REVIEW OF

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REVIEW OF AGRICULTURE SECTOR
26th May, 2009.
Assams Perspectives.. STATUS INITIATIVES
26th May, 2009
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ASSAM AGRICULTURE GENERAL PROFILE
Geographical Area 78.44 lakh hectare
Net Cropped Area 27.53 lakh hectare (35 p.c. of Geographical Area)
Gross cropped area 39.57 lakh hectare
Area sown more than once 12.04 lakh hectares (44 of Net Cropped Area)
Cropping Intensity 144 p.c. (135.1 at national level)
Area covered by Horticultural Crops 5.40 lakh hectares (13.6 of Gross Cropped Area)
Rice fallow area 15.49 lakh hectare
Cultivable waste land 0.77 lakh hectare
Rice area covered by HYV 59 of total Rice area.
Chronically Flood Prone Area 4.75 lakh hectares (19.1 of Net Area Sown)
Chronically Drought Prone Area 0.94 lakh hectares (3.8 of Net Cropped Area)
Per capita land holding 1.15 hectare
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ASSAM AGRICULTURE GENERAL PROFILE (contd.)
Availability of Farm Power 0.60 HP per hectare (1.2 HP at national level)
Irrigated area (potential created) 6.12 lakh hectare (22 of Net Cropped Area) (73.5 at national level)
Consumption of Chemical Fertilizer during 2008-09 Kharif 38.76 Kg. per hectare
Consumption of Chemical Fertilizer during 2008-09 Rabi 97.29 Kg. per hectare
Consumption of Chemical Fertilizer during 2008-09 Total 58.60 Kg. per hectare (104.50 Kg. per hectare at national level)
Consumption of Pesticides 37.5 gm ai per hectare
Normal Rainfall Kharif season 2038.1 mm Rabi season 332.4 mm Annual 2370.5 mm
Cultivators 37.31 lakh
Agricultural labourers 12.64 lakh
No. of operational holdings 27.12 lakh
No. of Small Marginal holding 22.60 lakh (83.34 of total holdings)
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AGRICULTURAL GROWTH IN ASSAM

• Growth in Agriculture in 10th Plan was -0.27
  against 1.13 during 8th Plan.

Growth during last three years Growth during last three years Growth during last three years Growth during last three years
2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 (advanced estimate)

GSDP growth at current prices 10.29 10.46 10.03

Agricultural growth in terms of GSDP at current prices 7.55 7.63 4.45

Contribution of Agriculture to NSDP at current prices 25.59 24.98 23.58
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NORMAL AREA, PRODUCTION PRODUCTIVITY OF CROPS
IN ASSAM
(Area in lakh hectare, Production in lakh MT Productivity in Kg. per ha.) (Area in lakh hectare, Production in lakh MT Productivity in Kg. per ha.) (Area in lakh hectare, Production in lakh MT Productivity in Kg. per ha.) (Area in lakh hectare, Production in lakh MT Productivity in Kg. per ha.) (Area in lakh hectare, Production in lakh MT Productivity in Kg. per ha.)
Crop Area Production Productivity National Productivity
Autumn Rice 4.02 3.60 896 1906
Winter Rice 16.51 24.47 1482 1906
Summer Rice 3.16 6.21 1965 2996
Total Rice 23.69 34.27 1446 2001
Wheat 0.60 0.67 1117 2662
Maize 0.19 0.14 737 1916
Pulses 1.16 0.64 553 593
Total Foodgrains 25.70 35.76 1391 1675
Oilseeds 2.78 1.42 512 918
Jute 0.59 4.65 1409 2030
Sugarcane 0.25 7.58 30320 64473
Fruits 1.13 13.62 12142 9886
Spices 0.85 2.09 2478 1734
Vegetables 2.28 37.13 16482 15355
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SWOT ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS
Rich in fauna and flora resources. Abundant water resources for assured irrigation. Potential to increase cropping intensity to 200 p.c. Large riverine tracks (Char Areas) with high productivity potentials for Wheat, Pulses and Oilseeds. Good technological support network AAU and ICAR. Large work force of field functionaries including Field Management Committees. Captive regional market. Most suitable climate for majority of horticultural crops. Organic cultivation by default.
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WEAKNESSES

• Low per capita holding (1.15 hectare) restricts
  investment capacity.
• Poor soil health.
• Inadequate availability of quality inputs.
• Low level of farm mechanization and lack of
  irrigation facility.
• Lack of post harvest, processing and marketing
  facilities.
• Dependence on imported seeds for Oilseeds, Wheat
  and Pulses.
• Inadequate credit for agricultural operations.
• High cost of infrastructure maintenance due to
  recurring floods.
• Low SRR and VRR.

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OPPORTUNITIES

• Huge potential for horticultural production.
• Availability of new technologies and farming
  practices.
• Rising demand for diversified agriculture and
  horticulture product.
• Increasing acceptability of Public-Private-Partner
  ship.
• Focused area of Central and State Govt.
• Willingness of the farmer to experiment.
• Improved communication infrastructure.
• Vast mono-crop area with ground / surface water
  for double cropping.
• Commercialization and globalization of
  agriculture.

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THREATS

• Natural calamities.
• Deteriorating soil health and ground water.
• High humidity low self-life.
• High cost of cultivation.
• Competition from other States / Countries.
• Shortage of labour.
• Frequently changed government policies.
• Pressure of urbanisation and infrastructural
  development.

