ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra and ICAR-Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute organized a field day on nutri-hormonal therapy for the management of repeat breeding in dairy cows in Ibrampur village, Pernem. The event aimed to increase the use of organic manures and promote integrated crop-livestock farming systems.
On October 27, 2026, ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), ICAR-Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-CCARI), Goa, organized a Khet Bachao Abhiyan-cum-Field Day on Nutri-Hormonal Therapy for the Management of Repeat Breeding in Dairy Cows at Ibrampur village, Pernem. The programme was a collaborative effort with Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) North Goa, the Directorate of Agriculture, Government of Goa, Goa State Cooperative Bank, Shri Sateri Cooperative Dairy Society and Shri Rashtroli Self-Help Group, Ibrampur.
Shri Rudresh Kambali, Zonal Agricultural Officer, Pernem, emphasized the importance of protecting soil health, avoiding excessive and imbalanced use of fertilisers, following soil-test-based recommendations and increasing the use of organic manures. He also briefed farmers on various schemes and subsidies offered by the Department of Agriculture, Government of Goa.
Dr. Sanjaykumar Udharwar, Subject Matter Specialist (Animal Science), ICAR-KVK North Goa, highlighted scientific approaches to preventing and managing repeat breeding in crossbred cows through improved reproductive and nutritional management. He explained the ICAR-CCARI-recommended nutri-hormonal therapy, which has recorded conception rates of approximately 66% across several dairy farms in Ibrampur. Linking livestock management with the Khet Bachao Abhiyan, he emphasized the complementary roles of crop production and dairy farming.
As part of the programme, hand-operated pump sprayers and vermicompost were distributed to farmers by the Department of Agriculture, Government of Goa. A total of 47 participants, including 40 farmers (21 men and 19 women) and seven officials, attended the programme.
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