| What did Dr. Sandeep Saxena highlight in his Presidential Address during the Golden Jubilee celebrations? | with the support of the academic community our farmers have been introduced to the various recent technological advancements | Ramasamy, Vice-Chancellor, TNAU, Coimbatore in his Golden Jubilee Address appealed to all the stake holders to contribute for the Growth and development of AC&RI, Madurai. Dr. Sandeep Saxena, IAS, Agricultural Production Commissioner and Principal Secretary to the Government of Tamil Nadu in his Presidential Address noted that with the support of the academic community our farmers have been introduced to the various recent technological advancements. As a part of the Inaugural Programme a Special Postal Cover to signify the Golden Jubilee Year of Vol. 66 No. October 2014 | 329 | summary | 0.970 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/pdf/2014/tnau_pub/newsletter_Oct_2014.pdf | Sandeep Saxena, IAS, Agricultural Production Commissioner and Principal Secretary to the Government of Tamil Nadu in his Presidential Address noted that with the support of the academic community our farmers have been introduced to the various recent technological advancements. | 1 | page=1,block=0 | 0.700 | valid |
| What did Thiru. Agri, S.S. Krishnamoorthy say about the future of the agricultural sector in Tamil Nadu during his inaugural address? | the agricultural sector is bound to grow and improve the lives of farmers in Tamil Nadu | The Agricultural College and Research Institute, Madurai is celebrating its Golden Jubilee Year from 19th August 2014 to 19th August 2015. The Inaugural of Golden Jubilee Celebrations was held on 19.08.2014. Thiru. Agri, S.S. Krishnamoorthy, Hon’ble Minister for Agriculture, Government of Tamil Nadu inaugurated the Golden Jubilee Celebrations and delivered Inaugural Address and indicated that with the Chief Minister encouraging green revolution, the agricultural sector is bound to grow and improve the lives of farmers in Tamil Nadu. Thiru. Sellur K.Raju, Hon’ble Minister for Co-operation delivered Golden Jubilee Special Address and highlighted the various schemes available for the welfare of the farming community. Dr. K. | 450 | summary | 0.970 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/pdf/2014/tnau_pub/newsletter_Oct_2014.pdf | Krishnamoorthy, Hon’ble Minister for Agriculture, Government of Tamil Nadu inaugurated the Golden Jubilee Celebrations and delivered Inaugural Address and indicated that with the Chief Minister encouraging green revolution, the agricultural sector is bound to grow and improve the lives of farmers in Tamil Nadu. |
| What request was made to officials during the Canara Bank workshop on September 11, 2014? | to extend the credit facilities to innovative projects to create forward and backward linkages in agriculture and the food processing sector | A workshop was organized by the Regional Office, Canara Bank for the Agricultural Extension Officers of various branches of Canara Bank functioning in Tamil Nadu and Kerala States on 11.9.14 at Coimbatore. The role of the ABD in TNAU business promotion was highlighted and an appeal was made to the officials to extend the credit facilities to innovative projects to create forward and backward linkages in agriculture and the food processing sector due to its higher investment requirements. By displaying the various innovative products of incubatees of ABD, Mr. A.V.Gnanasambandam, Business Manager informed the gathering about the credit requirements of the incubatees of ABD for large scale production and promotion. ◄Dr. Pradip Dey, Project Coordinator (AICRP-STCR), Indian Institute of Soil Science, | 309 | summary | 0.970 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/pdf/2014/tnau_pub/newsletter_Oct_2014.pdf | The role of the ABD in TNAU business promotion was highlighted and an appeal was made to the officials to extend the credit facilities to innovative projects to create forward and backward linkages in agriculture and the food processing sector due to its higher investment requirements. |
| What topic did Thiru. Sellur K.Raju emphasize in his Golden Jubilee Special Address? | the various schemes available for the welfare of the farming community | The Agricultural College and Research Institute, Madurai is celebrating its Golden Jubilee Year from 19th August 2014 to 19th August 2015. The Inaugural of Golden Jubilee Celebrations was held on 19.08.2014. Thiru. Agri, S.S. Krishnamoorthy, Hon’ble Minister for Agriculture, Government of Tamil Nadu inaugurated the Golden Jubilee Celebrations and delivered Inaugural Address and indicated that with the Chief Minister encouraging green revolution, the agricultural sector is bound to grow and improve the lives of farmers in Tamil Nadu. Thiru. Sellur K.Raju, Hon’ble Minister for Co-operation delivered Golden Jubilee Special Address and highlighted the various schemes available for the welfare of the farming community. Dr. K. | 652 | summary | 0.970 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/pdf/2014/tnau_pub/newsletter_Oct_2014.pdf | Sellur K.Raju, Hon’ble Minister for Co-operation delivered Golden Jubilee Special Address and highlighted the various schemes available for the welfare of the farming community. | 1 | page=1,block=0 | 0.700 |
| What was the goal of the field day cum training programme on soil test held at Irularpathi tribal hamlet? | to popularize the benefits of soil test and target yield based balanced fertilization for crops among the tribal farmers | As a part of the RAWE programme, the students are organized exhibition at College campus on 11.09.2014. The Exhibition was inaugurated by Mr. M.P. Vasimalai, Executive Director, DHAN Foundation, Madurai. The students exhibited their experiences gained in a novel way and the need to validate the ITK collected by the students through research and development was emphasized. The students also displayed various crop specimens, models, products, publications and samples collected during RAWE programme. FIELD DAY CUM TRAINING PROGRAMME ON SOIL TEST With a view to popularize the benefits of soil test and target yield based balanced fertilization for crops among the tribal farmers, a field day cum training programme was organized under Tribal Sub Plan of AICRP - STCR at Irularpathi tribal hamlet of Kandiyur village, Coimbatore district on September 8, 2014. | 561 | summary | 0.970 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/pdf/2014/tnau_pub/newsletter_Oct_2014.pdf | FIELD DAY CUM TRAINING PROGRAMME ON SOIL TEST With a view to popularize the benefits of soil test and target yield based balanced fertilization for crops among the tribal farmers, a field day cum training programme was organized under Tribal Sub Plan of AICRP - STCR at Irularpathi tribal hamlet of Kandiyur village, Coimbatore district on September 8, 2014. |