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STRATEGY FOR FUTURE

• Targeting 2 Annual Growth in Agriculture and
  Allied Sectors.
• Increasing cropping intensity to 200.
• Increasing SRR and VRR.
• Increasing Productivity to the national level.
• Increasing assured irrigation to 50 net area.
• Increasing mechanization to achieve national
  average.
• Focusing on area based horticulture production.
• Promoting demand driven production.
• Creating infrastructure for post harvest
  management value addition.

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STRATEGY FOR FUTURE

• Promoting specialized cultivation in potential
  crops.
• Promoting crops targeting food and fodder
  security.
• Promoting crop and varietal diversification.
• Promotion of composite farming practices.
• Soil Health Mapping and management.
• Encouraging credit flow through formal channel.
• Ensuring availability of affordable technology
  and inputs.
• Strengthening extension network.

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CROP DEVELOPMENT AREA UNDER CROPS FROM 2006-07 TO
2008-09.
Sl. Crop Area (lakh hectare) Area (lakh hectare) Area (lakh hectare) P.C. of area increased / decreased in 2008-09 over 2006-07
Sl. Crop 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 (anticipated) P.C. of area increased / decreased in 2008-09 over 2006-07
1 Autumn Rice 3.79 3.54 3.65 Decreased by 4
2 Winter Rice 14.98 16.47 17.85 Increased by 19
3 Summer Rice 3.12 3.23 4.10 Increased by 31
4 Total Rice 21.89 23.24 25.60 Increased by 17
5 Oilseeds 2.76 2.77 3.40 Increased by 23
6 Pulses 1.14 1.17 1.28 Increased by 12
7 Wheat 0.60 0.56 0.64 Increased by 7
8 Jute 0.58 0.60 0.62 Increased by 7
9 Sugarcane 0.27 0.26 0.26 Decreased by 4
10 Maize 0.19 0.18 0.27 Increased by 42
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CROP DEVELOPMENT AREA UNDER CROPS FROM 2006-07 TO
2008-09.
Sl. Crop Area (lakh hectare) Area (lakh hectare) Area (lakh hectare) P.C. of area increased / decreased in 2008-09 over 2006-07
Sl. Crop 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 (anticipated) P.C. of area increased / decreased in 2008-09 over 2006-07
11 Banana 0.43 0.44 0.48 Increased by 12
12 Orange 0.08 0.07 0.08 No. change
13 Pineapple 0.12 0.13 0.13 Increased by 8
14 Assam Lemon 0.10 0.11 0.11 Increased by 10
15 Total Fruits 1.14 1.16 1.22 Increased by 7
16 Ginger 0.19 0.19 0.20 Increased by 5
17 Turmeric 0.12 0.13 0.13 Increased by 8
18 Black Pepper 0.03 0.03 0.03 No. change
19 Total Spices 0.86 0.88 0.90 Increased by 5
20 Potato 0.78 0.75 0.80 Increased by 3
21 Vegetables 2.36 2.38 2.42 Increased by 3
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ADDITIONAL AREA BROUGHT BETWEEN 2006-07
2008-09.
(Area in lakh hectare)
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CROP DEVELOPMENT PRODUCTIVITY OF CROPS FROM
2006-07 TO 2008-09.
Sl. Crop Productivity (Kg. per hectare) Productivity (Kg. per hectare) Productivity (Kg. per hectare) P.C. of area increased / decreased in 2008-09 over 2006-07
Sl. Crop 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 (anticipated) P.C. of area increased / decreased in 2008-09 over 2006-07
1 Autumn Rice 899 999 1019 Increased by 13
2 Winter Rice 1321 1380 1547 Increased by 17
3 Summer Rice 2017 2267 2460 Increased by 22
4 Total Rice 1349 1428 1605 Increased by 19
5 Oilseeds 497 524 574 Increased by 15
6 Pulses 542 544 617 Increased by 14
7 Wheat 1132 1263 1300 Increased by 15
8 Jute 1744 1976 2005 Increased by 15
9 Sugarcane 39634 38075 39995 Increased by 1
10 Maize 744 725 775 Increased by 4
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CROP DEVELOPMENT PRODUCTIVITY OF CROPS FROM
2006-07 TO 2008-09.
Sl. Crop Productivity (Kg. per hectare) Productivity (Kg. per hectare) Productivity (Kg. per hectare) P.C. of area increased / decreased in 2008-09 over 2006-07
Sl. Crop 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 (anticipated) P.C. of area increased / decreased in 2008-09 over 2006-07
11 Banana 13840 13790 15800 Increased by 14
12 Orange 10960 11090 11990 Increased by 9
13 Pineapple 15450 15520 17500 Increased by 13
14 Assam Lemon 6800 6820 7600 Increased by 12
15 Total Fruits 12139 12142 12256 Increased by 1
16 Ginger 6830 6830 7300 Increased by 7
17 Turmeric 700 720 750 Increased by 7
18 Black Pepper 1510 1510 1550 Increased by 3
19 Total Spices 2476 2478 2490 Increased by 1
20 Potato 6490 6930 8400 Increased by 29
21 Vegetables 16469 16482 16744 Increased by 2
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CROPWISE PRODUCTIVITY TREND DURING 2006-07,
2007-08 2008-09.
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Crop Cutting Experiments on Winter Rice conducted
during 2007-08

• Deficiencies detected in conducting Crop Cutting
  Experiments

• Crop Cutting Experiments on Rice cover only 6
  villages.
• A large number of plots have shown zero yield in
  2007-08 Crop Cutting Experiment.
• In two districts of Cachar Morigaon, zero yield
  was recorded in 71 experiments (33 of total
  experiments).
• In Cachar district 47 of the area produced
  Zero yield.
• Cachar district recorded 814 Kg. against normal
  productivity of 2014 Kg. per hectare and Morigaon
  district 618 Kg. against normal productivity of
  1115 Kg. per hectare.

