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ICAR-KRISHI VIGYAN KENDRA, GADAG
ANNUAL REPORT – 2020
(FOR THE PERIOD FROM 01 APRIL, 2020 TO 31 MARCH 2021)
ICAR-K.H.Patil Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hulkoti Gadag district, Karnataka State
Lab equipments for dairy and goatery 2011 0.50 Good
Generator 2011 1.00 Good
EPBAX system 2011 0.50 Good
Equipments of Plant health diagnostic unit
2011 10.00 Good
Laptop computer 2016-17 0.589 Good
Desktop computer 2016-17 0.25 Good
Printer 2016-17 0.181 Good
Copier 2016-17 0.595 Good
Projector 2016-17 0.48 Good
Digital camera 2016-17 0.242 Good
Pico projector 2016-17 0.145 Good
Amplifier 2016-17 0.055 Good
Class room chairs 2016-17 0.21 Good
File cabin 2016-17 0.20 Good
Hostel furniture 2016-17 0.59 Good
1.8. Details of SAC meeting conducted during 2020-21
Date Number of Participants
Salient Recommendations Action taken Remarks, if any
10-03-2021
Make trial of Ajawan crop once again. Take-up repeated sowing if germination does not come properly.
Shall be taken up once again during Rabi season 2021-22 as germination was not obtained during Rabi season of previous year
Plant Mehandi and Soapnut as hedge trees and Muttala leaf tree as these plants will give raw material for preparation of various products and this will give employment opportunity to SHGs.
Planting will be taken-up at KVK farm as demonstration
Grow Wood Apple in KVK demonstration plot as it is one of the good medicinal plant.
Planting will be taken-up at KVK farm as demonstration
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Date Number of Participants
Salient Recommendations Action taken Remarks, if any
Prepare contingency plan for excess / scanty rainfall for Gadag district if situation arises. Then provide this plan information to all villages through e-mails of Gram Panchayats in the district and through farmers’ various Whatsapp groups.
It shall be taken-up during the year 2021-22
Provide information of UAS Scientists working in Agro-forestry at Sirsi and Dharwad to Gadag district farmers interested to know about growing forestry species.
KVK will provide this information to interested farmers
Arrange trainings on agriculture marketing to the farmers especially with respect to cleaning, grading and bulk marketing.
These trainings will be arranged during the year 2021-22
Provide information to farmers about Nano Urea, liquid NPK nutrients, liquid bio-fertilisers etc. during farmers’ training programmes.
It shall be taken up during trainings of Agronomy and Soil Science
Take-up trials of new varieties like DBG-3 and DBG-4 in Groundnut, DBVG-4, NBEG-47 & NBEG-49 in Bengalgram, DGGV-7 in Greengram and CSR-29R in Rabi Sorghum.
Already planned OFTs and FLDs using these new varieties during the year 2021-22
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PART II - DETAILS OF DISTRICT 2.1 Major farming systems/enterprises (based on the analysis made by the KVK)
S. No Farming system/enterprise
Rainfed situation
1 Agricultural crops + Dairy enterprise
2 Agricultural crops + Horticultural crops
3 Agriculture + Horticulture + Dairy enterprise
Irrigated situation
1 Agriculture + Dairy enterprise
2 Agriculture + Horticulture + Dairy enterprise
2.2 Description of Agro-climatic Zone & major agro ecological situations (based on soil and topography)
S. No Agro-climatic Zone Characteristics
1 Northern Dry Zone-3 and Region-2 of the state
This zone comprises of Gadag, Ron, Mundaragi, Gajendragad and Naragund blocks. Rainfall ranges from 450-600 mm with 30-35 rainy days mainly from June – September months. Maximum temperature ranges from 36-40
2 Northern Semi Transitional Zone-8 and Region-4 of the state
This zone comprises of Shirahatti and Laxmeshwar blocks. Average rainfall is 619 mm. Gets rainfall from both South-West and North-East mansoons. Kharif crops grown: Greengram, Sorghum, Bt-cotton, Groundnut, Sunflower, Millets, Maize, Onion, Chilli etc Rabi crops grown:Rabi Sorghum, Sunflower, Bengal gram, Wheat etc
2.3 Soil type/s
S. No Soil type Characteristics Area in ha
1 Very shallow red gravelly loam soils
Less water holding capacity with less runoff and high infiltration rate,
26,625
2 Shallow red gravelly mixed with deep black soils
Less water holding capacity with moderate runoff and high infiltration rate. It contains high sand percent.
10,659
3 Medium deep red clayey soils
Moderate water holding capacity with less runoff and moderate infiltration rate. It contains high clay percent.
25,210
4 Medium deep red gravelly clay soils
Moderate water holding capacity with less runoff and high infiltration rate. It contains high clay percent.
63,163
5 Deep red gravelly clay soils
High water holding capacity with less runoff and less infiltration rate. It contains high clay percent.
8,290
6 Medium deep black clayey soils
Moderate water holding capacity with high runoff and less infiltration
1,50,117
7 Deep black clayey soils More water holding capacity with low infiltration rate of water & clay content is more than 35 percent
67,444
8 Deep black calcareous clayey soils
More water holding capacity with low infiltration rate and high runoff. It contains more percent of Calcium
92,238
9 Deep alluvial black clayey soils
More water holding capacity with low infiltration rate and high run off.
17,088
10 Deep alluvial clayey soils (salt affected in patches)
More water holding capacity, less infiltration rate and high run off affects the seed germination
1,053
Total 4,61,887
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2.4. Area, Production and Productivity of major crops cultivated in the district (Reference year: 2017-18)
Sl. No
Crop Area (ha) Production (Metric tons)
Productivity (Kg /ha)
Cereals
1 Maize 38468 135651 3712
2 Rabi Sorghum 76846 54471 746
3 Wheat (Irrigated) 18042 9701 566
Pulses
4 Greengram 77077 6224 85
5 Bengalgram 132538 58549 465
6 Redgram 3373 2150 671
Oilseeds
7 Groundnut 36275 32341 938
8 Sunflower 31373 18151 609
Commercial crops
9 Bt. Cotton 35230 99563 506
10 Onion 37227 152258 4.09 tonns
12 Dry chillies 12382 6339 512
Source: District Statistical Office
2.5. Weather data
Month Rainfall (mm) Temperature 0 C Relative Humidity (%)
Maximum Minimum
January, 2020 0.00 32.77 18.39 52.08
February, 2020 0.30 34.56 20.21 51.97
March, 2020 4.70 36.32 22.16 53.48
April, 2020 22.40 39.90 20.69 54.92
May, 2020 30.80 39.32 20.75 52.49
June, 2020 79.00 31.00 21.60 65.54
July, 2020 91.10 31.16 22.39 74.00
August, 2020 132.90 27.80 21.40 75.00
September, 2020 97.50 29.30 20.73 69.22
October, 2020 206.00 29.86 20.92 72.95
November, 2020 30.90 29.56 18.55 68.38
December, 2020 02.90 31.80 20.60 66.18
2.6. Production and Productivity of Livestock, Poultry, Fisheries etc. in the district
Category Population Production Productivity
Cattle
Crossbred 15418 25968 Lit. of milk/day 5.22 Kg/day
Indigenous 158588 45944 Lit of milk/day 2.40 Kg/day
Source: District Statistical Office Reference year: 2013-14 Note: The data for the year 2019 is not available at District Statics Office / Office of Deputy Directory of AH & VS
2.7 District profile has been Updated for 2020 : Yes (Latest available data is uploaded)
3.Specific Feedback from farmers: Yield performance of BGD-111-01 variety is higher than JAKI-9218 variety
4.Specific Feedback from Extension personnel and other stakeholders: Make BGD-111-01 variety seeds available to the farmers through KVK & OFT farmers in higher quantity 5. Feedback to Research System based on results and feedback received: NIL
6. Feedback on usefulness and constraints of technology : NIL
II) Results of On Farm Trial
Crop/ enterprise
Farming situation
Problem definition
Title of OFT
No. of
trials Technology Assessed
Source of technology
Yield (Qt/Ha)
Unit of
yield
Observations other than
yield (No. of
pods/plant)
Net Return
Rs. / unit
BC Ratio
Remarks if any
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
T.O.1 (Farmers’ practice) Cultivation of TMV-2 variety
2.44 Qtl. /ha.
22.30 10330 1.20
Groundnut Rainfed
Low productivity
due to moisture
stress caused by long dry
spell
Assessment of TG-37A
& DGRMB-24
drought tolerant variety
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T.O.2 (Recommended practice) Cultivation of GPBD-4 variety
UAS Dharwad
13.83 Qtl. /ha.
24.00 15300 1.30 -
T.O.3 Assessment of TG-37A variety
Directorate of
Groundnut Research Junagad, Gujarat
16.07 Qtl. /ha
29.00 19529 1.36 -
T.O.4 Assessment of DGRMB-24 variety
17.87 Qtl. /ha
32.00 25952 1.44 -
35 4. C2. Feedback on technologies assessed
Name of technology assessed Useful characters as well as constraints of technology Socio-economic as well as administrative
constraints for its adoption
Assessment of TG-37A & DGRMB-24 drought tolerant varieties
Low market price compared to local variety -
4.C3. Details of Successfully completed / concluded technology assessment (support with necessary summary of data and photographs)
1. Title of Technology Assessed : Assessment of TG-37A & DGRMB-24 drought tolerant variety
2. Performance of the Technology on specific indicators
Technology Assessed
Performance indicators
Grain Yield
(Qtl/ha)
Net Returns
(Rs./ha)
B.C.
