Tuesday, August 29, 2006
spider
Damselfly on Paddy in TOF plot
It preys on hoppers and moths.Adults fly below the rice canopy and catch the flying insects i.e hoppers and mothsDragonfly
Commonly known as Dragonfly and it is a strong flier compared to damselfly and preys on hoppers and mothsCarabid
Common name is Ground beetle and the local name is coco cola beetle having long neck and the adult search the rice canopy fo prey ,mainly feeds on rice leaf folder and can consume 3-5 larvae per day
Spiders - Farmers' friends Commnly known as wolf spider and preys on rice stem borer and leaf folder moths,leaf plant hoppers and mainly present at the base of the rice plant and attack the prey directly and can consume 5-10 prey per day.
25.08.2006 Day II
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8.00 AM - 1.30 PM
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Visit to TOF plot at Vasadi, Gantyada(M)
Conducting A E S A
Collection and identification of pests and Defenders
Group Dynamics
Charts preparation and presentation on AESA by MAO's
2.00 PM - 5.30 PM
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Guest lecture on Integrated Disease Management by
Dr.Patro,TSSK., Scientist,ARS,Vizianagaram,A.p.,India
Guest lecture on Integrated Nutrient Management by
Sri Nooka Raju.,R.A.,ARS,Vizianagaram
Preparation of Insect Zoo
Group Dynamics and review of the days activities
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8.00 AM - 1.30 PM
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Visit to TOF plot at Vasadi, Gantyada(M)
Conducting A E S A
Collection and identification of pests and Defenders
Group Dynamics
Charts preparation and presentation on AESA by MAO's
2.00 PM - 5.30 PM
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Guest lecture on Integrated Disease Management by
Dr.Patro,TSSK., Scientist,ARS,Vizianagaram,A.p.,India
Guest lecture on Integrated Nutrient Management by
Sri Nooka Raju.,R.A.,ARS,Vizianagaram
Preparation of Insect Zoo
Group Dynamics and review of the days activities
A E S A Documentation 25.08.2006
Agro Eco System Analysis is an important tool in decision making for Pest Management PAR documentation 24.08.2006
Agro Eco System Analysis (MAO's) 25.08.2006
SLTP Team,Vizianagaram
G.V.VIJAYA KUMAR, MASTER TRAINER
K.MAHARAJAN, TECHNICAL CO-ORDINATOR,
K.PRAKASH, MASTER TRAINER
K.MAHARAJAN, TECHNICAL CO-ORDINATOR,
K.PRAKASH, MASTER TRAINER
MAO's in action 24.08.2006
Participatory Action Research in TOF plot on 24.08.2006
Board displayed at TOF Plot
SLTP(TOF) Plot - Layout
The plot is situated on the road side near Vasadi village ,Gantyada (M) and it is 20 km from Vizianagaram.The source of irrigation is from Tatipudi reservoir and the rice variety cultivated here (TOF plot 2.0 ha) is Samba Mashuri(BPT5204).Monday, August 28, 2006
26-08-2006 DAY III
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8-00 AM - 1.30 PM
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Prctice Polambadi
Collection and identification of Paddy pests & defenders
Group Dynamics
Charts preparation and presentations by MAO's
2-00 PM - 5.30 PM
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Guest lecture on Water management in Paddy crop by
Dr Hanumantha Rao,Coordinator,DAATTC,Vizianagaram,A.P.,India.
Guest Lecture on Use of Bio agents in pest management by
Sri Ratna Kumar,G.,Asst.Director of Agriculture,O/o J.D.A,Vizianagaram.
Insect Zoo preparation
Group Dynamics
Review of the days activities
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8-00 AM - 1.30 PM
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Prctice Polambadi
Collection and identification of Paddy pests & defenders
Group Dynamics
Charts preparation and presentations by MAO's
2-00 PM - 5.30 PM
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Guest lecture on Water management in Paddy crop by
Dr Hanumantha Rao,Coordinator,DAATTC,Vizianagaram,A.P.,India.
Guest Lecture on Use of Bio agents in pest management by
Sri Ratna Kumar,G.,Asst.Director of Agriculture,O/o J.D.A,Vizianagaram.
