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Success Stories

Title:    Establishment of Coconut Nursery
Background
Mr. Mohanlal (contact number 04577 293 276) an enthusiastic retired secondary grade teacher of Kundrakudi mutt school and presently working as a farm supervisor at Melapatti coconut garden located in Singampunari block of Sivagangai district. Having inspired by the expert advices of scientists from Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kundrakudi on coconut seedling management he planned for a coconut nursery on commercial scale.
Intervention
Process:          

A farmers campaign on coconut cultivation was organised by Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kundrakudi in collaboration with Jan Shikshan Sansthan, Kundrakudi for coconut farmers in 2005 at Singampunari of Sivagangai District. 200 coconut growers participated. During the interaction session Mr. Mohanlal, Farm supervisor, Kundrakudi mutt of Melapatti village requested Krishi Vigyan Kendra scientists to render advices on setting up a new coconut nursery on a commercial scale .
             
His request was readily accepted by the scientists of Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kundrakudi and he was given further training and taken for field visits to government coconut farm, Vellalavidithi and TNAU RRS,Vepengulam of Tanjore district. By the theoretical training and practical exposure at farm visits he gained confidence in establishing coconut seedling unit.  
Technology:
           
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kundrakudi in collaboration with State Agricultural and Horticultural Department had successfully conducted 2 Frontline Demonstrations on production of coconut seedling utilizing him as one of the beneficiary. Further to control      the problem of twisting of leaf an on Farm Testing followed by an FLD were also conducted at Melapatti village. These two method and result demonstrations gave him a great confidence to go in deep into this venture. Finally with the help and advice of Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kundrakudi he started this business on a commercial basis.

Impact
Horizontal Spread
           
He has been established his business at Melapatti coconut garden. It is just 2 km diversion from the Pallabatti village between Madurai – Trichy national highway. The entire block is fledged with hundreds of coconut garden. But there is no promising coconut nursery available in and around. The seedlings are also in heavy demand by the farmers. Because the mother palm  available in this farm are aging more than 70-80 years. Moreover, this Melapatti garden is being identified as one of the palm garden with excellent source of coconut having drought prone traits by Centr Plantation Crops Research Institute, Kerala. Hence the coconut seedling produced here are sold as and when it was scientifically ready    The seedlings are regularly purchased by the farmers of the nearby districts such as madurai, Dindigul and Pudukottai.

Economic gains
            Year of Establishment                :           October 2005
            First sale                                               :           March 2006
            Production of seedling sofar        :           2500
            Sale of seedling sofar                 :           1500
            Cost of seedling                         :           Rs. 20.00
            Cost of production                                  :           Rs. 7.00
            Total cost of sale sofar               :           Rs.30,000

Employment Generation
                        Retired teacher is employed full time
                        2 women labours are regularly being utilized for this 
                        3 men labourers are working in this venture as and when they are required  


2. Title : Tharani turkey farm, Pillaiyarpatty

Mr. Manoharan (contact number 94426 30261) is an agricultural graduate. He served at Saudi Arabia for a period of 15 years as farm manager and returned to India. He approached krishi vigyan Kendra, Kundrakudi along with his daughter for starting a new turkey farm during the year 2005. Having inspired by the expert advices of scientists from KVK on turkey rearing, he started a new turkey unit with a parent stock of 50 Nandanam 2 variety of TANUVAS.

INTERVENTIONProcess A workshop on poultry farming was organized by KVK, Kundrakudi in collaboration with Seethalakshmi Aatchi College, Pallathur for science students in 2005 at college campus. About 105 students were participated in the workshop. During the interaction, Miss.Tharani D/o Mr.Manoharan requested the KVK scientists to render advices on setting up of a new turkey farm. The KVK scientists visited the proposed site for the turkey unit and advised him about selection of site and TechnologyKVK conducted frontline demonstration at construction of sheds for the turkeys.
 Tharani farm as he is one of the beneficiary of FLD programme. The result of FLD gave full satisfaction and inspiration for further development. After technological interventions, he extended the farm capacity and business on large scale.IMPACTHorizontal spreadThe farmers approaching Tharani farm were directed to KVK for technical guidance, whereas the farmers who approach KVK for training were directed to Tharani farm for purchase of parent stock after

successful technical training at KVK.
 Economic Gains
Year of Establishment                            :           2005
Year of marketing                                   :           2006IncomeThe turkey unit which was started with a parent stock of 50 birds is now having more than 500 birds and he is able to generate income around Rs.50,000 per year.Employment generationMr.Manoharan and one labour are getting full time employment through this turkey farm.