Ratio
% increase in yield
Farmer’s practice: Cultivation of TMV-2 variety 12.44 10330 1.20
Recommended practice: Cultivation of GPBD-4 variety 13.83 15300 1.30 11.17
Alternate practice-1: Assessment of TG-37A variety 16.07 19529 1.36 29.18
Alternate practice-2: Assessment of DGRMB-24 variety 17.87 25952 1.44 43.64
3.Specific Feedback from farmers: Yield performance of DGRMB-24 variety is higher than GPBD-4 variety
4.Specific Feedback from Extension personnel and other stakeholders: Make DGRMB-24 variety seeds available to the farmers through KVK and
OFT farmers in higher quantity
5. Feedback to Research System based on results and feedback received: NIL
6. Feedback on usefulness and constraints of technology: NIL
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III) Results of On Farm Trial
Crop/ enterprise
Farming situation
Problem definition
Title of OFT
No. of
trials Technology Assessed
Source of technology
Yield (Qt/Ha)
Unit of
yield
Observations other than
yield (Duration of
the crop)
Net Return
Rs. / unit
BC Ratio
Remarks if any
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Spreading Groundnut
Rainfed Low
productivity of pod
Assessment of KDG-128 variety for
higher productivity
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T.O.1 (Farmers’ practice) Cultivation of local Maradur variety
- 8.98 Qtl. /ha.
145 days 10324 1.23 -
T.O.2 Cultivation of DSG-1 variety
UAS, Dharwad 10.53
Qtl. /ha
145 days 17803 1.41 -
T.O.3 Assessment of KDG-128 variety
UAS, Raichur 13.81
Qtl. /ha
134 days 22427 1.52 -
4. C2. Feedback on technologies assessed
Name of technology
assessed Useful characters as well as constraints of technology
Socio-economic as well as administrative
constraints for its adoption
Assessment of KDG-128 variety for higher productivity
Low market price for KDG-128 variety
KDG-128 variety has low hay quantity compared to DSG-1 variety. Hence farmers prefer DSG-1 variety
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4.C3. Details of Successfully completed / concluded technology assessment (support with necessary summary of data and photographs)
1. Title of Technology Assessed : Assessment of KDG-128 variety for higher productivity
2. Performance of the Technology on specific indicators
Technology Assessed
Performance indicators
Grain Yield (Qtl/ha)
Net Returns (Rs./ha)
B.C. Ratio
% increase in yield
Farmer’s practice: Cultivation of local Maradur variety 8.98 10324 1.23 -
Recommended practice: Cultivation of DSG-1 variety 10.53 17803 1.41 17.26
Alternate practice-1: Assessment of KDG-128 variety 13.81 22427 1.52 53.78
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3.Specific Feedback from farmers: The yield performance of KDG-128 variety is higher than DSG-1 variety
4.Specific Feedback from Extension personnel and other stakeholders: Make KDG-128 variety seeds available to the farmers through KVK and OFT
farmers in higher quantity
5. Feedback to Research System based on results and feedback received: NIL
6. Feedback on usefulness and constraints of technology: NIL
IV) Results of On Farm Trial
Crop/ enterprise
Farming situation
Problem definition
Title of OFT
No. of
trials Technology Assessed
Source of technology
Yield (Qt/Ha)
Unit of
yield
Observations other than
yield (No. of
capsules/Plant)
Net Return
Rs. / unit
BC Ratio
Remarks if any
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Safflower Rainfed
Low productivity
of A-1 variety
Assessment of ISF-764 variety for
higher productivity
3
T.O.1 (Farmers’ practice) / Recommended practice Cultivation of local A-1 variety
UAS, Dharwad
11.33 Qtl. /ha.
47.3 24786 2.01 -
T.O.2 Assessment of ISF-764 variety
IIOR, Hyderabad 13.46
Qtl. /ha
52.0 33547 2.35 -
4. C2. Feedback on technologies assessed
Name of technology assessed Useful characters as well as constraints of
technology
Socio-economic as well as administrative
constraints for its adoption
Assessment of ISF-764 variety for higher productivity
More number of capsules per plant
Higher grain weight -
4.C3. Details of Successfully completed / concluded technology assessment (support with necessary summary of data and photographs)
1. Title of Technology Assessed : Assessment of KDG-128 variety for higher productivity
2. Performance of the Technology on specific indicators
3.Specific Feedback from farmers: No. of branches and capsules are more in ISF-764 variety
4.Specific Feedback from Extension personnel and other stakeholders: The variety need to be promoted in large area
5. Feedback to Research System based on results and feedback received: NIL
6. Feedback on usefulness and constraints of technology: More number of branches and capsules per plant results iin higher grain yield
V) Results of On Farm Trial
Crop/ enterprise
Farming situation
Problem definition
Title of OFT No. of
trials
Technology Assessed
Source of technology
Yield (Qt/Ha)
Unit of
yield
Observations other than yield
(Bulb weight in gms)
Net Return Rs. / unit
BC Ratio
Remarks if any
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Onion Irrigated
Low yield, keeping quality
and income due to
cultivation of local variety
Assessment of white Onion
varieties for higher
productivity
3
T.O.1 (Farmer practice) Cultivation of Telagi White
- 110 Qtl/ha 103 90380 3.17 -
T.O.2 Assessment of Bheema Shubra
ICAR-DOGR, Pune
140.25 Qtl/ha 126.73 124897 3.88 -
T.O.3 Assessment of Bheema Shweta
ICAR-DOGR, Pune
136.58 Qtl/ha 123.10 120829 3.81 -
39 4. C2. Feedback on technologies assessed
Name of technology
assessed Useful characters as well as constraints of technology
Socio-economic as well as administrative
constraints for its adoption
Assessment of Bheema Shweta
Bheema Shubra variety has got uniform bulb size, bright
white colour and good marketability. Therefore farmers
accepted Bheema Shubra variety
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4.C3. Details of Successfully completed / concluded technology assessment (support with necessary summary of data and photographs)
1. Title of Technology Assessed : Assessment of white Onion varieties for higher productivity
2. Performance of the Technology on specific indicators :
Technology Assessed Performance indicators
Bulb yield (Qtl/ha)
Net Returns (Rs./ha)
B.C. Ratio
Farmers’ practice: Cultivation of Telagi White 110 90380 3.17
Recommended practice: Assessment of Bheema Shubra 140.25 124897 3.88
Alternate practice-1: Assessment of Bheema Shweta 136.58 120829 3.81
3. Specific Feedback from farmers : Bheema Shubra variety has got uniform bulb size, bright white colour and good marketability. Therefore farmers accepted
Bheema Shubra variety
4. Specific Feedback from Extension personnel and other stakeholders : --
5. Feedback to Research System based on results and feedback received : --
6. Feedback on usefulness and constraints of technology: Bheema Shubra and Bheema Shweta varieties performed better than local variety (Telagi White)
in terms of yield, tolerance to thrips and good market price.
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VI) Results of On Farm Trial
Crop/ enterprise
Farming situation
Problem definition
Title of OFT
No. of
trials Technology Assessed
Source of technology
Yield (Qt/Ha)
Unit of yield
Observations other than yield
(No. of pods/plant)
Net Return
Rs. / unit
BC Ratio
Remarks if any
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Onion Rainfed
Poor bulb quality and
low productivity
due to imbalanced
nutrition
Assessment of Sulphur nutrition in
Onion
3
T.O.1 (Farmers’ practice) Application of 80:57.5:0 NPK Kg./ha.
-
Crop was vitiated due to excess
moisture
Kg./ha. This year whole crop was damaged due to
excess soil moisture caused by excess rainfall
T.O.2 Application of 125:75:125 NPK
UAS, Dharwad &
UHS, Bagalkot
T.O.3 RDF+20 Kg Sulphur / ha. and Azospirillum and PSB @ 5 Kg. each /ha.
IARI-RRC, Dharwad
4. C2. Feedback on technologies assessed Name of technology assessed
Useful characters as well as constraints of technology Socio-economic as well as administrative constraints for its adoption
Assessment of Sulphur Nutrition in Onion crop
This year whole crop was damaged due to excess soil moisture caused by excess rainfall
-
4.C3. Details of Successfully completed / concluded technology assessment (support with necessary summary of data and photographs)
1. Title of Technology Assessed : Assessment of Sulphur nutrition in Onion
2. Performance of the Technology on specific indicators
Technology Assessed Performance indicators
Grain Yield (Qtl/ha) Net Returns (Rs./ha) B.C. Ratio % increase in yield
Farmer’s practice: Application of 80:57.5:0 NPK Kg./ha.
This year whole crop was damaged due to excess soil moisture caused by excess
rainfall
Recommended practice: Application of 125:75:125 NPK
Alternate practice-1: RDF+20 Kg Sulphur / ha. and
Azospirillum and PSB @ 5 Kg. each /ha
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3.Specific Feedback from farmers: -
4.Specific Feedback from Extension personnel and other stakeholders: -
5. Feedback to Research System based on results and feedback received: -
6. Feedback on usefulness and constraints of technology: -
VII) Results of On Farm Trial
Crop/ enterprise
Farming situation
Problem definition
Title of OFT
No. of
trials
Technology Assessed
Source of technology
Yield (Qt/Ha)
Unit of
yield
Observations other than yield
Net Return
Rs. / unit
BC Ratio
Remarks if any
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
PHT Red in Chili
Rainfed
Unhygienic way of
drying of Red
Chillies
Assessment of drying of Red Chillies
in solar drier and sunlight
3
T.O.1 (Farmer practice) Drying of Red Chillies in direct sunlight on mud roof
-
1) Quantity of chillies taken for trial (Kgs.)
