9 2 11 84 25 109 technology Livestock Production and Management Dairy Management 2 35 2 37 4 0 4 39 2 41 Poultry Management 1 26 4 30 0 0 0 26 4 30 Agril. Engineering Post Harvest Technology 1 26 0 26 4 0 4 30 0 30 Plant Protection Integrated Pest Managempent 2 29 4 33 0 7 7 29 11 44 Integrated Disease Management 1 26 0 26 4 0 4 30 0 30 Bio-control of pests and diseases 2 123 20 143 2 25 27 125 45 170 Fisheries Production of Inputs at site Seed Production 1 110 5 115 36 4 40 146 9 155 Vermi-compost production 1 0 25 25 0 5 5 0 30 30 Mushroom production 3 66 21 87 0 0 0 66 21 87 Capacity Building and Group Dynamics Group dynamics 2 45 0 45 0 0 0 45 0 45 Mobilization of social capital 4 76 0 76 24 0 24 100 0 100 Entrepreneurial development of 1 30 0 30 0 0 0 30 0 30 farmers/youths 62

Others (Protection of Plant 1 223 105 328 6 5 11 229 110 339 Varieties and Farmers Act) TOTAL 48 1629 508 2137 103 78 181 1827 660 2491

7.B Training of Farmers and Farm Women including sponsored training programmes (Off campus) Area of training No. of No. of Participants Courses General SC/ST Grand Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Crop Production Seed production 4 67 16 83 51 6 57 118 22 140 Nursery management 1 4 6 10 0 0 0 4 6 10 Integrated Crop Management 1 17 0 17 3 0 20 20 0 20 Soil and Water Conservation 1 23 12 35 5 0 5 28 12 40 Horticulture a) Vegetable Crops Others (Precision farming) 2 122 28 150 0 0 0 122 28 150 Soil fertility management 1 38 12 50 0 0 0 38 12 50 Integrated water management 2 68 3 71 9 30 39 77 33 110 Integrated nutrient management 2 45 0 45 22 3 25 67 3 70 Livestock Production and Management Feed and Fodder technology 2 60 40 100 20 10 30 80 50 130 Plant Protection Integrated Pest Management 5 79 44 123 2 0 2 81 44 125 Integrated Disease Management 6 65 54 119 17 0 17 82 54 136 Production of Inputs at site Mushroom production 1 50 30 80 0 0 0 50 30 80 Capacity Building and Group Dynamics Others (ICT Tools) 1 21 4 25 0 0 0 21 4 25 TOTAL 29 659 249 908 129 49 195 788 298 1086

7.C. Training for Rural Youths including sponsored training programmes (on campus) : Nil 7.D. Training for Rural Youths including sponsored training programmes (off campus) No. of No. of Participants Area of training Cours General SC/ST Grand Total es Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Integrated farming 1 52 0 52 0 0 0 52 0 52 Seed production 1 52 0 52 0 0 0 52 0 52 TOTAL 2 104 0 104 0 0 0 104 0 104 63

7.E. Training programmes for Extension Personnel including sponsored training programmes (on campus) Area of training No. of No. of Participants Cours General SC/ST Grand Total es Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Capacity building for ICT application 6 120 1 121 0 0 0 120 1 121 Total 6 120 1 121 0 0 0 120 1 121

7.F. Training programmes for Extension Personnel including sponsored training programmes (off campus) Area of training No. of No. of Participants Cours General SC/ST Grand Total es Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Capacity building for ICT application 1 55 0 55 0 0 0 55 0 55 Total 1 55 0 55 0 0 0 55 0 55

7.G. Sponsored training programmes conducted : Nil

Details of sponsoring agencies involved 1. NABARD –CAT Training programme for 3 days

7.H. Details of Vocational Training Programmes carried out by KVKs for rural youth S.No Area of training No. of No. of Participants . Courses General SC/ST Grand Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total 4. Income generation activities 4.k. Others (IFS) 1 19 1 20 0 0 0 19 1 20 Grand Total 1 19 1 20 0 0 0 19 1 20

PART VIII – EXTENSION ACTIVITIES

Extension Programmes (including extension activities undertaken in FLD programmes)

Nature of Extension No. of No. of Participants No. of Participants Total Partcipants Programme Programmes (General) SC / ST Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Field Day 23 82 44 126 13 0 13 95 44 139 Kisan Mela 1 647 298 945 38 83 121 685 381 1066 Exhibition 3 647 298 945 38 83 121 685 381 1066 Method 73 831 300 1131 26 0 26 857 300 1157 Demonstrations (including uzhavar peruvila) Newspaper coverage 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Radio talks 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TV talks 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Popular articles 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Extension Literature 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Advisory Services 866 556 233 789 47 4 51 603 237 840 Scientific visit to 96 421 116 537 0 0 0 421 116 537 farmers field Farmers visit to KVK 438 1230 563 1793 0 0 0 1230 563 1793 Diagnostic visits 162 270 152 422 7 0 7 277 152 429 Exposure visits 5 46 52 98 0 0 0 46 52 98 Any Other (Specify) e- 909 775 207 982 0 0 0 775 207 982 advisory or mobile advisory Total 2648 5505 2263 7768 169 170 339 5674 2433 8107 65

PART IX – PRODUCTION OF SEED, PLANT AND LIVESTOCK MATERIALS

9.A. Production of seeds by the KVKs

Crop category Name of the Variety Hybrid Quantity of Value Number of crop seed (Rs) farmers to (qtl) whom provided Cereals (crop wise) Paddy Co (R)51 5.2 13520 17 ADT 45 7.8 20280 Pulses Green gram Co 8 0.90 6300 15 Blackgram MDU-1 1.25 11250 6 Horse gram Paiyur-2 0.32 1085 2 Fodder crop seeds Fodder Co FS 31 0.1 3990 5 sorghum Hedge lucerne Velimasal 0.01 600 4 Others ( Green 0.98 6860 4 Manure) Total 16.56 63885 36

9.B. Production of planting materials by the KVKs

Crop category Name of the Variety Hybrid Number Value (Rs.) Number of crop farmers to whom provided Fruits Mango soft Banganapalli 644 25760 30 wood graft Sendura 60 2400 20 Peter 289 11560 20 Salem 75 3000 15 Bangalora Alphonsa 330 13200 27 Immapasand 549 21960 35 Sapota PKM-1 741 22230 50 Guava Lucknow- 49 522 15660 30 Pomegranate Ganesh 63 1575 6 Fodder crop saplings Guinea grass Co(Gg)3 2000 1200 5 Cumbu C0-4 17000 9350 25 Napier Total 22273 127895 263

9.C. Production of Bio-Products/ Sales of Bio products through Bio pharmacy Name of the bio-product Quantity Bio Products Kg Value (Rs.) No. of Farmers Bio Fertilizers Azospirillum 43 1720 30 Phosphobacteria 52 2080 40 Bio- fungicide Trichoderma viridae 696 52200 75 Pseudomonas fluoresecnce 556 41700 90 Pseudomonas liquid 58 18560 6 Bio- Pesticide 66

Bio Agents Parasitoid Acerophagus 4600 0 21 papayae Others Vermicompost 571 3426 26 Earth worms (Eudrilus sp) 4.100 820 6 VAM 100 3000 10 Banana booster 81 14175 70 Vegetable booster 74 11100 50 Mango booster 27 4725 19 Mineral mixture 8 440 4 Neem soap 5 5500 10 Total 5470.1 43386 216

9.D. Production of livestock materials

Particulars of Live stock Name of the Number Value (Rs.) Number of breed farmers to whom provided Dairy animals Goat Telicherry 2 5075 2 Poultry Desibird 9 1575 9 Total 11 6650 11

PART X – PUBLICATION, SUCCESS STORY, SWTL, TECHNOLOGY WEEK AND DROUGHT MITIGATION

10. A. Literature Developed/Published (with full title, author & reference)

(A) KVK News Letter ((Date of start, Periodicity, number of copies distributed etc.)

