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Best KVK Award 2013 (ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region)

Demonstration of Hi-tech Fruit and Vegetable Cultivation in South Tripura by KVK (2013-14)

Log on to www.kvksouthtripura.org.in for online edition of KVK News KKVVKK N E W S S o u t h T r i p u r a

A half yearly Newsletter of Krishi Vigyan Kendra April – Sept 2013 & Oct 2013 - Mar 2014 Vol. V Issue No. 1 & 2

Citation This KVK-South Tripura has created commendable impact through its

various program and established good linkages with line departments, Farmer’s

Club, SHGs, NGOs, and progressive farmers for successful transfer of agricultural

technologies. Popularization of SRI and ICM technology of rice, cropping system

for rice based ecology, Integrated farming system, introduction of HYV of various

crops, cultivation of mushroom, animal farming like rural piggery, goatery,

poultry farming and integrated homestead farming and fish farming in South

Tripura are the significant contribution made by the KVK. Moreover, employment

generation through production of Amrapali mango planting material,

establishment of mini-dairy in PPP mode, vermicomposting, validation of IPM

techniques for managing important insect pest and diseases, value addition of

fruits and vegetables, farm mechanization, development of stitching and crafting

skill of woman etc. extended by the KVK have shown very good impact at

community level.

Acknowledging the contribution, the KVK-South Tripura has been

selected as an outstanding KVK of ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region for

the year 2013.

-Director, ICAR Res. Complex for NEH Region

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CONTENTS

1 KVK Award 3 Protection of Plant Variety

4 Jackfruit: Genetic Variability

5 Pig Farming

6 Mushroom Farming

7 Vegetable & Fruit Production

8 Frontline Demonstrations

9 On-farm Trials 10 SAC Meeting Training, Extension Services

11 In Frame

12Other Activities

Dear Reader

Welcome to 9th & 10th edition of the ‘KVK News’ of South

Tripura. This year we received the Outstanding KVK

Award by ICAR Research Complex of NEH Region and

also 2nd Best Exhibition Award for showcasing of KVK

activities in the Mega Diwali Mela of Tripura.

In Tripura, lots of traditional plant varieties are being cultivated and to

recognize and protect these traditional varieties, awareness and training

programme were conducted. In result, farmer has submitted 83 plant

varieties of 20 crops for registration to PPV&FR Authority through our

KVK. Further, lot of diversity is found in Jackfruit types of Tripura and

to understand the extent of genetic diversity a study was conducted for

selection of suitable genotypes for value addition purposes.

Tribal families are mostly dependant on the upland/rainfed farming and

facing problems to sustain themselves solely on the income from crop

husbandry. Hence, KVK had undertaken programmes on Pig farming,

Mushroom farming, Nutritional Kitchen gardening, etc. as

complementary livelihood activities under Tribal Sub Plan with the

support of ICAR RC for NEH Region and CARI (Port Blair).

The traditional cultivation practices of horticultural crops results in low

productivity, high incidence of pests/ diseases and extending harvesting

season which result in meager return. KVK started cultivation of hybrid

vegetable crops (Arka series) by integrating IPM, INM and micro-

irrigation technologies. Small fruit orchard of farmers also undertaken

with such technologies with the support of IIHR, Banglore.

Technologies of cost effective low carbon in rice based cropping system,

zero tillage mustard, wheat and lentil in Rice fallow, Amur Carp in

Carp Polyculture, Perennial grass with legume fodder, RTC green

jackfruit , etc are being assessed under On-Farm Trials. The improved

variety of rice, black gram, lentil, mustard, cowpea and okra has been

demonstrated in about 157 hectare area by 490 farmers under FLD.

Other demonstrations were Integrated Fish Farming, Goatary, Poultry

and energy saving devices like fruit harvester, coconut dehusker.

During, 2013-14, training on 64 courses were conducted covering 2772

farmers & farm women, 690 rural youth and 208 extension personnel.

Altogether 636 extension activities were organized covering about 4395

farmers and rural youth.

In spite of infrastructure constraints like non-existence of

administrative building, farmer’s hostel, staff quarters, laboratory etc.

