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The Hindu
2 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
High-density multi-species cropping system helps in boosting net income of farmers: CPCRI
A cropping model of combined cultivation of coconut, black pepper, banana, and pineapple developed by the Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI), Kasaragod, Kerala, has shown a net return of ₹3.5 lakh to ₹4 lakh per hectare per year, a release issued by director K. Balachandra Hebbar stated. 'When this model was adopted, the net return was two to three times higher than that from a sole coconut crop. At present, it is adopted in 10% of the 22 lakh hectares of area under coconut cultivation. But there is huge scope to expand it to other areas,' the release, issued on the occasion of Vikasit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan observed in the country from May 29 to June 12, said. The release said that the CPCRI, under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), has developed several effective coconut and arecanut-based cropping/farming system models that significantly enhance farm productivity, profitability, and climate resilience. Another successful model developed by the institute, as per the release, is the combined cultivation of arecanut, black pepper, coca and banana system. 'It provides a steady income throughout the year, with net returns reaching ₹4.4 lakh to ₹10 lakh per hectare per year,' the release mentioned. The CPCRI, having its regional station at Vitla and a research centre with International Coconut Genebank - South Asia and Middle East (ICG-SAME) at Kidu near Kukke Subrahmanya in Karnataka, is actively leading efforts to empower the farming community for enhancing crop productivity, farmer profitability, and environmental sustainability through field-level engagement and science-backed interventions, the director stated in the release. With the adoption of scientific technologies, it is possible to increase the yield of plantation crops to the tune of 10%, which would ultimately position India as the 'food basket of the world'. 'In coconut alone, with 22 lakh hectares under cultivation, even a 10-nut increase per palm from the current average of 60 could yield 385 crore additional nuts annually, translating to an estimated ₹3,850 crore boost in farmer revenue,' the release said. The release stated that a major thrust of the CPCRI's initiative is encouraging farmers to replace low-yielding varieties with high-yielding, climate-resilient varieties of coconut, arecanut, and cocoa. Improved varieties Kalpa Ratna, Kera Keralam, Chandra Kalpa, Kalpa Mitra, Kalpa Dhenu, Kalpatharu, and hybrids: KalpaSamrudhi, Chandra Laksha, Kera Sankara in coconut, Shatamangala, Madhuramangala, Swarnamangala in arecanut, and VTLCH 3, VTLCH 4, VTLCC 1 in cocoa are being promoted for their superior yield potential and stress tolerance. It further said that the abhiyan, launched under the Union government's broader vision to transform agriculture into a climate-resilient, technology-driven sector, involves collaboration between CPCRI scientists, nearby ICAR institutes, State agriculture department, ATMA, other line departments and KrishiVigyanKendras (KVKs).
India Gazette
31-05-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
"Kashmir occupied by Pakistan due to Nehru's policies": Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 31 (ANI): Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday criticised the Congress party, stating that Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) is a consequence of Jawaharlal Nehru's policies. While speaking with ANI, the Union Minister said, 'Why was PoK formed? Who is responsible? Congress is responsible for the partition of India. Today, Kashmir is occupied by Pakistan because of the policies of Jawaharlal Nehru.' He further added, 'Had our forces had more time, they would have freed the region at that time only.' In addition to these remarks, Chouhan highlighted the government's initiatives to strengthen the agriculture sector under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a 'Viksit Bharat.' He said, 'A prosperous farmer is important for a Viksit Bharat. A 'Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan' is underway throughout the country. Agricultural scientists have formed 2,170 teams and are visiting villages across the country, and speaking with farmers. To make farming profitable and increase production, the cost of production should be reduced.' On Friday, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari also took aim at Congress leader and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi, criticising his response to the Pahalgam terror attack and labelling him a 'casual leader and baalak buddhhi (childish mindset).' Speaking to ANI, Bhandari compared Rahul Gandhi's recent actions with his behaviour during the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, claiming he was seen partying while the nation was grieving. Bhandari accused Gandhi of having questionable priorities, suggesting that he is more interested in partying and practising Jujutsu with Congress workers than addressing national concerns. He also criticised Gandhi for allegedly promoting narratives that favour Pakistan.' 'Rahul Gandhi has been exposed in front of the world again... When Rahul Gandhi and his mother Sonia Gandhi were running the government through a remote control... after the 26/11 terror attack, Rahul Gandhi was found partying. Now that he is the Leader of Opposition (LoP), he was found practising Jujutsu with his party workers. This proves that: Rahul Gandhi is a casual leader; and his childish mentality continues,' Bhandari said. Bhandari questioned Rahul Gandhi's fitness for public life, stating that his actions and priorities make him unsuitable for leadership roles. He alleged that Gandhi's actions align with Pakistan's narrative, making him potentially more effective at promoting Pakistan's interests than Pakistan itself. 'His priorities are to bat for Pakistan, promote Congress as the B team of Pakistan and that is why he promotes Jairam Ramesh to Udit Raj and makes Sanjay Raut call Operation Sindoor a failure. He himself either parties or trains in Jujutsu. This only points towards one thing that Rahul Gandhi is not fit to be in public life. He is fit for one thing, if there is anyone capable of furthering Pakistan's narrative better than Pakistan - it is Rahul Gandhi...,' the BJP spokesperson added. (ANI)
United News of India
29-05-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
Developed Agricultural Resolution Campaign inaugurated by Maharashtra CM Fadnavis
Parbhani, May 29 (UNI) The nationwide 'Developed Agricultural Resolution Campaign' was inaugurated in Maharashtra by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday. The Chief Minister flagged off the campaign's chariot at Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Agricultural University in Parbhani. Modern agricultural methods, prosperous farmers and science-based agriculture are necessary to accelerate the concept of a developed India under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The agriculture sector is the backbone of the country's economy and employs more than half of the country's population along with food security. For this, the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare and Rural Development, under the leadership of Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Shivraj Singh Chouhan, will implement the "Developed Agriculture Sankalp Abhiyan" across the country from May 29 to June 12, 2025. Fadnavis expressed his hope that if this campaign is successful, the farmers of Maharashtra will get accurate guidance for planning the Khariff crop through this medium. Altogether 2170 expert teams visiting more than 65,000 villages in 723 districts of the country will participate in this campaign. Each team will have at least four scientists. These teams will include scientists from agricultural universities, experts from research institutes, officials from government departments, innovative farmers and FPO employees. The campaign aims to reach more than 1.3 crore farmers in the country. In Maharashtra, the campaign will be implemented in 4,500 villages through the Agriculture Department and 50 Agricultural Science Centres. For the Marathwada region, 12 Agricultural Science Centres in eight districts are under the jurisdiction of Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Agricultural University. UNI VKB SSP
