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Goa Cashew -2 is a high-yielding and jumbo nut variety with higher kernel recovery and bigger apple size (95-100.0g) cashew. The higher nut yield and bigger apples per unit ensures a higher income to the farmers enhancing the livelihood security of the cashew farmers.
Goa Cashew-3 is a high-yielding cashew variety, a selection from local Germplasm with adaptability to the agroclimatic conditions of Goa and acceptability by cashew farmers and processors due to higher returns of raw nuts and higher kernel recovery.
Goa Cashew-4 is a high-yielding cashew variety released by ICAR-CCARI with a nut yield potential of 2.5-3.0 t/ha (against the state’s average productivity of 525kg/ha). With higher five times higher yield it generates a net income of ₹1800 to 2000 per treeas compared to yield of 2.5kg/tree of nondescript with net income ₹300/tree.
Goa Tambdi Bhaji-1 is a selection from local red amaranthus from South Goa which is better adaptable to Goa conditions. It is highly palatable and can also be grown as a potted plant. It has a yield of 14.80 t/ha in 60 days. It is also tolerant to rust and can easily be grown within a short duration (30-45 days).
It is prepared by integrating organic, inorganic and biological sources. Colour of the mixture was greyish brown with 18.54% moisture content. More than 90% material passes through 2 mm sieve and the particle density was 0.48 Mg/ m3. pH of the mixture was 8.27 and EC was 1.33 dS/ m. It has 0.13% Nitrogen, 0.19% Phosphorus and 1.54% Potassium content. The concentration of the constituents of the integrated nutrient mixture is finalized based on the pot culture experiments conducted in short duration horticultural crops such as brinjal, tomato and the same was tested in fruit crops in pots. Field experiment proved that, application of one kg Integrated Nutrient mixture (IN mixture) at 3 months after planting improved growth and yield of banana in poor quality red laterite soil. The highest yield (26.32 kg) was recorded in Grand Naine variety treated with IN mixture along with recommended dose of fertilizers.
The VEGFAST technology is one of the trade mark technology for urban gardening developed by ICAR-Central Potato Research Station, Jalandhar. This promising technology has tremendous scope in the state of Goa, where healthy and fresh vegetables can be grown in the terraces, balconies and rooftops of housing societies, restaurants, hotels and beachfronts. The use of this technology will help the state of Goa to become self-reliant in vegetable productions and reduce its dependence on other states.
Greenhouses are structures in which the environment can be partially or fully controlled to grow crops. The advantages of greenhouses are:
Greenhouses have been designed taking into consideration the location of the site, prevailing wind, other environmental conditions, purpose for which it is to be used etc. ICAR-CCARI has competence to evolve such designs and prepare DPR for the same. Also, guidance on various other technologies like hydroponics, roof-top farming etc. can be provided.
Improved varieties of turmeric (like Prabha, Pratibha, Meghalaya, Selection-1, and Sudarshan) are found promising under agro climatic conditions in Goa for commercial production both as a inter crops in cashew and coconut plantations and also as pure crop in open fields. To process the turmeric fingers are separated from mother rhizomes which are usually kept as seed materials. The fresh turmeric is cured for obtaining dry turmeric for marketing. The rhizomes are collected, cleaned and processed. Processing of Turmeric involves boiling of fresh rhizomes in water, drying and polishing and pulverizing.
