ICAR-CIBA Achieves Milestone in Mud Crab Aquaculture
5th October 2024, Chennai The mud crab aquaculture programme at ICAR-Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture has achieved a significant milestone by successfully farming mud crabs in earthen ponds. The programme managed to grow hatchery-reared mud crab instars (2 g) to marketable size (over 500 g) in just 165 days. A total production of 70 kg […]
Paw Organizations Training Programs on Integrated Farming
The Department of Extension Education, Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), under the aegis of the Dean College of Agriculture, organized a training programme on “Integrated Farming” at village Gureh near Jagraon, Ludhiana in which about 60 farmers participated. Dr Kuldeep Singh, Head, Department of Extension Education, motivated the farmers to adopt crop diversification and PAU recommendations, […]
Farming for Change: PAU-KVK Bathinda’s Awareness Camp on Crop Residue Conservation
The Punjab Agricultural University (PAU)- Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Bathinda successfully held a block-level awareness camp on “Crop Residue Management (CRM)” at Balianwali village on September 25. The event drew the participation of 178 local farmers and was a part of the ICAR project ‘Promoting agricultural mechanization for the in-situ management of crop residue in Punjab’. Guided […]
2 days – Hands on Training on “Production of Onion & Tomato Powder”
Date: 22nd-23rd October, 2024 Last date for receipt of application: 21st October, 2024. Venue: BESST-HORT, ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru. Course Director: Dr. Bhuvaneswari S. Course Co-Directors: Dr. T. H. Singh, Dr. Raghu, Dr. Pushpa Chethan Kumar & Dr. R. B. Tiwari Course Co-Ordinators: Dr. Dhananjaya M. V., CEO, BESST-HORT, Dr. Kalaivanan D. Treasurer, BESST-HORT & Team. Objectives […]
Socio-Economic Upliftment of Tribal Fish Farmers of Purulia
3rd-5th 2024, Purulia ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Kolkata Centre organized a 3-day skill development training programme on modern methods of freshwater aquaculture during October 3-5, 2024, under the TSP scheme for 20 tribal fish farmers of Manbazar-II, Puncha and Barabazar block of Purulia, West Bengal. The program was organized at the Block Development Office, […]
Sensitization Workshop on Farm Safety and Hygiene
1st October 2024, Pune In observance of the ‘Swachhta Hi Seva Campaign 2024,’ ICAR-Directorate of Floricultural Research, Pune organized a sensitization workshop on ‘Farm Safety & Hygiene,’ today. Dr S. D. Sawant, Former Vice-Chancellor, Dr Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Dr K.V. Prasad, Director, ICAR-DFR, Pune, was […]
International Conference on Plant Protection in Horticulture 2024
25th-27th September 2024, Bengaluru ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research organised the International Conference on Plant Protection in Horticulture: Advances and Challenges, from 25th-27th September 2024. The conference was organized by the Association for Advancement of Pest Management in Horticultural Ecosystems (AAPMHE) on its 30th Anniversary in collaboration with ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru. The Chief Guest Dr R. […]
ICAR-IIMR, Hyderabad Dedicates Millet Processing Unit to Karnataka FPO
3rd October 2024, Hyderabad The Millets processing & custom hiring center was inaugurated at Bettada Basaveshwara farmer’s producer organization (FPO) at Jakkaladinni Village of Sirwar Taluka, Raichur district, Karnataka. The unit offers the Millet Processing facility to local millet farmers at affordable charges. ICICI Foundation supported this project under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative […]
Tribal Farmers of Leh District Adopting ICAR-CPRI-Improved Potato Varieties
30th September-1st October 2024, Shimla The ICAR-Central Potato Research Institute organised a front-line demonstration programme showcasing improved potato varieties to empower local farmers and promote sustainable agricultural production and income generation among tribal farmers in seven villages of Leh district, Ladakh, in collaboration with ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Leh, Ladakh. During the 2-day (30th September-1st October […]
Massive Tree Plantation Programme at Kultali, Sundarban under “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam” Campaign
24th September 2024, Sundarban ICAR-Central Research Institute for Jute & Allied Fibers, Barrackpore organised a massive tree plantation drive and mango sapling distribution under Ek Ped Maa ke Naam campaign in association with Kultali Milan Tirtha Society at Kultali, West Bengal, today. Dr Gouranga Kar, Director, ICAR-CRIJAF, emphasized the importance of trees considering the natural […]