Past Events - ICAR - Krishi Vigyan Kendra,NH4, Hirehalli,Tumakuru District

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Group meeting on creating awareness on Secondary Nutrients importance
Start Date: Tuesday, December 24, 2024
End Date: Tuesday, December 24, 2024

Event Category : Group Meetings
Venue : Ponnasumudra village of Pavagada Tq and Tumakuru District
Description : As a part of Implementation of CFLD of Oilseed model village programme, During Rabi summer 150 acre area is demonstrated under Groundnut crop at ponnasumudra village. Group meeting as well as Sec nutrients which consists of calcium, magnesium and Sulphur were distributed of 50 kg each to farmers. Totally 150 acre is covered under this programme
Contact Person Details
Dr.Somashekhar
SMS Plant breeding
somuvd14@gmail.com
9448349726

Implementation of Demonstration on Ground nut crop under Oilseed model village during summer
Start Date: Friday, December 20, 2024
End Date: Friday, December 20, 2024

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Ponnasamudra village, Pavagada tq,
Description : As a part of Demonstration under Oilseed Model village programme , Ground nut seed of Variety K-6 handed over to 150 farmers which will be covering the 150 acre area during Rabi season. This programme is being implemented in collaboration with Ulume FPO of Y N Hoskote in Pavagada
Contact Person Details
Dr.Somashekhar
SMS Plant breeding
somuvd14@gmail.com
9448349726

Training program on Natural Farming
Start Date: Wednesday, December 18, 2024
End Date: Thursday, December 19, 2024

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru
Description : Conducted training programme on Natural Farming during 18&19th December, 2024 at KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Celebration of World Soil Day and awareness programme on natural farming
Start Date: Thursday, December 5, 2024
End Date: Thursday, December 5, 2024

Event Category : World Soil Day
Venue : Chambenahalli, Madhigiri Taluk
Description : Conducted celebration of World Soil Day and awareness programme on natural farming at Chambenahalli village, Madhigiri Taluk, Tumakuru on 05.12.2024 in convergence with Daragiri FPO, Madhugiri. Mr.Ramesh.PR, explained about importance of soil testing and improving soil fertility in agriculture and component of natural farming and demonstrated soil sampling method to farmers. Mr. Prashanth explained about soil health and disease management in horticulture crops. Mrs. Radha Banakar explained about value addition in millets. Dr.Sukanya, Professor, UAS GKGK, Bengaluru had explained about cultivation of millets and their package of practices. Mr.Ashok, farmer had shared experience in natural farming. Visited natural farming plot of farmer Ashok. About 36 farmers were participated in the programme.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Field visit
Start Date: Wednesday, November 27, 2024
End Date: Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Chikkadoddavadi and D.Nagenahalli, Koratagere Tq.
Description : Visited demonstrating plots of farmers at Chikkadoddavadi and D.Nagenahalli villages of Koratagere Taluk on 27.11.2024
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Soil testing and soi health management training
Start Date: Wednesday, November 27, 2024
End Date: Wednesday, November 27, 2024

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Pemmanahalli, Tumakuru Tq.
Description : Conducted soil testing and soi health management training at Pemmanahalli, Tumakuru Taluk on 27.11.2024. 18 women farmers were participated in the programme
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

District level millet Recipe competition
Start Date: Friday, November 15, 2024
End Date: Friday, November 15, 2024

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : JDA office, Tumakuru
Description : To participate in District level millets recipe competition organized at JDA, Office, Tumakuru on 15th November 2024.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Diagnostic Field visit
Start Date: Wednesday, November 13, 2024
End Date: Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Bellavi Tumakuru Taluk
Description : KVK Scientist visited to Problematic field of Arecanut Shri. Yaduvera, Bellavi, Tumakuru taluk on 13.11.2024. The Arecanut and coconut plots showing basal stem rot and stem bleedling in coconut . We suggested root feeding with Hexaconozole @ 2% and pasting with COC for stem bleeding and application of Recommended Dosage of Nutrients and application of Arka Microbial consortium at suitable intervals.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Diagnostic Field visit
Start Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
End Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Urdigere Tumakuru taluk
Description : KVK Scientist visited to Problematic field of Coconut Shri. Shivanna V, Urdigere,Tumakuru dist on 12.11.2024 The Coconut plots showing Crown rooting symptoms . We suggested spraying of COC at crown region and application of Recommended Dosage of Nutrients and application of Arka Microbial consortium at suitable intervals.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Diagnostic Field visit
Start Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2024
End Date: Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Urdigere, Tumakuru taluk
Description : KVK Scientist visited to Problematic field of Arecanut Shri. Lakshinarayabappa N, Urdigere, Tumakuru dist on 12.11.2024. The Arecanut plots showing Basal stem rot and nutrient deficiency . We suggested spraying and drenching of COC and application of Recommended Dosage of Nutrients and application of Arka Microbial consortium at suitable intervals.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

FLD plot visit
Start Date: Monday, November 11, 2024
End Date: Monday, November 11, 2024

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : E.Dasarahalli and Karemadenahalli villages of Sira taluk
Description : Visited FLD plots of bio fortified Ragi and foxtail millet
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

FLD plot visit
Start Date: Monday, November 11, 2024
End Date: Monday, November 11, 2024

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Edigaradasarahalli Sira taluk
Description : KVK Scientist visited to Mr. Nagaraju,Edigaradasarahalli Sira taluk Brinjal plot. Shoot borer problem observed. Suggested for spraying of Neem soap and install Pheromone traps and yellow sticky traps.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Celebrating Kartik Nelli Utsava
Start Date: Monday, November 11, 2024
End Date: Monday, November 11, 2024

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hirehalli, Tumakuru
Description : Celebrated Kartik Nelli Utsava a live event on agri-tourism with sessions on Amla plantation and cultivation, insight on primary health care and a demonstration of value addition techniques in collaboration with Ravi Aroma Enterprises, Bengaluru and Gramachethana FPCL D.Nagenahalli, Koratagere Taluk at ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru on 11.11.2024. Dr. Logananndhan.N, had explained about KVK Hirehalli activities. Mr.Ramesh.P.R, had explained about soil health management and Amla cultivation. Dr.Jagannath Rao, Professor, TDU Bengaluru had explained about important medicinal plants and their use in primary health care. Mr. Mahesh, progressive farmer had explained about value addition in amla and their marketing. Visited Amla farm in D.Nagenahalli, Koratagere Taluk. Shree Shivananda Shivacharya Swamiji of Hirematha, Tumakuru was present during the field visit. 25 medicinal plant growers and Horticulture students were participated in the programme.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Training on Value addition to flower crops
Start Date: Thursday, November 7, 2024
End Date: Thursday, November 7, 2024

Event Category : Skill Development Training
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru
Description : On November 7, 2024, the ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Bengaluru, in collaboration with Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY), conducted a one-day training program at ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hirehalli, Tumakuru, focused on “Value Addition of Flower Crops for Women Self-Help Groups.” Dr. G. R. Smitha, Principal Scientist from the Division of Flower and Medicinal Crops, introduced the training by emphasizing the critical importance of value addition in addressing the short shelf life and seasonal limitations of fresh flowers. She highlighted the opportunity to transform flowers into an array of products - fresh, dried, processed, or waste-derived - enabling women to diversify income streams while reducing waste. Further practical sessions introduced participants to advanced methods.The program was coordinated by a dedicated team, including Dr. G. R. Smitha, Dr. T. Usha Bharti, Dr. M.R. Rohini, Mrs. Radha Banakar, and Dr. N. Loganandan.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Field day at ARS,Kunigal
Start Date: Wednesday, November 6, 2024
End Date: Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Event Category : Field Day
Venue : Field day at ARS ,Kunigal
Description : Field day at ARS,Kunigal
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Kisan Mela
Start Date: Monday, November 4, 2024
End Date: Monday, November 4, 2024

Event Category : Kisan Mela
Venue : Kisan mela will be organized at Hebbur by final Year B Sc Agriculture students of UAS GKVK Bangalore
Description : Kisan mela will be organized at Hebbur by final Year B Sc Agriculture students of UAS GKVK Bangalore
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Diagnostic Field visit
Start Date: Monday, October 28, 2024
End Date: Monday, October 28, 2024

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Kempenahalli Kunigal Taluk
Description : KVK Scientist visited to Problematic field of Coconut and Arecanut of Shri. Suresh Gowda, Honorable MLA of Tumakuru Rural Tumakuru dist on 28.10.2024. The Arecanut plots showing inflorescence die back and nut dropping. We suggested spraying of COC and application of Recommended Dosage of Nutrients and application of Arka Microbial consortium at suitable intervals. Coconut orchard showing Rhinoceros beetle and Red palm weevil attack in the palm. we suggested to install phermone traps and spraying of Neem oil.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Diagnostic Field visit
Start Date: Friday, October 25, 2024
End Date: Friday, October 25, 2024

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Sira Tumakuru district
Description : KVK Scientist visited to Problematic field of Arecanut and Coconut Shri. Dodaalingappa Sira Tumakuru dist on 25.10.2024. The Arecanut plots showing Basal stem rot and Hidemundige roga. We suggested spraying of COC and application of Recommended Dosage of Nutrients, Micronutrients and application of Arka Microbial consortium at suitable intervals.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Participation in Fodder mela at Hebbal veterinary college Bengaluru
Start Date: Friday, October 25, 2024
End Date: Friday, October 25, 2024

Event Category : Agriculture Exhibition
Venue : veterinary college Bengaluru
Description : KVK Hirehalli participated in Fodder Mela organized by veterinary college Bengaluru in association with Indian Diary Association at Hebbal campus on 25/10/2024. This Programme was coordinated by ATARI Bengaluru, Large number of farmers were participated, in Our stall we exhibited the technologies which are commercially produced and sold to the farmers for the fodder crops. Fodder seeds of Fodder sorghum, Fodder cow pea, Drumstick etc were demonstrated in the mela..
Contact Person Details
Dr.Somashekhar
SMS Plant breeding
somuvd14@gmail.com
9448349726

Diagnostics field visit
Start Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2024
End Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Beeragonahalli Yadiyur Kunigal taluk and Kundranahalli, Gubbi taluk Tumakuru district
Description : KVK Scientist, HRS Arasikere scientist and Department of Horticulture officlas made a visit to Problematic field of Coconut orchards in the taluk. Black headed caterpillar problem were noticed. we suggested and method demonstrated on root feeding of Neem oil ( 15,000 ppm) @ 7.5 ml per palm and suggested to go for nutrient management for coconut palms. Dr. HD RANGANATH Hon'ble MLA Kunigal also visited the coconut orchards.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Field day on Ground nut crop Variety K-6
Start Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2024
End Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2024

Event Category : Field Day
Venue : Ponnasamudra Village of Pavagada taluk Tumakuru District
Description : Field Day on Groundnut improved practices including new variety (K-6) was conducted at Ponnasamudra village of Pavagada Tq. This programme was coordinated with Ulume FPO of YN Hoskote as a part of CFLD Pulses and Oilseed Model village programme. In this Programme, During Kharif season, 350 acres of area is covered in Three villages including Ponnasamudra village, In this programme more 90 farmers and Farm women were participated. Stage Programme was also arranged where Dr.N.Loganandhan Head KVK Hirehalli Particpated and spoke on the occasion and highlighted the importance of this Programme of Oilseed crop.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Somashekhar
SMS Plant breeding
somuvd14@gmail.com
9448349726

OFT plot field visit
Start Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2024
End Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Ayyanahalli Madhugiri taluk
Description : KVK Scientist visited to Sri Satyanarayana Reddy, Ayyanahalli Madhugiri taluk. OFT on Intercropping in Mango orchard. We took observations and suggested to harvest at right maturity stage.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

FLD Plot visit
Start Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024
End Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Ponnasamudra Village of Pavagada taluk Tumakuru District
Description : KVK Scientists visited to Front line demonstration plots of Tuberose at Ponnasamudra Village of Pavagada taluk Tumakuru District and recorded growth parameters and provided suitable suggestion given by SMS Horticulture.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Diagnostic Field visit
Start Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024
End Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Madhugiri taluk
Description : KVK Scientist visited to Problematic field of Coconut Shri. Nagaraja Madhugiri Tumakuru dist on 17.10.2024. The Tomato plot showing Late blight disease and Speck disease . We suggested spraying of COC and application of Recommended Dosage of Nutrients and application of Arka Microbial consortium at suitable intervals.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

T V Programme on Sunflower cultivation in Krishi Dharshan Chandan Channel
Start Date: Monday, October 14, 2024
End Date: Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Event Category : Film Show
Venue : Krishi Dharshan Chandan Channel
Description : Sunflower Crop Production practices programme telecasted on Chandana TV Channel on 14/10/2024 at 6-00 PM in Krishi Dharshan.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Somashekhar
SMS Plant breeding
somuvd14@gmail.com
9448349726

Field Day on Marigold Arka Bhanu
Start Date: Tuesday, October 15, 2024
End Date: Tuesday, October 15, 2024

Event Category : Field Day
Venue : Neelammanahalli Pavagada Taluk Tumakuru District
Description : On 15th October 2024, the ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli and ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru combinedly organized the Field Day on the Marigold Hybrid Variety Arka Bhanu in the field of Shri Lakshminarayan Reddy at Nilamannahalli, Pavagada Taluk, Tumakuru District. The event aimed to raise awareness about the benefits of cultivating the high-yielding Arka Bhanu variety among the local farming community. About 98 enthusiastic farmers from nearby villages attended the field day. Dr. Tusar Kanti Behera, Director of ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru, graced the event and inaugurated the program. In his address, Dr. Behera emphasized the importance of using quality seeds of flower crops especially Arka Bhanu, developed by ICAR-IIHR. He highlighted the research and development efforts by ICAR-IIHR that are directed towards empowering farmers by offering better performing varieties and innovative farming technologies.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM and KN Jagadish
SMS Horticulture , Agri Extension
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

T V Programme telecasted on Sunflower field day
Start Date: Friday, October 11, 2024
End Date: Saturday, October 12, 2024

Event Category : Field Day
Venue : DD CHANDAN AT 6-00 PM
Description : a Programme on telecasted in DD Chandana programme on Sunflower crop Field day was celebrated which was during september 2024 in Lingapur village of Koratagere tq of Tumakuru District. Important crop Production practices were explained during the event.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Somashekhar
SMS Plant breeding
somuvd14@gmail.com
9448349726

On-campus training on Oyster Mushroom cultivation
Start Date: Tuesday, October 1, 2024
End Date: Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Event Category : Skill Development Training
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : On-campus training on Oyster mushroom cultivation was conducted on 1st October 2024 at Krishi Vigyan Kendra,Hirehalli. Dr. Loganandhan.N, Principal Scientist and Head, ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru briefed about the training programme and suggested to become successful entrepreneur. Mr Ramesh P.R, SMS-Soil Science delivered lecture on spawn production techniques. Mrs.Radha R.Banakar SMS- Home Science gave a lecture on nutritional importance of different kinds of mushrooms along with oyster mushroom cultivation technique. Later Trainees were demonstrated mushroom bag filling and bag incubation methods. At the end, certificates and training manuals were distributed to the all participants. This training programme was attended by 42 farmers and farm women from in and around Tumakuru district.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Natural Farming Training
Start Date: Monday, September 30, 2024
End Date: Monday, September 30, 2024

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru
Description : Conducting training programme on Natural Farming on 30.09.2024 to farmers and farm women APMAS NGO and explained the components of natural farming and shown the demo units of Natural Farming at KVK
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Problematic maize field visit in Koratagere Tq
Start Date: Friday, September 27, 2024
End Date: Friday, September 27, 2024

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Holavanahalli, Koratagere Tq
Description : As per the Request of the ADA Koratagere tq visited the Problematic field of Maize crop and after discussing with the concerned farmer as well as officials a suitable report was submitted to the Dept of Agriculture.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Somashekhar
SMS Plant breeding
somuvd14@gmail.com
9448349726

HRD
Start Date: Wednesday, September 18, 2024
End Date: Friday, September 27, 2024

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : ICAR -IIHR Bengaluru
Description : KVK Scientist participated in the training programme 'Scientific approach towards production techniques and processing of Kamalam fruit' held during during 18-27th September, 2024 at ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

CRIDA QRT team visit
Start Date: Tuesday, September 24, 2024
End Date: Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : D.Nagenahalli, Koratagere Tq.
Description : CRIDA QRT team visited D.Nagenahalli village of Koratagere Taluk, Tumakuru District on 24.09.2024. The team consisted Dr. Panjab Singh, Former DG, ICAR, Dr.A.K.Singh, Former DDG (NRM), ICAR and other members from ICAR-CRIDA, Hyderabad. TDC-NICRA project was implemented in this village by ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru. They visited Check dam, farm pond, dryland horticulture Cashew farm at farmers filed and Gramachetana FPO unit and interacted with farmers during the discussion. Dr. Logananndhan.N, Pricipal Scientist and Head and Mr. Ramesh.P.R, SMS (Soil Science of ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru accompanied them during the visit.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Participated as a resource person on field day of Sunflower crop
Start Date: Friday, September 20, 2024
End Date: Friday, September 20, 2024

Event Category : Field Day
Venue : Lingapur Tq:Koratagere
Description : Participated as a resource person during Field day programme on Sunflower cultivation, In this programme more than 50 farmers participated
Contact Person Details
Dr.Somashekhar
SMS Plant breeding
somuvd14@gmail.com
9448349726

Field visit
Start Date: Thursday, September 19, 2024
End Date: Thursday, September 19, 2024

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : D.Nagenahalli, Koratagere Taluk
Description : Visited D.Nagenahalli, Koratagere Taluk for crop condition status of NICRA project
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

FLD and Nutri garden plot visits
Start Date: Tuesday, September 17, 2024
End Date: Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Chambenahalli, Madugiri taluk
Description : To visit FLD and Nutri garden demo plots at Chambenhalli village, Madugiri taluk
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

OFT and FLD PLOT visit
Start Date: Friday, September 13, 2024
End Date: Friday, September 13, 2024

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Karemadhanahalli, Sira Tq
Description : Visited the OFT plot of Ground nut in Karemadhanahalli and Recorded various observation in the growth and yield parameters.Later visited CFLD plot also in the same location
Contact Person Details
Dr.Somashekhar
SMS Plant breeding
somuvd14@gmail.com
9448349726

FLD plot visit
Start Date: Friday, September 13, 2024
End Date: Friday, September 13, 2024

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Karemadenahalli, Sira Taluk
Description : To visit FLD plot of Foxtail millet variety
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

KVKs Golden Jubilee Celebration
Start Date: Monday, August 12, 2024
End Date: Thursday, September 12, 2024

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-KVK Hirehalli
Description : KVKs Golden Jubilee Celebration at KVK Hirehalli, Tumakuru on 12.08.2024.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Awareness programme on Custom Hiring Center (CHC)
Start Date: Thursday, September 12, 2024
End Date: Thursday, September 12, 2024

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Chikkadoddavadd/Singrihalli, Koratagere Taluk
Description : Conducted awareness programme on Custom Hiring Center (CHC) to farmers of NICRA cluster villages at Chikkadoddavaddi, Koratagere Taluk, Tumakuru on 12.09.2024. 69 farmers from Chikkadoddavaddi, D.Nagenahalli, Singrihalli, D.Nagenahalli, Vaddarahalli, Tanganahalli, S.Gollhalli, Iraksandra colony and Baichenahalli were participated in the programme.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Broadcast of Tv Programme
Start Date: Monday, September 9, 2024
End Date: Monday, September 9, 2024

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : DD Chandhan Krishi Dharshan
Description : Production Package of Paddy was given including the Dry method of Paddy sowing and Efficient method of Water conservation in Paddy
Contact Person Details
Dr.Somashekhar
SMS Plant breeding
somuvd14@gmail.com
9448349726

Documentation of Success story on Sunflower cultivation
Start Date: Friday, September 6, 2024
End Date: Friday, September 6, 2024

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Lingapur village in Koratagere tq
Description : In this Village, more than 50 area is covered under sunflower crop. Documentation on successful crop cultivation was done which will be telecasted in DD krishi Darshan in coming days.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Somashekhar
SMS Plant breeding
somuvd14@gmail.com
9448349726

Diagnostic Field visit
Start Date: Wednesday, September 4, 2024
End Date: Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Kempenahalli Kunigal taluk
Description : KVK Scientist visited to Problematic field of Coconut Shri. Suresh Gowda, Honourable MLA of rural Tumakuru dist on 04.09.2024. The coconut plots showing nutrient deficiency and root rooting problem . We suggested drenching of COC and application of Recommended Dosage of Nutrients and application of Arka Microbial consortium at suitable intervals.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Bio Monthly Meeting
Start Date: Wednesday, September 4, 2024
End Date: Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : DATC Chikkanahalli Sira taluk
Description : KVK Scientist participated in the Bi monthly meeting organised by the Department of Agriculture in collaboration with UAS Bengaluru on 4.09.2024 at DATC Chikkanahalli Sira taluk. We provided proper solutions and remedies for the cause during the meeting.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM and somashekar
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Sowing of Parents for Castor Hybrid seed production at KVK Farm Castor ICH 66
Start Date: Wednesday, September 4, 2024
End Date: Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK Instructional Farm
Description : In an area of One acre Sowing was taken up Hybrid seed production of Castor ICH 66. This Programme is undertaken in collaboration with NSP UAS Bengaluru during 2024-25. Apart from supply of Quality Hybrid seed supply it will be helpful as a Demonstration plot to visiting farmers of KVK
Contact Person Details
Dr.Somashekhar
SMS Plant breeding
somuvd14@gmail.com
9448349726

Participation in Bimontly meeting at DATC Tumakuru
Start Date: Tuesday, September 3, 2024
End Date: Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : DATC Chikkanahalli Sira tq Tumakuru District.
Description : Spoke about the Redgram crop problems and also on the solution. The main prevailing problem in redgram is the Sterlitiy mosaic virus and Wilt problem and discussed about the Control measures. Later on Cotton crop where Sucking pests are major problems and control measures. In this meeting Dr.Ramesh Joint Director Of Agriculture and other taluk ADA's Participated along with other staffs.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Somashekhar
SMS Plant breeding
somuvd14@gmail.com
9448349726

FLD plot visit and weeder demonstration
Start Date: Monday, September 2, 2024
End Date: Monday, September 2, 2024

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Edigaradasarahalli
Description : To visit FLD plots and to demonstrate Improved hand weeder
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

TV Programme on Chandhan TV
Start Date: Monday, September 2, 2024
End Date: Monday, September 2, 2024

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : CHANDAN TV
Description : Telecasted on 2/9/2024 at 6 pm in Chandarn TV Krishi Dharshan channel
Contact Person Details
Dr.Somashekhar
SMS Plant breeding
somuvd14@gmail.com
9448349726

FLD plots visit
Start Date: Monday, September 2, 2024
End Date: Monday, September 2, 2024

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Edigaradasarahalli Sira Taluk
Description : KVK Scientists visited to FLD plots of Chrysanthemum and Brinjal plots, Sira taluk and provided suitable suggestion given by SMS Horticulture.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Cross learning and Exposure visit
Start Date: Thursday, August 29, 2024
End Date: Friday, August 30, 2024

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK Gonikoppal Kodagu District
Description : Visited different farmers field in Hassan and Kodagu District who are practicing Natural Farming and Later in kvk farm Gonikoppal of Kodagu Distrct.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Somashekhar
SMS Plant breeding
somuvd14@gmail.com
9448349726

Exposure visit and awareness programme to model natural farming practicing farmers
Start Date: Thursday, August 29, 2024
End Date: Friday, August 30, 2024

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Bekka, Shravanabelagola, Thihimati, and Gonikoppa Kodagu
Description : Conducted 2 days exposure visit and awareness programme to model natural farming practicing farmers at Bekka, Shravanabelagola, Thihimati, and Gonikoppa Kodagu during 29-30th August, 2024. 35 farmers were participated in the programme.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Training on fodder crops
Start Date: Friday, August 23, 2024
End Date: Friday, August 23, 2024

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Chikkadoddavadi, Koratagere Taluk
Description : Conducted training programme on fodder crops at Chikkadoddavaddi, Koratagere Taluk, Tumakuru on 23.08.2024. Mr.Ramesh.P.R, SMS (Soil Science) had explained about varieties of fodder crops and cope with climatic vulnerabilities. Mr.Prashant.J.M, SMS (Horti.) has answered queries by farmers on disease control in plantation crops and horticulture crops. Mr.Jagadish K.N, SMS (Agri. Extn.) has explained about fodder variety BNS-10 and their cultivation. 36 farmers were participated in the programme.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Guest lecture
Start Date: Friday, August 23, 2024
End Date: Friday, August 23, 2024

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Chikkadoddawadi Koratagere
Description : KVK organised training at NICRA village Chikkadoddawadi Koratgere taluk. SMS Horticulture delivered lecture on Pest and Disease management practices in Fruit and Plantation crops.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Training
Start Date: Thursday, August 22, 2024
End Date: Thursday, August 22, 2024

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru
Description : Attended training on Arka Agarabatti and Dhoop making . Dr. Smitha, Principal Scientist, Division of Flower and Medicinal crops given hands on training of this licensed technology.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

video Documentation of Paddy varieties and transplanting through different methods
Start Date: Wednesday, August 21, 2024
End Date: Wednesday, August 21, 2024

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Sangapur Tq:Tumakuru
Description : A video Documentation was made in the farmers field by DD chandan channel, which will be broadcasted in Krishi Darshan Programme during subsequent days for the benefit of the Paddy growers in Tumakuru and other adjoining areas.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Somashekhar
SMS Plant breeding
somuvd14@gmail.com
9448349726

Field visit
Start Date: Monday, August 19, 2024
End Date: Monday, August 19, 2024

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Hariyur, Tumakuru Taluk
Description : Visited Natural farming plot at Hariyur, Tumakuru Tq and interacted with the farmer on 19.08.2024
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

On campus vocational training
Start Date: Monday, August 12, 2024
End Date: Friday, August 16, 2024

Event Category : Vocational Training for Youth (More Than 4 Days)
Venue : ICAR KVK Hirehalli
Description : Need based training programme on Plant Propagation and vegetable seed nursery was organized by ICAR-KVK Hirehalli. 10 rural youths were participated in the training. Different propagation skill techniques and vegetable seedling production techniques were conducted.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM and KN Jagadish
SMS Horticulture , Agri Extension
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Training on Seed production and Planting material production
Start Date: Monday, August 12, 2024
End Date: Thursday, August 15, 2024

Event Category : Vocational Training for Youth (More Than 4 Days)
Venue : ICAR KVK Hirehalli
Description : Training Programme was conducted to the Unemployed youth on Quality planting material Production of Vegetable crops along with Agricultural Crops. During the Programme participants were allowed to raise the seedlings of curry leaf, papaya, chilli,etc
Contact Person Details
Dr.Somashekhar
SMS Plant breeding
somuvd14@gmail.com
9448349726

Group meeting on sunflower crop protection after head formation
Start Date: Wednesday, August 14, 2024
End Date: Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Event Category : Group Meetings
Venue : Lingapur village of Kotatagere tq
Description : A group meeting was organized for the Demonstration plots of Sunflower KBSH 78, Where in that village more than 30 ha area is planted under this crop under NFSM. The crop was in flowering stage an farmers were advised to go for scaring ribbons to protect from the bird menace. also advised to take up the spray of micronutrient for the better seed filling as well as enhancement of yield in sunflower.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Somashekhar
SMS Plant breeding
somuvd14@gmail.com
9448349726

Banana farmers field visit
Start Date: Wednesday, August 14, 2024
End Date: Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Lingapur Tq: Koratagere
Description : Visited Farmers field of Mr.Ravichandra of Lingapur village, grown Yelakki banana in 2 acre area, advised on Plant nutrition including application of Banana special of 5g per lit of water along with other plant protection measures.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Somashekhar
SMS Plant breeding
somuvd14@gmail.com
9448349726

Release of IIHR varieties through online at IIHR,Bengaluru by Prime minister of India
Start Date: Sunday, August 11, 2024
End Date: Sunday, August 11, 2024

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : IIHR,Bengaluru
Description : The program on release of 109 crop varieties, including 13 from IIHR, by Honorable Prime Minister, has been successfully conducted at ICAR-IIHR, today under the chairmanship of our Director, IIHR. All the HODs, PC AICRP on fruit crops and scientists from IIHR took part and shared their expertise with the farmers - about 50 of them from KVK Tumkur, participated and gained knowledge.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Principal Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Off campus training programme
Start Date: Thursday, August 8, 2024
End Date: Thursday, August 8, 2024

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Musukalotu Sira taluk
Description : A capacity building programme on “Scientific Cultivation practices in Coconut and Arecanut” for farmers in collaboration was organized from ICAR- KVK, Hirehalli, at Musukalotu, Sira taluk on 08.08.2024.SMS (Horticulture) delivered a lecture on scientific cultivation of Coconut and Arecanut. SMS ( Agri.Extension) briefed about the KVK activities.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM and KN Jagadish
SMS Horticulture , Agri Extension
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Field visit to Thovinakere
Start Date: Thursday, August 8, 2024
End Date: Thursday, August 8, 2024

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Thovinakere
Description : To visit FLD plots at Thovinakere village of Koratagere i taluk.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Diagnostic Field visit
Start Date: Thursday, August 8, 2024
End Date: Thursday, August 8, 2024

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Musukalotu Sira taluk
Description : KVK Scientist visited to Problematic field of Coconut and Arecanut of Sri. Lakshmana T of Musukalotu, Sira Taluk on 08.08.204. The Coconut and Arecanut plots showing nutrient deficiency and Anabe roga . We suggested root feeding of fungicide and application of Recommended Dosage of Nutrients and application of Arka Microbial consortium at suitable intervals.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Diagnostic Field visit
Start Date: Thursday, August 8, 2024
End Date: Thursday, August 8, 2024

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Musukalotu Sira taluk
Description : KVK Scientist visited to Problematic field of Coconut and Arecanut of Sri. Raju,Sira Taluk on 108.08.2024. The Coconut plots showing crown rot . We suggested spraying of Copper based fungicide and application of Recommended Dosage of Nutrients and application of Arka Microbial consortium at suitable intervals for both coconut and Arecanut plots
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Field visit to FLD plot
Start Date: Wednesday, August 7, 2024
End Date: Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : D.Nagenahallli, Koratagere Taluk
Description : Visited FLD plot on Ragi at D.Nagenahlli, Koratagere Tq and interacted with the farmer on 07.08.2024
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Diagnostic Field visit
Start Date: Tuesday, August 6, 2024
End Date: Tuesday, August 6, 2024

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Ayyanahalli Madhugiri Taluk
Description : KVK Scientist visited to Problematic field of mango and Dolichos of Sri. Satyanarayana Reddy Madhugiri Taluk on 06.08.2024. The Mango plots showing nutrient deficiency and in Dolichos shows pest attack . We suggested application of Recommended Dosage of Nutrients and application of Arka Microbial consortium at suitable intervals. Spraying of Neem based pesticides in Dolichos.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Diagnostic Field visit
Start Date: Tuesday, August 6, 2024
End Date: Tuesday, August 6, 2024

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Handralu Madhugiri taluk
Description : KVK Scientist visited to Problematic field of Coconut of Sri. Gangadhar, Handralu, Madhugiri Taluk on 06.08.2024. The Coconut plots showing Rhinocerous beetle and Mites problem . We suggested application Neem cake or castor cake @250 g + 250 g sand at crown region. Install pheromone traps @ 2 Nos per acre and application of Recommended Dosage of Nutrients and Arka Microbial consortium at suitable intervals.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

OFT Field visit
Start Date: Tuesday, August 6, 2024
End Date: Tuesday, August 6, 2024

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Ayyanahalli, Madhigiri Tq
Description : Visited OFT plot at Ayyanahalli, Madhugiri Tq and interacted with the farmer on 06.08.2024
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

On-campus training
Start Date: Tuesday, August 6, 2024
End Date: Tuesday, August 6, 2024

Event Category : Skill Development Training
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : On-campus training on jackfruit value addition under EDP programme was conducted on 6th Aug 2024 at Krishi Vigyan Kendra,Hirehalli. Mrs.Radha R.Banakar SMS- Home Science explained about the training programme. Dr.N.loganandhan, Principal Scientist and Head explained about the importance of Jackfruit value addition. This programme is conducted in collaboration with NIFTEM, Thanjavur. Dr R.Jagan Mohan, Professor and Head, IIFPT, Thanjavur presented online scope for jackfruit value addition, machineries developed related to jackfruit processing, opportunities to entrepreneurs.etc. Afternoon Mrs Manjamma and Mrs Sunitha demonstrated preparation of different value added products like Halwa, Kabab, Soup, Jackfruit seed vada, chips. This programme is coordinated by Mr. K.N.Jagadish (SMS-Agri.Extension) and Shashidhar K.N (Programme Assistant). 40 women were benefited from this programme.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Diagnostic plot visit
Start Date: Monday, August 5, 2024
End Date: Monday, August 5, 2024

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Sangapura Tumakuru
Description : KVK Scientists visited to Problematic banana plot at Sangapura of Sri Nagesh. Provided suitable suggestion given by SMS Horticulture. Black leaf spot and deficiency of potash noticed. Application of 100 g potash per plant and spraying of systemic fungicide for control of leaf spot disease.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Field visit to Chambenahalli
Start Date: Thursday, August 1, 2024
End Date: Thursday, August 1, 2024

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Chambenahalli
Description : To visit FLD plots and Nutri garden at chambenahalli village of madugiri taluk.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

CFLD on Pulses Demonstration plot visit by KVK Scientist
Start Date: Thursday, August 1, 2024
End Date: Thursday, August 1, 2024

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Marutipura, Shobenahalli, Madhugiri Tq, Tumakuru District
Description : Visited to farmers field (30 No's) where totally demonstration is being conducted in 20 ha area under CFLD programme on Pulses during 2024-25, crop was almost 50 days old and it is in good condition and were advised take the weeding and plant protection if necessary.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Somashekhar
SMS Plant breeding
somuvd14@gmail.com
9448349726

FLD plots visit
Start Date: Wednesday, July 31, 2024
End Date: Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Edigaradasarhalli Sira Taluk
Description : KVK Scientist visited to FLD plots of chrysanthemum of Sri. Suresh and Mr. Kumar Edigaradasrahalli, Sira Taluk on 31.07.2024. We took observations and suggested drenching of AMC and spraying of Neem soap at suitable intervals.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Field visit to Edigaradasarahalli
Start Date: Wednesday, July 31, 2024
End Date: Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Edigaradasarahalli
Description : To visit FLD plots and to demonstrate improved hand weeder.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Diagnostic Field visit
Start Date: Wednesday, July 31, 2024
End Date: Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Edigaradasarahalli Sira Taluk
Description : KVK Scientists visited to Problematic brinjal plot at Edigaradasarahalli of Sri Venkatesh. Provided suitable suggestion given by SMS Horticulture. Application of Neem soap and installation of Water traps for shoot and fruit borer.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Field visit for staff of KVK Gonikoppa
Start Date: Tuesday, July 30, 2024
End Date: Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : D.Nagenhalli, Koratagere, Tumakuru
Description : Conducted field visit to staff of KVK Gonikoppa at D.Nagenahalli on 30.07.2024. Visited various NICRA demonstration plots.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

District Meeting
Start Date: Tuesday, July 30, 2024
End Date: Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Zilla Panchayat VC conference hall Tumakuru
Description : KVK Scientist attended WCDC meeting at Zilla Panchayat VC conference hall Tumakuru on 30.07.2024 organized by the department of agriculture Tumakuru. NICRA interventions and suggestion were given.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Training programme on natural farming (2 days)
Start Date: Thursday, July 25, 2024
End Date: Friday, July 26, 2024

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Gandhi Sahaja Krishi Kendra, Honnudike, Tumakuru Tq
Description : Conducted 2 days training programme on natural farming at Gandhi Sahaja Krishi Kendra, Honnudike, Tumakuru Tq during 25-26th July, 2024.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Seed treatment in Castor and Pulse crops
Start Date: Thursday, July 25, 2024
End Date: Thursday, July 25, 2024

Event Category : Agriculture Method Demonstration
Venue : Ponnasamudra village of Pavagada Tq, Dist:Tumakuru
Description : Under CFLD in Pulses and Oilseed crops, method demonstration was conducted to protect the plants in early period from various diseases and pest along with these Biofertilizers can also be used. In this programme Arka Microbial Consortium is used for treatment of Redgram and Castor seeds to the farmers. For Treatment of One kg of seeds 100 ml AMC is used along with sticking agent like jaggary for adhesive agent. In this programme totally 38 farmers were participated and witnessed the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Somashekhar
SMS Plant breeding
somuvd14@gmail.com
9448349726

Diagnostic field visit
Start Date: Wednesday, July 24, 2024
End Date: Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Chikkahalli, Tumakuru
Description : KVK Scientist visited to Problematic field of Ridge gourd Shri.Rajashekar, Chikkahalli Tumakuru Taluk on 24.07.2024. The Ridgegourd plot showing Downy mildew disease . We suggested spraying of systematic fungicide and application of Recommended Dosage of Nutrients and application of Arka vegetable special at suitable intervals.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

visit to Thovinakere to demonstrate improved hand weeder
Start Date: Wednesday, July 24, 2024
End Date: Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Thovinakere
Description : To conduct demonstration on improved hand weeder in the farmers field of Thovinakere village, Koratagere taluk
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

e-SAP Expert App Training
Start Date: Wednesday, July 24, 2024
End Date: Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Event Category : In-Service Training
Venue : Virtual training at KVK Hirehalli
Description : Participated in e-SAP Expert App Training was held virtually by UAS, Bengaluru on 24.07.2024
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

off-campus training on Nutri Garden
Start Date: Tuesday, July 23, 2024
End Date: Tuesday, July 23, 2024

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Badavanahalli
Description : Off-campus training cum demonstration on Nutri-Garden was conducted on 23rd July 2024 at Badavanahalli village of Madugiri Taluk. Mrs Radha R.Banakar, SMS-Home Science, KVK, Hrehalli explained the role of fruits and vegetables in daily diet to achieve nutrition security among farm family members. Mr Prashanth J.M, SMS-Horticulture, KVK, Hirehalli explained about the layout and uses of some medicinal plants and briefed about the use of organic micronutrients and foliar application in nutri gardens. This training programme was attended by 15farmers from Badavanahalli and surrounding village. Later basic data of selected farm families was collected and critical inputs (seed kit, some fruits and medicinal plants seedlings, micro nutrients, AMC..etc) were distributed to the selected farm women. This programme was co-ordinated by Mr.Lokesh, Suvarnamukhi FPO, Badavanahalli Taluk.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

visit to Ganjalagunte village to distribute DFI certificates
Start Date: Tuesday, July 23, 2024
End Date: Tuesday, July 23, 2024

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Ganjalagunte
Description : To distribute DFI certificates to the fellow farmers of Ganjalagunte village of madugiri taluk.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Diagnostic Field visit
Start Date: Monday, July 22, 2024
End Date: Monday, July 22, 2024

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Nandhihalli Tumakuru
Description : KVK Scientist visited to Problematic field of Arecanut and Coconut Shri. Prashanth of nandhihalli village Tumakuru dist on 22.07.2024. The Arecanut and coconut plots infected with Spindle bug and Rhinoceros beetle problem . We suggested spraying of Insecticide, application of Neem cake, Placing of Naphthalene balls at crown region, Installation of pheromone traps and application of Recommended Dosage of Nutrients and application of Arka Microbial consortium at suitable intervals.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Byte for Social media
Start Date: Friday, July 19, 2024
End Date: Friday, July 19, 2024

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : ICAR KVK Hirehalli
Description : KVK Scientist involved in giving bytes for Minimum support price for milling copra announced by the GOI for the year 2024. Ensure better remunerative returns to the coconut growers but also incentivise farmers to expand copra production to meet the growing demand for coconut products
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Inspection from Department of Forestry for Teak Auction
Start Date: Thursday, July 18, 2024
End Date: Thursday, July 18, 2024

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR KVK Hirehalli
Description : KVK scientist and forest department officials inspected and measure the parameters for Auction purpose.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Field Visit
Start Date: Tuesday, July 16, 2024
End Date: Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : D nagenahalli koratagere
Description : KVK Scientist visited to Problematic chilli plot of shri Lokesh N D Nagenahalli Koratagere taluk. Chilli leaf curling observed. Spraying of Neem oil or Neem soap @ 5 gm per lit of water.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Awareness programme on climate resilient agriculture and tree based framing system
Start Date: Tuesday, July 16, 2024
End Date: Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Chikkadoddavadi, Koratagere Taluk, Tumakuru
Description : Conducted awareness programme on climate resilient agriculture and tree based farming system at Chikkadoddavaddi, Koratagere Taluk, Tumakuru on 16.07.2024. Mr.Ramesh.P.R, SMS (Soil Science) had explained drought tolerant, short duration, water saving varieties of crops and agroforestry to cope with climatic vulnerabilities. Mr.Prashant.J.M, SMS (Horti.) has explained importance of adopting dryland horticulture crops.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

School Soil Health Programme on Training and Demonstration of Soil Sample Collection and Analysis
Start Date: Friday, July 12, 2024
End Date: Friday, July 12, 2024

Event Category : Agriculture Method Demonstration
Venue : High school, Sirivara, Tumakuru Taluk
Description : Conducted School Soil Health Programme on Training and Demonstration of Soil Sample Collection and Analysis at High school, Sirivara, Tumakuru Taluk on 12.07.2024. 56 students were particpated in the programme
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Diagnostic field visit
Start Date: Friday, July 12, 2024
End Date: Friday, July 12, 2024

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Sirivara Tumakuru
Description : KVK Scientist visited problematic coconut orchard visit of Sri Mohan at Sirivara Tumakuru taluk. The plot infested with Rhinoceros beetle problem. Suggested to install pheromone traps and application of neem cake for the orchard
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Fish Farmers Day
Start Date: Wednesday, July 10, 2024
End Date: Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Event Category : Group Meetings
Venue : Theta Dam, Thumbuganahalli
Description : The event was organised in collaboration with Dept of Fishery,Tumakuru. Dr.Shivashankar DDF,Tumakuru; Mr.Mahesh,ADF Koratagere, Mr.Mohan, ADF,Tumakuru
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
kn.jagadish@icar.gov.in
9844481108

FLD plot field visit
Start Date: Monday, July 8, 2024
End Date: Monday, July 8, 2024

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Edigaradasarahalli Sira
Description : KVK Scientist visited to FLD plot and recorded observations. The FLD plots showing wilting symptoms. We suggested spraying of COC and application of Arka Microbial consortium at suitable intervals. .
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Off-campus training programme on Nutri garden
Start Date: Monday, July 8, 2024
End Date: Monday, July 8, 2024

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Edigaradasarahalli
Description : Off-campus training cum demonstration on Nutri-Garden was conducted on 8th July 2024 at E. Dasarahalli village of Sira Taluk. Mrs Radha R.Banakar, SMS-Home Science, KVK, Hrehalli explained the role of fruits and vegetables in daily diet to achieve nutrition security among farm family members. Mr Prashanth J.M, SMS-Horticulture, KVK, Hirehalli explained about the layout and uses of some medicinal plants and briefed about the use of organic micronutrients and foliar application in nutri gardens. This training programme was attended by 18 farmers and farm women from E. Dasarahalli village. Later basic data of selected farm families was collected and critical inputs (seed kit, some fruits and medicinal plants seedlings, micro nutrients, AMC..etc) were distributed to the selected farm women. This programme was co-ordinated by Mr.Aradya , FPO, ,Sira Taluk.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Technical Committee meeting
Start Date: Saturday, July 6, 2024
End Date: Saturday, July 6, 2024

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Govt IB Sira
Description : Participated in Technical Committee meeting and discussed feasibility for establishing a Tamarind park at Sira in the chairmanship of Sri T B Jayachandra, MLA Sira taluk. The programme was organised by Department of Horticulture Sira
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

IIIT-B teams up with FPOs for workshop on digital solutions for farmers
Start Date: Friday, July 5, 2024
End Date: Friday, July 5, 2024

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : ICAR-KVK,Hirehalli,Tumakuru
Description : IIIT-Bangalore organised a workshop recently at Krishi Vignana Kendra (KVK) in Hirehalli, Tumakuru, to create digital solutions that boost farmers’ income. The event brought together Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) and innovators, facilitated by Dr. Loganandan, Scientist & Head at Hirehalli KVK, Government of India. Farmers face several challenges, including unpredictable weather, limited access to timely information, and inefficient resource use. The collaborative effort demonstrated at the workshop aims to revolutionize farming through digital solutions, significantly bolstering efficiency and profitability for farmers, said the release. Dr. Lakshmi explained, “This unique initiative is to bring together technology innovators/startups and FPOs / Farmers to co create digital solutions for identified problems on the ground. These problems can vary from real-time weather updates, crop data, precision farming etc.,
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
kn.jagadish@icar.gov.in
9844481108

School Soil Health Programme on Training and Demonstration of Soil Sample Collection and Analysis
Start Date: Monday, July 1, 2024
End Date: Monday, July 1, 2024

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : EMRS, Bajjanahalli, Koratagere Taluk
Description : Conducted School Soil Health Programme on Training and Demonstration of Soil Sample Collection and Analysis at EMRS, Bajjanahalli, Koratagere Taluk on 01.07.2024. 42 students were participated in the programme
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Diagnostic Field visit and distribution of DFI certificates
Start Date: Friday, June 28, 2024
End Date: Friday, June 28, 2024

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Badavanahalli Madhugiri taluk
Description : KVK Scientist visited to Problematic field of Drumstick plot Shri. Lokesh, Badavanahalli, Madhugiri Tumakuru dist on 28.06.2024. The drumstick plots showing nutrient diefeciency. We suggested application of Recommended Dosage of Nutrients and application of Arka Microbial consortium at suitable intervals.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Distribution of DFI certificates and FLD seeds
Start Date: Friday, June 28, 2024
End Date: Friday, June 28, 2024

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Badavanahalli
Description : To distribute DFi certificates to the fellow farmers and FLD seeds to the selected farmers in Badavanahalli village, Madugiri taluk
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Distribution of DFI certificates and FLD seeds
Start Date: Friday, June 28, 2024
End Date: Friday, June 28, 2024

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Thovinakere
Description : To distribute DFi certificates to the fellow farmers and FLD seeds to the selected farmers in Thovinakere village, Koratagere taluk.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

CFLD on pulses Implementation
Start Date: Thursday, June 27, 2024
End Date: Thursday, June 27, 2024

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Edigardharsarhalli Sira Tq
Description : For Implementation of CFLD on pulses- In 25 farmers were selected for Implementation of CFLD Programme. In this programme improved Redgram variety BRG-5 were handed over to farmers
Contact Person Details
Dr.Somashekhar
SMS Plant breeding
somuvd14@gmail.com
9448349726

visit to Kumbarahalli to distribute DFI certificates
Start Date: Thursday, June 27, 2024
End Date: Thursday, June 27, 2024

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Kumbarahalli
Description : To distribute DFi certificates to the fellow farmers of Kumbarahalli .
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

FLD inputs distribution and field visits
Start Date: Thursday, June 27, 2024
End Date: Thursday, June 27, 2024

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Edigaradasarahalli Sira
Description : Field visit to Front Line Demonstration plots at Edigaradasarahalli Sira taluk and distributed the FLD inputs for the beneficiaries
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

visit to Edigaradasarahalli for input distribution
Start Date: Thursday, June 27, 2024
End Date: Thursday, June 27, 2024

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Edigaradasarahlli, Sira taluk
Description : ): To distribute critical inputs of FLDs to the selected farmers.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Diagnostic Field visit
Start Date: Monday, June 24, 2024
End Date: Monday, June 24, 2024

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Hirehalli Tumakuru
Description : KVK Scientist visited to Problematic field of Tomato Shri.Nagaraja, Hirehalli Tumakuru dist on 24.06.2024. The Tomato plots showing Early blight. We suggested spraying of COC and application of Recommended Dosage of Nutrients and application of Arka Microbial consortium at suitable intervals.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Diagnostic visit to natural farming plot
Start Date: Friday, June 21, 2024
End Date: Friday, June 21, 2024

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Singrihalli, Koratagere Taluk, Tumakuru
Description : Visited natural farming plot at Singrihalli, Koratagere Taluk, Tumakuru and discussed with the farmers
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Training programme under CFLD in pulses and oilseed crops
Start Date: Friday, June 21, 2024
End Date: Friday, June 21, 2024

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Ponnasamudra village Pavagada tq
Description : A training programme was organized at Ponnasamudra village Pavagada tq on Cultivation of Ground nut crops. As a part of program farmers were told about the new programme on oilseed model village project. In this programme total 40 farmers were participated.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Somashekhar
SMS Plant breeding
somuvd14@gmail.com
9448349726

International Day of Yoga
Start Date: Friday, June 21, 2024
End Date: Friday, June 21, 2024

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-KVK,Hirehalli,Tumakuru
Description : Yoga for All catergory of people for benefit of Health.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
kn.jagadish@icar.gov.in
9844481108

Awareness programme on Rainfed Area Development (RAD) programme
Start Date: Friday, June 21, 2024
End Date: Friday, June 21, 2024

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Chikkadoddavadi, Koratagere Taluk, Tumakuru
Description : Conducted awareness programme on Rainfed Area Development (RAD) programme at Chikkadoddavadi, Koratagere Taluk, Tumakuru on 21.06.2024. ADA, Tumakuru was present in the programme.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Interaction of Line department officials with farmers
Start Date: Thursday, June 20, 2024
End Date: Thursday, June 20, 2024

Event Category : Group Meetings
Venue : D.Nagenahalli, Koratagere Taluk,
Description : Interaction of Line department officials with farmers in D.Nagenahalli was held on 20.06.2024. Climate resilient agriculture works done under NICRA project were discussed.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi Programme
Start Date: Tuesday, June 18, 2024
End Date: Tuesday, June 18, 2024

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : KVK Hirehalli
Description : On June 18, 2024, 72 progressive farmers, FPOs, and SHGs from Tumakuru district witnessed the live telecast of the PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi Programme.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
kn.jagadish@icar.gov.in
9844481108

Film Show before PM Kisan Programme
Start Date: Tuesday, June 18, 2024
End Date: Tuesday, June 18, 2024

Event Category : Film Show
Venue : KVK Hirehalli
Description : PM Kisan programmen
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
kn.jagadish@icar.gov.in
9844481108

Training cum Method demonstartion
Start Date: Friday, June 14, 2024
End Date: Friday, June 14, 2024

Event Category : Agriculture Method Demonstration
Venue : Vaddarahalli Koratagere Taluk
Description : Progressive farmers were identified for demonstration of pulses in collaboration with UAS Bengaluru. Method demonstration in Seed treatment in pulses has been demonstrated practically by KVK and UASB Experts.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

BR-5 Redgram Method Demonstration from UAS Bengaluru and KVK Hirehalli,Tumakuru
Start Date: Friday, June 14, 2024
End Date: Friday, June 14, 2024

Event Category : Group Meetings
Venue : Vaddarahalli,Korategre Taluk
Description : The programme was addressed by Dr Lohithaswa . H.C. UAS Bengaluru to use the facility of UAS B and KVK Hirehalli
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

National Conference
Start Date: Monday, June 10, 2024
End Date: Wednesday, June 12, 2024

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : NBAIM Mau, UP
Description : Participated in the National conference on Expanding the Horizons of Microbial Research in Agriculture held at NBAIM, Mau U P from 10 to 12th June 2024. On 12th we visited the NBAIM labs to view the technologies developed.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

ICAR institute visit
Start Date: Friday, June 7, 2024
End Date: Friday, June 7, 2024

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : NBAIR Bengaluru
Description : Visited to NBAIR Bengaluru on 7th June 2024, had discussion with Scientist and visited different labs for New inputs and technologies.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Awareness programme on climate resilient agriculture
Start Date: Thursday, June 6, 2024
End Date: Thursday, June 6, 2024

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : D.Nagenahalli, Koratagere Taluk, Tumakuru
Description : Conducted awareness programme on climate resilient agriculture at D.Nagenahalli, Koratagere Taluk, Tumakuru on 06.06.2024. Mr.Ramesh.P.R, SMS (Soil Science) had explained drought tolerant, short duration, water saving crop varieties of crops for cultivation to cope with climatic vulnerabilities. Mr.Prashant.J.M, SMS (Horti.) has explained importance of adopting dryland horticulture crops. Mr. Jagadish, SMS (Agri. Ext.) was present during the programme and distributed certificates to DFI farmers. Celebrated World Environment Day by planting trees in farmers field. 14 farmers were participated in the programme.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

World Environment Day
Start Date: Wednesday, June 5, 2024
End Date: Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR KVK Hirehalli, Haraluru and Baichapura villages
Description : During the occasion, more than 50 plants, including various fruit crops and minor fruits, were planted by the KVK staff. Dr. Kumar, a retired professor from Siddaganga Institute of Technology, participated as the Chief Guest. He highlighted the importance of environmental protection for future generations and a healthy life. Dr. Kumar also demonstrated an innovative technique for compost preparation using kitchen waste and recommended adopting this method for its environmental and human benefits. Dr. Loganandhan, Head of Krishi Vigyan Kendra, spoke at the event and emphasized the importance of individual contributions to environmental protection rather than relying solely on large-scale celebrations. The programme was witnessed by over 50 members of Krishi Vigyan Kendra, each of whom planted a plant at the farm. #WorldEnvironmentDay #KVKTumakuru #SuvarnaSamrudhi2024 #EnvironmentalProtection #SustainableLiving
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM and KN Jagadish
SMS Horticulture , Agri Extension
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Triphal Diversity Fair
Start Date: Friday, May 31, 2024
End Date: Sunday, June 2, 2024

Event Category : Agriculture Exhibition
Venue : ICAR-IIHR Bengaluru
Description : Participated and exhibited the IIHR -KVK technologies and live specimens during the Fair
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM and KN Jagadish
SMS Horticulture , Agri Extension
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Thriphal Diversity show
Start Date: Friday, May 31, 2024
End Date: Friday, May 31, 2024

Event Category : Agriculture Exhibition
Venue : ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru
Description : To participate in exhibition of Thriphal Diversity show-2024 organized at ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru from 31st May to 2nd June 2024.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

NICRA Review meet
Start Date: Thursday, May 23, 2024
End Date: Friday, May 24, 2024

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : KVK Wayanad
Description : During 23-24, May, 2024, NICRA Project review cum action plan meeting was organized at Sultan bathery by ATARI and KVK, Wayanad. Dr Loganandhan, Head, KVK, attended and presented the progress and action plan of NICRA project. Honorable DDG (Extension) and Directors ATARI and CRIDA took part in the event. The suggestions shared by the experts were noted down. Total participants: 75 male. 25 female.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Principal Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

VIP visit to ICAR KVK Hirehalli Tumakuru
Start Date: Monday, May 20, 2024
End Date: Monday, May 20, 2024

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR- KVK,Hirehalli,Tumakuru
Description : Demonstration of New Mango Fruitfly trap to KVK Staff
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Honey bee cultivation
Start Date: Friday, May 17, 2024
End Date: Friday, May 17, 2024

Event Category : Skill Development Training
Venue : ICAR KVK Hirehalli
Description : ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra (IIHR), Hirehalli, Tumakuru, organized a Scientific Beekeeping Training Programme for Tumakuru Progressive Farmers and FPO Members on May 17th, 2024. Mr. Prasanth JM, SMS Horticulture, welcomed the dignitaries and the participants. Dr. Loganandhan N., Head, ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru, explained the activities of KVK and the importance of beekeeping and its role in value addition. Sri Prabhu G., CEO, ZP, Tumakuru, who chaired the inaugural session, highlighted business establishment in honey production, quality testing, and value addition through FPO's or individuals by utilizing the bee mission facility and other government schemes. He also emphasized practicing whatever is learned from training by the participants at ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli. He hopes that this training will provide insight into honey production and value addition for small and medium-scale production.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Participation in "Regional Consultation on Science of Natural Farming "
Start Date: Thursday, May 16, 2024
End Date: Thursday, May 16, 2024

Event Category : Seminar
Venue : Yashwantrao Chavan Academy of Development Administration (YASHADA), Pune
Description : Participated in "Regional Consultation on Science of Natural Farming " was held at Yashwantrao Chavan Academy of Development Administration (YASHADA), Pune on 16.05.2024 organized by Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of India.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Ph.D Students utilizing Processing Unit at KVK premises
Start Date: Thursday, May 16, 2024
End Date: Thursday, May 16, 2024

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK Hirehalli Tumakuru
Description : Students utilizing the processing Unit
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
kn.jagadish@icar.gov.in
9844481108

Participation in Bimonthly Meeting at DATC,Chikkanahalli, Sira tq
Start Date: Wednesday, May 8, 2024
End Date: Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : DATC,Chikkanahalli, Sira tq
Description : Bimonthly programme was scheduled at DATC,Tumakuru, where all the heads of different Taluks of Agricultural department were participated. on this occasion, i presented different facilities available to farming community including the seeds of different crops available in KVK. In this occasion, around 100 participants were participated.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Somashekhar
SMS Plant breeding
somuvd14@gmail.com
9448349726

Bimonthly Technical Workshop for Extension officials and Farmers
Start Date: Wednesday, May 8, 2024
End Date: Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Event Category : Workshop
Venue : DATC, Chikkanahalli, Sira Taluk, Tumakuru
Description : Bimonthly Technical Workshop was held at DATC, Chikkanahalli, Sira Taluk, Tumakuru on 08.05.2024 organized by GKVK, Bengaluru. Dr.Loganadhan.N , Principal Scientist and Head had explained activities of KVK Hirhalli. Dr.Somashekhar, SMS (Plant Breeding) had explained seed production activites. Mr.Ramesh.P.R, SMS (Soil Science) had explained about contingency crops and NICRA activities and soil health management. Dr.Gangandhara swamy, ADE, GKVK, Bengaluru, Mr. Ramesh.N, JDA, Tumakuru, Mrs.Keerthy Prabha, DDM, NABARD, Tumakuru, DDAs, and ADAs of Tumakuru line departments, were participated in the programme.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Meeting on Natural Farming
Start Date: Tuesday, May 7, 2024
End Date: Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Event Category : Group Meetings
Venue : meeting on Natural farming was organised at E.O office, CN Halli, Tumakuru
Description : On 7th May 2024, a meeting on Natural farming was organised at E.O office, CN Halli, Tumakuru. The agenda was on converting the entire taluk under Natural farming. Dr Loganandhan,Dr Govinde Gouda, Heads of KVKs and Mr Manjunath, Expert, Natural farming were invited as resource persons. BDOs of 27 GPs, all the officers of line departments took part. It was decided, initially, to rope in 20 farmers from each GP (540 in total) under NF. Plan and budget, keeping Coconut based farming systems was discussed. Roles and responsibilities of each department were also chalked out, with a decision to have the next meeting on 20th May 2024
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Principal Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Awareness programme on Natural Farming
Start Date: Wednesday, May 1, 2024
End Date: Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Gandhi Sahaja Krishi Kendra, Honnudike, Tumakuru
Description : Conducted awareness programme on Natural Farming at Gandhi Sahaja Krishi Kendra, Honnudike, Tumakuru on 01.05.2024. Rames.P.R, SMS (Soil Science) had given lecture on components of natural farming. Farmers were taken to natural farming field of Shree Ravish Kumar, Model Natural Farming farmer.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Diagnostic visit to Tomato plots
Start Date: Friday, April 5, 2024
End Date: Friday, April 5, 2024

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : D.Nagenahalli, Koratagere Taluk, Tumakuru
Description : Visited farmers field at D.Nagenahalli, Koratagere Taluk, Tumakuru on 05.04.2024 for conducting demonstration of Arka Sahishnu biofertilizer in Tomato crop.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Oyster Mushroom cultivation
Start Date: Thursday, March 14, 2024
End Date: Thursday, March 14, 2024

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : On-campus training on Oyster mushroom cultivation was conducted on 14th March 2024 at Krishi Vigyan Kendra,Hirehalli. Dr. Loganandhan.N, Principal Scientist and Head, ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru briefed about the training programme and suggested to become successful entrepreneur. Mr Ramesh P.R, SMS-Soil Science delivered lecture on spawn production techniques. Mrs.Radha R.Banakar SMS- Home Science gave a lecture on nutritional importance of different kinds of mushrooms along with oyster mushroom cultivation technique. Later Trainees were demonstrated mushroom bag filling and bag incubation methods. At the end, certificates and training manuals were distributed to the all participants. This training programme was attended by 32 farmers and farm women from in and around Tumakuru district.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Diagnostic field visit
Start Date: Tuesday, March 12, 2024
End Date: Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Doddasarangi Tumakuru taluk
Description : KVK Scientist visited to Problematic field of Curry leaf Shri. Satish Doddasaranagi Tumakuru dist on 12.3.24. The curry leaf plot showing leaf spot disease . We suggested spraying of COC and application of Recommended Dosage of Nutrients and application of Arka Microbial consortium at suitable intervals.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Diagnostic Field visit
Start Date: Friday, March 1, 2024
End Date: Friday, March 1, 2024

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Mavukere
Description : KVK Scientist visited to Problematic field of Arecanut of Sri. Satish of Mavukere , Koratagere Taluk on 01.03.2024. The Arecanut plot infected with Anabe roga. We suggested root feeding of fungicide and application of Arka Microbial consortium at suitable intervals.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
prasanth.jm@icar.gov.in
9900768039

NICRA Field Day and awareness programme on fodder crops
Start Date: Friday, February 16, 2024
End Date: Friday, February 16, 2024

Event Category : Field Day
Venue : Chikkadoddavradi, Koratagere Taluk, Tumakuru
Description : NICRA Field Day and awareness programme on fodder crops was held at Chikkadoddavradi, Koratagere Taluk, Tumakuru on 16.02.2024. Mr.Ramesh.P.R had explained various fodder varieties to farmers. Mr.Prashant.J.M had explained quires from farmers on disease management in Coconut and Arecanut. Visited the NICRA demonstration fields at the end of the programm. About 51 farmers were participated in the programme.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Field visit to OFT plots
Start Date: Friday, February 9, 2024
End Date: Friday, February 9, 2024

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Karemadenahalli, Sira Taluk
Description : KVK Scientist Horticulture visited to OFT plot on Chilli of Sri. Nanjappa Karemadenahalli sira Taluk on 09.02.2024. We took observations and suggested drenching of AMC, iriigation management and spraying of Neem soap at suitable intervals.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
prasanth.jm@icar.gov.in
9900768039

Diagnostic Field visit
Start Date: Wednesday, February 7, 2024
End Date: Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : D Nagenahalli Karatagere taluk
Description : KVK Scientist visited to Problematic field of of Sri. Mahesh D nagenahlli Koratagere Taluk on 07.02.2024. The French beans showing nutrient deficiency and Mosaic virus. We suggested spraying with systemic insecticides and application of Recommended Dosage of Nutrients and application of Arka Microbial consortium at suitable intervals.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Guest lecture
Start Date: Saturday, February 3, 2024
End Date: Saturday, February 3, 2024

Event Category : Kisan Goshthi
Venue : Pattanayakanahalli Sira taluk
Description : KVK Scientist- Horticulture explained the advance technologies in agriculture and Horticulture. Disseminated the IIHR technologies released . More than 980 farmers and farm women were participated in the programme. The programme was organised by Department of Agriculture Sira during Kisan mela
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
prasanth.jm@icar.gov.in
9900768039

Off campus Sponsored tarining - Arecanut and Coconut
Start Date: Saturday, January 27, 2024
End Date: Saturday, January 27, 2024

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : State Department of Horticulture campus
Description : KVK Scientist- Horticulture explained the advance technologies in Arecanut and coconut . Disseminated the IIHR technologies released . More than 300 farmers and farm women were participated in the programme. The programme was orgnised during Fruit and Flower show event
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
prasanth.jm@icar.gov.in
9900768039

On campus sponosered training -Terrace garden
Start Date: Thursday, January 18, 2024
End Date: Thursday, January 18, 2024

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : KVK Hirehalli
Description : KVK Scientist- Horticulture explained the advance technologies in kitchen and terrace garden and nutritional aspects. More than 80 students from Sumathi Primary school Hirehalli were participated in the programme. This was organised by Department of Horticulture Tumakuru
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
prasanth.jm@icar.gov.in
9900768039

Scientist visit to farmer field
Start Date: Wednesday, January 17, 2024
End Date: Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Muguthihalli Chikkamagaluru
Description : Exposure visit : KVK Scientist- Horticulture visited to Natural farming farmers fields at Muguthihalli village chikkamagaluru disrtict along with 20 natural farmers from Tumakuru district
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

On campus tarining -Terrace gardening
Start Date: Tuesday, January 16, 2024
End Date: Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : KVK Hirehalli
Description : KVK Scientist- Horticulture explained the advance technologies in kitchen and terrace garden and nutritional aspects. More than 100 students from Siddagana Primary school Hirehalli were participated in the programme. This programme was organised by State Department of Horticulture Tumakuru
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Ragi problematic field visit
Start Date: Thursday, December 21, 2023
End Date: Thursday, December 21, 2023

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Malehalli village of Kora Hobli of Tumakuru taluk on 21st Dec 2023.
Description : As per the request of the Department of Agriculture, My self along with the Assistant Director of Agriculture, Tumakuru , Assistant Manager, Karnataka State Seeds Corporation Ltd, Tumakuru, Ashok M B of KSSOCA and Agriculture Officer Kora Hobli, visited the problematic plot of Mr.Ishwarayya M S/o Late Muddappa of Malehalli village of Kora Hobli of Tumakuru taluk on 21st Dec 2023. He had given representation to the Department that the seeds supplied by the KSSC is having substandard quality, leading to the loss in the yield. During the visit, the observations were made and submitted to Department office for further needful action .
Contact Person Details
Dr.Somashekhar
SMS Plant breeding
somuvd14@gmail.com
9448349726

Capacity Development Programme on Castor production and Hybrid seed production
Start Date: Wednesday, December 20, 2023
End Date: Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : ICAR KVK HIREHALLI
Description : Due to Increased Climatic aberration in recent times, the Castor crop could be one of the Important candidate crops for such an environment. Hence looking at the Tumakuru situation, On campus Capacity Development program On Castor Cultivation and Hybrid seed production to the FPO Farmers was organized by the ICAR Krishi Vigyan Kendra (IIHR) in collaboration with All India coordinated crop improvement Scheme on the Castor crop of UAS, Bengaluru on 15/12/2023. Dr. Yamanura, Head and Breeder of the center gave a lecture on Various aspects of castor production including Integrated Crop management for the effective control of various diseases and pests. Dr.Somashekhar, SMS Plant Breeding, KVK, Hirehalli explained on Hybrid seed production activities in the castor. Later a field visit was arranged to practically show the seed production. The event was coordinated by Mr.Ranganath, Technical officer, GKVK, Bengaluru . In this event, 45 FPO members Pavagada Taluk attended the program.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Somashekhar
SMS Plant breeding
somuvd14@gmail.com
9448349726

Training to DAESI students on Castor Cultivation
Start Date: Friday, December 15, 2023
End Date: Friday, December 15, 2023

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : KVK, Hirehalli
Description : On campus training programme was organized to Input dealers in collaboration with All India coordinated crop improvement programme on Castor crop of UAS,Bengaluru on 15/12/2023. Dr.Yamanura, Head and Breeder of centre gave a lecture on Various aspects of castor production. Dr.somashekhar, SMS Plant Breeding, KVK, Hirehalli explained about the Hybrid seed production activities in castor. Later a field visit was arranged to practically show the seed production. The event was coordinated by the Mr.Ranganath, Technical officer, GKVK, Bengaluru. In this event 40 members attended the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Somashekhar
SMS Plant breeding
somuvd14@gmail.com
9448349726

TV programme on Quality Seed production and its importance for the increasing the income level
Start Date: Monday, December 11, 2023
End Date: Thursday, December 14, 2023

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Recorded at KVK Hirehalli and Telecasted in Praja Pragathi TV 12/12/2023
Description : A TV programme covering the Seed production activity in different crop was made and will be telecasted on 13/12/2023 in Praja pragathi TV Channel.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Somashekhar
SMS Plant breeding
somuvd14@gmail.com
9448349726

Vikasit bharat sankalp yatra
Start Date: Wednesday, December 13, 2023
End Date: Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Event Category : Viksit Bharat Sanklap Yatra
Venue : Guluru and Hethanahalli
Description : KVK scientists participated in Vikasit bharat sankalp yatra at GP Guluru and Hethanahalli. Delivered information on Natural farming and KVK Activites for farmers and farm women
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Tamilnadu FPO Farmers visit to KVK
Start Date: Wednesday, December 13, 2023
End Date: Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Event Category : Farmers Visit to KVK
Venue : KVK Hirehalli
Description : 120 farmers group of FPO members from Tamilnadu state visited KVK, hirehalli to know the different activities like Micronutrient formulation production unit, Neem and Pongamia soap unit, soil testing laboratory, Food Processing unit, Seed production and Processing unit. Later all the farmers were also taken to KVK Farm, to show case the seed production plot of Castor, Nursery seedling unit. The Programme was coordinated Dr.Shankar, Principal Scientist, Dr.Sentil, Principal Scientist, IIHR, Bengaluru from IIHR, Bengaluru. Dr.Somashekhar, SMS Plant Breeding coordinated the event at KVK Hirehalli.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Somashekhar
SMS Plant breeding
somuvd14@gmail.com
9448349726

Vikasit bharat sankalp yatra
Start Date: Tuesday, December 12, 2023
End Date: Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Event Category : Viksit Bharat Sanklap Yatra
Venue : K Palasandra and Holakal Tumakuru
Description : KVK scientists participated in Vikasit bharat sankalp yatra at GP Nagavalli. Delivered information on Natural farming and KVK Activites for farmers and farm women. Drone demonstration has been conducted
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM and KN Jagadish
SMS Horticulture , Agri Extension
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Vikasit bharat sankalp yatra
Start Date: Monday, December 11, 2023
End Date: Monday, December 11, 2023

Event Category : Viksit Bharat Sanklap Yatra
Venue : Honnudike and Maskal Tumakuru taluk
Description : KVK scientists participated in Vikasit bharat sankalp yatra at GP Honnudike and Maskal . Delivered information on Natural farming and KVK activities for farmers and farm women. Drone demonstration has been conducted
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM and KN Jagadish
SMS Horticulture , Agri Extension
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Vikasit bharat sankalp yatra
Start Date: Saturday, December 9, 2023
End Date: Saturday, December 9, 2023

Event Category : Viksit Bharat Sanklap Yatra
Venue : Cheluru Gubbi
Description : KVK scientists participated in Vikasit bharat sankalp yatra Prime minister interaction session at Cheluru.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Vikasit bharat sankalp yatra
Start Date: Friday, December 8, 2023
End Date: Friday, December 8, 2023