KVK is significantly contributing through technical backstopping by

conducting number of given programmes.

- Dr. A.K. Singh

Programme Coordinator

E D I T O R I A L

KVK News April 2013- March 2014 Vol V, Issue No. 1 & 2

Editor Dr. A.K. Singh Programme Coordinator Krishi Vigyan Kendra, South Tripura

Advisor

Dr. S.V. Ngachan Director, ICAR (RC) for NEH Region Umiam (Barapani), Meghalaya

Dr. A.K. Gogoi Zonal Project Director, ZPD, Zone-III ICAR, Umiam (Barapani), Meghalaya

Dr. M. Datta Joint Director, ICAR (RC) for NEH Region Tripura Centre, Lembucherra, Tripura

For further information, please contact: Programme Coordinator Krishi Vigyan Kendra (ICAR) Birchandramanu, P.O. Manpather South Tripura-799144, Tripura, India

TeleFax: +91 3823-252523 E-mail: kvksouthtripura@gmail.com Website: www.kvksouthtripura.org.in

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PPrrootteeccttiioonn ooff PPllaanntt vvaarriieettyy aanndd FFaarrmmeerr’’ss RRiigghhtt Plant breeding and conservation of

biodiversity have been carried out for centuries

by farmers and traditional tribal communities

of Tripura without reaping any commercial or

personnel benefit. Access to improved

varieties, landraces and intellectual property

through traditional knowledge is thus freely

available to all without expecting any

commercial returns. Farmers in Tripura often

maintain a variety of valuable indigenous

germplasm at their personal cost. We therefore

obligation to recognize and protect these

traditional varieties and contribution made by

rural families.

India‟s Protection of Plant Varieties and

Farmers' Rights Act enacted in 2001 is the

legislation which provide rights to farmers to

save, use, exchange and sell farm-saved seed.

With this background, KVK has organized

Farmer‟s Workshop on “Protection of Plant

Varieties and Farmers Rights Act, 2001” in

collaboration with PPV&FR Authority (Min. of

Agriculture, Govt. of India) and ICAR RC for

NEH Region during Sept 2013 and March 2014.

This is to sensitize the farming community for

registration of their local crop varieties.

Officials from ICAR, Forest Department, JICA

Project, KVK, Farmers‟ Club, Tribal

organization, Farmers, etc. participated in this

programme. During Sept 2013, Dr. A.C.

Sharma, Dy Registrar, PPV&FR (Guwahati)

advised farmers of South Tripura to protect

their traditional varieties by sending their

application through KVK and other designated

organization. More than 200 farmers and farm

women from Bagma, Mirza, Dudhpuskarini,

Sataria, Chandrapur, Garjee, Laxamicherra,

Sabroom, Ramraibari, Sonaichari, SBC Nagar

and Sukantanagar village participated in this

programme.

After the programme, farmers and farmer‟s

group of South Tripura and Gomati district

submitted 83 applications for registration of 20

crops through KVK, South Tripura. These crop

varieties are of Rice, Maize, Millets, Mustard,

Sesame, Field Pea, Lentil. Blackgram, Arhar,

Jute, Cotton, Brinjal, Beans, Bhendi, Tomato,

Potato, Sugarcane, Turmeric, Ginger and

Orchid. Seed samples has also been sent to

designated office through PPV&FR Authority.

Knowledge Management

Some of the upland rice germplasm found in South Tripura

Participants and Resource person during workshop on “Protection of Plant variety & Farmer’s Right”

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Lot of diversity is found in Jackfruit types of

Tripura in terms of fruit size, shape, colour of

bulbs, taste, aroma and processing qualities.

These variations need to be identified to put them

to indented purpose and also to conserve and use

them for production of planting materials and

orchard development. Morphological

characteristics play a very important role in

classification or analysing genetic variability in

any species. These will help in correlating with

molecular markers and correct identification of

Jackfruit types, so that a clear picture can be

obtained with respect to various qualitative and

quantitative traits of Jackfruit types.

