Vol. :1 : No.1 January - March, 2020 Director’s Desk

1KVK VRG Newsletter, Jan - Mar, 2020

e-NewsletterVol. :1 : No.1 January - March, 2020

Dr.Y.S.R.Horticultural UniversityICAR - Krishi Vigyan KendraVenkataramannagudem, West Godavari Dist., Andhra Pradesh

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Director’s Desk• Sri. Chiranjiv Choudhary IFS.,

Vice-Chancellor, Dr YSRHU inaugurated the “Coconut Dehusking Machine”

• Two Apiary Units (50 boxes each) were distributed under IBDC, NBB as per the MIDH Norms

• “Nutri Sensitive Agriculture-Nutri Thali” Training was imparted to Anganwadi Workers on International Women’s Day

• Two Awareness Programmes to farmers on Weather Based Agro Advisories through DAMU

• Awareness programme on “Energy Conservation – Demand side Management in Agriculture” to farmers was organized with the support of BEE - APSECM

• Workshop on “Strategies for Management of Rugose Spiralling Whitefly “ was conducted in convergence with CDB.

• Four Skill based Vocational Trainings viz: Aquaculture Worker, Mushroom Grower, Apiary and Organic Farming were conducted to rural youth.

• Eight Field Diagnostic Visits were conducted to address farmer’s field problems

• Ten farmers groups from Telangana, Chattisgadh, Odisha and various districts with in the state visited

• Participated in exhibitions at National level in “Farmer’s Science Congress” and “National Horticultural Fair”

News Insidee-Extension is boon for the KVKse-Extension is also known as cyber extension, means “Using the power of online networks, computer communications and digital interactive multimedia to facilitate dissemination of

technologies”. e-Extension includes effective use of ICT, National and International networks, internet, export systems, multimedia learning systems and computer based training systems to improve information access to the farmers, extension workers, research scientists, extension managers and students. e-Extension consists of e-Learning, e-Farming and e-Trading. The e-Extension has the potential to transform traditional farming into precision farming. The KVKs are poised to take advantage of advanced technology for e-Extension. The limited and over-burdened manpower can be shifted to social media platform for productive interaction with farmers, rural youth and women groups. Moderated social media can be successfully used for protective farming and at every stage of the value chain. The extension further reduces time lag between need and application of farming technology, besides helps in cost reduction and waste reduction.

Dr.B. SrinivasuluDirector of Extension

Dr.YSRHU

Dr.E.Karuna SreePS & Head, KVK

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Spectacular activities....

On 08.03.2020 “International Womens Day” and training program on “Peratilo poshakalu – Poshaka viluvaltho kudina aaharam” was conducted to the women farmers, anganwadi workers and supervisors of Tadepalligudem, Nallajerla and Ungutur mandal. In this program, Dr.B.Srinivasulu, Director of Extension,

International Womens Day Celebration

Republic DayOn 26.01.2020 71st Indian Republic day was celebrated at KVK administration building. Dr.E.Karuna Sree, Principal Scientist & Head, has hosted the flag and mentioned that, on this day in 1950, the esteemed constitution came into effect and India was declared an independent republic country. Teaching, non teaching staff and farm workers were took part of the celebration.

Republic day celebration

Dr. YSR Horticultural University has attended as chief guest and addressed the gathering about the importance of women in present society and felicitated progressive anganwadi workers. Dr.A.Sujatha, Dean of Student Affairs, Smt. Swarajya Lakshmi, CDPO, Nallajerla, were participated.

International Womens Day


Energy Efficiency programme was conducted at KVK Training hall, Dr. B. Srinivasulu, DE, Dr.YSRHU has attended as chief guest and addressed the farmers on protection of natural resources, usage of petrol & diesel should be reduced & go for renewable energy sources. drip irrigation, solar power & solar pumps. The disturbances in the climate can be reduced by planting trees & protecting natural resources which makes available to the future generations also. A pamphlet entitled on “importance of renewable energy resources” was released

during the workshop. Technical sessions on Energy Efficiency and Energy conservation measures, water & soil conservation measures, Rain water harvesting structures, energy efficiency for sustainable agriculture, Usage of micro irrigation (Drip & Sprinklers irrigations) for water consumption in Agriculture & Horticulture crops. This program has been sponsored by Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), APSECM, Andhra Pradesh.

