Sl. No.

Course No. & Credit

Title

Weeks

Departments for monitoring & evaluation

Orientation

1

1. 

SRA 411 (0+4)

Crop production and crop improvement interventions

13

Agronomy, Horticulture, Soil Science & Agril. Chemistry, Seed Science & Technology, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Agril. Microbiology, Crop Physiology, Plant Biotechnology - 8 Depts.

2.  

SRA 412 (0+3)

Crop protection interventions

Plant Pathology, Agril. Entomology, Sericulture and Apiculture - 4 Depts.

3.

SRA 413 (0+3)

Social and allied science interventions

Agril. Economics, Agril. Marketing, Cooperation & BM , Agril. Engineering, Food Science & Nutrition, Animal Science, Forestry & Environmental Science - 6 Depts.

4.

SRA 414 (0+4)

Extension and Transfer of Technologies

Agril. Extension

Co coordinator/Associate Co-ordinator along with agronomist, horticulturist and plant protection Specialists

5.

SRA 415 (0+2)

Plant clinic / Information Centre/ Crop Museum (Farmers Participatory Technology Demonstration Park)

6.

SRA 416 (0+2)

SRG 412 (0+3)

Attachment to KVKs/Research stations and other units

2

Coordinator and

Assoc. Coordinators

7.

SRA 417 (0+2)

Agro-Industrial Attachment

3

Concerned teacher of the 18 departments

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SRG 413 (0+4)

Practical Extension Work in Villages

4

Agril. Extension

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SRN 413 (0+4)

Practical Extension Work in Villages

4

Agril. Extension

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SRE 414 (0+2)

Practical Extension Work in Villages

2

Agril. Extension

8.

Project report preparation, presentation & evaluation

2

Coordinators/ concerned RAWE Teachers

Total No. of Credits : 20 credits - B.Sc. (Homs) Agri

20

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Period

Item of work

Duration

07.07.2025 to

13.07.2025

Student READY Programme orientation

1 week

14.07.2025 to 12.10.2025

B.Sc. (Hons.) Agri. & ABM

Placement in RSKs and Villages for practical experience

B.Tech. (Ag. Engg.) & B.Sc. (Hons.) FND– from 14.09.2025 to 12.10.2025 for 4 Weeks

13 weeks

13.10.2025 to 02.11.2025

Agro-Industrial Placement/Attachment

3 weeks

03.11.2025 to 16.11.2025

Placement in Krishi Vignana Kendras (KVK)/ Agricultural Research Station (ARS) and Other Units

2 weeks

17.11.2025 to

28.11.2025

Project report preparation, Presentation, Exam and Evaluation

2 weeks

Total

(21 weeks)

Teacher

Village Name

Hobli / RSK

Taluk

District

Crops cultivated

Cluster – I

Dapparthi

Kasaba

Gudibande

Chikkaballapura

Ragi, Maize, Redgram, Cow pea, Dolichos, Vegetables, Flowers, Sericulture, Dairy, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries

Iddralli

Madikal

Gudibande

Chikkaballapura

Chanduru

Somenahalli

Gudibande

Chikkaballapura

Cluster - II

Kothanur

Kasaba

Sidlaghatta

Chikkaballapura

Ragi, Maize, Redgram, Cow pea, Dolichos, Vegetables, Flowers, Sericulture, Dairy, Animal Husbandry, Grapes, Pomegranate, Mango, Cashew

Kalanayakanahalli

Jangamakote

Sidlaghatta

Chikkaballapura

Anemadagu

Bashettihalli

Sidlaghatta

Chikkaballapura

Cluster – III

Yeleyuru

Channarayapattana

Devanahalli

Bengaluru Rural

Vegetable crops, Arecanut, Coconut, Ragi, Maize, Flowers, Mango

Hindiganala

Sulebele

Hoskote

Bengaluru Rural

Thimmasandra

Kasaba

Hoskote

Bengaluru Rural

Cluster – IV

Madappanahalli

Kasaba

Kunigal 

 Tumkur

Coconut, Arecanut, Banana, Tomato, Chilli, Okra, Ragi, Redgram, Maize, Sericulture

Mango and flowers

Sondalgere

Huthridurga 

Kunigal 

 Tumkur

Gowdagere

Amruthuru

Kunigal 

 Tumkur

Cluster – V

Basavanapalya / Halashettahalli

Kasaba

Magadi

Ramanagara

Finger millet, red gram, filed bean, coconut, arecanut, mango, all vegetables & flower crops (chrysanthemum, marigold, jasmine, crossandra), banana, sericulture, horse gram, black pepper

Thavarekere

Huliyur Durga

Kunigal

Tumkur

Chakrabavi

Madbal

Magadi

Ramanagara

Cluster – VI

Koodlahalli

Holavanahalli

Koratagere

Tumkur

Coconut, Arecanut, Tomato, Chilli, Bendi, Ragi, Redgram, Maize

Vaddagere

Kasaba

Koratagere

Tumkur

Negilala

Channarayanadurga

Koratagere

Tumkur

Group

Course No.

Group Leaders

Associate Leaders

IV B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture

Village Attachment

Crop Production/ Improvement Interventions

SRA-411 (0+4)

Professor & Head (Genetics and Plant Breeding)

Dr. N. Manjula

Crop Protection Interventions

SRA-412 (0+3)

Professor & Head (Sericulture)

Dr. S. Ganesamoorthi

Social and Allied Science Interventions

SRA-413 (0+3)

Professor & Head (Agril. Economics)

Dr. C.M. Savitha

Extension and Transfer of Technologies

SRA-414 (0+4)

Professor & Head (Agril. Extension)

Dr. H.K. Pankaja

Dr. Mutteppa Chigadolli

Plant Clinic / Information Centre / Crop Museum

SRA-415 (0+2)

Professor & Head (Agril. Extension)

Dr. S. Ganesamoorthi

Dr. Mutteppa Chigadolli

Attachment to KVKs/Research stations and other units

SRA-416 (0+2)

Professor & Head (Agril. Extension)

Dr. N. Manjula

Agro-Industrial Attachment

SRA-417 (0+2)

Professor & Head (Agril. Extension)

Dr. C.M. Savitha

IV B.Sc. (Hons.) ABM

Attachment to KVK / Research Station

SRG-412 (0+3)

Professor & Head (Agril. Extension)

Dr. N. Manjula

Dr. M.S. Ganapathy

Practical Extension Work in Villages

SRG-413 (0+4)

Professor & Head (Agril. Extension)

Dr. H.K. Pankaja

Dr. M.S. Ganapathy

IV B.Sc. (Hons.) FND

Practical Extension Work in Villages

FND-413

(0+4)

Professor & Head (Agril. Extension)

Dr. S. Ganesamoorthi

Dr. Roopa B. Patil

IV B.Tech. (Ag. Engg.)

