Dr. V. Hari Kumar, SMS (Horticulture) visited FLD on Cashew  based intercropping at Tikkabai village on 20^th 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

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

Paddy crop at Durbili 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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Women enterpreures prepared millet products for marketing

Intercropping of turmeric and pineapple in FSN block