Floating Carp Hatchery for Reservoirs
For enhancing fish production in reservoirs, it is imperative that the reservoirs are to be stocked with quality seed. Fingerlings of carp produced in land-based hatcheries at distant places experience stress during transportation from hatchery to reservoir. Further, the change in type and quality of water may reduce the survival rate of fingerlings when transported […]
The Argulus Infestation in Fish Ponds is very Rampant Across the country
CIFE-ARGUNIL: The argulus infestation in fish ponds is very rampant across the country. Due to the parasitic diseases fish culture faces the biggest problem for its sustainability and the commercial expansion. The Argulosis disease causes almost 25% loss to farmers in the form diseases associated mortalities and reduce growth rate. The only immediate remedy is […]
Salt Fermented Indian Mackerel
The Indian mackerels were fermented using a combination of dry salting and wet salting in microaerophilic condition. Representative bacterial isolates from each stage of fortnightly samplings were picked up identified, verified for their salt tolerance and fermentation potential. The fermentation potential was mainly studied from their capabilities to show lipolytic and proteolytic activities. Out of […]
Solar Powered Cool Box
The solar fish cooler can hold 50 kg of fish. Powered by two solar panels, the system has a battery to store power. The cooler can achieve a temperature of -20°C. However, fish intended to be sold in retail market can be stored at 0 to 5°C, which will lower the consumption of power and […]
16th Agricultural Science Congress in Kochi from 10 – 13 October 2023 at ICAR-CMFRI, Cochin
The ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) will host the 16th Agricultural Science Congress (ASC) and ASC Expo from 10 to 13 October 2023 in Kochi. Organised by the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS), New Delhi, the ASC will focus on the theme ‘Transformation of agri-food systems for achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs)’. The […]
Field Day Cum Demonstration on “Speciality Flower Cultivation – a Potential Commercial Venture in the Island”
The climatic condition of the Island is highly conducive to grow speciality flowers especially the heliconias, Calatheas, Etlingera and Alpinias. These speciality flowers are high value cut flowers crops with versatile utilities like bouquets, flower arrangements and hall decorations. ICAR-CIARI maintains a large germplasm collection of speciality flowers and their cultivation and value addition is […]
Capacity Building Programs Under Tribal Sub Plan
Under the Tribal Sub Plan, the Division of Animal Sciences, ICAR-CIARI, Port Blair in collaboration with ICAR-KVK, Car Nicobar organized various capacity-building programs in Nicobar Islands. Dr. P.A Bala, Senior Scientist, and Dr. R. R Alyethodi, Scientist of Animal Science Division, ICAR-CIARI Port Blair, interacted with farmers on scientific rearing of different livestock and poultry […]