A workshop on "High Quality Publications in Agriculture", in Hindi, was organised at ICAR-CPCRI, Kasaragod in hybrid mode on 29 July 2026. The programme was presided over by Dr. K.B. Hebbar, Director, ICAR-CPCRI, Kasaragod. Shri Madhusudhanan M., District In..
The Outreach programme on the management of root (wilt) disease of coconut, marking the successful completion of the two-year "Laying out of Demonstration Plot (LoDP)" project on Integrated management of root (wilt) disease of coconut, was organised by ICAR-..
An interstate exposure visit and orientation training programme for Extension Officers from the Department of Agriculture, Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu, was organized at ICAR–Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI), Regional Station, Kayamkulam on 27 July..
The programme commenced with the rendition of Vande Mataram, followed by the ICAR Anthem. The Welcome address was delivered by Dr. K Ponnusamy, Head, Social Science Division, ICAR-CPCRI, and Principal Investigator of the ABI Project. He welcomed the dignitaries, repre..
To commemorate the 98th Foundation Day of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI), Regional Station, Kayamkulam, organized a one-day seminar on 16 July 2026 on the theme “Roots and R..
A one-day training programme was organized for the ATMA trainees comprising 12 male and 8 female farmers from Udayamperoor Krishi Bhavan at the ICAR–Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI), Regional Station, Kayamkulam, on 10 July 2026. The programme..
A Farmer’s Meet on “Balanced Fertilizer Use in Coconut and Arecanut” was organized at Kuttikkol, Kuttikkol Gram Panchayat, Kasaragod, by the team of ICAR–Central Plantation Crops Research Institute Kasaragod, comprising of Dr Jayasekhar S., Dr ..
Khet Bachao Abhiyan programme was organized at EMS Hall, Kollada, Kaattippoyil, Kasaragod on 23rd June, 2026. The programme was coordinated by Dr. Ravi Bhat, Principal Scientist (Agronomy), ICAR-CPCRI, Kasaragod; Dr. Hima John, Scientist (AS&PE), ICAR-C..
Khet Bachao Abhiyan was organized at Palthady, Kadaba Tk., Dakshina Kannada Dt., Karnataka. Dr. Nagaraja, N.R., Senior Scientist (Plant Breeding), ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute, Regional Station, Vittal and Dr. Bhavishya, Scientist (SPM&AP), ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Re..
As part of the "Balanced Use of Fertilizer" Campaign, a team of four scientists from ICAR–Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (ICAR-CPCRI), Kasaragod, conducted an awareness programme for farmers at Mogral Puthur Krishi Bhavan, Kasaragod. The c..
As part of the Khet Bachao Abhiyan programme, a village-level awareness and interaction programme was conducted at Periya Village in Pullur–Periya Grama Panchayat. The programme was attended by Panchayat representatives, officials of VFPCK-SKS, local farmers, an..
An ATMA Inter-State Training Programme was conducted on 09.06.2026 at ICAR-CPCRI Regional Station, Kayamkulam, for ten officials from Kanniyakumari District, Tamil Nadu, comprising of Agricultural Officers, Assistant Directors of Agriculture, and the Deputy Director o..
On June 5, 2026, ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI), Kasaragod, commemorated World Environment Day with the theme ‘Inspired by Nature—For Climate —For Our Future’. The institute organized a tree plantation drive within the campus, actively involving s..
The World Environment Day was celebrated at ICAR-CPCRI Regional Station, Kayamkulam on 5th June 2026. The celebration was organized in line with UNEP’s World Environment Day theme, “Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future”.
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A three-day National Seminar on “Biosecurity Risks and Mitigation Strategies in Horticultural Crops” was held at the ICAR-CPCRI Regional Station from 22–24 April 2026. The seminar aimed to address biosecurity risks in horticultural crops and pro..
The ICAR–All India Coordinated Research Project on Plantation Crops (AICRP on PC) organized an online brainstorming meeting on 'Oil-yielding and neera-tapping palms’ on 17 March 2026 at CPCRI, Kasaragod. The meeting was chaired by Dr. K. B. Hebbar, Director, ICAR-CPCRI, Kasaragod...
A one-day national workshop on “Issues and Challenges of Food Safety Standards in the Coconut Value Chain” was organised at the ICAR–Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI), Regional Station, Kayamkulam, on 11 March 2026 under the ICAR-NASF project on Global Value Ch..
The National Science Day 2026 was celebrated with great enthusiasm at ICAR-CPCRI, Kasaragod, on 27 February 2026.
Dr. K. Balachandra Hebbar, Director of CPCRI, delivered the presidential address, highlighting the institute's achievements. He felt that impactful outcomes are achieved..
The XXVIII Research Advisory Committee (RAC) meeting of the ICAR–CPCRI, Kasaragod, was held on 24-25 February 2026. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Balraj Singh, Former Vice Chancellor, SKNAU, Jobner, Rajasthan, and chairman of the RAC. The other members of the RAC include: Dr. K.V. Bhat, Fo..
Dr. Mangi Lal Jat, Honble Secretary, DARE and Director General, ICAR, visited ICAR-CPCRI, Research Centre, Kahikuchi,Assam on the 19th of January 2026. He was accompanied by Dr. A.K. Nayak, DDG (NRM),ICAR, Dr. BidyutC. Deka,Vice Chancellor, AAU, Jorhat, Director (Research), AAU, Jorhat..
ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute has organised National Farmers Day at its headquarters as well as Regional Stations and Centers on 23.12. 2025. Dr. K. Balachandra Hebbar, Director, ICAR-CPCRI has inaugurated the event in Puthige Gram Panchayat (Smart Krishi Bhavan), Manjeswar blo..
A capacity building programme on “Scientific arecanut cultivation” cum field demonstration cum Input distribution was organized on 08.12.2025 at ICAR-CPCRI, Research Centre, Mohitnagar under Tribal Sub Plan. A total of 59 scheduled tribe farm family participated in this programme. Dr...
ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (ICAR-CPCRI) observed World Soil Day with great enthusiasm, focusing on this year's theme, “Healthy Soils for Healthy Cities.” The event highlighted the crucial role of soil health in ensuring sustainable urban development and agric..
ICAR-CPCRI, Kasaragod conducted a training on ‘Natural Farming’ on 19 November 2026, joining hands with the South India Natural Farming Summit – 2025 inaugurated by the Hon’ble PM at Coimbatore. Around 557 farmers comprising 340 male and 210 female and 7 other stakeholders..
A delegation from the Coconut Research Institute (CRI), Sri Lanka, lead by Dr. Nayanie Samantha Aratchige, Additional Director/Acting Director, visited this institute on 5 November 2025. The visit aimed to strengthen bilateral cooperation and facilitate exchange of expertise in coconut research a..
The ICAR–CPCRI, Kasaragod, is observing Vigilance Awareness Week from 27 October 2025 to 2 November 2025, as per instructions from the Central Vigilance Commission. To launch the progarmme, an Integrity Pledge was administered to the personnel on 27 October 2025 under the chairmanship of Dr..
A training programme on “Hybridization techniques and quality planting material production in coconut” was conducted, from 13 to 15 October 2025, at ICAR-CPCRI, Kasaragod. The training programme was inaugurated by Dr. Anitha Karun, Former Director, ICAR-CP..
PM launched PM Dhan Dhaanya Krishi Yojana & Pulse Mission from Pusa, New Delhi. Live webcast and farmers interaction were held at CPCRI, Kasaragod, presided over by the Director. Dr. K. Inbasekar IAS, District Collector was the Chief Gest, Prime Minister unveiled 42000 crores worth schem..
A mega Kisan Mela was organized at ICAR- CPCRI, RC Kahikuchi on the 24th and 25th of September, 2025 in collaboration with ICAR DMAPR, Anand Gujarat, ICAR DFR, Pune, Maharastra, ICAR IISR, Kozikode, Kerala, and AAU, Jorhat Assam. The chief guest of the programme was Dr. K.V ..
As part of mentoring and facilitating Brown Gold Cocoa Producers Company Ltd., (BGCPCL), ICAR-CPCRI conducted a Seminar-cum-Awareness campaign on “Building Healthy Cocoa Plantations and Farmer Collectives” on 23rd September 2025 at Lions Club Ha..
The ICAR–Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (ICAR–CPCRI), in collaboration with the International Coconut Community (ICC), Jakarta, hosted an International Workshop on strengthening coconut genebanks for a climate-resilient and sustainable future. .
