Rajasthan

National Conference on Agriculture

Kharif Campaign, 2006

Strategy
for enhanced growth of Agriculture
Higher levels of Farm Income

Through
Increasing productivity Ensuring remunerative prices

Optimum utilization of resources land, water & technology

Through
Diversification ( low water requiring, high value crops & varietal diversification ) Better Water Management Extension (Transfer of Technology) Hi -Tech Farming Infrastructure Development

Equity and Sustainability

Strategy for enhanced growth

District specific crop production, R & D, processing, PHM, Marketing & value addition plans to be made looking to the soil & Agro-climatic conditions. District and crop specific projects for area expansion, quality improvement, productivity enhancement & cost reduction to be taken. Target 20 + , Operation 150 +, target 15 +, Operation Doguna Operational Reforms-Krishi Yojanaien Apke Dwar by organising camps twice every year in every Panchayat Samiti for better service delivery in a transparent manner Massive upscaling of MIP-One Lac Ha. Area to be covered under Amulya Neer Yojana Jal abhiyan launched throughout the state Agri Business / Agro- processing policy will be formulated in participation with Rabo Bankto encourage value addition & better returns Collaborative farming : SAB-Miller involved in Barley Project

Timely availability of quality seed

Area wise & variety wise seed production plan prepared. Capacity expansion of 16 existing seed processing plants -to be completed by March 06. 2 New seed processing plants to be operational by March 2006 Increased seed replacement rate SRR plan at State-District-Tehsil-Gram panchayat-village level prepared. Thrust in low SRR areas. Focus on multiplication from-BS-FS-CS Breeder seed indent tripled in Kharif 2006 from 448 qtls in 2005 to 1337 qtls in 2006-07 and in 2007-08, 1930 qtls. Arrangement of adequate quantity of certified / quality seed- Target 2.87 lac qtls. As against 1.66 lac qtls of last year 2 new Seed testing labs being established for enhanced quality control (existing labs 4) R & D MOU signed with SAUs for Black gram, Ground nut, hybrid cotton & Ground nut for variety development & improved Package of Practices.

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Bajra
Productivity 2004-05 : normal year

Kg/Hect.

less than 500 500 to 800 801 to 1200 1201 & above

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Groundnut
Productivity 2004-05 : normal year

Kg/Hect.

less than 1200 1200 to 1500 1501 to 1800 1801 & above

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Maize
Productivity 2004-05 : normal year

Kg/Hect.

less than 900 900 to 1200 1201 to 1500 1501 & above Non Maize growing Distt.

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Moong ( Green gram )
Productivity 2004-05 : normal year

Kg/Hect.

less than 250 250 to 400 401 & above Non Moong growing Distt.

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Soyabean
Productivity 2004-05 : normal year

Kg/Hect.

less than 1400 1401 & above Non Soyabean growing Distt.

Seed Replacement Rate (SRR)

80 bajra 60 maize Moong Cotton wheat 0
2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08

SRR %

40 20

mustard

Seed Arrangements : Kharif

in lac Qtls.

Cereals Pulses Oilseed Others Total

5 years Average 0.84 0.16 0.29 0.39 1.68

2000 Good yr. 0.85 0.11 0.25 0.6 1.81

2005 1.06 0.19 0.52 0.44 2.21

2006 targets 1.16 0.41 0.8 0.5 2.87

Nutrient Management
Village level analysis and planning for achieving ideal N:P:K ratio To provide Soil & water testing facility in all 32 districts, 12 new labs to be operational by March 06 3.5 lac soil health cards to be distributed to farmers, against 1.6 lac in 2005-06 Soil fertility survey completed in 176 blocks, survey in 33 new blocks in 2006-07. For enhanced quality control, one new fertilizer testing lab to be operational by March 2006 ( existing 3 labs with a total capacity of 6000 samples per year). Advance stock building of 50,000 MT of DAP for timely availability Two lac MT Gypsum to be distributed for reclamation and used as nutrients in crops Bio-fertilizer distribution augmented ( 20 lac packets in 06-07, against 9 lac packets in 05-06) Use of organic manures promoted 36,125 Vermi- compost demos in 8,000 village@ 5 demos per village, 1.95 lac compost pits & 11,275 trainings organized An integrated organic farming policy to be framed covering input management, training, certification, processing, marketing and export

Fertilizer Arrangements : Kharif

in lac M.T.

