ANNUAL REPORT 2019-20 (April 2019-March 2020)

PROFORMA FOR PREPARATION OF ANNUAL REPORT 2019-20 (April 2019-March 2020)

APR SUMMARY

Name of the KVK: Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kanyakumari

1. Technology Assessment

Category No. of Technology No. of Trials No. of Farmers Assessed & Refined Technology Assessed Crops 6 30 30 Livestock - - - Various enterprises 1 5 5 Total 7 35 35 Technology Refined Crops - - - Livestock - - - Various enterprises - - - Total - - - Grand Total 7 35 35

2. Frontline demonstrations

Details No. of Area (ha) Units/Animals Farmers/Locations Oilseeds 5 2 - Pulses 20 8 - Cereals - - - Fruits 30 10 - Vegetables 30 6 - Flowers 30 2.54 - Other crops 10 4.0 - Total 125 32.54 - Livestock & Fisheries - - - Other enterprises 10 - 10 Total 10 - 10 Grand Total 135 32.54 10

3. Training Programmes

Clientele No. of Courses Male Female Total participants Farmers & farm women 74 1033 1054 2087 Rural youths 7 59 133 192 Extension functionaries 6 67 38 105 Sponsored Training 19 129 131 260 Vocational Training 3 34 28 62 Total 109 1322 1384 2706

4. Extension Programmes

Category No. of Programmes Total Participants Extension activities 67 883 Other extension activities 32 32 Total 99 915

5. Mobile Advisory Services

Message Crop Livestock Weather Marketing Awareness Other Total Type enterprise Text only 12 - 2 4 18 Voice only Voice & Text Total 12 - 2 4 18

6. Seed & Planting Material Production

Quintal/Number Value Rs. Seed (q)-TPS5 42.46 48684 Planting material (No.)- COBN5 4403 3967 Bio-Products (kg) 433 68592 Livestock Production (No.)- 147 1470 Gramapriya Eggs Fishery production (No.) - -

7. Soil, water & plant Analysis Samples No. of Beneficiaries Value Rs. Soil 253 25250.00 Water 5 250.00 Plant -- -- Total 258 25500.00

8. HRD and Publications

Sr. No. Category Number 1 Workshops 6 2 Conferences 4 3 Meetings 1 4 Trainings for KVK officials 4 5 Visits of KVK officials 7 6 Book published 3 7 Training Manual - 8 Book chapters - 9 Research papers 4 10 Lead papers - 11 Seminar papers 5 12 Extension folder 8 13 Proceedings - 14 Award & recognition 1 15 On going research projects -

DETAILED PROGRESS REPORT 2019-20

1. GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE KVK

1.1. Name and address of KVK with phone, fax and e-mail a) Name of the KVK : Kanyakumari b) Address : ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Thirupathisaram – 629 901 Kanyakumari District Tamil Nadu c) Landline Phone No. : 04652 -275758, 04652 -275759 d) Fax No. : - e) Official Mobile No. : - f) email ID : [email protected]

1.2 .Name and address of host organization with phone, fax and e-mail a) Name of the Host Organization : Tamil Nadu Agricultural University b) Address : The Registrar Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Coimbatore-641 003. c) Landline Phone No. : 0422-2431222 d) Fax No. : 0422-2431672 e) Official mobile No. : - f) email ID : [email protected]

1.3. Name of the Programme Coordinator with phone & mobile No. a) Name : Dr.P. Suthamathi b) Phone - residence : - c) Mobile : 9361309860 d) email ID : [email protected]

1.4. Year of sanction: 22.05.2004

1.5. Staff Position (as on 31th March, 2020) Edn. Qualification Specializatio Pay Category Discipline Present Permanent Sl. Sanctioned Name of the Designation (eg. (eg.M.Sc.(Agri) n (if Scale Date of (SC/ST/ (eg. basic /Temporar No. post incumbent SMS) applicable) (Rs.) joining OBC/ Agronomy) (Rs.) y eg.Agronomy Others) 1 Programme Dr. K.Thirukumaran SMS Agronomy PhD. (Agronomy) Agronomy 79800- 14.03.19 Permanent OBC Coordinator (Agronomy) 211500 107200 2 Subject Matter Plant PhD. (Plant Plant 79800- 98200 Dr. K. Kavitha SMS (Plant 28.08.16 Permanent OBC Specialist Pathology Pathology) Pathology 211500 Pathology) 3 Subject Matter Dr. Cissie Theeblyn PBG PhD. (Plant Breeding PBG 79800- 98200 06.04.16 Permanent OBC Specialist David SMS (PBG) and Genetics) 211500 4 Subject Matter Dr. R. Latha Food science PhD. (Food Science Food science 79800- 98200 03.03.16 Permanent OBC Specialist SMS (FSN) and Nutrition and Nutrition) and Nutrition 211500 5 Subject Matter Dr.S.Nazreen Agrl. PhD. (Agrl. Agrl. 68900- 92600 12.03.19 Permanent OBC Specialist Hassan SMS (Extension) Extension Extension) Extension 205000 6 Subject Matter Vacant Specialist 7 Subject Matter Vacant Specialist 8 Programme Tmt. K.R. Sudha Prog. Asst. Agrl. M.Sc. (Agrl. Extn.) 35900- 57500 04.06.07 Permanent OBC Assistant (Tech.) Extension 113500 9 Computer Mr. V. Sivaraman Prog. Asst. Computer B.Sc. (Comp. 35900- 55800 08.12.08 Permanent OBC Programmer (Comp.) Science Science) 113500 10 Farm Manager Mr. R. Rajesh Farm Manager Horticulture M.Sc. (Hort.) 35900- 57500 08.05.15 Permanent OBC Kannan 113500 11 Accountant / Mr. T. Arulmuthu Jr. Asst. 19500- 34200 30.07.14 Permanent OBC Superintendent 62000 12 Stenographer Mrs. R. Sumathi Jr. Asst. cum 19500- 20700 22.01.18 Permanent SC typist 62000 13 Driver Mr. K. Rajan Driver - 15000 01.10.19 Temporary OBC 14 Driver Mr.T.Chockalingam Tractor Driver - 15000 20.12.19 Temporary OBC 15 Supporting staff Tmt. R. Parvathi PUSM 15700- 18200 10.04.15 Permanent SC 50000 16 Supporting staff Tmt. M. Vimala Supporting staff 10000 4.10.19 Temporary SC

1.6. Total land with KVK (in ha) (Consolidated figure): S. No. Item Area (ha) 1 Under Buildings 606 m2 2. Under Demonstration Units 1.42 3. Under Crops 7.25 4. Orchard/Agro-forestry 0.4 5. Others (specify) 7.01 - Building, Farm roads and pond

1.7. Infrastructural Development: A) Buildings

S.No. Name of building Source of Stage funding Complete Incomplete Completion Plinth Expenditure Starting Plinth Status of Date area (Rs.) Date area construction (Sq.m) (Sq.m) (Completed/ in progress/ to be initiated) 1. Administrativ ICAR 22.01.2014 606 67,50,600 - - Completed e Building M2 2. Farmers Nil Hostel 3. Staff Quarters Nil (No.) 4. Demonstration Units (add rows if required) 1. IFS ICAR- 2013-18 - - - - -  Vermicom RF posting unit  Azolla  Fodder 2. Spawn ICAR- 2016-17 - 28783 - - - Production KVK and Bio control production unit 3. Honey Bee ICAR- 2018-19 - 1500 - - - unit ASCI 4. Mushroom ICAR- 2019-20 10 M2 85438 unit KVK- SCSP 5. Poultry unit ICAR- 2019-20 16700 KVK- SCSP 6. Slatted goat ICAR- 2019-20 51823 unit KVK- SCSP

7. Shade net ICAR- 2019-20 10 M2 9033 KVK- SCSP 5 Fencing Nil ------6 Rain Water Nil ------harvesting system 7 Threshing ICAR- 2019-20 - 147000 - - Completed floor KVK- SCSP 8 Farm godown Nil ------9 Vehicle Shed ICAR- 2019-20 - 90000 - - Completed KVK- SCSP

B) Vehicles Year of Cost Total kms. Present Type of vehicle purchase (Rs.) Run status Mahindra – Bol- ZLX 2017 7,40,478 40573 Good Two wheeler - Hero Honda 2009 46,193 41285 Good splendor Two wheeler - Honda activa 2009 47,875 32631 Good Tractor-Massey Ferguson 1035 2002 2,66,527 997 hours Good Trailer-Two Wheel Tipping 2002 67,000 - Good

C) Equipment & AV aids Name of the equipment Year of purchase Cost (Rs.) Present status CCTV Camera 2019 85,204.00 Good Mini Soil Testing Kit (2 Nos.) 2017 1,72,000.00 Good RO water purification system 2017 19,500.00 Good Horizontal Laminar air flow cabinet 2017 28,783.00 Good Electronic Weighing Balance 2017 4,750.00 Good 1.5 KVA UPS 2017 14,500.00 Good UPS Batteries (12V x 26A) 16 Nos. 2017 47,981.00 Good Multi functional Digital Copier with Printer 2017 75,477.00 Good Biometric Attendance System 2017 11,800.00 Good LC D Projector 2017 34,000.00 Good Public Address System 2017 34,986.00 Good Digital Camera 2017 9,750.00 Good Soil Testing Kit 2016 75,000.00 Good Banana fibre extractor 2011 50,000.00 Good Paddy Power Weeder 2011 32,531.00 Good Fax machine 2009 15,000.00 Good Computer 2009 31,900.00 Good

LCD Projector 2006 61,230.00 Good Laptop 2006 38,700.00 Good Drum seeder 2006 4,700.00 Good Coconut climber 2006 2,500.00 Good Cono weeder 2006 2,360.00 Good Digital camera 2006 18,500.00 Good HP Scanner 2005 3,237.00 Not working Toshiba E-Studio 160 digital copier cum printer 2005 71,400.00 Not working Spectrophotometer 2004 75,072.00 Good Flame photometer 2004 36,720.00 Good Physical balance 2004 1,15,000.00 Good Water distillation Still 2004 26,118.00 Good Kjeldahl digestion and distillation 2004 24,589.00 Good Shaker 2004 44,077.00 Good Refrigerator 2004 15,750.00 Good Grinder 2004 11,582.00 Good Khelplus 2004 1,48,086.00 Good UPS 2004 10,250.00 Good Soil storage cabin 2004 37,496.00 Good

1.8. A). Details SAC meeting(s) conducted in the year: Sl.No. Date No of Salient Recommendations Participants 1. 08.03.2019 38 1. Undertake location specific intercropping system/ multitier cropping for Coconut and Rubber (Proposed by: Mr. Ashok Macrin, Deputy Director of Horticulture, Nagercoil) 2. Popularize high yielding VBN6 Blackgram under Rice fallow condition in Kanaykumari district (Proposed by: Mr. G. Manoharan, Joint Director of Agriculture, Nagercoil) 3. The newly released CTCRI varieties of tapioca viz., Sree Jaya, Sree Vijaya and Sree Pavithra shall be assessed for Kanyakumari district (Proposed by: Dr. H. Kesavakumar, Scientist, Nematology, ICAR-CTCRI, Thiruvanathapuram) 4. Popularize the CTCRI bioformulations viz., Nanma, Menma and Shreya for pest management (Proposed by: Dr. H. Kesavakumar, Scientist, Nematology, ICAR-CTCRI, Thiruvanathapuram) 5. Arrange an exposure visit to CTCRI, Thiruvanathapuram

incubation centre for the benefit of farmers interested in tapioca value addition (Proposed by: Dr. M. Jawaharlal, Director of Extension Education, TNAU, Coimbatore) 6. Scientists of CTCRI, Thiruvananthapuram to be invited as resource person for trainings at KVK (Proposed by: Dr. M. Jawaharlal, Director of Extension Education, TNAU, Coimbatore). 7. Provide short messages to All India Radio, Nagercoil regularly (Proposed by: Dr. M. Jawaharlal, Director of Extension Education, TNAU, Coimbatore) 8. Establishment of model unit for the production of high value vegetables at KVK (Proposed by: Mr. P.S. Sailesh, DDM, NABARD) 9. Establishment of IFS model unit at KVK. (Proposed by: Dr. S. Malmarugan, Professor and Head, VUTRC, Parakai, Nagercoil) 10. Involve VUTRC scientists as resource person for trainings at KVK (Proposed by: Dr. M. Jawaharlal, Director of Extension Education, TNAU, Coimbatore). 11. Organize awareness campaign on Sericulture twice a year at KVK (Proposed by: Dr. M. Jawaharlal, Director of Extension Education, TNAU, Coimbatore). 12. Conduct joint diagnostic visit along with scientists of HRS, Pechiparai for disease incidence in pepper (Proposed by: Dr. M. Jawaharlal, Director of Extension Education, TNAU, Coimbatore). 13. Training on pre harvest management to enhance the shelf life of banana variety Matti to be arranged involving the scientists of NRCB, Trichy (Proposed by:Dr. M. Jawaharlal, Director of Extension Education, TNAU, Coimbatore). 14. Provide low cost production technology for biocontrol agents (Proposed by: Mr. C. Arumugam, Thingal Nagar) 15. Arrange Mushroom value addition training and exposure visit for mushroom entrepreneurs at CSC& RI, Madurai

(Proposed by: Dr. M. Jawaharlal, Director of Extension Education, TNAU, Coimbatore). 16. Establish a low cost Hydroponic unit at KVK (Proposed by: Dr. M. Jawaharlal, Director of Extension Education, TNAU, Coimbatore). 17. In DFI village, coconut based IFS model to be established for doubling the farmer’s income (Proposed by: Dr. M. Jawaharlal, Director of Extension Education, TNAU, Coimbatore). 18. Arrange training on farm mechanization by inviting scientists from Dept. of Farm Machinery, TNAU, Coimbatore (Proposed by: The Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, TNAU, Coimbatore) * Attach a copy of SAC proceedings along with list of participants

2. DETAILS OF DISTRICT (2019-20)

2.0. Operational jurisdiction of KVKs: Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu

2.1. Major farming systems/enterprises (based on the analysis made by the KVK) S. No Farming system/enterprise 1. Coconut based farming system 2. Paddy based farming system 3. Horticultural crops based mixed cropping system

2.2. Description of Agro-climatic Zone & major agro ecological situations (based on soil and topography) S. No Agro-climatic Zone Characteristics 1. West coast plains and Ghat Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kanyakumari lies in 8o26’ N latitude, region (High rainfall Zone) 77o 19’E longitude, Altitude 76m above MSL. Average Maximum, Minimum temperature is 31.2 and 22.3o C respectively. Average rainfall ranges about 2186mm, RH 83%.

S. No Agro ecological situation Characteristics Comprising of hills and hill bases suitable for growing crops 1. The uplands like Rubber, Cloves, Nutmeg, Pepper, Pineapple etc. Comprising of plains and valleys fit for growing crops like 2. The Middle Paddy, Tapioca, Banana, Coconut etc. Comprising the coastal belt ideal for growing Coconut, 3. The low lands Cashew etc.

2.3. Soil types in the jurisdiction

S. No Soil type Characteristics Area in ha 1. Lateritic soil Reddish brown sandy clay loam 20,033 2. Red soils  Red, yellowish red and yellowish brown sandy clay 65,608 loam  Brown, dark gray and grayish brown sandy clay  Brown and dark brown sandy clay loam  Yellowish red sandy loam  Dark yellowish brown sandy clay loam and sandy loam  Yellowish red gravelly sandy loam 3. Coastal alluvium Very pale brown sand 3,830 4. Alluvium Brown sandy clay loam 1,590

2.4. Area, Production and Productivity of major crops cultivated in the jurisdiction for 2019-20 Kharif

S. No Crop Area (ha) Production (Qtl) Productivity (Qtl /ha) 1. Rice 5962 215880 36.21 2. Maize 7 300 42.86 3 Pulses (Redgram) 2 0.015 0.0075 4. Groundnut 29 0.26 920 5. Coconut 23917 2871laks nuts 12004 nuts 6. Banana 5650.83 2165960 383.30 7. Tapioca 1338 428440 320.20 8. Cashew 1002.5 5010 5.00 9. Mango 1310.5 327620 25000 10. Jack 572 228680 400 11. Pepper 288 260 0.9 12. Rubber 27407 851170 31.1 13. Arecanut 297 7420 25.0 14. Cloves & Cinnamon 700 6160 8.8 15. Ginger 16.505 2590 156.9 16 Pineapple 63.945 21100 330.0 17 Cucumber 92 6440 70.0 18. Jasmine 115 8850 77.0

Rabi

S. No Crop Area (ha) Production (Qtl) Productivity (Qtl /ha) 1. Rice 5993 256860 42.86

Summer

S. No Crop Area (ha) Production (Qtl) Productivity (Qtl /ha) 1. Pulses (Black 215 1380 64.2 gram) 2 Green gram 2 1.2 60.0

2.5. Weather data (April 2019 to March 2020) Month Rainfall (mm) Temperature 0 C Relative Humidity Maximum Minimum (%) April ’19 111.70 31.0 25.5 77.0 May ’19 158.20 32.2 23.8 83.0 June ’19 211.40 30.3 22.8 83.0 July ’19 150.00 29.0 23.0 85.0 August ’19 87.60 28.7 23.0 86.0 September’19 102.70 29.5 22.5 84.0 October ’19 246.80 29.0 24.0 85.0 November ’19 206.20 28.8 22.5 79.0 December ’19 70.30 31.0 22.0 78.0 January ‘2020 13.7 25.0 18.0 74.0 February ‘2020 28.6 29.0 21.0 68.0 March ‘2020 39.8 29.0 22.0 71.0

2.6. Production and productivity of livestock, Poultry, Fisheries etc. in the district (2019-20) Category Population Production Productivity Cattle Crossbred - - 70350 Indigenous - - Buffalo 2848 - - Sheep - - Crossbred - - 310 Indigenous - - Goats 104689 - - Pigs - - Crossbred - - 1551 Indigenous - - Rabbits 2014 - - Poultry 488274 - - Hens - - - Desi(Backyard ) - - - Improved(Poultry in - - 40818 farm) Ducks - - - Turkey and others - - -

Category Area Production Productivity Fish - - - Marine - 42525.240 tonnes - Inland 6984.1 ha 4368.46 tonnes 1.25t/ha Prawn - 854.6 tonnes - Scampi - - - Shrimp - - - Source: Office of Joint Director of Agriculture ,Deputy Director Animal Husbandry and Dept. of Statistics ,Nagercoil, Kanyakumari District.

2.7. Details of Adopted Villages (2019-20)

Sl. Taluk/ Name of Name of Year of Major Major Identified No. mandal the block the village adoptio crops & problem Thrust n enterprises identified Areas KVK adopted villages 1 Agasthe Agasthees Ramapuram 2014 Groundnut Low Varietal eswaram waram productivity evaluation and lack of high yielding varieties Vegetables Lack of Varietal Hybrids evaluation Low yield Rose Low yield Integrated crop management

IFS Low income Integrated Pest and Farming diseases System Fodder Low income Integrated Pest and crop diseases management

DFI villages 1 Agasthe Agasthees Eraviputhoo 2019 Rice Low Integrated eswaram waram r productivity Crop High weed Management infestation Vegetables Integrated Integrated crop crop management management

IFS Low income Integrated Pest and Farming diseases System

2.8. Priority/thrust areas

Crop/Enterprise Thrust area Pulses/ Blackgram Varietal evaluation, Integrated Crop Management Pulses/ Greengram Varietal evaluation, Integrated Crop Management Groundnut Varietal evaluation, Integrated Crop Management Banana Integrated Nutrient Management, Integrated Pest and Disease Management, Intercropping

Tapioca Varietal Evaluation, Integrated Crop Management Ridge gourd Varietal Evaluation , Integrated Crop Management Snake gourd Varietal Evaluation , Integrated Crop Management Chilli Varietal Evaluation , Integrated Crop Management Coriander Varietal Evaluation , Integrated Crop Management Fodder Intercropping, Varietal evaluation, Livestock Production Tuberose Varietal Evaluation , Integrated Crop Management Flower- Alpinia(Cut Flower) Varietal Evaluation , Integrated Crop Management Mango Integrated Pest and Disease Management Mushroom Value addition, Convenience food from Mushroom Integrated Farming System Crop, Fodder and livestock Management Palmyrah Value addition as alternate sweetner Coconut Integrated Pest and Disease Management

2.9. Salient Achievements of (April 2019-March, 2020) (Mandated activities/ Projects)

S.No Activity Target Achievement 1. Technologies Assessed (No.) 7 7 2. On-farm trials conducted (No.) 35 35 3. Frontline demonstrations conducted (No.) 15 15 4. Farmers trained (in Lakh) 0.01280 0.02087 5. Extension Personnel trained (No.) 150 105 6. Participants in extension activities (in Lakh) 0.02237 0.03492 7. Production of Seed (in Quintal) 60 42.46 8. Planting material produced (in Lakh) 0.1 0.04403 9. Live-stock strains and fingerlings produced (in Lakh) - - 10. Soil, Water, plant, manures samples tested (in Lakh) 0.00250 0.00258 11. Mobile agro-advisory provided to farmers (in Lakh) 0.5 0.63984 12. No. of Soil Health Cards issued by Mini Soil Testing Kits (No.) 250 253 13. No. of Soil Health Cards issued by Traditional Laboratory (No.) - -

2.10. Salient Achievements by KVK during 2019-20 (bullet points)

 VBN6 Blackgram was found to be suitable for rice fallow in Kanyakumari district with high yield potential and resistant to YMV.  COGN7 Groundnut was found to be suitable for Kanyakumari district as a rainfed crop during September –October.

 Cultivation of Sree Pavithra variety of tapioca was found to be profitable and can be recommended for cultivation in Kanyakumari District.  Integrated Nutrient Management with foliar sparay of IIHR Banana special on 5th, 6th and 7th month after planting increased the bunch weight and fruit quality.  Sucker treatment and soil application of Trichoderma viridi in banana on 2nd, 4th and 6th MAP effectively reduced the wilt in banana.  Pseudostem spraying of nanma in banana on 5th, 6th and 7th month after planting reduce the Pseudostem weevil incidence.  Adoption of Integrated management Package in coconut reduce the coconut RSW incidence.  Installation of Methyl Euginol fruit fly trap reduced the fruit damage caused by fruit fly in mango.  Arka Kyathi hybrid chilli was found to be a high yielder than CO1 Chilli Hybrid but was found to be susceptible to root rot disease under Kanyakumari climatic conditions.  Alpinia sp for cut flower production under open cultivation system can be suggested for Kanyakumari district.  Arka Prajwal was found to perform well and can be popularized in Kanyakumari district and the yield, performance and preference of Arka vaibahv was found to be poor in the district.  The application of bio pesticide formulations alternatively has shown a reduction of 80% of the incidence of sucking pests and thrips in Edward variety of Rose cultivation.  Palmyrah palm sugar can be promoted as alternate sweetener for bakery products.  COCR4 coriander variety was found to be a remunerative crop with high foliage yield and can be recommended as intercrop in banana, coconut.  Poultry component of Integrated farming system is the most preferred and easily managed by farm women. It is followed by vermicomposting by rural youth.  Button mushroom was found to be highly suitable for the production of convenience based food with better keeping quality and sensory scoring than oyster and milky mushroom.

3. TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENTS

3.A. Details of target and achievements of mandatory activities by KVK during 2019-20

i) OFT (Technology Assessment)

Number of technologies Total no. of Trials Targets Achievement Targets Achievement 7 7 35 35

ii) FLD (crop/enterprise/CFLDs)

No of Demonstrations Area in ha Number of Farmers Targets Achievement Targets Achievement Targets Achievement 15 15 34.54 34.54 130 130

iii) Training (including sponsored, vocational and other trainings carried under Rainwater Harvesting Unit)

Number of Courses Number of Participants Clientele Targets Achievement Targets Achievement Farmers 64 74 1280 2087 Rural youth 18 29 317 514 Extn. Functionaries 5 6 150 105 87 109 1747 2706

iv) Extension Activities

Number of activities Number of participants Targets Achievement Targets Achievement 277 440 2237 3492

v) Seed Production (q)

Target Achievement Distributed to no. of farmers 60 42.46 31

vi) Planting material (Nos.)

Target Achievement Distributed to no. of farmers 10000 4403 33

vii) Livestock (Nos.)

Target Achievement Distributed to no. of farmers - 147 eggs 33

viii) Bio inputs (Nos.)

