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United News of India
08-07-2025
- Business
- United News of India
World Bank supports KERA to revitalise agricultural value chain
Thiruvananthapurm, July 8 (UNI) The World Bank is supporting a five-year project called the Kerala Climate Resilient Agri Value Chain Modernisation Project (KERA). This project will focus on revitalising agricultural value chains and enhancing Kerala's preparedness against natural calamities. To promote climate-resilient agriculture in Kerala, an MoU has been signed between the Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) and KERA aiming to develop climate-resilient farming practices across the state's diverse agro-ecological zones, a release said. The MoU was signed by KERA Additional Project Director Vishnu Raj and KAU Registrar Dr. A. Zakir Hussain. 'This collaboration marks a crucial milestone in Kerala's efforts to build future-ready, climate-resilient agriculture,' said Project Director Vishnu Raj. KERA and KAU will work together to develop and promote climate-resilient agriculture (CRA) practices across Kerala's diverse agro-ecological zones, the department said. The partnership aims to modernise soil testing laboratories, upgrade agricultural advisory systems, and pilot low-carbon rice farming technologies like Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) in priority districts. The partnership will also facilitate the establishment of the Kerala Agro Climate Research Centre (KACRC) at the Agricultural University. This initiative will strengthen climate-smart agricultural practices and promote advanced agricultural research. UNI DS AAB ARN
The Hindu
05-07-2025
- Business
- The Hindu
KAU, KERA sign MoU for implementing climate-smart farming practices in Kerala
The Kerala Climate Resilient Agri Value Chain Modernisation Project (KERA) and Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for jointly implementing climate-smart and low-emission farming practices in the State. The Agriculture department has described it as a major step towards building climate resilience in Kerala's agriculture sector. Vishnu Raj, additional project director, KERA, and KAU registrar A. Sakeer Husain signed the MoU in Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday. KERA and KAU will work together to develop and promote climate-resilient agriculture (CRA) practices across Kerala's diverse agro-ecological zones, the department said. 'The partnership aims to upgrade soil testing laboratories, modernise advisory systems, and pilot low-carbon paddy cultivation techniques such as Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) in priority districts,' it said. Mr. Vishnu Raj said that by combining KAU's scientific expertise with KERA's development mandate, the State we can accelerate the adoption of sustainable practices and improve livelihoods. Under the partnership, the Kerala Agro Climate Research Centre (KACRC) will be established at KAU with the support of IT cell of the Agriculture department. The partnership also aims to strengthen the development of climate-smart crop advisories and support research and capacity building for farmers and agricultural extension workers. The World Bank-supported KERA project is a five-year programme aimed at modernising agricultural value chains and enhancing the State's preparedness for climate-induced risks. K.N. Anith, Director of Research, KAU, and other senior officials were present at the signing of the MoU.