The workshop was..
The ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI) celebrated World Coconut Day 2025 on September 2, 2025, in collaboration with the International Coconut Community, Jakarta, Indonesia. The programme was presided over by Dr. Sanjay Kumar Singh, DDG (Hort. Sc..
World coconut day was celebrated on 2nd September, 2025 at ICAR-CPCRI, RC, Mohitnagar with the presence of District Horticulture Officer (Jalpaiguri) and District Development Manager-NABARD (Jalpaiguri). A total of 100 farmers, BOD of different FPC attended..
A one-day hands-on-training on the mass production or bioagents for palm health management was imparted to officials of Parasite Breeding Stations in Kerala as well as to the Scientists of Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur. Total sixteen officials, including 14..
ICAR-CPCRI, Kasaragod, along with its regional stations and centres jointly with its two KVKs at Kasaragod and Kayamkulam, celebrated the day as PM Kisan Utsav Diwas on 2nd August 2025.
PM Shri Narendra Modi said that ..
A six-month duration skill development training programme was inaugurated at The ICAR-CPCRI, Kasaragod on 22.07.2025. This programme comprises of ten different skill oriented activities namely, "Improved Coconut Production Technologies, Production Techniques of V..
The 97th ICAR Foundation Day was celebrated at ICAR-CPCRI, Regional Station, Kayamkulam in collaboration with Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Alappuzha on 16th July 2025 by organizing a thematic seminar on 'Connecting Frontier Technologies to Gen-Next&..
The ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI), Kasaragod, celebrated World Environment Day jointly with the Kerala Forest and Wildlife Department on June 5, 2025. The theme of the day was ‘Ending Plastic Pollution’. A tree plantation drive o..
World Environment Day was celebrated at ICAR-CPCRI, Regional Station, Kayamkulam on 5th June 2025. Students, farmers and staff of CPCRI and KVK, Alappuzha participated in the celebrations. Dr. S. Indhuja (Scientist) welcomed the gathering and also briefed a..
The 53rd Institute Research Committee (IRC) meeting of ICAR-CPCRI was held at Kasaragod during 26-30 May 2025 chaired by Dr K.B. Hebbar, Director. A total of 71 ongoing research projects, including 40 institute projects, 41 externally funded competitive gra..
Vikasit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan is being organised all over India by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Govt. of India from 29th May 2025 to 12th June 2025. Sri E. Chandrasekharan, MLA Kanhangad inaugurated Vikasit Krishi Sankalp Abh..
ICAR-CPCRI, Regional Station, Kayamkulam convened a one-day seminar on the theme “Mentoring Leaders and Innovators in Science for “Vikasit Bharat” as part of the National Science Day (NSD) 2025 programme. More than 100 students including faculty from..
Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Hon'ble Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Govt. of India and Dr. K. Balachandra Hebbar, Director of ICAR-CPCRI, had an interaction on January 18, 2025, while attending the Mega Farmers Meet in Sagara, Karnataka. The Director discussed with the mini..
The National Conference of Plant Physiology – 2024 with the theme “Frontiers in Cell to Whole Plant Physiology: Bridging Science and Sustainability” was inaugurated on December 17, 2024 at ICAR-CPCRI, Kasaragod. This three day conference from 17-19 D..
A flagship programme on ‘Integrated Management of Root (wilt) in Coconut’ as Laying out of Demonstration Plots (LoDP) supported by Coconut Development Board, Kochi with the patronage of Tamil Nadu State Department of Horticulture & Plantation Crops was..
Coconut planting material distribution programme was conducted at ICAR-CPCRI, Research Centre, Kahikuchi on the 25th of October, 2024. A total of 1000 numbers of coconut seedlings of WCT variety were distributed to 100 farmers from Kamrup district, Assam.
As part of the Swachhata Hi Sewa-2024, the Swachhata Diwas was celebrated at the institute on 02.10.2024 at 9.00 am.
Dr. B.A. Jerard welcomed the gathering. Dr. Shameena Beegum, highlighted the activities undertaken at the instit..
भा.कृ.अनु.प.-के.रो.फ.अ.सं., कासरगोड में 12 सितंबर 2024 को निदेशक डॉ. के. बालचंद्र हेब्बार की अध्यक्षता में हिंदी..
The Swachhata Hi Seva 2024 cleanliness campaign, themed “Swabhav Swachhata - Sanskar Swachhata” (Cleanliness of Nature – Cleanliness of Culture), was launched at ICAR-CPCRI, RC, Kidu, on 18th September, 2024. The event featured various the..
भा.कृ.अनु.प.-के.रो.फ.अ.सं., कासरगोड में 12 सितंबर 2024 को निदेशक डॉ. के. बालचंद्र हेब्बार की अध्यक्षता में हिंदी..
The Swachhata Hi Sewa 2024 cleanliness campaign with the theme of ‘Swabhav Swachhata-Sanskar Swachhata (Cleanliness of nature-Cleanliness of culture)’, was launched at the ICAR-CPCRI. The cleanliness programme will continue from 17th September, ..
A one-day workshop on "Geospatial Applications for Plantation Crops" was jointly organized by the ICAR-CPCRI, Kasaragod, and the Regional Remote Sensing Centre–South (RRSC-South), NRSC, ISRO, Bengaluru, at ICAR-CPCRI, Kasaragod, on Thursday, 5th
World Coconut Day with a theme “Coconut for a circular economy building: partnership for maximum value” was celebrated on September 02, 2024 at ICAR-CPCRI, Kasaragod. The chief guest of the function Sri. P. Prasad, Hon’ble Minister for Agriculture, S..
As part of the World Coconut Day celebrations 2024, a farmers’ technological conclave on the theme: “Scientific Health Management in Coconut” was conducted at ICAR-CPCRI, Regional Station, Kayamkulam on 2nd September 2024. More than 50 farmers partic..
Training cum input distribution programme on coconut was conducted on 2nd September 2024 at ICAR-CPCRI, RC, Kahikuchi, Guwahati to celebrate World Coconut Day. Forty numbers of farmers from Hajo, Rangia, Dhankhanda and Madhukushi Kamrup (Rural) district of ..
1. Climate suitability for coconut cultivation future approach by K. B. Hebbar and S. V. Ramesh
2. Frozen coconut delicacy by M. R. Manikantan and Shameena Beegum, R. Pandiselvam, K.B. Hebbar
3.Rapid detection of adulteration in desiccated coconut powder by M.R. Manikantan and R. Pa..
Training cum planting material distribution programme on ‘How to cultivate arecanut scientifically for better growth and yield’under SCSP was conducted on 05.07.2024 at ICAR-CPCRI, Research Centre, Mohitnagar, West Bengal. A total of 60 farmers belongs to ..
A meeting between the Directors and Scientists of ICAR-CPCRI and Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati was held at IITG on 03.07.2024 to explore the possible areas of research collaboration between CPCRI and IITG. After a detailed discussion with scientists of Scho..
A National Seminar on ‘Climate Smart Agriculture in Plantation Crops’ was organized by ICAR-CPCRI Regional Station, Kayamkulam at Hotel Royale Regency, Oachira from 13.06.2024 to 14.06.2024. The National Seminar was inaugurated by Prof. V.K. Ramachandran, ..
World Environmental Day was celebrated at ICAR CPCRI, Kasaragod on 5th June 2024 on the theme ‘Land restoration, desertification and drought resilience’. The programme was held under the chairmanship of Dr. K. Balachandra Hebbar, Director, ICAR-..
The 52nd IRC meeting was held at ICAR-CPCRI, Kasaragod, from May 13 to 17, 2024, under the chairmanship of Dr. K.B. Hebbar (Director), Dr. Ravi Bhat, Principal Scientist, was the Secretary of the IRC. All the scientists from ICAR-CPCRI, Kasaragod, Regional ..
A seminar on ‘IP Management’ was organized 29-04-2024 as part of the celebration of World Intellectual Property Day. Dr. S.N. Jha, DDG (Agricultural Engineering), ICAR, New Delhi was the chief guest and delivered the inaugural address. He dwelt upon variou..
Arecanut (Areca Catechu L.) palms showing chlorotic and necrotic ring spots were observed in Karnataka and Assam during 2023. The symptoms were similar to those of viral ring spot disease. Therefore, the samples were tested for viral pathogens. Symptomatic samples sho..