Target Achievement Distributed to no. of farmers 100 433 45

3.B. TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT i) Summary of technologies assessed under various crops by KVKs (Add rows wherever required)

Source of No. of No. of Thematic areas Crop Name of the technology assessed technology trials farmers with year Integrated Nutrient Management Chilli Assessment of Chilli Hybrids IIHR 2016 & 5 5 suitable for Kanyakumari District TNAU 2010 Cowpea Assessment of suitable Vegetable TNAU 2011& 5 5 cowpea varieties for Kanyakumari KAU 2015 District Tapioca Assessment of suitable Tapioca CTCRI 2017 5 5 varieties for Kanyakumari District

Cut flower Assessment of suitable cut flower TNAU 5 5 Varietal for open cultivation in Evaluation Kanyakumari district Bhendi Assessment of suitable Bhendi TNAU, IIHR 5 5 hybrids for Kanyakumari District 2016 (2018-19) Blackgram Assessment of Blackgram TNAU 5 5 varieties under Rice Fallow 2016 condition (2018-19) Tapioca Assessment of suitable Tapioca TNAU, 5 5 varieties for Kanyakumari District CTCRI 2016 (2018-19) Coconut Assessment of management TNAU & 5 5 Integrated Pest modules against Rugose Whitefly NIPHM, 2019 Management in Coconut

Integrated Crop Management

Banana Assessment of Fusarium wilt TNAU & 5 5 Integrated Disease disease management in banana NRCB, 2015 Management

Small Scale Income Generation Enterprises Weed Management Resource Conservation Technology

Farm Machineries

Integrated

Farming System Seed / Plant production Post Harvest Technology / Value addition Drudgery Reduction

Storage Technique

Others (Pl. specify)

Total 45 45

ii) Summary of technologies assessed under livestock by KVKs

Name of the No. of Name of the livestock No. of Thematic areas technology farmers enterprise trials assessed Disease Management Evaluation of Breeds Assessment of suitable Poultry Breeds- 3 3 poultry bird for Backyard Grama priya and poultry (2018-19) TNAUVAS Aseel Feed and Fodder management Nutrition Management Production and Management Others (Pl. specify) Total 3 3

iii) Summary of technologies assessed under various enterprises by KVKs

Source of No. of Thematic No. of Enterprise Name of the technology assessed technology with farmers areas trials year Palmyra Assessment of alternate natural TNAU 2016 5 5 Value sweetener for bakery products Addition

Total 5 5

3.C. TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT IN DETAIL 2019 – 20 OFT 1 1 Thematic area Varietal Evaluation 2 Title : Assessment of Chilli varieties suitable for Kanyakumari district 3 Scientists involved Dr.R.Latha, SMS (PBG) 4 Details of farming Describe the farming situation including Season, Farming situation: Describe the situation (RF/Irrigated), Soil type, fertility Status, Seasonal farming situation rainfall (mm) No. of rainy days etc (about 500 words) including Season, Season : Rabi 2019 Farming situation Soil Type : Sandy loam (RF/Irrigated), Soil type, fertility Status, Seasonal Farming situation : Rainfed rainfall (mm) No. of rainy Soil Fertility status : Low N, P and K days etc (about 500 Seasonal Rain fall (mm) : 14.7 words) No. of rainy days : 2 5 Problem definition / Low Productivity description: (one Non adoption of High yielding varieties paragraph) Only traditional varieties are being cultivated

6 Technology Assessed: (give Farmers Practice – Traditional variety full details of technology as TO1: Arka Kyati well as farmers practice) TO2: TNAU Chilli Hybrid CO1 7 Critical inputs given: (along Critical inputs Quantity Cost/trial (Rs) with quantity as well as Seeds- Arka Kyati 50 g 1000 value) Seeds – TNAU Chilli 50 g 1000 Hybrid CO1 Trichoderma viride 1 kg 120 Field Board 1 No. 100 Total 2220

8 Results: Performance of the technology Net B:C Data on Other performance No.of Yield Returns ratio indicators* Technology Option trials (q/ha) (Rs. in DFF No. Of PDI lakh./ha) Fruits/plant Farmers Practice – 209 313500 3.34 52 130 1.2 Local Variety Technology 1(Arka 226 339000 3.50 55 163 8.3 5 Kyati) Technology 2(TNAU 211 316000 3.33 53 136 3.6 Chilli Hybrid CO1)

Description of the results: : Among the Chilli varieties, the variety Arka Khyti recorded (one page) in addition you the highest fruit yield of 226 q/ha followed by TNAU Chilli can use graphs also hybrid Co1 (211 q/ha). The net return in the varieties was Rs.339000 and Rs.316000, respectively. Similarly the BCR was 3.5 and 3.33, respectively. Though the yield was low in farmers practice (209 q/ha) and net return of Rs.313500, they prefer local variety because it is tolerant to Root rot disease. The market price was also high for local variety rather the new hybrids. Constraints faced : Nil 9. Feed back of the farmers : Arka Khyati is more susceptible to root rot followed by involved TNAU CO 1 chilli hybrid. But local chilli variety is resistant

to Root rot and fetches more price than hybrids.

10. Feed back to the scientist : Arka Khyati is susceptible to root rot. who developed the Fruit size is smaller in the new hybrids than the local variety. technology

OFT 2 1 Thematic area Varietal Evaluation 2 Title : Assessment of suitable Vegetable cowpea varieties for Kanyakumari District 3 Scientists involved Dr.R.Latha, SMS (PBG) 4 Details of farming Season : Rabi 2019 situation: Describe the Soil Type : Sandy loam farming situation including Season, Farming situation : Rainfed Farming situation Soil Fertility status : Low N, P and K (RF/Irrigated), Soil type, Seasonal Rain fall (mm) : 44.7 fertility Status, Seasonal No. of rainy days : 12 rainfall (mm) No. of rainy days etc (about 500 words) 5 Problem definition / Low productivity description: (one Lack of ideal variety paragraph)

6 Technology Assessed: (give Farmers Practice – Traditional variety full details of technology as TO1: Githika well as farmers practice) TO2: PKM17. 7 Critical inputs given: (along Critical inputs Quantity Cost/trial (Rs) with quantity as well as Seed- Githika 1 kg 750 value) Seed- PKM1 1 kg 400 Phosphobacteria 1 kg 80 Rhizobium 1 kg 80 Trichoderma viride 1 kg 120 Field Board 1 No. 100 Total 1530

8 Results: Performance of the technology Crop is in Vegetative stage Description of the results: : (one page) in addition you can use graphs also

Constraints faced : 9. Feed back of the farmers : involved 10. Feed back to the scientist : who developed the technology

OFT 3 1 Thematic area Varietal Evaluation 2 Title : Assessment of suitable Tapioca varieties for Kanyakumari District 3 Scientists involved Dr. S. Nazreen Hassan, SMS (Agrl. Extension)

4 Details of farming Thovalai block comes under the middle lands of Kanyakumari situation: district comprising of plains and valleys suitable for growing crops Describe the like paddy, tapioca, banana and coconut. The soil type is brown farming situation sandy clay loam with slight acidic nature having pH (power of including Season, hydrogen) ranging from 5.6 to 6.0. Major source of irrigation is Farming situation through tanks as this block consists of 272 tanks. This block has (RF/Irrigated), the unique advantage of enjoying abundant rainfalls during both Soil type, fertility the southwest (June-September) monsoon and northeast (October- Status, Seasonal December) monsoon. This block lies in the northern part of the rainfall (mm) No. district and the rainfall received is generally high. The average of rainy days etc rainfall is 1300 mm. Paddy is the major crop and is grown in two (about 500 words) seasons. First crop is sown in the months of April-June (Kannipoo) and the second crop is raised in the months of September-October (Kumbapoo). The next major crop in the block is tapioca. It is cultivated in the large rain fed dry land tract. It thrives best in laterite as well as sandy clay loamy soils and has become the poor man’s food par excellence. This crop is mostly grown under rainfed condition.

5 Problem This block is a predominant tapioca growing block. But during the definition / recent years the yield has reduced due to the incidence of Cassava description: (one Mosaic disease and spiraling white fly. The farmers have shifted to paragraph) other crops like banana. Lack of ideal variety which can overcome these problems is the need of the farmers in Kanyakumari district. 6 Technology Assessment of suitable tapioca varieties that can mitigate the loss due Assessed: (give full to incidence of YMV and white fly attack has been taken up. details of technology Sree Vijaya- Sree Vijaya is a high yielding variety of tapioca which as well as farmers is widely cultivated variety due to excellent cooking quality. practice) Duration is 6 months. Recorded an yield of 25-28t/ha. Starch content is 27-30%. The tuber flesh colour is light yellow after cooking. Sree Jaya - I t is a high yielding variety of tapioca. Duration of 6 months. It is a widely cultivated variety of cassava. Tuber yield:26- 30t/ha with 24-27%starch. Sree Pavithra it is a High tuber yield (35-45 t/ha), Good cooking quality, Low cyanogenic glucoside (26 ppm) and High K use efficiency. It reduces the fertilizer costs and sustain under low-input conditions. Farmer’s Practice- Local variety Kariyilaiporian is low yielding and highly susceptible to YMV and white flies

7 Critical inputs given: Critical inputs Quantity Cost/trial (Rs) (along with quantity Setts-Sree Vijaya 1500 setts 3000 as well as value) Setts-Sree Jaya 1500 setts 3000 Setts- Sree Pavithra 1500 setts 3000 Farmers practice - - Field Board sticker 1 No. 100

Total 9100

8 Results: Performance of the technology B:C Data on Other performance indicators* Net No.of Yield ratio Plant No. of Weight of Technology Option Returns trials (q/ha) height Tubers/Clump tubers/clump (Rs./ha) (ft) (Kg) Farmers Practice- 215 297 2.24 5 2.1 1.4 Kariyilaiporiyan 50 Technology 1(Sree 277 442 2.77 5.7 2.3 1.85 Vijaya) 50 Technology 2(Sree 5 275 437 2.75 Jaya) 50 5.9 2.2 1.8 Technology 3 (Sree 347.8 619 3.48 Pavithra) 50 5.6 3.1 2.3

Description of the : On Farm Trials (OFT) conducted at Thovalai Block of Kanyakumari results: (one page) in district, with tapioca varieties released by CTCRI, addition you can use Thiruvananthapuram, (TO1) Sree Vijaya, (TO2) Sree Jaya and (TO3) graphs also Sree Pavithra , TO3 produced the highest yield (347.8 q ha-1), followed by Sree Vijaya (277 q ha-1) and Sree Jaya (275 q ha-1).

The Local indigenous variety Kariyilaiporiyan was found to be highly susceptible to YMV and hence showed lesser yield. The yield of TO3 was found to be high. It is usually grown under rainfed condition and was found to have high K use efficiency and hence it reduces the fertilizer costs and sustain under low-input conditions.

Constraints faced : Nil 9. Feed back of the : Sree Pavithra produced the highest yield (347.8 q ha-1) compared to farmers involved other varieties. It has good taste and sustains under low input conditions. Sree Jaya was found to be tolerant to YMV. Cultivation of Pavithra was found to be profitable. 10. Feed back to the : Sree Pavithra can be recommended for cultivation in Kanyakumari scientist who District. developed the technology

OFT 4 1 Thematic area Horticulture-Flower 2 Title : Assessment of suitable cut flower for open cultivation in Kanyakumari district

3 Scientists involved Dr. Cissie Theeblyn David and Dr. K.Thirukumaran 4 Details of farming situation: Season : Kharif, 2019 Describe the farming situation Soil Type : Sandy loam including Season, Farming Farming situation : Irrigated situation (RF/Irrigated), Soil type, fertility Status, Seasonal Soil Fertility status : Low N, Medium P and K rainfall (mm) No. of rainy Seasonal Rain fall (mm) : 313.75 days etc (about 500 words) No. of rainy days : 29

5 Problem definition / Non adoption of diverse flowers description: (one paragraph)

6 Technology Assessed: (give full TO1 : Heliconia details of technology as well as TO2 : Bird of Paradise farmers practice) TO3 : Alpinia sp.

7 Critical inputs given: (along with S. No. Name Quantity Total Cost quantity as well as value) (Rs.) 1. Alpinia sp. 160 2400 2. Bird of 50 5000 paradise

8 Results: Plants in the vegetative stage Description of the results: (one : - page) in addition you can use graphs also Constraints faced :  Plants in the vegetative stage (Alpinia sp.)  Root rot disease incidence observed in Bird of Paradise during the early stage of crop establishment

9. Feed back of the farmers :  Bird of Paradise found highly susceptible to root rot involved for its cultivation in Kanyakumari District

10. Feed back to the scientist who :  Bird of Paradise was highly susceptible to root rot in developed the technology sandy loam soil under open cultivation during kharif season for crop establishment in Kanyakumari District

OFT -5

1 Thematic area Integrated Pest Management 2 Title : Assessment of management modules against Rugose Whitefly in Coconut 3 Scientists involved Dr. K.Kavitha, SMS (PL.Path) Dr.R.Latha, SMS (PBG) Dr.K.Thirukumaran, Programme Coordinator 4 Details of farming situation: Season : Kharif Describe the farming situation Soil Type : Sandy loam including Season, Farming Farming situation : Irrigated situation (RF/Irrigated), Soil Soil Fertility status : Low N, Medium P and K type, fertility Status, Seasonal Seasonal Rain fall (mm) : 452.43 rainfall (mm) No. of rainy No. of rainy days :30 days etc (about 500 words) 5 Problem definition / • Invasive insect pests rugose whitefly description: (one paragraph) • Reduction in yield • Development of sooty mold 6 Technology Assessed: (give full TO1- Release of Encarsia parasitoid @ 100nos/ac, details of technology as well as Release of Chrysoperla Predator @ 400 nos/ac, Placing farmers practice) of yellow sticky trap at 6 -8 feet height (3 x 1 ft), Water spray Spraying of neem oil / Nimbicidine TO2-Farmers practice 7 Critical inputs given: (along with Technology Critical inputs Qty Value No. quantity as well as value) option of trials TO1 Encarsia 2 pkts 20.00 5 guadeloupae Parasitoid chrysoperla 400 150.00 zastrowi silemmi nos/ac Yellow sticky 10 1120.00 traps(3 x1.5 ft) nos/ac Isaria 1 kg 360.00 fumosorosea TO2 Farmers practice Field Board sticker 1 No 100

8 Results: Technology Option No.of Yield Net B:C RSW Infestation Natural trials (No. of Returns ratio infestation Index parasitization Nuts (Rs. in (%) (%) /ha) lakh./ha) Farmers Practice 13760 120600 2.41 49.9 2.20 6.4 5 TO1 14000 124200 2.45 33.9 1.20 26.86

Description of the results: (one : The RSW infestation percentage has decreased from 49.9 page) in addition you can use per cent in farmers practice and 33.9% in the Technology graphs also option1. Natural parasitisation percentage of predator and parasitioids has been increased in the TO1 option (26.86) with low level of infestation index (1.20) whereas farmers practice recorded low level of parasitaization (6.4 %) with infestion index of 2.20. The category of infestation was low in TO1 and medium in Farmers practice Constraints faced : Nil

9. Feed back of the farmers : Reduction in whitefly incidence was noticed in TO1, but involved no significant reduction in yield was recorded in TO1 and farmers practice. The effect of management practice (TO1) on the yield will take atleast 10-12 months. Availability of parasitoid Encarsia and predator chrysoperla is a constraint for the farmers to adopt the technology in the large scale 10. Feed back to the scientist who : Large scale mass production of parasitoid Encarsia and developed the technology predator chrysoperla is very essential for the benefit of farmers

OFT 6 1 Thematic area Integrated Disease Management 2 Title : Assessment of Fusarium wilt disease management in banana 3 Scientists involved Dr. K.Kavitha, SMS (PL.Path) Dr.R.Latha, SMS (PBG) Dr.K.Thirukumaran, Programme Coordinator 4 Details of farming situation: Season : Kharif 2019 Describe the farming situation Soil Type : Sandy loam including Season, Farming Farming situation : Irrigated situation (RF/Irrigated), Soil Soil Fertility status : Low N, Medium P and K type, fertility Status, Seasonal Seasonal Rain fall (mm) : 710.13 rainfall (mm) No. of rainy No. of rainy days :41 days etc (about 500 words) 5 Problem definition / Sudden Plant mortality description: (one paragraph) Considerable yield reduction (50 q/ha)

Lack of awareness on the use of bio-control agents in disease management 6 Technology Assessed: (give full TO1: P. fluorescens liquid formulation @ 4 lit /ha at details of technology as well as planting, 2nd, 4th and 6th MAP. farmers practice) TO2: Soil application of T.viride @ 10 g/plant as basal + 2, 4, 6th MAP TO3: Farmers practice-Uprooting and cutting of infected mother plants and allowing side sucker to grow

7 Critical inputs given: (along with Sl.No. Technology Critical Qty Value No. quantity as well as value) option inputs of trials 1. TO1 P.fluorescens 2.5 lit 1000 5 (Liquid) 2. TO2 T.viride 10 kg 1500 3. Farmers - - Practice Field Board 1 No 100 sticker

8 Results: Technology Option No.of Yield Net Returns B:C ratio Wilt Incidence trials (q/ha) (Rs./ha) (%) Farmers Practice 5 389.0 275075 2.19 17.6 Technology 1 P. fluorescens 441.6 331680 2.37 5.8 liquid formulation @ 4 lit /ha at planting, 2nd, 4th and 6th MAP (TNAU, 2013) Technology 2- Soil 450.0 342600 2.41 3.0

application of T.viride NRCB 1 @ 10 g/plant as basal + 2, 4, 6th MAP (NRCB 2015)

Description of the results: (one : Soil application of talc formulation T.viride each 10 page) in addition you can use g/plant basal + 2, 4, 6th month recorded the less incidence graphs also of wilt disease (3%) followed by soil application of P. fluorescens liquid formulation @ 4 lit ha at 2nd, 4th and 6th MAP (5.8% with higher yield of 450q/ha in TO2 followed by 441.6 q/ha in TO2 and lowest in Framers practice 389q/ha. Constraints faced : Nil 9. Feed back of the farmers : Farmers expressed that prophylactic application of involved T.viride the decreased the disease incidence and increased the healthy number of plants with higher yield 10. Feed back to the scientist who : The low cost production technology needs to be developed the technology formulated for mass multiplication by farmers in their own farm.

OFT 7

1 Thematic area Value addition 2 Title : Assessment of alternate natural sweetener for bakery products 3 Scientists involved Dr. Cissie Theeblyn David, SMS (FSN)

4 Details of farming situation: - Describe the farming situation including Season, Farming situation (RF/Irrigated), Soil type, fertility Status, Seasonal rainfall (mm) No. of rainy days etc (about 500 words) 5 Problem definition / High incidence of non communicable diseases description: (one paragraph)

6 Technology Assessed: (give full TO1 – Farmer practices (white sugar) details of technology as well as TO2 – Palm sugar (TNAU, 2017) farmers practice) TO3 – Jaggery (TNAU, 2017)

7 Critical inputs given: (along with S. Name Quantity Unit cost quantity as well as value) No. (Rs.) 1. Raw materials 5 Nos. 1000  Millets (250g)  Shortenings (50g)  Leavening agents (5 g)

 Sweeteners (120 g)  Food additives (5 ml) 2. Packaging materials (100 g) 5 Nos. 500

Total 7500

8 Results: Sensory B:C ratio Data on Shelf life No.of attributes Other Technology Option performance trials (%) performance (Months) indicators* Farmers Practice (White 3 97.5 1.8 - sugar) 5 Technology 1(Palm sugar) 2.5 91 1.55 - Technology 2(Jaggery) 1 82 1.13 -

Description of the results: (one : Three different types of sweetener namely white sugar page) in addition you can use (Control) palm sugar (TO1) and Jaggery (TO2) was graphs also assessed for its suitability for bakery product development. The consumer preference test score and sensory scoring was maximum for white sugar (97.5 %) followed by palm sugar (91%) and least score for Jaggery ( 82 % ). The shelf life performance was maximum for the white sugar incorporated products (3 months) followed by palm sugar (2.5 months) and minimum keeping quality for Jaggery ( 1 month ) incorporated product due to poor eye appeal and textural properties with respect to all the three products tested namely biscuits, bread and bun. The BCR for the white sugar was 1.8 followed by palm sugar which was 1.55 and 1.13 for Jaggery

Constraints faced : Nil 9. Feed back of the farmers : Sensory scoring of the alternate natural unrefined involved sweeteners alter the eye appeal and textural properties of the baked products though nutritious when compared to the refined sugar

10. Feed back to the scientist who : High pricing for the trial based sweeteners namely palm developed the technology sugar and jaggery compared to the control (white sugar) can be minimized by motivating farmers for larger scale production of sweeteners with reasonable pricing for better food security and thereby minimizing the incidence of non communicable diseases

(2018 – 19) On Farm Trails OFT 1 1 Thematic area Varietal Evaluation 2 Title : Assessment of Blackgram varieties under Rice Fallow condition 3 Scientists involved Dr.R.Latha, SMS (PBG) 4 Details of farming Describe the farming situation including Season, Farming situation: Describe the situation (RF/Irrigated), Soil type, fertility Status, Seasonal farming situation rainfall (mm) No. of rainy days etc (about 500 words) including Season, Season : Summer 2019 Farming situation Soil Type : Sandy loam (RF/Irrigated), Soil type, fertility Status, Seasonal Farming situation : Rainfed rainfall (mm) No. of rainy Soil Fertility status : Low N, P and K days etc (about 500 Seasonal Rain fall (mm) : 14.7 words) No. of rainy days : 2 5 Problem definition / • Low productivity (4q /ha) description: (one • Lack of high yielding YMV resistant varieties suitable paragraph) for Rice fallow condition in Kanyakumari district

6 Technology Assessed: (give Farmers Practice – VBN 5 full details of technology as TO1-VBN8 well as farmers practice) TO2-ADT6 TO3-KKM1 7 Critical inputs given: (along Critical inputs Quantity Cost/trial (Rs) with quantity as well as Seeds- KKM 1 2.5 300 value) Seeds –VBN (BG)8 2.5 300 Seeds – ADT 6 2.5 300 Pulse wonder 2 500 Trichoderma viride 1 120 Field Board 1 100 Total 1620

8 Results: Performance of the technology B:C Data on Other Net Returns No.of Yield ( ratio performance indicators* Technology Option (Rs. in trials q/ha) DFF No. Of PDI lakh./ha) Pods/plant Farmers Practice –VBN 5 4.3 15800 1.79 38 48 72 Technology 1(VBN 8 ) 5 4.9 21600 2.20 36 61 0 Technology 2( ADT 6) 4.7 18700 2.04 35 56 6 Technology 3( KKM 1) 4.3 15800 1.79 38 43 22 * Other performance indicators: such as pest intensity, weed population, test weight, duration etc Description of the results: : Among the Blackgram varieties assessed, the highest yield of (one page) in addition you 4.9 q/ha was recorded in VBN 8 with a net return of Rs.21600 can use graphs also and BCR 2.2. It was found to be completely resistant to yellow mosaic virus. The variety ADT 6 recorded 4.7 q/ha of grain yield with net return of Rs.18700 and BCR 2.04. The variety KKM 1 and Farmers practice VBN 5 was found to be late flowering with indeterminate growth habit. Both are on par with yield potential of 4.3q/ha and are susceptible to yellow mosaic virus. Constraints faced : Nil 9. Feed back of the farmers : The variety VBN 8 matures uniformly and harvesting can be involved done in one picking. It is free of YMV incidence.

10. Feed back to the scientist : VBN 8 blackgram is completely resistant to yellow mosaic who developed the virus disease and with synchronized maturity. technology Both VBN 8 and ADT 6 perform well under rice fallow condition and can be recommended for Kanyakumari district.

OFT 2 1 Thematic area : Varietal Evaluation

2 Title : Assessment of suitable Tapioca varieties for Kanyakumari District

3 Scientists involved : Dr.P.Prasanna Kumar and Dr.R.Latha, SMS(PBG)

4 Details of farming : Season : Kharif 2019 situation: Describe the Soil Type : Sandy loam farming situation including Season, Farming situation : Rainfed Farming situation Soil Fertility status : Low N, P and K (RF/Irrigated), Soil type, fertility Status, Seasonal Rain fall (mm) : 48.2 Seasonal rainfall (mm) No. of rainy days : 9 No. of rainy days etc (about 500 words)

5 Problem definition / :  Low yield description: (one  Low Starch Content paragraph)  Incidence of Cassava Mosaic disease  Incidence of Cercospora Leaf spot Lack of ideal variety for Kanyakumari district

6 Technology Assessed: : Farmers practice –Local Variety (Lakshmi vellai and kariyilai (give full details of porian) technology as well as TO1 – YTP1(TNAU -2014) farmers practice) TO2 – Sree Pavithra(CTCRI-2017)

7 Critical inputs given: : S. No. Name Quantity Total Cost (Rs.) (along with quantity as 1. Setts-YTP1 1700 1700 well as value) 2. Setts- Sree Pavithra 1700 1700

3. Field Sticker 1 100 Total 3500

Results: 8 Net BCR Data on Other performance indicators* No.of Yield ( Returns Technology Option Duration No. Of Yield/palnt trials q/ha) (Rs. in (Months) Tubers/plant lakh./ha) Farmers Practice – 300 213200 3.46 11 6 4.8 Kariyialiporian Technology 1(YTP1) 5 322 193340 3.23 10 7 5.2 Technology 2(Sree 354 222750 3.57 10 8 6.0 Pavithra)

* Other performance indicators: such as pest intensity, weed population, test weight, duration etc The variety Sree Pavithra recorded the highest yield of 354 q/ha with net return of Rs.222750 and BCR 3.57. The variety YTP 1 produced an yield of 322 q/ha with net return of Rs.193340 and BCR 3.23. Though the yield in Farmers practice was 300 q/ha the net return was Rs.213200 and BCR 3.46 which was more than YTP 1 because it fetches higher price because of good cooking quality and consumer preference.

9. Feed back of the farmers : The market price of YTP 1 is low. The cookng temperature is involved high. Cooking quality of Sree Pavithra is low as it requires long time for cooking. Kariyilai poriyan is the best as it cook at low temperature and duration.

10. Feed back to the scientist : YTP 1 can not be recommended for Kanyakumari as it does not who developed the have desirable cooking qualities. technology Sree Pavithra also not preferred by Kanyakumar farmers

OFT 3 1 Thematic area : Breed Evaluation 2 Title : Assessment of suitable poultry bird for Backyard poultry 3 Scientists involved : Dr. K.avitha, SMS (Pl.Path) Dr.K.Thirukumaran, Programme Coordinator 4 Details of farming : - situation: Describe the farming situation including Season, Farming situation (RF/Irrigated), Soil type, fertility Status, Seasonal rainfall (mm) No. of rainy days etc (about 500 words) 5 Problem definition / :  Higher production cost description: (one  Low body weight gain paragraph)  Low egg production

6 Technology Assessed: : Farmers practice –Local Breeds (give full details of TO1 –TANUVAS Aseel (2017) technology as well as farmers practice) TO2 – Grama priya (DPR, 2015) 7 Critical inputs given: : S. No. Name Quantity Total Cost (Rs.) (along with quantity as 1. Aseel Chicks 25 Nos 1000 well as value) 2. Chick feeds 7.5 kg 375 3. Grama priya- Chicks 25 Nos 100 4. Chick feeds 7.5 kg 375 5. Field Board sticker 1 No 100

Total 2850

8 Results: Technology Option No.of Egg Net B:C Body Average trials production Returns ratio weight at age at egg (Nos./year) (Rs/bird 20 th week laying /year) (Kg) (Days) TO1 –TANUVAS Aseel 3 143 702.00 3.81 1.58 165 TO2 – Grama priya 175 819.5 4.28 1.7 150 Farmers practice-–Local 75 351.8 3.35 1.35 190 Breeds

Description of the results: : Grama priya birds attained sexual maturity (age at 1st lay) at (one page) in addition you an average age of 150 days compared to 160days for can use graphs also TANUVAS Aseel and 190 days for local desi breeds. The

body weight gain at 20th week was higher in Grama priya (1.70 kg) followed by 1.58kg in TANUVAS Aseel and 1.35 kg in local desi breed. Moreover, Grama priya breed proved to be a dual purpose bird with its superior egg laying capacity (175 eggs/bird/year) compared to the 143 for TANUVAS Aseel and 75 for local breeds. In this trail the B:C ratio with Grama priya was found to be 4.28 compared to 3.81 for TANUVAS Aseel and 3.35 for local desi breed Constraints faced : Nil 9. Feed back of the farmers : The economics of rearing Gramapriya poultry is encouraging involved in terms of income generation as this breed achieved a better benefit-cost. 10 Feed back to the scientist - . who developed the technology

OFT 4 1 Thematic area Varietal Evaluation 2 Title : Assessment of suitable Bhendi hybrids for Kanyakumari District (2018-19) 3 Scientists involved Dr.K.Thirukumaran (Programme coordinator)

4 Details of farming Thovalai block comes under the middle lands of situation: Describe the Kanyakumari district comprising of plains and valleys farming situation suitable for growing crops like paddy, Bhendi, banana and including Season, coconut. The soil type is brown sandy clay loam with Farming situation slight acidic nature having pH (power of hydrogen) (RF/Irrigated), Soil type, ranging from 5.6 to 6.0. Major source of irrigation is fertility Status, Seasonal through tanks as this block consists of 272 tanks. This rainfall (mm) No. of rainy block has the unique advantage of enjoying abundant days etc (about 500 rainfalls during both the southwest (June-September) words) monsoon and northeast (October-December) monsoon. This block lies in the northern part of the district and the rainfall received is generally high. The average rainfall is 1300 mm. Paddy is the major crop and is grown in two seasons. First crop is sown in the months of April-June (Kannipoo) and the second crop is raised in the months of September-October (Kumbapoo). The next major crop in the block is Bhendi. It is cultivated in the large rain fed dry

land tract. It thrives best in laterite as well as sandy clay loamy soils and has become the poor man’s food par excellence. This crop is mostly grown under rainfed condition.

