Scientific management of dairy farming cum input distribution programme under STC held at ICAR-KVK, CCARI, Goa

 

    On March 26, 2024, ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute, Old Goa, organized a one-day training session on the 'Scientific Management of Dairy farming cum Input distribution program' as part of the Scheduled Tribe Plan (TSP) by the Government of India. Dr. Parveen Kumar, Director, ICAR-CCARI Goa, inaugurated the training program. In his inaugural address, he emphasized the importance of dairy in the rural economy and farming community and how it contributes to sustainable diets. He distributed dairy farming inputs to all the beneficiaries. The significance of hybrid napier fodder production, feed management, and its impact on animal health and breeding efficiency is elucidated by Dr. N. Bommayasamy, Senior Scientist and Head. The lectures on scientific housing, feeding, breeding, and disease management of dairy animals were delivered by Dr. Udharwar Sanjaykumar Vithalrao, SMS (Animal Science). Additionally, he showcased techniques for cultivating Azolla and the process of silage production, raising awareness regarding the utilization of mineral mixtures in the diet of dairy animals. The program involved 20 beneficiaries from the Scheduled Tribe, consisting of 11 farmers and nine farm women. Dr. Udharwar Sanjaykumar Vithalrao, Subject Matter Specialist (Animal Science) and Co-Nodal Officer of the STC, and Mr. Rahul Kulkarni (ACTO) coordinated the program.