Event Category : Viksit Bharat Sanklap Yatra
Venue : Hirehalli Tumakuru
Description : KVK scientists participated in Vikasit bharat sankalp yatra at GP Hirehalli. Delivered information on Natural farming and KVK Activites for farmers and farm women
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM and KN Jagadish
SMS Horticulture , Agri Extension
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Celebration of World Soil Day 2023
Start Date: Tuesday, December 5, 2023
End Date: Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Event Category : World Soil Day
Venue : Shivanagere, Madhigiri Taluk, Tumakuru
Description : Organized Celebration of World Soil Day 2023 at Shivanagere village, Madhigiri Taluk, Tumakuru on 05.12.2023 in convergence with AVISHKAR NGO, Tumakuru. Mr.Anand, Director, AVISHKAR NGO welcomed the farmers for the programme and called the farmers for improving the soil health. Mr.Ramesh.PR, explained about importance of soil testing and improving soil fertility in agriculture and Mr. Prashanth explained about soil health management in Horticulture crops. About 48 farmers were participated in the programme
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Vikasit bharat sankalp yatra
Start Date: Tuesday, December 5, 2023
End Date: Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Event Category : Viksit Bharat Sanklap Yatra
Venue : D V Halli and Dodderi Villages Madhugiri taluk
Description : KVK scientists participated in Vikasit bharat sankalp yatra at D V Halli and Dodderi Villages of Madhugiri taluk. Delivered information on Soil importance as a world soil day and KVK Activites for farmers and farm women
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM and KN Jagadish
SMS Horticulture , Agri Extension
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Vikasit bharat sankalp yatra
Start Date: Monday, December 4, 2023
End Date: Monday, December 4, 2023

Event Category : Viksit Bharat Sanklap Yatra
Venue : Hebburu Tumakuru taluk
Description : Vikasit bharat sankalp yatra at Hebburu Tumakuru taluk
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM and KN Jagadish
SMS Horticulture , Agri Extension
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

FLD plot visit
Start Date: Monday, December 4, 2023
End Date: Monday, December 4, 2023

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Karemadenahalli village, Sira taluk
Description : visited FLD plots of bio fortified Finger millet variety plot at Karemadenahalli village, Sira taluk.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Vikasit bharat sankalp yatra
Start Date: Saturday, December 2, 2023
End Date: Saturday, December 2, 2023

Event Category : Viksit Bharat Sanklap Yatra
Venue : Balagere Tumakuru
Description : Vikasit bharat sankalp yatra at Balagere. Delivered information on KVK Activites for farmers and farm women
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM and KN Jagadish
SMS Horticulture , Agri Extension
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Vikasit bharat sankalp yatra
Start Date: Friday, December 1, 2023
End Date: Friday, December 1, 2023

Event Category : Viksit Bharat Sanklap Yatra
Venue : Gangonahalli Tumakuru
Description : KVK scientists participated in Vikasit bharat sankalp yatra at GP Gangonahalli, Tumakuru. Delivered information on KVK Activites for farmers and farm women
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM and KN Jagadish
SMS Horticulture , Agri Extension
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Vikasit bharat sankalp yatra
Start Date: Thursday, November 30, 2023
End Date: Thursday, November 30, 2023

Event Category : Viksit Bharat Sanklap Yatra
Venue : Grama panchayat Nagavalli Hebburu
Description : KVK scientists participated in Vikasit bharat sankalp yatra at GP Nagavalli. Delivered information on Natural farming and KVK Activites for farmers and farm women
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM and KN Jagadish
SMS Horticulture , Agri Extension
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Millet Recipe Contest
Start Date: Thursday, November 30, 2023
End Date: Thursday, November 30, 2023

Event Category : International Year of Millets 2023
Venue : Guluru village, Tumakuru
Description : As we are celebrating international year of millets-2023, under this Millet Recipe Contest was organised on 30th November 2023 at Guluru village,Tumakuru. Smt Radha.R.Banakar, SMS-Home Science, KVK, Hirehalli briefed about the programme and nutritional importance of millets for healty life.. Millet Recipe Contest was organised and Prizes were distributed to the winners and along with participants. This programme was coordinated by Shri Jagadish K.N, SMS-Agrl.Extension, Shri and Prashanth J.M, SMS-Horticulture, KVK, Hirehalli. 45 members took part in this programme.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Vikasit bharat sankalp yatra
Start Date: Thursday, November 30, 2023
End Date: Thursday, November 30, 2023

Event Category : Viksit Bharat Sanklap Yatra
Venue : Vikasit bharat sankalp yatra at Bommanahalli Tumakuru
Description : KVK scientists participated in Vikasit bharat sankalp yatra at GP Nagavalli. Delivered information on KVK Activites and Demonstartion on Drone for farmers and farm women
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM and KN Jagadish
SMS Horticulture , Agri Extension
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Millet recipe contest
Start Date: Wednesday, November 29, 2023
End Date: Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Event Category : International Year of Millets 2023
Venue : DHAN foundation Tumakuru
Description : As we are celebrating international year of millets-2023, under this Millet Recipe Contest was organised on 29th November 2023 at DHAN foundation, Tumakuru. Smt Radha.R.Banakar, SMS-Home Science, KVK, Hirehalli briefed about the programme and nutritional importance of millets for healty life.. Millet Recipe Contest was organised and Prizes were distributed to the winners and along with participants. This programme was coordinated by Shri Jagadish K.N, SMS-Agrl.Extension, Shri Prashanth J.M, SMS-Horticulture and Shri Ramesh P.R, SMS-Soil Science, KVK, Hirehalli. 50 members took part in this programme.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Scientist visit to Castor Hybrid seed production plot at KVK Hirehalli
Start Date: Tuesday, November 28, 2023
End Date: Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Hybrid seed production plot at KVK Hirehalli in collaboration with NSP unit of GKVK and AICRP on Castor for quality Seed Production.
Description : Hybrid seed production is being taken up at KVK Hirehalli in collaboration with NSP unit of GKVK and AICRP on Castor for quality Seed Production. This production is being taken in 2 acre area where Dr.Yamanura, Head, AICRP on Castor visited seed production plot and rouging of offtypes activities were conducted on both male and Female lines.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Somashekhar
SMS Plant breeding
somuvd14@gmail.com
9448349726

Sanklap Yatra
Start Date: Tuesday, November 28, 2023
End Date: Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Event Category : Viksit Bharat Sanklap Yatra
Venue : Pavagada Karnataka bank
Description : KVK scientist participated in Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra inagural programme at Pavagada taluk. Informed the activites carried out by KVKs.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM and KN Jagadish
SMS Horticulture , Agri Extension
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Guest Lecture on climate change mitigation strategies
Start Date: Monday, November 20, 2023
End Date: Monday, November 20, 2023

Event Category : Kisan Mela
Venue : GKVK, Bengaluru
Description : A lecture on climate resilient practices in agriculture was delivered by Dr Loganandhan, Head, KVK, Tumakuru on 2oth Nov 2023 at GKVK, Krishi Mela. Various successful intervention of NICRA project at D.Nagenahalli was shared among the farmers. About 50 farmers took part in the event.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Principal Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Participation in Training programme on Tissue Culture in Banana
Start Date: Wednesday, November 15, 2023
End Date: Friday, November 17, 2023

Event Category : In-Service Training
Venue : IIHR,Bengaluru
Description : A training programme on Tissue culture in Banana crop was organized by BEST-HORT, IIHR,Bengaluru. This programme was attended to get the awareness on the micro propagation of this on various horticultural crops including banana
Contact Person Details
Dr.Somashekhar
SMS Plant breeding
somuvd14@gmail.com
9448349726

Training Programme on Apis Mellifera Bee Keeping
Start Date: Thursday, November 16, 2023
End Date: Thursday, November 16, 2023

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Chelur, Tuamkuru
Description : An awareness programme on Apis Mellifera Bee Keeping for farmers was arranged at Chelur village of Tumakuru district on 16th Nov 2023. This is part of an CSR project - Boosting marginal farmers' Income throughScientific Beekeeping and developing a composite value chain around commercial beekeeping in Tumakuru District. MR Varun, Mr Vaibhav from Let's endorse PVt Ltd and Dr Loganandhan, Head, KVK organized the event and delivered lectures on the above subject. An app on bee keeping was also explained to the participants. About 50 farmers and farm women took part in the event.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Principal Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Terrace garden and Hydroponics
Start Date: Friday, November 10, 2023
End Date: Friday, November 10, 2023

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Digital Library Tumakuru
Description : Need based capacity development programme on Terrace garden and Hydroponics techniques in Horticultural crops was organised by Department of Horticulture in collaboration with ICAR-KVK Hirehalli. More than 350 youth Students were participated in the training. Mr. Prashanth JM, SMS Horticulture explained in detail of Kitchen and Terrace gardening, Hydroponics Techniques indetail.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

OFT Plot visit
Start Date: Tuesday, November 7, 2023
End Date: Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Karemadenahalli SIra Taluk
Description : KVK Scientists visited to OFT plots of chilli at Karemadenahalli sira taluk and provided suitable suggestion given by SMS Horticulture. Recorded observations and handed over inputs to ffarmers for spraying.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

OFT Field visit
Start Date: Tuesday, November 7, 2023
End Date: Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Karemadanhalli
Description : Visited OFT plots at Karemadhanahlli, village in Sira Tq, observed varietal performance of Ground nut
Contact Person Details
Dr.Somashekhar
SMS Plant breeding
somuvd14@gmail.com
9448349726

Exposure Visit
Start Date: Friday, November 3, 2023
End Date: Friday, November 3, 2023

Event Category : Farmers Visit to KVK
Venue : ICAR-KVK,Hirehalli,Tumakuru
Description : DATC, Lingadahalli Chikkamaglore District - farmers visit on 3rd November 2023
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

visit to Nutri garden and FLD plots
Start Date: Friday, November 3, 2023
End Date: Friday, November 3, 2023

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : E.Dasarahalli village, Sira Taluk
Description : Follow up visit to nutri garden, Pearl millet, Ragi FLD plots and demonstration on improved Hand weeder at E.Dasarahalli village, Sira Taluk.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Field day on Integrated Crop managements in Ground nut crop
Start Date: Thursday, November 2, 2023
End Date: Thursday, November 2, 2023

Event Category : Field Day
Venue : At Ponnasamudra village, Pavagada Tq and Tumakuru District
Description : Field day was celebrated at Farmers field (Mr.Harish) of Ponnasamudra of Pavagada Tq. Here improved production practices were demonstrated under CFLD Programme of NFSM (Oilseeds). In this programme 25 farmers were participated and Farmer Mr.Harish explained about the crop and its managment.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Somashekhar
SMS Plant breeding
somuvd14@gmail.com
9448349726

Field visit
Start Date: Friday, October 27, 2023
End Date: Friday, October 27, 2023

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Ponnasamudra village, Pavagada Taluk
Description : Follow up visit to nutri garden and Ragi FLD plots and conducted demonstration on Improved hand weeder at Ponnasamudra village, Pavagada Taluk.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Youth Entrepreneurship Development Programme
Start Date: Friday, October 27, 2023
End Date: Friday, October 27, 2023

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : ICAR - Krishi Vigyan Kendra,NH4, Hirehalli,Tumakuru District
Description : One day training programme for young entrepreneurs of Tumakuru district was organized at KVK,Hirehalli in the presence of Principal scientist & Head and Dr.B.L.Manjunath, Chairman ITMU & Principal Scientist IIHR,Bangalore was given insight on technologies and opportunities available in IIHR for youth entrepreneurs.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Principal Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

OFT field visit
Start Date: Friday, October 27, 2023
End Date: Friday, October 27, 2023

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Neralakunte, Pavagada
Description : Visited Pomegranate OFT plot in Neralakunte village, Pavagada for crop status and observation
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Front line demonstration plot visit
Start Date: Friday, October 27, 2023
End Date: Friday, October 27, 2023

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Bommasamudra, Yethinahalli Pavagada
Description : KVK Scientists visited to Front Line Demonstration plots ( Brinjal and Tuberose ) at Ponnasamudra and Yettinahalli and provided suitable suggestion given by SMS Horticulture. Application of AMC and Neem soap were suggested .
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Agriculture Exhibition
Start Date: Thursday, October 19, 2023
End Date: Thursday, October 19, 2023

Event Category : Seminar
Venue : ICAR- IIHR Bengaluru
Description : KVK scientists exhibited the KVK technological products during the International Seminar on Exotic and under ultilized Horticultural crops priorities and Emerging Trends held at ICAR- IIHR Bengaluru from 17 to 19 October 2023.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

International Day of Rural Women 2023
Start Date: Wednesday, October 18, 2023
End Date: Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-KVK,Hirehalli,Tumakuru
Description : International Day of Rural Women 2023 theme 'DigitALL: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality' was celebrated on 18th October 2023 at ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli,Tumakuru. The programme was in collaboration with Dept. of Agriculture, ATMA & Krishika Samaj Tumakuru District about 76 farmwomen participated in the programme. Two farmwomen from Tumakuru bestowed with Award Viz., Smt. Mangala Gowaramma, Madhugiri & Veena Gubbi,Tumakuru
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Students exposure visit to KVK
Start Date: Monday, October 16, 2023
End Date: Monday, October 16, 2023

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-KVK,Hirehalli
Description : Students and Teachers from Sri Chaitanya Techno School, Tumakuru visit to ICAR-KVK,Hirehalli,Tumakuru
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

NICRA Annual Review 2022-23 cum Orientation Workshop of PPVFRA for KVKs of Karnataka, Kerala and Lakshadweep
Start Date: Friday, October 13, 2023
End Date: Saturday, October 14, 2023

Event Category : Workshop
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Kottayam, Kerala.
Description : Participate in the “Annual Review Meeting of NICRA Project and Orientation Workshop on PPVFRA for KVKs” organized during 13th-14th October, 2023 at KVK, Kottayam, Kerala. I had presented our NICRA works carried out by KVK Hirehalli in the meeting on 13.10.2024. Participated in the “Orientation Workshop on PPVFRA for KVKs” on 14.10.2023 and participated in the NICRA field visits of KVK Kottayam in the evening.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Agriculture Science Congress 2023
Start Date: Monday, October 9, 2023
End Date: Friday, October 13, 2023

Event Category : Agriculture Exhibition
Venue : Agricultural Science Congress 2023 at Le Meridian, Kochi, Kerala
Description : Dr. P. Das, Former DDG (Agricultural Extension), ICAR, New Delhi and Srimanta Kumar Dey CPRO ICAR New Delhi visit to ICAR - ATARI,Bengaluru Stall at XVI Agricultural Science Congress 2023 from 10-13 October 2023 Kochi Kerala. Kuruppasserry Varkey Thomas (born 10 May 1946), is an Indian politician from Kumbalangi in Ernakulam district, Kerala, India. He represented Ernakulam Constituency from 2009 to 2019. He was the Minister of State in the Ministry of Agriculture and Minister of State in the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, 2nd UPA Government;[2] a member of the Indian Parliament;[3] and was a member of All India Congress Committee from [4]1984 to 2022. He is now the Special Representative of Government of Kerala at New Delhi with Cabinet rank. Visited Stall on 13th October 2023
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
kn.jagadish@icar.gov.in
9844481108

FLD plot visit
Start Date: Thursday, October 12, 2023
End Date: Thursday, October 12, 2023

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Karemadenahalli Sira
Description : KVK Scientists visited to Front demonstartion plots of Brinjal at Karemadenahalli, Sira taluk and provided suitable suggestion given by SMS Horticulture.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Visit to Nutri garden and FLD plots E.Dasarahalli and Karemadenahalli villages, Sira Taluk.
Start Date: Thursday, October 12, 2023
End Date: Thursday, October 12, 2023

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : E.Dasarahalli and Karemadenahalli villages, Sira Taluk.
Description : Follow up visit to nutri garden, Pearl millet, Ragi FLD plots and demonstration on improved Hand weeder at E.Dasarahalli and Karemadenahalli villages, Sira Taluk.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

FLD/OFT plot visit
Start Date: Thursday, October 12, 2023
End Date: Thursday, October 12, 2023

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Karemadenahalli Sira
Description : KVK Scientists visited to Front Line Demonstration and OFT plots ( Chilli and Chrysanthemum) at Karemadenahalli and Recorded observations and provided suitable suggestion given by SMS Horticulture, IPM inputs were distributed to the 6 farmers.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Scientist visit to Drought prone areas
Start Date: Friday, October 6, 2023
End Date: Friday, October 6, 2023

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Madhugiri, Karatagere and Sira taluks
Description : KVK scientist visited to drought prone villages of Koratgere, Madhugiri and Sira taluks with IMT team, District team and officials. We visited drought affected plots of Groundnut, maize, Ragi, redgram. We also visited Dragon field as dry land crop.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Training on pollen count analysis in honey
Start Date: Tuesday, October 3, 2023
End Date: Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Event Category : In-Service Training
Venue : Department of Apiculture, UAS, GKVK, Bengaluru
Description : Visited Department of Apiculture, UAS, GKVK, Bengaluru on 03.10.2023 for training on pollen count analysis in honey.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

In service training in Honey bee
Start Date: Tuesday, October 3, 2023
End Date: Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Event Category : In-Service Training
Venue : GKVK Bengaluru
Description : KVK Scientist visited Honey testing lab at GKVK Bengaluru, we acquired knowledge on pollen counts in honey and other analysis activites
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

CFLD Field visit under NFSM of Oilseed crop
Start Date: Tuesday, September 26, 2023
End Date: Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Kolihalli, Tumakuru tq and District
Description : Under this scheme, 20 ha is being demonstrated in Castor Hybrid demonstration (ICH-66) and visited the field and given ideal recommendation for crop husbandry, now the crop is about 45 days duration, after the sufficient rainfall during last week, now the crop is in good condition.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Somashekhar
SMS Plant breeding
somuvd14@gmail.com
9448349726

FLD field visit
Start Date: Tuesday, September 26, 2023
End Date: Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Marenayakanahalli, Koratagere Taluk.
Description : Visited Ragi KMR-316 FLD plot at Marenayakanahalli village, Koratagere Taluk for crop status.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Visit to Nutri garden and FLD plots Marenayakanahalli villages, Koratagere Taluk.
Start Date: Tuesday, September 26, 2023
End Date: Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Marenayakanahalli villages, Koratagere Taluk.
Description : Follow up visit to nutri garden and Pearl millet and Ragi FLD plots at Marenayakanahalli villages, Koratagere Taluk.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

FLD field visit
Start Date: Thursday, September 21, 2023
End Date: Thursday, September 21, 2023

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Chambenahalli, Madhugiri Taluk
Description : Visited FLD plot Ragi KMR-316 at Chembenahalli village for crop status
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Visit to Nutri garden and FLD plots Chambenahalli villages, Madugiri Taluk
Start Date: Thursday, September 21, 2023
End Date: Thursday, September 21, 2023

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Chambenahalli villages, Madugiri Taluk
Description : Follow up visit to nutri garden and Pearl millet and Ragi FLD plots Chambenahalli villages, Madugiri Taluk .
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Ground nut Seed production during summer season
Start Date: Wednesday, September 20, 2023
End Date: Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Event Category : Group Meetings
Venue : Marutipura village, Madhugiri tq, Tumakuru District
Description : Along with the Demonstration under Cluster Front Line Demonstration (CFLD) under NFSM , k-6 Variety Demonstration will be taken during summer season, To implement this programme effectively, Group meeting was held at Marutipura village of Madhugiri Tq
Contact Person Details
Dr.Somashekhar
SMS Plant breeding
somuvd14@gmail.com
9448349726

NICRA VCRMC meeting
Start Date: Friday, September 15, 2023
End Date: Friday, September 15, 2023

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Chikkadoddavadi, Koratagere
Description : VCRMC meeting was held at NICRA village Chikkadoddavadi on 15.09.2023 discussed about the climate resilient interventions. 30 farmers were participated in the event.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

On Campus -Training Programme on Nursery Techniques
Start Date: Thursday, September 14, 2023
End Date: Thursday, September 14, 2023

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : ICAR-KVK,Hirehalli,Tumakuru
Description : Training Programme on Nursery Techniques in Vegetable and Fruit crops for SHG's of Tumakuru District on 14th Sept 2023 in collaboration with ZP Tumakuru.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Millet Exhibition at Jain College
Start Date: Tuesday, September 12, 2023
End Date: Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Event Category : Agriculture Exhibition
Venue : Jain College, Bengaluru
Description : An International Conclave on Millets on 12th - 13th Sept,2023
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Diagnostic Field visit
Start Date: Tuesday, September 12, 2023
End Date: Tuesday, September 12, 2023

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Kolihalli
Description : KVK Scientist visited to Problematic field of Banana of Sri. Nagaraja Tumakuru Taluk on 12.09.2023 The Banana plot showing nutrient deficiency . We suggested Banana special spray and application of Recommended Dosage of Nutrients and application of Arka Microbial consortium at suitable intervals.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

FLD Plot visit
Start Date: Thursday, September 7, 2023
End Date: Thursday, September 7, 2023

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Edigaradasarahalli Sira
Description : KVK Scientists visited to Front Line Demonstration plots ( Chrysanthemum ) at Edigaradasarahalli Sira taluk and recorded the growth and yield parameters and provided suitable suggestion given by SMS Horticulture. inputs were distributed to the 4 farmers.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Dr. Prabhat Kumar, Horticulture Commissioner, Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India, New Delhi
Start Date: Tuesday, September 5, 2023
End Date: Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-KVK,Hirehalli,Tumakuru
Description : Dr. Prabhat Kumar, Horticulture Commissioner, Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India, New Delhi
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

World Coconut Day
Start Date: Monday, September 4, 2023
End Date: Monday, September 4, 2023

Event Category : Kisan Goshthi
Venue : Hasya Chakkravarthi Narashimaraju Ranga Mandira, Tiptur
Description : KVK Scientist- Horticulture Participated in World coconut day cum seminar on coconut cultivation organised by the CDB and DOH Tumakuru . More than 500 farmer and farm women were participated in the programme.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Training Programme for Pashu Saki
Start Date: Friday, September 1, 2023
End Date: Friday, September 1, 2023

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : ICAR-KVK,Hirehalli,Tumakuru
Description : Training Programme for Pashu Saki at ICAR KVK Hirehalli Tumakuru on 1st September 2023
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

FLD field Visit
Start Date: Thursday, August 31, 2023
End Date: Thursday, August 31, 2023

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Edigaradasarahalli Sira taluk
Description : KVK Scientists visited to FLD plots of Chrysanthemum at Edigaradasarahalli , Sira taluk and provided suitable suggestion given by SMS Horticulture
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

FLD on Brinjal Plot visit
Start Date: Thursday, August 31, 2023
End Date: Thursday, August 31, 2023

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Edigaradasarahalli Sira Taluk
Description : KVK Scientists visited to FLD on Brinjal plots at Edigaradasarahalli Sira Taluk and provided suitable suggestion given by SMS Horticulture
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

On Campus Training Programme for SKDRDP Farm Women, Tumakuru
Start Date: Thursday, August 31, 2023
End Date: Thursday, August 31, 2023

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : ICAR-KVK,Hirehalli,Tumakuru
Description : SKDRDP Farm Women undergone training on IIHR Technologies at ICAR KVK Hirehalli Tumakuru on 31st August.2023
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Visit to Nutri garden and FLD plots at E.Dasarahalli village, Sira Taluk.
Start Date: Thursday, August 31, 2023
End Date: Thursday, August 31, 2023

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : E.Dasarahalli village, Sira Taluk.
Description : Follow up visit to nutri garden and Pearl millet and Ragi FLD plots at E.Dasarahalli village, Sira Taluk.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Digitalization in Agril.Extension System in India.
Start Date: Friday, August 25, 2023
End Date: Friday, August 25, 2023

Event Category : Group Meetings
Venue : ICAR-KVK,Hirehalli,Tumakuru
Description : Digitalization in Agril.Extension System in India. To understand the digitalization in Agril. Extension system in India. Ministry of Agriculture has signed a MoU with Digital Green Trust, a team led by Dr. Sajith Kumar Kunhalath, Director (FI), DA & FW, Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India, New Delhi. Dr. Manjunath Deputy Director of Agriculture, Dept. of Agriculture, Bengaluru, and Team Digital Green Trust visited KVK on 25th August 2023, in the presence of Dr. Loganandhan, N., Principal Scientist and Head. To discuss Digitalization in Agriculture Extension with ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hirehalli, Tumakuru team, ATMA Tumakuru, and along with progressive farmers. The team visited to understand the present mechanism of working by para extension worker. The present system of extension activities and capacity building of Field Level Extension Workers, and how KVK may be helpful in training video production team. A fruitful discussion was held at KVK, Hirehall
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Parthenium awareness week
Start Date: Friday, August 18, 2023
End Date: Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-KVK,Hirehalli,Tumakuru
Description : In view of the 18th Parthenium awareness week, an awareness programme on parthenium eradication was conducted at ICAR-KVK Hirehalli,Tumakuru on 21st August 2023 at KVK campus and Instructional farm. K.N.Jagadish, SMS (Agril.Extension) and Mr. Sanna Manjunath K S, Farm Manager (Agronomy) explained the different health hazards caused due to its growth and control measures to be taken. In addition, its effect on main food crops in agricultural field and its importance in animal health management. During the occasion, an urge was made to uproot parthenium growing in and around the residential premises and agricultural field. On the occasion all KVK Permanent and Temporary staff were present and uprooted parthenium grown in the campus and these weeds were used for making composting. Mr.Ramesh PR (Soil Science) interacted with school children’s about parthenium and its ill effect on health and to keep the school premises free from parthenium.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Parthenium Awareness
Start Date: Monday, August 21, 2023
End Date: Monday, August 21, 2023

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Chikkdoddavadi, Koratagere
Description : Lecture delivered on Parthenium Awareness and safety measures at Primary School,Chikkdoddavadi, Koratagere.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Tree Plantation Programme – My Soil My Country
Start Date: Saturday, August 19, 2023
End Date: Saturday, August 19, 2023

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Edigara Dasarahalli,Sira
Description : Tree Plantation Programme – My Soil My Country On 19th August 2023, A Tree Plantation Programme (My Soil My Country) was organized at Edigara Dasarahalli, an adopted village of KVK in Sira taluk, Tumakuru, by the KVK, Hirehalli in collaboration with NABARD, Rotary club and Mother NGO. About 100 plants of different fruit crops (Mango, Jack, Lemon, Jamun etc) were distributed to the farmers and farm women during the occasion. Smt. Keerthi Prabha, DDM, NABARD, Mr Rama Krishnan, President, Rotary club, Mr Veera Bhaskar, President, Mother NGO and Dr Loganandhan, Head, KVK, delivered lectures on various topics emphasizing the importance of soil, trees and Role of KVK in promoting green cover in the villages. Later in the day, all the participants, about 20 in number, took part in planting the seedlings provided.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Field Visit
Start Date: Thursday, August 17, 2023
End Date: Thursday, August 17, 2023

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Bukkapattana Sira Taluk
Description : KVK Scientist visited to Arecanut plot under SCSP scheme of Bukkapattana Sira Talukon 17.08.023. The Arecanut plot showing nutrient deficiency . We suggested application of Recommended Dosage of Nutrients and application of Arka Microbial consortium at suitable intervals.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

On Campus Training Programme for Krushi Saki
Start Date: Thursday, August 17, 2023
End Date: Thursday, August 17, 2023

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : ICAR-KVK,Hirehalli,Tumakuru
Description : Krushi Saki farm women participated from Tumakuru
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Off-campus training on Nutri Garden
Start Date: Thursday, August 17, 2023
End Date: Thursday, August 17, 2023

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Madenahalli village , Sira taluk
Description : Off-campus training cum demonstration on Nutri-Garden was conducted on 17th August 2023 at Madenahalli village of Sira Taluk. Mrs Radha R.Banakar, SMS-Home Science, KVK, Hrehalli explained the role of fruits and vegetables in daily diet to achieve nutrition security among farm family members. Mr Prashanth J.M, SMS-Horticulture, KVK, Hirehalli explained about the layout and uses of some medicinal plants and Mr.Ramesh P.R, SMS-Home Science briefed about the use of organic micronutrients and foliar application in nutri gardens. This training programme was attended by 10 farm women from Madenahalli village. Later basic data of selected farm families was collected and critical inputs (seed kit, some fruits and medicinal plants seedlings, micro nutrients, AMC..etc) were distributed to the selected farm women. This programme was co-ordinated by Mr.Tipperudrayya, Swavalambi FPO, Sira Taluk.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

NICRA filed visit
Start Date: Wednesday, August 16, 2023
End Date: Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Chikkadoddavadi
Description : Visited NICRA village Chikkadoddavadi for distribution of seedlings and visited other demonstration fields
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Diagonstic field visit
Start Date: Wednesday, August 16, 2023
End Date: Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Chikadoddavadi Koratagere taluk
Description : KVK Scientist visited to Problematic field of Dragon plot of Sri. Krishnappa of Chikkadoddavadi, Koratagere Taluk on 16.8.23. The Dragon plot showing nutrient deficiency . We suggested root feeding of fungicide and application of Recommended Dosage of Nutrients and application of Arka Microbial consortium at suitable intervals.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Independence day
Start Date: Tuesday, August 15, 2023
End Date: Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-KVK,Hirehalli,Tumakuru
Description : Celebration of Independence Day in presence of Dr.Loganandhan, N., Head along with KVK Staff
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Off-campus training on Nutri Garden
Start Date: Friday, August 11, 2023
End Date: Friday, August 11, 2023

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Chambenahalli, Madugiri Taluk.
Description : Off-campus training cum demonstration on Nutri-Garden was conducted on 11th August 2023 at Chambenahalli village of Madugiri Taluk. Mrs Radha R.Banakar, SMS-Home Science, KVK, Hrehalli explained the role of fruits and vegetables in daily diet to achieve nutrition security among farm family members. Mr Prashanth J.M, SMS-Horticulture, KVK, Hirehalli explained about the layout and uses of some medicinal plants and Mr.Ramesh P.R, SMS-Soil Science briefed about the use of organic micronutrients and foliar application in nutri gardens. This training programme was attended by 15 farmers and farm women from E. Dasarahalli village. Later basic data of selected farm families was collected and critical inputs (seed kit, some fruits and medicinal plants seedlings, micro nutrients, AMC..etc) were distributed to the selected farm women. This programme was co-ordinated by Mr.Ashoka, FPO, Madugiri Taluk.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Filed Visit -Pepper and Ragi FLD
Start Date: Friday, August 11, 2023
End Date: Friday, August 11, 2023

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Chambenahalli, Madhugiri
Description : Visited to Pepper and Ragi FLD plot to know the status
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

FLD Field Visit
Start Date: Tuesday, August 8, 2023
End Date: Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Katenahalli, Tumakuru
Description : Visited to Ragi KMR-316 FLD plot to know the sowing status.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

FLD Plots Visit
Start Date: Wednesday, August 2, 2023
End Date: Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Edigaradasarahalli Sira taluk
Description : KVK Scientist visited to FLD plots of Chrysanthemum of Sri. Venkatesh and Mr. Nagaraja, Edigaradasarahalli Sira Taluk on 02.08.2023. We took observations and suggested drenching of AMC and spraying of Neem soap at suitable intervals.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Off-campus training on Nutri Garden
Start Date: Wednesday, August 2, 2023
End Date: Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : E.Dasarahalli, Sira taluk
Description : Off-campus training cum demonstration on Nutri-Garden was conducted on 2nd August 2023 at E. Dasarahalli village of Sira Taluk. Mrs Radha R.Banakar, SMS-Home Science, KVK, Hrehalli explained the role of fruits and vegetables in daily diet to achieve nutrition security among farm family members. Mr Prashanth J.M, SMS-Horticulture, KVK, Hirehalli explained about the layout and uses of some medicinal plants and briefed about the use of organic micronutrients and foliar application in nutri gardens. This training programme was attended by 30 farmers and farm women from E. Dasarahalli village. Later basic data of selected farm families was collected and critical inputs (seed kit, some fruits and medicinal plants seedlings, micro nutrients, AMC..etc) were distributed to the selected farm women. This programme was co-ordinated by Mr.Baskara, FPO, , Sira Taluk.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Lecture delivered
Start Date: Wednesday, August 2, 2023
End Date: Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Edigaradasarahalli Sira Taluk
Description : A Guest lecture on “Nutrition garden forfarm women in collaboration with MOTHER NGO was organized from ICAR- KVK, Hirehalli, at Edigaradasarahalli village of Sira taluk on 02.08.2023. Mr. Prasanth J M SMS (Horticulture) delivered a lecture on Nutrition garden to the farm women and distributed the saplings.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Off campus
Start Date: Friday, July 28, 2023
End Date: Friday, July 28, 2023

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Jumjaramanahalli Koratagere
Description : A capacity building programme on “Scientific Cultivation practices in Coconut and Arecanut” for farmers in collaboration with ISHA Foundation was organized from ICAR- KVK, Hirehalli, at Jumjaramanahalli village of Koratagere taluk on 28.07.2023. Mr. Prasanth J M SMS (Horticulture) delivered a lecture on scientific cultivation of Coconut and Arecanut and briefed about the Pest and Disease Management in Arecanut and Coconut orchard. There was an interaction between participants and scientists at the end of training programme where in the doubts raised by the participants were cleared. Method demonstration was conducted on Bordeaux mixture preparation in afternoon session.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Millet Recipe Contest at Thovinakere village, Koratagere Taluk
Start Date: Friday, July 28, 2023
End Date: Friday, July 28, 2023

Event Category : International Year of Millets 2023
Venue : Thovinakere village, Koratagere Taluk
Description : As we are celebrating international year of millets-2023, under this Millet Recipe Contest was organised on 28th July 2023 at Thovinakere village, koratagere Taluk. Shri Shiddappa, Head Master, Government Middle School, Thovinakere inaugurated this programme and suggested all the participants to understand the importance of millets and create awareness in children. Smt Radha.R.Banakar, SMS-Home Science, KVK, Hirehalli briefed about the programme and nutritional importance of millets for healty life. Shri Padmaraju, farmer and press reporter and Hallisiri group members, Thovinakere village were present in this programme. Millet Recipe Contest was organised and Prizes were distributed to the winners and along with participants.This programme was coordinated by Shri Shashidhar K.N, programme Assistant, KVK, Hirehalli. 50 members took part in this programme.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

ICAR Foundation Day 2023
Start Date: Sunday, July 16, 2023
End Date: Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-KVK,Hirehalli,Tumakuru
Description : 95th ICAR Foundation Day at ICAR - IIHR -KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru on 16th July 2023 ವಲಸೆ ಗ್ರಾಮೀಣ ಯುವಕರಿಗೆ ಕೃಷಿ ವಿಜ್ಞಾನ ಕೇಂದ್ರದ ಆಧುನಿಕ ತಾಂತ್ರಿಕತೆಗಳನ್ನು ಬಳಸಿ ತಮ್ಮ ಹಳ್ಳಿಯಲ್ಲಿಯೇ ಆಧುನಿಕ ಪ್ರಗತಿಪರ ರೈತರಾಗಲು ಕರೆ ನೀಡಿದ ಸಂಸದ ಜಿ.ಎಸ್.ಬಸವರಾಜ್. ಭಾರತೀಯ ಕೃಷಿ ಅನುಸಂಧಾನ ಪರಿಷತ್ ನವದೆಹಲಿ ಇದರ 95 ನೇ ಸಂಸ್ಥಾಪನಾ ದಿನದ ಅಂಗವಾಗಿ ತುಮಕೂರು ತಾಲ್ಲೂಕಿನ ಹಿರೇಹಳ್ಳಿಯ ಕೃಷಿ ವಿಜ್ಞಾನ ಕೇಂದ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ ಒಂದು ದಿನದ ಕೃಷಿ ಮತ್ತು ತೋಟಗಾರಿಕಾ ವಸ್ತು ಪ್ರದರ್ಶನ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮವನ್ನು ದಿನಾಂಕ 16.07.2023 ರಂದು ಹಮ್ಮಿಕೊಳ್ಳಲಾಗಿತ್ತು. ಡಾ. ಲೋಗಾನಂದನ್ ಮುಖ್ಯಸ್ಥರು ಈ ಕಾರ್ಯಕ್ರಮದ ಕುರಿತು ಪ್ರಾಸ್ತಾವಿಕ ನುಡಿಗಳನ್ನು ನುಡಿದರು. ಮಾನ್ಯ ಸಂಸದರಾದ ಜಿ.ಎಸ್.ಬಸವರಾಜ್, ಕೃಷಿ ವಿಜ್ಞಾನ ಕೇಂದ್ರದ ಮುಖ್ಯಸ್ಥರಾದ ಡಾ.ಲೋಗಾನಂದನ್, ಶ್ರೀಮತಿ ಕೀರ್ತಿ ಪ್ರಭ, ಜಿಲ್ಲಾ ವ್ಯವಸ್ಥಾಪಕಿ, ನಬಾರ್ಡ್, ಶ್ರೀಮತಿ ಶಾರದಮ್ಮ, ತೋಟಗಾರಿಕಾ ಉಪ ನಿರ್ದೇಶಕಿ, ಶ್ರೀಮತಿ ಭಾಗ್ಯ ಸತೀಶ್ ಗ್ರಾ.ಪಂ. ಅಧ್ಯಕ್ಷರು, ಶ್ರೀಮತಿ ಶಿಲ್ಪ ಮದನ್ ಗ್ರಾಮ ಪಂಚಾಯತಿ ಸದಸ್ಯರು ಮತ್ತು ಮತ್ತಿತರರು ಭಾಗವಹಿಸಿದ್ದರು. ಕೃಷಿ ಮತ್ತು ತೋಟಗಾರಿಕಾ ವಸ್ತು ಪ್ರದರ್ಶನವನ್ನು ಹಾಗೂ ಸಮಾರಂಭವನ್ನು ಸಂಸದ ಜಿ.ಎಸ್.ಬಸವರಾಜ್, ಉದ್ಘಾಟಿಸಿದರು. ಅವರು ಮಾತನಾಡಿ ವಿದ್ಯಾವಂತ ಯುವಕರು ನಗರ ಪ್ರದೇಶಗಳಿಗೆ ತೆರಳದೆ ಹಳ್ಳಿಗಳಲ್ಲೇ ಉಳಿದು ಕೃಷಿ ವಿಜ್ಞಾನ ಕೇಂದ್ರ ಹಾ
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Improved Production technology on Castor
Start Date: Monday, July 17, 2023
End Date: Monday, July 17, 2023

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Y N Hoskote, Pavagada tq,
Description : A training was organized at y n hoskote of Pavagada Tq for the castor crop production technology, here Dr.yamanuru, Head,AICRP on Castor participated as a resource person and highlighted the importance of Castor hybrid cultivation to increase the farmers income. Dr.Sreekath, Agronomist, AICRP on castor also delivered lecture on Agronomic practices to be followed during crop cultivation, in this programme 40 farmers were participated.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Somashekhar
SMS Plant breeding
somuvd14@gmail.com
9448349726

Technology Day on the occasion of 95th ICAR Foundation Day
Start Date: Sunday, July 16, 2023
End Date: Sunday, July 16, 2023

Event Category : Kisan Mela
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : Organized Kisan Mela-Technology Day on the occasion of 95th ICAR Foundation Day on 18.07.2023. Arranged Agricultural and Horticultural products Exhibition. Honorable MP Shri. G.S.Basavaraju was participated in the even as Chief Guest.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Orientation Training
Start Date: Tuesday, July 11, 2023
End Date: Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Event Category : In-Service Training
Venue : GKVK Bengaluru
Description : KVK Scientist participated in the Orientation programme for KVK Staff organised by DE, GKVK.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Students from First grade college Tumakuru University visit to KVK Hirehalli
Start Date: Friday, July 7, 2023
End Date: Friday, July 7, 2023

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-KVK,Hirehalli,Tumakuru
Description : Students from First grade college Tumakuru University visit to KVK Hirehalli
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Off campus
Start Date: Wednesday, July 5, 2023
End Date: Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Edigaradasarahalli Sira taluk
Description : Off campus training programme on Improved production practices in Chrysanthemum was organised by ICAR-KVK Hirehalli. About 46 farmers and farm women were participated in the training. Mr. Prashanth JM, SMS Horticulture explained in detail production practices in chrysanthemum. Distributed FLD inputs for Selected FLD farmers.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Visit to Edigaradasarahalli for input distribution
Start Date: Wednesday, July 5, 2023
End Date: Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Edigaradasarahalli
Description : To distribute critical inputs of OFT and FLDs to the selected farmers.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Diagnostic Field visit to Sri Krishnaiah Sangapura Gollarahatti
Start Date: Friday, June 30, 2023
End Date: Friday, June 30, 2023

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Sri Krishnaiah Sangapura Gollarahatti on 30th June 2023
Description : Diagnostic Field visit to Sri Krishnaiah Sangapura Gollarahatti on 30th June 2023
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Off campus
Start Date: Tuesday, June 27, 2023
End Date: Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Thippenahalli Madhugiri taluk
Description : Need based training programme on Improved technologies in Dry land Horticulture was organised by ICAR-KVK Hirehalli in collaboration with AVISKAR NGO Madhugiri. About 32 farmers and farm women were participated in the training. Mr. Prashanth JM, SMS Horticulture explained in detail production practices in dry land Horticulture crops.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

On campus
Start Date: Monday, June 26, 2023
End Date: Monday, June 26, 2023

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : ICAR KVK Hirehalli
Description : Need based training programme on Effective management of Pest and Disease in Arecanut and Coconut was organised by DATC Sira and ICAR-KVK Hirehalli. About 38 farmers and farm women were participated in the training. Mr. Prashanth JM, SMS Horticulture explained in detail management practices.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Diagnostic Field visit
Start Date: Saturday, June 24, 2023
End Date: Saturday, June 24, 2023

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Ajjihalli Tumakuru
Description : KVK Scientist visited to Problematic field of Mango orchard Sri. Krishnamurthy of Ajjihalli village Tumakuru district on 24.5.2023. The Mango plot infected with MangoHoppers and Anthracnose . We suggested spraying of suitable Fungicide and Systematic Insecticides. We also recommended installation of Fruit fly traps 6- to 10 Nos per acre
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Exhibiton at National Seminar
Start Date: Saturday, June 24, 2023
End Date: Saturday, June 24, 2023

Event Category : Agriculture Exhibition
Venue : GKVK Bengaluru
Description : KVK Scientist participated in the ISEE National Seminar 2023-24 and displayed the KVK technologies at Exhibition stall organized at GKVK Bengaluru
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Field Visit
Start Date: Friday, June 23, 2023
End Date: Friday, June 23, 2023

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Anupanahalli Tumakuru
Description : KVK Scientist visited to Problematic field of Arecanut of Sri. Maruthi, Anupanahalli, Tumakuru Taluk on 23.06.2023. The Arecanut plots showing nutrient deficiency and Hidimundige roga . We suggested root feeding of fungicide and application of Recommended Dosage of Nutrients and application of Arka Microbial consortium at suitable intervals.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Seminar on Arecanut and coconut producution
Start Date: Friday, June 23, 2023
End Date: Friday, June 23, 2023

Event Category : Seminar
Venue : Udigere Tumakuru
Description : Seminar on Plantation Crops was conducted on 23.06.2023 at Udigere hobli, Tumakuru. The programme was organized in collaboration with SPIC company ltd, Mr Prasanth J.M., SMS-Horticulture delivered lecture on Plantation crops production in detailed.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Field Visit
Start Date: Thursday, June 22, 2023
End Date: Thursday, June 22, 2023

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Nerakakunte Pavagada taluk
Description : KVK Scientists visited to On Farm testing plot of Pomegranate of Sri Srinivas reddy of Nerelakunte village of Pavagada taluk and provided suitable suggestion such as spraying of Neem soap. Also suggested to drench with AMC bio fertilizer for proper growth.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

FLD field visit
Start Date: Thursday, June 22, 2023
End Date: Thursday, June 22, 2023

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Neralapur,Madhugiri,Tumakuru
Description : Visited to FLD plot of pomegranate and distributed inputs to the farmers.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Farmers from Tirunelvalli District Kalakad Block visit to KVK Hirehalli,Tumakuru
Start Date: Wednesday, June 21, 2023
End Date: Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Event Category : Farmers Visit to KVK
Venue : ICAR-KVK,Hirehalli,Tumakuru
Description : Farmers from Tirunelvalli District Kalakad Block visit to KVK Hirehalli,Tumakuru on 21st June 2023
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

International Yoga Day 2023
Start Date: Wednesday, June 21, 2023
End Date: Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-KVK,Hirehalli,Tumakuru
Description : This year, the theme for International Yoga Day 2023 is 'Yoga for Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam,' effectively encapsulating our collective aspiration for 'One Earth, One Family, and One Future. 'International Day of Yoga celebrated at ICAR KVK Hirehalli on 21st June 2021. All the staff members participated actively in the programme.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Field Visit
Start Date: Friday, June 16, 2023
End Date: Friday, June 16, 2023

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Chambenahalli Madhugiri taluk
Description : KVK Scientist visited to Problematic field of Arecanut of Sri. Ashok of Chambenahalli, Madhugiri Taluk on 16.06.2023. The Arecanut plots showing nutrient deficiency and Hidemudige roga . We suggested application of Recommended Dosage of Nutrients and application of Arka Microbial consortium at suitable intervals.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Field Visit
Start Date: Friday, June 16, 2023
End Date: Friday, June 16, 2023

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Badavanahalli Madhugiri taluk
Description : KVK Scientists visited to Honey bee plots implemented SCSP scheme at Badavanahalli village of Madhugiri taluk along with Honey bee expert from Department of Horticulture and provided suitable suggestion to over come pest problem.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Farmers from Ranipet District Walaja Block visit to KVK Hirehalli,Tumakuru
Start Date: Thursday, June 15, 2023
End Date: Thursday, June 15, 2023

Event Category : Farmers Visit to KVK
Venue : ICAR-KVK,Hirehalli,Tumakuru
Description : Farmers from Ranipet District Walaja Block visit to KVK Hirehalli,Tumakuru on 15th June 2023
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Farmers from Villupuram visited ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli,Tumakuru
Start Date: Wednesday, June 14, 2023
End Date: Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Event Category : Farmers Visit to KVK
Venue : ICAR-KVK,Hirehalli,Tumakuru
Description : Farmers from Villupuram visited ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli,Tumakuru on 14th June 2023
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Farmers from Krishnagiri visited ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli,Tumakuru
Start Date: Tuesday, June 13, 2023
End Date: Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Event Category : Farmers Visit to KVK
Venue : ICAR-KVK,Hirehalli,Tumakuru
Description : Farmers from Krishnagiri visited ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli,Tumakuru on 13th June 2023
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Distribution of Certificate and Insurance Copy to FOCT aspirants
Start Date: Monday, June 12, 2023
End Date: Monday, June 12, 2023

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-KVK,Hirehalli,Tumakuru
Description : Distribution of Certificate and Insurance Copy to FOCT aspirants ICAR- Krishi Vigyan Kendra (IIHR) organized a programme for distribution of certificate and insurance copies to FOCT vocational training aspirants on 12th January, 2023 at KVK Hirehalli,Campus. Dr.Loganandhan,N., Head inaugurated the programme, during the day he shared about importance insurance polices and training programme for rural youths. He quoted a few examples of task forces established in Karnataka and other neighbouring states which will be model to replicate. Twenty trainees from Tumakuru, Koratagere, and Madhugiri taluks participated in the programme. The technical session followed by method demonstration on root feeding for Ganoderma wilt in coconut plantation was witnessed by the trainees. Mr. Prasanth JM SMS Horticulture coordinated the programme. All the KVK staff members actively took part in programme.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

On campus
Start Date: Monday, June 12, 2023
End Date: Monday, June 12, 2023

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : ICAR KVK Hirehalli
Description : Need based training programme on Pest and Disease management in coconut was organised at ICAR-KVK Hirehalli . Mr prasanth SMS Horticulture delivered a lecture on IPDM in coconut palm. Afternoon a technical session has been organised by Mr. Prasanth JM SMS Horticulture and method demonstrated was carried out on Root feeding for Ganoderma wilt in coconut plantation. The training programme was coordinated by Mr. Prasanth JM SMS Horticulture. About 20 farmers were participated in the training.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

On Campus Training on Sustainable Harvest of selected wild Medicinal Plant resources
Start Date: Monday, June 5, 2023
End Date: Monday, June 5, 2023

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : ICAR-KVK,Hirehalli
Description : Training on Sustainable Harvest of selected wild Medicinal Plant resources was held at ICAR-KVK,Hirehalli, About 17 farmers were participated in the event.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

World Environment Day
Start Date: Monday, June 5, 2023
End Date: Monday, June 5, 2023

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Siddaganga High School Hirehalli
Description : World Environment Day 2023 was celebrated on 5th June 2023 at Siddaganga High School Hirehalli and same is organized at ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

World Environment Day
Start Date: Monday, June 5, 2023
End Date: Monday, June 5, 2023

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-KVK,Hirehalli,Tumakuru
Description : Celebration of World Environment Day & Agriculture Quota Mock Practical Test on 5th June 2023.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

FET
Start Date: Wednesday, May 31, 2023
End Date: Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Bellavi,Tumakuru
Description : 112 FOCARS ARS Batch Chandan Gowda, Anusha, Ramya,Ganesh, Raghavendra,Mallanna ,& Sainath visit to Prithvi Mallanna on 31st May 2023
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Diagnostic Field visit
Start Date: Tuesday, May 30, 2023
End Date: Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : P Kaval Tumakuru
Description : KVK Scientist visited to Problematic field of Arecanut plot of Shri. Ashok Srnivas, Tumakuru dist on 30.05.2023. The Arecanut plots showing Red mites problem. We suggested spraying of Miticides and application of Recommended Dosage of Nutrients and application of Arka Microbial consortium at suitable intervals
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Diagnostic Field visit
Start Date: Tuesday, May 30, 2023
End Date: Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Nagavalli Village
Description : KVK Scientist visited to Problematic field of Coconut Shri. Gagan,Nagavalli Hebburu Hobli Tumakuru dist on30.5.2023. The Coconut plot showing red plam weevile damage and nut dropping. We suggested installation of pheromone traps and application of Recommended Dosage of Nutrients and application of Arka Microbial consortium at suitable intervals
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

FET
Start Date: Monday, May 29, 2023
End Date: Monday, May 29, 2023

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Thimmarajanahalli Panchayat,Tumakuru
Description : Six recently recruited scientists of ICAR, as part of their Field Experience Training (FET) had an interaction with President and Members of Thimmarajanahalli Panchayat on 29-05-2023 in presence of PDO Gangadhar. During the training period, they will be conducting different PRA tools in the identified Katenhalli Village.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

On campus Training programme
Start Date: Friday, May 26, 2023
End Date: Friday, May 26, 2023

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : ICAR KVK Hirehalli
Description : Need based training programme on Nursery and Propagation techniques in Horticultural crops was organised by ICAR-KVK Hirehalli in collaboration with First Grade Govt. College Sira, Tumakuru. More than 120 youth Students were participated in the training. Mr. Prashanth JM, SMS Horticulture explained in detail of Nursery Management, Techniques and Propagation methods. Afternoon session hands on training skill were imparted to the participant.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

: Diagnostic Field visit
Start Date: Thursday, May 25, 2023
End Date: Thursday, May 25, 2023

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : yellechavadi Kunigal
Description : KVK Scientist visited to Problematic field of Arecanut and coconut of Sri. Suresh Gowda of Kunigal on 25.05.2023. The Arecanut plot infected with Anabe roga. We suggested root feeding of fungicide and application of Arka Microbial consortium at suitable intervals. The coconut plot infested with Rhinocerous beetle and Bud rot. Pheromone traps and spraying of Neem based pestcicdes were suggested.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Workshop on Millets and Rainwater Harvesting (Virtual)
Start Date: Thursday, May 25, 2023
End Date: Thursday, May 25, 2023

Event Category : Workshop
Venue : DATC, Chikkanahalli (Host)
Description : Workshop on Millets and Rainwater Harvesting was held virtually on 25.05.2023 by KVK, Tumakuru2 and DATC, Chikkanahalli. Mr.Ramesh.P.R SMS Soil Science gave lecture on importance of rainwater harvesting and their efficient use in agriculture and also promoted the farmers to adopt the millet cultivation. Total 26 farmers were participated in the programme.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Awareness programme on Millets
Start Date: Wednesday, May 24, 2023
End Date: Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Event Category : Group Meetings
Venue : Bidaloti, Koratagere
Description : Awareness programme on Millets at Bidaloti, Koratagere on 24th May 2023
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Diagonstic Field visit
Start Date: Wednesday, May 24, 2023
End Date: Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Ajjihalli village
Description : KVK Scientist visited to Problematic field of Manfgo Orchard of Shri.Krishnamurthy of Ajjihalli viallge Tumakuru dist on 24.5.2023. The Mango plots showing Mango hoppers and Anthracnose disease We suggested spraying of COC and install pheromone traps.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Diagonstic Field Visit
Start Date: Wednesday, May 24, 2023
End Date: Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Holavanahalli Koratagere
Description : KVK Scientist visited to Problematic field of Arecanut of Sri. Govindappa of Holavanahalli, Koratagere Taluk on 24.05.2023. The Arecanut plot showing Red mites damage. We suggested spraying of miticides and application of Recommended Dosage of Nutrients and application of Arka Microbial consortium at suitable intervals.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Awareness programme on Creating awareness for rainwater harvesting
Start Date: Wednesday, May 24, 2023
End Date: Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Bidalotti village of Koratagere Talu, Tumkauru
Description : Awareness programme on Creating awareness for rainwater harvesting and its efficient use. (Catch the Rain) was held on 24.05.2023 at Bidalotti village of Koratagere Talu, Tumkauru. Total 28 farmers (26M & 2F) were participated in the programme.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Drought Preparedness Progress meeting-Virtual mode
Start Date: Tuesday, May 23, 2023
End Date: Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Event Category : Group Meetings
Venue : ICAR-KVK Hirehalli (Virtual)
Description : Drought Preparedness Progress meeting was held virtually on 23.05.2023 by Ministry of AG&FW. Dr.Loganandhan.N had presented the NICRA works and contingency plan. Mr.Ramesh.P.R, Mr.Prashant.J.M had participated in the event and mobilized the NICRA farmers Mr.Mahesh.N.M, Mr.Lokesh.K.N and Mr.Yogesh for participating in the programme.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Student Exposure Visit to ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Start Date: Monday, May 22, 2023
End Date: Monday, May 22, 2023

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : Students from KSNUAHS College Hiriyur Campus students visit to KVK Hirehalli Tumakuru on 22nd May 2023
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

National Bee Board on World Bee Day (WBD)
Start Date: Saturday, May 20, 2023
End Date: Saturday, May 20, 2023

Event Category : World Bee Day
Venue : ICAR-IIHR, Hessaraghatta,Bengaluru
Description : National Bee Board on World Bee Day (WBD) was celebrated on the 20th May, 2023 at Waraseoni, Balaghat, MP. On this occasion, the Regional Honey Testing Laboratory at ICAR-IIHR was also inaugurated on-line by Shri Narendra Singh Tomar, Hon’ble Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Govt.of India
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Farmers Exposure Visit
Start Date: Friday, May 19, 2023
End Date: Friday, May 19, 2023

Event Category : Farmers Visit to KVK
Venue : ICAR-KVK,Hirehalli
Description : DAESI Batch from Hassan visit to ICAR KVK Hirehalli on 19th May 2023
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

NRLM Off Campus Training
Start Date: Wednesday, May 17, 2023
End Date: Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Hirehalli Industrial Area, Tumakuru
Description : Delivered the information on technologies developed by ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru to the Farm Women from Producer Group (Krishi Saki) on 17th May 2023
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
kn.jagadish@icar.gov.in
9844481108

Natural Farming
Start Date: Tuesday, May 16, 2023
End Date: Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Tumkauru
Description : Off Campus training programme on Natural Farming held at Tumakuru,Around 35 farmers were participated in the event.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Organization of Participatory Seed Production
Start Date: Saturday, April 1, 2023
End Date: Sunday, April 30, 2023

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Maruthipura, Madhugiri Taluk
Description : Vegetable Seed Production in participatory mode was organized during 2022-23 at Maruthipura village of Madhugiri Taluk. Main objective was to produce quality seed material and also to enhance the income of farming community. In this programme different vegetable crops which are suitable for this locality were promoted. The activity was taken in selected 40 farmers for the crops like OKRA, ONION, DRUMSTICK, BOTTLEGOURD, COWPEA etc.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Somashekhar
SMS Plant breeding
somuvd14@gmail.com
9448349726

Sponsored Training on Small Mushroom Grower at ICAR-KVK Hirehalli
Start Date: Thursday, April 13, 2023
End Date: Thursday, April 13, 2023

Event Category : Skill Development Training
Venue : ICAR-KVK,Hirehalli
Description : The Valedictory programme of 25 days Skill development training programme on “Small Mushroom Grower” was conducted on 13th April 2023 at ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hirehalli, Tumakuru. Dr. Loganandhan.N, Principal Scientist and Head, KVK, Hirehalli was attended this programme and suggested all the participants to become successful entrepreneur. On the same day mushroom based food products competition was conducted to the participants. Prizes were distributed to the winners and along with this training manual were distributed to all the participants. Dr, Somashekhar, SMS-plant breeding and smt Jyothi Appu Naik, Computer programmer were also present in this programme. This Valedictory programme was coordinated by Smt Radha.R.Banakar, SMS-Home Science, KVK, Hirehalli.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Participated in Preaction plan meeting at GKVK,Bengaluru
Start Date: Tuesday, March 28, 2023
End Date: Thursday, March 30, 2023

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : GKVK, Bengaluru
Description : The Head KVK,Hirehalli,Tumakuru-II along with subject matter specialists participated in the preaction plan meeting at GKVK,Bengaluru from 28-30 March 2023.The subject matter specialist presented the action plan on OFTs,FLDs and other activities discipline wise for the year 2023.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Principal Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Participatory Rural Apprisal (PRA) in Sira Taluk
Start Date: Friday, March 24, 2023
End Date: Friday, March 24, 2023

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Edigaradasarahalli, Sira
Description : For implementation of the frontline extension programmes which includes On farm testing, Front line demonstrations, Capacity development programmes and other extension activities by the KVK,Hirehalli during the year 2023-24 onwards, a PRA was conducted to know the cropping pattern, farming systems, natural resources available etc. at Edigaradasarahalli village of Sira taluk on 24th March 2023.This programme was coordinated by Mrs. Radha R.Banakar, SMS-Home Science and Sri Prashanth J M. SMS-Horticulture. More than 25 farmers were participated and gave their feed back on various problems and solutions which can be implemented in the village during ensuing year.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Participatory Rural Apprisal (PRA) in Koratagere Taluk
Start Date: Friday, March 24, 2023
End Date: Friday, March 24, 2023

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Marenayakanahalli, Koratagere
Description : For implementation of the frontline extension programmes which includes On farm testing, Front line demonstrations, Capacity development programmes and other extension activities by the KVK,Hirehalli during the year 2023-24 onwards, a PRA was conducted to know the cropping pattern, farming systems, natural resources available etc. at Poonasamudra village of Pavagada taluk on 24th March 2023.This programme was coordinated by Sri P.R.Ramesh,SMS-Soil Science and Dr. Somasekhar, SMS, Plant breeding. More than 30 farmers were participated and gave their feed back on various problems and solutions which can be implemented in the village during ensuing year.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Virtual Participation and Live Web casting of Inaugural Ceremony of “Global Millets (Shree Anna) Conference” at ICAR-KVK Hirehalli, Tumakuru-II
Start Date: Saturday, March 18, 2023
End Date: Saturday, March 18, 2023

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru-II participated in the inaugural ceremony of Global Millets (Shree Anna) Conference New Delhi (International Year of Millets -2023) INDIA graced by Hon’ble Prime Minister, on 18th March 2023 through virtual mode and live webcasting of the same is arranged. Representative from NGOs, Agri-Start-ups, FPO’s and farmers participated in the event. They also exhibited different value added products of Millets. a training programme on “Millets for opportunity in Natural farming” was also arranged for the participants wherein the demonstrations of Natural Farming were shown to the participants. About 25 participants took part in the event .
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Principal Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Participatory Rural Apprisal (PRA) in Madhugiri Taluk
Start Date: Friday, March 17, 2023
End Date: Friday, March 17, 2023

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Chambenahalli, Madhugiri
Description : For implementation of the frontline extension programmes which includes On farm testing, Front line demonstrations, Capacity development programmes and other extension activities by the KVK,Hirehalli during the year 2023-24 onwards, a PRA was conducted to know the cropping pattern, farming systems, natural resources available etc. at Chambenahalli village of Madhugiri taluk on 17th March 2023.This programme was coordinated by Sri Prashanth J M. SMS-Horticulture and Dr. Somasekhar, SMS, Plant breeding More than 25 farmers were participated and gave their feed back on various problems and solutions which can be implemented in the village during ensuing year.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Participatory Rural Apprisal (PRA) in pavagada Taluk
Start Date: Thursday, March 16, 2023
End Date: Thursday, March 16, 2023

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Ponnasamudra, Pavagada
Description : For implementation of the frontline extension programmes which includes On farm testing, Front line demonstrations, Capacity development programmes and other extension activities by the KVK,Hirehalli during the year 2023-24 onwards, a PRA was conducted to know the cropping pattern, farming systems, natural resources available etc. at Poonasamudra village of Pavagada taluk on 16th March 2023.This programme was coordinated by Dr. Somasekhar, SMS, Plant breeding and Sri Prashanth J M. SMS-Horticulture. This programme was conducted at grampanchyat office and more than 30 farmers were participated and gave their feed back on various problems and solutions which can be implemented in the village during ensuing year.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Somashekhar
SMS Plant breeding
somuvd14@gmail.com
9448349726

Participatory Rural Apprisal (PRA) in Tumakuru Taluk
Start Date: Thursday, March 16, 2023
End Date: Thursday, March 16, 2023

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Mashanapura,
Description : For implementation of the frontline extension programmes which includes On farm testing, Front line demonstrations, Capacity development programmes and other extension activities by the KVK,Hirehalli during the year 2023-24 onwards, a PRA was conducted to know the cropping pattern, farming systems, natural resources available etc. at Mashanapura, village of Tumaskuru taluk on 16th March 2023.This programme was coordinated by Sri K.N.Jagadish, SMS, Agri. Extn and Mrs. Radha R Banakar, SMS-Home Science. About 30 farmers were participated and gave their feed back on various problems and solutions which can be implemented in the village during ensuing year.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Inauguration of Sponsored Training on Small Mushroom Grower at ICAR-KVK Hirehalli
Start Date: Monday, March 13, 2023
End Date: Monday, March 13, 2023

Event Category : Skill Development Training
Venue : ICAR-KVK,Hirehalli
Description : 25 days Skill development training programme on “Small Mushroom Grower” was inaugurated on 13th March 2023 at ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru. The programme was inaugurated by Dr. Sanjay kumar Singh, Director, Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Bengaluru. Shri Raghu H, DDH, Tumakuru briefed about the importance of mushrooms and availability of different schemes for mushroom growers. Dr. Loganandhan.N, Principal Scientist and Head, KVK, Hirehalli highlighted the importance of mushroom cultivation for both employment generation and to achieve nutritional security of the family. In addition he briefed about the training programme and advised trainees to make use of this opportunity to become successful entrepreneur. This programme was sponsored by ASCII. 25 trainees have enrolled for Small Mushroom Grower from in and around Tumakuru district. This Inaugural programme was coordinated by Smt Radha.R.Banakar, SMS-Home Science, KVK, Hirehalli.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Sponsored Off Campus training on Renewable Energy, Efficiency of Agricultural Pump Sets and Water Conservation
Start Date: Friday, March 10, 2023
End Date: Friday, March 10, 2023

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Siddaganga Mutt, Exhibition Centre, Tumakuru
Description : Training on “Renewable Energy, Efficiency of Agricultural Pump Sets and Water Conservation” was held on 10th March 2023 at Sri Siddaganga Mutt, Exhibition Centre, Tumakuru by KVK, Hirehalli sponsored by KREDL, Bengaluru. Welcome and Introductory remarks by KN.Jagadish, he stressed the need for efficient use of renewable energy like solar and wind energy and utilization of these resources will ease the pressure on hydro-electricity, which is in scarcity. Dr. R. Suresh, participated as lead speaker explained in details the advantages of Use of bio-fuel in energy efficiency in tractors, plumpest and value added product viz., Neem and Pongamia Cake in agriculture. Resource persons Shri. H.S. Lakshmikantha, Director, ORDER,NGO, share his experience working with NABARD in Dryland Horticulture and water harvesting structure and also tree planting in Tumakuru This Programme was coordinated by K.N.Jagadish & Dr. N.Loganandhan, Head, KVK,Hirehalli, Tumakuru.About 114 farmers were participated.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

NICRA Zonal Monitoring Committee (ZMC) visit to ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hirehalli, Tumakuru-II
Start Date: Thursday, March 9, 2023
End Date: Thursday, March 9, 2023

Event Category : Group Meetings
Venue : ICAR-KVK,Hirehalli
Description : Zonal Monitoring Committee (ZMC) for the NICRA visited ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hirehalli, Tumakuru on 9th March 2023 to monitor and suggest corrective measures in the implementation of NICRA programme. Dr DM Hegde, Former Director, DOR, Hyderabad Chairman, Dr B. Narayanaswamy, Former Principal Scientist (AE), IIHR Bengaluru, is the nominee of DDG (NRM) and Dr G. Venkatesh, Principal Scientist (Agro forestry), CRIDA Hyderabad is the nominee of Director, CRIDA. DV Srinivasa Reddy,Nodal Scientist, NICRA, is the Member secretary ZMC Dr. N Loganandhan, Principal Scientist and Head KVK, Hirehalli presented the progress and achievements of NICRA since inception and also current year programmes.Then ZMC team visited various NICRA activitiesadopted by farmers at D.Nagenahalli and Chikkadoddavadi villages of Koratagere Taluk, Tumakuru. ZMC provided the valuable suggestions to improve the NICRA programme and appreciated the activities of NICRA village.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Training and Awareenss on Natural Farming
Start Date: Monday, January 2, 2023
End Date: Tuesday, February 28, 2023

Event Category : School Dropouts Training
Venue : Sahaja Krishi Training Center, Honnudukke,
Description : In collaboration with Sahaja Krishi Training Center ICAR-KVK,Hirehalli organized training and awareenss on Natural Farming to the farmers of Tumakuru District. Dr. Manjunath Natural Farming Expert and Mr. Ravish, Natural Farmer were delivered the lecture on the Natural Farming. Method demonstration of Jeevamrutha, Beejamrutha, Mulching of Agriculture Waste, Water Management were conducted during the training programme. Mr. Mahima Patel, Ex-MLA was the chief guest of the programme and shared the experience in natural farming to trainees.Dr. N.Loganandhan, Head, KVK, Hirehalli and Mr. P. R.Ramesh, SMS-Soil Science were shared the natural farming activities at KVK, Hirehalli Farm.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Live Webcasting of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi release by Hon’ble Prime Minister at ICAR-KVK Hirehalli, Tumakuru
Start Date: Monday, February 27, 2023
End Date: Monday, February 27, 2023

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : ICAr-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : ICAR-KVK, HIrehalli, Tumakuru organised live webcasting of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi release by Hon’ble Prime Minister on 27th February 202. Chief Guest Honourable Shri G.S.Basavaraj Member of Parliament (MP), Tumakuru graced the occasion and shared about PM-Kisan Central Government Scheme He invited beneficiary to make use of monetary benefits to purchase of seeds & fertilizers also organic inputs. Smt. Bhagya, T., President, Gram Panchayat, Hirehalli, Dr. K.H.Ravikumar, JDA, Tumakuru, Dr. Ashok T.N. DDA, Tumakuru, Dr. G. Deepashree,DDA, Madhugiri were participated as guest. Dr.Loganandhan N.,Principal Scientist and Head ,ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli briefed the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi .Dr. K.H.Ravikumar, Joint Director Agriculture shared information on PM Kisan Yojana from Karnataka State. 112 farmer and farm women were participated in the Live Webcasting programme which was coordinated by Sri K.N.JagadishSMS, Extensin, ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli and all the staff members involved in the programme.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Participated in National Horticultural Fair at ICAR-IIHR,Bnegaluru
Start Date: Wednesday, February 22, 2023
End Date: Saturday, February 25, 2023

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru
Description : Participated in National Horticultural Fair (NHF)2023 at ICAR -IIHR, Bengaluru from 22-25 February 2023 and exhibited the KVK Products and fruit samplings for display .More the 5,000 peopole visited the stall .
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Principal Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Sponsored ON Campus Vocational Training on Friends of Coconut Tree – (FOCT) “Coconut Tree Climbing and Plant Protection Measures”
Start Date: Monday, February 20, 2023
End Date: Saturday, February 25, 2023

Event Category : Vocational Training for Youth (More Than 4 Days)
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru
Description : To develop a professional group of youth for harvesting and plant protection operations in coconut, ICAR- Krishi Vigyan Kendra (IIHR) had organized a Vocational Training programme on “Coconut Tree Climbing and Plant Protection Measures” on 20th to 25th February, 2023 in collaboration and sponsored by the CDB, Bengaluru. Friends of Coconut Tree - Valedictory function was held on 27th February, 2023 in presence of by Sri G. S. Basavaraju, Honorable Member of Parliament (MP), Tumakuru. Dr. N .Loganandhan Principal Scientist and Head, KVK, Hirehalli presided over the programme. during the day Coconut Tree Climbing equipment, certificates and course manual were distributed to twenty trainers from Tumakuru district Viz., Tumakuru, Koratagere, and Madhugiri taluks participants undergone vocational training programme at ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli, which was coordinated by Sri Prashanth J.M., SMS, Horticulture, ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli The task force on climbing the coconut trees will be formed to cater
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Off Campus Training on Capacity Building for FPO members Sericulture Rearing and Value Addition
Start Date: Tuesday, February 21, 2023
End Date: Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Department of Sericulturte,Tumakuru
Description : In Collaboration with Department of Sericulturte,Tumakuru offcampus training programme was organized on 21.2.2023 for FPO members of Tumakuru district on Sericulture Rearing and Value Addition. About 63 FPO members were participated in the training
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Radio Talk on National Horticultural Fair -2023
Start Date: Tuesday, February 21, 2023
End Date: Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Radio Siddarth, SSIT,Tumakuru
Description : Sri K.N.Jagadish, SMS,KVK,Hirehallli participated in radio talk about Sixth NHF-2023 which was going to be held from 22-25th Fenbruary 2023 at IIHR,Bengaluru.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Inauguration of Diploma in Agricultural Extension Services for Input Dealers (DAESI) at ICAR-KVK Hirehalli,Tumakuru
Start Date: Thursday, February 16, 2023
End Date: Thursday, February 16, 2023

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : ICAR-KVK,Hirehalli
Description : One year DAESI programme was inaugurated at ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru on 16th February , 2023 in collaboration with SAMETI, UAS Bengaluru, MANAGE, Hyderabad & Department of Agriculture, Tumakuru. This is the 5 batch to be organized at this center. The programme started with ICAR & IIHR Theme Song. Sri K.H. Ravikumar, JDA, Tumakuru, Smt. B.Kalpana, State Nodal Officer, SAMETI, UAS Bengaluru and Dr. T.Nagesh Kumar, Asst. Director, Sheep Board, Tumakuru were took part in the Programme as chief guest. Dr. N.Logannadhan, Principal Scientist and Head, KVK, Hirehalli presided over the programme. Smt. B.Kalpana described every important aspect of the DAESI programme to be utilized by the input dealers. Sri K.H. Ravikumar requested input dealers to value the ethics of the business rather than profit making. Sri S.C.Chandraaiah compered the programme. Mr. P.R.Ramesh, SMS, Soil Science, Nodal Officer, DAESI organized the programme. About 40 input dealers attended the programme.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Sponsored Off-Campus Training on “Oyster Mushroom Cultivation
Start Date: Monday, February 13, 2023
End Date: Monday, February 13, 2023