5 Problem definition / This block is a predominant Bhendi growing block. But description: (one during the recent years the yield has reduced due to the paragraph) incidence of Bhendi yellow Mosaic disease and shoot and fruit borer incidence. The farmers have shifted to other crops like banana. Lack of ideal variety which can overcome these problems is the need of the farmers in Kanyakumari district. 6 Technology Assessed: (give Assessment of suitable Bhendi hybrids varieties that can full details of technology as mitigate the loss due to incidence of YMV attack has been well as farmers practice) taken up. Farmers practice –Local Varitey TO1 –COBH4 (TNAU, 2016) TO2 – Arka nikita (IIHR,2017 ) 7 Critical inputs given: (along Critical inputs Quantity Cost/trial (Rs) with quantity as well as COBH4 & Arka nikita seeds 500 g 1500 value) IIHR Special 2 kg 400 Field Board sticker 1 No. 100 Total 2000

8 Results: Performance of the technology B:C Data on Other performance indicators* Net No.of Yield ratio Fruit/ Plan Hight No.of Technology Option Returns trials (q/ha) Pod fruits/plant (Rs./ha) length Farmers Practice- 135 87000 2.16

Local variety Technology 210 140200 2.47 17 192 18 1(COBH4) 5 Technology 2(Arka 200 135000 2.42 nikitan)

Description of the results: : OFT conducted at Thovalai Block of Kanyakumari district, (one page) in addition you (TO1) COBH4, (TO2) Arka nikita and (TO3) Farmer can use graphs also practice, TO1 produced the highest yield (210 q ha-1), followed by Arka nikita (200 q ha-1) and Local variety (135 q ha-1).

Constraints faced : Nil 9. Feed back of the farmers : COBH4 produced the highest yield (210 q ha-1) compared to involved other varieties. COBH4 was to be tolerant to YMV and shoot and fruit borer incidence. Cultivation of COBH4 was found to be profitable. 10. Feed back to the scientist : COBH4 can be recommended for cultivation in Kanyakumari who developed the District. technology

3.D. FRONTLINE DEMONSTRATION a. Follow-up of FLDs implemented during previous years

S. Crop/Enterprise Thematic Technology Details of popularization methods suggested Horizontal spread of technology No Area demonstrated to the Extension system No. of No. of Area in villages farmers ha Nil

b. Details of FLDs (Information is to be furnished in the following tables category wise i.e. cereals, horticultural crops, oilseeds, pulses, cotton and commercial crops.)

Sl. Crop Thematic area Technology Season Source of Area (ha) No. of Reasons for No. Demonstrated and year funds farmers/demonstration shortfall in Proposed Actual SC/ST Others Total achievement 1 Blackgram Varietal Demonstration Summer ICAR 4.0 4.0 2 8 10 Evaluation of VBN(BG) 6 2020 Blackgram under Rice Fallow condition 2 Green gram Integrated Crop Demonstration of Summer ICAR 4 4 2 8 10 - management Greengram variety 2020 VBN(GG) 4 3 Groundnut Varietal Demonstration Rabi ICAR 2.0 2 2 3 5 - Evaluation of CO(GN) 7 2019 Groundnut for rainfed condition 4 Banana INM Integrated Kharif ICAR 4.0 4.0 2 8 10 - Nutrient 2019 Management in Banana

5 Banana Integrated disease Demonstrations of Rabi 2019 ICAR 4 4 1 9 10 - management Bioformulation for Pseudo stem weevil management in banana 6 Mango Integrated pest Demonstration of Rabi 2019 ICAR 2 2 2 8 10 - management Ecofriendly management practices for fruit fly in Mango 7 Ridge Varietal Demonstration of Rabi 2019 ICAR 2 2 4 6 10 - gourd Evaluation ridge gourd Hybrids suitable for Kanyakumari District 8 Snake Varietal Demonstration of Rabi 2019 ICAR 2 2 2 8 10 - gourd Evaluation snake gourd Hybrids suitable for Kanyakumari District 9 Coriander Integrated Crop Demonstration of Rabi ICAR 2 2 2 8 10 - management leafy coriander 2019 variety suitable for Kanyakumari district 10 Rose Integrated ICM practices in Rabi ICAR 2 2 1 10 10 - Pest rose 2019 Management 11 Tuberose Integrated ICM in Rabi ICAR 0.5 0.5 - 5 5 - (Prajwal) Crop Tuberose 2019 Management 12 Tuberose Integrated ICM in Rabi ICAR 0.04 0.04 - 10 10 - (Arkha Crop Tuberose 2019 vaibhav) Management 13 IFS Integrated Doubling farmers Rabi ICAR KVK 2 2 - 5 5

Farming income through IFS 2019 System 14 Mushroom Value Demonstration on - TNAU - - 2 3 5 - addition mushroom based convenience food 15 Fodder Green fodder Demonstration of Rabi 2019 ICAR 0.4 0.4 2 8 10 - crops as Mixed fodder intercrop in cultivation under coconut garden Coconut garden

c. Details of farming situation

Crop Season Farming Soil type Status of soil Previous Sowing Harvest Seasonal No. of situation N P K crop date date rainfall rainy (RF/Irrigated) (mm) days Blackgram Summer Rainfed Sandy loam 146 –180 09 – 20 100 - 117 Rice 19.3.2020 10.6.2020 120 5 Green gram Summer Rainfed Clay loam 184.5 – 6.34 – 86.54 – Rice 20.03.2020 07.6.2020 130 5 220.5 9.83 143.3 Groundnut Rabi Rainfed Sandy loam 161 - 304 08 - 13 67 – 203 Blackgram 25.11.2019 20.04.2020 112.6 Banana Kharif Irrigated Sandy loam 119- 138 13 – 16 63 – 88 Banana 20.05.2019 21.02.2020 1004.7 46 Banana Rabi Irrigated Sandy loam 119- 138 13 – 16 63 – 88 Banana 27.7.2019 27.04.2020 1100 65 Mango Rabi Rainfed Sandy loam 150 – 217 5.6 – Mango - 25.04.2020 850 45 87 - 109 8.2 Ridge Rabi Irrigated Sandy clay 120 –140 5.82- Bhendi 25.10.2019 18.12.2020 750 38 98 - 115 Gourd loam 8.4 Snake Rabi Irrigated Sandy clay 117 – 135 5.5 – Bhendi 30.10.2019 23.12.2020 750 37 95-115 Guard loam 8.0 Coriander Rabi Irrigated Sansy loam 136-153 9-13 74-83 Pulses 18.11.2019 07.12.2019 631.54 31 Rose Kharif Irrigated Brown sandy 219 – 258 10 – 14 90 - 130 Rice 28.05.2019 - 612.74 28 clay loam Tuberose Rabi Irrigated Sandy loam 123 - 192 07 - 16 67 – 231 Rice 10.07.2019 29.11.2019 641.54 34 Tuberose Rabi Irrigated Sandy loam 123 - 192 07 - 16 67 – 231 Rice 17.09.2019 03.02.2020 461.05 27 IFS - Irrigated Sandy loam 176 – 319 10 - 14 96 - 137 - 19.08.2019 31.03.2020 228.80 31

Mushroom ------Fodder Rabi Irrigated Sandy Clay 186.3- 7.8-10.3 117.4-134.1 Coconut 08.02.2020 7.5.2020 250 10 crops loam 210.4 Garden

d. Technical Feedback on the demonstrated technologies

S. Crop Feed Back No 1. Blackgram VBN6 black gram variety recorded yield of 4.9q/ha. No incidence of Yellow mosaic was observed. because of synchronized maturity, the crop was harvested in single picking. 2. Green gram Flowering at 30 days after sowing. No incidence of Yellow mosaic was observed. Pod filling was very poor and yield was less when compared to farmers practice of cultivating blackgram 3 Groundnut Demonstration of COGN 7 recorded a yield of 19.6 q/ha with a net return of Rs.48000 and BCR of 2.86 The local variety produced 17.2 q/ha with a net return of Rs.39000 and BCR 2.57 Seed Treatment with Trichoderma viride @ 4 g/kg of seed improved germination and vigour of the seedlings. As a prophylactic measure it reduced the disease incidence. Foliar application of TNAU Groundnut rich enhanced pod setting and kernel weight 4 Banana Demonstration of split application of fertilizers improved the vigour of the plantation Foliar application of IIHR Banana special on 5th, 6th and 7th month after planting increased the bunch weight The sigatoka leaf spot disease was controlled by foliar spray of propiconazole @ 1ml/lit The yield recorded in demonstration was 408.6 q/ha with a net return of Rs.646500 and BCR 2.72 5 Banana Pseudostem spraying with Nanma recorded 4.5 percent pseudo stem weevil incidence in demo whereas the farmers practice recorded 16.9 percent weevil incidence. The yield of demo plots was 357.5q/ha whereas the farmers practice was 305 q/ha 6 Mango Fruits fly damage has been drastically reduced in demo plots (4.1%) when compared to check (33.6 %) 7 Ridge Gourd Fruits fly damage has been reduced 15% 8 Snake Guard Fruits fly damage has been reduced 11% 9 Coriander Leafy coriander variety Cr Co 4 had yield potential of 3125q/ha and BCR of 1.885 when compared to the check which was 1.14 10 Rose Incidence of sucking pest is reduced to 80% compared to conventional practices 11 Tuberose Tuberose variety Arka Prajwal had yield potential of 38.5 q/ha and BCR of 2.94 when compared to the check which was 2.02 12 Tuberose The application of bio pesticide formulations alternatively has shown a reduction of 80% of the incidence of sucking pests and thrips in Edward variety of Rose cultivation

13 IFS Poultry component of Integrated farming system is the most preferred and easily managed by farm women. It is followed by vermicomposting by rural youth. the Gross income generated from one hectare through IFS was Rs 306760 with neet returns RS 160660. There is an improvement of 15.32% in the income through the various components during the first year. BCR from IFS was found to be 2.1 compared to sole cropping which has BCR 1.19. 14 Mushroom Consumer preference was maximum for button mushroom based convenience food (93.2%) owing to its suitability for processing of mushroom soup (92.9%), mushroom nuggets (87.4%) and mushroom sauce (79.1%) followed by oyster mushroom (91%) and least preference for milky mushroom (68.7%) due to the poor textural and mouth feel parameters, poor rehydration per cent and higher particulate size owing to its high fiber content. Keeping quality of milky mushroom based products was comparatively less (3 months) compared to oyster and button mushroom (5 months) which were on par with each other. Cost efficiency ratio was highest with milky mushroom based convenience food (2.54) followed by oyster based products (2.0) and least in button mushroom based products (1.14) 15 Fodder  Intercropping reduced weed growth in coconut garden  Effective utilization of the available land holdings  Mixed fodder crops supplied balanced diet to the cattle which enhances increased milk yield. e. Farmers’ reactions on specific technologies S. Crop Feed Back No 1. Blackgram VBN 6 Blackgram is tolerant to Yellow Mosaic Virus disease with high yield 2 Green gram Yellow mosaic virus incidence free in demo when compared to local variety. Yield was very low when compared to farmers practice 3 Groundnut The yield recorded in COGN 7 Groundnut was more than local variety. The variety COGN 7 is tolerant to root rot disease and leafspot disease Application of TNAU Groundnut rich increased pod set and yield 4 Banana Bunch weight and finger quality was improved by foliar application of IIHR Banana special Sigatoka leaf spot disease was effectively managed by spraying of Propiconazole@ 1 ml/lit 5 Banana The incidence of pseudo stem weevil incidence is very meager and hence no insecticides were sprayed. 6 Mango The number of fruit fly captures were high which reduced the fruit damage 7 Ridge Gourd Yield increased 51% in Arka vikram variety than local variety and it has excellent cooking quality 8 Snake Guard The fruit fly incidence is very low and the yield increased 25% was more than local variety 9 Coriander Cr Co 4 green foliage yield was good with pest resistance of 50 % and net yield potential of Rs. 66,250/-/ hectare 10 Rose Application of Bio pesticides was found to be effective against thrips. 11 Tuberose Arka Prajwal was found to perform well and can be popularized in Kanyakumari district. 12 Tuberose The yield, performance and preference of Arka vaibahv was found to be poor in the district.

13 IFS Poultry component of Integrated farming system is the most preferred and easily managed unit of IFS in the district.

14 Mushroom Need for consumer awareness and popularisation on ready to use mushroom based convenience food for betterment of health and nutritional benefit to mankind for better nutritional security

15 Fodder  Intercropping in coconut garden was preferred by the famers since the possibility of sole fodder cultivation is less in Kanyakumari District because of fragmented holdings.  Mixed green fodder to cattle led to high milk yield

f. Extension and Training activities under FLD

No. of Remarks Number of Sl.No. Activity activities Date participants organised 1) Demonstration of VBN(BG) 6 Blackgram under Rice Fallow condition 1 Field day - - - - 2 Farmers Training 2 14.03.2020 13 Off Campus 21.11.2019 15 On Campus 3 Media coverage 4 Training for extension functionaries 1 18.11.2019 16 - 2) Demonstration of Greengram variety VBN(GG) 4 1 Field Day - - - - 2 Farmers Training - - - - 3 Media coverage 1 25.02.2020 - 4 Training for extension functionaries - - - - 3) Demonstration of CO(GN) 7 Groundnut for rainfed condition 1 Field days 2 Farmers Training 2 14.03.2020 13 Off Campus 21.11.2019 15 On Campus 3 Media coverage 4 Training for extension functionaries 1 18.11.2019 16 - 4) Integrated Nutrient Management in Banana 1 Field days -

2 Farmers Training 3 3.09.2019 34 On Campus 12.07.2019 26 Off Campus 13.08.2019 15 Off Campus 3 Media coverage 1 04.05.2019 573 AIR- Integrated Weed Management in banana 4 Training for extension functionaries - 5) Demonstrations of Bioformulation for Pseudo stem weevil management in banana 1 Field days 1 27.1.2020 16 Field day 2 Farmers Training 3 25.07.2019 13 Off campus-Integrated crop management in banana 29.08.2019 52 On campus- Integrated crop management in banana 29.10.2019 24 Off campus -Integrated pest and disease management in Banana 3 Media coverage - - - - 4 Training for extension functionaries - - - - 6) Demonstration of Ecofriendly management practices for fruit fly in Mango 1 Field days - 2 Farmers Training 3 21.08.2019 20 Off campus-Mango fruitfly Management 07.11.2019 36 Off campus-Mango fruit fly Management 13.01.2020 20 On campus -Integrated crop Management in Mango 3 Media coverage - - - - 4 Training for extension functionaries - - - - 7) Demonstration of Ridge gourd 1 Field days 2 Farmers Training 2 10.07.2019 13 Off campus-Ridge gourd hybrids suitable for 05.09.2019 10 cultivation Off Campus-Ridge gourd hybrid suitable for cultivation in Kanyakumari District 3 Media coverage 4 Training for extension functionaries 8) Demonstration of Snake gourd 1 Field days 2 Farmers Training 1 15.11.2019 15 Off campus-Hi tech production techgy in Snake groud 3 Media coverage 4 Training for extension functionaries 9) Demonstration of leafy coriander variety suitable for Kanyakumari district

1 Field days 2 Farmers Training 3 19.11.2019 14 On Campus-Coriander cultivation 22.01.2020 25 Cultivation of leafy coriander CO 4 23.01.2020 28 Cultivation of leafy coriander CO 4 3 Media coverage 4 Training for extension functionaries 10) Demonstration of pesticide formulation in rose 1 Field days 2 Farmers Training 3 27.08.2019 12 Off campus- ICM in rose 27.02.2020 16 Off campus- Integrated plant protection techniques 28.02.2020 18 On campus- INM in Rose

3 Media coverage 4 Training for extension functionaries 11) Demonstration of Tuberose variety Arka Parjwal in Kanyakumari district 1 Field days 2 Farmers Training 3 08.11.2019 12 Off campus- ICM in Tuberose 23.01.2020 18 On campus-ICM in Tuberose (Arkaprajwal) 02.03.2020 15 Off campus- IPM in Tuberose

3 Media coverage 4 Training for extension functionaries 12) Demonstration of cut flower variety Arka vaibhav in Kanyakumari district 1 Field days 2 Farmers Training 2 30.01.2020 25 On campus -ICM in Tuberose (Arkavaibhaw) 08.01.2020 17 Off campus -ICM in Tuberose (Arkavaibhaw) 3 Media coverage 4 Training for extension functionaries 13) Doubling farmers income through IFS 1 Field days 2 Farmers Training 3 27.11.2019 22 Off campus- Doubling the income through IFS 26.12.2019 22 Off campus- Hygiene and maintenance of milch 3.03.2020 17 animals On campus -Integrated Farming system

3 Media coverage 1 28.01.2020 624 AIR Live-Integrated farming System 4 Training for extension functionaries 1 11.02.2020 17 On campus- Improved techniques in Integrated Farming System

14) Demonstration on mushroom based convenience food 1 Field days ------2 Farmers Training 3 10.02.2020 16 On Campus-Convenience food from mushroom 11.07.2019 20 Off Convenience food from mushroom 04.09.2019 20 Convenience food from mushroom 3 Media coverage 4 Training for extension functionaries 15) Demonstration of Mixed fodder cultivation under Coconut garden 1 Field days 2 Farmers Training 2 12.11.2019, 21 Off campus training- Improved fodder production 15.11.2019 30 On campus training- Fodder production & feeding management livestock 3 Media coverage 1 25.05.2019 Mass coverage Radio programme on mixed fodder cultivation under coconut garden 4 Training for extension functionaries --

41 g. Performance of Frontline demonstrations i) Frontline demonstrations on crops Name of the Yield (q/ha) % Economics of demonstration Economics of check No. Variety/ Hybrid Are Incre (Rs./ha) (Rs./ha) Thematic technology of Crop Demo Check a Demo ase BCR BCR Area demonstrated Far Chec Gross Gross Net Gross Gross Net (ha) Hig Low Aver in (R/C (R/C mers k Cost Return Return Cost Return Return h age yield ) ) Pulses Varietal Demonstration VBN VBN 5 10 4 5.2 4.0 4.9 4.0 22.5 16000 39200 23000 2.45 16000 32000 16000 2.00 Evaluation of VBN(BG) 6 (BG) 6 Blackgram under Rice Fallow condition Varietal Demonstration VBN Local 10 4 1.50 0.80 1.0 2.38 -58 5500 7007 1507.0 1.28 6600 19040 12440 2.88 Evaluation of Greengram (GG) 4 variety VBN(GG) 4

Oilseeds Varietal Demonstration CO(GN) Local 5 2.0 21.4 17.8 19.6 17.2 14 25750 73750 48000 2.86 24800 63800 39000 2.57 Evaluation of CO(GN) 7 7 variety Groundnut for rainfed condition

Cereals

Commerci al crops

Millets

Name of the Yield (q/ha) % Economics of demonstration Economics of check No. Variety/ Hybrid Are Incre (Rs./ha) (Rs./ha) Thematic technology of Crop Demo Check a Demo ase BCR BCR Area demonstrated Far Chec Gross Gross Net Gross Gross Net (ha) Hig Low Aver in (R/C (R/C mers k Cost Return Return Cost Return Return h age yield ) ) Vegetables Varietal Demonstration Cr Co-4 Local 10 4 125 110 117.5 80 46.87 26500 50000 23500 1.885 34000 40800 6800 1.2 Evaluatio of leafy variety coriander varieties suitable for Kanyakumari District Varietal Snake Gourd COSG Local 10 2 218 198 202 161 25 69500 202000 132500 2.91 161000 2.46 65500 95500 Evaluatio H1 variety Varietal Ridge Guord Arka Local 10 2 172 161 165 109 51 70000 185955 115955 2.66 122843 2.05 60000 62843 Evaluatio vikram variety Fruits INM Integrated Red Red 10 4 426 398 408.6 362.3 13 375000 102150 646500 2.72 360000 905750 545750 2.57 Nutrient Banana Banana 0 Management in Banana IPM Demonstrations Nendran Nendran 10 4 380 345 357.3 305.3 17.0 189500 535950 346450. 2.83 176252 457950 281698.0 2.60 of 0 0 Bioformulation for Pseudo stem weevil management in banana IPM Demonstration Bangalor Bangalor 10 4 92 70 83.6 77.75 6.99 19735 83600 63865 4.24 19735 77750 58015 3.94 of Ecofriendly a, Local a, Local management practices for fruit fly in Mango Plantation crops

Spices and condiment s

Flowers Rose Integrated Demonstration Edward Private 10 5 19 3.84 15.84 12.00 9 140000 530460 390460 3.79 150000 483840 333840 3.23 crop of bio pesticide Hybrid manageme formulation nt Tuberose Integrated Demonstration Prajwal Local 5 2.5 38.5 31.9 35 2.002 67 60000 176400 116400 2.94 50000 100800 50800 2.02 crop of tuberose variety manageme Prajwal variety nt Tuberose Integrated Demonstration Arka Local 5 0.5 12.9 11.5 12.04 219 - 50000 110376 60376 2.21 50000 60681.6 10681.6 1.21 crop of tuberose vaibav variety manageme Arka vaibav nt variety Fodder Lack of Demonstrati Bajra Local 10 0.4 1650 1370 1450 1080 34.26 137000 310000 173000 2.26 90000 162000 72000 1.80 quality on of Mixed Napier grass fodder to the fodder under Hybrid milch Coconut [CO animals, gardens (BN) 5] + Intercropping Fodder in coconut Cowpea garden CO(FC)8

* Economics to be worked out based total cost of production per unit area and not on critical inputs alone. ** BCR= GROSS RETURN/GROSS COST

45 ii) Frontline demonstrations on Livestock

Category Thematic Name of the No. of No.of Major parameters % Other parameter Economics of demonstration Economics of check area technology Farmer Units change (Rs.) (Rs.) demonstrated (Animal/ Demo Check in major Demo Check Gross Gross Net BCR Gross Gross Net BCR Poultry/ parameter Cost Return Return (R/C) Cost Return Return (R/C) Birds, etc) Cattle

Buffalo

Dairy

Poultry

Sheep

Goat

* Economics to be worked out based total cost of production per unit area and not on critical inputs alone. ** BCR= GROSS RETURN/GROSS COST

46 iii) Frontline demonstrations on Fisheries

Economics of demonstration Economics of check Name of the Major parameters % change Other parameter Thematic No. of No.of (Rs.) (Rs.) Category technology in major area Farmer units Demons Demons Gross Gross Net BCR Gross Gross Net BCR demonstrated Check parameter Check ration ration Cost Return Return (R/C) Cost Return Return (R/C)

* Economics to be worked out based total cost of production per unit area and not on critical inputs alone. ** BCR= GROSS RETURN/GROSS COST

iv) Frontline demonstrations on Other enterprises

Category Name of the No. of No.of Major parameters % change Other parameter Economics of demonstration Economics of check technology Farmer units in major (Rs.) or Rs./unit (Rs.) or Rs./unit demonstrated Demo Check parameter Demo Check Gross Gross Net BCR Gross Gross Net BCR Cost Return Return (R/C) Cost Return Return (R/C) Mushroom Demonstration on 5 5 Sensory 68.7 32.46% Shelf life 5 23000 46000 23000 2.00 33240 37894 4654 1.14 convenience food attributes performance from mushroom (%) (Months) 91.0 3

Apiculture

Maize Sheller

Value Addition

Vermi Compost

IFS Demonstraion on 5 5 Additional Rs. 15.32 - - 146100 306760 160660 2.1 140000 266000 126000 1.19 Integrated Farming Income 266000 system Rs 306760

v) Frontline demonstrations on Women Empowerment

Category Name of No. of Name of observations Demonstration Check technology demonstrations

vi) Frontline demonstrations on Farm Implements and Machinery

Name of the Crop Technology No. of Area Major Filed % change Labor reduction (man days) Cost reduction implement demonstrated Farmer (ha) parameters observation in major (Rs./ha or Rs./Unit etc.) (output/man parameter hour) Demo Check Land Sowing Weeding Total Land Labour Irrigation Total preparation preparation

vii) Frontline demonstrations on Other Enterprise: Kitchen Gardening

Category Thematic Name of the No. of No. of Yield (Kg) % Other parameters Economics of demonstration Economics of check and Crop area technology Farme Units change (Rs./ha) (Rs./ha) demonstrat r Demons Check in yield Demo Check Gross Gross Net BCR Gross Gross Net BCR ed ration Cost Return Return (R/C) Cost Return Return (R/C)

viii) Frontline demonstrations on crop hybrids (Details of Hybrid FLDs implemented during 2018-19)

