PAU – KVK Fatehgarh Sahib Host’s Field Day on Gobhi Sarson Cultivation

PAU’s Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Fatehgarh Sahib, in collaboration with the Directorate of Extension Education at PAU, Ludhiana, and ICAR-ATARI, Ludhiana, organized a field day focused on the cultivation of gobhi sarson in village Boran. The event aimed to showcase the performance of cluster frontline demonstrations, promote the health benefits of canola oil and encourage further […]

Awareness Camp on Crop Residue Management at KVK Jalandhar 06-03-2024

A significant awareness camp was held at KVK Nurmahal, Jalandhar, which saw enthusiastic participation from farmers across the Nurmahal and Nakodar blocks. The event, aimed at promoting sustainable agricultural practices, was a convergence of insightful discussions, practical demonstrations, and expert analyses on advanced farming technologies. Dr. Sanjeev Kataria, Deputy Director of KVK Nurmahal, inaugurated the […]

National Horticulture Fair 2024 at ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru Concludes

A 3-day mega event of National Horticulture Fair 2024 organised at ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Hesaraghatta, Bengaluru from 5th March 2024 concluded on 7th March 2024, with the gracious presence of Ms. Shobha Karandlaje, Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Govt. of India. The Minister, stated that the farmers are eager […]

National Conference on Trending Biotechnological Interventions

A National conference was organised on ‘Trending Biotechnological Interventions to Address and Combat Himalayan Biodiversity challenges’ by Uttarakhand Council for Biotechnology in coordination with ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research, Bhimtal from 6-8 March 2024. The event was inaugurated by Prof. Narendra Singh Bhandari, Vice-Chancellor, Soban Singh Jeena University, Almora, in the presence of other dignitaries. […]

Field Day-Cum-Farmer Interface at Kundapura, Karnataka

ICAR-Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute, Goa, organised 6.03.2024 a field day-cum-farmer interface and input distribution programme under SCSP at Kundapura, Udupi, Karnataka today. Shri. Hemaraj, a progressive fishermen, urged the fishermen, farmers, research organizations, and developmental agencies to initiate need-based research and on-field experiments to improve the package of practices for fish culture and fishing […]

International Workshop on Fisheries Management and Ecology: Fostering knowledge Exchange

An International workshop was organised on ‘Fisheries Management and Ecology: Fostering knowledge exchange’ by Manipur University, Imphal in coordination with ICAR-Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research, Bhimtal from 7th-9th March 2024. The event was inaugurated by Prof. N. Lokendra Singh, Vice-Chancellor, Manipur University, Imphal in the presence of other dignitaries. Dr. Pramod Kumar Pandey, Director, ICAR-DCFR, […]

Investing in the Skill Development of Women for Accelerated Progress

ICAR-Indian Institute of Rice Research, Hyderabad, celebrated International Women’s Day on the theme ‘Investing in skill development of women for accelerated progress’. Dr. R.M Sundaram, Director, ICAR-IIRC, emphasised the significant contributions of women Scientists, Technical, Administrative, Support Staff, and Research Scholars in the progress of the Institute and Nation Building. Rice-based niche (high zinc, low […]

Union Minister of State and Farmers Welfare Interacts with the Farmers of Lakshadweep

Ms. Shobha Karandlaje, Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare visited Amini and Agatti Islands, Lakshadweep on 5th-6th March 2024, to review agricultural activities in the region, coordinated by the UT Administration of Lakshadweep and ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kochi. The Minister interacted with the farmers, self-help groups, and young entrepreneurs. She […]