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OFT and FLD

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HOME SCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES

Home Science - OFT & FLD Technologies

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Pal (Jalgaon-I)

Soybean | Chickpea | Nutri-Garden | Banana Value Addition

Home Science Technologies | Nutrition Security & Value Addition

Overview

The Home Science Department at KVK Pal conducts On-Farm Testing (OFT) and Front Line Demonstrations (FLD) focusing on farm mechanization for women, nutritional security through kitchen gardens, and value addition of agricultural produce.

On-Farm Testing (OFT) Technologies

OFT - I

SOYBEAN

To assess the performance of use of Rotary Dibbler in Soybean

Evaluation of Rotary Dibbler machine for sowing operation in soybean - assessing labor savings, time efficiency, seed placement accuracy, and impact on yield. Particularly beneficial for reducing drudgery of farm women.

OFT - II

CHICKPEA

Assessment of Improved Solar operated Nipping Machine for foliage Collector in Chickpea

Evaluation of solar-operated nipping machine for foliage collection in chickpea - assessing efficiency, labor reduction, and impact on crop management practices.

Front Line Demonstrations (FLD) Technologies

FLD - I

VEGETABLE

Development of Nutrition Garden (Nutri-Garden) for Food and Nutritional Security

Demonstration of establishing kitchen gardens near households for continuous supply of fresh vegetables to improve family nutrition and food security.

Key Benefits:

Year-round availability of fresh vegetables
Improved dietary diversity and nutritional security
Reduced household expenditure on vegetables
Empowerment of farm women through kitchen gardening

FLD - II

BANANA

Value addition of Banana Fig

Demonstration of banana fig (dried banana) preparation as a value-added product from banana. This technology helps farmers utilize surplus banana produce, reduce post-harvest losses, and generate additional income.

Value Addition Benefits:

Extended shelf life of banana produce
Additional income generation for farmers
Reduction in post-harvest losses
Entrepreneurship opportunity for rural women

Technologies Summary

Sr. No.	Type	Crop/Area	Technology
1	OFT-I	Soybean	Rotary Dibbler for sowing
2	OFT-II	Chickpea	Solar operated Nipping Machine for foliage collection
3	FLD-I	Vegetable	Development of Nutrition Garden (Nutri-Garden)
4	FLD-II	Banana	Value addition of Banana Fig

These technologies focus on women empowerment, nutritional security, farm mechanization, and value addition for sustainable rural livelihoods.

Expected Benefits

Farm Mechanization: Reduced drudgery of farm women through Rotary Dibbler and Solar Nipping Machine
Nutrition Security: Improved family nutrition through Nutri-Garden
Income Generation: Additional income through banana fig value addition
Women Empowerment: Skill development and entrepreneurship opportunities
Post-Harvest Management: Reduced post-harvest losses through value addition