One day Workshop cum Awareness Programme on Energy Efficiency and Demand Side Management (DSM) in Agriculture Sector

On farm Testings (OFTs) : The following new technologies were assessed to find their suitability to the microclimatic conidtions in the district. 1. Demonstration and growth performanance of improved fish varities. i.e. Improved catla, Jayanthi rohu and

Amur common carp.2. Assessment of creep feeding in pre weaning lambs/kids on mortality reduction and growth rateFront Line Demonstrations (FLDs): FLDs in following were conducted to popularise the technologies for large scale adoption in the district.1. Farmer Field School (FFS) in Brinjal and Okra2. Fertigation schedule in oilpalm3. Integrated nutrient management in ground nut4. Effect of scheduled deworming+Vit A+Calf starter on buffalo calves mortality

Efficiency and Demand Side Management (DSM)


Distribution of Bee boxesOn 26.01.2020 Distributed Bee boxes under Integrated Bee Development Centre (IBDC) project & ICAR - Tribal Sub Plan (TSP) to the FPG members in W.G & E.G districts. In this programme Sri Chiranjiv Choudhary, IFS, Vice-Chancellor (FAC) and Ex-officio Secretary to Govt. of A.P has attended as chief guest and participated the gathering. Dr.B.Srininvaslu, Director of Extension explained about the objectives of IBDC and importance of honey bees in agriculture.

Technical programs conducted...

Awareness programme on District Agro Met Unit (DAMU)On 30.01.2020 One day Farmer’s Training and Awareness programme on District Agro Met Unit (DAMU). In this programme, Dr.B.Srinivasulu, Director of Extension, Dr.YSRHU attended as chief guest and explained the objectives of DAMU project, importance of weather factors in agriculture, mode of transfer of agro advisories to the farmers and advised the farmers.

Technical Review and VisitOn 01-02-2020, Krishi Vigyan Kendra Scientific staff along with Dr. B. Srinivasulu, Director of Extension, had visited Integrated Farming Systems developed by KVK at Koyanagampalem Village of Polavaram Mandal and interacted with farmers. Suggested to implement as many programs in one village for developing as model cluster so that it could be more visible to others.

Distribution of Apairy Units


On 28.02.2020, Wokshop on “Strategies for Management of Rugose Whitefly in Coconut” was conducted at KVK, V.R.Gudem in collaboration with Coconut Development Board (CDB), Dr.Y.S.R.Horticultural University and Department of Horticulture. In this programme Sri. Chiranjiv Choudhary, IFS, Vice-Chancellor, Dr.YSRHU & Commissioner of Horticulture, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh participated as chief guest and addressed the gathering on effective management of whitefly infestation in Coconut & Oil palm and advised the farmers to adopt integrated pest management

practices against RSW and also stressed on the importance of cultivation of multiple cropping systems. Dr.R.V.S.K.Reddy, Director of Research, Dr.YSRHU explained about the research and development activities of Dichochysa sps and Isaria fumosorosea against RSW and advised the farmers do not go for insecticidal application in Whitefly affected gardens. In this programme Shri.Saradindu Das,Chief Coconut Development Officer, CDB, Kochi, Smt.T.Bala Sudhahari, Director, CDB, Chennai, Dr.M.L.N.Reddy, Dean of PG Studies, Dr.A.Sujatha, Dean of Student Affairs, Dr.B.V.K.Bhagawan, Zonal Research Head, Coastal Zone – 1, Dr.YSRHU also participated. Dr.P.Kalidas, Principal Scientist (Ento.), IIOPR, Pedavegi, Dr.N.B.V.Chalapathi Rao, Principal Scientist, HRS, Ambajipeta, Dr.YSRHU presented the technical sessions.

Workshop on Strategies for Management of Rugose White Fly

Inauguration of Coconut Dehuking Machine

Inauguration of Dehusking Machine for CoconutsOn 09-03-2020, Inauguration of Demo coconut dehusking machine was done by Sri. Chiranjiv Choudhary, IFS, Vice Chancellor, Commissioner of Horticulture, Govt. of Andhra Pradesh. About 30 farmers have participated and learned the dehusking mechanism and feedback was collected. In this program, Dr. B. Srinivasulu, Director of Extension, Dr. R.V.S.K. Reddy, Director of Research, Dr. A. Sujatha, Dean of student affairs, Sri. Ratna Kishore, PRO, Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University, and teaching staff of KVK have participated.