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Neerakal village, Madugiri
Description : Sponsored Off-Campus Training on “Oyster Mushroom Cultivation” was organized at Neerakal village, Madugiri taluk on 13th February 2023 in collaboration with District Agriculture Training Centre, Chikkanahalli, Tumakuru. Mrs.Radha R.Banakar SMS- Home Science, ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli delivered lecture on spawn production techniques and nutritional importance of different kinds of mushrooms along with oyster mushroom cultivation technique. Later Trainees were demonstrated mushroom bag filling and bag incubation methods. This training programme was attended by 55 farmers.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Guest Lecture on Women Empowerment in Agriculture
Start Date: Monday, February 13, 2023
End Date: Monday, February 13, 2023

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Department of Women and Child Development, Tuamkuru
Description : Department of Women and Child Development, Tumakuru was organized Kowshalyabhivruddhi and Skill Development Training on 13.2.2023 for self Help Group. Sri K.N.Jagadish,Subject Mater Specialist, ICAR-KVK,Hirehalli participated as resource person and gave guest lecture on "Marketing activities like grading, packing, labelling and E-marketing.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Problematic Field Visit-Coconut
Start Date: Monday, February 6, 2023
End Date: Monday, February 6, 2023

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Turuvehere, Tiptur and Arasikere
Description : Visited to problematic coconut filed at Turuvekere along with Department of Horticulture, HRS Scientist and CDB officials. Collected basic information and identified the pest and diseases
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Participation in Walkathon organized by DHAN Foundation
Start Date: Saturday, January 28, 2023
End Date: Saturday, January 28, 2023

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Union Christian College, Sira Gate, Tumakuru
Description : Dr. N.Loganandhan, Principal Scientist and Head, KVK, Hirehalli participated in the Walkathon organized by DHAN Foundation on 28.1.2023 Union Christian College, Sira Gate, Tumakuru. In the event more than 300 participants were took part. Inauguration of Livestock insurance was also arranged.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Principal Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

74th Republic Day celebration at kVK,Hirehalli
Start Date: Thursday, January 26, 2023
End Date: Thursday, January 26, 2023

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : ICAR-KVK,Hirehalli
Description : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru celebrated 74th Republic Day on 26th January 2023 in the KVK premises. The programme started with flag hoisting by Dr. N. Loganandhan, Head, KVK, Hirehalli . Mr. K.N. Jagadish proposed the vote of thanks. All the staff from KVK and CHES were participated in the occasion.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Principal Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

12th Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) meeting of KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru
Start Date: Wednesday, January 25, 2023
End Date: Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Event Category : Group Meetings
Venue : ICAR-KVK,Hirehalli
Description : The 12th Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) Meeting of ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru was organized on 25th January, 2023 at KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru. Dr. Manjunath B.L, Principal Scientist, Division of Fruit Crops, IIHR, Chairman of SAC, Dr.Mallikarjun B.Hanji, Nodal Officer, ATARI, Bengaluru,State Govt. Officials, NGO officers were took part in the event.Dr. Manjunath B.L gave the opening remarks, in which he narrated the purpose of SAC. Dr Loganandhan, Principal Scientist and Head, KVK, Hirehalli, presented the action taken report of the last year 11th SAC recommendations along with other activities of progress for the year 2022 and proposed action plan for the year 2023. Later, there was an interaction among the participants, followed by suggestions from them and the experts. Further, all the guests gave their recommendations followed by the concluding remarks from the Chairman. The event was concluded by vote of thanks followed by National Anthem.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Principal Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Demonstration on Arka Sasya Poshak Ras: A Liquid Nutrient Formulation for Soilless Vegetable Production.
Start Date: Friday, January 20, 2023
End Date: Friday, January 20, 2023

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : ICAR-KVK,Hirehalli
Description : On-campus training on Demonstration on Arka Sasya Poshak Ras: A Liquid Nutrient Formulation for Soilless Vegetable Production " was conducted on 20th January 2023 at Krishi Vigyan Kendra,Hirehalli. Dr.N.loganandhan, Principal Scientist and Head explained about the importance Nutri garden for nutrition security of the families. Dr Kalaivanan D, Scientist, ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru delivered lecture on soilless culture vegetable production. In the Afternoon session, scientist demonstrated the use of Arka Sasya poshak Ras, a liquid formulation for soilless vegetable production to the selected beneficiaries from Tumakuru. Grow bags were distributed to the participants. Mrs.Radha R.Banakar SMS- Home Science and Mr. Ramesh P.R SMS-Soil Science co-ordinated this programme. 37 members from DHAN foundation, Tumakuru got benefited from this training programmes.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Watermelon FLD field visit
Start Date: Thursday, January 19, 2023
End Date: Thursday, January 19, 2023

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Karadigere, Tumakuru
Description : Visited to Watermelon Arka Shyam FLD Field Visit on 19.1.2023.Recorded observations and distributed FLD inputs like Neem Soap, Vegetable Special and yellow sticky traps.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Tuberose FLD Field Visit
Start Date: Wednesday, January 18, 2023
End Date: Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Bommasamudra, Pavagada
Description : Visted to Tuberose FLD Field Visit on 18.1.2023 to collect the yield parameters and to fix the field day date. Suggested spraying of Neem Soap and drenching of AMC.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Participated as a resource person in Kisan Ghosti
Start Date: Monday, January 16, 2023
End Date: Monday, January 16, 2023

Event Category : Kisan Goshthi
Venue : Patanayakanahalli of Sira
Description : On the occasion of Onkareshwar Jatra Mahostav , a Kisan Ghosti on Integrated Crop Management was Organized at Patanayakanahalli of Sira taluk by organized by Dept. of Agriculture of Sira Taluk. In this programme Dr. Somasekhar,SMS,KVK,hirehalli participated as a resource person and also briefed on various activities of KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru. Dr. Sri Nanjavadoota Swamiji presided over the programme and also spoke on the occasion. Dr. Rajesh Gowda, Member of Legislative Assembly, Sira also spoke on the occasion and highlighted the improved technology for the higher income. In this programme more than 300 farmers and farm women were participated.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Somashekhar
SMS Plant breeding
somuvd14@gmail.com
9448349726

Field Day on Chilli
Start Date: Friday, January 13, 2023
End Date: Friday, January 13, 2023

Event Category : Field Day
Venue : K.P.Halli, Badavanahalli,Madhugiri
Description : For demonstration on improved production practices in Chilli, ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hirehalli organized a field day on Chilli Arka Tejasvi at K,P.Halli, Madhugiri Taluk,lage on 13th January 2023. This field day was conducted in Mr. Kumar, progressive faremer filed. The farmer has demonstrated a new variety Arka Tejasvi along with technologies like use of micronutrients spray, application of Neem Soap spray and other need based insecticides to protect the crop from various disease and pests. In this programme. Mr. Prashanth J. M., SMS-Horticulture delivered a lecture on improved production practices of Chilli .This programme was conducted in collaboration with SWANRANIMUKHI, Farmer Producer Organization (FPO), Badavanahalli, Madhugiri, where around 40 farmers were participated. The event was coordinated by Mr. Prashanth J. M., SMS-Horticulture, KVK, Hirehhalli .
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Off Campus Training -Production Practices in Arecanut and Coconut
Start Date: Thursday, January 12, 2023
End Date: Thursday, January 12, 2023

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Karenahalli, Badavanahalli,Madhugiri
Description : Off campus training on Production Practices in Arecanut and Coconut was organized at Karenahalli, Badavanahalli,Madhugiri on 12 Jnauary 2023 in collaboration with department of Horticulture,Madhugiri. Mr. Prashanth J.M delivered a lecture on Integrated Crop Management in Arecanut and Coconut Crop.More than 50 farmers were participated in the training programme.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

ON-campus Training on Oyster Mushroom Cultivation
Start Date: Thursday, January 12, 2023
End Date: Thursday, January 12, 2023

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : ICAR-KVK,Hirehalli
Description : ON-campus Training on Oyster Mushroom Cultivation was conducted on 12th January 2023 at Krishi Vigyan Kendra,Hirehalli in collaboration with DHAN foundation, Tumakuru. Mrs.Radha R.Banakar SMS- Home Science delivered lecture on spawn production techniques and nutritional importance of different kinds of mushrooms along with oyster mushroom cultivation technique. Later Trainees were demonstrated mushroom bag filling and bag incubation methods. This training programme was attended by farm women from Tumakuru.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Field Day on Tuberose
Start Date: Tuesday, January 10, 2023
End Date: Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Event Category : Field Day
Venue : Hosapalya, Bukkapattana, Sira
Description : For demonstration on improved production practices in Tuberose, ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hirehalli organized a field day on Tuberose Arka Prajwal –F-1 hybrid at Hospalya , Village Bukkapattana hobli, Sira taluk on 10th January 2023.This field day was conducted in Mr. Ashok, progressive faremer filed. The farmer has demonstrated a new variety Arka Prajwal –F-1 hybrid along with technologies like use of micronutrients spray, application of Neem Soap spray and other need based insecticides to protect the crop from various disease and pests.In this programme, Mr. Prashanth J. M., SMS-Horticulture delivered a lecture on improved production practices of Tubrose and Mr. K.N. Jagadish SMS, KVK, Hirehalli briefed on activities of KVK, Hirehalli. This programme was conducted in collaboration with SWANRANIMUKHI, Farmer Producer Organization (FPO), Badavanahalli, Sira. where around 50 farmers were participated. The event was coordinated by Mr. Prashanth J. M., SMS-Hort. KVK,Hirehalli
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

ON-campus Training on Oyster Mushroom Cultivation
Start Date: Tuesday, January 10, 2023
End Date: Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : ICAR-KVK,Hirehalli
Description : ON-campus Training on Oyster Mushroom Cultivation was organized on 10th January 2023 at Krishi Vigyan Kendra,Hirehalli.Mr Ramesh P.R, SMS-Soil Science delivered lecture on Spawn Production Techniques. Mrs.Radha R.Banakar SMS- Home Science gave a lecture on nutritional importance of different kinds of mushrooms along with oyster mushroom cultivation technique. Later Trainees were demonstrated mushroom bag filling and bag incubation methods. At the end, certificates and training manuals were distributed to the all participants. This training programme was attended by farmers and farm women from Tumakuru and surrounding districts.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Memorandum of Agreement with M/s Geeyes Organic Manures (OPC) Pvt. Limited, BESST-HORT, ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru and ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Start Date: Monday, January 9, 2023
End Date: Monday, January 9, 2023

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : ICAR-IHR, Bengaluru
Description : A Memorandum of Agreement was signed on 9th January 2023 between M/s Geeyes Organic Manures (OPC) Pvt. Limited (an incubatee of BESST-HORT, IIHR) with KVK, Hirehalli for collaborative work in the field of Organic/Natural Farming at KVK farm. As per this agreement demonstrations activities will be carried out at KVK, Hirehalli farm by Geeyes Organic Manures, taking support from staff of KVK. During the occasion, Dr. Sanjay Kumar Singh, Director, IIHR appreciated this joint venture and emphasised on the importance of organic farming in improving the soil fertility status. This agreement will be executed for a period of one year, with vegetable cultivation in an area of 5 acre, as a part of natural farming demonstrations to be carried out at KVK, Hirehalli, as per the instructions from ICAR. Dr Loganandhan, Principal Scientist and Head, KVK, Hirehalli, Dr C.K. Narayana, Head, BESST-HORT were present during the occasion.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Principal Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Field Day on Redgram
Start Date: Friday, January 6, 2023
End Date: Friday, January 6, 2023

Event Category : Field Day
Venue : Hanumanthanahalli, Village of Y.N.Hosakote Hobli in Pavagada Taluk, Tumakuru District
Description : For demonstration on improved production practices in Redgram, ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hirehalli organized a field day on redgram at Hanumanthanahalli, Village of Y.N.Hosakote Hobli in Pavagada , Tumakuru on 6th January 2023.This field day was conducted under National Food Security Mission scheme in clustered front line demonstration mode. The farmer has demonstrated a new variety BRG-5 along with technologies like use of micronutrients spray, application of Neem Soap spray and other need based insecticides to protect the crop from various disease and pests. In this programme, Dr. N. Loganandhan, Principal Scientist & Head, KVK, Hirehalli participated and briefed on improved production practices of Redgram along with activities of KVK, Hirehalli. This programme was conducted in collaboration with ULUME Farmer Producer Organization (FPO) where around 30 farmers were participated. The event was coordinated by Dr.Somasekhar, SMS, KVK, Hirehhalli and Mr. Bommalingappa, CEO, ULUME FPO
Contact Person Details
Dr.Somashekhar
SMS Plant breeding
somuvd14@gmail.com
9448349726

Tuberose FLD Field Visit
Start Date: Friday, January 6, 2023
End Date: Friday, January 6, 2023

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Hosapalya, Bukkapattana, Sira
Description : Visted to Tuberose FLD Field Visit on .61.2023 to collect the yield parameters and to fix the field day date. Suggested spraying of Neem Soap and drenching of AMC.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Visit to Nutri garden and FLD plots at Karemadenahalli and Hosapalya villages, Sira Taluk
Start Date: Wednesday, January 4, 2023
End Date: Wednesday, January 4, 2023

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Karemadenahalli and Hosapalya
Description : Follow up visit to nutri garden and Pearl millet FLD plots at Karemadenahalli and Hosapalya villages,Sira Taluk.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Scientific Bee Keeping Training programme
Start Date: Tuesday, January 3, 2023
End Date: Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Turuvakere Taluk, Tuamkauru District
Description : ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hirehalli organized “Scientific Bee Keeping Training programme” at Turuvakere Taluk, Tuamkauru District on 3rd January 2023. About 50 bee boxes were distributed to 100 SC farmers of Swarna Bhoomi FPO. This programme was supported by SCSP scheme of ICAR-National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources (NBAIR) through ICAR Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute(ICAR-ATARI), Bengaluru, Sri Shanti Veeraiah, Eminent bee keeping expert delivered lecture on Scientific Bee keeping along with practical guidance. Dr. N. Loganandhan, Principal Scientist & Head, KVK, Hirehalli motivated the farmers to strengthen the FPO for availing further facilities like bee keeping.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Principal Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Swachhta Pakhawada
Start Date: Friday, December 30, 2022
End Date: Friday, December 30, 2022

Event Category : Swachhata Hi Seva
Venue : ICAR-KVK,Hirehalli
Description : On account of Swachhta Pakhawada Cleaning around office campus was carried out at KVK,Hirehalli
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Principal Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Swachhta Pakhawada
Start Date: Thursday, December 29, 2022
End Date: Thursday, December 29, 2022

Event Category : Swachhata Hi Seva
Venue : ICAR-KVK,Hirehalli
Description : On account of Swachhta Pakhawada Mr. K.N.Jagadish, SMS,Agrl. Extension gave Swachhta Awareness to the SKRDP farmers of Tumakuru District
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

ON Campus Training on Natural Farming
Start Date: Tuesday, December 27, 2022
End Date: Tuesday, December 27, 2022

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : ICAr-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : Awareness and skilled Training on Natural Farming was organized at KVK,HIrehalli to Farm Women on 27th December 2022. About 26 Farm women were participated in the training. Visited to Natural Farming demo plots at KVK,Hirehalli.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

International Conference on "Reimagining Rainfed Agro-ecosystems- Challenges & Opportunities (ICRA-2022)"
Start Date: Thursday, December 22, 2022
End Date: Saturday, December 24, 2022

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : ICAR-CRIDA,Hyderabad
Description : KVK, Scientist participated in the International Conference on "Reimagining Rainfed Agro-ecosystems- Challenges & Opportunities (ICRA-2022)" at CRIDA ,Hyderabad and exhibited NICRA KVK activities, products . KVK Scientists presented the research paper on "Climate resilience through inclusive water management over a decade;a successful case study of Yeleramapur gramapanchyat,Tumakuru district.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Swachhta Pakhawada-Kisan Diwas
Start Date: Friday, December 23, 2022
End Date: Friday, December 23, 2022

Event Category : Swachhata Hi Seva
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehallli
Description : On account of Swachhta Pakhawada Kisan Diwas was organized at KVK, Hirehalli on 23rd December 2002 and shared Experienceon Swachhata initiatives to the farmers.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Principal Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Kisan Diwas-2022 at ICAR- KVK, Hirehalli
Start Date: Friday, December 23, 2022
End Date: Friday, December 23, 2022

Event Category : National Farmer Day (Kisan Diwas)
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : In collaboration with Department of Agriculture “ Kisan Diwas-2022" was organized at ICAR- KVK, Hirehalli on 23rd December 2022.During the occasion five innovative farmers were felicitated. Mr. Aswath, Assistant Director of Agriculture, Tumakuru highlighted the importance of Kisan Diwas and details about the various schemes for the farming community. Dr. Somasekhar, SMS-Plant breeding, KVK, Hirehalli highlighted the importance of sustainable agriculture. He also gave the information on the various activities being conducted at KVK, Hirehalli. The programme concluded with vote of thanks by Mr. Sridhar of ATMA Scheme. The programme was coordinated by Mrs. Radha R Banakar, SMS Home Science, KVK, Hirehalli, About 50 farmers, ATMA scheme staff and other KVK staff were participated
Contact Person Details
Dr.Somashekhar
SMS Plant breeding
somuvd14@gmail.com
9448349726

Visit to Papad making unit and mushroom grower unit at Arakere village, Tumakuru
Start Date: Thursday, December 22, 2022
End Date: Thursday, December 22, 2022

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Arakere
Description : Visit to papad making unit to promote preparation of ragi and foxtail millet papads under EDP programme on millets value addition and market linkage. On the same day visited mushroom grower Smt Renukadevi mushroom production unit.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Visit to Nutri garden and FLD plots at Karemadenahalli and Hosapalya villages, Sira Taluk
Start Date: Tuesday, December 20, 2022
End Date: Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Karemadenahalli and Hosapalya
Description : Follow up visit to nutri garden and Pearl millet FLD plots at Karemadenahalli and Hosapalya villages,Sira Taluk.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Mucuna FLD plot
Start Date: Tuesday, December 20, 2022
End Date: Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Bukkapattana, Sira
Description : Visited to Mucuna FLD plot at Bukkapattana, Sira to review the status.The crop was in flowering and pod formation stage.The farmers were expressed happiness on outcome of the FLD.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Somashekhar
SMS Plant breeding
somuvd14@gmail.com
9448349726

Visit to virgin coconut oil production unit at K.Koppa,Turuvekere Taluk, Tumakuru
Start Date: Monday, December 19, 2022
End Date: Monday, December 19, 2022

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : K.Koppa
Description : Visited Virgin coconut oil production and coconut value addition unit of Shri Nagesh, successful entrepreneur of coconut products at K.Koppa village, Turuvekere Taluk, Tumakuru district.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Swachhta Pakhwada-
Start Date: Monday, December 19, 2022
End Date: Monday, December 19, 2022

Event Category : Swachhata Hi Seva
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : On account of Swachhta Pakhwada, Cleaning around office surroundings at ICAR-KVK,Hirehalli on 19th December 2022.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Principal Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Swachhta Pakhwada
Start Date: Friday, December 16, 2022
End Date: Friday, December 16, 2022

Event Category : Swachhata Hi Seva
Venue : ICAr-KVK,Hirehalli
Description : On account of Swachhta Pakhwada on 16th December 2022 Swachhata Pledge taken and awareness on swachhata given to farmers.About 32 farmers and 11 staff were attended the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Principal Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Sponsored Training on Recent Technologies in Agricultural and Horticultural Crops
Start Date: Tuesday, December 13, 2022
End Date: Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : A Sponsored Training on “Recent Technologies in Agricultural and Horticultural Crops” was organized in association with Command Area Development Auhority,Govt. of Karnataka, on 13th December 2022 at ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli. Sri Maruthi, ADA of CADA welcomed the Guest and Farmers.The Chief guest Dr. Loganandhan, Principal Scientist & Head , KVK, Hirehalli, inaugrated the programme and emphasized on the KVK activities carried out in the district, production of the agri products at KVK premises. During technical session Sri P.R.Ramesh, SMS, delivered a lecture on “Role of Soil and Soil Health Management in Food Production Technologies”.. Dr. Somasekhar , SMS, delivered a lecture on “Cereals and Pulses Production Technology” and Sri J M. Prashanth , SMS, delivered a lecture on “ Arecanut and Coconut Scientific Cultivation Practices”.The Veterinary Officer, Dept. of Animal Husbandry, Tumakuru interacted with the participants regarding the diseases management in the milching animals.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Principal Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

FLD plot visit under NFSM
Start Date: Thursday, December 8, 2022
End Date: Thursday, December 8, 2022

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Pavagada
Description : Under NFSM cluster frontline demonstrations were conducted in Y.N.Hosakote hobli of Pavagada.Here totally 45 demonstrations were conducted.The crop was in condition, and it is in pod filling stage.To manage the insect pest Neem Soap @5gm/litre were recommended.If severity of the pest population increases need based chemicals can be sprayed.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Somashekhar
SMS Plant breeding
somuvd14@gmail.com
9448349726

National Workshop on Natural Farming” and “Orientation cum Training”
Start Date: Saturday, December 3, 2022
End Date: Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Event Category : Workshop
Venue : Gwalioar, Madhya Pradesh and Kurukshetra, Haryana
Description : “National Workshop on Natural Farming” at RVSKVV, Gwalioar, Madhya Pradesh was held on 3rd December, 2022 and “Orientation cum training at State Natural Farming Training Center, Gurukul, Kurukshetra, Haryana was held during 05-06 December, 2022 by DA&FW. Participated in “National Workshop on Natural Farming” at RVSKVV, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh on 03.12.2022. Scientist from IISS, Bhopal had delivered the lecture on natural farming practices and 14 farmers shared their experiences on natural farming. Participated in “Orientation cum training at State Natural Farming Training Center, Gurukul, Kurukshetra, Haryana during 05-06 December, 2022. Gave visit various natural farming demonstration units at Gurukul.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

World Soil Day at KVK,Hirehalli,Tumakuru-II
Start Date: Monday, December 5, 2022
End Date: Monday, December 5, 2022

Event Category : World Soil Day
Venue : Jaggenahalli, Madhugiri, Tumakuru
Description : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli,Tumakuru-II organized “World Soil Day” at Jaggenahalli, Madhugiri, Tumakuru on 5th December 2022 in collaboration with AVISHAKR, NGO, Tumakuru. Dr. Loganandhan, Principal Scientist & Head KVK, Hirehalli explained about the theme of this year Soil Day “Soils Where Food Begins”. He also explained about the various support that KVK provides with reference to Soil & Water Conservation. Mr. Anand, Head, AVISHAKR NGO, Tumakuru explained about importance of Soil fertility with use of organic manure, especially AMC from ICAR- IIHR, Bengaluru. In this programme Soil Health Cards were also distributed to the farmers and farm women. About 50 farmers were participated in the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Principal Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

National Symposium at CHES, Chettahalli
Start Date: Friday, December 2, 2022
End Date: Saturday, December 3, 2022

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : CHES, Chettahalli
Description : KVK, Scientist participated in the National Symposium on Horticultural Crops for humid tropics for nutritional livelihood security.at CHES, Chettahalli and exhibited KVK activities, products and different varieties of fruit crops. More than 200 farmers and extension functionaries has been visited the KVK Stall.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Off campus Training on Arecanut and Coconut Management Practices under natural farming
Start Date: Wednesday, November 30, 2022
End Date: Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Jakkenahalli, Madhugiri
Description : Training programme on Arecanut and Coconut Management Practices under natural farming in collaboration with AVISHKAR NGO,Tumakuru at Jakkenahalli, Madhugiri on 30th November 2022. The programme was welcomed by Sri Anand Director AVISHKAR NGO,Tumkuru. Sri J.M.Prasanth, SMS,Horticuliture delivered the lecture on Arecanut and Coconut Management Practices under natural farming.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
prasanth.jm@icar.gov.in
9900768039

Training Program
Start Date: Wednesday, November 30, 2022
End Date: Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Event Category : Jal Shakti Abhiyan 2022
Venue : Jakkenahalli, Madhugiri
Description : One day training programme on Water Management in Plantation Crops was organized in collaboration with AVISHAKR NGO,Tumakuru Sri P.R.Ramesh SMS, Soil Science delivered lecture on Water Management and water use efficiency in Plantation Crops. More than 30 Farmers participated in the programme.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Awareness on Mushroom Cultivation and Amla Processing
Start Date: Tuesday, November 29, 2022
End Date: Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Event Category : Farmers Visit to KVK
Venue : ICAr-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : Created awareness on Mushroom Cultivation and Amla Processing to the farmers came for Inter State Exposure Visit to ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli from Tamilnadu on 14.11.2022
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Problematic Field Visit
Start Date: Thursday, November 24, 2022
End Date: Thursday, November 24, 2022

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Bestrapalya, Gulur, Tumakuru
Description : A farmer Narasimaiah, Bestrapalya represented to Department of Agriculture that seeds supplied by KSSC is having more than one variety which is in turn causing loss. So as per the request of Department of Agriculture, Tumakuru visited the farmers field and submitted the report to the Department of Agriculture , Tumakuru for further action.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Somashekhar
SMS Plant breeding
somuvd14@gmail.com
9448349726

Meeting with Horticulture Department officials on Oil palm crop suitability in the District
Start Date: Thursday, November 24, 2022
End Date: Thursday, November 24, 2022

Event Category : Group Meetings
Venue : Office of Deputy Director (Horticulture), Tumakuru
Description : A meeting was arranged by Deputy Director (Horticulture), Tumakuru on 24th November, 2022, to discuss on the suitability of Oil palm plantation in the district. KVK Scientist - SMS (Horticulture) was invited to share his expertise. During the meeting, all the ten Senior Assistant Directors of Horticulture were allowed to present the climactic situation in their respective blocks. Further, the weather, soil conditions and climatic pattern of the district and the pros and cons of cultivating the oil palm in the district was also discussed. Finally, SMS Horticulture shared his expertise and opinion on the above subject. He also visited the farmers fields for inspection.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
prasanth.jm@icar.gov.in
9900768039

Farmer Partcipatory Seed Production Field Visit
Start Date: Wednesday, November 23, 2022
End Date: Wednesday, November 23, 2022

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Maruthipura, Sira
Description : Partcipatory Seed Production is being taken in farmer's field.The crops which are being undertaken are Okra, Onion, Coriander, Frenchbean etc.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Somashekhar
SMS Plant breeding
somuvd14@gmail.com
9448349726

Farm TV Programme -Pest and Disease Management in Arecanut
Start Date: Tuesday, November 22, 2022
End Date: Tuesday, November 22, 2022

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : ICAR-KVK,Hirehalli
Description : Explanation on Pest and Disease Management in Arecanut was recorded, which was telecasted on 22.11.2022 through Farm TV.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Farm TV Programme -Pest and Disease Management in Coconut
Start Date: Monday, November 21, 2022
End Date: Monday, November 21, 2022

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : ICAR-KVK,Hirehalli
Description : Explanation on Pest and Disease Management in Coconut was recorded, which was telecasted on 21.11.2022 through Farm TV.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

FLD Plot field visit
Start Date: Monday, November 21, 2022
End Date: Monday, November 21, 2022

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Karemadenahalli and Hosapalya , Sira
Description : KVK, Scientist visited to FLDs on Chilli and Tuberose plots at Karemadenahalli and Hosapalya , Sira Taluk. Recorded observations on growth parameters. Distributed inputs to OFT and FLD Demo farmers.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
prasanth.jm@icar.gov.in
9900768039

OFT-FLD plot field Visit
Start Date: Monday, November 21, 2022
End Date: Monday, November 21, 2022

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Bukkapattana
Description : Visited to Mucuna, Pigeon pea and Ground nut demonstrations field in Bukkapattana hobli of Sira Taluk. Observation was noted down on Ground nut.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Somashekhar
SMS Plant breeding
somuvd14@gmail.com
9448349726

Farm TV Programme -Fruit Mother Block in KVK instructional Farm
Start Date: Sunday, November 20, 2022
End Date: Sunday, November 20, 2022

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : ICAR-KVK,Hirehalli
Description : To create awareness explanation on Dry land Horticultural Crops and Planting material availability at KVK was recorded, which was telecasted on 20.11.2022 through Farm TV.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Farm TV Programme -Arka Microbial Consortium Bio fertilizer
Start Date: Saturday, November 19, 2022
End Date: Saturday, November 19, 2022

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : ICAR-KVK,Hirehalli
Description : Explanation on Use of Micronutrient Formulations in Horticultural Crops was recorded, which was telecasted on 19.11.2022 through Farm TV.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Farm TV Programme -Arka Microbial Consortium Bio fertilizer
Start Date: Friday, November 18, 2022
End Date: Friday, November 18, 2022

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : Explanation on Use of Arka Microbial Consortium Bio fertilizer in Agricultural and Horticultural Crops was recorded, which was telecasted on 18.11.2022 through Farm TV.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Students from CIT College Gubbi visit
Start Date: Thursday, November 17, 2022
End Date: Thursday, November 17, 2022

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : Students from CIT College Gubbi visited to ICAR -KVK,Hirehalli on 17.11.2022 to get awareness on KVK activities as study Tour. Dr. N.Loganadhan , Head and Prl. Scientist,KVK,Hirehalli briefly explained the activities of KVK.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Principal Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Interaction Meet with State Minister, Scientists and Department Officials
Start Date: Thursday, November 17, 2022
End Date: Thursday, November 17, 2022

Event Category : Group Meetings
Venue : Taluk Offcie,Tiptur
Description : District Horticulture Department organized an interaction meet with District in-charge Minister Shri. B. C. Nagesh, Primary and secondary education Minister, Government of Karnataka. This Farmers cum Scientists interaction meeting was held at Tiptur on 17.11.2022 regarding the outbreaks of Stem bleeding in Coconut and Stem rot diseases in Arecanut. The KVK expert SMS (Horticulture) and other scientists explained about the severe epidemic of stem bleeding and Stem rot caused by the fungus due to heavy rainfall and prevalence of favourable weather conditions over a relatively long period of time. On the remedial steps, advice was given for community based integrated disease management. Minister suggested to go for mass media publicity and technical demonstrations in severely affected areas. The KVK Scientists along with Department officials visited the problematic Coconut and Arecanut orchards in and around Tiptur. Awareness was brought to ADHs and AHOs on the management of diseases.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
prasanth.jm@icar.gov.in
9900768039

Under ATMA Best Farmer Award Selection Meeting
Start Date: Thursday, November 17, 2022
End Date: Thursday, November 17, 2022

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Ranganapalya, Bellavi
Description : Under ATMA to select best farmer visited farmers field of Mr. Hareesh,
Contact Person Details
Dr.Somashekhar
SMS Plant breeding
somuvd14@gmail.com
9448349726

Farm TV Programme -Home Science Activities
Start Date: Thursday, November 17, 2022
End Date: Thursday, November 17, 2022

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : Explanation of Home Science Activities (OFT, FLD, EDP, Mushroom Cultivation, Amla Processing and Value addition to millets etc.) in KVK was recorded, which was telecasted on 17.11.2022 through Farm TV.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Farm TV Programme -KVK activities in the district
Start Date: Wednesday, November 16, 2022
End Date: Wednesday, November 16, 2022

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : ICAR-KVK,Hirehalli
Description : To create awareness explanation on KVK Activities in the district was recorded, which was telecasted on 16.11.2022 through Farm TV.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Principal Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Awareness on Mushroom Cultivation and Amla Processing
Start Date: Monday, November 14, 2022
End Date: Monday, November 14, 2022

Event Category : Farmers Visit to KVK
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : Created awareness on Mushroom Cultivation and Amla Processing to the farmers came for Inter State Exposure Visit to ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli from Tamilnadu on 14.11.2022
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

FLD and OFT plot field visit
Start Date: Thursday, November 10, 2022
End Date: Thursday, November 10, 2022

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : K.P.Halli, Madhugiri
Description : KVK, Scientist visited to OFT on Chilli and FLDs on Chilli and Tuberose plots at K.P.Halli and Muddappanapalya, Madhugiri Taluk. Recorded observations on growth parameters. Distributed inputs to OFT and FLD Demo farmers.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

EDP field vIsit
Start Date: Thursday, November 10, 2022
End Date: Thursday, November 10, 2022

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Badavanahalli,Madhugiri
Description : Visited to Lollipop making unit at Badavanahalli, Madhugiri to view the progress and suggestion were given to start production of Lollipop regularly.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Problematic Betelvine Field Visit
Start Date: Thursday, November 10, 2022
End Date: Thursday, November 10, 2022

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Muddappanapalya, Madhugiri
Description : KVK, Scientist visited to problematic betelvine field of Sri Ashok Kumar, Muuddappanapalya, Madhugiri Taluk. The betlevine is infected with leaf blight and sucking pest. Suitable remedies were suggested specially Neem Soap and application of AMC for growth and development.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Vigilance awareness week (31st October 2022 to 6th November 2022) at ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru-II
Start Date: Monday, October 31, 2022
End Date: Sunday, November 6, 2022

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : Vigilance awareness programme was arranged at KVK, Hirehalli on 2nd November 2022 by taking Integrity pledge and awareness on vigilance by Dr. N Loganandhan, Head and Principal Scientist, KVK, Hirehalli. On 4th November 2022, Vigilance awareness talk was given by Dr. N Loganandhan, Head and Principal Scientist, KVK, Hirehalli for school children of Siddaganga High School, Hirehalli followed by Integrity pledge. An essay competition on “Corruption Free India for a Developed Nation” was organized for school children of Siddaganga High School, Hirehalli and prize were distributed for the winners of essay competition on the same theme. Around 242 School children and 4 teachers were participated in the event. Banners on the theme were also prepared and displayed in the main gate and training hall.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Vigilance awareness programme
Start Date: Wednesday, November 2, 2022
End Date: Friday, November 4, 2022

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : Vigilance awareness programme was arranged at KVK, Hirehalli on 2nd November 2022 by taking Integrity pledge and awareness on vigilance by Dr. N Loganandhan, Head and Principal Scientist, KVK, Hirehalli. On 4th November 2022, Vigilance awareness talk was given by Dr. N Loganandhan, Head and Principal Scientist, KVK, Hirehalli for school children of Siddaganga High School, Hirehalli followed by Integrity pledge. An essay competition on “Corruption Free India for a Developed Nation” was organized for school children of Siddaganga High School, Hirehalli and prize were distributed for the winners of essay competition on the same theme. Around 242 School children and 4 teachers were participated in the event. Banners on the theme were also prepared and displayed in the main gate and training hall.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Principal Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

QRT Team Visited to ICAR-KVK,Hirehalli
Start Date: Thursday, November 3, 2022
End Date: Thursday, November 3, 2022

Event Category : Group Meetings
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : The QRT team of ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru visited to ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli on 3rd November, 2022. Dr. V.A. Parthasarathy FNABS, President, National Academy of Biological Sciences , Chiarman QRT and Dr. D. Balasimha (Former Principal Scientist, ICAR-CPCRI, Vittal), QRT Member went around different demonstration units of KVK.A brief progress report was also presented by Dr. N.Loganandhan, Head and Principal Scientist, KVK. Chairman and member of QRT appreciated the activities of KVK.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Principal Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

FLD Plot Visit
Start Date: Friday, October 21, 2022
End Date: Friday, October 21, 2022

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Y N Hosakote, Pavagada
Description : Visited Niger FLD plot and suggested the farmers for harvesting of the crop.
Contact Person Details
Shashidhara K.N.
Senior Technical Assistant
shashidharkn@gmail.com
8970740492

CFLD Filed Visit under NMOOP
Start Date: Friday, October 21, 2022
End Date: Friday, October 21, 2022

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Budhabetta, Pavagada
Description : Under NMOOP K-6 Ground nut variety was demonstrated in area of 10 ha .The crop stage was pod fililing and in some fields noticed poliar diseases and recommended appropriate management practice
Contact Person Details
Dr.Somashekhar
SMS Plant breeding
somuvd14@gmail.com
9448349726

Training programme on Honey bee keeping
Start Date: Tuesday, October 18, 2022
End Date: Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : : Training programme on Honey bee keeping was organised at ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru-II on 18th October 2022.Dr. N.Loganandhan, Head and Prl. Scientist, KVK, Hirehalli has given introductory remarks on importance of honey bee keeping in as a source of income as a enterprise one can involve in commercial activity. The Honey bee expert Sathyanarayana Bhat, Sagara Shivamogga district has delivered a lecture on the Honey Bee Keeping and practical session was carried out for Honey bee Production.The Bee Keepers Cooperative society Tumkuru coordinated the training programme. About 27 traninees were attended the training programme.
Contact Person Details
Shashidhara K.N.
Senior Technical Assistant
shashidharkn@gmail.com
8970740492

Lve telecast of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Sammelan and Training on Honeybee Keeping
Start Date: Monday, October 17, 2022
End Date: Monday, October 17, 2022

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : ICAR-KVK,Hirehalli
Description : Inaugural program of Pradhan Mantri Kissan Samman Sammelan live webcasting and training programme on Honey bee keeping was organised at ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru-II on 17th October 2022.Dr. N.Loganandhan, Head and Prl. Scientist, KVK, Hirehalli gave introductory remarks of the Pradhan Mantri Kissan Samman Sammelan. Dr. Vijayakumar, Scientist G.K.V.K delivered a lecture on the Honey Bee Keeping and practical session was carried out for Honey bee Production. About 64 farm women participated from DHAN, foundation, Tumakuru.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

District Level Workshop on “Multiple Cropping System with High Value crops in Tumakuru District”
Start Date: Friday, October 14, 2022
End Date: Friday, October 14, 2022

Event Category : Workshop
Venue : MBA Auditorium, SIT, Tumakuru
Description : A District level Workshop on “Multiple Cropping System with High Value crops in Tumakuru District” was organized in association with Farm TV Bengaluru funded by Directorate of Cashew and Cocoa Development Kochi (DCCD) at MBA Auditorium, SIT, Tumakuru on 14th October 2022. The Chief Guest Dr. Prasad, Joint Director, Department of Horticulture, Government of Karnataka, while inaugurating the workshop, emphasized on the significance of multicropping system in Arecanut and Coconut gardens and also production of quality planting material of cashew, pepper crops for increasing the farmers’ income in the district. Dr. N Loganandhan Head, KVK welcomed the guests and the farmers and spoke on KVK activities carried out in the district and production of the agri inputs products at KVK.Mr. Prashanth J M SMS, Horticulture ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli proposed vote of thanks. This workshop was attended by more than 300 farmers from all over Karnataka.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

FLD Plot Visit
Start Date: Thursday, October 13, 2022
End Date: Thursday, October 13, 2022

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Karemadenahalli and Hosapalya, Sira
Description : KVK, Scientist visited to the FLD plot on Chilli and Tuberose of Sri Chandrasekhar and Rajanna of Karemadenahalli and Hosapalya villages. Recorded the observations and suggested the recommendation. Distributed Vegetable Spaecial and AMC biofertilizer products.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Visit to Nutri garden and FLD plots at Karemadenahalli and Hosapalya villages, Sira Taluk
Start Date: Thursday, October 13, 2022
End Date: Thursday, October 13, 2022

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Karemadenahalli and Hosapalya
Description : Follow up visit to nutri garden and FLD on Pearl millet plots at Karemadenahalli and Hosapalya villages, Sira Taluk
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

SPECIAL SWACHHTA CAMPAIGN 2.0-
Start Date: Wednesday, October 12, 2022
End Date: Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Event Category : Swachhata Hi Seva
Venue : ICAR-KVK,Hirehalli
Description : On account of SPECIAL SWACHHTA CAMPAIGN 2.0, Management of Agricultural Waste using earth worm, microbial based decomposer and Cleaning of office campus and disposal of scraps, space freed, etc. were carried at ICAR-KVK, Hirehallli,Tumakuru-II, All the KVK Officials, contractual staff and students from College of Agriculture, Tamilnadu were actively involved in the programme. DAESI programme facilitator Sri S.C.Chandaraih also participated in the event.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Diagnostic Field Visit
Start Date: Tuesday, October 11, 2022
End Date: Tuesday, October 11, 2022

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Honasagere, Tumakuru
Description : KVK scientist visited to the Arecanut & Pepper field of Sri Syed Iftikar and diagnose the disease in pepper and suggested suitable remedies and application of AMC.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Off Campus Training on Pigeon Pea Cultivation
Start Date: Thursday, September 29, 2022
End Date: Thursday, September 29, 2022

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Boodibetta, Pavagada
Description : Off campus training for farmers was organized for Pavagada Taluk Farmers in collaboration with Negilu FPO of Y.N.Hosakote
Contact Person Details
Dr.Somashekhar
SMS Plant breeding
somuvd14@gmail.com
9448349726

TV Programme on Seed availability at ICAR-KVK,Hirehalli in Nammora Raita You tube Channel
Start Date: Thursday, September 29, 2022
End Date: Thursday, September 29, 2022

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : ICAR-KVK,Hirehalli
Description : Agriculture crops as well as horticultural crops seeds are being produced at KVK, Farm as well as in the farmers field.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Somashekhar
SMS Plant breeding
somuvd14@gmail.com
9448349726

One day training programme on Sandal Wood Agroforestry Model at Baragur,Sira,Tumakuru
Start Date: Wednesday, September 28, 2022
End Date: Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Baragur,Sira,Tumakuru
Description : One day training programme on Sandal Wood Agroforestry Model. In collaboration with IWST, Bengaluru & KVK, Hirehalli,Tumakuru at Baragur, Sira on 28th September 2022. The programme was welcomed by Shri Bhaskar Director Mother NGO,Tumkuru. Inaugural address by Dr.N.Loganandhan, , Head, ICAR KVK Hirehalli,Tumakuru horticulture and sandal wood should go hand in hand. Dr. B.N.Diwakar Scientist (F) IWST, Bengaluru shared economic importance of sandalwood and Dr. N.V. Dorai Scientist (C) IWST, Bengaluru shared different sandal wood spacing in horticulture and agriculture and Shri K.N.Jagadish SMS KVK & Shri B.N.Chandrasena, IWST,Bengaluru coordinated the programme. More than 125 Farmers participated in the programme.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Recent Developments in Nutri-Cereals
Start Date: Monday, September 26, 2022
End Date: Monday, September 26, 2022

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Tovinakere, Koratagere Taluk, Tumakuru
Description : Awareness cum Training on “Recent Developments in Nutri-Cereals” was held at Tovinakere, Koratagere Taluk, Tumakuru on 26.09.2022 by Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hirehalli, Tumakuru. Mr. Hemdore Raghu, progressive farmer has explained cultivation of millets. Dr. Suresh, Head, CoE, Nutri-Cereals, GKVK, Bengaluru gave lecture on millet value addition. Mrs. Keerthiprabha, DDM, NABARD, Tumakuru explained the facilities avalabe in banks for agriculture. Dr. Loganandhan, Head , KVK, Hirehalli, has explained about the KVK activities. Mr. Ramesh.P.R, Subject Matter Specialist (Soil Science) has explained about importance of soil testing. About 200 farmers were participated in the programme
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

OFT plot visit
Start Date: Wednesday, September 21, 2022
End Date: Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Karemadenahalli
Description : KVK Scientists visited to On farm test plots of chilli at Karemadenahalli, Sira taluk and provided suitable suggestion given by SMS Horticulture.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

OFT and NMOOP Field Visit
Start Date: Wednesday, September 21, 2022
End Date: Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Kumbarahalli, Sira
Description : Visited to the Groundnut OFT implemented field and NMOOP demonstrations field at Kumabarahalli to know the performance of the groundnut varieties.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Somashekhar
SMS Plant breeding
somuvd14@gmail.com
9448349726

Diagnostic Field visit
Start Date: Monday, September 19, 2022
End Date: Monday, September 19, 2022

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Doddaguni, Gubbi
Description : KVK Scientist visited to Problematic field of Arecanut Shri. Renukaradhya Doddaguni village of Gubbi, Tumakuru dist on 19.09.2022. The Arecanut plots showing inflorescence die back and nut dropping. We suggested spraying of COC and application of Recommended Dosage of Nutrients and application of Arka Microbial consortium at suitable intervals.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Guest Lecture on Advance technologies in kitchen garden and nutritional aspects
Start Date: Saturday, September 17, 2022
End Date: Saturday, September 17, 2022

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : ICAR-KVK,Hirehalli
Description : KVK Scientist- Horticulture explained the advance technologies in kitchen garden and nutritional aspects.About 51 farm women were participated in the programme.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

National Campaign on “Poshan Abhiyan and Tree Plantation"
Start Date: Saturday, September 17, 2022
End Date: Saturday, September 17, 2022

Event Category : Poshan Vatika Maha Abhiyan & Tree Plantation 2021
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : National Campaign on “Poshan Abhiyan and Tree Plantation" was organized on 17th September 2022 at ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru in collaboration with IFFCO and DHAN foundation. Dr. N.Loganadhan, Head, KVK, Hirehalli inaugurated the function by lightening the lamp and explained the purpose of this programme. Sri Parashanth J.M, SMS, Horticulture, delivered a lecture on importance of nutrition and their plant based sources like fruits and vegetables and how to cultivate in limited area. Mrs. Radha R. Banakar, SMS, Home Science, covered the topic on importance of Nutri-cereals in daily diet and their role on human health and also explained about bio fortified varieties. Vegetable seed kits from IFFCO and planting materials from KVK were distributed to all the participants. About 51 farm women from DHAN Foundation took part in the programme. Participants along with staff were involved in Tree plantation activity at the KVK instructional farm.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Guest Lecture on Importance of Nutri-cereals in daily diet and their role on Human Health
Start Date: Saturday, September 17, 2022
End Date: Saturday, September 17, 2022

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : ICAR-KVK,Hirehalli
Description : National Campaign on “Poshan Abhiyan and Tree Plantation" was organized on 17th September 2022 at ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru in collaboration with IFFCO and DHAN foundation. Mrs. Radha R. Banakar, SMS, Home Science, covered the topic on importance of Nutri-cereals in daily diet and their role on human health and also explained about bio fortified varieties.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Live TV programme
Start Date: Friday, September 16, 2022
End Date: Friday, September 16, 2022

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Tumakuru
Description : KVK Scientist Participated in Live phone in TV programme on Management of Arecanut and Coconut orchards during flood situations and other problematic horticulture crops in Tumakuru and surrounding districts. Scientist replied to farmers queries and explained in detail on management of Areca and Coconut orchards during flooded situation.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Diagnostic and Inspection farm visits
Start Date: Wednesday, September 14, 2022
End Date: Wednesday, September 14, 2022

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : State Horticulture Farms
Description : KVK Scientist visited to the State Horticulture Farms Mudigere-Sira, Badavanahalli-Madhugiri, Doddasagere-Koratagere. We diagnoized and suggested suitable remedies to the farm incharge officials.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

NICRA filed visit
Start Date: Tuesday, September 13, 2022
End Date: Tuesday, September 13, 2022

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : D.Nagenahalli, Koratagere
Description : Mr.Ramesh.PR, SMS (Soil Science) visited demonstration plots of NICRA interventions for observation and photo documentation
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Guest lecture on Nutritious food for students
Start Date: Monday, September 12, 2022
End Date: Monday, September 12, 2022

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : District Balbhavan, Tumakuru
Description : Department of Women and Child development, Zilla panchayat, Tumakuru organized workshop on Nutritious food for students on 12-09-2022 at District balbhavan, Tumakuru. Mrs Radha R Banakar, SMS-Home Science, ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli attended this programme and delivered lecture on Health, nutrition and Nutritious foods for students.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Diagnostic Field visit of chilli plot
Start Date: Thursday, September 8, 2022
End Date: Thursday, September 8, 2022

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Chikkadoddavadi, Koratagere
Description : KVK Scientist visited to Problematic field of Chilli Var. Demon of Sri. Krishnappa of Chikkadoddavadi village, Koratagere taluk Tumakuru district on 08.09.2022. The Chilli plot infected with Anthracnose and Leaf curling diseases. We suggested spraying of suitable Fungicide and Systematic Insecticides. We also recommended spraying of Vegetable special at suitable intervals.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

FLD field visit
Start Date: Thursday, September 8, 2022
End Date: Thursday, September 8, 2022

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Chikkadoddavadi
Description : Mr. Ramesh PR, SMS (Soil Sci.) visited FLD demonstration plots for viewing the status of the crop at Chikkadoddavadi
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Seed Production and FLD Plot Visit
Start Date: Tuesday, September 6, 2022
End Date: Tuesday, September 6, 2022

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Maruthipura, Madhugiri
Description : Visited the various farmers field who are involved in farmers participatory seed production.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Somashekhar
SMS Plant breeding
somuvd14@gmail.com
9448349726

NICRA field visit
Start Date: Monday, September 5, 2022
End Date: Monday, September 5, 2022

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : D.Nagenahalli
Description : Mr. Ramesh.P.R, SMS (Soil Science) and MR. Prashanth.J.M, SMS (Horti.) have visited to NICRA demonstration fields for observing crop status.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Students exposure visit to demonstration plots of NICRA village
Start Date: Thursday, September 1, 2022
End Date: Thursday, September 1, 2022

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : D.Nagenahalli, Koratagere
Description : Visited NICRA village D.Nagenahalli on 01.09.2022. Ten Students of College of Horticulture, Murdigere were participated in the Field Day. Mr. Ramesh.P.R, SMS (Soil Science) and MR. Prashanth.J.M, SMS (Horti.) have explained NICRA interventions soil and water conservation works, short duration and drought tolerant crop varieties, multi cut fodder CoFS-29 variety, agro forestry and dryland horticulture.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Training on Improved Horticultural practices and Mushroom Technologies
Start Date: Saturday, August 27, 2022
End Date: Saturday, August 27, 2022

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : ICAR -KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru
Description : . The technical session was started by Shri Ramesh PR, Soil Science, on Mushroom cultivation and soil health management. The interaction session was held in the afternoon in which Sri Prasanth JM, SMS Horticulture actively involved in solving the practical field problems in horticulture crops, apart from covering other aspects of vegetative propagation. Later, they were taken to instructional farm to learn about grafting techniques at fruit block. The programme was co-ordinated by Sri Jagadish KN SMS (Agril.Extension)
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Study on impact of IIHR Cultivars
Start Date: Tuesday, August 23, 2022
End Date: Tuesday, August 23, 2022

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Marutipura, Tq: Madhugiri
Description : A field visit was arranged to know the impact of IIHR, cultivars over the other varieties for enhancing the income levels. For this Dr.Thimmappa, Principal Scientist, ATARI, Bengaluru, and Dr.N Loganandhan, Head, KVK, Hirehalli participated and discussed various technologies being practiced by the farmers including IIHR, Varieites and collected related information
Contact Person Details
Dr.Somashekhar
SMS Plant breeding
somuvd14@gmail.com
9448349726

Awareness programme for FPOs on KVK Activities
Start Date: Monday, August 22, 2022
End Date: Monday, August 22, 2022

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Sira
Description : An awareness programme for FPO members of Sira taluk on KVK activities was arranged on 22nd August 2022. This FPO is supported by NAFED and implemented by IED(Institute of Entrepreneurship Development).In which Dr. N.Loganandhan,Head KVK,Hirehalli participated and delivered lecture on the above topic.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Parthenium Eradication Programme
Start Date: Monday, August 22, 2022
End Date: Monday, August 22, 2022

Event Category : Swachhata Hi Seva
Venue : ICAR-KVK,Hirehalli
Description : Parthenium Eradication Programme was organized on 22nd August 2022 at KVK premises. During the day parthenium folders were distributed and created awareness about the parthenium eradication by Dr.Loganandhan .The programme was coordinated by Sri K.N.Jagadish, SMS-Agril.Extension. Nodal Officer, Swachh Bharath, KVK, Hirehalli.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Data collection under NICRA project
Start Date: Tuesday, August 16, 2022
End Date: Saturday, August 20, 2022

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : D.Nagenahalli, Chikkadoddavadi
Description : Mr.Ramesh.P.R and Mr.Prashanth Scientists from KVK Hirehalli visited D.Nagenahalli, Chikkadoddavadi villages for collecting data for impact studies of NICRA project.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Field visit to FLD plot
Start Date: Saturday, August 20, 2022
End Date: Saturday, August 20, 2022

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Karemadenahalli Sira Taluk
Description : KVK Scientist visited to the FLD plot at Karemadenahalli Sira taluk. Suggested the suitable measures to recover the chilli leaf curl virus.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Visit to Nutri garden and FLD plots at Karemadenahalli and Hosapalya villages, Sira Taluk
Start Date: Saturday, August 20, 2022
End Date: Saturday, August 20, 2022

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Karemadenahalli and Hosapalya
Description : Follow up visit to nutri garden and Pearl millet FLD plots at Karemadenahalli and Hosapalya villages,Sira Taluk.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Capacity building programme on proper Management practices in Animal Husbandry with special emphasize on Sheep and Goat Rearing under IIHR BESST-HORT - SCSP 22-23
Start Date: Friday, August 19, 2022
End Date: Friday, August 19, 2022

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Suddekunte, Madhugiri, Taluk and Pavagada
Description : Capacity development programs (under IIHR BESST-HORT - SCSP 22-23) were organised at Madhugiri and Pavagada taluks of Tumakuru district. Dr Nagesh Kumar, SAD, Sheep board, Tumakuru, covered the topic - Proper management practices in Animal Husbandry with special emphasis on Sheep and Goat rearing. In total 115 participants from SC community attended the program.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Farmers Participatory Seed production field visits
Start Date: Wednesday, August 17, 2022
End Date: Wednesday, August 17, 2022

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Marutipura Tq: Madhugiri,
Description : KVK, Hirehalli is involved in the farmers participatory seed production in Tumakuru District. For better implementation of the programme, It is being implemented in cluster basis in Marutipura village in Madhugiri taluk. During 2022-23 totally in an area of 40 ha area, seed production is being taken up in this cluster. During the visit, vegetable seed production fields of Ridge gourd(Var:Arka Prasan), Cow pea(Arka Garima), Onion (Arka Kalyan) field visits were carried out, the crops observed were in good condition and the proper management practices were advised to avoid the excess moisture, Disease management, etc.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Somashekhar
SMS Plant breeding
somuvd14@gmail.com
9448349726

ICAR-KVK,Hirehalli,Tumakuru II -75th Independence Day Celebration
Start Date: Monday, August 15, 2022
End Date: Monday, August 15, 2022

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-KVK,Hirehalli
Description : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru celebrated 75th Independence Day on 15th August 2022 in the KVK premises. The programme started with flag hoisting by Dr. Ramamurthy Retd. Professor, IIT, Delhi at 9.30 a.m. In his speech, Prof. V. Ramamurthy, conveyed his Independence Day wishes to all the staff members and emphasized the slogan of Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Shri. Narendra Modi ji of Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India. He urged that through Atmanirbhartha can only achieve a new meaning of freedom where we can accomplish self independence. He appreciated that ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru has achieved this self independence through its varieties and technologies, revolving fund schemes, seed and planting material production and other services. He also appealed to all the staff to work with selflessness, honesty and dedication to build a strong nation. Dr. N. Loganandhan, Head, KVK, Hirehalli was present on this occasion. Mr. K.N. Jagadish proposed the vote of thanks.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Capacity Building Programme on Technology Demonstrations for Enhancing Resilience
Start Date: Saturday, August 13, 2022
End Date: Sunday, August 14, 2022

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : CRIDA, Hyderabad
Description : Dr.Loganandhan.N, Mr.Ramesh.P.R and Mr.Praveen Kumara from ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru were participated in the Capacity Building Programme on Technology Demonstrations for Enhancing Resilience during 13th-14th August 2022 held at CRIDA, Hyderabad. Chief guest Dr SK Chaudhary, DDG (NRM), ICAR, New Delhi addresssed the programme. Various lectures were delivered by CRIDA scientist regarding climate resilient interventions and data collection from farmers for impact studies. Dr..Loganandhan.N had delivered presentation on NICRA works carried out by ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli during the programme.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Guest lecture on Advance Technologies in Agriculture and Horticulture
Start Date: Thursday, July 28, 2022
End Date: Thursday, July 28, 2022

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Muudenahalli, Tumakuru
Description : KVK Scientist- Horticulture explained the advance technologies in agriculture and Horticulture. Disseminated the IIHR technologies released . More than 40 and MSW students were participated in the programme.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

On-campus training on coconut value addition under EDP programme
Start Date: Wednesday, July 27, 2022
End Date: Wednesday, July 27, 2022

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : ICAR-KVK,Hirehalli
Description : On-campus training on coconut value addition under EDP programme was conducted on 27th July 2022 at Krishi Vigyan Kendra,Hirehalli. Mrs.Radha R.Banakar SMS- Home Science explained about the training programme. Dr.N.loganandhan, Principal Scientist and Head explained about the importance of coconut value addition as coconut products were selected under One District One Product (ODOP) for Tumakuru district. Mrs Chandrakala Nagesh participated in this training programme as resource person. She demonstrated preparation of value added products like Coconut chips, burfi, coconut-flax seed laddu, coconut –millet laddu, coconut biscuit, and cookies.etc.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Sponsored On-campus training programme on PCRA
Start Date: Wednesday, July 27, 2022
End Date: Wednesday, July 27, 2022

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : ICAR-KVK,Hirehalli
Description : Sponsored on-campus training programme on Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA) was conducted on 27th July 2022 at ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra,Hirehalli, Tumakuru. Mrs.Radha R.Banakar SMS- Home Science gave a lecture on PCRA Mission and sector wise conservation potential.This training programme was attended by 27 participants.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

OFT Plot visit
Start Date: Tuesday, July 26, 2022
End Date: Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Venkatapura, Pavagada
Description : KVK Scientist visited to OFT plot on Pomegranate of Sri Srinivasa reddy Venkatapura, Pavagada taluk on 26.07.2022. Distributed Organic inputs for trials. We suggested spraying of AMC and application of Recommended Dosage of Nutrients at suitable intervals.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

On-campus training on oyster mushroom cultivation
Start Date: Tuesday, July 19, 2022
End Date: Tuesday, July 19, 2022

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : ICAR-KVK,Hirehalli
Description : On-campus training on Oyster mushroom cultivation was conducted on 19th July 2022 at Krishi Vigyan Kendra,Hirehalli.Mr Ramesh P.R, SMS-Soil Science delivered lecture on spawn production techniques. Mrs.Radha R.Banakar SMS- Home Science gave a lecture on nutritional importance of different kinds of mushrooms along with oyster mushroom cultivation technique. Later Trainees were demonstrated mushroom bag filling and bag incubation methods. At the end, certificates and training manuals were distributed to the all participants. This training programme was attended by 29 farmers and farm women from Tumakuru and surrounding districts.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Off campus -NFSM training
Start Date: Tuesday, July 19, 2022
End Date: Tuesday, July 19, 2022

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Budubetta Village, Pavagada, Tumakuru
Description : A training programme was organized at Budubetta Village, Pavagada on 19th July 2022 under National Food Security Mission to create the awareness on improved technologies on pigeon pea cultivation. This programme was organized in collaboration with FPO -ULUME of Y.N.Hosakote.Totally 25 farmers were participated in the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Somashekhar
SMS Plant breeding
somuvd14@gmail.com
9448349726

Participatory Seed Production field visit
Start Date: Tuesday, July 19, 2022
End Date: Tuesday, July 19, 2022

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Hosakere, Madhugiri
Description : Participatory Seed Production in onion crop(Arka Kalyan) is being organized in Hosakere clusters on 19th July 2022.In this area totally 10 farmers were involved in this programme, where a memorandum of agreement were made between ICAR-KVK,Hirehalli and Participatory farmer for various terms and conditions including procurement rate.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Somashekhar
SMS Plant breeding
somuvd14@gmail.com
9448349726

Sponsored On-campus training programme on PCRA
Start Date: Tuesday, July 19, 2022
End Date: Tuesday, July 19, 2022

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : ICAR-KVK,Hirehalli
Description : Sponsored on-campus training programme on Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA) was conducted on 19th July 2022 at ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra,Hirehalli, Tumakuru. Mrs.Radha R.Banakar SMS- Home Science gave a lecture on PCRA Mission and sector wise conservation potential.This training programme was attended by 29 participants.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Field visit to demonstration plots
Start Date: Monday, July 18, 2022
End Date: Monday, July 18, 2022

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : D.Nagenahalli & Chikkadoddavadi, Koratagere Taluk, Tumakuru
Description : Visited NICRA villages D.Nagenahalli & Chikkadoddavadi on 18th July.2022. Gave visit to IIHR Grafted Tomato demonstration plots and took note of status of NICRA works.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

PCRA Training programme
Start Date: Friday, July 15, 2022
End Date: Friday, July 15, 2022

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Junjaramanahalli, Koratagere Taluk, Tumakuru
Description : PCRA Training programme on Energy conservation was held at Junjaramanahalli, Koratagere Taluk, Tumakuru on 15.07.2022 by Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hirehalli, Tumakuru. Mr. Ramesh.P.R, Subject Matter Specialist (Soil Science) has explained about energy conservation measures required at various segments of agricultural activities. Mr. Anand, Director, AVISHKAR NGO was also present in the programme. 15 Soil Health Cards were distributed to famers post event. 21 farmers were participated in the programme
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

FLD plot visit
Start Date: Friday, July 15, 2022
End Date: Friday, July 15, 2022

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Karemadenahalli
Description : KVK Scientists visited to FLD plots at Karemadenahalli, Sira taluk and provided suitable suggestion given by SMS Horticulture.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Field visit
Start Date: Wednesday, July 13, 2022
End Date: Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : D.Nagenahalli, Koratagere Taluk, Tumakuru
Description : Visited NICRA village D.Nagenahalli on 13th July .2022 to distribute IIHR Grafted Tomato seedlings to farmers for demonstration.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Bee-Keeping Training Programme
Start Date: Wednesday, July 13, 2022
End Date: Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : ICAR-KVK,Hirehalli
Description : Bee-Keeping Training Programme was inaugurated by Dr. N.Loganandhan, Head KVK,Hirehalli in collaboration with Bee-Keepers Cooperative Society Ltd, Tumakuru, Sri Shankar, Technical Assistant delivered a lecture on Bee keeping.During the training programme practical exposure on separation of queen bee was dealt by him.The Programme was coordinated by Sri K.N.Jagadish and Sri Paramesh, President, Bee Keepers Society.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Off campus Capacity Building Programme for the Farmers on Scientific Cultivation in Coconut and Arecanut
Start Date: Wednesday, July 13, 2022
End Date: Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : K Palasandra
Description : A training programme on Scientific Cultivation practices in Coconut and Arecanut for farmers in collaboration with Organic federation was organized from ICAR- KVK, Hirehalli, at K. Palasandra village of Tumakuru on 13.07.2022. The Programme was inaugurated by KVK Scientist and dignitaries on dias. Mr. Prasanth JM SMS (Horticulture) delivered a lecture on scientific cultivation of Coconut and Arecanut. Dr.Hanumantegowda SMS (Plant Protection) briefed about the Pest and Disease Management in Arecanut and Coconut orchard.There was an interaction between participants and scientists at the end of training programme where in the doubts raised by the participants were cleared. The programme was concluded with formal vote of thanks by Mr. Govindaraju, President Organic Federation.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Convergence Activities of Central Silk Board with ICAR KVKs for Extension Service in Sericulture
Start Date: Tuesday, July 12, 2022
End Date: Tuesday, July 12, 2022

Event Category : Group Meetings
Venue : Central Silk Board , Bengaluru
Description : The national Level Workshop on Convergence Activities of Central Silk Board with ICAR KVKs for Extension Service in Sericulture was held at CSB,Bengaluru to frame the modalities for implementing the extension activities in Sericulture.Dr. Ranbir Singh, ADG(Ext) briefed the activities to be undertaken by KVKs incollaboration with CSB throughout the country.Directors of all ICAR-ATARI's and CSR and TI, Scientists of KVK's were attended the programme.
Contact Person Details
B.Hanuamthe Gowda
SMS Plant Protection
bhg@icar.gov.in
9945575757

Training and Capacity Building Program for Chief Executive Officers and Board of Directors of Amrith Farmer Producer Organizations Promoted by WDD and DoH in Tumakuru District
Start Date: Friday, July 1, 2022
End Date: Friday, July 1, 2022

Event Category : Workshop
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : Training and Capacity Building Program for Chief Executive Officers and Board of Directors of Amrith Farmer Producer Organizations Promoted by WDD and DoH in Tumakuru District was organized in collaboration with ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli on 1st July 2022 in presence of Dr. Ashok S.Alur , Director, Centre of Excellence for farmer producer organization, GKVK Campus, Bengaluru. About 50 farmers were participated.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Initiation of NMOOP Cluster FLD Programme
Start Date: Friday, June 24, 2022
End Date: Friday, June 24, 2022

Event Category : Group Meetings
Venue : Kumbarahalli, Sira,Tumakuru
Description : SMS, Plant Protection explained the procedure of conducting the CFLD on Groundnut and Castor. During this occasion seeds were distributed 12 Farmers were attended the programme.
Contact Person Details
B.Hanuamthe Gowda
SMS Plant Protection
hanumanthe.gowda@icar.gov.in
9945575757

Off-campus training on Nutri Garden
Start Date: Wednesday, June 22, 2022
End Date: Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Hosa palya, Sira taluk, Tumakuru District
Description : Off-campus training cum demonstration on Nutri-Garden was conducted on 22nd June 2022 at Hosapalya village of Sira Taluk. Mrs Radha R.Banakar, SMS-Home Science, KVK, Hrehalli explained the role of fruits and vegetables in daily diet to achieve nutrition security among farm family members. Mr Prashanth J.M, SMS-Horticulture, KVK, Hirehalli explained about the layout and uses of some medicinal plants and Mr Ramesh P.R SMS-Soil Science briefed about the use of organic micronutrients and foliar application in nutri gardens. This training programme was attended by 25 farmers and farm women from Hosapalye villag. Later basic data of selected farm families was collected and critical inputs (seed kit, some fruits and medicinal plants seedlings, micro nutrients, AMC..etc) were distributed to the selected farm women. This programme was co-ordinated by Mr.Tipperudrayya, Swavalambi FPO, Bukkapattana, Sira Taluk.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

7th International Day of Yoga (IDY)
Start Date: Tuesday, June 21, 2022
End Date: Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Ravish Natural Farm at Hebbur Hobli, Tumakuru
Description : The observation of 7th International Day of Yoga (IDY). I am happy to convey that the theme for IDY-2021 is "Yoga for Wellness", and request you to please highlight this in all IDY-2021 communications. We are grateful for your support in organizing a coordinated social media campaign in relation with the observation of International Day of Yoga (IDY), 2021 so far. Your support in this effort for health promotion will be very helpful to millions of people, worldwide.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
kn.jagadish@icar.gov.in
9844481108

Diagnostic plot visit
Start Date: Tuesday, June 14, 2022
End Date: Tuesday, June 14, 2022

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Turuvekere
Description : KVK Scientists visited to problematic mango plot visit at Turuvekere of Sri G Basavaraj. The plot infected with Sucking pests and dieback. Given suitable suggestion given by SMS Horticulture. Advised for pruning of branches for better growth.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
prasanth.jm@icar.gov.in
9900768039

Delegates visit to TDC-NICRA village D.Nagenahalli
Start Date: Monday, June 13, 2022
End Date: Monday, June 13, 2022

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : D.Nagenahalli, Koratagere Taluk, Tumakuru
Description : The NICRA Phase-II Lunching cum Annual Review 2021-22 & Action plan 2022-23 workshop under ICAR-ATARI, Zone-XI was organized in collaboration with CRIDA, Hyderabad during 13-14 June at ICAR- ATARI Bengaluru. After launching and inaugural session on 13.06.2022, the dignitaries and participants visited the TDC-NICRA village, D Nagenahalli, Koratagere taluk, Tumakuru district of Karnataka. Dr. Vinod Kumar Singh, Director, ICAR-CRIDA, Hyderabad, Dr. V. Venkatasubramanian, Director, ICAR-ATARI, Bengaluru. Dr. N. Loganandhanan, Head, KVK, Hirehalli, Mr. P.R. Ramesh, Scientist and nodal officer of NICRA, KVK, Hirehalli and Mr. J.M. Prashanth, Scientist, KVK, Hirehalli briefed about the interventions of resilient practices viz., water harvesting structures, dryland horticulture systems, custom hiring centre, seed and fodder production systems adopted by the farmers of D.Nagenahalli village during on-field visit.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
ramesh.pr@icar.gov.in
9972045370

OFT plot visit
Start Date: Wednesday, June 8, 2022
End Date: Wednesday, June 8, 2022

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Karemadenahalli
Description : KVK Scientists visited to On farm test plots of chilli at Karemadenahalli, Sira taluk and provided suitable suggestion given by SMS Horticulture.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
prasanth.jm@icar.gov.in
9900768039

Resource person for DAESI Programe
Start Date: Friday, June 3, 2022
End Date: Friday, June 3, 2022

Event Category : In-Service Training
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : On 3.6.2022 lecture was delivered for the DAESI students on Seeds storage and other parameters.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Somashekhar
SMS Plant breeding
somuvd14@gmail.com
9448349726

Follow up visit to Tomato FLD Plot
Start Date: Wednesday, June 1, 2022
End Date: Wednesday, June 1, 2022

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Veerammnahalli, Pavagada, Tumakuru
Description : Follow up visit was made for the tomato FLD plot to record the observations.We also advised the farmer to take up the fertiliaer application and management of serpentine leaf minor.
Contact Person Details
B.Hanuamthe Gowda
SMS Plant Protection
bhg@iihr.res.in
9945575757

Training programme on Seed treatment for Kharif crops
Start Date: Wednesday, May 25, 2022
End Date: Wednesday, May 25, 2022

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Jakkkenahalli, Madhugiri taluk
Description : A training programme on Seed treatment for Kharif crops was organized by NGO, AVISHKAR . Delivered the lecture on different methodologies in seed treatment. Demonstrated seed treatment of Groundnut seeds with Carbendazim and AMC .
Contact Person Details
B.Hanuamthe Gowda
SMS Plant Protection
bhg@iihr.res.in
9945575757

Inauguration of Honey Testing Laboratory
Start Date: Friday, May 20, 2022
End Date: Friday, May 20, 2022

Event Category : World Bee Day
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru
Description : A Honey Testing Laboratory was inaugurated at ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru on 20th May 2022, happened to be International Honey Bee Day. This is established under National Bee Keeping and Honey Mission by Government of India, as part of the Atma Nirbhar Bharat package, by National Bee Board. Sri Narendra Singh Tomar, Honorable Minister of Agriculture, Government of India, inaugurated this facility on a virtual platform from a similar programme organized at Kevadia, Gujarat. Mrs. Keerthi Prabha, District Development Manager, NABARD, opened the curtain here. Dr BN Srinivasa Murthy, Director, ICAR-IIHR, Hessarghatta, Bengaluru, was instrumental in bringing this facility to KVK, during his earlier tenure as Horticulture Commissioner, GoI. This facility will help bee keepers to test honey and other bee products for their quality and nutrient parameters. Earlier in the programme, Honorable Minister had directly interacted with one Mr Chandra Sekhar, a Bee keeper and one of the Directors of
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Training cum Awareness Programme On Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Right Act, 2001
Start Date: Wednesday, May 18, 2022
End Date: Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : ICAR-KVK,Hirehalli
Description : ICAR- Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hirehalli organized the Awareness Programme on “Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers Right Act, 2001” on 18.05.2022 at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hirehalli to create awareness among the farmers and stakeholders. The technical session included online presentation by Dr.Niranjana Murthy, Retd Prof. ADR,UAS,Bengaluru on “Provisions of PPV & FR Act 2001”, lecture on “Nine farmers rights under PPV&FRA Act 2021” by Dr. Hanumantha Gowda & Shri. J. M. Prashanth, “Application format and filling Procedure for registering the crop varieties” by Smt. Radha R. Banakarand Mr. P. R. Ramesh, “Activities of National Innovation Foundation” (NIF) by Shri. HaradevChoudhary, Scientist D, (NIF), Govt. of India, Gujarat, Indi, “Collection and conservation of native vegetables seed” by Shri. T. Krishna Prasad, Director, Sahaja Samrudha and“Registration of farmers varieties” was given by Shri. K. N. Jagadish. Farmers exhibited varieties of Jackfruit, Banana & betelvine.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
kn.jagadish@icar.gov.in
9844481108