3. Successful eradication of ecto parasites in goats at Servaikaranpatti village Contact Number: 97863-67491Servaikaranpatti village of Singampunari block of Sivagangai district is a highly goat populated village which is located near Piranmalai, a hilly tract. Mr.Chinniah, Co-operative Milk Union Secretary, approached Krishi Vigyan Kendra with the problem of higher incidence of ectoparasites in goats of his village. On inspection of the goat flock, it was observed that goats especially kids were severely affected by ectoparasites such as fleas, lice and ticks. They were contributing to stunted growth in kids and sometimes even mortality of kids. An awareness programme on “ Control of ectoparasites” was conducted on 24-09-2007. Subsequently a demonstration has been conducted in which 250 animals were dipped in medicated water with deltamethrin to control the ectoparasites. The dipped animals were inspected on 29-09-2007 and  were found to be free from ectoparasites. The farmers are convinced with the technology and told the Krishi Vigyan Kendra scientists that they will be dipping their kids and goats in future on their own.

4. Success story of Mr. SeVugan Chettiar – Progressive Dairy FarmerMr. Sevugan Chettiar a retired employee, aged 60, residing at Devakottai approached Krishi Vigyan Kendra with the problem of higher cost of milk production in his dairy farm. He was maintaining 10 crossbred cows in the farm. The Krishi Vigyan Kendra scientist visited his dairy unit  at  Devakotta on 28-08-2007 and inspected the farm. It was observed that the costly commercial concentrate feed is the reason for the higher cost of milk production in his   farm. He was advised regarding preparation of his own feed with the locally available ingredients. subsequently he has prepared the concentrate feed as per the ration suggested by the Krishi Vigyan Kendra scientists. Now the  cost of milk production is reduced and his dairy has become more remunerative . At the time of visit, he was also explained about the Tamilnadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University  mineral mixture for increasing the quality and quantity of milk. After using the Tamilnadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University mineral mixture, he was convinced about the quality of mineral mixture in increasing the milk production. Now he is a regular buyer of Tamilnadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University mineral mixture from our Kendra.


5. Success story of Mrs. Lakshmi from Seevinipatti village of Sivagangai district.Contact Number:94428 14606Mrs. Lakshmi of Seevinipatti village hails from a poor agricultural family. Her husband is employed at Singapore. She has school going 3 kids. She was not  able to meet the family expenses with her husbands income. She is a diploma holder in computer engineering (DCE). She approached Krishi Vigyan Kendra for vocational training and she appraised    about the RSVY sponsored training programme on “Artificial Insemination of Cattle and Deworming of Livestock”.  Subsequently she has undergone the training programme from 08-03-2007 to 06-04-2007 at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kundrakudi. Now she is successfully doing Artificial Insemination in Cattle in aavin milk society. She gets Rs.50/- per Artificial Insemination and is earning Rs.3000/- per month. The vocational training programme at Krishi Vigyan Kendra enabled her self employment and now she is standing on her own legs. 6. Success story of Mr.Arokiaraj from Marudhavayal.
Contact No. 99421-13605
Mr.Arokiaraj from Marudhavayal village of Devakottai block is working as secretary in Co-operative Milk Producers union Limited. Marudhavayal village has more number of non descript animals and is not covered with artificial insemination programme. He approached Krishi Vigyan Kendra for vocational training programme  and then he has completed RSVY sponsored  training  programme on “Artificial Insemination of  Cattle and Deworming of Livestock”  for the period from 08-03-2007 to 06-04-2007. After completion, he has encouraged the farmers to purchase crossbred animals. Now he is inseminating atleast 5 animals per day and the income generated is Rs.250 / day. Now 60 animals are milking in the particular village and the milk is taken by him to the aavin.           

