GALASA : Group Approach for Locally Adapted and Sustainable Agriculture A technology demonstration project Joint venture of Kerala Agricultural University, Palakkad District Panchayat, State Department of Agriculture and Centre for Environment & Development Implemented in 20 Panchayats of Palakkad District Thrust on application of farm yard manure, adjusting plant population, integrated pest management and mechanised transplanting Onfarm trainings by KAU scientists at preparatory stage as well as all critical stages of plant growth Farmer participatory research to evolve improved strains of popular varieties of the region and red kernel variety of Ponmani Massive programmes to plant green manure trees Harvest festivals Averge yield 7 tonnes per hectare Yield enhancement to the tune of almost 100 %

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