Diagnostic Field Visit to Arecanut and Coconut Garden
Start Date: Wednesday, May 4, 2022
End Date: Wednesday, May 4, 2022

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Hirehalli
Description : Diagnostic Field Visit to Arecanut and Coconut Garden at Hirehalli,Tumakuru on 4th May,2022. By KVK Hirehalli,Tumakuru Recommendation by Shri Prasanth JM Blitox @15 gm + Hexaconozole @ 5ml per lit of water add red soil for pasting affected area Drench with Blitox @ 3gm per lit of water @ 5 lit per palm After 15 days Apply AMC @10 ml per lit of water @ 5 lit Solution drench per palm ( 3-4 times per year ) Apply Potash @ 2 kg per plant for coconut
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Workshop on Scientific Coconut Cultivation Technologies
Start Date: Saturday, April 30, 2022
End Date: Saturday, April 30, 2022

Event Category : Workshop
Venue : Thovinakere, Koratagere Taluk
Description : ): To impart scientific technologies and plant protection operations in coconut ICAR –KVK, Hirehalli organized District level workshop on “Scientific Coconut Cultivation Technologies” in connection with celebration of Annadata Devo Bhava/ Kisan Bhagidari Prathamikta Hamari” Abhiyan under 75 Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav in Tovinakere, Koratagere taluk during 30.04.2022 in collaboration and sponsored by the Coconut Development Board, Bangalore and Negila Sidda FPO, Isha Foundation Tovinakere. On 30th April, 2022 the workshop was inaugurated by Dr. N. Loganandhan., Principal Scientist and Head, KVK, Hirehalli, Tumkur, addressed gathering on importance of the workshop for coconut growers in the district and water conservation practices needs attention.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Kisan Bhagidari, Prathmiktha Hamari Campaign
Start Date: Tuesday, April 26, 2022
End Date: Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Event Category : Agriculture Exhibition
Venue : ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hirehalli,Tumakuru II
Description : On 26th April 2022 Shri G.S.Basavaraj, MP, Tumakuru, grace the occasion of "Kisan Bhagidari, Prathmiktha Hamari" Campaign organized by ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hirehalli,Tumakuru II and Smt. Bhagya Satish President Hirehalli Panchayat, Tumakuru District. Farmers felt happy to receive them, Shri Basavaraju in his speech gave a message to the farmers to be together in a joint family for the success of agriculture and visited to Exhibition Stall in presence of Dr.Venkattakumar. R., Head, Social Science, ICAR IIHR,Bengaluru he appreciate the efforts done by Team KVK Hirehalli. Smt Rajasulochana, JDA, KSDA,Tumakuru, Smt. Keerthi Prabha,DDM NABARD,Tumakuru and Mr.Yellurkar B.D. Lead Bank Manager, Tumakuru were also present in the programme. During the day Four Progressive DFI farmers were also felicitated, Shri. Mahesh, Korategere; Shri. Mahalingappa, Madhugiri ; Shri. Syed,Tumakuru and Shri. Channakeshava, Tumakuru.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Green Cradle
Start Date: Saturday, April 23, 2022
End Date: Sunday, April 24, 2022

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hirehalli
Description : Knowledge transfer - Interaction with the resource person about entomology, horticulture, urban bee keeping, reptile conservation, waste management, etc. Field Orientation - Visits to agricultural fields & orchards to see & do the farming activities like grafting, vermicomposting, ploughing, manuring, plant species collection, etc. Lab Orientation - Seeing and learning from the scientists as they research for crop production & management, honey testing, neem soap production, etc. Desi games - Play the forgotten games which had got significant impact on mind & body coordination, enchanced concentration, team spirit & fun. Animal husbandry - Understanding and spending time with the native needs of domestic animals, understanding fodder varieties & feeding system, milking, etc. Cultural activities & campfire - Ending the first day on a good note by singing with karaoke, showcasing talent, dumb charades, playing housie. Trek - Trekking coupled with bird watching, nature & wildlife
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
kn.jagadish@icar.gov.in
9844481108

Training programme on Climate Smart Agriculture and PCRA
Start Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2022
End Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2022

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : D.Nagenahalli, Koratagere Taluk, Tumakuru
Description : Mr. Ramesh.P.R, Subject Matter Specialist (Soil Science) has welcomed the farmers and dignitaries. Dr.B.N.Srinivasa Murthy, Director, ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru has explained the important technologies available at IIHR for the farmers to adopt them. He also motivated famers to participate in FPO and improve the FPO. Dr.V.Venaktasubramanian, Director, ICAR-ATARI, Bengaluru has explained the importance of adopting Natural Resource Management in agriculture to combat the climatic vulnerabilities. Dr.L.B.Naik praised the farmers for adopting climate resilient practices. Dr. N.Loganandhan, Principal Scientist and Head, ICAR-KVK has explained a few success stories of farmers who have adopted climate smart agriculture practices and improved their livelihood. Mr. Prashant.J.M, SMS (Horticulture) has assisted in conducting the programme. Mr.Nagaraj, ADA, Koratagere, Director, Deputy Director, PDO and members of Kolala Grama Panchayat and Directors of Gramachetana FPCL were participated.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Off Campus Training Programme on Plantation Crops
Start Date: Monday, April 18, 2022
End Date: Monday, April 18, 2022

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Gutte, Dodderi Hobli Madhugiri Taluk.
Description : Training programme on Integrated crop management in Arecanut was conducted on 18.04.2022 at Gutte Village of Dodderi Hobli Madhugiri taluk Tumakuru. The training programme was organized in collaboration with Dharegiri FPO Gutte Village. In the inaugural session, Dr, Loganandhan .N, Principal Scientist and Head, ICAR-KVK, in his inaugural speech, explained about activities and operational guidelines of FPO and mandates of KVK in the district. Mr Prasanth J.M., SMS-Horticulture delivered lecture on Arecanut production practices and Pest and disease management. This training programme was attended more than 50 farmers and FPO directors were participated.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Exposure visit
Start Date: Monday, April 4, 2022
End Date: Thursday, April 7, 2022

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : FPOs in Coimbatore and Erode Districts of Tamil Nadu
Description : About 47 farmers from Hebbur Horticulture FPO of Tumakuru District were taken on an exposure visit to FPOs in Coimbatore and Erode Districts of Tamil Nadu. The tour started on 4th April 2022 and ended on 7th April 2022. Precision FPO in Shivagiri, Kazhani FPO in Kallipatti, Erode district and Velliyangiri FPO under Isha Foundation in Coimbatore district in Tamil Nadu were covered during this period. Activities like FPO Super Market, Input Shop, Seed Processing Center, Value Addition in Coconut, etc. were covered along with field visit to two of the Directors of Velliyangiri FPO who practice Organic Farming. Hebbur FPO farmers were motivated to have some collaborative activities with Kazhani FPO, especially in Banana Marketing.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Award Distribution Ceremony of 3rd National Water Awards (NWA)
Start Date: Tuesday, March 29, 2022
End Date: Tuesday, March 29, 2022

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Plenary Hall, Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi
Description : Dr. N. Loganandhan, Principal Scientist & Head, ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli received the Award from the Honourable President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind ji, in the third National Water Awards and Launch of Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain Campaign 2022 in New Delhi. Shri. P.R.Ramesh NICRA Nodal Officer, President and PDO of Yeleramapura Gram Panchayat also accompanied him during the award function.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Farmers workshop in Agriculture on Conservation of input energy in Agriculture
Start Date: Monday, March 28, 2022
End Date: Monday, March 28, 2022

Event Category : Workshop
Venue : Y N Hoskote Tq: Pavagada
Description : An awareness programme of PCRA was arranged to the farmers of Negilu FPO of YN Hoskote of Pavagada block in Tumuakuru District. The main aim of the event was to sensitize the importance of conservation of input energy for sustainable and profitable Agriculture. Dr.Somashekhar SMS(Plant Breeding) explained about the importance of efficient utilization of machineries which are being regularly used in Agriculture operations, which can be promoted by the FPO’s for the enhancement of farmers income through this activity. Mr.Bommalingapp, CEO of the Negilu FPO’s of YN Hoskote and Mr. Ningappa M H,Technical Assistant, KVK, Hirehalli, Coordinated and Assisted during the programme. In this programme more than 30 participants were involved.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Somashekhar
SMS Plant breeding
somuvd14@gmail.com
9448349726

Sponsored Off-campus training programme on Petroleum Conservations under PCRA
Start Date: Wednesday, March 23, 2022
End Date: Wednesday, March 23, 2022

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Badavanahalli, Dodderi Hobli Madhugiri Taluk.
Description : Sponsored Off-campus training programme on Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA) was conducted on 23.03.2022 at Badavanahalli, Dodderi Hobli Madhugiri Taluk. Mr. Prasanth JM SMSHorticulture gave a lecture on PCRA Mission, sector wise conservation potential, about NAPCC and KUSUM scheme. This training programme was attended by 54 participants.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Training programme on Plantation crops under SCSP Programme
Start Date: Wednesday, March 23, 2022
End Date: Wednesday, March 23, 2022

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Badavanahalli, Dodderi Hobli Madhugiri Taluk
Description : Training programme on Plantation Crops was conducted on 23rd March, 2022 at Badavanahalli, Dodderi Hobli Madhugiri Taluk by Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hirehalli, Tumakuru. The training programme was organized in collaboration with BESST-HORT, ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Bengaluru under Scheduled Caste Sub Plan-2021-22. In the inaugural session, Dr, Loganandhan .N, Principal Scientist and Head, ICAR-KVK, in his inaugural speech, explained about the SCSP programme and activities of KVK in the district. Mr Prasanth J.M., SMS-Horticulture delivered lecture on Plantation crops production in detailed. Dr. Hanumantegowda, SMS –Plant protection, gave a lecture on Pest and Diseases and their management in Plantation crops. This training programme was attended by 50 SC farmers and farm women from Badavanahalli, Rangapura,Nagenahalli of Madugiri taluk of Tumakuru district.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Training programme on Mushroom Cultivation under SCSP Programme
Start Date: Tuesday, March 22, 2022
End Date: Tuesday, March 22, 2022

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hirehalli
Description : Training programme on Mushroom Cultivation was conducted on 22nd March 2022 at Krishi Vigyan Kendra,Hirehalli, Tumakuru. This training programme was organized in collaboration with BESST-HORT, ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Bengaluru under Scheduled Caste Sub Plan-2021-22. In the inaugural session, Dr, Loganadhan .N, Principal Scientist and Head, ICAR-KVK, welcomed the guests and participants. Dr G.Sentilkumaran, Principal Scientist, Department of Post Harvest Technology and Agricultural Engineering, ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru explained about the SCSP programme. Later Mr Ramesh P.R, SMS-Soil Science delivered lecture on spawn production techniques. Mrs.Radha R.Banakar SMS- Home Science gave a lecture on nutritional importance of different kinds of mushrooms along with mushroom cultivation techniques. Later Trainees were demonstrated mushroom bag filling and bag incubation methods for preparation of Oyser mushroom RTF bag preparation.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Guest Lecture on Health, Nutrition, Processing and Value Addition to Agricultural and Horticultural crops
Start Date: Saturday, March 19, 2022
End Date: Saturday, March 19, 2022

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Guluru
Description : DHAN foundation, Tumakuru organized International Women’s Day on 19-03-2022 at Guluru village, Tumakuru taluk.. Mrs Radha R Banakar, SMS-Home Science, ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli attended this programme and delivered lecture on Health, nutrition, processing and value addition to Agricultural and horticultural crops to the participants.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Pre Action Plan Meeting on 16th March 2022
Start Date: Wednesday, March 16, 2022
End Date: Friday, March 18, 2022

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : KVK, Chamarajanagara
Description : Pre Action Plan was organized at KVK Chamarajanagara on 16th to 18th March 2022. 10 KVKs which comes under UAS Bangalore for technology back stopping were attended the programme.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Sponsored On-campus training programme on PCRA
Start Date: Thursday, March 10, 2022
End Date: Thursday, March 10, 2022

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : KVK Hirehalli
Description : Sponsored on-campus training programme on Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA) was conducted on 10th March 2022 at ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra,Hirehalli, Tumakuru. Mrs.Radha R.Banakar SMS- Home Science gave a lecture on PCRA Mission, sector wise conservation potential, about NAPCC and KUSUM scheme. This training programme was attended by 44 participants.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

On-campus training on Drumstick Leaves Processing and Value Addition under EDP programme
Start Date: Thursday, March 10, 2022
End Date: Thursday, March 10, 2022

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : KVK Hirehalli
Description : On-campus training on Drumstick leaves processing and value addition under EDP programme was conducted on 10 March 2022 at Krishi Vigyan Kendra,Hirehalli. Mrs.Radha R.Banakar SMS- Home Science explained about the training programme. Dr. Pushpa Chethankumar, Scientist, Department of PHT and Agricultural Engeneering, IIHR, Bengaluru explained about the health benefits of drumstick leaves and opportunities through value addition. Later she demonstrated drying techniques of drumstick leaves and preparation of different value added products like powder, pickle, chutney powders and tea bags.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Exposure visit to NDDB, Anand, Guajart
Start Date: Tuesday, March 8, 2022
End Date: Wednesday, March 9, 2022

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : NDDB, Anand, Guajart
Description : Dr. Rajesh Nair, Director, Canter for Analysis and Learning in Livestock and Food (CALF) explained activates and laboratories facilities at CALF. Visited CALF a multidisciplinary analytical laboratory and world class Honey testing facility. Dr. Retender, Scientist at CALF explained about various equipments AAS, ICP-MS, Refractometer, microscope, hemocytometer, LC-MS, UV Spectrophotometer, Muffle furnace and testing procedures used in Honey testing. Dr. Loganandhan.N, Principal Scientist and Head, Mr. Ramesh.P.R, SMS (Soil Science) and Mr.Prashanth.J.M, SMS (Horticulture) were participated in the exposure visit.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Awareness programme on Farmers Participatory Seed Production through FPO’s
Start Date: Monday, March 7, 2022
End Date: Monday, March 7, 2022

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Hunasekatte Tq: Sira
Description : An awareness programme was arranged to the Board of Directors of Salugatte Farmers Producers Organization of Hunasekette by KVK, Hirehalli on Farmers Participatory Seed production. Dr.Somashekhar SMS(Plant Breeding) explained about the importance of Participatory seed production activity which can be promoted by the FPO’s for the enhancement of farmers income through this activity. He also explained modalities to be followed for the participation of the farmers. All the members of the BOD Agreed to take part in this collaborative programme in the future though FPO’s. Mr.Paramesh, CEO of the Salugatte FPO’s and Mr. Ningappa M H,Technical Assistant, KVK, Hirehalli, Coordinated and Assisted during the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Somashekhar
SMS Plant breeding
somuvd14@gmail.com
9448349726

Diagnostic Field visit to Arecanut Plot
Start Date: Monday, March 7, 2022
End Date: Monday, March 7, 2022

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Kerekodi Village, Hebbur Hobli, Tumakuru Taluk
Description : SMS (Plant Protection) visited ganoderma and spindle bug affected field and suggested the control measures.
Contact Person Details
B.Hanuamthe Gowda
SMS Plant Protection
bhg@iihr.res.in
9945575757

Diagnostic Field visit to pepper and cardamom field
Start Date: Monday, March 7, 2022
End Date: Monday, March 7, 2022

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Chikkahosuru of Gulur Hobli, Tumakur Taluk
Description : SMS (Plant Protection) visited to wilt affected field of Pepper and suggested the control measures. He also visited the Cardamom plot and explained the no. of operations to be taken up for better yield.
Contact Person Details
B.Hanuamthe Gowda
SMS Plant Protection
bhg@iihr.res.in
9945575757

Savayava Sri meeting
Start Date: Saturday, March 5, 2022
End Date: Saturday, March 5, 2022

Event Category : Group Meetings
Venue : JDA office Tumakuru
Description : A meeting on Savayava Shri was arranged at JD office, Tumakuru. Head KVK attended. The main agenda of the meeting is selection of NGO to work in this project on organic / natural farming. JDA, DDH and DDA and other Staff of Agri and other line departments and farmers (about 15 persons) attended the meeting.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Workshop for Farmers
Start Date: Saturday, February 26, 2022
End Date: Saturday, February 26, 2022

Event Category : Workshop
Venue : Hunasawadi
Description : Need based training programme on Dry land Horticulture was organised at Hunasawadi village of Madhugiri taluk by ICAR-KVK Hirehalli in collaboration with Samashti foundation Bengaluru. Soil Sampling method demonstration were conducted. About 28 farmers were participated in the training. Head and KVK Scientists were presented.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Bee-Keeping Training Programme
Start Date: Wednesday, February 23, 2022
End Date: Wednesday, February 23, 2022

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Avishkar Organic Farm, Anupanahalli, Near Namada Chilume, Urdigere Hobli, Tumakuru Distrcit at 10.00 AM
Description : Bee-Keeping Training Programme
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Workshop on “Renewable Energy, Efficiency of Agricultural Pump Sets and Water Conservation”
Start Date: Tuesday, February 22, 2022
End Date: Tuesday, February 22, 2022

Event Category : Workshop
Venue : Sir.M.Vishweshwaraiah Auditorium, Tumakuru University
Description : Report of Workshop on “Renewable Energy, Efficiency of Agricultural Pump Sets and Water Conservation” was held on 22nd February 2022 at Sir.M.Vishweshwaraiah Auditorium, Tumakuru University by ICAR - Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hirehalli, Tumakuru, Sponsored by Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Ltd., Bengaluru. The programme started with ICAR, IIHR Song and Raita Geete. Shri. Saranabassapa Patil, Innovative Farmer, Krishi Pandit, Kalburgi District shared his twenty one innovations which includes solar and water conservation techniques adopted by the farmers all over India. Booklet and pamphlet on renewable energy, agricultural pump sets and water conservation were distributed during the workshop. About 117 farmers from Tumakuru district participated in the workshop. The Programme compering was done by Shri K.N.Jagadish and Shri. P.R.Ramesh gave vote of thanks. This Programme was coordinated by K.N.Jagadish and Dr. N.Loganandhan, Head, KVK,Hirehalli,Tumakuru.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Follow up visit to FLD on Tomato
Start Date: Saturday, February 19, 2022
End Date: Saturday, February 19, 2022

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Veerarammanahalli
Description : Regular follow up visit to ICM on tomato plot at Veerammanahalli and observed the nursery for the forthcoming planting during summer season.
Contact Person Details
B.Hanuamthe Gowda
SMS Plant Protection
bhg@iihr.res.in
9945575757

FLD French bean plot visit
Start Date: Friday, February 18, 2022
End Date: Friday, February 18, 2022

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Chikkadoddawadi
Description : KVK Scientists visited to FLD on French bean plot visit of Sri. Thimmappa at Chikkadoddawadi village of Koratagere taluk. Observations were recorded. We suggested Weeding and spraying of Neem soap at weekly intervals.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Diagnostic Field visit to Guava Plot at Hosapalya
Start Date: Thursday, February 17, 2022
End Date: Thursday, February 17, 2022

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Hosapalya, Korategere Taluk
Description : Diagnostic field visit for the tea mosquito affected field at Hosapalya of Korategere Taluk. It was recommended to spray for neem soap and lamda cyhalothrin.
Contact Person Details
B.Hanuamthe Gowda
SMS Plant Protection
bhg@iihr.res.in
9945575757

Visit to Mushroom Production Unit
Start Date: Wednesday, February 16, 2022
End Date: Wednesday, February 16, 2022

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Arakere village, Tumakuru taluk
Description : Mrs Radha R Banakar, SMS-Home Science visited mushroom production unit of Smt Renukadevi at Arakere village of Tumakuru taluk and given guidance on maintenance of production unit. Suggested her to start value addition to mushroom also. After that visited one successful entrepreneur Smt Vanaja of same village who is preparing and selling “Maathru” natural health mix with combination of millets and herbs.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Training programme on Animal nutrition and health camp
Start Date: Saturday, February 12, 2022
End Date: Saturday, February 12, 2022

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Chikkadoddavadi, Koratagere Taluk, Tumakuru
Description : Dr. Loganandhan N, Principal Scientist and Head, ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli has inaugurated the event. He explained about the NICRA project, importance of soil health and fodder varieties and motivated the farmers to get benefitted from the programme. Dr. Siddanagowda, Assistant Director, Veterinary department has informed the famers to get animals vaccinated time to time provided by the department and protect the animals. He also explained about balanced animal food, good healthy milk and management of diseased animals. Dr.Datta, Dr.Shridhar and Dr.Manjunath have provided treatment to animals. Mr. Ramesh.P.R, Subject Matter Specialist (Soil Science) has explained NICRA interventions and multi cut fodder CoFS-29 & 31 varieties. Mr. Prashant.J.M, SMS (Horticulture) assisted in conducting the programme. Members from Grama Panchayat, Gramachetana FPO, village Dairy were participated in the programme. Total 380 animals were provided with general treatment, deworming, insemination related problems
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Diagnostic visit to Areca Field at Rangapura
Start Date: Friday, February 11, 2022
End Date: Friday, February 11, 2022

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Rangapura, Korategere Taluk
Description : A Diagnostic field was made on 11.02.2022 at Rangapura village of Korategere Taluk. Arecanut affected by inflorescence dieback and ganoderma wilt. It was recommended to go for spraying with Mancozeb 2gm / ltr.
Contact Person Details
B.Hanuamthe Gowda
SMS Plant Protection
bhg@iihr.res.in
9945575757

World pulses day was celebrated on 10th Feb,2022 by ICAR- Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hirehalli
Start Date: Thursday, February 10, 2022
End Date: Thursday, February 10, 2022

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Bukkapattana
Description : World pulses day was celebrated on 10th Feb,2022 by ICAR- Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hirehalli, Tumakuru-2 in collaboration with Swavalambi Farmers Producers Organization at Bukkapattana Hobli in Sira taluk in the district. During the occasion, Capacity development programme was arranged to give the technical knowledge on different pulses crops which are potential to grow in Tumakuru District. Ms. Kamalamma, Chairman, Gram panchayath, Bukkapattana participated as a guest and highlighted the importance of pulses for economic and social stability and instructed participants in the programme to adopt innovative technologies for increasing the pulse productivity. Dr.N.Loganandhan, Head, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hirehalli spoke on the occasion, emphasised on the importance of celebration of Pulse day and assured KVK Support on the new technologies demonstration on different pulses. Dr.Somashekhar, SMS(Plant Breeding), served as a resource person and gave a lecture on the various pulse crops.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Shri DC Gowari Shankar MLA Tumakuru Rural visited KVK on 4th Feb 2022
Start Date: Friday, February 4, 2022
End Date: Friday, February 4, 2022

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : ICAR-KVK Hirehalli
Description : Shri DC Gowari Shankar MLA Tumakuru Rural visited KVK on 4th Feb 2022
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Method Demonstration
Start Date: Thursday, February 3, 2022
End Date: Thursday, February 3, 2022

Event Category : Agriculture Method Demonstration
Venue : Thippanahalli
Description : Honey bee boxes installation and distribution was organised at Thippanahalli village of Madhugiri taluk by ICAR-KVK Hirehalli in collaboration with SwaranaMukhi Souhardha Sangha FPO. About 20 SC farmers were participated in the programme and distributed the Honey bee boxes with colonies to SC farmers. The programme was coordinated by Mr. Prasanth JM SMS Horticulture.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Deendayal Antayodaya Yojana (DAY-NRLM)- National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM)
Start Date: Thursday, February 3, 2022
End Date: Thursday, February 3, 2022

Event Category : Group Meetings
Venue : Zilla Panchayath Office,Tumakuru
Description : Discussion was made on the role of individual line department in the activities of SHGs created. Agricultural related activities to the SHGs were also proposed.
Contact Person Details
Shashidhara K.N.
Senior Technical Assistant
shashidharkn@gmail.com
8970740492

FLD plot visit
Start Date: Thursday, February 3, 2022
End Date: Thursday, February 3, 2022

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Avinamadu and Rangapura
Description : KVK Scientists visited to FLD on French bean plot visit of Sri. Rangaraju at Avinamadu village of Madhugiri taluk. Observations were recorded. Meanwhile we provided AMC bio fertilizer for drenching. We suggested Weeding and spraying of Neem soap at weekly intervals.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Diagnostic Field visit to Kolihalli Village
Start Date: Monday, January 31, 2022
End Date: Monday, January 31, 2022

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Kolihalli Village of Tumakuru Taluk
Description : A diagnostic visit was made to ascertain the cause of the disease for Arecanut Crop growing in an area of 2.5 acres. It was found that the disease was due to excessive application of soil at the base of the plant. As a result a gum was exuded from the stem. About 5 farmers were present
Contact Person Details
B.Hanuamthe Gowda
SMS Plant Protection
bhg@iihr.res.in
9945575757

NICRA field visit
Start Date: Saturday, January 29, 2022
End Date: Saturday, January 29, 2022

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Chikkadoddavadi & D.Nagenahalli, Koratagere Taluk, Tumakuru
Description : Visited NICRA village Chikkadoddavadi for demonstrating NRM works. Mr.Ramesh.P.R has interacted with farmers for demonstrating NRM works.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Training programme on IPDM in Coconut and Arecanut
Start Date: Saturday, January 29, 2022
End Date: Saturday, January 29, 2022

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Urdigere of Tumakuru Taluk
Description : A Training programme on IPDM in Coconut and Arecanut was organized to train the farmers about the symptoms and management of pest and diseases of both coconut and arecanut. About 33 farmers were attended the programme.
Contact Person Details
B.Hanuamthe Gowda
SMS Plant Protection
bhg@iihr.res.in
9945575757

11th Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) meeting of KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru
Start Date: Friday, January 28, 2022
End Date: Friday, January 28, 2022

Event Category : Group Meetings
Venue : ICAR-KVK Hirehalli - Online Mode
Description : The 11th Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) Meeting of ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli was organized online on 28th January, 2022 at KVK Campus. Dr.B.N.Sreenivas Murthy, Director, IIHR, Chairman of SAC, Dr.N.Devakumar, D.E., UAS Bengaluru, Dr.Niranjana Murthy, ADR, UAS Bengaluru, Dr.Mallikarjuna Hanji, Nodal Officer, ATARI, Dr Rajendra Hegde, Head, NBSSLUP took part in the event. Meeting started with the introductory remarks of the Chairman. Later Head of KVK, Dr Loganandhan presented the action taken report of the last year SAC recommendations along with other activities of progress for the year 2021 and proposed action plan for the year 2022. Interaction among the participants followed and suggestions from them and experts were also noted down. Later in the event, all the guests gave their recommendations followed by the concluding remarks from the Chairman. The event was concluded by vote of thanks followed by lunch. About 58 members took part in the programme.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

NICRA field visit
Start Date: Monday, January 24, 2022
End Date: Monday, January 24, 2022

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Chikkadoddavadi & D.Nagenahalli, Koratagere Taluk, Tumakuru
Description : Visited NICRA village Chikkadoddavadi for demonstrating NRM works. Mr.Ramesh.P.R has interacted with farmers for demonstrating NRM works.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Training on Organic Farming in Horticulture
Start Date: Friday, January 21, 2022
End Date: Friday, January 21, 2022

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Junjuramanahalli, Tumakuru
Description : Training on organic farming in horticulture was held at Junjuramanahalli village, Tumakuru on 21.01.2022. Mr. Ramesh.P.R, Subject Matter Specialist (Soil Science) has explained the use of AMC biofertilizer in horticulture crops and showed method demonstration of enrichment of FYM using AMC. Mr. Anand, Director, AVISHKAR NGO has motivated the farmers to adopt organic farming
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

NICRA field visit
Start Date: Wednesday, January 19, 2022
End Date: Wednesday, January 19, 2022

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Chikkadoddavadi & D.Nagenahalli, Koratagere Taluk, Tumakuru
Description : Visited NICRA village Chikkadoddavadi for demonstrating NRM works. Mr.Ramesh.P.R has interacted with farmers for demonstrating NRM works.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Diagnostic Visit to Arecanut field
Start Date: Tuesday, January 11, 2022
End Date: Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : B.M.Kaval of Kengeri Hobli, Bengaluru South
Description : Diagnostic visit was made to B.M.Kaval of Kengeri Hobli, Bengaluru South to Arecanut Field. It was found that most of the arecanut trees were affected with Ganoderma wilt.
Contact Person Details
B.Hanuamthe Gowda
SMS Plant Protection
bhg@iihr.res.in
9945575757

Celebration of 3rd National Water Award-2020
Start Date: Tuesday, January 11, 2022
End Date: Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : D.Nagenahalli, Koratagere Taluk, Tumakuru
Description : Honourable Dr.Parameshwara.G, Ex-CM of Karnataka visited D.Nagenahalli for celebration of 3rd National Water Award-2020 on 11.01.2022. He praised Yelerampura Gram Panchayat and Krishi Vgyan Kendra, Tumakuru for receiving the award ‘Best Village Panchayat’- South Zone, First Rank under 3rd National Water Awards-2020, by Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India. He praised farmers for adopting rain water harvesting structures. Later he as visited Farm pond, Check dam, dryland horticulture and agroforestry fields in the village and interacted with farmers. Dr.N.Loganandhan, Mr.Ramesh.P.R, Mr. Prashanth.J.M have explained water conservation works carried out and their impact.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

NICRA field visit
Start Date: Monday, January 3, 2022
End Date: Monday, January 3, 2022

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Chikkadoddavadi & D.Nagenahalli, Koratagere Taluk, Tumakuru
Description : Visited NICRA village Chikkadoddavadi Finger millet Indaf-7 demonstration plots. Mr.Ramesh.P.R has interacted with farmers for demonstration of French bean.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

NICRA field visit
Start Date: Friday, December 31, 2021
End Date: Friday, December 31, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Chikkadoddavadi & D.Nagenahalli, Koratagere Taluk, Tumakuru
Description : Visited NICRA villages Chikkadoddavadi and D.Nagenahalli for demonstrating Rabi crops. Mr.Ramesh.P.R and Mr. Prashant JM have interacted with farmers for demonstrating Rabi crops.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Guest Lecture cum Method Demonstration on Mushroom Cultivation and Vermi Composting
Start Date: Tuesday, December 28, 2021
End Date: Tuesday, December 28, 2021

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Sree Siddaganga College of Arts, Science and Commerce for Women, Tumakuru
Description : Workshop on Mushroom cultivation and Vermicomposting was organized on 28th December 2021 at . Sree Siddaganga College of Arts, Science and Commerce for Women organized by the Department of Botany, SSCASCW, Tumakuru. Dr.K.C .Jayaswamy, Principal, SSCASCW, Tumakuru, Shri G.Chidananda Murthy, Prof and Head, Department of Botany and Dr Loganandhan.N, Principal Scientist and Head, ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli were present during inauguration programme. Mr Ramesh P.R, SMS-Soil Science delivered lecture on Vermi composting techniques. Mrs.Radha R.Banakar SMS- Home Science gave a lecture on nutritional importance of different kinds of mushrooms along with oyster mushroom cultivation technique. This programme was attended by 65 students.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

NICRA field visit to Chikkadoddavadi & D.Nagenahalli, Koratagere Taluk, Tumakuru
Start Date: Friday, December 24, 2021
End Date: Friday, December 24, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Chikkadoddavadi & D.Nagenahalli, Koratagere Taluk, Tumakuru
Description : Visited NICRA villages Chikkadoddavadi and D.Nagenahalli for demonstrating Rabi crops. Mr.Ramesh.P.R and Mr. Prashant J.M have interacted with farmers for demonstrating Rabi crops Groundnut Kadri Lepakshi 1812 and French bean Arka Arjun.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Field visit to Nutri garden at Karemadenahalli village, Sira Taluk
Start Date: Thursday, December 23, 2021
End Date: Thursday, December 23, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Karemadenahalli
Description : Follow up visit to nutria garden at Karemadenahalli village, Sira Taluk
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Diagnostic field visit to Karamadinahalli, Sira Taluk, Tumakuru
Start Date: Thursday, December 23, 2021
End Date: Thursday, December 23, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Karamadinahalli, Sira Taluk, Tumakuru
Description : Visited farmers in Karamadinahalli village for facing problems in Aster and Pomegranate and suggested use of AMC biofertilizer and foliar micronutrients. Mr.Ramesh.P.R and Mr. Prashant J.M have interacted with farmers.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

On campus Training Programme on Propagation in Fruit crops
Start Date: Monday, December 20, 2021
End Date: Monday, December 20, 2021

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : KVK, Hirehalli
Description : Need based training programme on Propagation in Fruit crops was organised at KVK by ICAR-KVK Hirehalli in collaboration with Department of Women and Child care GOK, Tumakuru. About 26 candidates were participated in the training. Mr. Parsanth JM, SMS Horticulture explained in detail about the Different methods of Propagation in Horticultural crops and students carried out grafting techniques practically.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Guest lecture on Propagation
Start Date: Monday, December 20, 2021
End Date: Monday, December 20, 2021

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : KVK Hirehalli
Description : Mr. Prasanth JM, SMS Horticulture explained in detail about the Different methods of Propagation in Horticultural crops and activities carried out in instructional farm for Tumakuru district. 26 trainee officers were visited to KVK Hirehalli from IIHR Bengaluru.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

NICRA field visit to Chikkadoddavadi, Tanganahalli & D.Nagenahalli, Koratagere Taluk, Tumakuru
Start Date: Friday, December 17, 2021
End Date: Friday, December 17, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Chikkadoddavadi, Tanganahalli & D.Nagenahalli, Koratagere Taluk, Tumakuru
Description : Visited NICRA villages Chikkadoddavadi, Tanganahalli and D.Nagenahalli for demonstrating Rabi crops and photo documentation of NICRA activities . Mr.Ramesh.P.R and Mr. Prashant J.M have interacted with farmers for demonstrating Rabi crops Finger millet Indaf-7 and Fodder CoFS-29/31.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Natural Farming - Address by Honorable Prime Minister of India Shri.Narendra Modi Ji shown to farmers
Start Date: Thursday, December 16, 2021
End Date: Thursday, December 16, 2021

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : ICAR-KVK Hirehalli
Description : Guest Lecture by Shri Prasanna, Natural Farming, Tumakuru. During the day Shri Shiva Prasad, IMC member, ICAR IIHR Bengaluru has witnessed the program. After the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji addressing the National Conference on *“Natural Farming (Zero Budget Natural Farming)"* on *16th December 2021* at *11:00 AM* during *Pre- Vibrant Gujarat Summit 2021*. The programme welcome address by Dr.N.Loganandhan, Head, ICAR KVK,Hirehalli Tumakuru, and Vote of Thanks by Shri K.N.Jagadish, Subject Matter Specialist, Agril.Extension.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Field Visit to Bukkapatna, Sira Taluk, Tumakuru
Start Date: Tuesday, December 14, 2021
End Date: Tuesday, December 14, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Bukkapatna, Sira Taluk, Tumakuru
Description : Visited Aerobic Paddy Paustic-9 FLD farm at Bukkapatna village and collected the yield data from farmer. Mr.Ramesh.P.R and Mr. Prashant J.M have interacted with farmers.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

OFT plot visit to Karemadenahalli
Start Date: Tuesday, December 14, 2021
End Date: Tuesday, December 14, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Karemadenahalli
Description : KVK Scientists visited to OFT Chilli plot visit of Sri. Nanjappa Karemadenahalli village of Sira taluk. The chilli plot infected with leaf curling and Anthracnose due to heavy rainfall and suggested to spray systemic insecticide and Kavach @ 2gm per lit of water. Meanwhile we provided AMC bio fertilizer for drenching. Observation were noted.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Field Day on NICRA Interventions
Start Date: Friday, December 10, 2021
End Date: Friday, December 10, 2021

Event Category : Field Day
Venue : D.Nagenahalli, Koratagere Taluk, Tumakuru
Description : Field Day on NICRA interventions to DAESI students was held on 10.12.2021 at D.Nagenahalli village, Koratagere Taluk, Tumakuru under NICRA project of ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli. Mr. Ramesh P R, SMS (Soil Science) has explained NICRA interventions such as rain water harvesting structures, soil conservation by trench cum bunds, stress tolerant crop varieties and agro forestry. Mr. Prashant.J.M,, SMS (Horticulture) has explained cultivation and economics of dryland fruit crops Tamarind, Amla and Cashew. About 40 farmers were participated in the programme
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

FLD OFT plot visit to Rangapura and Badavanahalli
Start Date: Thursday, December 9, 2021
End Date: Thursday, December 9, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Rangapura and Badavanahalli
Description : KVK Scientists visited to OFT Chilli plot visit of Sri. Hansaraja at Rangapura village of Madhugiri taluk. The chilli plot infected with cercospora leaf spot and suggested to Mancozeb @ 0.25 % spray. Meanwhile we provided AMC bio fertilizer for drenching. Scientist visited Tuberose plot of Sri Hanumatharayappa Badavanahalli. We suggested Weeding and spraying of Neem soap at weekly intervals. Taken observation both plots.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Lecture delivered on Processing and Value Addition to Millets and Horticultural crops
Start Date: Thursday, December 9, 2021
End Date: Thursday, December 9, 2021

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : Mrs Radha R Banakar, SMS-Home Science delivered lecture on processing and value addition to millets and horticultural crops to the participants from SKDRDP, NGO, Gauribidanur.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Field Day on Aerobic Paddy Paustic-9
Start Date: Tuesday, December 7, 2021
End Date: Tuesday, December 7, 2021

Event Category : Field Day
Venue : Bellibattadahalli, Koratagere Taluk, Tumakuru
Description : Field Day on Aerobic Paddy Paustic-9 was held on 07.12.2021 at D.Nagenahalli village, Koratagere Taluk, Tumakuru under NICRA project of ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru. Dr. Loganandhan N, Principal Scientist and Head, has promoted famers to adopt Aerobic Paddy. Mr. Ramesh P R, SMS (Soil Science) has delivered lecture on cultivation of Aerobic Paddy Paustic-9 for water saving. Mr. Prashant.J.M , SMS (Horticulture) was participated in the programme. About 23 farmers were participated in the programme
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Field Day on Growing Horticulture Crops in Dryland
Start Date: Tuesday, December 7, 2021
End Date: Tuesday, December 7, 2021

Event Category : Field Day
Venue : D.Nagenahalli, Koratagere Taluk, Tumakuru
Description : Field Day on growing horticulture crops in dryland was held on 07.12.2021 at D.Nagenahalli village, Koratagere Taluk, Tumakuru under NICRA project of ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru in collaboration with ICAR-NIVEDI, Bengaluru. Dr. Loganandhan N, Principal Scientist and Head, has promoted famers to adopt fruit crop. Mr. Ramesh P R, SMS (Soil Science) has delivered lecture on dryland horticulture crops to generate additional farm income. Mr. Prashant.J.M , SMS (Horticulture) has delivered lecture on technical cultivation of dryland fruit crops. About 49 farmers were participated in the programme
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

World Soil Day-2021
Start Date: Monday, December 6, 2021
End Date: Monday, December 6, 2021

Event Category : World Soil Day
Venue : Chikkadoddavadi, Koratagere Taluk, Tumakuru
Description : Awareness Programme on Soil Health on the occasion of World Soil Day-2021 was conducted at Chikkadoddavadi village, Koratagere Taluk, Tumakuru on 06.12.2021 by Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hirehalli, Tumakuru. Mr. Ramesh.P.R, Subject Matter Specialist (Soil Science) has welcomed the famers for celebration of World Soil Day-2021. He then explained importance of healthy soil, soil sample collection, soil testing and use of Soil Health Cards to the farmers. Mr. Prashant.J.M, Subject Matter Specialist (Horticulture) has explained the adoption of dry land horticulture crops for improving soil health and livelihood. Mr. Anand, Project Director, AVISHKAR NGO has promoted the farmers to use FYM, compost and biofertilizer to improve soil health. 30 Soil Health Cards were distributed to the farmers during the program. About 45 farmers were participated in the program.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Lecture delivered on Processing and Value Addition to Millets and Horticultural Crops
Start Date: Saturday, December 4, 2021
End Date: Saturday, December 4, 2021

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : Mrs Radha R Banakar, SMS-Home Science delivered lecture on processing and value addition to millets and horticultural crops to the participants from Tumakuru I KVK who are trainees of Capacity building training programme.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Off Campus Training programme on Honey bee cultivation and Processing
Start Date: Thursday, December 2, 2021
End Date: Thursday, December 2, 2021

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Thippanahalli
Description : Need based training programme on Honey bee cultivation and Processing was organised at Thippanahalli village of Madhugiri taluk by ICAR-KVK Hirehalli in collaboration with SwaranaMukhi Souhardha Sangha FPO. About 45 farmers were participated in the training. Mr. Shanthaveeraiah, Honey bee cultivation expert as a resource person explained in detail about the Honey bee cultivation and extraction of Honey. Head and KVK Scientists were presented. The training programme was coordinated by Mr. Prasanth JM SMS Horticulture.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Composting of farm residue by Windrow method using Arka Decomposer
Start Date: Saturday, November 27, 2021
End Date: Saturday, November 27, 2021

Event Category : Swachhata Hi Seva
Venue : Chikkadoddavadi Village, Koratagere Taluk, Tumakuru District
Description : Swachhta Campaign "Resource conservation and creation of Wealth from Waste”. Demonstration Composting of farm residue by Windrow method using Arka Decomposer, using farm waste like leaves, straw, areca husk and flower stalks, was conducted on 27.11.2021 at Chikkadoddavadi Village, Koratagere Taluk, Tumakuru District. Composting of crop residues using Arka Decomposer was demonstrated in the field of farmer Kemparaju. Dr. G. Selvakumar, Principal Scientist from the Division of Natural Resources, ICAR-IIHR, highlighted the importance and need of composting of crop residues. He has explained the process of fast decomposition of crop residues into compost and the benefits of using microbial consortium (Arka Decomposer) in composting crop residues.Dr. N.Logananandhan, N., Principal Scientist, Head,ICAR KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru explained about conversion of crop residues and other biomass into vermicompost.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

FLD plot visit at Ranagapura on 24th November 2021
Start Date: Wednesday, November 24, 2021
End Date: Wednesday, November 24, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Ranagapura
Description : KVK Scientists visited to FLD Chilli plot visit of Sri. Ramesh at Rangapura village of Madhugiri taluk. The chilli plot infected with cercospora leaf spot and suggested to Mancozeb @ 0.25 % spray. Meanwhile we provided AMC bio fertilizer for drenching.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Meeting with leaders of Sheep Rearing Union
Start Date: Tuesday, November 23, 2021
End Date: Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Event Category : Group Meetings
Venue : Animal Husbandry Department, Tumakuru
Description : Under SCSP Project (IIHR), it was decided to cover the SC community farmers with provision sheep for their livelihood development. In this regard, a meeting has been arranged at Dept. of Animal Husbandry, Tumakuru. In which the Deputy Director(AH) arranged the participation of leaders of sheep rearing unions of Tumakuru District. An understanding was achieved to arrange the sheep for the needy farmers through supply from these unions, taking support from AH department.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

FLD plot visit at Byadanuru on 23rd November 2021
Start Date: Tuesday, November 23, 2021
End Date: Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Byadanuru
Description : KVK Scientists visited to Front Line Demonstration plots of Chilli of Sri Santhosh at Byadanuru village of Pavagada taluk and provided suitable suggestion such as spraying of Vegetable special and Neem soap. Also suggested to drench with AMC bio fertilizer for proper growth.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Discussion on Scale of Finance and Flood Damage on Horticultural Crops
Start Date: Tuesday, November 23, 2021
End Date: Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Event Category : Group Meetings
Venue : Department of Horticulture, Tumakuru
Description : A meeting was arranged by Deputy Director (Horticulture) to finalize the scale of finance and discuss the remedies for flood damage in horticulture crops on 23rd November 2021. Every year a scale of finance is being fixed by the department in order to forward to DCCB banks for providing loans to the concerned farmers. In this regard, Head KVK was invited to share his expertise. Further, due to the recent flood related damage in the district, a discussion was held to provide remedies to the farmers.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Diagnostic and FLD plot visit at Byadanuru on 23rd November 2021
Start Date: Tuesday, November 23, 2021
End Date: Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Byadanuru
Description : KVK Scientists visited to problematic Papaya plot and FLD Chilli plot visit of Smt. Aluvelamma at Byadanuru village of Pavagada. The papaya plot infected with wilting symptoms due to excess water stagnation and provided suitable suggestion to drench and spraying of Systemic fungicides and chilli plot infected with Leaf curl virus and suggested to take systemic insecticide spray. Meanwhile we provided Neem soap to spray immediately.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

On-campus training on BAKAHU preparation and value addition
Start Date: Saturday, November 20, 2021
End Date: Saturday, November 20, 2021

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : ICAR-KVK Hirehalli
Description : On-campus training programme on BAKAHU preparation and value addition was conducted on 20th November 2021 at Krishi Vigyan Kendra,Hirehalli. Initially Dr.Loganandhan.N, Principal Scientist and Head, ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli explained about the importance of BAKAHU and told participants to make use of this training programme. Mrs.Radha R.Banakar SMS- Home Science gave a lecture on nutritional importance of BAKAHU along with demonstration on preparation of BAKAHU. Later Smt Nayana Anand, from Attikatte village of Gubbi taluk shared her experience with BAKAHU and demonstrated many value added products to the trainees. This training programme was attended by 38 women participants from DHAN foundation NGO.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Lecture Delivered as Resource Person
Start Date: Thursday, November 18, 2021
End Date: Thursday, November 18, 2021

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : KVK Hirehalli
Description : Lecture delivered on Importance of Seeds in Crop Production to DAESI students of KVK Hirehalli.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Somashekhar
SMS Plant breeding
somuvd14@gmail.com
9448349726

NICRA Field Visit
Start Date: Monday, November 15, 2021
End Date: Monday, November 15, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Chikkadoddavadi & D.Nagenahalli, Koratagere Taluk, Tumakuru
Description : Visited NICRA villages Chikkadoddavadi and D.Nagenahalli for observing crops condition status. Mr.Ramesh.P.R and Mr. Prashant JM have interacted with farmers for crop condition status.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Krishimela organized by University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), GKVK, Bengaluru
Start Date: Thursday, November 11, 2021
End Date: Sunday, November 14, 2021

Event Category : Kisan Mela
Venue : University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), GKVK, Bengaluru
Description : ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research participated in the Krishimela organized by University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), GKVK, Bengaluru during 11-14 November, 2021. In this event, ICAR-IIHR showcased its farmer friendly technologies through live specimens, products, sale of inputs etc., in the exhibition. More than 3 Lakh farmers and other stakeholders visited ICAR-IIHR stall during the period. Shree Shobha Karandlajee ji, Hon’ble Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India, visited the stall in presence of Dr. B.N.S.Murthy, Director, ICAR -IIHR, Bengaluru and appreciated the good work done. In the event, ICAR-IIHR once again bagged the Best Stall Award. This is the 6th consecutive best stall award for IIHR in the UAS (B) Krishimela events. From ICAR KVK Hirehalli, Dr.Loganandhan,N., K.N.Jagadish, J.M.Prasanth and Dr.Hanumanthegowda B., actively participated in the mega event.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Diagnostic Field visit to Arecanut and Pepper Plot
Start Date: Thursday, November 11, 2021
End Date: Thursday, November 11, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Kaluvehalli of Korategere Taluk
Description : Dianostic Field visit to spindle bug affected Arecanut Plot was made to Kaluvehalli village of Korategere taluk. It was suggested to install the granular insecticide (Carbofuran) at whorl of each plant.
Contact Person Details
B.Hanuamthe Gowda
SMS Plant Protection
bhg@iihr.res.in
9945575757

Field visit to Nutri Garden plots at Chikadoddawadi
Start Date: Tuesday, November 9, 2021
End Date: Tuesday, November 9, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Chikkadoddawadi village, Koratagere Taluk
Description : Follow up visit to nutria garden at Chikkadoddavadi village of Koratagere Taluk.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Success story of Banana farmer - TV Coverage
Start Date: Wednesday, November 3, 2021
End Date: Wednesday, November 3, 2021

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Mulukunte Near Vanachagere
Description : A TV coverage on Success story of Banana farmer Mr.Sathyanarayana was recorded at Honasigere, Tumkuru taluk by Dig vijay TV
Contact Person Details
B.Hanuamthe Gowda
SMS Plant Protection
bhg@iihr.res.in
9945575757

Success story of Pepper farmer - TV Coverage
Start Date: Wednesday, November 3, 2021
End Date: Wednesday, November 3, 2021

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Mulukunte Honasigere
Description : A TV coverage on Success story of Pepper farmer Mr.Syed Iftikar was recorded at Mulukunte Honasigere, Tumakuru Taluk by Digviajy TV and same was telecasted on 10th November,2021.
Contact Person Details
B.Hanuamthe Gowda
SMS Plant Protection
bhg@iihr.res.in
9945575757

On-campus training on Oyster Mushroom Cultivation
Start Date: Tuesday, November 2, 2021
End Date: Tuesday, November 2, 2021

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : KVK Hirehalli
Description : On-campus training on Oyster mushroom cultivation was conducted on 2nd November 2021 at Krishi Vigyan Kendra,Hirehalli.Mr Ramesh P.R, SMS-Soil Science delivered lecture on spawn production techniques. Mrs.Radha R.Banakar SMS- Home Science gave a lecture on nutritional importance of different kinds of mushrooms along with oyster mushroom cultivation technique. Later Trainees were demonstrated mushroom bag filling and bag incubation methods. At the end, certificates and training manuals were distributed to the all participants. This training programme was attended by 14 farmers and farm women from different taluks of Tumakuru district.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Vigilance Awareness Week-2021
Start Date: Monday, November 1, 2021
End Date: Monday, November 1, 2021

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : KVK Hirehalli
Description : Vigilance Awareness Week-2021 is being celebrating at ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli,Tumakuru from 26th October to 1st November 2021. The theme of this year Vigilance Awareness Week is “Independent India @75: Self Reliance with Integrity. Dr. Loganandhan, N., Head ICAR KVK,Hirehalli addressed the staff members and emphasized on the importance of vigilance awareness. He told that all the staff to come out to irradiate corruption from all spheres of life. Dr.B.H. Gowda ACTO/SMS Plant Protection read the pledged in Kannada. The programme was attended by Permanent and Temporary Staff of ICAR-KVK,Hirehalli,Tumakuru. The programme concluded with vote of thanks by K.N.Jagadish, Agril.Extension.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Diagnostic Field visit to Chrysanthemum plot
Start Date: Thursday, October 28, 2021
End Date: Thursday, October 28, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Kolala
Description : The chrysanthemum plot affected with leaf miner. Recommended neem and pongamia soap alternated with chemicals.
Contact Person Details
B.Hanuamthe Gowda
SMS Plant Protection
bhg@iihr.res.in
9945575757

Followup Visit to NMOOP Fld plot
Start Date: Thursday, October 28, 2021
End Date: Thursday, October 28, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Chikkadoddawadi, Korategere Taluk
Description : Recorded the observations on yield, no. of pods, no. of seeds per pod, etc.
Contact Person Details
B.Hanuamthe Gowda
SMS Plant Protection
bhg@iihr.res.in
9945575757

On-campus training programme for DAESI Students from KVK Mandaya
Start Date: Tuesday, October 26, 2021
End Date: Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Event Category : In-Service Training
Venue : KVK,Hirehalli,Tumakuru II
Description : ICAR- KVK,Hirehalli Tumakuru conducted training programme on “IIHR Technologies and extension activities.Visit to instructional farm and demonstration units at KVK was arranged to DAESI students from ICAR KVK,Mandya on 26.10.2021 at ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru. Mr. K.N.Jagadish, Subject Matter Specialist – Agril.Extension explained the various demonstration units at KVK & instructional farm to DAESI students.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Visit to FLD and Nutri garden plots
Start Date: Tuesday, October 26, 2021
End Date: Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Hosahalli and karemadenahalli village of Sira taluk
Description : Visited FLD plots of DHFt 109-3 foxtail millet variety, Brown top millet plot and nutria garden plots in Hosahalli and Karemadenahalli village of Sira taluk on 26-10-2021.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Diagnostic Field visit - Annenahalli
Start Date: Friday, October 22, 2021
End Date: Friday, October 22, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Annenahalli
Description : KVK Scientist visited to Problematic field of Coconut and Arecanut of Sri. Shantharju of Annenahalli , Tumakuru Taluk on 22.10.2021. The Coconut and Arecanut plots showing White fly damage and nutrient deficiency. We suggested spraying of Neem Soap and application of Recommended Dosage of Nutrients and application of Arka Microbial consortium at suitable intervals.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Group Discussion and Field visit to the FFS plots of Onion
Start Date: Friday, October 22, 2021
End Date: Friday, October 22, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Hosahalli, Bukkapattana Hobli, Sira Taluk
Description : Follow up of field visit to FFS Onion plots and observed the blub rot due to excess of rain during October 2021.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

NICRA field visit and DFI data collection
Start Date: Wednesday, October 20, 2021
End Date: Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Chikkadoddavadi & D.Nagenahalli, Koratagere Taluk, Tumakuru
Description : Visited NICRA villages Chikkadoddavadi and D.Nagenahalli for observing crops condition status. Mr.Ramesh.P.R Interacted with farmers for data collection for DFI report. Also Visited FLD plots for crop status and photo documentation.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Bi monthly workshop for extension functionaries of Tumakuru District
Start Date: Saturday, October 9, 2021
End Date: Saturday, October 9, 2021

Event Category : Workshop
Venue : DATC Chikkanahalli
Description : A Workshop was organized by KSDA and UAS Bangalore to train the extension functioneries working in the district about the latest technologies in the field of both Agriculture and Horticulture. All scientists of KVK were participated and delivered the lecture in their respective field.
Contact Person Details
B.Hanuamthe Gowda
SMS Plant Protection
bhg@iihr.res.in
9945575757

Bimonthly Technical workshop
Start Date: Friday, October 8, 2021
End Date: Friday, October 8, 2021

Event Category : Workshop
Venue : Chikkanahalli of Sira Taluk
Description : Bimonthly Technical workshop was attended by Scientific staff of KVK, Hirehalli which was arranged on 8/10/2021 by Department of Agriculture at District at Agriculture Training Institute, Chikkanahalli of Sira Taluk. The workshop was chaired by Ms.Raja sulochana, Joint Director of Agriculture, Tumakuru. During meeting all the ten Assistant Director of Agriculture were allowed to present the existing crop situation in their respective blocks and the contingency plan and the seed material available for the rabi season. During the interaction recent technologies were highlighted by the scientists of both the KVK’s of Tumakuru. Here also suggested plant protection measures to be taken during the crop growth period of various crops like Maize, Redgram, Ragi, Fruit crops, etc. In the meeting Dr.Loganandhan , Head KVK, Highlighted the facilities available which can be availed to help the farming community.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Somashekhar
SMS Plant breeding
somuvd14@gmail.com
9448349726

Evaluation of 3rd National Water Award application
Start Date: Thursday, October 7, 2021
End Date: Thursday, October 7, 2021

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : D.Nagenahalli, Koratagere Taluk, Tumakuru
Description : NICRA Field visit for evaluation of 3rd National Water Award application by evaluation team on 07.10.2021 at D.Nagenahalli, Koratagere Taluk, Tumakuru. Members from CWC and CGWB, Bengaluru visited various water harvesting structures, NRM works, dryland horticulture, Agroforestry, drought tolerant crops fields adopted by farmers at D.Nagenahalli. President and members of Gram Panchayat were also participated in the event. Mr.Ramesh.P.R, Mr, Prashant.J.M explained the NICRA activities and their progress to the evaluation team.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Special Swachhta Campaign on 6th October, 2021
Start Date: Wednesday, October 6, 2021
End Date: Wednesday, October 6, 2021

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : KVK Hirehalli
Description : Azaadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav a Special Swachhta Campaign on 6th October, 2021 during the forenoon of the day. The focus of the events may be with public participation including participation of all segments of population: Following of COVID appropriate behaviour, prevention of spread of diseases from animals to human - being and vice-versa.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

To visit Modern Nursery of Arecanut
Start Date: Tuesday, October 5, 2021
End Date: Tuesday, October 5, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Mudegere
Description : Mr.Rangaswamaiah an age old farmer doing arecanut nursery from last 10 years. He is supplying nearly 1 lakh arecanut seedling per year.
Contact Person Details
B.Hanuamthe Gowda
SMS Plant Protection
bhg@iihr.res.in
9945575757

FLD Demonstration plot Field visit at Veeramanahalli
Start Date: Wednesday, September 29, 2021
End Date: Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Veeramanahalli, Pavagada tq
Description : Front line demonstration, a visit was done to different FLD plots in Veeramanahalli Pavagada taluk on 29th September,2021 by SMS’s of KVK. Observation were taken the demo plots, the crop is in good condition, demonstrated variety is Arka Harita and it is in Vegetative stage and advised the farmer on nutrient management in this crop. Mr. Prasanth JM, SMS – Horticulture, Dr. B Hanumantegowda, SMS- Plant Protection was the part of the visiting team of the KVK, Hirehalli.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

FLD Demonstration plot Field visit at Doddenahalli
Start Date: Wednesday, September 29, 2021
End Date: Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Doddenahalli , Pavagada tq
Description : Front line demonstration, a visit was done to Tuberose FLD plot in Doddenahalli, Pavagada taluk on 29th September,2021 by SMS’s of KVK. Observation were taken the demo plot, the crop is in good condition, demonstrated variety is Arka Prajwal and it is in Vegetative stage and advised the farmer on nutrient management and drenching of AMC bio fertilizer for the crop. Mr. Prasanth JM, SMS – Horticulture, Dr. B Hanumantegowda, SMS- Plant Protection was the part of the visiting team of the KVK, Hirehalli.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Dedication of crop varieties to Nation by the Honourable Prime Minister was shown to the farmers who participated in the programme at KVK, Hirehalli
Start Date: Tuesday, September 28, 2021
End Date: Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : To create awareness among farmers about Climate Resilient Agriculture technologies, Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated 35 crop varieties with special traits to the Nation under Azadi Ka Amruth Mahotsav on 28th Sep 2021. He said in the last 6-7 years, science and technology are being used on a priority basis to solve the challenges related to agriculture. PM Modi spoke about the benefits of PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi and as it helped in supporting and developing the farmers during the COVID-19 period. He said that this benefited the farmers a lot as around 1.5 lakh crore has been distributed among the farmers. Live programme of the Prime Minister was shown to the farmers who participated in the programme at KVK, Hirehalli. About 58 farmers participated from Sira & Madhugiri Taluks of Tumakuru District. Mr.Ramalingappa and Mr.Kotekallappa progressive farmers mobilized the farmers and farm women to programme.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Visit to Nutri garden at Karemadenahalli village, Madugiri Taluk
Start Date: Friday, September 24, 2021
End Date: Friday, September 24, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Karemadenahalli
Description : Follow up visit to nutria garden at Karemadenahalli village, Madugiri Taluk
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Visit to FLD and Tamarind Lollipop making unit
Start Date: Thursday, September 23, 2021
End Date: Thursday, September 23, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Badavanahalli, Madugiri Taluk
Description : SMS-Home Science visited to DHFt 109-3 FLD plot and Tamarind lollipop making unit at Badavanahalli, Madugiri Taluk. Suggested women to make more quantity of Lollipops and make proper use of pounding machine provided to FPO, Badavanahalli.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

NMOOP Follow up visit to Groundnut field
Start Date: Thursday, September 23, 2021
End Date: Thursday, September 23, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Appenahalli village of Madhugiri taluk
Description : Follwup field visit made for groundnut FLD fields.3 farmers and 1 extension personal attended
Contact Person Details
B.Hanuamthe Gowda
SMS Plant Protection
bhg@iihr.res.in
9945575757

FLD Plot visit to Dindinapalya of Madhugiri Taluk
Start Date: Thursday, September 23, 2021
End Date: Thursday, September 23, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Dindinapalya of Madhugiri Taluk
Description : KVK Scientist visited to FLD plot on ICM in Chill – Arka Harita and ICM in Tuberose– Arka Prajwal of Shri.Bapu, Dindinapalya of Madhugiri Taluk. Observations were taken on Plant Height, No. of Branches, No. of flowers and Pest and Disease incidence. Suggested spraying of Vegetable Special and Neem Soap. Drenching of AMC for better growth.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

FLD plot visit to K P Halli of Madhugiri Taluk
Start Date: Thursday, September 23, 2021
End Date: Thursday, September 23, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : K P Halli of Madhugiri Taluk
Description : KVK Scientist visited to FLD plot on ICM in Tuberose– Arka Prajwal of Shri.Hanumantharaya, K P Halli of Madhugiri Taluk. Observations were taken on Plant Height, No. of Branches, No. of flowers and Pest and Disease incidence. Suggested spraying of Vegetable Special and Neem Soap. Drenching of AMC for better growth.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Visit to BAKAHU entrepreneur Nayana Anand village
Start Date: Wednesday, September 22, 2021
End Date: Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Athikatte village of Gubbi taluk
Description : Visited and discussed about her experience in Bakavu preparation and about her future plans of value addition
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Guest lecture to farmers visited on 21st September 2021
Start Date: Tuesday, September 21, 2021
End Date: Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : KVK, Hirehalli
Description : KVK Scientist Horticulture explained the activities carried out by KVK in Tumakuru district. Disseminated the IIHR technologies to visiting famers from Saudatti, Belagavi district. 25 farmers were visited to KVK Hirehalli
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Diagnostic field visit to paddy field
Start Date: Monday, September 20, 2021
End Date: Monday, September 20, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Karikyathanhlli village of sira taluk
Description : Diagnostic field visit made for Paddy field in three villages around Karikyathanahalli . it was identified that Paddy affected with Bacterial blight and stem borer. Control measures were taught to farmers. 12 farmers and 3 extension personal attended
Contact Person Details
B.Hanuamthe Gowda
SMS Plant Protection
bhg@iihr.res.in
9945575757

Diagnostic field visit to Groundnut field
Start Date: Monday, September 20, 2021
End Date: Monday, September 20, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Guligenahalli village of sira taluk
Description : Diagnostic field visit made for groundnut field in two villages in kasaba hobli . it was identified that Groundnut crop affected with Tikka leaf spot and stem rot and leaf minor Control measures were taught to farmers. 6 farmers and 2 extension personal attended
Contact Person Details
B.Hanuamthe Gowda
SMS Plant Protection
bhg@iihr.res.in
9945575757

Inauguration of Diploma in Agricultural Extension Services for Input Dealers (DAESI) at ICAR-KVK Hirehalli,Tumakuru
Start Date: Saturday, September 18, 2021
End Date: Saturday, September 18, 2021

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : ICAR-KVK Hirehalli
Description : One year DAESI (Diploma in Agricultural Extension Services for Input Dealers) programme was inaugurated at ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru on 18th Sept, 2021 in collaboration with SAMETI, UAS Bengaluru, MANAGE, Hyderabad and Dept. of Agriculture, Tumakuru District. The programme started with ICAR & IIHR Theme Song. Dr. B.N.Srinivasa Murthy, Director, ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Bengaluru inaugurated the programme. During his inaugural address, he opined that it is a welcome step by the government to train the input dealers, so that they could give correct advice to the farmers and bridge the wide gap existing between farmers and extension agents in the country. He also highlighted the farmer’s friendly horticultural technologies released by ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru for enhancing the higher production and profitability for the farmers.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

International year of Millets 2023 - Campaign of Nutri Garden and Tree Plantation at KVK Hirehalli
Start Date: Friday, September 17, 2021
End Date: Friday, September 17, 2021

Event Category : Poshan Vatika Maha Abhiyan & Tree Plantation 2021
Venue : ICAR-KVK Hirehalli
Description : Campaign of Nutri Garden and Tree Plantation
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

International year of Millets 2023 - Campaign of Nutri Garden and Tree Plantation at Govt. First Grade College, Tumakuru
Start Date: Friday, September 17, 2021
End Date: Friday, September 17, 2021

Event Category : Poshan Vatika Maha Abhiyan & Tree Plantation 2021
Venue : Govt. First Grade College, Tumakuru
Description : Campaign on nutri-garden and tree plantation was held at Government First Grade College, Tumakuru on 17.09.2021. Mr. Ramesh.P.R, Subject Matter Specialist (Soil Science) has given lecture on agroforestry, dry land horticulture crops and Arecanut plantation. Ms. Radha.R.Banakar has given lecture on nutri-garden and millets.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Awareness Programme on Farmers Field School (FFS)
Start Date: Wednesday, September 15, 2021
End Date: Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : KVK, Hirehalli
Description : An awareness programme on Farmers Field School (FFS) was organized at KVK Hirehalli on 15th September 2021. This was organized by Myrada NGO and WWD institute. The basic concept of FFS was explained to the members of various NGOs of Tumakuru District. KVK Staff covered topics like Value addition in Ragi, Groundnut and Seed Production in Onion. Dr.N.Loganandhan, Head,KVK Hirehalli covered the support of KVK for the better conduct of FFS in the thematic area of concerned farmers and their NGOs.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Guest lecture by SMS (Home Science)
Start Date: Wednesday, September 15, 2021
End Date: Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : Mrs Radha R Banakar, SMS-Home Science delivered lecture on Post-Harvest technologies and value addition to Ragi, Groundnut and Amla to the participants attended training programme which was organized by MYRADA on 15-9-2021.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Training programme on Organic Farming in Horticultural Crops
Start Date: Wednesday, September 15, 2021
End Date: Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Chikkagundakal Village of Tumakuru Taluk
Description : Training programme on Organic Farming in Horticultural Crops was conducted at Shri. Nagaraj, Progressive Organic Grower plot in the Chikkagundakal village of Tumakuru Taluk. Importance of bio fertilizers in horticulture crops and production practices in Arecanut and Coconut information were disseminated to participants.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Workshop on One Brand for Karnataka FPOs products
Start Date: Monday, September 13, 2021
End Date: Monday, September 13, 2021

Event Category : Workshop
Venue : NABARD Office, Bangalore
Description : To discuss about the possibility of bringing the products of Karnataka FPOs under one Brand, a workshop was organized at NABARD, Bangalore. The event was organized by Center of Excellence on FPO, Bangalore. Dr.N.Loganandhan, Head, KVK Hirehalli participated and took part in one of the discussion group on the title “Brand Franchise”. It was suggested to take up pilot study on branding the finger millet products of FPOs from Tumakuru District. There were total 6 groups formed and various topics related to the main theme was discussed and shared among the participants. (1) Principal Secretary, Horticulture, (2) Director, Horticulture, (3) Chief Manager NABARD, (4) Director, COE FPO were the main delegates who have presided the function.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Diagnostic Field visit to Akkiramapura
Start Date: Thursday, September 9, 2021
End Date: Thursday, September 9, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Akkiramapura of Korategere Taluk
Description : KVK Scientist visited to problematic Guava and Arecanut plots of Shri.Ramesh at Akkiramapura. The problem diagnosed tea mosquito bug in Guava and Anebe roga in Arecanut. Suggested (1) spraying systemic insecticide during flowering in Guava and (2) root feeding with systemic fungicide and application AMC 3 times per year.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

On-campus training on Vermicompost preparation and biogas production from kitchen waste
Start Date: Tuesday, September 7, 2021
End Date: Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru
Description : On-campus training on Vermicompost preparation and biogas production from kitchen waste. Mr. Ramesh.P.R, Subject Matter Specialist (Soil Science) has explained preparation of vermicompost and its uses and biogas production from kitchen waste.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Lecture on Entrepreneurship development opportunities in Agriculture
Start Date: Tuesday, September 7, 2021
End Date: Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : CEDOK Office, Tumakuru
Description : A Lecture on Entrepreneurship development opportunities in Agriculture was delivered by Dr.N.Loganandhan, Head, KVK Hirehalli at CEDOK (Centre for Entrepreneurship Development of Karnataka) on 7th September 2021. The participants are from different taluks of Tumakuru District. The lecture focused on possible options available in the field of Agriculture, Horticulture and other value addition aspects, for Entrepreneurs to develop their business. Interactive management games were also organized for the participants to sensitize the business situations in which they can develop their team building and negotiations skills.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Diagnostic Field Visit to Hennacegere Village
Start Date: Tuesday, September 7, 2021
End Date: Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Hennacegere Village
Description : KVK Scientists visited to Arecanut orchard of Shri.Syed Ifticar, Tumakuru taluk. Diagnosed Idimunde roga in Arecanut and Wilting in Pepper. Suggested spraying and drenching of AMC and application of recommended dose of nutrient management.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Lecture on Activities of KVK – Opportunities for NGOs
Start Date: Monday, September 6, 2021
End Date: Monday, September 6, 2021

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : KVK Hirehalli
Description : An awareness meeting was organized for the members of various NGOs working in Tumakuru District on 6th September 2021. The meeting was sponsored by NABARD, Tumakuru. The focus was to make them aware about the various schemes of NABARD and activities of KVK. Dr.N.Loganandhan, Head, KVK Hirehalli covered various mandated activities of KVK in which the NGOs can take part for the betterment of farming community. Smt. Keerthi Prabha, DDM, NABARD has covered the schemes of the development bank. About 25 participants took part in this programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Training program on IPDM in Groundnut
Start Date: Saturday, September 4, 2021
End Date: Saturday, September 4, 2021

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Badalanahalli of madhugiri taluk
Description : Training program on IPDM in Groundnut organised for NMOOP farmers to impart knowledge on pests and diseases . A lecture on IPDM on groundnut delivered by Dr.B.Hanumanthe Gowda, SMS (Plant Protection) and explained in detail about pest and diseases and their control measures. Dr. Somashekhar, SMS (Plant Breeding) delivered the talk on Seed production aspects of Redgram. 26 farmers were participated during the program.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Diagnostic field visit to Chirathenahalli, Sira Taluk
Start Date: Saturday, September 4, 2021
End Date: Saturday, September 4, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Chirathenahalli of Sira Taluk
Description : KVK Scientist visited to Tamarind , Arecanut, Coconut, Chilli and Pomegranate plots at Chirathenahalli, Sira Taluk on 4th September 2021 of Smt. Lalitha farm. Genoderma in Arecanut, Blight in Pomegranate, Stem Bleeding in Coconut and unproductive trees of tamarind were diagnosed. Root feeding and pasting for Genoderma wilt and spraying of AMC in pomegranate and provided suitable nutrient management in tamarind plot based on the soil test report.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

On-campus training programme for DAESI Students from KVK Tiptur,Tumakuru
Start Date: Friday, September 3, 2021
End Date: Friday, September 3, 2021

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : KVK,Hirehalli,Tumakuru II
Description : ICAR- KVK,Hirehalli Tumakuru conducted training programme on “IIHR Technologies and extension activities.Visit to instructional farm and demonstration units at KVK was arranged to DAESI students from ICAR KVK,Tiptur,Tumakuru on 03.09.2021 at ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru. Mr. K.N.Jagadish, Subject Matter Specialist – Agril.Extension explained the various demonstration units at KVK & instructional farm to DAESI students.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

On-campus training on Vermicompost preparation and biogas production from kitchen waste
Start Date: Thursday, September 2, 2021
End Date: Thursday, September 2, 2021

