Transcript Director-CRRI

ASSAM: Implementation status
• Altogether 9410.3 ha were covered under block
demonstration on sali rice in Assam.
• Despite partial drought during August & September
2011, rice variety Ranjit performed very well
producing 4.5-7.5 t/ha.
• As per one of the estimates, BGREI has helped
increasing rice production in the state by 7 lakh tonnes.
• Block demonstrations on kharif pulses were taken up in
17 districts of Assam. Area covered was 18782.87 ha,
greengram– 6200 ha and blackgram (variety ‘T 9’) –
12582.87 ha .
• Average yield of green gram – 5 to 8 q/ha and black
gram – 7 to 9 q/ha
ASSAM: Suggestions for Improvement
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One-day training to the farmers before the onset of
the cropping period will help refreshing the farmers
with technical know-how for scientific cultivation.
Timely supply of the inputs should be ensured.
Seed quality should be ensured.
Wherever shallow tube well facility is installed,
measures should be taken to ensure irrigation during
the dry spell.
STW facility may be installed, if possible, under the
programme.
Check-List for monitoring of pulses, maize etc. need
to be prepared.
BIHAR: Implementation status
 State has implemented demonstration program of SRI in 80,000 acres area
covering 80,000 farmers of the of the state under BGREI. BGREI
programme has been taken up in 250 blocks of 20 Non NFSM districts of
Bihar
 State has provided demonstration kit costing 3000/- per acre that includes
seed, fertilizer, Vermi Compost, Watering pot and micro-nutrient (Zinc
Sulphate) etc. All Demo Kits were distributed to beneficiaries in Krishi
Utsav Mela in each block of all Non-NFSM districts between 3rd week of
may to 2nd week of June
 In SRI demonstration, mainly two components of SRI i.e. young seedlings
with wide spacing and line transplanting has been demonstrated; Inputs
have been provided to the farmers well in time.
 State Department of Agriculture reported that they have achieved 6.0 to
22.4 t/ha of rice grain yield on fresh weight basis in different districts of the
state
BIHAR: Suggestions for Improvement
 Besides SRI, location specific rice production technologies
may be included in the programme
 Frequent field visits of non beneficiary farmers to the BGREI
sites
 Beneficiary list may be provided to CRRI as well as scientists
in charge of the districts for proper monitoring and
technological back stopping
 Financial support may be provided to the concerned
Agricultural University for mobility of scientists from
university to District Agriculture office/Demonstration sites
 Information card prescribed for Block demonstrations should
be maintained well to replicate the success story
CHHATISHGARH: Implementation status
• Paddy yield ranged from 5.64 t/ha to 8.32 t/ha, 20 % more than
previous paddy yield.
• Farmers were happy with the construction of check dams.
• Cropping intensity has increased near check dams as farmers
are taking two crops in a year
• They grow non rice crops namely Mustard, Sugarcane, tomato,
Cauliflower, Adrak, Banana and Brinjal and got additional
profit by selling of vegetables in the market. It was due to
creation of irrigation facility under BGREI program
CHHATISHGARH: Suggestions for Improvement
 More demonstartion on the use of manual drum seeder and Self
propelled rice transplanter
 Training farmers on use of tractor drawn seed drill and on raising
of mat type seed lings for use of self propelled rice transplanter
 Training on use of soil and seed treatment and IPM
 No report was available for Soil testing
 Beneficiary list of farmers lacking
 Timely availability of inputs like seed, farm machinery, fertilizer
and chemicals under the program required
 More emphasis needed for construction of Checkdam, Minor
irrigation tanks
JHARKHAND: Implementation status
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Under Hybrid Rice, 4000 ha and under SRI, 2500 ha area were brought
under BGREI programme.
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140 drum seeder , 532 cono-weeder, 170 qtls. carbondazin 50 WP under
IPM and 850 qtls Borex (Na-Boret) 15% under INM have been
distributed.
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232 check dams have been constructed which will irrigate approx 5000
ha of land.
Farmers are expecting 4-5 q/acre additional productivity following
improved methods accounting which is 25-30% more over the usual
production.
The benefit of line planting is well perceived saving of 4-5 laborers/acre
and covering 30-40% more areas with usual seedlings.
JHARKHAND: Suggestions for Improvement
•There was some communication gap regarding
implementation aspects at each stage starting from Block to
District as well as State level.
•The communication should be strengthen through regular
monitoring and monthly progress meeting at State level and
weekly meeting at District and Block levels.
•Regular training, awareness workshop for capacity building
of Block level Agril. Officers and other field functionaries
should be organized for effective implementation of the
program.
ODISHA: Implementation Status
• Integration of the Sate Agril. Department, NGO, KVK and
ATMA on a common platform creating amicable working
environment is praise-worthy.
• Performance of newly appointed VAW (under BGREI
programme) is satisfactory.
• The response of farmers to line transplanting, sowing behind
the plough is significant compared with usual broadcasted
crop.
• The benefit of line planting is well perceived saving of 4-5
laborers/acre and covering 30-40% more areas with usual
seedlings.
• Farmers are expecting 25-30% more over the usual
production following improved methods.
ODISHA: Suggestions for Improvement
• Ensure only need-based micronutrient application, not any
blanket application,
• Instead of case to case measure, plant protection should be
on integrated mode,
• Availability of reports on soil test, well ahead of cropping
season and prepare fertilizer dose accordingly,
• Farm mechanizations with introducing seed drill, power
transplanter and power operated cono-weeder are essential.
• Farmers own association like seed village, farmers’ club,
need to be persuaded for seed production as well as easy /
timely availability.
