03-September-2023: National Conference on KCC for Fisheries, Nutmeg Cultivation, Dengue Fever Hits India, Kharif Planting

3 September 2023

• How to Cultivate Nutmeg: A Comprehensive Guide from Seed to Spice

  India, with its diverse climate and fertile soil, provides an ideal environment for nutmeg cultivation. Whether you're a seasoned farmer or a gardening enthusiast, this comprehensive guide will walk you through the process of cultivating nutmeg in India, from selecting seeds to harvesting and processing this aromatic spice.

• Dengue Fever Hits India: Know The Symptoms, Prevention, And Treatment

  Dengue fever, commonly known as "breakbone fever," is a viral disease spread by Aedes mosquitoes that have been infected. It poses a considerable public health challenge in numerous tropical and subtropical areas, leading to a diverse array of symptoms, ranging from mild flu-like signs to severe and potentially life-threatening complications. In this blog, we will delve into different facets of dengue fever, such as its symptoms, preventive strategies, and the treatments that are accessible.

• Rice Sees Increased Kharif Planting, While Pulses Lag Behind

  Paddy cultivation area in India is higher compared to the same time last year, thanks to normal to above-normal rainfall in key paddy-growing states in September. As of September 1, the paddy acreage in the ongoing kharif season stands at 398.08 lakh hectares, which is 4% higher than the 383.79 lakh hectares of the previous year. This increase in paddy cultivation is promising for production. Despite deficient monsoon rainfall in many parts of the country, the eastern regions, which are significant rice producers, received surplus rainfall.

• Parshottam Rupala to Lead "National Conference on KCC for Fisheries", Tomorrow in Mumbai

  Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Parshottam Rupala will chair a one-day “National Conference on KCC for Fisheries” on September 4, 2023, at Yashwantrao Chavan Centre in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The conference is held to resolve immediate on-ground issues and is jointly organized by the Department of Fisheries (DoF) and the Department of Animal Husbandry Dairying (DAHD).