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru
Description : On-campus training on Vermicompost preparation and biogas production from kitchen waste Mr. Ramesh.P.R, Subject Matter Specialist (Soil Science) has explained preparation of vermicompost and its uses and biogas production from kitchen waste.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Farmers visited during August 2021
Start Date: Tuesday, August 31, 2021
End Date: Tuesday, August 31, 2021

Event Category : Farmers Visit to KVK
Venue : ICAR-KVK Hirehalli
Description : Farmers visited during August 2021
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Visit to Chikkadoddavadi for handing over forestry seedlings
Start Date: Monday, August 30, 2021
End Date: Monday, August 30, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Chikkadoddavadi, Koratagere Taluk, Tumakuru
Description : Visited Chikkadoddavadi, Koratagere Taluk, Tumakuru for handing over forestry seedlings on 30.08.2021. Mr. Ramesh.P.R, Subject Matter Specialist (Soil Science) and Prashant.J.M, Subject Matter Specialist (Horticulture) has visited Chikkadoddavadi, NICRA village handover over 3,500 forestry seedlings. These trees will be distributed to the farmers later under NICRA project.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Training programme on Climate Smart Agriculture
Start Date: Friday, August 27, 2021
End Date: Friday, August 27, 2021

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru
Description : Training programme on Climate smart agriculture was held at ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru on 27.08.2021 to farmers and resource persons of APMAS NGO of Andhra Pradesh Dr. Loganandhan N, Principal Scientist and Head, ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli has welcomed the farmers of APMAS NGO, Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh to the programme and explained the mandates of KVK. Mr. Ramesh.P.R, Subject Matter Specialist (Soil Science) has explained NICRA interventions soil and water conservation works, short duration and drought tolerant crop varieties, multi cut fodder CoFS-29 variety, agro forestry and dryland horticulture. Farmers were then taken to the KVK demonstration units. Later farmers were taken to the NICRA village D.Nagenahalli, Koratagere Taluk, Tumakuru for exploring NICRA demonstrations.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Field Day program on Ridge gourd variety Arka Prasan
Start Date: Friday, August 27, 2021
End Date: Friday, August 27, 2021

Event Category : Field Day
Venue : Rangasamudra Village, Hobli: I D halli, Madhugiri tq
Description : A field day Programme was arranged to demonstrate the new variety of Ridge gourd “Arka Prasan” released by IIHR, Bengaluru at Rangasamudra village in Madhugiri Taluk of Tumakuru District. This programme was arranged in Mr.Manjunath Reddy Farm. In this programme more than 40 farmers of surrounding villages of Rangasamudra Participated and gained information about this new variety of Ridge gourd. The Farmer has taken up this crop in an area of one acre land and the prominent technology he used are the new Ridge gourd variety- Arka Prasan, Use of Vegetable special, Use of Fruit fly traps and farmer informed the gathering that he may be able to harvest around 15 tons of yield and expecting to get the net income of Rs.1 lakh.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Somashekhar
SMS Plant breeding
somuvd14@gmail.com
9448349726

Guest lecture for DAESI students of Hasan
Start Date: Thursday, August 26, 2021
End Date: Thursday, August 26, 2021

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru
Description : Visit to instructional farm and demonstration units at f KVK was held to DAESI students on 26.08.2021 at ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru. Mr. Ramesh.P.R, Subject Matter Specialist (Soil Science) explained the various demonstration units at KVK & farm to DAESI students.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Off-campus training on Nutri Garden at Karemadenahalli, Sira taluk
Start Date: Thursday, August 26, 2021
End Date: Thursday, August 26, 2021

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Karemadenahalli, Sira taluk
Description : ICAR- KVK,Hirehalli Tumakuru conducted training programme on "Food and nutrition for farmers” under Azadi Ki Amruta Mahostava on 26th August 2021. Off-campus training cum demonstration on Nutri-Garden was conducted on 26th August 2021 at Karemadenahalli village of Sira Taluk. Mrs Radha R.Banakar, SMS-Home Science, KVK, Hirehalli explained the role of fruits and vegetables in daily diet to achieve nutrition security among farm family members. Mr Prashanth J.M, SMS-Horticulture, KVK, Hirehalli explained about the layout and use of organic micronutrients and foliar application in nutri gardens. This training programme was attended by 20 farmers and farm women from Karemadenahalli village. Later basic data of selected farm families was collected and handed over critical inputs (seed kit, some fruits and medicinal plants seedlings, micro nutrients, AMC..etc) were distributed to the selected farm women.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Off-campus training on Nutri Garden at Chikkadoddavadi village of Koratagere Taluk
Start Date: Monday, August 23, 2021
End Date: Monday, August 23, 2021

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Chikkadoddavadi village of Koratagere Taluk
Description : Off-campus training cum demonstration on Nutri-Garden was conducted on 23rd August 2021 at Chikkadoddavadi village of Koratagere Taluk. Mrs Radha R.Banakar, SMS-Home Science, KVK, Hrehalli explained the role of fruits and vegetables in daily diet to achieve nutrition security among farm family members. Mr Prashanth J.M, SMS-Horticulture, KVK, Hirehalli explained about the layout and use of organic micronutrients and foliar application in nutri gardens. Mr.Ramesh P.R SMS-Home Science also coordinated this programme. This training programme was attended by 15 farmers and farm women from Chikkadoddavadi village. Later basic data of selected farm families was collected and critical inputs (seed kit, some fruits and medicinal plants seedlings, micro nutrients, AMC..etc) were distributed to the selected farm women.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hirehalli,Tumakuru II observed Parthenium Awareness Week from 16th to 22nd August 2021
Start Date: Monday, August 16, 2021
End Date: Sunday, August 22, 2021

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : ICAR-KVK Hirehalli
Description : On 17.8.2021, Parthenium uprooting and clearing was organised at Hirehalli,Campus. Around 25 scientific, technical, and skilled supporting staff members participated in the programme. Parthenium uprooting and clearing drive was steered in the campuses and awareness was created about Parthenium menace at KVK, Hirehalli to educate the staff, outsourcing personnel, and field workers about the dangerous effects of parthenium weed on human and animal health. On 21.8.2021, farmers from Dharmapuri Dist. of Tamil Nadu visited KVK Hirehalli. Dr.Loganandhan, N., Head, ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru addressed Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu farmers and staff members regarding the Parthenium Awareness Week. Around 45 farmers and Staff members participated in the programme to educate farmers and staff about the dangerous effects of parthenium weed.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Sadbhavana Diwas 2021
Start Date: Saturday, August 21, 2021
End Date: Saturday, August 21, 2021

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : KVK Hirehalli
Description : Sadbhavana Diwas was organized at KVK Hirehalli on 21.08.2021. A pledge was taken during the programme. 45 members which include staff, farmers from tamil nadu were participated in pledge taking. Dr. N.Loganandhan, read the pledge in English and the participants repeated the same.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Farmers Visit
Start Date: Saturday, August 21, 2021
End Date: Saturday, August 21, 2021

Event Category : Farmers Visit to KVK
Venue : KVK Hirehalli
Description : About 25 farmers from Dharmapuri Dist. Of Tamil Nadu visited KVK Hirehalli on 21st August 2021. Dr.Loganandhan, Head KVK explained about various activities of KVK viz., OFT, FLD, training etc. They were also explained about different technological products that are being produced at this centre in which farmers showed interest and few of them have purchased some of them.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Meeting on Compensation for Horticulture crops
Start Date: Saturday, August 21, 2021
End Date: Saturday, August 21, 2021

Event Category : Group Meetings
Venue : D C Office, Tumakuru
Description : A meeting on Compensation for Horticulture crops viz., banana and papaya was organized at D C Office, Tumakuru on 21.08.2021. These two crops were added this year onwards under compensation category. Hence, it was discussed the pros and cons of adding these two and also to fix the compensation amount based on the appropriate stage of these crops. Dr.N.Loganandhan, Head KVK, participated in the event as per the request from DDH, Tumakuru and shared his expertise on the above subject.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

FLD and OFT plot visit to Groundnut
Start Date: Thursday, August 19, 2021
End Date: Thursday, August 19, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Veeramanahalli
Description : KVK Scientists visited to Front Line Demonstration and OFT plots of Groundnut at Veeramanahalli Pavagada and provided suitable suggestion given by SMS Plant Protection.
Contact Person Details
B.Hanuamthe Gowda
SMS Plant Protection
bhg@iihr.res.in
9945575757

Diagnostic plot visit to Chilli
Start Date: Thursday, August 19, 2021
End Date: Thursday, August 19, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Veeramanahalli
Description : KVK Scientists visited to problematic chilli plot visit at Veeramanahalli Pavagada of Sri Veeramallappa. The plot infected with Chilli leaf curl virus and provided suitable suggestion given by SMS Plant Protection and SMS Horticulture.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Off campus training programme on Integrated cropping system in Onion
Start Date: Tuesday, August 17, 2021
End Date: Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Hosahalli, Hobli: Bukkapattana, Sira tq
Description : Off campus training titled “Integrated crop management was conducted at Hosahalli village in Sira taluk of Tumakuru district. Since the area under Onion crop in this area is almost more than the 3000 ha and plays a key role in the economic upliftment of the people in this location. Dr.Somashekhar, SMS(Plant Breeding) had spoken on this occasion informed the gathering about the importance of the Varieties to grown and the role of seed treatment on control of various diseases and pests, later discussed various improved technologies to be followed to get the maximum yield. In this meeting Mr.Jagadish K N , SMS (Agril extension) and Mr.Shasidhar K N, Technical Officer of KVK, Hirehalli also participated and coordinated in the programme. Totally 25 participants were present during the programme, later field visits were also arranged to know the present status of the Onion crop and addressed various issues in the field itself.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Somashekhar
SMS Plant breeding
somuvd14@gmail.com
9448349726

ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli Celebrated 75th Independence Day
Start Date: Sunday, August 15, 2021
End Date: Sunday, August 15, 2021

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra (IIHR) celebrated 75th Independence Day on 15th August 2021 following all COVID-19 protocols like wearing face mask, sanitization and maintaining social distance. The programme started with the flag hoisting by Dr. N. Loganandhan, Head, ICAR- KVK at 9.30 am, followed by mass singing of the National Anthem. In his Independence Day speech, the head conveyed his Independence Day wishes to all the staff members. He appreciated that ICAR-KVK has achieved this self-independence through the production of IIHR technologies, seed and planting material production, and other services. He also appealed to all the staff to work with selflessness, honesty and dedication to build a strong nation.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Board of Directors meeting of FPO, Korategere
Start Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021
End Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Thovinakere
Description : An orientation programme for the Directors of FPO – Negila Siddhi was arranged at Thovinakere, Tumakuru District on 12th August 2021. This FPO was supported by NABARD, executed by Isha Foundation, Coimbatore as CBBO with Technical Support from KVK, Hirehalli. In this meeting, the roles and responsibilities of the Directors were explained to them by the team in which Dr.Loganandhan, Head, KVK Hirehalli emphasized on the role played by KVK for their successful business venture.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Yarabahalli Diagnostic Plot Visit
Start Date: Tuesday, August 10, 2021
End Date: Tuesday, August 10, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Yarabahalli
Description : KVK Scientists visited to Problematic Chilli plot at Yarabahalli of Sri Nagaraja. Provided suitable suggestion given by SMS Plant Protection and SMS Horticulture.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Cheluru Diagnostic Plot Visit
Start Date: Tuesday, August 10, 2021
End Date: Tuesday, August 10, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Cheluru
Description : KVK Scientists visited to Problematic Arecanut and Coconut plot at Cheluru of Sri Manjunath Anthapura. Provided suitable suggestion given by SMS Plant Protection and SMS Horticulture.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Lecture on soil and water conservation
Start Date: Monday, August 9, 2021
End Date: Monday, August 9, 2021

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : DATC, Tumakuru
Description : Lecture on soil and water conservation was held at DATC, Tumakuru on 09.08.2021. Mr. Ramesh.P.R, Subject Matter Specialist (Soil Science) has given lecture on soil and water conservation. Five ADAs were participated in the training.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Training on organic farming in Horticulture
Start Date: Tuesday, August 3, 2021
End Date: Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Bevinapalya, Tumakuru Taluk, Tumakuru
Description : Training on organic farming in horticulture was held at Bevinapalya, Tumakuru Taluk, Tumakuru on 03.08.2021. Mr. Ramesh.P.R, Subject Matter Specialist (Soil Science) has explained the use of AMC biofertilizer in horticulture crops and showed method demonstration of enrichment of FYM using AMC. Mr. Prashant.J.M, Subject Matter Specialist (Horticulture) has explained the organic farming in floriculture and plantation crops.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Training on short duration Ragi KMR-630 variety and Ground nut K-6
Start Date: Monday, August 2, 2021
End Date: Monday, August 2, 2021

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : D.Nagenahalli, Koratagere Taluk, Tumakuru
Description : Training on short duration Ragi KMR-630 variety and Ground nut K-6 was held at D.Nagenahalli, Koratagere Taluk, Tumakuru on 02.08.2021. Mr. Ramesh.P.R, Subject Matter Specialist (Soil Science) has explained the characteristics of Ragi KMR-630 variety and motivated the farmers to adopt the of Ragi KMR-630 variety in their farm. Mr. Prashant.J.M, Subject Matter Specialist (Horticulture) has explained the characteristics of Ground nut K-6 to the farmers and motivated the farmers to adopt the Ground nut K-6 variety in their farm. About 28 farmers were participated in the programme. Mr. Anand from AVISHKAR NGO has motivated the farmers to take up new technologies and to adopt organic farming.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Zonal Workshop of KVKs
Start Date: Friday, July 30, 2021
End Date: Saturday, July 31, 2021

Event Category : Workshop
Venue : Online
Description : A Zonal workshop of KVKs was conducted during July 30-31, 2021. In which various lectures were delivered by the experts belong to ICAR and SAUs. Dr.N.Loganandhan, participated as one of the rapporteurs in the session which was chaired by Dr.Prabhukumar, Ex-Zonal Director of Zone VIII on 31st July 2021. In that session, topics on Cotton, Fishery, Machineries and Extension Methodologies were covered.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Training on INM in Ragi and Ground nut
Start Date: Saturday, July 31, 2021
End Date: Saturday, July 31, 2021

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Tippenahalli, Madhugiri Taluk, Tumakuru
Description : Training on INM in Ragi and Ground nut 31.07.2021 was held at Tippenahalli, Madhugiri Taluk, Tumakuru on 31.07.2021. Mr. Ramesh.P.R, Subject Matter Specialist (Soil Science)gave training on INM in Ragi and Ground nut to the farmers. Also gave method demonstration of enrichment of FYM using AMC biofertilizer. About 33 farmers were participated in the programme.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Orientation on KVK activities for final year B.Sc. (Horticulture) students of COH, Hiriyur
Start Date: Friday, July 30, 2021
End Date: Friday, July 30, 2021

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : KVK Hirehalli
Description : Orientation on KVK activities was conducted for final year B.Sc. (Horticulture) students of College of Horticulture, Hiriyur on 30th July 2021 in presence of Dr.Raveesha Asst. Professor, College of Horticulture, Hiriyur. Three Students from College of Horticulture, Hiriyur, viz.,Ms.Chandana L, Ms.Shilpa G and K.N Yashu participated as a part of the degree programme. It is essential to have practical experience in Agriculture and Horticulture aspects including entrepreneurial activities. The skill-based experience in these areas will make students to get more confidence and expertise in their careers.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Follow up field visit to CFLD Groundnut by SMS(Plant Protection)
Start Date: Friday, July 30, 2021
End Date: Friday, July 30, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Shivanagere, Madhugiri Taluk
Description : Visited the CFLD plots of Groundnut at Shivanegere and recorded the various characteristics.
Contact Person Details
B.H.Gowda
SMS(Pl.Prot.)
bhg@iihr.res.in
9945575757

Training on INM and IPDM of Oilseed crops by SMS (Plant Protection)
Start Date: Friday, July 30, 2021
End Date: Friday, July 30, 2021

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Shivanagere, Madhugiri Taluk
Description : Conducted the training programme on INM and IPDM practices in Groundnut and Castor at Shivanagere village of Madhugiri taluk. We explained in detail about integrated nutrient management practices and symptoms, epidemiology and management of pests and diseases of groundnut and castor. 33 farmers were participated.
Contact Person Details
B.Hanuamthe Gowda
SMS Plant Protection
bhg@iihr.res.in
9945575757

Online training programme on Mucuna as a mulching crop in Coconut by SMS (Plant Breeding)
Start Date: Thursday, July 29, 2021
End Date: Thursday, July 29, 2021

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Online
Description : Online training programme was conducted on Mucuna as a mulching crop in coconut, as Tumakuru District is having almost more than 1.4 lakh ha, hence improvement in Soil productivity in coconut, will be helpful in increasing the coconut total production. This training was conducted on virtual mode on 29/7/2021 at 10-30 am and the resource person was Dr.Somashekhar, SMS Plant Breeding, KVK and the event was coordinated by Mr.Jagadish K N, SMS- Agril Extension. Initially during the Programme, Dr.N.Loganandhan Head, highlighted the importance of Mucuna crop for the soil productivity enahancement. In this programme totally 12 participants were involved and at the end of the programme, the meeting concluded with the discussion on the topic.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Somashekhar
SMS Plant breeding
somuvd14@gmail.com
9448349726

Lecture Delivered on Horticultural Extension: Experiences from a KVK perspective during 27-29, July, 2021 by Head, KVK Hirehalli
Start Date: Tuesday, July 27, 2021
End Date: Thursday, July 29, 2021

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : KVK Hirehalli online
Description : A collaborative online training programme on Extension for Horticultural Technologies was organised by ICAR-IIHR and MANAGE, Hyderabad during 27th to 29th July 2021. On 29th July 2021, Dr.Loganandhan, N., has delivered a lecture on Horticultural Extension: Experiences from a KVK perspective. The lecture covered on the horticultural extension model followed by the KVK with appropriate strategies, covering the basic mandate and activities of KVK, which can be measured by appropriate indicators that are covered under DFI concepts.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Water Shed Meeting
Start Date: Thursday, July 29, 2021
End Date: Thursday, July 29, 2021

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Shivanegere of Madhugiri Taluk
Description : On 29th July 2021, a meeting on Farming based on weather parameters was conducted at Shivanegere village of Madhugiri Taluk. This was supported by NABARD and Digete team and Avishkar NGO. Dr.N.Loganandhan, gave advise on various drought tolerant varieties that can be taken up. Farmers extended their support to follow the practices suggested in their fields.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Field visit to Front Line Demonstration plots and Video Documentation by SMS (Horticulture)
Start Date: Thursday, July 29, 2021
End Date: Thursday, July 29, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Venkatapura and Dommathamari
Description : KVK Scientist visited to OFT plot of Pomegranate of Sri. Srinivas Reddy of Venkatapura Pavagada Taluk on 29.7.2021. We took observations and suggested drenching of Actino Plus, AMC, Doctor Soil and spraying of Neem soap at suitable intervals. Video documentation of on use of AMC, Actino plus in Pomegranate and Bahar treatment. Video Documentation on Lime cultivation and mulching in Dry Land fruit orchard.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Field Visit to DFI village Kumbarahalli for distribution of FLD seeds of DHFt 109-3 foxtail variety and brown top millet by SMS (Home Science)
Start Date: Monday, July 26, 2021
End Date: Monday, July 26, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Kumbarahalli
Description : To give FLD seeds to the selected farmers
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

AMOGGH TV – Programme on KVK Activities by Head, KVK Hirehalli
Start Date: Friday, July 23, 2021
End Date: Friday, July 23, 2021

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Tumakuru
Description : Dr.N.Loganandhan, Head, KVK Hirehalli participated in a live programme on AMOGGH TV of Tumakuru. The topics covered were The activities of KVK and their benefits to the farmers. On 23rd July 2021, a live TV programme on above topic was covered by AMOGGH TV at 6.00 PM in which the Head of KVK has shared various activities of the KVK viz., OFT, FLD, Training Programmes and other inputs like seeds, planting materials, bio fertilizers, bio control measures, soil testing facilities available at KVK. This is an awareness programme organized for the betterment of farmers in this region.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Field Visit to DFI village Badavanahalli for distribution of FLD seeds of DHFt 109-3 foxtail variety and brown top millet by SMS (Home Science)
Start Date: Monday, July 19, 2021
End Date: Monday, July 19, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Badavanahalli
Description : To give FLD seeds to the selected farmers
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

FLD plot visit to Ragi, Groundnut and Tuberose fields at Badavanahalli by SMS (Horticulture)
Start Date: Monday, July 19, 2021
End Date: Monday, July 19, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Badavanahalli
Description : KVK Scientists visited to Front Line Demonstration plots ( Ragi, Groundnut and Tuberose ) at Badavanahalli and provided suitable suggestion given by SMS Soil Science and SMS Horticulture. Seeds were distributed to the 6 farmers.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Lecture on children malnutrition and children protection from third wave of Covid-19 pandemic by SMS (Home Science)
Start Date: Thursday, July 15, 2021
End Date: Thursday, July 15, 2021

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Online training
Description : This programme was organized by Department of Women and Child Development , Zilla Panchayat , Tumakuru on 15/07/2021. In this programme Mrs Radha R Banakar, SMS-Home Science delivered lecture on children malnutrition and children protection from third wave of Covid-19 pandemic.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Online Training programme on Improved production practices in Arecanut by SMS (Horticulture)
Start Date: Thursday, July 15, 2021
End Date: Thursday, July 15, 2021

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : KVK Hirehalli
Description : Need based training programme on Improved production practices in Arecanut was organised by ICAR-KVK Hirehalli. About 12 farmers were participated in the training. Mr. Prashanth JM, SMS Horticulture explained in detail production practices in Arecanut.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Diagnostic Field visit of Coconut and Arecanut plot by SMS (Horticulture)
Start Date: Tuesday, July 13, 2021
End Date: Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Hanumantha Pura
Description : KVK Scientist visited to Problematic field of Coconut and Arecanut of Sri. Doddalingappa of Hanumantha Pura, Sira Taluk on 13.07.021. The Coconut and Arecanut plots showing nutrient deficiency and Anabe roga . We suggested root feeding of fungicide and application of Recommended Dosage of Nutrients and application of Arka Microbial consortium at suitable intervals.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Awareness programme on Maize 14-5 variety
Start Date: Thursday, July 8, 2021
End Date: Thursday, July 8, 2021

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Chikkadoddavadi, Koratagere Taluk, Tumakuru
Description : Awareness programme on Maize 14-5 variety was held at Chikkadoddavadi, Koratagere Taluk, Tumakuru on 08.07.2021. Dr.Mahadevappa, Scientist, UAS, VC Farm, Mandya has explained detailed characteristics of Maize 14-5 variety to the farmers. Mr. Ramesh.P.R, Subject Matter Specialist (Soil Science) has motivated the farmers to adopt the Maize 14-5 variety in their farm. About 17 farmers were participated in the programme.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Awareness Programme on Zoonotic Diseases - World Zoonoses Day-2021 by SMS (Soil Science)
Start Date: Wednesday, July 7, 2021
End Date: Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Chikkadoddavadi, Koratagere Taluk, Tumakuru
Description : Dr. V.Balamurugan, Principal Scientist, ICAR-NIVEDI and Dr. Narayan G, Scientist, ICAR-NIVEDI gave welcome address for the programme. Dr. Loganandhan N, Principal Scientist and Head, ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli promoted famers to improve knowledge on Zoonotic diseases. Dr. Chetan Kumar H B, Scientist, ICAR-NIVEDI delivered lecture on Zoonotic diseases and its consequences. Mr. Ramesh P R, SMS (Soil Science), ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli delivered lecture on Supplemental fodder production for healthy animal husbandry. Dr.Satish Gowda C S, Scientist, ICAR-NIVEDI explained role of ICAR-NIVEDI in animal disease management and gave vote of thanks. Farmers are provided with pamphlets on Zoonotic diseases, their prevention and cure. About 49 farmers were participated in the programme
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Training on Balanced use of fertilizers
Start Date: Friday, June 18, 2021
End Date: Friday, June 18, 2021

Event Category : In-Service Training
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru
Description : Training on Balanced use of fertilizers was held online by ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli,Tumakuru to farmers and students of First Grade College Tumakuru on 18.06.2021. About 98 farmers and students were participated in the programme. Mr. Ramesh.P.R, Subject Matter Specialist (Soil Science) gave lecture on Balanced use of fertilizers.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Field Visit to Marigold Demonstration Plot
Start Date: Thursday, June 10, 2021
End Date: Thursday, June 10, 2021

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Belladamadugu Village
Description : KVK Scientist visited to Marigold demonstration plot of Smt. Savitramma farm women on 10.6.201. We took observations and suggested spraying of Suitable nutrients and Neem soap at suitable intervals.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

World Environmental Day -2021
Start Date: Saturday, June 5, 2021
End Date: Saturday, June 5, 2021

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Byadanuru village
Description : ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru and ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli Tumakuru celebrated “World Environmental Day -2021" by distribution of Fruit crop saplings to Farmers under Tribal sub plan project on 05.06.2021 at Byadanuru village of Pavagada taluk. Schedule tribe beneficiary farmers were identified from two villages of Pavagada taluk, Tumakuru District. Mr. Prasanth JM Subject Matter Specialist (Horticulture) highlighted the importance of Environmental Day, TSP project and its extension to Tumakuru Dist and explained about fruit crop Varieties, method of planting and maintenance. Shri. S Shivaprasad, member of ICAR-IIHR- IMC, appreciated efforts of Indian Institute of Horticultural Research for its innovative technologies and farmer friendly programmes. He thanked the Director and KVK for implementing the TSP programme in Pavagada taluk. At the end of the programme, quality planting materials of Mango, Guava were distributed. Planting of Saplings at Primary school premises by the Guest.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Sponsored Training on Dry land Horticulture Production Technologies under NADSC (SCSP)
Start Date: Saturday, April 3, 2021
End Date: Saturday, April 3, 2021

Event Category : In-Service Training
Venue : KVK HIREHALLI
Description : Provided information on Dry land Horticulture fruit and vegetable crops.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Inauguration of Tamarind lollipop making unit
Start Date: Thursday, April 1, 2021
End Date: Thursday, April 1, 2021

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Badavanahalli village, Madugiri Taluk
Description : Tamarind pounding machine was purchased and handed over to suvarnamukhi FPO, Badavanahalli village, Madugiri taluk under EDP programme on tamarind processing, value addition and market linkage. Smt Keerthi Prabha, DDM, NABARD, Tumakuru inaugurated the tamarind lollipop making unit. This programme was attended by Dr. Loganandhan.N, ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Farmers visited during the month of March 2021
Start Date: Wednesday, March 31, 2021
End Date: Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Event Category : Farmers Visit to KVK
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : Farmers visited during the month of March 2021
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Poshan Pakwada programme
Start Date: Thursday, March 25, 2021
End Date: Thursday, March 25, 2021

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Anganawadi, Hirehalli, Tumakuru
Description : Celeberation of Poshan Pakwada programme was organized at Anganawadi centre, Hirehalli village,Tumakuru taluk. This programme was attended by 40womens from the village. Mrs.Radha R.Banakar SMS (Home Science) gave a lecture on importance of Nutri garden for health and nutrition security.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

World Water Day (WWD) 2021 at ICAR Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hirehalli Tumakuru
Start Date: Monday, March 22, 2021
End Date: Monday, March 22, 2021

Event Category : World Water Day
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : World Water Day (WWD) 2021 at ICAR Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hirehalli Tumakuru. The programme was organised in presence of Dr.Loganandhan, N., Principal Scientist and Head. Around 102 farm women participated in the programme. During the day Dr.Loganandhan & Subject Matter Specialist Radha R Banakar, Ramesh PR and Jagadish KN gave a lecture related to water and importance in agriculture.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

District Level Workshop on Climate Change Awareness Programme
Start Date: Monday, March 22, 2021
End Date: Monday, March 22, 2021

Event Category : Workshop
Venue : SIT, Tumakuru
Description : A District Level Workshop on Climate Change Awareness Programme was organized at SIT, Tumakuru on 22nd March 2021. A lecture on climate change and application of technology demonstration component of NICRA project was presented by Dr.Loganandhan, Head, KVK Hirehalli. The climate resilient practices implemented in D Nagenahalli village of Korategere Taluk was presented using AV aids like ppt and video. About 70 participants from Departments, FPOs and NGOs took part in the event and interacted on the above topic.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Dr.A.K.Singh, DDG(Hort.), ICAR visited KVK
Start Date: Saturday, March 20, 2021
End Date: Saturday, March 20, 2021

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-KVK Hirehalli
Description : Dr.A.K.Singh, DDG(Hort.), ICAR visited KVK campus on 20th March 2021 in presence of Dr.M.R.Dinesh, Director, ICAR-IIHR Bengaluru. DDG went around demonstration units and instructional farm.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Sponsored Training on Live Stock Production Technologies, Agricultural and Allied Activities under NADSC(SCSP)
Start Date: Thursday, March 18, 2021
End Date: Thursday, March 18, 2021

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : Sponsored training entitled Livestock Production Technologies, Agriculture and allied Activities under NADSC(SCSP) Programme on 18th March 2021 in collaboration with National Institute of Veterinary Epidemiology and Disease Informatics (NIVEDI). In presence of Dr Loganandhan, Principal Scientist and Head, KVK Hirehalli, Tumakuru, and Dr. Narayan Scientist (NIVEDI). During the day Six lectures were organized for the benefit of Farmers.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Lecture Delivered on IIHR Technologies by SMS_Agril Extn.
Start Date: Wednesday, March 17, 2021
End Date: Wednesday, March 17, 2021

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : Lecture delivered on IIHR Technologies to 70 farmers visited KVK Hirehalli on 17th March 2021. These farmers from SKRDP, Tumakuru
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Exposure visit to KVK Hirehalli by a team of KVK Scientists for Cross Learning
Start Date: Monday, March 15, 2021
End Date: Monday, March 15, 2021

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : A team of KVK Scientists along with Dr.P.Rambabu, Director of Extension, ANGRAU visited ICAR-KVK Hirehalli on 15th March 2021. The team consists of 1) Dr.V.Sumathi, PC KVK Nellore as team leader, 2) Dr.P.Pedda Nagi Reddy, SMS (Hort.), KVK Utukur, 3) Dr.R.Prasanna Lakshmi, SMS (PP), KVK Kalikiri, 4) Dr.M.Sattibabu, SMS (Hort.), KVK Kondempudi, 5) Dr.K.Bhagyalakshmi, SMS (Home Science), KVK Amadalavalasa visited to demonstration units at instructional farm for cross learning. This programme was coordinated by Dr.Loganandhan, Head and Shri.K.N.Jagadish, SMS (Agril, Extn.) of KVK Hirehalli
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Field Day on ICM in Tomato by SMS_Plant Protection
Start Date: Friday, March 12, 2021
End Date: Friday, March 12, 2021

Event Category : Field Day
Venue : Pallavalli of Pavagada Taluk
Description : KVK Hirehalli in collaboration with ICAR-IIHR, Vegetable Division conducted the field day on ICM in Tomato at Pallavalli village of Pavagada Taluk on12th March 2021. Zilla Panchayat member Shri.Channamallappa presided over the function and shared the experience of growing the tomato Arka Abedh hybrid. Dr.M.R.Dinesh, Director of IIHR inaugurated the field day programme and stressed the need of adopting the technologies released by IIHR. Dr.Madhavi Reddy, Head, Vegetable Division of IIHR explained about varieties released by her division and asked the farmers to adopt these varieties against private hybrids. Dr.A.T.Sadashiva, Retd Head, Vegetable Division of IIHR explained the Arka Abedh hybrid characteristics and their cultivation. Dr.Loganandhan, Head, KVK Hirehalli explained the activities of KVK. Dr.Hanumanthe Gowda, SMS Plant Protection welcomed the gathering and explained the need of demonstration taken up. About 100 farmers participated in the programme.
Contact Person Details
B.Hanuamthe Gowda
SMS Plant Protection
bhg@iihr.res.in
9945575757

10th Scientific Advisory Committee Meeting
Start Date: Wednesday, March 10, 2021
End Date: Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Event Category : Group Meetings
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : 10th Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) Meeting of ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli was organised on 10th March, 2021 at KVK Campus. Dr.M.R. Dinesh, Director, IIHR, Chairman of SAC, Dr.Byregowda, D.E., UAS Bengaluru, Dr.Niranjana Murthy, ADR, UAS Bengaluru, Smt. Keerthi Prabha, DDM, NABARD Tumakuru, Dr.Mallikarjuna Hanji, Nodal Officer, ATARI and other members attended the programme. Meeting started with the introductory remarks of the Chairman. Later Head of KVK, Dr Loganandhan presented the action taken report of the last year SAC recommendations along with other activities of progress for the year 2019 and 2020. Other SMS’s also presented their OFT and FLD details. Interaction among the participants followed and suggestions from them and experts were also noted down. Later in the event, all the guests gave their remarks followed by the concluding remarks from the Chairman. Extension publications (On Mushroom recipes and Arka Borer Control) and new Seed pockets were released by them.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

International Women’s Day 2021
Start Date: Monday, March 8, 2021
End Date: Monday, March 8, 2021

Event Category : International Women's Day
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru
Description : Special day programme on “International Women’s Day” was organized at ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli Tumakuru II on 8thMarch 2021 in collaboration with ATMA, Department of Agriculture, Tumakuru. This programme was attended by 55 farm women from in and around Tumakuru district. This event was inaugurated by Smt Sugandhini, Kannada Teacher, TVS School, Tumakuru. Dr, N.Loganandhan explained about the different programmes which are related to women empowerment at KVK, Hirehalli..MrsSugandini, spoken about how woman is playing an important role in overall development of the family and the society. She suggested women should make use of all the opportunities which are available through all the line departments in her inaugural address.Mrs.Radha R.Banakar SMS (Home Science) gave a lecture on nutritional importance of millets, fruits and vegetables for nutrition security.Programme was co-ordinated by Mr. Shridhar, BTM-ATMA, Department of Agriculture, Tumakuru
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Gujarat Farmers visit to KVK FARM
Start Date: Friday, March 5, 2021
End Date: Friday, March 5, 2021

Event Category : Farmers Visit to KVK
Venue : ICAR KVK Hirehalli
Description : 25 farmers from Gujarat under ATMA scheme visited Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hirehalli on 5/3/2021, Dr.Somashekhar SMS(Plant Breeding) explained about the Activities being carried out by the centre for Disseminating the recent technologies for increasing the income of the farmer. Later all the farmers were taken to KVK instructional farm where major activities like Nursery, Different fruit crops grown, Vegetable seed production activities, Demonstration of Different Gladiolus varieties explained.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Somashekhar
SMS Plant breeding
somuvd14@gmail.com
9448349726

Participation in Inaugoration of Krishi Bhavan building of District Krishi Samaj and Millets festival
Start Date: Wednesday, March 3, 2021
End Date: Wednesday, March 3, 2021

Event Category : Kisan Mela
Venue : Gubbi Veeranna Ranga Mandira, Tumakuru
Description : Inauguration of Krishi Bhavan building of District Krishi Samaj and Millets festival was organized by department of Agriculture, Zilla panchayat, Tumakuru. This programme was attended by Dr.N.Loganandhan, Head KVK Hirehalli and Smt.Radha R.Banakar, SMS (Home Science). During this event, KVK displayed all the technological products. SHG members of Sharavati group of Ganjalgunte village, Madugiritaluk and HalliSiri group of Tovinakere village, Koratageretaluk were participated and sold the millet based value added products.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Lecture on spawn and mushroom production for entrepreneurship development, income generation as well as for nutrition security by SMS_Soil Science
Start Date: Saturday, February 27, 2021
End Date: Saturday, February 27, 2021

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : ICAR KVK Hirehalli
Description : Training on Training on Oyster Mushroom Cultivation was conducted on 27th February 2021 at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hirehalli. This training programme was attended by 25 farmers and farm women from in and around Tumakuru district. Mr Ramesh P.R, SMS (Soil Science) delivered lecture on spawn production techniques. Mrs.Radha R.Banakar SMS (Home Science) gave a lecture on nutritional importance of different kinds of mushrooms along with oyster mushroom cultivation technique.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Training programme on oyster Mushroom Cultivation by SMS_Home Science
Start Date: Saturday, February 27, 2021
End Date: Saturday, February 27, 2021

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru
Description : Training on Oyster Mushroom Cultivation was conducted on 27th February 2021 at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hirehalli. This training programme was attended by 25 farmers and farm women from in and around Tumakuru district. Mr Ramesh P.R delivered lecture on spawn production techniques. Mrs.Radha R.Banakar SMS (Home Science) gave a lecture on nutritional importance of different kinds of mushrooms along with oyster mushroom cultivation technique.. Later Trainees were demonstrated mushroom bag filling and bag incubation methods. At the end, certificates and training manuals were distributed to the all participants.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Diagnostic Mango plot field visit by SMS_Horticulture
Start Date: Thursday, February 25, 2021
End Date: Thursday, February 25, 2021

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Kuchangi Village Tumakuru taluk
Description : KVK Scientist visited to Mango orchard of Kuchangi village of Sri GP Umesh Kumar. As per the request given by the Farmer through Department of Horticulture for identification of mango varieties. We have identified the mango varieties and submitted the report to the Department of Horticulture.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Training programme on ICM in Coconut and Arecanut by SMS_Horticulture
Start Date: Wednesday, February 24, 2021
End Date: Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : ICAR KVK Hirehalli
Description : On campus training on integrated crop management in Coconut and Arecanut was conducted on 24thFebruary 2021 at ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli for Horticulture FPO Hebburu, Tumakuru taluk. Dr. Hanumantegowda SMS,Plant protection explained about Diseases and pests in coconut and Arecanut crop. Mr Prasanth JM, SMS-Horticulture explained cultivation practices in coconut and Arecanut. More than 40 participants were participated.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Training programme on cultivation and utilization of commercially important Medicinal plants
Start Date: Tuesday, February 23, 2021
End Date: Tuesday, February 23, 2021

Event Category : In-Service Training
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru
Description : Sponsored training on cultivation and utilization of commercially important Medicinal plants was conducted on 23rd February 2021 at ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli. Before starting technical session, field visit to medicinal plants grower farm was arranged for the participants near Hirehalli village. There Dr. Hanumegowda (Ayurvedic doctor) explained about different medicinal plants grown and their health benefits. Later training programme was inaugurated at KVK, Hirehalli. MrJagadish.K.N, SMS-Agricultural Extension welcomed all resource persons and participants from DHAN foundation. Dr. N.Loganandhan, principal Scientist and Head, ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli explained about the importance of medicinal plants and suggested to make use of medicnal plants around us. DrG.smitha, scientist, IIHR, Bengaluru delivered lecture on scope and importance of medicinal and aromatic plants.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Lecture Delivered on Management of Spiriling whitefly in Coconut by SMS_Plant Protection
Start Date: Saturday, February 20, 2021
End Date: Saturday, February 20, 2021

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Mr. Ravish Farm, Honnudike H and post, Tumkur taluk
Description : A training progrmme organized by KSDH at farmer Ravish farm , Honnudike H and post. Dr.Hanumanthe gowda , Scientist(Pl.Prot.) explained in detail about nature of attack, damage ,etiology and management of Spiriling whitefly in Coconut. Nearly 35 coconut farmers attended the training programme.
Contact Person Details
B.Hanuamthe Gowda
SMS Plant Protection
bhg@iihr.res.in
9945575757

Field visit to Nutri garden demonstration units by SMS_Home Science
Start Date: Friday, February 19, 2021
End Date: Friday, February 19, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Tanganahalli and Durgadahalli
Description : Follow up visit to nutria gardens and suggested them to maintain cleanliness. Also guided them how to record the observations.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Follow up visit to FLD on ICM in Tomato at Vaddarahalli by SMS_Plant Protection
Start Date: Thursday, February 18, 2021
End Date: Thursday, February 18, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Vaddarahalli of Korategere Taluk
Description : Visited FLD plot of Shri. Kumar Gowda of Vaddarahalli village of Korategere taluk and advised to go for PP Sprays.
Contact Person Details
B.Hanuamthe Gowda
SMS Plant Protection
bhg@iihr.res.in
9945575757

Follow up visit to FLD on Tomato at Pallavalli village of Pavagada Taluk by SMS_Plant Protection
Start Date: Thursday, February 18, 2021
End Date: Thursday, February 18, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Pallavalli village of Pavagada Taluk
Description : Visited Shri.Channabasappa field and neighbouring FLD plots. Observed certain pests and advised PP measures.
Contact Person Details
B.Hanuamthe Gowda
SMS Plant Protection
bhg@iihr.res.in
9945575757

Resource person on IFS by SMS_Soil Science
Start Date: Thursday, February 11, 2021
End Date: Thursday, February 11, 2021

Event Category : Kisan Mela
Venue : ICAR –IIHR, Bengaluru
Description : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli had demonstrated IFS components covering Ground nut (K-6), Dolichos (HA-4), Cow pea (C-152), Mustard (PUSA-28), Maize (MAH-14-5) crops. Mr.Ramesh,P.R, SMS (Soil Science) had delivered detailed information on these crops to farmers visiting the IFS components. About 2,457 farmers and farm women have visited the IFS components.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Exhibition by SMS_Horticulture
Start Date: Tuesday, February 9, 2021
End Date: Tuesday, February 9, 2021

Event Category : Kisan Mela
Venue : ICAR –IIHR, Bengaluru
Description : IFS plot including both argil. and horticultural crops during NHF-2021 demonstration was presented by our KVK, Hirehalli. About 278 farmers were participated.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Participation in National Horticulture Fair of IIHR, Bengaluru
Start Date: Monday, February 8, 2021
End Date: Monday, February 8, 2021

Event Category : Kisan Mela
Venue : KVK, Hirehalli
Description : On 8th February, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hirehalli organised Online event of Inauguration of National Horticulture fair being conducted (8-12,Feb,2021) IIHR,Bengaluru. For this event, farmers and farmer members of FPO based at Hebburu were participated and learned about the Horticulture technologies being disseminated through IIHR, Bengaluru. While welcoming the guests and all those joined the event, Dr. M.R. Dinesh, Director, ICAR-IIHR, informed that this year’s theme ‘Horticulture: For start-up and stand-up India’ is very aptly chosen for boosting the horticulture as an enterprise In this program, totally 45 farmers (34 Male and 11 Female) are participated at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hirehalli and farmers were also shown the activities of the KVK, Hirehalli like seed production activities and other IIHR Technologies to get the higher income. This Programme at KVK, Hirehalli was coordinated by Dr.Somashekhar, SMS(Plant Breeding) and Mr.Prashanth SMS(Horticulture).
Contact Person Details
Dr.Somashekhar
SMS Plant breeding
somuvd14@gmail.com
9448349726

Participation in NHF 2021 by SMS_Home Science
Start Date: Monday, February 8, 2021
End Date: Monday, February 8, 2021

Event Category : Kisan Mela
Venue : ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru
Description : Participated in National Horticultural Fair 2020-21 organized by Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Hessaraghatta, Bengaluru. During this event, KVK displayed all the technological products. SmtRadha R Banakar, SMS-Home Science attended this programme and performed exhibition stall duty on 8th February 2021. About 2000 farmers and farm women were visited the exhibition stall.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Exposure visit of NGOs by SMS_Soil Science
Start Date: Monday, February 8, 2021
End Date: Monday, February 8, 2021

Event Category : Kisan Mela
Venue : ICAR –IIHR, Bengaluru
Description : Exposure visit of NGOs Grama chetana, D.Nagenahalli and NavyaDisha, Urdigere to NHF-2021 on 08.02.2021 at ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru. The NHF-2021 was attended by 73 farmers and farm women from NGOs Gramachetana, D.Nagenahalli and Navya Disha, Urdigere, Tumakuru district. Mr Ramesh P.R, SMS (Soil Science) took farmers to IIHR technology demonstration plots and exhibition.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Exhibition SMS_Plant Protection
Start Date: Monday, February 8, 2021
End Date: Monday, February 8, 2021

Event Category : Kisan Mela
Venue : ICAR –IIHR, Bengaluru
Description : IFS plot including both argil. and horticultural crops during NHF-2021 demonstration was presented by our KVK, Hirehalli. About 1458 farmers were participated
Contact Person Details
B.Hanuamthe Gowda
SMS Plant Protection
bhg@iihr.res.in
9945575757

Training on Millets Processing and Value Addition by SMS_Home Science
Start Date: Friday, February 5, 2021
End Date: Friday, February 5, 2021

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Badavanahalli, Madugiri taluk
Description : Training on Millets Processing and Value Addition was conducted on 5thFebruary 2021 at Badavanahalli, Madhugiri taluk.. This training programme was attended by 25 participants from Badvanahalli and surrounding villages. SMS (Home Science) initially explained about the Importance and nutritional benefits of millets in our diet. Later trainees were demonstrated on preparation of different value added products from millets (Ragi malt, Ragi and foxtail laddu, chakkuli, mixture, papad…etc.)
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Lecture Delivered on Role of KVKs in supporting the technical and business prospects of FPOs by Head, KVK Hirehalli
Start Date: Tuesday, February 2, 2021
End Date: Tuesday, February 2, 2021

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Tumakuru
Description : Training and capacity building programme for CEOs and Board of Directors of Farmers Producers Organization promoted by NABARD, Tumakuru was organized during Feb., 2-3 2021 by Center of Excellence of Farmers Producer Organizations in collaboration with ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hirehalli and Technology Business Incubation unit of Siddaganga Institute of Technology, Tumakuru. Dr.Loganandhan described the support the KVK would like to extend for FPOs in executing their technical and business activities. About 50 participants from 25 FPOs of Tumakuru District supported by NABARD attended the programme. Various aspects like application of GST, Loan facilities available, role and responsibilities of CEOs and other rules pertaining to running FPOs were presented to the participants. Later, Dr.Loganandhan also delivered a lecture on various support activities that the KVK is doing under its mandated programmes in support of FPOs. Programme ended by vote of thanks by Mr.Manjunath
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Lecture Delivered on Management of Rugose spirilling white fly in coconut by SMS_Plant Protection
Start Date: Saturday, January 30, 2021
End Date: Saturday, January 30, 2021

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : Ramagondnahalli, Tumkur taluk
Description : Management of Rugose spirilling white fly in coconut
Contact Person Details
B.H.Gowda
SMS(Pl.Prot.)
bhg@iihr.res.in
9945575757

Lecture Delivered on IIHR Technologies by SMS_Agil. Extn.
Start Date: Friday, January 29, 2021
End Date: Friday, January 29, 2021

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : KVK Hirehalli
Description : Lecture delivered on IIHR technologies to the SKRDP farm women. 50 farm women participated.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Lecture Delivered on IIHR Technologies by SMS_Agil. Extn.
Start Date: Thursday, January 28, 2021
End Date: Thursday, January 28, 2021

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : KVK Hirehalli
Description : Lecture delivered on IIHR technologies to the SKRDP farm women. 50 farm women participated.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

French bean FLD plot visit at Badavanahalli by SMS_Horticulture
Start Date: Monday, January 25, 2021
End Date: Monday, January 25, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Badavanahalli
Description : KVK Scientist visited to French bean FLD plot of Sri. Nagaraju,Tanaganahalli, Koratagere Taluk on 25.01.2021. We took observations and suggested spraying of Suitable vegetable special and Neem soap at suitable intervals.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

OFT and FLD Field Visit to Areca Husk and CoFS-29 by SMS_Agil. Extn.
Start Date: Monday, January 25, 2021
End Date: Monday, January 25, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Thanganahalli
Description : Video Documentation of FLD CoFS 29 was made.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Field visit to FLD on ICM in Arecanut by SMS_Soil Science
Start Date: Monday, January 25, 2021
End Date: Monday, January 25, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Chikka Doddawadi
Description : Visited FLD plot on ICM in Arecanut plot at Chikkadoddawadi and recorded the yield data of main crop and inter crop.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

On campus Training programme on Nursery and Propagation techniques in Horticultural crops by SMS_Horticulture
Start Date: Saturday, January 23, 2021
End Date: Saturday, January 23, 2021

Event Category : In-Service Training
Venue : KVK Hirehalli
Description : Need based training programme on Nursery and Propagation techniques in Horticultural crops was organised by ICAR-KVK Hirehalli in collaboration with Department of Women and Child, Tumakuru. About 26 youth Students were participated in the training. Mr. Prashanth JM, SMS Horticulture explained in detail of Nursery Management, Techniques and Propagation methods. Afternoon session hands on training skill were imparted to the participant.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Training on Oyster Mushroom Cultivation by SMS_Home Science
Start Date: Friday, January 22, 2021
End Date: Friday, January 22, 2021

Event Category : In-Service Training
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : Training on Oyster Mushroom Cultivation was conducted on 22ndJanuary 2021 at KrishiVigyan Kendra, Hirehalli. This training programme was attended by 29 participants from department of women and child development, District Child protection unit,Tumakuru district. Mrs.RadhaR.Banakar SMS (Home Science) initially explained about the spawn production techniques. Later gave a lecture on nutritional importance of different kinds of mushrooms along with their cultivation. Trainees were demonstrated on the mushroom bag filling and bag incubation. At the end, certificates and training manuals were distributed to the all participants.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Diagnostic Visit to Maize field by SMS_Soil Science
Start Date: Wednesday, January 20, 2021
End Date: Wednesday, January 20, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Thanganahalli
Description : Visited the Maize plot to asses the fall army worm issues. Recommended the spraying of Hamamectin Benzoate.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Group Discussion at Badavanahalli by SMS_Horticulture
Start Date: Wednesday, January 20, 2021
End Date: Wednesday, January 20, 2021

Event Category : Group Meetings
Venue : Badavanahalli
Description : KVK Scientist and AgriPlex Company visited to Badavanahalli Madhugiri taluk Tumakuru district on 20.01.2021. Group discussion held on Production of Vermi compost and market linkage through Agriplex Company. All directors and Members of Swaranamukhi Souharda Sahakara Sangha FPO were participated.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Field Visit to FLD on ICM in Arecanut Plot by SMS_Soil Science
Start Date: Wednesday, January 20, 2021
End Date: Wednesday, January 20, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Thanganahalli
Description : Visited the FLD plot on ICM in Arecanut and recorded the yield data of main crop and inter crop.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Onion OFT field visit at Badavanahalli by SMS_Horticulture
Start Date: Wednesday, January 20, 2021
End Date: Wednesday, January 20, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Badavanahalli
Description : KVK Scientist visited to Onion OFT plot of Sri. Chandranna of Kunehalli Madhugiri Taluk on 20.01.2021. We took observations and observed purple blotch disease and suggested spraying of Suitable fungicides and Neem soap at suitable intervals.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Diagnostic Visit to Pepper field at Honechagere by SMS_Plant Protection
Start Date: Friday, January 15, 2021
End Date: Friday, January 15, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Honechagere
Description : KVK Scientist visited pepper field at Honechagere of Tumakuru taluk. Pepper slow wilt. Recommended to use of AMC (both spraying and drenching )
Contact Person Details
B.Hanuamthe Gowda
SMS Plant Protection
bhg@iihr.res.in
9945575757

Lecture delivered on Use of Bio-Fertilizer in Agricultural and Horticultural Crops by SMS_Soil Science
Start Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2021
End Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : First Grade College, Pavagada
Description : KVK Scientist delivered lecture on use of bio-fertilizer in agriculture and horticulture crops to final year B.Sc students of First Grade College, Pavagada. About 5 Assistant Professors and 109 students were participated.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Field Visit to Tuberose Plot at Kothur, Pavagada by SMS_Horticulture
Start Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2021
End Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Kothur, Pavagada
Description : KVK Scientist visited to FLD on ICM in Tuberose variety Arka Prajwal of Shri.Prabhakar. Observations were taken.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Diagnostic Visit to Cashew Nut by SMS_Plant Protection
Start Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2021
End Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Pavagada
Description : KVK Scientist visited to Cashew Plot in Pavagada. Cashew nut affected with rotting symptoms. Suitable fungicides suggested for remedy.
Contact Person Details
B.Hanuamthe Gowda
SMS Plant Protection
bhg@iihr.res.in
9945575757

Field Visit to Tomato Plot at Pavagada by SMS_Plant Protection
Start Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2021
End Date: Wednesday, January 13, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Pavagada
Description : KVK Scientists visited to FLD on ICM in Tomato Hybrid Arka Abedh at Pavagada. Suitable observations were taken.
Contact Person Details
B.Hanuamthe Gowda
SMS Plant Protection
bhg@iihr.res.in
9945575757

Lecture Delivered - Awareness on New Farm Bills by Head, KVK Hirehalli
Start Date: Monday, January 11, 2021
End Date: Monday, January 11, 2021

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli through ON LINE
Description : An awareness programme on New Farm Bills was organized to the students of TVS School, Tumakuru. About 20 participants including staff and student took part in the event. Dr.Loganandhan, presented the benefits of three new farm bills to the students using the presentation provided by the Minstry of Agriculture, Govt. of India. Later the students and staff raised many queries which were answered by the resource person. The Staff also expressed their interest in spreading the message to the farmers through their students.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Training programme for extension functionaries on “Integrated Crop Management in Coconut and Arecanut” and “Dragon Fruits Cultivation” by SMS_Agil. Extn.
Start Date: Friday, January 8, 2021
End Date: Friday, January 8, 2021

Event Category : In-Service Training
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : Dr.Raghu DDH in presence of Dr.Loganandhan.N., shared about eSAP platform on mobile, provided to all the horticulture staff to solve field problems of farmers. Dr.Loganandhan,N., in his address stressed upon front line and first line extension where farmers are directly connected at the field level for diagnosing their problems. The technical session started by Dr.Karunakarn,G., Principal Scientist on Dragon Fruit cultivation and covered length and breadth on that topic. If anybody is interested in taking up dragon fruit cultivation, technical guidance will be given by him. Marketing has to be taken care by the farmers only. The interaction session was held in the afternoon in which Dr. Hanumanthegowda and Sri Prasanth JM actively involved in solving the practical field problems in horticulture crops. Later they were taken to instructional farm and dragon fruit block at the campus.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Diagnostic Field visit of Chilli at Karpenahalli by SMS_Horticulture
Start Date: Thursday, January 7, 2021
End Date: Thursday, January 7, 2021

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Karpenahalli
Description : KVK Scientist visited to Problematic field of Chilli Var. Demon of Sri. Hanumantarayappa of Karpenahalli village, Madhugiri, taluk Tumakuru district on 07.01.2021. The Chilli plot infected with Anthracnose and Leaf curling diseases. We suggested spraying of suitable Fungicide and Systematic Insecticides.We also recommended spraying of Vegetable special at suitable intervals.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

SAC meeting of Tumakuru 1 by Head, KVK Hirehalli
Start Date: Wednesday, January 6, 2021
End Date: Wednesday, January 6, 2021

Event Category : Group Meetings
Venue : KVK, Konehalli
Description : SAC meeting of KVK Tumakuru 1 was organized on 6th January 2021. Dr.N.Loganandhan, Head, KVK Tumakuru 2 attended the programme as one of the Invitee. The programme was shared by Dr.Rajendra Prasad, Hon'ble VC of GKVK and attended by DE, ADE and other staff of Line Departments. During the presentation, there were many queries about the activities of KVK which were discussed in length by all the participants. Dr.Loganandhan also shared some of the suggestions pertaining to development of the KVK and farmers based on the experience from his KVK.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Lecture delivered on IIHR Technologies by SMS_Agil. Extn.
Start Date: Wednesday, January 6, 2021
End Date: Wednesday, January 6, 2021

Event Category : Other Extension Activities
Venue : KVK Hirehalli
Description : Lecture delivered on IIHR Technologies to B.Sc Agriculture students of Hasan College.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Field visit to Nutri gardens at Tanganahalli and Problematic Mushroom unit at Durgadahalli by SMS_Home Science
Start Date: Tuesday, January 5, 2021
End Date: Tuesday, January 5, 2021

Event Category : Scientist visit to Farmers field
Venue : Thanganahalli and Durgadahalli
Description : KVK Scientist visited to Nutri Garden demo plots at Tanganahalli and distributed seed kits to the selected farm womens for continuing nutri garden demonstrations on 05.1.2021. And also visited problematic mushroom unit at Durgadahalli and gave suggestions about straw sterilization and how to fill the bags.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Swachhta Packwada - Drawing Competitions to School Children
Start Date: Wednesday, December 30, 2020
End Date: Wednesday, December 30, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Shiri. Siddaganga High School, Hirehalli
Description : Drawing Competition was held in the presence of Head Master of the Shri. Siddaganga High School, Hirehalli. 48 student participated in the event. Lecture was given by Shri.K.N.Jagadish, SMS (Ag. Extension) regarding importance of Cleanliness and Hygienic.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Graduation Day of Diploma in Agricultural Extension Services for Input Dealers (DAESI) conducted at ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru on 28th December 2020
Start Date: Monday, December 28, 2020
End Date: Monday, December 28, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : Dr.Loganandhan N., Principal Scientist &Head,ICAR-KVK,Hirehalli in his introductory remarks opined that, this type of programme bridges the gap between farmers and scientists by bringing more extension agents in to the Governments fold. These input dealers can now act as krishi information centres than merely functioning as agriculture input shops in the rural areas. Dr.Pennaboliswamy, State Nodal Officer, SAMETI, Bengaluru congratulated all the candidates and mentioned that, the responsibility of DAESI trained candidates has increased with this graduation and they should function as positive change agents in the system. Sri UmeshDeputyDirector of Agriculture, Dept. of Agriculture, Tumakuru, congratulated all the candidates and briefed on the thrust areas of the Government and how the DAESI candidates can handhold some of the programmes of the Government to the farmers because of their local reach.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

The webcasting of PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi program
Start Date: Friday, December 25, 2020
End Date: Friday, December 25, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-KVK, HIREHALLI
Description : The webcasting of PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi program was organized at ICAR-KVK Hirehalli on 25/12/2020. Arrangement were made for the viewing the speech of Hon’ble Prime Minister by the farmers, students, and staff of the institutes. Around 61 Participants attended the program in the physical mode
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Celebration of Famers day cum Kissan Ghosti
Start Date: Wednesday, December 23, 2020
End Date: Wednesday, December 23, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : Celebration of Famers day cum Kissan ghosti was conducted on 23rd Dec, 2020 at KVK, Hirehalli. Sri Papanna, President, Tumkur district Krushik samaj Inaugurated the programme and stressed the need of implementing the recent innovations in Agriculture. Dr.Raja sulochanan, JDA in her presidential remarks urged farmers to make use of facilities available in department. Dr.Loganandhan, Head, KVK, Hirehalli explained the activities of KVK . He urge the farmers to get the benefit from KVK. Shri. Anand kumar , Avishkar NGO and Ravish , Progressive farmers participated as resource persons. Shri.Umesh,DDA and Smt. Aunsuya Kale gowda from Krushika samaja also present during the occasion. Dr.Hanumanthe gowda, SMS(Pl.Prot.) welcomed the gathering. 150 Farmers participated in the programme.
Contact Person Details
B.Hanuamthe Gowda
SMS Plant Protection
bhg@iihr.res.in
9945575757

Diagnostic Field visit at Yeleramapura, Koratagere taluk
Start Date: Monday, December 21, 2020
End Date: Monday, December 21, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Yeleramapura
Description : KVK Scientist visited to Problematic Mango and Coconut plotof Sri. Narayan,Yeleramapura,Koratagere Taluk on 21.12.2020.The Mango plot infected with Black band disease and No flowering observed and in coconut palms infected with Mites problem.I suggested Pruning and pasting of COC in Mango. Crown cleaning and application of nutrients and Neem cake to coconut palms.Application of Arka Microbial consortium at suitable intervals for both crops.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Swachhta Packwada - Cleaning of Office Campus
Start Date: Monday, December 21, 2020
End Date: Monday, December 21, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-KVK HIREHALLI
Description : Cleaning of Office Campus was done on 21st Dec 2020. Around 9 KVK staff involved in this activity.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Diagnostic Field visit at Kootturu Pavagada taluk
Start Date: Friday, December 18, 2020
End Date: Friday, December 18, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Kootturu
Description : KVK Scientist visited to Problematic cashew plot of Sri. Badri Srinivas,Kootturu,Nidagalhobli, Pavagada Taluk on 18.12.2020.The cashew plants shows rotting symptoms.We suggested systemic fungicide and application of Arka Microbial consortium at suitable intervals.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Swachhta Packwada - providing at the spot solutions
Start Date: Friday, December 18, 2020
End Date: Friday, December 18, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Kotur Village, Pavagada Taluk
Description : Reviewing the progress made under ongoing Swachhtaactivities including implementation of Swachhta Action Plan (SAP) & providing at the spot solutions - Visited farmer plot at Kotur Village of Pavagada Taluk and provide spot solutions by Shri.J.M.Prashanth, Subject Matter Specialist (Horticulture) and Dr.B.Hanumanthe Gowda, Subject Matter Specialist (Plant Protection).
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Swachhta Packwada - Cleaning of Old Books
Start Date: Friday, December 18, 2020
End Date: Friday, December 18, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : As part the Swachhta Packwada - Cleaning of old books activities done on this day
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Swachhta Packwada - Cleaning of Laboratories
Start Date: Thursday, December 17, 2020
End Date: Thursday, December 17, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : As part of the Swachhta Packwada programme, cleaning of laboratories done on this day.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Swachhta Packwada - Oath Taking and Fixing of Banner
Start Date: Wednesday, December 16, 2020
End Date: Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-KVK Hirehalli
Description : As part of the Swachhta Packwada programme, banner was fixed in the office campus and taken Swachhata pledge by all the staff of KVK Hirehalli with one farmer.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Diagnostic Field visit of Banana and Lime at Kodegenahalli
Start Date: Wednesday, December 9, 2020
End Date: Wednesday, December 9, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Kodegenahalli
Description : KVK Scientist visited to Problematic field of Lime and Banana of Sri. Shameer Ahamed of Kodegenaghalli, Madhugiri Taluk on 09.12.2020. The Banana plot was infected with Banana skipper and in Lime plot no flowering and fruiting observed. We suggested spraying of Neem soap, nutrient management and application of Arka Microbial consortium at suitable intervals in Banana and lime and explained the pruning and bahar treatment in Lime plants
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

World Soil Day -2020 Celebration at Shivanagere, MadhugiriTaluk, Tumakuru
Start Date: Saturday, December 5, 2020
End Date: Saturday, December 5, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Shivanagere, MadhugiriTaluk, Tumakuru
Description : World Soil Day Celebration was organized on 5th December, 2020 at Shivanagere village, MadhugiriTaluk by KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru. About 50 farmers participated in the programme. 250 Soil Health Cards were distributed to farmers. 10 Soil Health Cards were symbolically handed over to farmers during the programme. Dr.Loganandhan.N, Principal Scientist & Head, Mr. Ramesh.P.R, SMS, Soil Science from KVK, Hirehalli and Mr. Anand, Director, AVISHKAR NGO were present in the programme and addressed farmers on the importance of soil health and soil conservation.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Field day on Foxtail Millet –DHft-109-3 variety
Start Date: Thursday, December 3, 2020
End Date: Thursday, December 3, 2020

Event Category : Field Day
Venue : Badavanahalli
Description : A Field day was organised by KVK, Hirehalli on 03.12.2020 on Fox tail Millet –DHft-109-3 variety in the field of Shri. Devarajprogressive farmer at Badavanahalli village of Madhugiri Taluka of Tumakuru District. Chief Guest Dr. N. Loganandhan Head, Krishi Vigyan Kendra Hirehalli,Shri. Gopalaiah A, President, Swaranamukhi Farmers producer’s cooperative society Badavanahallipresented in the programme. Smt. Radha R Banakar SMS (Home Science) explained the value addition in Foxtail Millet. Mr. Devaraj shared his experience in growing Foxtail Millet – DHft-109-3 variety during the field day. More than 60 Farmers and Farm women participated in the field day.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Diagnostic Field visit to Banana field
Start Date: Thursday, December 3, 2020
End Date: Thursday, December 3, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Farmer Ramesh plot at Girigowdahalli near puruvara of Madhugiri taluk
Description : Diagnostic field visit was made to Farmer Ramesh plot at Girigowdahalli near puruvara of Madhugiri taluk. It was Observed that poor establishment of the crop. Advised to apply FYM and Neem Cake enriched with AMC and loosen the soil.
Contact Person Details
B.Hanuamthe Gowda
SMS Plant Protection
bhg@iihr.res.in
9945575757

Field day on Integrated crop Management in Chilli- Arka Harita Hybrid
Start Date: Thursday, December 3, 2020
End Date: Thursday, December 3, 2020

Event Category : Field Day
Venue : Badavanahalli
Description : A Field day was organised by KVK, Hirehalli on 03.12.2020 on Integrated Crop Management in Chilli – Arka Harita in the field of Shri. Ramesh BM progressive farmer at Badavanahalli village of Madhugiri Taluka of Tumakuru District. Chief Guest Dr. N. Loganandhan Head, Krishi Vigyan Kendra Hirehalli addressed about KVK Activities and importance of Field day. Shri.Gopalaiah A, President, Swaranamukhi Farmers producer’s cooperative society Badavanahalli during his presidential address he stressed the need of implementing the improved technologies through KVK. Mr. Prashanth J. M. SMS (Horticulture) explained the improved production practices of Chilli and potentiality of ArkaHarita hybrid in Tumakuru district. Mr. Ramesh B.M. shared his experience in growing ArkaHarita during the field day. More than 60 Farmers and Farm women participated in the field day.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Diagnostic Field visit of Arecanut plot at Badavanahalli
Start Date: Thursday, December 3, 2020
End Date: Thursday, December 3, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Badavanahalli
Description : KVK Scientist visited to Problematic field of Arecanut of Sri. Prasanna of Badavanahalli,MadhugiriTaluk on 03.12.2020. The Arecanut plot infected with Anaberoga. We suggested root feeding of fungicide and application of Arka Microbial consortium at suitable intervals.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Awareness Programme on Gerkin Cultivation
Start Date: Wednesday, December 2, 2020
End Date: Wednesday, December 2, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : DCC Bank Premises at Tumakuru
Description : An awareness programme on Gerkin Cultivation for the farmers of FPOs was organized by NABARAD, Tumakuru on 3rd December 2020 at DCC Bank premises. Dr.N.Loganandhan, Head, KVK Hirehalli participated as one of the resource persons. Smt. Keerthi Prabha, DDM, NABARD explained the farmers about the business opportunities in Gerkin Cultivation. Mr.B.S.Madhusudan, MD, Vishal Natural Food Products explained about growing Gerkin and market demand, support provided by his firm to the FPO farmers. Dr.Loganandhan briefed about the support to be extended by KVK in this Gerkin Cultivation, like application of organic manure, organic pesticides, etc. Farmers expressed their interest and three of them decided to take Gerkin cultivation in the coming season. 20 farmers took part in this programme which was ended by vote of thanks by DDM NABARD and Lunch.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Diagnostic Field visit to Chilli murda affected field
Start Date: Wednesday, December 2, 2020
End Date: Wednesday, December 2, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Farmer Nasir khan at Baboosa playa near Urdigere
Description : Diagnostic field visit was made to field belongs to Farmer Nasir khan at Baboosa playa near Urdigere. Observed leaf curl incidence. More than 30 per cent incidence was observed. It was advised to go for one sparay of neem soap @7g /ltr and imidacloprid (0.5ml/ltr) alternatively and install yellow stick trap
Contact Person Details
B.Hanuamthe Gowda
SMS Plant Protection
bhg@iihr.res.in
9945575757

Field visit to CFLD Castor(NMOOP) and Red gram(NFSM) field
Start Date: Saturday, November 28, 2020
End Date: Saturday, November 28, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Doddegowdanadoddi and Rangasamudra of Pavgada Taluk
Description : A visit was made to CFLD fields of Castor and Red gram at Doddegowdanadoddi and Rangasamudra of Pavgada Taluk. We visited 3 fields of Redgram and one field of Castor. The Redgram starts fuit setting and castor is in fruiting stage. In the same we recorded the yield data of Groundnut K-6 variety.
Contact Person Details
B.Hanuamthe Gowda
SMS Plant Protection
bhg@iihr.res.in
9945575757

Diagnostic Field visit to Banana field
Start Date: Friday, November 27, 2020
End Date: Friday, November 27, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Kunigal
Description : A field visit was made to Banana field belongs Mr.Thejas kumar.B.R. It was found that problem of Banana skipper. Recommended Chlropyriphos 2.5ml/ltr.
Contact Person Details
B.Hanuamthe Gowda
SMS Plant Protection
bhg@iihr.res.in
9945575757

Visit to FPO Hebbur - Horticultural Farmer Producers Organization
Start Date: Friday, November 27, 2020
End Date: Friday, November 27, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Hebbur
Description : First visit to FPO along with Dr.Hanumanthe Gowda, Shri.P.R.Ramesh for indentification of farmers for demonstration.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Lecture Delivered on IIHR Technologies to CEDOK trainees
Start Date: Thursday, November 26, 2020
End Date: Thursday, November 26, 2020

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : ICAR-KVK Hirehalli
Description : Lecture delivered to CDEOK Trainees about IIHR Technologies.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Off campus Training programme on Improved Cultivation Practices in Horticultural crops
Start Date: Saturday, November 21, 2020
End Date: Saturday, November 21, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Sajjehosahalli
Description : Need based training programme on improved production practices in Horticulture crops was organised at Sajjehosahalli village of Madhugiri taluk by ICAR-KVK Hirehalli in collaboration with AVISKAR NGO. About 26 farmers were participated in the training. Mr. Prashanth JM, SMS Horticulture explained in detail Fruit and Plantation crops production practices, Use of Arka Microbial Consortium andLecture given by Dr. B. Hanumantegowda SMS, Plant Protection on Pest and Disease management. Dr.Somashekar SMS, Plant Breeding explained the importance of Vegetable seed production.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Distribution of Solar based Arka tricycle
Start Date: Thursday, November 19, 2020
End Date: Thursday, November 19, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Dhandinswara, Turuvekere Taluk of Tumakuru District
Description : Distribution of Solar based Arka tricycle was arranged on 19th November 2020 at Dhandinswara, Turuvekere Taluk of Tumakuru District. Dr.K.S.Shivashankar, Incharge Director, ICAR-IIHR; Shri.Shivaprasad, Member-IMC, IIHR; Dr. Oberoi, Head, Post Harvest Technology Division and Dr.G.Senthilkumaran, Principal Scientist, PHT of IIHR participated in the event. Dr.K.S.Shivashankar explained about the activities of IIHR in developing this tricycle and distribution among the SCSP programme. He also told around four tricycles were distributed to the needy SC vegetable vendors during a programme organized at CM office in which these tricycles were handed over by Honorable Chief Minister himself and also other programme organized at IIHR on October 2nd. Later the day SC Vegetable Vendor Mr.Surendra received key from the Incharge Director, IIHR. He was also trained how to run the cycle and use various facilities like mist chamber and speaker phone.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Guest Lecture on Nursery Management and Plant Propagation during Training programme at CEDOK, Tumakuru
Start Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2020
End Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : CEDOK, Tumakuru
Description : Lecture delivered on Nursey Management and plant propagation techniques in Horticultural crops during the skill training programme at CEDOK, Tumakuru. About 22 participants were participated in the training.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Guest Lecture on Mushroom cultivation during 30 days skill and entrepreneurship development Training programme at CEDOK, Tumakuru
Start Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2020
End Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : CEDOK, Tumakuru
Description : Lecture delivered on Mushroom Cultivationduring the 30 days skill and entrepreneurship development training programme at CEDOK, Tumakuru. About 22 participants were participated in this training programme.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Training on spawn and mushroom production
Start Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2020
End Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : CEDOK, Tumakuru
Description : Training on spawn and mushroom production was conducted by CEDOK, Tumakuruon 18.11.2020 About 22 farmers and farm women were participated in the training programme. Mr. Ramesh.P.R, Subject Matter Specialist, Soil Science gave lecture on spawn production.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Lectures in Training
Start Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2020
End Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : CEDOK, Tumakuru
Description : On 18th November 2020 a lecture was given on Entrepreneurship opportunities available in Agriculture and Horticulture at CEDOK Centre, Tumakuru. Dr.Loganandhan, Head KVK covered various opportunities in Agriculture like Seed and Seedlings production, Mushroom rearing, apiculture, production of organic manure and organic pest control measures, sheep and goat rearing etc. He also conducted a game
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Covid-19 Test at KVK Campus
Start Date: Friday, November 13, 2020
End Date: Friday, November 13, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : Covid-19 test was conducted by PHC staff of Kyatsandra at KVK Hirehalli on 13th November 2020 as part of State Government Instructions. All the Permanent and Temporary staff of KVK Hirehalli campus were diagnosed for Covid-19. The programme was organized by Dr.N.Loganandhan, Head, KVK Hirehalli.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Diagnostic Field Visit to Kumbarahalli Sira Taluk
Start Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2020
End Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Kumbarahalli Sira Taluk
Description : Visited Ganoderma affected fields of Arecanut and observed all the trees. About 9 trees found Anabe (Basidiospore). Recommended to go for INM of entire areca field and root feeding of Hexoconazole (3 ml in 125 ml of water).
Contact Person Details
B.Hanuamthe Gowda
SMS Plant Protection
bhg@iihr.res.in
9945575757