Stocking of new improved fish varieties

A project on “Growth and performance of improved fish varieties i.e. Improved Catla, Jayanthi Rohu and Amur Common Carp” funded by the National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB) launched and fish seed has brought from the National Fisheries Brood Bank (NFBB) Development Ceter, Orrisa and stocked on 10.01.2020 in KVK instructional farm and farmer fields at Ravigudem, Reddygnapavaram, and Yarraiguem of Buttaiahgudem Mandal, West Godavari Dist.

Method Demonstration

On 23.01.2020 Sri.G.Shali Raju, Scientist (Entomology), conducted Method demonstration

on Installation of yellow tarpaulin sheets and spraying of Azadirachtin 10,000 ppm @ 1 ml/L along with detergent powder @ 10 g/L against RSW in Venkataramannagudem village.

SERP Review MeetingOn 04.02.2020 Sri.G.Shali Raju, Scientist (Entomology), attended review meeting on Progress of SERP - APRIGP trainings and demonstrations for the year 2019-20 conducted by SERP, Govt of Andhra Pradesh.

Apairy Unit

On 11.02.2020 Sri.G.Shali Raju, Scientist (Entomology), visited Apiary unit at Tirumalampalem village and identified infestation of wax moth and varroa mite and suggested suitable remedial measures.

Survey WorkOn 18-02-2020, A survey was conducted in Koyya Nageampalem village for studying their economic status of the farmers, major farming (Agriculture and Horticultural crops) and other allied activities in order to adopting and developing as model village. Dr. V.Deepthi, Scientist (Agri.Extension) and Dr. U. Shiva Kumar, Research Associate, (SSAC), was involved in this program.

Inauguration of Goat shed at IFSGoat shed was inaugurated as demostration unit in Integrated farming system model by Dr. B. Srinivasulu, Director of Extension, Dr.YSRHU, VRGudem in the august presence of Dr.J.V. Prasad, Nodal Officer, ATARI, Hyderabad on 11.03.2020. In this program, Dr.E.Karuna sree, Dr.T. Vijaya Nrimala, Dr. A.Devivaraprasad Reddy, Dr. Venkata Subbaiah, G. Shali Raju, Dr. V.Deepthi, Dr.Shiva kumar, Sri. J. Satish Kumar along with the farmers has participated in the program.

Organic FarmingSeven day’s skill training programme on ‘organic farming’ from 27.01.2020 to 02.02.2020 was conducted under STRY (ATMA) funds. Trainees learned preparation of various organic formulations and visited organic fields at dommeru, village as part of the training programme. Dr.V.Deepthi, Scientist (Ag. Ext.), corodnated the program.


ASCI Program on Aquaculture WorkerAgricultural Skill Council of India (ASCI) skill training program for a period of 25 days from 17.02.2020 to 12.03.2020 to the rural youth on the job role “Aquaculture Worker” was conducted. Dr. B. Srinivasulu, Director of Extension, Dr.YSRHU inaugurated the program on 17.02.2020 and stressed on importance of fish and shrimp in human health, export earnings, and better management during farming practices. Dr. J.V. Prasad, Principal Scientist & Nodal Officer, ATARI, Hyderabad and Dr. B. Srinivasulu, DE, Dr.YSRHU has interacted with the participants on 11.03.2020. The participants have expressed about the usefulness of the present training program. During the valedictory program, Dr.E. Karunasree, Principal Scientist & Head, KVK has stressed on improvement of skill for management of fish and shrimp farms. The program was coordinated by Dr. A.Devivaraprasad Reddy, Scientist (Fishery Science) and Dr. T. Vijaya Nirmala, Scientist (Vety. Science).

Horticultural Practical TrainingFour days paid training was conducted to the students of Government Degree College (A), Rajahmundry on “Horticulture Practical Training” from 17-02-2020 to 20-02-2020. In this program, Dr. Sri Hari, Dean of Horticulture, Dr. YSRHU and Dr. B.Ravindra Babu, Senior Scientist (Horticulture), HRS, VRGudem and Dr. A.V.D. Dorajee Rao, Professor, Department of Floriculture, COH, VRGudem taught on different aspects like propagation techniques in horticultural crops, Hi Tech nursery and poly house cultivation and gardening and landscape architecture etc. and also shared their vast experience with students. Practical skills like grafting in Jack fruit, Mango, nursery were imparted by Dr. K. Venkata Subbaiah, Scientist (Horticulture).