A Study was carried out to understand the extent

of genetic diversity in Jackfruit, and to select

superior types of Jackfruit in Tripura State of

India under the DBT project being implemented

by KVK. The germplasm of Jackfruit was

evaluated and selections were made on the basis

of characteristics of fruit, pulp, seed, leaf, yield,

and Total Soluble Solid content.

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Variation among the selected types included

medium to tall tree size (5-30 m),

greenish/yellowish/reddish yellow fruit

colour, fruits weighting 1.5-10.5 kg, 15-250

fruits/plant, fruit shape (round to long),

creamy white to coppery red flake colour,

number of flakes (5-207/fruit), flake length (3- 7

cm) and TSS of 6-25° Brix. Variation was also

observed in tree growth habit (erect to

spreading type) and fruit bearing habit

(regular/twice a year) bearing among

genotypes. The genotypes were selected and

may be used for vegetable, dessert and high

juice content for processing purposes.

Plant Biodiversity

Variability in fruit pulp of jackfruit in Tripura as per survey of KVK, South Tripura during 2013-14

Location of germplasm collection in Tripura

Variability in fruit shape of Jackfruit in Tripura

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PPiigg FFaarrmmiinngg uunnddeerr TTrriibbaall SSuubb--PPllaann About 40% tribal population resides in the South

Tripura district and traditionally involved in pig

rearing. Farmers are mostly rear desi pig breeds

like Doom and Mali for fattening purpose only.

However, cross breeds of pig farming is found

more profitable. As per study of ICAR RC for

NEH Region, the crossbred & pure breed of pigs

(Tamworth x Duroc, Duroc x Mali, Yorkshire and

Ghungroo crossbred, etc.) have shown a good

potential as their body weight has been recorded

as 70-80 kg, puberty attainment at 6-8 months,

breed twice in 16-18 months, etc.

In the tribal village of Rupaichari and Satchand

block, KVK is demonstrating improved breeds of

pig with housing, feed and health management

to 40 farmers under the TSP programme of ICAR

Research Complex for NEH Region (Tripura

Centre). Training and extension activities were

organised in the identified village (Chalita

Bankul & Maira) for capacity building of farmers.

Financial support (TSP) was provided to all

40 tribal farmers for construction of low cost

pig house. One pair of piglet of crossbred and

pure breed (Tamworth x Duroc, Duroc x Mali,

Yorkshire and Ghungroo) was also provided

along with feed to each farmer. Veterinary

assistance as well as other technical support is

being provided at regular interval by the

KVK.

Crossbred No. of Farmers

Av. Wt (M+F) of pig (kg)

Wt. gain (Kg) 2

months age

6 months

age Tamworth x Duroc

7 6.6 27 20.4

Duroc x Mali

2 9.3 45 36

Ghungroo Crossbred

1 8.0 42 34

Yorkshire 19 11.4 51 39.6 Mali (Local)

1 4 25 21

The results of scientific pig farming with

different pig breeds indicates that pure breed

of Yorkshire and crossbred of Ghungroo and

“Duroc x Mali” performed well as compared

to “Tamworth x Duroc” and local breed.

Thus, scientific pig farming of suitable

crossbred of pig can generate adequate profit

to tribal farmers within 8-9 months due to rise

in productivity and the enhanced quality and

quantity of pork meat. This is a kind of

complementary livelihood activities of tribal

farmers of South Tripura district.

Pig Farming in Tribal village of South Tripura under TSP programme

Technology Backstopping

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Training-cum-demonstration on Oyster

Mushroom Farming was organized by KVK

(South Tripura) at Birchandra Manu in

collaboration with ICAR Research Complex for

NEH Region (Tripura Centre) under Tribal Sub

Plan project. About 30 tribal farm women and

farmers of South and Gomati district of Tripura

participated. They were trained by showing

practical method demonstration. Five sets of

spawn and cube making materials were

distributed to each participant to start

mushroom farming in their own houses. After

completion of training, two tribal village were

selected to start fresh mushroom production

namely, East Chandrapur, Laxamicherra and

Ramraibari. Dr. M. Datta, Joint Director, Dr.

A.K. Singh, Programme Coordinator, Dr. S.

