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SANKALP SE SIDDHI PROGRAMME

(DETERMINATION TO ATTAINMENT)

Sankalp Se Siddhi Programme was organised at ICAR-K.H.PATIL KRISHI VIGYAN

KENDRA, HULKOTI in collaboration with Agricultural Technology Management Agency,

Gadag on 04-09-2017 at its presmises.

The Sankalp se Siddhi event was started

with screening of message given by

Honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra

Modi. Then the programme was

inaugurated by Shri Shivakumar Udasi,

Honourable Member of Parliament, Haveri

Constituency. He addressed the gathering

and said that the Sankalp se Siddhi

programme is organised by Government of

India on the celebration of 75th Quit India

Movement for the Growth and Development of the Nation. He called upon the farmers to

double their income through participation in various programmes of Government of India

viz., Soil Health, Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayi Yojane, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bheema

Yojane, Integrated Farming System, National Food Security Mission and many others.

Shri S.P.Baligar, Chairman, Standing

Committee on Agriculture and Industry, Zilla

Panchyat, Gadag participated as Chief Guest.

He called upon farmers to adopt Scientific

Technologies in Agriculture and make use of

Government facilities for doubling of their farm

income. Further, he stressed the importance of

establishment of godowns and cold storage

facilities at every Gram Panchayat to minimise

the wastage of agriculture commodities. Shri

Vasanna Kuradagi, President, Zilla Panchayat, Gadag presided over the function. He

stressed the importance of adoption of technologies in agriculture as well as subsidiary

occupations for doubling of farmers’ income. Dr L.G.Hiregoudar, Programme Coordinator

and Head welcomed the Guests. Shri S.H.Adapur briefed about the importance of

organising the Sankalp Se Siddhi programme. On this eve, the Sankalp Se Siddhi pledge

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was administered by Shri C.B.Balaraddi, Joint Director of Agriculture, Gadag. On this

occasion, the Leaflet on “Cultivation and Nutrition of Millets” prepared and published by

ATMA, Gadag was released by Honourable Member of Parliament Shri Shivakumar Udasi.

Shri C.G.Koravanavar, Chariman, Krishi Vigyan Kendra was present on this occassion. Dr.

B.T.Rayudu, Principal Scientist, ICAR-ATARI Bengaluru participated in this event as an

expert from ICAR. The Zilla Panchayat Members, Smt.Shakuntala Mulimani, Smt.Shobha

Meti and Taluk Panchayat Members Shri Mohan Durgannavar and Shri Tambaragundi

were also present. The Gadag District Heads of Development Departments viz., Shri

Shailendra Biradar, Deputy Director of Horticulture, Dr.S.S.Patil, Deputy Director of

Department of Animal Husbandary and Veterinary Services, Shri H.R.Amaranath, Deputy

Director, Sericulture and Shri Chandraprabha, Deputy Conservator of Forest were present.

Then, the Inspirational film on ‘Gandhi’ was screened to the audience. Shri Sahadev

Yaragoppa, Project Director, ATMA and

Deputy Director of Agriculture Gadag

presented vote of thanks. Then the

farmers visited the Exhibition where in

exhibits on various agricultural

technologies like Improved varieties,

Millets, Irrigation equipments, Organic

farming, Soil & Water conservation

technologies, Value added products and

Green fodders along with 7 points charts

enumerating various schemes of Government of India benefitting the farmers in doubling of

their farm income were arranged. More than 450 farmers participated in this programme.

IMPORTANCE OF SOIL TESTING

Final year B.Sc (Agri) Students of University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad under

RAWE programme conducted training and demonstration of soil collection methods,

importance of soil testing under the guidance of ICAR-K.H.Patil Krishi Vigyan Kendra,

Hulkoti and Dr.S.S.Gudlur, Professor, University of Agricultural Science, Dharwad.

Farmers of Hosalli, Shagoti, Hirehandigol and Dundur village were benefited.

