ICAR-NBFGR Launches Conservation and Livelihood Initiatives in Karnataka & West Bengal, Focusing on Ranching Critically Endangered Fish of Cauvery River

4th November 2024, Bengaluru As part of a conservation effort, the ranching of young Hemibagrus punctatus, locally known as Kettalu menu, a critically endangered and endemic fish species, was carried out today at the Sivanasamudra Fish Sanctuary in the Cauvery River. This initiative was a collaboration between the Wildlife Association of South India (WASI), Bangalore, […]

Shri George Kurian Launches ‘Blue Pearl,’ a New Fish Farmer Producer Company in Kodungallur

1st November 2024, Kodungallur In a significant step towards advancing livelihoods and incomes in the fisheries sector, Shri George Kurian, Union Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, Dairying, and Minority Affairs inaugurated the Blue Pearl Fish Farmer Producer Company (FFPO), at the Municipal Town Hall in Kodungallur today. The initiative, supported by NABARD and […]

Farmers-Scientist Interaction Meet-Cum-Input Distribution Under the DAPSC & DAPST Scheme Organised

28th October 2024, Bengaluru ICAR-National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology in Bengaluru organised a farmers-scientist interaction meeting today focused on scientific feeding for dairy farmers. The programme aimed to educate farmers on improving hygiene, increasing milk production, and preventing reproductive issues in dairy cows. Dr G.T. Ramaiah, Deputy Director, Department of Animal Husbandry, Kolar, […]

ICAR-NRCC Develops “KaMastiTest” for Early Detection of Mastitis in Camel

30 October, 2024, Bikaner The ICAR-National Research Centre on Camel, Bikaner has developed a diagnostic test called “KaMastiTest” for early detection of sub-clinical and clinical mastitis in camels. Like other dairy animals, mastitis in female camels also causes huge economic losses due to reduced milk quality and production. Dr. R.K. Sawal, Director, NRCC informed that […]

Distribution of High-Quality Foundation Seeds of wheat at Raipur Block under the Farmers First Project Organized

29th October 2024, Dehradun ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil and Water Conservation distributed high-quality foundation seeds of wheat varieties suitable for both irrigated and rainfed conditions in Uttarakhand at Raipur Block of Dehradun under the Farmers First project of ICAR, executed at ICAR-IISWC, Dehradun today. Seed distribution and buy-back arrangements were formalized through a suitable MoU […]

E-Agroadvisory to Empower Farmers in post-DANA Cyclone recovery in West Bengal and Odisha

28th October 2024, Narendrapur and Kendrapara In a united endeavor to uplift farmers impacted by Cyclone DANA in West Bengal and Odisha, the ICAR-Sasya Shyamala Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Narendrapur (West Bengal), and the ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kendrapara (Odisha), in collaboration with the Reliance Foundation and ICAR-Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute, Kolkata, organised two separate farmers’ […]