• Decisions taken -
• To cover 12 of the total villages under Crop
  Cutting Experiments from 2009-10 Kharif season.
• Zero yield will be recorded after joint
  verification of the field with Agriculture
  Department.
• Additional fund and manpower will be provided to
  strengthen statistical system in the State.

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TARGET OF AREA PRODUCTIVITY OF CROPS FOR
BALANCE PERIOD OF 11th PLAN
(Area in lakh hectare Productivity in Kg. per hectare) (Area in lakh hectare Productivity in Kg. per hectare) (Area in lakh hectare Productivity in Kg. per hectare) (Area in lakh hectare Productivity in Kg. per hectare) (Area in lakh hectare Productivity in Kg. per hectare) (Area in lakh hectare Productivity in Kg. per hectare) (Area in lakh hectare Productivity in Kg. per hectare) (Area in lakh hectare Productivity in Kg. per hectare)
Sl Crop 2009-10 2009-10 2010-11 2010-11 2011-12 2011-12
Sl Crop Area Productivity Area Productivity Area Productivity
1 Autumn Rice 3.70 1025 3.75 1030 3.80 1050
2 Winter Rice 18.00 1625 18.00 1750 18.00 1900
3 Summer Rice 5.75 2600 7.75 2750 10.00 2900
4 Total Rice 27.45 1700 29.50 1850 31.80 2000
5 Jute 0.75 2025 0.85 2076 1.00 2128
6 Sugarcane 0.30 40025 0.36 42400 0.45 44800
7 Wheat 0.75 1340 0.88 1380 1.00 1420
8 Maize 0.50 825 1.50 925 2.00 1000
9 Pulses 1.60 625 1.90 635 2.30 650
10 Oilseeds 4.00 620 4.70 630 5.40 650
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TARGET OF AREA PRODUCTIVITY OF CROPS FOR
BALANCE PERIOD OF 11th PLAN
(Area in lakh hectare Productivity in Kg. per hectare) (Area in lakh hectare Productivity in Kg. per hectare) (Area in lakh hectare Productivity in Kg. per hectare) (Area in lakh hectare Productivity in Kg. per hectare) (Area in lakh hectare Productivity in Kg. per hectare) (Area in lakh hectare Productivity in Kg. per hectare) (Area in lakh hectare Productivity in Kg. per hectare) (Area in lakh hectare Productivity in Kg. per hectare)
Sl Crop 2009-10 2009-10 2010-11 2010-11 2011-12 2011-12
Sl Crop Area Productivity Area Productivity Area Productivity
11 Banana 0.51 19000 0.54 20000 0.56 22000
12 Orange 0.11 11000 0.14 12000 0.16 12000
13 Assam Lemon 0.12 9500 0.13 10000 0.14 10000
14 Pineapple 0.14 18000 0.15 19000 0.16 20000
15 Cashewnut 0.04 750 0.06 800 0.07 1000
16 Total Fruits 1.45 12370 1.65 12480 1.85 12600
17 Total Spices 1.05 2505 1.20 2530 1.30 2550
18 Vegetables 2.90 17010 3.40 17180 4.00 17330
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CROPWISE PRESENT PROJECTED AREA BY 2011-12.
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CROPWISE PRESENT TARGETED PRODUCTIVITY BY
2011-12.
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CROPWISE STRATEGY
Rice

1. Coverage of 95 area under HYV.
2. Expansion of Summer Rice area to 10.00 lakh
   hectare.
3. Covering 10 rice area under Hybrid Rice.
4. Promotion of varietal diversification.
5. Increasing Seed Replacement Rate to 35.
6. Ensuring seed availability through Seed Village
   Programme.
7. Introduction of short duration varieties for pre
   post flood situation.
8. Ensuring availability of fertilisers.
9. Popularizing new technologies like SRI, weed
   control methods.
10. Emphasis on Soil Health Management.

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CROPWISE STRATEGY
Oilseeds Pulses

1. Adding additional area of 1.00 lakh hectare under
   Pulses and 2.00 lakh hectare under Oilseeds.
2. Increasing SRR VRR.
3. Promoting life saving irrigation through
   sprinkler / flow method.
4. Promotion of new technologies / practices.
5. Introduction of rabi pulse as intermediate crop
   under irrigated condition.
6. Utilising riverine / char area for rabi pulse
   cultivation.
7. Creating processing facilities.
8. Focus on pest management.
9. Seed production of popular varieties to meet
   requirement.
10. Targeting low flood affected areas.

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CROPWISE STRATEGY
Horticultural Crops

1. Targeting high land / low paddy productive land.
2. Utilisation of homestead land.
3. Promotion of area based crop production.
4. Promotion of Agriculture Production Management
   Groups.
5. Creation of private nurseries to meet requirement
   of planting materials.
6. Introduction of exotic fruits promotion of
   specialised cultivation.
7. Mix cropping for regular income.
8. Creation of post harvest processing
   infrastructure.
9. Bring in more areas under buy back arrangement.
10. Emphasis on branding and marketing of produce.
11. Strengthening processing and marketing
    infrastructure.
12. Creation of storage / cold storage facilities.