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FIELD DAY ON GREENGRAM

Field day on cluster demonstration of Greengram under National Food Security Mission

was conducted in Papanashi village of Gadag Taluk on 25-08-2017. The Integrated Crop

Management on Greengram variety DGGV-2 was demonstrated. The field day was

conducted in Shri Ramappa Shivappa Irajjanavar field and the programme was presided

over by a progressive farmer Shri Ramanagouda Devendragouda Patil of Papanashi

village. Shri.S.K.Mudlapur, Scientist of Krishi Vigyan Kendra briefed the importance of

cultivating DGGV-2 variety, management of pests and disease etc. The importance of soil

testing and soil collecting methods were briefed by Shri.N.H.Bhandi, Scientist (Soil

Science) of Krishi Vigyan Kendra. More than 100 farmers participated in the field day.

TRAINING ON SHIV YOG KRISHI

One day training programme on Shiv Yog Krishi was held at KVK on 23-08-2017. The

programme was inaugurated by Mrs.Jayashree Tolannavar, an expert in Shiv Yog Krishi.

In her speech she called upon the farmers to reduce the cost in agriculture through Shiv

Yog Krishi practices which are scientifically proven

methods. Further, she said that this Shiv Yog Krishi is

a historic and vedic traditional method of cultivating

crops which helps to improve the soil fertility as well

as improvement in quality and quantity of farm

produce. Further she said that consumption of crops

grown under Shiv Yog Krishi will improve the health

status of farmers, animals etc. The Shiv Yog Krishi

has been popularized by Shri Avadoot Baba

Shivanandji by recitation of mantras and slokas daily. The video on Shiv Yog Krishi was

shown to farmers. On this occasion, Shri Ashoka Tolannavar and Shri Ganesha Pujari of

Shiv Yog Krishi were participated. Shri Megharaj Bhavi, shared his experiences as he is

following Shiv Yog Krishi for the last three years. More than 100 farmers participated in the

training programme.

CELEBRATION OF WORLD HONEYBEE DAY

On 19-08-2017 ICAR-K.H.Patil Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hulkoti celebrated the World

Honeybee Day. The programme was inaugurated by

Dr.L.G.Hiregoudar, Programme Coordinator and

Head, KVK Hulkoti. He called upon the farmers for

adoption of Honeybee technology in fields for

enhancing the agricultural productivity as well as for

getting additional income through the preparation of

value added products of honey. Dr.S.S.Guledagudda,

Professor, UAS, Dharwad spoke on economics of

honeybee keeping. KVK Scientist Shri S.K.Mudlapur delivered guest lecture on honeybee


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cultivation. The importance of Honey Bee Day was narrated by KVK Scientist Shri

S.H.Adapur. More than 150 farmers and students of UAS, Dharwad participated in the

event. On this occasion the exhibition was organized by the students of UAS, Dharwad on

honeybee cultivation.

WORLD BIO-FUEL DAY

ICAR-K.H.Patil Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hulkoti organised World Biofuel day in association

with Karnataka State Council for Science and

Technology, Bengaluru. The event was

inaugurated by Dr.S.S.Guledagudda, Professor,

University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad.

He

emphasised

the need for

use of

alternate

fuels in lieu of convention fuels in order to address the

issues related to climatic changes and environment.

He requested the farmers to cultivate biofuel crops like

Pongemia, Neem, Simarouba etc on the field bunds.

The Subject Matter Specialists of KVK delivered guest lectures related to biofuel cultivation

and biodiesel production. As a part of programme, seed balls of biofuel crops were

prepared and distributed to the farmers.

TRAINING ON DOUBLING OF FARMERS' INCOME

On 19-08-2017, the training on Doubling of Farmers' Income was organized at ICAR-K.H.Patil Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hulkoti. The programme was inaugurated by

Shri.N.Parthasarathy, Director, Gadag Institute for Training in Self Employment and Rural Development. In his inaugural address he requested the farmers to adopt integrated farming system to enhance the family income. He also requested farmers to save some part of their income for future livelihood security. During the occasion, KVK scientists disseminated the technologies on soil and water conservation, rain water harvesting,

intercropping systems, organic farming, dry land horticulture and integrated farming system. More than 150 farmers participated in the event.


