National Convention Explores Knowledge in Development: CIKS Shares Insights on Strengthening Farmers’ Livelihoods

A three-day national convention on “Knowledge in Development Discourse and People’s Movements” was jointly organized by Kuvempu University, Shivamogga, and the Journal of Dialogues on Knowledge in Society. The event was held in Shivamogga, Karnataka, from February 20 to 22, 2025. Mr. A.V. Balasubramanian participated in the convention and delivered a presentation on “Building on…

Empowering Farmers across Tamil Nadu

In addition to our work at the TRC, we distributed an impressive 6.8 MT of seeds from 41 TRVs to 612 farmers across 14 districts in Tamil Nadu, covering a total of 680 acres for seed production. Our farmers are currently nurturing their crops, which are in various stages of growth, from early sprouting to…

Traditional Rice Varieties Conservation Initiatives

This Samba season, we initiated the conservation of 171 TRVs across 1.45 acres at the CIKS TRC using the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) method. The crops are currently progressing through various stages of growth, from early development to harvesting. To protect our crops from wildlife, we implemented comprehensive management measures, including mechanical and manual…