Technology Assessment and Refinement 2019-2020
1. On Farm Trials
Discipline |
Title |
Treatments |
No. of locations |
Economics |
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Yield (kg/ha) |
Net income (Rs/ha) |
B:C ratio |
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Crop production |
Yield enhancement in redgram through basal application of Potassium and Zinc sulphate
|
Zinc sulphate (25 kg/ha) + MOP (60 kg/ha) + Nitrogen (20kg/ha),Phosphorus (50 kg/ha) |
05
|
320 |
-5200 |
0.7 |
Nitrogen (20kg/ha),Phosphorus (50 kg/ha) |
310 |
-4100 |
0.75 |
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Farmers practice (FYM-20 q/ha) |
295 |
-4200 |
0.7 |
|||
Assessment of high yielding napier grass var. super napier |
Super napier |
05 |
120000 |
|
|
|
APBN 1 |
112000 |
|
|
|||
CO 4 |
100000 |
|
|
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Adoption of STCR equations in paddy |
STCR equation based fertilizer application |
05 |
5950 |
64750 |
12.1 |
|
Soil test based fertilizer application |
5873 |
63333 |
2.1 |
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Farmers practice |
|
5640 |
56940 |
1.9 |
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Crop Protection |
Integrated management of fall armyworm in fodder jowar
|
T1: Farmers practice (Spraying of insecticide) |
06 |
- |
12,300/- |
1:1.23 |
T2: Intercropping with cowpea at 4:1 ratio Installation of pheromone traps @4/acre on the day of sowing Spraying of azadirachtin 10000PPM @ 2ml/lit of water |
- |
14,500/- |
1:1.5 |
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Assessment of Wilt and Sterility Mosaic resistant redgram variety BSMR-736 |
T1: LRG-41 |
06 |
110 |
-5900 |
0.5 |
|
T2: LRG- 105 |
250 |
1500 |
1.1 |
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T3: BSMR -736 |
460 |
11350 |
1.6 |
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Management of Slugs in Tomato
|
T1: Farmers practice(Poison baiting with thiodicarb) |
05 |
55000 |
40000 |
1.21 |
|
T2: Metaldehyde 2.5% DP @ 2 kg per acre |
57000 |
50000 |
1.25 |
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T3: Poison baiting with Dichlorovos(Wheat flour 1 kg, Jaggery 200g and Dichlorovos 250 ml) |
55000 |
40000 |
1.17 |
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Assessment of late blight resistant tomato hybrid Arka Abhed |
Private hybrid |
06 |
61000 |
65000 |
1.27 |
|
Arka Samrat |
59500 |
57500 |
1.23 |
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Arka Abhed |
62000 |
80000 |
1.34 |
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Horticulture |
Assessment of Integrated crop Management practices in pomegranate |
T1:ICM practices by NRCP, Solapur & DrYSRHU |
06 |
14750 |
4,15,000 |
2.04 |
T2: Farmers practice |
12800 |
1,73,000 |
1.62 |
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Assessment of Okra hybrids for higher productivity in Chittoor district |
T1: CO4 |
06 |
23,550 |
2,04,350 |
3.61 |
|
T2: Arka Nikitha |
19,900 |
1,50,800 |
2.71 |
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T3: FP (PHS Sahara) |
18,120 |
1,21,440 |
2.26 |
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Assessment of Improved Hybrids Chilli for higher productivity |
T1: LCH 111 |
06 |
32,050 |
1,64,000 |
2.04 |
|
T2: Arka Haritha |
26, 850 |
1,05,250 |
1.63 |
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T3:Arka Meghana |
28,120 |
1,15,200 |
1.69 |
|||
T4: FP (NS 1101) |
30, 300 |
1,21,750 |
1.67 |
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Effectiveness of Gibberellic Acid (50 mg/lit) and Boric Acid (200 ppm) for yield and vase life improvement in Chraysanthimum |
T1:T1: Spraying of GA3 (100mg/lit) and Boric Acid (200ppm) at bud stage |
06 |
12,500 |
3,91,000 |
2.65 |
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T2: FP (No spray) |
10,300 |
2,42,500 |
2.09 |
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Assessment of French bean varieties suitable for Chittoor district |
T1:Arka Sharath |
06 |
17,000 |
2,33,500 |
3.19 |
|
T2: FP (Local Varities) |
13,500 |
1,61,250 |
2.41 |
Home Science:
1. On Farm Trials (OFT)
Title : Assessment of sugar cane stripper in drudgery reduction
More number of women labour is required for removing leaves which involves high cost in labour,more time,less efficiency on sugar cane leaves ,besides farm women face loof strain and body painswhich causes drudgery.Farm women are not aware of improved implements for agriculture operation.During these activity they adopt un natural body posture due to which their physiological work load increases and they face musculoskeletalproblems as a result efficiency of women o work decreases to a great extent.
