MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT VISITED TO KVK WASHIM

Hon.Mr.PratapraojiJadhav(MP) interactingwithKVKScientistsHon'able Mr. Pratapraoji Jadhav, Member of

Parliament from Buldhana Loksabha Constituency visitedKrishi Vigyan Kendra, Karda (Washim) on 4th Feb., 2018.Mr. Anantraoji Deshmukh, Chairman Suvide Foundationand Former Member of Parliament (LS) presided over thefunction.

At the outset, after welcoming the guests all theKVK experts introduced themselves and briefed abouttheir displine based on the major technological gaps in thedistrict and interventions done. Senior Scientist and HeadKVK Dr. Ravindra L. Kale focused on major salientachievements of the KVK as well as role played intechnological backstopping for the entire Washim district.Further he added major intiatives taken on skillupgradation and entrepreneurship development for therural youth and farm women in the jurisdiction.

Speaking on the occasion. Hon. Pratapraoji Jadhaobeing a progressive farmer shared his experiences as afarmer and urged KVK to take initiatives on changingfarmer attitude and perception towards farming for thepresent scenario of the district. He further emphasize forbetter technological adoption KVK should demonstratesuccessful technology and its 'economics. Further in hisobservation he pointed out that in near future KVK shouldwork on the technologies like farm mechanization, contractfarming and less use of water etc. He also applaudedsuccess stories on mass adoption of chilli cultivation,organic farming, shed net house by villagers in hisconstituency and requested to visit the Contd.On Pg.No.2

SKILL ORIENTED WORKSHOP FOR RURAL YOUTH

Dignitaries guiding the rural youths in the workshopThree days duration skill oriented residential

workshop was jointly organized by Nehru Yuva KendraWashim and KVK Washim at the KVK campus during 23-25 January 2018. Total 35 rural youths from the districttrained on sustainable livelihood with skill orientionbackup. Mr R.S. Daware SMS (Plant protection) workedas a technical training coordinator, Mr Prmodji DeshmukhKVK Farm Manager asissted him.

The programme was inaugurated by Dr. R. L. Kalesenior scientist and Head of the KVK in chief presence ofShri Nitin Raut (Nehru Yuva Kendra Washim) on 23January 2018. Dr. Kale highlighted on technical serviceson the aspect of IFS module, safe and scientific use ofpesticide, organic farming, soil testing, poultry farming,fish farming, precision farming etc.

Beside technical session some practical as well aslectures by the resource persons on Health management,Yoga, activities to release stress, personality development,motivation, communication and writing skill etc alsoundertaken for the participants. Among the experts ShriIngoleji (Junior engineer P. S. Risod), RajyoginiBrhamkumari Jyoti Didi, Shri Raviji Ambhore (ChairmanShramik Patrakar Sangh Risod) etc were present as a guestspeaker.

Shri Harihar Jirafe (District coordinator NehruYuva Kendra Washim) also guided on role ofYuva in nationbuilding during training programme. The field visit as wellas practical exposure was also arranged to variousinstructional units available atKVK Cont.On Pg.No.2

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NEWS LETTERDEMONSTRATION ON AZOLLA PRODUCTION

DistributationofAzollacultureto selectedbeneficiariesParticularly in rural area, dwindling numbers of dairyanimals has recently aggravating the problem in dairysector in context with milk yield, productivity and supply ofmilk and milk products, with ever growing humanpopulation and consequently huge demand for milk andmilk products. The prominent reasons behind this worsesituation might be the gap between required fodder and itsactual availability. Again fodder cultivation does notperceived as profitable venture by the majority of dairyfarmers who possessed land might be due to theirnegligence, cost involved in cultivation of fodder crop andyet again its less competitiveness against the food and cashcrops due to gradually declining land holding. Consideringthese facts, Department of Animal Science, Krishi VigyanKendra, Risod has recently organized hands on training(practical demonstrations) as per the annual plan 2017 -18of Institute to the participating 10 dairy animal owners.Most of the dairy animal owners were from the operationalarea of the institute. Dr. D. L. Ramteke informedparticipated dairy animal owners about techniques toproduce Azolla along with all required scientificinformation and given hand on training (Practicaldemonstration), so that farmers effectively learns therequired skill to produce Azolla at their farm by seeing anddoing it for its better adoption and sustainable dairyfarming.

Cont.From Pg.No.l campus i.e. soil testing, orgnic unit, fisheryunit, poultry unit, soya processing unit, Community RadioStation etc. The valedictory session of the programme wasorganized in the chief presence of Dr. R. L. Kale on 25January 2018. Trainee presented the future sustainablelivelihood plan in group during valedictory session andexpressed satisfaction towards the KVK for successfulorganization of this programme. All KVK staff took effortsfor successful organization of programme.

