Three-days training programme on “Poultry farming for entrepreneurship development” was organized by Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Peren District from October 21 to 23, at KVK Office, Jalukie.
A press release from KVK Peren stated that ACTO (A/Sc) and Course Coordinator of the programme, Dr. L. Babita Devi highlighted on the importance of using improved poultry germplasm in backyard condition for sustainable livelihood and income generation. She also elaborated on “Backyard poultry farming” and “Health care and management in poultry production”.
During the technical session, ACTO, Soil Sc Z. James Kikon, delivered lecture on waste management and vermi-composting, while COVAS, CAU, Jalukie assistant professor, Dr. Merina stressed on ‘Role of nutrition in poultry’ and ‘Scientific housing and different housing designs for poultry’. Altogether, 30 rural youths from different villages in Peren district attended the training programme. The programme also followed expert –farmer interaction /group discussion.