Yield (q/ha) Economics of demonstration (Rs./ha) technology Hybrid No. of Area % Increase Crop Demo Gross Gross Net BCR demonstrated Variety Farmers (ha) Check in yield High Low Average Cost Return Return (R/C) Oilseed crop

Pulse crop

Cereal crop

Vegetable crop

Fruit crop

Other (specify)

h) FLDs conducted with the FUNDING OF OTHER SOURCES including CFLD/ATMA/NABARD/other ICAR institutes etc i) Other Source funded FLDS in CROPS

Source Name of the Yield (q/ha) Economics of demonstration Economics of check of fund Variety/ % Thematic technology No. of Area (Rs./ha) (Rs./ha) Crop Hybrid Increase Area demonstrated Farmers (ha) Domo Check Demo in yield Gross Gross Net BCR Gross Gross Net BCR Check High Low Average Cost Return Return (R/C) Cost Return Return (R/C)

ii) Other Source funded FLDS in Livestock

Buffalo

Dairy

Poultry

Sheep

Goat

* Economics to be worked out based total cost of production per unit area and not on critical inputs alone. ** BCR= GROSS RETURN/GROSS COST iii) Other Source funded FLDS in Fisheries

% Economics of check Major parameters Other parameter Economics of demonstration (Rs.) Name of the No. of change (Rs.) Thematic No.of Category technology Farme in major Gross BCR area units Demons Demons Gross Gross Net BCR Gross Net demonstrated r Check paramet Check Retur (R/C ration ration Cost Return Return (R/C) Cost Return er n )

* Economics to be worked out based total cost of production per unit area and not on critical inputs alone. ** BCR= GROSS RETURN/GROSS COST

51 iv) Other Source funded FLDS in Other enterprises

Category Name of the No. of No.of Major % change Other parameter Economics of demonstration Economics of check technology Farmer units parameters in major (Rs.) or Rs./unit (Rs.) or Rs./unit demonstrated Demo Check parameter Demo Check Gross Gross Net BCR Gross Gross Net BCR Cost Return Return (R/C) Cost Return Return (R/C)

v) Other Source funded FLDS in Women Empowerment

Category Name of No. of Name of observations Demonstration Check technology demonstrations

vi) Other Source funded FLDS in Farm Implements and Machinery

4.TRAINING PROGRAMMES

4.1. Farmers’ Training including sponsored training programmes (on campus) Thematic area No. of Participants courses Others SC/ST Grand Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total I Crop Production Weed Management Resource Conservation Technologies Cropping Systems Crop Diversification Integrated Farming 1 0 12 12 1 4 5 1 16 17 Micro Irrigation/irrigation Seed production Nursery management Integrated Crop Management 1 9 6 15 0 0 0 9 6 15 Soil & water conservatioin Integrated nutrient management Production of organic inputs Others (pl specify) Total 2 9 18 27 1 4 5 10 22 32 II Horticulture a) Vegetable Crops Production of low value and high valume crops 1 9 5 14 0 0 0 9 5 14 Off-season vegetables Nursery raising Exotic vegetables Export potential vegetables Grading and standardization Protective cultivation 1 2 20 22 0 3 3 2 23 25 Others (pl specify) Total (a) 2 11 25 36 0 3 3 11 28 39 b) Fruits Training and Pruning Layout and Management of Orchards Cultivation of Fruit 1 21 26 47 0 3 3 21 29 50 Management of young plants/orchards Rejuvenation of old orchards Export potential fruits 1 10 18 28 0 6 6 10 24 34

Thematic area No. of Participants courses Others SC/ST Grand Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Micro irrigation systems of orchards Plant propagation techniques Others (pl specify) Total (b) 2 31 44 75 0 9 9 31 53 84 c) Ornamental Plants Nursery Management Management of potted plants 1 5 13 18 0 1 1 5 14 19 Export potential of ornamental plants 1 4 18 22 2 1 3 6 19 25 Propagation techniques of Ornamental Plants 1 3 14 17 1 0 1 4 14 18 Others (pl specify) Total ( c) 3 12 45 57 3 2 5 15 47 62 d) Plantation crops Production and Management technology Processing and value addition Others (pl specify) Total (d) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 e) Tuber crops Production and Management technology 1 11 16 27 3 1 4 14 17 31 Processing and value addition Others (pl specify) Total (e) 1 11 16 27 3 1 4 14 17 31 f) Spices Production and Management technology Processing and value addition Others (pl specify) Total (f) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 g) Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Nursery management Production and management technology Post harvest technology and value addition Others (pl specify) Total (g) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 GT (a-g) 8 65 130 195 6 15 21 71 145 216 III Soil Health and Fertility Management Soil fertility

Thematic area No. of Participants courses Others SC/ST Grand Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total management Integrated water management Integrated Nutrient Management 1 8 15 23 0 2 2 8 17 25 Production and use of organic inputs Management of

Problematic soils Micro nutrient deficiency in crops Nutrient Use Efficiency Balance use of fertilizers Soil and Water Testing Others (pl specify) Total 1 8 15 23 0 2 2 8 17 25 IV Livestock Production and Management Dairy Management Poultry Management Piggery Management Rabbit Management Animal Nutrition Management Disease Management 1 17 34 51 13 10 23 30 44 74 Feed & fodder 1 10 11 21 6 3 9 16 14 30 technology Production of quality animal products Others (pl specify) Total 2 27 45 72 19 13 32 46 58 104 V Home Science/Women empowerment Household food security by kitchen gardening and nutrition gardening Design and development of low/minimum cost diet 1 0 14 14 0 2 2 0 16 16 Designing and development for high nutrient efficiency diet 1 1 18 19 2 7 9 3 25 28 Minimization of nutrient loss in processing Processing and cooking Gender mainstreaming through SHGs

Thematic area No. of Participants courses Others SC/ST Grand Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Storage loss minimization techniques 1 9 11 20 4 3 7 13 14 27 Value addition Women empowerment Location specific drudgery reduction technologies Rural Crafts Women and child care Others (pl specify) Total 3 10 43 53 6 12 18 16 55 71 VI Agril. Engineering Farm Machinary and its maintenance Installation and maintenance of micro irrigation systems Use of Plastics in farming practices Production of small tools and implements Repair and maintenance of farm machinery and implements Small scale processing and value addition Post Harvest Technology Others (pl specify) Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 VII Plant Protection Integrated Pest Management 1 14 6 20 0 0 0 14 6 20 Integrated Disease 1 13 12 25 0 3 3 13 15 28 Management Bio-control of pests and 1 16 4 20 0 0 0 16 4 20 diseases Production of bio control agents and bio pesticides Others (pl specify) Total 3 43 22 65 0 3 3 43 25 68 VIII Fisheries Integrated fish farming Carp breeding and hatchery management Carp fry and fingerling rearing Composite fish culture Hatchery management

Thematic area No. of Participants courses Others SC/ST Grand Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total and culture of freshwater prawn Breeding and culture of ornamental fishes Portable plastic carp hatchery Pen culture of fish and prawn Shrimp farming Edible oyster farming Pearl culture Fish processing and value addition Others (pl specify) Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 IX Production of Inputs at site Seed Production Planting material production Bio-agents production Bio-pesticides production Bio-fertilizer production Vermi-compost production Organic manures production Production of fry and fingerlings Production of Bee- colonies and wax sheets Small tools and implements Production of livestock feed and fodder Production of Fish feed Mushroom Production Apiculture Others (pl specify) Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X Capacity Building and Group Dynamics Leadership development Group dynamics Formation and Management of SHGs Mobilization of social capital Entrepreneurial

Thematic area No. of Participants courses Others SC/ST Grand Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total development of farmers/youths WTO and IPR issues Others (pl specify) Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 XI Agro-forestry Production technologies Nursery management Integrated Farming Systems Others (pl specify) Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 GRAND TOTAL 19 162 273 435 32 49 81 194 322 516

4.2 Farmers’ Training including sponsored training programmes (off campus) Thematic area No. of Participants courses Others SC/ST Grand Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total I Crop Production Weed Management 1 9 8 17 3 3 6 12 11 23 Resource Conservation Technologies 1 9 12 21 0 0 0 9 12 21 Cropping Systems 1 10 0 10 3 2 5 13 2 15 Crop Diversification 2 14 8 22 7 2 9 21 10 31 Integrated Farming 1 2 19 21 0 1 1 2 20 22 Micro Irrigation/irrigation Seed production 1 20 13 33 4 3 7 24 16 40 Nursery management Integrated Crop Management 2 11 15 26 2 2 4 13 17 30 Soil & water conservatioin Integrated nutrient management 1 14 11 25 0 1 1 14 12 26 Production of organic inputs Others (pl specify) Total 10 89 86 175 19 14 33 108 100 208 II Horticulture a) Vegetable Crops Production of low value and high valume crops 2 21 2 23 0 0 0 21 2 23 Off-season vegetables 1 5 8 13 0 1 1 5 9 14 Nursery raising Exotic vegetables 2 11 22 33 6 14 20 17 36 53 Export potential vegetables Grading and standardization

Thematic area No. of Participants courses Others SC/ST Grand Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Protective cultivation Others (pl specify) Total (a) 5 37 32 69 6 15 21 43 47 90 b) Fruits Training and Pruning Layout and Management of Orchards Cultivation of Fruit 1 2 10 12 0 1 1 2 11 13 Management of young plants/orchards Rejuvenation of old orchards Export potential fruits Micro irrigation systems of orchards Plant propagation techniques Others (pl specify) Total (b) 1 2 10 12 0 1 1 2 11 13 c) Ornamental Plants Nursery Management 1 3 4 7 4 1 5 7 5 12 Management of potted plants Export potential of ornamental plants 1 3 7 10 0 2 2 3 9 12 Propagation techniques of Ornamental Plants 2 7 20 27 0 2 2 7 22 29 Others (pl specify) Total ( c) 4 13 31 44 4 5 9 17 36 53 d) Plantation crops Production and Management technology Processing and value addition Others (pl specify) Total (d) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 e) Tuber crops Production and Management technology 1 6 8 14 0 1 1 6 9 15 Processing and value addition Others (pl specify) Total (e) 1 6 8 14 0 1 1 6 9 15 f) Spices Production and Management technology 1 0 0 0 14 11 25 14 11 25 Processing and value addition 1 21 16 37 4 10 14 25 26 51 Others (pl specify) Total (f) 2 21 16 37 18 21 39 39 37 76

Thematic area No. of Participants courses Others SC/ST Grand Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total g) Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Nursery management Production and management technology Post harvest technology and value addition 1 0 0 0 30 11 41 30 11 41 Others (pl specify) Total (g) 1 0 0 0 30 11 41 30 11 41 GT (a-g) 14 79 97 176 58 54 112 137 151 288 III Soil Health and Fertility Management Soil fertility management Integrated water management Integrated Nutrient Management Production and use of organic inputs Management of Problematic soils Micro nutrient deficiency in crops Nutrient Use Efficiency Balance use of fertilizers 1 8 30 38 1 2 3 9 32 41 Soil and Water Testing 1 99 9 108 0 0 0 99 9 108 Others (pl specify) Total 2 107 39 146 1 2 3 108 41 149 IV Livestock Production and Management Dairy Management Poultry Management Piggery Management Rabbit Management Animal Nutrition Management Disease Management Feed & fodder technology Production of quality animal products Others (pl specify) Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 V Home Science/Women empowerment Household food security by kitchen gardening and nutrition gardening Design and development of low/minimum cost diet 1 4 16 20 0 0 0 4 16 20 Designing and

Thematic area No. of Participants courses Others SC/ST Grand Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total development for high nutrient efficiency diet Minimization of nutrient loss in processing 1 12 13 25 1 1 2 13 14 27 Processing and cooking 1 3 17 20 0 0 0 3 17 20 Gender mainstreaming through SHGs Storage loss minimization techniques Value addition 3 52 56 108 2 5 7 54 61 115 Women empowerment Location specific drudgery reduction technologies Rural Crafts Women and child care Others (pl specify) Total 6 71 102 173 3 6 9 74 108 182 VI Agril. Engineering Farm Machinary and its maintenance Installation and maintenance of micro irrigation systems Use of Plastics in farming practices Production of small tools and implements Repair and maintenance of farm machinery and implements Small scale processing and value addition Post Harvest Technology Others (pl specify) Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 VII Plant Protection Integrated Pest Management 3 62 29 91 1 2 3 63 31 94 Integrated Disease Management 2 23 19 42 0 1 1 23 20 43 Bio-control of pests and diseases 4 98 8 106 1 0 1 99 8 107 Production of bio control agents and bio pesticides 5 135 78 213 15 19 34 150 97 247 Others (pl specify) Total 14 318 134 452 17 22 39 335 156 491 VIII Fisheries Integrated fish farming Carp breeding and

Thematic area No. of Participants courses Others SC/ST Grand Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total hatchery management Carp fry and fingerling rearing Composite fish culture Hatchery management and culture of freshwater prawn Breeding and culture of ornamental fishes Portable plastic carp hatchery Pen culture of fish and prawn Shrimp farming Edible oyster farming Pearl culture Fish processing and value addition Others (pl specify) Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 IX Production of Inputs at site Seed Production Planting material production Bio-agents production Bio-pesticides production Bio-fertilizer production 1 23 15 38 0 0 0 23 15 38 Vermi-compost production Organic manures production Production of fry and fingerlings Production of Bee- colonies and wax sheets Small tools and implements Production of livestock feed and fodder Production of Fish feed Mushroom Production Apiculture 1 26 18 44 1 0 1 27 18 45 Others (pl specify) Total 2 49 33 82 1 0 1 50 33 83 X Capacity Building and Group Dynamics Leadership development Group dynamics 1 0 0 0 23 38 61 23 38 61 Formation and

Thematic area No. of Participants courses Others SC/ST Grand Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Management of SHGs Mobilization of social capital Entrepreneurial development of farmers/youths WTO and IPR issues Others (pl specify) Total 1 0 0 0 23 38 61 23 38 61 XI Agro-forestry Production technologies Nursery management Integrated Farming Systems 6 4 99 103 0 6 6 4 105 109 Others (pl specify) Total 6 4 99 103 0 6 6 4 105 109 GRAND TOTAL 55 717 590 1307 122 142 264 839 732 1571

4.3 Farmers’ Training including sponsored training programmes – CONSOLIDATED (On + Off campus) Thematic area No. of Participants courses Others SC/ST Grand Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total I Crop Production Weed Management 1 9 8 17 3 3 6 12 11 23 Resource Conservation Technologies 1 9 12 21 0 0 0 9 12 21 Cropping Systems 1 10 0 10 3 2 5 13 2 15 Crop Diversification 2 14 8 22 7 2 9 21 10 31 Integrated Farming 2 2 31 33 1 5 6 3 36 39 Micro Irrigation/irrigation Seed production 1 20 13 33 4 3 7 24 16 40 Nursery management Integrated Crop Management 3 20 21 41 2 2 4 22 23 45 Soil & water conservatioin Integrated nutrient management 1 14 11 25 0 1 1 14 12 26 Production of organic inputs Others (pl specify) Total 12 98 104 202 20 18 38 118 122 240 II Horticulture a) Vegetable Crops Production of low value and high 3 30 7 37 0 0 0 30 7 37

Thematic area No. of Participants courses Others SC/ST Grand Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total valume crops Off-season vegetables 1 5 8 13 0 1 1 5 9 14 Nursery raising Exotic vegetables 2 11 22 33 6 14 20 17 36 53 Export potential vegetables Grading and standardization Protective cultivation 1 2 20 22 0 3 3 2 23 25 Others (pl specify) Total (a) 7 48 57 105 6 18 24 54 75 129 b) Fruits Training and Pruning Layout and Management of Orchards Cultivation of Fruit 2 23 36 59 0 4 4 23 40 63 Management of young plants/orchards Rejuvenation of old orchards Export potential fruits 1 10 18 28 0 6 6 10 24 34 Micro irrigation systems of orchards Plant propagation techniques Others (pl specify) Total (b) 3 33 54 87 0 10 10 33 64 97 c) Ornamental Plants Nursery Management 1 3 4 7 4 1 5 7 5 12 Management of potted plants 1 5 13 18 0 1 1 5 14 19 Export potential of ornamental plants 2 7 25 32 2 3 5 9 28 37 Propagation techniques of Ornamental Plants 3 10 34 44 1 2 3 11 36 47 Others (pl specify) Total ( c) 7 25 76 101 7 7 14 32 83 115 d) Plantation crops Production and Management technology Processing and value addition Others (pl specify) Total (d) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 e) Tuber crops Production and 2 17 24 41 3 2 5 20 26 46

Thematic area No. of Participants courses Others SC/ST Grand Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Management technology Processing and value addition Others (pl specify) Total (e) 2 17 24 41 3 2 5 20 26 46 f) Spices Production and Management technology 1 0 0 0 14 11 25 14 11 25 Processing and value addition 1 21 16 37 4 10 14 25 26 51 Others (pl specify) Total (f) 2 21 16 37 18 21 39 39 37 76 g) Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Nursery management Production and management technology Post harvest technology and value addition 1 0 0 0 30 11 41 30 11 41 Others (pl specify) Total (g) 1 0 0 0 30 11 41 30 11 41 GT (a-g) 22 144 227 371 64 69 133 208 296 504 III Soil Health and Fertility Management Soil fertility management Integrated water management Integrated Nutrient Management 1 8 15 23 0 2 2 8 17 25 Production and use of organic inputs Management of Problematic soils Micro nutrient deficiency in crops Nutrient Use Efficiency Balance use of fertilizers 1 8 30 38 1 2 3 9 32 41 Soil and Water Testing 1 99 9 108 0 0 0 99 9 108 Others (pl specify) Total 3 115 54 169 1 4 5 116 58 174 IV Livestock

Thematic area No. of Participants courses Others SC/ST Grand Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Production and Management Dairy Management Poultry Management Piggery Management Rabbit Management Animal Nutrition Management Disease Management 1 17 34 51 13 10 23 30 44 74 Feed & fodder technology 1 10 11 21 6 3 9 16 14 30 Production of quality animal products Others (pl specify) Total 2 27 45 72 19 13 32 46 58 104 V Home Science/Women empowerment Household food security by kitchen gardening and nutrition gardening Design and development of low/minimum cost diet 2 4 30 34 0 2 2 4 32 36 Designing and development for high nutrient efficiency diet 1 1 18 19 2 7 9 3 25 28 Minimization of nutrient loss in processing 1 12 13 25 1 1 2 13 14 27 Processing and cooking 1 3 17 20 0 0 0 3 17 20 Gender mainstreaming through SHGs Storage loss minimization techniques 1 9 11 20 4 3 7 13 14 27 Value addition 3 52 56 108 2 5 7 54 61 115 Women empowerment Location specific drudgery reduction technologies Rural Crafts Women and child care Others (pl specify)

Thematic area No. of Participants courses Others SC/ST Grand Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Total 9 81 145 226 9 18 27 90 163 253 VI Agril. Engineering Farm Machinary and its maintenance Installation and maintenance of micro irrigation systems Use of Plastics in farming practices Production of small tools and implements Repair and maintenance of farm machinery and implements Small scale processing and value addition Post Harvest Technology Others (pl specify) Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 VII Plant Protection Integrated Pest Management 4 76 35 111 1 2 3 77 37 114 Integrated Disease Management 3 36 31 67 0 4 4 36 35 71 Bio-control of pests and diseases 5 114 12 126 1 0 1 115 12 127 Production of bio control agents and bio pesticides 5 135 78 213 15 19 34 150 97 247 Others (pl specify) Total 17 361 156 517 17 25 42 378 181 559 VIII Fisheries Integrated fish farming Carp breeding and hatchery management Carp fry and fingerling rearing Composite fish culture Hatchery management and culture of freshwater prawn Breeding and culture of ornamental fishes

Thematic area No. of Participants courses Others SC/ST Grand Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Portable plastic carp hatchery Pen culture of fish and prawn Shrimp farming Edible oyster farming Pearl culture Fish processing and value addition Others (pl specify) Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 IX Production of Inputs at site Seed Production Planting material production Bio-agents production Bio-pesticides production Bio-fertilizer production 1 23 15 38 0 0 0 23 15 38 Vermi-compost production Organic manures production Production of fry and fingerlings Production of Bee- colonies and wax sheets Small tools and implements Production of livestock feed and fodder Production of Fish feed Mushroom Production Apiculture 1 26 18 44 1 0 1 27 18 45 Others (pl specify) Total 2 49 33 82 1 0 1 50 33 83 X Capacity Building and Group Dynamics Leadership development Group dynamics 1 0 0 0 23 38 61 23 38 61 Formation and Management of SHGs

Thematic area No. of Participants courses Others SC/ST Grand Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Mobilization of social capital Entrepreneurial development of farmers/youths WTO and IPR issues Others (pl specify) Total 1 0 0 0 23 38 61 23 38 61 XI Agro-forestry Production technologies Nursery management Integrated Farming Systems 6 4 99 103 0 6 6 4 105 109 Others (pl specify) Total 6 4 99 103 0 6 6 4 105 109 GRAND TOTAL 74 879 863 1742 154 191 345 1033 1054 2087

4.4 Training for Rural Youths including sponsored training programmes (On campus) No. of Participants No. of Area of training General SC/ST Grand Total Courses Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Nursery Management of Horticulture crops Training and pruning of orchards Protected cultivation of vegetable crops Commercial fruit production Integrated farming Seed production Production of organic inputs Planting material production Vermi-culture Mushroom Production 2 14 25 39 0 1 1 14 26 40 Bee-keeping 1 9 11 20 0 0 0 9 11 20 Sericulture Repair and maintenance of farm 1 35 7 42 0 0 0 35 7 42 machinery and implements Value addition Small scale processing 1 0 7 7 0 0 0 0 7 7 Post Harvest

Technology

Tailoring and

Stitching Rural Crafts 1 0 16 16 0 1 1 0 17 17 Production of quality animal products Dairying Sheep and goat rearing Quail farming Piggery Rabbit farming Poultry production Ornamental fisheries Composite fish culture Freshwater prawn culture Shrimp farming Pearl culture Cold water fisheries Fish harvest and processing technology Fry and fingerling rearing Any other (pl.specify) TOTAL 6 58 66 124 0 2 2 58 68 126

4.5 Training for Rural Youth including sponsored training programmes (Off campus) No. of Participants No. of Area of training General SC/ST Grand Total Courses Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Nursery Management of Horticulture crops Training and pruning of orchards Protected cultivation of vegetable crops Commercial fruit production Integrated farming Seed production Production of organic inputs Planting material production Vermi-culture 2 35 19 54 3 1 4 38 20 58 Mushroom Production 1 4 0 4 0 31 31 4 31 35 Bee-keeping Sericulture Repair and maintenance of farm machinery and implements

Value addition 11 45 79 124 1 12 13 46 91 137 Small scale processing 4 29 4 33 2 0 2 31 4 35 Post Harvest 1 0 42 42 9 0 9 9 42 51 Technology Tailoring and Stitching Rural Crafts 1 2 8 10 0 0 0 2 8 10 Production of quality animal products Dairying Sheep and goat rearing Quail farming Piggery Rabbit farming Poultry production Ornamental fisheries Composite fish culture Freshwater prawn culture Shrimp farming Pearl culture Cold water fisheries Fish harvest and processing technology Fry and fingerling rearing Any other (pl.specify) TOTAL 20 115 152 267 15 44 59 130 196 326

4.6 Training for Rural Youths including sponsored training programmes–CONSOLIDATED (On + Off campus) No. of Participants No. of Area of training General SC/ST Grand Total Courses Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Nursery Management of Horticulture crops Training and pruning of orchards Protected cultivation of vegetable crops Commercial fruit production Integrated farming Seed production Production of organic inputs Planting material production Vermi-culture 2 35 19 54 3 1 4 38 20 58 Mushroom Production 3 18 25 43 0 32 32 18 57 75 Bee-keeping 1 9 11 20 0 0 0 9 11 20 Sericulture Repair and 1 35 7 42 0 0 0 35 7 42

71 maintenance of farm machinery and implements Value addition 11 45 79 124 1 12 13 46 91 137 Small scale processing 5 29 11 40 2 0 2 31 11 42 Post Harvest 1 0 42 42 9 0 9 9 42 51 Technology Tailoring and

Stitching Rural Crafts 2 2 24 26 0 1 1 2 25 27 Production of quality animal products Dairying Sheep and goat rearing Quail farming Piggery Rabbit farming Poultry production Ornamental fisheries Composite fish culture Freshwater prawn culture Shrimp farming Pearl culture Cold water fisheries Fish harvest and processing technology Fry and fingerling rearing Any other (pl.specify) TOTAL 26 173 218 391 15 46 61 188 264 452

4.7 Training programmes for Extension Personnel including sponsored training programmes (On campus)

No. of No. of Participants Area of training Course General SC/ST Grand Total s Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Productivity enhancement in field crops 1 10 6 16 0 1 1 10 7 17 Integrated Pest

Management Integrated Nutrient management Rejuvenation of old orchards Protected cultivation technology Production and use of organic inputs Care and maintenance of farm machinery and implements 1 18 9 27 0 0 0 18 9 27 Gender mainstreaming through SHGs Formation and

Management of SHGs Women and Child care Low cost and nutrient efficient diet designing 1 5 9 14 3 0 3 8 9 17 Group Dynamics and farmers organization Information networking among farmers Capacity building for

ICT application Management in farm animals Livestock feed and fodder production Household food security Any other (pl.specify) TOTAL 3 33 24 57 3 1 4 36 25 61

4.8 Training programmes for Extension Personnel including sponsored training programmes (off campus) No. of No. of Participants Area of training Course General SC/ST Grand Total s Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Productivity enhancement in field crops Integrated Pest 1 18 4 22 1 0 1 19 4 23

Management Integrated Nutrient management 1 10 6 16 0 0 0 10 6 16 Rejuvenation of old orchards Protected cultivation technology Production and use of organic inputs 1 1 3 4 1 0 1 2 3 5 Care and maintenance of farm machinery and implements Gender mainstreaming through SHGs Formation and

Management of SHGs Women and Child care Low cost and nutrient efficient diet designing Group Dynamics and farmers organization Information networking among farmers Capacity building for

ICT application Management in farm animals Livestock feed and fodder production Household food security Any other (pl.specify) TOTAL 3 29 13 42 2 0 2 31 13 44

