Department of Agriculture

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National Conference on Agriculture For Rabi
Campaign 2009-10
(Sept. 24th 25th, 2009)

• Department of Agriculture
• Government of Uttar Pradesh
• www.upagriculture.org www.agriculture.up.nic.in

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Agriculture Profile
Based on LUS 2007-08
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Drought Scenario 09-10
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Rainfall Scenario 2009
mm
Rainfall of September is reported up to 16th
September.
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Category wise Rain Fall (01/06/2009 to
16/09/2009.)
Level of Agriculture Mechanization

• State has received 501.5 mm rainfall against
  normal rainfall 746.6 mm.(67)

• Rainfall fig. of Kashiram nagar district is
  included in Etah.

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Drought Declared Districts
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Drought Minikit Distribution Kharif 2009
(Number)

• Area covered by Minikits approximately 2.82 lakh
  hectares

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Demand of Drought Relief Package
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Progress of Kharif 2009
Estimated production.
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Assessment of Production Kharif 2009
Production of Arhar shown as indication.
Actually it is added in Rabi.
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TARGET RABI 2009-10
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Additionality in Rabi 09-10

• Proposed increase in Wheat Production -
  5.39
• Proposed increase in Food Grain Production -
  9.13

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Productivity Targets of Rabi 08-09
Qtls/ha
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Strategies for Rabi

• To maintain Food and Nutrition security.
• Bring more area under food grain crops.
• To increase productivity,
• Increase in SRR
• Maximisation of seed treatment
• Efficient management of on farm irrigation
  potential
• Intensification of modern extension techniques
  through Mass media , Kisan Call Centre, Mega
  Farmer Fairs in each agro climatic zones etc.
• Timely availability of quality inputs
• Promotion and management of micro nutrients
• Schematic Support to farmers

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Strategies for Rabi

• Sensitization of farmers on-
• Maximizing use of hybrid / improved seeds
• Balanced use of fertilizer INM
• Promotion of IPM
• Increased use of micro irrigation system
• Location specific Crop planning adoption of
  recommended practices
• Irrigation at different critical stages

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Technology Dissemination

• 3-5 days mega Kisan Mela in each Agro Climatic
  Zone planned. 2.0 lakh farmers targeted to
  participate.
• 71 LASER Land Levelers distributed for precision
  farming for the first time.
• Public Private Partnership has been intensified
  in the field of technology dissemination,
  extension activities, soil testing, agribusiness
  and agri- clinics.
• Distribution of Rotavators, Zero Till Seed Drill
  and seed cum ferti drill under NFSM and MMA.
• Compilation of FAQs published and circulated for
  the use of farmers.
• Monthly activities compiled and being advised to
  farmer.
• SMS being posted in each Nyay Panchyat for
  extension of technology.
• Atma Sandesh and Krishi Chintan magazines being
  given to farmers.

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• Highest priority has been accorded to develop a
  network between SAUs. KVKs, KGKs, extension
  agencies, farmers and farmer organizations.
• Emphasis on better tillage practices.
• Line sowing fertilizer placement.
• Farmers are awarded for highest productivity on
  Kisan Samman Divas at State District level.

Highest Productivity Award winning
farmers
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Soil Health Programme

• Apni mitti pahchane abhiyan on 30th sep, 9th
  and 14th october,09.
• Recommendation of balanced use of fertilizer
  through soil health cards before rabi sowing.
• Intensive programme of Vermi/NADEP compost (2.08
  lac) in 20 gram panchayats of all the districts
• Production distribution of more than 15.00 lac
  Bio Fertilizer packets before Rabi sowing.
• Promoting use of Bio- fertilizers.

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NADEP Compost
VERMI Compost
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Seed

• Raising Seed Replacement Rate from 31.32 to
  34.95 .
• 3.85 lakh qtl additional seeds being
  distributed.
• Sufficient seed availability ensured.

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Monthwise Requirement of Fertilizer
( in Lakh M.T.)

• Fertilizer distribution to be increased by 9.82
  with emphasis on P and K.
• Availability of urea no problem
• During the peak sowing time of rabi,
  availability of DAP always becomes problematic.
  Hence, supply as per demand is must.
• Due to failure of Monsoon an expected increase of
  3.66 Lac Hec in Rabi Pulses. Additional demand of
  50000 M.T. of DAP.
• Due to present drought situation, early sowing
  is expected. Hence demand of DAP is also
  pre-poned by 50000 M.T. during Oct. and Nov 09.

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Crop Loan
(Rs in Crores)
Increase of 20.78 over last years achievement
K C C

• 1.67 crores farmers covered by KCC out of 2.17
  crores till 2008-09.
• 100 coverage expected by 2010-11.

