Training Programme on “Production and Post-Harvest Technology of Dragon Fruit for Enhanced Income Generation”
Dragon fruit (Hylocereus sp) is an exotic crop introduced in the Island and the germplasm of five different accessions are being maintained at ICAR-CIARI. Port Blair. The production technology of dragon fruit is standardized for Island condition by ICAR-CIARI using concrete pillars as support. To popularize the technology among the farmers, the demonstration of dragon […]
A Report on Agriculture Education Fair Conducted Under NAHEP
ICAR-CIFE organized ‘Agriculture Education Fair’ on 9th September 2023 at Powarkheda center situated in Narmadapuram district of Madhya Pradesh under the aegis of National Agricultural Higher Education Project (NAHEP). Around 350 higher secondary students from science stream of schools from the adjoining areas on Narmadapuram district attended the program. The aim of the Agri-Education Fair […]
Report of the Online Training Programme “Geospatial Analysis Using Open-Source Software” Date: 4th to 9th September, 2023
A training programme on ‘Geospatial Analysis Using Open-Source Software’ was organized by the Fisheries Economics, Extension and Statistics (FEES) Division of ICAR-CIFE, Mumbai, from 4th to 9th September 2023 under the guidance of Dr. Ravishankar C.N., Director, ICAR-CIFE Mumbai and Dr. N.P. Sahu, Joint Director, A total of 25 participants (9 males and 16 females) […]
Kisan Gosthi on “Enhancing Farmers Income Through Advance Agriculture”
Prasar Bharathi Akashvani, Port Blair & ICAR-CIARI at Dr. T.R. Dutta Conference Hall, on 30th August 2023” celebrated India’s G-20 Presidency. Dr.E.B. Chakurkar, Director, ICAR-CIARI & Dr. Naveen, Director AH & VS were the special invitee. The highlight of the programme were deliberations by the expert team of CIARI on the topics namely Agro Eco Tourism […]
Distribution of Inputs to SCSP Beneficiaries of Dakshina Kannada
As a part of the Scheduled Caste Sub Plan (SCSP) program of this Directorate, the inputs for the Scheduled caste community were distributed with a collaboration of ICAR, KVK, Dakshina Kannada on 05.09.2023. During the program, Dr. K. Ramesh (Senior scientist & Head), ICAR-KVK, Dakshina Kannada briefed about the scheme of the Scheduled Caste sub-plan […]
Punjab Agriculuture University Joins Forces with Eleven Manufacturers to Advance Surface Seeder Technology, Mitigating Farm Fire Risks 19-09-2023
Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana, has continuously taken proactive measures to combat the issue of paddy straw burning, a significant environmental concern. The university has championed the concept of in-situ paddy straw management, which prevents straw burning and enhances soil health and productivity. In a significant move towards this goal, PAU has entered into agreements […]
Training Programme on Cashew Cultivation and Nursery Management & Distribution of inputs under SCSP Scheme to The Beneficiaries of Dakshina Kannada
As a part of the Scheduled Caste Sub Plan (SCSP) scheme of this Directorate, the inputs for the Scheduled caste community were distributed in collaboration with ICAR, KVK, Dakshina Kannada on 08.09.2023. Dr. J Dinakara Adiga, Director of ICAR-DCR Puttur chaired the programme. Dr. Mallikarjuna, L. (Scientist), ICARKVK, Dakshina Kannada was chief guest. Dr. Manjesh […]
Hindi Fortnight was Inaugurated on 14 September 2023
Like previous years, this year also Hindi Fortnight is being organized at Central Soil Salinity Research Institute, Karnal from 14 to 28 September 2023. Hindi Fortnight was inaugurated on 14 September 2023 by lighting the lamp by chief guest Dr. Shravan Kumar Dubey, Emeritus Scientist, Central Soil Salinity Research Institute, Karnal. Chairman of Hindi Pakhwada […]
National Symposium on Plant Health Management: Current Trends and Novel Mitigation Strategies 12thSeptember, 2023
ICAR-Central Tuber Crops Research Institute, Thiruvananthapuram and Indian Psychopathological Society (Southern Zone), hosted two day ‘National Symposium on Plant Health Management: Current Trends and Novel Mitigation Strategies’ (11th-12th September). The Chief Guest, Dr. Mohanan Kunnummal, Vice Chancellor, University of Kerala, emphasized the importance one health, and need to protect every other species which is the […]
ICAR-CRIDA & MANAGE, Hyderabad Collaborative Online Training Program on Innovative Extension Strategies for Sustainable Natural Resource Management in Rainfed Agriculture 30 October – 03 November, 2023
Objectives To impart knowledge on sustainable NRM technologies To familiarize the participants on various community-based extension approaches To sensitize the participants about innovative extension strategies in rainfed agriculture Training Methodology The trainees will be selected based on the interest for participation and selected participants will be notified in advance. Training will be covering sustainable NRM […]