ASCI Program on MushroomGrowerCondcuted twenty five day’s skill training programme on ‘Mushroom grower’ from 28.02.2020 to 23.03.2020 with the support of ASCI and ICAR-ATARI, Zone-X, Hyderabad. A total 20 Rural youth & women were participated in the training programme. Cultivation methods of different types of mushrooms. On 23.03.2020 Dr. E. Karuna Sree, PS & Head, participated as chief guest for valedictory session and explained about the nutritional importance of mushrooms and cultivation of mushrooms as an income generating enterprise. The program was coordinated by Sri. G.Shali Raju, Scientist (Ento.) & Master Trainer (Mushroom grower) and Dr.K. Venkata Subbaih, Scientist (Horti).

Group pic with ASCI participants


Fish Preservation and Value Added AquaproductsThree days skill development training program on “Fish Preservation and Value added aqua products” from 05.03.2020 to 07.03.2020 sponsored by National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB), Hyderabad was conducted. Preservation techniques including traditional and modern methods, preparation of value added aqua products were taught. Dr.B. Srinivasulu, Director of Extension participated in the valedictory program, as Chief Guest and addressed the participants about the importance of preservation to avoid post-harvest losses and maintaining quality till it reaches table. He stressed the marketing and entrepreneurship development. Program was coordinated by Dr. E. KarunaSree, Principal Scientist & Head, Dr. A.Devivaraprasad Reddy, Scientist, Dr.T. Vijaya Nirmala, Scientist has coordinated the program.

Bee KeepingOrganised seven days skill Training to Rural youth on Beekeeping from 13.02.2020 to 19.02.2020 with the

support of Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA), Eluru, West Godavari. On 19.02.202 Dr.B.Srinivasulu, Director of Extension participated as chief guest for the valedictory program and addressed the importance of Honey bees in Pollination of crops, FPOs for the marketing of honey and other products. Sri.G.Shali Raju, Scientist (Entomology), has co-ordinated the programme.

Millet ProcessingConducted five skill trainings on “Millet processing” to mandal level SHG members of Gopalpuram, Dwarakatirumala at Buttaigudem, Jeelugumalli

Group pic with SKD training participants

and Venkataramannagudem. Preparation of different value added products from millets were taught. In this program more than 100 women members have participated. This program were co ordinate by Dr. E. Karuna Sree, Principal Scientist and Head.

Demonstration of Fertigation in OilpalmOn 04-01-2020, Demonstration of fertigation by supplying venturies to small and marginal oil palm tribal farmers for “Fertigation in oil palm” was conducted by KVK, Venkataramannagudem in co-ordination with Dr. M. V. Prasad, Principal Scientist (Agri. Extension) from IIOPR, pedagvegi. Dr. K. Venkata Subbaiah, Scientist (Horticutlure) coordinated the program.


Management of Fall Army WormOn 21.01.2020 & 22.01.2020 Sri.G.Shali Raju, Scientist (Entomology), attended training programme on Management of Fall Army Worm (FAW) at Jaggannapeta and Veerampalem villages as a resource person organised by Department of Agriculture & ATMA, West Godavari District and explained about Integrated Pest Management Practices of Fall Army Worm (FAW).

Management of Sheep & Goat Rearing under ARYAOn 09.01.2020 Conducted training program on “Scientific management practices of sheep and goat rearing” to the farmers of Buttaigudem Mandal and distributed seven units of Nellore brown sheep and Osmanabadi goats under Attracting and Retaining Youth in Agriculture (ARYA) project. Dr.T.Vijaya Nirmala, Scientist (Veterinary Science) has coordinated the training program.

Training programs organised....Soil Health Cards Distribution and Importance

On 19-02-2020, Attended training cum awareness program on “Soil health cards scheme and importance of soil test based fertilizer application” at Jalipudi panchayat. Dr. Gosia Begum, JDA, attended as chief guest and delivered speech on importance of soil test based fertilizer application to retain soil health.