4.9 Training programmes for Extension Personnel including sponsored training programmes – CONSOLIDATED (On + Off campus)

No. of No. of Participants Area of training Course s General SC/ST Grand Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Productivity enhancement in field crops 1 10 6 16 0 1 1 10 7 17 Integrated Pest Management 1 18 4 22 1 0 1 19 4 23 Integrated Nutrient management 1 10 6 16 0 0 0 10 6 16 Rejuvenation of old orchards Protected cultivation technology Production and use of organic inputs 1 1 3 4 1 0 1 2 3 5

Care and maintenance of farm machinery and implements 1 18 9 27 0 0 0 18 9 27 Gender mainstreaming through SHGs Formation and

ICT application Management in farm animals Livestock feed and fodder production Household food security Any other (pl.specify) TOTAL 6 62 37 99 5 1 6 67 38 105

4.10 Sponsored training programmes No. of No. of Participants Area of training Course General SC/ST Grand Total s Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total

Crop production and management Increasing production and productivity of crops Commercial production of vegetables Production and value addition Fruit Plants Ornamental plants Spices crops Soil health and fertility management Production of Inputs at site 2 35 19 54 3 1 4 38 20 58 Methods of protective cultivation Others (pl. specify) 1 4 15 20 0 1 1 4 16 20 Total 1 9 11 19 0 0 0 9 11 20 Post harvest technology and value addition Processing and value addition

Others (pl. specify) 10 44 71 115 1 1 2 45 72 117 Total Farm machinery Farm machinery, tools and implements Others (pl. specify) Total Livestock and fisheries Livestock production and management Animal Nutrition

Management Animal Disease

Management Fisheries Nutrition Fisheries Management Others (pl. specify) Total Home Science Household nutritional security Economic empowerment of women 4 29 4 33 2 0 2 31 4 35 Drudgery reduction of women 1 2 8 10 0 0 0 2 8 10 Others (pl. specify) Total Agricultural Extension Capacity Building and

Group Dynamics Others (pl. specify) Total GRAND TOTAL 19 123 128 251 6 3 9 129 131 260

4.11 Name of sponsoring agencies involved 1) ICAR- ARYA 2) GOI- ASCI

4.12 Details of vocational training programmes carried out by KVKs for rural youth

No. of Participants No. of Area of training Courses General SC/ST Grand Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Crop production and management Commercial floriculture Commercial fruit production Commercial vegetable production Integrated crop

76 management Organic farming Others (pl. specify) Total Post harvest technology and value addition Value addition 1 0 0 0 2 18 20 2 18 20 Others (pl. specify) Total Livestock and fisheries Dairy farming Composite fish culture Sheep and goat rearing Piggery Poultry farming Others (pl. specify) Total Income generation activities Vermicomposting Production of bio- agents, bio-pesticides, 1 19 2 21 0 0 0 19 2 21 bio-fertilizers etc. Repair and maintenance of farm machinery and implements Rural Crafts Seed production Sericulture Mushroom cultivation Nursery, grafting etc. Tailoring, stitching, embroidery, dying etc. Agril. para-workers, para-vet training Others (Bee keeping) 1 13 7 20 0 1 1 13 8 21 Total Agricultural Extension Capacity building and group dynamics Others (pl. specify) Total Grand Total 3 32 9 41 2 19 21 34 28 62

5. EXTENSION PROGRAMMES 5.1 Extension programmes conducted No. of TOTAL Activities No. of programmes No. of farmers Extension Personnel Advisory Services 256 262 1 519 Diagnostic visits 35 59 5 99 Field Day 1 15 1 17 Group discussions 0 0 0 0 Kisan Ghosthi 3 362 4 369 Film Show 5 178 6 189 Self -help groups 2 10 0 12 Kisan Mela 1 274 53 328 Exhibition 6 263 0 269 Scientists' visit to farmers field 66 179 0 245 Plant/animal health camps 1 74 14 89 Farm Science Club 0 0 0 0 Ex-trainees Sammelan 0 0 0 0 Farmers' seminar/workshop 1 74 14 89 Method Demonstrations 49 570 0 619 Celebration of important days 4 208 22 234 Special day celebration 4 145 0 149 Exposure visits 6 263 0 269 Others (pl. specify) Total 440 2936 120 3496

5.2 Details of other extension programmes Particulars Number Electronic Media (CD./DVD) 1 Extension Literature 8 News paper coverage 15 Popular articles 1 Radio Talks 20 TV Talks 1 Animal health amps (Number of animals treated) 143 Others (pl. specify) Total 189

6. MOBILE ADVISORY SERVICES

6.1. No of registered farmers on m-kisan portal:

6.2 Details of messages sent through m-kisan portal

Types of Other Message Livestoc enterpris s Crop k Weather Marketing Awareness e Total

messages

No of No of farmers No of messages No of farmers No of messages No of farmers No of messages No of farmers No of messages No of farmers No of messages No of farmers No of messages No of farmers No Text only 12 40956 2 6826 4 13652 18 61434 Voice only Voice & Text Total 12 40956 2 6826 4 13652 18 61434

6.3 MOBILE ADVISORY SERVICES THROUGH OTHERS

No of registered farmers:

Types of Other Message Livestoc Marketin Awarene enterpris s Crop k Weather g ss e Total

of messages No of farmers No of messages No of farmers No of messages No of farmers No of messages No of farmers No of messages No of farmers No of messages No of farmers No of messages No of farmers No Text only 21 1530 4 255 2 255 10 255 4 255 41 2550 Voice only Voice & Text Total 21 1530 4 255 2 255 10 255 4 255 41 2550

7. DETAILS OF TECHNOLOGY WEEK CELEBRATIONS

Types of Activities No. of Number of Related crop/livestock Activities Participants technology Gosthies - Lectures organised - Exhibition - Film show - Fair - Farm Visit - Diagnostic Practicals - Distribution of Literature (No.) - Distribution of Seed (q) - Distribution of Planting materials - (No.) Bio Product distribution (Kg) - Bio Fertilizers (q) - Distribution of fingerlings - Distribution of Livestock specimen - (No.) Total number of farmers visited the - technology week

8. PRODUCTION OF SEED/PLANTING MATERIAL AND BIO-PRODUCTS

8.1 Production of seeds by the KVKs (quintal) Seed Seed produced Seed supplied to farmers supplied to other Enterpri Var Free seed Priced seed Name of crop agencies se iety Quant Value No of No of ity (q) (Rs) Quant farmer Value Quant farmer Value Quant Value ity (q) s (Rs) ity (q) s (Rs) ity (q) (Rs) CEREA LS Wheat TPS Paddy 5 42.46 48684 0 0 0 42.46 31 48684 0 0 Maize Sorghum (Jowar/Cholam/Jonna) Pearl Millet (Bajra/Cumbu/Sajja) Finger millet (Ragi) Foxtail Millet (Korra/Thenai) Barnyard Millet (Kuthiraivali/Udalu, Kodisama) Kodo Millet (Varagu/Arikelu) Little Millet (Samai/Samalu) Proso Millet (Pani Varagu/variga) Barley

Brown top millet Total Cereals 42.46 48684 0 0 0 42.46 31 48684 0 0 OIL SEEDS Groundnut Sunflower Safflower Sesame Castor Niger Rapeseed & Mustard Linseed Soybean Total Oil Seds Pigeon pea (Red PULSES Gram) Chick pea (Bengal gram) Green gram Black gram Cowpea Horse gram Lentil Rajma Field pea Total Pulses VEGAT Bhendi (Okra/Ladies ABLES finger) seeds French bean Radish Onion Chilli (Seeds) Tomato (Seeds) Brinjal (Seeds) Gourds (snake, bottle, bitter, ribbed etc) Pumpkin Vegetable Pea Total Vegetables FRUITS seeds

Total Fruits

FLOWE RS seeds

Total Flowers SPICES Turmeric rhizome seeds Coriander Garlic Fenugreek

Total Spices FODDE R Fodder Sorghum seeds Fodder Cowpea Desmanthus/Hedge lucerne Lucerne Stylo Alfalfa Berseem

Total Fodder Special Planting Potato Materials Small onion bulb (Quintals Sugarcane setts (if sold ) by weight) Total special planting materials GREEN Dhaincha MANU RE Sesbania seeds Sunnhemp Other Green manure seeds Total Green Menure seeds COMM ERCIA L Cotton Other Commercial CROPS Crop seeds Other Commercial seeds Crop seeds Total Commercial

Crops Grand Total of Seeds 42.46 48684 0 0 0 42.46 31 48684 0 0

8.2 Production of planting materials by the KVKs (seedlings, cuttings. Slips in numbers) Planting Planting material material produced Planting material supplied to farmers supplied to Enterpr Vari other Name of crop Free supply Priced ise ety Quanti agencies Value ty Quanti No of Valu Quanti No of Valu Quanti Valu (Rs) (Nos) ty farme e ty farme e ty e (Nos) rs (Rs) (Nos) rs (Rs) (Nos) (Rs) VEGA TABLE S Brinjal seedlings Chilli seedlings Tomato seedlings Cabbage seedlings Cauliflower seedlings Broccoli seedlings Capsicum seedlings Onion seedlings Onion bulb (aggregatum) Cucumber seedlings Bottle gourd seedlings Bitter gourd seedlings Sponge gourd seedlings Pumpkin seedlings Knolkhole seedlings Summer Squash seedlings Marrow seedlings Total Vegetable planting materials FRUIT S Aonla grafts Litchi seedling s and Mango cuttings Papaya seedlings Guava Jack fruit Beal Citrus Lemon Mausammi Karonda

Pomegranate Custard apple Apple Ber Jamun Pear Peach Kiwi Apricot Walnut Banana succers Banana seedlings Total Fruit planting materials FLOW ERS AND Marigold ORNA MENT Tube Rose AL (Rajnigandha) PLANT S Chrysanthmum seedling s and Rose cuttings Hibiscus (Gudhal) Crotan plant Calandula (Pot marigold) Vervina Pendula Baugain villia Durenta Golden Gladiolus Harshingar Glardia Ficus benajamina Red erration Poppy Sweet William Chirayata Ashok Total Flowers and Ornamental planting materials MEDIC INAL Lemon Grass AND Aswagandha AROM ATIC Satawar PLANT Mahogani

S seedling s and Turmeric cuttings Total medicinal and aromatic FORES TRY Poplar AND Arjun PLANT ATION Siris CROPS Catechu seedling s and Chironji cuttings Mahua Karanj Neem Teak Eucalyptus Saguan Samel Casuarina Coconut seedlings Arecanut seedlings Total forest and plantation crops FODDE COB R Napier grass N5 4403 3967 0 0 0 4403 33 3967 0 0 slips Para grass Super Napier grass Sudax Chery Cumbu Napier grass (Co 3, Co 4, Co 5 etc) Other fodder plants (Specify) Total Fodder crops 4403 3967 0 0 0 4403 33 3967 0 0 SPICES Turmeric Coriander Garlic Fenugreek Other Fibre Crops (Specify - seed only) Total Spices Fodder Sorghum Fodder Cowpea Desmanthus/Hedge lucerne Lucerne Stylo Alfalfa

Berseem Other Fodder Seeds Total Fodder GREE N Dhaincha MANU RE Sesbania Sunnhemp Other Green manure seeds Total Green Menure seeds PF- Special Oyst Planting Mushroom spawn er 82 3280 80 20 3200 2 1 80 0 0 Kitchen garden kits 52 1300 0 0 0 52 23 1300 0 0 Material Sugarcane setts (If s sold by Numbers) sold by Other seed materials numbers (sold by numbers) Total special planting materials 134 4580 80 20 3200 54 24 1380 0 0 Any Paddy seedlings other plantin Any other (specify) g materia l sold by number s Total Commercial Crops Grand Total of Seeds 4537 8547 80 20 3200 4457 57 5347 0 0

8.3 Production of Bio-Products

Bio-products bio-products Com produced Bio-products supplied to farmers supplied to merci other Catego Name of the al Free distribution Priced Quant Valu agencies ry product name ity e Quanti No of Valu Quanti No of Valu Quanti Valu (if (kg) (Rs) ty farme e ty farme e ty e any) (kgs) rs (Rs) (kgs) rs (Rs) (kgs) (Rs) Bio- fertilize rs Rhyzobium Azotobacter Acetobacter Azospirillum BGA Azolla 6.7 335 6.7 5 335 VAM Phosphate

solubilizers Potassium Solubilizers Sulphur Solubilizers Waste decomposer Bio composting culture Other Effective Micro Organisms (Specify) Total bio- fertilizers 6.7 335 6.7 5 335 Bio- inputs Panchakavya Vermicompost Earthworms for vermicompost Compost Other bio-inputs 3789 (Coconut tonic) 3706 37896 0 0 0 3706 89 6 3789 Total bio-inputs 3706 37896 0 0 0 3706 89 6 Bio- Beauveria bassiana Pestici des for Trichoderma viridi insect 3814 1376 2400 pests 227.5 0 65 20 5 2.5 4 375 160 0 Fungal Metarrhizium disease anisoplae s Nemat Psuedomonas 3045 6753. 2400 odes 205.5 2.42 0 0 0 45.5 28 42 160 0 EPN Trichogramma (Unit) Chrysoperla Parasitoids 14000 4100 0 0 0 14000 19 4100 0 0 Insect Parasitoids (Specify) Insect Parasitoids (Specify) Insect Parasitoids (Specify) Insect Parasitoids (Specify) Neem Soap Pongamia Soap Botanicals (Specify) Total bio- pesticides 14000 4100 0 0 0 14000 19 4100 0 0 Total bio- 18145. 1109 1376 17760 4945 4800 65 20 145 320 products 7 23.42 5 .7 9.42 0

8.4 Production of livestock materials Variety/ Production Supplied to farmers Supplied to improve other d Free distribution Priced agencies Name of the Catego species livestock/fish/f Quant Valu ry name/C eed ity e ommerc (No) (Rs) Quant No of Valu Quant No of Valu Quant Valu ial name ity farme e ity farme e ity e (if any) (No) rs (Rs) (No) rs (Rs) (No) (Rs) Dairy cattle Cow Cow Cow Calf Cow Calf Bufallo Bufallo Bufallo calf Bufallo calf Other diary cattle (Specify) Total Dairy Cattle Goat and Sheep Goat Goat Goat Sheep Sheep Sheep Lamb Lamb Other goat/sheep (Specify) Total goat and sheep Poultry Desi bird Desi bird Desi bird chicks Desi bird chicks Broiler Layer Dual purpose Grama birds priya 147 1470 0 0 0 147 33 1470 0 0 Japanese Quail Turkey Emu Ducks

Desi bird egg Broiler hybrid egg Layer egg (breeding) Egg (Commercial) Quail egg (breeding) Quail egg (commercial) Others under poultry (specify)

Total poultry 147 1470 0 0 0 147 33 1470 0 0 PIGGE Pigs adults RY Piglets Pork Others related to piggery) Total Piggery Fingerlings of FISHE Fish type RY (specify) Fish meat (kg) Total Fishery Grand Total Livestock and fishery 147 1470 0 0 0 147 33 1470 0 0

9. DETAILS OF SOIL, WATER AND PLANT ANALYSIS

No. of Samples No. of No. of Amount realized Samples/ Farmers Villages (Rs.) SHC Using Mini Soil Through Testing Lab Traditional Lab Soil samples 253 -- 231 71 25250.00 Soil Health 253 -- 231 71 25250.00 Cards (SHC)

Samples No.of Samples No.of Farmers No.of Villages Amount realized (Rs.) Water 5 2 2 250.00 Plant ------Manure ------Others (pl.specify) ------Total 258 233 73 25500.00

10. SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Date of SAC meeting Number of members attended 08.03.2019 38 Note: please attach the proceedings of sac meeting along with the list of participants

11. PUBLICATIONS Publications in journals

S. Authors Year Title Journal No 1 K Kavitha, R Latha, 2019 Impact of Skill J Krishi Vigyan 7(2):144- S Nazreen Hassan Development Training on 148 and K Thirukumaran Mushroom Cultivation in Kanyakumari District of Tamil Nadu. 2 K Kavitha, R Latha 2019 Impact of Front Line International Journal of and K Thirukumaran Demonstration on the Agricutural Sciences Management of Banana 11(14):8779-8781 Pseudostem Weevil in Banana 3 K Kavitha and R 2019 Assessment of Biocontrol J Krishi Vigyan 8 (1): 1 -6 Latha Agents for Management of Nematode Complex Disease in Chillies 4 K Kavitha and K 2019 Integrated Management of J Krishi Vigyan 8 (1) :180- Thirukumaran Nematode Disease 183 Complex in Tuberose (Polianthes tuberose L) 5 Latha R, Kavitha K 2019 Cultivation of Co(BN)5 Uzhavarin Valarum and Santheeban S cumbu napier for Velamani 11 (4):29-31 increasing milk yield 6 Mohammed Ghouse 2019 Constraints of Crop International Journal of L. and S. Nazreen Diversification in Agricultural Science and Hassan Tirunelveli District of Research (IJASR) ISSN Tamil Nadu . (P): 2250-0057; ISSN (E): 2321-0087 Vol. 9, Issue 4, Aug 2019, 35-38 7 S Nazreen Hassan, 2019 Trends and Technological Journal of Extension Aravindh Kumar Skills Assessment of Education Vol. 31 No. 1, Flower Cultivation in 2019 pp-6234-6239. the Southern Districts of Tamil Nadu

Other publications

S.No Item Year Authors Title Publisher

1 Books 2020 K.Kavitha, Mushroom ICAR-Krishi R.Latha, S. Production Vigyan Kendra, Nazreen Hassan Technology (Tamil). Kanyakumari and K. Thirukumaran

2 Booklet 2020 Latha, R., Bee Keeping ICAR-Krishi Kavitha, K., S. technology (Tamil). Vigyan Kendra, Nazreen Hassan Kanyakumari and K.Thirukumaran 3 Booklet 2020 Nazreen Hassan, Integrated Farming ICAR-Krishi S., K.Kavitha, System (Tamil). Vigyan Kendra, R.Latha and Kanyakumari K.Thirukumaran 2 Book chapters / manuals

3 Training manuals

4 Conference, proceeding 2019 K.Kavitha, Assessment of foot In the papers, popular articles, R.Latha, M.I. rot Management International Bulletins, Short Manivannan, R. practices in pepper conference on communications Premavathi Extension for strengthening Agricultural Research and Development:- ESard 2019 from 14-16 December 2019 at Mysuru pp 98

2019 K.Kavitha, Integrated In the R.Latha, S. Management of International Nazreen Hassan Nematode Disease conference on and Complex in Extension for K.Thirukumaran. Tuberose Through strengthening Frontline Agricultural Demonstrations Research and Development:- ESard 2019 from 14-16 December 2019 at Mysuru,pp 71-72 2019 Kavitha, R.Latha, Grass root extension In the S. Nazreen system – An International Hassan Analysis. conference on Extension for strengthening Agricultural Research and Development:- ESard 2019 from 14-16 December 2019 at Mysuru,pp 71-112 2019 R.Latha, Integrated Nutrient In the K.Kavitha, S. Management for International Nazreen Hassan enhancing the conference on

and productivity of Extension for K.Thirukumaran Nendran banana in strengthening acid soil . Agricultural Research and Development:- ESard 2019 from 14-16 December 2019 at Mysuru,pp 113 2020 Preetha G and Occurrence of In the K.Kavitha invasive Coconut International rugose spiralling Seminar on whitefly, Transboundary Aleurodicus pest Management rugioperculatus from 4-5 March 20 Martin in at TNAU, Kanyakumari Coimbatore, pp 54 District

5 Technical bulletin/ 2019 Kavitha, K., G. Coconut Rugose ICAR-Krishi Folders Preetha, R. Latha spiraling white fly Vigyan Kendra, and K. management (Tamil) Kanyakumari Thirukumaran. 2019 Kavitha, K., Management of ICAR-Krishi R.Latha, S. Maize Fall Vigyan Kendra, Sandheepan and armyworm (English) Kanyakumari K.Thirukumaran 2019 Kavitha, K., Oyster mushroom ICAR-Krishi R.Latha, S. cultivation (Tamil) Vigyan Kendra, Nazreen Hassan Kanyakumari and K.Thirukumaran. 2019 Kavitha, K., Milky Mushroom ICAR-Krishi R.Latha, S. cultivation (Tamil) Vigyan Kendra, Nazreen Hassan Kanyakumari and K.Thirukumaran 2019 Kavitha, K., Maize Fall ICAR-Krishi R.Latha, S. armyworm Vigyan Kendra, Sandheepan and Management Kanyakumari K.Thirukumaran. (Tamil). 2019 Sandheepan, S, Management of ICAR-Krishi R.Latha, S. Parthenium weed Vigyan Kendra, Nazreen Hassan, (Tamil). Kanyakumari K. Kavitha, Cissie Theeblyn David and K.Thirukumaran 2020 K.Kavitha, Vermicompost ICAR-Krishi R.Latha, S. production Vigyan Kendra, Nazreen Hassan Technology (Tamil) Kanyakumari and K. Thirukumaran 2019 K.Thirukumaran FMD and ICAR-Krishi

Brucellosis Vigyan Kendra, Management Kanyakumari (Tamil) 6 Reports

7 others

Newsletter/Magazine Name of News Frequency No. of Copies printed for distribution letter/Magazine Sethi madal Half yearly 100

12. Training/workshops/seminars etc., details attended by KVK staff

Trainings attended in the relevant field of specialization (Mention Title, duration, Institution, location etc.) Name of the staff Title Dates Duration Organized by Dr. K. Thirukumaran, ARYA-Annual Review 25.06.2019 1 day ICAR-ATARI, Programme Workshop and Action Hyderabad Coordinator Plan meeting Dr. K. Kavitha, SMS Workshop on “Maize Fall 22.07.2019 1 day TNAU, Coimbatore (Plant Pathology) Armyworm Management Technology Capsule” Dr. K. Kavitha, SMS Workshop on “Field 23.07.2019 1 day TNAU, Coimbatore (Plant Pathology) Diagnosis and Management of Plant Parasitic Nematodes in Horticultural Crops” Dr. K. Thirukumaran, Scientific Workers 19.08.2019 1 day TNAU, Coimbatore Programme Conference Coordinator Dr.Cissie Theeblyn Training on “Advanced 19.08.2019 8 days CIFT, Cochin David, SMS (FSN) fish drying and chilling to technology” 26.08.2019 Dr. S. Santheepan, Training on “Biogas 26.08.2019 4 days TNAU, Coimbatore Training Assistant technology for sustainable to (Agronomy) fuel and organic manure” 29.08.2019 Mr. R. Rajesh Workshop on “Drudgery 28.08.2019 1 day CSC &RI, Madurai Kannan, Farm reducing tools for farm Manager women” Dr. K. Kavitha, National seminar on 30.09.2019 1 day TNAU, Coimbatore SMS (Plant “Mushroom-Rise of Pathology) Research and retreats for humanity” Dr. K. Kavitha, Workshop on “Production 01.10.2019 1 day TNAU, Coimbatore SMS (Plant Technology on Pathology) Mushroom”

Dr. K. Kavitha, National seminar on 17.11.2019 1 day Dr. B. Vasantharaj SMS (Plant “Trends in Higher David Foundation at Pathology) Education, Taxonomy, Chennai Agriculture, Biotechnology and Toxicology” Dr. S. Nazreen Training on “Innovative 19.11.2019 4 days CTCRI, Hassan, Extension Approaches for to Thiruvananthapuram SMS (Agrl. Extn.) Horticulture Crops with 22.11.2019 special Reference to Tuber Crops” Dr. K. Thirukumaran, Conference on “Neem” 05.02.2020 2 days TNAU, Coimbatore Programme & Coordinator 06.02.2020 Dr. K. Thirukumaran, Training on “Climate 24.02.2020 4 days TNAU, Coimbatore Programme change and adoption” to Coordinator 27.02.2020 Dr. K. Kavitha, Satellite workshop cum 24.02.2020 1 day NRCB, Trichy SMS (Plant International training Pathology) programme on “Epidemiology and Management of Fusarium wilt- Tropical race in banana” Dr. K. Thirukumaran, 11th National Conference 28.02.2020 2 days ICAR, Programme on KVKs to New Delhi Coordinator 01.03.2020 Dr. K. Thirukumaran, Conference on “Energy 13.03.2020 1 day TNAU, Coimbatore Programme efficiency” Coordinator

13. DETAILS ON RAIN WATER HARVESTING STRUCTURE AND MICRO-IRRIGATION SYSTEM

Activities conducted No. of Training No. of Demonstration No. of plant materials Visit by Visit by programmes s produced farmers officials (No.) (No.) - - - - -

14. INTERVENTIONS ON DISASTER MANAGEMENT/UNSEASONAL RAINFALL/HAILSTORM/COLD WAVES ETC

Introduction of alternate crops/ varieties Crops/cultivars Area (ha) Extent of damage Recovery of damage through KVK initiatives if any - Total

Major area coverage under alternate crops/varieties Crops Area (ha) Number of beneficiaries Oilseeds Pulses Cereals Vegetable crops Tuber crops

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Farmers-scientists interaction on livestock management Livestock components Number of No.of participants interactions

Total

Animal health camps organised Number of camps No.of animals No.of farmers

Total

Seed distribution in drought hit states Crops Quantity (qtl) Coverage of Number of area (ha) farmers

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Large scale adoption of resource conservation technologies Crops/cultivars and gist of resource conservation technologies Area Number of introduced (ha) farmers

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Awareness campaign 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 . farmer . farmer . farmer . farmer . farmer . farmer s s s s s s

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15. Awards/rewards received by KVK and staff

Recognitions &Awards/Special attainments and Achievements of Practical Importance Recognitions & Awards (Team Award/individual Item of Recognition Year Awarding Organization Individual/ National / International / collaborative Professional; Society Dr.K.Kavitha, Asst. Professor (Plant 2019 Individual Dr. B. Vasantharaj David Pathology), Received Young woman Foundation at Chennai Scientist Award

Special Attainments & Achievements of Practical Importance (patents, technologies, varieties, products, concepts, methodologies etc. ) Category Title Year Individual/ Additional Collaborative Details/Information

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16. Details of sponsored projects/programmes implemented by KVK

S.No Title of the Sponsorin Objectives Duration Amount programme / project g agency (Rs) 1 Attracting and ICAR Imparting trainings on 2019-20 1529000 Retaining Youth in value addition in Banana Agriculture (ARYA) and Coconut and Vermicompost production 2 Skill Training on ICAR Providing skill training 2019-20 329600 Mushroom Grower and to youth for producing Bee Keeper mushroom and Bee keeping 3 Tree plantation drive ICAR Awareness on 2019-20 10000 conservation health and mass tree planting 4 Awareness ICAR To create awareness 2019-20 15000 programme on on animal health care, Animal disease artificial insemination control programme and vaccintion for foot mouth disease 5 Swatch Bharat ICAR Awareness on 2019-20 25000 Mission cleanliness in office and public places

Please attach detailed report of each project/programme separately

ATTRACTING AND RETAINING YOUTH IN AGRICULTURE ACHIEVEMENTS DURING 2019-20 A. Background information : Banana is one of the major crop in the district being cultivated in an area of 9100 ha with an annual production of 294750 tonnes and the average productivity is 32.39 tonnes/ha. Banana is one of the important crops of Thiruvattar, Thuckalay and Kuruenthencode block. The population of the two blocks is 3, 97,499 among which 32 percent are youth. Major cropping system of both the blocks is coconut, rice and horticultural based mixed cropping system. The area under banana is increasing over the years and the price of banana bunch is very less during peak production season and is not remunerative. There is no proper storage facility which leads to enormous post harvest loss. The other plant parts viz., psuedostem, inflorescence, unripe fruit are not utilized properly for income generation. About 42 percent of the population directly depend upon agriculture and allied activities for their livelihood. Coconut is the major plantation crop cultivated in Kanyakumari district in an area of 23600 ha with an annual production of 2367 lakh nuts and the average productivity of 10030 nuts/ha. Coconut is one of the important crops of Rajakkamangalam and Kuruenthencode block. The population of the two blocks is 6, 21,913 among which 38.2 percent are youth. Major cropping system is of both the blocks are coconut and rice based farming enterprises. Wide price fluctuation in coconut leads to poor maintenance of coconut farms which is the major problem faced by the farmers. About 60 percent of the population directly depend upon agriculture and allied activities for their livelihood.

