KOCHI:Research findings of the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) were showcased as India’s commitment to conserving its marine ecosystems at a United Nations meet held at Seoul, South Korea to discuss the Global Biodiversity Framework. Conservation of mangroves and coral reef ecosystems, identification of marine protected areas and promotion of sustainable marine fishing were […]
KOCHI:The 16th Agricultural Science Congress (ASC) and Expo, to be held in Kochi from October 10-13, is poised to bring together a diverse community of stakeholders to deliberate on sustainable development goals (SDGs). The event will serve as a global platform for leading academicians, researchers, students, farmers, and entrepreneurs to exchange insights and experiences, with […]
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM:Coconut industry needs to adopt innovation and sustainability with the support of a comprehensive strategy to promote cultivation, scientific crop management and value-addition aimed at tapping the huge national and global market for the crop cultivated in many parts of the country, according to experts at a meet here. They were speaking at an industry […]
KOCHI:In a major breakthrough in Indian marine fisheries research, a team of scientists at the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) have decoded the whole genome of the Indian oil sardine (Sardinella longiceps), a popular food fish. This is the first time that the genome of a marine fish species from the Indian subcontinent has […]
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM:Parshottam Rupala, Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has outlined a comprehensive plan to boost the mariculture sector of the country, saying that offshore cage farming is the immediate focus using bigger cages. He was speaking during his visit to the Vizhinjam Regional Centre of the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI). “Cage […]
KOCHI:Parshottam Rupala, Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry has unveiled a path-breaking study report that reveals India’s marine fish stock is healthy and sustainable, reinforcing the country’s position at the World Trade Organization (WTO). Carried out by the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), the study points out that a resounding 91.1% of the 135 […]
PUNJAB:ACC Limited, the cement and building material company of the diversified Adani Group, is elated to announce the completion of its 5th Lift Irrigation Project in Dhakori Village, Ludhiana District, Punjab. The Company aims to revolutionize agricultural practices and ensure the availability of optimum water resources throughout the year, enhancing the livelihoods of local farmers. […]
NEW DELHI:LT Foods, the 70-year-old Indian-origin global FMCG Company in the consumer food space, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) – National Research Centre for Integrated Pest Management (NCIPM), to train 10,000 farmers in the country on Sustainable Farming Practices. The move is a part of […]
KOCHI:The Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has taken part in a pioneering project of the Department of Fisheries, Government of India to deploy artificial reefs (AR) in a total of 3477 fishing villages in the country with the aim of promoting sustainable fisheries and livelihood. As part of this ambitious project, a nationwide campaign […]
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM:Trivandrum Regional Co-operative Milk Producers Union (TRCMPU) of Milma has announced an incentive of Rs 2.50 on each litre of milk procured from dairy farmers in four southern districts during Onam. TRCMPU Administrative Committee Convener N Bhasurangan said the incentive, which will be shared between dairy farmers (Rs 2) and the respective cooperative societies (50 […]