2) No. of days required for drying
3) Quantity of Aflotoxin affected chillies
4) Quantity of white chillies (gms)
5) Colour of Chilli 6) Quantity of
dried chillies
-
T.O.2 Drying of Red Chillies in direct sunlight on Tarpaulin
UHS, Bagalkot
-
T.O.3 Drying of Red Chillies in solar drier
Raheja Solar Dryer,
Indore -
4. C2. Feedback on technologies assessed
Name of technology assessed
Useful characters as well as constraints of technology Socio-economic as well as administrative constraints for its
adoption
Solar drier Useful characteristics :
1) Drying of chillies is faster
Socio-economic constraints :
1) Cost of solar drier is more
42 Name of technology
assessed Useful characters as well as constraints of technology
Socio-economic as well as administrative constraints for its adoption
2) Percentage of white chillies is less
3) Color of chillies is good
4) The pedicel and the calyx of solar dried chillies are
green in color which fetches more price in the market
Constraints :
1) Cost of solar drier is more
2) The equipment is delicate and less sturdy
2) Solar drier is delicate and plastic sheet will be torned out in repeated
usage
Administrative constraints :
1) No subsidy from Government
2) Quantity to be dried in solar drier is less
4.C3. Details of Successfully completed / concluded technology assessment (support with necessary summary of data and photographs)
1. Title of Technology Assessed : Assessment of drying of Red Chillies in solar dried and sunlight
2. Performance of the Technology on specific indicators :
Technology Assessed
Performance indicators
Quantity of chillies taken
for trial (Kgs.)
No. of days required for
drying
Quantity of
Aflotoxin affected chillies
Colour of Chilli
Quantity of dry chillies
Quantity of good red
colour chillies (Kgs)
Quantity of white chillies
(Kgs)
Total (Kgs)
Farmers’ practice: Drying of chillies on floor 15 11.64 0 Medium Red
colour 4.06 1.034 5.094
Recommended practice: Drying on Tarpaulin
15 10.34 0 Red colour 3.97 1.066 5.046
Alternate practice-1: Drying in solar machine
15 5.34 0 Dark Red
colour 4.54 0.478 5.048
1) Specific Feedback from farmers about drying in Solar Machine:
a) Drying is faster and the solar dried chillies are bright red in colour
b) The pedicel and calyx are green in colour in solar drier which fetches more price in the market
c) The quantity of white chillies in solar drier is less as compared to chillies dried on floor and on tarpaulins
d) The solar drier is suitable for drying of chillies for home consumption
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2) Specific Feedback from Extension personnel and other stakeholders about drying in Solar Machine:
a) The solar dried chillies were free from dust particles, dark red in colour with good market price
b) Quantity to be dried in solar drier is less
c) The equipment is delicate and handling is difficult.
d) The solar drier is costly
3) Feedback to Research System based on results and feedback received :
a) The equipment has to be sturdy and strong
4) Feedback on usefulness and constraints of technology:
a) The color of chillies is good
b) The percentage of white chillies is less
c) Time required for drying is less
d) There is no adherence of dust, mud and other particles
5) Constraints :
a) Cost of solar drier is more b) Handling of equipment is delicate c) No subsidy from Government to purchase small/medium scale drier d) This is very small scale Solar Drier and not sufficient even for marginal farmer
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VIII) Results of On Farm Trial
Crop/ enterprise
Farming situation
Problem definition
Title of OFT
No. of
trials
Technology Assessed
Source of technology
Yield (Qt/Ha)
Unit of
yield
Observations other than yield
Net Return
Rs. / unit
BC Ratio
Remarks if any
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Onion storage
structures Rainfed
Lack of awareness on suitable methods of Onion
storage for domestic purpose
Assessment of Onion storage
methods for domestic purpose
3
T.O.1 (Farmer practice)
- Rottening of
bulbs
Sprouting of bulbs
Blackening of bulbs
Weight loss
Keeping quality
-
T.O.2: Hanging of Onions
Farmers’ ITK
-
T.O.3: Small scale Onion storage structure
ICAR-DOGR, Pune
-
T.O.3: Bamboo or steel with perforated trays
UHS, Bagalkot
4. C2. Feedback on technologies assessed Name of technology assessed
Useful characters as well as constraints of technology Socio-economic as well as administrative constraints for its adoption
Onion storage structures Useful characters :
Storage capacity is 50 to 70 Kgs
The Onion storage structure is movable
The structure is reusable Constraints :
Space is required to keep the storage structure
Socio-economic constraints:
Regular monitoring of storage of Onion for checking of spoiled and sprouted onions
Administrative constraints:
Storage structures for smaller quantity of Onions (50 to 70) were not readily available
No subsidy for smaller storage structures
45 4.C3. Details of Successfully completed / concluded technology assessment (support with necessary summary of data and photographs)
1. Title of Technology Assessed : Assessment of Onion storage method for domestic purpose
2. Performance of the Technology on specific indicators
Technology options Quantity of Onion taken for trial (Kgs)
Spoilt Quantity of Onion Total Good bulb quantity for
usage Rottening of bulbs (Kgs)
Blackening of bulbs (Kgs)
Sprouting of bulbs (Kgs)
Farmers Practice: Storage of Onions on floor
35 Kg 10 1 11 22 13
Recommended Practice: Hanging of Onions (ITKs)
35 Kg 1 0.8 4 5.8 29.2
Alternate Practice: Storage structure made of wooden
35 Kg 5 1 9 15 20
Storage structure made of Iron
35 Kg 7 1 9 17 18
3.Specific Feedback from farmers:
Storage structure made of wood is good
The structure can be reused
The storage structure is costly
4.Specific Feedback from Extension personnel and other stakeholders:
The stored Onions can be used during off season
The structures were not readily available
Less moisture content and properly dried Onions can be stored for longer period
5. Feedback to Research System based on results and feedback received:
More of sprouting and rottening of bulbs in storage structure compared to farmers’ ITK
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6. Feedback on usefulness and constraints of technology:
Usefulness of technology
The storage structure can be reused
The stored Onions can be used during off season
Constraints of technology
Rottening and sprouting of bulbs is more due to high moisture content of bulbs
The bulbs which are affected by rains during or after harvest are not suitable for storage
4.D1. Results of Technologies Refined : NIL
Crop/ enterprise
Farming situation
Problem definition
Title of
OFT
No. of trials
Technology Refined
Source of technology Yield
Unit of yield
Observations other than
yield
Net Return
Rs. / unit BC Ratio
Remarks if any
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
T.O.1 (Farmer practice)
T.O.2
T.O.3
4. D2. Feedback on technologies refined
Name of technology
refined
Useful characters as well as constraints of
technology
Socio-economic as well as administrative
constraints for its adoption
4.D.2. Details of Technologies refined:
1. Title of Technology Refined
2. Performance of the Technology on specific indicators
3. Specific Feedback from farmers
4. Specific Feedback from Extension personnel and other stakeholders
5. Feedback to Research System based on results/feedback received
6. Feedback on usefulness and constraints of technology:
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PART V - FRONTLINE DEMONSTRATIONS (2020)
1. A. Summary of FLDs implemented
Sl. No.
Category Farming Situation
Season Crop Variety/ breed
Hybrid Thematic area
Technology Demonstrated
Area (ha) Farmers
(No.) Farmers (No.)
Proposed Actual SC/ ST
Others Small/
Marginal Others
Oilseeds
1 Pulses Rainfed Kharif, 2020
Greengram DGGV-2 - Integrated Crop Management
Integrated Crop Management in Greengram crop
4 4 4 6 4 6
2 Rainfed Rabi Bengalgram JAKI-
9218 - ICM Demonstration
of JAKI-9218 variety
4 4 1 9 3 7
3 Rainfed Kharif Bt.Cotton + Greengram
Kanaka & DGGV-2
- Intercropping system with ICM practices
Demonstration of Bt.Cotton + Greengram intercropping system
6 6 1 14 10 5
Cereals
4 Rainfed Rabi Rabi Sorghum SPV-
2217 - Varietal
demonstration Demonstration of SPV-2217
8 8 3 17 5 15
5 Rainfed Khairf Maize+ Redgram
TS-3R Intercropping system
Demonstration of Maize+ Redgram intercropping system
24 24 10 50 26 34
Millets
6 Vegetables Irrigated Rabi Ridgegourd Arka
Prasanna - Varietal
demonstration ICM in vegetable crop cafeteria
3 3 0 5 5 0
Dolichos bean Arka
Amogh
French bean Arka
Sharat
Okra Arka
Anamika
Coriander Arka Isha
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Sl. No.
Category Farming Situation
Season Crop Variety/ breed
Hybrid Thematic area
Technology Demonstrated
Area (ha) Farmers
(No.) Farmers (No.)