| What was the primary goal of the Farmers Awareness Programme held on September 9, 2014, at Tamil Nadu Rice Research Institute? | to create awareness among the farmers about using the medium range weather forecast and weather based agro advisory for Cauvery Delta Zone | Dr.R.Rajendran, Director (i/c), TRRI, Dr.K.Ramaraju, Director(i/c), CPPS, Dr.R.K.Murali Baskaran, Dr.V.G.Mathirajan and Dr.P.G.Kavitha from TNAU and Mr.S.Udayakumar, Assistant Director of Agriculture of Thiruvidaimaruthur Block spoke on the occasion. Dr.P.G.Kavitha, Assistant Professor (Nematology) proposed a Vote of Thanks. FARMERS AWARENESS PROGRAMME ON AGMET ADVISORY A Farmers awareness programme was conducted on 09.09.2014 at Tamil Nadu Rice Research Institute, Aduthurai under Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa- AGMET scheme. The main objective of the programme was to create awareness among the farmers about using the medium range weather forecast and weather based agro advisory for Cauvery Delta Zone. Hundred farmers participated in the programme. | 567 | summary | 0.970 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/pdf/2014/tnau_pub/newsletter_Oct_2014.pdf | The main objective of the programme was to create awareness among the farmers about using the medium range weather forecast and weather based agro advisory for Cauvery Delta Zone. |
| What was the main subject of the training program for watershed development team members in Tirunelveli district? | Participatory Watershed Management | TRAINING TO WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT TEAM MEMBERS A training program on Participatory Watershed Management was organized to the watershed development team members of Tirunelveli district under the Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) | 69 | summary | 0.890 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/pdf/2014/tnau_pub/newsletter_Oct_2014.pdf | TRAINING TO WATERSHED DEVELOPMENT TEAM MEMBERS A training program on Participatory Watershed Management was organized to the watershed development team members of Tirunelveli district under the Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) | 2 | page=2,block=11 | 0.700 | valid |
| What was the main topic of the awareness campaign held at TRRI, Aduthurai on September 17, 2014? | rat control | An awareness campaign cum training on rat control was conducted at TRRI, Aduthurai on 17.9.2014. Different non- chemical methods of rat management, various chemical and ITK methods of rat control, poison bait preparation and precautions to be followed while handling the rodenticides were covered. Identification of live rat burrows and zinc phosphide poison bait preparation were demonstrated in the field. An exhibition was also arranged in which various traps, different rodenticides used by the farmers, ITK methods and different bait stations used for rat management were displayed to the farmers. Nearly 50 farmers and farm women of Thriuvidaimaruthur block participated in this training. | 38 | summary | 0.890 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/pdf/2014/tnau_pub/newsletter_Oct_2014.pdf | An awareness campaign cum training on rat control was conducted at TRRI, Aduthurai on 17.9.2014. | 5 | page=5,block=4 | 0.700 | valid |
| What activities were demonstrated in the field during the rat control training at TRRI, Aduthurai? | Identification of live rat burrows and zinc phosphide poison bait preparation | An awareness campaign cum training on rat control was conducted at TRRI, Aduthurai on 17.9.2014. Different non- chemical methods of rat management, various chemical and ITK methods of rat control, poison bait preparation and precautions to be followed while handling the rodenticides were covered. Identification of live rat burrows and zinc phosphide poison bait preparation were demonstrated in the field. An exhibition was also arranged in which various traps, different rodenticides used by the farmers, ITK methods and different bait stations used for rat management were displayed to the farmers. Nearly 50 farmers and farm women of Thriuvidaimaruthur block participated in this training. | 298 | list | 0.820 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/pdf/2014/tnau_pub/newsletter_Oct_2014.pdf | Different non- chemical methods of rat management, various chemical and ITK methods of rat control, poison bait preparation and precautions to be followed while handling the rodenticides were covered. Identification of live rat burrows and zinc phosphide poison bait preparation were demonstrated in the field. |
| What items did the students showcase during the exhibition organized as part of the RAWE programme? | various crop specimens, models, products, publications and samples collected during RAWE programme | As a part of the RAWE programme, the students are organized exhibition at College campus on 11.09.2014. The Exhibition was inaugurated by Mr. M.P. Vasimalai, Executive Director, DHAN Foundation, Madurai. The students exhibited their experiences gained in a novel way and the need to validate the ITK collected by the students through research and development was emphasized. The students also displayed various crop specimens, models, products, publications and samples collected during RAWE programme. FIELD DAY CUM TRAINING PROGRAMME ON SOIL TEST With a view to popularize the benefits of soil test and target yield based balanced fertilization for crops among the tribal farmers, a field day cum training programme was organized under Tribal Sub Plan of AICRP - STCR at Irularpathi tribal hamlet of Kandiyur village, Coimbatore district on September 8, 2014. | 403 | list | 0.820 | https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/pdf/2014/tnau_pub/newsletter_Oct_2014.pdf | The students also displayed various crop specimens, models, products, publications and samples collected during RAWE programme. |