Propagation Techniques and Nursery ManagementTwo days paid training to S.R.R. and C.V.R, Govt. Degree College (A), Vijayawada and Govt. Degree College, Chintalapudi on “Propagation Techniques and Nursery Management in Horticultural crops” on 12.02.2020 to 13.02.2020. Dr. Sri Hari, Dean of Horticulture, Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University explained on propagation techniques in

horticultural crops. Practical session on grafting in Jack fruit, Mango , HI tech nursery management were conducted. Dr. K. Venkata Subbaiah, Scientist (Horticulture), conducted the programme.

Acid lime cultivationOn 14-02-2020 Conducted one day training program on “Acid lime cultivation” to acid lime farmers.

AgrometConducted awareness cum training program on District Agromet unit at Ammapalem of Jagareddygudem mandal. About 40 farmers have participated.

Fertilisation Application MethodsOne day training cum awareness programme on fertilizer application methods was conducted at ITDA, KR Puram on 05.03.2020. Dr. B. Srinivasulu, Director of Extension, Dr.YSRHU has attended as Chief Guest for the program along with Sri. V. Surya Narayana, Project Officer ITDA and emphasized the importance of biofertilizers and organic farming in the region. A technical bulletin on ‘Samatula mariyu samagra yeruvula vadakam’ was released. Inputs were distributed to the farmers under ICM Cashew. About 60 farmers have participated.


Diagnostic visits....and collected root and soil samples for identification of nematodes and suggested suitable remedial measures.

On 03.01.2020 Sri.G.Shali Raju, Scientist (Entomology), conducted diagnostic visit to the Rugose spiralling whitefly infested guava orchards and suggested Installation of yellow sticky traps, Foliar application of Azadirachtin 10,000 ppm @ 1 ml/L or Neem oil 0.5% along with detergent powder @ 10 g/L, starch powder @ 10 g/lit to remove sooty mould, Release of parasitoids, Encarsia guadeloupae and Foliar application of Isaria fumosorosea @ 1x 10 8 ( 5 g/L) along with sticker.

On 06-01-2020, Dr. K. Venkata Subbaiah went to chrysanthemum field for diagnose and found the bacterial wilt problem in the field and suggested application of bleaching powder @2-3 g/L of water and after one week of drenching spray with streptomycin @ 2.5g/10L for management of bacterial wilt in chrysanthemum crop.

On 17.01.2020 Sri.G.Shali Raju, Scientist (Entomology), conducted diagnostic visit to the nematode infested guava fields in Jaggannapeta village, Tadepalligudem Mandal and collected root and soil samples

for identification of nematodes and suggested application of Purpureocillium lilacinum @ 15 g/Plant + Neem cake @ 100 g/plant or carbofuran @ 5 gm/plant with same quantity of sand with sufficient moisture.

On 17.01.2020 Sri.G.Shali Raju, Scientist (Entomology), conducted diagnostic visit to the Rugose spiralling whitefly infested guava orchards and suggested Installation of yellow sticky traps, Foliar application of Azadirachtin 10,000 ppm @ 1 ml/L or Neem oil 0.5% along with detergent powder @ 10 g/L, starch powder @ 10 g/lit to remove sooty mould, Release of parasitoids, Encarsia guadeloupae and Foliar application of Isaria fumosorosea @ 1x 10 8 ( 5 g/L) along with sticker @ 2 ml/L.

On 12.02.2020 Sri.G.Shali Raju, Scientist (Entomology), conducted diagnostic visit to the Brinjal field and identified brinjal shoot & fruit borer damage and suggested collection and destruction of infested twigs & fruits, Installation of Pheromone traps @ 10/ac and spraying of Profenophos @ 2 ml or thiodicarb @ 1 g per litre of water.

Dr.A.Devivaraprasad Reddy, Scientist (Fishery Science), has visited fish farm of Mr. SrinivasaRao at Jagannapeta village and observed the bacterial infection and less growth in the sampled fishes and

Awareness Program on COVID-19On 20.03.2020 Conducted one day awareness programme on COVID-19. Dr. B. Srinivasulu, Director of Extension, Dr.YSRHU, Dr. Ravi Kumar, Medical Officer, Primary Health Centre, Venkataramannagudem, explained the incidence, spread mechanism of COVID 19, and preventive measures to be taken to avoid the virus. Dr. B. Srinivasulu, DE, has stressed on the importance of diet to combat the virus. He also mentioned about the foods rich in immunity boosters are very helpful. As a part of that, masks were provided to all the participants.