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SEMINAR ON PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY OF MANGO AND

DEMONSTRATION ON TOP PRUNING

KVK, Gadag in collaboration with University of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot and Mango

Growers Association, Hulkoti organised Seminar on Production Technology of Mango and

Demonstration on Top Pruning on 21-07-2017. The

event was inaugurated by Shri G.R.Odugoudar,

President, Mango Growers Association, Hulkoti. He

called upon the mango growers to enhance the

productivity and quality of mango production. Dr.

L.G.Hiregoudar, Programme Coordinator of KVK,

Gadag spoke on role of KVK in crop diversification

efforts in Gadag district. Due to recuring droughts

occurring in Gadag district, the cultivation of Mango

and Cashew in red soil were found to be more suitable and in turn it helps in livelihood

improvement as well as Income security to farmers. Dr. S. Shashi Kumar, Extension

Leader, University of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot spoke on schemes and facilities of

University for promotion of Horticulture crops. Dr. A. Shrinath, Scientist, University of

Horticulture Sciences, Bagalkot demonstrated the top pruning of Mango using the pruning

equipment. Dr.J.B.Gopal spoke on pest and disease management in Mango. Dr.J.Anand

spoke on nutrient management in Mango. The post harvest technology and value addition

was covered by Dr.Deepa Teradal, Scientist, UHS, Bagalkot. On this occasion an app

called “Horti App” developed by UHS was demonstrated to farmers. More than 150 farmers

participated in the Seminar.

ORIENTATION TRAINING FOR NEWLY RECRUITED KVK STAFF

ICAR-KVK, Hulkoti hosted 3 days orientation training for the newly recruited KVK staff of

University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad. The training was organised and sponsored

by ATARI, Bengaluru. Dr.Sreenath Dixit, Director,

ATARI, Bengaluru, Dr. M.J.Chandregouda, Principal

Scientist, Dr. Srinivas Reddy, Principal Scientist,

Dr. M.B.Hanji, Chief Technical Officer, Dr. Arun

Balamatti, Programme Coordinator, KVK, Mysore,

Dr.K.H.Nagaraj, Programme Coordinator, KVK,

Ramanagar,

Dr.P.S.Hugar,

UAS, Dharwad and Dr.V.I.Benagi. DE, UAS,

Dharwad and Dr.L.G.Hiregoudar, Programme

Coordinator, KVK, Hulkoti participated as Resource

Persons for the training in the areas of FLD, OFT,

Action Plan preparation, Revolving fund, Convergence at KVK level and extension


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programmes. Village visit was organised for conducting PRA to guide the participants in

the preparation of Action Plan. 31 KVK staff under the jurisdiction of UAS, Dharwad

participated in the training.

PROGRAMME CONDUCTED UNDER NICRA

Under National Initiative for Crop Resilient Agriculture, the following demonstration and

programmes were conducted in Mahalingapur village of Gadag block.

1. Demonstration of mixed cropping of Maize+Redgram (5:1) crop in 40 farmers’ field

in 40 Acres of land is being carried out.

2. The Horsegram variety J.P.M-6 is demonstrated in 5 farmers’ fields in 5 Acres of

land

3. Demonstration of ICM in Rabi Sorghum in low moisture condition is conducted in

10 farmers’ fields in 10 Acres of land.

4. The Integrated Crop Management practices in Bengalgram variety JAKI-9218 was

demonstrated in 10 farmers’ fields in 10 Acres of land

5. The planting of Cashew Seedlings was done in 5 Acres of land to promote dry land

horticulture

BRUCELLOSIS SENSITISATION TRAINING PROGRAM

In collaboration with ICAR-NIVEDI, ICAR-KVK, Hulkoti has organised the training

programme to sensitize the In-service Personnel of Department of Animal Husbandry and

Veterinary Sciences of Gadag district about Brucellosis on 31-08-2017. Dr.Rajeshwari