7. Change of cropping system – Marudhuvakudipatti village through Agricultural intervention
Marudhuvakudipatti is a remote village in Thiruppathur Taluk of SIvaganga district. The village is lacking basic amenities such as transport facilities. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Scientists identified the village, which is having enormous potential in agriculture but oriented with extreme technological backwardness.The normal cropping system followed in M.K. Patti village is paddy. After careful analysis and subsequent PRA study it was found that lack of technological information is the reason for the existing non remunerative cropping pattern. Though they are getting higher remuneration for the first crop (Paddy) the subsequent crop they burned their fingers due to meager availably of water for the second crop (Groundnut and Pulses) so we desired to introduce short duration and drought resistant blackgram and groundnut as rice fallow crops.Now the system has been changed as Paddy – Groundnut, Paddy-Blackgram. Because of these changes the farmers feels proud and comfortable with additional income and also enriching the soil fertility levels through biological nitrogen fixation. Mr.Sethu, Ward Member and leader farmers club who is acting as liaison officer between KVK and farmers can be contacted by his mobile number 9443443019.  

8. Success story of poor tailor turned into a successful agriculturistMr. AR. Pillappan of Thulavoor, Kallal block of Sivagangai District is a poor tailor who purchased 5 acres of land through money lend from a private financier. He used to cultivate his land by utilizing the traditional varieties and following the age-old method of cultivation practices. He has attended a training programme on seed production technology for paddy conducted by the Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kundrakudi. After some days he became a regular visitor to Krishi Vigyan Kendra for getting technical advises from the KVK scientists. He was very much impressed by the farmer’s supportive agricultural activities of this Kendra.  By the technical guidance provided by KVK he successfully raised Paddy crop through System of Rice Intensification in 20 cents. Being impressed by the higher number of productive tillers per clump (55), lesser pest and disease incidence, reduced cost of nursery and increased yield of 23.07 per cent in SRI plot, now he has taken up SRI in one acre of land.  His experiences in BlackgramMr. AR. Pillappan is used to cultivate traditional blackgram variety in his field.  For the crop black gram he was regularly facing crop failure / losses due to severe pest & disease and poor nutrient management. He again approached Krishi Vigyan Kendra for getting long lasting solutions. The scientists visited his field and introduced him with a novel variety in blackgram (VBN.4) which is resistant to yellow mosaic virus and as well as  fertilizer responsiveness. Through the introduction of technological packages such as varietal introduction, Foliar spraying of black gram tonic at flowering stage coupled with integrated plant nutrient supply system, he was able to harvest 2.5 tonnes per hectare of grain yield. He can be contacted by his mobile number 9942502325.

9. Cent percent seed treated village in paddy – A Success storyPaddy & Groudnut are cultivated as major crop in Marudhuvakudipatti & S.R. Pattinam villages of Sivagangai district. In variably in all the seasons they are experiencing severe loss in paddy  & Groundnut due to incidence of fungal pathogens  (Soil & Seed borne). The information pertaining to the stated problem had been intensively surveyed and identified by the Krishi Vigyan Kendra scientists during their field visits. It has been meticulously planned to organize the intensive seed treatment programme during the period  when the crops are to be sown immediately.  The wide publicity through our effort made each and every farmer to bring the seed materials in the common yard for undertaking the seed treatment. The farmers were very much impressed about the disease protection activity by the chemicals, since the standing crop has no incidence of any disease so far.They also assured KVK scientists that they will follow seed treatment in the subsequent seasons. Thiru S. Nagarajan, Leader farmers club, S.R.Pattinam can be contacted by his mobile number 9486179972

10. Success Story of Mrs. K.UmaraniMrs.K.Umarani aged 33 years is a resident of Thiruppathur with urcertain income from agriculture she was not  able to manage her family expenses and was looking for some income generating activities and approached our kenda. She was given training for the preparation of  Home care products and was motivated to take up the preparation of Home care products on a commercial basis at our kendra on 20-08-2007. Subsequently she has taken up preparation of Phenyle and lemon pickles and in now successfully marketing the products. Now she is generating as 750 / month from phenyle preparation and as 350 / month from sale of lemon pickle. She can be contacted by her mobile No: 9843054459 and land line No. 954577 – 266455.

