Kasaragod: Agriculture Minister Mullakkaran Ratnakaran has urged scientists to develop value-added products from coconut to save farmers of the crop in the State. Scientists could explore the possibility of manufacturing ice cream from coconut. “The government is prepared to extend assistance to market the product,” Mr. Ratnakaran said. He was inaugurating the valedictory of the Technology Week – ‘Akshaya-2010' here at the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) at the Central Plantation Crops and Research Institute (CPCRI).
Kerala can emulate Gujarat in enhancing value addition of products. The Amul Cooperative Society in Gujarat had developed innovative technologies to manufacture and preserve value-added products from milk, he said.
The Minister honoured two farmers for their contributions to agriculture and dairy sectors. P. Radhakrishnan of Mallam near here was chosen as best farmer while V K Abraham received the honour for innovations in dairy produce. CPCRI director George V. Thomas presided over the function.
Seminars on innovative farm technologies and an exhibition were held as part of the Technology Week that commenced here on December 14. Senior scientists held classes for farmers.
Plant clinic
The Minister later inaugurated a ‘Plant Health Clinic' sponsored by Kerala State Horticulture Mission, and Agriculture Technology Incubation Centre at the KVK. Society could contribute towards reduction in carbon emission and a cleaner environment only through simple living practices, Mr. Ratnakaran said. “Instead of going against, we have to go in sync with nature. It is time to start dialogues in this direction,' the Minister said.
George V. Thomas, Director, CPCRI in his presidential address, told about the coconut-based technologies developed by CPCRI and the role of KVK in disseminating these technologies towards the betterment of farming community.
Thamban, Senior Scientist, CPCRI welcomed the dignitaries and the gathering.
Source: The Hindu, 19-12-2010
Kerala can emulate Gujarat in enhancing value addition of products. The Amul Cooperative Society in Gujarat had developed innovative technologies to manufacture and preserve value-added products from milk, he said.
The Minister honoured two farmers for their contributions to agriculture and dairy sectors. P. Radhakrishnan of Mallam near here was chosen as best farmer while V K Abraham received the honour for innovations in dairy produce. CPCRI director George V. Thomas presided over the function.
Seminars on innovative farm technologies and an exhibition were held as part of the Technology Week that commenced here on December 14. Senior scientists held classes for farmers.
Plant clinic
The Minister later inaugurated a ‘Plant Health Clinic' sponsored by Kerala State Horticulture Mission, and Agriculture Technology Incubation Centre at the KVK. Society could contribute towards reduction in carbon emission and a cleaner environment only through simple living practices, Mr. Ratnakaran said. “Instead of going against, we have to go in sync with nature. It is time to start dialogues in this direction,' the Minister said.
George V. Thomas, Director, CPCRI in his presidential address, told about the coconut-based technologies developed by CPCRI and the role of KVK in disseminating these technologies towards the betterment of farming community.
Thamban, Senior Scientist, CPCRI welcomed the dignitaries and the gathering.
Source: The Hindu, 19-12-2010
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