Publications

INTEGRATED CROP MANAGEMENT IN COTTON (Tamil)

This pamphlet briefs about the whole package of practices to be followed pertaining to the problems of cotton cultivation in erode district. This IEC material emphasizes on varietal selection, sowing, INM, water and weed management, IPM, post harvest management practices.

COTTON CULTIVATION AND THE CHALLENGES FACED (Tamil)

The cotton scenario in Erode district and problems faced by the cotton growers is dealt in this folder. The solution to the problems described is also been provided.

INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT IN COTTON (Tamil)

This folder briefs about the Indian cotton pest scenario with location specific integrated pest management practices for cotton pests of erode district.

DVD ON ELS COTTON CULTIVATION IN ERODE DISTRICT OF TAMILNADU(English)

An 18 minutes documentary film comprising whole package of practices followed in ELS cotton cultivation in the district with emphasis to IPM practices. The film also encompasses the KVK’s experience in cotton farmers’ field school.

DVD ON ELS COTTON CULTIVATION IN ERODE DISTRICT OF TAMILNADU(Tamil)

An 18 minutes documentary film in Tamil comprising whole package of practices followed in ELS cotton cultivation in the district with emphasis to IPM practices. The film also encompasses the KVK’s experience in cotton farmers’ field school

INTEGRATED FARM DEVELOPMENT (ENGLISH) – Users Guide

This book speaks on the experience of the KVK in integrated farm development, an innovative concept in farming where in integration of various farm resources is effectively utilized and recycled to reap maximum benefits. This users’ guide would be beneficial to extension functionaries, NGOs an farming community.

INTEGRATED FARM DEVELOPMENT (TAMIL) – Users Guide

This book is Tamil language speaks on the experience of the KVK in integrated farm development, an innovative approach in farming based on the concept of effectively utilization of farm, home and human waste. This users’ guide would be beneficial to extension functionaries, NGOs an farming community.

CAPACITY BUILDING OF PEOPLE INSTITUTIONS MANAGING WATERSHED (TAMIL)

This training manual in Tamil language is a user-friendly one in the field by front line trainers who wish to train watershed institutions. This is a capacity building manual for watershed institutions and not a resource book with technical details.

Problem Soils and its managements

The folder comprises soils which owe characteristics that they can be economically used for the cultivation of crops. It also explains the proper reclamation measures to be followed. Organic farmers experience has also been shared along with the recommendation of problem soils. The folder also depicts the identified soil colour in the district through map.

Collection of Soil, Water and plant Sampling Techniques

This folder explains on the importance of the soil, water and plant analysis techniques and services available in the soil, water and plant testing laboratory. Soil testing is an efficient tool for integrated nutrient management.

Training Guide

A training guide mainly focused on system rice intensification, Precision farming and function of essential nutrients for plant growth. This training guide would be useful to farmers and extension functionaries.

Recipes from Rosemary aroma plant

MYRADA KVK promotes contract farming in rosemary (an aromatic plants) in the hill region of Bargur, Talavadi and Germalam areas of Erode district with relation to this, a booklet on value added recipes also has developed for the benefit of the farming community and the end users of the produce. The information are both in Tamil & English. The medicinal properties are also spell out in this booklet.

Our Experiences… Sanitation beyond toilet

This booklet explains about the concept of Ecological Sanitation which emphasis the recycling of human waste to wealthy resources. From the booklet we can aware of the various sanitary measures by a new concept called Integrated Farm Development with relation to recycle of plant, animal and human waste to have sustainable income from their lands.
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Goals

  • Increase the income of vulnerable families through the creation of sustainable livelihood opportunities
  • Promote self-managed and dynamic local level institutions
  • Create healthy living conditions for families and communities in the Kendra’s working area
  • Influence on research agenda (and policy) to meet the legitimate requirements of farming communities

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Kendra conducted Scientific Advisory Committee meeting on 23rd July 2010 at KVK, Gobichettipalayam

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