Practical Extension Work in Villages

SRE-414 (0+2)

Professor & Head (Agril. Extension)

Dr. C.M. Savitha

Dr. Anil Kumar T. Dandekar

Day

Group - 1

Group - 2

Group - 3

Group - 4

Group - 5

Group - 6

Monday

-

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-

-

✔

-

Tuesday

✔

-

-

​

✔

-

-

Wednesday

-

-

✔

-

-

✔

Thursday

-

✔

-

-

✔

-

Friday

✔

-

-

​

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-

-

Saturday

-

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-

-

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Day

C1

C2

C3

C4

C5

C6

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​

​

​

​

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Monday

1

2

3

Tuesday

1

3

2

Wednesday

1

3

2

Thursday

2

1

3

Friday

2

1

3

Saturday

2

1

3

Week

Visits

VE

Stays

SE

OTV

OTS

1

9

3

6

3

33

9

2

6

3

6

3

21

9

3

8

5

6

3

27

9

4

10

7

6

3

33

9

5

10

7

6

3

33

9

6

10

7

6

3

33

9

7

10

7

6

3

33

9

8

10

7

6

3

33

9

9

10

7

6

3

33

9

10

10

7

6

3

33

9

11

10

7

6

3

33

9

12

13

13

0

0

12

0

13

33

33

0

0

60

0

Total

149

113

66

33

417

99

Approx Visits /Cluster Leader = 9

Approx Stays /Cluster Leader = 6

Approx days /Cluster Leader = 31

Two Days Village Stays / Teacher = 2

Approx Visits /Teacher = 9

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Students/ Gender

Agriculture

ABM

Engineering

Food Nutrition and Dietetics

Total

Boys

143

28

24

06

199

Girls

147

29

40

19

234

Total

290

57

64

25

436

6 Clusters

51-52

9-10

10-11

4-5

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18 Villages

17-18

3-4

3-4

1-2

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Agronomy

• Collection of meteorological data
• Production of organic manures- selection of site for FYM/ compost pit, FYM,
• Different methods of compost production, vermi-compost, liquid manures, oil cakes, green manuring in dry land agriculture
• Fertilizer management including secondary and micronutrients, integrated nutrient management, site specific nutrient management
• Integrated weed management
• Watershed management, soil and water conservation, integrated farming system, water management including micro irrigation
• Aerobic rice production, non-cash and low-cost inputs for crop production.

Soil Science and Agril. Chemistry

• Collection and preparation of soil and water samples for analysis and recommendation based on results of analysis
• STCR based methods of fertilizer application
• Identification and amelioration of saline, sodic and acidic soils
• Identification of nutrient deficiency/toxicity symptoms in crops and recommendations to rectify the problems, Utilization of organic wastes;
• Integrated nutrient management; Enhancement of fertilizer use efficiency, preparation of slow release fertilizers by using neem cake coated and gypsum blended urea
• Scientific methods of enrichment of FYM by using weeds, rock phosphate and micronutrients.

Agril. Microbiology

• Biofertilizers usage in different crops:

a) Rhizobium inoculation in leguminous crops

b) Azotobacter inoculation in cereals

c) Azospirillum inoculation in paddy and ragi

d) Gluconobacter inoculation in sugarcane

e) Use of phosphorus solubilizing microorganisms in crop production

f) Azolla and its cultivation, its importance in agriculture and animal husbandry

g) PGPR microorganisms, AM fungi and their importance in agriculture.

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• Use of biofertilizers in horticulture and sericulture crops.
• Mushroom cultivation, fast decomposers and compost enriching microbes. Microbial bio-control agents like Trichoderma spp, Pseudomonas spp. and Bacillus spp.

Horticulture

• Preparation of seed beds, sowing, planting/transplanting of vegetables and flower crops.
• Use of growth regulators, weedicides, harvesting, packing, storage and transportation of vegetables and flowers.
• Pinching, pruning and training in flower crops.
• Planting operation - opening of pits, filling the pits and planting
• Propagation of plants by budding, grafting, air layering, cutting with the use of growth regulators.
• Top working and pruning in mango
• Nutrition management
• Post-harvest handling including picking, packing and use of ripening treatments in fruits; Selection of coconut mother palms and nuts.
• Sowing of nuts in the nursery.
• Selection and storage seed rhizomes of ginger and turmeric with seed treatment and planting;
• Recommended cultivation practices of major dry land horticultural crops
• Preparation of jam, jelly, squash, nectar, pickle etc.

Seed Science and Technology

• Different sources of seed and their characteristics (BS, FS, CS and TL seeds).
• Status of Seed replacement in RAWE villages (cereals, pulses, millets and oil seed crops).
• Involvement of seed producing organization in seed production: Government sector, Private sector, Co-operative sector.
• Techniques followed in seed production: Hybrids, High yielding varieties and vegetable crops.
• Post-harvest technology followed in seed crops: Method of harvest, Method of threshing. Method of pre-cleaning, Method of drying and packing, Analysis of post-harvest losses at various levels.
• Analysis of seed quality of farmers saved seed: Collection of seed from farmer, Subjecting for seed quality parameters like G, P, M, Result communication.
• Demonstration of different class of seed and their identification: Breeder seed, Foundation seed, certified seed, Truth fully labelled seed.
• Visit to seed processing unit: Study various activities, involving in processing operations like grading, cleaning, storage, treating, packaging etc.
• Seed treatment techniques. Seed marketing and seed distribution system

Genetics and Plant Breeding

• Plant selection techniques. Creating awareness about techniques of saving seed for raising subsequent crops considering mode of pollination and type of cultivar (pure-line variety/open pollinated cross pollinated variety/hybrid).
• Creating awareness about Farmers’ rights under PPV & FR 2001 Act.
• Creating awareness about released crop varieties/hybrids relevant to particular region, their adoption levels and eliciting feedback on the adopted varieties/hybrids

Crop Physiology

• Nutrient elements and their importance in growth and development of crops.
• Deficiency and toxicity symptoms and their identification in the field and corrective measures.
• Foliar nutrition
• Plant growth regulators and their role in plant growth and development.
• Use of plant growth regulators in agriculture, horticulture, forestry and industry.
• Demonstration of use of plant growth regulators to induce rooting of cuttings, induction of regular flowering prevent/ reduce flower and fruit drops, increase in fruit size breaking seed, dormancy, fruit ripening.
• Importance of seed hardening and demonstration.

Plant Biotechnology

Tissue culture technologies to farmers and Nano-technologies.

Agril. Entomology

• Identification of local pest situations and pest management practices
• Different types of non-chemical inputs used in pest management
• Seed treatment with pesticides
• Storage practices of farm produces to prevent insect damage
• Local and traditional practices of pest management
• Assessment of pest and natural enemy densities
• Surveillance of pest and natural enemies
• Importance of keeping record of purchases of the insecticides
• Sources of information available for plant protection practices
• Preparation of spray solutions : Calculation of spray volume; Harvesting and processing local plants and their products for Pest management practices; Preparation of NSKE, vegetable oils and other plant sources and NPV
• Use of pheromone traps for pest monitoring
• Safe handling and field release of parasites and predators; Use of nylon nets in nurseries; Root feeding and / or stem Injection of pesticides; fumigants; rodent management.

Plant Pathology

• Plant disease details for major crops

a) Important diseases and their severity

b) Collection of diseased plants and plant parts

• Disease management practices and their frequency; Use of fungicides, bactericides, antibiotics;
• Different types of non-chemical inputs used
• Sources of information on plant protection practices.
• Information regarding storage practices
• Information on conventional or local practices of disease management; storage practices
• Types of sprayers/ dusters and their availability
• Preparation of Bordeaux mixture
• Cultural and biological management of soil borne disease
• Seed treatment with fungicides/ antibiotics
• Preparation of spray solutions, proprietary fungicides and their applications
• Calculations of spray volume requirement – Preparation of NSKE and vegetable oils for spraying;
• Use of nylon nets in nurseries; Use of biological agents; Root feeding of fungicides; Hot water treatment and furadon or thimet application against nematodes.

Sericulture

• Improved cultivation practices of mulberry
• Improved silkworm rearing practices
• Advantages of V-I mulberry variety
• Preservation of mulberry leaves for chawki rearing: Egg incubation
• Chawki silkworm rearing: Silkworm rearing on mulberry shoots
• Application of bed disinfectants against silkworm diseases
• Cocoon harvesting and grading.

