WORLD SOIL DAY CELEBRATED CelebrationofWorldSoilHealthDayat KVK Washim KVK in joint collaboration with EPC Mahindra Company has celebrated World Soil Day and Farmer Scientist Interaction Meet on 5 th Dec.20 18 at KVK so as to spread awareness about healthy soils and importance of soil health management among farmers. Theme of programme was "Be the solution to soil pollution". Progressive farmer from Shirpur Jain Dr.Gajanan Dhawale, Chaired the programme, while Manish Kumbhare Regional Head EPC, Purshottam Dhawat Area Manager ,Dr.RL.Kale Head KVK and S.K.Deshrnukh were among the dignitaries on the dais. At the outset, after welcoming dignitaries and farmers, programme started with ICAR song. In the introductory speech Dr. R.L.Kale stressed on importance of soil health management for doubling farmer's income and urged farmers to visit demonstration units at KVK. S.K.Deshmukh in his remarks emphasized that soil based use of fertilizer is the need of the-hour as soils of district are found deficient in nitrogen, phosphorous, zinc and sulphur, which has bad effect in crop production and quality of produce. Speaking in his inaugural address Dr. Dhawale expressed concerns over availability cultivator of less organic carbon in district soils and shared his experience on record harvest of turmeric crop in his field and innovations made at his end due to shortage of labor in agriculture. Asst. Prof. Soil Science Nilesh Khandre made presentation about soil sample collection, soil fertility index and measures to improve soil health by adopting organic farming practices. Before technical session Soil Health Card (SHC) were distributed to farmers, followed by reading of soil test reports. In technical sessionKVKexpertN.B.Patil guided on Cont. On Pg. No.4 KISAN DIWAS CELEBRATED Mr.S.K.Deshmukh addressing intheprogramme National Farmer's Day, 'Kisan Diwas' is celebrated in the honor of the former Prime Minister of India Chaudhary Charan Singh every year on 23 rd December. Krishi Vigyan Kendra has celebrated this day on 23 rd December 2018 at KVK Campus. Dr. RL.Kale, Sr. Scientist & Head chaired the function and Mr. S.K.Deshmukh, Mr. T.S.Deshmukh, Dr. D.L.Ramteke, Miss. S.N.Watane & Mr. P.Y.Deshmukh were among the dignitaries on the dais. At the outset ICAR song followed by Swachhta pledge was done by the participants in presence of all dignitaries. In introductory remark Mr. S.K.Deshmukh has explained the importance the Kisan Diwasa. In chief address Dr. RL.Kale stressed on doubling farmer's income up to 2022 through some innovations like Integrated farming system module to meet out the daily expenses offarmers family. He urged the farmers to visit the IFS module, Micro irrigation demonstration, Kitchen garden developed in the campus. Mr. T.S.Deshrnukh explained the organic farming and urged the participants to visit organic block which will aware farmers about organic farming technologies like NADEP composting, use of waste decomposer, vermin compost production and vermin wash. Miss. S.N.Watane has delivered lecture on nutritional diet and explained the importance of Soybean in daily diet. Dr. D .L.Ramteke enlighten on allied enterprise like poultry farming, Goat farming and Dairy farming for income generation and creation of inputs for sustainable agriculture. Mr. P.Y.Deshmukh has explained the importance of decomposer bacteria and distributed the bottles to participants. KVKNews Letter - January - 2019 ~
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WORLD SOIL DAY CELEBRATED
CelebrationofWorldSoilHealthDayat KVK WashimKVK in joint collaboration with EPC Mahindra
Company has celebrated World Soil Day and FarmerScientist Interaction Meet on 5th Dec.20 18 at KVK so as tospread awareness about healthy soils and importance of soilhealth management among farmers. Theme of programmewas "Be the solution to soil pollution". Progressive farmerfrom Shirpur Jain Dr.Gajanan Dhawale, Chaired theprogramme, while Manish Kumbhare Regional Head EPC,Purshottam Dhawat Area Manager ,Dr.RL.Kale HeadKVK and S.K.Deshrnukh were among the dignitaries on thedais. At the outset, after welcoming dignitaries and farmers,programme started with ICAR song. In the introductoryspeech Dr. R.L.Kale stressed on importance of soil healthmanagement for doubling farmer's income and urgedfarmers to visit demonstration units at KVK. S.K.Deshmukhin his remarks emphasized that soil based use of fertilizer isthe need of the-hour as soils of district are found deficient innitrogen, phosphorous, zinc and sulphur, which has badeffect in crop production and quality of produce. Speakingin his inaugural address Dr. Dhawale expressed concernsover availability cultivator of less organic carbon in districtsoils and shared his experience on record harvest of turmericcrop in his field and innovations made at his end due toshortage of labor in agriculture. Asst. Prof. Soil ScienceNilesh Khandre made presentation about soil samplecollection, soil fertility index and measures to improve soilhealth by adopting organic farming practices. Beforetechnical session Soil Health Card (SHC) were distributed tofarmers, followed by reading of soil test reports. In technicalsessionKVKexpertN.B.Patil guided on Cont. On Pg. No.4