ASSESSMENT OF BYPASS FAT FOR MILCH ANIMALS

Distributationof bypassfat to selectedbeneficiariesIn Indian condition, poor feeding is the major reason oflowproductivity in milch animals. Due to lack of knowledge andnegligence of balance ration in milch animals results lessmilk yield. Scientifically, balanced diet should be provided tomilch animals which contains protein, fat, minerals and othercomponents in appropriate ratio. Due to imbalanced dietanimal gives less milk and over a period of time incontinuation with such low energy diet animals becomesweak, infertile and prone to many infectious diseases.KrishiVigyan Kendra has undertaken assessment of Bypass fat formilch animals to increase the milk productivity. According toit, "Bypass Fat" has been distributed to six dairy farmers so asthey should incorporate it in concentrate feed under theguidance of expert. As per schedule of this field trial, it isplanned to take observations continuously at appropriateinterval. After collection of data from all the dairy animalsunder trial it will be analyzed for further interpretation andrecommendation in the field after finding it's significant inmilk yield growth. The variables like daily milk yield,lactation length, milk yield per lactation, reproductiveefficiency etc. of dairy animals will be tested with diseaseprevalence. Dr.D.L.Ramteke has guided in detailed to thedairy animal owners about feeding of "By Pass Fat".

Cont.From Pg.No.l villages. Shri. Anantraoji Deshmukh in hisaddress focused on sustainable livelihood developmentfollowed by market access and value addition in agricultureand allied sectors. He also suggested to working on organicfarming and labouring less farming in the district. Afterinteraction field visit to all the instructional units and KVKfarm was done by Mr.Jadhao accompanied by progressivefarmer Bhaurao Patil, Rameshwar Patil, Ganeshrao Gawaliand Babanrao Bhosle. KVK and sponsored project staff tookefforts for successful conduct of the visit.

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NEWS LETTERVISIT OF COLLEGE STUDENTS TO KRISHI VIGYAN KENDRA

P.G. Students of Khandelwal College,AkolaP.G. Department of Zoology R.A. College Washim

and Khendalwal College Akola has visited Krishi VigyanKendra on 24thJanuary 2018 to know the modern techniquesin agriculture as well as freshwater aquaculture. During theirvisit Mr. T.S.Deshmukh, SMS Agronomy provided valuableknowledge about Vermi culture production, Vermi compostproduction and organic farming. Mr. R.S.Daware, SMS Plantprotection explained about the Insect traps, Pest managementand silk production technology. Mr.B.P.Pacharne guided thestudents on soil analysis & provides the valuable informationabout soil testing equipments, method of soil samplescollection etc. Miss. S.N. Watane demonstrate the soyaproducts i.e. Soya tofu, soya milk, soya nuts and explained theimportance of soybean & their bi products. Mr.P.Y.Deshmukh, Farm Manager organize visits at KVKdemonstration units. He provide the information on Role ofAzolla in animal diet and its culture method. Dr.R.L.Kale,Head & Sr. Scientist made power point presentation on allaspects of freshwater fishery i.e. fish breeding, types offishes, pond fertilization, aquatic weeds and their advantagesand disadvantages, fish diseases and their control etc. Anexposure visit was organized at aquaculture demonstrationunit at KVK campus as well as integrated fish farming unitfor the demonstration on types of species for culture, fish feedtypes, management practices, role of fertilizers inaquaculture, role of dissolved oxygen, Types of Aquatic weed& their role in fish fanning were JF"?f ,_~ explained.Importance of natural ~.-. '\ andartificial feeds was .also discussed indetail. Video CDs l

on differentaquaculture topicswere shown toparticipants.

GIRIRAJA· BACK YARD POULTRY FARMINGPROVIDES SUPPLEMENTARY

INCOME AND GAINFUL EMPLOYMENTSituation analysis:

Washim is predominantly district of agriculturist.Out of total rural population of 9.85 lakb in the districtaround 3.851akh are having agriculture as the main activity.The number of land holding is 1.56 lakh. Out of whichmarginal fanner (2: l ha) accounted for 22% of total andsmall farmers accounted for 37% oftotalland holding. Theother allied sectors economic activities of the district aredairy / poultry / fisheries have very good potential in thedistrict.Poultry farming provides a source of supplementaryincome and gainful employment to farmers throughout theyear. Egg and poultry meat are important sources of highquality animal practices to balance the diet of commonpeople. As per the 13thcensus 2012 the poultry population inthe district is 120477 (farm & ha being) The backyardpoultry in the district has 84337 birds, mostly in the tribalarea of Manor a and Malegaon block.

Deshi Poultry lmnroved Poultrv TotalNo.of layers Egg No of layers Egg No of layers Egg

production production production(Jakhl (lakh) (lakh)

35200 43.27 16000 44.75 51000 88.02

Poultry are probable the most important livestock speciesfor many poor rural families. Poultry keeping is largely theresponsibility of women.Major gaps in promotion of poultry farming:

• There is no commercial poultry feed plantconsidering the huge population of poultry.