List of enterprises approved for the year 2019-20:  Value added products from Banana (Enterprise I)  Banana fibre extraction and handicraft making  Banana dehydration and banana flour processing  Value added products from banana pseudostem and banana flour  Novel bakery products from banans

 Value added products from Coconut (Enterprise II)  Tender coconut snow ball making and coconut trimming  Desiccated coconut and coconut flour processing  Value added products from tender coconut  Novel bakery products from coconut

 Vermicompost Production (Enterprise III)

Achievements in establishment of enterprises by rural youth

1. Table 1:

Name of the Enterprise (1) : “Value added products from Banana”

No. of youths identified for the enterprise: 90

No. of training programmes conducted : 9

Date and duration of the training S. Name of the training Date Duration of the programmes No programme training 1. Demonstration of fruit 22.05.2019 1 day pulper 2. Value addition of fruits 07.08.2019 1 day

3. Demonstration of Bakery 16.09.2019 1 day equipments 4. Good handling practices 19.09.2019 1 day

5. Food safety and quality 20.9.2019 1 day control 6 Handicrafts from Banana 14.10.2019 to 5 days fibre 18.10.2019 7 Good management 04.11.2019 1 day practices and licensing of processed banana products 8 Mechanical dehydration 18.11.2019 1 day of banana 9 Value addition in Banana 16.03.2020 1 day

No. of rural youths trained on 96 the enterprise

Areas in which Skills imparted  Novel bakery products-confectionary in the trainings  Labelling, marketing and quality assurance  Value added products from banana-(Banana pseudostem and banana flower)  Banana handicraft making

Number of exposure visits to S. Institute details Date No. of youth institutes and enterprises No participated organized with details on 1. Community Science 07.08.2019 18 institute, date(s), No. of youth College and Research participated Institute, TNAU, Madurai 2. NRCB, Trichy 16.03.2020 20

Total 38 No. of units established other 6 units

98 than the demo unit at KVK  Banana fibre extraction - 2 units  Banana dehydration & banana flour based infant foods - 1 unit  Banana dehydration and banana flour based foods - 1 unit  Banana psuedostem & flower based processed products - 1 unit  Novel bakery products from banana -1 unit

6 groups No. of groups involved in the establishment of the enterprise (s) 1. Banana fibre extraction - 15 Nos No. of youths involved in the 2. Banana fibre extraction -15 Nos. establishment of the 3. Banana dehydration and banana flour based infant foods -15 Nos enterprise(s) 4. Banana dehydration and banana flour based foods - 15 Nos 5. Banana psuedostem & flower based processed products – 15 Nos 6. Novel bakery products from banana -15 Nos 1. Banana fibre extraction Location (s) of the unit(s) M/s NATURAL FIBER PRODUCTS Kollay,Thicanamcode, Killiyoor Block 2. Banana fibre extraction M/s ROSE NATURAL FIBRE PRODUCTS Swamiyarmadam, Thuckalay block 3. Banana dehydration & banana flour based infant foods - M/s FAVOUR FOOD PRODUCTS Veeravanallur, Thovalai block 4. Banana dehydration and banana flour based foods M/s AROGIAM FOOD PRODUCTS Andoor, Thiruvattar block 5. Banana psuedostem & flower based processed products – M/s ARYA HONEY BEE GROUP Thingal Nagar, Kurunthencode block 6. Novel bakery products from banana – M/s THE CAKE FAIRY, North Thamaraikulam, Agastheeswaram block 1. Banana fibre extraction unit Total cost of the unit(s) (Rs./unit) Banana fibre extractor. - Rs.60,000 Commercial gas stove - Rs. 5,500 Total Rs. 65,500 2. Banana fibre extraction unit Banana fibre extractor. - Rs.60,000 Commercial gas stove - Rs. 5,500 Total Rs. 65,500 3. Banana dehydration and banana flour based infant foods unit Cabinet drier. - Rs.99,000 Pulveriser - Rs.1,21,800 Extruder -Rs. 81,700 Vacuum packing machine -Rs.1,20,270 Refrigerator - Rs. 33984 Weighting balance - Rs. 3549 Impulse Sealing Machine -Rs. 2596 Total Rs. 3,81,199

4. Banana dehydration and banana flour based foods unit

Tray drier - Rs. 135700 Pulveriser -Rs. 77233 Shrink wrapping machine -Rs. 54,500 Refrigerator - Rs. 33984 Weighting balance - Rs. 3549 Impulse Sealing Machine -Rs. 2596 Total Rs. 3,07,562

5. Banana psuedostem and banana flower based processed products unit Fruit Pulper -Rs. 75,112 Sugar syruping unit -Rs. 15,590 Continuous Sealing machine -Rs. 24,666 Weighing balance -Rs. 3800 Blanching unit -Rs. 29497 Total Rs. 1,48,665 6. Novel bakery products from banana unit Planetary mixer - Rs. 1,04,784 Baking oven – Rs. 92,040 Continuous Sealing machine -Rs. 24666 Shrink wrapping machine -Rs. 54,500 Bread slicer - Rs. 53737 Hot show case – Rs.52569 Weighting balance - Rs. 3549 Blanching unit -Rs. 29497 Total -Rs. 4,15,342

1. Banana fibre extraction - Rs. 65500. Contribution by the KVK from 2. Banana fibre extraction - Rs. 65500 ARYA project (Rs. per unit) 3. Banana dehydration and banana flour based infant foods – Rs.3,81,199 4. Banana dehydration and banana flour based foods- Rs. 3,07,562 5. Banana psuedostem and flower based processed products- Rs.1,48,665 6. Novel bakery products from banana – Rs.4,15,342

Building rental , electrical and water charges and raw material cost Contribution by the Youth (Rs. borne by the ARYA beneficiaries per unit) 1. Banana fibre extraction-Rs. 20000 2. Banana fibre extraction -Rs.3800 3. Banana dehydration and banana flour based infant foods- Rs. 25000 4. Banana dehydration & banana flour based foods – Rs.10000 5. Banana psuedostem & flower based processed products- Rs. 25000 6. Novel bakery products from banana -Rs. 35000

Assistance by bank (Rs. per  Nil unit) 6 Units No. of unit(s) running sustainably

100

1. Banana fibre extraction - 15 Nos No. of youth running the unit 2. Banana fibre extraction -13 Nos. sustainably 3. Banana dehydration and banana flour based infant foods -12 Nos 4. Banana dehydration and banana flour based foods - 14 Nos 5. Banana psuedostem & flower based processed products – 13 Nos 6. Novel bakery products from banana -10 Nos

Production per unit per month 1. Banana fibre extraction Banana fibre-25 Kg 2. Banana fibre extraction Banana fibre-75 Kg Handicrafts- Bags, Mats, Coasters, Mobile puches , Door mats, Wall hangings etc-10 pieces each. 3. Banana dehydration and banana flour based infant foods Banana powder- 20 kg 4. Banana dehydration and banana flour based foods Banana powder- 10 kg 5. Banana psuedostem and flower based processed products Banana flower pickle-10 kg Banana psuedostem pickle-10 kg Banana psuedostem candy-50 kg 6. Novel bakery products from banana Cookies- 35 kg

Income per unit per month (Rs.) 1.Banana fibre extraction – Rs. 5000 2.Banana fibre extraction -Rs. 16000 3.Banana dehydration and banana flour based infant foods - Rs.6500 4.Banana dehydration and banana flour based foods - Rs. 4000 5.Banana psuedostem & flower based processed products-Rs. 25000 6.Novel bakery products from banana-Rs. 15000

Income per youth per month 1.Banana fibre extraction – Rs. 333 (Rs.) 2.Banana fibre extraction -Rs. 1067 3.Banana dehydration and banana flour based infant foods - Rs.433 4.Banana dehydration and banana flour based foods - Rs. 267 5.Banana psuedostem & flower based processed products-Rs. 1667 6.Novel bakery products from banana-Rs. 1000 Nil Adoption of the enterprise units by other youths of the districts (No. of units and number of youth)

Name of the Enterprise (2) : Value added products from Coconut

No. of youths identified for the 60 enterprise:

No. of training programmes 6 conducted :

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Date and duration of the training S.N Name of the training Date Duration of the programmes o programme training 1. Marketing strategies for 1 day 14.11.2019 processed food products 2. Desiccated coconut powder 1 day 19.12.2019 preparation 3. Coconut and papaya Jelly 1 day 20.12.2019 making 4. Handling and operation of 1 day Cabinet drier for coconut 26.12.2019 drying 5. Value addition in Coconut 03.02.20 to 5 days 07.02.2020 6. Value addition in Coconut 17.02.2020 1 day

No. of rural youths trained on 69 the enterprise

Areas in which Skills imparted  Snow ball coconut making and trimming of tender coconut in the trainings  Coconut jelly based products and tender coconut squash  Novel bakery products from coconut-confectionaries and pastries  Value added products from coconut: Desiccation of grated, shredded and flour processing

No. of Number of exposure visits to S. Institute details Date No. of youth youth institutes and enterprises No participated participate organized with details on 1. CDB, Cochin 03.02.20 to 18 d institute, date(s), No. of youth 07.02.2020 participated 2. CPCRI, Kasaragodu 17.02.2020 12

Total 30 No. of units established other 4 Units 07.08.2019 18 than the demo unit at KVK No. of groups involved in the 4 Groups 16.03.2020 20 establishment of the enterprise (s) 1.Tender coconut snow ball and coconut trimming -15 Nos Total No. of youths involved in the establishment of the 2. Desiccated coconut -15 Nos. enterprise(s) 3. Coconut jelly and confectionery products - 15 Nos. 4.Novel bakery products from coconut - 15 Nos. 1.Tender coconut snow ball and coconut trimming- Location (s) of the unit(s) M/s KARPAGATHARU TENDER COCONUT Erumbukaadu, Rajakkamangalam block 2.Desiccated coconut- M/s CAPE COMORIN FOOD PRODUCTS Mavillai, Kurunthencode block 3.Coconut jelly and confectionery products- M/s AGRICOLA, Elluvilai, Rajakkamangalam Block 4.Novel bakery products from coconut- M/s Mr. COCO BAKING INDUSTRIES Mulagumoodu, Thuckalay block

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Total cost of the unit(s) 1.Tender coconut snow ball and coconut trimming (Rs./unit) Tender coconut snow ball making machine -Rs. 73,250 Coconut trimming machine - Rs. 1,46,900 Shrink wrapping unit - Rs.61,915 Refrigerator - Rs. 33,984 Total Rs. 316049

2.Desiccated coconut Coconut scrapper - Rs.2950 Pulveriser -Rs. 77233 Tray drier -Rs. 99000 Vacuum packing machine -Rs.1,20,270 Weighting balance -Rs. 3549 Sealing Machine -Rs. 1350 Total Rs. 3,03,452

3.Coconut jelly and confectionery products- Fruit Pulper -Rs. 75,112 Sugar syruping unit -Rs. 15,590 Contionus Sealing machine - Rs. 24666 Weighting balance - Rs. 3800 Sealing Machine -Rs. 1350 Refrigerator - Rs. 33984 Total Rs. 1,54,502 4.Novel bakery products from coconut Planetary mixer - Rs. 1,04,784 Baking oven -Rs.92,040 Sealing machine -Rs. 24666 Weighting balance -Rs. 3549 Bread slicer - Rs. 53737 Hot show case - Rs.52569 Total Rs. 3,31,345 Contribution by the KVK from 1.Tender coconut snow ball and coconut trimming- Rs. 316049 ARYA project (Rs. per unit) 2.Desiccated coconut- Rs. 3,03,452 3.Coconut jelly and confectionery products- Rs. 1,54,502 4.Novel bakery products from coconut-. Rs. 3,31,345

Contribution by the Youth (Rs. Building rental , electrical and water charges and raw material cost per unit) borne by the ARYA beneficiaries 1.Tender coconut snow ball and coconut trimming- Rs. 10000 2.Desiccated coconut- Rs. 35500 3.Coconut jelly and confectionery products- Rs. 26000 4.Novel bakery products from coconut- Rs. 25000

Assistance by bank (Rs. per Nil unit)

No. of unit(s) running 4 units sustainably units

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No. of youth running the unit 1.Tender coconut snow ball and coconut trimming-15 Nos sustainably 2. Desiccated coconut-15 Nos. 3. Coconut jelly and confectionery products- 15 Nos. 4.Novel bakery products from coconut-15 Nos. 1.Tender coconut snow ball and coconut trimming Production per unit per month  Trimmed tender coconut-250 Nos. 2.Desiccated coconut  Coconut Powder-5 Kg  Coconut chips-1 kg  Virgin coconut oil-5 lit 3.Coconut jelly and confectionery products  Squash -100 lit.  Virgin coconut oil-5 lit.  Jelly-100 boxes  Coconut burfi- 150 Nos. 4.Novel bakery products from coconut  Cake and cookies-25 kg Income per unit per month (Rs.) 1.Tender coconut snow ball and coconut trimming-Rs. 10000/month 2.Desiccated coconut-Rs. 20000/month 3.Coconut jelly and confectionery products- Rs. 38500/month 4.Novel bakery products from coconut- Rs. 20,000/month

Income per youth per Month 1.Tender coconut snow ball and coconut trimming-Rs. 666 (Rs.) 2.Desiccated coconut-Rs. 1333 3.Coconut jelly and confectionery products- Rs. 2567 4.Novel bakery products from coconut- Rs. 1333

Adoption of the enterprise units - by other youths of the districts (No. of units and number of youth)

Name of the Enterprise (3) : Vermicompost Production

No. of youths identified for the enterprise: 50

No. of training programmes conducted : 2

Date and duration of the S.No Name of the training Date Duration of the training programmes programme training 1. Vermicompost 22.01.2020 One day production technology 2. Vermicompost 21.03.2020 One day production

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No. of rural youths trained on 50 the enterprise

Areas in which Skills imparted  Vermicompost production, in the trainings  Vermi wash collection,  Mass rearing of earthworm

Number of exposure visits to S. No Place Date No. of youth institutes and enterprises participated organized with details on 1. Vivekanda Kendra, 21.03.2020 20 institute, date(s), No. of youth Kanyakumari participated 2. Successful Entrepreneur- 21.03.2020 20 Mr. Hendry, Azhagappapuram Total 40 No. of units established other 50 units than the demo unit at KVK

No. of groups involved in the 50 individuals establishment of the enterprise (s)

No. of youths involved in the 50 establishment of the enterprise(s)

Location (s) of the unit(s) Thovali block - 2 units Kurentherncode block -17 Units Agastheeswaram block -17 units Rajakkamangalam block - 7 units Thiruvattar block -6 units Thuckalay block -1 unit

Total cost of the unit(s) Rs. 5000/- (Rs./unit) Rs.6300 for 2 Nos of Silpaulin Vermibeds and Earthworm per youth Contribution by the KVK from

ARYA project (Rs. per unit)

Contribution by the Youth (Rs. Rs.1000/- per unit)

Assistance by bank (Rs. per - unit)

No. of unit(s) running 50 sustainably

No. of youth running the unit 50 sustainably

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Production per unit per month 200 kg per month

Income per unit per month (Rs.) Rs. 2000/-

Income per youth per month Rs. 2000/- (Rs.)

Adoption of the enterprise units by other youths of the districts (No. of units and number of youth)

B. Demonstration units established at the KVK

S.No Name of the Cost of establishment (Rs.) Production of Income demonstration the unit generated if any unit during during 2019-20 2019-20 (Rs.) 1. Value addition in Coconut climber -4 Nos. - Rs. 20,000 - - banana & Refrigerator- 1 No. – Rs. 24,000 Coconut Refractometer- 3 Nos. - Rs. 22,367 Cutleries - Rs. 10,000 Fruit Pulper-1 No. - Rs. 75,112 Top pan balance-1 No - Rs. 900 Weighting balance-1 No - Rs. 3549 Sealing Machine- 1 No - Rs. 1350

C. Skill Development training Programmes during 2019-20

S.N Name of the training No. of Duration Number Skills Name of other o programme training of the of youth imparted institutes programs training trained involved as resource persons 1. Demonstration of fruit 1 No 1 day 12 Value addition - pulper 2. Value addition of 1 No 1 day 18 Value addition Community fruits Science College and Research Institute, TNAU, Madurai 3. Demonstration of 1 No 1 day 5 Value addition - Bakery equipments 4. Good handling 1 No 1 day 6 handling - practices practices 5. Food safety and 1 No 1 day 7 safety and - quality control quality control 6. Handicrafts from 1 No 5 days 10 Handicrafts - Banana fibre making 7 Good management 1 No 1 day 10 Licensing - practices and licensing of processed banana products

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8. Marketing strategies 1 No 1 day 12 Marketing - for processed food strategies products 9. Mechanical 1 No 1 day 8 Value addition - dehydration of banana 10. Desiccated coconut 1 No 1 day 10 Value addition - powder preparation 11. Coconut and papaya 1 No 1 day 11 Value addition - Jelly making 12. Handling and 1 No 1 day 6 Value addition - operation of Cabinet drier for coconut drying 13. Vermicompost 1 No 1 day 38 Vermicompost - production technology production 14. Value addition in 1 No 5 days Value addition CDB, Cochin Coconut 18 15. Value addition in 1 No 1 day Value addition CPCRI, Coconut 12 Kasaragodu 16. Value addition in 1 No 1 day Value addition NRCB, Trichy Banana 20 17. Vermicompost 1 No 1 day 20 Vermicompost Vivekananda production production Kendra, Kanyakumari

D. Exposure visits during 2019-20

S.No Enterprise unit visited Duration of the visit Number of youth involved 1 Community Science College and Research 07.08.2019 (1 day) 18 Institute, TNAU, Madurai 2 NRCB, Trichy 16.03.2020 (1 day) 20 3 CDB, Cochin 03.02.20 to 07.02.2020 (5 days) 18 4 CPCRI, Kasaragodu 17.02.2020 (1 day) 12 5 Vivekanda Kendra, Kanyakumari 21.03.2020 (1 day) 20 6 Successful Entrepreneur- 21.03.2020 (1 day) 20 Mr. Hendry, Azhagappapuram

E. Financial achievement during the year 2019-20 (Rupees in lakhs)

Head of Account Opening balance Grants released Expenditure till Unspent 31-03-2020 balance as on 01-04-2020 Opening balance 1770923 382636 Capital 730000 General 634246 Total 1770923 382636 1364246 789313

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II. REPORT ON THE SKILL TRAINING PROGRAMMES UNDERTAKEN DURING 2019- 20

1. Name of the KVK : : KVK Kanyakumari

2. Name of the district : Kanyakumari

3. Job role on which training : Mushroom grower conducted Bee keeper

4. Place of conduct of the : KVK Kanyakumari training 5. Name of the Trainer : Dr. K.Kavitha, SMS (Pl.Path) Dr. R.Latha, SMS (PBG) 6. Number of youth trained : 20 youth for Mushroom grower 20 youth for Bee keeper 7. Skills imparted during the : training Skills imparted during the training- Mushroom grower Theory classes Practical classes  Introduction to mushroom science  Preparation of culture media–potato  Importance of mushrooms dextrose agar medium  Medicinal value of mushrooms  Sterilizations techniques  Nutritional value of mushrooms  Handling of equipments used in  History of Mushroom mushroom laboratory  Mushroom morphology  Isolation of mushroom culture  Global production, domestic and international  Sub culturing and maintenance of trade for mushroom and mushroom products mushroom culture  Identification of common edible and  Preservation of mushroom cultures- poisonous mushrooms short term and long term  Edible mushrooms in India preparation of mother spawn  Equipments used in mushroom laboratory  Preparation of bed spawn  Techniques in Mushroom Culture  Preparation of substrates and  Mother Spawn and bed spawn preparation sterilization oyster mushroom oyster  Preparation of culture media mushroom – bed preparation  Isolation and maintenance of mushroom  Milky mushroom –-substrate culture preparation  Preservation of mushroom cultures- short  Milky mushroom – bed preparation term and long term  Casing material preparation for  Inoculation technique and Multiplication of milky mushroom spawn from mother spawn  Value added products preparation  Preparation of base spawn from mushroom  Preparation of mother spawn  Visit to Oyster mushroom  Preparation of bed spawn production unit of Entrepreneur  Preparation of mushroom shed  Visit to Milky mushroom  Oyster mushroom- preparation of substrates production unit of Entrepreneur and sterilization  Visit to Mushroom Research Training Centre, TNAU,  Oyster mushroom – bed preparation Coimbatore  Oyster mushroom - cropping, harvesting and

packing  Post harvest processing  Milky mushroom –special features, important species and varieties

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 Milky mushroom –-substrate preparation  Milky mushroom – bed preparation  Milky mushroom – casing , cropping and harvesting  Constraints encountered during mushroom and spawn production  Diseases of oyster and milky mushrooms  Abiotic disorders of oyster and milky mushrooms  Insect pests of oyster and milky mushrooms and their management  Recipe preparation with oyster and milky mushrooms  Value addition with oyster and milky mushrooms  Methods of composting coir pith and agro wastes  Economics of spawn and mushroom production  Paddy straw mushroom - spawn preparation  Paddy straw mushroom - bed preparation and cropping  Button mushroom - compost preparation  Button mushroom – spawning  Button mushroom- casing and cropping  Other cultivable mushrooms -shiitake mushroom  Pest and disease problems in mushroom cultivation  Mushroom cultivation utilizing agricultural waste  Storage, preservation and marketing of mushroom  Mushroom farm Design  Disease of Mushroom , Competitors and their management  Pests of Button Mushroom and their management  Value addition in Mushroom  Economics of oyster mushroom cultivation  Economics of Milky mushroom cultivation  Economics of spawn production

Skills imparted during the training- Bee keeper Theory classes Practical classes  Introduction of Bee keeping and its  Identification of different honey importance bee species  Different species of honey bees and their  Bee colony and different types Biology of bees in a colony and life  Life cycle of different types of bees cycle  Communication methods used by bees and  Ascertaining different types of bee dance development stages of different bees

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 Flower calendar and pollination process in  Identification of Bee forage plant species plant  Different Bee keeping system from traditional  Ascertain different to modern systems communication methods such  Operation and use of Bee keeping tools as drumming feet, flapping  Bee hive management – Site selection for Bee wings, etc. hive, Colony management, Colony inspection  Ascertain communication style and record keeping to locate food source  Feeding of Bees  Ascertain communication style  Managing insects, Diseases and other to locate new home to which nuisances in Beehive bees seem to swarm  Harvesting, Processing and marketing of  Handling Bee keeping tools and honey housing of bees  Queen Rearing and dividing the colonies and  Selection of appropriate formation of new colonies location for Bee hive  Packaging technologies, getting agmark and installation grading  Keeping hives clean and pest  Establishing commodity group and Marketing free  Feeding colonies during dearth period  Identification of pests and diseases affecting bees and management  Ascertain right time to harvest honey  suitable practices and methods for harvesting and processing  Honey harvest -uses of tools and equipments  Method of quees rearing  Dividing the colonies to establish new colony  Uniting smaller colonies to enlarge a colony  Ensure incoming and outgoing bees and forageers at the hive entrance

8. Outcome of the training :

Outcome of the training Mushroom grower Bee keeper

No of youth who started their own enterprise 7 5

No. of youth who got employed in the enterprise - 1

No. of youth who could enhance productivity/ 4 - profitability of their own existing unit

Reasons for non-employment - -

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III Tree Plantation Drive A large scale tree plantation drive and Kisan Goshti organized on 17.09.2019, by the ICAR- KVK, Thirupathisaram, Kanyakumari District jointly with the department of Agriculture and IFFCO. Awareness on the importance of tree planting was given to the farmers in DFI village. The importance of soil testing and soil health management was advocated to the farmers. Distribution of fruit tree plants was organized with the help of local administration to the farmers. A total of 992 farmers participated. Name of Activity Date Event Total KVK participants KVK, Large scale tree plantation drive, Awareness 17.09.2019 Mass tree 992 Kanyakumari on soil Health management plantation Efficiency in utilization of nutrients drive Fruit tree distribution

VI. Awareness programme on Animal disease control programme for foot mouth disease

KVK Kanyakumari organized workshop on “Vaccination& disease management, artificial insemination & productivity” on 11.09.2019 for the benefit of farmers. During this programme, Dr. K.Kavitha, SMS (Plant Pathology) delivered welcomed address. Live Webcasting of the Pashu Arogya mela by Honourable Prime Minister of India was shown to all the participants. Dr. P. Natarajakumar, Regional Joint Director of Animal Husbandry, Kanyakumari district delivered a presidential address and emphasized the need of Vaccination for disease management in cattle. Dr. R. Selvakumar, Assistant Professor and Head, Veterinary University Training & Research Centre, Parakkai explained about fodder and feed management for livestock. Dr. C. Nobel, Assistant Director (Animal Husbandry), Nagercoil Division explained about the schemes being operated by the Government of Tamil Nadu for benefit of the farmers. Dr. S. Subramaniam, Senior Veterinary Surgeon, Thazhakudy village explained in detail about artificial insemination. The team of Veterinary Assistant Surgeons of Vellamadam, Kanyakumari, Nagercoil assisted in treating 143 animals. During this programme, 50 cattles were vaccinated for FMD, artificial insemination was done for 5 animals, Pregnancy detection through ultrasound scanning was done for 17 animals, Deworming of 52 goats and 19 fowls were vaccinated for RDKY. A total of 88 participants attended the programme.