Treatments:
Treatments :
T1-OUAT model Sugar cane stripper
T2- Farmers’ practice-sickel
Critical inputs given: Sugar cane stripper
Musculo-skeletal problems and posture were evaluated by asking the respondents as to where they felt pain in their body after working with traditional and cause severe pain in shoulders, back, hands and fingers and the farmers perceived the task as heavy. On the contrary using improved technology induced moderate discomfort and light pain in shoulders, hands and arms. They were relieved from back pain reported as moderate with use the use of Suar cane stripperand heavy with tradition method of stripping.
Feedback of the farmers involved: . It is easy than farmer practice and reduced drudgery, number of labour and labour wages
1. Title: Assessment of Beta carotene enriched millet bar (mango/ papaya)
Macro and micro nutrient deficiencies are predominantly observed in all age groups. Gluten free millets can play a pivotal role in preventing and curing several health issues and life style diseases. Millets are a rich source of fiber, minerals like magnesium, phosphorous, iron, calcium, zinc and potassium.Millets are consumed very less due to physical properties and unavailability . Children prefer sweets and ice creams and mostly depend on un branded snacks that are available in villages which are unhealthy.
Technology Assessed:
T1: No value addition/ farmer’s practice
T2: Only bar with millet – ANGRAU
T3: Millet +fruit (Papaya/mango/carrot)
Critical inputs given: Millet +fruit bar
RESULTS: The bar prepared with fruit pulp is not accepted by the panelists
Technology Assessment and Refinement 2017-18
S.No. |
Category (Agri./ Hort./ A.H./ H. Sc.) |
Nature of Extension Intervention |
Technology Intervention |
Yield (kg/ha) |
Feedback |
|
Trial |
Control |
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1 |
Crop production |
OFT |
Yield enhancement in redgram through basal application of the Zinc Sulphate and Potassium fertilizers |
500 |
375 |
Satisfactory |
2 |
OFT |
Effect of Zinc Sulphate on grain yield of finger millet |
850 |
650 |
Satisfactory |
|
3 |
OFT |
Assessment of performance of cowpea variety TPTC-29 |
Crop damage due to heavy rains |
Satisfactory |
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4 |
OFT |
Assessment of performance of Sugarcane variety 2006-T3 |
121.5 (t/ha) |
77.75 (t/ha) |
Satisfactory |
|
5 |
OFT |
Assessment of performance of Groundnut variety TCGS-1073 |
2800 |
2200 |
Satisfactory |
|
6 |
Plant protection |
OFT |
Evaluation of pheromone traps for the management of red hairy caterpillar Amsacta albistriga Walker (Lepidoptera: Arctiidae) in Groundnut |
1025 . |
975 |
Satisfactory |
7 |
OFT |
Evaluation of bacterial leaf blight resistant paddy variety “Improved Samba Mahsuri” |
4525 |
4925 |
Satisfactory |
|
8 |
OFT |
Integrated management of South American tomato leaf miner |
37500 |
30600 |
Satisfactory |
|
9 |
OFT |
Biological control of mango hoppers |
Crop is at fruiting stage |
Satisfactory |
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10 |
Horticulture |
OFT |
Assessment of tuberose improved variety Prajwal |
6300 |
4500 |
Satisfactory |
11 |
OFT |
Assessment of marigold improved variety Arka Agni |
11500 |
9250 |
Satisfactory |
|
12 |
OFT |
Assessment of Early blight, ToLCV and bacterial wilt resistant tomato variety Arka Samrat |
67500 |
60300 |
Satisfactory |
|
13 |
Extension (Veterinary) |
OFT |
Assessment of high yielding Napier grass variety Super Napier |
1,20,000 Kg/ha (average of 3 cuttings) |
1,05,000 Kg/ha (average of 3 cuttings) |
Satisfactory |
14 |
OFT |
Assessment of recommended nutrition requirement to milch animals |
Fat content increased from 4.0 to 4.35 |
Satisfactory |
On Farm Trials (Home Science)
- Assessment of easy planter in transplantation of Vegetable crops
- Rice,redgram at household level
- Redgram, korra at KVK
More number of women labour are required for transplantation which involves high cost on labour, more time, less efficiency on transplantation besides farm women are facing lot of strain and pain in transplantation of vegetable crops which causes drudgery.
