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2024

Sl.No Crop Technology Demonstrated Feedback
1 Paddy Demonstration on medium slender paddy variety CO 55 under Organic Farming The Paddy variety CO 55 gives higher yield (28.00 %) increase over than farmers practice Aman. It found to be moderately resistant to bacterial leaf blight. Due to medium slender type farmers prefers this variety.
2 Paddy Demonstration on TNAU Rice Reap in Paddy The foliar spraying of Rice Reap increased the yield in a cost-effective manner in paddy.
3 Farm Mechanization Demonstration of Agricultural Drone The drone spray demonstration for paddy crop ensured timely and uniform application of inputs, reduced labor dependency, saved time and cost, and minimized farmers' exposure to chemicals.
4 Farm Mechanization Demonstration on Groundnut seed drill (ANGRAU model) The demonstration helped to increase yield by performing necessary operations at the right time. Farmers were able to sow seeds before soil moisture evaporated. The machines were user- and gender-friendly, saving time, cost, and labor.
5 Farm Mechanization Demonstration on Multi Tree Climber (Palm) The multi-tree climber is highly useful as it easily fits various trees like palm and coconut. Its adjustable design, ease of operation, and gender-friendly features make climbing safe and effortless, reducing drudgery and saving time.
6 Groundnut Demonstration of herbal repellent for the management of Wild Boar Using of Herbolive effectively manage the wild boar but the duration for the effect may be increased.
7 Paddy Demonstration on super fine Paddy variety VGD 1 under Organic Farming The paddy variety VGD 1 gave 38 % yield increase over farmers check (Amman - private variety). Farmers highly prefers VGD 1 due to super fine grain type, erect, high tillering, non-lodging plant habit.
8 Finger Millet Demonstration on Finger millet variety ATL 1 Ragi ATL 1 variety gives higher yield (27 %) than ML 365, ATL 1 variety was synchronized maturity, sturdy culm, non-lodging type also less incidence of leaf blast diseases.
9 Cowpea Demonstration on High yielding Cowpea variety VBN 3 Compared to CO(CP) 7, the cowpea variety VBN 3 yielded more (8.2 q/ha) than CO(CP) 7. Medium-bold type VBN 3 seeds have good cooking quality. Consumers and farmers prefer this kind, which also guarantees a high market value.
10 Cotton Demonstration on Cotton CO 17 variety with high density planting system The Cotton variety CO 17 is a short duration type with synchronized boll maturity suitable for farmers single time harvest.
11 Cluster Beans Demonstration of Cluster bean Variety MDU-1 Cluster beans MDU1 gave higher yield. The pods are more tender and got more market acceptance.
12 Coriander Demonstration on Coriander CO5 Coriander CO5 gave higher yield. The freshness was more in CO5 Coriander.
13 Mango Integrated Crop Management in Mango The yield was increased noticeably and the quality of the fruits got improved in mango. The fruit fly infestation was substantially reduced that helped to get higher yield and income.
14 Coconut Integrated Nutrient Management in Coconut In coconut the button shedding was reduced to a greater extent and the yield improvement was great with the using of coconut tonic.
15 Banana Micronutrient Management in Banana The bunch weight was uniform in banana and the improved yield and quality helped to fetch higher price in the market.
16 Cotton Micronutrient Management in Cotton The cotton crop developed more bolls with a better distribution across the field and fiber quality got improved.
17 Coconut Demonstration of management against Coconut Rugose Spiraling Whitefly Rugose spiraling Whitefly in coconut was effectively managed by following the IPM practices. The sooty mould was less in the demo.
18 Jasmine Integrated Pest Management for Blossom midge and Bud worms in Jasmine Blossom midge and Bud worm was effectively controlled by following the IPM practices.
19 Groundnut Demonstration of herbal repellent for the management of wild boar If the rain occurs during the spraying of Herbolive the effectiveness is very less. Generally, the wild boar menace problem is after shower only.
20 Turmeric Demonstration on Rhizomerot management practices in Turmeric The biocontrol agents is effective when it is applied through soil and rhizome treatment.
21 Poultry Demonstration of TANUVAS STAR Chicken for small farmers in Krishnagiri district TANUVAS STAR chicken had better body weight gain when compared to native breed and also adoptable under backyard condition. This improved breed can be reared due to its marketability with increased income.
22 Poultry Demonstration of ProBeads-EC on growth performance of Desi-chicken Probeads EC supplementation for native chicken helps to improve bodyweight and also reduced mortality. It is a new technology to improve performance of native chicken under backyard condition.
23 Dairy Demonstration of Tick Shield for control of tick infestation in dairy cows The farmers felt that using Tick shield spot on was user friendly, effective in control of tick and it can be used alternatively for deltamethrin which was widely used by dairy farmers.
24 Dairy Demonstration of Ketoquant for diagnosis of subclinical ketosis in dairy cows The farmers felt that by using Ketoquant rapid detection kit it was easy to monitor the condition during early lacation period and can avoid ketosis, which helps to correct feeding management in dairy cows and inturn improved Milk yield, income.
25 Cassava Demonstration on Foliar nutrition in Cassava The cassava booster helped to enhance the tuber size and improved the disease resistance.

