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Develops a tech-based prototype model for millet revival and helps establish market linkages

Lenovo, the global technology powerhouse, announced the successful culmination of its Work for Humankind Initiative, with six millet varieties making a comeback in Kanthalloor, Kerala.  Branded Kanthalloor Millets, these six varieties will make their way to the kitchens and tables of local homestays and Anganwadi schools, as a result of Lenovo’s tech-based prototype model to revive millet cultivation, ease millet production processes and create market linkages.

An important milestone for the initiative was the setting up of the Lenovo Digital Centre for Kanthalloor Millets at the IHRD College for Applied Sciences, Kanthalloor, to ensure that the community had access to technology tools to succeed in the Project. The Centre has enabled digital access to the farming community and has emerged as the hub for important information relating to government schemes like state crop insurance, crop diversification schemes, subsidies, peer learning, and sharing insights on millet cultivation methods. Farmers in Kanthalloor today, use smartphones to access information and stay connected with the digital centre, volunteers, as well as the community. 

Lenovo also announced a partnership with Samudra Network and Agri App, to digitize the agricultural value chain specific to millet farming in Kanthalloor. This includes crop detail tracking, digitisation of processing operations for quality control, and market catalogue creation.

Develops a tech-based prototype model for millet

Floriculture, India, Sustainability

As part of the ‘Ente Nadu Ente Onam’ project, a total of 50 acres of land in the Kattakkada constituency have been dedicated to flower cultivation

Kerala’s Pallichal Panchayat has cultivated marigolds across 26 acres in 13 different locations. This year, as part of the ‘Ente Nadu Ente Onam’ project, a total of 50 acres of land in the Kattakkada constituency have been dedicated to flower cultivation. The first day of the ten-day-long Onam celebration is known as Atham Day. 

On this day, people actively participate in making floral carpets. These carpets are created in houses, apartments, offices, and public places. Kerala has usually had to rely on Tamil Nadu and Karnataka states for flowers to make floral carpets. As Athappookkalam, the carpet-making process, is an integral part of the Onam celebration.

According to the local media, after this flower season, farmers will start vegetable cultivation. Farmers of Vilappil Panchayat planning to start sunflower cultivation. The place was not fertile. MGNREGA workers and Kudumbasree workers have made it suitable for cultivation. For so many years it was not used and remained like a forest. Now the landlord is also happy that the land has been utilised.

Marigold holds immense significance in Kerala, during the Onam celebrations. The vibrant and cheerful flower plays a crucial role in decorating homes, temples, and public spaces. Its golden colour symbolises prosperity, happiness, and purity, making it an integral part of the festivities. 

As part of the ‘Ente Nadu Ente

AgroPolicy, Allied Industry, Environment

The government is expecting new industries from the sector to be set up here and to promote the growth of the rubber industry in the state

The Kerala government is setting up a second rubber park in the Kollam district with the support of the Rubber Board and Kerala Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation (KINFRA).

The primary aim of the government is to develop infrastructure facilities like power, water and transportation for promoting rubber and rubber wood-based products manufacturing industrial units.

Only allow rubber-based industries and rubber-wood industries are to be permitted in this rubber park. Also, there will be no compromise on environmental aspects and only PCB (pollution control board)-classified industries are permitted. The park is located in an environmental-sensitive area, and therefore no common effluent treatment plant is constructed.

The state government has developed 19.93 acres of land and approximately 10 acres of land can be allotted for lease for thirty years for industrial use. The government is expecting new industries from the sector to be set up here and to promote the growth of the rubber industry in the state.

The first rubber park is currently in operation. It was established in 1997 at Irapuram village in Ernakulam district.

The government is expecting new industries from

AgroPolicy, Agrotech, India, People, Sustainability

The project focuses on the existing and forthcoming technological advances associated with successful agricultural improvements

Kerala Department of Agriculture to train aspiring agri entrepreneurs as part of the Value Chain Development in Agriculture, VAIGA 2023 programme. Training includes how to create comprehensive project reports (DPR).

The project DPR clinic was launched by Agricultural Minister P Prasad. In 2016, VAIGA, an exposition programme for agribusiness owners and industries, was introduced. The project focuses on the existing and forthcoming technological advances associated with successful agricultural improvements, such as product diversification, processing, value addition, and marketing. Additionally, it links entrepreneurs, professionals in agri-value addition and processing, and local and national organizations. The program’s highlights include the exhibition and B2B meetings.