Proposed Actual SC/ ST
Others Small/
Marginal Others
Flowers
7 Irrigated Kharif,
2020 Chrysanthemum Kurnool - ICM ICM in
Chrysanthemum 2 2 1 4 5 0
Ornamental
8 Fruit Rainfed Kharif, 2019
Cashewnut crop Vengurla -4
- Dryland horticulture
Demonstration of Agri-horticulture system
2 2 0 5 0 5
Spices and condiments
Commercial
9 Medicinal and aromatic
Rainfed Late Kharif
Ashwagnadha Poshita - Climate resilient crop
Demonstration of climate resilient crop
4 4 - 10 6 4
10 Fodder Irrigated Kharif Perennial fodder
crops
Hybrid Napier –DHN6
Guinea Grass
Rhodes Grass
Signal Grass
Lucerne Azolla
Culture
-
Nutrition Management
in dairy animals
Demonstration on Fodder crops and
Azolla Production &
feeding to milch animals for
enhanced milk productivity
5 5 - 5 5 -
Plantation
Fibre
11 Dairy Dryland/ Irrigated
Rabi CB Cow - -
Nutrition Management
in dairy animals
Demonstration of silage
production & feeding to milch
animals for enhanced milk
- - - 10 10 -
49
Sl. No.
Category Farming Situation
Season Crop Variety/ breed
Hybrid Thematic area
Technology Demonstrated
Area (ha) Farmers
(No.) Farmers (No.)
Proposed Actual SC/ ST
Others Small/
Marginal Others
productivity
12 Dairy Dryland/ Landless
Rabi CB Cow - -
Nutrition Management
in dairy animals
Introduction of Hydroponic
Fodder Production &
feeding to milch animals for
enhanced milk productivity
- - - 4 4 -
13 Dairy Irrigated/ Dryland
Rabi CB Cow - -
Nutrition Management
in dairy animals
Feeding of Area Specific Mineral
Mixture to enhance milk
yield & feeding to milch animals
for enhanced milk productivity
- - 2 8 10 -
Poultry
Rabbitry
Piggery
Sheep and goat
Duckery
Common carps
Mussels
Ornamental fishes
Oyster mushroom
50
Sl. No.
Category Farming Situation
Season Crop Variety/ breed
Hybrid Thematic area
Technology Demonstrated
Area (ha) Farmers
(No.) Farmers (No.)
Proposed Actual SC/ ST
Others Small/
Marginal Others
Button mushroom
Vermicompost
Sericulture
Apiculture
Implements
Others (specify)
14 Nutri farm Irrigated & Rainfed
All seasons
Vegetables - - Nutrition Demonstration of Nutri farm
** BCR= GROSS RETURN/GROSS COST H – Highest Yield, L – Lowest Yield A – Average Yield
* Ashwagandha crop demonstration does not have local check as this crop is a new introduction during rabi season. Hence, this is compared with Bengalgram crop as local check to show that Ashwagandha is more profitable compared to traditional rabi season crop i.e Bengalgram
55 1) Data on additional parameters other than yield : Demonstration of DGGV-2 variety in Greengram crop
2) Data on additional parameters other than yield : Demonstration of JAKI-9218 variety in Bengalgram
3) Data on additional parameters other than yield : Demonstration of Maize+Regram intercropping system
4) Data on additional parameters other than yield : Demonstration of SPV-2217 variety in Rabi Sorghum
5) Data on additional parameters other than yield : ICM in Chrysanthemum
Data on other parameters in relation to technology demonstrated
Parameter with unit Demonstration plot Local check plot
Incidence of Powdery Mildew disease 1.26 % 5.20 %
Data on other parameters in relation to technology demonstrated
Parameter with unit Demonstration plot Local check plot
** BCR= GROSS RETURN/GROSS COST Data on additional parameters other than yield (viz., reduction of percentage diseases, increase in conceiving rate, inter-calving period etc.)
FLD on Nutrition Management in milch cattle
Salient features of Perennial Grasses as perceived by Farmers involved in Demonstrations
Palatability of grass / fodder
Soil erosion controlling character
Regenerating capacity of grass /
fodder
Suitability to grow on the farm bunds
Average Bio-mass / 100 sq.ft. at 1
st
harvested stage
Average No. of tillers at 1
st
harvesting stage
Average height of the grass at 1
st
harvesting stage
Hybrid Napier DHN-6
75 to 85 % (Very good)
Yes Yes Yes 23 Kgs 42.00 4.80 ft.
Guinea grass 90 to 100 % (Excellent)
Yes Yes Yes 18 Kgs 48.00 1.50 ft.
Rhodes grass 90 to 100 % (Excellent)
Yes Yes Yes 1.50 Kgs 59.00 3.20 ft.
Signal grass 75 to 85 % (Very good)
Yes Yes Yes 4.00 Kgs 48.00 2.20 ft.
Lucerne 90 to 100 % (Excellent)
Yes Yes Yes 3.60 Kgs 5.60 1.80 ft.
Maize (African Tall)
90 to 100 % (Excellent)
Yes Yes Yes 62.50 - -
Cow pea 90 to 100 % (Excellent)
Yes Yes Yes 28.50 - -
Data on additional parameters other than yield (viz., reduction of percentage diseases, increase in conceiving rate, inter-calving period etc.)
58 Data on additional parameters : Demonstration on Fodder Cafeteria and Azolla culture
Data on other parameters in relation to technology demonstrated
Parameter with unit Demonstration Check
Feeding of Fodder and Azolla culture
Gradual improvement in the general condition of the animal health
Increase in intake of dry fodder
Cows are coming to heat within the period
-
Salient features of Azolla production Average production of Azolla in 12'x4' area was around 0.25 Kg/day -
Nutrition Proper nutrition No systematic nutrition
5. B4. Feedback on livestock technologies demonstrated
Name of livestock technology demonstrated
Useful characters as well as constraints of technology
Socio-economic as well as administrative constraints for its adoption
FLD on Nutrition Management in milch cattle After production and feeding of perennial green fodder, grasses and azolla to milking cow, there was
• Enhanced intake of fodder • Increased Milk production • Improvement in health condition and reduced intake of cattle feed
5.B.5. Fisheries : NIL
Type of Breed
Name of the technology
demonstrated Breed
No. of Demo
Units/ Area (m
2)
Yield (q/ha) %
Increase
*Economics of demonstration Rs./unit) or (Rs./m2)
*Economics of check Rs./unit) or (Rs./m2)
Demo Check if any
Gross Cost
Gross Return
Net Return
** BCR
Gross Cost
Gross Return
Net Return
** BCR
H L A
Common
carps
Mussels
Ornamental
fishes
59 Others
(pl.specify)
* Economics to be worked out based total cost of production per unit area and not on critical inputs alone. ** BCR= GROSS RETURN/GROSS COST H-High L-Low, A-Average Data on additional parameters other than yield (viz., reduction of percentage diseases, effective use of land etc.)
Data on other parameters in relation to technology demonstrated
Parameter with unit Demo Check if any
5. B6. Feedback on fisheries technologies demonstrated
Name of fisheries technology demonstrated Useful characters as well as constraints of technology Socio-economic as well as administrative
constraints for its adoption
5.B.7. Other enterprises
Enterprise Name of the technology
demonstrated
Variety/ species
No. of
Demo
Units/ Area {m
2}
Name of the parameter with unit
Yield (Qtl/ha) %
Increase
*Economics of demonstration
(Rs./unit) or (Rs./m2)
*Economics of check (Rs./unit) or (Rs./m2)
Demo Check if any
Gross Return
Net Return
** BCR
Gross Return
Net Return
** BCR
H L A
Oyster
mushroom
Button
mushroom
Vermicompost
Sericulture
60
Enterprise Name of the technology
demonstrated
Variety/ species
No. of
Demo
Units/ Area {m
2}
Name of the parameter with unit
Yield (Qtl/ha) %
Increase
*Economics of demonstration
(Rs./unit) or (Rs./m2)
*Economics of check (Rs./unit) or (Rs./m2)
Demo Check if any
Gross Return
Net Return
** BCR
Gross Return
Net Return
** BCR
H L A
Apiculture
Others
(pl. specify)
Nutrition & Health
Demonstration of Nutri-farm
for Kharif season
-
Amount spent towards purchase of vegetables/year
Percentage adequacy of vegetables
Availability of leafy vegetables, other vegetables and roots and tubers per day/ member
- - - - - - - -
** BCR= GROSS RETURN/GROSS COST H-High L-Low, A-Average Data on additional parameters other than yield : Health & Nutrition
Data on other parameters in relation to technology demonstrated
Parameter with unit Demo Local
Amount spent towards purchase of vegetables/year (Rs.250/month)
Percentage adequacy of vegetables
Availability of leafy vegetables, other vegetables and roots and tubers per day/ member
61 5. B8. Feedback on enterprises demonstrated
Name of enterprise
demonstrated Useful characters as well as constraints of technology
Socio-economic as well as administrative constraints for its adoption
Nutrition Garden
Fresh vegetables were available to families
Cost incurred for purchase of vegetables has been reduced
All family members including children came to know about the cultivation of various vegetables
Exchange of vegetables with neighbors and friends Constraints :
Water problem and heavy rainfall
Management of pest and diseases
Due to small land holding, many families may show dis-interest in cultivation of vegetables in smaller quantity
Lack of resources
Fencing problem
Damage of Nutri-Garden occurs due to stray cattles and livestock Administrative
5.B.9. Farm implements and machinery
Name of the
implement
Cost of the
implement in Rs.
Name of the
technology demonstrated
No. of
Demo
Area covered
under demo in ha
Labour requirement
in Mandays %
save
Savings in
labour (Rs./ha)
*Economics of demonstration (Rs./ha) *Economics of check
(Rs./ha)
Demo Check Cost incurred for grading and cleaning Cost incurred for grading and cleaning
* Economics to be worked out based total cost of production per unit area and not on critical inputs alone. ** BCR= GROSS RETURN/GROSS COST Data on additional parameters other than labour saved (viz., reduction in drudgery, time etc.)