2023

Sl.No Crop Technology Demonstrated Feedback
1 Lemon Demonstration on Balaji Lime The establishment of Balaji Lime was 96%.
2 Banana Demonstration on Micronutrient Management in Banana Foliar nutrition of Banana Special gave a good quality fruits with increased bunch weight.
3 Little Millet Demonstration on Little millet variety ATL 1 Little Millet Variety – ATL 1 recorded higher yield than the old traditional variety. The grains were superior in quality and have good market value.
4 Castor Demonstration on Castor YRCH 2 Newly released Castor Hybrid Variety – YRCH 2 recorded higher bean yield, more number of effective spikes, more number capsule per spikes, very less incidence to leaf hoppers and resistance to wilt diseases. The castor bean quality were superior in quality and have good market value.
5 Finger Millet Demonstration on Finger millet variety ATL 1 A high yield Finger Millet Variety – ATL 1 recorded higher yield than the old traditional variety. The grains were superior in performance and it has some desirable attributes like easy threshability, synchronized maturity non-lodging and attractive colored grains with good nutrition and cooking qualities.
6 Brinjal Demonstration on Brinjal Variety VRM (Br) 2 Brinjal variety – VRM (Br) 2 gave higher yield than the private hybrid due to less pest and disease problem. The fruits were tender and preferred in market due to its attractive colour.
7 Chilli Demonstration of Chilli hybrid Arka Saanvi Chilli Hybrid Arka Saanvi gave higher yield than the private hybrid. The diseases incidence was less than in Arka Saanvi. The fruits were preferred in market due to its attractive colour and freshness.
8 French Beans Demonstration of Arka Sukomal variety of French Bean French Beans Arka Sukomal gave higher yield than the private hybrid due to less pest and disease problem. The fruits were tender and preferred in market.
9 Mango Integrated Crop Management in Mango Foliar nutrition in mango for the micronutrients gave a good quality fruits besides the increase in yield. Also the fruitfly management using traps is very effective in controlling the fruitflies.
10 Banana Micro nutrient management in Banana Foliar nutrition of Banana Special gave a good quality fruits with increased bunch weight.
11 Coconut Integrated Nutrient Management in Coconut The button shedding got reduced due to the root feeding of coconut tonic. Also, the yield has got improved.
12 Jasmine Demonstration on Off season flowering techniques with ICM in Jasmine ICM with off season flowering techniques in Jasmine fetched better Price in market.
13 Tomato Demonstration on Vegetable planter (Manual Operated) The vegetable planter (manually) efficiently addresses labor shortages, lowers labor costs, facilitates easy operation by women, and ensures consistent plant spacing and depth, effectively reducing drudgery in planting processes.
14 Tomato Demonstration on IPM in Tomato Need bio control agents for sucking pests and also new molecule for borers.
15 Poultry Demonstration of ProBeads-EC supplement with preventive management practices in Desichicken Probeads EC supplementation for native chicken helps reduce mortality and also improved bodyweight. This is a new technology for use to improve performance of native chicken.
16 Poultry Popularization of TANUVAS Aseel under backyard condition TANUVAS Aseel had better body weight gain when compared to native breed and also adoptable for backyard condition. This improved breed can be reared as it was acceptable in market with increased income.
17 Fodder Demonstration of TANUVAS 10 cent Multicrop fodder production model to enhance milk production in crossbred dairy animals Mixed fodder cultivation had higher fodder yield. Leguminous fodder velimassal acts as protein source for cattle which enhances milk yield. In 10 cent we can cultivate different fodder varieties to feed balanced fodder for dairy cattle. We came to know about multicut fodder Sorghum CO31 and Velimassal.
18 Poultry Popularisation of Namakkal Gold Quail in Krishnagiri District Namakkal Gold Quail was adoptable and gives a marginal income in addition to other livestock farming. Feed cost and marketability is the major challenge.
19 Vegetables and Greens Demonstration on Nutri Garden Fetched income through sale of vegetable and greens and improved the livelihood enhancement.
20 Palmyra Demonstration of Palmyra Fruit value added products The palmyra pulp blended with other fruits enriched for jam preparation and squash was nutritious with good shelf life and enterprise development to women.
21 Mushroom Demonstration of Arka – OM - 1 Oyster Mushroom Good color with good shelf life and aroma for culinary purpose.
22 Coconut Demonstration On android based TNAU Coconut Expert System TNAU Mobile Application System support them to make the right decisions at right time for Coconut Cultivation.
23 Little Millet Demonstration on high yielding Little millet variety ATL 1 Little Millet Variety – ATL 1 gives higher yield than the farmers practice old traditional variety. The grains were superior in quality and have good market value.
24 Groundnut Demonstration on Groundnut seed drill (ANGRAU model) Yield increased by doing the necessary operations in appropriate time, was able to sow the seeds before the soil moisture evaporate, Machines were user and gender friendly, Saved time, cost and labour.
25 Paddy Demonstration of Agricultural Drone The utilization of drones in agriculture optimizes crop management, reduces labor requirements, enables precise monitoring of crops, and enhances overall farm efficiency.
26 Pearl Millet Demonstration of Millet Planter The millet sowing machine streamlines sowing processes, mitigates labor shortages, promotes efficient seed placement, and contributes to higher crop yields.
27 Traditional Rice Demonstration on value added products from traditional rice (Black Kavuni) Gained awareness on utilization of traditional rice (Black Rice). And higher returns through sale of value added food products with better taste and consumer preference.