The herbal garden of ICAR-CCARI (Dhanvantari vatika) has more than 100 medicinal and aromatic species including medicinal herbs, shrubs, climbers and tree species collected from different parts of India. Bilingual display boards in each plot explain the botanical name, family, parts used and major medicinal uses of the particular plant. The planting materials of all major species are available in the nursery for sales. Dried and powdered products and aromatic oil extracted from these plants are available at our institute for sales. Technical support for medicinal and aromatic plant production and processing is given to the needy farmers by ICAR-CCARI, Old Goa. Aromatic plants available in ICAR-CCARI, Old Goa are Citronella (Ganjan), Coleus (Ajmapan), Lemongrass (Ganjan), Mint (Pudina), Basil (Tulsi), Palmrosa (Gandhbael) Patchouli (Pacholi) Vetiver (Khus)
Aloe vera gel extraction machine with conveyer belts can remove the gel in an effective way from the leaves. The shelf life of the gelatine solidified gel was enhanced up to 7 days by adding Ascorbic acid. The harvested leaves were of average weight of 352.00 g and 59.52 cm Leaf length of 59.52 cm and of 352.00 g, the total Gel extracted was 227.05 g. Moisture content of the gel was 98.82 % and gel recovery was 65.44 %.
In rainy season, less sweet and watery pineapple fruits fail to find market. To resolve this, pineapple processing was promoted by the preparation of an innovative product; ‘herbal extract blended pineapple Ready To Serve’. In this, aqueous extracts of herbs were added to get unique flavour. Preferred flavours identified were jeera and lemongrass that blended well with pineapple RTS with high nutritive value and consumer acceptance. The Cost of production is Rs. 6.00/ 200 ml bottle (Approx.) From 1 kg pineapple minimum 2L RTS can be produced. Fresh fruit cost Rs. 15.00/ kg. RTS cost RS. 10/ 200 ml bottle Thus Income generated is Rs. 10 x 10 bottle= Rs. 100.00 and Profit earned is Rs. 100-60= Rs. 40.00
ICAR-CCARI, Goa has standardized technology for the cultivation of Lilium cut flowers under naturally ventilated polyhouse. Cut flowers with good quality flowers along with long stems can be produced under the polyhouse with the required fertigation and plant protection schedule. Under the NHM, farmers can avail a subsidy of up to 50 per cent of the project's cost for making the structure and buying planting material. When the bulbs are harvested, they can be stored and managed properly so they can be used again next year. Farmers can diversify their cropping and enhance their income through the production of Lilium cut flowers.
Standardized production technology for cut flower production was initiated at ICAR-CCARI, Goa under a naturally ventilated polyhouse. Anthurium flowers are harvested when the spathe completely unfurls and the spadix is well developed. The development of true flowers on the spadix is also used as a criterion for harvesting the blooms. When one-third of the true flowers on the spadix mature, a change of colour can be observed that moves from base to the tip of the spadix and that is the right stage for harvesting of flowers. Flowers are ready for harvesting after 8-10 months of planting. The average yield is 5-7flowers per plant per year for the initial two years and 10-12 flowers per plant per year from 3 rd year onwards. Varieties identified under Goa conditions are Aymara, Chichas, Ivory, Elan, Jewel.
Heliconias are popular as ornamental planst and cut flowers because of their brilliant colours and exotic appearance. The heliconias exibit a wide array of colours led by red,pink, orange , yellow, green combined with different sizes and shapes. Due to its exotic appearance and brilliant colours, it fetches premium price in the market. ICAR-CCARI, Goa has successfully produced heliconia as a inter crop in Coconut. On a average, 600-700 plants of heliconia can be planted in one hectare of coconut plantation as intercrop. Each clump can produce 5-10 flowering suckers/clump in one year. The average price of heliconia flower ranges from Rs.5 to Rs. 20 depending upon the variety.Hence a minimum income of around 25,000/ha to maximum of 90,000/ha can be realized depending upon the variety of heliconia planted.
This nutmeg taffy product is prepared from nutmeg fruits by using nutmeg pericarp or rind. The production of nutmeg pericarp helps to generate additional income besides income from the yield of spice products with zero-waste based approach.
This apple crunch is prepared by utilizing the cashew apples with sugar andformed into chewablebites. The best part of this technology is that the product is stored well at room temperature for 12 months with simple packing and it does not require any synthetic preservatives.
ICAR-CCARI has standardised various processes for traditional and exotic products from local fruits and vegetables, which can be adopted and up scaled for commercial food processing industry.