An entrepreneurship development training programme on “cocoa processing” was organised as part of the Agri Business Incubation activity at ICAR-CPCRI from March 13 to 15 March, 2024. The curriculum with scientific cultivation practices, harvest and post harvest..
A technology clinic on ‘Agri-based microenterprises’ was organised at ICAR-CPCRI, Kasaragod, in collaboration with the District Industry Centre, Kasaragod, during 6-7, March, 2024. Mr. Dilip K. Kainikkara, IAS, Assistant Collector, inaugurated the technology clin..
A training programme on ‘Identification and management of root (wilt) disease of coconut’ was conducted at ICAR-CPCRI, Regional Station, Kayamkulam during March 4-6, 2024.Due to the widespread occurrence of the disease in Pollachi (Coimbatore District) and..
“Felt problems of many are the opportunities for the entrepreneurs”, opined Shri Nagaraja Prakasam, startup mentor and investor, while inaugurating Dream Big-Kalpa, the Institute-Industry interface at ICAR-CPCRI on 5 March 2024. Agriculture sector will con..
As part of the National Science Day celebrations 2024, a workshop on the theme: ‘Climate Change in Plantation Sector’ was conducted at ICAR-CPCRI, Regional Station, Kayamkulam on 28.02.2024.
The workshop was inaugurat..
A capacity building ‘Upskilling and entrepreneurship development programme’ for Schedule Caste youths was conducted at ICAR-CPCRI, Regional Station Kayamkulam, from 02.01.2024 to 01.02.2024 as a part of the Scheduled Caste Sub Plan (2023-24).
An interstate exposure visit cum training programme on ‘Coconut cultivation and value addition’ was conducted during 22.01.2024 to 24.01.2024 at ICAR-CPCRI Kasaragod. The Department of Agriculture, Tamil Nadu, Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATM..
Shri G.P. Sharma, Joint Secretary (Finance), ICAR, New Delhi has visited ICAR-CPCRI, Kasaragod on 18.01.2024 and addressed the staff on the occasion. He was felicitated by Dr. K.B. Hebbar, Director, ICAR-CPCRI, Kasaragod, in view of his retirement from ICAR service on..
ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute, Kasaragod celebrated 108th Foundation Day on Friday 5th January 2024 in a befitting manner. Dr. N. K. Krishna Kumar, Former Deputy Director General (Horticultural Science), ICAR, New Delhi deliver..
A training programme on ‘Coconut hybridization techniques’, sponsored by the Coconut Development Board (CDB), was conducted from 3-5 January, 2024, at ICAR-CPCRI, Kasaragod. The programme was for officials from the Department of Horticulture/ Agriculture o..
Kisan Diwas 2023 was celebrated jointly by ICAR -KVK & ICAR-CPCRI, Kasaragod by organizing training programme to the Scheduled Caste beneficiaries on “Coconut cultivation from 21-12-2023 to 23-12-2023 at ICAR – CPCRI, Kasaragod under SCSP programme. Th..
ICAR-CPCRI, Regional Station, Kayamkulam conducted ‘Upskilling and Entrepreneurship Development Programme’ for SC farmers from Bharanikkavu and Devikulangara Grama Panchayath during 20th November to 19th December 2023. The farmers wer..
ICAR-CPCRI, Kasaragod, celebrated World Soil Day on 5th December, 2023. Dr. P.R. Suresh (former Dean, College of Agriculture, Padannakkad) inaugurated the programme. Dr. K.B. Hebbar, Director, ICAR-CPCRI, Kasaragod presided over the function.
A Multi-institutional meeting on ‘Arecanut and Human Health’ was jointly organized by ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (ICAR-CPCRI), Kasaragod and Directorate of Arecanut and Spices Development (DASD), Kozhikode at ICAR-CPCRI, Kasaragod on ..
Kalpa Suvarna dwarf coconut variety is a selection, suitable for dual purposes for copra and tendernut production, gives an average yield of 97 nuts/ palm/ year and 17,169 nuts per hectare per year. The palms are regular bearers and commence flowering after thirty to ..
In arecanut-growing areas of Dakshina Kannada, Shivamogga and Chikkamagaluru districts of Karnataka, and Kasaragod district of Kerala, India, farmers are confronted with a sudden flare-up of arecanut leaf spot disease emerging as a severe incidence affecting produc..
Inaugural function of the Vigilance Awareness week at ICAR-CPCRI, Kasaragod was held on the 30th October 2023 at 11 AM under the chairmanship of Dr. Vinayaka Hegde, Director i/c.
ICAR-CPCRI, Kasaragod organized training programme on “Advanced coconut cultivation practices cum seedling distribution” under SCSP at ICAR-KVK, Dharwad, Karnataka on 11.10.2023. The training was inaugurated by Dr. M. S. Biradar, Senior Scientist and Head ..
Capacity building programme on ICAR-CPCRI Coconut production technologies along with distribution of coconut seedlings to 200 SC farmers belonging to 5 villages of Gadag district of Karnataka was organized on 10th October 2023 in collaboration with ICAR - K..
Pledge taking ceremony and cleanliness drive
To mark the Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti celebration, a Swachta Diwas, was celebrated at ICAR-CPCRI on 2..
हिंदी पखवाड़ा समापन भा कृ अनु प केंद्रीय रोपण फसल अनुसन्धान संस्थान कासरागोड़ में 29-9-2023 को किया गया। &..
कार्यालय कार्यों में हिंदी भाषा के प्रयोग को बढ़ावा देने के लिए और हिंदी भाषा का प्रचार- प्रसार बढ़ाने..
हिन्दी पखवाड़ा उदघाटन का यह कार्यक्रम 14 सितंबर 2023 को केंद्रीय रोपण फसल अनुसंधान संस्थान, कहीकुची सेंटर से मन..
ICAR-CPCRI Regional Station, Kayamkulam in collaboration with Coconut Development Board, Kochi,celebrated World Coconut Day and National Teachers’ Day on 05-09-2023.The theme of this year’s World Coconut Day was ‘Coconuts: Transforming Lives’.<..
In line with the Swaccha Bharat Mission Guidelines issued by the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, an awareness programme on ‘Eco-friendly personal hygiene management for women’ was conducted at ICAR-CPCRI, Kasaragod, on 21.8.2023. Dr. K. B. Hebba..
ICAR-KVK, CPCRI, Kasaragod organized a Farmer-Scientist interface programme at Friend’s Club, Kayyar, Jodukallu, Magalpady Panchayat of Manjeshwar Blockon 4th August 2023. The programme was attended by 56 progressive farmers of the region. Shri. Ashok..
A skill development training programme in ‘Coconut cultivation technologies' conducted from 01.08.2023 for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe youth under SCSP and TSP schemes at ICAR - CPCRI, Kasaragod. Total 21 trainees were participating for four differen..
A five-days training programme for KVK officials of North-East Region on ‘Scientific cultivation of coconut, arecanut and cocoa’ was inaugurated by Dr. K. B. Hebbar, Director, ICAR-CPCRIon from 14 July, 2023.
In his inaugural address Dr. K. B. Hebbar, Director, ICAR-CPCRI, t..
ICAR-KVK, CPCRI, Kasaragod conducted a field demonstration of “Motorized carbon fibre pole sprayer cum harvester” at Kubanoor Village, Mangalpady Panchayath on 3rd July 2023 under the SCSP programme. Eight SC unemployed youth were identified from the region and imparted tra..
A district level seminar and exhibition was organized by ICAR-KVK, CPCRI, Kasaragod at Chowtara Chavadi, Meeyapadavu, Meenja Panchayath on 27.06.2023, to fecilitate the One District One Product (ODOP) initiative on jackfruit for Kasaragod district. The programme was intended to create awareness o..
At Kasaragod, yoga exercises and training for all the employees were conducted as a part of the programme. On 21.06.2023 the formal function was presided over by Dr. K. Muralidharan, Acting Head, Division Social Sciences. He emphasised the international significance of the programme and its relev..
As part of the technology transfer initiatives of ICAR-CPCRI to benefit the farming community and other stakeholders, a training programme on ‘Coconut production and value addition technologies’ was organised on 15th June 2023 at CPCRI, Kasaragod.
Shri Inbasekar K..
A seminar was organized on 05.06.2023, World Environment Day, at Bedadka in connection with the inauguration of distribution of seedlings of coconut ecotype ‘Bedakam Thengu’ in collaboration with Bedadka Grama Panchayat and Krishi Bhavan. Dr. George Thomas, Chairman, Kerala State Biod..