Biswas, Senior Scientist, Smt. Ingita Gohain,

SMS (Home Science) and other SMS & Prog.

Asstt. of KVK were also present in the

programme.

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Smt. Priti Roga of East Chandrapur village set

an example in earning quite high profit from

mushroom enterprise. She prepared fifty cubes

and produced about 60 Kgs of fresh mushroom

in 3-4 harvesting. The newly started enterprise

could earn the novice about more than ten

thousands rupees only in five months. After

witnessing the success of Smt. Roga, more than

fifteen farm women of the same locality

grouped into a women association (Mahila

Samiti) to immediately start mushroom

cultivation. Presently, they are earning a net

income up to Rs. 7500/- from a small

mushroom production unit of 50 cubes only in

2-3 months (October-January) period.

Skill Orientation

Participating Farmers, Farm Women and Resource Persons of Mushroom Farming programmes at KVK,

Birchandra Manu, South Tripura on 13th Aug 2013

Smt. Roga in her mushroom production unit

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Demonstration on prodution of hybrid

vegetables and fruits under Integrated Nutrient

Management (INM), Integrated Pest

Management (IPM) and Micro-irrigation

system was undertaken in collaboration with

IIHR, Banglore and ICAR RC for NEH Region.

Demonstration covering cultivation of

F1-Hybrid Tomato (c.v. Arka Rakshak & Arka

Samrat), Brinjal (c.v. Arka Anand) and Chilli

(c.v. Arka Meghna), use of Arka Microbial

Consortium, vegetable/fruit special mixture,

Neem and pongmia soap, etc.

Use of portable drip kits in vegetables and fruit

orchard (banana, mango & citrus) are also

being demonstrated during summer 2014.

Demonstration is being conducted in 60

farmer‟s field in 8 villages covering an area of 8

hectares. Dr. Doijode, Principal Scientist of

IIHR, Dr. A.K. Tripathi, and Dr. B. Das,

Principal Scientist of ICAR RC for NEH Region

visited the demonstration sites and interacted

with most of the farmers during March 2014 for

their feedback on the demonstrated

technologies by the KVK in South Tripura.

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Training on “Nutritious Kitchen Gardening”

was conducted for 30 farmers of South

Tripura on 21st Dec 2013. The Senior Scientists

of CARI, Port Blair namely Dr. M. Sankaran,

Dr. S.K. Zakir Ahmed and his team

conducted this programme in collaboration

with KVK. After training, all farmers were

given Vegetable Seed Kit (IIHR) to start their

kitchen gardening.

Upscaling Horti Farm

Demonstration of vegetable and fruit crop under IIHR programme 2013-14 in South Tripura

Scientist & Trainees during training at KVK

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Crop/ Farming system/ Farm

Tools

Technology demonstrated

Area

No. of Demo

Demo yield (q/ha)

Local Yield (q/ha)

Economic impact (Demo)

Av. Net Return

B.C Ratio

Maize c.v. HQPM-1 2 13 47.66 30 27460 2.36

c.v. VQPM-9 5 25 40 30 20000 2.00

Mustard c.v. Binoy-9 16 40 10.8 7.8 16400 2.03

Black gram c.v. Uttar) 3 15 9.0 6.3 18150 2.02

Lentil c.v. HUL -57 5 15 8.8 6.3 18700 2.13

c.v. WBL-58 4 12 9.0 6.3 19500 2.18

c.v. PL-06 8 20 9.1 6.3 19900 2.20

c.v. NDL-1 5 10 9.3 6.3 20700 2.25

Rice c.v. Gomati 80 200 58 40 31000 2.15

c.v. MTU-1010 13.28 31 40 35 15000 1.60

Bottle gourd c.v. Pusa Naveen 10 42 137 120 42114 1.92

Radish c.v. Arka Nishant 2 25 187 145 40765 2.01

Cowpea c.v. Kashi kanchan 2 21 65.4 65.25 30690 1.87

Okra c.v. Arka Anamika 2 21 115 100 38030 2.02

Fish

Fish seed nursing (*Fish seed prod.in lakh/ha)