Apiculture

• Identification of bees
• Floral calendar by including major and minor sources of nectar and pollen for the year
• Hiving of bee colonies
• Bee-hive products

Agril. Economics

• Introductory economic principles of practical application in micro level problems faced by farmers in agriculture;
• Introductory economic principles of practical application in macro level issues of the village economy
• Cost effectiveness of different agricultural technologies
• Costing / Valuing inputs including natural resources used in agriculture
• Relative profitability of crops, livestock, horticulture, fishery enterprises
• Risks and uncertainties involved in cultivation and marketing and mitigation strategies
• Economic efficiency; Gaps in efficiency, productivity and how to address them.
• Problem statement in lay person’s terms. Problem restated in Economic terminology or economic parlance.
• The broad subject matter area which best describes the economic problem (classification of the problem) Gaps between targets and achievement and factors facilitating (Ex. Access to quality inputs and markets) Solutions at farm Solutions at program / policy levels.
• Appraising the selected farmers regarding the economic solutions to the problems identified covering economic efficiency, pricing, marketing, group marketing, backward and forward linkages, new enterprises, synergies, diversification, and risk aversion strategies.

Agril. Marketing and Cooperation

• Concept of Agricultural Marketing and Significance of Marketing
• Marketing functions, -Physical, Exchange and facilitative
• Different types of Agricultural Markets,
• Methods of Sales of Agricultural Commodities
• APMC & their objectives
• Different Government Schemes in Agricultural Marketing, Marketing Institutions.
• Grading of Agricultural Commodities, Importance, Types, Scientific Marketing of Agricultural Commodities, Standards for Manufacture Products
• Recent Advances in Agricultural Marketing.

Food Science & Nutrition

• Balanced diets for different age groups
• Supplementary foods for children
• Micronutrient rich food preparation
• Establishment of nutritional / kitchen garden
• Preparation of beverages from cereals and pulses
• Processing of fruits and vegetables
• Value addition in local staples
• Sanitation and hygiene.

Forestry and Environmental Science

• Biofuel crops.
• Nursery techniques of tree species.
• Bio-degradable waste.
• Renewable / Non-conventional energy sources.
• Solid waste Management.

Agril. Engineering

• Study on improved primary and secondary tillage implements, improved seed drill, seed-cum-fertilizer drill, planters and transplanters
• Improved intercultural implements like hoes, hand weeder and ridger
• High-tech plant protection equipment like sprayers and dusters, improved sickles, harvester and reapers
• Power operated winnowers, threshers, dryers, cleaners, graders and improved storage bins, coconut climbers, coconut de-husker, groundnut decorticators, arecanut decorticators and maize shelter, soil and water conservation structures.

Animal Science

Enrichment of dry fodder, Preparation of balanced cattle feed, Management of animals, Fodder production and selection of animals, Preparation of balanced Cattle feed, Backyard poultry, Importance of Goat and Sheep farming.

Agricultural Extension

• Extension Programme Planning and Execution
• Leadership in rural areas and identification of leaders to use in Extension work
• Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) techniques for efficient extension work

Extension Teaching Methods

• General meeting, Farm and Home Visit, Group discussion meeting, Method Demonstration, Result Demonstration, Campaign, Farmers Training, Exhibition, Field Visits, Field days, Community work etc.

Agril. Extension & Concerned Depts.

• The students shall be given an opportunity to establish plant clinic at RSK and Plant Clinic cum Information Centre along with Crop Museum (Farmers Participatory Technology Demonstration Park) at allotted villages as part of village stay practical.
• Activities of Plant Clinic include Soil and Water sample collection and analysis.
• Display of specimens or objects related to nutrient deficiency, pest and disease problems, weeds etc., at RSK and in the information centre in the village.
• Further, they have to establish Information Centre depicting village information, farming system, major crops/enterprises, problems identified and plan of work in the centre.
• In addition to this, they are supposed to establish Crop Museum (Farmers Participatory Technology Demonstration Park) using latest varieties of local important crops, some skill teaching activities like seed germination test, vermi compost preparation, detection of fertilizer adulteration etc., apart from providing advisory service to farmers.

1. Agricultural Economics
2. Agricultural Engineering
3. Agricultural Extension
4. Agricultural Marketing, Co-operation & Business Management
5. Agricultural Microbiology
6. Agril. Entomology
7. Agronomy
8. Animal Science

9. Apiculture
10. Food Science and Nutrition
11. Forestry and Environment Sciences
12. Horticulture
13. Plant Pathology
14. Seed Science and Technology
15. Sericulture
16. Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry
17. Genetics and Plant Breeding
18. Plant Biotechnology

Component

Marks

Attendance & Diligence

5

Initiation & Creativity

10

General conduct & Discipline

10

Work experience - Performance in Village

Work experience - Final Examination)

35

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20

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Presentation, Group discussion and evaluation of reports

20

Total

100

Group

Course No.

Group Leaders

Associate Leaders

IV B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture

Village Attachment

Crop Production/ Improvement Interventions

SRA-411 (0+4)

Professor & Head (Genetics and Plant Breeding)

Dr. N. Manjula

Crop Protection Interventions

SRA-412 (0+3)

Professor & Head

(Sericulture)

Dr. S. Ganesamoorthi

Social and Allied Science Interventions

SRA-413 (0+3)

Professor & Head

(Agril. Economics)

Dr. C.M. Savitha

Extension and Transfer of Technologies

SRA-414 (0+4)

Professor & Head

(Agril. Extension)

Dr. H.K. Pankaja

Dr. Mutteppa Chigadolli

Plant Clinic / Information Centre / Crop Museum

SRA-415 (0+2)

Professor & Head

(Agril. Extension)

Dr. S. Ganesamoorthi

Dr. Mutteppa Chigadolli

Attachment to KVKs/Research stations and other units

SRA-416 (0+2)

Professor & Head

(Agril. Extension)

Dr. N. Manjula

Agro-Industrial Attachment

SRA-417 (0+2)

Professor & Head

(Agril. Extension)

Dr. C.M. Savitha

IV B.Sc. (Hons.) ABM

Attachment to KVK / Research Station

SRG-412 (0+3)

Professor & Head

(Agril. Extension)

Dr. N. Manjula

Dr. M.S. Ganapathy

Practical Extension Work in Villages

SRG-413 (0+4)

Professor & Head

(Agril. Extension)

Dr. H.K. Pankaja

Dr. M.S. Ganapathy

IV B.Sc. (Hons.) FND

Practical Extension Work in Villages

FND-413

(0+4)

Professor & Head

(Agril. Extension)

Dr. S. Ganesamoorthi

Dr. Roopa B. Patil

IV B.Tech. (Ag. Engg.)

Practical Extension Work in Villages

SRE-414 (0+2)

Professor & Head

(Agril. Extension)

Dr. C.M. Savitha

Dr. Anil Kumar T. Dandekar

Sl. No.

ID. No. & Name

Attendance & Diligence

(5.00 marks)

Initiation & Creativity

(10.00 marks)

General Conduct & Discipline

(10 marks)

Work Experience/ Performance

(35 marks)

Total

(60 marks)

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Group I: SRA 411 (0+4): Crop Production and crop improvement interventions

Sl. No.

Department

Allotment of Marks for Examination

1

Agronomy

3.50

2

Horticulture

3.50

3

Soil Science and Agril. Chemistry

3.50

4

Genetics and Plant Breeding

2.00

5

Seed Science and Technology

2.00

6

Agril. Microbiology

2.00

7

Crop Physiology

1.75

8

Biotechnology

1.75

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Total

20.00 marks

Group II: SRA 412 (0+3): Crop Protection Interventions

Sl. No.

Department

Allotment of Marks for Examination

 1

Plant Pathology

7.5

 2

Agril. Entomology

7.5

 3

Apiculture

2.5

 4

Sericulture

2.5

Total

20.00 marks

Group III: SRA 413 (0+3): Social and Allied Science Interventions

Sl. No.