World Environmental Day was celebrated at ICAR-CPCRI, Kasaragod on 5th June 2023 on the theme ‘Solutions to plastic pollution’. Dr. C. George Thomas, Chairman, Biodiversity Board of Kerala was the chief guest of the programme. He narrated the historical as..
Seven days national level training programme on “Hybridization techniquesin coconut” sponsored by Coconut Development Board (CDB) inaugurated on 2nd June, 2023 at ICAR-CPCRI, Research Centre, Kidu, Karnataka by Dr. Vikramadithya Pandey, Former ADG (Hort. Sci. I), ICAR, New ..
A Training-cum-Workshop on ‘Crop protection in coconut and arecanut with special focus on pre-monsoon prophylactic measures’ was conducted on 29.05.2023 at ICAR-CPCRI Kasaragod for the extension personnel of Department of Agriculture, Kasaragod district. Dr. K.B. Hebbar, Director, CPC..
ICAR – CPCRI in collaboration with Department of Horticulture, Karnataka conducted one day Farmer – Scientist interactive meeting cum training on ‘Cinnamon cultivation in coconut garden’ at Horticulture Department, Bhatkal in Uttar Kannada distri..
A training programme on ‘Horticultural techniques for income maximisation from coconut based cropping system’ was organised at ICAR-CPCRI, Regional Station, Kayamkulam, for 100 participants during 15-26 May, 2023 under the SHM project. Trainees included agricultural officials, progres..
Dr. A.K. Singh, DDG (Hort. Science) ICAR, New Delhi, inaugurated the Kalpa Vajra Valediction cum Futurium programme of the ICAR-CPCRI, Regional Station, Kayamkulam, Kerala, on 13th May, 2023. He graced the occasion as the chief guest. In his inaugural address, he complimented the innovative techn..
A scientist-farmer interface programme on ‘Seedling production techniques in coconut and scientific crop management practices’ was organized at Thayanoor on 11.05.2023 in collaboration with CRD, Nileshwar in which 30 selected participants under the NABARD assisted Integrated Tribal De..
The turmeric processing unit, initiated as part of the 'Value chain in Turmeric' project implemented by ICAR-KVK-Alappuzha in 10 panchayaths of Mavelikkara and Chengannur blocks of Alappuzha district with funding from NABARD, was inaugurated by Shri. K. Krishnankutty, Hon. Minister for El..
ICAR-CPCRI, RC, Kahikuchi celebrated 'World Intellectual Property Day' on the 26th of April, 2023. The programme was graced by Dr. K.B. Hebbar, Director, ICAR-CPCRI, Kasaragod and Dr. G. Kadirvel, Director, ATARI Zone-VI, Guwahati. The programme started with a w..
A team of scientists from ICAR-CPCRI comprising of Dr. Vinayaka Hegde, Dr. C. Thamban and Dr. Anok Uchoi conducted diagnostic field visits to arecanut gardens in Laitumsaw and Umsawrang villages under Mawsynram block of East Khasi Hills District of Meghalaya on 25.04.2023. The major field problem..
The ICAR-KVK, Kasaragod and ICAR-CPCRI, Kasaragod, together organized a seminar on ‘Enhancing productivity and value addition of millets’ at ICAR- CPCRI, Kasaragod, on 18.3.2023. Dr. Manojkumar T.S., Head, ICAR-KVK Kasaragod, delivered the inaugural addres..
A training programme and exposure visit organized at ICAR-CPCRI, Regional Station, Kayamkulam for 25 SC farmers and five officials from Marayur Krishi Bhavan, Idukki, Kerala under the SCSP within the state ATMA programme on 14.03.2023. Technical sessions on scientific..
International Women’s Day was celebrated at ICAR-CPCRI on 8th March 2023 with Ms. Oli Aman Jodha, the first woman farrier in India and young entrepreneur as the chief guest.
Oli is a 16-year-old girl, hailing from Thirunell..
A seminar on 'Smart Farming in 5G Era' was organised by the TRAI, Bengaluruat CPCRI Kasaragod in collaboration with the institute on 1 March 2023. Dr. K. Muralidharan, Director in charge, ICAR-CPCRI inaugurated the seminar. While inaugurating he expressed his feelings that the availabilit..
National Science Day-2023 was celebrated at ICAR-CPCRI, Regional Station, Kayamkulam byorganizing National Workshop on ‘Science History of India’on 28.2.2023 with the financial support from Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment.
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A ‘Technology Clinic on Coconut Based Micro-Enterprises’ was conducted at ICAR-CPCRI Kasaragod in collaboration with the District Industries Centre, Government of Kerala during 27-28 February 2023. Mrs. Baby Balakrishnan, President, Kasaragod District Pancha..
Kalpa quiz competition was organized as a part of the Kalpa Vajra Celebrations by ICAR-CPCRI, RS, Kayamkulamon 16thMarch 2023 at the Auditorium of Puthuppally Service Cooperative Bank Ltd. Dr. Sreevalsan J. Menon, Professor, KAU was the Chief Guest of the valedictory ..
ICAR-CPCRI, organized 38thAnnual Workshop of the All India Coordinated Research Project on Post-Harvest Engineering and Technology (AICRP on PHET) during 20-22 February, 2023 at Kasaragod. A total of six sessions were conducted during the Annual Workshop. Prof. Prasad Krishna, Director, NIT-Calic..
Capacity Development Programme for extension personnel and farmers on ‘Technological innovations in coconut production and value addition with special reference to Lakshadweep islands’ was organized by ICAR-CPCRI Kasaragod in collaboration with ICAR-KVK at K..
A training programme on ‘Basic and advanced nursery techniques in arecanut’ sponsored by Scheduled Caste Sub Plan, ICAR-CPCRI, Kasaragod, is organized at ICAR-CPCRI, Regional Station, Vittal, for the period from 01.02.2023 to 31.03.2023 to disseminate deta..
On the recommendations of the Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB), President, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) appointed Dr. K. Balachandra Hebbar, Principal Scientist, as the Director, ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI), Kasaragod.
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Exposure visit-cum training programme was organised for farmers from Edakkad Block, Kannur district and Narikkuni Block, Kozhikode district on Coconut production and value addition technologies at ICAR-CPCRI, Kasaragod in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture..
A training programme on ‘Coconut cultivation’ for Neezhoor Krishi Bhavan of Kottayam district conducted at ICAR-CPCRI, Regional Station Kayamkulam on 10.1.2023. Sessions on planting material production, coconut nursery management and coconut production techn..
The 107th Foundation Day of the ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute was celebrated on 5th January, 2023 in a dual mode.
Dr. A.K. Singh, Deputy Director General (Hort. Science), ICAR, New Delhi, delivered the Foundation D..
The ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra Kasaragod, ICAR-CPCRI and Kerala State Council for Science Technology & Environment (KSCSTE) jointly organized ‘Rural Innovators Meet (RIM)-2022’ at ICAR-CPCRI, Kasaragod from 25th to 27th November 2022. During the event 34 ..
A training programme on ‘Varietal wealth in arecanut and integrated pest and disease management in arecanut’ sponsored by the Directorate of Arecanut and Spices Development (DASD), Calicut, was organized at ICAR-CPCRI, Regional Station, Vittal on 23.12.2022 ..
A skill training programme on “Dairy, Goatary and Poultry management” for Rural Youth (STRY) sponsored by ATMA-Alappuzha was organized at KVK-Alappuzha from 19th and 27th December, 2022. In this hands-on-training programme, practical sessions and method demo..
Organized a Field day cum training on 'Arecanut fruit rot management using Mandipropamid (23.4% SC) at Alangar village in Moodbidiri of Udupi district of Karnataka on 16.12.2022 in collaboration with Raitha Janya Farmer Producer Company (FPO). The programme was inau..
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World Soil Day was celebrated at ICAR- CPCRI, Kasaragod on 5.12.2022 with the theme "Soils: Where food begins" at Bandadka village of Kasaragod district in collaboration with Payaswini Farmers Producer..
World Soil Day was celebrated at ICAR-CPCRI, Research Centre Mohitnagar on 5th December, 2022. The programme was inaugurated by Sri Asish Chakraborty, Deputy Director of Agriculture in the presence of Sri Alok Mandal, Deputy Director of Horticulture, Jalpaiguri and Dist..
An orientation programme on ‘Agro-Processing’ for officials from the cooperative sector officials from five southern districts of Kerala viz., Ernakulam, Idukki, Alappuzha, Kollam and Trivandrum was conducted at KVK, Alappuzha on 1st and 2nd December, 2022. ..
