Category: Livestock and Fisheries
When Science Crosses Borders: Pantnagar University & Russia Join Forces on Cattle Cloning
In an era where global challenges demand global solutions, an ambitious scientific collaboration between India and Russia is rewriting the script for agricultural biotechnology. In September 2024, Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology (GBPUAT) in Pantnagar, Uttarakhand, signed a landmark agreement with Saint Petersburg State University of Veterinary Medicine, marking a new chapter…
Farmers’ Chaupal Organised at Village Govindpur
Pantnagar, December 22, 2025:A Farmers’ Chaupal was successfully organized at the Artificial Insemination Centre, Govindpur (Sitarganj), under the All India Coordinated Research Project on Frieswal, implemented by the Central Institute for Research on Cattle (CIRC), Meerut. The program aimed to promote scientific animal husbandry practices through direct interaction between livestock farmers and scientists. The programme…
Broiler Farming in India: A Complete Guide for Beginners, Entrepreneurs, and Farmers (2025)
Broiler Farming in India: A Complete Guide for Beginners, Entrepreneurs, and Farmers (2025) Your ultimate guide to profitable and sustainable broiler poultry farming Broiler farming has become one of the most profitable and fast-growing livestock enterprises in India. With rising meat consumption and steady market demand, broiler poultry farming offers excellent income opportunities for farmers,…
Livestock Farming in India: Opportunities, Challenges, and Future Prospects
Livestock farming is a vital pillar of Indian agriculture, contributing significantly to farm income, food security, employment, and rural livelihoods. With increasing demand for milk, meat, eggs, and value-added animal products, the livestock sector is undergoing rapid transformation through technology, improved breeding, and scientific management practices. This blog explores the importance of livestock farming, emerging…
Agri-Innovation in Fisheries: Transforming Aquaculture for a Sustainable Future
The fisheries sector is undergoing a silent but powerful transformation. With rising demand for protein-rich food, climate change pressures, declining natural fish stocks, and increasing production costs, traditional fishing and aquaculture practices are no longer sufficient. This is where agri-innovation in fisheries plays a crucial role. Agri-innovation refers to the integration of technology, scientific research,…
Agri-Innovation and Agricultural Extension: Bridging Technology and Farmers
Agriculture today is undergoing rapid transformation driven by agri-innovation—new technologies, practices, business models, and institutional reforms. However, innovation alone cannot create impact unless it reaches farmers and is adopted at the field level. This is where agricultural extension plays a critical role. Agri-innovation and agricultural extension together form the backbone of sustainable, inclusive, and profitable…