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Commodities Kerala Agri Varsity to Support Agri-Enterprises in Value Addition, Market Expansion
Kerala Agricultural University will continue supporting agri-enterprises that add value to produce, generating higher income and employment. The Agri Business Incubator provides training, incubation and market linkages for FPOs and entrepreneurs, with success stories like Juz Crush exporting processed products and PALA Santhom Factory FPO winning a state-level Best FPO award.
Commodities Kerala Agri Varsity launches Panchakam home garden model to boost vegetable nutrition
Kerala Agricultural University has launched Panchakam, a home garden model promoting five nutrient-rich crops for household cultivation in limited spaces. The initiative addresses Kerala's vegetable consumption gap of 100–120 grams per day against a recommended 300 grams, targeting urban households with terraces and small kitchen gardens.
Commodities KAU Vice-Chancellor: Value-Added Local Products Can Unlock Kerala's Rural Economic Growth
Kerala Agricultural University Vice-Chancellor T. Sajitha Rani inaugurated a training programme emphasizing value-added local products to enhance farmers' income and stimulate the rural economy. The event also saw the flagging off of the sixth export consignment of value-added food products to the UAE, resuming after a disruption in the Strait of Hormuz.
Commodities Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Forecasts Maize Prices at ₹2,400 per Quintal
Farmgate prices of good-quality maize are likely to trade at ₹2,200-2,400 per quintal during the October-November harvest season, according to the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU). The forecast, based on 15-year APMC data, aligns with the MSP of ₹2,410. Below-normal monsoon due to El Nino may disrupt production in key states, while demand from animal feed, ethanol, and bioplastics supports prices.
Manufacturing Student-Led Crab Aquaculture Startup Boosts Kerala's Blue Economy
A student-led startup at Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies is pioneering innovations in crab aquaculture. Supported by the Atal Incubation Centre, the venture aims to enhance sustainability and productivity in the sector.