Date: 13th August, 2025
Venue: Pedhakallupalli village, Jolarpet Block, Tirupathur District
Organized by: SSEPERS-ATMA
Participants: 60 Farmers

Key Resource Persons:

  • S. Sathya – Assistant Professor (SST), PAC, Vellore
  • N. Naveen Kumar – Assistant Director of Agriculture, Jolarpet
  • Mary – Block Technology Manager
  • Prabhu – Assistant Agricultural Officer

Training Highlights:

Technical Session by Mrs. S. Sathya, Asst. Prof. (SST):

  • Emphasized the importance of using certified, high-quality seeds in millet cultivation.
  • Provided an in-depth overview of comprehensive crop production practices for millets.
  • Explained key advantages of seed certification such as:
  • Seed farm registration
  • Improved germination rates
  • Uniform crop growth

Training Focus Areas:

  • Promoting the use of certified seeds to boost yield and quality.
  • Disseminating latest technologies and practices in millet cultivation for better productivity.

Outcome:

The training enhanced farmers’ knowledge of millet cultivation, focusing on certified seeds and modern techniques, leading to improved crop yields, better farm efficiency and more sustainable agricultural practices.