V. Swachhta Pakhwada (16-31 December) 2019

Name of Activity Date Event Participants KVK Student Farmer Mal Femal Staff Total s s e e participant s KVK, Swachhta 18.12.19 Essay 10 0 6 4 5 15 Kanyakum Pakhwada Competitio ari (16-31 n for school December) children on 2019 Awareness creation of cleanliness 19.12.19 Drawing 23 0 19 4 5 23 Competitio n for School Children on

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Awareness creation of cleanliness 21.12.19 Display of 35 29 6 4 39 banner Campaign on cleaning of work places and working premises, Digitization of office records 25.12.19 Farmers 18 0 18 8 26 day 26.12.19 Swatch 19 2 17 2 21 awareness at local level at DFI village Total 72 56 49 124

17. SUCCESS STORIES

7. A. success stories/case studies

1. RICE TPS-5 VARIETY – A BOON TO KANYAKUMARI DISTRICT

Situation analysis/Problem statement: Rice is one of the major crops being cultivated in Kanyakumari District. It occupies more than 12000 ha in two seasons (Kharif and Rabi) of the year. ASD 16 is the only rice variety cultivated by the farmers in Kannipoo season. Low yield due to lodging, occurrence of pest and diseases (leaf folder, stem borer and tungro)and poor grain filling are the major constraints reported by the farmers while cultivating ASD rice varieties. So, farmers need alternate high yielding, non-lodging, pest and disease resistant variety. Agricultural Research Station, Thirupathisaram has released TPS-5 rice variety during 2013 which is having almost similar duration of existing ASD 16. Also the new variety produces 10-15% higher yield, non-lodging, tall growing and moderately tolerant to most of pest and diseases. This variety may fulfill the requirement of farmers.

Plan, Implement and Support: The new variety (TPS-5) seeds was introduced to the farmers through KVK and ARS, Thirupathisaram initially through FLDs programmes. Created awareness through leaflets, folders, Air Message and talk to the farmers. The new variety along with IWM and ICM practices were imparted through frequent trainings and special programmes. Trainings and Front Line Demonstrations were conducted on newly released TPS-5 variety with early post emergence herbicide to the farmers. FLDs were raised during 2014 at Ramapuram village of Agestheswaram block. FLDs on Integrated Weed Management in (TPS -5) rice were conducted during 2015-16 at Ramapuram and Andarkulam villages. FLDs on Integrated Crop

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Management in TPS-5 rice were conducted during 2016-17 in Peiyakulam ela of Manavalakurchi village of Kurunthankodu block. On and off campus trainings, Field days, extension functionaries trainings, special programmes, seminar, exhibitions were also conducted from 2014-15 to 2018-19. The following table clearly depicts the details of the programmes conducted at KVK from 2014- 2018. S. No. Title Nos. Total Extension participants functionaries (Nos.) 1. FLDs on popularization of new variety TPS-5 10 10 3 and early post emergence herbicide in rice 2. FLDs on IWM in (TPS-5) rice variety 10 10 2 3. FLDs on ICM in (TPS-5) rice variety 10 10 2 4. FLDs on IWM in direct sown rice (TPS 5) 10 10 1 5. On and Off campus training programmes 12 260 16 6. Field days 3 160 24 7. Extension functionaries trainings 12 - 265 8. Pre –rabi and pre- kharif training programmes, 5 1800 120 seminar, Exhibitions and meals 9. ATMA trainings 7 156 38

Output: During 2014-15, TPS 5 rice variety performed better with taller plants, increased panicle length, number of tillers/m2, number of productive tillers/m2 and filled grains/panicle than ASD 16. Demonstration (TPS 5 variety) recorded higher grain yield (70.1 q/ha) compared to ASD (56.5 q/ha). Yield increase was 26 percentage. Similarly, higher net returns (Rs. 83389/ha) and BCR (2.69) were recorded with TPS 5 compared to ASD 16 (net returns – Rs. 59119/ha); BCR – 2.24). During 2015-16, the TPS variety was integrated with IWM practices and results indicated that demonstration recorded 54.9 q/ha compared to the check (46.66 q/ha). Though the straw was not harvested, the farmers realized higher gross income, net income and net income and B:C ratio. Frontline demonstration on integrated crop management practices in rice with TPS 5 during 2016-17 was conducted in Manavalakurichi village. The crop growth with the demonstration in terms of plant height, tillers, productive tillers were higher with demonstration than check.

Outcome: The TPS -5 new variety has wide spread among the farmers of Agestheswaram, Kurenthencode and Rajakagamangalam blocks of Kanyakumari district. The higher yield in TPS 5 was due to high productive tillers and grain yield/ panicle. The per cent yield increase ranged from 10.5 to 32.2. The TPS -5 variety resulted in an additional income of Rs. 7000 to 12500/ha. Apart from the FLDs, the technology was transferred to the farmers through trainings, field visits, diagnostic visit, seminars etc. The farmers interest groups of Rice in Thovalai and Agastheeswaram and Kurunthancodu were also trained about this technology. The extension functionaries of the district understood the importance of this new variety. The farmers were trained to produce the seeds by themselves and started to supply seeds to the fellow farmers. The technology has spread to 1000 to 1500 hectares in the district. The seeds requirement of the farmers is satisfied partly by the KVK and ARS, Thirupathisaram. Department of Agriculture, Nagercoil is presently involved in TPS 5 seed production for further distribution to farmers.

Impact: Among the attributes of a new variety or technology, relative economic advantage over the existing ruling variety or traditional practice is an important criterion for adoption or discontinuance of the variety. From this study it is evident that TPS 5 rice variety has significant yield advantage over the variety ASD 16. The average yield potential of TPS 5 was 71.4q/ha as against 63.0q/ha in ASD 16. The net return obtained from TPS 5 was Rs.67100/ha while it was Rs.54500/ha in ASD 16. The average economic gain was Rs.12600/ha. As the new rice variety TPS 5 expressed its real potential in the farmers holdings, the rate of adoption will be increased. However the seed requirement of the

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2. MECHANIZATION IN RICE CULTIVATION Situation analysis/Problem statement: Rice is one of the major crops of Kanyakumari District. It occupies about 12,000 ha during both ‘Kannipoo’ (Kharif) and ‘Kumbapoo’ (Rabi) seasons. The farmers were following conventional methods of Rice cultivation. The conventional method leads to high investment cost and labour with low productivity. FLDs and trainings on SRI were conducted since 2008 to increase the productivity with low input cost and without affecting the ecosystem. It resulted in yield increase (10-40%), and savings of water (25 to 30%) and nitrogen (25 kg/ha). Though SRI technology is adopted in 50-60 per cent area of this district, the farmers are facing labour scarcity for Rice cultivation and for timely operations. It ultimately delayed the farm operations and skipping of adoption of technologies which resulted in low productivity in Rice. Due to labour constraints, rice area of the district is decreasing year by year. Mechanization in rice is a way for reducing the labour scarcity and addressing the labour issues, besides reducing the time of operation. Tray nursery preparation, transplanting, weeding and harvesting are the major operations which are possible to carry out using machine/implements.

KVK intervention: Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kanyakumari had initiated the programme on mechanization in Rice cultivation in the district. The mechanical transplanter and drum seeder have been demonstrated through front line demonstrations since 2007-08. Subsequently, cono-weeder, power weeder and combined harvesting was demonstrated in SRI Rice cultivation. During 2012-13, complete mechanization in Rice cultivation was demonstrated through front line demonstration in Thovalai and Agastheeswaram blocks. Farmers Field School (FFS) on mechanization in Rice was made during 2014-15 at Perumselvavilai of Vembanoor village which enabled the farmers to adopt complete mechanization. Tray nursery preparation (Plastic trays – 60 cm x 30 cm with seed rate of 20kg/ha), mechanical Rice transplanting (walk behind and drive type), power weeding (TNAU model two row weeder) and mechanical harvesting using combined climber are the technologies demonstrated.

Output: Farmers were well trained in cono weeding and combined harvesting of Rice. Mechanization spread to 40-60 percent area of the district. Farmers are satisfied and expressed that mechanization in Rice registered low labour requirement (41 man working days in complete mechanization and 139 man working days in conventional method), high profitability (net profit of Rs. 40,400/- with BCR of 2.25.) and easy adoption of all the technologies viz., transplanting, weeding and harvesting in time.

Outcome : During Rabi season, farmers adopted mechanical Rice transplanting in around 500-600 ha. Two progressive farmers purchased Rice transplanter through subsidy. Four cooperative societies and FIG purchased Rice transplanters. Ten farmer groups purchased Paddy power weeder through Tamil Nadu government subsidy scheme. In Kanyakumari district around 70-75 per cent of the Rice was harvested through combined climber during Kharif.

Impact : Two entrepreneurs were developed on mechanical transplanting and three on harvesting. These entrepreneurs are engaging youth for the operations. They are charging Rs. 2,500/- for one acre transplanting and Rs. 3000/- to Rs. 3500/- for one acre mechanical harvesting using combined climber. Each youth is being paid Rs. 750 – 1000 per day as wage. The importance of farm

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3. MANAGEMENT OF SOIL ACIDITY THROUGH DOLOMITE APPLICATION FOR RICE Situation analysis/Problem statement: Rice is one of the major crops being cultivated in Kanyakumari District. It occupies more than 12000 ha in two seasons of the year. The soil cultivated with Rice is acidic in 50 to 60 % of the cultivable area. Therefore due to low pH and continuous submergence, the mobilization and reduction of ferric iron to ferrous iron causes nutritional imbalance and disorder in rice crop. This has resulted in yield reduction due to less productive and ill-filled grains.

Plan, Implement and Support: The application of cheaper and high neutralizing powder amendment dolomite @ 500 kg/ha during the last plough is effective in reclamation of soil acidity and also act as a source for calcium and magnesium which are deficient in these soils. On campus trainings, off campus trainings, meetings and method demonstrations were conducted on reclamation of soil acidity using low cost amendment and application of the micronutrients since 2008-09 in different villages. Apart from this, FLD programmes were also conducted at Perumselvavilai, Andarkulam, Veeranamangalam, Thuvarankadu, Manavalakurichi and Thalakudi villages.

Output:The application of dolomite increased the yield of Rice. The Rice yield was increased from 5.0 to 8.32 t/ha due to the application of dolomite. The percentage yield increase was ranged from 10.5 to 32.2. The dolomite application is also resulted in an additional income of Rs. 7000 to 12500 per hectare. Because of this high return due to the management of soil acidity by dolomite application, the farmers started practicing application of dolomite regularly with an additional cost of Rs. 1500 to 2000/ha. Employment generation is created in terms of dolomite incorporation @ one man day / acre. Additional employment can be generated in processing of produce @ one man day/acre. Outcome:The farmers interest groups of Rice in Thovalai and Agastheeswaram of the district which has major area were well trained in this technology. The extension functionaries of the district understood the viability of the technology demonstrated. The farmers demanded to supply dolomite on subsidy from the Government officials. They started purchasing the dolomite and showed enthusiasm in application to their fields. The technology has spread to 2000 to 3000 hectares in the district.

Impact : The dolomite application is also resulted in an additional income of Rs. 7000 to 12500 per hectare.

4. NURSERY AND CUT FLOWER PRODUCTION Situation analysis/Problem statement: Nurseryproduction is an attractive farm enterprise which provides scope for self-employment of rural youth and women. The enterprise requires little area and the least initial investment. But technical knowledge and access to the produce (planting material) are important to start the enterprise. The commercial activity of production and marketing of horticulture products is also a source of gainful and quality employment to people.

Plan, Implement and Support: With changing life styles and increased urban affluence, floriculture has assumed a definite commercial status in recent times. Appreciation of the potential of commercial floriculture has resulted in the blossoming of this field into a viable agri-business option. Availability of natural resources like diverse agro-climatic conditions permit production of some of the temperate and tropical flowers, almost all throughout the year in some part of Kanyakumari district.

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Considering the demand for production of quality planting material and cut flowers, the need for creation of employment in the field of horticulture, vocational trainings and demonstrations on nursery and cut flower production techniques were conducted for the duration of 21 and 10 days to the women Self Help Groups and rural youth of Kanyakumari District since 2004. Exposure visits were also made in well established nurseries and cut flower units The technology and skills involved in nursery production viz., selection of site, planning and layout of nursery, media and containers for propagation of nursery plants, nursery bed preparation and pro tray nursery raising, seed treatment and sowing, maintenance of seedlings, propagation through cuttings and layering, grafting and budding and micro propagation were disseminated through trainings and demonstrations Cut flower production Orchid, Anthurium, Heliconia, Gladiolus, and Tuberose are important cut flower crops which performs very well either under open or shade net conditions in the District. Technological backup on selection of planting material and seed treatment, planting techniques, nutrition, weed, water and shade management, plant protection, harvest, post-harvest handling and packing techniques were provided through training and demonstrations.

Output: After attending 21 days training programme during 2005-06 Mr. Sasikumar, Sarode, Thuckalay has started a nursery unit (Indira nursery gardens) for the production of ornamental plants, Casuraina, Jasmine and cut flowers like heliconia and orchids. Apart from nursery plants he is also producingcut flowers like heliconia, orchids and anthurium and earning an average of Rs. 7500/ month.

Outcome: The vocational training on nursery and cut flower production has motivated the Self Help Groups and the rural youth those who have attended the training. As a result of this, two self-help groups and four individuals started their own production units at their respective places. In case of SHG the work and profits were shared among them. Nursery cum cut flower production venture are also providing employment opportunities to some labourers throughout the year.

Impact : The farmers are earning an average of Rs. 7500/ month.

5. MANAGEMENT OF PSEUDOSTEM WEEVIL IN BANANA

Situation analysis/Problem statement: Banana is one of the important fruit crop in Kanyakumari district which occupies an area of 8500 ha as pure crop as well as intercrop /mixed crop in coconut /rubber/spice based cropping systems. More than 75 percent of the holdings are below one ha and the production, profit and employment derived from such small holdings are quite in sufficient to sustain the dependant families. The low production and profitability is mainly due to inefficient farming practices, nutritional imbalances and rampant pest and disease problems.

KVK intervention: Incidence of pseudostem weevil and rhizome weevil are the most dangerous pests in banana and at severe conditions it has resulted in yield reduction of more than 50 per cent. Scope for expansion of land area and land holding size is limited and hence crop intensification through transfer of advanced production and protection techniques is the only mean to enhance the production and income. Pseudostem injection technology was assessed through OFT during 2010-11 and subsequently the technology was demonstrated in large scale through FLD during 2011-12 & 2013-14 at Ellavuvillai, Enjaokodu, Thiruvattar, Kolvel, Thakalai villages. The technology demonstrated includes Pseudostem injection of diluted Monocrotophos 36WSC (54ml of Monocrotophos with 350 ml of water) @ 2 ml at 45 cm from ground level and another 2 ml at 150 cm from the ground level at

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Output: The technology of banana pseudostem injection with Monocrotophos @4 ml/plant recorded the highest per cent reduction of pseudostem weevil (76.07%) over farmers practice with a net profit of Rs. 3,84,840 and BCR of 3.33. The pseudostem injection technology is very simple, cost effective and is highly accepted by the farmers for weevil management. Further pseudostem injection technology is providing employment opportunities for the farm labourers and farmers @ Rs. 2/- per plant and a net profit of Rs. 1500-2000/ha is earned as part time venture.

Outcome:The success of this technology has now spread over an area of more than 1500 ha in this district. Self-help group members, rural youth and farmers have taken initiative to adopt this technology for additional income generation.

Impact: The success of this technology has now spread over an area of more than 1500 ha in this district. Further pseudostem injection technology is providing employment opportunities for the farm labourers and farmers @ Rs. 2/- per plant and a net profit of Rs. 1500-2000/ha is earned as part time venture. Self-help group members, rural youth and farmers have taken initiative to adopt this technology for additional income generation.

6. ROOT FEEDING OF COCONUT TONIC Situation analysis/Problem statement: Coconut is the major crop in Kanyakumari District and occupies an area of more than 22,000 ha. Low yield in vast majority of gardens is due to lack of manuring and fertilizer application. The soil fertility is also degraded year by year. Shedding of button, pre-mature nut and barren nuts are the common problems in coconut cultivation. High acidity (<5.5) is yet another reason for the button shedding. The average yield/tree/year is 65 with the highest yield potential of 150 to 180 nuts/tree/year. The farmers are not applying the scheduled manures and fertilizers.

KVK intervention: Coconut tonic released by TNAU, Coimbatore is very effective in reducing button shedding and increasing the yield. Training programmes and demonstrations were conducted for improving the soil fertility and yield by manuring and short term measure of root feeding of coconut tonic. Apart from that, FLD programmes were also conducted at Azhagappapuram, Udaiyarvilai, Manavalakurichi, Ethamozhi and Puthalam villages on root feeding of TNAU coconut tonic. A healthy feeder root with pencil thickness was selected from 50 cm away from the trunk without any damage to the root. A slanting cut was given with a sharp knife (or) a blade and the root was inserted into the polythene sachet containing the tonic (200 ml). The sachet and the root at the point of insertion were tied with a thread. The technology of root feeding of TNAU coconut tonic was demonstrated as FLD during 2006-07 at five villages in an total area of 2 ha to prove its efficiency in reducing the button shedding and increasing the yield. Subsequently during 2007-08 also FLD was conducted in 2 ha at Puthalam village. The button shedding percentage and yield of nuts/palm was recorded.

Output: By the root feeding of coconut tonic, the barren nut was reduced in the demonstrated palms. The reduction in the button shedding ranged from 6.5 to 10.2 per cent. The mean yield increase was

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Outcome: The technology was disseminated through trainings, demonstrations in farmer’s field, exhibition and seminar. Leaflets were circulated at the time of trainings, demonstration for creating awareness on root feeding of coconut tonic. Radio talks and messages were also given for mass spreading of technology. In KVK, the tonics is being sold to the farmers @ Rs. 10/packet. The farmers given the following feedback after adopting the technology.  Barren nuts were reduced  Button shedding was reduced  Nut cracking was reduced  Enhanced flower retention  Increased yield

Impact : Becauseof the increased nut yield due to the application of coconut tonic the farmer get an additional income of Rs. 15000/year/acre.

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7. COCONUT CLIMBER –A BOON TO THE FARMERS OF KANYAKUMARI DISTRICT Situation analysis/Problem statement: In Kanyakumari district, coconut is the major crop and is cultivated in 24,000 hectares. The soil and climatic conditions prevailing in the district is highly suitable for its cultivation and each and every household have one or two coconut palms. In recent years, harvesting of coconuts in correct stage and time is felt difficult due to labour scarcity. The traditional method of coconut climbing is cumbersome, risky and less effective, because of high energy consumption. The young generation is not showing interest for harvesting of coconut because of poor respect in the society. The aged people alone are doing traditional harvest. Often these aged people fall from coconut palms leading to permanent handicap (or) death. In traditional methods, farmers are harvesting an average of 50-60 palms per day. The climbers cannot do the harvest during rainy seasons, since Kanyakumari district is benefited by both southwest and northeast monsoons and this further affects the timely harvest of coconuts. The labourers who are harvesting the coconut in traditional way are demanding Rs. 20 to 25/tree and they are attending harvesting in 3 months interval. This has led to yield reduction due to improper maintenance of coconut palms and loss by theft of fallen coconuts.

KVK intervention: Mechanical coconut climber developed both by TNAU and KAU are easy to operate and attracted the youth. Use of mechanical coconut climber by the youth was recognized by the society besides the employment year round (even during rainy seasons) which encouraged the youth to enter into this new venture. The Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kanyakumari introduced the mechanical coconut harvesting device through various demonstrations in different locations of the district to create awareness and trainings were also conducted. A total of 21 numbers of trainings and demonstrations were conducted in 20 villages of the district. About 330 men and 80 women were participated in the programmes. There are two models of mechanical coconut harvesting device viz., (i) TNAU model and (ii) Kerala model. The TNAU model is highly safe and it takes little more time (7-10 minutes) for climbing the palm, but the aged and women farmers are using it. It is a rectangular frame type, one fitted at bottom for standing and the other fitted at top for sitting. The Kerala model less safe, but it is preferred by the labourers and youths for harvesting of coconuts.

Output: The mechanical device for coconut harvest attracted the unemployed youths. At present the trained unemployed youths formed groups of 4-6 members of each and started harvesting the coconuts. The groups are formed in various places of the district namely Rajavoor, Colachel, Thuckalay, Marthandam and Monday market. They are taking the device in two wheelers and harvesting the coconuts. These groups are starting the harvest by 6.30 am and completing by 12.00 noon. Within this time, they are climbing 80 to 100 palms. These coconut harvesting groups are charging Rs.10-15/tree depending on the total number of coconut trees available and height of the tree. Each individual is having cell phone and they are communicating the programme to the customer in advance. This has encouraged the farmers and coconut growers of the district. In the afternoon, these youths are involved in their regular household activities. They are working in all the days, even in rainy days with hat, except on Sundays. Each individual is earning minimum income of Rs. 1000/day and a maximum of Rs.1500/day and leading a happy life. Some of the mazons who were engaged in construction work also shifted the job to harvesting of coconut, since it seems to be highly remunerative. The trained persons who are employed in government and private organizations are utilizing the holidays and Sundays for harvesting the coconuts of their own. At times, on urgent need of tender coconut for household purpose, the people themselves are using this device for harvesting.

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Outcome: A trained unemployed youth Thiru D.Venus of Colachel village is serving as a trainer and he had trained more than 50 persons on mechanical coconut climber. He is giving training on using mechanical device and also harvesting the coconuts in the nearby villages. He is having 6 members in his group. Thiru R. Ramu of Putheri village is a trained person working in a fertilizer shop. He is also giving training at his leisure hours to the farmers and youths. Thiru G. Suresh of Rajavoor with his five members group is doing the mechanical harvest in the nearby villages. He was initially a tailor shifted his profession to coconut climbing using the mechanical device. Thiru V. Thanesh from Monday market is having 4 members in his group is using the mechanical device for harvesting coconut in the surrounding villages. Thiru C. Suresh, a farmer of Thuckalay is harvesting coconuts in the villages around his native village. Thiru.G.George of Marthandam with his 4 members group doing the mechanical harvest. Mechanical harvesting persons are charging Rs. 10-15/palm in the villages and Rs. 15- 25/palm in the urban areas depending on the number of nuts and height of the trees. At present, 250- 300 coconut mechanical harvesting devices are being used in the district. The technology is a boon to the farmers and growers of coconut in the district.

Impact: The youth is earning minimum income of Rs. 1000/day and a maximum of Rs.1500/day and leading a happy life. Some of the mazons who were engaged in construction work also shifted the job to harvesting of coconut, since it seems to be highly remunerative.

8. EMPOWERMENT OF FARM WOMEN THROUGH MUSHROOM CULTIVATION Situation analysis/Problem statement: Rice is a major crop of Kanyakumari District cultivated in both the seasons (Kharif and Rabi). Most of the farm holdings are very small with less than one acre and the earnings of farmers are very less to sustain their livelihood.

KVK intervention: The climatic condition of Kanyakumari is conducive for abundant production of mushrooms. The demand for mushroom is high since it is one of the substitute for non-vegetarian foods and possesses lot of medicinal values. Rice being the predominant crop, the availability of raw material (Rice straw) for mushroom cultivation is not a constraint in Kanyakumari district An additional income generating activity was introduced by the Krishi Vigyan Kendra to upgrade the standard of living of farming community through various trainings cum demonstrations. Vocational trainings on Mushroom cultivation, Spawn production and Value addition were given to rural youth and farm women. Exposure visits were also arranged for the trainees to visit entrepreneur’s farm to study about this successful venture.

Output:The training on mushroom cultivation has motivated and paved way for the farm women to start mushroom unit in their homesteads. Also, this enterprise developed self-employment opportunities among the farm women. The entrepreneur Mrs. T. Pushpalatha, Karumankoodal, Mondaikadu post, Kanyakumari district is commercially involved in cultivation of Oyster mushroom with a production capacity of 15 kg per day with net return of Rs.15,000/- per month. The entrepreneur herself is acting as a master trainer for mushroom cultivation programme organized by different banks, Department of Agriculture and NGOs and motivating farmers, rural youth and farm women in mushroom cultivation. Success of this entrepreneur has motivated farm women to form group for mushroom production. The mushroom produced by the group is procured by Mrs. T. Pushpalatha and marketed in the local markets, nearby cities viz., Trivandrum.

Outcome:Presently oyster mushroom cultivation is undertaken by 27 growers which generates an additional income. Further guidance for bank loans were facilitated to all SHGs to develop

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Impact:The training on mushroom cultivation has motivated and paved way for the farm women to start mushroom unit in their homesteads. In Kanyakumari district seven entrepreneurs are engaged in milky mushroom production and five in oyster mushroom production under the technical guidance of Krishi Vigyan Kendra. The production capacity of the growers ranged from 3 to 10 kg per day with net return of Rs.20,000/month. Mrs Pushpalatha is a Farmer Teacher for mushroom cultivation programme, underwent training in Mushroom cultivation and value addition from Krishi Vigyan Kendra Thirupathisaram. She took to mushroom farming and started commercially cultivating mushroom. Giving an impetus for mushroom enterprise, she is running a lucrative business by earning a monthly income of Rs.15000/- per month.

