Cancer, heart disease can be kept away by potato? Check health benefitsPotatoes are also full of phenolics, a type of polyphenol that helps reduce inflammation, regulate immune function and protect cells from d...
Tripura constructed 443 check dams from 2022 to date: OfficialThe Tripura government has built 443 check dams in Dhalai and North Tripura. This is part of the Indo German Development Cooperation projec...
Why India’s potato production misses out on its true potential despite being a global giantDespite being the world’s second-largest potato producer, India still misses out on the true potential of the crop. Per capita consumption ...
Sip, munch & savour: 3 tasty delights to keep you cool all summerHere's a refreshing August menu that is easy to prepare. It features a chilled avocado soup, summer vegetable salad and raspberry-nectarine...
Challenges from Chinese distant water fishing fleets in AfricaAccording to a comprehensive report published by IJ-Reportika, about 20% of the global IUU catch comes from just six western African countr...
Assam fisheries department conduct successful Chital fish seed productionAn attempt is being made very systematically for production of Chital fish seed in the fish farm at Raha by the Fisheries department throug...
Uttar Pradesh budget gives boost to agriculture sectorIn view of doubling farmers' income by 2022, an outlay of Rs 100 crore has been proposed for Atma Nirbhar Krishak Samanvit Vikas Yojana in ...
Multi-species aquaculture complex in Kochi to open on SaturdaySpread over 9 acres, the Rs 7.26-crore project is expected to cater to the demand from the aquaculture farmers in Kerala as well as the adj...
Tilapia the next big catch of Indian seafood sectorMarine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) chairman A Jayathilak said tilapia fetches around Rs 120 to 150 per kg for the farmer ...
West Bengal govt bags Rs 900 cr order to export fishes to Dubai, Japan, ChinaThis is for the first time that the fisheries department has taken up such an initiative that will not only create a market for Bengal’s fi...
Bengal gets Rs 1,000 crore investment for fisheriesWest Bengal government has received investment proposals worth Rs 999.60 crore for setting up fisheries in the state. The state has signed ...
Government to revise national policy on marine fisheryThe government today said it is in the process of revising the national policy on marine fisheries and has sought inputs from the stakehold...
- Tata Power supplies 10,000 healthy Mahseer fingerlings to Hira Bambai reservoir
Tata Power, India’s largest integrated power company, has supplied 10,000 healthy Mahseer fingerlings to Hira Bambai reservoir near Nagpur.
Government nod for continuation of interest subsidy for crop loansGovernment today approved the continuation of interest subvention for short-term crop loans up to Rs 3 lakh to farmers at 7 per cent per an...
Villagers hail order banning coal mining in MeghalayaFishing in the river had provided the villagers their primarily means of income, farming being an alternative source, from time immemorial.
Fishery college starts Magur seed productionThe college of fishery sciences has started a Magur fish breeding project for distributing it as seeds to farmers
- Cage farming of mullet gains popularity
With the gourmet fishes becoming popular in Indian restaurants, demand has outstripped supply as wild catches are declining.