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Plant Protection

• 100 seed treatment 60 Soil treatment
  planned.
• Promotion Bio pesticides/Bio agents to minimize
  residual effect of Plant Protection Chemicals .
• Better surveillance of pest and disease for
  effective IPM.

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Year Wise Consumption of Bio-Pesticides (M.T.)
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Time Management through Mechanization

• Use of Farm Machinery for timely operation cost
  reduction.
• To increase seed fertilizer efficiency.
• Due to 91 small marginal farmers custom
  services will be emphasized.
• Encouraging use of Rotavator and Raise Bed
  Planter for timely preparation of fields.
• 2.30 lakhs implements are proposed for
  distribution under Macro Mode And NFSM scheme.
• Details of modern implements distribution-

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Water Harvesting Measures

• Kushal Jal Prabhandhan (Efficient Water
  Management)
• launched for land reclamation along with
  demonstration of irrigation methods for judicious
  use of water as limited resource.
• Promotion of LASER Land Leveler for precision
  leveling.
• Minimizing run off and promoting ground water
  recharge for conjunctive use.
• Proper utilization of Rain water storage behind
  water harvesting bundhies for vegetable,
  horticulture Plant farm forestry.

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Micro Irrigation Facilities

• Provision of Sprinkler and drip irrigation system
  in Bundelkhand to SC/ST SMF on Govt. cost and
  on 75 subsidy to other category Farmers
• Increasing sprinkler facilities through ISOPOM
  NFSM
• Minimizing water losses through water conveyance
  system (HDPE Pipes) on 50 subsidy.
• Bundelkhand Varsha Jal Sanchayan scheme for
  drought hit Bundelkhand region.
• Rainwater Harvesting and Watershed Management
  through Central, State and NABARD funds
• Provision of life saving irrigation through Rain
  Water Storage, specially in rainfed areas.
• Ground Water recharging through different
  watershed management programmes.
• Usar, ravine/barren Land reclamation and
  waterlogged area treatment under Kisan Hit Yojana.

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National Food Security Mission
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National Food Security Mission
Rs.Cr.

• The balanced amount of 2008-09 Rs 63.52 Cr
  revalidated in last week of July and Rs. 59
  crores released in the month June for 2009-10.

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Progress of Pulses, (2008-09)
Amount in lac Rs.
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Target Rabi Pulses, 2009-10
Amt in Rs. Lac.
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Progress of Wheat, (2008-09)
Amount in lac Rs.
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Target of Rabi Pulses, 2009-10
Amt in Rs. Lac.
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Target of Wheat, 2009-10
Amt in Rs. Lac.
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Target of Wheat, 2009-10
Amt in Rs. Lac.
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• Problems
• 1. Lack of suitable Pulse varieties for Rain
  fed area.
• 2. Non-Availability of Certified seed to the
  matching requirement.
• Suggestions
• SAUs/other pioneer institutes may be directed to
  evolve suitable Pulse verities for Rain fed area.
• 2. Department of Agri., UPSDC, NSC SFCI, should
  take the lead in seed production.
• Strategy
• 1. Due to severe drought during Kharif-2009 only
  65 area under Rice 74 area under Pulses
  covered.
• 2. In coming Rabi-2009-10 the leftover/unsown
  area will be covered by Wheat Rabi-Pulses.

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Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojna
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Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojna (RKVY)
Crore Rs.

• Projects amounting Rs 1001.58 Cr submitted to
  GOI, out of which projects worth Rs 437.20 Cr
  prioritized.
• Rs 124.19 Crore revalidated and Rs. 390.97 Crore
  allocated for 2009-10.

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Highlights of State Agriculture Plan
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• I- AGRICULTURE
• Soil Health Consists of Soil and Fertilizer
  Testing Laboratories, Organic Farming Systems,
  Green Manuring, Bio-fertilizers, Vermi/Nadap
  compost and Soil Health card Programmes.
• Water Resources Management The significant
  programmes identified in this area are
  Underground Pipeline System, Micro-irrigation and
  Ridge and Furrow System of Paddy Cultivation.
• Seed Production and Seed Replacement The main
  programmes identified are Production Supply of
  Seeds, Seed Production at Government Farms and
  Seed Treatment Unit at Gram Panchayat level.
• Technology Dissemination The major programmes
  identified in this important sector are
  Customized Farmers Training Extension and
  on-line Agriculture Monitoring Through
  Application of ICT, Integrated Farmers Training
  Centre and Farmers Study Tour. Placement of SMS
  at Nyay Panchyat.