Insect Zoo preparation
Group Dynamics
Review of the days activities
Saturday, August 12, 2006
2nd Spell from 7th July2006 to 9th July2006
Day I - 07.07.2006
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Visited TOF plot at VASADI
Seed Treatment with Pseudomonous
Nursery sowings in TOF plot
Group Dynamics
Charts preparation and presentation on short term experiments by Facilitators
Bio Agents - potential weapons against plant diseases- Lecture by H.Diwakar,Agril.officer,B.C.Laboratory,Visakhapatnam
Group Dynamics
5.30 pm - review of the days activities
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Visited TOF plot at VASADI
Seed Treatment with Pseudomonous
Nursery sowings in TOF plot
Group Dynamics
Charts preparation and presentation on short term experiments by Facilitators
Bio Agents - potential weapons against plant diseases- Lecture by H.Diwakar,Agril.officer,B.C.Laboratory,Visakhapatnam
Group Dynamics
5.30 pm - review of the days activities
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08.07.2006 -Day II
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8.00 AM
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Visited TOF plot -Implementation of AESA procedure and Discussion
2.00PM
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Organic Farming - Lecture by Sri A.Sarat Babu,Asst.Director(Agriculture)
Group Dynamics
Short Term Experiments - Water holding capacity and NSKE preparation
5.00 PM - Review of the days activities
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8.00 AM
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Visited TOF plot -Implementation of AESA procedure and Discussion
2.00PM
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Organic Farming - Lecture by Sri A.Sarat Babu,Asst.Director(Agriculture)
Group Dynamics
Short Term Experiments - Water holding capacity and NSKE preparation
5.00 PM - Review of the days activities
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Day III - 09.07.2006
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8.00 AM
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Practice polambadi
Role Play
Presentations by Groups
Group dynamics
5.00 PM
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Review of the days activities and planning for next session
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8.00 AM
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Practice polambadi
Role Play
Presentations by Groups
Group dynamics
5.00 PM
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Review of the days activities and planning for next session
Seed Treatment in TOF plot
Group Dynamics
This is an exercise where participants are given an opportunity to try new experiences and new ideas.This makes the team members an opportunity to view teammates in new light.Chart presentation by the Facilitator(MAO)
Working inGroups-Planning experiments in TOF plot
Entry Point Activity
This exercise is known as "Entry Point Activity"taken up in Vasadi village of Gantyada mandal,Vizianagaram Dist,A.P.,India in which the farmers were explained about the signs and symptoms of pesticide poisoning. One farmer was asked to lie down on a chart on the ground another was asked to draw the outline of the lied down farmer(as seen in the picture) and on the body map the farmers were asked to write down the signs and symptoms of pesticide poisoning which they have experienced or known. Base Line Survey
Mandal Agricultural Officers collecting the Base Line Data of TOF farmers in Vasadi village of Vizianagaram District,A.P.,India,from this data we can draw field problems(like indescriminate use of pesticides and fertilisers,weed problem,water management problem etc.) which helps in planning(conducting) apropriate experiments to be taken up in the TOF plot.Ballot Box test
Wednesday, August 09, 2006
DAY III -- TOPICS COVERED
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8.00 AM -- Practice polambadi
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Presentations by facilitators(MAO's)
Preparation of lesson plans
Facilitating scientific methods
Group Dynamics
5.30 PM -- Review of the days activities
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8.00 AM -- Practice polambadi
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Presentations by facilitators(MAO's)
Preparation of lesson plans
Facilitating scientific methods
Group Dynamics
5.30 PM -- Review of the days activities
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DAY II -- TOPICS COVERED
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8.00 AM -- Visiting TOF plot at VASADI village of Gantyada mandal,vizianagaram ,A.P.,India.
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Soil sampling,Field layout with pegs
Measuring TOF plot
Entry point activities
Base Line survey
Group Dynamics
Presentations by groups on AESA(Agro Eco System Analysis),Base line data
SWOT Analysis
Facilitation skills
Guest lecture on " Turn of the tide" by M.Srinivasa Rao,Agril Officer
Group Dynamics
5.00 PM --- Review of the days activities
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8.00 AM -- Visiting TOF plot at VASADI village of Gantyada mandal,vizianagaram ,A.P.,India.
