Training Needs

Agronomy

1. Production technology for Kharif Cereals (Paddy, Maize, Millets)
2. Oilseeds ( Rape seed & mustard, Sesamum) and Pulses (Blackgram, Greengram, cowpea, pea, rice bean)
3. Organic farming through Vermicomposting, green manuring & biofertilizers
4. Double cropping of Rice (Sali & boro paddy)
5. Improved rice establishment method like SRI & ICM
6. Integrated weed management
7. Integrated nutrient management
8. Crop diversification

Horticulture

1. Production technology of fruit, plantation crops like Arecanut, coconut etc
2. Orchard Management in orange
3. Cashew nut rejuvenation
4. Production technology of Rhizomatous crops (Turmeric, ginger)
5. Nursery raising for winter vegetables
6. Protected cultivation of vegetables/flowers

Soil and Water Conservation

1. Soil conservation promotion activities
2. Imparting knowledge and understanding on rainwater harvesting.
3. Natural resource management.

Capacity Building of Self Help Group

1. Formation and mobilization of SHG’s
2. Maintenance of basic records
3. Post harvest and marketing of farm produce.
4. Fruit processing & Preservation (Mainly locally available fruits)
5. Planning & implementation of income generating projects
6. Production of organic inputs
7. Production of quality animal products

Plant Protection

1. Controlling soft rot of ginger through Integrated disease management
2. Safe use of fungicides and insecticides
3. IPM & IDM on Rice
4. Insect pest & disease management in oilseeds and pulses

Animal Science

1. Improved management practices for piggery, poultry, diary & Goatery
2. Disease management and health care of pig, poultry, cattle and goat
3. Scientific feeding practices of pig, cattle, poultry and goat
4. Livestock based integrated farming system
5. Reproductive management and AI of pig and cattle
6. Improved management practices of perennial fodder production

Home Science

1. Preservation of fruits
2. Kitchen gardening/nutritional gardening
3. Preparation of low cost diet for the infants
4. Rural crafts
5. Women & child care
6. Gender mainstreaming through women self help groups
7. Value addition of Mushroom, bamboo shoot, lemon, jack fruit, orange, pineapple etc