Shri Sreedharan Pillai, Hon’ble Governor of Goa visited ICAR-CPCRI, Regional Station, Kayamkulam on 28.11.2022. He did a ceremonial planting of Kalpa Vajra coconut seedling, that was released recently for the root (wilt) disease-prone tracts of Kerala and Tamil Na..
Dr. V.A. Parthasarathy, the former director of ICAR-IISR in Kozhikode, inaugurated the two-day national conference on "Enhancing Competitiveness of Horticulture through Technology Innovations" on November 17–18, 2022, and noted that science, like recorde..
A press meet was conducted in ICAR-CPCRI, Research Centre, Kidu on 14.11.2022 in connection with Mega Kisan Mela and Agri Expo being held at Kidu from 19th to 23rd November, 2022. Reporters from several press agencies and TV networks attended the meeting, along with Shr..
Beneficiaries meeting and training on ‘mother palm selection and nursery management’ was conducted for 23 SC families on 11.11.2022 at Koliyoor Service Co-Operative Society, Thiruvallam, Thiruvanthapuram. Dr. Shareefa M., Senior Scientist, ICAR-CPCRI, RS, Ka..
As part of the Scheduled Caste Sub Plan (SCSP) programme of ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI), organic cultivation vegetables in homesteads of 1000 SC families in Kayamkulam Municipality was initiated by KVK-Alappuzha. Good quality seeds of five v..
A Kisan Sammelan was organised at CPCRI Kasaragod on 17.10.2022 in connection with the PM Agri Startup Conclave and Kisan Samman Sammelan held at New Delhi. Sri. N. A. Nellikunnu , Hon’ble MLA, Kasaragod was the Chief Guest.
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Address of Sri Narendra Modi, Hon. Prime Minister of India to the nation during the Agri Start up Conclave and PM Kisan Samman Sammelan held at ICAR-IARI, New Delhi was webcasted by KVK-Alappuzha on 17.10.2022. A total of 65 farmers including 25 DFI documented farmers a..
KVK-Alappuzha celebrated Mahila Kisan Diwas (15th October) at Thrikkunnapuzha grama panchayath with various programmes. The programme was launched by Sri. S. Vinodkumar, President of the Grama Panchayath. The keynote lecture was given by Dr. P. Muralidharan, Head of KVK..
Training cum awareness program on ‘Technology enabled participatory coconut hybrid seedling approach’ was conducted at ICAR-CPCRI, Regional Station, Kayamkulam on 12.10.2022. The program was conducted as a part of Farmer FIRST Project (FFP) of ICAR and Kalpa..
A Brainstorming session on ‘Coconut and arecanut pest and diseases in different regions of Karnataka’ was jointly organized by Keladi Shivappa Nayaka university of Agricultural and Horticultural sciences, Shivamogga and ICAR- AICRP on Palms, ICAR- CPCRI, Kas..
A training programme on ‘Apiculture’ was organized at ICAR-CPCRI, Kasaragod from 12th -13th October 2022 for Scheduled Caste farmers under the SCSP scheme. The programme was inaugurated by Dr. K. Muralidharan, Director (I/c), ICAR - CPCRI, Kasaragod. Mr. Ram..
As part of the Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti Celebrations and as per the directives from the Government of India and the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Fit India Freedom Run 3.0- Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav was organized at ICAR-CPCRI, Kasaragod. Institute and KVK staff as ..
Field day – cum – farmers training programme on “Management of palm invasive whitefly complex using entomopathogenic fungi, Simplicillium lanosoniveum and other IPM approaches” was conducted at St. BASBS, Bela on 21 September 2022. Shri. Abbas, V..
ICAR-CPCRI Regional Station, Kayamkulam celebrated Kalpa Sangamam- a grand communion of staff and officers reminiscing 75 years of service to coconut community. This Regional Station is a privileged Institution of honour and pride for coconut farmers founded in 1947. Th..
ICAR - CPCRI scientists participated in the Farmers - Scientist interface meeting organized by the 'Kaaniyoor Savanoor Farmers producer Company Limited' in collaboration with Savanoor agri cooperative society and ICAR - CPCRI at Savanoor village of Dakshina Kann..
Mera Gaon-Mera Gaurav programmes were carried out at Kaniyoor, D.K., Karnataka, by ICAR-CPCRI in collaboration with the Kaniyoor-Savanoor Farmer Producer Organization, coordinated by Dr. N.R. Nagaraja, Scientist-SS, ICAR-CPCRI, Regional Station, Vittal.
In connection with the Prime minister Shri. Narendra Modi's birthday on 17.09.2022, ICAR - CPCRI organized SCSP beneficiaries meeting for ''Focus discussion on the formation of Farmer Producer Organization (FPO)' for the honey bee farmers of scheduled ca..
The 31st Annual Group Meeting of All India Co-ordinated Research Project on Palms was conducted at Central Plantation Crops Research Institute, Kasaragod from 16-18 September 2022, which coincided with the Golden Jubilee Year of AICRP (Palms). The meeting was inaugurate..
हिंदी सप्ताह समारोह भाकृअनुप- केंद्रीय रोपण फसल अनुसंधान संस्थान, क्षेत्रीय स्टेशन कायमकुलम में 15 से 22..
Smt. R. Swagat Bhandari IAS, District Collector inaugurated the World Coconut Day programme at ICAR-CPCRI, Kasaragod on 2nd September 2022. She told that the research outcomes would only become useful when they get translated into helpful products for the public. She al..
World Coconut Day-2022 (WCD-2022) was celebrated at ICAR-CPCRI, Regional station, Kayamkulam on the theme—“Growing coconut for a better future and life” on 2nd September, 2022. In-house competitions including coconut crafts, cookery video competitions,..
In commemoration of the Golden Jubilee celebrations of ICAR-CPCRI, Research Centre, Kidu, a SCSP funded training programme on ‘Improved nursery techniques and superior quality planting material production in coconut and coconut seedlings distribution programme to ..
Training cum interface programme on ‘Plant health management in arecanut’ was organized at ICAR-CPCRI, Regional Station, Vittal on 27th August 2022. The program was inaugurated by Shri Mahesh Puchchappady, Secretary, All India Arecanut Growers Association. T..
ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute, Kasaragod celebrated 76th Independence Day of the nation. Dr. Anitha Karun, Director (Acting), hoisted the National Flag and delivered Independence Day address at Kasaragod on 15 August, 2022. As apart of ‘Azadi ka..
A Mentoring Workshop for Strengthening FPOs sponsored by NABARD was convened by ICAR-CPCRI, Regional Station, Kayamkulam on 12-08-2022. Sri G. Gopakumaran Nair, Chief General Manager, NABARD inaugurated the workshop and he emphasised the ..
ICAR-CPCRI, Regional Station, Kayamkulam commemorated 75 years as Kalpa Vajra Platinum Jubilee celebrating it with the release of a Special Postal Cover and My Stamp on 12-08-2022.
Shri P. Prasad, Hon’ble Minister for Agricultu..
Beneficiaries meeting and supply of inputs to 45 numbers of selected SC BPL families were conducted during August 2022 through ICAR-CPCRI, Regional Station, and Kayamkulam. Based on the survey conducted among the SC beneficiaries of Kandalloor, Chettikulangara and Krish..
ICAR-CPCRI, Regional Station, Kayamkulam celebrated ‘94th ICAR-Foundation Day’ in the most befitting manner on 16-07-2022 by organizing a ‘commemorative bicentenary lecture on Gregor Johann Mendel’ and also convened a workshop on ‘Advanced ..
As a part of the ongoing “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” campaign, various programmes were organized at ICAR- KVK, Kasaragod on the themes viz., Celebration of International Yoga day, Awareness programme on Balanced Use of fertilizers and Awareness program..
In commemoration of 8th International Yoga Day, a yoga session was organized at ICAR-CPCRI RC Kidu on 21 June, 2022 under the expert guidance of Master Sh. Vijesh Kumar, possessing 20 years of experience in Yoga training. At the outset Mr. Diwakar, Y., Scientist..
ICAR-CPCRI, Regional Station, Kayamkulamcelebrated World Environment Day (WED) with School/College students with the theme for the year 2022 “Only One Earth” making the clarion call as “Nourish Coconut and Nurture Nature”. Three Mera Gaon Mera Ga..