KISAN DIWAS CELEBRATED
Mr.S.K.DeshmukhaddressingintheprogrammeNational Farmer's Day, 'Kisan Diwas' is celebrated in thehonor of the former Prime Minister of India ChaudharyCharan Singh every year on 23rd December. Krishi VigyanKendra has celebrated this day on 23rd December 2018 atKVK Campus. Dr. RL.Kale, Sr. Scientist & Head chairedthe function and Mr. S.K.Deshmukh, Mr. T.S.Deshmukh, Dr.D.L.Ramteke, Miss. S.N.Watane & Mr. P.Y.Deshmukh wereamong the dignitaries on the dais. At the outset ICAR songfollowed by Swachhta pledge was done by the participants inpresence of all dignitaries. In introductory remark Mr.S.K.Deshmukh has explained the importance the KisanDiwasa. In chief address Dr. RL.Kale stressed on doublingfarmer's income up to 2022 through some innovations likeIntegrated farming system module to meet out the dailyexpenses offarmers family. He urged the farmers to visit theIFS module, Micro irrigation demonstration, Kitchen gardendeveloped in the campus. Mr. T.S.Deshrnukh explained theorganic farming and urged the participants to visit organicblock which will aware farmers about organic farmingtechnologies like NADEP composting, use of wastedecomposer, vermin compost production and vermin wash.Miss. S.N.Watane has delivered lecture on nutritional dietand explained the importance of Soybean in daily diet. Dr.D .L.Ramteke enlighten on allied enterprise like poultryfarming, Goat farming and Dairy farming for incomegeneration and creation of inputs for sustainable agriculture.Mr. P.Y.Deshmukh has explained the importance ofdecomposer bacteria and distributed the bottles toparticipants.
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NEWS LETTERCELEBRATION OF SWACHHATA HI SEWA PAKWADA BY KRISHI VIGYAN KENDRA, WASHIM
Under Swachh Bharat Mission from 16"1 to sr' December2018 nationwide "Swachhata Hi Sewa" campaign wasobserved to create awareness about cleanliness and toincrease rural sanitation coverage in households at villagelevel.As a part of this activity KVK, Washim has conductedawareness campaign followed by cleanliness drive andshiwarpheri in adopted villages.
On 16th December Krishi Vigyan Kendra has startedthe programme of Swacchata Hi Sewa campaign in KVKadopted village Kondala Zamare in chief presence ofMr.Nitinji Ingole Sarpanch Kondala Zamare, Dr.R.L.KaleSenior Scientist & Head KVK, Dr.Vikas Gaud Dr.PDKV,Akola scientist, Bhagwat Rajaram Bundhe and other KVKScientist Mr. S.K.Deshmukh, Mr. R.S.Daware & Miss.S.N.Watane. At the outset Swachhta Oath followed by treeplantation done by villagers in presence of all dignitaries.Dr. R.L.Kale in his inaugural remarks emphasized theimportance of cleanliness in day to day life and told that suchawareness programme are sensitizing farmers aboutbenefits of good habits. Mr.R.S.Daware remarked that dueto climate vagaries need of tree plantation and its role inwater conservation for sustainable development. Mr.S.K.Deshmukh has given the hints for healthy life and basicprecautions to be followed for Swacchata and cleanliness.Miss. Watane explained the importance of fruit plants in ourdaily life and urged the farmers to protect the planted fruitsplants under KKA II. On 171h December 2018 theprogramme was organized at Khini Ghodmod in Malegaonblock of Washim District. Mr. T.S.Deshmukh & Dr.D.L.Ramteke guided the farmers on NADEP Composttechnology. On 181h December 2018 the programme wasorganized in Vegetable market Risod. KVK experts Dr.RL.Kale, D.N.Ingole, Miss. S.N.Watane coordinated theprogramme. Speaking on the occasion Dr. Kale guidedabout cleanliness habits, better sanitation practices likeusing a toilet, hand washing and hygiene awareness whileMr. Ingole address on grading and packing of vegetable aswell as cold storage schemes. Miss. Watane explained theimportance of Janta freeze and its use for the storage ofvegetable. On 19th December 2018 the programme wasorganized at village Ghobani. Miss. S.N.watane create theawareness about personal hygiene to farm women's andpolythene free status by demonstrating making of paper andcloths bags. During the programme 2500 fruit plants weredistributed to 100 families. During this period KVK hasorganized demonstrations on Rainwater harvesting,Integrated farming system module, Filling of NADEP >.