Shome, Principal Scientist and Dr.Jagadish sensitised the participants with details of

Brucellosis. More than 50 Personnel participated in the programme

SWACHATHA HI SEVA

Under Swachatha Bharat Abhiyan from September 15th to October 2nd 2017, the following

programmes were conducted in KVK Campus as well as in adopted villages of KVK. The

programmes were conducted on the theme Swachhata Hi Seva to farmers, farm women,

school children etc and the details of programmes are furnished below:

Date Programmes

Village

15-09-2017 Awareness on Recycling of Farm waste to farmers

KVK Premises

16-09-2017 Demonstration of Vermicompost production and its importance

KVK Premises

17-09-2017 Celebration of Swachhata Hi Seva:

Oath taking by the KVK Staff

Cleaning of KVK Campus

KVK Premises


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Date Programmes

Village

18-09-2017 Awareness to Government Higher Primary School children on Cleanliness and Personal Hygiene

Eklaspur Village, Mundaragi Block

Demonstration of Nutrition Garden in School premises

19-09-2017 Importance of Celebration of Swachhata programme and debate competition for B.Sc (Agri) Students

KVK Premises

20-09-2017 Demonstration on preparation of vermicompost for high School Students of Eklaspur village

Eklaspur village, Mundaragi block

21-09-2017 Awareness programme on cleanliness involving farmers, farm women and rural youths of NICRA village.

Mahalingapur Village, Gadag Taluk

22-09-2017 Cleaning of drinking water pond and bunds Khanapur Village, Gadag Taluk

23-09-2017 Training to School Children on Personal Hygiene and Cleanliness

Government Higher Primary School,

Binkadakatti, Gadag District

The debate on Personal Hygiene and Cleanliness was conducted to School Children

24-09-2017 Celebration of Samagra Swachhata Diwas: Awareness to SHG Members on “Importance of Toilet and facilities available to construct the toilet” from Gram Panchayat


Awareness was created to SHG Members on problems faced by families who do not possess toilets at their house


25-09-2017 Under Sarvatra Swachhata Programme “Cleanliness and Value Addition of Compost Pits”

Khanapur Naragund Block

26-09-2017 Training to Government High School Girls on “Personal Hygiene” and distribution of leaflets

Government High School, Hulkoti Gadag Block

27-09-2017 Cleanliness of School premises with the help of School children, Teachers and KVK Staff

Govt. High School, Hulkoti

28-09-2017 Demonstration of Vermicompost and Re-cycling of farm waste

KVK Premises

29-09-2017 Cleanliness of Kailash Ashram Premises and water tanks by the KVK Staff, B.Sc (Agri) Students of Bijapur and farmers (Cleaning of Tourist spot)

Shri Kailash Ashram, Hulkoti

01-10-2017 Elocution and Poet competition was conducted to school children on Swachhata and distribution of prize

SRAG High School, Hulkoti

02-10-2017 In collaboration with Reliance Foundation, Gadag Cleanliness programme was organized at Hirehandigol, Gadag district

Hirehandigol, Gadag district


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ON-FARM TESTINGS

On-Farm testing on Rabi Sorghum varieties namely SPV-2217 and BJV-44 under Sand

Mulching were laid out in 3.6 hectares in 6 farmers fields in Eklaspur village of Mundaragi

Block

FRONTLINE DEMONSTRATIONS

Demonstration of Ashwagandha (Jawahar variety) as Medicinal and Dryland

horticulture crop was conducted at Eklaspur village of Mundaragi Taluk in

10 farmers’ fields in 4 hectares of land.

Demonstration of Integrated Crop Management in Chilli was conducted in Kurthakoti

village of Gadag Block in 10 farmers’ fields in 4 hectares area.

Demonstration of Nutrition Garden was conducted in Government schools of

Binkadakatti village (Gadag Block) and Eklaspur village (Mundaragi Taluk). Two

vermicompost production units were also established in Schools

Ten Organic Input Production units were established in Eklaspur (Mundaragi Taluk),

Khanapur (Naragund Taluk) and Kochalapur (Ron Taluk) villages.