Sri Apurba Roy, IAS, Hon’ble Secretary to the Government of Tripura and Sri Saradindu Das, Director, Agriculture, Government of Tripura visited ICAR-CPCRI, Regional Station Kayamkulam on 06-06-2022. During their brief visit to the campus on 06-06-2022, the esteeme..
Appraisals of the five international coconut genebanks (ICGs), located in different coconut growing regions of the world, is underway under the aegis of the International Coconut Community and International Coconut Genetic Resources Network (ICC-COGENT) in order to asse..
Knowledge sharing and synergy among the leading coconut tissue culture laboratories in member countries of ICC (International Coconut Community)/COGENT (International Coconut Genetic Resources Network) are the keys to upscaling and advancing the Coconut Tissue Culture T..
ICAR – KVK – Alappuzha organized Kisan Mela in collaboration with Agricultural Technology Management Agency (ATMA) – Alappuzha on 26.04.22 in connection with ‘Kisan Bhaageedhari pradhamikata Hamaari’ at its premises as part of the Azadi Ka ..
ICAR CPCRI Regional Station Krishnapuram, Kayamkulam launched an year long programs as part of its Platinum Jubilee celebrations on 24-04-2022, inaugurated by Shri P. Prasad, Hon’ble Minister for Agriculture Development and Farmer’s Welfare, Govt. of Kerala...
As a part of celebration of golden jubilee year of ICAR-CPCRI Research Centre Kidu, a SKCFPCL (South Canara Coconut Farmers Producers Company Limited, Vittal) funded training programme on “Value added products and Neera Tapping in Coconut” was conducted at I..
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ICAR -CPCRI FFP conducted a meeting of IFS farmers on 07/04/2022 to evaluate the impact of diverse activities implemented under various modules of Farmer FIRST Programme (FFP) in training hall, ward 16. Dr. Anithakumari P., PI (FFP) welcomed the gathering and enumerated..
The training program on ground nut cultivation as suitable inter crop in coconut gardens as pioneering venture in three wards of Devikulangaragrama panchayat on April 6, 2022 as part of the Farmer FIRST program (FFP). The program was organized in the training hall of Kr..
Beneficiaries meeting, training and distribution of inputs to forty SC BPL families was conducted on 31st March, 2022 from 10 am to 3pm at open stage, Bhudhabhoomi, Kudavoor P.O, Thonnakkal SC colony, Pothancode Block, Thiruvanthapuram District, Kerala. Training was giv..
Training cum field demonstration on management of palm invasive whitefly complex using entomopathogenic fungi, Simplicillium lanosoniveum and other IPM approaches was conducted at ICAR - CPCRI Research Centre, Kidu on 28.03.2022. There were more than 110 farmers from da..
Organized one day training programme on "Crop health management in Arecanut” at ICAR-CPCRI, Kidu, Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka on 28.03.2022 under the sponsorship of DASD, Calicut. Training programme inauguration started with the prayer song and follo..
A one day training programme on ‘Scientific Coconut Cultivation’ was organized for the farmers of Krishi Bhavan, Kottayam on 16/03/2022 at ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute, Regional Station, Kayamkulam as part of the ATMA programme. Twenty fa..
Dr. Rajendra K V (IAS), Deputy Commissioner & District Magistrate of Dakshina Kannada in the presence of other dignitaries inaugurated two CDB sponsored six day non-residential skill-oriented training programmes organized at ICAR-CPCRI Research Centre, Kidu.
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A Field Day on “Arecanut Dwarf Hybrids” sponsored by Directorate of Arecanut and Spices Development (DASD), Calicut, was organized by ICAR-CPCRI, Regional Station, Vittal,at Mundoor Primary Agricultural Coooperative Society Hall, Puttur Taluk, on 9th March 2..
Women cell of ICAR-CPCRI Regional Station, Kayamkulam organized a thematic talk on ‘Alzheimer’s and female brain’ to all staff members on 8th March, 2022 in hybrid mode as part of International Women’s day 2022 celebrations. The programme started..
International women’s day was celebrated under the theme “Gender equality Today for a sustainable Tomorrow” # Break The Bias 2022 at ICAR – CPCRI Kasaragod on March 8 2022 , organised by women’s welfare committee. The programme was inaugura..
ICAR-CPCRI, Regional Station, Vittal, organized a Field Day on ‘Arecanut based multi species cropping system’sponsored by Directorate of Arecanut and Spices Development (DASD), Calicut, at Shri. Yashodhara Gowda’s Garden, Koddolu House, Ujire Village, ..
As part of MGMG programme, 25 women farmers of Bharanikkavu Grama Panchayat ventured in vegetable cultivation using HYV of vegetable seeds supplied from ICAR- CPCRI, Regional Station, Kayamkulam. Five packets of seeds of varieties of ICAR-IIHR, Begaluru viz., amaranthus..
Under Govt. of India ‘Scheduled Caste Sub Plan (SCSP)’ ICAR-CPCRI in collaboration with Scheduled Caste Department Kasaragod, Kerala conducted five days demonstration cum training programme on “Scientific cultivation practices of coconut’ for Sch..
Padma shree awardee Shri. Mahalinga Naik Amai, an innovative farmer was felicitated by ICAR-CPCRI Regional Station, Vittal on 29.01.2022 at Amai, Kepu village, Adyanadka Mr. Bhavishya (Scientist), Mr. Purandara (TO) and Mr. Taranath (STA) were present on the occasion.
Along with the nation, ICAR Central Plantation Crops Research Institute, Regional Station, Kayamkulam celebrated the 73rd republic day on January 26, 2022 , adhering strictly to all Covid 19 protocols. The program started with flag hoisting by Dr. Abdul Haris, Principal..
ICAR - CPCRI, Head Quarters, Kasaragod, celebrated the 73rd republic day on 26thJanuary, 2022 , strictly following all Covid 19 protocols. The program started with flag hoisting by Dr. K.B.Hebbar, Director in-charge followed by salutation of the national flag and therea..
As a part of the Golden Jubilee celebrationsof ICAR-CPCRI Research Centre Kidu, a DASD, Calicut funded training programme on “Good Cultivation Practices in Arecanut and Arecanut based Multi-Species Cropping System” was conducted for farmers at ICAR-CPCRI Res..
ICAR-CPCRI, Research Centre, Kidu, established in 1972, launched the golden jubilee celebrations of the Research Centre on 10th January 2022, with a Farmer-Interface programme, presided by Dr. Anitha Karun, Director, ICAR-CPCRI, Kasaragod. The president of Kukke Sree Su..
As part of Mera Gaon Mera Gaurav activities, the Bharanikava village team comprising Dr P Anitha Kumari,, Dr A. Joseph Rajkunar, Principal Scientists, Dr M Shareefa, Senior Scientist, Dr S. Indhuja, Scientist distributed vegetable seeds to the weaker farming sections of..
National Farmers Day, marking the birth anniversary of the fifth Prime Minister of independent India, Sri. Choudhari Charan Singh, was celebrated as an awareness cum interactive online workshop on 23/12/2021 at ICAR-CPCRI, RS, Kayamkulam. The programme was formally in..
The SwachhtaPakhwada was inaugurated on 16 December 2021 by Dr.Anitha Karun, Director (Act.). Staff members took Swachhta Pledge under the leadership of the Director, ICAR-CPCRI. Dr.R. Sudha, Sr. Scientist briefed about the activities planned as part of SwachhtaPakhwa..
Live streaming of Hon’ble Prime Minister’s address during the valedictory function of Pre Vibrant Gujarat submit on 16th December
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An interactive workshop on ‘Halt soil Salinisation, Boost Soil Productivity’ was conducted at ICAR-CPCRI, RS, Kayamkulam as part of the World Soil Day celebrations on 6/12/2021. The programme was aimed at creating awareness ..
World Soil Day was celebrated at ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute, Kasaragod. Dr. Anitha Karun, Director CPCRI inaugurated the programme.
ICAR - CPCRI - Farmer FIRST Programme (FFP) felicitated three model fish farmers under Natural Resource Management module of FFP and organized scientific training on pond fish farming in connection with the World Fisheries day, November, 2021 and as part of the Azadi Ka..
The 30th Annual Group Meeting of All India Co-ordinated Research Project on Palms was organized by Central Plantation Crops Research Institute, Kasaragod through virtual mode on November 22, 2021. Dr.B.K.Pandey, Assistant Director General (Horticultural Sciences II), IC..
