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Athavanad eggs reach the market as the 'Poshan' brand in Malappuram

Eggs produced at the Athavanad District Poultry Farm will now reach the market under the brand name 'Poshan'. The farm is a joint venture of the Malappuram District Panchayat and the Animal Husbandry Department. An egg marketing centre has been opened at the District Animal Husbandry Office in the Civil Station, and it was inaugurated by District Panchayat President P A Jabbar Haji, who also released the brand. The first packet of eggs was received by District Medical Officer (Ayush) Dr Bindu. Assistant Director of the Athavanad District Poultry Farm Dr A Savitha explained the project at the function. The aim is to give the public good quality, nutrient-rich brown eggs from Gramasree hens, a variety suited to Kerala's climate, at a fair price. Eggs will be available at this marketing centre from 11 in the morning every Thursday. An awareness class was also held, led by veterinary surgeons Dr Waseem and Dr Harsha.

Brand: Poshan Sale day: Every Thursday from 11 am
Why it matters for exams: Gramasree, the Keralam-bred backyard poultry variety, and the district poultry farms of the Animal Husbandry Department are named in agriculture questions.
Kerala PSC

In plain words

Gramasree Gramasree poultry variety — A backyard poultry variety suited to Kerala's climate, laying brown eggs.

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