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Volume: I e – News letter Issue: 1
(October to December, 2019)
01-10-2019: Visit of Hon’ble Vice Chancellor
ANGRAU, Guntur to Krishi Vigyan Kendra,
Nellore: Hon‟ble Vice Chancellor Dr.V.
Damodara Naidu garu, Director of Extension
Dr.P. Rambabu garu Director of Research Dr.A.
Subramaneswara Rao garu ANGRAU, Guntur
and Associate Director of Research, RARS,
Tirupati Dr.P.Rajashekar garu visited Krishi
Vigyan Kendra Farm, Nellore on 01-10-2019
forenoon and made the suggestions for
improvement of Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Nellore.
10-10-19: Organized ANGARU-SERP Mandal
level training program on Nutrigarden and
Backyard poultry at Kondapuram Mandal,
Nellore. Dr K.Vijayalakshmi, RA (Home
science) delivered lecture on importance of
balanced diet intake in daily life, how can be
benefited with improving the life style with
economic empowerment & quality of food intake
through nutria-garden and backyard poultry.
Mr. G. Narayana Swamy, SMS (Horticulture)
delivered lecture on Importance of nutrigaden,
how to prepare organic sprays to control pests and
uses of Nutrigarden. Mr. Harisadu, SMS
(Fisheries) delivered lecture on Importance, uses
of Poultry, types of birds and about vaccination.
40 members of SHG women‟s participated in the
programme.
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13-10-2019: ODLC on “Terrace Gardening”:
KVK, Nellore, has conducted “ODLC on Terrace
Gardening” on 13-10-2019 to 47 enrolled
participants. The participants of the programme
were from Nellore dt. and Chittoor district Andhra
Pradesh State. Sri.G.Narayana Swamy, SMS
(Horticulture), Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Nellore,
explained to the participants about the Hydro
phonics, Methods of preparation of Botanical
extracts and Vertical farming systems. Dr.C.P.D.
Rajan, Rtd. Principal Scientist (Plant Protection)
explained about pest and disease management in
terrace farming vegetables, fruits and
Goaadharitha mishramaala tayaaree. In this class
vegetable seed kits were provided to the
registered participants.
22-10-19: Fertilizer Awareness Programme was conducted at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Nellore on
22-10-19. Sri. Koti Reddy Farmer association leader attended the programme as chief guest and
Dr.P.Ratna Prasad, Principal Scientist (Soil Science) RARS Tirupati attended as resource person. 185
farmers and officials from state government and university attended programme. Programme was
inaugurated by chief guest and university officials. Live telecast of awareness programme on DD Kisan
(Addressed by Hon‟ble minister of agriculture and welfare was broadcasted at KVK. Principal Scientist
(Soil Science) RARS Tirupati delivered lecture on importance of soil testing soil health improvement
and crop nutrition. Dr. U. Vineetha, Sr. Scientist and head, ARS Nellore elaborated on integrated use of
fertilizer and manures for improving efficiency of nutrients. Advantages of integrating legume crops in
cropping systems/ crop planning by explained by Dr. P. Sujathamma, Sr. Scientist and head ARS
Podalakur. Dr. S M Muneendra Naidu delivered lecture on how to prepare high quality compost and
realize more profit. Videos on integrated nutrient management were shown to farmers and programme
was concluded KVK farm visit.
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01-11-2019 & 02-11-19: Vigilance Awareness
Week Celebration: On the fifth day i.e.,
01.11.2019 Vigilance awareness week was
conducted at DKW College Nellore. Vigilance
commission OSD Venkataramulu gave a talk in
the morning assembly on „My vision - corruption
free India, the Programme Coordinator, Krishi
Vigyana Kendra Nellore spoke at length on the
need to have a control on the seven needs of a
human being which will reform an individual,
family, society and country at large and also
Integrity pledge was taken by ACB officers, KVK
Scientist Sri G Narayana Swamy, Dr M Pradeep
and also DKW students. At the end of the session
Prizes were distributed to
On the last day i.e. 02-11-2019 Vigilance
awareness week was conducted at VOWEL school
Nellore district and all the students took oath. Sri
G Narayana Swamy, Dr.M.Pradeep and
Dr K Vijaya Lakshmi (H.Sc.) participated in this
programme.
07-11-2019: Acharya N G Ranga Birthday celebration: Celebrated the Acharya N G Ranga
Birthday celebration on 07-11-2019 at KVK Nellore and Penuballi village.
08-11-19: Training program on Importance of
green leafy vegetables in women’s health:
Organized One day training program on Importance
of green leafy vegetables in women‟s health at
Devispeta, Nellore. Dr K.Vijayalakshmi,
RA(Homescience) delivered lecture on importance
of green leafy vegetables in women and children
health in daily life, how can be improve health with
intake of green leafy vegetables. Explained in detail
about to eradicate problems like iron deficiency
anaemia with every day intake of Green leafy
vegetables. 30 members of SHG women‟s were
participated in the programme.
19.11.2019 to 22.11.2019: SERP (Society for Elimination of Rural Poverty):
KVK, Nellore organized four days Master‟s Training Programme for FPO group leaders and farmers in
collaboration with SERP (Society for Elimination of Rural Poverty from 19.11.2019 to 22.11.2019. A
total of 30 farmers participated in the programme.