(B) Literature developed/published

Item Title Authors name Number Expert system for Agricultural and Sriram.N 1 Animal Husbandry 2014, National Research papers Symposium on Extension Management, AC&RI, Madurai Mobile Based Agro advisory for Sriram.N 1 reaching the last mile connectivity 2014, National Symposium on Extension Management, AC&RI, Madurai Expert System for Diagnosing Plant Sriram.N 1 Disease and management 2015,

National Seminar on Mycology, AC&RI, Madurai Development of ICT tools towards Sriram.N 1 mobile based agro advisory system

2015, National Seminar on Mycology, AC&RI, Madurai Hub and Spoke Model for 1 dissemination of Agro Information, Sriram.N 2015, Journal of Extension Management, TNAU Chapter Minor Millets based Employment 1 Sriram.N and Opportunities, Valarum Velanmai, K.Mahandrakumar Feb 2015 Issues, TNAU Booklet Booklet on FFS on Groundnut Sriram.N and team of 60 SMS Booklet on PPV and FRA Sriram.N and 200 K.Mahandrakumar Booklet on TNAU interventions in Sriram.N and 200 ICT in Agriculture K.Mahandrakumar Leaflet on Co(Fs) 31 varieties Sriram.N, 100 M.Vijayakumar Booklet on Marketled Extension Sriram.N, 200 Strategies K.Mahandrakumar and M.Vijayakumar Technical reports Assessment of Pseudomonas P.S.Kavitha, A.Sudha 1 fluorescens (Pf1) Liquid formulation and K.Mahendrakumar 68

for pod rot and stem Canker in Cocoa in Indian Horticulture Congress, on November 6-9, 2014 Integrated Disease Management in A.Sudha, B.Geetha and 1 turmeric rhizome rot in salem P.S.Kavitha district of Tamilnadu in ISMPP at AC & RI, Madurai Management of Panama wilt of Sudha, P.S.Kavitha and 1 Banana in salem district of B.Geetha Tamilnadu in ISMPP at AC & RI, Madurai Oral presentation in tamil on P.S.Kavitha, 1 “Management of weeds under K.Mahandrakumar and polythene mulching for A.Sudha watermelon” –in Agiculture scientific tamil society conference on 23.08.2014 Poster presentation in tamil on A.Sudha, 1 “Cultivation of oyster mushroom K.Mahandrakumar and production by using available local P.S.Kavitha materials” –in Agiculture scientific tamil society conference on 23.08.14 Books (ISBN) Precision farming cultivation K.Mahandrakumar, 100 practices for Northwestern zone P.S.Kavitha, A.Sudha, crops M.Vijayakumar, ISBN 93-81972-52-6 N.Sriram, B.Geetha and R.Jegathambal Books (CAS/CAFT / Kitchen and roof garden. 2014. P.S.Kavitha, 100 without ISBN) K.Mahandrakumar, B.Geetha, A.Sudha, N.Sriram, K.Senthilnathan and A.Gayathri News letters Eaar Munai All SMS 4 Importance and management of K.Mahandrakumar, 300 Phamplets WSF in precision farming and 2014 P.S.Kavitha, A.Sudha, N. Sriram and Vijaykumar Cultivation technology for chilli P.S.Kavitha, A.Sudha 10 2014 and K.Mahandrakumar Popular articles Water melon – success story- P.S.Kavitha and 1 Ulavarin Valarum Velanmai Mar K.Mahandrakumar 2014 TOTAL 1286 69

10.B. Details of Electronic Media Produced : Nil

S. Type of media Title of the programme Number No. (CD / VCD / DVD/ Audio-Cassette) 1 DVD Importance of Minor millets and its value added 50 2 DVD Quality Seed Production – cereals, pulses and oil seeds 150 3 CD Laser leveler – Demonstration 20 4 CD Mushroom Production 20 5 CD Turmeric Boiler – Demonstration 20 6 DVD KVK and its Responsibilities Ready_Source 7 DVD Minor Millets and its Value Added Products for Food and Ready_Source Nutrition Security 8 DVD Mushroom Span Production Ready_Source 9 DVD Mealy bug control – Parasitoid Acerophagus papayae Ready_Source production 10 DVD ICT in Agriculture Ready_Source 11 DVD Laser leveler – Demonstrations Ready_Source 12 DVD SSI Ready_Source 13 DVD Turmeric Cultivation Ready_Source 14 DVD IPDM in Turmeric Ready_Source

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 Arka microbial consortium in Sustainable Sugarcane Initiatives –A success study Backgound Sugarcane is one of the major commercial crops in Salem district and is being cultivated under 12218 ha. Normally, the sugarcane crop has been cultivated under traditional method by following of two budded sett cuttings, closed spacing and flood irrigation methods. Farmers were also used to take average yield ie., 35 to 40 tonns per acre. But, cost of cultivation of sugarcane is increasing day by day due to escalation of labour cost, input cost and harvesting cost. Even though farmers were ready to made expense for the above activities, at seedling stage lossess were recorded on germination of seedling and establishment of the crop in main field. So nursery owend farmers having the problem of delayed germination of the bud, poor root shoot growth, micronutrient deficiency, pest and disease incidence, delayed in obtaining the transplanting stage of the seedlings, fetching lowest rate per seedling. Farmers who brought the seedlings from the nursery were facing a heavy loss in establishment of the seedling in the main field and they have to make gapfilling in the main field. So farmers are struggling to get profitable income from sugarcane. To solve this problem, KVK, Salem has organized training and demonstration on Arka microbial consortium for Sugarcane nurseries for imparting knowledge, among the sugarcane growers. KVK has also conducted five on farm trials of Assessment of Arka Microbial Consortium for cocopeat enrichment in protray nursery for sugarcane among the progressive farmers as well as for horizontal spread among the rest of the fellow farmers. Interventions Process During field visits and zonal monthly meetings, this problem is highlighted and some crops especially in sugarcane are severely damaged due to this problem. We conducted base line survey about village and the farmers behavior. Scientist from kvk conducted PRA in that village with multidisciplinary team for assessing the problem of the cultivated farmer. There we discussed about the problems in seedling raising and the chemicals used for the management. He used combination of pesticides and nutrient mixtures in different stages and the cost effectiveness to control the pest and disease. Through the action plan 2014-15, we proposed the problem for on-farm trials for Arka Microbial Consortium for cocopeat enrichment in protray nursery for sugarcane. Group discussions were made at different locations to make the farmer aware of the management of the technology. Interventions Technology- Arka microbial consortium for cocopeat enrichment for sugarcane nursery The following technologies were introduced in sugarcane seedling cultivation at Sukkampatty village  Introduction of Arka microbial consortium from IIHR, Bangalore to enrich the cocopeat for the portray  Demonstration on Arka microbial consortium (1 kg/250 kg of cocopeat) and Azospirillum, phosphobacteria with cocopeat for portrays  Training on importance of Arka microbial consortium and the method of application with cocopeat in the sugarcane nursery  Nursery raising of seedlings through protrays  Monitoring the seedlings for observing the germination percentage with the control 71

 Measuring shoot and root growth and also for pest and disease incidence after 15 days of sowing in the protrays  Mortality of the seedlings in portrays was also recorded  The number of days was recorded for attaining the full growth of the seedlings(Ready for transplanting)  After transplanting crop establishment percentage was also recorded

Impact Horizontal Spread This technology have been spread horizontally among the farmers of sukkampatty and Nadupatty villages of Ayothiapattinam block Economic gains For 10,000 seedlings the farmers earned on an average net income of Rs. 13,407 with a germination percentage of 96 with total income of Rs. 19000/ 10,000 seedlings and BC ratio of 3.35. Employment generation or Substitution or replacement of commodities/technologies Previously the farmers were cultivating with cocopeat without any inoculums and spending more money for establishment of the seedling and involving more labours for cultivation aspects like drenching of micronutrients, fungicides, insecticides etc. and now after attending the training on demonstration of arka microbial consortium for enriching the cocopeat, farmers were motivated and adoption of all the product for all the protray nurseries crops like sugarcane, tomato, brinjal and chilli. Linkage with technology / development organizations Linkages were developed between the farmers with TNAU, Department of Agriculture and Horticulture, Salem district, Department of Agricultural marketing and sugar mills Publications / papers printed Based on the results from this trial, it was proposed for frontline demonstrations in the action plan 2015-16. Abstracts and Articles has been prepared and sent for publication to conferences and also in Ulavarin Valarum Velanmai. Others As a result of this programme income of the farmers had been increased to double the level within a short period of 25 days when compared to cultivation of seedlings using other media. The farmers were previously using the inoculums of azospirillum phosphobacteria or without inoculums for enriching the cocopeat. After the intervention of our KVK they are using arka microbial consortium. They were benefited in terms of increase in yield and income out of the KVK intervention. The measurable results are increase in yield level and income of the farmers, their knowledge and skill on improved technologies had been improved as a result of KVK intervention. Since, labour problem is a major grudge to agriculture operations, the improved technologies reduced the input cost and labour use resulting in enhanced germination percentage and quality of the seedlings. Achievement Motivation behavior, decision making behavior has been improved. Their economic, social and environmental conditions were improved. As a result of this, the farmers formed a commodity group and they purchased the product to further reduce the input cost in raising seedling and now they are directly went to IIHR, for buying the product for other vegetable nurseries.. The productivity and income was increased with maximum utilization of all resources. Now the farmers in around Salem district are also adopting the cocopeat enriching product, arka microbial consortium.