Department

Allotment of Marks for Examination

 1

Agril. Economics

3.25

 2

Agril. Marketing, Cooperation & Business Management

3.25

 3

Agril. Engineering

3.50

 4

Food Science and Nutrition

3.50

 5

Animal Science

3.25

 6

Forestry and Environmental Science

3.25

Total

20.00 marks

Group V: SRA 415 (0+2): Plant Clinic / Information Centre / Crop Museum (Farmers Participatory Technology Demonstration Park establishment)

Conducted by the concerned departments of Agricultural Extension, Agricultural Entomology, Plant Pathology and Agronomy / Horticulture for 20 marks.

Group IV: SRA 414 (0+4): Extension and Transfer of Technologies (Village stay practicals)

Examination for 20 marks will be conducted by the concerned RAWEP Extension Teacher.

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Components

Evaluation criteria

1

Selection of place for Information Centre

Most Appropriate

Appropriate

Not Appropriate

2

Display of information in a sequence

Well Arranged Display

Average Display

Poor Displayed

3

Display of three dimensional visual aids (Specimen and Model)

Displayed

Not Displayed

4

Display of banner

Displayed

Not Displayed

5

Visitor’s book

Maintained

Not Maintained

6

Style of Presentation

Well Presented

Average

Poor

7

Maintenance of Information Centre

Well Maintained

Average

Poor

8

Quality of aids (lettering, style, colour combination and visibility)

Very Good

Good

Average

Poor

9

Overall maintenance Information Centre

Excellent

Very Good

Good

Average

Poor

10

Overall Assessment for 10 grade point

______/10

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Date:-................................

Signature of the teacher

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Group VI: SRA 416 (0+2): Attachment to KVK’s / Research Stations and other units

Three Associate Coordinators specially for KVK and Research station attachment and monitoring shall be nominated by concerned Dean (Agri.). Nominated Associate Coordinators have to work with Coordinator and Assoc. Coordinator, RAWEP for KVK/RSKs attachments. This team is responsible for conducting the examination for 20 marks. Further, performance evaluation of each students during KVK/RSK attachment will be done by the concerned unit head/in-charge teacher. Proforma developed for multi-disciplinary team evaluation can be provided to the concerned unit for individual student evaluation.

Group VII: SRA 417 (0+2): Agro-Industrial Attachment

The performance of the students shall be evaluated by the concerned teacher of the Department. Format developed for multidisciplinary team evaluation can be provided to the concerned institution / unit for evaluation. Examination for 20 marks will be conducted by the concerned AIA teachers.

Agronomy

• Collection of meteorological data
• Production of organic manures - Selection of site for FYM / compost pit, FYM.
• Different methods of compost production, vermi-compost, liquid manures, oil cakes, green manuring in dry land agriculture
• Fertilizer management including secondary and micronutrients, integrated nutrient management, site specific nutrient management
• Integrated weed management
• Watershed management, soil and water conservation, integrated farming system, water management including micro irrigation.
• Aerobic rice production, non-cash and low-cost inputs for crop production.

Agronomy Skills:

• Meteorological Data Collection and Analysis: Ability to collect weather data (rainfall, temperature, relative humidity). Analyzing data patterns to suggest suitable crops based on growing periods. Developing cropping plans for the area.
• Crop Study and Agro-Techniques: Understanding sowing time, seed rates, treatments, and cultivation methods. Familiarity with fertilization, irrigation, weeding, and post-harvest practices. Assessing technology adoption by farmers.
• Composting and Waste Management: Demonstrating pit/vat composting techniques. Educating farmers on vermi-composting and using crop residues. Highlighting the benefits of recycling agricultural waste and tank silt.
• Contingency Crop Planning: Creating detailed plans for efficient resource utilization. Addressing dryland and rain-fed agriculture challenges.
• Soil and Moisture Conservation: Demonstrating techniques like contour ploughing and bund formation. Emphasizing farm pond construction and water harvesting.
• Weed Control: Demonstrating herbicide application and precautions. Addressing noxious weeds like parthenium.
• Aberrant Weather Management: Thinning plant populations and implementing mulching. Selecting short-duration varieties.

Agronomy

• Water Management: Scheduling irrigation based on critical stages, crops and soil type. Promoting water use efficiency (e.g., lining channels with polyethylene sheets).
• Alternate Land Use Systems for Class IV and Above: Students need to identify lands falling in class IV and above (based on soil quality, topography, and other factors). Demonstrate alternative land use practices suitable for these lands. Examples of alternate land use include agroforestry, horticulture, or mixed cropping systems. Highlight the benefits of diversifying land use to improve sustainability and productivity.
• Integrated Farming Systems (IFS): Students should collect information on existing Integrated Farming Systems (where multiple enterprises are combined). Include sustainability aspects in their report. Emphasize locally suitable and viable combinations of enterprises. Explain how IFS can enhance farmers’ financial conditions.
• Watershed Management: Student should explain the significance of watersheds in overall development & Conduct demonstrations on different watershed components: Soil conservation techniques (e.g., contour ploughing, bunds), Water harvesting structures (e.g., farm ponds) & Vegetative cover (e.g., khus grass for bunds).

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Soil Science and Agril. Chemistry

• Collection and preparation of soil and water samples for analysis and recommendation based on results of analysis
• STCR based methods of fertilizer application
• Identification and amelioration of saline, sodic and acidic soils
• Identification of nutrient deficiency/toxicity symptoms in crops and recommendations to rectify the problems, Utilization of organic wastes;
• Integrated nutrient management; Enhancement of fertilizer use efficiency, preparation of slow release fertilizers by using neem cake coated and gypsum blended urea
• Scientific methods of enrichment of FYM by using weeds, rock phosphate and micronutrients.

Soil Science and Agril. Chemistry skills:

• Fieldwork Proficiency & Analytical Skills: Familiarity with sampling techniques. Collecting soil & water samples from fields for analysis and Interpretation of results from soil testing laboratories and recommendations based on results.
• Soil Chemistry and Biology: Understanding soil composition, nutrient availability, and microbial processes. Identifying nutrient deficiencies and toxicities in crops.
• Water Quality Assessment: Assessing water suitability for irrigation. Knowledge of water quality parameters.
• Fertilizer Application Techniques: Educating farmers on the adoption of site-specific nutrient management (STCR). Demonstrating slow-release fertilizers (e.g., tar-coated, neem cake-coated, gypsum-blended urea).
• Soil Amendments: Educating farmers on amelioration techniques: Saline soils: Suitable drainage and irrigation with good-quality water. Sodic soils: Gypsum application. Acidic soils: Lime application.
• Micronutrient Awareness: Importance and use of micronutrients in different crops.
• Organic Waste Utilization: Educating farmers on recycling organic waste: Composting for nutrient recycling, Improving organic matter status of soil & Assessing suitability & potential adverse effects of different organic wastes.
• Integrated Nutrient Management (INM): Demonstrating strategies for efficient fertilizer use through: Microbial enrichment of (FYM), Use of rock phosphate, glaucomite, and other natural sources & Highlighting the benefits of slow nutrient release. Speciality fertilizers, Nano fertilizers etc
• Fertilizer Chart Preparation for village crops based on soil type. Fertilizer Adulteration testing & Analysis of the results obtained during analysis.
• Fertilizer Management: Educating farmers on timing, methods, and balanced fertilization. Guiding fertigation practices for high-value crops.

Agril. Microbiology

• Biofertilizers usage in different crops:

a) Rhizobium inoculation in leguminous crops

b) Azotobacter inoculation in cereals

c) Azospirillum inoculation in paddy and ragi

d) Gluconobacter inoculation in sugarcane

e) Use of phosphorus solubilizing microorganisms in crop production

f) Azolla and its cultivation, its importance in agriculture and animal husbandry

g) PGPR microorganisms, AM fungi and their importance in agriculture.

