CIARI Conducts Coaching on Integrated Farming System for Nicobari Farmers in Nancowrie Group

Tarun Karthick

Sri Vijaya Puram, 17 March 2025

The ICAR-Central Island Agricultural Research Institute (CIARI) performed a twin programme geared toward enhancing the livelihoods of Nicobari farmers by means of the Integrated Farming System (IFS) and Agro-Advisory Services. The initiative, held on March 12 and 13, was organized by the All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) on Integrated Farming System in collaboration with Gramin Krishi Mausam Seva and the Zonal Agricultural Office, Nancowrie.

The programme coated 4 villages—Kakana, Pilpillow, Chotta Enaka, and Hitui—the place small agricultural implements have been distributed to assist farming actions. A complete of 195 farmers participated within the awareness-cum-training programme, which targeted on sustainable agricultural practices and enhanced farm productiveness.

Dr. I. Jaisankar, Senior Scientist (Agroforestry) and Principal Investigator of the AICRP on Integrated Farming System, defined the scope and advantages of the IFS mannequin. He emphasised the combination of tuber crops, fish, poultry, and cattle farming, alongside waste recycling, natural waste administration, and built-in pest and illness management. The use of multipurpose tree species and CIARI applied sciences was additionally highlighted as a way to spice up farm revenue.

The occasion was coordinated by Dr. Abhilash and Mr. T. Harshang Kumar, each Scientists at CIARI; Dr. Santosh Kumar, Head of Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Car Nicobar; and Mr. M.Ok. Arsad, AFA, Department of Agriculture, Nancowrie.

To assist farmers of their agricultural pursuits, a variety of instruments and assets have been distributed, together with 95 axes, 55 hand saws, 102 crowbars, 102 spades with handles, 105 bend knives, 2 backyard pruners, and 250 kg of Dweep Bioconsortia.

The initiative was performed underneath the steerage of Dr. E.B. Chakurkar, Director, CIARI, as a part of the institute’s ongoing efforts to reinforce sustainable farming practices within the area. (Story Based on PR)