Success Story - 2. Eco friendly Pest Management technologies in Sugarcane Background : Sugarcane as a commercial crop, make the farmers have a tendency to overuse insecticides in an over ambitious approach to knock down various borer pests viz., early shoot borer, internode boer and sucking pests. The major constraints in yield reduction in Sugarcane cultivation is the heavy incidence of borers which lead to yield loss of 20 to 40 per cent. Consequently, it has led to many problems like build up of insecticides resistance, pest resurgence, replacement of natural enemies and insecticide residue in sugarcane. Eco friendly Integrated Pest management strategies, an ecologically sound concept is an alternative component of the agro ecosystem management technology for sustainable crop production. Ecofriendly approaches are largely avoiding the ecological environmental pollution and they are used as a component of integrated Pest mangement programmes. IPM models incorporating various components for the management of insect pests was implemented through FLDs for validation studies in farmers participatory approach mode which is essential for easy transfer of technology when convinced by the farmers. The importance of accurate identification of the pests for successful pest management programme, using of pest monitoring devices viz., pheromone trap and light trap catches were practiced by the farmers as a participatory approach mode. Field demonstrations and dissemination of the technologies were done for adoptability, accessibility, economic feasibility and suitability for large-scale implementation. As there was poor awareness in pheromone traps and biological control of pests, steps were taken on popularization on the use of internode borer pheromone traps, egg parasitoid, Trichogramma chilonis and neem oil for borer and sucking pest management.The effectiveness of these IPM components compared to chemical pesticides was shown to the farmers through trainings and front line demonstrations Objective : To manage the borer and sucking pests in sugarcane through ecofriendly IPM packages using bioagents and pheromone traps Methodology followed : Demonstrations on pest management and technology transfer through trainings was done during the kharif season 2013-15 under irrigated condition in sugarcane variety COC 86032. Pheromone traps and septa obtained from Pest Control (India) Ltd. Bangalore were utilized for this study. Moth population was monitored throughout the crop period. Pheromone traps of 12 numbers per ha was installed. Trapped moths were counted and averaged. Observations on shoot and internode infestation counting the healthy and infected parts on ten plants were selected randomly from the each plot at weekly interval. Technology Interventions:  Application of neem cake @ 100 kg/ acre for termite, white grub and borer pest management  In initial stage, mechanical removal of early soot borer larvae infested dead tillers and mechanical destruction of bored tillers at regular intervals  Setting up of light traps @ 1 No. to attract and kill the adult moths.  Installing pheromone traps at 12 /hectare to monitor and attract male adult moths. Replace the lures with fresh lures after every 20-25 days interval. ETL  Spraying of Neem seed kernel extract 5% or neem oil 3 % to kill early stages larvae and sucking pests.  Spraying of Beauveria bassiana for the management of borers and root grubs  Releasing of Trichogramma chilonis egg parasitoid @6 cc / ha, 1 cc per time for 6 times at weekly intervals  Natural multiplication of the predators Daipha ahpidivora and Micromus sp for the control of woolly aphid Process : 73

In Karuppur and poolavari villages, front line demonstrations and trainings were carried out during 2013 -2014 and 2014- 2015 for the management of the borer and sucking pests in sugarcane. Eco friendly IPM practices with setting up of pheromone at 12 numbers per hectare, use of biocontrol agents viz., Trichogramma egg parasitoid were demonstrated. Front line demonstrations were conducted in these villages to popularize this technology Follow up visits were made for studying the impact, technology spreading and adoption rate of the technology. Farm advisory advices Through farm advisory services, pheromone traps, Trichogramma parasitoids were recommended for tomato in pest management The use of bioagents was explained well to the farmers visiting the KVK, Salem, in seminars, meetings, forum and in the field visits for wide adoption. Training to the farmers and extension officials Trainings on use of biocontrol agents and pheromone traps were given to the extension officials in the level of ADO’s, Agricultural officers, Horticultural officers and AAOs at subsequent stages. Four trainings with method demonstrations on the use of bioagents and setting up of pheromone traps were given to the farmers of various villages viz., karupur, Ayodhiyapattinam, panamarathupatty, Nalikkalpatti, kammalapatti of Salem District. The trainings were focused on all aspects related to ecofriendly management practices. Parameters measured in relation to the technology i. Borer adults trapped ( Number / trap / week) ii. Shoot and internode damage ( % ) iii. Per cent sucking pest incidence iv. yield ( q/ha) v. Benefit cost ratio Results : Table 1.Pest damage and borer adult catch in Sugarcane in relation to technology demonstrated Parameter with Farmers Demonstration unit practice Poolavari Karuppur i.Early shoot borer 35.8 6.4 8.5 damage (%) ii. Internode borer 48.5 9.2 6.9 damage (%) iii.Internode borer Adults trapped 0.0 68.1 40.6 ( Nos./5 traps/ season/ acre) iii. woolly aphid 31.4 5.2 9.8 damage (%) iv.Cost of plant protection 5200 6800 4300 methods (Rs./ ha)

Table 2.Pest management with yield parameters in Sugarcane in relation to technology demonstrated

 Setting up of internode borer sex pheromone traps recorded higher percentage of adult trapping (40.6 to 68.1 numbers/ 5 traps/ season) 74

 Early shoot borer damage ( 6.4 to 8.5 % ) and internode borer damage ( 6.9 to 9.2 % ) were very low in demonstration plots when compared to farmer practice ( 35.8 % and 48.5 % ) with application of pesticide alone  Pheromone trap catching prevented the further population build up internode borer.These IPM technologies has clearly brought out the easy way of mass trapping of pests with higher percentage of yield  Pesticide spray was given only one time for sucking pest management in demo ( in local plot 6 rounds were given )  Acceptance of the technologies was 60 per cent. The expected adoption in the coming season is 60- 70 per cent Village Yield (q /ha) % Economics of Economics of check Increase demonstration (Rs./ha) (Rs./ha) Demo Check Gross Gross Net BCR Gross Gross Net BCR H L A Cost Return Return Cost Return Return Poolavari 950 860 872 592 20.3 54700 171200 117000 3.12 48360 118400 75000 2.44 Karuppur 995 865 927.9 685 35.5 54650 162500 107850 2.97 48380 90110 41730 1.86

Impact Before the intervention of KVK, the farmers used to follow only pesticide application particularly carbofuran granule application for any pests in sugarcane. They had low level of knowledge about the scientific IPM measures. But after the intervention, they were well trained in problem diagnosis, ecofriendly pest management practices and group marketing activities. The cost of purchase of unwanted chemicals has been reduced by which their net return also has increased Further they shared their experiences on ecofriendly measures and teach the methods to other fellow farmers.  Farmers are highly satisfied with these technologies as they are easier than pesticide sprayings in sugarcane crop  Pheromone traps attracted more number of borer adults per trap in week which satisfied the farmers and 90 per cent of the farmers accepted this technology in these villages and assured for adopting in the coming years  Eco friendly IPM practices will be more effective when it is being followed by the whole community in a particular region than an individual grower. Feedback from the farmer :  Earlier due to unawareness on the new technologies and sprayed pesticides at high dose  Farmer reported that this trapping system performed better and easy to adopt than spraying of chemicals which cause toxic residue  Installation of pheromone traps was most effective in reduction of borer pests. Trap system is also highly useful to know the occurrence of the pest in the early stage of the pest incidence Process of farmers participation and their reaction:  Farmers understood that the traps work in better way for pest adult trapping and influenced in good yield  The farmers are very much convinced and they in turn spread the technology to their neighbours and of late the enquiries regarding the problem have increased. Horizontal Spread :  Farmers were new to use of pheromone traps for pest monitoring and management, hence the technology was taught by video shows and method demonstrations  Trainings on damage diagnosis, pest and disease incidence and natural enemies complex were given to take up the management practices at correct time 75