0.80 5 2.12 1.56 256000 3.65

Integrated Fish Farming

Paddy-cum-fish culture

Fish 0.56 4 6.06 N/A 68475 1.73

Rice 4.64 4.13

Fish spawn Carp breeding in portable FRP hatchery (#Prod. in ml/ cycle)

N/A 2 800 N/A 2000 1.25

Poultry Garmpriya poultry

Live wt (kg/bird)

N/A 195 3.25 2.5 13500 4

Eggs 170 70

Goat Artificial feeding to reduce the mortality rate of goat

N/A 8 7 nos. 4 nos. 3000 1.25

Energy saving devices

Coconut dehusker NA 21 116 40 90.6 2.90

Fruit Harvester (nos./hr ) NA 15 48 24 900 (per day)

1:3.0

Field Demonstration

Photographs of some of Frontline demonstration of KVK, South Tripura (2013-14)

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Thematic Area

Name of the Technology

No. of Trials

Remarks

Soil Fertility Cost effective low carbon technology in rice based cropping system Technology 1. N management using LCC in rice 2. Alternate wetting and drying/Mid

season drainage in boro rice 3. Crop diversification (Rice to Maize)

50 Use of LCC performed better over Conventional system of rice cultivation (OFT on Rabi crops is going on)

Resource Conservation

Zero tillage mustard and lentil in rice fallow

10 Minimum tillage methods performed better over Zero tillage and Conventional methods for lentil cultivation in rice fallow area.

Varietal evaluation of vegetable crops

Cultivation of Solanaceous vegetable crop varieties under South Tripura Agro-climatic condition.

22 Arka Saurav of Tomato and Arka Sirish of Brinjal performed better over control & other variety.

Cultivation of Leguminous vegetable crop varieties under South Tripura Agro-climatic condition.

30 Arka Sampoorna of veg pea and Arka Suvidha of French beans performed better over control & other variety.

Carp production & pond management

Medium carp production in seasonal pond.

5 Performance of Medium Carp found better over IMC & Exotic Carp due to higher market sale value.

Introduction of Amur Carp in Carp Polyculture.

5 Performance of Amur Carp found better over Common Carp due to faster growth, wt. and 20% higher sale value.

Breed evaluation in Pig

Productive and reproductive performance of „Duroc X Hampshire‟ cross under South Tripura agro-climatic condition.

5 Performance of „Duroc x Hampshire‟ found better over Local and „Landrace x LWY‟ cross bred in terms of productivity.

Feed & Fodder in livestock

Productive performance of dairy cow fed on improved perennial grass with legume fodder (Hybrid Napier + fodder cowpea).

12 Combination of „Napier + Cowpea‟ fodder found suitable for increasing milk production. (to be continued in 2014-15)

Value addition of Jackfruit

Ready to Cook green jackfruit for packaging, storage & distance transport.

8 Ongoing

Farm Mechanization

Sowing of wheat using power tiller operated Zero Till Drill machine in rice fallow area.

6 Zero-till seed drill found effective in reducing the cost of cultivation and timely sowing.

Farm Research

Photographs of some of On-Farm Trials (OFT) of KVK, South Tripura (2013-14)

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KVK organizes SAC meetings twice in a year.

During 2013-14, the 7th Meeting of the Scientific

Advisory Committee was held on 26th June

2013. The meeting was chaired by Dr M. Datta,

Joint Director, ICAR (RC) for NEH Region

(Tripura). The 8th Meeting of SAC was chaired

by Dr. B. Das, Principal Scientist (Horti), ICAR

(Tripura Centre) which was held on 18th

January 2014. The members of SAC accepted

the recommendation as outlined in the agenda

notes of the meeting. It was suggested in the

meeting that KVK should identify some

farmers on floriculture activities also.

Extension literature may also be prepared

on fertilizer and pesticides requirement of

horticultural crops, pictorial booklet on pest-

disease symptoms of major crops, etc.

Preliminary survey should be done in some

selected village to take up iron deficiency

problems in women & child.

Training Programme

Rice based crop sequence should be given

importance in the FLDs for better farm income

and soil fertility improvement. Artificial

Insemination in goat may be popularized to

reduce the inbreeding in Black Bengal goat.