Treatments:
T1: Transplanting by easy transplanter
T2: Farmer’s practice
Performance and ergonomics evaluation of easy transplanter
Parameters observed |
Easy trans planter |
Farmers method |
Work done area |
0.4ha |
0.4ha |
Labour employed |
2 |
4 |
Labour wages |
Rs.300/- |
Rs.600/- |
Time taken for plantation |
6hrs |
5hrs |
No.of seedlings damaged (per 100 seedling) |
6 |
15 |
Overall discomfort problem (ODR) |
4.5 |
8.14 |
Musculo-skeletal problems (MSP) |
Light pain in shoulder, hands. |
Severe pain in upper back and light pain shoulders |
Drudgery Index (DI) score |
52.6 |
75.84 |
Drudgery index (DI) scorebetween 70&above = Maximum drudgery
Drudgery index (DI) scorebetween 50&70 = Moderate drudgery
Drudgery index (DI) scorebetween 50&below = Minimum drudgery
Transplantation of tomato seedlings using easy planter was demonstrated in 6 locations. It is easy than farmer practice and reduced drudgery (minimum to moderate), number of labour and labour wages up to 50%. But it is suitable to the dry land conditions and not in conditions where irrigation is given prior to the planting
II.Assessment of Fertilizer application of fertilizer granules in tomato crop
Farm women face lot of strain and body pains in applying fertilizers in agriculture operations by wrong postures. Farm women are not aware of improved implements
Treatments:
T1: Fertilizer application with dispenser
T2: Farmer’s practice (manual application)
Performance and ergonomics evaluation of fertilizer dispenser
Parameters observed |
Easy trans planter |
Farmers method |
Work done area |
0.4ha |
0.4ha |
Labour employed |
2 |
4 |
Labour wages |
Rs.300/- |
Rs.600/- |
Time taken for plantation |
6hrs |
5hrs |
No.of seedlings damaged (per 100 seedling) |
6 |
15 |
Overall discomfort problem (ODR) |
4.5 |
8.14 |
Musculo-skeletal problems (MSP) |
Light pain in shoulder, hands. |
Severe pain in upper back and light pain shoulders |
Drudgery Index (DI) score |
52.6 |
75.84 |
Drudgery index (DI) scorebetween 70&above = Maximum drudgery
Drudgery index (DI) scorebetween 50&70 = Moderate drudgery
Drudgery index (DI) scorebetween 50&below = Minimum drudgery
Application of granular fertilizers using fertilizer dispenser was demonstrated in 6 locations. By using this, minimum drudgery (drudgery index score 42.5) was recorded whereas in farmer practice maximum drudgery (drudgery index score 73.6) was recorded. Time taken for applying fertilizer in one acre using dispenser was 1 hr 15 min whereas in farmer method it was 3 hrs. Crop damage ( scorching) was reduced during fertilizer application by using dispenser. 50% of the cost was reduced by using this than farmers practice.
