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Acquaculture, Agro Universities, India

 It aimed to address vulnerabilities and knowledge gaps in small-scale fish farming communities, promote climate-smart fish farming, and adopt climate-resilient technologies and infrastructure.

ICAR-Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute, Goa, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with The Energy and Resource Institute, a prominent non-profit research institute, to engage in collaborative research, extension, and capacity building in agriculture, fisheries, and allied sectors. The partnership aimed to address vulnerabilities and knowledge gaps in small-scale fish farming communities, promote climate-smart fish farming, and adopt climate-resilient technologies and infrastructure, and establish a knowledge-sharing platform along with market linkages.

Dr. Parveen Kumar, Director, ICAR-CCARI, emphasized the significance of collaboration in promoting holistic and sustainable development of coastal life by leveraging the combined expertise of both institutes.

Dr. Elroy Pereira, Associate Fellow, TERI, emphasized TERI’s commitment to provide all necessary support to the institute in facilitating research, capacity building, and extension activities in the relevant fields.

 It aimed to address vulnerabilities and knowledge

Agro Universities, Agrotech, India, R&D

This newly patented invention is a remote-controlled, unmanned tree-climbing apparatus that is risk-free, efficient, and user-friendly.

The Unmanned Remote-Controlled Palm Tree Harvesting Robot, developed by Dr. A. R. Desai’s team from ICAR-Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute, Goa, and Dr Rajendra S. Gad’s team from Goa University, has been granted Patent No. 537851 (Application No. 201721022813, dated July 29, 2017).

Coconut is a crucial cash crop in coastal regions, particularly in Southern India. However, interest in coconut plantations has been waning for two primary reasons: the scarcity of coconut tree climbers and the rising wages for the few remaining. Traditional coconut harvesting communities are moving away from these jobs due to improved living standards and the inherent risks involved. Meanwhile, wages for coconut harvesters have surged in recent years, making the process more expensive. Although various coconut and areca nut climbing devices are available, they often suffer from drawbacks such as complicated designs, high costs, and the need for prior experience. Most existing devices are manned, posing risks and inefficiencies.

This newly patented invention is a remote-controlled, unmanned tree-climbing apparatus that is risk-free, efficient, and user-friendly. It reduces the risk associated with human climbers, shortens harvesting time, and is lightweight and portable. Moreover, it addresses the significant issue of plant damage caused by sharp blades or bark-penetrating spikes in other devices. This innovation offers a less invasive and hassle-free method of harvesting. The technology promises significant benefits for coconut farmers, agri-entrepreneurs, and self-help groups in coastal and coconut-growing regions. The inventors also have a message to prospective entrepreneurs to come forward with a Tripartite MoU (with ICAR- CCARI and Goa University) for mass production and commercialization of the device for the benefit of coconut farmers.

This newly patented invention is a remote-controlled,

Agro Universities, Fruits, R&D

ICAR-CCARI’s Nutmeg Pericarp Taffy allows farmers to earn an additional annual income of Rs 5,600 per tree, apart from the yield of nutmeg spice products.

The invention “Process for preparing Nutmeg Taffy and resultant food product thereof” invented by Dr A.R Desai and the team of ICAR-Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute, Goa has been granted Patent No. 528119.

Nutmeg is an important spice crop of India which is mainly grown for nutmeg seed and mace. After collecting these economic products, farmers often leave behind nutmeg pericarp in the garden for rotting. Nutmeg pericarp, which makes up 80-85 per cent of the fresh weight of the fruit, is known for its high nutritional value. ICAR-CCARI, Goa developed Nutmeg Pericarp Taffy, a product that stores well at room temperature for 12 months without synthetic preservatives. This technology allows farmers to earn an additional annual income of Rs. 5,600/tree, apart from the yield of nutmeg spice products. The product is simple, requires no costly equipment, and is commercially acceptable. It has been commercialized twice with M/s Tanshikar Spice Farm, Netravali, and Goa State Biodiversity Board.

Farmers, agri-entrepreneurs, self-help groups, small and medium-scale food industries, and agro-ecotourism centers were the potential beneficiaries of the technology.

ICAR-CCARI’s Nutmeg Pericarp Taffy allows farmers to

Agrotech, Dairy, India

Skill development programmes were conducted in different batches for the tribal farmers of seven tribal hamlets of Thrissur district on “Value added Milk Products“

ICAR-Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute, Ela, Old Goa, Goa established a small-scale dairy processing unit in collaboration with Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (KVASU), Kerala for the skill development of Scheduled Tribe farmers of Coastal Districts of Kerala.

This small-scale dairy processing unit is established under STC fund in collaboration with KVASU.The Small-Scale Dairy Processing Unit was inaugurated at the Vaniyampara Village of Thrissur District of Kerala.Prof. M. R. Saseendranath, Vice-Chancellor, KVASU, Dr. Parveen Kumar, Director, ICAR-CCARI, Goa and other dignitaries form KVASU and the local grama panchayats graced the occasion.

