Mr. S. Ramesh, The President, TNBRD, Thiruvannamalai
Awareness to be created on mass cultivation of tree seedlings.
Exposure visit to tree seedlings nursery production unit by all KVK staff may be done.
Dr. A. Bhaskaran, Principal Scientist (Soil Science),
ICAR – ATARI Zone X, Hyderabad
Organic content of soil may be monitored with proper record maintenance to track soil health and improvements over times.
The impact of training programs should be assessed and documented to evaluate their effectiveness in enhancing farmers' skills and knowledge.
The impact of technologies on livelihood changes should be recorded annually to measure their contribution to improve farmers' lives.
Proper records should be maintained for all seeds and seedlings sold by KVK to ensure traceability and accountability.
Collaboration with the forestry sector should be established to promote sustainable practices and integrate forestry with agricultural initiatives.
Dr. A. K. Thiruvenkadan, Dean, CPPM, TANUVAS, Hosur, Krishnagiri
KVK should associate with VUTRC for promoting NLM and conducting relevant training programs.
Support for the rearing of poultry chicks should be provided to farmers to improve poultry farming practices.
Mr. C. Pachaiyappan, Joint Director of Agriculture,
Department of Agriculture, Krishnagiri
Front Line Demonstrations (FLDs) on millets (Tenai, Varagu, Samai) should be emphasized. These demos should promote new varieties like ATL1 and ATL2.
The promotion of vegetable Redgram and cultivation may be considered.
There should be a greater emphasis on promoting yellow sticky traps and pheromone traps for pest management.
Create awareness among farmers on Parthenium management.
Mr. S. Ramesh, AGM (District Development Manager),
NABARD Cluster Office, Salem
Training on organic and natural farming practices should be conducted, focusing on the use of organic inputs, pre and post organic content, and soil testing.
Trainings on the preparation of bio inputs should be organized with progressive farmers to promote sustainable farming practices.
Pre and post indicators for organic farming should be developed as part of project initiatives to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of organic practices.
A database of organic farmers should be created to facilitate better access to resources, information, and training.
Dr. M. A. Vennila, Programme Coordinator,
ICAR – TNAU KVK, Papparapatty, Dharmapuri
Efforts should be made to ensure that all blocks are reached and included in awareness and training programs.
Awareness on the preparation and use of organic farming inputs should be increased to promote sustainable farming practices.
Booklets detailing government schemes should be created and distributed to farmers to ensure they are informed about available support and resources.
Mrs. J. Gunavathi, Deputy Director of Horticulture,
Department of Horticulture, Krishnagiri
Awareness programs on the management of wilt and whitefly infestations should be conducted to educate farmers on effective control measures.
Awareness on the use of bio-pesticides should be promoted to encourage environment-friendly pest control practices among farmers.
Dr. R. Jansirani, Professor (Agrl. Extn.),
Horticultural College & Research Institute, Paiyur, Krishnagiri
Awareness on micro-nutrient deficiencies in crops should be created, particularly targeting farmers groups, to ensure better crop nutrition and improved yields.
Effective pest management practices especially fruit fly management in mango cultivation may be promoted
Dr. N. Muniappan, Assistant Professor & Head,
VUTRC, TANUVAS, Krishnagiri
Awareness programs on the use of pesticide sprays for controlling LSD (Lumpy Skin Disease) should be conducted through KVK to educate farmers on effective management practices.
Awareness to be created on use of TANUVAS smart mixture for dairy cattle to address calcium deficiency.
Promotion of improved desi chicken strains to SC/ST farmers to be done.
Dr. R. Ramesh, Veterinary Surgeon,
Department of Animal Husbandry, Krishnagiri
Training on poultry management, including the rearing of indigenous breeds to enhance productivity and sustainability.
Awareness programs on Mastitis should be conducted to educate farmers on its prevention and management.
Dr. R. Ravi, Forest Range Officer,
Social Forestry and Extension Division, Krishnagiri
Training on waste land management should be conducted to promote sustainable land use and improve productivity in underutilized areas.
Training on precision farming and post-harvest management techniques should be provided, with a focus on tree crops.
Mr. S. Gopala Krishnan, Programme Officer,
All India Radio, Dharmapuri.
Awareness programs on sustainable and climate resilient agricultural practices should be intensified to help farmers adapt to changing weather patterns.
Training sessions on advanced horticulture crop technologies should be given to AIR to enhance the skills of farmers in growing high-value crops.
Even small, informative messages on agricultural practices may be shared through All India Radio (AIR) to reach a broader farmer audience effectively.
Mrs. V. Revathy, Assistant Engineer,
Agricultural Engineering Department, Krishnagiri
Training and awareness programs on the use of farm machinery for groundnut cultivation should be conducted, with a focus on improving efficiency and productivity.
Demonstrations on the use of harvesters for groundnut should be organized to enhance farmers' understanding of efficient harvesting techniques.
Mrs. V. Veeralakshmi, Assistant Inspector of Sericulture,
Department of Sericulture, Bargur, Krishnagiri
Awareness programs on pest management in mulberry cultivation to be conducted.
Mr. K. S. Mummoorthisozhan, Agricultural Officer (Agri Business),
Department of Agricultural Marketing, Hosur, Krishnagiri
Digital marketing training should be provided to FPOs (Farmer Producer Organizations) and SHGs (Self-Help Groups) to enhance their market reach and business skills.
Mr. V. Navaneeth, Programme Executive,
Doordarshan Kendra, Chennai (By Mail)
KVK may send the list of successful farmers and faculties willing to participate in Doordarshan programmes.
Mrs. R. Sakthi Subashini, District Social Welfare Officer,
District Social Welfare Office, Collectorate, Krishnagiri
Training for women entrepreneurs, including skill improvement programs for widows, should be organized by KVK with support from the Social Welfare Department.
Mr. A. Kalaimani, Farmer member, Belavarthi, Krishnagiri
Subsidy schemes of millets and minor millets, subsidy schemes for machineries are to be promoted.
