Author: Moumita Das

Entrepreneurship Training on Mushroom Cultivation Organized by ICAR-IIHR in November,2024

A two-day entrepreneurial training program on mushroom cultivation was conducted by the Mushroom Lab, Division of Crop Protection on 3rd and 4th, December, 2024. The program was attended by 20 farmers from Ernakulam, Kerala under the Kerala State Horticulture Mission’s RKVY Mushroom Village Scheme. Participants received advanced, hands-on training covering various aspects of mushroom cultivation, including […]

Agri University Scientists Discover Medicinal Compound in Makhana

As makhana (fox nut) gains popularity as a healthy snack in Indian households, scientists at Bihar Agricultural University (BAU), Sabour, have achieved a major breakthrough. They have identified a unique compound, N-(2-iodophenyl) methane sulfonamide, in makhana, which has vital medicinal property. “This is the first time the bioactive compound has been identified as a naturally […]

The University Got is First Trademark Granted

The university secures its first trademark on the logo and slogan “Work is Worship, Work with Smile’ which was brainchild of Hon’ble Vice Chancellor Prof DR Singh. Hon’ble Vice Chancellor after joining office in the month of January 2023, gave the slogan for upliftment of academic, research, extension and training activities of the university. The […]

World Soil Day-2024 Celebrated by the Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour

The Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry (SSAC), Bihar Agricultural University (BAU), Sabour, celebrated World Soil Day-2024 with immense enthusiasm and active participation on 5 th December, 2024. This year’s theme, “Caring for Soils: Measure , Monitor, Manage,” underlined the pressing need for accurate soil data to promote sustainable management practices, secure global food supplies, and bolster environmental resilience. Dr. DR […]

World Soil Day 2024 Celebrated at CHES, ICAR-IIHR, Bhubaneswar

The Central Horticultural Experiment Station (CHES), ICAR-IIHR, Bhubaneswar, celebrated World Soil Day on 5th  December 2024 at Bhapur, Banamalipur, Khorda. The program, organized with the theme “Caring for Soils: Measure, Monitor, Manage,” emphasizing the importance of accurate soil data and sustainable soil management for food security. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from 50 stakeholders, including farmers, […]

ICAR-CIFRI Organized Training-Cum-Exposure Visit for The Farmers of Cuttack , Jagatsinghpur and Kendrapara Districts of Odisha on “Inland Fisheries Management”

Cuttack, the commercial capital of Odisha, is home to numerous trading and business houses. The districts of Cuttack, Kendrapara, and the Bay of Bengal encircle the district of Jagatsinghpur. A project to modernize and upgrade the fishing harbor at Paradip in Jagatsinghpur was recently inaugurated. Over the past three to four years, the demand for […]

Training for Fish Farmers of Madhepura District, Bihar was inaugurated by former Vice Chancellor of ICAR-CIFE, Mumbai

A training program on “Inland Fisheries Management” was organized by ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute (ICAR-CIFRI), Barrackpore, from 19th to 25th November 2024, with the objective of enhancing knowledge and disseminating technology to fish farmers of Madhepura District, Bihar. As an inland state, Bihar recognizes inland fisheries and the freshwater aquaculture sector as key contributors […]

ICAR-CIFRI, Prayagraj Conducted a Three Days Training programme on “Concept Building in Basic Statistics for Biological Data Analysis”

ICAR-CIFRI, Prayagraj conducted a training programme on “Concept Building in Basic Statistics for Biological Data Analysis” during 18-20th Nov, 2024. The three days training programme was inaugurated by Dr B. K. Das, Director, ICAR-CIFRI, Barrackpore and Dr S. P. Singh, Ex-Principal Scientist of ICAR-CIFRI was the special guest during valedictory session. Total 21 participants, 6 […]