From ‘Potharkonya’ to Pathbreaker: Ms. Nabanita Das Emerges as a Model Woman Agripreneur in Assam
Ms. Nabanita Das, educated up to matriculation and fondly known as “Potharkonya” (Daughter of the Fields), hails from Potia Gaon in Jorhat district of Assam. A progressive woman farmer with strong entrepreneurial vision, she has successfully transformed agriculture into a diversified, high-income enterprise through innovation, perseverance, and institutional support. With systematic planning and timely technological […]
Participatory Vegetable Seed Production for Higher Income
Seed is a critical input in agriculture, and the availability of quality seed plays a decisive role in enhancing farm productivity and income. Public sector research institutes such as the ICAR–Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Bengaluru, have released numerous high-yielding vegetable varieties and hybrids with superior traits. However, unlike field crops, vegetable seed multiplication is […]
Arka Bhanu (F1) Marigold Cultivation Transforms Livelihoods in Bishnupur District, Manipur
Marigold cultivation is steadily emerging as a profitable and sustainable income-generating enterprise for farmers in Bishnupur district of Manipur. Owing to its multifaceted uses in plant protection, landscape beautification, loose and cut flower production, garland making, and religious offerings, marigold enjoys consistent market demand throughout the year. Its commercial value peaks during major festivals, making […]
Maize Silage Revolution: IIMR’s Breakthrough Initiative Transforms Livestock Feeding in North-West India
Livestock is a cornerstone of Indian agriculture, contributing nearly 4.5% to the national GDP and over 25% to agricultural GDP while providing vital livelihood support to millions of rural households. Beyond its economic value, the sector acts as a dependable buffer against crop failures and ensures steady income through milk, meat, wool, and manure. With […]
Transforming Dairy Productivity through Improved Reproductive Management in Repeat-Breeding Cattle
Repeat breeding in dairy cattle especially crossbred cows is a widespread reproductive challenge that leads to delayed conception, reduced milk yield, and significant economic losses. Often triggered by nutritional deficiencies, hormonal imbalances, or subclinical infections, this condition severely affects farm profitability. A dairy farmer from Mayem, Bicholim, experienced these setbacks firsthand as several of his […]
Traditional to Transformation: A Success Story of Scientific Fish Farming
The Dahanu region of Palghar district in Maharashtra is home to predominantly tribal communities, many of whom are small and marginal landholders engaged in traditional fish farming for more than a decade. Despite their long-standing involvement, awareness about scientific and modern aquaculture practices has remained limited, resulting in low productivity and underutilization of available resources. […]
ICAR-CMFRI’s Intervention Revives Short-Neck Clam Stocks in Kerala’s Ashtamudi Lake
A year after the ICAR–Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute initiated an ambitious stock enhancement programme in Ashtamudi Lake, Kerala, the short-neck clam (Paphia malabarica) population is showing promising signs of revival. Field monitoring has confirmed clear spatfall and a notable, though marginal, increase in standing stock—indicating early ecological recovery. The turnaround follows the release of […]
Arka Sahan Annona: Smart Farming for All-Season Profitability
Sugar apple (Annona squamosa L.), also known as sitaphal, sharifa, custard apple, or sweetsop, is a popular arid fruit valued for its creamy, sweet pulp. Originally from tropical America, it has been widely cultivated across India in recent years. While the fruit is mostly consumed fresh, it is also used in custards, ice creams, and […]
Maiden Seaweed Harvest in Puducherry Emerges as a Major Success under ICAR–CMFRI’s Guidance
Puducherry marked a significant milestone in its coastal livelihood initiatives with the successful maiden harvest of it’s first-ever seaweed farming project. Guided by the ICAR–Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kochi, the harvest held at Pannithitu on 19 November 2025 recorded an impressive 3.5-fold growth, underscoring the immense potential of seaweed farming as a profitable and […]
Fragrance of Fortune Lies with Tuberose Farming: The Inspiring Transformation of Ralaba into Odisha’s Flourishing ‘Fragrance Village’
Ralaba, a modest village near Hinjilicut in Odisha’s Ganjam district, has undergone a remarkable transformation evolving from a traditional rice-vegetable cultivation belt into a vibrant centre of tuberose (Rajanigandha) production. Guided by scientific interventions, institutional support, and the resilience of its farming community, Ralaba has demonstrated how high-value floriculture can emerge as a sustainable and […]
Location-Specific Production Technologies Transform Rice-Based Farming and Water Productivity in a Tribal Cluster of Odisha
Amidst the rainfed and partially irrigated landscapes of Haridamada, Jamujhari and Barapita villages in Khordha district, agriculture has long been the backbone of tribal and smallholder households. These villages, situated within the East and South Eastern Coastal Plain agro-climatic region, experience a tropical monsoon climate with 1,100–1,200 mm annual rainfall, variable soil textures, and highly […]
Off-Season Organic Summer Tomato Cultivation: A Profitable Pathway for Lepcha Farmers of Dzongu, North Sikkim
In the high-rainfall zones of the Sikkim Himalaya receiving nearly 3,500 mm of annual rainfall excess moisture often limits the growth and productivity of high-value vegetable crops such as tomato. To overcome this challenge and ensure a steady supply of tomatoes during the summer months, when local availability is scarce, off-season tomato cultivation under protected […]