Data on other parameters in relation to technology demonstrated
Parameter with unit Demo
Local
5. B10. Feedback on farm implements demonstrated
Name of farm implement demonstrated
Useful characters as well as constraints of technology Socio-economic as well as administrative constraints for its adoption
62 5.B.11. Extension and Training activities under FLD
Sl.No. Activity No. of activities organised Number of participants Remarks
1 Field days 12 543
2 Farmers Training 47 944
3 Media coverage 12 -
4 Training for extension functionaries 6 262
5 Others (Please specify)
PART VI – DEMONSTRATIONS ON CROP HYBRIDS (2020)
Demonstration details on crop hybrids
Type of Breed
Name of the technology
demonstrated
Name of the
hybrid
No. of Demo
Area (ha)
Yield (q/ha) %
Increase
*Economics of demonstration (Rs./ha)
*Economics of check (Rs./ha)
Demo Check Gross Cost
Gross Return
Net Return
** BCR
Gross Cost
Gross Return
Net Return
** BCR
H L A
Cereals
Bajra
Maize
Paddy
Sorghum
Wheat
Others (pl.specify)
Total
Oilseeds
Castor
Mustard
Safflower
Sesame
Sunflower
Groundnut
Soybean
Others (pl.specify)
Total
Pulses
Greengram
Blackgram
Bengalgram
Redgram
63
Type of Breed
Name of the technology
demonstrated
Name of the
hybrid
No. of Demo
Area (ha)
Yield (q/ha) %
Increase
*Economics of demonstration (Rs./ha)
*Economics of check (Rs./ha)
Demo Check Gross Cost
Gross Return
Net Return
** BCR
Gross Cost
Gross Return
Net Return
** BCR
Others (pl.specify)
Total
Vegetable crops
Bottle gourd
Capsicum
Others (pl.specify)
Total
Cucumber
Tomato
Brinjal
Okra
Onion
Potato
Field bean
Others (pl.specify)
Total
Commercial crops
Sugarcane
Coconut
Others (pl.specify)
Total
Fodder crops
Maize (Fodder)
Sorghum (Fodder)
Others (pl.specify)
Total
64 Feedback on crop hybrids demonstrated
Name of crop hybrid demonstrated
Useful characters as well as constraints of technology
Socio-economic as well as administrative constraints for its adoption
PART VII. TRAINING (2020-21) 7.A.. Training of Farmers and Farm Women including sponsored training programmes (On campus)
Area of training No. of Cours
es
No. of Participants
General SC/ST Grand Total
Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total
Crop Production
Weed Management
Resource Conservation Technologies
Cropping Systems 1 23 0 23 7 0 7 30 0 30
Crop Diversification
Integrated Farming
Micro Irrigation/Irrigation
Seed production
Nursery management
Integrated Crop Management
12 261 57 318 46 3 49 307 60 367
Soil and Water Conservation
Integrated Nutrient Management
1 17 1 18 4 0 4 21 1 22
Production of organic inputs
Others (pl.specify)
Horticulture
a) Vegetable Crops
Production of low value and high volume crop
Off-season vegetables
Nursery raising
Exotic vegetables
Export potential vegetables
Grading and standardization
Protective cultivation
Others (pl.specify)
ICM in Onion crop
b) Fruits
Training and Pruning
Layout and Management of Orchards
1 18 3 21 4 0 4 22 3 25
Cultivation of Fruit 1 0 0 0 23 0 23 23 0 23
Management of young plants/orchards
Rejuvenation of old orchards
Export potential fruits
Micro irrigation systems of orchards
Plant propagation techniques
66
Area of training No. of Cours
es
No. of Participants
General SC/ST Grand Total
Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total
Others (pl.specify)
Perennial fruit crops
c) Ornamental Plants
Nursery Management
Management of potted plants
Export potential of ornamental plants
Propagation techniques of Ornamental Plants
Others (pl.specify)
d) Plantation crops
Production and Management technology
4 71 6 77 12 1 13 83 7 90
Processing and value addition
Others (pl.specify)
e) Tuber crops
Production and Management technology
Processing and value addition
Others (pl.specify)
f) Spices
Production and Management technology
Processing and value addition
Others (pl.specify)
g) Medicinal and Aromatic Plants
Nursery management
Production and management technology in Ashwagandha crop
Crop category Name of the crop Variety Hybrid Number Value (Rs.)
Number of farmers to
whom provided
Commercial
Vegetable seedlings Drumstick Bhagya 300 4800 5
Fruits Mango Alphonso 120 11600 3
Tamarind PKM-1 300 28350
Tamarind DTS_1 600 42000 5
Amla NA-7 50 3500
Jamun AJG-85 150 10550
Jamun G-1 260 29750 10
Guava Luncknow-49 160 8900 3
Custard Apple Golden 80 4000
Lime Koxy lime 430 7200 5
Papaya Red lady 30 2100
Apple ber 35 2625
Ornamental plants
Medicinal and Aromatic
Plantation Cashewnut Vengurla-4 24150 13500 89
Spices Curryleaf Suhashini 900 12540 10
Tuber
Fodder crop saplings Guiniea grass 12000 9250 3
Congo signal 8500 6375
Hybrid napier grass DHN-6 6300 6300 19
Rhodes grass 5500 4125
Super Napier 12810 25510 11
Forest Species Melia dubia 100 1700
Teak 100 1700
Sandalwood 480 16800
Mahagani 100 4000
Red sanders 100 2500
Rose wood 60 3000
Others(specify)
Total 73615 262675 165
85 9.E. Production of Bio-Products
Bio Products Name of the bio-product Quantity
Kg Value (Rs.)
Number of farmers to
whom provided
Bio Fertilizers Vermiwash 102 lit 3060 13
Vermicompost 125 Qtl 37500 45
Rhizobium 52.0 Kgs 6250 42
PSB 52.0 Kgs 6250 42
Azospirillum 21.0 Kgs 2520 105
Bio-pesticide
Bio-fungicide Trichoderma 76.0 Kgs 15200 42
Bio Agents Earthworms 103.5 Kgs 31150 63
Others (specify) Azolla 29.5 Kgs 2950 30
Total 104880 382 9.F. Production of livestock
Particulars of Live stock Name of the breed Number Value (Rs.) Number of farmers to whom provided
Dairy animals
Cows
Buffaloes
Calves
Others (Pl. specify)
Poultry
Broilers
Layers
Duals (broiler and layer)
Japanese Quail
Turkey
Emu
Ducks
Others (Pl. specify)
Piggery
Piglet
Others (Pl.specify)
Fisheries
Fingerlings
Others (Pl. specify)
Total
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PART X – PUBLICATION, SUCCESS STORY, INNOVATIVE MTHODOLOGY, ITK, TECHNOLOGY WEEK
10. A. Literature Developed/Published (with full title, author & reference)
(A) KVK Newsletter:
Date of start: English News Letters – January, 2003 & Krishi Darpana in Kannada language – October 2015 Periodicity:_Monthly_______Copies printed in each issue:___250_________ (B) Literature developed/published
Item Number
Research papers- International 0
Research papers- National 0
Technical reports 8
Technical bulletins 4
Popular articles - English 0
Popular articles – Local language 5
Extension literature 11
Others (Pl. specify)
TOTAL 28
10.B. Details of Electronic Media Produced
Sl.
No.
Type of media Title Details
1 CD / DVD Vermicompost 1) Preparation of vermicompost and its uses
2) Nutri Garden and its importance
2 Mobile Apps - -
3 Social media groups with KVK as Admin
WhatsApp –
KVK, HULKOTI, GADAG group
Cashew Growers group
Mango Growers group
GADAG FPO’s
Nutri
1856 members
4 Facebook account name Khp Kvk Hulkoti 457 followers
Shri Kariappa Hanumappa Parameshwar of Kalakeri village in Naragund block is one of the young farmer participated in CFLD-Bengalgram programme under NFSM Project of KVK during 2018-19. He was very enthusiastic to adopt improved technologies to address productivity constraints in Bengalgram. He used to cultivate Bengalgram variety of JG-11. Incidence of wilt was the major problem that affected the yield to the extent of 40-50 percent. Apart from this, there was also knowledge gap in management of pod borer and nutrient application. Demonstration was laid out in his farm under the supervision of KVK Scientists. Details of technologies demonstrated were use of high yielding and wilt tolerant variety (JAKI-9218), seed treatment with trichoderma and bio-fertilizers, foliar spray of pulse magic water soluble fertilizer and appropriate technologies for management of pod borer. Local check of JG-11 was also laid out adjacent to the demonstrated plot. Shri Kariappa adopted all the suggested technologies related to sowing method, seed rate, nipping, nutrition, intercultivation and management of pod borer. KVK Scientists periodically visited his plot and given him timely suggestions. As a result of this, bumper crop was raised and all the farmers in the village visited the plot and learnt about the technologies adopted. The performance of demonstrated plot against local check is given below.
Performance of technologies in demonstration
Yield (Q/ha) Net returns (Rs./ha) Yield gap (q/ha) over
check
Demo Check % increase Demo Check % increase 3.15
16.00 12.85 24.51 29410 18235 61.28
The farmer could get 24.51 per cent increased yield and 61.28 per cent increased net income. His net income was almost doubled. Potential yield of the variety was achieved. This yield was 3 times the yield of State and District average and two times the yield of National Average.