Diagnostic field visit to Ganoderma affected field
Start Date: Monday, November 9, 2020
End Date: Monday, November 9, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Kora of Tumakuru District
Description : Visited Ganoderma affected fields of Arecanut and observed all the trees. About 9 trees found Anabe (Basidiospore). Recommended to go for INM of entire areca field and root feeding of Hexoconazole (3 ml in 125 ml of water).
Contact Person Details
B.Hanuamthe Gowda
SMS Plant Protection
bhg@iihr.res.in
9945575757

Field day on CFLD Groundnut by using K-6 improved variety
Start Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2020
End Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Event Category : Field Day
Venue : Kadirenahalli, Tumkuru taluk
Description : Field day was conducted on 28th Oct, 2020, K-6 Groundnut variety at Kadiranahalli village of Tumkuru Taluka. Chief Guest Renukappa, President, Marikambha Farmers producers cooperative society addressed the farmers and stressed the need of implementing the improved technologies. Dr.P.R.Ramesh SMS(Soil Science) explained the activities of KVK and programmes implemented in the district. Dr.Somashekar SMS(Pl.Breeding) explained about the K-6 groundnut variety and urged all farmers to grow K-6 variety in the coming season. Dr.B.H.Gowda , SMS(PP) explained the plant protection measures in Groundnut.
Contact Person Details
B.H.Gowda
SMS(Pl.Prot.)
bhg@iihr.res.in
9945575757

Vigilance Awareness Day
Start Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2020
End Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-KVK, HIREHALLI
Description : Vigilance awareness day was observed on 27.10.2020 at KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru. All staff of KVK participated in the Integrity Oath Pledge in front of the KVK office building at 11 AM.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Celeberation of Mahila Kissan Diwas
Start Date: Thursday, October 15, 2020
End Date: Thursday, October 15, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK-Hirehalli, Tumakuru
Description : Mahila Kissan Diwas was celeberated at KVK-Hirehalli, Tumakuru on15.10.2020 in collaboration with ATMA, Department of Agriculture Tumakuru. About 35 womens from SHG groups were participated in this programme. Mrs. Keerthi Prabha, DDM, NABARD, Tumakuru, Mrs. Chandrakala, PDO, Hirehalli, Shri Ashwath Narayan, ADA, Department of Agriculture, Tumakuru and Dr.Loganandhan.N. Principal Scientist and Head, KVK Hirehalli were present in this programme and briefed about the activities related to women empowerment. Food competition was conducted and prizes were distributed to the winners. On this special occasion, Felicitation was made to Mrs. Keerthi Prabha, DDM, NABARD, Tumakuru, Mrs. Chandrakala, PDO, Hirehalli for their contribution in Agriculture. Mrs. Radha.R Banakar compared the programme and Mr Shridhar, BTM, ATMA, Tumakuru proposed vote of Thanks.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Soil Testing and Soil Health Management
Start Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2020
End Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2020

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : RSETI, Hirehalli, Tumakuru
Description : Training on Soil Testing and Soil Health Management was conducted at Beeranakal, village by Department of Agriculture, Tumakuru on 13.10.2020. About 35 farmers and farm women were participated in the training programme. Mr. Ramesh.P.R, Subject Matter Specialist, Soil Science gave training on importance of Soil Testing and Soil Health Management. Method demonstration of soil sampling was also shown to farmers.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Training programme on Coconut Coir based bath scrub
Start Date: Saturday, October 10, 2020
End Date: Saturday, October 10, 2020

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Chikkahalli, Tumakuru District
Description : On 10th October 2020, a training programme on Coconut coir based bath scrub was organized at Chikkahalli, Tumakuru District by ICAR-KVK Hirehalli. The resource person Mr.Nagesh of Kodigenahalli explained about the preparation of bath scrub using Coconut Coir. Mr.Kantharaju, Coordinator of NRLM also explained about various opportunities available for the SHG women entrepreneurship development programmes. The women participated and learned the skill of making bath scrub using the coconut coir. About 20 women participated in the event. Earlier, Dr.N.Loganandhan, Head of KVK, explained about the support of KVK in developing entrepreneurship skill among women self help groups.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Method Demonstration on application of Coconut Tonic
Start Date: Thursday, October 8, 2020
End Date: Thursday, October 8, 2020

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Shri.Srinivas Reddy farmer field at Pavagada
Description : A method demonstration was organized at farmer Shri.Srinivas Reddy field on application of coconut tonic in coconut on 8th October 2020 at Pavagada. Button shutting is the major issue in coconut garden in Tumakuru District. One of the solutions is application of coconut tonic of TNAU. This method demonstration was organized involving the farmers on how to mix the solution with water, selection of root of pencil thickness, cutting root and tying the solution using polythene bags. The technology was well received by the farmer and further application was done the farmer himself.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Cashew farm field visit
Start Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2020
End Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Tarabahalli, Hosakote
Description : Visited cashew filedof Mr.Nagarajappaat Tarabahalli, Hosakote on 07.10.2020. Mr. Nagarajappa had cultivated various varieties of Cashew (Vengurla-7, Vengurla-4, Ullal-4, Ullal-1) in 4 acre farm. Farmer Mr.Lokesh from D.Nagenhalli has also visited the farm for gaining the knowledge on cultivation and marketing of Cashew.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Training programme on Aloe vera Cultivation
Start Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2020
End Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2020

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Farmers Field of Mr Fernandaz at Hirehalli
Description : A training programme on Aloe vera Cultivation was organized by KVK on 6th September 2020 at Hirehalli. The programme was organized at the field of Mr.Fernandaz at Hirehalli. SHG women under NRLM about 20 participated in the event. The resource person explained about various methods of cultivating the Aloe vera. He also explained about the health benefits of the Aloe vera. Later, Dr.N.Loganandhan, Head of KVK explained about possibility of supporting the women group in cultivating the Aloe vera and opportunities in improving their income status.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Training on Vermicompost Production
Start Date: Monday, October 5, 2020
End Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2020

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : RSETI, Hirehalli, Tumakuru
Description : About 17 farmers and farm women were participated in the training programme. Mr. Ramesh.P.R, Subject Matter Specialist, Soil Science gave skilled training on vermicompost production on 05.10.2020 and gave lecture on importance of vermicompost in Agriculture and Horticulture crops on 06.10.2020.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Training on Spawn and Mushroom Production
Start Date: Saturday, October 3, 2020
End Date: Saturday, October 3, 2020

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : RSETI, Hirehalli, Tumakuru
Description : About 25 farmers and farm women were participated in the training programme. Mr. Ramesh.P.R, Subject Matter Specialist, Soil Science gave lecture on spawn production. Mrs. Radha.RBanakargave lecture on mushroom cultivation for different varieties of mushroomand mushroom value addition.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Gandhi Jayanthi
Start Date: Friday, October 2, 2020
End Date: Friday, October 2, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : On October 2nd 2020, Gandhi Jayanthi programme was organized at ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli campus. Shri.Narasimmaiah, President of Karnataka Sarvodaya Institute took part as Chief Guest of the programme. Shri.Chandranna, Ex-Professor-Kannada, Tumakuru University and present Chairman, Red Cross Society, Speech and Hearing impact children Institute also took part in the programme as Guest of Honor. About 60 participants comprising staff and labor of KVK participated in the event. Dr.Loganandhan, Head, KVK welcomed the gathering. Shri.Narasimaiah, Gandhiian elaborated the sacrifice done by Gandhiji in getting freedom to our Country. Shri.Chandranna, explained about Shri. Lal Bahadur Shastriji, whose birth anniversary also fills on the same day, about his sacrifices to this country after the demise of Shri.Jawaharlal Nehru. Later, the chief guests distributed the prizes to the students who took part in the competition on October 1. The entire programme was compered by Mrs.Radha, SMS (HS).
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Essay competition and drawing competitions
Start Date: Thursday, October 1, 2020
End Date: Thursday, October 1, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Shri. Siddaganga Swami Higher Primary School, Hirehalli
Description : On October 1st 2020 an essay competition and drawing competitions were organized for the children of Siddaganga Swami higher primary school, Hirehalli. Since, this was organized as a part of the Gandhi Jayanthi programme on the anniversary of his 150th year of birth ceremony. The topic for essay competition was “Dreams of Gandhiji in Rural Development” and that of drawing competition was “An Important day in Gandhiji’s Life”. Children from 8th Standard to 10th Standard took part in that event and about 50 students participated in the event. Subject Matter Specialists of ICAR-KVK Hirehalli Shri.P.R.Ramesh and Smt. Radha coordinated the event.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

A demo plot on central asertcia
Start Date: Thursday, October 1, 2020
End Date: Thursday, October 1, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Hagalakunte village of Bellary Hobli
Description : A demo plot on central asertcia was developed at Hagalakunte village of Bellary Hobli in half an acre plot of farmer Shri.Srinivasa Babu. This has been developed with the support from Dr.Rohini, Senior Scientist from ICAR-IIHR. The cuttings of the varieties Arka Prabhavi and Arka Divya were given to the farmers with the help from KVK. They have taken planting on 1st October in the half an acre plot. The market linkage with Himalaya Company was also established which is expected to get harvested after three months.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Swachch Bharat Activity
Start Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2020
End Date: Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli Campus
Description : On 30th September 2020, a Swachch Bharat activity was arranged as a part of the Gandhi Jayanthi Celebrations at ICAR-KVK Hirehalli campus. All the staff and the labors of KVK participated in the programme. In the entire campus, the parthenium was completed eradicated by the staff. They also collected and disposed the plastic and other difficult to decomposable items in the campus. Later, other weeds and shrubs in and around the campus which are found to be unwanted were also removed using grass cutter and other tools. The campus got completely cleaned by the Swachch Bharat activity in line with the words of Mahatma Gandhiji.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Tree planting
Start Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2020
End Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli Farm
Description : A tree Planting programme has been arranged as a part of Gandhi Jayanthi Celebrations at ICAR-KVK Hirehalli farm. Chief Guest Mr.Sarath, Mr.Santhosh, Mr. Brook and Mr.Swami participated from NGOs like Signa and Cauvery Calling team. The programme started at about 10.00 AM at KVK Farm. Head of the Center Dr.Loganandhan welcomed the guests and also the participants to the programme. The guests talked about the importance of trees in developing the ecological system of the districts, state and the country. They also appreciated the efforts done by KVK and also the labours following the path of Gandhiji. Later, Mango and Guava samplings planted by the guests and all the staff and workers of KVK.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Field visit to Front Line Demonstration plots at Venkatapura Pavagada taluk.
Start Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2020
End Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Venkatapura
Description : KVK Scientist visited to FLD plot of Pomegranate of Sri. Srinivas Reddy of Venkatapura Pavagada Taluk on 22.9.2020.We took observations and suggested drenching of Actino Plus and spraying of Neem soap at suitable intervals.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Field visit to Front Line Demonstration plots at Kootturu Pavagada taluk.
Start Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2020
End Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Kootturu
Description : KVK Scientist visited to FLD plots of Tuberose of Sri. Prabhakar and Mr. Pujari Puttirappa, Kootturu,Nidagalhobli, Pavagada Taluk on 22.9.2020.We took observations and suggested drenching ofAMC and spraying of Neem soap at suitable intervals.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Field visit to CFLD Groundnut and Red garm field
Start Date: Thursday, September 17, 2020
End Date: Thursday, September 17, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Kumbharahalli , Sira taluk
Description : A visit was made to CFLD fields of Groundnut and Red gram at Kumbharahalli, Sira taluk. We visited 7 fields of both Groundnut and red gram. At present crops are looking very good. During this occasion, video recording for Doordarshan was carried out. Nearly 11 farmers participated
Contact Person Details
B.Hanuamthe Gowda
SMS Plant Protection
bhg@iihr.res.in
9945575757

On campus Training on Poshan Abhiyan at ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru
Start Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2020
End Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hirehalli, Tumakuru
Description : On-campus training on awareness on establishment of Nutri Graden, Nutri Thali for balanced diet and Bio fortified varieties in nutrition was conducted on 16th September 2020 at ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli. In this programme, Shri Nataraj, Deputy Director, Department of Women and Child Development, Tumakuru, Swamiji Dhiraja, Shri Sharad from Kuaveri water Abhiyan were attended as Chief Guests. Dr.N.Loganandhan, Principal Scientist and Head, ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli welcomed all the Guests and participants and explained about the KVK activities. Shri Nataraj suggested the participants to make use of this programme for creating awareness as well as to achieve nutrition security by combating Malnutrition especially in children. Mr Sharad explained about their future plans of Kuaveri water abhiyan. This training programme was attended by 62 Anganawadi supervisors, Anganawadi workers and farm womens from in and around Tumakuru district.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Diagnostic Field visit to Coconut immature nuts shedding field
Start Date: Friday, September 11, 2020
End Date: Friday, September 11, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Farmer Lakshiminaryan plot at Masanipalya near Beladhar of Koratgere road
Description : Diagnostic field visit was made on at Farmer Lakshiminaryan plot at Masanipalya near Beladhar of Koratgere road. Observed immature nuts dropping in Coconut plants . It may be due to micronutrients diffencency or due to genetic aberrations. . It was advised to apply micro nutrient mixture. It is also observed guava wilt. It was advised apply AMC enriched FYM and Neem Cake.
Contact Person Details
B.Hanuamthe Gowda
SMS Plant Protection
bhg@iihr.res.in
9945575757

Diagnostic Field visit to Coconut Wilt affected field
Start Date: Friday, September 11, 2020
End Date: Friday, September 11, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Farmer Bharatesh plot at Appinayakanahalli near Bellavi
Description : Diagnostic field visit was made on at Farmer Bharatesh plot at Appinayakanahalli near Bellavi. Observed wilting of 2 year old Coconut plants due to application of poultry manure. It was advised to watering frequently and replace the existing soil. It is also observed severe attack of Rugose Spiralling white fly . it was advised to go for one sparay of neem soap @7g /ltr
Contact Person Details
B.Hanuamthe Gowda
SMS Plant Protection
bhg@iihr.res.in
9945575757

Diagnostic Field visit to Grass Hopper affected Finger Millet
Start Date: Thursday, September 10, 2020
End Date: Thursday, September 10, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Farmer Chikkanna S/o Guddadaiah, Chokkenahalli, Tumkuru taluk
Description : Diagnostic field visit was made on at Farmer Chikkanna S/o Guddadaiah plot at Chokkenahalli, Tumkuru taluk. It was noticed that filler millet crop affected with Grass hopper damage. The hoppers destroy seedlings and feed on leaves. It feeds more than 25 per cent of the foliage. Recommendations: • Cleaning of bunds having weeds and grasses • Spraying of Chlropyriphos 2ml/ltr.
Contact Person Details
B.Hanuamthe Gowda
SMS Plant Protection
bhg@iihr.res.in
9945575757

ICM in Coconut off campus training programme on 31st August 2020
Start Date: Monday, August 31, 2020
End Date: Monday, August 31, 2020

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Kodigehalli Tumakuru
Description : KVK(ICAR-IIHR), Hirehalli Tumakuru organized a ICM in Coconutoff campus training programme on 31st August 2020. Sri Ramesh and Sri PrasanthJM, are the experts during the programme. The program was participated by 29 farmers from neighbouring villages of Kodigehalli,Tumakuru and staff of Navayadisha. The programme coordinated by K.N.Jagadish KVK, Hirehalli Tumakuru.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

ICM in Coconut online google meet training programme on 28th August 2020
Start Date: Friday, August 28, 2020
End Date: Friday, August 28, 2020

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : KVK, Hirehalli
Description : KVK(ICAR-IIHR), Hirehalli Tumakuru organized a ICM in Coconut online google meet training programme on 28th August 2020. Dr.Hanumanthegowda and Sri PrasanthJM, are the experts during the programme. The program was participated by 22 farmers from different parts of Tumakuru and staff of KVKs. The programme coordinated by K.N.Jagadish KVK, Hirehalli Tumakuru.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Training programme on Pests and Diseases control in Groundnut
Start Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2020
End Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2020

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Marur village of Pavagada Taluk
Description : Training programme on Pests and Disease control in Groundnut was organised by KVK ,Hirehalli for the benefit of groundnut farmers in identifying the pests and diseases. Dr.N.Loganandhan, Head , KVK, explained the the activities of KVK and urge the farmers to utilize the facilities available at KVK. Dr. B.Hanumanthe gowda Subject Matter Specialist (Pl.Prot.) explained in detail about Pests and Disease in Groundnut and their control measures. He showed how to identify the pests and diseases. 38 Farmers participated in the programme.
Contact Person Details
B.Hanuamthe Gowda
SMS Plant Protection
bhg@iihr.res.in
9945575757

Training programme on Pests and Disease control in Groundnut
Start Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2020
End Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2020

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Chikkathimmanhatti of Pavagada Taluk
Description : Training programme on Pests and Disease control in Groundnut was organised by KVK ,Hirehalli for the benefit of CFLD farmers in identifying the pests and diseases in Groundnut. Dr.Somashekar, SMS(Plant breeding) explained the about NMOOP objectives and explained the importance recent varieties. Dr. Hanumanthe gowda Subject Matter Specialist (Pl.Prot.) explained in detail about Pests and Disease in Groundnut and their control measures. He showed how to identify the pests and diseases. 46 Farmers participated in the programme.
Contact Person Details
B.Hanuamthe Gowda
SMS Plant Protection
bhg@iihr.res.in
9945575757

Diagnostic Field visit to Coconut Stem bleeding affected field
Start Date: Monday, August 24, 2020
End Date: Monday, August 24, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Farmer Siddappa plot at Lakkayyana playa near Shivagange
Description : Diagnostic field visit was made on at Farmer Siddappa plot at Lakkayyana playa near Shivagange . Stem bleeding disease affected all two acres of Coconut trees grown in their field. It was advised scrape gently at the affected portions and paste with COC and Lime. It was also suggested to apply Hexoconazole (3ml in 125ml of water) through root feeding.
Contact Person Details
B.H.Gowda
SMS(Pl.Prot.)
bhg@iihr.res.in
9945575757

Dr.V.Venkatasubramanian Director ICAR - ATARI Bengaluru visited ICAR KVK Hirehalli on 21st August 2020
Start Date: Friday, August 21, 2020
End Date: Friday, August 21, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-KVK, HIREHALLI
Description : Dr.V.Venkatasubramanian Director ICAR - ATARI Bengaluru visited ICAR KVK Hirehalli on 21st August 2020 in presence of Dr.Loganandhan,N., Principal Scientist and Head, ICAR KVK Hirehalli,Tumakuru. Dr. Loganandhan, N., presented activities taken up by KVK in his power point presentation along with video clipping. After the presentation and went around campus to visit production and instructional farm. Dr. V.Venkatasubramanian Director appreciated the work done by the KVK.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Off campus Training programme on improved cultivation practices in Pomegranate
Start Date: Friday, August 14, 2020
End Date: Friday, August 14, 2020

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Venkatapura village of Pavagada taluk
Description : Need based training programme on improved production practices in Pomegranate was organised at Venkatapura village of Pavagada taluk by ICAR-KVK Hirehalli in collaboration with Department of Horticulture, Pavagada. About 22 farmers were participated in the training. Dr. N. Loganandhan, Head, KVK, Hirehalli Tumakuru highlighted the significance of organic products produced by the KVK and its role in Pomegranate production. Mr. Prasanth JM SMS, Horticulture explained in detail pomegranate production practices, Use of Arka Microbial Consortium and Pest and Disease management. Mr. Ramesh PR SMS, Soil Science explained the importance of Soil testing, Micronutrient application in Pomegranate and method demonstrated the application of AMC in Pomegranate field.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Field Visit to CFLD field of Groundnut and Red gram
Start Date: Thursday, August 13, 2020
End Date: Thursday, August 13, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Kadaranahalli of Tumkur and Thanganahlli of Koratgere.
Description : Follow up field visits were made on 13.08.2020 to the fields of Groundnut and Redgram implemented under the NMOOP and NFSM respectively at Kadaranahalli of Tumkur and Thanganahlli of Koratgere. Dr.Hanumanthe gowda, SMS(PP) and Dr.Prashanth, SMS(Hort.) along with Avishkar NGO Mr.Anand and Marikamba CEO Mr.Manjanna were visited five farmers field totally and advised to take plant protection measures. Totally 12 farmers attended the programme.
Contact Person Details
B.Hanuamthe Gowda
SMS Plant Protection
bhg@iihr.res.in
9945575757

ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hirehalli, (ICAR-IIHR), Tumakuru organized Swatchha Bharath Abhiyan on 12-08-2020
Start Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2020
End Date: Wednesday, August 12, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK, Hirehalli
Description : KVK(ICAR-IIHR), Hirehalli Tumakuru organized a Swatchha Bharath Abhiyan to maintain cleanliness at KVK Campus on 12th August 2020. The program was participated by all the staff of KVK Hirehalli and coordinated by K.N.Jagadish KVK, Hirehalli Tumakuru.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Mushroom online google meet training programme on 7th August 2020
Start Date: Friday, August 7, 2020
End Date: Friday, August 7, 2020

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : KVK, Hirehalli
Description : KVK(ICAR-IIHR), Hirehalli Tumakuru organized a Mushroom online google meet training programme on 7th August 2020. Smt. Radha R.Banakar, Home Science and Sri Ramesh PR., Soil Science are the experts during the programme. The program was participated by 23 farmers from different parts of Tumakuru and staff of KVKs. The programme coordinated by K.N.Jagadish KVK, Hirehalli Tumakuru.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Diagnostic Field visit of Chilli at Venkatapura
Start Date: Friday, July 31, 2020
End Date: Friday, July 31, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Venkatapura
Description : KVK Scientist and ADH Department of Horticulture visited to Problematic field of Chilli Var. Demon of Sri. Chinnareddy of Venkatapura village, Pavagada, taluk Tumakuru district on 31.07.2020. The Chilli plot infected with Thrips sucking pest. We suggested spraying of Systematic insecticide and spraying of Vegetable special at suitable intervals.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Off campus Training on Nutri-Garden at Kumbarahalli village
Start Date: Friday, July 24, 2020
End Date: Friday, July 24, 2020

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Kumbarahali, Sira taluk
Description : Off-campus training on Nutri-Garden was conducted on 24th July 2020 at Kumbarahalli village, Sira Taluk. Mrs Radha R.Banakar, SMS-Home Science, KVK, Hrehalli explained the role of fruits and vegetables in daily diet to achieve nutrition security among farm family members. Mr Prashanth J.M, SMS-Horticulture, KVK, Hirehalli explained about the layout and crop rotation. Mr Ramesh P.R SMS-Soil Science explained about use of organic micro nutrients and foliar application in nutri gardens. This training programme was attended by 22 farm womens from Badavanahalli village. Later basic data of selected farm families was collected and critical inputs where distributed to the selected farm women.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Off campus Training on Nutri-Garden at Badavanahalli village
Start Date: Thursday, July 23, 2020
End Date: Thursday, July 23, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Badavanahalli, Madugiri taluk
Description : Off-campus training on Nutri-Garden was conducted on 23rd July 2020 at Badavanahalli village, Madugiri Taluk. Mrs Radha R.Banakar, SMS-Home Science, KVK, Hrehalli explained the role of fruits and vegetables in daily diet to achieve nutrition security among farm family members. Mr Prashanth J.M, SMS-Horticulture, KVK, Hirehalli explained about the layout and crop rotation. Mr Ramesh P.R SMS-Soil Science explained about use of organic micro nutrients and foliar application in nutri gardens. This training programme was attended by 15 farm womens from Badavanahalli village. Later basic data of selected farm families was collected and critical inputs where distributed to the selected farm womens and finally visited the spots where nutri gardens to be established.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Food and Nutrition security
Start Date: Friday, July 17, 2020
End Date: Friday, July 17, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Tanganahalli, Koratagere taluk
Description : Off-campus training on Nutri-Garden was conducted on 17th July 2020 at Tanganahalli village, Koratagere Taluk. Mrs Radha R.Banakar, SMS-Home Science, KVK, Hrehalli explained the role of fruits and vegetables in daily diet to achieve nutrition security among farm family members. Mr Prashanth J.M, SMS-Horticulture, KVK, Hirehalli explained about the layout and use of organic micro nutrients and foliar application in nutri gardens. This training programme was attended by 20 farm womens from Tanganahalli village. Later basic data of selected farm families was collected and critical inputs where distributed to the selected farm womens and finally visited the spots where nutri gardens to be established.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Diagnostic Field visit of French Bean Arka Arjun at Hebbur
Start Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2020
End Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Hebbur, Tumakuru
Description : KVK Subject Matter Specialist visited to Problematic field of French Beans Arka Arjun which belongs to farmer Mr. Pavan Hebbur, Tumakuru Taluk on 07.07.2020. The French Beans plot infected with rust and yellow mosaic virus. Bean rust is a fungal disease affecting leaves, pods and stems. We suggested spraying fungicides,vegetable special at suitable intervals and drenching with Arka Microbial Consortium.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Bi Monthly Meeting
Start Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2020
End Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Digital platform (Google Meet)
Description : A Bi Monthly meeting was organized using digital platform (Google Meet) on 7th July 2020. Meeting was convened by Dr.Narayana Gowda, ADE, UAS, Bangalore. JDA of Tumakuru, DDAs, Heads of KVKs Tumakuru 1 and 2 took part in the meeting. The ADAs of all the 10 taluks presented their progress especially with reference to the sowing that taken place during the Khariff season. Later, the SMS of the both the KVKs shared their expertise on the steps to be taken with reference to the presentations made by the ADAs. The Heads of both the KVKs also shared their knowledge for development of the district. Finally, ADE has given his concluding remarks. The meeting ended with vote of thanks by JDA, Tumakuru
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hirehalli, (ICAR-IIHR), Tumakuru organized Off campus training programme on “Dryland Horticulture”
Start Date: Saturday, July 4, 2020
End Date: Saturday, July 4, 2020

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Bukkapattana, Sira, Tumakuru
Description : KVK(ICAR-IIHR), Hirehalli Tumakuru organized a training program on “Dryland Horticulture” on 4th July, 2020 at Bukkapattana, Sira with an aim to explore the potential of fruit crop cultivation through dryland horticulture with inputs and optimized utilization of production inputs for higher profitability. Mr. Raghu Rao, President of State Level Sandal Wood Association in his inaugural address highlighted the importance of dryland Horticulture and Sandal Wood. Dr. N. Loganandhan, Head, KVK, Hirehalli Tumakuru highlighted the significance of low input fruit production for environmental sustainability and highlighted the activities of the station for the development of Horticulture. Mr. Purshotham a progressive farmer of Chikkanayakahalli highlighted the advantages of dryland Horticulture and multilayer farming in horticulture.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Guidance for establishing Mushroom production unit
Start Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2020
End Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Halekote, Tumakuru taluk
Description : KVK Scientist visited to the Halekote, Tumakuru taluk. Here one farmer Sri. Chikkanagaiah of Tumakuru wanted to establish Mushroom production unit at low cost on 30.06.2020. I suggested him all measures to make necessary arrangements for establishing production unit.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Diagnostic Field visit to Problematic field of Drumstick Var. PKM-1
Start Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2020
End Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Halekote, Tumakuru Taluk
Description : KVK Scientist visited to Problematic field of Drumstick Var. PKM-1 of Sri. Chikkanagaiah of Halekote, Tumakuru Taluk on 30.06.2020. The Drumstick plot infected with pod fly. We suggested spraying of insecticide and spraying of Vegetable special at suitable intervals.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Diagnostic Field visit of Tomato Arka Samrat at Mudigere
Start Date: Monday, June 29, 2020
End Date: Monday, June 29, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Mudigere
Description : KVK Scientist visited to Problematic field of Tomato Var. Arka Samrat and Arka Vishesh of Sri. D. Siddagangaiah of Mudigere, Tumakuru Taluk on 29.06.2020. The Tomato plot infected with Late blight. We suggested spraying of systemic fungicide and spraying of Vegetable special at suitable intervals.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Front Line Demonstration at Venkatapura, Pavagada
Start Date: Monday, June 22, 2020
End Date: Monday, June 22, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Venkatapura , Pavagada
Description : On 22nd June 2020, KVK team visited Venkatapura village of Pavagada taluk to provide the critical inputs for Front line demonstration on ICM in Chilli Hybrid Arka Harita and Tube rose variety Arka Prajwal. Sri Shiva Prasad, member IMC, and Dr Logananadhan, Head KVK, were also present. The inputs were provided by Mr Prashant, SMS Hort. to three farmers with support from DHAN foundation NGO, Pavagada.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Awareness programme on tribal sub plan project
Start Date: Monday, June 22, 2020
End Date: Monday, June 22, 2020

Event Category : Kisan Goshthi
Venue : Rangasamudra, Pavagada
Description : As per the instruction from the Director IIHR, an awareness programme was organised on 22nd June 2020 at Rangasamudra village of Pavagada taluk Tumkur District. Madakari FPO and their staff were requested to mobilize the farmers and about 50 farmers took part in this program. Sri Siva Prasad, member IMC, and Dr Loganathan. Head KVK, and MR Prasanth, SMS Horticulture, briefed about the support under TSP project. Farmers expressed their concern about the project and many of them got cleared their doubts on interaction with the experts. Later, the team visited the Groundnut field under CFLD project.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Online training on IIHR Technologies, Product & Service at KVK
Start Date: Monday, June 15, 2020
End Date: Monday, June 15, 2020

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : KVK,Hirehalli, Tumakuru
Description : Online training programme on IIHR Technologies,Product & Service at KVK was conducted by DATC, Chikkanahalli, Tumakuru on 15.06.2020. About 23 farmers participated in the training programme. Mr. K.N.Jagadish, Subject Matter Specialist, Agril.Extension gave lecture on IIHR Technologies,Product & Service at KVK for Tumakuru District.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Web meeting with Minster of Agriculture
Start Date: Saturday, June 13, 2020
End Date: Saturday, June 13, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK Hirehalli
Description : Honourable Minister of Agriculture, Sri BC Patil has agreed to interact with the Heads and other staff of KVKs on a web meeting. The programme was organised by the Director, ATARI on 13-06-20. All the KVKs of Karnataka took part in that. At the outset, Dr AK Singh, DDG (Extension) shared his ideas with reference to the KVKs. Then, Vice Chancellors of different SAUs presented their achievements. Later KVKs of Gadag and Tumkauru II shared their experience. At the end, Honourable Minister shared his opinion and suggestions to improve the role of KVKs in developing the farming community. The programme ended with the vote of thanks by the Director.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Online training on soil and water conservation
Start Date: Friday, June 12, 2020
End Date: Friday, June 12, 2020

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : DATC, Chikkanahalli, Tumakuru
Description : Online training programme on soil and water conservation was conducted by DATC, Chikkanahalli, Tumakuru on 12.06.2020. About 80 farmers and farm women were participated in the training programme. Mr. Ramesh.P.R, Subject Matter Specialist, Soil Science gave lecture on on soil and water management and important NICRA technologies adopted at D.Nagenahalli village of Tumakuru District.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Field visit to Organic farm
Start Date: Thursday, June 11, 2020
End Date: Thursday, June 11, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Venkattapura village, Pavagada
Description : A field visit was conducted to Mr Srinivas Reddy field on 11th June 2020. Mr Srinivas Reddy is a farmer from Venkattapura village, Pavagada. Mr Reddy is farmer who cultivates Pomegranate in his 1.5 ha field, by organic method, using AMC and ACT, the IIHR products, recommended by the KVK. He has harvested more than 15 tonnes per ha. Few of the buyers who wished to buy organic fruits showed interest in his products. So, a meeting was arranged on that day. They interacted with Mr Reddy and got satisfied with the package of practices that he follows taking the guidance form the KVK. They assured to purchase the fruits from him once he harvest the next lot. Dr Loganandhan, Head, KVK has facilitated this event
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Visit to KVK by Sri B C Nagesh Hon'ble MLA Tiptur and Sri. B Suresh Gowda Hon'ble Ex MLA.
Start Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2020
End Date: Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-KVK Hirehalli
Description : Visit to KVK by Sri B C Nagesh Hon'ble MLA Tiptur and Sri. B Suresh Gowda Hon'ble Ex MLA visited our KVK on 10th June 2020. They went around different units of KVK. They visited KVK Instructional Farm and Fruit Nursery and interacted with the staff about the recent developments in the farm.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Visit to Gramina Angadi at Kasturi Rangappa Nayak FPO, Sira, Tumakuru
Start Date: Monday, June 8, 2020
End Date: Monday, June 8, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Kumbarahalli,Sira, Tumakuru
Description : On 08-06-2020, a visit to Gramina Angadi at Kasturi Rangappa Nayak FPO, Sira, Tumakuru which is supported by NABARD. Dr.Loganandhan,N., Head, KVK Hirehalli and K.N.Jagadish & Radha R Banakar during our visit we interacts with CEO Veeresh and Board Member FPO Mr. Govindappa. Gramina Angadi started by Kasturi Rangappa Nayak on March 2017-18. Main activities to procure horticultural produce from the members of FPO.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Watershed activities
Start Date: Saturday, June 6, 2020
End Date: Saturday, June 6, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Gram Panchayat, Yelerampura, Tumakuru
Description : Meeting was organized on 06.06.2020 at Gram Panchayat, Yelerampura, Tumakuru for discussion on implementing bunds farming and agro forestry plantation on bunds under MNREGS. Dr. Loganandhan.N, Principal Scientist and Head of KVK Hirehalli, Mr. Ramesh.P.R, Subject Matter Specialist (Soil Science), Mr. Prashanth.J.M, SMS (Horticulture) and Mr. Jagadish.K.N, SMS (Agriculture Extension) were participated in the discussion with Mr. Seetaram.G.P,President of the Gram Panchayat. Visited farmer field followed by discussion.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Visit to CoFS 29 plot on 6th June 2020
Start Date: Saturday, June 6, 2020
End Date: Saturday, June 6, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Tanganahalli, Koratagere, Tumakuru
Description : On 06-06-2020, a visit to Tanganahalli, Koratagere,Tumakuru which is adopted village of KVK,Hirehalli. Dr.Loganandhan,N., Head, KVK Hirehalli and K.N.Jagadish, Ramesh PR, & Prasanth JM during our visit we interacts with farmer Sri. Narashimaraju, and neighbouring farmers.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Minimal Processing in Jackfruit trials at IIHR Bengaluru
Start Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2020
End Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru
Description : Minimal Processing in Jackfruit trials at IIHR Bengaluru by Dr. Ranjitha Scientist, Principal Investigator, Dr. Sudhakar Rao Principal Scientist and Co-Principal Investigator from ICAR - IIHR, Bengaluru on 2nd June 2020. Dr.C.K. Narayan, Principal Scientist, ICAR IIHR, Bengaluru shares his experience in the value addition of Jackfruit ie., the Instant Jackfruit Juice,Biscuits & Chocolates with the participants. This programme was participated by Mr.Mahesh, NM, President of FPO, Grama Chethana, Tumakuru, Mr. Hemanath, Progressive farmer from Tumakuru along with him Mr. Sameer Patil and his team participated in the Minimal Processing in Jackfruit trials at IIHR,Bengaluru on 2nd June 2020. The programme was coordinated by Mr.K.N.Jagadish, ACTO/SMS Agril.Extension and guided by Dr.Loganandhan, Head, KVK, Hirehalli,Tumakuru.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Online training webinar programme on Prospectus in Dragon Fruit Cultivation
Start Date: Monday, June 1, 2020
End Date: Monday, June 1, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Zoom online meeting - ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra,Hirehalli, Tumakuru District.
Description : ICAR-KVK Hirehalli conducted first of its kind online training programme on Prospectus in Dragon Fruit Cultivation using the Zoom meeting online platform on 1st June 2020.The chief expert for the programme was Dr. G. Karunakaran, Principal Scientist from ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru who did the shared power point presentation. Around 208 participants from the Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, MP,Gujarat, and also from other states participated in the online session. At the end of the programme most of the questions asked in the Zoom chat box were answered by Dr. G. Karunakaran. It was a very fruitful session and the participants requested to have similar programmes in the future. The programme was organised in collaboration ICAR-IIHR,Bengaluru and ICAR-ATARI,Bengaluru. The programme coordinated by Dr.N.Loganandhan, Head, KVK,Hirehalli and Host Mr.K.N.Jagadish, ACTO/SMS Agril.Extension.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Awareness cum Training Programme on immunity boosting aspects Spirulina algae
Start Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2020
End Date: Wednesday, May 27, 2020

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : ICAR-KVK HIREHALLI
Description : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli, Tumkuru, in collaboration with Spirulina Foundation, Tumakuru, has organized one day Awareness cum Training Programme on immunity boosting aspects Spirulina algae on 27-05-2020 at the KVK campus. This programme has been conceived to deal with the present Covid-19 challenges and to show the income generating avenues to the Women SHG members of the district. About 15 women from Sri Lakhsmi SHG of Kesaramadu Gram Panchayat, Tumakuru, participated in the programme. Mr RV Mahesh from Spirulina Foundation, Tumakuru, participated in the event as the resource person and shared his knowledge on all the aspects of Spirulina, covering nutritional values of the algae, methods of food production, business model, further training at CFTRI, Mysore, etc. The methods of producing the Spirulina algae and preparation of Chikki sweet by incorporating the algae were the subjects dealt with the trainees in detail.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Distribution of Food-kits and other inputs to Migrant labors and SC farmwomen
Start Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2020
End Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Thimmanaikanahalli Village of Tumakuru
Description : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru II has involved in the Distribution of Food-kits and other inputs (seeds, manures) to migrant labors and poor SC farmwomen in Tuamkuru District, arranged by the Avishkar NGO, Tumakuru. The programme was organized on 26-05-2020 at Thimmanaikanahalli Village of Tumakuru. About 40 ladies from SC community participated in the programme. Mr Anand of Avishkar Foundation spoke about the precautionary measures to be taken to avoid Covid-19. Dr N Loganandhan, Head, KVK, explained about the various support that the KVK is ready to extend during the pandemic period, especially to the farming community. He also requested their involvement in the SC community related programmes that the KVK is going to take in the future. Gram Panchayat Member Mr Rajanna also took part in the event. The participant are given masks also to prevent the diseases. The programme was supported by Sri Marikamaba FPO of Tumakuru.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Distribution of Food-kits and other inputs to poor SC farmers and farmwomen
Start Date: Friday, May 15, 2020
End Date: Friday, May 15, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Aregujjanahalli Village of Tumakuru
Description : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru II has involved in the Distribution of Food-kits and other inputs (seeds, manures) to poor SC farmers and farmwomen in Tuamkuru District, arranged by the Avishkar NGO, Tumakuru. The programme was organized on 15-05-2020 at Aregujjanahalli Village of Tumakuru. About 50 ladies from SC community participated in the programme. Mr Anand of Avishkar Foundation spoke about the precautionary measures to be taken to avoid Covid-19. Dr N Loganandhan, Head, KVK, explained about the various support that the KVK is ready to extend during the pandemic period, especially to the farming community. Gram Panchayat president also took part in the event. The participant are given masks also to prevent the diseases. The programme was supported by Sri Marikamaba FPO of Tumakuru.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Farm fresh Avocado - farmers to consumers facilitated by ICAR-KVK, Kodagu and Hirehalli during COVID-19 pandemic
Start Date: Sunday, May 10, 2020
End Date: Sunday, May 10, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Shobha City Apartments, Bengaluru
Description : Kodagu district is growing Avocado in 500 ha as a mixed crop in coffee plantations. The avocado was mostly going to metro cities and was mainly consumed by juice shops for milk shake. With the closing of juice shops, there were no takers for avocado, which created a distressed situation for many farmers. They were not getting any buyers and the offered rates were very low (20-30 rupees) for good avocado. ICAR-KVK Gonikoppal decided to intervene and create a marketing channel for the distressed farmers who approached KVK to help them in marketing. KVK facilitated for collection of about one tonne avocado from distressed farmers, graded it and later it was sent to Bengaluru apartments with the help of people coordinating in Bengaluru. Shri. K.N Jagadish from KVK Hirehalli, Tumakuru Shri. Kiran volunteer from Bengaluru the sale in different apartments. The produce was sold following all the COVID-19 norms and cleanliness protocols.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Diagnostic field visit at Kempanahalli
Start Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2020
End Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Kempanahalli, Kunkgal taluk
Description : KVK Scientist visited to Problematic field of Coconut and Arecanut orchard of Sri. B Suresh Gowda Hon'ble Ex MLA at Kempanahalli, Kunigal Taluk on 06.05.2020. The Arecanut garden infected with Anabe Roga or Foot rot caused by Ganoderma lucidum. We suggested opening trench around the palm and rooting feeding with systemic fungicide and Drenching with Arka Microbial Consortium Bio fertilizer in the basin near to root zone at 12 – 15 days interval. For coconut stem bleeding we suggested 10 % Bordeaux mixture pasting and nutrient management for Arecanut and Coconut orchards. Technical guidance given on pruning techniques in Lime and suggested intercrops in Coconut orchard.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Diagnostic field visit at Gubbi on 28.04.2020
Start Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2020
End Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Gubbi taluk
Description : KVK Scientist along with Deputy Director of Horticulture and his team visited to Problematic field of Coconut and Arecanut orchard of Sri. G.S. Basavaraj Hon'ble MP at Gubbi taluk on 28.04.2020. The Arecanut garden infected with Anabe Roga or Foot rot caused by Ganoderma lucidum. We suggested opening trench around the palm and rooting feeding with systemic fungicide and Drenching with Arka Microbial Consortium Bio fertilizer in the basin near to root zone at 12 days interval. We suggested nutrient management for Arecanut and Coconut orchards.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Arrangement of Bee colonies
Start Date: Saturday, April 25, 2020
End Date: Saturday, April 25, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Metukurukki, Chitradurga
Description : On 25-04-2020, a visit was arranged to Metukurukki Madhuvana Farm, run by Mr Shantiveerayya, retired JDA. His farm is known for bee colonies. Farmers approach him for bee boxes and colonies. He is also helping the KVK in maintaining the colonies at KVK farm. Some of the farmers asked the help from KVK to arrange for Bee-colonies during the Co-vid time. Swami Paramanada, Swamiji from Tumakuru Ramakrishna Mat also requested our support for the Ashram farm. So, Dr Loganandhan, took the farmers and Swamiji to the farm. A small training programme was arranged in his farm on that day. Later, they purchased about 10 boxes and colonies from Mr Shantiveerayya.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Marketing of Horticultural produce during COVID-19
Start Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2020
End Date: Friday, April 10, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Nagarabhavi,Bangalore
Description : KVK, Hirehalli identified the affected farmer who are unable sell their produce due to COVID-19. Later we facilitated the sale through Nagarabhavi Residents forum . Initially, KVK motivated and facilitated one farmer Mr. Manjunath from Pavagada who brought 850 Kgs of Tomato and sold to good price of Rs.20/ as against Rs.5/- in the wholesale market at Bangalore. He was made 3 visits at an interval of 3 days and sold around 3500 Kgs totally. By seeing the success, other farmers(12 farmers) from Tumkuru and Mandya districts are selling the different vegetables and fruits (Papaya and watermelon) on Sunday and Wednesday in each week. Now 3 farmers are allowed to sell in each day. Now, residents are purchasing the vegetables only from the farmers at designated place of the layout.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

KVK Conference
Start Date: Friday, February 28, 2020
End Date: Monday, March 2, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : NASC, New Delhi
Description : KVK Conference was organized at New Delhi during Feb 28 to Mar 2, 2020. Dr Loganandhan, Head, KVK, Tumakuru II attended the conference along with other KVK Heads. On first day, Dr Trilochan Mohapatra, Director General, ICAR, has presided over the function. Many of the DDGs and ADGs also took part in the event. Chairmen of different QRTs shared their experience in evaluating the KVKs. Next day, Directors of different ATARIs shred their views in spearheading the KVKs. Last day, Heads of selected KVKs presented their achievements. There was also an interaction session involving the participants with the Director General. The programme ended with vote of thanks from ADG (Extension). Later KVK Heads visited the Pusa Krishi Mela organised in the nearby campus.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Training on Mushroom Grower - Validictory
Start Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2020
End Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Event Category : Skill Development Training
Venue : ICAR-KrishiVigyanKendra ,Hirehalli
Description : Twenty five days ASCI-training programme on “Mushroom Grower”(from 29th January 2020 to 22nd February 2020) was concluded on 26th February 2020. On this day Food competition of mushroom dishes was conducted to the trainees. Sensory evaluation of the food products was conducted and this programme was attended by,Dr. Loganandhan.N, Principal Scientist and Head, KVK, Hirehalli, Dr Selvakumar, Principal Scientist, IIHR, Bangalore and all the staffs of KVK Hirehalli. In the afternoon session, post evaluation of the training programme was conducted. At last, Valedictory programme was conducted. In this programme Prizes were distributed to the winners of food competition and game. The 2-3 trainees shared their opinions about the training programme.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Training on Mushroom Grower
Start Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2020
End Date: Saturday, February 22, 2020

Event Category : Skill Development Training
Venue : ICAR-KrishiVigyanKendra ,Hirehalli
Description : Twenty five days Skill development training programme on “Mushroom Grower” was started on 29th January 2020 at ICAR-KrishiVigyan Kendra (ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural research), Hirehalli, Tumakuru District. The programme was Inaugurated by Dr.Loganandhan.N, Principal Scientist and Head, KVK, Hirehalli. He highlighted the importance of mushroom cultivation for both employment generation and to achieve nutritional security of the family. In addition he briefed about the training programme and advised trainees to make use of this opportunity to become successful entrepreneur. This programme was sponsored by the Agricultural Skill Council of India. 20 trainees have enrolled for Mushroom Grower from in and Tumakru districts..ShriRamesh.P.R, SMS-Soil Science and ShriPrashanth.J.M SMS-Horticulture where also present in inaugural programme. This Inaugural programme was coordinated by SmtRadha.R.Banakar, SMS-Home Science, KVK, Hirehalli.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

International Convention on Perspectives to Face Contemporary Challenges of Agricultural Development
Start Date: Tuesday, February 18, 2020
End Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : NASC, New Delhi
Description : An International Convention on Perspectives to Face Contemporary Challenges of Agricultural Development was organized during 18-19, Feb, 2020 at NASC, New Delhi. From Zone IX, 20 participants (Heads of KVKs) were selected, including me, to attend the programme. I started on 27th afternoon and reached Delhi same day evening. I attended the two days conference. Most of the presentations covered the traditional agricultural knowledge of India and indigenous practices followed by the farmers and other experts. It was interesting to note the ‘Homa organic farming’ practices, sex selection among animals, shared by some of the international delegates and ancient agricultural practices from Vrikshayurveda etc from other speakers. I interacted with some of the speakers that added my knowledge. The programme was attended by Smt. Sumitra Mahajan, Former Speaker, Lok Sabah, Dr. T.Mohapatra, DG, ICAR, and Dr. A.K. Singh, DDG (Ag.Extn).
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Farmers Day 2019
Start Date: Monday, December 23, 2019
End Date: Thursday, January 23, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-KVK Hirehalli
Description : Farmer’s Day was organized in collaboration with the Agriculture Department, Tumakuru. Zilla Panchyat Member Sri Huchhaiah Udigere, Smt. Lakshamm President Grama Panchyat Hirehalli presided over the function. Dept of Agriculture,ADA,AO,Bharathiya Kisan Sanga members and progressive farmers from Udigere Hobli Tumkuru Taluk paticipated in the programme.Six farmers Sri Basavaraju, Sri Chethan, Sri Ananthamurthy, Sri Shivakumar and Sri Suresh were felicitated during the programme and also shared their experience in the field of Agriculture and Horticulture. 78 farmers participated in the program. The programme was coordinated by Mr.Jagadish KN ACTO/ SMSAgril.Extension. Mr.Prasanth JM Horticulture and Dr. Hanumanthegowda Plant Protection ACTO/SMS and Other staff members participated in the programme.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Training on PHT and Oyster mushroom Cultivation
Start Date: Saturday, January 18, 2020
End Date: Saturday, January 18, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Kaidala, Tumakuru taluk
Description : Sponsored training on Post-Harvest Technology in Horticultural crops and oyster Mushroom Cultivation was conducted on 18th January 2020 at Kaidala village, tumakuruTaluk in collaboration with Department of Horticulture, Tumakurutaluk. Smt, Mahalakshmi, SADH, Department of Horticulture, Tumakuru, welcomed all the guests, resource person and trainees of the programme. This training programme was attended by 50 farm womens from Kaidalavillage. Smt.RadhaR.Banakar SMS (Home Science) gave a lecture on importance of processing and Value addition and preservation techniques in horticultural crops and oyster mushroom cultivation as an income generation activities.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Demonstration of FLD on Ragi ML-365
Start Date: Thursday, January 16, 2020
End Date: Thursday, January 16, 2020

Event Category : Field Day
Venue : Chikkahalli Village, Urdigere Hobli, Tumakuru District
Description : The field day conducted farmers field of Mr.Rudraiah at Chikkahalli village. About 42 farmers participated in the field day and Scientists of KVK Hirehalli and Officials of IDF were also participated. Shri.P.R.Ramesh, SMS (Soil Science, KVK Hirehalli) explained the cultivation and characteristics of Ragi ML-365 variety. Smt.Radha R.Banakar, SMS (Home Science, KVK Hirehalli) explained the value addition of Ragi ML-365. Shri.K.N.Jagadish, SMS (Agril, Extn, KVK Hirehalli) explained the activities of KVK Hirehalli. Mr.Rudraiah, farmer of Chikkahalli village shared his experience in cultivating this variety.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

AIR Program on FPOs and their importance
Start Date: Monday, January 13, 2020
End Date: Monday, January 13, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : AIR, Bengaluru
Description : On 13th January 2020, an AIR Program on FPOs and their importance was recorded. Dr Loganandhan participated in that in which he shared about the advantages for a farmer to join an FPO was shared. He also mentioned about the various support programs that the NABARD, SFAC, State and Government provide to FPOs. The program was telecast on 20-01-2020.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Farmers Science Congress 2020
Start Date: Monday, January 6, 2020
End Date: Monday, January 6, 2020

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : UAS, GKVK Bengaluru
Description : Farmers Science Congress 2020 was organized at UAS GKVK, Bengaluru on the occasion of Science Congress. Our KVK participated in the exhibition and presented the innovative activities viz., Invention of multi row seed driller, technology on bore well recharging and value addition of Amla. Hon'ble DG, ICAR, DDG (Agrl. Extn.), VC UAS Bengaluru were visited our stall. Concerned farmers were explained their innovations to all the guests and the farmers present during the occasion. There are several farmers from all over the country presented their innovative farming technologies. 600 farmers participated in the programme.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Beekeeping training at KVK Hirehalli on 31st Dec 2019
Start Date: Tuesday, December 31, 2019
End Date: Tuesday, December 31, 2019

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : A hands-on training programme on beekeeping was organized on Dec 31, 2019 at ICAR- Krishi Vigyan Kendra (IIHR), Tumakuru by Sri Shantiveeraiah renowned Beekeeping Expert in Karnataka for the farmers of Tumakuru. This training aimed at enhancing the awareness among farmers about beekeeping and the pollination services offered by honeybees. During the day, farmers trained in the maintenance of the beehives, beekeeping accessories and live bee colonies. Preliminary information on how to start beekeeping, management of beehives during dearth periods, the economics of beekeeping, bee products and role of bees in crop pollination were explained to the farmers. This training programme was attended by 8 participants from Tumakuru district.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Swachhta Pakhawada - Use of Bio-Decomposer & IIHR Decomposer
Start Date: Saturday, December 28, 2019
End Date: Saturday, December 28, 2019

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK Hirehalli
Description : Swachhta Pakhawada - Use of Bio-Decomposer & IIHR Decomposer
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Farmer’s Day on 23rd Dec 2019
Start Date: Monday, December 23, 2019
End Date: Monday, December 23, 2019

Event Category : Workshop
Venue : ICAR-KVK Hirehalli
Description : Farmer's Day was organized in collaboration with the Agriculture Department, Tumakuru. Zilla Panchyat Member Sri Huchhaiah Udigere, Smt. Lakshamm President Grama Panchyat Hirehalli presided over the function. Dept of Agriculture,ADA,AO,Bharathiya Kisan Sanga members and progressive farmers from Udigere Hobli Tumkuru Taluk paticipated in the programme.Six farmers Sri Basavaraju, Sri Chethan, Sri Ananthamurthy, Sri Shivakumar and Sri Suresh were felicitated during the programme and also shared their experience in the field of Agriculture and Horticulture. 78 farmers participated in the program. The programme was coordinated by Mr.Jagadish KN ACTO/ SMSAgril.Extension. Mr.Prasanth JM Horticulture and Dr. Hanumanthegowda Plant Protection ACTO/SMS and Other staff members participated in the programme.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Delegates from Africa -Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique,Rwanda and Tanzania visit to KVK and NICRA Village
Start Date: Tuesday, December 17, 2019
End Date: Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR KVK Hirehall and NICRA Village D Nagenahalli
Description : Delegates from Africa -Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique,Rwanda and Tanzania representative World Bank and WDD, GOK visited ICAR KVK Hirehalli and D.Nagenahalli , NICRA Village under Climate - Smart Agriculture (South -South Knowlegde Exchange) on 17th December 2019.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

A field day on demonstration of K-6 ground nut variety at H B Halli of Pavagada taluk on 22nd November 2019
Start Date: Friday, November 22, 2019
End Date: Friday, November 22, 2019

Event Category : Field Day
Venue : H B Halli of Pavagada taluk
Description : A field day was organized on demonstration of K-6 ground nut variety implemented under National Food Security Mission (NFSM) at H B Halli of Pavagada taluk on 22nd November 2019. K-6 ground nut variety is a drought tolerant and high yielding variety. It was inaugurated by Mr. Earanna, President – Nayigunte grama panchayat, Pavagada taluk and addressed the farmers. He appreciated the efforts made by KVK Hirehalli in replacing the age old variety TMV-2 existed from last 50 years. He also emphasized the need of conserving the moisture in the soil. He urge the farmers to use the seeds obtained from the demonstration plots to next season.
Contact Person Details
B.H.Gowda
SMS(Pl.Prot.)
bhg@iihr.res.in
9945575757

Awareness programme for farmers on proper use of fertilizer
Start Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2019
End Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK, Hirehalli
Description : Awareness programme for farmers on proper use of fertilizer was organised during 22nd October, 2019 at KVK Hirehalli, in collaboration with the Dept. of Agriculture, MCF, Bengaluru. The Programme started with ICAR and IIHR Theme Song About 147 participants took part in the event. Mr.ShivaPrasad IMC Member IIHR, Mr. Umesh JDA,Tumakuru, Mr.Hiremath, MCF,Bengaluru, Mr.Babanna.T, FACT,Tumakuru, Mr.Anand, Fertilizer Dealer, Tumakuru in presence of Dr.Loganandhan, N., Head,KVK,Hirehalli . Technical Session by Mr.Ramesh PR., SMS Soil Science covered topics like imbalanced use of plant nutrients, decline reasons ratio of soil to fertilizer application, New type of fertilizers, Use of soil health cards, Video show and Question and Answer. Participants were exposed to KVK farm activities. End of the programme, Farmer Sri Lingaraju, Koratagere, expressed their feedback praising the knowledge that they gained during the programme. Live telecast of Launching Program on Youtube link from ICAR.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

QRT team of ATARI Zone XI visited KVK Hirehalli
Start Date: Friday, October 4, 2019
End Date: Friday, October 4, 2019

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-KVK Hirehalli
Description : QRT constituted for Zone XI visited ICAR Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hirehalli, Tumakuru during the First Phase of Review on 4th October, 2019. The following is the composition of the QRT: 1. Dr.S.N.Puri, Former Vice Chancellor, CAU, Imphal - Chairman 2. Dr.A.M.Narula, Former Director, ICAR- ATARI, Ludhiana - Member 3. Dr.N.Nagaraja, Former DE , UAS, Bengaluru - Member 4. Dr.H.Philip, Former DE, TNAU, Coimbatore - Member 5. Dr.N.Sudhakara, Former Director, ICAR-ATARI, Hyderabad - Member in presence of Dr.M.R.Dinesh, Director, ICAR-IIHR,Bengaluru and Dr. M.J.Chandregrowda, Director, ICAR- ATARI,Bengaluru and also Dr.B.T. Rayudu Principal Scientist QRT Member Secretary ATARI Zone XI, Bengaluru. Dr. Nataraju Siddegowda , Director of Extension, UAS, Bengaluru and Team is also coordinating this QRT. All the staff members participated in the programme.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Field Day on Use of AMC in Pomegranate
Start Date: Saturday, September 28, 2019
End Date: Saturday, September 28, 2019

Event Category : Field Day
Venue : Venkatapura, Pavagada Taluk
Description : Field day was inaugurated by Dr. Shivashankar, In-charge Director, IIHR, Bengaluru and addressed the farmers and urged to implement technologies developed by IIHR. He also explained various facilities available at IIHR. Field day was conducted in presence of His Holiness Sri. Swamy Mahavakyananda Maharaj, Ramakrishna Matha, Basavanagudi. The function was facilitated by Sri. Swamy Shivatmananda Maharaj, Ramakrishna Math, Venkatapura. Mr. J.M.Prashanth, SMS, Horticulture, KVK Hirhealli, Tumakuru and Mr. Jahir Pasha, Assistant Professor, ARS, Rajavanthi lead the technical sessions. Smt. Gayitribayi, ZP member, Venkatapura, Dr. M.Raghupati, Head and PI, Soil Science, IIHR, Dr.B.Narayanaswamy, PI and TSP Nodal officer, IIHR, Dr. Selva Kumar, Principal Scientist, IIHR, Dr. Loganandhan.N , Principal Scientist and Head, KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru, Mr. Ramesh.P.R, SMS, Soil Science and Dr. Hanumategowda, SMS, Plant Pathology, KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru, Sr. Sudhakar, ADH, Pavagada were present.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Workshop on Permaculture
Start Date: Monday, September 23, 2019
End Date: Thursday, September 26, 2019

Event Category : Workshop
Venue : KVK, Hirehalli
Description : A workshop on Permaculture was organised during 23-26, Sep, 2019 at KVK Hirehalli, in collaboration with the NGO – ICRA, Bengaluru. About 60 participants took part in the event. Dr Ardhendu Chatterji, eminient Permaculture expert conducted the sessions. Topics like importance of ecological principles in agriculture, water conservation, Agro-forestry etc, were covered. Participants were also exposed to KVK farm activities. End of the programme, participants expressed their feedback praising the knowledge that they gained during the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

National Animal Disease Control Programme (NADCP)
Start Date: Wednesday, September 11, 2019
End Date: Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hirehalli, Tumakuru
Description : National Animal Disease Control Programme was held at ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hirehalli, Tumakuru on 11.09.2019. Live telecast of the programme at national level was arranged at the training hall of KVK. Shri Huchhaiah, ZP member, Tumakuru, Shri Narasimhamurthy, ZP member, Tumakuru, Shri Lakshminarasegowda, ZP member, Tumakuru Shrimati Lakshmamma, President, Grama Panchyat, Hirehalli, Shri Ramesh, President, Saayi Samiti, Tumakuru and Dr. Prakash. L, DDAH Tumakuru were participated in the programme. 98 farmers were participated in the National Animal Disease Control Programme held at KVK. Mr. Ramesh.P.R, SMS (Soil Science), Mr.Jagadish.K.N, SMS (Ag. Extension) Ms. Radha R Banakar, SMS (Home Science) of KVK Hirehalli shared the stage with dignitaries.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Paid Training on Oyster Mushroom Cultivation at KVK Hirehalli
Start Date: Friday, September 6, 2019
End Date: Friday, September 6, 2019

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : ICAR-KVK Hirehalli
Description : Training on Oyster Mushroom Cultivation was conducted on 6th September 2019 at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hirehalli. This training programme was attended by 17 participants all over from Tumakuru district. Initially Mr Ramesh.P.R SMS (Soil Science) explained about the spawn production techniques. Ms.Radha R.Banakar SMS (Home Science) gave a lecture on nutritional importance of different kinds of mushrooms along with their cultivation. In the afternoon session trainees were demonstrated on the mushroom bag filling and bag incubation. At the end, certificates were distributed to the all participants.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Paid training programme on beekeeping was organized on Aug 31, 2019 at ICAR- Krishi Vigyan Kendra (IIHR), Tumakuru.
Start Date: Saturday, August 31, 2019
End Date: Saturday, August 31, 2019

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : Paid training programme on beekeeping was organized on Aug 31, 2019 at ICAR- Krishi Vigyan Kendra (IIHR), Tumakuru. Beekeeping Expert Sri Shanthaveeraiah was invited speaker for training programme. Participants are Farmers of ICAR-KVK adopted village of Tumakuru and Students of GPS institute. This training aimed at enhancing the awareness among farmers about beekeeping and the pollination services offered by honeybees. During the day, students and farmers trained in maintenance of the beehives, beekeeping accessories and live bee colonies. Preliminary information on how to start beekeeping, management of beehives during dearth periods, the economics of beekeeping, bee products and role of bees in crop pollination was explained to the farmers.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Jal Shakti Abhiyan Krishi Mela organized by ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli on 28th August 2019 at D.Nagenahalli Koratagere Taluk of Tumakuru District
Start Date: Wednesday, August 28, 2019
End Date: Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Event Category : Jal Shakti Abhiyan 2022
Venue : D.Nagenahalli Koratagere Taluk of Tumakuru District
Description : Jal Shakti Abhiyan Krishi Mela organized by ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli on 28th August 2019 at D.Nagenahalli Koratagere Taluk of Tumakuru District. The event was inaugurated by Shri.Basavaraj, Honorable MP, Tumakuru in presence of Dr.M.R. Dinesh Director IIHR Bengaluru. The purpose of programme was briefed by the Dr.Loganandhan N., Head ICAR KVK Hirehalli. He described about various blocks selected for organizing this abhiyana by the concerned KVK’s and the importance given by ICAR to bring awareness about water conservation among farming community. Honorable MP, in his inaugural address, stressed on the need of conserving water and appreciated the effort of the KVK in organizing this mela.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Jal Shakthi Abhiyan Krishi Mela organized by KVK, Hirehalli on 24th August 2019 at Badavanahalli Village, Madhugiri Taluk, Tumakuru District
Start Date: Saturday, August 24, 2019
End Date: Saturday, August 24, 2019

Event Category : Jal Shakti Abhiyan 2022
Venue : Badavanahalli Village, Madhugiri Taluk, Tumakuru District
Description : ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hirehalli, organized a Krishi Mela under Jal Shakti Abhiyan at Badavanahalli village of Madhugiri Taluk, Tumakuru District on 24th August 2019. The event was inaugurated by Shri.Basavaraj, Honorable MP, Tumakuru and presided over by Shri Veerabhadrayya, Honorable MLA, Madhugiri, Tumakuru District. The purpose of programme was briefed by the Dr.Chandre Gowda, Director of ICAR-ATARI, Bengaluru. The technical experts explained various methodologies to conserve the rain water and use them in judicial manner. About 900 participants including farmers, farm women, staff of Panchayatraj institutions, various NGO and line departments attended the programme. About 10 stalls also established to exhibit various technologies of soil and water conservation, in which many farmers visited and benefitted.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Sponsored Training on Processing and Value addition at KVK Hirehalli
Start Date: Wednesday, August 21, 2019
End Date: Wednesday, August 21, 2019

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Krishi Vigyan Kendra ,Hirehalli
Description : Sponsored training Processing and Value addition was conducted on 21st August 2019 at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hirehalli in collaboration with Department of Agriculture, ATMA Scheme.Tumakuru This training programme was attended by 20 members of Food security groups of ATMA, department of Agriculture, Tumakuru. Ms.Radha Banakar SMS (Home Science) gave a lecture on health and Nutrition, Importance of processing and Value addition. Here major emphasis was given to Millets. At last, awareness was also created on importance of nutrition garden in achieving food security.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Hindi Workshop
Start Date: Monday, August 19, 2019
End Date: Monday, August 19, 2019

Event Category : Workshop
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : One day Hindi workshop was organised at ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli on 19th Aug 2019. Sri Harkangi, CAO, ICAR-IIHR and Sri Jagadeesan, AD, OL have participated in the programme. Initially welcome address was delivered by Dr N Loganandhan, Head, KVK. Sri Harkangi stressed on the importance of using Hindi as official language and ways and means of bringing that into official process. Dr Karunakaran, Head, IIHR, Hirehalli Centre, expressed the needs to make the language more usable as official language. Later Sri Jagadeesan explained in detail about various schemes available in government to learn and practise the language in official circle. He also shared simple methods of using the language in day to day official chores, which were very well received by the participants. Some of the participants shared their opinion about the programme. Mr NJ Jagadish, SMS (Extn), compared the event and delivered vote of thanks.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

On Campus Training Programme "Friends of Coconut & Production Technology in Coconut" on 6th Aug 2019
Start Date: Tuesday, August 6, 2019
End Date: Tuesday, August 6, 2019

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : Need based training programme on Importance of Coconut Production and Value addition was organised at KVK Hirehalli for Madhugiri Farmers about 27 farmers participated in the training. Importance of Coconut Production and Value addition during morning session. Later in the practical on tree Climbing and crown cleaning was given hand one training by one of the expert.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Work shop on “Nutri - Garden “ for Krishi Vigyan Kendra’s Scientist on 5th Aug 2019
Start Date: Monday, August 5, 2019
End Date: Monday, August 5, 2019

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : Work Shop on Nutri Garden in collaboration with ICAR -ATARI, Zone XI, Bengaluru. The Programme Started with ICAR- Theme Song and IIHR Theme Song in presence of Dr. M.J.Chandregowda, Director ATART Zone XI 2019. Dr. Loganandhan N., Head welcomed Dr. Chandre Gowda Director by giving the bouquet made out of greens grown in our KVK organic garden and share his experience of nutrition garden at campus. Dr. Chandregowda M.J., Director ATARI in his address stress about Nutri Garden importance in day to day life. Where there is imagination, sky is the limit for KVKs. During the day expert from UAS, Bengaluru Dr. Nirjanjan Murthy shared his experience of High Value and Nurti rich crops like Grain Amaranthus and Chia etc., Participants form KVKs of different parts of Karnataka,Home Science, Horticulture and Soil Science discipline took part in the programme and shared there impact of nurti gardern and action plan for 2019-20.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Advance Production Technologies in Horticulture on 2nd August 2019 at Midatarahalli, Madhugiri, Tuamkuru
Start Date: Friday, August 2, 2019
End Date: Friday, August 2, 2019

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Midatarahalli, Madhugiri, Tuamkuru
Description : On Campus training programme on Advance Production Technologies in Horticulture by ICAR- KVK,Hirehalli, Tumakuru is witness by Ashok T N., Deputy Director of Agriculture from the State Department of Agriculture and Dr. Maruthi Gowda, Professor Natural Resources Institute - University of Greenwich, UK . A wide-ranging issue were discussed including the availability and benefits of growing improved crop varieties, using pheromone traps for pest control and beneficial organisms against diseases as well as nutrient formulations for better crop growth. Farmers asked several questions, obtained clarifications for many practical problems from the experts and had an enthusiastic debate about subsidies and free offers from the Government. The officers then visited farm for inspection and further discussions. All this was indeed made possible mainly because of Mrs Mangala who's an accomplished farmer to say the least. She's considered as a model farmer by the community.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Jal Shakti Abhiyan
Start Date: Thursday, July 25, 2019
End Date: Thursday, July 25, 2019

Event Category : Jal Shakti Abhiyan 2022
Venue : Kumbarahalli village, Bukkapattana Hobli, Sira Taluk, Tumakuru District, Karnataka
Description : Jal Shakti Abhiyan was conducted by ICAR- Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hirahalli, Tumkuru at Kumbarahalli village, Bukkapattana Hobli, Sira Taluk, Tumakuru District, Karnatak on 25.07.2019 in collaboration with ORDER NGO. About 25 farmers and farm women were participated in the training programme. Dr. Loganandhan.N, Principal Scientist and Head of KVK Hirehalli briefed the main objectives of the Jal Shakti Abhiyan and success stories of soil and water conservation. Mr. Ramesh.P.R, Subject Matter Specialist, Soil Science gave lecture on water management. Mr. Prashanth.J.M, SMS, Horticulture gave lecture on dry land horticultural crops. Mrs. Radha R Banakar, SMS, Home Science coordinated the programme.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Jal Shakti Abhiyan Awareness Programme
Start Date: Wednesday, July 24, 2019
End Date: Wednesday, July 24, 2019

Event Category : Jal Shakti Abhiyan 2022
Venue : Badavanahalli Village, Madhugiri taluk, Tumakuru District
Description : On 24.7.19, Jalshakti Abhiyan programme was conducted at Badavanahalli village, Madhugiri taluk, Tumakuru district. Awareness on water conservation, Dry land horticulture and micro irrigation schemes from department of Horticulture were given awareness to the farmers. KVK scientist and Department of Horticulture officials were participated. More than 40 farmers and farm women got benefited.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Jal Shankthi Awareness Programme
Start Date: Saturday, July 20, 2019
End Date: Saturday, July 20, 2019

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-KVK Hirehalli
Description : About 30 newly recruited Horticultural officers and ADHs from Tamil Nadu have visited KVK on ATMA programme. They have been given training programmes on the latest technologies in the subject of horticulture. They were also exposed to the latest machineries on the subject value addition in horticulture. In addition under the Jal Shakthi Abhiyan programme, they were informed about the various water conservation technologies available to conserve the water.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Jal Shakti Abhiyan Awareness Programme
Start Date: Friday, July 19, 2019
End Date: Friday, July 19, 2019

