The ICAR-Central Soil Salinity Research Institute (CSSRI) organized a Mineral Mixture, anionic mixture and Berga Fat Distribution Programme under the Farmer FIRST Project on May 16, 2024, in Kathura village of Sonepat district of Haryana. The initiative involved distributing supplements to enhance livestock health and productivity, addressing the nutritional deficiencies in animals. The program witnessed the participation of around 35 dairy farmers from Kathura Village, who enthusiastically participated and took advantage of the opportunity to improve the health and well-being of their livestock. Farmer FIRST project provide a mineral mixture machine to use at village level to improve the socio-economic conditions of the farming community in Kathura Village. Dr. Sohanvir Singh (Co-PI, Farmer FIRST Project), Principal Scientist, ICAR-NDRI, told farmers about method to prepare mineral mixture by machine and addressed farmers about working of mineral mixture machine. Mineral mixture in the diet helps strengthen the immune system of dairy animals, making them more resistant to diseases and infections. BergaFat is a bypass fat that does not affect feed intake, and is broken down in the intestine by lipase enzyme and enhances milk production performance in cows and buffaloes. Dr. Sohanvir Singh demonstrated a method by using microscope for heat detection of livestock by using saliva of animal and a microscope is also given at village level. Further, he also discussed that addition of 4 % urea to animal fodder increase availability of nutrients to livestock and helps in minimization of nutrient deficiency in animals. Dr. Suresh Kumar (Co-PI, Farmer FIRST Project) discussed results of wheat research trail with farmers and took their feedback. It was concluded that distribution of quality seeds of wheat under Farmer FIRST project among farmers in last season increased productivity and benefitted farmers economically; and farmers were keen to use quality seeds for future. The Kisan Gosthi served as a platform for farmers to share experiences, discuss best practices, and gain insights into modern farming techniques. In this Kisan Gosthi programme, quality rice seeds (PB 1718, PB 1121, PB 1509 and PB 1692) were distributed among farmers. Dr. Rajkumar, PI, FFP addressed farmers about information on proper cultivation techniques, water management, and pest control and Nirmal Singh (SRF) told farmers about nursery preparation of rice. The distribution of high-quality paddy seeds expected to improve crop yields, enhance resilience to pests and diseases, and ultimately increase farmers’ income. Farmer FIRST project team also visited SSD installed sites of adopted village.
Read more: https://cssri.res.in/poxumyse/2024/05/Mineral-Mixture.pdf
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