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CROPWISE STRATEGY
UTILIZATION OF RICE FALLOW CULATIVABLE
WASTELAND

• Rice fallow 15.49 lakh hectare.
• Cultivable waste 0.77 lakh hectare.
• The Rice fallow Cultivable Wasteland will be
  covered by adding additional area under different
  crops.

• Summer Rice 6.00 lakh hectare.
• Oilseeds 2.00 lakh hectare.
• Pulses 1.00 lakh hectare.
• Maize, Wheat other foodgrain crops 2.10 lakh
  hectare.
• Rabi Vegetables 1.60 lakh hectare.
• Other horticultural crops 1.00 lakh hectare.

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FARM MECHANISATION IRRIGATION DURING LAST THREE
YEARS (2006-07 to 2008-09).
Sl. Item 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
1. Tractor 356 no. 855 no. 1752 no.
2. Power Tiller 2509 no. 3650 no. 1402 no.
3. Paddy Thresher - - 242 no.
4. Manual Equipments 200 no. 57645 no. 18303 no.
5. Shallow Tube Wells 1704 no. 4470 no. 55231 no.
6. Low Lift Pump Set 595 no. 6166 no. 20038 no.
7. Deep Tube Well - 3400 hectare 1120 hectare
8. Flow Irrigation 11210 hectare 9507 hectare 5580 hectare
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FARM MECHANIZATION Strategy
Current Status Desired Status at the end of 11th Plan Gap
Farm Power per hectare 0.60 HP 1.30 HP per ha. 0.70 HP per ha.
Tractor 5100 no. Power Tiller 15500 no. Other Machineries 76730 no. Tractor 20000 no. Power Tiller 40000 no. Other Machineries 100000 no. Tractor 14900 no. Power Tiller 24500 no. Other Machineries 23270 no.
Other Machineries Reaper Binder, Rotovator, Chuff Cutter, Power Paddy Thresher, Small Implements etc. Other Machineries Reaper Binder, Rotovator, Chuff Cutter, Power Paddy Thresher, Small Implements etc. Other Machineries Reaper Binder, Rotovator, Chuff Cutter, Power Paddy Thresher, Small Implements etc.
Additional induction of Tillage, Intercultural, Irrigation, Harvest and Post harvest Machineries etc. with support from Central State sponsored Schemes and EAP. Strengthening Agricultural Engineering Workshops for production of small machineries / equipments. Additional induction of Tillage, Intercultural, Irrigation, Harvest and Post harvest Machineries etc. with support from Central State sponsored Schemes and EAP. Strengthening Agricultural Engineering Workshops for production of small machineries / equipments. Additional induction of Tillage, Intercultural, Irrigation, Harvest and Post harvest Machineries etc. with support from Central State sponsored Schemes and EAP. Strengthening Agricultural Engineering Workshops for production of small machineries / equipments.
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IRRIGATION - Strategy
Items Current Status Desired Status at the end of 11th Plan Gap
Potential created 22 of Net Cropped Area 50 of Net Cropped Area 28
Physical STW / LLP 260622 no. STW / LLP 628250 no. STW / LLP 367628 no.
Physical DTW / Flow 90810 ha. DTW / Flow 120000 ha. DTW / Flow 29190 ha.
Efficient use of ground and surface water for area expansion in Rabi season. Encourage of electricity based irrigation to reduce cost of irrigation. STW, LLP, DTW and Flow Irrigation Project with support from Central State sponsored Schemes and EAP. Small Flow Irrigation Schemes will be taken up to exploit perennial water sources. Efficient use of ground and surface water for area expansion in Rabi season. Encourage of electricity based irrigation to reduce cost of irrigation. STW, LLP, DTW and Flow Irrigation Project with support from Central State sponsored Schemes and EAP. Small Flow Irrigation Schemes will be taken up to exploit perennial water sources. Efficient use of ground and surface water for area expansion in Rabi season. Encourage of electricity based irrigation to reduce cost of irrigation. STW, LLP, DTW and Flow Irrigation Project with support from Central State sponsored Schemes and EAP. Small Flow Irrigation Schemes will be taken up to exploit perennial water sources. Efficient use of ground and surface water for area expansion in Rabi season. Encourage of electricity based irrigation to reduce cost of irrigation. STW, LLP, DTW and Flow Irrigation Project with support from Central State sponsored Schemes and EAP. Small Flow Irrigation Schemes will be taken up to exploit perennial water sources.
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SEED Seed Replacement Rate (2006-07 to 2008-09).
Sl. No. Crop Seed Replacement Rate () Seed Replacement Rate () Seed Replacement Rate ()
Sl. No. Crop 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
1. Paddy 10.7 17 23
2. Wheat 34.8 28 42
3. Maize 1.6 5 15
4. Blackgram 17.8 20.5 15
5. Pea 12.4 20.2 37
6. Lentil 9 21 12
7. Rape Mustard 15.3 16 24
8. Jute 53 57 60
