Front Line Demonstration (FLD)

S. No.

Category/Crop or enterprise

Title

Technology

No. of Demo (replications)

1

Cereals – Paddy

Demonstration of Paddy variety TRY 5 in saline and sodic soils

TRY 5 Varietal demonstration Popularization and Seed production

10

2

Cereals – Paddy

Demonstration  of ADT  57  Paddy in Cuddalore District (DFI Village) i

Newly released paddy  variety

10

3

Cereals – varagu

Demonstration of ATL 1 varagu  variety

ATL 1 Varietal demonstration Popularization and Seed production

10

4

Millets -Kuthiraivali

Demonstration of MDU 1 kuthiraivali variety

MDU 1  Varietal demonstration Popularization and Seed production

10

5

Pulses – blackgram

Demonstration of ADT 7 blackgram variety

Blackgram ADT 7

10

6

Oilseeds – Groundnut

Demonstration of  VRI 10 Groundnut  ( DFI Village)

New variety

10

7

Fodder Crop

Demonstration on Co (BN)  5 Fodder Crop in Cuddalore district

Co (BN)  5 is a drought resistant fodder crop Good germination  and high green biomass yield

10

8

Vegetable- Bhendi

Demonstration of Integrated Crop Management Practices for Bhendi Hybrid CO 4

Bhendi hybrid CO 4

10

9

Vegetable -Cowpea

Demonstration of Integrated Crop Management Practices for Vegetable Cowpea var. Arka Garima

vegetable cowpea var. Arka Garima

10

10

Vegetable -Watermelon

Demonstration of Integrated Crop Management Practices for Watermelon Variety Arka Shyamma

Watermelon variety Arka Shyamma

10

11

Vegetable -Muskmelon

Demonstration of Integrated Crop Management Practices for Muskmelon Variety Arka Siri in Cuddalore district

Muskmelon variety Arka Siri

10

12

Paddy

Demonstration of ADT 54 paddy seed production (foundation / certified) by farmer participatory mode (LINKING WITH FPO) in Cuddalore district

variety – ADT 54, bio control and biofertilizers  high quality seeds, Roguing operation

10

13

Blackgram

Demonstration of Vamban 10 blackgram seed production (Foundation /Certified ) by farmer participatory mode  (LINKING WITH FPO) in Cuddalore district

Improved variety – VBN 10

Seed Treatment with bio control and biofertilizers

Pest and disease management

TNAU Pulse wonder application

Roguing operation and certification procedures

10

14

Cotton

Demonstration of ICM practises for rainfed  cotton in Cuddalore district

Integrated nutrient management (120:60:60 kg /ha)

Basal application of TNAU cotton MN mixture

Foliar spray of TNAU cotton plus.

10

15

Soil

Demonstration of  in-situ soil testing kit developed by IIT-Kanpur for  saline and sodic  soil categorization

Portable Soil testing kit

10

16

Cashew nut

Demonstration on the Application of VAM biofertilizer as a Substrate for Seedlings/Grafts Production in Cashew Nut

VAM as soilless substrate in nursery  production

10

17

Cashew apple

Demonstration of Acetic Acid (Vinegar) Production from Cashew Apple Using Gluconacetobacter sp.

No organic vinegar production in local market

10

18

Vegetables

Demonstration of  TNAU Effective Microorganisms (EM) for pest free vegetable cultivation

No EM spray practice

10

19

Ridges and furrow planting methods

Demonstration of Ridges and furrow planting methods in  cotton grown under  rainfed conditions in Cuddalore district

Planting in Ridges and furrow.

Intercultural operation by power tiller

TNAU Cotton Plus application.

10

20

Maize- FAW

Demonstration of IPM of Fall Army Worm (Spodoptera frugiperda) on Maize in Cuddalore district

Application of neem cake @ 250 kg/ha (farmer contribution)

Seed treatment with cyantraniliprole 19.8% + thiamethoxam 19.8 FS @ 4.0 ml/kg seed.