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• Use of biofertilizers in horticulture and sericulture crops.
• Mushroom cultivation, fast decomposers and compost enriching microbes. Microbial bio-control agents like Trichoderma spp, Pseudomonas spp. and Bacillus spp.

Agril. Microbiology

• Bio-Fertilizer Knowledge: Understanding the types of bio-fertilizers and their benefits. Collecting information on bio-fertilizer usage in different crops.
• Specific Bio-Fertilizer Applications: Demonstrating the use of specific bio-fertilizers: Rhizobium inoculant for legume seeds, Azotobacter for sugarcane, Azospirillum for paddy, Phosphorus Solubilizing Bacteria (PSB), Cultivation of Azolla (a nitrogen-fixing aquatic fern) & other crop specific biofertilizer recommendation to students.
• Mushroom Cultivation: Initiating result demonstrations on mushroom cultivation. Understanding mushroom growth requirements and techniques. Persuade atleast two farmers to produce and keep it in demonstration.
• Bio-Control Agent (Trichoderma): Conducting demonstrations on the use of Trichoderma as a bio-control agent. Explaining its role in managing plant diseases.

Horticulture

• Preparation of seed beds, sowing, planting/transplanting of vegetables and flower crops.
• Use of growth regulators, weedicides, harvesting, packing, storage and transportation of vegetables and flowers.
• Pinching, pruning and training in flower crops.
• Planting operation - opening of pits, filling the pits and planting
• Propagation of plants by budding, grafting, air layering, cutting with the use of growth regulators.
• Top working and pruning in mango
• Nutrition management
• Post-harvest handling including picking, packing and use of ripening treatments in fruits; Selection of coconut mother palms and nuts.
• Sowing of nuts in the nursery.
• Selection and storage seed rhizomes of ginger and turmeric with seed treatment and planting;
• Recommended cultivation practices of major dry land horticultural crops
• Preparation of jam, jelly, squash, nectar, pickle etc.

Horticulture

• Crop Identification and Selection: Ability to identify important horticultural crops grown in the area. Understanding local climate, soil conditions, and suitability for specific crops.
• Planting Techniques: Demonstrating proper planting operations: Opening pits, Filling pits & Planting seedlings.
• Propagation Methods: Knowledge of propagation techniques: Budding. Grafting, Air layering, & Cuttings. Preparation and use of growth regulators (e.g., Indole Butyric Acid, Naphthalene Acetic Acid).
• Top Working and Pruning: Demonstrating top working techniques in mango trees. Understanding pruning principles for fruit trees.
• Nutrition Management: Educating farmers on fertilizer mixture preparation and application. Balancing nutrient requirements for fruit crops.
• Growth Regulators for Fruit Development: Explaining the use of growth regulators for fruit set and development in grapes, mango, and other crops.
• Post-Harvest Handling: Demonstrating proper techniques for: Picking, Packing & Ripening treatments.

• Horticulture

• Coconut Cultivation: Selecting coconut mother palms and nuts. Understanding nursery practices and planting methods.
• Ginger and Turmeric Rhizomes: Selecting and storing seed rhizomes. Implementing seed treatment and planting practices.
• Cultivation Practices: Educating farmers on recommended practices: Seed selection, Nursery bed raising & management, Fertilizer application & Plant protection.
• Vegetable Crop Management: Demonstrating techniques for: Growth regulators, Training & Pruning, Seed extraction, Drying and storage.
• Harvesting and Storage: Proper methods for harvesting and storing tomato, cauliflower, potato, cabbage, etc.
• Flower Crop Cultivation: Demonstrating seed bed preparation, sowing, planting, pinching, pruning, and growth regulator use. Understanding post-harvest handling, packaging, storage, and transportation.
• Value-Added Products: Demonstrating preparation of jam, jelly, squash, nectar, pickle using locally available fruits and vegetables.
• Hi-Tech Horticulture: Educating farmers on commercial cut flower cultivation (e.g., rose, anthurium, carnations, gerbera) and high-value vegetable crops (e.g., capsicum, pole beans, tomato).

Seed Science and Technology

• Different sources of seed and their characteristics (BS, FS, CS and TL seeds).
• Status of Seed replacement in RAWE villages (cereals, pulses, millets and oil seed crops).
• Involvement of seed producing organization in seed production: Government sector, Private sector, Co-operative sector.
• Techniques followed in seed production: Hybrids, High yielding varieties and vegetable crops.
• Post-harvest technology followed in seed crops: Method of harvest, Method of threshing. Method of pre-cleaning, Method of drying and packing, Analysis of post-harvest losses at various levels.
• Analysis of seed quality of farmers saved seed: Collection of seed from farmer, Subjecting for seed quality parameters like G, P, M, Result communication.
• Demonstration of different class of seed and their identification: Breeder seed, Foundation seed, certified seed, Truth fully labelled seed.
• Visit to seed processing unit: Study various activities, involving in processing operations like grading, cleaning, storage, treating, packaging etc.
• Seed treatment techniques. Seed marketing and seed distribution system

Seed Science and Technology

• Variety-Wise Yield of Different Crops: To obtain variety-wise yield data for different crops in the selected villages, you can refer to district-level data sources. Organizations like the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) provide comprehensive data on crop production, including yield, for various regions. Additionally, government agricultural departments and research institutions often publish yield statistics by crop variety.
• Source of Seeds (Self-Saved, Certified, Non-Certified): For information on the source of seeds (self-saved, certified, or non-certified), you can consult local agricultural extension offices, seed certification agencies, and seed companies. Certified organic seed suppliers and heirloom seed companies are reliable sources for high-quality seeds.
• Seed Organizations (Public and Private):Public and private seed organizations play a crucial role in seed production. Public sector organizations include national and provincial seed corporations, while private companies contribute significantly to seed production and distribution. Research institutions, NGOs, and community seed banks also participate in seed systems.
• Seed Production Practices by Crop Variety: Seed production practices vary by crop variety. You can find detailed guidelines in resources such as the “Seed Production Manual” provided by organizations like the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Specific practices for each crop, including threshing, cleaning, and storage, are essential for maintaining seed quality.

Seed Science and Technology

• Harvest and Post-Harvest Handling of Seeds: Proper post-harvest handling is critical to maintain seed quality. Activities include: Harvesting: Collecting mature crops from the field, Drying: Reducing moisture content to prevent mold and maintain viability, Threshing: Separating seeds from the plant, Cleaning: Removing impurities, Grading: Sorting seeds based on size and quality, Storage: Ensuring proper conditions for seed preservation, Treatment: Protecting seeds from pests and diseases & Marketing: Packaging and labeling for distribution.
• Seed Quality Testing and Enhancement Techniques: Demonstrations on seed quality testing, germination testing, and enhancement techniques (such as seed hardening) are essential for ensuring high-quality seeds. These practices contribute to better crop establishment and yield.
• Specific Problems Related to Seeds: Collecting information on specific seed-related challenges faced by farmers in the selected villages will help identify areas for improvement. Common issues may include seed availability, quality, and affordability.
• Seed production and selling it to university (NSP).