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SEED Variety Replacement Rate (VRR) during last
three years
Sl. No. Crop Variety Replacement Rate (Within SRR) () Variety Replacement Rate (Within SRR) () Variety Replacement Rate (Within SRR) ()
Sl. No. Crop 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
1. Paddy - Paddy - Paddy - Paddy -
1. Ranjit 25 28 30
1. Bahadur 22 18 17
1. Mashuri 18 15 14
1. MTU-7029 - 2 10
1. MTU-1010 - - 2
1. MTU 1001 - - 2
1. Other variety (HYV) 35 37 25
2. Oilseed (Mustard) - Oilseed (Mustard) - Oilseed (Mustard) - Oilseed (Mustard) -
2. M-27 82 84 90
2. B-9 - 2 4
2. Other variety 18 14 6
3. Pulse (Blackgram) - Pulse (Blackgram) - Pulse (Blackgram) - Pulse (Blackgram) -
3. T-9 85 88 95
3. Other variety 15 12 5
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SEED Requirement Availability of Certified
Seeds (2006-07 to 2008-09).
(in quintal) (in quintal) (in quintal) (in quintal) (in quintal) (in quintal) (in quintal) (in quintal)
Sl. Crop 2006-07 2006-07 2007-08 2007-08 2008-09 2008-09
Sl. Crop Req. Avail. Req. Avail. Req. Avail.
1. Paddy 48400 48352 55000 53500 275410 296550
2. Wheat 21300 21270 33500 33104 11462 11462
3. Blackgram 1400 904 2600 1738 5021 800
4. Greengram 459 145 875 232 952 150
5. Arahar (Tur) 631 631 10 10 471 0
6. Lentil 6550 6250 4250 4070 475 472
7. Pea 8000 7500 14650 14322 6597 6553
8. Rape Mustard 6320 6250 15000 10540 8064 8064
9. Maize 100 2 105 6 630 590
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SEED Seed Infrastructure
1. Seed Production Farms Seed Production Farms Seed Production Farms
1. Agriculture Department 49 nos.
1. Assam Seeds Corporation Ltd. 13 nos.
1. Assam Agricultural University 29 nos.
1. Total 91 nos.
2. Seed Testing laboratory (under ASSCA) 4 nos.
2. Total annual capacity of the laboratories 20000 seed samples
3. Seed Godown 18 nos.
4. Seed Processing Unit 9 nos.
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SEED - Strategy
Items Current Status Desired Status at the end of 11th Plan Gap
Seed Replacement Paddy 23 Wheat 42 Maize 15 Blackgram 15 Peas 37 Lentil 12 Rape Mustard 24 Jute 60 Paddy 35 Wheat 60 Maize 40 Blackgram 55 Peas 40 Lentil 30 Rape Mustard 36 Jute 80 Paddy 12 Wheat 18 Maize 25 Blackgram 40 Peas 3 Lentil 18 Rape Mustard 12 Jute 20
Production of certified seeds of Paddy, Pulse Oilseeds in Seed Village. Strengthening Seed Farms to facilitate production, processing storage of seeds. Expansion of Seed Village Programme. Capacity building of Registered Seed Growers for quality seed production. Production of certified seeds of Paddy, Pulse Oilseeds in Seed Village. Strengthening Seed Farms to facilitate production, processing storage of seeds. Expansion of Seed Village Programme. Capacity building of Registered Seed Growers for quality seed production. Production of certified seeds of Paddy, Pulse Oilseeds in Seed Village. Strengthening Seed Farms to facilitate production, processing storage of seeds. Expansion of Seed Village Programme. Capacity building of Registered Seed Growers for quality seed production. Production of certified seeds of Paddy, Pulse Oilseeds in Seed Village. Strengthening Seed Farms to facilitate production, processing storage of seeds. Expansion of Seed Village Programme. Capacity building of Registered Seed Growers for quality seed production.
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SEED - Strategy
REQUIREMENT OF CERTIFIED SEEDS DURING NEXT THREE
YEARS
(lakh quintal) (lakh quintal) (lakh quintal) (lakh quintal) (lakh quintal)
Sl. Crop 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12
1. Paddy 10.98 11.80 12.72
2. Wheat 0.90 1.06 1.20
3. Maize 0.12 0.34 0.45
4. Blackgram 0.11 0.12 0.14
5. Lentil 0.07 0.08 0.10
6. Pea 0.17 0.20 0.23
7. Mustard 0.34 0.40 0.48
8. Jute 0.11 0.12 0.14
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SEED - Strategy
PRODUCTION TARGET OF CERTIFIED SEEDS TO MEET
REQUIREMENT DURING NEXT THREE YEARS
(in quintal) (in quintal) (in quintal) (in quintal) (in quintal) (in quintal) (in quintal) (in quintal) (in quintal) (in quintal)
Source Paddy Paddy Paddy Pulse (Blackgram) Pulse (Blackgram) Pulse (Blackgram) Oilseed (Mustard) Oilseed (Mustard) Oilseed (Mustard)
Source 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12
Dept. farm Nil 9660 9660 Nil 1010 1010 Nil 606 606
Seed Village 938000 1080000 1080000 12000 24000 24000 18120 36000 36000
Regd. Grower 180000 198000 200000 400 10000 12000 15240 15000 16000
ASC farm 4000 5640 5640 350 400 400 400 400 400
AAU farm 3000 3000 3000 100 100 100 100 100 100
Total 1125000 1296300 1298300 12850 35510 37510 33860 52106 53106

• Required quantity of certified seeds of Wheat,
  Maize, Pea, Lentil Vegetables will be made
  available from outside sources.

