Rainproof and long lasting fruit fly trapping technology

Fruit flies cause severe damage in fruit and vegetable crops as their maggots feed internally and therefore insecticide spray has less impact on their control. Trapping of adults is considered to be one of the best options in fruit fly management wherein, sex para-pheromone namely methyl eugenol (for orchard fruit fly) and Cue lure (for cucurbit crops) are used by dispensing them through various materials and methods in fields. Wood block impregnation of lure and its installation in protected container in the field is recommended to save it from sun and rain and also to count and collect the dead flies. Except some private industries, have been using market available plastic container to modify it as trap so far. These all are rain sick traps and get wetted that vanishes the potency of killing block shortly and frequent replenishment is needed. ICAR:CISH has come up with a rain proof trap design made from a specific die exclusively meant for fruit fly trap. The killing block size, lure quantity per killing block, its duration of effectiveness have been developed, tested, demonstrated and validated at various locations in fruit and vegetable crops.

The traps are installed 45 days prior to onset of fruit maturity in orchard crops and at the fruit formation in cucurbit crops and which has exceptionally longer duration persistence and catch potential for more than 2 months as compared to any trap available in India. The technology module of preparation of killing block, materials used, packing etc of traps for orchard crops and cucurbits are now available to for interested entrepreneurs, each of them have separate cost provisions. The technology details are as follows:

Contact: Incharge ITMU, ICAR- CISH, Rahmankheda, PO Kakori, Lucknow

Doubling Farmers Income and Improving Mango Orchard Ecosystem through Integration of New Poultry Production Technology

Profitability from mono cropping of mango is low in Eastern Uttar Pradesh particularly for small and marginal farmers due to several factors. Availability of cash through out the year from mango production is a constraint. Integration of mango orchards with poultry can raise farm income and will ensure revenue through out years.

Improvement in orchard ecosystem ICAR-CISH, Lucknow developed mango orchard based poultry farming practice through participatory mode with mango and guava farmers. Cost effective night shelters were designed for mango orchards with locally available bamboo and wire mesh costing Rs. 5,000-10,000. A unique, cost effective feed technology was developed using grain waste, in situ produced Azolla microphylla, dried barseem leaves and fed on naturally available mango insects, grasses and grass seeds. Chicks of rural poultry strains were reared in batches of 250 to 300 for 4 to 6 cycles in a year to each farmer. Birds are gradually disposed off after achieving body weight of 1.5 kg and fresh batches are provided after 2 months of initial batch and the cycle continued.

CISH- Aonla Coriander Squash and RTS

CISH- Aonla Fennel squash and RTS

CISH- Aonla Dill squash and RTS

CISH- Mango Wine

CISH- Amla Prash

Aonla is a rich source of antioxidants. Since time immemorial Chywanprash is being consumed to maintain vitality. However, traditional recipe for Chywanprash include Desi Ghee and sugar along with other ingredients. Now a days these ingredients are avoided by most patients suffering from cholesterol or diabetes problems. The process also involves lot of heating for kwath preparation, which reduces the nutritional value of the product.

CISH has developed an improved product without sucrose and desi ghee ingredients and without making kwath (cold process) . The product has highVit C content and shelf stable for more than one year without use of any preservative.

CISH- Guava cider

It is a sweet fermented nutritious and highly refreshing cider, having strong fruity flavour and has been prepared from guava fruits. This mildly fermented beverage has 13O B total soluble solids, 3.0 per cent alcohol, 0.45 per cent acidity and 32.8 mg per 100 ml ascorbic acid. The cider could be stored up to one year under ambient conditions and its taste improves upon aging. Keeping in view the nutritional and sensory qualities of guava cider, it may prove as a potential guava product. Presence of phenolic compounds viz. gallic acid , syringaldehyde, caffeic acid and cinnamic acid has also been recorded in guava cider.

CISH- Aonla tea

ICAR- CISH has developed Aonla tea having multiple health benefits. Prepared from Indian gooseberry, the tea is rich in nutritional value with a high anti-oxidant value and Vitamin C. Aonla tea bags are meant to be consumed with hot water and consumed sans milk with sugar according to one’s requirements.

CISH- Aonla fibre enriched biscuits

ICAR- CISH has developed technology for aonla dietary fibre, vitamin C and antioxidant enriched biscuits. The dietary fibre content of the finished product is about 5 times higher than the control while the vitamin C and antioxidant concentration are 15.6 mg/100g and 0.25 g %, respectively. Biscuits have a shelf life of more than 6 months.The fibre enriched biscuits may be helpful in curing the constipation and other ailments related to fast food habits.

CISH- Aonla Cider

Aonla cider is a novel fermented drink of aonla having TSS - 10O B, alcohol up to 4%, tannins 0.4 percent and ascorbic acid 66 mg per 100 ml. Keeping the increasing production of aonla in view, aonla cider is a drink that can fetch both national and international market.

CISH- Herbal Chew

ICAR- CISH, Lucknow has developed a technology of CISH Herbal Chew for those who are willing to quit tobacco and provide a healthy alternative to pan masala. CISH Herbal Chew has the goodness of established herbs and has high neutraceutical properties.