Event Category : Jal Shakti Abhiyan 2022
Venue : Tanganahalli village, Anupanahalli Post, Kolal Hobli, Koratagere Taluk, Tumakuru District, Karnataka
Description : Jal Shakti Abhiyan was conducted by ICAR- Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hirahalli, Tumkuru at Tanganahalli village, Anupanahalli Post, Kolal Hobli, Koratagere Taluk, Tumakuru District, Karnataka on 19.07.2019. About 40 farmers and farm women were participated in the training programme. Dr. Loganandhan.N, Principal Scientist and Head of KVK Hirehalli Briefed the main objectives of the Jal Shakti Abhiyan and success stories of soil and water conservation. Mr. Ramesh.P.R, Subject Matter Specialist, Soil Science gave lecture on water management and important NICRA technologies adopted at D.Nagenahalli village of Tumakuru District. During the campaign Sesbania grandiflora and multi cut fodder sorghum CoFS-29 seeds were distributed to 40 farmers.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Monsoon Mission Project
Start Date: Thursday, June 27, 2019
End Date: Thursday, June 27, 2019

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Sajehosahalli,Madhugiri Taluk Tumakuru District
Description : "Monsoon Mission Project" by ICRISAT, Hyderabad at Sajehosahalli,Madhugiri Taluk Tumakuru District. Training programme organised in collaboration with Dept. of Agriculture Tumakuru. Participated as a resource person in presence of Dr.AVR Kesava Rao Honorary Fellow ICRISAT Development Center Research Program Asia and ZP member Sri Chowdappa other public representatives.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY on 21.6.2019
Start Date: Friday, June 21, 2019
End Date: Friday, June 21, 2019

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : ICAR Krishi Vigyan Kendra Hirehalli Tumakuru celebrated INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY on 21.6.2019 at Hirehalli Campus. The programme started with Welcome and Introduction about Yoga by Dr. Loganandhan., N., Principal Scientist and Head, Importance of yoga, demonstration and mass performance by Shri Rajanna and Dr. Puttalingiah Retd. Deputy Director Sericulture, Tumakuru. All the Permanent and Temporary staff members of KVK actively participated in the programme. Light refreshment was served after the programme.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Training on Organic Farming
Start Date: Tuesday, June 18, 2019
End Date: Wednesday, June 19, 2019

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : KVK and Field of Sri Raveesh, Natural Farmer, Honnudike, Tumakuru
Description : About 20 farmers from Tamil Nadu visited KVK, Hirehalli, Tumkauru to learn about Organic Farming on18-06-19. An interactive programme was held during 18th June, 2019 at KVK. Various basic principles of Organic farming was explained to them. On 19th June, 2019, they were taken to Sri Raveesh farm of Natural farming at Honnudike. The farmer explained various technologies of natural farming like- multi cropping system, Jeevamrutha, Mulching etc. Visitng farmers expressed their gratitude for the benefits obtained.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Sri G.B.Jyothi Ganesh MLA Tumakuru visited ICAR KVK Hirehalli
Start Date: Friday, June 14, 2019
End Date: Friday, June 14, 2019

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : Sri G.B.Jyothi Ganesh MLA Tumakuru visited ICAR KVK Hirehalli on 14th June 2019 and interacted about Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society (KITS) for Agriculture Startups technology backstopping KVK Hirehalli.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Off Campus training programme on IPDM in Redgram
Start Date: Friday, June 14, 2019
End Date: Friday, June 14, 2019

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Nidugal Village of Pavagada Taluk
Description : A training programme was organized on 14th June 2019 at Nidugal village of Pavagada Taluk. Symptoms, etiology and management of all the diseases were explained in detail. 29 farmers were attended the programme.
Contact Person Details
B.H.Gowda
SMS(Pl.Prot.)
bhg@iihr.res.in
9945575757

Training Programme on "Drought Proofing Action Plan for Tumakuru District"
Start Date: Tuesday, June 11, 2019
End Date: Wednesday, June 12, 2019

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : The programme was held for two days in which First Day Guest lectures by Dr. V.P.Sharma, Principals of drought proofing, Dr. Suma Asst. Professor KVAFSU,Bengaluru on Fodder Crops under rainfed condition and feed management of dairy animals. Dr.Thimme Gowda M.N. Assoc. Professor, UAS B, on Soild and water management and contingency cropping programme in rainfed area. Second Day Guest lectures by Dr. Krishna Manohar.R, DD,SAMETI, on Water Management in rainfed area and Dr. Anand Manegar, Asst. Professor,ATIC, UAS B on Importance of Livestock in integrated farming and group discussion. Finally valedictory function in presence of Dr.Loganandhan N., Principal Scientist, KVK Hirehalli, Dr. V.P.Sharma,Dr. Varadaraju, Professor, Coordinator, SAMETI UAS B, Mr.Gupta Admin. Officer, NRAA, New Delhi, Mr. Puttarangappa ADA Pavagada, Tumakuru. During the programme Videos on NICRA, IIHR Technologies and Amla were show. 40 participants from various dept. participated.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

World Environment Day 2019 programme at ICAR KVK Hirehalli
Start Date: Thursday, June 6, 2019
End Date: Thursday, June 6, 2019

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR - KVK HIREHALLI
Description : World Environment Day Programme at KVK Hirehalli started with National Anthem followed by invocation song by Kumari Shruthi. During the day Sri Nagendra TC gave a lecture on Theme of World Environment Day along with his team members. Chief Guest renowned Chemistry Professor Dr.Krishnamurthy CV, Sarvodaya College Tumakuru. Special Invitees Lieutenant Pradeep Kumar NCC , Havaldar Chethan Rai from Indian Army. (Bhavalaya NGO Supported in organising students) Tree planting along with college students and KVK Team. K.N.Jagadish extended a warm welcome to the gathering at a function that was organized before the mass tree planting programme. Dr. A.K. Tripati Director ICAR ATARI Guwahati Zone VI participated in the programme, shared his experience on the eve of World Environment Day, and emphasized that trees are important for bringing rains and hence, mass tree planting is essential. He urged to save the trees, which are planted during the mass tree planting programmes.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

ICAR-KVK Hirehalli bagged the Best NICRA KVK Award 2019
Start Date: Monday, June 3, 2019
End Date: Thursday, June 6, 2019

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-CRIDA, Hyderabad
Description : The Annual Review Workshop of NICRA (National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture) was held at ICAR-CRIDA, Hyderabad, during 3-6, June, 2019. About 120 NICRA KVKs took part in the event. In which, ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru, under ICAR-IIHR, has bagged the Best NICRA KVK award for the year 2018-19 for its best efforts in implementation of NICRA- Technology Demonstration Component of ICAR, in which Dry land Horticulture is also one of the major components. The award was given by Dr AK Singh, Honorable DDG (Extension) and Dr. S. Bhaskar, ADG (AAF&CC). The presentation that followed the ceremony was well appreciated by the dignitaries.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Off Campus training programme on IPDM in Cotton
Start Date: Tuesday, June 4, 2019
End Date: Tuesday, June 4, 2019

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Madavarayanapalya of Pavagada Taluk
Description : A training programme on IPDM on Cotton crops was organized on 4th June 2019. Detailed explanation regarding each pest and diseases was explained to the farmers and later they had taken to the field and showed symptomatic expression of wilt disease of cotton. In addition to that control measures were also explained. 28 farmers including 3 farm women were present during the programme.
Contact Person Details
B.H.Gowda
SMS(Pl.Prot.)
bhg@iihr.res.in
9945575757

World No Tobacco Day 2019
Start Date: Friday, May 31, 2019
End Date: Friday, May 31, 2019

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-KVK Hirehalli
Description : All the staff members of ICAR-KVK Hirehalli participated in pledge taking programme.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Report on “Graduation Day of Diploma in Agricultural Extension Services for Input Dealers (DAESI)” programme conducted at ICAR Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hirehalli, Tumakuru on 21st May 2019
Start Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2019
End Date: Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-KVK Hirehalli
Description : Dr. Prakash Patel, ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru, was the Chief Guest during the function who also distributed the Diploma certificates in presence Dr.Loganandhan N., Head & Principal Scientist KVK Hirehalli. Dr. Nataraj M.S., Director Extension, UAS,Bengaluru, motivated DAESI Diploma Holders to continue to work with farmers and bring laurel to institute who taught them this course. Mr. Umesh, Deputy Director of Agriculture, Tumakuru district, Dr. G.R. Pennobaliswamy, State Nodal officer, DAESI-SAMETI, UAS, Bengaluru and Dr. Jitendra Singh Chauhan guest of honour. The Graduation Day of Diploma in Agricultural Extension Services for Input Dealers (DAESI) was conducted at ICAR Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hirehalli, Tumakuru on 21st May 2019. Following that, candidates were facilitated for their performance: Mr.C. Venkatesh (1st Rank), Smt. B. Pramila (2nd Rank) and Mr. Ekantha Reddy (3rd Rank). The programme ended with national anthem.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Kisan Sanman Nidhi
Start Date: Sunday, February 24, 2019
End Date: Sunday, February 24, 2019

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru
Description : Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Honourable Defence Minister of India in presence of Shri Pratap Simha, Honourable MP, Madikeri, participated in the event. Other dignitaries are Shri S Muniraju Ex-MLA,Dasarahalli,Bengaluru, Dr.M.R.Dinesh, Director, ICAR- IIHR,Bengaluru and Representatives from Hessaraghatta Panchyat also participated in the programme. 500 farmers viewed the live telecast of the PM Kisan Sanman Programme. Hon'ble Prime Minister interacted with Mr.Mahesh, a farmer from D Nagenahalli, Tumakuru District during the programme.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Field Day on "Improved IIHR Technologies"
Start Date: Friday, February 15, 2019
End Date: Friday, February 15, 2019

Event Category : Field Day
Venue : Sri Ramakrishna Ashram, Venkattapura
Description : ICAR Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hirehalli Tumakuru, under ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Bengaluru, organised a Field Day on “Improved IIHR Technologies” for the farmers of different villages in Pavagada taluk, Tumakuru district, under Tribal Sub Plan Project, on 15th Feb 2019. The programme was organised at Sri Ramakrishna Ashram, Venkattapura in the presence of Sri Mahavakyananda Swamiji and Sri Soukyananda Swamiji. More than three hundred farmers participated in the Field Day.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Skil Training Programme on Mango Growers
Start Date: Monday, January 21, 2019
End Date: Thursday, February 14, 2019

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : ICAR-KVK Hirehalli
Description : Skill training programme on Mango grower - Skill training on Mango Grower organized at ICAR- KVK Hirehalli, Tumakuru II on 21.01.2019 to 14.02.019 for 25 days. 20 rural youths undergone rigorous skill oriented training in Dry land Horticulture crop Mango. The training stared with Pre test evaluation before starting of the skill programme. The trainees gained skill and knowledge on Mango production technologies i.e., Grafting, Planting methods, Training and Pruning, Cultivation practices, Irrigation method, Bio fertilizers application, application of foliar micro nutrients formulations, Installation of eco friendly fruit fly traps, Use of Botanical s, use of sealer cum Healer to manage the stem borer and Pre and Post Harvest technologies and Value addition. Post test evaluation conducted and Final assessment was successfully completed on 27.03.2019 at KVK Hirehalli Tumakuru II.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Skill Training Programme on Friends of Coconut Tree
Start Date: Monday, January 21, 2019
End Date: Thursday, February 14, 2019

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : ICAR-KVK Hirehalli
Description : Skill training programme on Friends of Coconut Tree- FOCT- Skill training on Friends of Coconut Tree -FOCT organized at ICAR- KVK Hirehalli, Tumakuru II on 21.01.2019 to 14.02.019 for 25 days. 20 rural youths undergone rigorous skill oriented training in Coconut crop. The training started with Pre test evaluation before starting of the skill programme. The trainees gained skill and knowledge on Coconut production technologies i.e., Tree climbing, Planting methods, Crown cleaning, Cultivation practices, Identification of Mother plants, Nursery Management, Irrigation method, Bio fertilizers application, application of micro nutrients , Installation of eco friendly Pheromone traps, Use of Botanical s, Preparation of Bordeaux mixture to manage the stem bleeding and GANODERMA Wilt, Harvesting techniques, marketing, Safety measures, First AID, Insurance schemes, Pre and Post Harvest technologies and Value addition.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

9th SAC meeting of KVK Hirehalli
Start Date: Monday, February 11, 2019
End Date: Monday, February 11, 2019

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : The 9th SAC committee meeting of KVK Hirehalli, Tumkauru-II, was held on 11th February, 2019. Dr.M.J. Chandregowda, Director, ICAR-ATARI, Zone XI, Bengaluru, Dr. K. Narayan Gowda, ADE HQ, Dr. R.C. Gowda, ADR HQ, UAS, Bengaluru, Dr. Narayan Swamy Principal Scientist, Division of Social Science, IIHR, Bengaluru, Dr. Jayaswamy Joint Director of Agriculture,Tumakuru, Dr.Giridhar, Principal Scientist, ICAR- NAINP, Bengaluru, Dr.Vasundra Scientist, NBSS&LUP,Bengaluru, Dr.JahirBasha, Asst. Professor, ARS, Pavagada, Dr.Desai, PC, KVK Konehalli,Dr.Somashekar, SMS, KVK Gonikoppal were also present. For Details, Please visit http://iihrkvk.org/9th-sac-meeting-of-kvk-hirehalli/
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Training programme on beekeeping
Start Date: Monday, January 28, 2019
End Date: Monday, January 28, 2019

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : A hands-on training programme on beekeeping was organized on Jan 28, 2019 at ICAR- Krishi Vigyan Kendra(IIHR), Tumakuru by Dr PVR Reddy, Principal Scientist ICAR-IIHR,Bengaluru for the farmers of ICAR-KVK adopted village of Tumakuru. This training aimed at enhancing the awareness among farmers about beekeeping and the pollination services offered by honeybees. During the day, farmers trained in maintenance of the beehives, beekeeping accessories and live bee colonies. Preliminary information on how to start beekeeping, management of beehives during dearth periods, the economics of beekeeping, bee products and role of bees in crop pollination was explained to the farmers.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Sri Mallikarjunaiah and Sri Gopalaiah from Badavanahalli, Madhugiri, Tumakuru District were felicitated by Dr.M.R.Dinesh Director ICAR IIHR Bengaluru on the eve of National Farmers Day 2018.
Start Date: Sunday, December 23, 2018
End Date: Sunday, December 23, 2018

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru
Description : ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research celebrated National Farmer’s day on 23-12-2018 in grand manner. Director Dr. M R Dinesh, in his presidential remarks urged the farmers to make use of the technologies and crop varieties developed at the institute. He emphasised on doubling the farmers income through adoption of modern technologies and growing market-oriented crops. Mrs. Shashikala Hanumaiah, Pachayath President from Hurulichikkanahalli was special guest. Three farmers were honoured for their contribution in frontline demonstration and spreading the IIHR technologies. Wherein Mr. Chandrababu one of the awardee farmers pronounced that institute is ours, meant for us and he urged the fellow farmers to make use of the institute technologies for their upliftment. Other two farmers Shri. Gopalaiah and Shri Mallikarjunaiah from Tumkuru district were also honoured on the occasion.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

NATIONAL FARMERS’ DAY 2018 (KISAN DIWAS – LATE SHRI. CHOUDHARY CHARAN SINGH JAYANTI)
Start Date: Sunday, December 23, 2018
End Date: Sunday, December 23, 2018

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : Kisan Diwas was celebrated at KVK Hirehalli on 23rd December, 2018, in collaboration with Department of Agriculture and Krishika samaj, Tumakuru. This was in remembrance of birth anniversary of late Sri Choudry Charan Singh ji. Sri Huchchayya, Member, ZP, Tumakuru inagurated the event. The Joint Director Agriculture, President Krishika Samaj, Head, KVK, Hirehalli, Hirehalli Gram Panchyat President took part in the event. About six farmers who showed successful results in their fields were felicitated in the event. About 100 farmers participated in the program.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

"Use of Areca Sheath as dry fodder for dairy cattle" Technical workshop
Start Date: Saturday, December 22, 2018
End Date: Saturday, December 22, 2018

Event Category : Workshop
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : During the day Dr.N.K.S.Gowda Principal Scientist lecture with power point presentation helped farmer to understand the "Use of Areca Sheath as dry fodder for dairy cattle". The programme attended by Dr.Narashima, KMF,Tumakuru,Dr. N K S Gowda,Principal Scientist (Animal Nutrition) & Dr. Anand, Principal Scientist,ICAR- NIANP,Adugodi, Bengaluru India in presence of Dr.Loganandhan N., Head, ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli,Tumakuru. During the day New Year Calendar from NIANP was released in presence of progressive farmers and entrepreneur of Tumakuru. The programme coordinated by K.N.Jagadish SMS Agril.Extension ICAR-KVK,Hirehalli Tumakuru. More than 75 farmers witnessed the programme.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

World Soil Day 2018
Start Date: Wednesday, December 5, 2018
End Date: Wednesday, December 5, 2018

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : World Soil Day was celebrated at ICAR- Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hirehalli in collaboration with State Department of Agriculture, Tumakuru on 5th December 2018. About 80 farmers, KVK Scientists, officials from Agriculture department were participated in the event. This programme was inaugurated by Shri. Huchhaiah, Member, Zilla Panchayat Tumakuru. Dr. Kenge gowda ADA Tumakuru taluk who gave information and statistical data on soil degradation and government schemes for improving the soil productivity. Dr. N. Loganandhan Head KVK Hirehalli spoke during the programme and enlightened on importance of soil microbes in maintaining the soil health and productivity and KVK products technologies. Shri. Anand kumar, Programme coordinator, Aviskar NGO elaborated on the role of farmers in maintaining the soil health and improving the productivity of crops by applying balanced nutrition and Soil and water conservation.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Field Day on Arka Kyathi Chilli was held on 1st Dec 2018 at Badavanahalli, Madhugiri taluk of Tumakuru District
Start Date: Saturday, December 1, 2018
End Date: Saturday, December 1, 2018

Event Category : Field Day
Venue : Badavanahalli, Madhugiri Taluk, Tumakuru District
Description : A field day on ICM in Chilli Arka Khyati was organised by ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru at Badavanahalli village of Tumakuru District on 1st Dec 2018. Dr. Madhavi Reddy, Principal Scientist, Division of Vegetable crops, ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru took part in the event as expert. The chilli – Arka Khyati F1 Hybrid was grown by the farmer Shri. Mallikarjunaiah in one acre plot. He adopted IIHR technologies and followed all the recommended practices advocated by KVK staff. The growth of the crop and bearing of fruits were superior to the condition of other private varieties grown by nearby farmers. Around 45 farmer participated in the field day and visited the ICM plot for first hand information. Dr Madhavi Reddy advised the farmers to take up raising of seedling activities through Badavanahalli Suvarnamuki FPO in support with ICAR-IIHR and ICAR-KVK.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

One day training programme for farmers on Warehousing (Development and Regulation) ACT 2007
Start Date: Wednesday, November 28, 2018
End Date: Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : One day training programme for farmers on Warehousing (Development and Regulation) ACT 2007 @ ICAR KVK Hirehalli on 28th November 2018. Sri. Mahadeva, Junior Superintendent, Central Warehouse Corporation (CWC), Regional Office, Bengaluru participated and briefed about the Regulation & ACT 2007 and CWC, Sri Thomas Baby, Superintendent, CWC,Tumakuru ,in presence of Dr.Loganandhan, N., Principal Scientist and Head, KVK Hirehalli, Tumakuru. Dr.Loganandhan in his presidential address requested all the farmers to make us of facilities at CWC and reap the benefit. During the day Dr. Hanumanthe gowda addressed farmers and shared information on nature of pest, damage, and their control measures in storage and Sri Parmesh Field Officer, AXIS Bank participated in the programme. Sri Venkatesh K.M., WAG1, CWC, Tumakuru coordinated the programme form CWC Tumakuru and farmers from Sri Girish DHAN foundation Koratagere, Tumakuru. Sri K.N.Jagadish and Sri Prasanth JM., coordinated overall programme.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Training programme on Nutrition for Adolscent girls
Start Date: Tuesday, November 20, 2018
End Date: Tuesday, November 20, 2018

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : Training on Nutrition for adolescent girls was conducted on 20th November 2018 at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hirehalli. This training programme was attended by 22 Extension functionaries from Dhan Foundation, NGO, Tumakuru. Before starting the training programme, Dr, N.loganandan. Principal Scientist and Head briefed about the programme to the participants. Ms.Radha Banakar SMS (Home Science) gave a lecture on Nutrition, Balanced diet, Developmental stages during adolescence and there nutrition. In the afternoon session, Mr. Prashanth J.M delivered lecture on importance of nutrition garden to achieve nutrition security. At the end, Ms.Radha Banakar SMS (Home Science) briefed about the importance of Millets and mushroom in daily diet.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

NFSM Nutri cereals field day at Vittaravathanahalli of Urdigere Hobli Tumakuru
Start Date: Thursday, November 15, 2018
End Date: Thursday, November 15, 2018

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Vittaravathanahalli of Urdigere Hobli Tumakuru
Description : Zilla Panchayat Member Shri. Ucchaiah participated in the programme and appreciated mechanization which has helped farmers in cutting down their expenditure from sowing to harvesting season. Dr.N.Loganandhan, Principal Scientist & Head, KVK HIrehalli shared about peacock menace which is being addressed by SIT students will be shortly introduced into farmers. Shri.K.N.Jagadish, SMS Agricultural Extension and Dr.Gowda, ADA Tumakuru and staff participated in the programme.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Vigilance Awareness Week during 29th October to 3rd November,2018
Start Date: Tuesday, October 30, 2018
End Date: Tuesday, October 30, 2018

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hirehalli
Description : Vigilance Awareness Week during 29 October to 3 November, 2018 "Eradicate Corruption-Build a New India" Pledge taken at ICAR KVK Hirehalli Tumakuru in presence of Keerthi Prabha N. District Development Manager,NABARD,Tumakuru.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Paid Training on Beekeeping at KVK Hirehalli
Start Date: Saturday, October 27, 2018
End Date: Saturday, October 27, 2018

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hirehalli
Description : This training programme was attended by 25 participants all over from Tumakuru district. Expert of honeybee rearing Sri.Shantiveeraiah has participated to bring awareness on the beekeeping technologies to the trainees. Around 25 participants took part in the training programme. In the morning session, during the inauguration, K.N.Jagadish explained about various advantages of the bee keeping both monetarily and on environmental front, which was well received by the trainees. In the forenoon session Sri. Shantiveeraiah explained about various aspects of honeybee rearing and in the afternoon session, he has taken the trainees to the KVK farm and given practical knowledge and skill oriented training for the trainees by showing the boxes kept in the farm. The training ended in the same day evening at 4.30 pm with certificate and vote of thanks by Shri.K.N.Jagadish, Subject Matter Specialist (Agricultural Extension) has coordinated the programme.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Training on Soil Sampling and Soil Testing
Start Date: Tuesday, October 9, 2018
End Date: Tuesday, October 9, 2018

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : A training programme on Soil Sampling and Soil Testing was held on 9th October 2018 for professors and students of SIT Engineering College, Tumakuru. 9 Professors and 17 students of SIT Engineering College were participated in the training programme.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

ICAR - KVK Namakkal NICRA Farmers Exposure visit to KVK Hirehalli
Start Date: Tuesday, October 9, 2018
End Date: Tuesday, October 9, 2018

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : ICAR - KVK Namakkal NICRA Farmers visited KVK Hirehalli for Exposure visit on 9th October 2018. Farmer feedback after visiting NICRA Villages ie., D.Nagenahalli and Tanganahalli Koratagere District was also documented.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

On Campus Training Programme for Rural Youth Tumakuru District on "Grafting Techniques in fruit crops"
Start Date: Monday, October 8, 2018
End Date: Monday, October 8, 2018

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : On Campus Training Programme was held for Rural Youth Tumakuru District on 8th October 2018 entitled "Grafting Techniques in fruit crops". Around 14 youths from Tumakuru district participated in the programme and learnt the techniques of grafting in fruit crops.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Paid Training on Oyster Mushroom Cultivation at KVK Hirehalli
Start Date: Saturday, October 6, 2018
End Date: Saturday, October 6, 2018

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : Training on Oyster Mushroom Cultivation was conducted on 6th October 2018 at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hirehalli. This training programme was attended by 37 participants all over from Tumakuru district. Initially Mr Ramesh.P.R SMS (Soil Science) explained about the spawn production technique. Ms.Radha Banakar SMS (Home Science) gave a lecture on nutritional importance of different kinds of mushrooms along with their cultivation. In the afternoon session trainees were demonstrated on the mushroom bag filling and bag incubation. At the end, certificates were distributed to the all participants.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

A Radio programme on KVK Activities
Start Date: Friday, October 5, 2018
End Date: Friday, October 5, 2018

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : All India Radio, Bengaluru
Description : On 5th Oct 2018, a radio programme on our KVK activities was recorded at All India Radio, Bengaluru. The information like the mandate and major activities of KVK, the services provided by the KVK to the farmers’ welfare was shared. Other information like when was the KVK started, what are the activities like OFT, FLD, training and other products that are being produced at our KVK was shared for the farming community. Other facilities like Farmers Hostel, Soil and water testing facility and value added products like Ragi and Amla based and Mushroom spawn availability was also shared. The information on ARKA varieties of vegetables and fruits from Indian Institute of Horticultural Research and other varieties of Arecanut and coconut that are being developed and sold at KVK Premises was also communicated to the betterment of farmers. Apart from seeds and seedlings, information on other products like Bio-fertilizers (Arka Microbial Consortium),Bio control measures was also discussed.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Swachhta Hi Seva 2018 by KVK Hirehalli
Start Date: Monday, October 1, 2018
End Date: Monday, October 1, 2018

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Govt.Primary School, Hirehalli
Description : SHS 2018 Drawing Competition and Prize distribution at Govt.Primary School, Hirehalli Tumakuru on 1st Oct 2018.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Swachhta Hi Seva 2018 by KVK HIrehalli
Start Date: Monday, October 1, 2018
End Date: Monday, October 1, 2018

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Grama Vastavaiya at Mydala Panchayat
Description : ICAR KVK Hirehalli Tumakuru during "SHS 2018" programme participated in Grama Vastavaiya at Mydala Panchayat in presence of Panchyat President, Members and all the line department on 1st Oct 2018
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Swachhta Hi Seva 2018 by KVK Hirehalli
Start Date: Monday, October 1, 2018
End Date: Monday, October 1, 2018

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Sri Siddaganga Rural High School Hirehalli
Description : Essay Writing Competition Prize Distribution on SHS 2018 at Sri Siddaganga Rural High School Hirehalli in presence of Head Master.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Swachhta Hi Seva 2018 by KVK Hirehalli
Start Date: Monday, October 1, 2018
End Date: Monday, October 1, 2018

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : GT&TC Hirehalli
Description : SHS 2018 at GT&TC Hirehalli Tumakuru in presence of Sri Gnana Prasad Principal GT&TC Hirehalli Tumakuru.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Nutrition Garden Training Programme
Start Date: Saturday, September 29, 2018
End Date: Saturday, September 29, 2018

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Kunigal
Description : Nutrition Garden awareness programme in collaboration with Women and Child Development department Govt. of Karnataka held at Kunigal on 29th September 2018. Eighty Five participants participated in the programme. Handed over inputs to the participants during the programme. Ragi malt was distributed to 40 SAM children Kunigal. As part of Swachhta Hi Seva activities, swacchata hi seva oath was taken during this programme.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Bee Keeping Training at ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Start Date: Saturday, September 29, 2018
End Date: Saturday, September 29, 2018

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : On 29th Sept., 2018, ICAR-KVK Hirehalli has organized a bee keeping training programme for farmers and other entrepreneurs at KVK campus. Dr. Srinivas Reddy, Principal Scientist , ATARI has graced the occasion as the chief guest. Expert of honey bee rearing Sri.Shantiveeraiah has participated to bring awareness on the bee keeping technologies to the trainees. The programme was inaugurated by the guest at 10.30 am on that day. Around 11 participants took part in the training programme. In the morning session, during the inauguration, Dr. Srinivasa Reddy explained about various advantages of the bee keeping both monetarily and also on environmental front which was well received by the trainees. In the forenoon session Sri. Shantiveeraiah explained about various aspects of honey bee rearing and in the afternoon session he has taken the trainees to the KVK farm and given practical knowledge and skill oriented training for the trainees by showing the boxes kept in the farm.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Nutrition Garden Training Programme
Start Date: Saturday, August 25, 2018
End Date: Saturday, August 25, 2018

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Korategere
Description : Nutrition Garden awareness programme in collaboration with Women and Child Development department Govt. of Karnataka held at Korategere taluk on 25th August 2018. Forty four participants participated in the programme. Handed over inputs to the participants during the programme. Ragi malt was distributed to 22 SAM children of Korategere Taluk.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Nutrition Garden Training Programme
Start Date: Tuesday, August 21, 2018
End Date: Tuesday, August 21, 2018

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : DHO office, Tiptur
Description : Nutrition Garden awareness programme in collaboration with Women and Child Development department Govt. of Karnataka held at DHO office,Tiptur on 21st August 2018. Ninety nine participants participated in the programme. Handed over inputs to the participants during the programme. Ragi malt was distributed to 34 SAM children Tiptur.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Nutrition Garden Training Programme
Start Date: Monday, August 20, 2018
End Date: Monday, August 20, 2018

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Sira
Description : Nutrition Garden awareness programme in collaboration with Women and Child Development department Govt. of Karnataka held at Sira on 20th August 2018. Eighty eight participants participated in the programme. Handed over inputs to the participants during the programme. Ragi malt was distributed to 44 SAM children of Sira.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Nutrition Garden training programme
Start Date: Monday, August 13, 2018
End Date: Monday, August 13, 2018

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : CN halli
Description : Nutrition Garden awareness programme in collaboration with Women and Child Development department Govt. of Karnataka held at Shri Shakti Bhavan, CN Halli on 13th August 2018. One hundred four participants participated in the programme. Handed over inputs to the participants during the programme. Ragi malt was distributed to 39 SAM children of C.N.Halli taluk.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Nutrition Garden training programme
Start Date: Friday, August 10, 2018
End Date: Friday, August 10, 2018

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Turuvekere at Taluk Health Centre
Description : Nutrition Garden awareness programme in collaboration with Women and Child Development department Govt. of Karnataka held at taluk health Centre on 10th August 2018. Fifty eight participants participated in the programme. Handed over seed kits and other inputs to the participants during the programme. Also handed over ragi malt to 46 SAM Children of Turuvekere taluk.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Training Programme on Arecanut and Coconut Production Technique
Start Date: Wednesday, August 8, 2018
End Date: Wednesday, August 8, 2018

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Bevanahalli, Udigere Hobli, Tumakuru.
Description : Training Programme on Arecanut and Coconut Production Technique along with method demostration ie., preparation of Jeevamuratha and Bordeaux mixture at Bevinahalli Palya, Udigere Hobli Tumakuru on 8th August 2018.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Importance of Nutrition Garden – Commemoration of World Breast Feeding Week
Start Date: Wednesday, August 1, 2018
End Date: Wednesday, August 1, 2018

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Zilla Panchayat, Tumakuru
Description : Programme on Importance of Breast feeding and mass Baby shower programme was arranged as a part of “World Breastfeeding Week-2018”at Bal Bhavan, Tumakuru on 1st August 2018. This Programme was conducted by Zilla Panchayat, Tumakuru, in collaboration with Department of Women and Child Development Department, Tumakuru, ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli, Health and Family welfare Department, Tumakuru and District Bala Bhavan Association, Tumakuru. The programme was inaugurated by Shri. Gouri Shankar. D.C. MLA, Tumakuru Rural. He addressed the gathering about the Importance of this programme and he expressed that the same programme should be conducted in entire Tumakuru district. Smt.Annis Kanmani Joy IAS, CEO, ZP, Tumakuru delivered keynote address. This programme was attended by other Chief guests: Shri. Jyothi Ganesh, MLA, Tumakuru Urban, ZillaPanchayat President and Vice President, Officials from Department of Women and Child Development and Department of Health, Tumakuru.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Training Programme on Arecanut and Coconut Production Technique and Importance of Soil Health Cards
Start Date: Tuesday, July 31, 2018
End Date: Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Kodagihalli
Description : Training Programme on Arecanut and Coconut Production Technique, preparation of Jeevamuratha and Bordeaux mixture and Importance of soil health cards.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Training programme on Scientific Bee Keeping
Start Date: Saturday, July 28, 2018
End Date: Saturday, July 28, 2018

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : ICAR Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hirehalli organised a one day training programme on Scientific Bee Keeping on 28th July 2018 for rural youth and self-help group members. A total of 27 participants from various SHGs and NGOs participated in the programme. The programme was inaugurated by Dr. Loganandhan N., Principal Scientist and Head, ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli who emphasized on the importance of Bee Keeping in Tumakuru District. He opined that bee keeping is not only useful as an income generating activity but also helps in pollination. Growers have to make use of this programme effectively in augmenting their farm income, he said. Besides honey is also known to have several medicinal properties and has been used in Ayurvedic preparations for a long period of time.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Training Programme on Arecanut and Coconut Production Technique
Start Date: Wednesday, July 25, 2018
End Date: Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Udigere Samudhaya Bhavana
Description : Training Programme on Arecanut and Coconut Production Technique, preparation of Jeevamuratha and Bordeaux mixture and application of Bio Products.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Training Programme on Importance of Soil Health Card
Start Date: Sunday, July 22, 2018
End Date: Sunday, July 22, 2018

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Udigere Samudhaya Bhavana
Description : Importance of Soil and Organic inputs in Agriculture. During the day around 40 Soil Health Cards were handed over to farmers.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Training programme on Coconut and Arecanut Production
Start Date: Wednesday, July 18, 2018
End Date: Wednesday, July 18, 2018

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Udigere,Tumakuru
Description : Off Campus Training programme on Coconut and Arecanut Production at Udigere Hobli,Tumakuru on 18th July 2018. Forty farmers participated during the programme.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Training programme on cultivation practices of finger millet
Start Date: Monday, July 9, 2018
End Date: Monday, July 9, 2018

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Halagondahalli of Koratagere Taluk
Description : A training programme on cultivation practices of Finger millet was organized in collaboration with Avishkar NGO for farmers of Halagondahalli of Koratagere Taluk. SMS-Plant Protection delivered the lecture on improved cultivation practices of Ragi, control of pest and diseases in detail. About 42 farmers were benefited.
Contact Person Details
B.Hanuamthe Gowda
SMS Plant Protection
bhg@iihr.res.in
9945575757

Diagnostic field visit to Aercanut field
Start Date: Saturday, July 7, 2018
End Date: Saturday, July 7, 2018

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Bandapalya village, Hebbur Hobli, Tumkur Tq
Description : SMS-Plant Protection, KVK, Hirehalli visited Ganoderma effected field of Arecanut belongs to farmer T.K.Rajana, Bandapalya village, Hebbur Hobli, Tumkur Tq. on 6th July 2018, it was advised to apply AMC enriched FYM , Neem cake and root feeding with Hexocanazole at the rate 3ml per 125 ml of water.
Contact Person Details
B.Hanuamthe Gowda
SMS Plant Protection
bhg@iihr.res.in
9945575757

Diagnostic field visit to Maize crop
Start Date: Thursday, July 5, 2018
End Date: Thursday, July 5, 2018

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Doddanelkuru village of I.D. Halli hobli, Madhugiri taluk
Description : KVK Scientist Dr.B.H.Gowda, SMS, Plant Protection , Sri J.M.Prashanth, SMS, Horticulture, along with Agriculture department officials visited cut worm affected fields on 5th july,2018 at Doddanelkuru village of I.D. Halli hobli, Madhugiri taluk. It was diagnosed as Spodoptera jenna- a new species of Cutworm. Farmers were advised to take up control measures as per the package. About 12 farmers were participated.
Contact Person Details
B.Hanuamthe Gowda
SMS Plant Protection
bhg@iihr.res.in
9945575757

Method Demonstration on Seed Treatment with Arka Microbial Consortium (AMC) for control of Stem rot of Groundnut
Start Date: Thursday, July 5, 2018
End Date: Thursday, July 5, 2018

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Girigowdanahalli of madhugiri Taluk
Description : A method demonstration was conducted using Arka Microbial Consortium at the rate of 10g/kg seed for the control of stem rot of groundnut at Girigowdanahalli of madhugiri Taluk. A lecturer was delivered on roleof sedds treatment and method of seed treatment. Method demonstration was conducted for the farmers who implemented Front Line Demonstration of NMOOP scheme. about 38 farmers were benefited.
Contact Person Details
B.Hanuamthe Gowda
SMS Plant Protection
bhg@iihr.res.in
9945575757

The Honorable Agricultural Minister of Karnataka state Shri Shivashankar Reddy visited ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hirehalli, Tumakuru on 30th June 2018.
Start Date: Saturday, June 30, 2018
End Date: Saturday, June 30, 2018

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : The Honorable Agricultural Minister of Karnataka state Shri Shivashankar Reddy visited ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hirehalli, Tumakuru on 30th June 2018. He witnessed the materials like Bio-Fertilizers, Bio-Pesticides, Value added products, Seeds and Seedlings materials, displayed at KVK. He appreciated the efforts taken by the KVK producing this materials and instructed the state department staff to support in marketing these products. He also expressed his appreciation toward the seed unit of KVK and instructed the officers to emulate similar models in their Raita Samparka Kendras (RSKs). Earlier in the event, he planted the fruit tree sapling and inquired about the basic functions of KVK.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Visit to KVK by Mrs. Annies Kanmani Joy IAS, CEO, ZP, Tumakuru
Start Date: Friday, June 22, 2018
End Date: Friday, June 22, 2018

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : Mrs. Annies Kanmani Joy IAS, CEO, ZP, Tumakuru, visited our KVK on 22nd June 2018. She went around different units of KVK and interacted with the staff about the recent developments. She was impressed with the home science products that are being developed at the campus. She was happy to associate with KVK with regard to "Poshtika Poorana Tumakuru", a scheme promoted by her for the development of malnourished women and children of the district.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

International Yoga Day
Start Date: Thursday, June 21, 2018
End Date: Thursday, June 21, 2018

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : A Meditation guidance programme was organized on 21st June 2018, as a part of International Yoga Day at ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru. Experts from Heartfulness Meditation Unit, Mr C S Somashekar was present as Chief guest. About 20 participants including KVK staff participated in the event. Welcome address was by DrLoganandhan, Head, KVK, Hirehalli. The Chief guest, in his address, taught us how to relax the body and mind and how to do heartfulness mediation. He also shared the benefits of meditation and cleared the doubts that the participants raised. Earlier the participants witnessed the Yoga day programme telecast on the Tele vision. The programme ended with Vote of Thanks.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Interaction of Honorable Prime Minister with Farmers
Start Date: Wednesday, June 20, 2018
End Date: Wednesday, June 20, 2018

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-KVK Hirehall through through videoconferencing on 20.06.2018
Description : The Honorable Prime Minister Sri Narendra Damodardas Modiji interacted with farmers of Krishi Vigyan Kendra's through videoconferencing on 20.06.2018. The programme was started at 9:30 AM. It was viewed through telecast on Doordarshan channels (DD Kisan National) and the same was witnessed by more than 190 Farmers of Tumakuru, Koratagere and Madhugiri taluks of Tumakuru District. During the day a few progressive farmers and SAC Members of KVK also witnessed the programme. Seed Treatment - Method Demonstration was also organized for NFSM Farmers of Tumakuru. The programme was co-ordinated by Dr. N. Loganandhan, Principal Scientist and Head, K.N.Jagadish SMS Agril. Extension. All the staff members of KVK Hirehalli actively participated in the programme success.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Krishi Abhiyan
Start Date: Friday, June 8, 2018
End Date: Friday, June 8, 2018

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Joint Director Agriculture (JDA) office, Tumakuru
Description : "Krishi Abhiyan", A three days campaign program for Agricultural Development in Tumakuru district is going to kick start in a week's time. In this regard, a preparatory meeting was organised at Joint Director Agriculture (JDA) office, Tumakuru on 08-06-18. Head, KVK participated in the meeting, along with all line department staff, chaired by JDA. The activities to be carried out by each department was discussed in the meeting. KVK Scientists were requested to take part in the third day as resource persons, when people representatives like MLAs would take part. Since the program will be held at hobli (block) level, information concerned to the crops in the particular hobli is sought by the scientists.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Poshtika Poorna Tumakuru
Start Date: Friday, June 8, 2018
End Date: Friday, June 8, 2018

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ZP, Tumakuru
Description : "Poshtika Poorna Tumakuru"- A programme on overall nutrional development of Tumakuru, was organised by ZP Tumakuru on 08.06.2018. Ms Annies Kanmani Joy IAS, CEO ZP, Ms Dhivya Gopinath, IPS and other resource persons attended the program. KVK Tumakuru II joined hands with NRLM, Health and Women and Child development Departments by supporting with Nutrition garden and Ragi products.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Use of Arka Microbial Consortium (AMC) and Actino Plus (ACT) in Pomegranate for Soil and Plant Health Management
Start Date: Saturday, June 2, 2018
End Date: Saturday, June 2, 2018

Event Category : Field Day
Venue : Gonihalli, Sira Taluk, Tumakuru District
Description : "Use of AMC and ACT in Pomegranate- Soil and Plant Health Management" Field day was conducted at Gonihalli, Sira, Tumakuru by ICAR IIHR and KVK today. Directors of IIHR and NRC on Pomegranate, DDM NABARD, Heads and Scientists of IIHR and KVK took part in the event. Successful farmers shared their experience. About 450 participants - farmers, departmental officers, private firms, NGO staff- took part in the programme on 2nd June 2018.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Training Programme on Tree Mulberry for Sustainable Income on the eve of Kisan Kalayan Karyashala Divas
Start Date: Wednesday, May 2, 2018
End Date: Wednesday, May 2, 2018

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : Dr.Balakrishna Expert shared experience of farmers doing beyond DFI following mulberry.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Diagnostic field visit
Start Date: Saturday, April 7, 2018
End Date: Saturday, April 7, 2018

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Gonihalli, Sira Taluk
Description : Diagnostic field visit to pomegranate plot at Gonihalli, Sira
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Processing in Jack Fruit training
Start Date: Tuesday, March 27, 2018
End Date: Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : D.Nagenahalli, Koratagere Taluk
Description : Processing in Jack fruit training was conducted at D.Nagenahalli, Koratagere Taluk, which is a NICRA village of KVK, Hirehalli,Tumakuru. 50 famers have attended the programme. Mr.Satyamurthy from V.Nice, Krishnagiri, Dr.Loganandhan.N, Mr.Ramesh.P.R and Ms.Radha Banakar from KVK, Hirehalli, Tumkauru have delivered lecture and Dr.N.K.S.Gowda and Dr.Giridhar from NAINP, Bengaluru have demonstrated silage making from Jack fruit rind at the training.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Sujala-III Watershed Training Programme
Start Date: Friday, March 23, 2018
End Date: Friday, March 23, 2018

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Doddaguni
Description : 1. Feedback of the participants (Brief analysis) 1. Gained awareness about Sujala-3 project implementation 2. Awareness climate change and their impacts 3. Importance of bunding, soil structure and type of soils 4. Realized about the importance of soil depth and planting of fruit trees 5. Nutrient status of the soil and we came to know the management of problematic soils 6. Water conservation and availability of water 7. Awarenesson land suitability of Major crops in our watershed area 8. Importance of tree based farming system 9. Importance of Dry land horticulture in rainfed areas 10. Individual survey wise information on soil characteristics
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Sujala-III Watershed Training Programme
Start Date: Thursday, March 22, 2018
End Date: Thursday, March 22, 2018

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Narasapura
Description : 1. Feedback of the participants (Brief analysis) 1. Gained awareness about Sujala-3 project implementation 2. Awareness climate change and their impacts 3. Importance of bunding, soil structure and type of soils 4. Realized about the importance of soil depth and planting of fruit trees 5. Nutrient status of the soil and we came to know the management of problematic soils 6. Water conservation and availability of water 7. Awarenesson land suitability of Major crops in our watershed area 8. Importance of tree based farming system 9. Importance of Dry land horticulture in rainfed areas 10. Individual survey wise information on soil characteristics
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

National Horticultural Fair 2018
Start Date: Thursday, March 15, 2018
End Date: Saturday, March 17, 2018

Event Category : Kisan Mela
Venue : ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru
Description : National Horticultural Fair 2018
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Prime Minister's Speech on 'Krishi Unnati Mela' and 'Biennial Conference of KVKs' was Webcasted Live at ICAR-IIHR by ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Start Date: Saturday, March 17, 2018
End Date: Saturday, March 17, 2018

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-IIHR, Hessaraghatta, Bengaluru
Description : Shri. Narendra Modi, Hon'ble Prime Minister of India addressed on the occasion of Krishi Unnati Mela, which was live webcast at the ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru on 17th Mar 2018. He addressed 681 KVKs, reaching out to seven lakh progressive farmers, agricultural scientists, and officials of development departments. More than 1000 farmers, students, representatives of development departments, private industry, members of NGOs, FPOs watched this live telecast. The live telecast covered the scintillating and thought-provoking speech of Hon'ble Prime Minister about the innovative and need based agricultural developmental schemes and programmes of the Government of India. which are aimed at doubling the income of farmers of the country by 2022. Before his speech, the Prime Minister dedicated 25 new KVKs for the service of farmers. He also felicitated selected progressive farmers for their achievements and distributed awards for the best performing KVKs representing different zones of the country.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Farmers Exposure Visit
Start Date: Friday, March 16, 2018
End Date: Friday, March 16, 2018

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : Farmers Exposure Visit from Kerala Pallakad Sponsored by ATMA to ICAR KVK Hirehalli Tumakuru on 16th March 2018
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Pre Action Plan Meeting
Start Date: Monday, March 12, 2018
End Date: Tuesday, March 13, 2018

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : UASB Hebbal
Description : Pre Action Plan Meeting at UASB Hebbal on 12th & 13th March 2018
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Scientist visit to Farmer's Field - IFS Farmer Mr.Satish, Sangapura
Start Date: Thursday, March 8, 2018
End Date: Thursday, March 8, 2018

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Sangapura, Hirehalli Post
Description : Visit to Mr.Satish Integrated Farming System (IFS) Farmer at Sangapura Hirehalli Tumakuru on 8th March 2018
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Farmers Exposure Visit to KVK Hirehalli
Start Date: Tuesday, March 6, 2018
End Date: Tuesday, March 6, 2018

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : Mango Farmers from Siddalaghatta Taluk, Chikkaballapur Dist. visited ICAR KVK Hirehalli on 6th March 2018
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

ATMA Workshop Meeting
Start Date: Tuesday, March 6, 2018
End Date: Tuesday, March 6, 2018

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : ATMA Workshop Meeting at ICAR-KVK Hirehalli Tumakuru on 6th March 2018
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

National Seminar on Wild Edible Fruits of Western Ghats Conservation and Utilization
Start Date: Friday, March 2, 2018
End Date: Saturday, March 3, 2018

Event Category : Agriculture Exhibition
Venue : College of Forestry,Ponnampet
Description : National Seminar on Wild Edible Fruits of Western Ghats Conservation and Utilization on 2nd & 3rd March 2018 at College of Forestry,Ponnampet, UAHS Shivamogga
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Sujala-III Watershed Training Programme
Start Date: Tuesday, February 27, 2018
End Date: Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Ragimuddenahalli
Description : 1. Feedback of the participants (Brief analysis) 1. Gained awareness about Sujala-3 project implementation 2. Awareness climate change and their impacts 3. Importance of bunding, soil structure and type of soils 4. Realized about the importance of soil depth and planting of fruit trees 5. Nutrient status of the soil and we came to know the management of problematic soils 6. Water conservation and availability of water 7. Awarenesson land suitability of Major crops in our watershed area 8. Importance of tree based farming system 9. Importance of Dry land horticulture in rainfed areas 10. Individual survey wise information on soil characteristics
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Sujala-III Watershed Training Programme
Start Date: Monday, February 26, 2018
End Date: Monday, February 26, 2018

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Huliyapura
Description : 1. Feedback of the participants (Brief analysis) 1. Gained awareness about Sujala-3 project implementation 2. Awareness climate change and their impacts 3. Importance of bunding, soil structure and type of soils 4. Realized about the importance of soil depth and planting of fruit trees 5. Nutrient status of the soil and we came to know the management of problematic soils 6. Water conservation and availability of water 7. Awarenesson land suitability of Major crops in our watershed area 8. Importance of tree based farming system 9. Importance of Dry land horticulture in rainfed areas 10. Individual survey wise information on soil characteristics
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Farmer Manjunath sharing his experience about Arka Harishitha Brinjal Variety newly released from IIHR Bengaluru to Progressive farmer Siddagangaiah
Start Date: Monday, February 26, 2018
End Date: Monday, February 26, 2018

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Hirehalli
Description : Farmer Manjunath sharing his experience about Arka Harishitha Brinjal Variety newly released from IIHR Bengaluru to Progressive farmer Siddagangaiah
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Sujala-III Watershed Training Programme
Start Date: Thursday, February 22, 2018
End Date: Thursday, February 22, 2018

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Kanakuppe
Description : 1. Feedback of the participants (Brief analysis) 1. Gained awareness about Sujala-3 project implementation 2. Awareness climate change and their impacts 3. Importance of bunding, soil structure and type of soils 4. Realized about the importance of soil depth and planting of fruit trees 5. Nutrient status of the soil and we came to know the management of problematic soils 6. Water conservation and availability of water 7. Awarenesson land suitability of Major crops in our watershed area 8. Importance of tree based farming system 9. Importance of Dry land horticulture in rainfed areas 10. Individual survey wise information on soil characteristics
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Sujala-III Watershed Training Programme
Start Date: Tuesday, February 20, 2018
End Date: Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Bidanagere
Description : 1. Feedback of the participants (Brief analysis) 1. Gained awareness about Sujala-3 project implementation 2. Awareness climate change and their impacts 3. Importance of bunding, soil structure and type of soils 4. Realized about the importance of soil depth and planting of fruit trees 5. Nutrient status of the soil and we came to know the management of problematic soils 6. Water conservation and availability of water 7. Awarenesson land suitability of Major crops in our watershed area 8. Importance of tree based farming system 9. Importance of Dry land horticulture in rainfed areas 10. Individual survey wise information on soil characteristics
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Sujala-III Watershed Training Programme
Start Date: Monday, February 19, 2018
End Date: Monday, February 19, 2018

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Bannikuppe
Description : 1. Feedback of the participants (Brief analysis) 1. Gained awareness about Sujala-3 project implementation 2. Awareness climate change and their impacts 3. Importance of bunding, soil structure and type of soils 4. Realized about the importance of soil depth and planting of fruit trees 5. Nutrient status of the soil and we came to know the management of problematic soils 6. Water conservation and availability of water 7. Awarenesson land suitability of Major crops in our watershed area 8. Importance of tree based farming system 9. Importance of Dry land horticulture in rainfed areas 10. Individual survey wise information on soil characteristics
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Farmers Conclave,Bengaluru
Start Date: Friday, February 16, 2018
End Date: Saturday, February 17, 2018

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-NIANP, Bengaluru
Description : Doubling Farmers' Income Documentary film on farmer success stories released by Sri राधा मोहन सिंह Radha Mohan Singh Agriculture Minister, Govt.of India at Farmers Conclave,Bengaluru on 16th February 2018 in presence of Hon. DG ICAR and DDG Agril.Extension Dr Ashok Kumar Singh (Value Addition in Amla, Boon to Doubling Farmers' Income - A success story by ICAR KVK -IIHR, Hirehalli Tumakuru) supported by Dr.Chandre Gowda Director,ICAR ATARI Bengaluru
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Installation of Soil Health Card Scheme Hoardings
Start Date: Saturday, February 17, 2018
End Date: Saturday, February 17, 2018

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : Installation of Soil Health Card Scheme Hoardings
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Sujala-III Watershed training Programme
Start Date: Wednesday, February 14, 2018
End Date: Wednesday, February 14, 2018

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Sangalapura
Description : 1. Feedback of the participants (Brief analysis) 1. Gained awareness about Sujala-3 project implementation 2. Awareness climate change and their impacts 3. Importance of bunding, soil structure and type of soils 4. Realized about the importance of soil depth and planting of fruit trees 5. Nutrient status of the soil and we came to know the management of problematic soils 6. Water conservation and availability of water 7. Awarenesson land suitability of Major crops in our watershed area 8. Importance of tree based farming system 9. Importance of Dry land horticulture in rainfed areas 10. Individual survey wise information on soil characteristics
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Farmers Trainees from Davenagere and Chidradurga visited ICAR KVK Hirehalli on 14th Feb 2018
Start Date: Wednesday, February 14, 2018
End Date: Wednesday, February 14, 2018

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : Farmers' children undergoing Agricultural Courses visited KVK Hirehalli.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Sujala-III Watershed training programme
Start Date: Monday, February 12, 2018
End Date: Monday, February 12, 2018

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Kalyanapura
Description : 1. Feedback of the participants (Brief analysis) 1. Gained awareness about Sujala-3 project implementation 2. Awareness climate change and their impacts 3. Importance of bunding, soil structure and type of soils 4. Realized about the importance of soil depth and planting of fruit trees 5. Nutrient status of the soil and we came to know the management of problematic soils 6. Water conservation and availability of water 7. Awarenesson land suitability of Major crops in our watershed area 8. Importance of tree based farming system 9. Importance of Dry land horticulture in rainfed areas 10. Individual survey wise information on soil characteristics
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Orientation training to Home Scientists SMSs of Karnataka KVKs at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Tumkur- A (Hirehalli)
Start Date: Friday, February 9, 2018
End Date: Friday, February 9, 2018

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : A one day orientation training programme was organized for Scientists/SMSs of Home Science discipline of Karnataka KVKs at ICAR-KVK Hirehalli, Tumakuru on "Latest and Emerging Technologies of Home Science" on 9th Feb, 2018. The programme was sponsored by ATARI, Zone XI, Hebbal, Bengaluru. The training was aimed to create awareness among the Home Science Scientists/SMSs regarding the latest technologies. Dr. Loganandhan, N., Principal Scientist and Head,ICAR-KVK,Hirehalli,Tumakuru and Dr. K.Thimmappa, Senior Scientist, ICAR- ATARI, Bengaluru highlighted the importance of training programme. Dr. M.J. Chandre Gowda, Director, ICAR – ATARI, Bengaluru emphasized that KVK is committed to transfer the advanced horticultural technologies to the growers, including PHT and value addition. He stressed that always ATARI will be associated with farmers for transfer of technologies to improve the standard of living by doubling the income of the farmers.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Sujala-III Watershed training
Start Date: Wednesday, February 7, 2018
End Date: Wednesday, February 7, 2018

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Thondigere
Description : 1. Feedback of the participants (Brief analysis) 1. Gained awareness about Sujala-3 project implementation 2. Awareness climate change and their impacts 3. Importance of bunding, soil structure and type of soils 4. Realized about the importance of soil depth and planting of fruit trees 5. Nutrient status of the soil and we came to know the management of problematic soils 6. Water conservation and availability of water 7. Awarenesson land suitability of Major crops in our watershed area 8. Importance of tree based farming system 9. Importance of Dry land horticulture in rainfed areas 10. Individual survey wise information on soil characteristics 2. Overall training impact on the execution of sujala-3project activities 1. Scientific knowledge about the sujala3 project 2. Awareness on proposed crop plan and created the knowledge about crop diversification 3. Cost reduction by adopting the soil test based fertilizer application
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Sponsored Training on Mushroom Cultivation at KVK Hirehalli
Start Date: Tuesday, February 6, 2018
End Date: Tuesday, February 6, 2018

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hirehalli
Description : Sponsored training on Mushroom Cultivation was conducted on 6thfebruary 2018 at KrishiVigyan Kendra, Hirehalli in collaboration with Department of Horticulture, TuruvekereTaluk. Shivakumar, Assistant Horticulture officer, Department of horticulture, kasaba, Tuumakuru welcomed all the guests, resource person and trainees of the programme. Mr. Krishnamurthy, Joint Director of Horticulture, Bio centre, Hulimavu, Bengaluru highlighted the importance of balanced diet and mushroom nutritional facts. This training programme was attended by 50 farmers from TuruvekereTaluk. Ms.RadhaBanakar SMS (Home Science) gave a lecture on nutritional importance of different kinds of mushrooms along with their cultivation. In the afternoon session trainees were demonstrated on the mushroom bag filling and bag incubation. Finally Mrs. T. J. Mahalakshmamma, SADH, TuruvekereTaluk proposed vote of Thanks.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

DHAN Foundation Organised Walkathon 2018
Start Date: Saturday, February 3, 2018
End Date: Saturday, February 3, 2018

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Glasshouse Tumakuru
Description : DHAN Foundation Organised Walkathon 2018 at Glasshouse Tumakuru with Theme: Giving Forward-Celebrating Community Financing. More than 3000 farm women participated in the programme on 3rd Feb 2018
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Programme on Terrace and Kitchen Gardening at Gubbi Gram Panchayat Sabangana Organised by ARD&YWC NGO in collaration with Dept. of Horticulture Gubbi Taluk Tumakuru on 1st February 2018.
Start Date: Thursday, February 1, 2018
End Date: Thursday, February 1, 2018

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Gubbi Gram Panchayat Sabangana
Description : More than 100 women participated in the programme to understand about growing vegetables on terrace and kitchen garden.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

DIPLOMA in Horticulture Trainees from DOH,Lalbagh visited to ICAR KVK Hirehalli on 31st January 2018
Start Date: Wednesday, January 31, 2018
End Date: Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK, Hirehalli
Description : To understand the entrepreneurship activities which can be taken up by the trainees.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

FFS meeting at TG Palaya on 31st Jan 2018
Start Date: Wednesday, January 31, 2018
End Date: Wednesday, January 31, 2018

Event Category : Group Meetings
Venue : T G Palya of Tumakuru Taluk and District
Description : About 30 farmers participated in the FFS group meeting in which peacock menace and water management were discussed.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Improved Production Techniques in Fruits and Vegetables/ Precision Farming
Start Date: Tuesday, January 30, 2018
End Date: Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : KVK, Hirehalli
Description : A One day sponsored training programme on Precision Farming was organized at ICAR – Krishi Vigyan Kendra (IIHR), Tumakuru on 30.01.2018. The training was aimed to create awareness among the Farmers Producers Organizations (FPOs) from different parts of Gubbi Taluk who have been associated with horticultural activities. Dr. N. Loganandhan, Principal Scientist and Head of KVK, Hirehalli emphasized that ICAR-IIHR-KVK is committed to transfer the advanced horticultural technologies in various fruits, flowers and vegetable crops to the growers including post harvest technology and value addition. He stressed that always IIHR will be associated with farmers for transfer of technologies to improve the standard of living by doubling the income of the farmers. Lectures from Mr. Ramesh PR, Mr. Prasanth JM & Dr. Hanumanthe gowda, Subject Matter Specialists from KVK Hirehalli were delivered during the programme along with pre and post training evaluation.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Martyrs Day
Start Date: Tuesday, January 30, 2018
End Date: Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : Dr.N.Loganandhan, welcomed all the staff of KVK and farmers who were at their visit to KVK and briefed about the Martyrs Day to be observed on 30th Jan 2018. 2 minutes silence was observed during the event.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

PPP-IHD PROJECT FOR INTEGRATED VALUE CHAIN DEVELOPMENT FOR BANANA & VEGETABLES
Start Date: Tuesday, January 30, 2018
End Date: Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : KVK, Hirehalli
Description : About 55 farmers participated in the training programme and members of FPO were actively took part in the programme.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Wild boar control using Borep
Start Date: Monday, January 29, 2018
End Date: Monday, January 29, 2018

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Chikkadoddavaadi village of Pavagada Taluk, Tumakuru District
Description : Wild boar menace was controlled using Borep chemical under a Front Line Demonstration at Chikkadoddavaadi village of Pavagada Taluk, Tumakuru District. This video describes the feed back from the farmer.
Contact Person Details
B.Hanuamthe Gowda
SMS Plant Protection
bhg@iihr.res.in
9945575757

Method Demonstration on Management of Stem Borer in Grapes
Start Date: Saturday, January 27, 2018
End Date: Saturday, January 27, 2018

Event Category : Agriculture Method Demonstration
Venue : Mydhanahalli, Madhugiri Taluk, Tumakuru District.
Description : A method demonstration has been organized to control the stem borer at farmer field of Mydhanahalli of Madhugiri taluk. SMS Plant Protection demonstrated how to remove the grub / larve from the infected stem and application of insecticide.
Contact Person Details
B.Hanuamthe Gowda
SMS Plant Protection
bhg@iihr.res.in
9945575757

Training on Oyster mushroom Cultivation
Start Date: Tuesday, January 23, 2018
End Date: Tuesday, January 23, 2018

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : KVK, Hirehalli.
Description : Sponsored training on Mushroom Cultivation was conducted on 23rd January 2018 at KrishiVigyan Kendra, Hirehalli in collaboration with Department of Horticulture, Gubbitaluk. Swamy, Horticulture officer, Department of horticulture, Gubbi , welcomed all the guests, resource person and trainees of the programme.Mr Rajappa, Senior Assistant of department of Horticulture, Gubbi explained about the importance of this training programme and explained about the facilities available for the enterprenures. This training programme was attended by 50 farmers from GubbiTaluk. Ms.RadhaBanakar SMS (Home Science) gave a lecture on nutritional importance of different kinds of mushrooms along with their cultivation. In the afternoon session trainees were demonstrated on the mushroom bag filling and bag incubation.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Organics and Millets Fair
Start Date: Friday, January 19, 2018
End Date: Sunday, January 21, 2018

Event Category : Agriculture Exhibition
Venue : Palace Ground, Bengaluru
Description : KVK Hirehalli participated in Organics and Millets Fair held at Palace ground, Bengaluru from 19-21, Jan, 2018. About 7800 farmers visited our stall. We were explained the all the technologies related to Organic farming.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Training on Oyster mushroom Cultivation
Start Date: Tuesday, January 9, 2018
End Date: Tuesday, January 9, 2018

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Krishi Vigyan Kendra Hirehalli
Description : Sponsored training on Mushroom Cultivation was conducted on 9thJanuary 2018 at KVK, Hirehalli in collaboration with Department of Horticulture, Kunigal taluk. Horticulture officer, Department of horticulture, Kunigal, welcomed all the guests, resource person and trainees of the programme. Dr.N.Loganandhan , Head and Sr. Scientist of Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hirehalli, highlighted the importance of mushroom cultivation for both employment generation and to achieve nutritional security. This training programme was attended by 50 farmers from Kunigal Taluk. Initially Mr Ramesh.P.R SMS (Soil Science) explained about the spawn production technique. Ms.Radha Banakar SMS (Home Science) gave a lecture on nutritional importance of different kinds of mushrooms along with their cultivation. In the afternoon session trainees were demonstrated on the mushroom bag filling and bag incubation.Pre and post evaluation of this training was also conducted to know the knowledge level of participants.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

8th SAC committee meeting of KVK Hirehalli, Tumkauru-II
Start Date: Thursday, January 4, 2018
End Date: Thursday, January 4, 2018

Event Category : Group Meetings
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : The 8th SAC committee meeting of KVK Hirehalli, Tumkauru-II, was held under the Chairmanship of Dr. M.R. Dinesh, Director, ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru on 4th January, 2018. Dr.Sreenath Dixit, Director, ICAR-ATARI, Zone XI, Bengaluru, Dr. M.S. Nataraj, Director of Extension, UAS-B, were present. Shri S. Satish, Sangapura,HirehalliTumakuruTaluk was felicitated for his achievements in Integrated Farming System and adoption of innovative technologies of ICAR-IIHR. Dr.Sreenath Dixit,Director ATARI, released a Newsletter for the quarter July – Sept 2017 of KVK Hirehalli and a folder on Banana Pest Management was released by Dr Mr Dinesh, Director ICAR-IIHR, during the occasion. Dr.Loganandhan, N., Head KVK, Hirehalli, presented the action taken report and last one year achievements and all Subject Matter Specialists presented their individual presentation on mandated activities of KVK. A total of 48 official and non-official members participated in the meeting.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Commercial Potential of new generation fruit crops suitable for tropical humid region
Start Date: Wednesday, December 27, 2017
End Date: Wednesday, December 27, 2017

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : Future crops viz., Avacoda, Dragon fruit, Jamoon, Siddu Jackfruit, etc. classes were handled by Dr.Karunakaran, Head, CHES, Hirehalli.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Agriculture Technology Management Pertaining to Present Scenario of Tumakuru District
Start Date: Tuesday, December 26, 2017
End Date: Tuesday, December 26, 2017

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : New Technologies in Agriculture has been taught by the Scientists of KVK.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Awareness Programme on Use of Arka Microbial Consortium and ArkaActino Plus
Start Date: Wednesday, December 20, 2017
End Date: Wednesday, December 20, 2017

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Gonihalli village, SiraTaluk, Tumakuru District
Description : A Scientists- Farmers Interaction Meeting was organised by Soil Science division of ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru and ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru at Gonihalli village, SiraTaluk, Tumakuru District on 20th December, 2017. The meeting was organised on the topic ‘Use of Arka Microbial Consortium and Actino-plus’ in Pomegranate fields. About 50 farmers participated in the event and involved in active interaction with the scientists. In his speech, Dr Ganesha Murthy explained about the basics of using AMC in Pomegranate field and also answered most of the queries posed by the farmers. Mr Sundaram, shared his experience on - how using AMC in his field helped him to reap the success, which was found to be motivational to many of the farmers. Later Mr Ramesh and Mr Prasanth demonstrated the application of Actino Plus and AMC in one of the Farmers’ fields in the village. Mr Sundaram, a farmer well known for successful Pomegranate cultivation using AMC, shared his experience on - using AMC.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Sponsored Training on Mushroom Cultivation at KVK Hirehalli
Start Date: Tuesday, December 19, 2017
End Date: Tuesday, December 19, 2017

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Krishi Vigyana Kendra, Hirehalli
Description : Sponsored training on Mushroom Cultivation was conducted on 19th December 2017 at KrishiVigyan Kendra, Hirehalli in collaboration with Department of Horticulture, Gubbitaluk. Swamy, Horticulture officer, Department of horticulture, Gubbi , welcomed all the guests, resource person and trainees of the programme.Dr.N.Loganandhan , Head and Sr. Scientist of KrishiVigyan Kendra, Hirehalli, highlighted the importance of mushroom cultivation for both employment generation and to achieve nutritional security. This training programme was attended by 50 farmers from GubbiTaluk. Ms.RadhaBanakar SMS (Home Science) gave a lecture on nutritional importance of different kinds of mushrooms along with their cultivation. In the afternoon session trainees were demonstrated on the mushroom bag filling and bag incubation.Pre and post evaluation of this training programme was also conducted to know the knowledge level of the participants about the mushroom.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Field Day on Coconut
Start Date: Friday, December 15, 2017
End Date: Friday, December 15, 2017

Event Category : Field Day
Venue : Coconut Field of Shri. Maruthi Nagaraj, Anupanahalli, Urdigere, Tumakuru
Description : The field day conducted at farmers field of Shri. Maruthi Nagaraj, Anupanahalli, Urdigere, Tumakuru on 15th December 2017. About 40 farmers were participated. Dr.N.Loganandhan, Head, KVK Hirehalli, Shri.P.R.Ramesh, Shri.J.M.Prashanth and Dr.B.Hanumanthe Gowda were participated and given training on technology of ICM in coconut and method demonstration and preparation of solution and pasting to control stem bleeding in coconut crop.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Field Day on Tomato and French bean by ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru
Start Date: Tuesday, December 12, 2017
End Date: Tuesday, December 12, 2017

Event Category : Field Day
Venue : Durgadahalli and Sethupalaya villages of Tumakuru District
Description : The Tomato – ArkaSamrat variety was grown by the farmer Shri.ChikkaNagayya in one acre plot. He adopted poly mulching technologies and followed all the recommended practices advocated by KVK staff. The growth of the crop and bearing of fruits were superior to the condition of other private varieties grown by nearby farmers. Dr Sadashiva advised the farmers to take up seed production activities in support with ICAR-IIHR and ICAR-KVK. Later in the day, another successful front line demonstration of Frenchbean (ArkaSuvidha) using Bio-rationals like Jeevamrutha was visited by the participants. Dr T S Aghora, who examined the crops, appreciated the lush green colour and the taste of the vegetables, owing to the organic methodologies practised by the farmer Sri Krishnojirao, taking support from KVK staff. Dr N Loganandhan, Head, KVK, urged the need for using organic manure and bio-fertilizer by farmers in developing the fertility of soil, which in turn would take care of any crops.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Training on dried flowers technology and value addition
Start Date: Thursday, December 7, 2017
End Date: Friday, December 8, 2017

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hirehalli
Description : Two days training programme on Dried flowers technology and value addition was conducted from 7th December to 8th December 2017 at KVK,Hirehalli. Mr.Jagadish K.N, SMS(Agri. Extension) welcomed all the participated resource persons and trainees for the programme.Dr.N.Loganandhan, Head and Senior Scientist of KVK, Hirehalli, highlighted the importance of this training programme for both employment generation and as well as income generation. In this programme Dr.Sangama, PrincipalScientist, IIHR, Bengaluru participated as a resource person where she gave a lecture on different kinds of drying techniques along with preparation of value added products. Later during the programme trainees were demonstrated on the preparation of different products (table mat, tea coasters, book leaves, flower balls).This training programme was attended by 43women SHG members from tumakurutalukbelongs to Dhan foundation. Ms.Radhabanakar SMS (Home Science) Co-ordinated the training programme.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

AMC - Use of Arka Microbial Consortium in Vegetables
Start Date: Thursday, November 23, 2017
End Date: Thursday, November 23, 2017

Event Category : Agriculture Method Demonstration
Venue : DN Palya, Gulur Hobli
Description : 22 village farmers and farm women were participated in the event.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Cross Learning
Start Date: Tuesday, November 21, 2017
End Date: Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-JSS KVK, Suttur, Mysore
Description : Exchange of ideas of Agri Clinic and successful incubation activities at JSS KVK
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Field Day Arka Rakshak F1 Hybrid "Seeing is beliving" on 21st Nov 2017
Start Date: Tuesday, November 21, 2017
End Date: Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Event Category : Field Day
Venue : Hanur at Farmer's Field
Description : More than 700 farmers participated in the event.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Diagnostic Field Visit to Farmers Field
Start Date: Tuesday, November 21, 2017
End Date: Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Gonihalli, Sira Taluk of Tumakuru District.
Description : Dr.A.N.Ganeshmurthy, PS and Head, Division of Soil Science, ICAR-IIHR visited around 12 farmers field for diagnosing Wilt affected Pomegranate gardens. He also suggested to apply AMC and ACT to control the disease.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Krishi Mela 2017
Start Date: Friday, November 17, 2017
End Date: Sunday, November 19, 2017

Event Category : Agriculture Exhibition
Venue : UAS, GKVK, Bengaluru
Description : All KVK technologies have been displayed and explained to the farmers
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Training on Mushroom Cultivation
Start Date: Saturday, November 18, 2017
End Date: Saturday, November 18, 2017

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : ICAR-KVK Hirehalli
Description : In collaboration with Dept. of Horticulture, Govt. of Karnataka, a sponsored training programme was organized on 18th November 2017 at KVK, Hirehalli in presence of Dr.N.Loganandhan, PC and Shri.Rajagopal, SADH, Tumakuru. 50 participants were benefited with this programme and certificate was issued to them.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Inauguration of Second Batch :Diploma in Agricultural Extension Services for Input dealer( DAESI) at ICAR KVK Hirehalli on 10th Nov,2017
Start Date: Friday, November 10, 2017
End Date: Friday, November 10, 2017

