The Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare announced on 27 October 2026 that ICAR-KVK Goa organized a 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan-cum-Field Day' in Ibrampur village, Pernem. The event focused on using nutri-hormonal therapy to manage repeat breeding in dairy cows, a method that has seen conception rates of approximately 66% in local farms. Officials also promoted soil health through organic manures and integrated crop-livestock farming. The Department of Agriculture, Government of Goa, distributed vermicompost and pump sprayers to farmers during the event.
Key points
- Nutri-hormonal therapy recorded approximately 66% conception rates in Ibrampur dairy farms
- Event focused on soil health, organic manures, and integrated crop-livestock farming
- Pump sprayers and vermicompost were distributed to farmers by the Goa Government
- 47 participants attended, including 40 farmers (21 men and 19 women)
When it applies
- Khet Bachao Abhiyan-cum-Field Day
Who it affects
- dairy farmers