Diagnostic Visits

On 03.01.2020 Sri.G.Shali Raju, Scientist (Entomology), conducted diagnostic visit to the nematode infested guava fields in Ayyavaram Village, Dwarka Tirumala Mandal


recommended application of salt @ 30 kg /acre in pond and 5 kgs through feed, probiotics supplement through feed, and water sanitizer for improvement of water quality.

On 14.03.2020, Dr.T.Vijaya Nirmala, Scientist (Veterinary Science) attended a case on feather loss of desi birds and diagnosed as mite infestation and suggested treatment with external application of ectoparasiticide Butox liquid @ 1 ml in 2 liters of water weekly once for three weeks.

Dr.A.Devivaraprasad Reddy, Scientist (Fishery Science) has visited the Fisheries Research Station, SVVU, Balabadrapuram to know the fish seed quality and production technologies adopted by the research station on 18-03.2020.

Improved fodder varieties

Dr. T. Vijaya Nirmala, Scientist (Veterinary Science) and Dr. A. Devivaraparasad Reddy Scientist, has explained about the improved varieties of fodder, fodder cultivation and chaffing of fodder using mechanised chaff cutter to the farmers of Buttaigudem mandal on 20.03.2020.

Amur Common Carp Harvesting

On 20.03.2020. Dr. A. Devivaraprasad Reddy, Scientist (Fishery Science) has visited the farm of Mr. Komala Thata Rao, Thelikicherla for the final harvesting of amur common carp as part of OFT (NFDB pilot project). Amur common carp attained maximum weight of 5.2 kgs and minimum of 2.3 kgs. Famer is very much satisfied and

expressed sincere thanks to the KVK, DrYSRHU, VRGudem for the introduction of new variety, whcih is very much suitable to this area.

PKVY Project on Horticulture produceAs a part of PKVY project, conducted one meeting cum training program on rules and regulations of PKVY project on 20-03-2020. Dr.K. Venkata Subbaiah, Scientist (Horticulture) and Dr. E. Karina Sree, Principal Scientist and Head stressed about importance of the project and organic cultivation.

ASRB Scientists visitOn 11-03-2020, Agriculture Research Scientists under Field Exposure Training (FET) at IIOPR, Pedavegi, visited KVK demonstration units and also interacted with KVK teaching staff regarding the activities of KVK.


Exposure visit....Polytechnic studentsOn 03-01-2020, Polytechnic college students from RARS, Maruteru have visited the KVK. Dr. K. Venkata Subbaiah, Scientist (Horticulture) took them to different demonstration units viz., Azolla, Vermicompost, poultry, goat and sheep, Carp hatchery, Horticulture nursery, improved vegetable production etc. Dr. R.V.S.K.Reddy, Director of Research, Dr. YSRHU, delivered lecture on introduction of Horticulture and its importance in self employment generation for youth and also interacted with the students.

Odissa state farmersOn 30-01-2020 Farmers from Malkhangiri of Odissa state visited KVK. Dr.V.Deepthi, Scientist (Agricultural Extension) explained about KVK activities, and took them demonstration units.

NABARD OfficialsOn 05.02.2020 NABARD trainee officials from Tamil Nadu has visited to know about KVK activities and demonstration units. Dr.V.Deepthi, Scientist (Agricultural Extension), Sri G Shali Raju (Ento) explained about KVK activities, shown demonstration units.

Prakasam District farmersOn 12-02-2019, Farmers from Kumbum of Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh. Visited KVK demonstration units like azolla unit, Vermicompost unit, poultry shed, sheep shed, improved vegetable plots, Nursery, apiary unit etc.

Chhatisgarh state farmers

Farmers fom Bijapur Village of Chhattisgarh state visited on 14-02-2020. Dr.V.Deepthi, Scientist (Agricultural Extension) explained about KVK activities, demonstration units. Dr.A.Devivara prasad Reddy, Scientist (Fishery Science) has

explained about the composite fish culture and viable integrated farming systems.

Odisha state farmersOn 26-02-2020, Odisha farmers visited KVK exposure visit was financed by Deputy Director of Horticulture (DDH), Ganjam and visited KVK demonstration units like Azolla unit, Vermicompost unit, poultry shed, sheep shed, improved vegetable plots, Nursery, apiary unit etc.

