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• Evolution of the KVK
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• Methodology of working
• Front Line Demonstration
• On Farm Testing
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Knowledge is empowerment. Farmers often lack of knowledge about various aspects of agriculture and allied subjects. They need to be thoroughly and interactively trained on these aspects time to time to keep them abreast with the latest developments. KVK Burdwan has conducted training programmes for different stake-holders and some of the impacts so far are mentioned here under:

1. Trainings for PF and FW:

Impact:

• Seed treatment of different crops has been come in practice.
  
• Use of biofertilizer and biopesticide has been increased.
  
• Crop diversification i.e. introduction of jute, vegetables in the cropping system.
  
• Integrated farming approach established in different villages.
  
• Mass vaccination of animals started.
  
• Seed replacement rate enhanced.
  
• Scientific cultivation of IMC.
  
• Cultivation of off season vegetable.
  
• Soil test based fertilizer application.
  

2. Vocational Training for Rural Youth:

Impact:

• Preparation of Jute handicraft – Six of the trainees (Five female and one male) are generating income through handicraft preparation.
  
• Preparation of Kantha Stitch - Five of the trainees (female) are supplementing family income.
  
• Vermicompost production – Eight village level production units have been formed.
  
• Mushroom cultivation – Twenty village level production units have been formed for domestic consumption.
  
• Self help group – Fifty four (54) SHGs have been formed and actively working in collaboration with KVK and NABARD.
  

3. Training for Extension Functionaries:

Impact:

• Wide coverage of SRI technology.
  
• Seed Village Programme initiated in different blocks of Burdwan.
  
• Crop diversification.
  
• Climate change effect on agriculture sensitization.
  
• Widespread dissemination of Integrated Farming System approach.
  
• Soil test based fertilizer application.