ICAR-CCARI Goa Conducted Training on Scientific Backyard Poultry Farming and Input Distribution to SC Farmers at Yellapur, Uttar Kannada, Karnataka
 

    ICAR–Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute (CCARI), Goa organized a training programme on ‘Scientific Management of Backyard Poultry’ at Jambesal village, Yellapur taluka, Uttar Kannada district of Karnataka on 05 February 2026. The programme was conducted under the Institute Scheduled Caste Sub Plan (SCSP) with the objective of enhancing livelihood opportunities of resource-poor households through adoption of improved and scientific backyard poultry farming practices. The programme was implemented in collaboration with ICAR-KVK, Uttar Kannada, Karnataka and Subramannia Gaonkar, Baginakatte Sridevi Farmer Producer Organisation.A total of 40 Scheduled Caste farmers, comprising 34 women and 06 men, participated actively in the training programme.
 

    During the technical sessions, Dr. Udharwar Sanjaykumar Vithalrao, SMS (Animal Science), delivered hands-on training on scientific management of chicks, growers, and layers, with emphasis on proper housing systems, balanced feeding, brooding management, and cost-effective management practices suitable for backyard conditions. He also highlighted the importance of record keeping and biosecurity measures to improve productivity and profitability.Dr. Shirish Narnaware, Senior Scientist (Veterinary Pathology) provided valuable insights on health care management, including common poultry diseases, vaccination schedules, deworming, and hygienic practices aimed at reducing mortality and improving survivability of birds.Dr. Amiya Ranjan Sahu, Scientist (Animal Genetics and Breeding) elaborated on hatchery operations, selection of quality chicks, brooding techniques, and efficient marketing strategies for eggs and poultry birds, with special focus on income enhancement and sustainable enterprise development for small and marginal farmers.

    As part of the programme’s input support initiative, a total of 625 Giriraja poultry birds and one ton of poultry feed were distributed to 40 beneficiary farmers to facilitate adoption of scientific backyard poultry farming and strengthen poultry-based livelihood systems at the village level.The programme concluded with an interactive discussion session, during which farmers shared their experiences and clarified doubts related to poultry management. The training programme was coordinated by Dr. Udharwar Sanjaykumar Vithalrao, Dr. Shirish Narnaware, Dr. Amiya Ranjan Sahu and Dr. Rangnath G.