College StudentsStudents from Y.V.N.R. Govt. Degree College, Kaikaluru on 27-02-2020 visited KVK demonstrations and also clarified their doubts.

Srikakulam District FarmersDr. T.Vijaya Nirmala, Scientist (Veterinary Science) and Dr.A.Devivaraparasad Reddy


Scientist, have explained about the latest technologies of nursery management, improved sheep breeds, fodder varieties, vermicompost production, bee keeping and carp breeding methods to the farmers visited from Srikakulam district on 05.03.2020.

Odisha state farmers

On 07-03-2020 Odisha state farmers have visted the KVK. Demonstration units like Azolla unit, Vermicompost unit, Nursery, Improved cultivation demonstration units, Food processing unit, Bio control lab, Apiary unit, Coconut based cropping system, Guava, Mango, Custard apple orchards etc. this visit was coordinated by Dr. K.Venkata Subbaiah, Scientist (Horticulture).

Farmer receiving the award

Sri.G.Shali Raju, Scientist (Entomology), attended “Farmers science congress” on 6th Jan,2020 at GKVK, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore along with Innovative farmer Sri. Neerukonda Satyanarayana, Dommeru village, west Godavari District on the eve of 107th Indian Science Congress from 03.01.2020 to 07.01.2020, at UAS,Bangalore and presented poster and oral presentation on “Cultivation of multiple crops in organic farming” and received certificate of appreciation from Dr.S.Rajendra Prasad, Honb’le Vice Chancellor, UAS,Bangalore.

Dr. E. Karuna Sree, Principal Scientist and Head, Dr. K. Venkata Subbaiah, Scientist (Horticulture), participated in National Horticultural Fair (NHF-2020) and arranged exhibition from 5th to 8th February 2020. During this exhibition, Dr. B.M.C. Reddy, former Vice Chancellor, and Dr. B. Srinivasulu, Director of Extension, Dr. YSRHU, Venkataramannagudem visited our stall and appreciated.

Conference/Exhibition/Stall....


TV Program1. G.Shali Raju, Scientist (Entomology), has attended Phone in live programme on “Teegajathi Kooragayalalo

Samagra Sasya Rakshana” at Prasara Bharati, Doordarshan Kendra, Vijayawada on 03.02.2020.Radio Program1. A.Devivaraprasad Reddy, Scientist (Fishery Science), has delivered a radio talk, an interview based

topic on “Water Quality Management in Fish Ponds”and telecasted at 07.15 PM on 11.03.2020 in PasidiPantalu program of AIR Radio, Vijayawada.

Research Articles1. V. Deepthi, G. Shaliraju, E. Karuna Sree, RVSK Reddy, and K. Venkata Subbaiah. 2020. Evlaution of

cluster front line demonstration on black gram in West Godvari district of Andhra Pradesh. Green Farming 11(1):68-71.

2. V. Deepthi, G. Shaliraju, K. Venkata Subbaiah, E. Karuna Sree, A. Devivaraprasad Reddy, T. Vijaya nirmala, B. Sreenivasulu, R.V.S.K. Reddy, Y.G. Prasad and Chiranjiv Choudhary. 2020. Farmer’s Producer Organizations (FPOs) – A way for Doubling Income of the tribal farmers in West Godavari Dist. of A.P. Green Farming 11(1) 83-86.

Training Manuals1. Deepthi V, Venkata Subbaiah. K Karunasree E, Shali Raju G., Devivaraprasad Reddy.A. and Vijaya

Nirmala,T., 2020. Sendriya vyvasaya vidhanalu. KVK, Dr YSRHU, VR gudemTechnical Bulletin1. V. Deepthi, G. Shaliraju, K. Venkata Subbaiah, A. Devivaraparasad Reddy, T. Vijaya Nirmala and E.

Karunasree and B.Srinivasulu 2020. Vyvasayamlo neeru mariyu sakti vanarula samrakshana KVK, Dr.YSRHU, VR gudem

2. Devivaraprasad Reddy,A. T.Vijaya Nirmala, E. Karuna Sree, K. Venkata Subbaiah, G. Shali Raju and V. Deepthi. Published By B. Srinivasulu. 2020. Processing of before and after Fish harvest. KVK, VRG.