• Buy back policy needs to be developed to promote enhancing
production.
UTTAR PRADESH: Implementation status
 Good progress was made in asset building activities
 Rice hybrids PA 6444 and JK 401 performed well with 1-2 t/ha
yield advantage over HYVs
 Swarna Sub1 performed well in most places, with yield
advantage of 1.0 t/ha or more over farmers’ varieties
 In some areas, farmers were not aware of specific features of
stress-tolerant rice varieties and ecologies suitable for their
adoption
 Farmers expressed satisfaction with weed control efficiency of
Pretilachlor
 Farmers were happy with performance of rice hybrids, but
expressed concerns about poor grain & milling quality and
marketing
UTTAR PRADESH: Suggestions for Improvement
 Scientists from nearby organizations should be entrusted with
monitoring task and CRRI made responsible mainly for
technical support
 In field demonstrations, performance of introduced technologies
should be compared with farmers’ practices
 Small leaflets in local language on stress-tolerant rice varieties
should be distributed to farmers along with seed for creating
awareness
 State governments should take effective steps to improve
availability of inputs, including water, and marketing facilities
WEST BENGAL: Implementation Status
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Blast in Seed bed and standing crop observed
Discoloration of grain and Brown spot found in MTU 1010
Sheath rot & sheath blight found in Swarna (MTU 7029)
Infestation of Gall midge was recorded in few patches
WEST BENGAL: Suggestions for Improvement
• Replacement of rice, Swarna by suitable variety of 130-135 days
• Ensure supply of good quality seeds, fertilizers & other chemicals
at Govt. price
• Financial support to the beneficiaries
• Ensure diesel or electricity supply during midterm stress/ terminal
drought
• The communication should be strengthened through regular
monitoring and monthly progress meeting at State level and
weekly meeting at District and Block levels.
• Regular training, awareness workshop for capacity building of
Block level Agril. Officers and other field functionaries should be
organized for effective implementation of the program
Overall Suggestions for effective implementation
1. Introduction of ecology based modern HYVs including hybrids and
quality rices
2. Ensure the availability of all inputs to the farmers’ door steps, at
right time and timeliness in performing various farm operations
3. Availability of reports on soil test, well ahead of cropping season
and prepare fertilizer dose accordingly,
4. Ensure only need-based micronutrient application, not any
blanket application,
5. Instead of case to case measure, plant protection should be on
integrated mode,
6. Data on crop cutting needs to be conducted and reported more
appropriately (sample area, sample site, % grain moisture
content),
7. In field demonstrations, performance of introduced technologies
should be compared with farmers’ practices
Overall Suggestions for better Monitoring
8. A strong coordination among CSC, SLMT and DLMT may be developed ensuring
effective monitoring and reporting system.
9. Copies of state work plan, block/district-wise beneficiary lists (in English) &
monthly progress reports should be provided to the state I/Cs/nodal Institute
10. Since the SAU’s are having their KVK’s and Regional Research Stations in all most
all or nearer to BGREI districts with multi-crop expertise, the responsibility of DLMT
should be given to SAU’S, KVK’s and ATMA for better accessibility and affective
monitoring. However, the need based technical support in respect of rice and rice
based cropping/farming systems could be provided by the CRRI scientists from
headquarters itself or by visiting the required places under extreme necessity.
11. The responsibility of State Level Monitoring (SLMT) should be given to Central
Institutes and SAU’s consisting a Multi disciplinary team of scientists from Crop
Improvement, Crop Production, Crop Protection and Social Science disciplines
instead of one scientist. As per the need and necessity one of the team members
could visit the states with least disturbance to their research activities.
Overall Suggestions for better implementation
1. Procurement aspect should be addressed through
mechanisms inbuilt under this programme
2. Storage facilities
3. Strengthening and expanding provision of irrigation
facilities
4. Strengthening information and communication system
5. Workshops, trainings, fairs etc. to be inbuilt in the
programme- CRRI can do it
6. Improving the infrastructure of CRRI to the current as
well future challenges
Proposed Activities
1. Holding interaction meet involving farmers/producers,
private companies and policy makers to look into the
issues related to input supply, procurement,
marketing, farm mechanization and value addition
2. Organizing Workshop and Annual Agricultural Fair
3. Conducting training both for Govt. officials and
farmers
4. Strengthening
system
information
and
communication
5. Publication of Bulletin and success stories
6. Improving the infrastructure of CRRI to the current as
well future challenges : Creation of world class
laboratory and field facilities
Activities and Budget
Sr. No. Item
Unit
Fund
crores)
A. Recurring Expenditure
1.TA
1.0
2. Temporary Staff
0.10
3. Operational expenses/ Contingencies
0.50
4. Conducting interface meetings, Workshop and Training
0.50
5. Organizing Agril. Fair
0.30
6. Publications
0.10
7.Farmers advisory services including software and contractual services
2.50
B. Non-Recurring Expenditure (Equipments and Infrastructure)
1. Phenotyping facility including Green House
01
40.0
2. Advanced Genomic facility
01
15.0
3. Plant and Soil Quality laboratory
4. Building to accommodate new facilities, Laboratory,
Extension and Communication division,etc.
01
08.0
Auditorium, Training hall, 01
20.0
5. Hardware for effective Extension and Communication including mibile van with V. 01
facility
08.0
5.Mobile Soil Test laboratory Vans
6.Atomic Absorption spectrophotometer
07
3.50
01
0.40
Other equipments
-
0.90
TOTAL (A + B)
100.80
(Rupees