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Integrative space-based oceanography vital to boost marine research, says former ISRO chief
06-Nov-2025 - 0 Comments.
Embedding space-based oceanography into the marine research ecosystem is for harnessing the potential of the blue economy and the well-being of the coastal fishing communities, Dr S Somanath, former chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), has said.
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India will soon come up with e-observer system for remote monitoring of fishing, says Union Fisheries Secretary
29-Sep-2025 - 0 Comments.
Highlighting India’s efforts to strengthen its fisheries data management system, Union Fisheries Secretary Shri. Abhilaksh Likhi has said that the government will soon come up with an onboard electronic observer system for remote monitoring and recording of marine fish catch.
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Women make up nearly half of India’s small-scale fisheries, finds global study
22-Sep-2025 - 0 Comments.
Women constitute nearly half of India’s small-scale fisheries workforce that feeds millions and sustains livelihoods across coastal and inland communities, according to a global study.
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Centre eyes global eco-labelling tag for Lakshadweep tuna fisheries using traditional fishing methods
22-Sep-2025 - 0 Comments.
In a major boost to India’s seafood sector, the Centre has announced plans to secure a global eco-labelling tag for Lakshadweep tuna fisheries using traditional fishing methods.
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Centre to revive diversified fish farming in Kuttanad
24-Aug-2025 - 0 Comments.
In a majo: move to uplift the fishing community in the Kuttanad region, Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, Dairying, and Minority Affairs, Shri George Kurian, has announced a new pilot project aimed at boosting livelihood opportunities for fish farmers.
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Whale strandings surge ten-fold on southwest coast, finds CMFRI study
12-Aug-2025 - 0 Comments.
CMFRI study reveals a ten-fold rise in whale strandings along southwest India over the past decade, citing climate change, fishing activity, and ocean ecosystem shifts as key drivers.
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Climate change reshaping India’s marine fisheries, warn scientists
05-Aug-2025 - 0 Comments.
Marine scientists have raised serious concerns over the growing impact of climate change on India’s marine ecosystems and fisheries, citing evidence of biological shifts in key species, changing distribution patterns, and increased vulnerability of coastal communities.
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Arkema unveils fund to support castor farming communities in India
28-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
Arkema is proud to announce the creation of the Castor Farmer Education Fund (CFEF), a collaborative initiative designed to support castor farming communities in India.
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Marine Fisheries Census 2025: Nationwide marine fishing village validation launched
18-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
In a preparatory step for the 5th Marine Fisheries Census (MFC-2025), the Department of Fisheries under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has launched a nationwide validation and georeferencing of marine fishing villages through ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI).
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Experts call for coordinated action to tackle illegal shark fishing and trade
14-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
Marine experts have called for coordinated action and increased awareness to tackle the illegal shark fishing and trade.
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Odisha becomes third state in India to launch state agroforestry policy
09-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
Odisha becomes the third Indian state to adopt a State Agroforestry Policy, boosting green cover, sustainability, and climate action for rural communities.
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IMD predicts 106% of average rainfall; crop output set to rise
27-May-2025 - 0 Comments.
India is poised for a stronger-than-usual Southwest Monsoon in 2025, bringing a wave of optimism for farmers and rural communities. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday forecast above-normal rainfall between June and September, predicting 106% of the Long Period Average (LPA) with a margin of error of ±4%.
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CMFRI produces around 1 lakh attached oyster spats to support Maharashtra tribal farmers
15-Feb-2025 - 0 Comments.
In a major development, the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has successfully produced and transported around one lakh attached oyster spats to Maharashtra, paving the way for tribal coastal communities to engage in profitable oyster farming.
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The Rise of Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS): Building Sustainable Fish Farms on Land
24-Oct-2024 - 0 Comments.
As the global demand for seafood increases and traditional fishing methods face environmental and sustainability challenges, innovative aquaculture solutions are gaining traction.
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Banning juvenile fishing yields results of 41% increase in threadfin breams: CMFRI study
20-Jul-2024 - 0 Comments.
Implementation of the Minimum Legal Size (MLS) banning juvenile fishing has led to a 41% increase in the yield of threadfin breams in Kerala, indicating a positive output of the regulation.
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CMFRI inks pact with INCOIS for boosting research on oceanography, fisheries management
14-Jun-2024 - 0 Comments.
Strengthening efforts for the sustainable utilisation of India’s marine fisheries, the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) to collaborate on various research initiatives, including improved fishing advisories.
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Four inclusive businesses making a difference for India’s farming communities
22-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.
Four inclusive businesses making a difference for India’s farming communities In the heart of India's agricultural landscape, smallholder farmers, comprising 70 per cent of the sector, face a significant barrier: limited access to formal financial institutions and resources.
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CMFRI proposes ‘shark hotspots’ to protect endangered species
20-Feb-2024 - 0 Comments.
The ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has proposed to demarcate "shark hotspots" in Indian waters to implement spatio-temporal fishing regulations, given the declining trend of shark catches.
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Climate hope grows: NABARD and ADB team up to shield Indian farms, rural communities
21-Dec-2023 - 0 Comments.
In a major win for India's climate resilience, the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have joined forces to safeguard the country's agriculture, natural resources, and rural development sectors.
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Govt committed to support traditional fishermen for deep-sea fishing: Dr L Murugan
22-Nov-2023 - 0 Comments.
