Backyard Poultry Farming for Household Nutritional Security

ICAR-CCARI, KVK, North Goa, organized a program on backyard poultry farming as part of ‘Krishak Swarn Samruddhi Week’ on September 27, 2024. The Chief Guest, Hon’ble Shri Rajesh Faldessai, MLA, Cumbarjua Goa, highlighted government initiatives for ‘Swayampurna Goa’ and relief measures for farmers affected by recent heavy rains. Shri Faldessai applaud the achievements of CCARI, especially contributing the Goan agriculture under the leadership of the Director, Dr. Parveen Kumar.

Dr. Parveen Kumar. Director, ICAR CCARI, highlighted the background of ‘Krishak Swarn Samruddhi Week’ as a Golden Jubilee year of first KVK’s establishment in country. He explained the importance of KVKs towards attaining sustainable food, nutritional, environmental and livelihood security of rural farming community through various extension activities. Key speakers included Dr. N. Bommayasamy, who focused on sustainable agriculture; Dr. Udharwar S.V., who addressed the scientific management of poultry; and Mr. Rahul Kumar, who discussed vermicomposting and the benefits of poultry manure. Mr. Rahul Kulkarni emphasized poultry manure's role in soil health.

A total of 96 farmers, including 70 males and 26 females, participated in the program.  Dr. N.Bommayasamy, Dr. Udharwar, S.V., Mr. Rahul Kumar, Mr. Rahul Kulkarni,  Mr. Vishwajeet Prajapathi, and Ms. Shishira, D., coordinated the program.