During the sixth annual VAIGA agricultural exhibition, which will take place from 25th Feb to 2nd March in Thiruvananthapuram. During the exhibition, the State Agricultural Department will conduct an Agri Hackathon. The goal of the hackathon is to find solutions to agricultural problems, particularly those of a technological and administrative nature.

The project focuses on the existing and

Acquaculture, AgroPolicy, Environment, India, People, Sustainability

The main objectives of Sagar Parikrama are to disseminate information on various fisheries-related schemes and programs being implemented by the government

Parshottam Rupala, Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, starts the Sagar Parikrama Phase-III from Hazira Port, Gujarat, and proceeds towards the coastal line of Maharashtra at Satpati, Vasai, Versova, and Parikrama will end at Sasson Dock, Mumbai.

The main objectives of ‘Sagar Parikrama’ are to facilitate interaction with fishermen, coastal communities and stakeholders so as to disseminate information on various fisheries-related schemes and programs being implemented by the Government; demonstrate solidarity with all fisher folk, fish farmers and concerned stakeholder as a spirit of Aatmanirbhar Bharat, to promote responsible fisheries with focus on the sustainable balance between the utilisation of marine fisheries resources for food security of nation and livelihoods of coastal fisher communities and protection of marine ecosystems.

The journey of Sagar Parikrama focuses on the sustainable balance between the utilisation of marine fisheries resources for the food security of the nation and livelihoods of coastal fisher communities and the protection of marine ecosystems, to bridge the gaps of fisher communities, and their expectations, development of fishing villages, upgradation and creation of infrastructure such as fishing harbours & landing centres to ensure sustainable and responsible development through an ecosystem approach.

The Sagar Parikrama program is celebrated in all coastal States/UTs through a pre-decided sea route down right from Gujarat, Diu, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal, Andaman & Nicobar, and Lakshadweep Islands to have interaction program with fishermen, fisher communities and stakeholders in these locations to know the problems of Coastal Fisher folk. A holistic approach has been adopted to improve the quality of life and economic well-being of fishers and fishermen in rural areas and create more livelihood opportunities.

The main objectives of Sagar Parikrama are

AgroPolicy, Agrotech, Animal Health, Dairy, Live Stock

The well-equipped veterinary facilities will be just a call away by dialing 1962

Parshottam Rupala , Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying inaugurated 29 Mobile Veterinary Units and centralised call centre in Thiruvananthpuram  in a significant step for the benefit of the livestock farmers in Kerala.

These MVUs will be operated through a centralised call centre with a uniform Helpline No. 1962. It will receive calls from livestock rearers / animal owners and Veterinarian will prioritize all cases on the basis of emergency nature and will transmit them to the nearest MVU for attending at farmer’s doorstep.

MVUs will provide diagnosis treatment, vaccination, artificial insemination, minor surgical interventions, audio-visual aids and extension services to farmers / animal owners at their doorstep in far flung area. MVUs will act as one-stop Centre for solutions to veterinary issues and dissemination of information to the remotest areas of the country.

Kerala is deploying 50 MVUs in different districts. Now, the veterinary hospital will be just a call away by dialling 1962. These vehicles are equipped with state of art diagnostic tools, animal treatment and breeding accessories, audio visual aids and necessary medications.

The Minister highlighted that this intervention will boost the confidence of dairy breeders to rear high productive dairy animals as most of the breeders are reluctant to take their livestock to Veterinary Hospital for treatment and usually end calling quacks for doorstep delivery of services. Each MVU shall be manned by a qualified Veterinarian and a Paravet for providing specialized services to livestock farmers, he added.

Elaborating on the scheme the Minister underlined that the scheme is promising and will transform the dairy sector from a subsistence-based farm livelihood to a commercially viable enterprise by giving gainful employment to the youth of the Kerala.

In the current financial year, Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), MoFAHD, Govt of India has sanctioned 4332 MVUs across the country.

The well-equipped veterinary facilities will be just

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

Agro Universities

 FPC will encourage the avocado, rambutan, mangosteen, and passion fruit production and will export the same to other countries.