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SEED - Strategy
REQUIREMENT OF BREEDER FOUNDATION SEEDS FOR
PRODUCTION OF CERTIFIED SEEDS DURING NEXT THREE
YEARS.
Breeder Seed Breeder Seed Breeder Seed Breeder Seed Breeder Seed
(in quintal) (in quintal) (in quintal) (in quintal) (in quintal)
Sl. Crop 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12
1. Paddy 60.00 100.00 102.00
3. Blackgram 5.30 7.00 7.15
8. Mustard 6.00 8.00 8.20
Foundation Seed Foundation Seed Foundation Seed Foundation Seed Foundation Seed
(in quintal) (in quintal) (in quintal) (in quintal) (in quintal)
Sl. Crop 2009-10 2010-11 2011-12
1. Paddy 21600 21800 22000
3. Blackgram 600 605 610
8. Mustard 600 605 610
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FERTILISER Requirement Availability of
Fertiliser (2006-07 to 2008-09).
(in MT) (in MT) (in MT) (in MT) (in MT) (in MT) (in MT) (in MT)
2006-07 2006-07 2007-08 2007-08 2008-09 2008-09
Req. Avail. Req. Avail. Req. Avail.
1. N 101140 89197 117500 91035 142739 114992
2. P 25100 15285 43188 5128 67839 52542
3. K 44340 37741 48000 20151 69600 59146
Total Total 170580 139223 208688 116314 280178 226680
Consumption of Bio-fertiliser (2006-07 to
2008-09).
2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
200.00 MT 322.10 MT 325.00 MT
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Soil Fertiliser sample testing (2006-07 to
2008-09).
Sl. No. Item 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
1. Soil Sample Tested 59429 60231 61145
2. Soil Health Card issued 59429 60231 61145
3. Fertiliser sample tested 34 147 206
PESTICIDE
Consumption of Pesticides (2006-07 to 2008-09).
2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
165 MT (41.25 gm ai per hectare) 158 MT (39.50 gm ai per hectare) 150 MT (37.50 gm ai per hectare)
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Fertiliser Pesticide Infrastructure
Fertiliser Fertiliser Fertiliser Fertiliser
1. Soil Testing Laboratory Soil Testing Laboratory Soil Testing Laboratory
1. Govt. sector Static 7 nos., Mobile 4 nos.
1. Private sector Static 1 no.
1. Total Static 8 nos., Mobile 4 nos.
1. Total annual capacity of laboratories 1,06,000 samples
2. Fertiliser Quality Control Laboratory 1 no.
2. Annual analyzing capacity of the laboratory 500 samples
Pesticide Pesticide Pesticide Pesticide
1. Pesticide Quality Control Laboratory 1 no.
1. Total annual capacity of the laboratory 200 samples
1. Bio-control laboratory for production of bio-agents 1 no.
1. Annual production capacity of Bio-control laboratory T.Japonicum 54 million T. Chillonis 42 million C.Carnea 0.12 million Pseudomonous fluroscenes 1200 Kg.
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FERTILISER CONSUMPTION DURING NEXT THREE YEARS
Strategy
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12
Consumption target Consumption target Consumption target Consumption target
N 139140 MT 173925 MT 205232 MT
P 63576 MT 79470 MT 93774 MT
K 71567 MT 89458 MT 105561 MT
Total Consumption 274283 MT 342854 MT 404567 MT
Per hectare consumption 68 Kg. 85 Kg. 100 Kg.

• Enhancing consumption of fertiliser from to 100
  Kg. per hectare.
• Promotion of balance use of fertiliser.
• Increasing use of bio-fertilisers.
• Increasing retail outlets.
• Creating storage facilities at block level.
• Increasing use of micronutrients.
• Soil Health Mapping covering all districts.
• Issuance of Soil Health cards to every farmers.

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PESTICIDE CONSUMPTION DURING NEXT THREE
YEARS Strategy
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12
Total consumption 145 MT 142 MT 140 MT
Consumption per hectare 36.25 gm. ai 35.50 gm. ai 35.00 gm. ai

• Gradual decrease in chemical pesticide use.
• Emphasis on IPM.
• Increasing use of bio-pesticides.

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NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

• Ongoing project 65 no. watersheds.
• Major components
• a. National Resource Management in arable land
  and non-arable land.
• b. Production system / Land Use activities for
  land owning families.
• c. Non-land base activities for landless
• d. Protect land from degradation
• e. Rectify already degraded land to make arable.

Achievement during last three years Achievement during last three years Achievement during last three years
Years Physical achievement (Area in hectare) Financial achievement (Rs. in lakh)
2006-07 15741 542.49
2007-08 2400 80.15
2008-09 3750 185.25
Total 21891 807.89
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AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION Agricultural Extension
Reforms through ATMA
Centrally Sponsored Centrally Sponsored
ATMA Districts 12 nos.
ATMA Registered 12 nos.
Farm Information and Advisory Centre (FIAC) formed 12 nos.
Block Technology Team (BTT) Registered 96 nos.
State Extension Work Plan (SEWP), 2008-09 Under implementation
World Bank Aided AACP Sponsored World Bank Aided AACP Sponsored
ATMA Districts 11 nos.
ATMA Registered 11 nos.
District Agricultural Development Strategy (DADS) approved 11 nos.
Block Resource Centre (BRC) 103 nos.
Block Action Plan in action 123 Blocks.
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AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION - Strategy

• One Kisan Bandhu in each village.
• Formation of FIACs in 84 blocks under RKVY.
• Setting up of 40 nos. of Kisan Vikash Kedras
  (KVKs) at sub-division level.
• Organising Regional Workshop / Kisan Mela.
• Best performing farmers / best performing
  district award.
• 5 KVKs to demonstrate composite faming practices
  / technologies.
• Documentation publication of successful case
  studies.
• Developing entrepreneurial skills and
  competencies of farmers through exposure visits
  and training.
• Convergence of activities of line departments
  through ATMA / KVKs.\
• Capacity building of extension workers.
• Addressing problem of manpower shortage in
  extension system.

