Awareness and Demonstrations on Fermented Organic Manure(FOM)/Liquid Fermented Organic Manure (LFOM)
The overuse of synthetic fertilizers in India has resulted in soil degradation, declining fertility, and environmental concerns. To address these challenges, Fermented Organic Manure (FOM) and Liquid Fermented Organic Manure (LFOM) are being promoted as sustainable alternatives to improve soil health, reduce dependency on chemical fertilizers, and enhance crop productivity.
The Central Sector Scheme on "Awareness and Demonstrations for Popularization of Fermented Organic Manure (FOM)/Liquid Fermented Organic Manure (LFOM) through KVKs" is being implemented during 2024-25 across 25 KVKs of Zone X, covering Andhra Pradesh (9 KVKs), Telangana (4 KVKs), and Tamil Nadu (12 KVKs), with financial support of Rs.77.795 lakhs from the Department of Fertilizers (DoF), Government of India.
KVKs of Zone-X implementing the project "Awareness and Demonstrations for Popularization of Fermented Organic Manure (FOM)/Liquid Fermented Organic Manure (LFOM) through KVKs".
| S.NO | State | No. of. KVK'S | Name of the KVK'S |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andhra Pradesh | 9 | East Godavari I (Kalavacharla), East Godavari (Pandirimamidi), west Godavari (VR Gudem), Prakasam (Kandukuru), Guntur (Lam), Kadapa (Vonipenta), Nellore II (Periyavaram), Srikakulam, Vizianagaram |
| 2 | Telangana | 4 | Bhadradri Kothagudem, Mahaboobnagar I (Palem), Rangareddy, Warangal (Mamnoor) |
| 3 | Tamil Nadu | 12 | Nagapattinam, Cuddalore, Namakkal, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram,Vellore, Villuppuram I (Tindivanam), Salem, Tiruchirapalli, Villuppuram II (Kallakurchi), Tiruvarur, Dharmapuri |
Percentage change in cost of cultivation and productivity in natural farming demonstrations during 2024-25
Objectives:
- •To create awareness about FOM/LFOM amongst farmers; and conducting FOM demonstrations/pilot study at KVK farm and farmer's field.
- •To assess the impact of FOM application on the soil health, crop performance and farm profitability.
- •To analyze the adoption behavior and opinion of farmers about field applicability of FOM in the selected districts.
Activities under FOM/LFOM:
- • Pre-kharif and pre-rabi workshops will be organized for KVK personnel and selected farmers in collaboration with FOM/LFOM manufacturers to enhance understanding and promote adoption.
- •Farmer Awareness Campaign: Launch Campaigns at KVKs, Conduct Village-Level Meetings, Leverage Media and Technology
- •On-Field Demonstrations: Conducting demonstrations on FOM at KVK Farms and farmers' fields. Each KVK will conduct one demonstration at KVK farm and 10 demonstrations at farmer's field over a period of one year.
- •Monitoring and Feedback: Collect Farmer Feedback; Monitor Adoption Rates; Evaluate Program Impact.
- •Observations will be recorded both at the KVK farms and farmers' fields, focusing on the following:
- ✓ Changes in soil organic carbon, NPK status
- ✓Yield performance
- ✓Microbial count and enzymatic studies (at 2-3 selected locations)
- ✓Economic returns
Details of the activities conducted under FOM/LFOM project:
| S. NO | State | Awareness Programmes | CBG delivered lectures Number |
Benchmark surveys | Soil sample analyses | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number | No. of participants | Demo | Non-Demo | Demo plot | Non-Demo plot | KVK plot | |||
| 1 | Andhra Pradesh | 11 | 667 | 15 | 91 | 91 | 40 | 40 | 4 |
| 2 | Telangana | 3 | 208 | 2 | 20 | 30 | 10 | 10 | 1 |
| 3 | Tamil Nadu | 23 | 1303 | 20 | 74 | 65 | 51 | 47 | 7 |
| Zone Total | 37 | 2178 | 37 | 185 | 186 | 101 | 97 | 12 | |
Current Status and Progress:
| Activity | Achievement |
|---|---|
| Awareness Programmes | 45 programmes with 2,289 participants |
| CBG Personnel Lectures | 37 lectures delivered in 15 KVKs |
| Benchmark Surveys | Conducted in 21 KVKs, covering 286 farmers |
| Demonstrations Laid Out | 102 demonstrations across 10 KVKs |
- •45 Awareness Programmes conducted, benefiting 2,289 farmers across Zone-X.
- •37 Technical Lectures delivered by CBG personnel in 15 KVKs strengthened farmer knowledge.
- •Benchmark Surveys undertaken in 21 KVKs, covering 286 farmers to establish baseline insights.
- •102 Field Demonstrations established in 10 KVKs, showcase practical benefits of FOM/LFOM under field conditions.
Awareness programme on FOM/LFOM- KVK, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu
Madras fertilizers limited officials attended and delivered the lecture- KVK Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu
Distribution of FOM to the farmers- KVK Kadapa-2 (Vonipenta), Andhra Pradesh
Collecting Biometric observations - KVK, Nellore-2 (Periyavaram), Andhra Pradesh