by Rukmini | Jul 10, 2002 | Articles, Education, Knowledge exchange
T. M. Radha Namma Dhwani, meaning “our voice” is a unique initiative, towards promoting effective rural communication. It has been set up in Budikote in Kolar district of Karnataka with a collaborative effort of three institutions, namely, UNESCO for providing... by Rukmini | Jul 10, 2002 | Articles, Education, Farmer's Diary, Knowledge exchange
Even after 55 years of independence various government projects and schemes have not yet reached the rural population due to lack of proper communication. Only a few people with political influence or official favour are getting the benefits of various development... by Rukmini | Jul 10, 2002 | Animal Husbandry, Articles, Livestock Management
D.Puthira Prathap and K.Narayanan In recent years there has been rising global awareness on the virtues of rabbit meat production in developing countries as an alternative means of alleviating their food shortages. Rabbit rearing, per se, involves high capital and... by Rukmini | Jul 10, 2002 | Animal Husbandry, Articles, Livestock Management
Nitya Ghotge and Sagari Ramdas ANTHRA is an organization based in India, working towards the development of livelihoods of marginalised communities including pastoralists, dalits and tribal groups. ANTHRA’s approach for improving the livelihoods of the farming... by Rukmini | Jul 10, 2002 | Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Articles, Livestock Management
Artificial Insemination (AI) with improved semen has contributed significantly towards upgradation of local cattle and maintaining the genetic superiority of cross-bred cows. The artificial insemination has also been instrumental in reducing the calving interval... by Rukmini | Jul 10, 2002 | Animal Husbandry, Articles, Livestock Management
The demand for milk and meat has been increasing and animal husbandry, as a profitable occupation, is expanding. However, there is a substantial decline in fodder production, owing to the decreasing area under forest and grasslands. The fodder availability from...