Understanding about the microorganism in our body might be beneficial or even necessary for us can be a challenging but at the same time that is the reality. A great number of beneficial bacteria live throughout our entire body, but mainly in our intestines, where they serve a vital and diversified function in maintaining our health. Probiotics is a special food that develops abundant number of beneficial microorganism inside the gut. This article discovered role of probiotic food in human health and types of probiotic foods.
Integrated solid waste management (ISWM) is a critical approach for addressing the environmental and health challenges associated with the waste generated in mango fruit processing industries. This abstract provides a concise overview of ISWM in the context of mango fruit processing, highlighting key strategies for waste reduction, recycling, treatment, and regulatory compliance Mango fruit processing industries generate significant amounts of solid waste, including peels, seeds, pulps, and packaging materials. To effectively manage this waste, ISWM focuses on waste characterization to understand its composition and design appropriate management strategies. Source reduction techniques, such as improved processing methods and optimized raw material utilization, help minimize waste generation. Recycling and resource recovery play a pivotal role in ISWM. Mango peels and other organic waste can be converted into valuable products through composting or anaerobic digestion. Packaging materials can be recycled or reused. Treatment and disposal methods are implemented for waste streams that cannot be recycled or recovered, with consideration given to safe and responsible practices. Compliance with waste management regulations and creating awareness among stakeholders and employees are crucial components of ISWM. Adhering to legal requirements and promoting waste segregation and handling practices ensure effective waste management. In conclusion, implementing ISWM in mango fruit processing industries is essential for minimizing environmental impact, promoting resource recovery, and complying with regulations. By adopting comprehensive waste management strategies, these industries can contribute to a more sustainable and environmentally conscious future.
Automation in agriculture, powered by modern technologies such as robotics, artificial intelligence, and advanced machinery, has emerged as a trans-formative force that offers immense potential to revolutionize the way we cultivate and produce food. Automation in agriculture represents a transformative approach to address environmental concerns associated with food production. By enhancing resource efficiency, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, conserving biodiversity, optimizing land use, and promoting soil health, automation can pave the way towards a more sustainable and resilient agricultural system.
Food is made up of various essential elements like carbohydrates, protein, fats, vitamins, and minerals. These elements are necessary for the proper growth, development, and overall well-being of the human body. The food pyramid is a graphical representation in the shape of a pyramid, illustrating the ideal quantity of servings recommended daily from various basic food groups. Foods have contained Antioxidant, Micronutrients and Macronutrients, Phenols and other constituents which serving are decided on the basis of food groups. Balance Diet for the specific people is recommended by using food groups accordingly to anthropometric measurement and type of works. Food from the lower levels of the food pyramid should be consumed in bigger portions than food from the higher levels. From top to bottom, the six levels correspond to the following dietary groups on top to bottom are: sweets, salty snacks, and sweetened or alcoholic beverages, Oils, fats, and nuts; milk, dairy products, meat, fish, and eggs; fruit and vegetables, whole grain products and pulses; other cereals and potatoes. The real lesson is to consume a diet that is as varied as possible and includes items from each level of the food pyramid in the proper proportions. The advice need not be followed every day, but rather over a lengthy period of time, such as a whole week.
In Tamil Nadu, the Salem district established in the year 1790 and it has got 20 blocks with maximum temperature of 32oC and 19.6oC minimum, with humidity ranging from 39 to 85%. In Salem, during South West monsoon, a rainfall of 545 mm and during North East monsoon 564.2 mm was recorded. Area under vegetable crops is more than 15250 ha and area under different green leafy vegetables is around 750 ha in Salem District. Area under Moringa cultivation in Salem district is around 50 ha in which one tenth of the area is under leaf production of moringa. The farmers growing moringa in Salem district especially in Veerapandi block are only small and marginal farmers and are getting only lower net profit (in spite of better yield) because of the involvement of middleman in the supply chain of moringa as vegetable to the consumers. To overcome this problem, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Salem, intervened with demonstrations on semi intensive production techniques like high density planting systems with a spacing of 1.2 x 1.2m for leaf production in moringa PKM 1 variety and conducted many trainings on production techniques of moringa for leaves. The semi intensive system of moringa leaf production is more appropriate for small farmers of Veerapandi block of Salem district and it yields more (about 15t/acre) with lesser maintenance cost when compared to the cultivation of moringa for the purpose of pods. Lesser maintenance cost is due to the need of lesser number of irrigation, less labour for intercultural operations, less cost on manures and fertilizers (application of more of nitrogenous fertilizers only as its cultivation is only for leaf and not for the purpose of pod) and lesser cost on transport from the field to the market. The only disadvantage in moringa leaf production is shedding of leaves (shedding of leaflets from the compound leaf of moringa which has no market value) which will go as waste, if it has not been marketed on time.
Hence, demonstrations and trainings conducted by the Krishi Vigyan Kendra imparted moringa growers’ knowledge on cultivation techniques of moringa for leaf which enhances the farmer’s income and net profit.