9. IMPROVING THE STATUS OF FARM WOMEN – HANDICRAFTS MAKING FROM BANANA FIBRE

Situation analysis/Problem statement: Banana is one of the major crops of Kanyakumari district which occupies an area of 6800 ha as pure crop as well as intercrop /mixed crop in coconut /rubber/spice based cropping systems. More than 75 per cent of the holdings are below one hectare and the production, profit and employment derived from such small holdings are quite insufficient to sustain the dependant families. Also, the disposal of pseudostem after the harvest of banana is a laborious and cost intensive.

KVK intervention: All the banana varieties are being cultivated in Kanyakumari district and among them red banana and nendran varieties are cultivated in large area. The harvested bunches are being marketed in the local markets and exported to other countries through Thiruvananthapuram, the state capital of Kerala, which is nearer to the district. All the parts of banana are highly useful to prepare value added products. Using banana fibre for making garlands is well known to all. The fibre extracted can also be used for making attractive handicrafts which has high demand in local and outside markets. The demand for the natural fibre at national and international level is high. The quality and quantity of fibre extracted from red banana and nendran varieties are good compared to other varieties. The availability of raw material for this enterprise is sufficient, since both these varieties are cultivated predominantly in the district. The farm women can effectively make use of their leisure time in income generating activity without much investment. This additional income generating activity was introduced by the Krishi Vigyan Kendra to upgrade the standard of living of such farming community. Vocational trainings were given to the women group in fibre extraction, processing, knitting and making different types of handicrafts from banana fibre in collaboration with Khadi and Village Industries. The fibre is generally extracted by hand stripping by the elderly group. To get quality fibre, it should be extracted within two days after harvest. The stripped fibre is dried and then coloured with dyes for making attractive handicrafts. The shade dried coloured fibre is used for making knits of different sizes and attractive handicrafts are prepared using the knits. Handicrafts prepared  Tea set and round set  Table mat and door mat  Hand bag and pooja bag  Purse and basket

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 Flower vase and pen stand  Wall hanging and caps

Output: The trained farm women are self-employed the handicrafts made from banana fibre were marketed in local markets, exhibitions and tourist spots of the district. They are also exporting the products through Fibre Workers Cooperative Society of Khadi and Village Industries. Since the raw material is available sufficiently, this is one of the best income generating activity for the farm women without any investments. Also, they need not move anywhere and can do this activity in their leisure time in their house itself.

Outcome: Fibre workers Self Help Groups were formed by the trained farm women and the enterprise was strengthened. The trained farm women are doing this enterprise successfully and they also train other farm women. Exhibition stalls were also arranged in the melas and special programmes conducted by the KVK. Further, the entrepreneurs conveyed their successful venture technology through radio programmes and Doordarshan programme.

Impact: Mrs. C. Sreekumari, aged 40 years native of Kanyakumari District of Tamil Nadu is a home maker with education upto eighth standard. Her husband is a mason and their income was sufficient only to meet out the food expenses. She gained training from KVK and became an entrepreneur working with natural banana fibre product yielding. The additional income generated has helped the entrepreneur to give good education to their children and they are well employed now. In addition, she is giving employment to farm women in banana fibre knit making and handicrafts making. She is earning about Rs. 60,000/- per year. She has also received the National level-Micro entrepreneur Award and the cash price of Rupees one lakh for the development of entrepreneurship.

10. VALUE ADDITION IN BANANA – A SUCCESSFUL ENTERPRISE FOR SELF EMPLOYMENT Situation analysis/Problem statement: Banana is one of the major crop of Kanyakumari district which occupies an area of 6800 ha as pure crop as well as intercrop /mixed crop in coconut /rubber/spice based cropping systems.More than 75 percent of the holdings are below one ha and the production, profit and employment derived from such small holdings are quite insufficient to sustain the dependant families.

KVK intervention: Value added products of banana have a potential market both in the domestic and global levels. The parts of banana plant other than the fruit such as the flowers and pseudostem which generally go as waste are potential raw materials for banana value addition. Being a banana growing area, the availability of major raw materials is a boon for this enterprise. KVK, Kanyakumari has given vocational trainings on the aspect of value addition to farmers, farm women and rural youth. Technological knowhow regarding preparation of different products were disseminated to the trainees. An exposure visit was also arranged to Home Science College and Research Institute, Madurai. In continuation of the above programmes, a special programme on value addition in banana was conducted to the farmers and farm women in banana growing areas. A series of trainings on preparation of different value added products from banana were given to selected trainees. Finally, they were taken to Home Science College and Research Institute, Coimbatore as exposure visit to know more about value addition. The information on marketing strategies was also provided to them. Value added products

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 Pseudostem pickle  Flower pickle  Unripe fruit pickle  Pseudostem candy  Fruit candy  Fruit halwa  Fruit powder  Flower vadagam  Nendran chips

The banana farmers and farm women formed a group and were involved in the process of value addition. The raw materials from the farmers’ field are being utilized for making value added products. The farm women are involved in the preparation of value added products. All the products were packed in different sizes of bottles and packets and marketed.

Output: A banana farmer, Mr. C. Arumugam, Puthuvilai, Thalakkulam (P.o), Kanyakumari district who has attended the vocational training and the special programme trainings has successfully established a value addition enterprise. He is earning an average income of Rs. 45,000/- per month. In addition, he is giving employment to 13 farm women. The products are being marketed in the name of “Kumari Farmers products”. He is marketing the products in exhibitions also. The entrepreneur has given programmes in radio and television about the enterprise. He has also published many articles in Tamil magazines. Mr. C. Arumugam received “Velaan Asiriyar Award- 2014” and “Uzhavar Ookuvipalar Award-2015” of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore.

Outcome: Twenty banana farmers have successfully formed Banana Farmers Self Help Group. Farm women who have attended the trainings are preparing the products for their household purposes and spread it to neighbourers also. The entrepreneur is giving advisory services through phone. The scope of this enterprise spreads to other districts and states also.

Impact: A banana farmer, Mr. C. Arumugam, Puthuvilai, Thalakkulam (P.o), Kanyakumari district has successfully established a value addition enterprise. He is earning an average income of Rs. 45,000/- per month. In addition, he is giving employment to 13 farm women.

18. CASE STUDIES If any 3 to 4 pages, detailed, describing previous experiences, problems identified, details of solution(s) identified and implemented etc. Title : Coconut Farming in Kanyakumari District Background Coconut is the major crop in Kanyakumari district which occupies an area of 25,000 ha. The average yield is 50-nuts/palm/year, which is only half of what is realized in experimental fields. The income and employment derived from such small holdings (<1ha) is quite insufficient to sustain the dependant families. Despite its importance and wide spread cultivation, the crop is not quite profitable, due to inefficient farming practices. In a situation where the coconut industries threatened with recurring uncertainties the need for the farm practice, timely and sustained transfer of

123 technologies and extend of field adoption of the recommended practices that augments the coconut farming as a profitable venture becomes very essential and most urgent. Thus the KVK made a study to analyse the constraints of the coconut farming and provided recommended needs to overcome the problems and to make coconut farming as a remunerative one. Constraint analysis A survey was conducted in all the 9 blocks of the district and the information about the constraints in coconut farming were collected from the farmers (200 Nos.), extension officials (15 Nos.) and coconut traders (12 Nos.) through pre-tested questionnaires. The problems were classified as management, technical and socio-economic problems. The criteria followed for problem identification and prioritization are the extent, severity, importance and frequency of the problems prevailed in the existing farming conditions. The rank-wise problems identified are as follows: Management problem Pests and disease Red palm weevil  The pest is wide spread in all coconut growing areas of this district. The average intensity of the disease is 15.6 per cent leading to a yield loss of 25 – 36 per cent. Root wilt  The average intensity of the disease is 15.1 per cent leading to a yield loss of 25 – 35 per cent. The poor management of the palm leads to stress and impaired resistance to diseases. Non- adoption of timely controlled measures during initial stages of the infection of the pests and diseases aggravate the situation beyond control.  Poor yield due to low quality planting material, button shedding, barren nuts production and existence of sterile and unproductive palms in fields.  Lack of interest in farming and reduced intensity of intercropping/mixed cropping.  Low availability and utilisation of organic manure due to reduction in adoption of livestock and integrated farming.  Poor management and low adoption of recommended cultivation practices. Socio-economic and technical problems  Lack of skilled labour for plant protection and harvest.  High labour cost.  Marketing problem.  High cost of organic manures, transportation charges and application costs.  Easy and simple techniques for the early identification of certain pests and disease attacks are yet to be evolved. (eg. Red palm weevil, budrot, etc.)  Lack of sufficient human resource development programmes.  Absence of training on processing technologies/byproduct utilization.

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 Technology for low input organic farming of coconut is needed. Interventions  Red palm weevil and Root wilt management.  Coconut based mixed/multiple cropping. In-situ green manuing  Nutrient management Soil application of inorganic macro nutrients Essential nutrients through root feeding of TNAU coconut tonic  Reduction of labour cost and employment generation towards harvest by the introduction of coconut climber. The first line transfer of technology involves training programmes and demonstrations for farmers and extension personnel on different cropping systems, nutrient, irrigation and pest management, recycling of palm waste through vermicomposting technology, value addition and byproduct utilisation. Technology Pest and disease management Based on the research findings the following IPM package is recommended for the management of red palm weevil and Root wilt disease. Management of red palm weevil Dead trees are to be cut open exposing the different stages of the pest inside the stem and the debris are to be burnt. Apply phorate (20g) and sand 100g mixture in the leaf axils and in the holes made by black beetle on the unopened tender leaves. Treat the wounds with a slurry mud and carbaryl so that egg laying can be prevented on the wounds. As a Eco-friendly method – Trapping the weevil using pheromone lure is recommended. Usually the traps are serviced once in a week, the food and insecticide solution should be replaced, at that time. Otherwise the decayed food bait emit a bad smell and may repel the weevils which are attracted by pheromone. These weevils may find shelter in nearby healthy palms. Traps should be made inactive when it is not possible to service in proper time or the weevil are not trapped. Under severe incidence of red palm weevil, root feeding with Monocrotophos 10 ml (1:1 strength) can be given. Management the Root wilt disease Integrated nutrient management by application of organic manure @ 50kg / palm / year and balanced dose of chemical fertilizers i.e. 500g Nitrogen (1.1kg urea), 300g Phosphorus (1.7kg Mussouriphos), 1000g Potassium (1.7kg Muriate of potash) in two splits - 1/3rd during April-

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January, April, July and October under irrigated condition. In addition to this 500g MgSO4 (1kg Magnesium sulphate) also has to be applied along with second dose of fertilizer application. Pouring fungicide solution of Hexaconazol (Contaf 5E) - 2ml or Mancozeb (Dithane M45/Indifil M45) - 3g in 300ml water per palm to the base of spindle leaf. Cutting and removal of diseased uneconomical palms yielding less than 10 nuts per palm per year. Growing green manure crops - cowpea, sunnhemp (Crotalaria juncea), Mimosa invisa, Calapagonium mucanoides, Pueraria phaseoloides etc. in coconut basins during April-May and incorporated during September-October. Irrigating coconut palms with at least 250 litre water in a week. Adopting suitable inter/mixed cropping in coconut gardens. Apart from that the following management practices are recommended for the overall control of the pest and diseases.  Application of 5 kg neem cake/palm along with organic manure during post-monsoon period.  Proper drainage during rainy season through digging of channels all around the plot and irrigation during summer.  Application of correct dose of organic and inorganic fertilizers at least in two split doses per year.  Minimum two inter cultivation operations should be taken-up in a year to loosen the hard sub- surface soil and keep clean basin area of two metre radius.  Adoption of recommended spacing of 7.5 X 7.5 metre and removal and destroyal of the dead trees.

Intercropping/mixed cropping in coconut Integrating banana, tuber crops, cocoa, spices and medicinal plants substantially enhance the food production and income in the existing coconut tree based cropping system. Hence, a location specific coconut based cropping system models on the companion intercropping (banana, thippili, kasthuri turmeric and mango ginger) mixed cropping (cocoa and spices) and multiple cropping (Pepper, clove/nutmeg and pineapple) were demonstrated and recommended to improve the productivity and profitability of coconut farming.

Micronutrient management through root feeding of TNAU Coconut tonic The TNAU Coconut tonic contains most of the major and micronutrients namely nitrogen, potassium, magnesium, zinc, iron, manganese, copper, boron and molybdenum in right proportion, in

126 addition, auxin and salicylic acid as growth regulators. Since the acidity of the tonic suit the sap of the tree, the tonic directly enters into the metabolic stream. The tonic is applied in 200 ml sachets, each for a single tree. The price of one sachet of 200 ml is Rs.10/-. The sachets can be used within 30 days without any loss of quality from the date of supply. The root feeding of tonic improves photosynthetic efficiency, metabolic activity and growth of trees. Further it decreases button shedding due to hormonal imbalance. It also increases the resistance to pests, diseases and environmental stresses. The number and size of nut is increased due to balanced nutrition. Coconut climber Due to labour scarcity, the farmers and growers found difficult to harvest the coconuts in time and also the cost of harvest is high. Kerala and TNAU model mechanical device of coconut climber was introduced by Krishi Vigyan Kendra for the harvest of coconuts. A total of 31 trainings programmes were conducted and 1410 farmers / rural youth were trained. IMPACT Horizontal spread  The IPM technology for the control of red palm weevil and Root wilt is adopted by 10 – 15% of the coconut farmers.  The technology on coconut based cropping system spread over to 25 – 35% coconut area.  Root feeding of coconut tonic was adopted by 8 – 10% of the coconut growers of this district.  The coconut harvesting device is very easy to handle and can be used even on rainy days. Many of the farmers were buying the climber for their own use in farms. A total of 610 numbers of climbers were purchased by farmers / rural youth. A total of 23 coconut harvesting groups were formed in the district. Economic gains  Due to the adoption of IPM package the incidence of red palm weevil and Root wilt reduced considerably and only 4-7% incidence is noticed in case of red palm weevil and there is no economic yield loss. The root wilt is still high percentage of 8-10.  Different cropping systems recorded the net profit of Rs.35,000-80,000/year  By the root feeding of coconut tonic cent per cent reduction in barren nut production was observed and the button shedding was reduced to 15 – 20%.  By using the coconut climbing device the rural youth are earning Rs.15.00/tree and covering 80 to 100 trees/day. Employment generation Many of the youth have already started their own service for harvesting coconuts by using the coconut climbing device. There are 23 coconut climbing groups is operatation in the district.

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19. INNOVATIVE METHODOLOGY OR TRANSFER OF TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPED AND USED DURING THE YEAR - Nil

20. ITKs

Indigenous technology practiced by the farmers in the KVK operational area which can be considered for technology development (in detail with suitable photographs)

S. Crop / ITK Practiced Purpose of ITK No. Enterprise 1 Paddy Leaf extract of Bird’s eye chilli is used For control of ear head bug in paddy 2 Brinjal Brinjal seedlings are soaked in water For control of Fusarium wilt before planting, which contains one gram of asephoetida and 10 grams of turmeric powder per liter of water. 3 Banana Cris cross tagging with nylon rope, For protecting the crops from coir rope wind damage 4 Banana Bunch covering with coconut frond For better colour and texture basket in red banana and Nendran 5. Papaya Mixing of 5g of Pseudomonas with To control viral disease in 10ml of soar butter milk with 1 liter of papaya water 6. Agri/Horticultural Application and mixing of human hair To avoid wild pig menace crops with surface soil 7 Red gram Red Soil coating in Red Gram for seed To prevent disease and pest storage infestation for storing of seeds during the next season 8 Chilli Red gram as a border crop in Chilli Trap crop for chilli against fruit borer 9 Tapioca Heap method of planting in tapioca Rain water stagnation is avoided by adopting this structure. 10 Vegetables and Meen amilam Mainly used for improving Banana nitrogen and also used against pest attack 11 Rice Calotropis in Pest control in paddy Incorporating Calotropis into Nursery nursery

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21. IMPACT OF KVK ACTIVITIES (NOT TO BE RESTRICTED FOR REPORTING PERIOD). Name of specific No. of % of Change in income (Rs.) technology/skill transferred participants adoption Before (Rs./Unit) After (Rs./Unit) Coconut tonic root feeding 791 55.0 25100 to 28500 35000 to 41000 Coconut climber 85 32.5 13500 to 14200 25000 to 29500 Soil test based paddy 425 42.0 49200 to 57200 58100 to 72100 cultivation Paddy mechanization 545 84.0 30,000 to 42500 43000 to 55000 Nursery and cut flower 75 15.0 2300 to3300/month 6100 to production 8200/month Mushroom production 95 20.0 - 13,000 to 15,000 Handicrafts from Banana 125 12.0 2400 to 3100/month 4500 fibre to7500/month Value addition in banana 85 14.5 2200 to 3000/month 5100 to6900/month Rice TPS 5 525 42.0 54500 67100 NB: Should be based on actual study, questionnaire/group discussion etc. with ex-participants.

Cases of large scale adoption (Please furnish detailed information for each case)

1. Soil test based fertilizer application in paddy

Paddy is the major food crop cultivated in more than 17,307 hectares in Kanyakumari District. The soil is acidic in 50-60 per cent of the paddy cultivated area. This has resulted in nutrient imbalances and thereby reduction in the yield. In many cases the yield reduction is due to less number of productive tillers and unfilled grains. The yield reduction is recorded to be the tune of 750 to 1500 kg/ha. The average yield is 4.5 t/ha. But with the introduction of SRI the average yield increased to 7.45t/ha. The yield targeted could not be attained due to soil problem. Intervention The addition of Dolomite based on soil test is cheaper available amendment. Application of organic manures, in-situ green manuring and balanced fertilization for paddy. Details of technology The in-situ green manuring with Sesbania aculeate(Daincha-25 kg/ha) and incorporating into the soil at time of flowering. Based on the soil test, application of the cheaper amendment/liming material (Dolomite-500kg/ha) and balanced fertilization with the deficient nutrient viz. ZnSO4 at 25 kg/ha. Result and Feedback The demonstration on soil test based paddy cultivation recorded an average yield increase of 10-35 per cent with the BCR of 2.0-2.35. The tiller/hill increased from 25.5-27.9. There was no grain discoloration. The grains fetched better marketability.

Impact The soil test based fertilization application for paddy, gain momentum among the farmers, since the amendment added not only mitigated the soil acidity but also a source of magnesium. The magnesium imparted better chlorophyll synthesis thereby more grain formation and filling. The zinc sulphate application has added influence on balanced fertilizers application and increased the yield. The technology has spread to 1500-2000 hectares.

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2. Banana Pseudostem Weevil management

Banana is one of the major crop of Kanyakumari district occupies an area of around 8500 ha. Incidence of pseudo stem weevil and nematode are the major threats in banana cultivation and at severe conditions it resulted in an yield reduction of 50 per cent. Hence, there is an urgent need to cater the needs to this problem. A technology which has already been developed by Tamil Nadu Agricultural University was demonstrated by the KVK, Pechiparai for the past six years (2008-14) at different locations of Kanyakumari district. The extension functionaries of the State Department of Agriculture and Horticulture were also involved in this demonstration. The demonstration yielded huge response from the farmers of this district as it was effective in managing the pest problem. Interventions: Pseudostem injection of monocrotophos for the management of pseudostem weevil in banana. Technology demonstrated The technology involves treatment stem injection of monocrotophos at 5, 7 and 8 month after planting @ 2 ml at 45 and 150 cm height. The solution of monocrotophos is prepared by diluting 54ml of the commercially available monocrotophos in 350 ml of water. The injection has been given at opposite direction to the first injection. This technology has now spread over an area of more than 1500 ha. in this district and is being recommended by the District extension functionaries.

Result The technology of banana pseudostem injection of monocrotophos @ 4ml / plant registered the highest per cent reduction (76.07%) over the farmers practices with a net profit of Rs.3,84,840. As the banana pseudostem injection technology is very simple, cost effective and produced a BCR of 3.33 per rupee investment it is highly accepted by the farmers. Impact After attending the training programmes and demonstrations some of the self help groups, rural youth and farmers have taken initiative to adopt the technology for income generation. They are charging Rs. 2 per plant for pseudostem injection using monocrotophos and earning a net profit of Rs.1500- 2000/ha. as a part time venture

3. Rice TPS-5 Variety – A Boon To Kanyakumari District Background Rice is one of the major crops being cultivated in Kanyakumari District. It occupies more than 12000 ha in two seasons (Kharif and Rabi) of the year. ASD 16 is the only rice variety cultivated by the farmers in Kannipoo season. Low yield due to lodging, occurrence of pest and diseases (leaf folder, stem borer and tungro)and poor grain filling are the major constraints reported by the farmers while cultivating ASD rice varieties. So, farmers need alternate high yielding, non-lodging, pest and disease resistant variety. Scope Agricultural Research Station, Thirupathisaram has released TPS-5 rice variety during 2013 which is having almost similar duration of existing ASD 16. Also the new variety produces 10-15% higher yield, non-lodging, tall growing and moderately tolerant to most of pest and diseases. This variety may fulfill the requirement of farmers. KVK interventions The new variety (TPS-5) seeds was introduced to the farmers through KVK and ARS, Thirupathisaram initially through FLDs programmes. Created awareness through leaflets, folders, Air Message and talk to the farmers. The new variety along with IWM and ICM practices were imparted through frequent trainings and special programmes. Trainings and Front Line Demonstrations were conducted on newly released TPS-5 variety with early post emergence herbicide to the farmers. FLDs were raised during 2014 at Ramapuram village of Agestheswaram block. FLDs on Integrated Weed Management in (TPS -5) rice were conducted during 2015-16 at Ramapuram and Andarkulam villages. FLDs on Integrated Crop Management in TPS-5 rice were conducted during 2016-17 in Peiyakulam ela of Manavalakurchi

130 village of Kurunthankodu block. On and off campus trainings, Field days, extension functionaries trainings, special programmes, seminar, exhibitions were also conducted, Impact During 2014-15, TPS 5 rice variety performed better with taller plants, increased panicle length, number of tillers/m2, number of productive tillers/m2 and filled grains/panicle than ASD 16. Demonstration (TPS 5 variety) recorded higher grain yield (70.1 q/ha) compared to ASD (56.5 q/ha). Yield increase was 26 percentage. Similarly, higher net returns (Rs. 83389/ha) and BCR (2.69) were recorded with TPS 5 compared to ASD 16 (net returns – Rs. 59119/ha); BCR – 2.24). During 2015-16, the TPS variety was integrated with IWM practices and results indicated that demonstration recorded 54.9 q/ha compared to the check (46.66 q/ha). Though the straw was not harvested, the farmers realized higher gross income, net income and net income and B:C ratio. Frontline demonstration on integrated crop management practices in rice with TPS 5 during 2016-17 was conducted in Manavalakurichi village. The crop growth with the demonstration in terms of plant height, tillers, productive tillers were higher with demonstration than check. Spread The TPS -5 new variety has wide spread among the farmers of Agestheswaram, Kurenthencode and Rajakagamangalam blocks of Kanyakumari district. The higher yield in TPS 5 was due to high productive tillers and grain yield/ panicle. The per cent yield increase ranged from 10.5 to 32.2. The TPS -5 variety resulted in an additional income of Rs. 7000 to 12500/ha. Apart from the FLDs, the technology was transferred to the farmers through trainings, field visits, diagnostic visit, seminars etc. The farmers interest groups of Rice in Thovalai and Agastheeswaram and Kurunthancodu were also trained about this technology. The extension functionaries of the district understood the importance of this new variety. The farmers were trained to produce the seeds by themselves and started to supply seeds to the fellow farmers. The technology has spread to 1000 to 1500 hectares in the district. The seeds requirement of the farmers is satisfied partly by the KVK and ARS, Thirupathisaram. Department of Agriculture, Nagercoil is presently involved in TPS 5 seed production for further distribution to farmers.

Details of impact analysis of KVK activities carried out during the reporting period: Nil

22. Functional linkage with different organizations

Name of organization Nature of linkage Department of Agriculture Joint Diagnostic visits, Awareness programmes cum demonstrations on Maize fall army worm and Coconut rugose spiraling white fly management, Discussion on current issues and technical messages during Monthly Zonal Workshops, ATMA – Farmers trainings, ATMA – SSEPERS-Farmers mela cum Exhibition, Trainings on Pulse production and Collaborative trainings Department of Horticulture Joint diagnostic visits (Clove) and Technical guidance in the establishment of Biocontrol lab to the Department Department of Women and Child Collaborative programme on International Women’s Day Development, Kanyakumari District 2020 Floricultural Research Station, TNAU, Joint Diagnostic visits (Jasmine and Thulsi), Resource Thovalai person for the trainings on flower crops cultivation Horticultural Research Station, TNAU, Joint Diagnostic filed visit (Pepper) Pechiparai Agricultural Research Station, TNAU, Joint Diagnostic visit (Coconut) Thirupathisaram

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Department of Farm Machinery, TNAU, Training cum demonstration on Farm mechanization Coimbatore & State Department of Agricultural Engineering, Nagercoil Department of Agrl. Entomology, AC & Interaction meeting on Bee keepers - Scientists conducted RI, TNAU, Killikulam by KVK at Kottur ODL, TNAU, Coimbatore ODL Course on Diploma in Agri Inputs VUTRC, TAUVAS, Parakkai & Workshop on Vaccination and disease management , Department of Animal Husbandry, Artificial insemination and productivity & Animal Health Kanyakumari District camp at KVK in lieu of the Live webcasting prograame of Pashu Arokya Mela by Hon’ble Prime Minister at Madura CTCRI, Thiruvanathapuram Technical guidance and demonstration on planting techniques in tapioca, Farmers exposure visit to CTCRI, during Foundation day. CPCRI, Kasaragodu ARYA training on value addition in coconut NRCB, Trichy ARYA training on value addition in banana Coconut Development Board ARYA training on value addition in coconut at CDB, Cochin, Block level trainings on Coconut cultivation and Value addition AIR, Nagercoil Radio programmes, Technical messages, Announcements, Live interaction programme with farmers IOB (Lead Bank)-RSETI, Nagercoil Exposure visit of vocational training beneficiaries to know about the schemes and loan facilities of the bank Reliance Foundation Reply to farmers’ queries (Live Conference call) in Dial out programme, Live television programme IFFCO Awareness programme on environmental protection, mass tree planting and Kisan Ghosthi Vivekananda Kendra, Kanyakumari ARYA- Vermicompost production group exposure visit 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

List special programmes undertaken by the KVK and operational now, which have been financed by State Govt./Other Agencies

Date/ Month of Name of the scheme Funding agency Amount (Rs.) initiation Nil