Agriculture

Bhubaneswar,18/10/2023(Odisha Samachar)- ICAR-CIFA has signed MoU with three Aquaculture entrepreneurs cum hatchery owners Mrs. JhulekhaFirojTamboli, Pune, Maharashtra, Mrs. JhinaParida, Kendrapada, Odisha and Mr. Kumara Swamy, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh for being authorized multiplier units for dissemination of genetically improved AhRJayanti and improved catla developed through selective breeding by ICAR CIFA. The …

Bhubaneswar, 17/10/2023 ( Odisha Samachar )- Krishi Vigyan Kendra-Khordha, ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture(CIFA), Bhubaneswar celebrated World Food Day on 16 October 2023 on the theme “Water is life, water is food. Leave no one behind”. Dr. P.K. Sahoo, Director, ICAR-CIFA graced this occasion as Chief Guest. He emphasized water …

Cuttack,12/10/2023 ( Odisha Samachar )- ICAR-National Rice Research Institute organized National Brainstorming Workshop on Integrated Pest Management: Challenges and Way Forward (WinPest – 2023)on 11th October 2023 at Cuttack. Prof. Sanjay KumarNayak, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, Ravenshaw University, Cuttack was Chief Guest in the inaugural session. In his inaugural speech he emphasized …

Bhubaneswar, 4/10/2023 ( Odisha Samachar )- ICAR- Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture (CIFA), Bhubaneswar, Krishi Vigyan Kendra-Khordhain association with the Chasabasa Farmer Producer Company Ltd., Rajas, Balipatnajointly organized Special Campaign 3.0 for Swachhata at Rajas village, Balipatna Block of Khordha District on 2nd October 2023. Dr. P. Das, Principal Scientist …

Bhubaneswar, 26/9/2023 ( Odisha Samachar )- Six ARS Probationers from ICAR-NAARM recently concluded their Field Experience Training (FET) at ICAR-CIFA, guided by Dr. H K De, Principal Scientist, and Dr. PushpaChaudhary, Scientist. Their training took place from September 4th to September 22nd in Barijanga village, part of the Balianta block …

Bhubaneswar, 17/8/2023 ( Odisha Samachar )- Dr Abhilaksh Likhi visited ICAR CIFA on 16 August 2023 and he had an interaction meeting with stakeholders of aquaculture sector. Dr P K Sahoo, Director apprised the technology development and technology commercialisation of ICAR CIFA. He also presented the farmers network through technology …

Bhubaneswar, 13/8/2023 ( Odisha Samachar)- Tribal Rubber cultivating farmers and WSHG’s can earn an annual profit of Rs 2.5 lakh an acre if they are trained properly in Kerela and Tripura for ensuring sustainable livelihood where by converting several barren land into green canopy stated the Ekta Trust, Managing Trustee …

Sarakana, Khordha/ Bhubaneswar, 29/7/2023 ( Odisha Samachar )- Aqua Chaupal, developed by ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture, for promoting farmer to farmer learning, was inaugurated today by Padmashree Batakrushna Sahoo at Sarakana. Aqua Chaupal is a place where fish farmers can sit together and discuss fishery related issues to improve …

Bhubaneswar, 16/7/2023 ( Odisha Samachar )- Scampi farming in India is set to undergo a renaissance as the Prime Minister Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) scheme takes center stage in revitalizing this once-thriving industry. With a steadfast commitment to uplifting the fortunes of scampi farmers and bolstering the aquaculture sector, PMMSY …

Bhubaneswar,11/7/2023 ( Odisha Samachar )- ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture observed National Fish Farmers’ Day at its Kausalyaganga campus here on 10th July 2023. The day is observed in remembrance of scientists Dr K H Alikunhi and Dr H L Chaudhuriwho had successfully induced bred one of the carp species …