Popular articles1. K.Venkata Subbaiah, G.Shali raju, Deepthi V, T.Vijaya Nirmala, A.Devivaraprasad Reddy, Karunasree E

and B. Srinivasulu 2020. Mamidilo prathi samvasthram pootharavadaniki cheppattavalasina Yajamanya Paddatulu. Krishi Jagran telugu magazine, March issue, 5(3): 22-25

2. V. Deepthi, G. Shaliraju, K. Venkata Subbaiah, A. Devivaraparasad Reddy, T. Vijaya Nirmala and E. Karunasree and B.Srinivasulu. 2020. Pasupu travakam lo melukuvulu nanyatha pramanalu. krishi jagaran telugu magazine April issue Pg no:16-21

3. V. Deepthi, V. Jyothi, H. Aruna Kumari and E. Karuna Sree 2020. Pratthilo samagra sedya vidhanam krishi jagaran telugu magazine january issue Pg no:16-21

4. V. Deepthi, V. Jyothi, H. Aruna Kumari and E. Karuna Sree, 2020. Chirudanyalu viluva adaritha utpattulu. krishi jagaran telugu magazine, february issue Pg no:36-40

5. Vijaya Nirmala,T., Devivaraprasad Reddy.A., Venkata Subbaiah. K., Shali Raju G., Deepthi V., Karunasree.E. and Srinivasulu B. 2020 Pashuvulanu ennukovatamlo patinchavalasina mukhyamyna melakuvalu Pashunestham, January issue 8(02), 15-16

6. Vijaya Nirmala,T., Devivaraprasad Reddy.A., Karunasree.E., Reddy R.V.S.K., Venkata Subbaiah. K., Shali Raju G., Deepthi V. and Rupadevi B. 2020. Swayam vupadhiga kouju pakshula pempakam, Annadata, February issue 52(02), 18-21

Technical Report1. V. Deepthi, G. Shaliraju, K. Venkata Subbaiah, A. Devivaraparasad Reddy, T. Vijaya Nirmala

and E. Karunasree. 2020. Energy efficiency and demand side management Dr. YSRHU, KVK, Venkataramannagudem

2. A. Devivaraparasad Reddy, T. Vijaya Nirmala and E. Karunasree, K. Venkata Subbaiah, G. Shaliraju, and V. Deepthi. 2020. Fish preservation and value addition to aquaproducts. KVK, Dr.YSRHU, VRGudem.

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HRD program to staff....Dr. V. Deepthi, Scientist (Agricultural Extension), attended 21 days training program on “ICT Applications in Agricultural Education and Extension” at National academy of agricultural Research Management (NAARM) Rajendranagar, Hyderabad” from 19.02.2020 to 10.03.2020.

Dr. T. Vijaya Nirmala, Scientist (Veterinary Science) attended 21 days training program on “Integrated approach on climate, biosecurity and health management in commercial poultry farming” at Veterinary College and Research Institute, Namakkal, Tamilnadu” from 29.01.2020 to 18.02.2020.

Published ByDr.B. Srinivasulu, Director of Extension, Dr.YSR Horticultural University, Andhra Pradesh

Compiled & Edited ByDr.E.Karuna Sree, Principal Scientist & Head, and Dr.A.Devivaraprasad Reddy, Scientist,

Krishi Vigyan Kendra Dr.YSR Horticultural University

Venkataramannagudem, West Godavari District, Andhra Pradeshemail ID: [email protected]

Wesbisite : www.kvkvrgudem.ac.in

Dr. A. Devivaraprasad Reddy, Scientist (Fishery Science), has successfully completed CAFT Training Program entitled on “Enhancement of Aquaculture and Water Productivity through Engineering Interventions in Biofloc Technology, RAS and Aquaponics” for 21 days (16.01.2020 to 05.02.2020) at ICAR- Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai.

Scientific Advisory Coucil (SAC) MeetingOn 11-03-2020, KVK, Venkataramannagudem, Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University conducted Scientific Advisory council (SAC) meeting. Dr. B. Srinivasulu, Director of Extension, Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University and presided Dr. J.V. Prasad, Principal Scientist, ATARI, Zone-X, Hyderabad gave their valuable suggestions to the scientific staff while giving their technical presentations. All scientists presented their technical programs and also received suggestions from SAC Members for their technical programs improvement for coming year.

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