Fig 3 - uploaded by Sangita Borah
Content may be subject to copyright.
Source publication
Assam is predominantly a rural phenomenon, stemming principally from underperformance of the agriculture sector and lack of alternative employment avenues mainly in the rural areas. Decadal growth rate of population of Assam reflected a per square increase trend of population in the state. With increase population people below poverty line started...
Similar publications
In the eastern rainforests of Madagascar, rainfed swidden rice cultivation remains prevalent despite efforts to encourage uptake of irrigated systems to reduce deforestation. We used agricultural surveys with a stratified sample of 171 households
to investigate constraints on and productivity of irrigated and rainfed rice perceived by farmers, and...
This study aims to highlight the importance of livestock dynamics and the evolution of the vegetation index in recent years, as well as to present the relationship between these two dynamics in the Algerian steppe in light of a new vision in the use of geographic information systems in the treatment of environmental and agricultural development in...
Many funding institutions and development agencies are facing the same challenge when considering the sustainability of their investment portfolio in agriculture: the livestock sector has a large environmental footprint, the most pressing one being its contribution to climate change, but it is essential for food security, nutrition and livelihoods...
Globally, the annual economic impact of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is estimated at USD 11 billion in endemic settings, with the impact most profound among smallholder farmers. Farmers and the agro-veterinary stores that supply them are marginalized populations with limited to no access to veterinary care, and paucity of information on the availab...
Purpose: The objective of this study was to examine the livestock business operations and livestock entrepreneurship interest of youths, their perception of livestock agribusiness entrepreneurship as a source of income and livelihood, the influence on their choice of livestock agribusiness entrepreneurship as a livelihood and the constraints to the...
Citations
... The beautiful and green landscapes of Assam, characterised by its picturesque hills, lush valleys, and ample water resources, epitomise the region's intrinsic natural beauty. In Assam, piggery holds significant importance among all livestock practices, particularly among the tribal population, serving as a cornerstone of their cultural and economic sustenance (Borah, 2018;Saikia et al., 2017;Tripathi and Balaraju, 2017). Today, Assam has emerged as India's top contributor to pig production, with over 2 million pigs (Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, 2019). ...
Background: Assam's scenic landscapes and rich agricultural heritage are intertwined with traditional piggery practices, which hold cultural and economic significance, particularly among tribal communities. Questions about animal welfare standards within these traditional setups linger despite their communal ethos. Evaluating their impact is vital for sustainable farming, rural livelihoods, and ecological preservation. Methods: The study designed and applied a rigorous methodology that assessed animal welfare standards in Assam's pig farming. It involved a two-part study design, which included selecting the relevant indicators for conducting the study and assessing small pig farms across the different agro-climatic zones of Assam. Data collection from small-pig farmers across Assam's zones using a 5-point Likert scale was followed by descriptive statistical analysis. Result: Housing facilities in Assam's pig farms provide ample space, fostering positive social dynamics and natural behaviours. However, tethering remains a concern, limiting movement and behaviour expression. While pigs were not found to be overly thin or emaciated, feeding practices could be improved for optimal growth and ideal body score. Limited veterinary involvement poses challenges in managing health issues. Recommendations include avoiding tethering, optimising feed, enhancing collaboration with veterinarians, and ensuring comfortable quarantine areas to promote pig welfare and health.
... According to the Department of Fisheries, Assam records from 2015 to 16, the state's current per capita nutritional demand is 11 kg, compared to the state's reported fish intake of 9 kg. Consequently, throughout the period, a shortage of 0.34 lakh tonnes of fish was noted [10]. Importing fish is required to satisfy these criteria. ...
Preservatives are used to increase the shelf life of any product for a very long time, yet they are extremely detrimental to human health when used in food. The use of preservatives like formaldehyde by fishermen and fish merchants for prolonged preservation of fish during sales and transportation has recently become problematic and threat to human health. Therefore, the goal of the current investigation was to determine the presence of formaldehyde in the fish sold at fish markets in Nagaon, Assam. The present investigation indicates the contamination of fish with formaldehyde in the local fish markets of Nagaon district. The fish that show the presence of formaldehyde are imported (challani) and out of the whole fish sample collection (challani/imported), Labeo rohita, Catla catla indicates the highest positive result, with 35.96% and 48.44% respectively from the 114 Labeo rohita to 64 Catla catla samples. Additionally, the results for Ompok pabda, Pangasius pangasius, Hilsa ilisha , and Piaractus brachypomus are all positive, with Hilsa ilisha showing a positive result of 100% from their whole sample collection. However, the local fish like Labeo gonius , Cirrhinus reba , Ctenopharyngodon idella , Cirrhinus mrigala , and Hypophthalmicthys nobilis fish species have shown 100% negative results for formalin detection, indicating that their samples are formalin-free. Since formaldehyde is harmful to human health, better methods and techniques should be adopted for the preservation of fish for commerce and storage. Strict regulations should be put in place to limit the use of these hazardous chemical substances.
... These results correlate with the findings of Alam et al. [28] The fat content in the supplemented biscuit was found to be higher than that of the control biscuit, possibly due to the higher fat content of flowers. A similar type of data was obtained by Devi et al. [29,30] Since both flowers and leaves are great sources of fiber, [11,26] the dietary fiber content increased compared to control. Even a slight change in composition brought varied results in terms of total ash content on a dry basis. ...
Moringa oleifera is a nutrient-rich plant, also referred to as a miracle tree, and is commonly used in the preparation of functional foods including herbal biscuits. Despite having a wide range of biomolecules, M. oleifera has not been studied for its nutritional benefits in Nepal. To fill this gap, five different formulations of flower and leaf powder ratios of 11:4, 11.75:3.25, 12.5:2.5, 13.25:1.75, 14:1 named as A, B, C, D, E, and control formulations were tested for their sensory and chemical characteristics. The results showed that calcium content (115.73 mg/100 g) was higher in biscuits with a higher percentage of the leaf (11:4) while TPC was minimum. Further, biscuits containing a higher percentage of flower powder contained fewer tannins. The sensory analysis concluded that D was deemed the best in overall attributes by panelists upon statistical analysis, however formulations A and B were superior to other samples regarding the chemical properties. These findings confirm that there is a huge potential for improving herbal biscuits.
Global Agribusiness and Economic Prospects
