Umiam, Ri Bhoi, Meghalaya
The Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Ri Bhoi, under the ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya, organised a Training-cum-Demonstration Programme on Integrated Fish-cum-Poultry Farming System (2026–27) in conjunction with the Celebration of Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas at KVK Ri Bhoi.
As part of the programme, a total of 510 Rainbow Rooster chicks were distributed to 20 farmers from Kyrdem and Thadnongiaw villages under the National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA) project.
The initiative aims to promote integrated farming practices, diversify farmers' livelihoods and enhance farm productivity and income through the efficient utilisation of available farm resources.
During the programme Bankitkupar Mukhim SMS, were sensitised the farmers with regard to the importance of integrating poultry farming with fish culture as a sustainable livelihood option.
The integrated fish-cum-poultry farming system enables farmers to utilise poultry droppings as an organic nutrient input for fish ponds, thereby reducing dependence on external inputs and improving resource-use efficiency.
The distribution of Rainbow Rooster chicks is expected to provide an additional source of income, improve household nutritional security and strengthen the livelihood resilience of participating farming households.
The programme also highlighted the importance of climate-resilient agricultural practices and the role of scientific interventions in improving the socio-economic conditions of farming communities, particularly tribal farmers.
Through such initiatives, KVK Ri Bhoi continues to support farmers by promoting location-specific technologies, capacity building and livelihood diversification under NICRA, with the broader objective of building climate-resilient and sustainable farming systems in Ri Bhoi District.
(Source: Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Ri-Bhoi, ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Umiam, Meghalaya)
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