Genetics and Plant Breeding

• Plant selection techniques. Creating awareness about techniques of saving seed for raising subsequent crops considering mode of pollination and type of cultivar (pure-line variety/open pollinated cross pollinated variety/hybrid).
• Creating awareness about Farmers’ rights under PPV & FR 2001 Act.
• Creating awareness about released crop varieties/hybrids relevant to particular region, their adoption levels and eliciting feedback on the adopted varieties/hybrids

• Genetics and Plant Breeding

• Seed Saving Techniques: Understanding the mode of pollination (self-pollination vs. cross-pollination). Recognizing the type of cultivar (pure-line variety, open-pollinated, or hybrid). Learning proper seed extraction, drying, and storage methods. Familiarity with maintaining seed purity and preventing cross-contamination.
• Farmers’ Rights Awareness: Educating farmers about their rights under the Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights (PPV & FR) Act, 2001. Highlighting their rights to save, use, exchange, and sell farm-saved seeds. Explaining the importance of preserving traditional varieties and promoting biodiversity.
• Crop Varieties and Hybrids: Identifying released crop varieties and hybrids relevant to the specific region. Understanding their characteristics (yield potential, disease resistance, adaptability). Identification of specific/ special characteristics of university varieties or hybrids for faster dissemination & adoption among farmers. Eliciting feedback from farmers on their experiences with adopted varieties/hybrids.

Crop Physiology

• Nutrient elements and their importance in growth and development of crops.
• Deficiency and toxicity symptoms and their identification in the field and corrective measures.
• Foliar nutrition
• Plant growth regulators and their role in plant growth and development.
• Use of plant growth regulators in agriculture, horticulture, forestry and industry.
• Demonstration of use of plant growth regulators to induce rooting of cuttings, induction of regular flowering prevent/ reduce flower and fruit drops, increase in fruit size breaking seed, dormancy, fruit ripening.
• Importance of seed hardening and demonstration.

Crop Physiology

• Collecting Information on Growth Regulators and Micro-Nutrients: Ability to gather information from various sources (farmers, research papers, agricultural extension offices). Interviewing farmers and input agencies to understand usage patterns and trade names.
• Identifying Growth Regulators and Micro-Nutrient Formulations: Knowledge of Products: Familiarity with different growth regulators (e.g., auxins, cytokinins) and micro-nutrient formulations (e.g., zinc, boron). Local Context Awareness: Understanding which products are available locally.
• Whether to use biological, chemicals, etc
• Demonstrations on Growth Hormones: Practical Application Skills: Demonstrating proper techniques for:

Rooting stem cuttings/seedlings.

Preventing premature dropping of nuts, flowers, or flower buds.

Increasing fruit size.

Enhancing tuberization in tuber crops.

Promoting regular fruit bearing.

Hands-on experience in applying growth hormones.

• Observation and Assessment: Observing & recording plant responses to growth regulators. Identifying any issues or challenges during demonstrations.

Plant Biotechnology

Tissue culture technologies to farmers and Nano-technologies.

Plant Biotechnology -

• Identification of potential opportunities for use of tissue cultured crops, sources of availability.
• Nano technologies for the farmers use for given villages

Agril. Entomology

• Identification of local pest situations and pest management practices
• Different types of non-chemical inputs used in pest management
• Seed treatment with pesticides
• Storage practices of farm produces to prevent insect damage
• Local and traditional practices of pest management
• Assessment of pest and natural enemy densities
• Surveillance of pest and natural enemies
• Importance of keeping record of purchases of the insecticides
• Sources of information available for plant protection practices
• Preparation of spray solutions : Calculation of spray volume; Harvesting and processing local plants and their products for Pest management practices; Preparation of NSKE, vegetable oils and other plant sources and NPV
• Use of pheromone traps for pest monitoring
• Safe handling and field release of parasites and predators; Use of nylon nets in nurseries; Root feeding and / or stem Injection of pesticides; fumigants; rodent management.

Agril. Entomology

• Observation and Recording: Students need keen observational skills to record local pest situations accurately. This includes identifying crops grown, local agronomic practices, pest densities, and damage patterns caused by pests. They should also classify pests based on taxonomy and damage type.
• Local Knowledge Integration: Understanding existing local pest management practices is crucial. Students should document mechanical, physical, chemical, agronomic (cultural), and biological methods used by farmers to control pests. Update farmers knowledge with recent advances.
• Comparative Analysis: Students must compare local practices with recommended pest management strategies. Identifying gaps and adoption rates helps improve pest control approaches.
• Market Insights: Investigating local pesticide consumption involves visiting nearby shops, collecting data on pesticide availability, and comparing it with farmers’ practices. This provides insights into plant protection input markets.
• Non-Chemical Approaches: Students should inventory non-chemical pest management inputs (e.g., resistant varieties, sowing adjustments) and evaluate their effectiveness within different cropping systems.
• Information Sources: Collecting information from farmers helps understand their primary sources of plant protection knowledge.
• Storage Practices Assessment: Recording storage practices for agricultural produce helps assess pest-related damage. Students should document storage methods and their impact.
• Traditional Practices Exploration: Investigate local and traditional pest management practices to prevent crop damage.
• Tool Familiarity: Understand the availability and ease of access to pest management tools (e.g., sprayers, dusters) used by farmers.

Agril. Entomology

• Communication and Education: Students must effectively communicate with farmers, explaining pest management methods clearly. They should educate farmers on assessing pest populations and recognizing natural enemies.
• Observation and Documentation: Keen observation skills are essential for recording pest and natural enemy densities. Students should maintain thorough records of pest management practices during demonstrations.
• Surveillance Advocacy: Students need to emphasize the importance of regular pest and natural enemy surveillance. Demonstrations should highlight changing patterns over successive visits.
• Record Keeping: Educating farmers about recording insecticide purchases is crucial. Students should accompany farmers during purchases, emphasizing details like manufacturing dates, costs, and packaging sizes.
• Demonstrations on :
• Seed Treatment Demonstrations: Practical demonstrations on seed treatment methods to protect seedlings from pests and diseases.
• Spray Solution Preparation: Demonstrate how to prepare effective spray solutions and dusts for pest control.
• Spray Volume Calculation: Teach simple methods for calculating spray volume requirements at different crop stages.
• Local Plant-Based Pest Management: Train farmers in harvesting and processing local plants (e.g., neem, annona) for insecticidal use. Highlight the variability of natural inputs and proper handling techniques.
• Neem Seed Kernel Extract (NSKE) Preparation: Conduct demonstrations on preparing NSKE and vegetable oil spray solutions, emphasizing precautions for efficacy.
• NPV (Nuclear Polyhedrosis Virus) Preparation: Demonstrate NPV preparation along with necessary adjuvants for effective spraying.
• Pheromone Trap Usage: Show how to procure, handle, and interpret pheromone trap catches for monitoring pests like Helicoverpa armigera and Spodoptera plutella.
• Nylon Nets in Nurseries: Explain the use of nylon nets to exclude disease vectors and pests, reducing reliance on chemical inputs.
• Root Feeding and Stem Injection: Demonstrate correct procedures for root feeding and stem injection to manage pests and diseases in crops like coconut.
• Fumigant Application: Conduct safe demonstrations on using fumigants to control storage pests.
• Rodent Management Techniques: Show physical and chemical methods for effective rodent management.

Plant Pathology

• Plant disease details for major crops

a) Important diseases and their severity

b) Collection of diseased plants and plant parts

• Disease management practices and their frequency; Use of fungicides, bactericides, antibiotics;
• Different types of non-chemical inputs used
• Sources of information on plant protection practices.
• Information regarding storage practices
• Information on conventional or local practices of disease management; storage practices
• Types of sprayers/ dusters and their availability
• Preparation of Bordeaux mixture
• Cultural and biological management of soil borne disease
• Seed treatment with fungicides/ antibiotics
• Preparation of spray solutions, proprietary fungicides and their applications
• Calculations of spray volume requirement – Preparation of NSKE and vegetable oils for spraying;
• Use of nylon nets in nurseries; Use of biological agents; Root feeding of fungicides; Hot water treatment and furadon or thimet application against nematodes.