Demonstration of Rabi Sorghum varieties, namely SPV-2217 and BJV-44 were

conducted in Eklaspur (Mundaragi Taluk), Khanapur (Naragund Taluk) and Madolli

(Shirahatti taluk) villages

Under NMOOP, demonstrations of Integrated Crop Management in Sunflower were

laid out in Eklaspur (Mundaragi Taluk) village in 20 hectares area of 50 farmers’

fields.

SPONSORED TRAINING

July-September, 2017: Under the sponsorship of Command Area Development

Authority, Belgaum, KVK trained 1183 farmers in 27 batches of Naragund,

Navalgund, Savadatti and Ramadurga Taluks. The training topics were Water and

Soil Conservation Methods, Management of Agriculture and Horticulture crops in the

Command Area, Plant Protection measures, Cultivation and Importance of Millets in

daily diet.

September, 2017: Krishi Vigyan Kendra organized 10 trainings to 300 farmers on

production technology of Agriculture and Horticulture crops. Importance of millets in

daily diet etc under the sponsorship of KSDA, Gadag

September 25th , 2017: In collaboration with Shri Kshetra Dharmastala Rural Development Project, KVK oragnised one day training on Organic Input Production.


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CHIEF EDITOR EDITOR

Dr. L.G.Hiregoudar Dr. Sudha V. Mankani Senior Scientist and Head Scientist (Home Science)

CONTRIBUTORS Mr. S.K.Mudlapur, Scientist (Plant Protection) Mr. V.D.Vaikunthe, Scientist (Agronomy) Mr. K.T.Patil, Scientist (Horticulture) Mr. N.H.Bhandi, Scientist (Soil Science) Mr. S.H. Adapur, Scientist (Ag. Extension) Dr. B.M. Murgod, P.A. (Animal Science) Mr. S.L.Halemani, P.A. (Farms)

Layout & Design Assistance Smt. Lalita S. Asuti, P. A. (Computers) Mr. M.B.Jakkanagoudar, OSCA

TRAINING PROGRAMMES

July, 2017: Three trainings on Management of Orchard were conducted to

148 farmers.

July 2017: Capacity building and Awareness programme to 35 members of Farmers

Producer company was organized.

August, 2017: Integrated Crop Management in Ashwagandha crop was organized

to 10 farmers.

July & August, 2017: The trainings on Integrated Crop Management practices in

Chilli were organized to 50 farmers.

July, August & September, 2017: The trainings on Integrated Pest Management

and Control Measures was organized to 288 farmers.

July, August & September, 2017: The trainings on Integrated Crop Management practices in Kharif crops were organized in Eklaspur (Mundaragi Taluk), Kochalapur (Ron Taluk), Yalavatti (Shirahatti taluk) villages. Totally 240 farmers participated in these trainings.

July, August & September, 2017: Scientific Dairy Management trainings were organized to 116 farmers.

August, September, 2017: A total of 344 Anganwadi workers of Women and Child Welfare Department working in Naragund and Ron Block were trained in balanced diet, Nutrition and Importance of Millets in diet.

September, 2017: Four training programmes on Production Technology, Processing, Value addition and Marketing of millets were organized to 171 farmers.

September, 2017: Advanced Dress Designing training was organized to 37 youths for 15 days in Binkadakatti village of Gadag Block.

WORKSHOPS/SEMINARS/TRAININGS/MEETINGS

ATTENDED BY KVK STAFF

September 26th, 2017: Shri N.H.Bhandi, Subject Matter Specialitst of KVK attended Seminar on Bio-fuel organized by SIT at Tumkur.

September 22-27, 2017: Smt. Lalita Asuti, Computer Programmer attended training on Computer Applications organized by Indian Agriculture Statistics Research Institute, New Delhi

Published by: Dr.L.G.Hiregoudar, Senior Scientist and Head, ICAR-K.H.Patil Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hulkoti-582205, Gadag district, Karnataka State Phone: 08372-289325 , E-mail: [email protected], Website: www.khpkvk.org


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