Distribution of improved variety of Poultry germplasm to tribal farmers of Goa under scheduled tribe component (STC)

   ICAR-Central coastal agricultural institute, Old Goa conducted a distribution programme under scheduled tribe component (STC) for tribal farmers of Goa on 19th July 2022.The objectives of the programme are to popularise the improved varieties of backyard poultry and to augment the farm income, nutritional security of tribal farmers. Dr. Parveen Kumar, Director, ICAR-CCARI, Goa addressed the farmers about importance of backyard poultry farming in goa. He also interacted with the participants about increasing their flock size and to increase their farm income. Dr. Shirish Narnaware, Senior Scientist and In-charge (Animal Science and Fishery Science) also interacted with the farmers for sustainable poultry production. Total 14 numbers of farmers from divar, shiroda, pedne, tiswadi areas of Goa received various inputs like CARI- Debendra grower birds, quails, fertile eggs, linear feeder and waterers. Folders on “Incubation and hatching-problems and prevention” and “Poultry as a component in agro-ecotourism” were distributed among farmers. Dr. Nibedita Nayak, Scientist (Poultry science) co-ordinated the programme and briefed about poultry husbandry in different seasons. Mrs. Atasha D’Mello, YP-II assisted in distribution and documentation of the programme.