ATARI Director Zone XI, Dr.V.Venkatasubramanian visited Pathiyoor Panchayath ( FFP panchayath ) made the day much inspiring and fruitful with active interactions and field visits on 18.11.2021. He interacted with FFP farmers consisted of coconut farmers, women group mem..
Inauguration of the Agro-Processing Training cum Incubation Centre (APTIC) established at the KVK with funding from the Kerala State Dept. of Agricultural Development and Farmers Welfare was done by Sri. P. Prasad, Hon. Minister of Agricu..
Bedakam coconut’ is a local ecotype of coconut which is tall growing and yield satisfactorily even under rainfed situations and water scarce areas. Under low input use conditions also it gives comparatively good yield. Scientists of ICAR-CPCRI Kasaragod have been ..
Waste management in households and IFS units utilizing scientific options is a major objective in Farmer FIRST Programme (FFP). Food and organic waste management in households could be achieved through bio process as demonstrated by Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology ..
Livestock is a major livelihood option of FFP farmers in Pathiyoor panchayth. Feed cost and scarcity in availability of green fodder are the major problems recorded by participating farmers in livestock sector. Scientific production of technologies for attaining potenti..
To commemorate the 146th birth anniversary of India iron man Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel ICAR-CPCRI Kasaragod organized different events as part of the National Unity Day celebrations. The programme started with Rangoli competition for the staff members at CPCRI Beach premises.
Inaugural function of the Vigilance Awareness week at ICAR-CPCRI Kasaragod was held on the 26th October 2021 at 11 AM under the chairmanship of Dr. Anitha Karun, Acting Director, in both on - line and off-line mode, considering the COVID 19 scenario. About hundre..
Vigilance Awareness Week 2021 was observed at ICAR- CPCRI, Regional Station Kayamkulam from 26th October 2021 to 1st November 2021
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An interface programme on ‘Effective use of technologies for coconut prosperity - Role of Farmer Producer Organizations’ was organised by ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (ICAR-CPCRI) at ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research, Kozhikode o..
A training programme on Mushroom Cultivation was organized on 20 October 2021 from 10.00 AM to 2.30 PM at Odanadu Farmers Producer Company Ltd. (OFPC) office, Pathiyoor as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav under the Farmer FIRST Program
World food day was celebrated at ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute on 16.10.2021. A seminar on Plantation Crops Enterprises for Doubling Farmers’ Income was organised in virtual mode and Dr. R. T. Patil, Former Director, ICAR-CIPHET, Ludhiana..
Mahila Kisan Diwas was celebrated at ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute on 15.10.2021. A seminar on Bank Micro Credits for Women empowerment was organised in virtual mode with ICAR-KVK, Kasaragod. Dr.Anitha Karun, Director, ICAR-CPCRI pr..
Wastes are definitely resources out of place and are therefore need to be recycled effectively and reused successfully. Farm residues, organic debris, fallen trees and cow dung pits are major feeding and breeding sites of coconut rhinoceros beetles
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To commemorate the 152nd birth anniversary of the Father of Nation-Mahatma Gandhi, and 117th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister, Lal Bahadur Shastri, the celebrations at ICAR-CPCRI, Regional Station, Kayamkulam started with Swachhta Pledge administered
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As part of Bharat ki Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, ICAR-CPCRI, Regional Station, Kayamkulam organized a one-day National Seminar on “Advances in Biological Suppression of Pests” on 22-09-2021 in virtual mode to stock take on bio-control in crop pest management ..
Preamble - Millets are now known as ‘smart food’ (from nutritional perspective) as well as ‘smart crops’ (greater water use efficiency), but area under these crops are declining at an alarmi..
ICAR-KVK-Alappuzha organized the ‘Campaign on Nutri garden and Tree Plantation’ as part of the nationwide celebration on ‘Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav’ and curtain raiser to the ‘International Year of Millets – 2023’ on 17th Septem..
In the series of events under “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav” ICAR-CPCRI, Kasaragod organised a lecture on “Body and Mind Management for Peaceful life”. The talk was delivered by Dr. P. Manivel, Principal Scientist & Head i/c, ICAR-CTRI Research ..
हिंदी पखवाड़ा समारोह का उद्घाटन डॉ. के. मुरलिधरन, प्रमुख(सामाजिक विज्ञान), केंरोफअसं , कासरगोड़ की अध्यक्षता में ह..
ICAR-CPCRI-Farmer FIRST Programme (FFP), on behalf of World Coconut Day 2021 and Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav conducted a programme on 03 September 2021 at conference hall, Pathiyoor panchayath, integrating online and offline mode under strict covid protocol. As a part of ..
Mass participation of ‘Fit India Freedom Run 2.0’ was organised on 03.09.2021 (Friday) at ICAR-CPCRI, Kasaragod as a part of the ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ to commemorate 75th year of the Independence of India. All the staff members including st..
As part of the ‘Bharat ki Azadi ka Amruth Mahotasav’ World Coconut Day was celebrated at ICARCPCRI, Regional Station, Kayamkulam on 2nd September 2021. The programme consisted of a farmer seminar on ‘Coconut for Healthy life’ and also included ..
The focal theme of World Coconut Day 2021 as proposed by ICC was ‘Building a safe inclusive resilient and sustainable coconut community amid Covid-19 pandemic and beyond’. In line with the focal theme, ICAR-CPCRI celebrated this year’s coconut day by..
As part of ‘Bharat ki Azadi Ka Amruth Mahotsav’ ICAR-CPCRI, Regional Station Kayamkulam organized ‘Coconut Advisory Series - 2021’ entitled ‘Coconut Based Sustainable Agriculture’ on every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 16th July..
ICAR-CPCRI-Farmer FIRST Programme (FFP) and FFP-NABARD-Odanadu Farmers Producer Company Ltd. (OFPC) jointly organized a farmer felicitation ceremony along with exhibition and sale of value added products, “Onaniravil Karshika Pathiyoor” on 23rd August 2021..
Webinar Series on ‘Redefining Agricultural Research and Education Priorities – Way Forward’ was organized as part of ‘Bhart Ki Azadi Ka Amruth Mahotsav’ at ICAR-CPCRI, Regional Station, Kayamkulam during 9 – 11 August, 2021 for orie..
Can Kerala overcome Covid-19 with coconut?
Quoting latest research papers on the beneficial role of coconut oil for enhancing immunity, Dr. V. Rajagopal, former Director, ICAR-CPCRI suggested to explore the possibility of develop..
‘Yoga for Immunity’ sounds meaningful ever before in the troubled days of the Covid pandemic, remarked Dr. Anitha Karun, Director, ICAR-CPCRI, Kasaragod while speaking in the function organized to observe the 7th international yoga day by the Institute. In..
As part of the World Environment Day celebrations 2021, a Virtual Interactive Workshop on the theme: “Ecosystem restoration” was conducted at ICAR-CPCRI, Regional Station, Kayamkulam on 7th June 2021. More than 100 students from twenty one colleges represe..
Anti Terrorism Day was observed on 21 May 2021 by taking the 'Anti-Terrorism Pledge’ by all staff member of ICAR-CPCRI at Headquarters and other units. Staff joined the online programme in which Dr. Anitha Karun, Director read the pledge in English and Dr. A..
The institute along with Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kasaragod has celebrated world water day on the 22nd March 2021. An online workshop, KisanGhoshti(on campus) and demonstration (on campus) of water conservation and low cost water harvesting structures developed by the in..
In commemoration of the World Water Day celebration, various programmes were organized at ICAR-CPCRI, RS, Kayamkulam on 22nd March 2021. The forenoon session was conducted as an interactive online workshop on the theme: ‘Valuing water for food security’. D..
The International Women’s Day on the theme “Women leadership in Agriculture: Entrepreneurship, equity and empowerment” was celebrated at the Institute on the 8th March 2021. Dr. V. Niral, Chairperson, Women’s Cell, welcomed the gathering and hi..
As part of the National Science Day celebrations 2021, a Virtual Interactive Workshop on the theme: “Science, Technology and Innovation for the Empowerment of Students” was conducted at ICAR-CPCRI, Regional Station, Kayamkulam on 1st March 2021. More than ..
National Science Day-2021 was celebrated at ICAR-CPCRI, Kasaragod. The programme was organized through video conferencing mode (zoom). Dr. Rajendra, P, Director of Research, Central University of Kerala, Kasaragod was invited as Chief Guest for the programme. Dr. Anit..
