 "After Basmati rice, MP govt to seek patent for rare poultry breed")
After getting a patent for Basmati rice, Madhya Pradesh has set its sights on getting one for the Kadaknath chicken, which was almost on the verge of extinction in the 1990s.
The Farmers Welfare and Agriculture Development department will file applications for patenting the breed soon. Besides the Kadaknath, the government will also file applications for Sharbati wheat, Jamanapari goat and Nimari cow.
“We will file more applications for patents for Jamnapari goat, Nimari cow, Kadaknath chicken and Sharbati wheat,” Rajesh Rajora, principal secretary of the farmers welfare department told Business Standard .
Later, the National Agriculture Innovation Project made an effort to protect the Kadaknath chicken under a project called Integrated farming system for sustainable rural living in undulating and rain-fed areas in Jhabua and Dhar districts .
The Jamnapari goat breed has the highest growth rate among goat species, while the Nimari cow is known for its resilient nature against drought.
The government’s action comes after it recently got clearance from the Office of Geographical Indications (GI) Registry, Chennai for a Basmati rice patent. The GI Registry had directed agri-export body Agriculture and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) to file an amended GI application for including Madhya Pradesh as a Basmati- growing region.
The state farmers welfare and agriculture development department, Madhya Kshetra Basmati Growers Association Samiti and Dawat Foods Ltd had, in 2011 filed an 'Opposition' (application) against Apeda for excluding the state land area under the GI-145 application. “This had actually caused damage to farmers as well as millers. Apeda will have to file an amended application in this regard,” the GI Registry had said in its order.
“It was a victory for us. Apeda will now have to file an amended application for our Basmati rice. We are receiving investment interests in rice processing mills,” Rajora said.
As many as five lakh farmers grow Basmati rice in the Raisen, Harda and Hoshangabad districts of the state and produce eight lakh tonnes, which are processed in five rice processing units. Of this, 40-50% is exported.
The Farmers Welfare and Agriculture Development department will file applications for patenting the breed soon. Besides the Kadaknath, the government will also file applications for Sharbati wheat, Jamanapari goat and Nimari cow.
“We will file more applications for patents for Jamnapari goat, Nimari cow, Kadaknath chicken and Sharbati wheat,” Rajesh Rajora, principal secretary of the farmers welfare department told Business Standard .
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The Kadaknath chicken is found in the tribal-dominated district of Jhabua in western Madhya Pradesh and had reached levels of extinction and genetic erosion due to over-consumption in the 90s. Locally known as Kali Masi , the Kadaknath was very popular among influential people, mainly for its delicious black meat, which is believed to infuse vigour.
Later, the National Agriculture Innovation Project made an effort to protect the Kadaknath chicken under a project called Integrated farming system for sustainable rural living in undulating and rain-fed areas in Jhabua and Dhar districts .
The Jamnapari goat breed has the highest growth rate among goat species, while the Nimari cow is known for its resilient nature against drought.
The government’s action comes after it recently got clearance from the Office of Geographical Indications (GI) Registry, Chennai for a Basmati rice patent. The GI Registry had directed agri-export body Agriculture and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) to file an amended GI application for including Madhya Pradesh as a Basmati- growing region.
The state farmers welfare and agriculture development department, Madhya Kshetra Basmati Growers Association Samiti and Dawat Foods Ltd had, in 2011 filed an 'Opposition' (application) against Apeda for excluding the state land area under the GI-145 application. “This had actually caused damage to farmers as well as millers. Apeda will have to file an amended application in this regard,” the GI Registry had said in its order.
“It was a victory for us. Apeda will now have to file an amended application for our Basmati rice. We are receiving investment interests in rice processing mills,” Rajora said.
As many as five lakh farmers grow Basmati rice in the Raisen, Harda and Hoshangabad districts of the state and produce eight lakh tonnes, which are processed in five rice processing units. Of this, 40-50% is exported.