 Through charts, posters and demonstrations the importance of IPM, information on eco friendly pest management and pesticide toxic residue in paddy was taught to the farmers  As farmers were unaware on the use of pheromone traps for pest monitoring and management, initially they are reluctant in the use of pheromone traps and opted for pesticide spray. After viewing the yield increase, reduction in pest population and damage level in front line demonstrations, farmers were more willing to go for adopting this IPM technology for pest and disease management  About 80 per cent of the farmers accepted this technology and by viewing these trials the adjacent farmers also adopting IPM practices with pheromone trap Economic gains The farmers have saved 4 sprayings of pesticides and got average yield of 872 to 928 q/ ha with net income of Rs. 107850 to 117000 / ha and BC ratio of 2.97 to 3.12 in IPM demonstration compared to the farmers practice with the yield of 592 to 685 q/ ha with net income of Rs. 41730 to 75000 / ha and BC ratio of 1.86 to 2.44. Internode borer population reduction was 40 to 68 numbers due to the use of pheromone traps. This helps for prevention of mass egg laying and population built up which in turn reduce frequent pesticide sprayings and the cost of Rs. 6,000/ ha Employment generation Trainings were given to the farmers of different villages As a result of KVK intervention some of the farmers were interested in production of biocontrol agents by their own. They need training on mass production of biocontrol agents and quality control. This creates an employment opportunity to the nearby farmers. After the intervention of this KVK, farmers shifted to using of pheromone traps and biocontrol agents. They were benefited in terms of increase in yield and income out of the KVK intervention. The measurable results are increase in yield level and income of the farmers, their knowledge and skill on using biocontrol agents had been improved as a result of KVK intervention. Since, pesticide usage is a major grudge to agriculture operations, these ecofriendly management technologies reduced pesticides usage resulting in less borer incidence and enhanced yield and quality produces. Motivation behavior, decision making behavior has been improved. Their economic, social and environmental conditions were improved. As a result of this, the farmers themselves purchased pheromone traps and biocontrol agents and adopted need based application of pesticides and now they are directly approach the production centers for getting these biocontrol agents. The productivity and income was increased with less application of pesticides for managing these pests. Now the farmers in around Salem district are also adopting the ecofriendly approach of pheromone traps for sugarcane pest management. 76

Success Story - 3. Demonstration of TNAU Sirukeerai variety PLR 1 (Amaranthus polygonoides)

Backgound

Amaranth is a small but mighty crop that is largely “invisible” as far as international statistics are concerned. It is grown in abundance in urban areas and widely available in supermarkets.Out of the total Salem population for 2011 census, 50.95 percent lives in urban regions of district. In total 1,774,122 people lives in urban areas. Sex Ratio in urban region of Salem district is 975 as per 2011 census data. The market price and yield make all the difference in improving agricultural profitability for small and marginal farmers. The farmers in the peri urban areas also cultivating greens as they are short duration and market availability is improved. The still a lacunae in production was felt by the farmers Much of this was due to the farmers' lack of knowledge about the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) recommended Package of Practice (PoP) for greens cultivation. The greens produced by farmers face the disease pest problems and fetch poor price and lack the attractiveness. Indiscriminate use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides leads to health hazard also. They faced white rust incidence problem severely. The farmers had no variety in sirukeerai-pulling type.The farmers were aware of the amaranthus cultivation but lacked the technology. During field visits and zonal monthly meetings, this problem is highlighted .Hence at KVK Sandhiyur, the FLD on Sirukeerai was proposed to create awareness on the scientific cultivation.The farmers will be taught the technical knowhow and the sed production practices which would pave way for their seed supply and income.Thus the peri urban and urban community will be linked strongly for the demand and supply.

Intervention Process Demonstration of TNAU SIrukeerai variety PLR 1 (Amaranthus polygonoides) A frontline demonstration was conducted involving ten farmers to popularize the use of sirukeerai PLR1 pulling type greens to the farmers of Salem Dt. in an area of 2 ha. The FLDs were conducted in Naickenpatty, Rakipatty,Veeranam and D.Perumalpalayam villages in Veerapandi and Ayodhyapattinam blocks of Salem Dt. Seeds were obtained from VRS, Palur and supplied to ten farmers and raised during Kharif under irrigated conditions. Pseudomonas and Trichoderma 1 kg was given as inputs to the farmers. Trainings on production technology of greens were conducted to farmers involving Department officials and press. Awareness of farmers was given by arranging field days for learning the seed production of Sirukeerai type. The project intervention has changed the way they cultivate greens.

Intervention Technology PLR 1 (Palur 1) released from TNAU during 2014 is the first of its kind in Sirukeerai. Suitable for early harvest (20-21 days) by pulling . High yield of 8-9t/ha . Seed yield of 200kg/ha. Rich in anti oxidants nutrients like calcium and vitamins. Highly preferred due to the green colour of the entire plant .It is moderately resistant to white rust Cercospora leaf spot and leaf webber. Suitable for growing in North Eastern Zone of Tamilnadu comprising of Cuddalore, Thiruvannamalai, Villupuram, Kanchipuram, Vellore and Ariyalur districts.Performs well under wide range of soil except saline patches under irrigated conditions. Suitable for the different types of culinary preparations. 15.8% increased yield over A9-local type. Impact Horizontal Spread After intervention, there was an increase in awareness in Kolanaikanpatty , Perumampatty , Kovilkadu , Reddiyur , Thalavaipatty farmers. During this intervention, the farmers also started producing the seed production of Sirukeerai on their own. The feedback is 77 positive since the major challenge of white rust disease incidence is only 8 percent in this type of Sirukeerai. There is growing demand for the greens in other blocks of Salem. Farmers have incorporated these techniques in routine package of practices in Sirukeerai production. KVK, Sandhiyur observed very good response from the beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries after two trainings . Impact Economic Gains The sirukeerai PLR1 seed yield was 20 kg/50 cents while the check recorded 10 kg/50 cents. The white rust disease incidence per cent was observed to be 8.48% in PLR1 and 18.52% in the check variety. Farmer had a net return of Rs. 39,200 with BCR of 4.23 in the demonstration while the check recorded a net return of Rs. 26,200 with BCR of 2.73. There is wider scope for popularization and seed production of the greens as its 20 days duration. 1 Number of blocks 2 2 Number of villages covered 4 3 Number of farmers benefitted 32 4 Seeds supplied 10kg 5 Bio fertilizers supplied Pseudomonas -10kg Trichoderma -10kg

Impact on Employment Generation Farmers got practical knowledge on Sirukeerai type PLR1 and since its shortest duration and disease resistance its easy to produce. The seed production holds good venture for the farmers along with the greens marketing. This variety has improved the livelihood of many farmers in a short period of time and many of the farmers became merchants by selling the seeds. 78

10.D. Give details of innovative methodology or innovative technology of Transfer of Technology developed and used during the year  Innovative KVK display board have been erected in front of all Uzhavar Sandhai (Farmers Market) in Salem district to provide need based information to uzhavar sandhai buyers and farmers. Seven display board have been erected in Salem urban and semi urban uzhavar sandhai premises.  Newly released TNAU varieties 2014 details have been prepared as display board and erected in front of the KVK Training Hall for wider publicity to the farming community of the farming community.  KVK website www.kvksalem.org have been launched and updated district specific information for the benefit of the stakeholders of salem district. Website information have been popularized through all training programme and KVK innovative display board.  Social media like Face book, Twitter – disseminate the latest agricultural technology and information by Daily messages  Technological Videos and Audios uploaded in You Tubes and our Websites  Display in informative agricultural messages in KVK Hostel, Training Hall, NH Road show of our KVK Form etc

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)

Source (Published/ Crop/Enterprise Source Address ITK_ Practiced Purpose/Rationale Farmer/ Community) Nalikalpatty, Traditional fine Salem Sanna Paddy Paddy S.Dharmalingam Salem paddy variety Variety suitable Sivadapuram, Thuyamalli Paddy Traditional fine Paddy R.Madheswaran Thalavaipatty Variety aroma variety Kalakkampadi Kalakkampadi, Kuthir – Traditional Storing of Minor Minor Millets Minor Milleets Karumanthathurai Minor Millets Storage Millets Seeds Farmers Group structure

10.F. Indicate the specific training need analysis tools/methodology followed for

Identification of courses for farmers/farm women: Training Courses will be identified based on the farm women feed back during the training, OFT and FLD programmes. PRA exercises have also done to identify the stakeholders’ priority and needs for introducing appropriate interventions for their development.