Members from department of Agriculture,

Horticulture, Fishery, Animal Science and

ICAR, KVK, NABARD, Farmer‟s Club, SHG,

etc. participated in the meeting.

Extension Activities

Discipline No. of Courses

No. of Participants PF RY EE

Agronomy 6 557 25 35

Horticulture 18 474 141 26

Fisheries 6 312 133 44

Animal Sci. 15 591 145 34

Home Sci. 12 627 246 39

Agril. Engg. 7 211 00 30

Total 64 2772 690 208

Extension Activities Number Participants

Field Day 1 104

Workshop 3 51

Exhibition 3 -

Method Demonstration 42 709

Group meetings 26 299

Lectures delivered 5 182

Visit to farmers field 170 836

Farmers visit to KVK 153 698

Animal Health Camp 3 220

Diagnostic visits 62 177

Advisory Services 158 502

Awareness Camp 9 318

Radio Talk 7

Film Show 14 299

Total 656 4395

SAC Meeting

The 8th Meeting of SAC held on 18th January 2014

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In Frames

Visit of Director (ICAR RC for NEH Region) and Zonal Project Director, ICAR, ZPD-Zone-III to KVK

Release of KVK Book by Minister of RD (Govt. of Tripura) Water filtration unit distribution by JD, ICAR (Tripura)

(Tripura)

Best Innovative Farmer Award to KVK Farmer by DG, ICAR Visit of SAC Member to KVK Farm in Jan 2014

Visit of IIHR & ICAR-NEHR Scientist to FLD site of KVK World Environment Day Celebration at KVK, BC Manu (2013)

Implementation of KVK activities during 2013-14

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Visit of Dignataries to KVK

Participation in Meetings/Seminar/Workshop

Publications

Disclaimer

This Newsletter is brought to you by the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), South Tripura. All efforts are made to ensure that the information furnished is correct and also up to-date.

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- Dr. K.K. Satapathy, Ex Director, NIRJAFT (ICAR), Kolkata on 29th May 2013.

- Dr. U.C. Sharma, Former National Coordinator, NATP Project on 27th October 2013.

- Dr. S.V. Ngachan, Director, ICAR Res. Comp. for NEH Region, Meghalaya on 4th Sept 2013.

- Dr. N.P. Singh, Director, ICAR RC for Goa on 5th Dec 2013.

- Dr. M. Shakaran, Senior Scientist, CARI, Port Blair on 21st Dec 2013.

- Dr. A.K. Gogai, Zonal Project Director, ZPD, Zone-III, Meghalaya on 4th Feb 2014.

- Dr. G.S. Raju, IFS, Project Director, JICA Project, Tripura on 20th Feb 2014.

- Dr. S.D. Doijode, Principal Scientist, IIHR, Banglore on 10th Mar 2014.

- Dr. A.K. Tripathi, Principal Scientist, ICAR Res. Comp. for NEH Region on 10th Mar 2014

Dr. A.K. Singh, Programme Coordinator attended-

- Annual Zonal Workshop of ZPD, Zone-III at CVSc., AAU, Guwahati during 28-30 May 2013. - Meeting of DG visit at ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Tripura Centre, Lembucherra on 24th July 2013. - Interface meeting of CAU at College of Fisheries, Lembucherra on 26th Aug 2013. - Seminar on “Sustainable Agriculture-Present status & future needs towards food security in Tripura” at College of Agriculture,

Lembucherra on 27th Aug 2013. - Training and distribution of livestock at ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Tripura Centre on 28th Aug 2013. - Workshop on “Developing contingency measures in view of prevailing drought and drought like situation” at ICAR Research Complex for

NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya on 2nd Sept 2013. - Training on “Seed production” at ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Tripura Centre on 4th Sept 2013. - Workshop on “Protection of Plant varieties and Farmer‟s Right” at ICAR RC for NEH Region, Tripura Centre on 24th July 2013. - The 8th National Conference on KVK-2013 at UAS, Banglore during 23-25 Oct 2013. - Annual Review meeting of DBT project on Jackfruit at KVK, Kamrup, Guwahati on 26th Nov 2013. - Consultation workshop on “Self sufficient and sustainable aquaculture in North Eastern Region” held at Agartala on 5th Feb 2014 organised

by CIFA, Bhubneswar. - Workshop on Annual Action Plan of KVK (Zone-III) at CVSc. AAU, Guwahati during 12-14 Feb 2014.