Constraints faced : Fertiliser dispenser supplied by Agri. Solutions, Hyderabad. Performance of the equipment is poor at field level due to its narrow dispenser pipe.Because of which only fine granular fertilizers can be applied . It is not suitable for applying fertilizers with large granular size as dispenser pipe is blocked during application. Hence farmer refined the equipment with broad, weight less steel pipe for easy application of all types of granular fertilizers.
Farmers feed back: After refining the equipment farmer is using it for application of granular fertilizers in all vegetables crops due to its reduced drudgery and less crop damage (scorching) while applying fertilizers.
III.Assessment of performance of triple layer hermatic storage bags for storing of rice, redgram dhal and horsegram
In cereals and pulses post harvest losses occurred due to incidence of storage pests. In the villages farm women store their farm produce in conventional methods i.e polyethelene bags/gunny bags.Due to this type of storing method, there is a lot of storage losses due to moisture, rat menace and other losses. There is a strain in the farm women for repeat change of produce.
Treatments:
T1: Triple layer hermatic storage system
T2: Farmer’s practice (Storing in polyethylene bags / gunny bags)
Critical inputs given: Pest free- three layered storage bags
S.No |
Method |
Triple layer hermatic bags |
Farmers practice |
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2month(%) |
3month(%) |
2month(%) |
3month(%) |
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1 |
Count and weighment method |
- |
0.06 |
0.53 |
1.26 |
2 |
TOM |
- |
1.0 |
4.7 |
13.9 |
3 |
Quality |
Good |
Good |
- |
- |
With the use of triple layer hermatic storage bags, pest incidence was not observed and drudgery was recorded minimum on frequent cleaning and storing of grains. Labour charges for cleaning of grains was reduced
S.No. |
Category (Agri./Hort./ A.H./H.Sc) |
Nature of Extension Intervention |
Technology Intervention |
Yield (kg/ha) |
Feedback |
|
Trial |
Control |
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1 |
FLD |
Cluster frontline demonstrations of Oil seeds (Kharif Groundnut) |
1350 |
1040 |
Satisfactory |
|
2 |
Crop production |
FLD |
Cluster frontline demonstrations on pulses (Redgram) |
289 |
200 |
Satisfactory |
3 |
FLD |
Cluster frontline demonstrations of Oil seeds (Rabi Groundnut) |
2600 |
2200 |
Satisfactory |
|
4 |
FLD |
Cluster frontline demonstrations of Oil seeds (Sunflower) |
2075 |
2125 |
Satisfactory |
|
5 |
FLD |
Cluster frontline demonstrations of Summer pulses (Greengram) |
860 |
720 |
Satisfactory |
|
6 |
Crop Protection |
FLD |
Integrated pest management in kharif groundnut |
1500 |
1300 |
Satisfactory |
7 |
FLD |
Management of wildboars |
1240 |
1025 |
Satisfactory |
|
8 |
FLD |
Integrated management of sucking pests in tomato |
37600 |
30400 |
Satisfactory |
|
9 |
FLD |
Management of fruit fly in mango |
12500 |
11600 |
Satisfactory |
|
10 |
Horticulture |
FLD |
Enrichment of soil fertility in mango orchards through Green manure crops (Sunhemp) |
11000 |
9000 |
Satisfactory |
11 |
FLD |
Enhancement of soil fertility through Bio-fertilizers (Arka Microbial Consortium) in tomato |
62000 |
58670 |
Satisfactory |
|
12 |
FLD |
Management of mango stem borer using Sealer cum Healer |
9500 |
7800 |
Satisfactory |
|
13 |
FLD |
Nutrient Management in Muskmelon |
62000 |
57000 |
Satisfactory |
|
14 |
Extension (Veterinay) |
FLD |
Effect of RSMM (Regional Specific Mineral Mixture) on quality and production parameters of milch animals |
Fat content increased from 4.0 to 4.4 and additional milk yield of 18 lit per month recorded |
Satisfactory |
Home Science
Front Line Demonstrations
I. Demonstration of drudgery reducing implement for weeding in tomato with three tyned wheel hoe
Tomato and Groundnut are major crops in KVK Kalikiri adopted villages especially in kharif season. Weeding is a major problem to the farm women. The farm women sit in squatting position. This increases drudgery leading to back pain and fatigue. The work output is also low and it demands more labour and time. The availability of labour is also a major problem in western mandals of Chittoor district. In view of the prevailing problems, KVK Kalikiri has conducted front line demonstration on drudgery reducing implement for weeding in Tomato and groundnut with wheel hoe.