Rural Youth: PRA techniques and feedback mechanism have been used for analyzing the rural youth training needs and their preferences for introducing innovative intervention in farming and allied activities.

In-service personnel: Monthly Zonal Workshop meeting have been used for analyzing the extension functionaries training needs for refreshing their knowledge on agriculture and allied activities.

10.G. Field activities

i. Number of villages adopted : 2 ii. No. of farm families selected : 20 iii. No. of survey/PRA conducted : 4 79

10.H. Activities of Soil and Water Testing Laboratory

Status of establishment of Lab : 1. Year of establishment : 23.05.2005 2. List of equipments purchased with amount :

Sl.No. Name of the Equipment Qty Cost (Rs.) 1. Spectrophotometer 1 80,172 2. Flame Photometer 1 36,720 3. pH Meter 1 8,440 4. Conductivity Bridge 1 8,441 5. Chemical Balance 1 1,19,600 6. Water Distillation Still 1 27,851 7. Kjeldahl digestion &distillation unit 1 1,72,675 8. Shaker 2 44,094 9. Refrigerator 1 19,500 10. Oven 1 8,845 11. Hot Plate 1 1,872 12. Grinder (Willey Mill ) 1 11,582 Total 13 5,39,792

Details of samples analyzed so far since establishment of SWTL:

No. of Samples No. of Farmers Amount realized Details No. of Villages analyzed benefited (Rs.) Soil Samples 4569 3332 1711 114025 Water Samples 4761 3296 1633 47540 Plant samples 0 0 0 0 Manure samples 2 1 1 50 Others (specify) 0 0 0 0 Total 9332 6629 3345 161615

Details of samples analyzed during the 2014-15:

No. of Samples No. of Farmers Amount realized Details No. of Villages analyzed benefited (Rs.) Soil Samples 153 107 72 3825 Water Samples 66 58 46 660 Plant samples 160 148 86 0 Manure samples 0 0 0 0 Others (specify) 0 0 0 0 Total 379 313 204 4485

10.I. Technology Week celebration during 2014-15 Yes/No, If Yes

Period of observing Technology Week : 24-11-2014 to 28-11-2014 Total number of farmers visited : 1147 Total number of agencies involved : 14 Number of demonstrations visited by the farmers within KVK campus : 12

Other Details Types of Activities No. of Number of Related crop/livestock technology Activities Farmers Gosthies Lectures organized 20 1147 Exhibition 1 Film show 2 Fair Farm Visit 5 Diagnostic Practical’s 2 Supply of Literature (No.) 11 Supply of Seed (q) Supply of Planting materials (No.) 350 Bio Product supply (Kg) 7 Bio Fertilizers (q) Supply of fingerlings Supply of Livestock specimen (No.) 21 Total number of farmers visited the technology week 1147

Technology Week Celebration 24-11-2014 to 28-11-2014 Technology Week Moments.... Teleology Demonstration Stalls (14 Stalls inclusive of KVK - Salem, TCRS-Yethapur, HRS- Yarcuad, KVK -Namakkal) Two Self Help Groups Participated in this memorable event (Thakaraputhu Uzhavar Mandram of Gangavalli and Roja Magalir Mandram of Panamarathupatti) The technology transmitted by KVK to popularize minor millets among Rural and Urban people and too from farmers, the farmers group trainied by KVK supplied minor millets preparation was served to participants in all days (Tenai sweet Pongal, Panivaragu Payasam, Samai Venpongal, Kuthiraivali Curd Rice, etc) The refreshments provided by the farm women trained by KVK from Adimalaipatty of Panamarathupatty Block, Salem served different medicinal value soups, tubers and squash, fruit salad etc Tech Day 1 - Awareness Campaign and Training on "Protechtion of Plant Varieties and Farmers Act Tech Day 2 - Eco-Friendly cultivation and plant protection technologies Tech Day 3 - Recent crop production technologies in Agriculture and Horticulture Tech Day 4 - Veterinary Campaign and training on IFS Tech Day 5 - Minor Miller Marketing, Soil and Water sampling technique and importance 81

 First Day 450 participants (more than 170 farm women, 30 agriculture students from Agri School - Little Flower higher secondary school, 40 more tribal farmers from Karumandhurai tribal area, Pethanaickan palayam Block, Salem)  Second day 210 farmers inclusive 20 students  Third day 185 farmers from several blocks  Fourth day 140 farmers  Fifth day 162 farmers  Farmers expressed their happiness the events are organised by KVK Salem  All the Days of this week - Minor Millet Foods, Meditional

10. J. Interventions on drought mitigation (if the KVK included in this special programme) A. Introduction of alternate crops/varieties : Nil State Crops/cultivars Area (ha) Number of beneficiaries Tamil Nadu Ragi Paiyur 2 20 ha 50 farmers at Karumanthurai Thenai Co 7 10 ha 20 farmers in Salem B. Major area coverage under alternate crops/varieties :Nil C. Farmers-scientists interaction on livestock management : State Livestock components Number of No.of interactions participants TamilNadu 1 13 26

D. Animal health camps organized : Yes on 27.11.2014 State Number of camps No.of animals No.of farmers Tamil Nadu 1 119 36 Animal Health Campaign ... events  Inauguration of Camp - Dr. Murugesan, Prof & Head, VUTRC, TANUVAS Treatment of Animals by ** Dr. Shanmugam, Dr. Venkadesan, Dr. Veeraselvam, Dr. Balaji, Dr. Poongodi, and Dr. Kohila  Free Veterinary Health Camp - No. of Animals Benefited : ( Pregnancy diagnosis - 16 Cattle, Artificial Insemination - 4 Cattle, Dewormming - 24 Cattles and 95 Goats (119 Nos), Ranikhet Disease Vaccination - 68 Poultry) E. Seed distribution in drought hit states : Nil F. Large scale adoption of resource conservation technologies : State Crops/cultivars and gist of resource conservation Area (ha) Number of technologies introduced farmers Tamil nadu Precision farming techniques which includes drip and 200 200 fertigation G. Awareness campaign State Meetings Gosthies Field days Farmers fair Exhibition Film show No. No.of No. No.of No. No.of No. No.of No. No.of No. No.of farmers farmers farmers farmers farmers farmers PPV & FRA 1 150 2 300 1 50 training on 1 70 e-extension initiatives Total 1 220 2 300 1 50 82

PART XI. IMPACT

11.A. Impact of KVK activities (Not to be restricted for reporting period). Name of specific No. of % of adoption Change in income (Rs.) technology/skill transferred participants Before After (Rs./Unit) (Rs./Unit) Precision farming in vegetable 1050 17 157000 306000 crops System of Rice Intensification 3500 15 14000 21000 System of Pulse Intensification 50 5 20000 25000 Polythene mulching in 318 8 36800 93400 vegetable crops Chrysanthemum variety CO 1 66 8 79000 185000 Protray nursery raising in 950 15 2600 9800 vegetable crops Turmeric boiler 452 9 60000 76000 Banana booster application 353 10 95000 113500 Arka special vegetable booster 297 11 156000 178000 Castor as a pure crop 300 12 9250 Rs. 25540 Maize as an alternate crop 2016 76 10240 Rs. 37480 Biological control of mealy bug 250 20 30,000/ac 42,000/ac in tapioca Sugarcane (SSI) 200 20 1,50,000/ac 2,25,000/ac Ragi (ICM) 150 15 20,000/ac 30,000/ac Mini-Hatchery 232 5 7000/year 2300/year Deep litter system of desi bird 450 20 15000/year 38000/year rearing Stall fed feeding in Goats 250 30 8000/Goat/year 14000/Goat/year Tapioca harvester 34 8 24520 52300 Vermicompost production 280 40 20000 30000 Honey bee rearing 400 35 Normal Additional income income of Rs. depending on 2000/ month/ the crops colony Mushroom cultivation and 850 65 Normal Additional value added products income income of Rs. preparation in mushroom depending on 20,000/ the crops month NB: Should be based on actual study, questionnaire/group discussion etc. with ex-participants. 11.B. Cases of large scale adoption Nil (Please furnish detailed information for each case) 11.C. Details of impact analysis of KVK activities carried out during the reporting period Village Taluk Tech/Skill Adoption Situation Situation Up scaling Transfer Percentage before after Measures Taken initiation initiation Panamarathupatti Salem Mulching 60% More cost No cost for Mulching for weeding promoted weeding and less through farmers and pest pest and groups. and diseases Mulching laying diseases incidences machine owned manageme and given to 83