Border cropping with gingelly or cowpea or sorghum.

Installation of pheromone traps @ 12 nos./ha.

Spraying of chlorantraniliprole 18.5 SC @ 0.4 ml/l (or) flubendiamide 20 WG (0.5 g/l) at 15-20 days of emergence (DAE).

Spraying of Azadirachtin 1.0% (2 ml/l) on need basis.

Application of Metarhizium anisopliae (TNAU-MA-GDU) @ 2.5 kg/ha at 35-40 DAE.

Application of ememectin benzoate 5 SG (0.4 g/l) or spinetoram 11.7 SC (0.5 ml/l) at 35-40 DAE at late whorl stage and 60 DAE (on need basis)

10

21

Cashew- tea mosquito bug

Demonstration of tea mosquito bug management in in Cuddalore district

Removal of alternate hosts. Spraying with Azadirachtin 1% EC (2.0 ml/l) at flushing stage,

Spraying with chlorpyriphos (2.0 ml/l) at flowering stage and

Spraying with imidacloprid (0.6 ml/l) at fruit set.

10

22

Chilli – thrips mngt.

Demonstration of thrips management in chilli in Cuddalore district

Seed treatment with imidacloprid 70 WS or thiamethoxam 30 FS (12 ml/kg seed)

Installation of sticky traps (12 nos./ha).

Need based spraying of following chemicals, dimethoate 30 EC (1.0 ml/l),fipronil 5% SC (1.5 ml/l), spinosad 45% SC (0.32 ml/l), spinetoram 11.7 SC (1.0 ml/l) or emamectin benzoate 5% SG (0.4 g/l)

10

23

Tapioca – mealybug

Demonstration of mealybug (Phenacoccus manihoti) management in tapioca in Cuddalore district

Need based spraying of following chemicals, azadirachtin 1.0% (500 ml/ha), flonicamid 50 WG (150 g/ha), spirotetramat 150 OD (625 ml/ha) or thiamethoxam 25 WG (150 g/ha)

10

24

Star chicken (TANUAVS)

Demonstration of TANUAVS star chicken performance  in Cuddalore district as a replacement for local breeds in Cuddalore district

TANUVAS star chicken (Star chicken is a low input technology best suited for commercial backyard rearing for small farmers; Body weight of 1.2 kg, FCR of 3.5 and livability of 96.10 % at 12 th week; Annual egg number 183)

10

25

Duck farming

Demonstration of duck farming in Wet land based integrated farming system in Cuddalore district

Introduction of Duck in wet land integrated farming system for improving the profitability of the paddy growers

10

26

Sheep and Goat mineral mixture (TANUVAS)

Demonstration of TANUVAS Sheep and Goat mineral mixture for improving production performance of sheep and goats in Cuddalore district

Species specific low cost mineral mixture formulated based on nutrient requirement of sheep and goats. Improves production and reproduction performance of sheep and goats. (Farmers are using cattle MM only).

10

27

Tilapia Fish

Demonstration of GIFT Tilapia Fish Culture in Farm Ponds in Cuddalore district

low-cost strains, 60% faster growth & 50% better survival, Prefer to all kind of feeds, culture in saline water & high stocking, High disease resistance & yielding

10

28

Cashew apple – VA

Demonstration of Value added products in cashew apple for commercialization in Cuddalore district

Cashew apple juice, syrup and vineger

10

29

Jack fruit – VA

Demonstration of Value addition in jack fruit in Cuddalore district

Juice, candies chocolates and protein powder

10

30

Extension – Study

Study on Perceived Effectiveness and Impact of Drone on Management of Nutrient and Pest & Diseases in Agri / Hort Crops in Cuddalore district

Drone – farm mechanization.

5

31

Extension – Study

Impact of KVK Cuddalore Facilitated Seed Production Programme – Logical framework approach in Cuddalore district

KVK Facilitated Seed Production Programme.

5