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• II- HORTICULTURE SECTOR
• Production of Quality Planting material
  Programmes identified are Protected Cultivation
  in Low Tunnels of vegetables, Healthy Nursery
  Raising of Vegetable Crops, Nutritional Kitchen
  Gardens.
• Entrepreneur Development The Major programmes
  are Vegetable Production, Floriculture, Backyard
  Mushroom Units, Hi-tech Green Houses.
• Arid and Rainfed Farming The major programme of
  this sector is Improvement of Cultivation of Seed
  Spices in Arid Region.
• Commercial Fruit Production Rejuvenation of
  Mango and Guava orchards and High Density
  Planting of Mango and Guava are the programmes
  proposed under this sector.
• Sericulture Incentives will be provided for
  Mulberry plantation.
• Establishment of New Tissue culture and Food
  Testing Laboratories at state level

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III- ANIMAL HUSBANDRY The major programmes are
year round Fodder Production, Strengthening of
Artificial Insemination Centers, and Disease
Surveillance Quick Alert System. IV- DAIRY
DEVELOPMENT The major programmes identified in
this sector are Hygienic Milk production,
Commercial Dairy Farming Unit, Mini Milk
Processing Units, Dairy Training Workshop for
Women and Bulk Milk Collection Units. V-
DEVELOPMENT OF FISHERIES The main programmes
identified are Demonstration Training of
Fish Culture, Renovation of Village Ponds, and
Development of New Hatcheries. VI- POULTRY
DEVELOPMENT A proposal has also been kept for
incentives for small poultry units.
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Highlights Best Practices

• Wheat Ever highest production 285.54 lakh MT as
  against 256.79 lakh MT in last year (increase of
  11.20 ) with 30.02 qtls./ha. productivity.

Wheat Production
Wheat Productivity

• Recorded ever highest Food Grain production
  467.17 lakh MT.

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• Contributed 38.82 lakh MT of Wheat and 31.55
  lakh MT of Paddy against target of 32 and 26 lakh
  MT respectively in national pool.

• Apni Mitti Pehchane Abhiyan being organized on
  30th Sept., 9th Oct. 14th Oct. in all the
  districts to create awareness and importances of
  soil testing.
• Recommendations for balanced use of fertilizers
  through Soil Health Card to (7.00 lakh farmers
  before rabi crop sowing
• Soil Treatment with Biopesticides viz.
  Trichoderma, Beuvaria bassiana and Metarizium to
  minimise the soil born diseases and inhibiting
  pests as well.
• To prevent the losses during storage, State
  Government has taken the issue in State Plan to
  distribute Store Grain Bins on 50 subsidy to
  the Small, Marginal S.C./S.T. farmers of the
  State.
• To prevent the losses during storage, State
  Government has taken the issue in State Plan to
  distribute Store Grain Bins on 50 subsidy to
  the Small, Marginal S.C./S.T. farmers of the
  State.

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Important Initiatives

• Subsidy on Bio-fertilizes enhanced from 75 to
  90.
• Subsidy on Gypsum, Zinc Sulphate, Bio-pesticides
  and Bio-agents raised from 50 to 90.
• Subsidy on Seed production and Seed distribution
  allowed to private sector also.
• Provision of 90 subsidy on Barbed wire fencing
  to protect Pulse crop.
• Gypsum and all type of seeds exempted from VAT.
• VAT reduced from 12.50 to 4 on Sprinkler and
  Drip irrigation system.
• Mandiwise market rates of agricultural produce
  now available on mobile/phone through BSNL Toll
  Free No. 1255534.
• Efforts for mitigating drought affect through
  efficient water management in Bundelkhand
• Covering more area under Sprinkler and Drip
  Irrigation in Bundelkhand region for which
  Rs.100.00 crores provision have been proposed.

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Issues for GOI

• Certified seeds of hybrid paddy should be ensured
  in sufficient quantities.
• 100 subsidy on drip sprinkler irrigation
  system in Bundelkhand and Vindhya region and 75
  in rest of the state against actual cost.
  Distribution 1.28 lakhs sprinkler irrigation
  system is targetted.
• Additional wheat minikits, 3.0 lakhs in Macromode
  3.5 lakhs in NFSM may be provided.
• 5 lakhs minikits of pulses and 3 lakhs minikits
  of oilseed may be provided.
• Subsidy on irrigation conveyance system (HDPE
  pipe) may be raised from 50 to 90 (from Rs.
  15,000 to Rs. 30,000) for each beneficiary under
  ISOPOM.
• Package of Rs. 1115 crores for drought
  mitigation needs urgent clearance.
• Agricultural Crop Insurance scheme needs to be
  made more attractive by
• Farmer contribution 50 for marginal small
  farmers and 25 for other farmers.
• more crop coverage.

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