ICAR-CIFA Organized 5 Day Training on ‘Low-Cost Feed Production and Feeding in Fish Farming’ During 18-22 September, 2023

A 5-day training program was organized on ‘Low-cost feed production and feeding in fish farming’ for fish farmers and other stakeholders during 18-22 September, 2023, at the ICAR Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture, Bhubaneswar. Dr. S.S. Giri, Head of Fish Nutrition and Physiology Division and Dr Siddaiah, G.M., Scientist were the Course Directors. In the […]

Training Course on Current Trends in Food Processing Technology

About CIFT: Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (CIFT) under the Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR), New Delhi, is the only technology Institute in India which caters to the broad spectrum of fisheries from harvest to postharvest operations, covering both inland and marine sectors. CIFT is ISO / IEC 17025: 2017 NABL accredited, ISO 9001: […]

Training Programme Under SCSP Nanotechnological Applications in Fisheries

Topics to be covered • Introduction to nanotechnology • Applications of nanomaterials in fisheries • Synthesis of nanomaterials from natural sources • Inorganic and organic nano materials: Sources, properties and application • Characterization of nanomaterials • Nano sensor development and application • Nano composites for biodeterioration and biodegradation Eligibility • MSc Chemistry, Physics, Biology and […]

ICAR-CIFT Conducted the Hands-on Training Program on ‘Pre-Processing and Drying of Fish’

The hands-on training program on ‘Pre-processing and drying of fish’ was conducted for two days from 13th – 14th September 2023 at the Engineering Section, ICAR-CIFT, Cochin. The training programme was sponsored by ICAR for Scheduled Caste candidates under Scheduled Caste Sub-Plan. The training was conducted to develop skills in the pre-processing and hygienic drying of fish […]

Report on Awareness Programme on Scientific Fish Farming in Freshwater Aquaculture organized in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh

Regional Research Centre, ICARCIFA, Vijayawada organized an Awareness Programmes on Scientific Fish Farming in Freshwater Aquaculture in Khanapuram, Khammam District, Telangana and Chinaparimi, Bapatla District, Andhra Pradesh on 07th October 2023 and 10th October 2023, respectively under Scheduled Caste Sub Plan (SCSP). Total 101 numbers of participants were registered to attend the programme in both […]

Experts Dwell upon Straw Management and Crop Diversification at PAU Kisan Club Meet

Agricultural experts explained crop residue management technologies, successful cultivation of wheat and oilseeds, kitchen gardening model and landscaping during the monthly training camp of PAU Kisan Club at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) today. More than 150 farmers attended the camp which was held under the aegis of Directorate of Extension Education. Advising the farmers to […]

Institute of Agriculture, Gurdaspur Organizes Freshers’ Party for New Entrants

The second year students of PAU’s Institute of Agriculture, Gurdaspur organized a Freshers’ party for the new entrants. Being a colorful affair, the party had an eye-catching moments like dance performances and funny games which thrilled and entertained the newcomers. The celebration also included events like musical chair, balloon bursting, moving up glasses and funny […]

48 Rural Women Attend PAU Kisan Club Camp

As many as 48 rural women participated in the monthly training camp of women’s wing of PAU Kisan Club. The camp was organized at the Skill Development Centre, Punjab Agricultural University (PAU). The Coordinator of the club Mrs Kanwaljit Kaur shed light on the significant contributions made by PAU to the self-reliant journey of farm […]

KVK Bathinda Empowers Farmers with Comprehensive Pest and Disease Management Knowledge

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Bathinda, under the guidance of Dr Gurmeet Singh Buttar, Director of Extension Education at Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, organized a Farmer Field Day centred around ‘Comprehensive Pest and Disease Management.’ This event occurred at Kili Nihal Singh Wala village in the district and was part of a project funded by ICAR – […]

District-Level Awareness Camp Promotes Eco-Friendly Techniques for Sustainable Agriculture at KVK Kapurthala

Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Kapurthala, organized a district-level awareness camp focusing on in-situ crop residue management (CRM) at its campus under the guidance of the Directorate of Extension Education, PAU, Ludhiana, and ICAR ATARI Zone-I, Ludhiana, aimed to promote eco-friendly farming practices and sustainability. Over 150 farmers and farm women enthusiastically participated in the programme. […]