nt others farmers group for rent Attur Precision 80% Irrigation Complete Govt of TN has Siruvachur clusters farming through micro introduced TN ridegs and irrigation Precision farming furrow and use of through State method, water Schemes and use of soluble farmers straight fertilizers themselves fertilizers with adopting micro precision irrigation farming technologies and technologie WSF. s Salem clusters Salem PLR 1 75% Used Used PLR 1 Assured supply of Green traditional Green PLR 1 green green varieties variety seeds to varieties which gives farmers. significant productivity Gangavalli clusters Attur Minor 80% Sold minor Selling Installed INSIMP millets millets with processed supported Minor value processing and value Millets value addition to middle added added machiners man minor in the clusters for millets to further scale up directly of value addition consumers on minor millets

Pannapatti Omalur Co 1 80% Santhini Co 1 Seed materials clusters Chrysanth variety Chrysanthim available through imum only grown um gives farmers group more producitivyt with bold flowers Thalaivasal Attur Tapioca 80% Rose, Due to more Seed Materials clusters Yethapur white, productivity available through 1 Mulluvadi , farmers farmers group and 266 starting varieties growing grown by Yethapur 1 farmers Tapioca variety Parapatti clusters Salem MDU 1 60% Local MDU 1 Seeds available black variety black gram through KVK gram without introduced Salem knowing and given the variety significant name productivity

11.D. Farmer Field School (ICM in Groundnut) Farmer Field School on Ground Nut Why crop: Groundnut is one of the major oilseed crop cultivated in Salem District in an area of 23000 ha. Groundnut crop is mostly being cultivated in rainfed condition. Groundnut crops is also attract pest, diseases, nematode and nutrient deficiency for that farmers used to go for indiscriminate usage of pesticides and other chemicals. Normally combination of pesticides, fungicides and growth regulators are being done for Ground nut without knowing exactly about the problem. It was also found during our visit that farmers were having low level of awareness and knowledge about the scientific cultivation of Ground Nut that to IPM practices. Because of poor knowledge on scientific cultivation and IPM practices, farmes are incurring more expenditures mainly for spraying of chemicals and pesticides, weed management and harvesting for boosting the Ground Nut. It was also found that farmers are facing problem in market due to fluctuations of ground nut prices. Hence, Ground Nut crop was selected to implement FFS programme to empower the farmers by themselves. Process: 01. Multi Disciplinary team have visited the Nayakkanpatti village cluster where more than 90% of the area are under Groudn Nut cultivation and conducted base line survey about village and the farmers behaviour. 02. Conducted PRA with help of Multi disciplinary team and group of local farmers and found the local felt and unfelt needs in Ground Nut cultivation. 03. Formed the Ground Nut growers group as part of Group dynamics and team building activities. 04. 25 Ground Nut growers were identified to introduce FFS intervention. 05. 12 weeks course curriculum for FFS programme was compiled in consultation with Ground Nut growers and based on the PRA findings. Week Name of the Interventions Findings activity Week 1 Pilot study Multi disciplinary team Identified the progressive farmers, local visited the Nayakkanpatti leaders and key informants in the village village of Salam block Week 2 PRA PRA tools namely resource It was found that lack of awareness and mapping, social mapping, knowledge about the scientific cultivation time series analysis, of Ground Nut among growers. It was ranking, transect walk also found that farmers were using frequent pesticides usage. Market instability and hi-cost of cultivation were also problems faced by the farmers. Week 3 Seedling Stage Selection of good seeds Previously farmers does not know about the exact varietiy name, simply buy from the market and cultivate. But here How to select the good seeds and variety were taught to farmers and farmers were also asked to select good seeds from the ground nut pod Week 4 Water Introduction of water Farmers were asked to observe difference management management practices between flood irrigation, alternate furrow irrigation and micro irrigation Week 5 Identification of Facilitating to identify the KVK Scientists have facilitated the Natural Enemies Natural enemies in the farmers to identify the natural enemies in Ground Nut field the Ground Nut field. Explained the importance and behaviour of the natural enemies. Farmers were also encouraged to observe the natural enemies life cycle. 85

Week 6 Pest mgt Introduction of Integrated Introduced the IPM practices namely bio- Pest management practices control methods. Identification of causing insects namely Leaf miner, borer, sucking insects, termite, wilt and introduced insect bio-control method by giving appropriate inputs Week 7 Disease mgt Introduction of Integrated Introduced IDM practices through field Disease Management demo. Farmers were asked to identify Practices the diseases and its symptoms. Biocontrol agents like pseudomonas, trichoderma viride were mainly introduced to control and prevent the diseases in the Ground Nut. Week 8 Integrated Diagnosis of Nutrient How to detect nutrient deficiency in Nutrient deficiency in Ground Nut Ground Nut were taught and facilitated. Management INM practices namely introduction of micro Nutrients and bio fertilizers. Week 9 Harvesting and grading techniques for grading techniques for different market Packing different market were taught to the farmers. Week 10 Marketing Marketing of Ground Nut in Farmers used to sell in the commission Bangalore mundy. This approach is risky and gives instable market price. Hence, farmers were motivated to market the harvested produce at cooperative society where nil commission charged. Week 11 Farmers Feedback about the Feedback workshop was organized in the Feedback intervention field and facilitated the farmers to express their feedback about the intervention. Week 12 FFS Field day Field day was conducted Field day was conducted and emphasised the FFS mandra namely If I hear it, I forget it, If I see it, I remember it, If I discover it, I own it for life.

Name of crop Title/ Location Number Duration Number Salient findings/result topic of (days) and details farmers of activities Chrysanthimum IPM and Nayakkanpa 25 12 weeks Quality 01. Observed the significant IDM tti village of seeds, IPM, growth due to selection of practices Salem block IDM, INM, good seeds. of Salem Post O2. Control of Pest and district harvest Diseases due to introduction activities of cost saving and eco were friendly IPM practices. facilitate 03. Higher price in the and market due to group observe the marketing in the cooperative farmers to society market. empwer 04. Learned how to themselves cultivate crops for seed production and use of importance of certified known varieties 86

PART XII - LINKAGES 12.A. Functional linkage with different organizations Name of organization Nature of linkage Department of Agriculture  Execution of OFT and FLD programmes  Organization of Training programmes to farmers and extension functionaries  Implementation of SSI Project  Implementation of NADP marketled precision farming  INSIMP programme  Technology week celebration  Uzhavar Peruvizha programme Department of Horticulture  Production and distribution of quality horticulture seeds and seedlings  Organzing training programmes to farmers and extension functionaries  Implementation of NADP marketled precision farming  Uzhavar Peruvizha Department of Agrl. Marketing  Providing agro advisory to Uzhavar sandhai  Training to extension functionaries Agricultural Engineering Department  Exposure visit  Demonstration of farm implements Seed Certification Department  Production of quality seeds  Promotion of Seed Village Programme Sericulture  Training to Extension functionaries  Utilizing Video Conferencing facilities Animal Husbandry  Implementation of IFS programme  IFS training programmes  Demonstration of animal components Forestry  Afforestation programme  IFS programmes NABARD  Implementation of IFS, Apiculture, Mushroom and quality seed production training programme  Formation of commodity groups Lead Bank (Indian Bank, Salem)  INSETI programmes namely mushroom, IFS to bank beneficiary farmers DRDA (Pudhu Vazhavu)  Implementation of INSIMP programme Department of Cooperation, TN Govt  Market linkage for Minor millets NUWAD NGOs  Mobilizing Farmers NB The nature of linkage should be indicated in terms of joint diagnostic survey, joint implementation, participation in meeting, contribution received for infrastructural development, conducting training programmes and demonstration or any other