Kottayam based Mahatma Gandhi University and the Fruits Valley Farmers Producers Company has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop an avocado research centre at Adimali in Kerala.The MoU was signed by University Registrar Prakash Kumar and Biju Parayannilam, chairman, Fruits Valley Farmers Producers Company. Vice-Chancellor Sabu Thomas emphasised that the commercial production of imported fruits like avocado was necessary for the survival of the agriculture sector in the state.

“Farmers should come forward and try to produce foreign fruits in a commercial manner as these days rubber and pepper farming are facing a downward trend,” Thomas added. He said the research department will provide all necessary support to produce avocado fruit.

Parayannilam , chairman, Fruits Valley Farmers Producers Company stated that his company will encourage the avocado, rambutan, mangosteen, and passion fruit production and will export the same to other countries and ensure a stable price for such fruits.

 FPC will encourage the avocado, rambutan, mangosteen,

AgroPolicy, Agrotech, Dairy, Live Stock

To form joint liability groups to promote the production and marketing of milk and milk products

Kerala will undertake an integrated programme for the dairy farmers and will form joint liability groups to promote the production and marketing of milk and milk products and to take up commercial production of fodder.

J Chinchurani, Minister for Dairy Development, Kerala will inaugurate the initiative at Pathanamthitta on June 3. The minister is scheduled to inaugurate the distribution of identity cards and uniforms to employees of milk cooperatives in Kollam.

A hygienic milk collection room at the Valachira milk cooperative in Kottayam will be launched followed by a cattle feed godown at the Thamarakulam cooperative in Kottayam and a 50 KV solar power plant at the Muthalamada east cooperative besides a bailing unit at the Maniyilparambu cooperative, in Palakkad. A fodder farming initiative in the Ollukara block in Thrissur will also be launched.

To form joint liability groups to promote

Agro Universities, Dairy

A small scale dairy processing unit with a budgetary allocation of Rs 9.91 lakhs has been established at Vaniyampara Village of Coastal District, Thrissur

The ICAR-Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute, Goa signed an Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (KVASU), Pookode, Wayanad, Kerala for establishing the Farmers’ Producers’ Organization (FPO) / Self Help Groups (SHGs) / Community Organizations (COs) of the tribal farmers of the coastal districts of Kerala.

Dr R Solomon Rajkumar, Senior Scientist & Liaison Officer, ICAR-CCARI, Goa represented the ICAR-CCARI, Goa for signing the MoA on the behalf of the Director, ICAR-CCARI, Goa.

As a part of the collaboration, a small scale dairy processing Unit with a budgetary allocation of Rs 9.91 lakhs has been established at Vaniyampara Village of Coastal District, Thrissur.

The senior officials of ICAR-CCARI, Goa and KVASU, Kerala were also present during the occasion.

A small scale dairy processing unit with

Acquaculture, Agro Universities, Agrotech

The MoU will lead to the transfer of technology on the conversion of fish waste-to-wealth

The ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Kerala signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Kerala Agricultural University, Kerala for transferring a novel technology on conversion of fish waste to fish manure.

To mark the occasion, the institute organised the Technology Demonstration Programme in collaboration with the Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kumarakom, Kottayam under the Kerala Agricultural University under the Scheduled Caste Sub Plan Component today.

Inaugurating the programme, the Chief Guest, P Prasad, Minister for Agriculture, Government of Kerala applauded the institute’s efforts to develop the promising and apt technology for converting the fish waste into feed and manure. The minister accentuated that the technology will help ineffective management of the huge volume of unhygienic fish waste dumping in the fish markets and processing/peeling industries throughout the state.

Dr R Chandra Babu, Vice-Chancellor, Kerala Agricultural University, Kerala appreciated the Institute’s initiatives for leading the state to move forward in attaining the goal of organic farming through the production of organic manure or fish feed from the fish waste.

Highlighting the importance of Fish Waste Management, Dr Ravishankar CN, Director, ICAR-CIFT, Cochin stressed that the technology will help in the best utilisation of the nutrients found in fish waste for the preparation of feed or manure.

More than 100 participants including departmental officers, fishermen, fisherwomen and entrepreneurs participated in the programme.

The MoU will lead to the transfer