डॉ. अनिता करुण , अध्यक्ष, नराकास, कासरगोड़ और कार्यकारी निदेशक , कें रो फ अ सं , कासरगोड़ की अध्यक्षता मे..
नगर राजभाषा कार्यान्वंयन समिति, कासरगोड़ और केंद्रीय रोपण फसल अनुसंधान संस्थान के संयुक्त प्रयास मे..
An online training series on virtual platform through Google meet was organized by ICAR- CPCRI, Regional Station, Kayamkulam, for farmer groups of Chunakkara, Vallikkunnam and Bharanikkavu gramapanchayaths in the KERANANMA project and of Pathiyoor panchayath in Farmer..
ICAR-CPCRI celebrated its 105th Foundation Day on 5 January 2021 with various events like Foundation Day address, Dr. K. V. Ahammed Bavappa Memorial Lecture, Farmers’ Meet and Scientist-Farmer Interface programme.
In connection with the Swachhta Pakwada celebration, ‘Kisan Diwas’ was conducted at ICAR-CPCRI on 23rd December 2020 at DJ hall. Dr. K. Muralidharan, Principal Scientist inaugurated the function and Dr. Daliyamol, Scientist, welcomed the gathering. 30 farm..
As part of the Swachh Pakwada, a method demonstration on ‘converting kitchen waste to wealth through composting’ was organized at the residential Campus of CPCRI on 22.12.2020. Residential campus of the Institute has around 70 quarters and managing of hous..
The Farmer FIRST programme OF ICAR CPCRI is in progress in participatory mode since November 2016 in Pathiyoor panchayath among 1000 farm families. Various varieties of Sesamum, Finger millet, Ginger, Turmeric, Tubers, Poultry breeds and other technologies were evalua..
The Swachhta Pakhwada was inaugurated on 16 December 2020 by Dr. Anitha Karun, Director (Act.). Dr.R. Sudha, Sr. Scientist briefed about the activities planned as part of Swachhta Pakhwada. . Staff members Swachhta took Pledge under the leadership of the Director, CPC..
Swachhta Pakhwada programmes started with Swachhta pledge by all staff members of ICAR-CPCRI, Regional Station, Kayamkulam on 16/12/2020,10.00 am at the quadrangle of the campus, inculcating the spirit of cleanliness as envisioned by the father of the nation Mahatma G..
As part of the World Soil Day celebrations 2020, a Virtual Interactive Workshop on the theme: Conserving Soil Biodiversity for Sustainable Agriculture” was conducted at ICAR-CPCRI, Regional Station, Kayamkulam on 5th December 2020. The programme was aimed at cre..
ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (ICAR-CPCRI), Kasaragod has participated in the celebration of Constitution Day on 26th Nov. 2020. To commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India, the Constitution Day (Samvidhan Divas) is celebrated on 26th N..
The first task force committee to finalize DUS testing guidelines for Cocoa was met under the chairmanship of Dr. V. A. Parthasarathy, Former Director & Emeritus Scientist, ICAR-IISR, Calicut on 11 November 2020 at 3.30 pm through videoconferencing. Dr.K.V.Prabhu,..
‘Vigilance Awareness Week’ is being observed in the institute from 27th Oct. to 02nd Nov. 2020. The main focus, this year, is ‘सतर्क भारत, समृद्ध भारत - Vigilant India, Prosperous India’. The week long prog..
Vigilance Awareness Week was observed with full dignity at ICAR-CPCRI, Regional Station strictly adhering to COVID-19 protocol. An oath taking ceremony participated by all scientists and staff was held on 27-10-2020 at 11.00 am. A sensitization workshop on the assigne..
The online webinar series on ‘Soil health management in agricultural crops’ was organized at ICARCPCRI,Regional Station, Kayamkulam during 20th to 23rd October, 2020 as videoconferencing through zoom platform and simultaneously broadcasted live through CPC..
"Training programme on business plan preparation for Farmer Producer Organization (FPO) was conducted for Directors and Promoters of Odanadu Farmer Producer Company Limited (OFPC)Reg No:UC1110KL2019PTC060976 of Farmer First Programme in which ICAR-CPCRI as the Pr..
Career Oriented Webinar Series on ‘Agriculture and Allied Sciences: Challenging Career Options for Students’ was organized at ICAR-CPCRI, Regional Station, Kayamkulam during 6 – 12th October, 2020 for the Higher Secondary students. More than 1..
As directed by the Council and apropos ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (ICAR-CPCRI), Office Order E.F. No 11(9): Celebrations/2020 Estt-dated 25/09/2020 a committee was constituted Kasaragod to conduct various activities and programmes to commemorate ..
In continuation of the year long celebrations in connection with 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, a digital workshop on the theme: “Cleanliness and rural development through Gandhian ideologies” on 1/10/2020 at ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Resea..
As a part of PM s Over arching scheme for holistic nutrition Poshan Abhiyan being organized across 650 KVKs all over India by ICAR and Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India., ICAR - Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kasaragod, ICAR - CPCRI had organized a one day capacity devel..
डॉ. अनिता करुण, निदेशक महोदया, केंरोफअसं, कासरगोड़ की अध्यक्षता में हिंदी समारोह का शुभारंभ हुआ । भारत माता की वंद..
FFP farmer Shri Gopalakrishna Pillai recognized as innovative farmer on 45th foundation day, NAARM
The 45th foundation day of NAARM, Hyderabad was celebrated ..
Independence Day Celebration at CPCRI Kasaragod
Independence Day Celebration at CPCRI Kayamkulam
Independence Day Celebrated at ICAR-CPCRI Kahikuchi
Gender in agriculture and development is recognized as crucial for attaining sustainability and ensuring way forward for equitable social system. Gender challenges during pandemic needs focus and looked into for sector wise discourses, discussions and analysis to sens..
High yielding cashew grafts (6250 number) procured from ICAR-KVK, Pantirumamdi were distributed to 104 tribal farmers of Kooyuru and Muchingput Mandalas of Paderu block as part of ongoing activities of STC (Scheduled Tribe..
The ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute, Kasaragod, Kerala organized the “Virtual 29th Annual Group Meeting of All India Coordinated Research Project on Palms” from 10th to 11th August, 2020. Dr. A. K. Singh, Deputy Director General (Hort. Sci..
Report on Kalpa Webinar Technology, Finance and Policy Support for Coconut MSMEs 6-August 2020
Jointly Organized by
Kalpa Agri-Business Incubator, ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute, Kasragod; MSME Development Institute Thrissu..
The venue of the Congress is at ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute, Kasaragod – 671 124, Kerala. The Institute is located about 4 km north of ...
The venue of the Congress is at ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute, Kasaragod – 671 124, Kerala. The Institute is located about 4 km north of ...
The successful intervention initiated in 2019 in 72 coconut homestead gardens of Farmer FIRST Programme (FFP) was continued with all conviction and confidence by more farmers as a major income source. All the participating farmers prepared the ponds for fish farm..
As part of World Environment Day (WED) celebration on June 05, 2020, Dr. Chandrika Mohan, Acting Head i/c planted a tree sapling (sour sop) in the Ecological Engineering garden at ICARCPCRI, Regional Station, Kayamkulam complying all COVID-19 protocols in vogue. This ..
As part of World Environment Day (WED) celebration on June 05, 2020, Dr. Chandrika Mohan, Acting Head i/c planted a tree sapling (sour sop) in the Ecological Engineering garden at ICAR-CPCRI, Regional Station, Kayamkulam complying all COVID-19 protocols in vogue.
An online training program/webinar was organized with the theme of ‘Entrepreneurship development on coconut diversification’ on May 14, 2020. Thirty seven participants of Munrothuruthu Panchayath of Kollam district and Pathiyoor Panchayath of Alappuzha dis..
As part of World Environment Day (WED) celebration on June 05, 2020, Dr. Chandrika Mohan, Acting Head i/c planted a tree sapling (sour sop) in the Ecological Engineering garden at ICARCPCRI, Regional Station, Kayamkulam complying all COVID-19 protocols in vogue. This ..
The 22nd Research Advisory Committee (RAC) meeting of ICAR-CPCRI was held on 5th May 2020 for the first time through videoconferencing under the chairmanship of Dr. S.P. Ghosh, former DDG (Hort.). Dr. Anitha Karun, Acting Director, ICAR-CPCRIhosted the meeting from ICAR-CPCRI, Kasaragod
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