Sericulture Keeping and rearing silkworms to obtain raw silk from a business point of view is known as sericulture. Firstly in 2697 B.C in China, the queen of the country K Wang Ti invented silk. In India, the first experiment for the study and rearing of silkworms was done by Lefroy in 1905 at the […]
Apiculture Apiculture is the scientific approach to caring for and managing honey bees. While bees are highly active throughout the year, they become less so in winter and are at their most active during spring. Honeybees are a type of social insect known for their polymorphism and well-organized division of labor. A typical bee hive […]
Indian Fisheries Sector India is the third largest fish-producing country in the world and accounts for 7.96 per cent of global production. The total fish production during FY 20-21 is estimated at 14.73 Million Metric Tonnes (MMT) with a contribution of 11.25 MMT from the Inland sector and 3.48 MMT from the Marine sector. India […]
What is Biofloc Culture? It is an innovative and cost-effective technology in which toxic materials to the fish and shellfish such as Nitrate, Nitrite, and Ammonia can be converted to a useful product, ie., proteinaceous feed. It is the technology used in aquaculture systems with limited or zero water exchange under high stocking density, strong […]
What is Avenue Tree? An avenue tree is a type of tree that is planted in a line along a road, street, or path. The term “avenue” is used to describe the grouping of trees that form a visual axis, leading the eye from one end of the road to the other. Avenue trees are […]
About FSSAI The FSSAI stand for Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is the regulatory body responsible for ensuring the safety and quality of food products in India. FSSAI was established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, of 2006, which repealed the earlier laws governing food safety in India. The FSSAI is […]
National Codex Contact Point of India The National Codex Contact Point (NCCP) of India is responsible for coordinating and promoting the activities of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) in India. It is established by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) and works closely with the National Codex Committee to ensure that India’s […]
Codex Alimentarius Codex Alimentarius is a collection of international food standards, guidelines, and codes of practice developed by the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) an organization established by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1963. Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) The Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC) is an organization established by […]
Quality Management System (QMS) A Quality Management System (QMS) is a framework of policies, procedures, and processes that a company puts in place to ensure that it consistently meets customer and regulatory requirements for a product or service. A QMS helps a company to systematically manage and improve its overall performance by establishing and maintaining […]
The National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR), Karnal, Haryana is an organization in India that conducts research and development in the field of animal genetic resources. Its mission is to conserve, evaluate, and utilize the genetic resources of domestic animals in order to improve the productivity and livelihoods of farmers and pastoralists. Some of […]