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AGRICULTURAL MARKETING

• The AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE MARKET COMMITTEE (APMC)
  Act has been amended in 2006 and adopted.
• The concept of Contract Farming Market Boards
  power to levy cess have been incorporated in the
  Act.

Market Infrastructure
Regulated Market Committee 24 nos.
Principal Market Yard 20 nos.
Sub-market Yard 204 nos.
Wholesale Market 369 nos.
Rural Primary Market 848 nos.
Organic Market 1 no. is being established in Guwahati.
Rural Godown 66 nos. (Capacity 66680 MT) Rural Seed Storage Godown 13 nos.
Cold Storage 19 nos. Total capacity 84450 MT
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MARKETING - Strategy

• Crop planning on the basis of market demand for
  production of large volume of marketable surplus.
• Formation of producers groups / grower societies.
• Contract farming with linkages to processing
  sector.
• Development of rural hats / markets.
• Creation of pockets of particular crop so that
  competition among buyers increases.
• Emphasis on long term planning to find out market
  trend rather than short term price information.
• Capacity building of farmers.
• Facilitate market study by farmer groups for
  micro planning.
• Improving rural connectivity for better market
  access.
• Developing dedicated storage facilities.
• Promotion of agro-processing units for value
  addition.
• Strengthening market network through IT to
  empower producers.

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CREDIT AVAILABILITY

• Average crop loan per farmer Rs. 448.00
• Average crop loan per hectare Rs. 307.00

KCC issued KCC issued KCC issued
2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
50067 nos. 62132 nos. 44336 nos.
Cultivators covered under Kisan Credit Card 4.30 lakh (15.8 of all farmers) Annual target of issuance of KCC 2.00 lakh. Cultivators covered under Kisan Credit Card 4.30 lakh (15.8 of all farmers) Annual target of issuance of KCC 2.00 lakh. Cultivators covered under Kisan Credit Card 4.30 lakh (15.8 of all farmers) Annual target of issuance of KCC 2.00 lakh.
Loan disbursed Loan disbursed Loan disbursed
2006-07 2007-08 2008-09
7862.03 lakh 15499.24 lakh 7246.13 lakh

• Issues
• Crop loan disbursement is too small for the
  State.
• Reluctance of the bank network in issuing Kisan
  Credit Cards.
• High dependence on informal credit.

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CREDIT AVAILABILITY
Estimated credit flow during 2009-10 Estimated credit flow during 2009-10 Estimated credit flow during 2009-10
Crop Loan 411.43 crore
Agriculture Term Loan 693.06 crore
Total Agricultural Credit 1104.49 crore

• Strategy
• Focus on covering all eligible farmers under KCC.
• Implementation of revival package for
  co-operatives.
• Improve coordination with banks through SLBC /
  DLBC.
• 2 interest subsidy to increase formal credit
  coverage.
• Implementation of credit linked schemes.

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IMPLEMENTATION OF SCHEME CENTRALLY SPONSORED /
CENTRAL SECTOR SCHEME
(Rs. in lakh) (Rs. in lakh) (Rs. in lakh) (Rs. in lakh) (Rs. in lakh) (Rs. in lakh) (Rs. in lakh) (Rs. in lakh)
Sl. Scheme 2006-07 2006-07 2007-08 2007-08 2008-09 2008-09
Sl. Scheme Amount released Amount utilized Amount released Amount utilized Amount released Amount utilized
1. MMMA 1917.63 1917.63 1594.64 1594.64 812.50 812.50
2. Extension Reforms - - - - 200.00 Nil
3. AGRISNET 36.60 36.60 - - - -
4. Seed Village - - 1100.00 1100.00 215.00 Nil
5. NPOF 52.00 52.00 70.60 0.36 70.24 16.85
6. Demo. on Agril. Equipments - - 30.55 30.55 - -
7. NFSM - - 1139.42 967.81 2705.65 2177.36
8. RKVY - - - - 14262.00 7131.00
9. Jute Technology Mission - - - - 40.00 40.00
10. TMIDH 1400.00 1400.00 2680.00 2680.00 3675.00 3592.94
Total Total 3406.23 3406.23 6615.21 6373.36 21980.39 13770.65
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IMPLEMENTATION OF SCHEME STATE PLAN SCHEME
(Agril. Development Schemes)
(Rs. in lakh) (Rs. in lakh) (Rs. in lakh) (Rs. in lakh) (Rs. in lakh) (Rs. in lakh) (Rs. in lakh) (Rs. in lakh)
Sl. Scheme 2006-07 2006-07 2007-08 2007-08 2008-09 2008-09
Sl. Scheme Amount released Amount utilized Amount released Amount utilized Amount released Amount utilized
1. Input support 2500.00 2500.00 2499.96 2499.96 2683.41 2683.41
2. Distribution of Tractors Power Tillers 400.00 400.00 1500.00 1500.00 4000.00 4000.00
3. Establishment of Biotechnology Institute 300.00 300.00 200.00 200.00 - -
4. Distribution of Raincoat Japi - - - - 325.00 325.00
5. TSP - - - - 119.20 119.20
6. SCCP - - - - 324.20 324.20
7. Jute Development - - - - 99.95 99.95
8. Sugarcane Development - - - - 100.00 100.00
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IMPLEMENTATION OF SCHEME STATE PLAN SCHEME
(Agril. Development Schemes)
(Rs. in lakh) (Rs. in lakh) (Rs. in lakh) (Rs. in lakh) (Rs. in lakh) (Rs. in lakh) (Rs. in lakh) (Rs. in lakh)
Sl. Scheme 2006-07 2006-07 2007-08 2007-08 2008-09 2008-09
Sl. Scheme Amount released Amount utilized Amount released Amount utilized Amount released Amount utilized
9. Seed Farm Nursery - - - - 313.00 313.00
10. PP campaign - - - - 549.37 549.37
11. Farmers award - - - - 49.00 49.00
12. Disaster Management - - - - 600.00 600.00
13. Crop Insurance (State share) - - 25.00 25.00 73.92 73.92
14. AACP 1700.00 1700.00  2700.00 2700.00  4254.27 4254.27
Total Total 4900.00 4900.00   6924.96 6924.96 13491.32 13491.32
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SOME NEW INITIATIVES

