LUCKNOW, Dec. 24 -- Governor Anandiben Patel on Tuesday launched a pearl farming project at Raj Bhavan on the occasion of Kisan Diwas, according to an official release. Inaugurating the project by placing oysters in a pond, she said the nation's progress is closely linked to farmers' prosperity and innovation can significantly boost their income. She termed the initiative innovative after observing oyster surgery demonstrated by a private agri-business firm. The governor cited the success of Ballia farmer JP Pandey, , who scientifically reared Gir-breed cows, produced milk and other dairy products, developed a local market in his village and is now earning lakhs of rupees while inspiring nearly 200 farmers. She stressed season-specific animal husbandry management. htc...