compost pits from animal waste to wealth, Preparation of SwachhtaOathat KondalaZamre
decomposer bacteria for the use of compost, Microirrigation, Cultivation of organic vegetable through Kitchengarden, Plantation of fruits plants on KVK campus,Cleaning of campus, premises as well as demonstrationunits. Essay competition was organized in DhyneshwarSchool at village Karda. The programme was organized atRural Hospital Risod on 29th December 2018, duringprograme Swachhta Oath was given to all staff members andcleaning of hospital area was done. On this occasion Dr.R.L.Kale & Dr. Chopade, Medical Officer guided theparticipants on segregation of solid waste in to biodegradable and non bio degradable. Swachhta Hi Seva.
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NEWS LETTER
The Ministry of Agriculture and farmers welfare inlinewith the Hon'ble Prime Minister Nerendra Modi's visionof doubling farmers income by 2022 has launched the KrishiKalyan Abhiyan II from 2nd October to 25'hDecember 2018so as to aid, assist and advice farmers on how to improvetheir farming techniques and raise their incomes. The KrishiKalyanAbhiyan will be undertaken in 25 villages with morethan 1000 population each in Aspirational Districtsidentified in consultation with Ministry of RuralDevelopment as per directions of NITI Ayog. An ActionPlan comprising specifically identified activities undervarious departments of the Ministry namely, Department ofAgriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare (DAC&FW),Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries (DAHD&F) andDepartment of Agricultural Research & Education (DARE-ICAR) will be implemented to saturate these 25 villages ineach district with these activities.
The overall coordination and implementation in the25 villages of a district is being done by Krishi VigyanKendra of that district. III officers have also been made in-charge of one district each for overall coordination and fieldlevel monitoring. These officers have been selected fromsubordinate/ attached! autonomous organizations/PSUs etc.of Ministry of Agriculture & farmers Welfare. In Washimdistrict various activities to promote best practice and In order to review the quarterly progress of NABARDenhancing agriculture income are being undertaken with the funded promotion of farmer's producer company scheme,help of KVK Washim during Abhiyan period. As per the project implementation and monitoring committee meetingplan total 12 points will be cover i.e. Distribution of Soil was held on 12 Dec. 2018 under the Chairmanship ofHealth Cards, Distribution of Mini kits of Rabi crop, FMD Mr.Vijay Khandare DDM and in presence of Deputy BranchVaccination, Vaccination for eradication ofPPR in Sheep & Manager SBI Mr. Atul Debaje and Branch Manager Bank ofGoat,AI, Training on diversification, Organizing awareness India Mr.Rahul Khandate. On behalf of KVKcampaign for PMFBY, Demonstration of Micro Mr.S.K.Deshmukh resource POPI and Mr.R.A.Nitnawareirrigation/integrated cropping system, Distribution of Agri. CEO FPO programe coordinated the meeting. Afterimplements, DevelopmentlUp gradation of Gram in Haats in welcoming the dignitaries Mr.Khandare emphasized theconvergence with MGNREGA, Construction of NADEP developmental role of NABARD in promoting farmersPits & Distribution of Horticulture/Bamboo plants etc. producer companies in the district and added his views aboutMinikits distribution programme was completed in selected financial sustainability ofFPCs. He further added that KVK25 villages. has made good effort by converging various govt. schemeDemonstration programme on Micro irrigation: - Total for strengthening Rishiwat FPO activities and shared in17 demonstrations has been organized for 1264 farmers detail about other various programme run by NABARD infrom 22 villages ofWashim district. the district. CEO Nitnaware presented action taken reportDemonstration on Integrated farming system at KVK and progress achieve by Rishiwat FPO in the current quarterCampus: - period. In second phase representative of farmers producerThe objective of this module is to minimize the cost of companies from Ansing, Mirzapur Ghata, Shirpur, Tiwali,operation and increase the income double. Total 23 Tandalwadi and Kankarwadi who has express their consentdemonstrations have been organized for 1945 farmers from for setting up 3 FPCs of turmeric grower and goat farming23 villages at KVK campus. and poultry farming to other FPCs in the district.