1. Kisan Bandhu.
2. Agriculture Production Management Group.
3. Commercializing Irrigation.
4. Soil Health Mapping.
5. Awarding Best Performance.
6. Composite Farming demonstration.
7. Large scale Hybrid Rice Programme.

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Thank You
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DESIRED LEVEL OF ACHIEVEMENT BY 2011-12.
1. Area expansion under crops Rice 6.20 lakh hectare Pulses 1.00 lakh hectare Oilseeds 2.00 lakh hectare Other food grain crops 2.10 lakh hectare Vegetables 1.60 lakh hectare Other horticultural crops 1.00 lakh hectare Rice 6.20 lakh hectare Pulses 1.00 lakh hectare Oilseeds 2.00 lakh hectare Other food grain crops 2.10 lakh hectare Vegetables 1.60 lakh hectare Other horticultural crops 1.00 lakh hectare
2. Increasing productivity Desired level of productivity of major crops Rice 2000 Kg. per hectare (Present - 1605 Kg.) Pulses 650 Kg. per hectare (Present - 617 Kg.) Oilseeds - 650 Kg. per hectare (Present - 574 Kg.) Wheat 1420 Kg. per hectare (Present - 1300 Kg.) Vegetables 17330 Kg. per hectare (Present 16744 Kg.) Fruits 12600 Kg. per hectare ( Present - 12256 Kg.) Spices 2550 Kg. per hectare ( Present - 2490 Kg.) Desired level of productivity of major crops Rice 2000 Kg. per hectare (Present - 1605 Kg.) Pulses 650 Kg. per hectare (Present - 617 Kg.) Oilseeds - 650 Kg. per hectare (Present - 574 Kg.) Wheat 1420 Kg. per hectare (Present - 1300 Kg.) Vegetables 17330 Kg. per hectare (Present 16744 Kg.) Fruits 12600 Kg. per hectare ( Present - 12256 Kg.) Spices 2550 Kg. per hectare ( Present - 2490 Kg.)
3. Consumption of fertiliser Consumption of fertiliser will be increased to 100.00 Kg. per hectare from present level of 58 Kg. per hectare. Consumption of fertiliser will be increased to 100.00 Kg. per hectare from present level of 58 Kg. per hectare.
4. Farm power Farm power will be increased from present level of 0.60 HP per hectare to 1.30 HP per hectare. Farm power will be increased from present level of 0.60 HP per hectare to 1.30 HP per hectare.
4. Farm power Additional no. of machineries targeted - Tractor 14900 nos. Power Tiller 24500 nos. Other machineries 23270 nos.
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DESIRED LEVEL OF ACHIEVEMENT BY 2011-12.
5. Creation of irrigation potential Coverage of net cropped area under assured irrigation will be increased to 50 from present level of 22. Coverage of net cropped area under assured irrigation will be increased to 50 from present level of 22.
5. Creation of irrigation potential Additional area to be covered 7.64 lakh hectare 7.35 lakh hectare through installation of 367628 nos. STWs / LLPs. 0.29 lakh hectare through DTW / Flow irrigation.
6. Increasing SRR SRR will be increased by 12 in Rice 18 in Wheat 25 in Maize 40 in Blackgram 3 in Peas 18 in Lentil 12 in Rape Mustard 20 in Jute. SRR will be increased by 12 in Rice 18 in Wheat 25 in Maize 40 in Blackgram 3 in Peas 18 in Lentil 12 in Rape Mustard 20 in Jute.
7. Agricultural Extension One Kisan Bandhu in each village. Formation of FIACs in 84 uncovered blocks. Setting up of 40 nos. of Kisan Vikash Kedras (KVKs) at sub-division level. One Kisan Bandhu in each village. Formation of FIACs in 84 uncovered blocks. Setting up of 40 nos. of Kisan Vikash Kedras (KVKs) at sub-division level.