19.11.2019: Inauguration followed by pre-evaluation test was conducted on first day. Farmers were
trained on Soil sampling importance, reclamation of problematic soils, pests and diseases in paddy
identification and management By Scientists of ARS, Nellore
20-11.2019: Farmers were trained on Groundnut crop production and protection aspects by Scientist
from RARS, Tirupati and SMS (PP), KVK, Nellore. Good agricultural practices in citrus by SMS (Hort)
21.11.2019: Third day programme was conducted on Pulses (Blackgram, Greengram, and bengalgram)
production aspects and protection aspects by Scientists of ARS, Podalkur and Paddy crop production
aspects by Sr. Scientist (Agro.), ARS, Nellore
22.11.2019: Demonstrations on Trichocards, Weed cutter, Farm machinery, seed treatment in various
crops, Trichoderma FYM preparation, Agrometerology equipment were conducted along with Visit to
rice museum in ARS, Nellore. Training programme was closed with concluding remarks and post
evaluation.
23-11-19: SEMINAR ON ACID LIME
CROP: Dr G L Siva Jyothi Programme
Coodinator KVK Nellore and Sri.G.Narayana
Swamy, SMS (Horticulture), Krishi Vigyan
Kendra, Nellore, have participated in Seminar
On Acid lime crop as organised by IFFCO
KISAN SEZ Nellore. In this seminar Dr G L
Siva Jyothi Programme Coodinator KVK
Nellore has explained about KVK activities and
role of KVK in quality aspects of Lemon crop.
Sri.G.Narayana Swamy, SMS (Horticulture),
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Nellore, has explained
Lemon crop management, improving the quality
and yield, addressing the market challenges,
post-harvest management and quarantine issues
for exports.
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24-11-2019: ODLC on “Terrace gardening”:
KVK, Nellore, has conducted “ODLC on Terrace
Gardening” on 24-11-2019 to 47 enrolled
participants. The participants of the programme
were from Nellore district and Chittoor district
Andhra Pradesh State. Sri.G.Narayana Swamy,
SMS (Horticulture), Krishi Vigyan Kendra,
Nellore, explained to the participants about the
Micro greens, hydro phonics, exhibits and
explained about the Bio fungicides and Bio
pesticides and Garden tools. Dr M Pradeep SMS
(PP) plant protection measures in Terrace
gardening vegetables. In this class explained to
participant‟s model question paper.
25-11-19: Video conference with Acid lime
growers through Whatsapp (New extension
methodology): Sri.G.Narayana Swamy, SMS
(Horticulture), Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Nellore,
Conducted Video conference with Acid lime
growers with collaboration with Reliance
Foundation Information Ltd.,. at Kadagandla
Village, Balayapalli mandal, Nellore dt.. 25 Nos.
participants were participated in this conference.
Explained to participants about Plant protection
measures and production methods in this video
conference.
08-12-19: ODLC on “Terrace Gardening”:
Examination was conducted for ODLC Terrace
gardening participants and also visited KVK
Terrace gardening demo unit.
15-12-19: Technical training programme for
VHAs: Sri.G.Narayana Swamy, SMS
(Horticulture), Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Nellore has
attended as Guest speaker at FTC, Nellore, there, I
have delivered lectures on Production and
Protection technology of Vegetable crops.
16-12-19: SWACCHATA PAKHWADA: Swacchata Pakhwada Programme was inaugurated and
Pledge by all teaching and Non teaching staff of KVK Nellore and also planting of plants in KVK
Premises.
19-12-19: Organized One day training program on
Importance of Nutrition in Health at Veguru,
Nellore. Dr K.Vijayalakshmi, RA (Home
science) delivered lecture on importance of
Nutrition in human health, how can be improve
health through proper balanced diet intake.
Explained in detail about Food guide pyramid and
how many times should take foods from each food
Group to prevent nutrient deficiency disorders. 40
members of School children‟s were participated in
the programme.
21.12.19: Conducted training Programme on
Rodent management in paddy in Vidavalur
Mandal a total of 55 farmers attended the
programme. Demonstration on bait preparation
and also the pests and disease management in
paddy crop were given.
21-12-19:- Organized One day training program on
Importance of Nutrition in Health at Devispeta,
Nellore. Dr. L.Uma Devi, Dean of Home Science,
ANGRAU, LAM, Guntur delivered lecture on
importance of Nutrition in human health, how can
be improve health through proper balanced diet
intake. Explained in detail about Food guide
pyramid and how many times should take foods
from each food Group to prevent nutrient
deficiency disorders. Dr. G. Lalitha Sivajyothi,
Programme coordinator, Dr. K. Vijayalakshmi,
RA (Home science), G.Narayana Swamy, SMS
(Horticulture) were participated in this
programme along with Dean Madam. 30 members
of SHG farm women‟s were participated in the
programme.
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26.12.19: A Joint diagnostic field visit and on
farm meeting along with Agricultural department
officials was conducted in Paddy crop. Farmers
were given with optimum usage of fertilizers and
timely and ETL based plant protection measure in
several villages of Gudur subdivision.
27.12.19: Inaugural and first class on ODLC -
Mushroom training was conducted at KVK,
Nellore. A total of 32 farmers were enrolled in the
programme. Importance, categories, biology of
Mushrooms and cultivation of oyster mushrooms
were the topics covered in the first class.
Demonstration was also conducted on sterilization
on substrate and bedding.
Technical programme Updates:
Sl.No. Particulars Unit Target achieved
Newly
started
Continuing Completed
1. Number of On-farm trails
conducted
Number
(18)
6 10 1
2. Frontline Demonstrations Number
(20)
2 16 1
Total
(38)
8 26 2
Extension activities (Oct.2019 to Dec.2019)
Diagnostic visits : 63
Group Discussions : 21
Method Demonstrations : 22
Training Programmes : 07
TV Programmes : 02
Popular Articles : 08
Press Notes : 37
Soil samples : 252
Water samples : 08
Dr.G.Lalitha Siva Jyothi
Programme Coordinator,
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Nellore.