During the subsequent years of 2019-20 and 2020-21, the technology was spread to entire Kalakeri village and surrounding villages. The farmer says that, JAKI-9218 variety is wilt tolerant and high yielding and timely management of pod borer has enhanced the productivity. Further, he says that he got Rs.11,175/- additional returns per hectare by spending Rs.3000/- as additional cost per hectare.
KVK Scientist interacting with Bengalgram farmers
Field day organised on farmers’ field
88
ii) Boosting productivity of Sunflower crop in Malaprabha Command Area :
Sunflower is one of the commercial crop cultivated in Malaprabha Command Area of Naragund block under protective irrigation. Area under Sunflower crop has decreased over the years due to productivity constraints related to nutrient and pest management. Shri Limbanagoud Yallappagouda Jamadar, a resident of Kalakeri village is one of the participant farmer under Front Line Demonstration programme implemented under National Mission on Oilseed Project. Productivity of Sunflower crop was very less at 8-10 quintal per hectare. KVK laid out demonstration using the technologies such as RSFH-1887 hybrid, soil application of ZnSO4 @ 12.5 Kgs./ha. and gypsum @ 2.5 Qtls./ha., foliar spray of 19:19:19 NPK water soluble fertilizer @ 4 gms./lit, foliar spray of lambda cylothrin @ 1ml./lit for the management of leaf eating caterpillar and spray of propiconazole @ 1ml./lit for management of powdery mildew.
Frequent field visits were made by the KVK Scientists to ensure timely agriculture operations. Results of demonstrations laid out in the village was very successful.
Economics of demonstration
Technology Yield (Qtls./ha.) Gross Cost
(Rs./ha.)
Gross income (Rs./ha.)
Net returns (Rs./ha.)
Farmers practice
12.75 25837 18788 44625
Demonstration 15.75 26075 25050 55125
% of increase 23.52 0.92 54.62 23.93
Economics of demonstration revealed that this farmer got 23.52 % increased yield compared to his earlier practice. Net income of demonstration plot was Rs.29050 per hectare compared to 18788 / ha. in local practice.
Shri Limbanagoud says that, successful points of demonstration are :
i) RSFH-1887 hybrid is resistant to Sunflower necrosis and leaf spot disease.
ii) Soil application of ZnSO4 and gypsum has increased the grain weight and the yield
iii) Timely management of leaf eating caterpillar and powdery mildew has enhanced the yield
Further he says that, the technology has been widely adopted by FLD participants as well as
the other farmers of Kalakeri and Surrounding villages.
Farm advisories services during field visit
Field day organised on farmers’ field
89
iii) Small farmer adopts technologies in Chrysanthemum for increased income :
Chrysanthemum is one of the commercial flower crop cultivated by small and marginal farmers of Shirol village in Gadag district. It is the main livelihood crop of flower growers. Usually, it is cultivated in 10-20 guntas of land. The village was adopted by KVK with an objective of doubling the farmers’ income (DFI) through technological interventions during 2019-20. Benchmark survey revealed that, the flower crop has many productivity constraints that has affected the income of farmers to the extent of 40-60 percent. It was found that, due to improper plant nutrition practices, quality of the flower was poor. Loose flower bud, high incidence of leaf spot disease and bud borer incidence were severe.
KVK made interventions to address the productivity constraints. Front Line Demonstration on Integrated Flower Management practices were laid out on 5 farmer’s fields. Application of micro nutrients (Zn, Copper, Iron, Magnesium), management of bud borer (Foliar spray of Emamectin Benzoate and installation of solar traps and leaf spot disease (spray of propiconazole) were the components of demonstrations
Shri Kuberagoud Veerabhadragoud Doddagoudar was one of the participant flower grower under FLD programme. He says that, from 10 guntas of land he used to get Rs.25000 to Rs.30000 income from Chrysanthemum cultivation. He never knew that, income can be enhanced through Scientific Management. He along with other growers got training at KVK on ICM practices. He says that, participation in training and Front Line Demonstration was an eye opener for him and other farmers. Further, he says, that adoption of technologies in Chrysanthemum has fetched 2-3 time increased income (Rs.75000-90000 per gunta) compared to their practice. Adoption of technology has not only increased, the yield by 50-70 per cent, but also improved the quality of flowers and market price was increased by Rs.5-6 per Kg of flower due to shining and compactness of flowers. During the subsequent year, i.e. 2020-21, all the participant FLD farmers continued the use of technologies, he says. Further all the Chrysanthemum growers in the village (20 nos.) and surrounding villages of Shirunja and Yelishirunja have visited the FLD plots and were influenced by the results and adopted the technologies during 2020-21
10.D. Give details of innovative methodology or innovative approach of technology developed and used during the year
Organisation of online training / interaction session with farmers and extension functionaries: Due to COVID-19 lockdonw restrictions, KVK could not organise training programmes at KVK from April to
July, 2020. Looking into the importance of dessiminating timely agriculture information, KVK organised online
training / interaction programmes for farmers, farm women and extension functionaries. This was organised in
collaboration with Coromandel International Limited. The field staff of this company having laptop mobilized
20-30 farmers in villages and online connection was made with KVK Scientists. This mechanism has helped
dessiminating timely information during the COVID crisis. A total of 17 courses / interaction sessions were
organised for farmers, farm women and extension functionaries.
Farm advisories services during field visit
Farmer in his demonstration plot
90 10.E. Give details of indigenous technology practiced by the farmers in the KVK operational area
which can be considered for technology development (in detail with suitable photographs)
S.
No. Crop /
Enterprise ITK Practiced Purpose of ITK
Scientific Rationale
1 Crops
To reduce the infestation of weed i.e Cyprus rotundus, the farmers practice weekly harrowing throughout the end of rainy season i.e from April to October. Then they will take up Rabi Sorghum crop.
Every week harrowing with blade goes on cutting the fresh sprouting meristems of the weed Cyprus rotundus. This weekly cutting results in exhausting of the nutrients present in the bulbs of weeds and no chance for photosynthesis by leaves. Hence, the roots get deprived of the fresh photosynthates on one hand and on other the stored energy gets lost due to growth of fresh meristems every week, but they get cut off with harrowing blade. Thus, the weed has no chance of re-growth when weekly harrowing is done regularly from April to October.
The weekly cutting results in exhausting of the nutrients present in the bulbs of weeds and no chance for photosynthesis by leaves. Hence, the roots get deprived of the fresh photosynthates on one hand and on other the stored energy gets lost due to growth of fresh meristems every week, but they get cut off with harrowing blade. Thus, the weed has no chance of re-growth when weekly harrowing is done regularly from April to October
2 Livestock Animal washing in Canal/river water
For the treatment of foot & mouth disease
It facilitates drying of wound and protection from flies
3 Livestock Turmeric powder mixed in ghee, heated and applied
For the healing of wound Turmeric has got anti microbial properties.
4 Livestock Washing of hoves of animals with lime water
For the treatment of foot and mouth disease
Lime has antiseptic property. It kills germs and healing is fast.
5 Livestock Zeera & Garlic are boiled in water and is fed
For the treatment of fever Act as anti cold & fever.
6 Livestock
Tobacco shoot with Kerosine oil paste is made and applied
Leaves of neem or neem oil
For the treatment of ecto parasite infestation
Tobacco contain nicotine that kills ecto parasite. Neem has got ecto parasiticadal properties.
10 F. Technology Week celebration during 2020: Period of observing Technology Week: From 15-12-2020 to 19-12-2020
Total number of farmers visited :
Total number of agencies involved : 2
Number of demonstrations visited by the farmers within KVK campus : 6
Other Details
Types of Activities
No. of Activities
Number of Farmers
Related crop/livestock technology
Gosthies 1 191 Cashewnut crop
Lectures organized 7 300
Lectures organized on crop technologies
Exhibition 1 8113
Crop, livestock and have science technologies
91
Types of Activities
No. of Activities
Number of Farmers
Related crop/livestock technology
Film show 2 240 Mango & Cashew
Fair 1 355 Rabi & Summer crop campaign
Farm Visit 3 201
Rabi crops, Livestock, Agricultural Machineries
Diagnostic Practicals - - -
Supply of Literature (No.) 8 2000 Crop technology
Supply of Seed (q) - - -
Supply of Planting materials (No.) - - -
Bio Product supply (Kg) - - -
Bio Fertilizers (q) - - -
Supply of fingerlings - - -
Supply of Livestock specimen (No.) - - -
Total number of farmers visited the technology week
23 9400
10 E. Recognition and Awards: Nil
92
PART XI – SOIL AND WATER TEST 11.1 Activities of Soil and Water Testing Laboratory A. Status of establishment of Lab : 2005-06
1. Year of establishment : 01.07.2005 2. List of equipments purchased with amount :
Sl. No
Name of the Equipment Qty. Cost
A) Non-recurring contingency
1 Spectrophotmeter 1 0.60
2 Flame photometer 1 0.50
3 pH meter 1 0.10
4 Conductivity bridge 1 0.10
5 Physical balance 1 0.10
6 Chemical balance 1 1.00
7 Water distillation still 1 1.00
8 Orbital shaker 2 0.60
9 Shaker 2 0.50
10 Refrigerator 1 0.20
11 Oven with optional attachments 1 0.15
12 Hot plate with all models 1 0.25
13 Grinder with motor 1 0.30
14 Laboratory set up (all basic facilities) 3.20
15 PUSHA STFR meter Kit 1 0.75
16 MRIDAPARIKSHA 1 0.903
Total (A) 10.253
A) Recurring contingency
1 Chemical & glasswares 3.50
2 Miscellaneous items 0.20
3 Soil and plant sample processing and storage facility 0.50
Total (B) 4.20
Grand Total (A+B)) 14.453
B. Details of samples analyzed so far since establishment of SWTL:
Details No. of Samples
analyzed No. of Farmers
benefited No. of Villages
Soil Samples 9685 20981 336
Water Samples 5186 4958 “
Plant samples 132 132 “
Manure samples - - -
Others (specify) - - -
Total 15003 26071 336
C. Details of samples analyzed during the 2020-21 :
Details No. of Samples
analyzed No. of Farmers
benefited No. of Villages
Soil Samples 1185 3387 263
Water Samples 476 462
Plant samples 29 29
Manure samples
Others (specify)
Total 1690 3878 263
93 11.2 Mobile Soil Testing Kit : A. Date of purchase and current status
Mobile Kits Date of purchase Current status
1. PUSA SFTR meter kit 22-02-2016 Working
2. MRIDA PARIKSHAK 31-03-2017 Working
B. Details of soil samples analyzed during 2020 -21and since establishment with Mobile Soil Testing Kit:
During 2020 Cumulative progress (Total)
Samples analyzed (No.) 610 1305
Farmers benefited (No.) 1736 3821
Villages covered (No.) 5 25
11.3 Details of soil health cards issued based on SWTL & Mobile Soil Testing Kit during 2020-21:
PART XII. IMPACT 12.A. Impact of KVK activities (Not restricted for reporting period)
Name of specific technology/skill transferred
No. of participants
% of adoption
Change in income (Rs.)