11. Success Story of H.Bahrudeen of karaikudi Th.H.Buhrudeen aged 37 residing at Kalanivazal, Karaikudi has refered from gulb countries last year and was looking for some self-employment. At this jointure be came to know about our Kendra f rom Miss. N.Sathya a successful entrepreneur trained by Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kundrakudi. He was given training for the preparation  of  Home care products on 10-04-2007 at  Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kundrakudi. On completion of the training programme he has taken up preparation of computer sambirani,Pheyle, washing powder and Liquid blue bottle. Now he is  earning Rs.5000 per month.

12. Success Story of Miss. Sathya of KaraikudiMiss.Sathya a ged 20 years in a student studting III year B.Sc., (Maths) at Seethalakshmi College of Arts and Science, Pallathur. She came to know about our Kendra during one of our OFF campus awareness programme conducted for NSS - volunte    at the NSS camp site. Subsequently she approached Krishi Vigyan Kendra with training for the guidance and was provided with training for the preparation of Home care proucts on 10-04-2007. After attending the training programme she has started preparing computer sambirani and is now successfully selling the products now she is earning around Rs.700 / month and she is not depending on her parents to meet out her empower for her studies.

13. Success story of Mrs.V.Ulagamabla of Karukudi villageMrs. V. Ulagambal is a resident of Karukudi village of Kallal block  of Sivagangai district. Her husband is employed at Muscat and his income is not sufficient to meet her family expenses. Since a major portion of his earning is spent for repaying the loans borrowed for getting the   going to Muscat. She came to know about our Kendra from M.r.Bharathidasan her brother in law who has undergone a training programme at the Kendra. She was given training on candle ma king on 10-07-2007. (Now two of her daughters are studying in college). Now she is preparing candle and getting a monthly income of more than 2000 rupee. She can be contacted by her mobile No. 9787203026 and Land line 954577 – 249252.

14. Success Story of Mr.S.Sadacharam, Chilly farmer of Kelaykudi village.Mr.S.Sadacharam is a small farmer cultivating chillies at Kelaykudi village of Illayan kudi taluk of Sivagangai District.The farmers of Ilayankudi  taluk of Sivagangai district are cultivat ing chillies at the major horticultural crop. Since the price of Chillies in highly     fluctuating Mr.S.Sadacharam is not able to get good returns from  his chillies crop. At this  time be lear about the free training  programme on value addition of agrl products at Krishi Vigyan Kendra Kendra, Kundrakudi from AIR madurai. Subsequently be approached our  Kendra and  training  on preparation of Masala Powder. After the training programme he has taken up preparation of Masala powder and selling   chillies as value added  Masala powder and hence getting good return from his chillies crop.

15. Introduction of Coconut tonic through root feeding – A success story Mr. Ilankathir is a marginal farmer of Ariyakudi village of Karaikudi block of Sivagangai district. He is cultivating various types of agricultural crops of his choice in his field. Moreover he is a regular visitor of Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kundrakudi. He is possessing 200 numbers of coconut trees in his field. But the average nut yield per tree per year he harvested is only 32 – 35 nuts due to nutrient disorders. He approached the Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kundrakudi for the remediation of button shedding, micro and macro nutrient deficiencies and pest infestation.  Krishi Vigyan Kendra scientists studied the recurrent problems in coconut and prepared coconut tonic in soil testing laboratory at a reasonable price. The farmer after getting hands on training at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kundrakudi on root feeding of coconut, applied root feeding techniques with coconut tonic in his garden.  After a period of two months, he was able to observe reduction in button shedding and he is confident that the yield will be better in the ensuing harvests.  He can be contacted by his mobile No 9843544864.

 
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