Ms. Mandira Chakraborti, SMS (Agronomy) attended-

- Meeting on finalization of action plan of Horticulture, Dept of Horticulture and Soil Conservation, Govt. of Tripura at Agartala, West Tripura on 29th May 2013.

- Training programme on e-governance organized by MANAGE, at T-SAMETI, Agartala during 8-12 July 2013. - Meeting on “National Food Security Mission” at Belonia SDM office on 11th Nov 2013. - Training programme on IPM organized by NCIPM (New Delhi) at ICAR (RC) for NEH Region, Tripura Centre, Lembucherra during 19-22

Nov 2013. - Field day and Farmer‟s Meet on Lentil at ICAR Res. Complex for NEH Region, Tripura Centre on 5-6 Mar 2014.

Dhurbajyoti Das, SMS (Animal Sci.) attended-

- Training on “Climate Change Impacts and Vulnerability on Livestock Production adaption and Mitigation in Hill Eco-system” organised by ICAR RC for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya during 11-20 Sept, 2013.

- ICAR-State Interface Meeting at ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Tripura Centre on 19th June 2013. - Awareness-cum-Animal health camp on “Livestock rearing practices and livestock diseases” at ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region,

Tripura Centre, Lembucherra on 17-18th Feb 2014. - Exhibition-cum-Innovative Farmers Meet at KVK, Tura, West Garo Hills, Meghalaya on 26th March 2014.

Bapi Das, SMS (Horticulture) attended-

- Training on “IPM in important crops of NEH Region of India” organised by NCIPM (New Delhi) at ICAR RC for NEH Region, Meghalaya during 13-15 Sept, 2013.

- Training on “Agribusiness opportunities in North East Region” at ICAR RC for NEH Region, Meghalaya during 24-31 Jan 2014. T.A. Khan, Programme Assistant (T-7-8) attended

- Training on “Preparation of value added products from Jackfruit”, Deptt. of Biotechnology, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore during 23rd April to 8th May 2013 at UAS, Bangalore

- Training on “Farm management and mechanization” organised by Zonal Project Directorate (Zone III), during 11-12th Nov. 2013 at CIFRI, Regional Centre, Guwahati, Assam.

Research Paper

- Singh A.K., M. Chakraborti and Datta, M. Efficient Use of Soil Moisture and Nutrients in Rice based Cropping Systems under Mid-Tropical

Plain Zone of India, Rice Science, Elsevier BV Publication. (Accepted for publication on 3rd March 2014.

International Symposium Paper

- Singh, A.K., Reshmi, H. Singha, Khan, T.A., Gohain, Ingita, Shyamalamma, S. and Datta, M. Morphological variability in selected lines of Jackfruit under diverse agro-ecosystem of Tripura, Accepted for International Symposium on Jackfruit and breadfruit in the tropics: Genetic diversity, Marketing, Value Addition and Marketing Strategies, UAS, Banglore.

Newspaper Coverage - Need For Protection of Farmer‟ Crop Variety of Tripura, Tripura Times, 29 Mar 2014. - Innovation in intercropping system of Potato/Pumpkin in rice fallow area of South Tripura, Tripura Times, 26th March 2014.

Technical Folder - M. Chakraborti, A.K. Singh, M. Datta and S.V. Ngachan , Lentil-a promising crop for rice fallow area, Ext. Bulletin No.-15, KVK Publication - Ingita Gohain and A.K. Singh, Nutrition Gardening-For better health of Smallholders, Ext. Bulletin No.-14, KVK Publication. - Dhurbajyoti Das, A.K. Singh and M. Datta, Grampriya- A profitable rural poultry for Tripura, Ext. Bulletin No.-13, KVK Publication