• For availability of day old chick there is nocommercial hatchery in the district.

Technology, implementation and support:Initially KVK was engaged in providing training,

organizing workshop and interaction meet on poultryfarming to the rural youths. By knowing the feedback of thetrainees and requirements of poultry farmers, there is lackof response undertaking poultry activities, due to nonavailability of good quality poultry germ plasm. Poultryentrepreneurs were demanding regular batch to batchsupply of day old chicks, without giving gap in poultrybatches and also feed demand emerges from theentrepreneurs. On this line in the year 2004, KVK hasintroduced dual purpose Giriraja poultry breed developedby Directorate of Poultry Research, Hyderabad forbackyard poultry farming.Uptake, Spread and Benefits:

Trainings on poultry housing, feeding and healthmanagement before distribution of chicks is imparted byKVK to 6630 trainees in the district so that the poultry bird

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NEWS LETTERcan be reared to attain full genetical potential. The birds arereared on backyard semi intensive system and birds arefeed with compound concentrate feed and locally availablematerial. Irregularity in batch to batch supply of day oldchicks has discouraged entrepreneurs to give the break inthe poultry rearing cycle, considering the ground realityKVK has established poultry hatchery in the year 2010with incubation capacity of setter 15000 and 5000 capacityhatchers for regular supply of day old chicks to theupcoming farmers. Every 10-12 days interval hatching of3400-3800 of day old chicks was sold to the farmers.Beside this KVK has organized 23 farmers field school(FFS) in poultry farming for 460 upcoming poultry farmer.As a part of mandatory activities for assessment andrefinement of technologies KVK has conducted On farmtrials on giriraja poultry birds and after witnessingperformance and suitability of giriraja poultry breedamong the farmers. In convergence with ATMA KVK wasorganized Front line demonstrations on poultry farmingand FLDs of regular KVK mandate has also focused on lowinput technology component in poultry farming.

KVK has conducted large scale front linedemonstration for vertical spread of the technology amongthe poultry, farmers. Apart from this in backyard poultryrearing women's are very commonly observed and due tothis reason KVK has involved farm women and womenSHG in this activity. In poultry rearing mostly amount ofRs.6461728 is spent on purchasing of feed and medicine.Most of the farmer sold their bird after attaining 2.0 kg to2.50 kg at three to four months of age. The total live weightof the birds was around 124264 kg. Several farmers retainsome of their female birds for egg laying purpose also.Therefore the gross income generated after sale of bird wasRs.l,73,96, 960/- and after deduction of expenses incurredon feed, vaccine and medicine the net income earned wasRs.1,09,35,323/- with a B:C ratio of 1:l.59 and generatedemployment in the rural youths.

Low costPoultry sheddevelopedat village

level

Giriraja Breedused forbackyardpoultry

Villages No. of No. of Mortality Expenditure Gross Netintome Livebeneficiaries Chick. on feed Income (Rs) weight

supplied and (Rs) (Kg.)medicine fRsl

25 villages 450 63400 1268 6461728 17396960 10935323 124264

Note: Birds after attaining average live weight 2.00 kg to 2.50kg are sold and sale of Giriraja birds are done @ Rs.140/kg.while desi birds @ ofRs.275/kg.Impact:

Since 2004 due to concentrated efforts and supportservices made available by KVK to poultry farmers hasencouraged to start 95 backyard poultry units in Washim andadjacent Buldana, Akola and Hingoli district. Mostlymarginal farmers are coming up to start poultry unit as anallied enterprises in addition to farm activities. KVK haspublished good success stories in newsletter and also broadcasted on Swaranant Radio Station. The success of Girirajapoultry farming has motivated more farmers and educatedunemployed rural youth to undergo poultry fanning oncommercial basis.

Krishi Vigyan Kendra News Letter is Published byDr.R.L.Kale, Head & Sr. Scientist

KRISHI VIGYAN KENDRA,KARDATah.Risod,Dist - Washim (M.S.) Tel - (07251) 229513 Fax - 222462website - www.kvkwashim.com. Email: kvk.washim@yahoo.com

Editor in Chief D.L.Ramteke (P.A.Animal Science)Members of Editorial Board

Dr.R.L.Kale (Head),S.K.Deshmukh (SMSExtn Edu.)

R.S.Daware,(SMS Plant Protection), N.B.Patil (SMSHorticulture)T.S.Deshmukh (SMSAgronomy), D.N.lngole (SMSAgril.Eco.)

D.L.Ramteke (P.A.Animal Science) ,5. R.Bavaskar (P.A.Computer)Mrs.S.N.Watane (P.A.Home Science),P.V.Deshmukh (Farm Manager)

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