12.B. List Externally Funded Projects / schemes undertaken by the KVK and operational now, which have been financed by State Govt./Other Agencies Role of KVK Additio Progress Other Proje Lead Date of Duratio nal achieved Project collabor ct Agenc Initiati n Manpo Title ative Outla y on (Years) wer Agency y (Rs) Used NADP- Empowerm To demonstrate 01.12.2 Dept of 1.4 65.50 10 JRFs Introduced RKVY ent of the precision 013 Agricult lakh Markled farmers farming ure, Precison through technologies Dept of farming to 200 special especially water Horticul Ha farmers programme soluble fertilizers ture were trained in on the along with drip precision Market led fertigation in farming precision mandated crops technologies farming of salem district along with system to double the water soluble production and fertilizers and tripling the yield they were and continuous achieved advisory to increased yield farmers compare to conventional method o f cultivation NABAR Training Introduction of 01.04.2 NABARD Two 4.73 1 JRF Seed Growers D and demo Quality Seed 013 to , Dept of Years Forum created on quality Production 31.03.2 Agricult seed through Demo 015 ure, production and Training Banks in pulses, paddy and oilseeds for improving productivity in Salem district NRTT, Disseminati To demonstrate 01.02.2 Dept of 2.5 12.82 1 JRF. 1 farmers got the Mumbai on of the advantages 013 Horticul TA high yield Integrated of biocontrol ture reduction of Pest agents and pest and Manageme biopesticide and diseases, to use nt implementationo their own Technologie f the IPM rhizome as good s in technologies in seed material Turmeric turmeric for next crop cultivation cultivation to Introduced among the improve the yield technologies farmers of and quality and advisory Salem rhizomes continued upto District, through Demo 2016 Tamil Nadu and training 88

TN TN Development of 01.05.2 Dept of 7 13.82 1 SRF Completed the IAMWA IAMWARM Model Villages 008 Agricult projects by RM Sweth through ure, introduction of - World nadhi- introduction of Horticul micro irrigation Bank Model water ture, system in the village conservation Agrl. model villages practices in the Enginee swetha nadhi ring, basin Animal Husban dry and Bank NADP Foundatio Promotion of 01.04.2 Dept of One 1.995 1 JRF TNAU n seed foundation seed 014 Agricult Years purchased the productio production ure and foundation n in pulses through farmers Seed seeds produced participation in Certifica by the farmers Pulses tion

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?  KVK, Salem is responsible for providing technical backstopping to ATMA activities in Salem district.  KVK, Salem have also involved in preparation of SREP and action plan for the Salem district.  KVK, Salem is also one of the member in the governing body of ATMA Salem.  KVK, Salem have also trained all the farmer friends of Block level technical team members, SMS and ATMA block level managers. Coordination activities between KVK and ATMA during 2013-14 Extn. Linkage Agency Funds Area Farmers Expenditure personnel (ATMA/NHM/RKVY Received covered benefitte Remarks (Rs) benefitted /NFSM/Others) (Rs) (ha) d (No) (No) ATMA Rs.20000 Rs.20000 100 10 Exposure visits NABARD 4,73,000 4,73,000 100 ha 500 20 Seed Production, Mushroom training, Honey bee and IFS

12.D. Give details of programmes implemented under National Horticultural Mission : Nil

12.E. Nature of linkage with National Fisheries Development Board : Nil

12.F. Details of linkage with RKVY Extn. Linkage Agency Funds Area Farmers Expenditure personnel (ATMA/NHM/RKVY Received covered benefitte Remarks (Rs) benefitted /NFSM/Others) (Rs) (ha) d (No) (No) RKVY 65,50,000 65,50,000 200 ha 300 20 NADP – Marketled Precision farming 89

12. G Kisan Mobile Advisory Services

Month No. of SMS sent No. of farmers to which No. of feedback / query SMS was sent on SMS sent

April 2014 16 788 6 May 22 857 12 June 21 912 11 July 11 900 10 August 18 980 6 September 19 909 8 October 21 600 9 November 12 570 6 December 9 970 6 January 2015 11 935 3 February 6 1002 4 March 2015 16 1016 8 Total for the year 2014-15 182 1016 89

PART XIII- PERFORMANCE OF INFRASTRUCTURE IN KVK

13.A. Performance of demonstration units (other than instructional farm): Nil

13.B. Performance of instructional farm (Crops) including seed production

Name Date of Date of Details of production Amount (Rs.) of the crop sowing harvest Variety Type of Qty. Cost Gross Produce of income

Area (ha) Area inputs Cereals 17.11.14 05.03.15 0.4 Co (R)51 TFL 5.2 10000 13520 Paddy 24.03.15 31.03.15 0.4 ADT 45 TFL 7.8 13000 20280 Pulses 12.04.14 10.08.14 0.4 Co 8 TFL 0.90 2500 6300 Greengram Blackgram 06.10.14 22.01.15 0.2 MDU-1 TFL 1.25 5000 11250 Horse gram 12.11.14 27.02.15 0.01 Paiyur-2 TFL 0.32 750 1085 Green 11.06.14 24.10.14 0.4 TFL 0.90 5000 6860 manure Diancha Foder 0.1 Co(FS) 31 TFL 0.1 2000 3990 Sorghum Hedge 0.1 TFL 0.01 0 600 lucerne Total 16.48 38250 63885 Fruits Nos. Mango Soft Alponso 330 4950 13200 wood graft Banganapalli 644 9660 25760 Salem 75 1125 3000 Bangalura Sendura 60 900 2400 Peter 289 4335 11560 Bangalora 330 4950 13200 Immampasand 549 8235 21960 Sapota PKM-1 741 11115 22230 Guava Lucknow- 49 522 6264 15660 Pomegranate Ganesh 63 820 1575 Cumbu 0.1 C0-4 17000 2000 9350 Napier Guinea grass 0.1 Co(Gg)3 2000 300 1200 Total 22603 54654 141095

13.C. Performance of production Units (bio-agents / bio pesticides/ bio fertilizers etc.,)

Sl. Name of the Amount (Rs.) Qty Remarks No. Product Cost of inputs Gross income 1. Parasitoid 4600 1000 Given at free Parasitoid given to 32 farmers. Acerophagus of cost Mass released in 10 ha 2 Vermicompost 575 kg 1400 3450 26 farmers 3 Earthworms 5 kg 200 1250 5 farmers (Eudrilus sp) 91

13.D. Performance of instructional farm (livestock and fisheries production) Nil

Sl. Name Details of production Amount (Rs.) Remarks No of the Breed Type of Qty. Cost of inputs Gross income animal / Produce bird / aquatics 1 Goat Telicherry Live 2 nos 1000 5075 Poultry Desibird Live 9 nos 250 1800

13.E. Utilization of hostel facilities Accommodation available (20 Beds) Trainee days (days Reason for short fall (if Months No. of trainees stayed stayed) any) April 31 12 - May 1 1 - June 95 22 - July 216 25 - August 24 11 - September 75 3 - October 91 4 - November 196 4 - December 229 11 - January 2014 10 10 - February 16 1 - March 16 17 - 1000 121

13.F. Database management

S. No Database target Database created 1 District Major Crop Module Created and uploaded on web 2 New KVK Website which includes comprehensive data Created and uploaded based related to salem district agriculture development (www.kvksalem.org) 3 RLO – New Agriculture based ICT Tool (in Tamil) Database Created and uploaded 4 Seed Production Module (in Tamil) Data base created and uploaded

13.G. Details on Rain Water Harvesting Structure and micro-irrigation system : Proposal Submitted

PART XIV - FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

14.A. Details of KVK Bank accounts

Bank Name of the Location Branch Account Account MICR IFSC account bank code Name Number Number Number With Host State Bank of TNAU, Institute India Coimbatore With KVK State Bank of Mallur 3953 Savings 10188865273 SBIN0003953 India Bank Account

14.B. Utilization of KVK funds during the year 2014-15(Rs. in lakh)