In a significant move to boost India’s fisheries production, Dr L Murugan, Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Govt of India, has affirmed the Central government’s unwavering commitment to support traditional fishermen in their transition to deep-sea fishing.
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India to host first edition of Global Fisheries Conference
19-Nov-2023 - 0 Comments.
India is set to host the Global Fisheries Conference India 2023, a two-day mega event bringing together a diverse array of dignitaries and stakeholders including state fisheries ministers, diplomatic delegates representing different nations, global fisheries and aquaculture scientists, policy makers, fisheries communities and investment bankers on November 21 and 22 on the occasion of celebrations of the World Fisheries.
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From flooding to shoreline changes to disease outbreak: Coastal Lives hit hard due to climate change, say experts
18-Oct-2023 - 0 Comments.
From flooding to shoreline changes to disease outbreak, a barrage of challenges is posing a serious threat to the coastal lives. A brainstorming session on India’s preparedness for adapting to climate change in marine fisheries, held at the ongoing international climate conclave on marine fisheries, has underlined that coastal communities are the most vulnerable to climate change.
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Mariculture offers bright business prospect for India’s coastal region: CMFRI study
28-Mar-2023 - 0 Comments.
Mariculture has emerged as a promising business opportunity for India’s coastal regions, offering decent income to the coastal people even as extreme weather events like cyclones are leading to the reduction of fishing days every year, according to a new study by the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI).
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NIFA invests over USD 15m in agricultural economics, rural communities
03-Mar-2022 - 0 Comments.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced an investment of over USD 15m to support building new and better markets for U.S. agriculture and rural communities.
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Ambuja Cements support farmers, to procure biomass fuel for its plants
09-Nov-2021 - 0 Comments.
Burning crop residue after harvesting is detrimental to soil health and has a negative economic impact on farmers and local communities. Additionally, this also contributes to air pollution and aids the challenges posed by climate change.
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Climate change likely to affect agricultural productivity in Maharashtra, says Institute for Sustainable Communities
30-Jun-2021 - 0 Comments.
Climate analysis predicts mismatch in rainfall and temperature patterns with crop phenology: Soybean, Cotton, Wheat and Gram crops at risk finds Institute for Sustainable Communities study across three major regions of Maharashtra.
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Bayer announces extended support and relief measures for India’s fight against COVID-19
10-May-2021 - 0 Comments.
Bayer is a global life sciences company present in India for over 125 years. Today, it announced an extension of its COVID-19 relief measures to local communities, healthcare workers, businesses and employees.
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Axis Bank partners with Bayer’s Better Life Farming initiative in India
25-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
Axis Bank, India’s third-largest private sector bank has joined Bayer’s Better Life Farming initiative in India to provide enhanced and holistic financial solutions to smallholder farmers and rural farming communities.
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Corteva partners with governments, local communities to ensure health and safety of farmers during the pandemic
25-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
Keeping in line with its sustainability goal to help the farming communities thrive, global agriculture company, Corteva Agriscience (NYSE: CTVA) has partnered with local governments and non-profit organizations in India to ensure the health and safety of farmers during the pandemic.
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Vocal for Local: NotOnMart enables blockchain to connect farmers, craftsmen to consumers
07-Sep-2020 - 0 Comments.
NotOnMap, a social initiative for the marginalized, indigenous communities across rural India and StayFlexi, the world’s first flexible and autonomous hospitality company based out of California have come together for their social initiative NotOnMart for rural India.
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Nitin Gadkari asks agro, fishing and forest MSMEs to use local raw material
12-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
In order to promote local raw materials, Indian minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) and Road Transport and Highways has emphasized on exploring agro MSME, fishing MSMEs, and forest MSMEs for manufacturing products using local raw material.
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Central Institute of Fisheries Technology releases advisories to fisheries sector in 12 languages
07-May-2020 - 0 Comments.
In order to tackle COVID 19 pandemic that has spread all across the globe leading to lockdown, Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (ICAR-CIFT) has prepared advisories in 12 languages for the benefit of the fishermen and fishing community on a whole.
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Lockdown ease guidelines, no relief to Kerala seafood industry
18-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
Tthe All Kerala Fishing Boat Operators Association (AKFBOA) has requested the central government to be lenient on implementing the trawling ban this year. The ban on the East Coast comes into effect from April 15.
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National Fertilizers assures adequate supply of fertilizers to farmer during CONVID-19 lockdown
14-Apr-2020 - 0 Comments.
India government-owned fertilizer company, National Fertilizers Ltd has assured that adequate supply of fertilizers to farmer communities during National level lockdown due to COVID-19 in the country
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Young fisherwomen take empowerment classes from CMFRI
26-Dec-2018 - 0 Comments.
A group of young women from fishing community in Ernakulam district has learnt a plethora of lessons to realise their dreams, including securing a profession matching their tastes.
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CMFRI collaborate with ISRO to spot potential fishing zone
22-Nov-2017 - 0 Comments.
In a major effort greatly beneficial to the fisher folks in the country, the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has joined hands with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to identify Potential Fishing Zone (PFZ), an area in sea
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AgraME inks partnership with Aqua NorEnter
09-Oct-2017 - 0 Comments.
With an aim to work in close collaboration towards cross-promoting the development of the aquaculture and fishing industry in both markets, AgraME has inked a partnership with AquaNor, Norway’s largest exhibition dedicated to the burgeoning Aquaculture industry