The Director, ICAR-CCARI along with the team of scientists visited the tribal hamlets and interacted with the farmers to get the first-hand information on the socio-economic status and research intervention needs of the scheduled tribes of Kerala.

In continuation to the inauguration, skill development programs were conducted in different batches for the tribal farmers of seven tribal hamlets of Thrissur district on “Value added Milk Products” at the Department of Dairy Technology, Varghese Kurien Institute of Dairy and Food Technology (VKIDFT), Mannuthy, Kerala.

Skill development programmes were conducted in different

Acquaculture, Agro Universities, AgroPolicy, Dairy, Live Stock

The institute has been able to bring in a revolutionary change in animal husbandry, fishery and food processing that has made a revolutionary change in the Goa

The Government of Goa felicitated the ICAR-Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute, Goa on the occasion of 35th Statehood Day at Raj Bhavan, Goa.

Dr Parveen Kumar, Director, ICAR-CCARI received the award from Shripad Naik, Union Minister of State for Tourism, Shipyard and Waterways in the presence of PS Sreedharan Pillai, Governor of Goa; Dr Pramod Sawant, Chief Minister, Government of Goa and other dignitaries.

The institute has been bestowed with the Certificate of Appreciation and Citation for its outstanding contributions toward the progress and development of agriculture, animal husbandry, fishery and food processing that has made a revolutionary change in the Goa.

Since the institute’s establishment in 1989, 17 varieties of the different crops like rice, cashew, brinjal, okra, cowpea and red amaranthus have been developed for Goa which are grown in the state. Besides, the native breeds of cattle – Shweta Kapila and Agonda Goan Pig have also been characterised and registered.

The institute has also helped the Government of Goa in getting the GI of agricultural products like Khola Chilli and Myndoli Banana.

The institute has been able to bring

Acquaculture, Agro Universities, Agrotech, Environment, Live Stock, Sustainability

Discussions were held on the integration of pisciculture and agriculture to make Goa a self-reliant state in the agriculture

The ICAR-Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute, Goa has recently organised a National Symposium on ‘Self-Reliant Coastal Agriculture.’

The symposium has been organised in association with the Association for Coastal Agricultural Research as a part of the “Bharat Ka Amrut Mahotsav” to commemorate 75 Years of India’s Independence.

Chief Guest, Shripad Yesso Naik, Union Minister of State for Tourism, Shipyard and Waterways briefed about the various constraints to take-up agriculture in the coastal ecosystem. The opening-up of the new avenue by the agro-ecotourism to enhance the farmers’ income was emphasised by the minister.

The Guest of Honour, Nilesh Cabral, Minister of Environment, Legislative affairs, Law & Judiciary and Public Works Department, Government of Goa stressed on the need to revive the 5th Century old and traditional agriculture system of Goa through the eco-friendly methods of bund stabilisation, integration of pisciculture and agriculture to make Goa a self-reliant state in the agriculture.

The Guest of Honour, AK Mishra, Secretary (Agriculture, Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Science), Government of Goa urged the participants to deliberate on the inherent challenges for the self-reliant agriculture and address the nutritional security of the coastal area.

The Guest of Honor, Mahesh Patil, Chairman, Goa State Pollution Control Board, Government of Goa opined that Khazan land has to be revived through an integrated farming approach and encourage the agro-ecotourism to improve the farmers’ income.

The Guest of Honour, Dr Suresh Kumar Chaudhari, Deputy Director General (Natural Resource Management), ICAR highlighted the significant contributions of the coastal agriculture despite, the complex and compounded problems in the coastal ecosystems. The importance of the high-density cashew plantations and harnessing the potential of the animal sector for doubling the coastal farmers’ income was underlined by the DDG.

Earlier, welcoming the dignitaries, Dr Parveen Kumar, Director, ICAR-CCARI, Goa outlined the scenario of the coastal agriculture and provided a gist about the different sessions and deliberations to be conducted during the symposium.

The dignitaries also felicitated Amai Mahalinga Naik for his innovation in water conservation and converting barren lands into green and fertile lands.

About 260 participants participated in the inaugural session of the symposium.

Discussions were held on the integration of

Agro Universities

The agreement will be valid for five years

A tripartite agreement was signed by ICAR-Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute, Goa with the Krishi Vigyan Kendra, South Goa and Directorate of Industries, Trade and Commerce (DITC), Goa.

The agreement is aimed at establishing a Common Incubation Centre (CIC) under the Pradhan Mantri Formalization of the Micro Food Processing Enterprises (PMFME) Scheme. The agreement will be valid for five years.

Dr Parveen Kumar, Director, ICAR-CCARI, Goa stated that the Institute will act as a Mentor Institute and play a key role in establishing the CIC, demonstration and operation. The CIC is expected to benefit the Entrepreneurs of South Goa District in processing the coconut and local seasonal fruits.

The agreement will be valid for five