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : Dr.Venkattakumar R Principal Scientist & Head Division of Social Science ICAR IIHR Bengaluru in his speech on guidelines for operationalization of DAESI emphasized the importance of training to input dealers. Dr. Roopa Devi Joint Director,Dr.Ramesh DDA1 and Dr.Chandrakumar ADA Tumakuru stressed learning is a continuous process right from birth till the end. Agriculture Department Tumakuru will be supporting to the full extent and requested the dealers to utilze this opportunity of DAESI training program to improve their own business while serving the farming community. Mr.Anand, Dealers representative, requested all the dealers for the cooperation and good response to DAESI training program. Dr.G.R.Pennobaliswamy,State Nodal Officer (DAESI) SAMETI(South) emphasized the need to train all the dealers in Agricultural Extension services and to improve supply of quality inputs to the farmers and imparting advanced technologies to farmers.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

“RashtriyaEktaDiwas” (National Unity Day) on 31st October,2017
Start Date: Tuesday, October 31, 2017
End Date: Tuesday, October 31, 2017

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK, Hirehalli
Description : RashtiryaEktaDiwas Pledge: I solemnly pledge that I dedicate myself to preserve the unity, integrity and security of the nation and also strive hard to spread this message among my fellow countrymen. I take this pledge in the spirit of unification of my country which was made possible by the vision and actions of SardarVallabhbhai Patel. I also solemnly resolve to make my own contribution to ensure internal security of my country and followed by collective singing of National Anthem.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Celebration of Mahila Kisan Diwas by ICAR - Krishi Vigyan Kendra Hirehalli
Start Date: Sunday, October 15, 2017
End Date: Sunday, October 15, 2017

Event Category : Kisan Goshthi
Venue : Kodihalli Village of Tumakuru
Description : Dr. Loganandhan, Senior Scientist & Head, ICAR-KVK Hirehalli addressed the gathering on the occasion, highlighted the importance of Mahila Kisan Diwas and briefed about the KVK activities which can strengthen the social economic status of the women. He also stressed upon the role of Women in Agriculture. More than 75 per cent of the activities is carried out in agriculture and allied activities are by the women. During the program, lecture was given on the importance of kitchen garden for cultivating various kinds of vegetables near their homes along with use of bio agents for chemical free vegetable to maintain the overall health of the family by Dr.Somashekhar, SMS Plant Breeding and later Ms.Radha R Banakar SMS Home Science briefed the participants on importance of nutrition, processing and value addition to agriculture and horticulture crops for income generation activities which can be taken by women self help groups. In this program, totally 57 farm women participated.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

DAESI Programme
Start Date: Thursday, September 29, 2016
End Date: Friday, September 29, 2017

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru
Description : Inauguration of Diploma in Agricultural Extension Services for Input Dealers (DAESI)Programme at ICAR KVK (IIHR) Hirehalli Tumakuru on 29th September 2016
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Celebration of Sarwatra Swatchhta Diwas
Start Date: Tuesday, September 26, 2017
End Date: Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : We celebrated Sarwatra Swatchhta from 26.09.2017 to 27.09.2017 at the premises of ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli. We started with taking oath regarding Swachhta seva on 18th September, 2017. All the staff members of KVK and CHES, Hirehalli - both permanent and temporary were actively involved in cleaning the office campus of KVK and CHES, Hirehalli till date as part of the programme.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Training on Mushroom Cultivation at KVK Hirehalli
Start Date: Tuesday, September 26, 2017
End Date: Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : In this programmeDr.Meerapandey, Principal Scientist of IIHR, Bengaluru participated as a resource person where she gave a lecture on nutritionalimportance ofdifferent kinds of mushrooms along with their cultivation. Other resource personDr.Sentilkumar, Principal Scientistof IIHR, Bengaluru Highlighted the different structures which can be used for various kinds of mushroom cultivation and elaborated the procedures of Oyster mushroom cultivations. Later during the programme trainees were demonstrated on the mushroom bag filling and bag incubation. This training programme was attended by 50 farmers of Tumakuru District as well as other districts of state. Ms.Radhabanakar SMS (Home Science) and Dr.Somashekhar, SMS (Plant Breeding) Co ordinated the training programme .Mr.Jagadish K N SMS(Agril. Extension) and other KVK Staff were present.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Somashekhar
SMS Plant breeding
somuvd14@gmail.com
9448349726

Training on Climate Resilient Technologies in collaboration with DHAN foundation at Koratagere on 13.09.2017
Start Date: Wednesday, September 13, 2017
End Date: Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : At Koratagere
Description : KVK, Hirehalli conducted Training on climate resilient technologies in collaboration with DHAN foundation at Koratagere on 13.09.2017 Shri. P.R.Ramesh, Subject Matter Specialist (Soil Science) given lecture on importance of soil testing and facilities available in KVKs. He also explained about climate resilient technologies demonstrated in Durgada Nagenahalli village. There was group discussion after the training, Shri. P.R.Ramesh answered all the queries raised by the farmers and farmwomen. About hundred farmers and farmwomen from different villages attended the training programme and got benefitted.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Training programme on pomegranate and lime cultivation, soil health management in Pomegranate at DATC Sira for Pavagada farmers on 07th September 2017
Start Date: Thursday, September 7, 2017
End Date: Thursday, September 7, 2017

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : DATC Sira
Description : KVK, Hirehalli in collaboration with DATC conducted training programme on lime and pomegranate production practices and soil health management held on 7th September, 2017. Shri.J.M.Prashanth, SMS (Horticulture) delivered lecture on improved production technologies of lime and pomegranate. He stressed the importance of pruning and training systems in pomegranate and lime cultivation. He advised to follow the recommended package of production in fruit trees. Shri.P.R.Ramesh, SMS (Soil Science) delivered lecture on soil health and water management in horticulture crops. He explained in detail about soil physical and chemical properties and water use efficiency in horticulture crops. 30 farmers from Pavagada taluck were benefitted from this training programme.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

“Sankalp Se Siddhi”
Start Date: Wednesday, August 30, 2017
End Date: Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : At Zilla Panchayat Auditorium, Tumakuru.
Description : “Sankalp Se Siddhi” - A New India Movement towards doubling the income of the farmers by 2022 was organized by ICAR-IIHR- Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hirehalli, Tumakuru. This programme was organised in association with Department of Agriculture, Government of Karnataka,Tumakuru on 30.08.2017 at Zilla Panchayat Auditorium, Tumakuru. The programme was inaugurated by Shri SP Muddahanume Gowda ji, Honourable Member of Parliament, Tumakuru. The programme was attended by Shri. B.Suresh Gowda ji, MLA, Tumakuru Rural, Smt. Roopa Devi D., Joint Director (Agriculture), Tumakuru, Shri. Shantharam K.G., IAS, CEO Zilla Panchayat, Tumakuru, Smt. Sharada N., Vice President, Zilla Panchayat, Tumakuru. Smt. Latha Ravikumar M., President Zilla Panchayat presided over the function. Dignitaries from ICAR, Dr. M.R.Dinesh, Director, Dr. C.K.Narayana, Chairman, PME Cell, ICAR – IIHR, Bengaluru and Dr.G.Karunakaran, In-charge-Head, CHES, Hirehalli, In-charge-Head, CHES, Hirehalli, were present as experts.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Parthenium Awareness Week
Start Date: Wednesday, August 16, 2017
End Date: Tuesday, August 22, 2017

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK, Hirehalli.
Description : Parthenium awareness week was observed on 17th August, 2017 at KVK, Hirehalli. All the staff of the KVK Hirehalli involved in removing parthenium in around the campus physically and also by spraying Bio-Weedicide.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

International Honeybee day at KVK Hirehalli
Start Date: Saturday, August 19, 2017
End Date: Saturday, August 19, 2017

Event Category : Agriculture Exhibition
Venue : KVK, Hirehalli
Description : International Honeybee day at KVK Hirehalli Training and awareness programme on honey bee was conducted on the occasion of International Honey bee day on 19th August 2017 at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hirehalli. In this programme Mr.Nagandra T.C and his staff from Swadheshi Samooha of Tumakuru participated and gave hands on training on Bee keeping, Honey harvesting and other aspects of Honey bees. During the programme he also emphasized about the role of Honeybees in seed setting in Agriculture, horticulture, Forest species, etc. He also informed gathering that bee keeping is one such technology which can increase the income levels of the farmer’s without affecting the ecology. Dr.N.Loganandhan , Head and Sr. Scientist of Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hirehalli, spoke on the occasion and highlighted the importance of Honey bees on the Food security and also maintaining the Environmental diversity through the Pollination process. This programme was attended by more than 70 farmers of Tumakuru Dist
Contact Person Details
Dr.Somashekhar
SMS Plant breeding
somuvd14@gmail.com
9448349726

Integrated Pest and Disease Management in ground nut and betelvine was organized on 18.08.2017 at Lingadahalli village of Pavagada taluk.
Start Date: Friday, August 18, 2017
End Date: Friday, August 18, 2017

Event Category : Agriculture Method Demonstration
Venue : Lingadahalli village of Pavagada taluk
Description : Subject Matter Specialists of KVK, Hirehalli delivered lecture on improved agricultural practises and pests disease management. Also demonstrated the use of Arka Microbial consortium and Boredaux mixure in betelvine crops. 43 farmers were benefitted from this programme.
Contact Person Details
B.Hanuamthe Gowda
SMS Plant Protection
bhg@iihr.res.in
9945575757

Training programme on Improved technologies in horticultural crops held on 10.08.2017 in collaboration with DATC Chikkanahalli at Sira Taluk.
Start Date: Thursday, August 10, 2017
End Date: Thursday, August 10, 2017

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : DATC Chikkanahalli at Sira Taluk
Description : 33 farmers were taught on improved technologies of all horticultural crops and symptoms, etiology and management of pest and diseases.
Contact Person Details
B.Hanuamthe Gowda
SMS Plant Protection
bhg@iihr.res.in
9945575757

Self employment in Agriculture
Start Date: Tuesday, July 25, 2017
End Date: Tuesday, July 25, 2017

Event Category : Kisan Goshthi
Venue : Sri Mahalaxmi Samudaya Bhavan Mallasandra Tumakuru
Description : Training provided on Commercial floriculture and Disease and pest management
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Consultative Meeting with ATARI Directors on Dissemination of ICAR-IIHR Technologies
Start Date: Friday, July 7, 2017
End Date: Friday, July 7, 2017

Event Category : Group Meetings
Venue : ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru
Description : Hon'ble Deputy Director General (Agricultural Extension), Dr AK Singh, and Directors of ATARIs representing ten zones of the country participated as delegates. Dr AK Singh in his introductory remarks appreciated the efforts of ICAR-IIHR to develop many farmer-friendly technologies. He added that the Division of Extension, ICAR is keen to collaborate with ICAR-IIHR for technology dissemination of horticultural technologies, so that ultimately, the farmers will be benefitted. Dr MR Dinesh in his introductory remarks mentioned that ICAR-IIHR is very keen to partner with eleven ATARI Zones of the country, so that the benefits of horticultural technologies that are viable and having potential to double the income of farmers, will reach the horticulturists through KVKs.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Krishi Abhiyana Programme
Start Date: Tuesday, June 27, 2017
End Date: Tuesday, June 27, 2017

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Raita Samparka kendra, Department of Agriculture, Tovinakere, Koratagere taluk Tumkur
Description : Dissemination of new technologies, Exhibition stall, Method demonstration, Farm machinery, equipment display and providing information of Department schemes, information on Insurance etc., to the farmers
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Jackfruit Diversity Fair
Start Date: Saturday, June 24, 2017
End Date: Sunday, June 25, 2017

Event Category : Kisan Mela
Venue : IIHR, Bengaluru
Description : ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR) organized the "Jackfruit Diversity Fair 2017" at IIHR, Hesaraghatta during June 24-25, 2017. Jackfruit, the world's largest fruit, is one of the most nutritious fruits. India, being the centre of origin of the fruit, is endowed with huge diversity, the potential of which including the health benefits are yet to be exploited. A number of value added/ processed products are also available in different parts of the country that need to be popularized. In order to showcase the diversity of jackfruit, the Jackfruit Diversity Fair 2017 was organized, which was open for common public. All the subject matter specialists (SMS) of KVKs, members of farmers' producers organizations (FPOs), self-help groups (SHGs) and common public visited the fair.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Krishi Abhiyana Programme
Start Date: Friday, June 23, 2017
End Date: Friday, June 23, 2017

Event Category : Kisan Goshthi
Venue : Udigere Hobli Tumakuru
Description : Dissemination of new technologies, Exhibition stall, Method demonstration, Farm machinery, equipment display and providing information of Department schemes, information on Insurance etc., to the farmers
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

International Yoga Day 2017
Start Date: Wednesday, June 21, 2017
End Date: Wednesday, June 21, 2017

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK, Hirehalli
Description : International Yoga Day 2017 will be jointly organized at CHES/KVK, Hirehalli campus on 21.06.2017
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY AT HIREHALLI CAMPUS
Start Date: Wednesday, June 21, 2017
End Date: Wednesday, June 21, 2017

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR -Krishi Vigyan Kendra ( IIHR), Hirehalli , Tumakuru, Karnataka
Description : ICAR Krishi Vigyan Kendra and Central Horticultural Experimental Station jointly celebrated INTERNATIONAL YOGA DAY on 21.6.2017 at Hirehalli Campus. The programme started with Yoga Prayer. Welcome and Introduction about Yoga by K.N.Jagadish, Nodal Officer ACTO/SMS Agril.Extension. Smt. Vasudha Prasad, Yoga Guru briefed about Importance of yoga, and also demonstration and mass performance by Smt. Vasudha Prasad and Master Prathik and Team, Tumakuru. Sri Nagendra TC briefed about Yoga and Health. About 150 Boys and Girls Students from Sri Siddaganga School,Hirehalli in presence of Sri R.Nanjappa Head Master and Staff members of school actively participated in Yoga day. Prasanth JM., Hanumanthegowda B., Radha Banakar,Dr.Somashekar, ACTO/Subject Matter Specialists, Shashidhar KN., Programme Assistant and other Permanent and Temporary staff members of KVK and CHES actively participated in the programme. Dr. Karunakaran. G., Head In-charge, ICAR-CHES, Hirehalli participated in the programme
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Krishi Abhiyana Programme
Start Date: Saturday, June 17, 2017
End Date: Saturday, June 17, 2017

Event Category : Kisan Goshthi
Venue : Govt. Primary and High School campus, Bellavi, Tumakuru District
Description : Dissemination of new technologies, Exhibition stall, Method demonstration, Farm machinery, equipment display and providing information of Department schemes, information on Insurance etc., to the farmers
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

World Environment Day
Start Date: Monday, June 5, 2017
End Date: Monday, June 5, 2017

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK, Hirehalli
Description : About 400 plants were planted in the KVK, Hirehalli Farm in the occasion of World Environment Day.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Exposure Visit
Start Date: Friday, June 2, 2017
End Date: Friday, June 2, 2017

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Shivaganga organic product marketing association at Nelamangala
Description : Visited to Shivaganga organic product marketing association at Nelamangala with DAESI team.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Exposure Viist
Start Date: Monday, May 29, 2017
End Date: Monday, May 29, 2017

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK, Hirehalli
Description : About 20 Farm women trainees from RUDSET visited to KVK, Hirehalli on 29.5.2017 as a exposure visit.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Mango Stone Sowing
Start Date: Wednesday, May 24, 2017
End Date: Wednesday, May 24, 2017

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Farm, KVK, Hirehalli
Description : On approx 30000 Nos. Mango Stone were sown in the Hirehalli KVK farm
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Diagnostic Field Visit
Start Date: Friday, May 12, 2017
End Date: Friday, May 12, 2017

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Gouraganahalli village,Koratagere taluk
Description : Sri J.M. Prashnat, SMS-Horticulture and Dr. Somashekhar, SMS-Plant Breeing visited to Brinjal plot at Gouraganahalli village,Koratagere taluk.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

NABARD Water Campaign
Start Date: Friday, May 12, 2017
End Date: Friday, May 12, 2017

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Maidugiri
Description : In the wake of consecutive droughts in the State, NABARD has conducted “Save Water Campaign” in Madhugiri. The objective of the campaign is to create awareness among rural community in harnessing rainwater, conservation and efficient usage of water. Sri P.R.Ramesh, SMS-Soil Science has attended the programme and delivered the lecture on water saving and conservation.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Pomegrante FPO Group Market Linkage
Start Date: Friday, May 5, 2017
End Date: Saturday, May 6, 2017

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Managalwada, Madde, Pavagda
Description : On 5.5.2017 Dr. Hanumanthe Gowda, SMS-Plant Protection, Sri J.M.Prashanth, SMS-Horticulture and Sri K.N.Jagadish, SMS-Agri. Extn , KVK, Hirehalli were visited to Mangalwada Village of Pavagada and organised group discussion on Pomegrante FPO Group Market Linkage to facilitated the FPOs for marketing pomegranate direct consumers from Manyta Park, M.S.Building, Bnegaluru.On 6.5.2017 visited to problematic pomegranate fields.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

PPV&FRA
Start Date: Wednesday, May 3, 2017
End Date: Wednesday, May 3, 2017

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Shivmogga
Description : Dr. Somashekhar, SMS-Plant Breeding participated in PPV&FRA regional office opening at shivamogga on 3/5/2017.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Somashekhar
SMS Plant breeding
somuvd14@gmail.com
9448349726

Organics & Mileets 2017 National Trade Fair
Start Date: Friday, April 28, 2017
End Date: Sunday, April 30, 2017

Event Category : Kisan Mela
Venue : Palace Ground, Bengaluru
Description : KVK, Hirehalli participated and exhibited the KVK products and IIHR technologies at Organics & Mileets 2017 National Trade Fair from 28-30 April 2017 at Palace Ground , Bengaluru organised by Department of Agriculture, Bengaluru. More than 5000 visitors were visited the stall.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Technical Review meeting
Start Date: Monday, April 17, 2017
End Date: Monday, April 17, 2017

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : IIHR, Bengaluru
Description : Technical Review meeting of KVKS for the year 2016-17 was organized at IIHR, Bnegaluru. Dr. M.R.Dinesh, Director, IIHR, Bnegaluru, Dr. Srinath Dixit, Director, ATARI, Dr. N.Loganandhan, Sr. Scientist & Head, KVK, Hirehalli along with all subject matter specialists were participated in the meeting.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Felicitation to NICRA farmer on CRIDA Foundation Day.
Start Date: Wednesday, April 12, 2017
End Date: Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : CRIDA, Hyderabad
Description : Vishweshwraiah farmer from NICRA Village , D.Nagenahalli, Koratagere, Tumakuru felicitated from CRIDA, Hyderabad on CRIDA Foundation Day.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Field Visit
Start Date: Tuesday, April 11, 2017
End Date: Tuesday, April 11, 2017

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Doddatimmayyanapalya, Tumakuru
Description : Visited to Tomato field at Doddatimmayyanapalya , Tumakuru
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Demonstration of Pulses and Oil seed crops
Start Date: Wednesday, June 1, 2016
End Date: Friday, March 31, 2017

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : 4 clusters in Tumakuru District
Description : During 2016-17 Kharif season under NFSM Demonstration was conducted in 20 ha area in 50 Farmers field and in the same season Under oil seed Demo, in 28 ha area Ground nut crop demo was conducted(70 farmers field)
Contact Person Details
Dr.Somashekhar
SMS Plant breeding
somuvd14@gmail.com
9448349726

Seventh Scientific Advisory Committee Meeting
Start Date: Tuesday, March 28, 2017
End Date: Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru
Description : 7th Scientific Advisory Committee(SAC) meeting was held at KVK, Hirehalli on 28th March 2017.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Exposure Visit
Start Date: Wednesday, March 22, 2017
End Date: Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK,Hirehalli
Description : Farmer friends from Thinagaran Tamil Nadu: ATMA Exposure visit to KVK Hirehalli on 22nd March 2017
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Sponsored Training Programme on Arecaplate Making
Start Date: Monday, March 20, 2017
End Date: Monday, March 20, 2017

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru-II
Description : Sponsored Training Programme on Arecaplate Making at ICAR KVK Hirehalli. Tumakuru on 20th March 2017
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

School Children Visit
Start Date: Friday, March 17, 2017
End Date: Friday, March 17, 2017

Event Category : School Dropouts Training
Venue : KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru-I
Description : 66 Students along with Teachers from Govt.Higher Primary School Hethenahalli Tumakuru visited to KVK Hirehalli on 17th March 2017
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Training on “OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF AGRICULTURAL & HORTICULTURAL MACHINERY”
Start Date: Friday, March 10, 2017
End Date: Friday, March 10, 2017

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hirehalli, Tumakuru, Karnataka
Description : Training on “Operation & maintenance of agricultural & horticultural machinery” was jointly organized by ICAR-IIHR(Division of PHT & Agricultural Engineering & ICAR-KVK) at KVK, Hirehalli on 10.03.2017 under ICAR CRP on Farm Mechanization & Precision Farming. 76 trainees comprising farm women & youths were attended the training. The training was designed to give knowledge on agricultural & horticultural machinery like power tiller & tractors includes hands on training on operation & maintenance. It includes adoption of packages & processing machinery used for fruits & vegetables. The resource persons from Agricultural Engineering Dr.Sentil, Dr.Carolin Rathinakumari, Dr.S.Bhuvaneshwari, Mr.P.Dayanand & Mr.P.T.Mahantesh & Team conducted the training successfully with the support of Dr. N. Loganandhan, Sr. Scientist & Head, & Mr.K.N.Jagadish ACTO, Agr.Extn, KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru. Mrs. Radha R.Banakar & Dr. Somashekar shared experience of PHT & Seed Processing Machineries.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Women's Day
Start Date: Wednesday, March 8, 2017
End Date: Wednesday, March 8, 2017

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK,Hirehalli
Description : International Women Day was celebrated at KVK, Hirehalli on 8.3.2017. Around 32 farm women and 17 farmers were participated in the Programme.Sri K.N.Jagadish, SMS, Agril. Extn. delivered lecture on IIHR Technologies.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Second KVK Symposium
Start Date: Tuesday, March 7, 2017
End Date: Wednesday, March 8, 2017

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Directorate of Extension,Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
Description : Sri J.M.Prashanth, SMS, Horticulture was attended the Second KVK Symposium organized at the Directorate of Extension,Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore 641 003 during 7-8th March 2017.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

KVK Visit
Start Date: Tuesday, March 7, 2017
End Date: Tuesday, March 7, 2017

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli
Description : Farm women group from Chickballapur DT Center visited to KVK, Hirehalli on 7.3.2016. Around 7 Farm Women from SHG group were visited KVK field.
Contact Person Details
Shashidhara K.N.
Senior Technical Assistant
shashidharkn@gmail.com
8970740492

KVK,Hirehalli Visit
Start Date: Friday, March 3, 2017
End Date: Friday, March 3, 2017

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR-KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru
Description : DGM, NABARD , Bengalurue and DDM, NABARD, Tumakuru were visited AMC Production unit at KVK, Hirehalli on 3.3.2017
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Field Visit
Start Date: Friday, March 3, 2017
End Date: Friday, March 3, 2017

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Pavagada Taluk, Tumakuru Dist.
Description : Visited to Wilt affected Pomegranate field at Pavagada Taluk, Tumakuru dsit. on 3..2017
Contact Person Details
B.Hanuamthe Gowda
SMS Plant Protection
bhg@iihr.res.in
9945575757

Group discussion on Developing Index for KVK Evaluation
Start Date: Saturday, February 25, 2017
End Date: Saturday, February 25, 2017

Event Category : Group Meetings
Venue : ICAR ATARI Bengaluru
Description : Dr Mruthunjaya Formerly ADG ESM ICAR New Delhi and Formerly Director NIAP ICAR New Delhi : Group Discussion on Developing Index for KVK Evaluation at ICAR ATARI Bengaluru on 25th February 2017 attended by KVKs Bengaluru Rural / Tumakuru/ Tumakuru A / Chikkaballapura/ Ramanagara/Mysore Dr.Sairam, Dr.Srinivas Reddy Principal Scientist and Dr.Kolekar Scientist ATARI Bengaluru in presence of Dr.Sreenath Dixit Director, Bengaluru
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Agricultural Science Congress
Start Date: Tuesday, February 21, 2017
End Date: Friday, February 24, 2017

Event Category : Agriculture Exhibition
Venue : University of agricultural sciences, Bengaluru
Description : ICAR-KVK participated in Agri India Expo from 21st to 24th, February, 2017 at University of agricultural sciences, Bengaluru, which was organized on the occasion of XIII Indian Agricultural Science Congress. It was an exhibition on technologies of organizations working on research and development of Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Retailing and Processing & Packaging Technologies, Machinery and Allied industries. The main aim of the programme was facilitating interaction among stakeholders of agriculture. ICAR-KVK participated in the Exhibition and displayed technologies of NICRA, Micronutrients, Bio pesticides, Fruitfly Traps, Amla Candy, Ragi malt etc. ICAR-KVK stall attracted many farmers and foreign delegates.There were about 7000 visitors including delegates, students, farmers, researchers & faculty members of various institutions & appreciated the stall. Dr. N.Loganandhan, Sri P.R.Ramesh, Sri K.N. Shashidhara supported in organizing the exhibition from KVK.Hirehalli.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Exposure Visit
Start Date: Friday, February 17, 2017
End Date: Friday, February 17, 2017

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : ICAR- IIHR Bengaluru
Description : ICAR- IIHR Bengaluru was organized Field Day cum Demonstration on vegetables crops released by IIHR vegetable division. KVK, Hirehalli arranged as a exposure visit for farmers for the field day. About 35 farmers and farm women from Bellary and 15 farmers and farm women from Pavagada taluk of Tumakuru district were participated in the event.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Diagnostic Field Visit
Start Date: Saturday, January 28, 2017
End Date: Saturday, January 28, 2017

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Budigere village of Koratagere taluk, Tumakuru Dist.
Description : Wilt and Bacterial canker infected lime plot at budigere village of Koratagere taluk.Farmer name :Jagadish
Contact Person Details
B.Hanuamthe Gowda
SMS Plant Protection
bhg@iihr.res.in
9945575757

Regional Horticultural Fair
Start Date: Sunday, January 15, 2017
End Date: Thursday, January 19, 2017

Event Category : Kisan Mela
Venue : ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Hesarghatta, Bengaluru
Description : The Regional Horticultural Fair was organized as part of the Golden Jubilee celebrations of ICAR-IIHR, during 15-19 January 2017 at IIHR, Bengaluru. The RHF was a five-day event, wherein for first three days there was an exhibition of technologies. On 15.1.2017, Honorable Director General, ICAR inaugurated the Golden Jubilee Orchidarium and visited the demonstration plots. In his speech, he emphasized the need for arranging link between farmers producers organizations (FPOs) and the market. Sri. KR Ramesh Kumar, Hon'ble Minister, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Karnataka visited the Regional Horticultural Fair 2017 on 16.1.2017. Hon'ble Agriculture Minister, Government of Karnataka, Sri. Krishna Byre Gowda and Hon'ble MLA, Yelahanka constituency, Sri. S. R. Viswanath, visited the Regional Horticultural Fair 2017 on 17.1.2017. ICAR-KVK (IIHR), Tumakuru received first prize for stall display. For Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgGn9-Qh6ME&t=195s
Contact Person Details
Dr. M.R.Dinesh
Director
director@iihr.res.in
9448064198

Inauguration of Seed Processing Unit
Start Date: Saturday, January 7, 2017
End Date: Saturday, January 7, 2017

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hirehalli, Tumakuru
Description : On 7th Jan 2017, Dr.A.K.Singh, Honourable Deputy Director General (Agricultural Extension &Additional Incharge Horticultural Sciences), ICAR, inaugurated a Seed Processing Unit at KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru, Karnataka. The unit was constructed under the support of RKVY, Govt. of India. The other guests presented were Dr.T.Janakiram, Honourable ADG (Horti.Science), Dr.M.R.Dinesh, Director, ICAR-IIHR, Dr.Sreenath Dixit, Director, ATARI, Bengaluru, Dr.C.K.Narayayana, Chairman, PME Cell (IIHR), Dr.G.Karunakaran, Head-in-charge, CHES, Hirehalli. The programme started with an interaction meeting of respected DDG and ADG with farmers and scientists of KVK. Dr.Janakiram stressed upon the new varieties introduced by ICAR-IIHR to be used among the farming community. Respected DDG, in his speech, mentioned about various schemes initiated by ICAR for the welfare of farmers. During the day Soil Health Cards were distributed to farmers of Tumakuru. Later he inaugurated the seed processing unit.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

FarmersDay and Technology Week
Start Date: Friday, December 23, 2016
End Date: Wednesday, December 28, 2016

Event Category : Kisan Goshthi
Venue : KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru
Description : KVK, Hirehalli has organized Farmers Day and inauguration of farmers day on 23.12.2016 at KVK, Hirehalli in collaboration with Department of Agriculture , Tumkauru. Around 156 Farmers were participated in the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Training Programme on Use of Bio fertilizer in horticulture crops
Start Date: Wednesday, December 28, 2016
End Date: Wednesday, December 28, 2016

Event Category : Kisan Goshthi
Venue : KVK, Hirehalli
Description : Training was organized on Use of Bio fertilizer in horticulture crops by Dr. Selvakumar on 28.12.16 and Farm machinery by Mr. Dayananda. About 40 farmers were participated in the programme.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Training on Production and Marketing of organic products
Start Date: Tuesday, December 27, 2016
End Date: Tuesday, December 27, 2016

Event Category : Kisan Goshthi
Venue : KVK, Hirehalli
Description : 27th Dec,Technology Week 2016: Production and Marketing of Organic products Guest Lectures by Dr.M.Prabhakar Retd Principal Division of Vegetable Crops and Dr. T N Venkata Reddy Retd. Professor AGMACO UASB at ICAR KVK (IIHR), Hirehalli Tumakuru. During the day Two farmers were felicitated from Tumakuru, Release of Logo for Tumakuru Organic Product - Organic Federation, Facebook account Top-of Tumakuru,Twitter Account etc., in presence of Smt. Roopa Devi and Dr. Loganandhan, N., Senior Scientist and Head, KVK Hirehalli,Tumakuru. The program was co-ordinated by Team KVK,Hirehalli
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Training on Recent technologies in Fodder production and Animal Nutrition
Start Date: Monday, December 26, 2016
End Date: Monday, December 26, 2016

Event Category : Kisan Goshthi
Venue : KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru
Description : Training organized on Recent technologies in Fodder production and Animal Nutrition for members of Organic Federation of Tumakuru.
Contact Person Details
B.Hanuamthe Gowda
SMS Plant Protection
bhg@iihr.res.in
9945575757

Skilled oriented Training programme in Horticulture crops
Start Date: Saturday, December 24, 2016
End Date: Saturday, December 24, 2016

Event Category : Kisan Goshthi
Venue : KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru
Description : Organized Skilled oriented Training programme in Horticulture crops for Horticulture craft teachers (Extension Functionaries) at KVK, Hirehalli
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Krishi sinchan
Start Date: Saturday, December 24, 2016
End Date: Saturday, December 24, 2016

Event Category : Kisan Goshthi
Venue : Village -Chinakvajra Tq-madhugiri Dist:tumakuru
Description : On 24th December 2016 - ``Krishi Sphoorti Sinchana, Raita Saantvana'' Prograame- Org by Baavikatte Vinaayaka Yuvaka Samiti & Chinakavajra HitarakshaNaa Samiti @ Chinakavajra, Madhugiri Taq, Dist: Tumkur. This program was attended by Dr. somashekhar subject matter specialist plant breeding discipline. During the program he highlighted the importance of new varieties and hybrids for increasing crop productivity. he also emphasizedt need to go for seed production activity by the farmers to get better price. later during the program Mr Prasant JM subject matter specialist Horticulture discipline spoke on various topics related to Horticulture crops. In this program nearly around 200 farmers were participated.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Somashekhar
SMS Plant breeding
somuvd14@gmail.com
9448349726

Farmers Day at Koratagere, Tumkauru
Start Date: Friday, December 23, 2016
End Date: Friday, December 23, 2016

Event Category : Kisan Goshthi
Venue : Koratagere, Tumakuru
Description : Sri Sudakarlal MLA, Koratagere participated during farmers day celebration. Sri P.R.Ramesh deliver the lecture on Farmers day and gave training on Drought Management.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Farmer Exposure Visit
Start Date: Thursday, December 22, 2016
End Date: Thursday, December 22, 2016

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK, Hirehalli
Description : Tumakuru SKRDP Farmer's Visited to ICAR KVK Hirehalli on 22nd December 2016.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Training on Soil & Water Testing, Honeybee Rearing
Start Date: Wednesday, December 21, 2016
End Date: Wednesday, December 21, 2016

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru
Description : Organized Soil and water testing, Honeybee rearing training to Bishop cotton school students
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

FFS Field Visit
Start Date: Tuesday, December 20, 2016
End Date: Tuesday, December 20, 2016

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Durgadahalli, Tumakuru
Description : Visited to FFS Plot at Durgadahalli, Tumkauru i.e. ICM in Potato
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Mushroom cultivation training
Start Date: Tuesday, December 20, 2016
End Date: Tuesday, December 20, 2016

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Krishi Vigyan Kendra hirehalli Tumakuru
Description : A training program was organised on Mushroom cultivation to the self help groups supported by Dhan Foundation. In this training program totally xxxiv farmer and form women wereparticipated. During training program a successful entrepreneur of mushroom cultivation, Mr Panduranga was also invited to know the difficulties and opportunities in mushroom cultivation.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Pomegranate field visit
Start Date: Tuesday, December 20, 2016
End Date: Tuesday, December 20, 2016

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Hulikunte village of sira taluk.
Description : Visited to Pomegranate field at Hulikunte village of sira taluk.
Contact Person Details
B.Hanuamthe Gowda
SMS Plant Protection
bhg@iihr.res.in
9945575757

FFS Field Visit
Start Date: Monday, December 19, 2016
End Date: Monday, December 19, 2016

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Durgadahalli, Tumakuru
Description : Visited to FFS plot at Durgadahalli Mr. Doddahanumaiah and Mr. Basavaraj on 19.12.2016
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Farmers Exposure Visit
Start Date: Monday, December 19, 2016
End Date: Monday, December 19, 2016

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : IIHR, Bengakuru
Description : Farmers First - Organic Federation Team member's visited to IIHR on 19th December 2016
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Demonstration on Soil Sampling
Start Date: Monday, December 19, 2016
End Date: Monday, December 19, 2016

Event Category : Agriculture Method Demonstration
Venue : Thippenahalli Mr Nagaraja farmer plot
Description : Oft plot soil sampling at thippenahalli Mr Nagaraja farmer plot.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Nutrition Garden Demonstration
Start Date: Monday, December 19, 2016
End Date: Monday, December 19, 2016

Event Category : Agriculture Method Demonstration
Venue : Byalya village, Madhugiri, Tumakuru
Description : Nutrition garden FLD demonstarion was conducted in School at Byalya, Madhugiri, Tumakuru
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Redgram Field Visit
Start Date: Monday, December 19, 2016
End Date: Monday, December 19, 2016

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Thippenahalli, Sira, Tumakuru
Description : Visited to Redgram plot on 19.12.2016 at Thippenahalli, Sira
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Field Visit
Start Date: Monday, December 19, 2016
End Date: Monday, December 19, 2016

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Byalya village of Madhugiri, Tumakuru
Description : Visited to Mushroom OFT Filed:Mushroom cultivation by Mr. Panduranga of byalya village of Madhugiri
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Training on Integrated Pest and Disease Management
Start Date: Saturday, December 17, 2016
End Date: Saturday, December 17, 2016

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Tirumalapua, Devanahalli
Description : Training on IPDM for the Farmers and Farm women was organized .About 88 farmers were participated.
Contact Person Details
B.Hanuamthe Gowda
SMS Plant Protection
bhg@iihr.res.in
9945575757

FLD Training programme on nutrition garden
Start Date: Thursday, December 15, 2016
End Date: Thursday, December 15, 2016

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Govt. High school Byalya, Hobli:puruvar,tq:Madhugiri,Dist:Tumakuru
Description : As a part of FLD implementation(Nutrition Garden in School) training programme was conducted for school children of std 7to 10std.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Somashekhar
SMS Plant breeding
somuvd14@gmail.com
9448349726

Krishi Mela and a Mega-exhibition 'Centenary Expo'
Start Date: Saturday, December 10, 2016
End Date: Tuesday, December 13, 2016

Event Category : Kisan Mela
Venue : ICAR - Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI), Kasaragod,Kerala
Description : ICAR-IIHR participated in "Centenary Expo 2016" Krishi Mela and a Mega-exhibition 'Centenary Expo' ICAR - Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI), Kasaragod,Kerala on 10-13 December 2016 ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR) participated in the in "Centenary Expo 2016" Krishi Mela and a Mega-exhibition 'Centenary Expo' ICAR - CPCRI, Kasaragod,Kerala on 10-13 December 2016 The purpose of the exhibition was to showcase the agricultural technologies developed by ICAR institutes and State Agricultural Universities (SAUs) for the benefit of growers and other stakeholders.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Cross learning visit to KVK Hiryur Babur Farm
Start Date: Wednesday, December 7, 2016
End Date: Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK, Hiryur Babur Farm
Description : Cross learning visit to KVK Hiryur Babur Farm on 7th December 2016. Interaction with IFS Farmer Sri Siddappa SSLC Agriculturist with the available One acre he is earning minimum Five Lakhs. My heartfelt thanks to Dr.Salimutt and Team during our visit.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

World Soil Day 2016
Start Date: Monday, December 5, 2016
End Date: Monday, December 5, 2016

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : DATC,Tumakuru
Description : Participated at District Level World Soil Day 2016 at DATC Tumakuru on 5th December 2016.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

World Soil Day and Rabi Campaign
Start Date: Monday, December 5, 2016
End Date: Monday, December 5, 2016

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hirehalli, Tumakuru
Description : World Soil Day and Rabi Campaign 2016 was organised at KVK, Hirehalli on 5.12.2016. About 110 faremers from Tumnakuru District and 29 line department officials were participated in the programme. Soil Health Card was distributed for the farmers
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Mushroom cultivation training
Start Date: Tuesday, November 29, 2016
End Date: Tuesday, November 29, 2016

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Kvk hirehalli
Description : A training program was organised for the farmers at Krishi Vigyan Kendra hirehalli. In this training program totally 19 trainees well attended here mainly cultivation of oyster mushroom was demonstrated
Contact Person Details
Dr.Somashekhar
SMS Plant breeding
somuvd14@gmail.com
9448349726

SWACHHTA PAKHAWADA – 16 to 31 October 2016
Start Date: Wednesday, October 26, 2016
End Date: Saturday, November 26, 2016

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : CRIDA -Hyderabad
Description : On 26th Oct, Programme Coordinator of KVK took part in the ‘Brain storming Meeting on indicators of Climate Resilient Agriculture’ organized by ICAR-Central Research Institute of Dryland Agriculture, Hyderabad. The importance of traditional varieties and millets in this time of climate change was discussed in detail during this event. Lectures were arranged on indicators in the field of agriculture, horticulture and allied subjects.Same day at KVK instructional farm, pruning, training and mulching at citrus garden, cleaning of farm machineries like rotavator, cultivator, seed cum fertilizer drill, chisel plough etc, was carried out.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Training on Safe use of Pesticides
Start Date: Friday, November 25, 2016
End Date: Friday, November 25, 2016

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Kolala,Koratagere
Description : Training on Safe use of Pesticides for Milk Producers was conducted. About 35 farmers were participated.
Contact Person Details
B.Hanuamthe Gowda
SMS Plant Protection
bhg@iihr.res.in
9945575757

Implementation of IFS
Start Date: Saturday, November 19, 2016
End Date: Saturday, November 19, 2016

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Sangapura Gollaratti Tumakuru
Description : Visit to Sri Krishnaiah (ARYA) IFS Farmer at Sangapura Gollaratti Tumakuru on 19th November 2016. Arka Isha Coriander Seeds handed by KVK to farmer. Paddy, Ragi and tender jackfruit witness during our visit.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Implementation of FLD- ICM in Mango
Start Date: Saturday, November 19, 2016
End Date: Saturday, November 19, 2016

Event Category : Group Meetings
Venue : Maavur village of Tumakuru
Description : Implementation of FLD- ICM in Mango cum Training programme on Production technology of mango at Maavur village of Tumkur taluk on 19.11.2016.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Aerobic paddy MAS 26 demonstration
Start Date: Friday, November 18, 2016
End Date: Friday, November 18, 2016

Event Category : Agriculture Method Demonstration
Venue : D.Nagenahalli, Tumakuru
Description : Aerobic paddy MAS 26 demonstration at D Nagenahalli under NICRA, About 8 farmers were participated in the programme.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

FLD -Management of stem bleeding in coconut
Start Date: Friday, November 18, 2016
End Date: Friday, November 18, 2016

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Kadaranahalli, Tumakuru
Description : FLD : Management of stem bleeding in coconut at Kadaranahalli, Tumakuru on 18th November 2016
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

"Health and Nutrition, Kitchen Gardening, Income generation activities "
Start Date: Friday, November 18, 2016
End Date: Friday, November 18, 2016

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru
Description : Training Programme for Extension Functionaries on "Health and Nutrition, Kitchen Gardening and also income generating activities" on 18th Nov 2016
Contact Person Details
Shashidhara K.N.
Senior Technical Assistant
shashidharkn@gmail.com
8970740492

Demonstration of paddy harvesting machine
Start Date: Friday, November 18, 2016
End Date: Friday, November 18, 2016

Event Category : Agriculture Method Demonstration
Venue : NICRA Village, D.Nagenahalli, Tumakuru
Description : Demonstration of paddy harvesting machine at D.Nagenahalli under NICRA. About 15 farmers were participated in the programme.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Training Programme on Eco friendly Arecnut Plate making
Start Date: Wednesday, November 16, 2016
End Date: Wednesday, November 16, 2016

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru
Description : Entrepreneurship Skill Training Programme on "Eco friendly Arecanut Plate making" was organised at KVK, Hirehalli on 16th November 2016. Around 30 farmers were participated in the Programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Exposure Visit- farmers from Polur,Tamilnadu
Start Date: Thursday, November 10, 2016
End Date: Thursday, November 10, 2016

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru
Description : Training programme to farmer friends from Polur,Tamil Nadu at ICAR KVK Hirehalli Tumakuru on 10th Nov 2016. Visit to Sri Harish Areca plate production Unit and Sri Rajakumar Progressive Farmers Field at Kolihalli village. A few additional photographs of today's Honeybee extraction by Sri Shanthaveeriah and visit to FLD China Aster on 10th Nov 2016.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Guest lecture on Terrace and Kitchen Gardening
Start Date: Tuesday, November 8, 2016
End Date: Tuesday, November 8, 2016

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Department of Horticulture, Tumakuru
Description : raining programme on Terrace and Kitchen Gardening at Dept.of Horticulture, Tumakuru in presence of Sri Viswanath Gowda organised by AWARE NGO Tumakuru on 8th Nov 2016.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Diagnostic Field Visit
Start Date: Monday, November 7, 2016
End Date: Monday, November 7, 2016

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Belagumba, Tumakuru
Description : Diagnostics field visit (Erionota thrax: Banana Skipper) and Visit to MARGO Bio-controls Pvt. Ltd., and meet Sri K.K.Rathod and Sri Narayan MARGO, Tumakuru - 106 also Visit to Nursery Unit,Belagumba
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Pomegranate field day
Start Date: Saturday, November 5, 2016
End Date: Saturday, November 5, 2016

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Hiriyur, Chitradurga District.
Description : ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research has organized Promogranate field day for control of stemborer in Promogranate on 5th November 2016 at Hiriyur, Chitradurga District. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, has mobilized around 50 farmers to participate in this programme. Scientist from IIHR and KVK staff have shared their suggestions on the mentioned topic and also other important issues of Promogranate like Bacterial Blight, Wilt etc., There was a field demonstration on usage of Sealer cum Healer for stemborer control by Dr Shivanand, Principal Scientist, IIHR and also interaction with farmers on the above issues. The Chief guests included Shri Ekanthapppa, Ex-Minister, GoK, and Director-in-charge of IIHR, Dr.Chakaravathy. The programme was held at the farm of Shri Vasu Rao of Hiriyur. The Programme ended with vote of thanks from Dr Venkattakumar, Head of Extension division, IIHR.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Swatchatta Pakhwada 16 to 31 October 2016
Start Date: Monday, October 17, 2016
End Date: Monday, October 31, 2016

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru
Description : Swatchtta Pakhwada event was organised at KVK, Hirehalli on 17th October 2016.All th KVK and CHES staff members were participated , taken the oath of Swatchtta Pakhwada and initiated for cleaning of entire campus. The following activities are conducted. 1.Cleaning of Campus 2.Pruning of Avenue trees, shrubs 3.Eradication of Parthenium 4. Removal of unwanted shrubs 5. Awareness on marketing
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

SWACHHTA PAKHAWADA – 16 to 31 October 2016
Start Date: Monday, October 31, 2016
End Date: Monday, October 31, 2016

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK, Hirehalli
Description : On 31st Oct, RashtriyaEktaDiwas was observed at KVK campus by the Staff of the birth anniversary of SardarVallabhbhai Patel.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

SWACHHTA PAKHAWADA – 16 to 31 October 2016
Start Date: Friday, October 28, 2016
End Date: Friday, October 28, 2016

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK, Hirehalli
Description : On 28thOct, a video on Swachch Bharat was played to the trainees of ‘Diploma in Agricultural Extension Services for Input dealers (DAESI)’ at KVK.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Training on Sandalwood
Start Date: Thursday, October 27, 2016
End Date: Thursday, October 27, 2016

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru
Description : KVK, Hirehalli is organizing Sandal Wood Training Programme for farmers in collaboration with IWS & T , Bengaluru on 27.10.2016 at KVK, Hirehalli
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

SWACHHTA PAKHAWADA – 16 to 31 October 2016
Start Date: Tuesday, October 25, 2016
End Date: Tuesday, October 25, 2016

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Zilla Panchayat, Tumakuru
Description : On 25th Oct, a Video Conferencing programme by Honorable Agriculture Minister was organized at the office of Zilla Panchayat. All the staff of KVK and line departments, including JDA took part in the event. About 15 progressive farmers attended this programme. After the video session, brief lectures on topics covered by the Minister, like Integrated Farming System, Millet farming, Farmers Producer Organizations etc, were shared among the farmers in the local language.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

SWACHHTA PAKHAWADA – 16 to 31 October 2016
Start Date: Monday, October 24, 2016
End Date: Monday, October 24, 2016

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Patanakanahalli, Sira,Tumakuru and Ponnasamdura Village ,Pavagada
Description : On 24th Oct, an awareness programme on ‘Swachch Bharat’ was organized at Patanaikanahalli, Sirataluk. This programme was organized by Shree KshetraDharmasthala Rural Development Project (SKDRDP), a local NGO for those who were addicted with liquor consumption. Importance of cleanliness at the three levels – mind, body and surrounding – was shared among the participants. All the participants, around 120 in number, took part in cleaning the place of this programme. Same day, another awareness programme was organized at Ponnasamudra village of Pavagadataluk. About 50 farmers took part in this event organized in collaboration with DHAN Foundation, an NGO. After the awareness programme, participants were involved in cleaning their surrounding area.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

SWACHHTA PAKHAWADA – 16 to 31 October 2016
Start Date: Saturday, October 22, 2016
End Date: Sunday, October 23, 2016

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : University Campus, Tumakuru
Description : During the week end – 22nd and 23rd, a Millet Mela was organized in collaboration with University of Tumakuru and NABARD, Tumakuru. About 300 people took part in this two days event. VIPs like ShriMuddahanumegoudaji, Honorable Member of Parliament of Tumakuru Constituency and Prof. A. H. Rajasab, Vice Chancellor of Tumakuru University, Dr. Vilas A Tonapi, Director, Indian Institute of Millet Research, Hyderabad and ShriVeerabadran, DDM, NABARD participated in the inauguration event. Lectures by eminent speakers on nutrition and on cultivation of millets by expert farmers were organized. A cooking competition of millet foods was also organized as part of the event. Many of the growers arranged their stall, in which products of millets were sold in large quantities. Millets were hailed by the participants, from Tumakuru and adjacent districts, as the future food that issuited to address both the climate crisis and nutritional security.Sri Shantharam K.G, IAS, CEO, Zillapanchayath,Tumaku
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

SWACHHTA PAKHAWADA – 16 to 31 October 2016
Start Date: Friday, October 21, 2016
End Date: Friday, October 21, 2016

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Kolihalli, Tumakuru
Description : Activity Organized : Details : Awareness on Swach Bharat – Farmers Training Programme, Doddagere, Madhugiri Taluk, Tumakuru Awareness on Swach Bharat – @ Kolihallli Adopted Village IIHR- KVK,Tumakuru
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

SWACHHTA PAKHAWADA – 16 to 31 October 2016
Start Date: Thursday, October 20, 2016
End Date: Thursday, October 20, 2016

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Lead Bank , Tumakuru
Description : On 20th Oct, a meeting of Farmers Producers Organization (FPO) was organized at Lead Bank Office of Tumakuru. The District Development Manager, NABARD and Joint Director of Agriculture (JDA), Tumakuru, participated in the event. About 40 members from eight FPOs of Tumakuru District took part in the event. The role of KVK in supporting the FPOs was explained to them. A thorough review of FPOs and the probable interventions that the KVK could do were discussed in the meeting.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Swatchatta Pakhwada 2016
Start Date: Wednesday, October 19, 2016
End Date: Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru
Description : World Food Day 2016 Lecture by Sri G.V. Raghu Project Director, ORDER NGO on 19th October 2016 at KVK, Hirehalli. All KVK and CHES staff members were participated in the event.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

SWACHHTA PAKHAWADA – 16 to 31 October 2016
Start Date: Tuesday, October 18, 2016
End Date: Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru
Description : On 18th Oct, a method demonstration on “Bio-degradation of Arecanut Husk” was organized at Kolihalli village. Farmers were trained on methods of decomposing arecanut sheath using a microbial culture. ArecanutHusks are too tough to get decomposed easily. But the demonstration of using some specific microbes identified by scientists of IIHR was carried out to decompose these produces in fast manner. This event showed them the ways of converting the waste into wealth. Same day evening, a lecture on ‘Importance of Desicow for sustainable agriculture’ was organized at the KVK. Sri.Ragavendra, Panchagavya specialist, Chitradurga, has delivered the lecture. All the staff of KVK attended the event. The lecturer has covered the roles played by the cow in promoting sustainable agriculture by providing manures in the form of dung and urine.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Training on Amla Value addition
Start Date: Tuesday, October 4, 2016
End Date: Tuesday, October 4, 2016

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hirehalli
Description : ICAR KVK Hirehalli and Konehalli jointly organised exposure visit and training programme on value addition to Amla on 4th October 2016 at Hirehalli Campus.Around 24 farm women were participated in the programme
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Inauguration of DAESI Programme
Start Date: Thursday, September 29, 2016
End Date: Thursday, September 29, 2016

Event Category : Skill Development Training
Venue : Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hirehalli
Description : • Inauguration of Diploma in Agricultural Extension Services for Input Dealers (DAESI)Programme at ICAR KVK (IIHR) Hirehalli Tumakuru on 29th September 2016
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Tomato Field Day
Start Date: Saturday, September 17, 2016
End Date: Saturday, September 17, 2016

Event Category : Field Day
Venue : Vaddarahalli, Tumakuru
Description : Field Day on Use of Poly Mulch in Tomato at Sri Manjunath ARYA on 17th September 2016. In presence of farmers from Tumakuru, Dr.Loganandhan N., Head KVK, Sri Vishwanath Gowda SADH, Smt. BAGAYAMMA, ADA and Suma AO Tumakuru.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Field Viist
Start Date: Saturday, September 17, 2016
End Date: Saturday, September 17, 2016

Event Category : Other Event
Venue : Chikkahalli, Tumakuru, Karnataka
Description : Intercrop in Brinjal Diagonstic Field Visit of Sri Rajashekar Chikkahalli Tumakuru
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Field Visit
Start Date: Thursday, September 8, 2016
End Date: Thursday, September 8, 2016

Event Category : Group Meetings
Venue : Mangalawada, Madde, Pavagada, Tumakuru
Description : Problematic field visit - Pomegranate plot of Sri Mohan kumar - Fruit sucking moth problem and Tomato mulching Plot visit of Sri. Dase gowda progressive farmer at Mangalawada, Madde villages of Pavagada on 08.09.16. Graded tomatoes has been exported to Bangladesh from Kolar Market @ Rs. 150 per box ( 15 kg )
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Field Visit
Start Date: Wednesday, September 7, 2016
End Date: Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Event Category : Group Meetings
Venue : Hosakere, Madhugiri, Tumakuru
Description : Bhendi plot field visit to Hosakere Madhugiri taluk on 7.9.16
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Field Visit
Start Date: Wednesday, September 7, 2016
End Date: Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Event Category : Group Meetings
Venue : Pavagada
Description : Problematic field visit to Chilli, Kakada, Paddy and OFT on Redgram varietial assessment plot visit of cluster village on 07.09.16 Pavagada
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Training on Nutrition Garden
Start Date: Wednesday, September 7, 2016
End Date: Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Pavagada, Tumakuru
Description : Training on nutrition garden was held at Pavagada on 7th Sept 2016. Around 30 farm women were participated in the programme.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Training on Vegetables Cultivation
Start Date: Wednesday, September 7, 2016
End Date: Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Karethimmanapalya, Pavagada, Tumakuru
Description : Off campus training programme on vegetables and Field visit to Ground nut, Redgram plots along with farmer friends at cluster village of Karethimmanapalya, Pavagada on 7.9.16
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Field Visit
Start Date: Friday, September 2, 2016
End Date: Friday, September 2, 2016

Event Category : Group Meetings
Venue : Durgadahalli, Tumakuru
Description : Diagnostic field visit to Durgadahalli of tumakuru taluk - Sri Narasimaiah farmer plot. Arecanut and Brinjal plots on 2nd Sept,2016
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Diagnostic Field Visit
Start Date: Thursday, September 1, 2016
End Date: Thursday, September 1, 2016

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Kolihalli, Tumakuru
Description : KVK scientists visited to Marigold plot at Kolihalli IIHR Adopted Village on 1st Sept,2016.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Field Viist
Start Date: Tuesday, August 30, 2016
End Date: Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : D.Nagenahalli, Koratagere, Tumakuru
Description : KVK Subject Matter Specialists visited to Sri Venkatachallaiah Marigold Arka Alankar (Bangara -2) FLD Plot on 30th August 2016.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Field Visit
Start Date: Tuesday, August 30, 2016
End Date: Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Vaddarahalli, Tumakuru
Description : Sri P.R.Ramesh, SMS-Soil Science, Sri K.N.Jagadish and Sri J.M.Prashanth visted to FLD Plot on ICM in Tomato at Vaddarahalli, Tumakuru on 30th August 2016
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Diagnostic Field Visit
Start Date: Monday, August 29, 2016
End Date: Monday, August 29, 2016

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Haraluru,Tumakuru
Description : Sri K.N. Jagadish, SMS-Agril. Extn. visted Cauliflower field on on 29th August 2016 at Haraluru,Tumakuru
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Training on Dryland Fruit Crops and Vegetable and Mushroom Cultivation
Start Date: Saturday, August 27, 2016
End Date: Saturday, August 27, 2016

Event Category : In-Service Training
Venue : District Institute of Education and Training, Tumakuru
Description : Training on Production Technologies in Fruits, Vegetables under dryland condition and Mushroom Cultivation was conducted for Extension Functionaries of Higher Primary School Horticulture Teachers at DIET, Tumakuru. Around 48 trainees were participated.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Safe use of pesticides
Start Date: Monday, July 25, 2016
End Date: Thursday, August 25, 2016

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Badavanahalli of madhugiri taluk
Description : A training progrmme on Safe use of pesticides was organised. 34 farmers are benifitted.
Contact Person Details
B.H.Gowda
SMS(Pl.Prot.)
bhg@iihr.res.in
9945575757

XI Parthenium Awareness Week at the ICAR KVK/CHES(IIHR),
Start Date: Tuesday, August 16, 2016
End Date: Monday, August 22, 2016

Event Category : Workshop
Venue : KVK, Hirehalli
Description : XI Parthenium Awareness Week at the ICAR KVK/CHES(IIHR), Hirehalli,Tumakuru from 16-22, August, 2016 as a component of 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' to ensure Parthenium free campus.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Exposure Visit
Start Date: Friday, August 19, 2016
End Date: Friday, August 19, 2016

Event Category : Group Meetings
Venue : KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru, Karantaka
Description : Dr. N. Nagaraj, PhD Professor & Program Coordinator, GPS Institute of Agricultural Management(GPSIOAM) located in Bengaluru. As part of the practical’s, a batch of 67 students comprising 24 PG Diploma and 43 Diploma in Agricultural Management accompanied by faculty visited ICAR KVK (IIHR) on 19th Au
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Organic Vegetable Programme
Start Date: Friday, August 19, 2016
End Date: Friday, August 19, 2016

Event Category : Agriculture Exhibition
Venue : KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru, Karnataka
Description : • ON 19th August 2016 Organic Vegetable Mela was organised at KVK, Hirehalli in collaboration with NABARD & Avishkar NGO. The exhibition on Organic vegetables and related topics were organised. Lectures are arranged from Eminent Organic farmers like Doddaballapur Sri Narayana Reddy, Tiptur Sri Sadasivappa and Dr.Abraham Vargese, Ex-Director, NBAIR, Bengaluru. Around 124 farmers and 24 extension officials were participated in the programme.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Field Visit
Start Date: Wednesday, August 17, 2016
End Date: Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Event Category : Agriculture Method Demonstration
Venue : Kallubavi Thotta,Mudakere,Tumakuru
Description : Revisit to Demonstration on Areca Husk decomposing at Sri Siddalingappa Farmer Kallubavi Thotta,Mudakere,Tumakuru on 17th Aug 2016.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Farmers Exposure Viist
Start Date: Tuesday, August 16, 2016
End Date: Tuesday, August 16, 2016

Event Category : Group Meetings
Venue : KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru, Karnataka
Description : Farmer friends from Hoskote Bengaluru Rural visited ICAR KVK IIHR Hirehalli on 16th August 2016.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Field Viist
Start Date: Tuesday, August 16, 2016
End Date: Tuesday, August 16, 2016

Event Category : Group Meetings
Venue : KVK, Hirehalli,Tumakuru
Description : Sri Rangantha Babu and Team ETC, Kadur. Working on tomato value chain with the farmers of Chikkamangalore District. They came to know about IIHRKVK Hirehalli by Social Media Iihr Kvk about technology Demonstration and guiding tomato growers on good agriculture practices leading to increased yields through Demonstrations & guidance. Made them interested & planning to come down to KVK Hirehalli on 16th August 2016. They requested KVK Hirehalli to orient ETC team members
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Independence Day celebration
Start Date: Monday, August 15, 2016
End Date: Monday, August 15, 2016

Event Category : Workshop
Venue : KVK, Hirehalli
Description : 70th Independence Day Celebration at ICAR KVK/CHES(IIHR) Hirehalli Campus.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Field Viist
Start Date: Monday, August 8, 2016
End Date: Monday, August 8, 2016

Event Category : Group Meetings
Venue : Kariyammanapalya, Pavagada, Tumakuru
Description : Conducted awareness programme on pest and diseases of Redgram. 13 farmers were participated.
Contact Person Details
B.H.Gowda
SMS(Pl.Prot.)
bhg@iihr.res.in
9945575757

Training on Marketing Linkage for Organic Farmers
Start Date: Friday, August 5, 2016
End Date: Friday, August 5, 2016

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru
Description : Training for Organic Farmers on Marketing linkage was held at KVK, Hirehalli on 5.8.2016. Around 23 organic farmers were participated in the programme .
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Training programme on Jack fruit Processing and value addition(EDP)
Start Date: Thursday, August 4, 2016
End Date: Thursday, August 4, 2016

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hirehalli , Tumakuru - 572 168
Description : A training Programme was organized by Krishi Vigyan Kendra Hirehalli on Jack fruit Processing and value addition on 4/8/2016 to the selected Women SHG’s of Tovinakere in Koratagere taluk. In this programme 15 women members participated and awareness was given about the Jack fruit processing and value addition by Radha Banakar SMS(Home Science). In this training programme procedures for preparation of Jack fruit chips, papad, halva, Jam, mixture, etc. were learnt by the participants.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Field Viist
Start Date: Wednesday, July 27, 2016
End Date: Wednesday, July 27, 2016

Event Category : Group Meetings
Venue : Hirehalli
Description : Visit to Sri Kumar Progressive Farmer Hirehalli for discussion on Fodder Enrichment in presence of Dr.Giridhar NAINP Bengaluru on 27th July 2016.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Visit
Start Date: Friday, July 22, 2016
End Date: Friday, July 22, 2016

Event Category : Group Meetings
Venue : KVK, Hirehalli
Description : Varin International & Residential School, Doddahosur, Tumkur will be visiting KVK, Hirehalli Farm on 22nd July 2016.The team will includes 145 students of Grade I & Prep II. Guided by 7 Teachers.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Orientation Training programme
Start Date: Friday, July 22, 2016
End Date: Friday, July 22, 2016

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru
Description : On 22.7.2106 Rangantha Babu, Team leader, ETC, Kadur, Chikkamangalore alongwith team members will be visiting KVK, Hirehalli for orientation training programme on Tomato SAP.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Diagnostic field visit
Start Date: Thursday, July 21, 2016
End Date: Thursday, July 21, 2016

Event Category : Group Meetings
Venue : Sanapura Gollarhatti,Tumakuru
Description : Diagnostic field visit to Mr.Krishna ARYA at Sanapura Gollarhatti,Tumakuru. Method Demonstration of SRI Method in Paddy :Low cost technology on 21th July 2016
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

Paddy Field Visit
Start Date: Wednesday, July 20, 2016
End Date: Wednesday, July 20, 2016

Event Category : Group Meetings
Venue : Kolihalli, Tumakuru
Description : Low cost technology: Demonstration of SRI Method in Paddy on 20th July 2016
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Importance of DAESI Training Programme
Start Date: Wednesday, July 20, 2016
End Date: Wednesday, July 20, 2016

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : KVK, Hirehalli,Tumakuru, Karnataka
Description : Importance of DAESI Training Programme by Dr. P.B.Swamy Professor SAMETI UAS B on 20th July 2016 at KVK Hirehalli Tumakuru.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Visit of KVK,Hirehalli, Tumakuru
Start Date: Tuesday, July 19, 2016
End Date: Tuesday, July 19, 2016

Event Category : Group Meetings
Venue : KVK,Hirehalli, Tumakuru
Description : • Dr K.Ponnusamy, Joint Director , Directorate of Oilseeds Development is visiting KVK,Hirehalli, Tumakuru on 19.7.2106 for monitoring the demonstrations of Kharif Pulses -2016 under NFSM.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Somashekhar
SMS Plant breeding
somuvd14@gmail.com
9448349726

Field Viist
Start Date: Tuesday, July 19, 2016
End Date: Tuesday, July 19, 2016

Event Category : Group Meetings
Venue : Kolihalli, Hirehalli, Tumakuru
Description : Diagnostic field visit to IIHR Adopted Village Kolihalli on 19th July 2016.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Visit of Earthcare Award Committee to KVK, Hirehalli and NICRA Village, Koratagere, Tumakuru,
Start Date: Sunday, July 17, 2016
End Date: Sunday, July 17, 2016

Event Category : Group Meetings
Venue : D.Nagenahalli, Koratagere, Tumakuru
Description : Earthcare Award Committee alongwith staff of CRIDA, Hyderabad visiting KVK, Hirehalli and NICRA Village, D.Nagenahalli, Koratagere, Tumakuru for a review.
Contact Person Details
PRRamesh
SMS Soil Science
prr@iihr.res.in
9972045370

OFF CAMPUS FLD TRAINING
Start Date: Wednesday, July 13, 2016
End Date: Wednesday, July 13, 2016

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : TVS School, Hirehalli, Tq and Dist: Tumakuru Karnataka state
Description : As a part of Front line Demonstration Programme titled "Nutritional Garden in Schools" awareness and training programme was organized to school children and Teachers of TVS School. Dr.Somashekhar SMS (Plant Breeding) explained about different aspects of vegetable and fruit cultivation. All participants were given hands on experience of vegetable cultivation in the programme. Totally 45 participants including teachers and staff were attended. Staff of the school assured that hence forth a permanent nutrition garden will be maintained in the campus to give wider publicity as well as to create awareness about the importance of nutritional garden.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Somashekhar
SMS Plant breeding
somuvd14@gmail.com
9448349726

Dry land Horticulture
Start Date: Monday, July 11, 2016
End Date: Wednesday, July 13, 2016

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : KVK Hirehalli, Tumakuru, Karnataka
Description : Training on Integrated crop management in horticultural crops -Dry Land Horticulture in collaboration with Department of Horticulture under Sujala III phase. Around 40 Farmer facilitators from Hebburu Hobli of tumakuru taluk participated. lectures deliverd on soil conservation, sampling, climate change and smart agriculture, dry land techniques, minor millets, seed production, Pest and disease in dry land crops etc., A exposure visit to NICRA Village was carried out and farmers interaction held.
Contact Person Details
Prasanth JM
SMS Horticulture
jmp@iihr.res.in
9900768039

Group Discussion with Horticulture Farmers at Kolihalli
Start Date: Wednesday, July 13, 2016
End Date: Wednesday, July 13, 2016

Event Category : Group Meetings
Venue : Kolihalli, Tumakuru
Description : Group Discussion with Horticulture Farmers at Kolihalli - Adopted Village from ICAR - IIHR,Bengaluru on 13th July 2016 — with IIHR KVK.
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

IPDM in Chilli
Start Date: Tuesday, July 12, 2016
End Date: Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Gowdathimmanahalli, Pavagada Taluk
Description : Training on IPDM in Chilli at Gowdathimmanahalli, Pavagada Taluk was organised in collaboration with Avishkar NGO. 34 farmers were benifitted
Contact Person Details
B.Hanuamthe Gowda
SMS Plant Protection
bhg@iihr.res.in
9945575757

Seed treatment in Paddy and training
Start Date: Thursday, July 7, 2016
End Date: Thursday, July 7, 2016

Event Category : Agriculture Method Demonstration
Venue : Beeranakallu, Tumkuru taluk
Description : Training on Seed treatment and their importance was organised. Demonstration on seed treatment with carbendazim @4gm/kg seed was showed to the farmers. 54 farmers were benifitted
Contact Person Details
B.Hanuamthe Gowda
SMS Plant Protection
bhg@iihr.res.in
9945575757

Jackfruit
Start Date: Wednesday, June 29, 2016
End Date: Wednesday, June 29, 2016

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : ICAR-KVK/CHES Hirehalli Campus, Tumakuru
Description : Jackfruit diversity at Tumakuru
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099

Training on Integrated Pest and Disease Management
Start Date: Tuesday, June 28, 2016
End Date: Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : KariyammanaPalya, Nidgal Hobli, Pavagada Taluk, TUmakuru District, Karantaka
Description : Training on Integrated Pest and Disease Management was conducted for the benefit of practicing farmers.16 farmers were participated.
Contact Person Details
B.Hanuamthe Gowda
SMS Plant Protection
bhg@iihr.res.in
9945575757

Management of Wild boar
Start Date: Tuesday, June 28, 2016
End Date: Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Event Category : Agriculture Method Demonstration
Venue : Kothagudda, Pavagada Taluk, Tumakuru District, Karantaka
Description : Management of Wild boar practices were demonstrated on farmers field. Seven farmers were benefited.
Contact Person Details
B.Hanuamthe Gowda
SMS Plant Protection
bhg@iihr.res.in
9945575757

International Yoga Day 2016
Start Date: Tuesday, June 21, 2016
End Date: Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : ICAR - Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hirehalli, Tumakuru
Description : International Yoga Day on 21st June 2016
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
loganandhan@iihr.res.in
8277252099

IPDM in Redgram and Groundnut
Start Date: Friday, June 17, 2016
End Date: Friday, June 17, 2016

Event Category : Other Training
Venue : Pavagada Town, Tumakuru District, Karantaka
Description : Training on IPDM in Redgram and Groundnut was conducted. 42 farmers were participated.
Contact Person Details
B.Hanuamthe Gowda
SMS Plant Protection
bhg@iihr.res.in
9945575757

Krishi Abhiyan
Start Date: Thursday, June 9, 2016
End Date: Thursday, June 9, 2016

Event Category : Group Meetings
Venue : Gulur
Description : Agriculture Deparment and Other Line Department in Collaboration with KVK Team member New Technologies for Farmers of Tumakuru District
Contact Person Details
K N JAGADISH
SUBJECT MATTER SPECIALIST
knj@icar.org.in
9844481108

Awareness Programme on Nutrition Garden under Bhoosamruddi Scheme
Start Date: Monday, May 30, 2016
End Date: Monday, May 30, 2016

Event Category : Farmers and Farm Women Training
Venue : Bellavi, Tumakuru
Description : State Department of Agriculture, Tumakuru has provided a project to KVK, Hirehalli for developing Capacity Building on Nutrition Garden among SHG women groups of Tumakuru District. Smt. Mamatha, IAS, CEO, ZP, Tumakuru has personally assigned this work to KVK and Department of Women and Child Development (DWCD). First Awareness cum Training Programme was organized on 30th May 2016 at Bellavi. About 10 Anganvadi members also took part in organizing this event. Dr.Loganandhan, Head and Senior Scientist, Ms.Radha Banakar, SMS (Home Science), Dr.Somashekhar, SMS (Plant Breeding) , Mr.Ramesh P R. SMS (Soil Science) of KVK were spoke on the occasion Ms.Vasanthi Uppar, Programme Officer, DWCD Tumakuru instructed Anganvadi workers to involve actively for implementing this programme.
Contact Person Details
Radha R. Banakar
SMS Home Science
rrb@iihr.res.in
9591654930

Awareness Programme on Pradhan Mantri Bima Fasal Yojana at KVK, Hirehalli
Start Date: Wednesday, April 6, 2016
End Date: Wednesday, April 6, 2016

Event Category : Agriculture Exhibition
Venue : KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru
Description : Sri Muddahanume Gowda, Member of Parliament, Tumakuru, inaugurated one-day awareness programme on “Pradhan Mantri Bima Fasal Yojana” at KVK, Hirehalli, Tumakuru on 6th April 2016. The event was organised in collaboration with ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Bengaluru and with support from ICAR-Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute, Bengaluru. Dr.N.Loganandhan, Head, KVK, Hirehalli welcomed the guests and all the participants. In his inaugural address, Honorable MP Highlighted the special features of Bima Fasal Yojana, he added that farmers will have to pay a very low premium for insuring their crops which will be 2% for Kharif crops, 1.5% for Rabi crops and 5% for commercial and horticultural crops. Remaining amount of the premium will be borne by the Government. The MP also visited Exhibitions stalls of ICAR Institutes and KVK, Tiptur UAS Bengaluru and other agencies and interacted with the scientists and development officials.
Contact Person Details
Dr.Loganandhan N.,
Senior Scientist and Head
iihrkvk@gmail.com
8277252099