Plant Pathology

• Disease Identification: Need to recognize common diseases affecting major crops in the village. They should be able to identify symptoms, understand disease progression, and assess severity. Qualitative and Quantitative Estimation: Students should learn how to estimate disease severity either qualitatively (e.g., mild, moderate, severe) or quantitatively (e.g., percentage of affected plants).
• Collecting Diseased Plant Samples: Students must collect soil samples from diseased plants or plant parts. They should learn basic diagnostic techniques to identify pathogens responsible for the diseases. Grouping Diseases: Students should classify or group diseases based on pathogen type, symptoms, damage patterns, and mode of transmission.
• Knowledge of Disease Management Practices: Cultural, Biological, Mechanical and Chemical Practices: Students need to understand various disease management approaches.
• Chemical Awareness: Fungicides, Bactericides, and Antibiotics: Know about different chemicals used for disease control. This includes knowing chemical names, trade names, formulations (EC, WP, Dust), concentrations, application methods, and timing.
• Non-Chemical Approaches: Resistant Varieties and Cultural Practices: Aware of non-chemical strategies such as planting resistant crop varieties and adjusting sowing dates to manage diseases.
• Information Gathering Skills: Sources of Plant Protection Information: Need to explore how farmers obtain information on plant protection practices. This helps understand extension agency dynamics.
• Post-Harvest Disease Awareness: Storage Practices and Associated Diseases: Record information on storage practices for grains, seeds, fruits, vegetables, and fodder. Understanding post-harvest diseases is crucial.
• Local Practices and Equipment Knowledge: Traditional Disease Management: Document any local or traditional disease management practices followed by farmers. Sprayers and Dusters: Familiarity with different types of plant protection equipment (sprayers, dusters) and their availability in the village.
• Bordeaux Mixture Preparation: Chemical Mixing Skills: Learn how to prepare Bordeaux Mixture using copper sulfate and lime. This mixture is effective against important crop diseases.
• Soil-Borne Disease Management: Cultural and Biological Techniques: To understand practices like deep plowing, soil solarization, organic amendments, and mixed cropping to manage soil-borne diseases.

Plant Pathology

• Seed Treatment with Fungicides / Antibiotics: Understand the purpose of seed treatment and the importance of protecting seedlings from diseases. Learn how to apply fungicides or antibiotics to seeds or propagating material effectively. Safety Precautions: Emphasize safety measures during seed treatment.
• Preparation of Spray Solutions and Fungicide Applications: Chemical Mixing Skills: Understand the correct way to prepare spray solutions or dusting formulations. Application Methods: Demonstrate various application methods (e.g., foliar spray, drenching) using proprietary fungicides. Timing and Frequency: Explain when and how often to apply fungicides for optimal disease control.
• Spray Volume Calculation: Teach simple methods for calculating the spray volume needed to cover crops adequately. Crop Stage Considerations: Understand that spray volume requirements vary based on crop growth stages.
• Neem Seed Kernel Extract (NSKE) and Vegetable Oil Preparation: NSKE Extraction: Learn the correct procedure for preparing neem seed kernel extract. Vegetable Oil Formulation: Understand how to create vegetable oil-based spray solutions. Vector Management Precautions: Highlight precautions for effective vector management.
• Nylon Nets in Nurseries: Net Types and Usage: Demonstrate the proper use of nylon nets to exclude pathogen vectors (e.g., insects, aphids) and prevent virus transmission. Importance of Virus Prevention: Explain the significance of preventing virus infections in nurseries.
• Biological Agents (Trichoderma spp.): Multiplication Techniques: Understand how to multiply and culture beneficial microorganisms like Trichoderma spp. Application Methods: Demonstrate the use of Trichoderma for disease management (e.g., soil application, seed treatment).
• Root Feeding of Fungicides: Procedure for Root Feeding: Learn the correct steps for root feeding to manage soil-borne diseases (e.g., coconut, banana). Understanding Soil-Root Interactions: Emphasize the importance of targeting root zones for effective disease control.
• Hot Water Treatment and Furadon/Thimet Application: Rhizome Treatment: Demonstrate hot water treatment for nematode control in banana rhizomes. Chemical Application: Understand the use of furadon or thimet against nematodes.

Sericulture

• Improved cultivation practices of mulberry
• Improved silkworm rearing practices
• Advantages of V-I mulberry variety
• Preservation of mulberry leaves for chawki rearing: Egg incubation
• Chawki silkworm rearing: Silkworm rearing on mulberry shoots
• Application of bed disinfectants against silkworm diseases
• Cocoon harvesting and grading.

Sericulture

• Collecting Information on Mulberry Cultivation and Silkworm Rearing: Observation Skills: Students need to observe and collect details about mulberry cultivation practices (e.g., soil preparation, planting, irrigation, fertilization) and silkworm rearing (e.g., rearing house setup, hygiene practices). Interviewing Skills: Interview local farmers to gather information on their traditional practices.
• Educating Farmers on Improved Mulberry Cultivation Practices: Students should effectively convey the benefits of improved practices (e.g., high-yielding varieties, proper spacing, pruning) to farmers. Knowledge of Mulberry Varieties: Understand different mulberry varieties and their suitability for specific regions.
• Educating Farmers on Improved Silkworm Rearing Practices: Silkworm Biology Knowledge: Understand the life cycle of silkworms, their nutritional requirements, and environmental conditions for optimal growth. Hygiene and Sanitation: Teach farmers about maintaining clean rearing environments to prevent disease outbreaks. Advantages of V-I Mulberry Variety: Compare V-I with other varieties to highlight its benefits. Variety-Specific Knowledge: Explain the advantages of the V-I mulberry variety (e.g., high leaf yield, disease resistance, better silk quality).
• Demonstrations on Preservation of Mulberry Leaves for Chawki Rearing: Leaf Harvesting Techniques: Show proper leaf plucking methods to ensure continuous supply for chawki (larval) rearing. Storage Practices: Demonstrate leaf preservation techniques (e.g., refrigeration, shade drying) to maintain quality.
• Egg Incubation Demonstrations: Incubator Setup: Teach students how to set up and maintain egg incubators. Temperature and Humidity Control: Explain optimal conditions for successful egg hatching. Chawki Silkworm Rearing Demonstrations: Rearing House Setup: Show how to arrange trays, maintain temperature, and provide adequate ventilation. Feeding Techniques: Demonstrate feeding chawki with fresh mulberry leaves.
• Discussion Meetings on Silkworm Rearing: Conduct interactive sessions where students engage farmers in discussions about challenges, best practices, and innovations. Encourage brainstorming and knowledge sharing among participants.
• Demonstrations on Bed Disinfectants for Silkworm Diseases: Disinfection Techniques: Show how to disinfect rearing beds using appropriate chemicals (e.g., formalin). Importance of Disease Prevention: Emphasize disease control measures to improve cocoon quality.
• Cocoon Harvesting and Grading Demonstrations: Harvesting Techniques: Teach students how to harvest mature cocoons without damaging the silk. Quality Assessment: Explain grading criteria (e.g., size, color, texture) for marketable cocoons.

Apiculture

• Identification of bees
• Floral calendar by including major and minor sources of nectar and pollen for the year
• Hiving of bee colonies
• Bee-hive products

Apiculture

• Identification of Bees: Bees come in various species, each with unique traits. To identify bees, observe their physical characteristics and behaviors. Look for features like body shape, size, color patterns, and the presence of pollen baskets. Some common bee families include Andrenidae (mining bees), Apidae (honey bees, bumblebees), Colletidae (plasterer bees), and Halictidae (sweat bees).
• Floral Calendar for Nectar and Pollen Sources: Bees need a continuous supply of nectar and pollen throughout the year. Plant a variety of flowers to ensure a succession of bloom from early spring to late fall. Some examples of bee-friendly plants include red maple, redbud, native blueberry, canola, black locust, and rhododendron.
• Hiving Bee Colonies:To start a new colony, prepare a hive box or nuc box. Move frames with eggs, larvae & bees (including nurse bees) into the new box. Introduce a new queen or queen cell to the split hive.
• Bee-Hive Products: Besides honey, bees produce several other valuable products: Beeswax: Used in candles, cosmetics, and woodworking. Bee Pollen: Rich in nutrients and consumed as a health supplement. Royal Jelly: Secreted by worker bees and fed to larvae and the queen. Propolis: A resinous substance used for hive construction and health. Bee Venom: Used in apitherapy for various health benefits. Bee Bread: Fermented pollen stored as food. Honeycomb: The structure where bees store honey and raise brood.