S. Particulars R.E Released Expenditure No. Sanctioned A. Recurring Contingencies 1 Pay & Allowances 98.00 98.00 108.30 2 Travelling allowances 0.80 0.80 0.80 3 Contingencies A Stationery, telephone, postage and other 0.30 0.30 1.22 expenditure on office running, publication of Newsletter and library maintenance (Purchase of News Paper & Magazines) B POL, repair of vehicles, tractor and equipments 0.30 0.30 1.92 C Meals/refreshment for trainees (ceiling upto 0.20 0.20 0.73 Rs.40/day/trainee be maintained) D Training material (posters, charts, demonstration 0.20 0.20 0.65 material including chemicals etc. required for conducting the training) E Frontline demonstration except oilseeds and pulses 2.09 1.09 1.71 (minimum of 30 demonstration in a year) F On farm testing (on need based, location specific 0.50 0.50 0.36 and newly generated information in the major production systems of the area) G Integrated Farming System (IFS) 0.10 0.10 0.28 H Training of extension functionaries 0.10 0.10 0.14 I Maintenance of buildings 0.10 0.10 0.40 J Extension activities 0.10 0.10 0.50 K Farmers Field school 0.10 0.10 0.24 l Library 0.00 0.00 0.04 TOTAL (A) 102.89 101.89 117.29 B. Non-Recurring Contingencies 1 Works 0 0 0 2 Equipments including SWTL & Furniture 0 0 0 3 Vehicle (Four wheeler/Two wheeler, please specify) 0 0 0 4 Library (Purchase of assets like books & journals) 0 0 0 TOTAL (B) 0 0 0 C. REVOLVING FUND 0 0 0 GRAND TOTAL (A+B+C) 102.89 101.89 117.29

14.C. Status of revolving fund (Rs. in lakh) for the three years

Year Opening balance Income during Expenditure Net balance in hand as as on 1st April the year during the year on 1st April of each year April 2012 to 7.32 8.02 7.16 8.18 March 2013 April 2013 to 8.18 9.46 7.41 10.23 March 2014 April 2014 to 10.23 6.90 12.12 5.01 March 2015

15. Details of HRD activities attended by KVK staff during 2013-14

Name of the staff Designation Title of the training Institute Dates programme where attended Dr.K.Mahandrakumar Programme To attend the invigorating TNAU, 03.04.2014 - Coordinator agricultural extension Coimbatore 04.04.2014 workshop Scientific Workers TNAU, 29.05.2014 Conference Coimbatore Quality and production NIPHM, 03.06.2014 - protocol for biocontrol Hyderabad 06.06.2014 agents RRAEC meet and SAC of KVK ARS, Paiyur 19.11.2014 Dharmapuri National Seminar on AC&RI 12.12.2014 - Extension Management Madurai 13.12.2014 Strategies for sustainable agriculture National Farmers Meet ARS Paiyur 14.03.2015 Dr.R.Jegathambal SMS (Seed Millet Crop Scientist Meet TNAU, 03.04.2014 Science) Coimbatore Training on Value addition of IICPT, Tanjore 09.06.2014 - food crops at 11.06.2014 Capacity Building training MANAGE 20.07.2014 - under IAMWARM Hydrabad 26.07.2014 Dr.N.Sriram SMS To attend the invigorating TNAU, 03.04.2014 - (Extension) agricultural extension Coimbatore 04.04.2014 workshop Training on professional skills MANAGE 07.07.2014 - for trainers organized Hydrabad 11.07.2014 National Facilitators MANAGE, 08.09.2014 - Development Programme Hyderabad 19.09.2014 National Seminar on AC&RI 12.12.2014 - Extension Management Madurai 13.12.2014 Strategies for sustainable agriculture 94

Presenting “Expert System UAS, 18.12.2014 Project” at UAS Bangalore Bangalore

Display TNAU activities in ASC, Karnal, 01.02.2015 - National Exhibition Haryana 07.02.2015 Present a lead paper on Crop AC & RI 13.02.2015 Docto Madurai Dr.B.Geetha SMS IPM Workshop MS 17.07.2014 (Entomology) Swaminathan Foudation - KVK Namakkal First National conference - Agricultural 23.08.2014 Presented paper on Scientific Biological control of papaya Tamil Society mealybug with parasitoids at TNAU and received Best paper award- First place FFS training at Directorate of DoEE,TNAU,C 20.11.2014 - Extension Education, TNAU, be 21.11.2014 Coimbatore Bamboo its importance Forest 03.03.2015 - utilization and conservation Genetics and 04.03.2015 Tree Breeding Research Institute, Coimbatore Dr.M.Vijayakumar SMS Organic farming training at E TNAU, 14.10.2014 - (Agronomy) Extension Centre Coimbatore 18.10.2014 Orientation Training DoEE,TNAU,C 25.10.2014 Programme be PIMA Training at. KVK, Chittur – 01.12.2014 - KA 06.12.2014 Dr.P.S.Kavitha SMS Agricultural Marketing-The MANAGE, 16.06.2014 - (Horticulture) New Paradigms organized Hyderabad at 19.06.2014 DoEE,TNAU,C be Tamil conference at TNAU, TNAU, 12.08.2014 Cbe Coimbatore Workshop on gadgets and IICPT, 12.09.2014 - technologies for on farm Thanjavur 13.09.2014 processing and value addition Professional skills for MANAGE, 27.10.2014 - trainers of extension Hyderabad 01.11.2014 Institutes of Agriculture and Allied Departments RRAEC meet and SAC of KVK ARS, Paiyur 19.11.2014 Dharmapuri Winter School on Protected UAS, 03.12.2014 - Cultivation Dharwad, KA 24.12.2014 95

Oil palm cultivation RRS 04.03.2015 - pattukottai 05.03.2015

Workshop on tamil diploma TNAU, Cbe 06.03.2015 - book writing 07.03.2015 Dr.A.Sudha SMS IPM Workshop MS 17.07.2014 – (Pathology) Swaminathan 18.07.2014 Foudation - KVK Namakkal IPM orientation KVK, 09.09.2014 – programme Puducherry 11-09-2014 and NCIPM Orientation programme on KVK, Thrissur, 18.11.2014 - KVK mandated activities Kerala 21.11.2014

National conference on TNAU & SBI 18.12.2014 - Virology conducted by ICAR, Coimbatore 20.12.2014 TNAU, Sugarcane National seminar on crop AC & RI, 10.02.2015 - diseases challenges and Madurai 14.02.2015 oppurtunities organized by ISMPP Mr.G.Senthilnathan Prog Asst (T) Farm Machineries demo and TNAU, 20.03.2015 training Coimbatore

Mr.B.Shanmugasund Prog Asst (C) Social media for effective MANAGE, 04.08.2014 - aram sharing of Agriculture Hyderabad at 07.08.2014 DoEE,TNAU,C be Database management KVK, 11.11.2014 - Programme Pathanamthitt 13.11.2014 a, KL

16. Please include any other important and relevant information which has not been reflected above (Awards).

01.07.2014 TNAU, Coimbatore To receive Best Extension Worker Dr. N.Sriram Award during TNAU’s Foundation Day 2015 Malarum Velanmai, Best Extension Scientist Award, Dr. N.Sriram Tamil Magazine 2015 Malarum Velanmai, Tamil Magazine - Annual Day in Coimbatore 2015 Malarum Velanmai, Best Scientist Award, 2015 Malarum Dr.B.Geetha Tamil Magazine Velanmai, Tamil Magazine - Annual Day in Coimbatore

 Organized Salem District Seed Producers Stakeholders Meet at KVK, Salem on 24th March 2015. Special Officer Seeds, JDA, DD (GOI), DD Seed inspection, ADA (Seed certification), AGM, NABARD participated in the meeting.  Important Visitors: Special Officer (SEEDS), JDA, Salem, DD (Agri), DD (Seed inspection), ADA (Seed Certification, DDM-NABARD and Institute of applied Manpower Research, Planning Commission, Govt of India  Discussions were made for the quarries made by the State Dept officials of Namakkal districts  Grievance day meeting at District collectorate, Salem and delivered the technology on PUSA hydrogel, its use,purpose and methodology for extension officials and farmers

17. Contingency Situation (Drought/Flood/Pest & disease out break/Hail Stones)

Contingency No. of Extent of Major crops Major Major Measures taken by Situation taluks Area (ha) affected horticult livestock KVK affected ure crops affected affected Drought 3 taluks 10000 ha Groundnut, Tapioca Dairy Introduced Omalur, Black gram, and animal Drought resistant Sankiri, Gingelly, flower Ground nut Attur Cotton crops varieties, introduced fodder programme and drought mitigation strategies such as micro irrigation and mulching techniques Diseases 2 500 ha Paddy Smut Turmeric - Introduced IDM in talucks diseases Leaf paddy and Salem spots and Turmeric and rhizome Attur rote