Before (Rs./Ha)
After (Rs./Ha)
Introduction of JAKI-9218
variety in Bengalgram 630 65 40000 50000
Introduction of DGGV-2
variety in Greengram 450 75 35000 45000
Management of leaf minor
in Groundnut 125 20 50000 65000
Application of pre
emergent weedicide in
Maize
75 50 50000 62000
Use of spiral separator in
Bengalgram 500 50 30000 38000
Leaf minor management in
Groundnut 90 50 40000 65000
Use of ISF-764 variety of
Safflower along with ICM
Practices
250 75 22000 30,000
Use of DHft-109-03
variety of Foxtail Millet 60 50 18000 24300
Nipping in Bengalgram 250 50 20,000 26,000
Capsule borer management
in Safflower crop 62 60 15,000 25,000
TS-3R variety of Redgram
crop 125 80 25,000 5,000
Use of pre and post
emergent weedicides in
Onion crop
28 40 35,000 48000
Use of Arka Vegetable
special for micronutrient
management in vegetables
31 50 64000 75000
Use of fruitfly pheromone
trap in Guava 20 60 50000 62000
12..B. Cases of large scale adoption (Please furnish detailed information for each case with suitable photographs)
i) Large scale adoption of Mango special (micro nutrient) technology Area under Mango is 1700 hectares in Gadag district as there is support to farmers under
Comprehensive Horticulture Development Scheme of Horticulture department and MGNREG
Programme. KVK trained the mango farmers on Integrated Nutrient Management and other aspects of
production technologies. KVK promoted Mango Special technology of IIHR through trainings, literature
and Front Line Demonstrations and sale of mango special. The use of Mango Special has enhanced
the mango yield by 15-20 percent. Apart from this, quality of the mango fruit is enhanced. There is lot of
demand for mango special and KVK is facilitating supply of mango special to farmers. During the last
95
five years, KVK sold 925 Kgs of Mango special. The Hulkoti Farmers Producers Organisation is also
supplying mango special nutrient to mango growers. The FPO has sold 1500 Kgs of Mango special
during 2019-20. The technology is spread in about 80 percent of area under mango cultivation in
Gadag district.
ii) Large scale adoption of Foxtail Millet + Redgram intercropping system:
Foxtail Millet is cultivated as a sole crop in Gadag district over an area of 1,000 hectares under
rainfed situation. The crop has fetched good returns to farmers owing to good yield and less cost of cultivation.
However, during the last decade the climate variability has severely affected the productivity. The crop is sown
during the months of June-July. The last decade has witnessed severe climatic changes viz., delayed on-set
of monsoon and long dry spells.
To minimize the risk of sole cultivation of Foxtail Millet, KVK introduced TS-3R variety of Redgram, a
medium duration variety (140-150 days) as an intercrop in Foxtail Millet. KVK demonstrated Foxtail Millet
+Redgram intercropping system in 20 hectares area in 7 villages during last 4 years. Apart from introduction of
TOTAL 529.80 370.50 -30.06 303.09 -42.63 167.70 -68.34 660.70 +24.70
ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE OF DEMONSTRATION:
KVK demonstrated Greengram+Redgram intercropping system along with resilient
technologies in 60 ha. covering 150 farmers in Mahalingapur cluster villages during 5 years period.
The data presented in Table-3 reveals that average crop equivalent yield of 9.80 Qtls./ha was
achieved in the demonstration plots. The data clearly reveals that there has been doubling of
income in demonstration plots compared to sole cultivation of Greengram during all the four years.
When we look into average net returns, it was almost double as against local check. It is interesting
to note that these yield level are achieved even during deficient rainfall years (Table:-2)
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Table: 3-Economic performance of Greengram+Redgram intercropping system
Year Area (ha.)
No. of farmers
Yield (Qtl./ha.)
Crop Equivalent
yield (Qtls./ha.)
Net Returns (Rs./ha.)
Demo Local Green-gram
as sole crop
Demo Local Green- gram
Redgram
2016-17 8 20 7.06 5.86 7.85 12.15 23852 11474
2017-18 10 25 5.12 3.64 5.84 8.62 19129 9528
2018-19 10 25 5.32 2.99 5.3 7.90 10539 3417
2019-20 12 30 5.85 4.76 6.32 10.43 30072 12153
2020-21 20 50 5.43 6.16 6.42 9.90 39215 21910
AVERAGE 5.75 4.68 6.43 9.80 24561 11696
ADDITIONAL NET RETURNS FROM DEMONSTRATION FIELD :
The data presented in Table-4 reveals that 150 farmers participating in demonstration
programme in 60 hectares got Rs.11.92 lakhs as additional returns during 5 year period from
2016-17 to 2020-21. This is one of the good indicator of impact of Greengram+Redgram
intercropping system. This has created lot of impact in terms of spread of technologies to other
farmers.
Table: 4-Additional returns from Greengram+Redgram intercropping system
Year
Yield Additional Yield
(Qtls./ha.)
Price (Rs./ qtl)
Additional Returns (Rs. /ha)
Total area of demo (ha.)
Total additional
returns from demo
(Rs.)
Demo Yield CEY
(Qtls/ha.)
Local check
(Qtls./ha.)
2016-17 12.15 7.85 4.3 5200 22360 8 178880
2017-18 8.62 5.84 2.78 5200 14456 10 144560
2018-19 7.90 5.3 2.6 5500 14300 10 143000
2019-20 10.43 6.32 4.11 5400 22194 12 266328
2020-21 9.90 6.42 3.48 6600 22968 20 459360
TOTAL 60 1192128
SPREAD OF TECHNOLOGY TO OTHER FARMERS :
As a result of KVK interventions through Front Line Demonstrations, trainings and extension
programmes, there has been a spread of the technology in 167 ha. of area including area under
demonstrations during last five years involving 280 farmers. The spread has been noticed mainly in
Mahalingapur cluster of villages. This indicates that farmers have been convinced about the
profitability of intercropping system. During last five years, 280 farmers have got net returns of
Rs.22.38 lakhs, thus contributing lot to the district economy.
Table: 5-Year wise approximate spread of area and total net returns in Greengram+Redgram intercropping system
Year Area (ha.)
No. of farmers
Net Returns (Rs./ha.)
Total net returns (Rs.)
2016-17 16 30 12378 198048
2017-18 21 37 9601 201621
2018-19 42 70 7122 299124
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Year Area (ha.)
No. of farmers
Net Returns (Rs./ha.)
Total net returns (Rs.)
2019-20 28 60 17919 501732
2020-21 60 83 17305 1038300
TOTAL 167 280 - 2238825
CONCLUSION :
Greengram+Redgram intercropping system with resilient technologies demonstrated by KVK has
created a huge impact in Mahalingapur cluster of villages in terms of good net returns and income of
farmers. Farmers have been convinced about the profitability of technologies as good net returns
were achieved during drought years of 2016-17, 2017-18 and 2018-19. There has been a spread of
technologies in 167 ha. involving 280 farmers in Mahalingapur cluster of village in last five years.
Thus the demonstrations have huge impact in improving the income of farmers in rain shadow
district of Gadag
PART XIII - LINKAGES 13.A. Functional linkage with different organizations
Name of organization Nature of linkage
Directorate of Cashewnut and Cocoa Development, Cochin
i) Awareness on Cashew promotion ii) Organisation of Seminar on Cashewnut crop iii) Training on production technology of Cashewnut iv) Advisory services for cashew farmers
Agriculture Skill Council of India Organization of Skill Training on job role “Nursery Growers”
Karnataka State Department of Agriculture
Training programmes, Workshops & serving as Resource Persons in different schemes, joint organisation of extension activities
Karnataka State Department of Horticulture
Capacity building of FPOs
Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services
Organisation of Trainings/Workshop on Livestock Management
Command Area Development Authority, Belagavi
Organised training programme on Soil and Water management in Malaprabha Command Area of Naragund block
Coromandel International Company, Bengaluru
Organisation of online training programmes on production technology of Rabi crops.