Treatments: T1- Weeding with three pronged wheel hoe
T2- Manual weeding
No.of locations: 10
S.No |
Parameters of observation |
Three pronged wheel hoe |
Hand hoe |
1 |
Work done area |
0.4ha |
0.4ha |
2 |
Labour employed |
5 |
13 |
3 |
Labour wages |
1250/-(250/-per labour) |
3250/- (250/-per labour) |
4 |
Time taken for weeding |
6hrs |
7.30hrs |
5 |
Total no.of weeds before operation /sq.mt |
62 |
64 |
6 |
Total no .of weeds after operation /sq.mt |
15 |
07 |
7 |
Weeding efficiency (%) |
75.8 |
89.0 |
8 |
Overall discomfort rate (ODR) |
4.4 |
8.2 |
9 |
Musculo-skeletal problem(MSP) |
Moderate to light pain in shoulder, hands. |
Severe pain in back, right wrist, right shoulder, knees. |
10 |
Drudgery index (DI) score |
55.8(moderate) |
77.4(high) |
Drudgery index (DI) scorebetween 70&above = Maximum drudgery
Drudgery index (DI) scorebetween 50&70 = Moderate drudgery
Drudgery index (DI) scorebetween 50&below = Minimum drudgery
II. Protective clothes while spraying
Now-a-days chemicals are very harmful and the farmers are spraying the chemicals without wearing any protective clothes and it causes health related problems like asthma, skin allergies and sometimes it is highly poisonous to the human beings.
Treatments:
T1 : Farmers practice
T2 : Using Protective Clothes
No.of locations:10
Parameters observed on Protective cloths while spraying chemicals
S.No |
Parameters observed |
Protective cloths |
Farmer practice |
1 |
Discomfort scale |
No discomfort |
Moderate discomfort |
2 |
Spraying area |
0.2ha |
0.2ha |
3 |
Time taken for spraying |
35minutes |
50minutes |
4 |
Health problems |
Nil |
observed |
a) Irritation |
- |
- |
|
b) Eye rashes |
- |
observed |
|
c) Respiratory problems |
- |
observed |
Feedback from the spraying persons:
Ten sets of protective clothes kit (mask, gloves, glasses) distributed to the spraying persons at 10 different locations in KVK Kalikiri adopted villages and collected farmers feedback on protective kit. Decrease skin allergies,respiratory problems and eye infections observed.
Results of Extension studies 2017-18
- 1.Formation of Farmer Producer Organizations:
Progress on Farmer Producer Organizations facilitating by KVK, Kalikiri (2017-18)
Step 1: Formation of farmer groups/ Farmer Producer Groups (FPGs)
S.No. |
Village |
Mandal |
No.of farmers joined group |
Corpus with groups (Rs.) |
1. |
Addavaripalli |
Kalikiri |
35 |
100000 |
2. |
Yellampalli |
Kalikiri |
16 |
17000 |
3. |
Malreddigaripalli |
Kalikiri |
10 |
6000 |
4. |
Nayanacheruvupallui |
Kalikiri |
12 |
12000 |
5. |
Vadavandlapalli |
Kalikiri |
55 |
75000 |
6. |
Parapatla kuravapalli |
Kalikiri |
11 |
1100 |
7. |
Gundlur |
Kalikiri |
11 |
1100 |
8. |
Balamvaripalli |
Piler |
15 |
3000 |
9. |
Mittapalli |
Madanapalli |
88 |
170000 |
10. |
Kornamittaplli |
Kalikiri |
15 |
-- |
11. |
Pasalavandlapalli |
Kalikiri |
12 |
-- |
280 |
385200 |
No. of awareness meetings conducted: 15
Total no.of farmers required to strart FPO is 1000 members
Corpus required is Rs. 10lakhs