Significant achievements for the month of September & October, 2019
Dr. V. Hari Kumar, SMS (Horticulture) visited FLD on Cashew based intercropping at Tikkabai village on 20th September, 2019. The ginger and Turmeric crops were cultivated in cashew orchards. The crops are in vegetative stage. Suitable measures were recommended to the farmer |
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Y. Balachandra, SMS (Crop Production) visited FLD on Demonstration of Improved variety MTU 1075, MTU 1156 in paddy at Durbili (18.09.2019), Manda (27.09.2019) and Vanjarapuguda (26.09.2019) villages. Crop is at tillering stage and slightly effected with leaf folder pest, based on that the farmer is advised to spray This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. /ltr |
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Paddy crop at Durbili village |
Paddy crop at Vanjarapuguda village |
Y. Balachandra, SMS (Crop Production) visited OFT on Fall army worm management in Maize at Vanjarapuguda village on 17.09.2019.. 10-15% of the crop is damaged by fall army worm and suggested suitable IPM measures to control the incidence |
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Y. Balachandra, SMS (Crop Production) visited FLD on Demonstration of LRG -52 In Red gram at Gorada village on 23.09.2019. Crop is at vegetative stage and suggested IPM practices for Maruka pest management. |
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Nutrigarden demonstration plot at Pellivalasa village visited by A. Neelima, RA (Home Science) on 05.09.2019. Crops are in vegetative to flowering stage, suggested neem oil spray for control of diseases. |
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Massive Tree plantation drive: Massive tree plantation drive was observed by KVK in collaboration with Dept. of Forest. 988 plants were planted and 86 farmers attended the programme on 17.09.2019. 380 plants were planted in KVK orchards by the farmers. |
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Webcast on single use plastic-disadvantages: Live webcast on the disadvantages of single use plastic was organized to the farmers followed by the film show on degradable and Non-degradable plastic materials. 62 farmers participated in the programme. |
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Swatchata Pakwada: Swachhta Pakwada was observed from 01.09.2019 to 15.09.2019 by KVK staff and organise orientation and awareness programme in adopted villages and schools, anganwadi centres and public places on the importance of Hygiene and sanitation and protection from musquitos, safe drinking water and rain water harvesting, soil conservation methods. Activities on cleanliness of surroundings and premises by collecting plastic waste and disposing them properly were also conducted. Rally by RAWEP students on Swachhata Hi Sewa organised. |
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RAWEP Programme-2019: RAWEP students from college of Agriculture Naira (17 students) and Yerran Naidu college, Echarla (5) students were allotted to KVK Rastakuntubai and orientation programme to the students was organised on 18.09.2019 at KVK by the KVK scientists and RAWEP PR. Students were allotted 5 villages out of which 2 villages are DFI villages. |
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National Animal Disease control Programme (NADCP): The programme was organised at KVK on 11.09.2019 in convergence with dept of Animal Husbandry. 60 farmers from KVK adopted villages who have cattle and sheep participated in the programme. The Joint Director, Animal Husbandry along with supporting staff participated and oriented the farmers about various animal diseases and control measures. Vaccination of PPR & FMD and artificial insemination to cattle was done after the programme. |
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Gandhi Jayanthi Celebrations:
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KVK Rastakuntubai celebrated Gandhi Jayanthi on 02.10.2019. RAWEP students participated in the programme | |
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Awareness on usage of plastic by RAWEP students at Sivannapeta village | |
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Dr. Bilquis, Programme Coordinator, KVK explaining about usage of plastic material to farmers at Vanjarapuguda village |
Rythu Bharosa: 15.10.2019
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KVK Rastakuntubai Scientists explaining the farmers about new varieties of seeds and millet products at Rythu Barosa programme. |
Kisan Mela: 19.10.2019 at ARS Vizianagaram
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Honourable Vice Chancellor sir visited the KVK stall | |
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KVK innovative farmer expalining about Multi crop seed drill | KVK Released Poster on Farming systems for Nutrition ( MSSRF) |
DAMU Orientation Training Programme:
Orientation to DAMU SMS Agro meteorology and Agromet Observer at ICAR, Zone-X, ATARI, CRIDA Campus, Hyderabad during 14th -19th October, 2019 was organized .
RAWEP Class: KVK Rastakuntubai conducted RAWEP class on 11.10.2019
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Fertilizer Application Awareness Programme: 22.10.2019
Awareness programme on fertilizer application cum awareness programme on adopting fertilizer recommendations based on Soil Health Cards in coordination with stage agriculture department to be conducted by KVK Rastakuntubai on 22nd October, 2019. The live telecast of address of Hon'ble minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare to farmers
Training Programmes :
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A. Neelima, RA (Home Science) conducted the training programme on Backyard poultry & nuttri garden at Kurupam | Dr. V. Hari Kumar, SMS (Horticulture) conducted training programme on ICM in cashew at Ramabadrapuram mandal |
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Dr. P. Satyanarayana, RA (Plant protection) explaing about usage of stem applicator in cotton | Y. Balachandra, SMS (Crop Production) conducted training programmeICM in paddy |
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Y. Balachandra, SMS (Crop Production) explaing about pest management in paddy & maize crops | Dr. V. Hari Kumar, SMS (Horticulture) explaining about vegetable crops |
Visit of Principal Scientist, Bee Keeping, Vijayarai on 18.09.2019 Dr. Mohanrao, of Principal Scientist, Bee Keeping, Vijayarai visited KVK on 18.09.2019 and monitored the Apiculture unit established under SERP. The Principal Scientist suggested various measures to be taken to multiply the honey bees and control of diseases to the plant protection scientist and unit incharge. |
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Uprooting of old orchards: The old orchards trees in KVK were cut after auction of the orchard by the approved committee. After cutting, the trees will be uprooted and land levelling will be taken up and planting of new fruit plants and cashew plants will be done. |
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DAMU Staff Recruitment:
The Scientist Agro metrology and one Agromet observer were selected with the approved committee on 05.09.2019 at RARS, Anakapalle. The appointment orders are sent to the selected candidates to report to the duty within 15 days after receipt of the order.
Farm development works:
MSSRF-FSN plot:
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Harvesting of vegetables from FSN Nutrigarden |
Ground nut and Redgram demo plot in FSN plot |
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Bajra- Dhan Shakti variety in FSN plot |
Paddy MTU-1156 demo plot in FSN plot |
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Papaya (Red lady) harvested from papaya demo plot |
Women enterpreures prepared millet products for marketing |
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Intercropping of turmeric and pineapple in FSN block |