Rural Development and Panchayat Raj University, Gadag
Facilitation and guidance for students belonging to different disciplines of RDPR University
Demonstration on Greengram
+Redgram intercropping system Celebration of field day in Greengram +Redgram intercropping
system
100 13.B. List special programmes undertaken by the KVK and operational now, which have been financed by State Govt./Other Agencies
Name of the scheme Date/ Month of
initiation Funding agency Amount (Rs.)
Agricultural Skill Council of India
December, 2020 ASCI, New Delhi & DCCD,
Cochin 4,95,000
13.C. Details of linkage with ATMA
a) Is ATMA implemented in your district : Yes
If yes, role of KVK in preparation of SREP of the district?
KVK provided input on problem identification , prioritization, researchable issues and strategies /
technologies for different agro-eco systems in the district
Coordination activities between KVK and ATMA:
S. No.
Programme Particulars
No. of programmes attended by
KVK staff
No. of programmes Organized by
KVK
Other remarks (if any)
01 Meetings
KVK-ATMA Intefernce Meetings and ATmA Steering
Committee meetings
3 4 -
02 Research projects - 2 2 -
03 Training programmes
ICM in Rabi crops
Post Harvest Technology
Farmers’ Producers Organisation
Integrated Farming System
Food Processing
6 5 -
04 Demonstrations - 4 8 Jointly organised with
ATMA funding
05 Extension Programmes
14 9 Jointly organised with
ATMA funding
Kisan Mela 1 1 Jointly organised with
ATMA funding
Technology Week 1 1 Jointly organised with
ATMA funding
Exposure visit - -
Exhibition 1 1 Jointly organised with
ATMA funding
Soil health camps 1 1 Jointly organised with
ATMA funding
Animal Health Campaigns
- -
Others (Pl. specify) - -
Field Day 1 1 Jointly organised with
ATMA funding
Jal Shakti Abhiyaan - -
World Food Day 1 1 Jointly organised with
ATMA funding
International Womens’ Day
1 1 Jointly organised with
ATMA funding
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S. No.
Programme Particulars
No. of programmes attended by
KVK staff
No. of programmes Organized by
KVK
Other remarks (if any)
World Soil Health Day 1 1 Jointly organised with
ATMA funding
Farmers’ field school - 2 - Jointly organised with
ATMA funding
06 Publications
Video Films - - - -
Books - - - -
Extension Literature - - -
Pamphlets - - - -
Others (Pl. specify) - - - -
07 Other Activities (Pl. specify)
13.D. Give details of programmes implemented under National Horticultural Mission
S. No.
Programme
Nature of linkage Funds received if any Rs.
Expenditure during the reporting period in Rs.
Constraints if any
13.E. Nature of linkage with National Fisheries Development Board
S. No.
Programme
Nature of linkage Funds received if any Rs.
Expenditure during the reporting period in Rs.
Remarks
13.F. Details of linkage with RKVY
S. No.
Programme
Nature of linkage Funds received if any Rs.
Expenditure during the reporting period in Rs.
Remarks
13G. Kisan Mobile Advisory Services
Month Message type
(Text/Voice)
SMS/voice calls sent (No.) Total SMS/ Voice
calls sent (No.)
Farmers (No.) Crop Livest
ock Weather Marke
ting Awaren
ess Other
enterprises
April 20 Text 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 5200
May 20 Text 0 1 0 0 2 1 4 6200
June 20 Text 2 1 0 0 1 0 4 5800
July 20 Text 5 0 0 0 0 0 5 7200
August 20 Text 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 37324
September 20 Text 0 0 0 1 2 0 3 37324
October 20 Text 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 2800
November 20 Text 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 3200
December 20 Text 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 1267
January 21 Text 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 1268
February 21 Text 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 1268
March 21 Text 2 1 0 0 0 1 4 1280
Total 20 3 0 1 7 3 34
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PART XIV- PERFORMANCE OF INFRASTRUCTURE IN KVK 14A. Performance of demonstration units (other than instructional farm)
Sl. No.
Demo Unit
Year of establishment
Area (ha)
Details of production Amount (Rs.)
Remarks Variety Produce Qty.
Cost of
inputs
Gross income
1 Green House
2007 250 sq.ft
Alphonso Mangoes
Grafts 500 3000 8000 -
2 Green House
2007 Chilli Seedlings 2500 500 2500
14B. Performance of instructional farm (Crops) including seed production
Maize+ Redgram intercropping system with ICM practices
Introduction of SPV-2217 variety in Rabi Sorghum
Bt.Cotton+ Greengram intercropping system with ICM practices
Introduction of DH-256 variety of Grounndut along with ICM practices
Introduction of DGGV-2 variety with ICM practices
Introduction of Arka Shweta and Arka Shubra
15255 27112
109 Sl District Taluks Villages Farm
ers (No.)
Average Benchmark
Income (Rs./year)
Crops/ enterprises
KVK Interventions
Additional Net
Income generated due to
KVK intervent
ions (Rs/year)
Total income
of farmer
(Rs/ year)
white Onion varieties
ICM in Chrysanthemum
Demonstration of vegetable cafeteria (Introduction of improved varieties of Okra, Ridgegourd, Dolichos bean, Beans and Coriender
Nutrient management in milch animals
Demonstration of nutri garden
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PART XVI - FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE 16A. Details of KVK Bank accounts
Bank account
Name of the bank
Location Branch code
Account Name
Account Number
MICR Number
IFSC Number
With Host Institute
- - - - - - -
With KVK SBI Gadag 0838 KHP KVK Hulkoti
10824829153 582002002 SBIN0000838
16B. Utilization of KVK funds during the year 2020-2021 (Rs. in lakh)
S. No.
Particulars Sanctioned Released Expenditure
A. Recurring Contingencies
1 Pay & Allowances 20262127 20262127 20262127
2 Traveling allowances 78000 78000 78000
3 Contingencies
A Stationery, telephone, postage and other expenditure on office running, publication of Newsletter and library maintenance (Purchase of News Paper & Magazines) 290000 290000 290000
B POL, repair of vehicles, tractor and equipments 334000 334000 334000 C Meals/refreshment for trainees (ceiling upto
Rs.40/day/trainee be maintained) 100000 100000 100000 D Training material (posters, charts, demonstration
material including chemicals etc. required for conducting the training) 50000 50000 50000
E Frontline demonstration except oilseeds and
pulses (minimum of 30 demonstration in a year) 283000 283000 283000 F On Farm Testing (on need based, location
specific and newly generated information in the major production systems of the area) 136000 136000 136000
G Integrated Farming System 0 0 0 H Training of Extension Functionaries 25000 25000 25000 I Extension activities 41000 41000 41000 I EDP / Innovative activities 30000 30000 30000 J Maintenance of buildings 50000 50000 50000 K Establishment of Soil, Plant & Water Testing
Laboratory and issue of Soil Health Cards 25000 25000 25000 M Nutri Garden 25000 25000 25000 N Library Maintenance 10000 10000 10000
TOTAL (A) 21739127 21739127 21739127
B. Non-Recurring Contingencies
1 Works 0 0 0
2 Equipments including SWTL & Furniture 243000 243000 243000
18 ) Please include any other important and relevant information which has not been reflected
above (write in detail). Like details regarding FPO formation, Achievements during COVID-19
lockdown period.
(i) FPO formation:
Chikkasavanur village in Shirahatti block is adopted by KVK for doubling the farmers income. KVK
has been implementing need based programmes to enhance the farmers income. Since two years farmers
have been made aware of group formation and importance of farmers producers organization. KVK mobilized
farmers into farmers interest groups. KVK has trained these FIGs on Concept management and opportunities
on farmers producers organizations. Through the effort of KVK, farmers producer organizationis floated and
registered during 2020-21. The FPO is named as Chikkasavanur Farmer Producer Organisation Limited. The
FPO is planning to start business opportunities under the guidance of KVK.
(ii) Best practices practiced and documented during COVID-19 period:
(iii) EDP THROUGH PRIMARY PROCESSING OF MILLETS AND SALES OF PROCESSED MILLET GRAINS
Millets are the important crops grown in Gadag district. Farmers used to sell the un-processed Millets which fetches low price in the market. In addition, they
are not aware of the Millet nutrition and value addition of millets. In order to promote the daily consumption of Millets and to get higher returns from the Millets, the EDP
on Primary Processing and Marketing of Millets was done.
Objectives:
• To get good market price for the processed grains
• To imbibe EDP skills in production & marketing for small farmers
• To enhance returns from millet cultivation
• To create awareness on millet nutrition, value addition & promote daily consumption of millets
Activities conducted:
• Implemented EDP by taking 3 farm families.
• 12 trainings to farmers and farm women on crops and millet nutrition.
• 9 trainings to Extension Functionaries on Millet Nutrition.
• 2 value addition trainings.
• Developed brochures & Pamphlets on Millets.
• Exhibitions and fairs organised in collaboration with KSDA, organic farmers associations for promotion and marketing of Millets.
• Facilitated sales of millet products through ASF’s Organic Store
• 2 Entrepreneurship Development Programmes on Millets was organized.
• Prepared labels & pamphlets to facilitate marketing of Millets.