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…
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…
On November 2024, CIKS successfully organized two press meets, bringing together 25 reporters from various TV channels, newspapers, and magazines. After a comprehensive presentation showcasing our 30 years of efforts in reviving traditional varieties, reporters engaged in personal interviews with our Director, Research Director, and Programme Director. This event generated significant media coverage, with features…
Two members of our CIKS team served as resource persons in a training program organized by CREATE, Madurai, at the Swami Dayananda Trust farm in Manjakudi, focusing on traditional paddy varieties documentation and seed production. This collaboration enriches our outreach and reinforces our mission to conserve and promote TRVs.
On December 18, 2024, CIKS team members, Mr A.V. Balasubramanian & K. Vijayalakshmi, delivered a guest lecture at MOP Vaishnav College, discussing the nutritional and therapeutic properties of traditional rice varieties. This engaging session was attended by approximately 40 attendees, including postgraduate students and faculty members. Excitingly, it was decided that some students will undertake…
On October 22, 2024, CIKS participated as a resource person in a one-day training program on Improved Rice Production for SC farmers in Uruvaiyaru village, organized by the Department of Agriculture, Pondicherry, in collaboration with PAJANCOA & RI. Mrs Subhashini Sridhar shared valuable insights on the significance of traditional paddy varieties, cultivation techniques, and seed…