ACHIEVEMENTS OF KRISHI KALVAN ABHIYAN
Plants Distribution programme at Chikali under KKA II
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NEWS LETTERFIELD DAY ON PIGEON PEA ORGANIZED
DiginatriesvisitedBDN-708CFLDplotofPigeonpeaIn order to demonstrate latest Pigeon pea productiontechnology on farmers field KVK organized NFSMsponsored Cluster FLD Programme in KVK adopted villageKondala Zamare in Washim Tahsil during Kharif20 18. Total50 demonstrations were organized covering 20 ha area withintroduction of BDN-708 pigeon pea variety under thisprogramme. The field day was organized on the field Mr.Bhagwat Rajaram Bundhe on dated 15.12.2018 which wasinaugurated by Dr.R.L.Kale, Head KVK while Mr. NitinjiIngole Sarpanch presided as a chairperson. Dr.Vikas GaudDr.PDKV, Akola scientist attended the programme as anexpert cum resource person. During the field day all thedignitaries along with participating farmers visited to BDN-708 CFLD plot of Pigeon pea. During this field visitMr.R.S.Daware SMS interacted with participating farmerson the aspect of technological module implemented in thedemonstration with focus on varietal character, soil testbased INM and Integrated Pest Management in Pigeon pea.During technical session of the field day Dr. Gaud scientistpresented the module of pigeon pea production technologywith technological gaps in adoption and express thesatisfaction towards KVK for organizing ideal CFLD inPigeon pea. In his further technical guidance he urged theparticipating farmers to adopt the module implemented theFLD on their field and also work as a technology transferagent for further horizontal spread of the technology. Mr.S.K.Deshmukh SMS Extension Education interacted withthe farmers on the aspect of soil testing. Mr. Nitin Ingole andBhagwat Bundhe shared their experiences of Pigeon peaproduction.Cont.From Pg. No.1 turmeric cultivation and PHT, while EPCMahindra Mr. Kumbhare shared about drip irrigation systemmaintenance and Mr. Kiran Kolhe about water and fertilitymanagement. Later KVK experts answered the questionraised by the farmer. In field visit farmers visited Agriexhibition stall at programme site, various demonstrationunit and organic block etc. KVK Expert, T.S.Deshmukh,D.N.Ingole and Miss. Watane coordinated the field visit.
PARTICIPATION IN AGRO TECH 2018 AT DR. PDKV, AKOALA
MemberofparlementHon.Mr.SanjayDhotrevisitedKVK StallDr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth has jointlyorganized Agrotech 2018 a State Level AgricultureExhibition at University Sports Ground, Akola during 27-31Dec. 2018 with the objectives were to demonstrate newagriculture technologies, interact with farmers, to resolvetheir issues of farming practices, safe use of pesticides andsoil health management. Besides various stalls of Universityand Research Stations near about 250 stalls of other institutelike KVK, SHGs and innovative farmers were arranged atexhibition site. Our KVK also arranged a stall with livedemonstrations and technical know how about Hydroponic,Silage, Azolla production and NADEP compost technologymodel, fish farming model, energy saving devices like saraicooker and zero energy cool chamber attracted mostly in bigsize. Apart from this women friendly. farm implements,oraganic farming practices, silage bag for green fodder,various swamini branded food item and expert guidance tovisiting farmers were encouraged to seek information in theKVK stall. KVK Promoted SHGs of village Linga Kotwaland Kamaji village has also arranged separate stall for saleof their produce. During exhibition period many ofdignitaries along with Member of Parliament Honorable Mr.Sanjay Dhotre, Hon. Vice Chancellor Dr. Vilas Bhale werevisited to KVK stall and appreciated the efforts done byKVK team. Entire KVK team took efforts for the event.
Krishi Vigyan Kendra News Letter is Published byDr.R.L.Kale (Sr.Scientist 8: Head KVK)