Agril. Economics

• Introductory economic principles of practical application in micro level problems faced by farmers in agriculture;
• Introductory economic principles of practical application in macro level issues of the village economy
• Cost effectiveness of different agricultural technologies
• Costing / Valuing inputs including natural resources used in agriculture
• Relative profitability of crops, livestock, horticulture, fishery enterprises
• Risks and uncertainties involved in cultivation and marketing and mitigation strategies
• Economic efficiency; Gaps in efficiency, productivity and how to address them.
• Problem statement in lay person’s terms. Problem restated in Economic terminology or economic parlance.
• The broad subject matter area which best describes the economic problem (classification of the problem) Gaps between targets and achievement and factors facilitating (Ex. Access to quality inputs and markets) Solutions at farm Solutions at program / policy levels.
• Appraising the selected farmers regarding the economic solutions to the problems identified covering economic efficiency, pricing, marketing, group marketing, backward and forward linkages, new enterprises, synergies, diversification, and risk aversion strategies.

Agril. Economics

Data Collection and Observation Skills: Students should learn effective interviewing methods to collect information from farmers. Train students to observe land use patterns, irrigation sources, crop production cycles, and socio-economic features.

Resource Appraisal and Inventory: Students need to assess farm resources, including land, trees, machinery, animals, labor, and infrastructure. Inventory Documentation: Teach students how to compile a comprehensive inventory of available resources.

Economic Analysis of Farm Enterprises: Cost-Return Analysis: Students should understand how to calculate costs and returns for different crops and enterprises. Decision-Making Skills: Help students evaluate alternate farm plans based on resource availability and institutional support.

Farm Input Procurement Skills: Input Availability Research: Train students to gather information on seed, fertilizers, pesticides, and machinery availability. Logistics Considerations: Understand factors like distance to input sources and transportation options.

Understanding Agricultural Credit: Credit Sources and Terms: Students should learn about different credit institutions, borrowing terms, and repayment methods. Risk Assessment: Understand the causes of overdue payments and evaluate institutional credit performance.

Agril. Marketing and Cooperation

• Concept of Agricultural Marketing and Significance of Marketing
• Marketing functions, -Physical, Exchange and facilitative
• Different types of Agricultural Markets,
• Methods of Sales of Agricultural Commodities
• APMC & their objectives
• Different Government Schemes in Agricultural Marketing, Marketing Institutions.
• Grading of Agricultural Commodities, Importance, Types, Scientific Marketing of Agricultural Commodities, Standards for Manufacture Products
• Recent Advances in Agricultural Marketing.

Agril. Marketing and Cooperation

• Concept of Agricultural Marketing and its Importance & Marketing Functions in Agriculture:
• Skills Needed for Agricultural Marketing Tasks: Data Collection and Observation Skills: Interview techniques for gathering information. Observational abilities to assess market dynamics.
• Resource Appraisal and Inventory: Assess farm resources (land, machinery, labor). Compile comprehensive inventory.
• Economic Analysis of Farm Enterprises: Understand cost-return structures. Evaluate alternate farm plans.
• Farm Input Procurement Skills: Gather information on input availability. Consider logistics and transportation.
• Understanding Agricultural Credit: Learn about credit sources, terms, and repayment methods.
• FPOs formation:
• e-NAM demonstration
• Risk management in agriculture through insurance & relevant schemes.

Food Science & Nutrition

• Balanced diets for different age groups
• Supplementary foods for children
• Micronutrient rich food preparation
• Establishment of nutritional / kitchen garden
• Preparation of beverages from cereals and pulses
• Processing of fruits and vegetables
• Value addition in local staples
• Sanitation and hygiene.

Food Science & Nutrition

• BMI calculation for the school students & Supplementary foods for children
• Preparation of balanced meal plate in understandable manner to farmers.
• Value addition & Micronutrient rich food preparation
• Establishment of nutritional / kitchen garden
• Preparation of beverages from cereals and pulses
• Processing of fruits and vegetables
• Establishment of ZECC

Forestry and Environmental Science

• Biofuel crops.
• Nursery techniques of tree species.
• Bio-degradable waste.
• Renewable / Non-conventional energy sources.
• Solid waste Management.

Forestry and Environmental Science

• Biofuel crops and its importance. Vanmahotsava.
• Agro-forestry suitable species of trees.
• Nursery techniques of tree species.
• Bio-degradable waste & Solid waste Management.
• Renewable / Non-conventional energy sources.

Agril. Engineering

• Study on improved primary and secondary tillage implements, improved seed drill, seed-cum-fertilizer drill, planters and transplanters
• Improved intercultural implements like hoes, hand weeder and ridger
• High-tech plant protection equipment like sprayers and dusters, improved sickles, harvester and reapers
• Power operated winnowers, threshers, dryers, cleaners, graders and improved storage bins, coconut climbers, coconut de-husker, groundnut decorticators, arecanut decorticators and maize shelter, soil and water conservation structures.

Agril. Engineering

• Identification and listing of the farm implements needed as per the locality requirement.
• Maintenance and operation of the micro-irrigation in agriculture & Horticulture crops.
• Demonstration on selected High-tech plant protection equipment like sprayers and dusters, improved sickles, harvester and reapers, Power operated winnowers, threshers, dryers, cleaners, graders and improved storage bins, coconut climbers, coconut de-husker, groundnut decorticators, arecanut decorticators and maize shelter, soil and water conservation structures.
• Creation of the watershed model for the village.
• Ground water recharge model.

Animal Science

Enrichment of dry fodder, Preparation of balanced cattle feed, Management of animals, Fodder production and selection of animals, Preparation of balanced Cattle feed, Backyard poultry, Importance of Goat and Sheep farming.

Animal Science

• Fodder production, dry fodder enrichment,
• Preparation of balanced cattle feed
• Different types cattle sheds with advantages & disadvantages with models.
• Disease Management of animals, vaccination schedules,
• Culling & Selection of animals
• Preparation of balanced Cattle feed, Backyard poultry,
• Importance of Poultry, Goat and Sheep farming.

Agricultural Extension

• Extension Programme Planning and Execution
• Leadership in rural areas and identification of leaders to use in Extension work
• Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) techniques for efficient extension work

Extension Teaching Methods

• General meeting, Farm and Home Visit, Group discussion meeting, Method Demonstration, Result Demonstration, Campaign, Farmers Training, Exhibition, Field Visits, Field days, Community work etc.

Agril. Extension & Concerned Depts.

• The students shall be given an opportunity to establish plant clinic at RSK and Plant Clinic cum Information Centre along with Crop Museum (Farmers Participatory Technology Demonstration Park) at allotted villages as part of village stay practical.
• Activities of Plant Clinic include Soil and Water sample collection and analysis.
• Display of specimens or objects related to nutrient deficiency, pest and disease problems, weeds etc., at RSK and in the information centre in the village.
• Further, they have to establish Information Centre depicting village information, farming system, major crops/enterprises, problems identified and plan of work in the centre.
• In addition to this, they are supposed to establish Crop Museum (Farmers Participatory Technology Demonstration Park) using latest varieties of local important crops, some skill teaching activities like seed germination test, vermi compost preparation, detection of fertilizer adulteration etc., apart from providing advisory service to farmers.