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Soil sampling,Field layout with pegs
Measuring TOF plot
Entry point activities
Base Line survey
Group Dynamics
Presentations by groups on AESA(Agro Eco System Analysis),Base line data
SWOT Analysis
Facilitation skills
Guest lecture on " Turn of the tide" by M.Srinivasa Rao,Agril Officer
Group Dynamics
5.00 PM --- Review of the days activities
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THE SCHEDULE
The SLTP will be conducted for 3 days in every month during 2nd week.The required skills for implementation of POLAMBADI in mandals,will be imparted in each session.
1st spell 9th June 2006 to 11th June 2006
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DAY I --TOPICS COVERED
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9.00AM -- Registration
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Inauguration by sri T.Chandra Sekhar ,J.D.A.,Vizianagaram,A.P,India,
Role play on TOF by facilitators
TOF(Training of Facilitators) guidelines and Administrative issues,
Training objectives,General frame work,Grouping,
Previous experiences on Polambadi,
WORKING IN GROUPS
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1.Listing Pre polambadi activities.
2.Polambadi field layout.
3.Listing out Long term experiments.
4.Listing out short term experiments.
Group Dynamics,
Presentations by groups,
Ballot box test,
5.00 PM --Review of days activities.
1st spell 9th June 2006 to 11th June 2006
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DAY I --TOPICS COVERED
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9.00AM -- Registration
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Inauguration by sri T.Chandra Sekhar ,J.D.A.,Vizianagaram,A.P,India,
Role play on TOF by facilitators
TOF(Training of Facilitators) guidelines and Administrative issues,
Training objectives,General frame work,Grouping,
Previous experiences on Polambadi,
WORKING IN GROUPS
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1.Listing Pre polambadi activities.
2.Polambadi field layout.
3.Listing out Long term experiments.
4.Listing out short term experiments.
Group Dynamics,
Presentations by groups,
Ballot box test,
5.00 PM --Review of days activities.
Tuesday, August 08, 2006
Mandal Agricultural Officers (Facilitators) of Vizianagaram District SLTP Participants(M A O's)
INAUGURATION OF S L T P
Inauguration of S L T P by Sri T.Chandra Sekhar,Joint Director of Agriculture,Vizianagaram,A.P.,IndiaABOUT S.L.T.P
SLTP means Season Long Training Programme.SLTP is being conducted to the Mandal Agricultural Officers(MAO's) in Vizianagaram District who will act as Facilitators of POLAMBADI programmes in their respective mandals.
Polambadi means Farmers Field School with Integrated Crop Management concept(I C M)
which is one of the top priority programmes implemented by the Department of Agriculture in the State of Andhra Pradesh under the able guidance of our beloved Commissioner and Director of Agriculture ,A.P. Smt Poonam Malakondaiah I.A.S
SLTP provides excellent oppurtunity to develop practical and participatory learning experience.It also provides an oppurtunity to understand all stages of the crop,develops appropriate approach, practice new skills and upgrade the knowledge of facilitators .
In Vizianagaram District of Andhra Pradesh ,India S L T P 2006 is being organised during Kharif 2006 in PADDY (Rice)crop to 29 MAO's(Facilitators)
Polambadi means Farmers Field School with Integrated Crop Management concept(I C M)
which is one of the top priority programmes implemented by the Department of Agriculture in the State of Andhra Pradesh under the able guidance of our beloved Commissioner and Director of Agriculture ,A.P. Smt Poonam Malakondaiah I.A.S
SLTP provides excellent oppurtunity to develop practical and participatory learning experience.It also provides an oppurtunity to understand all stages of the crop,develops appropriate approach, practice new skills and upgrade the knowledge of facilitators .
In Vizianagaram District of Andhra Pradesh ,India S L T P 2006 is being organised during Kharif 2006 in PADDY (Rice)crop to 29 MAO's(Facilitators)