Urea DAP SSP Others Total

Consumption 5 years 2001 2005 Average Good Yr. 3.8 4.28 4.12 1.63 2.09 1.4 0.83 1.02 1.07 0.29 0.32 0.48 6.55 7.71 7.07

2006 Targets 5 2.6 1.25 0.6 9.45

Pest Management Strategy

Farmers Field School module to be continued in all IPM Programmes. FFS made more effective through joyful learning, participatory approach, test & awards. 2 QAQC workshop held for pesticide and fertilizer manufacturers. For better targeting and increasing the number of beneficiaries only one ha to be covered for each farmer in block demonstration of 10 ha ABC analysis of pesticide manufacturers on basis of their performance Sampling for QC doubled for seed and fertilizer with targeting for low performing units Progress 2005-06 :Target FFS Organized ICDP(Cotton) :ISOPOM :Work Plan : 118 570 698 118 547 676e schemes.

M & E of FFS being undertaken

Crop Diversification:

(Unit in lac ha)

Cereals to Oilseeds/Pulses and high value crops

5 years
Average

2004 62.98 24.85 14.49 23.64 4.38

2005
Deptt. Esrimate

2006
Target

Cereals Pulses Oilseeds Guar Cotton

64.68 21.08 11.86 21.12 4.38

53.92 25.31 16.17 22.03 4.54

52.90 25.30 19.50 25.00 5.00

Crop Diversification Increase in area under horticultural crops

Crops 2003-04 Fruit Vegetable Spices Flowers M & A Plants 42247 110312 589629 1949 161215 Area in ha. 2004-05 50000* 115557 415899 3312 148897 2005-06 60000 127993 434276 3749 1569345

National Horticulture Mission Implementation

Total Outlay : Rs. 4102.00 lac (100% GOI Share as grant) The release received from GOI: Rs. 1759.57 Lac. The Rajasthan Horticulture Development Society has been constituted for implementation of Programmes. The District Mission Committee (DMC) constituted. Expenditure : Rs. 507.15 lac upto Jan, 2006.
Jaipur, Ajmer, Alwar, Chittor, Kota, Baran, Jhalawar, Jalore, Jodhpur, Pali, Barmer, Nagaur, Ganganagar Fruits:Aonla, Mandarin, Kinnow, Ber Spices:Coriander, Cumin, Fenugreek M&A:Aloevera, Palmarosa,Citronella Flower:Rose, Marigold.

Districts covered 13 Districts Crops selected 12 crops

Establishment of new gardens under NHM & Work Plan

Unit in ha

Crop Fruits Spices, M &A Plants Flowers

NHM Target 8000 7300 Ach. 4000 6838

Work Plan
Fruit Orchard established in 5700 ha under Work Plan 2900 demonstration of M&A laid out under Work Plan

1075

696

4650 demonstration of flowers in 930 ha laid out under Work Plan

ATMA Implementation
11 Districts have been identified in first phase. Inter Deptt. Working Group Constituted . State Institute of Agriculture Management (SIAM) is identified as Nodal Agency as well as HRD Institution. District Agriculture Action Plan (DAAP) completed SEWP approved for Rs. 334.34 lac. GOI Released upto January 2006:- Rs. 231.00 lac State Share :- Rs. 25.76 lac a new budget Head is opened funds being released ATMA Registered. BTT / FAC constituted. Funds to be routed through SIAM being an Autonomous Body. Strategic Research Extension Plan Prepared

States Initiatives : Extension

Massive capacity building of farmers
through
32 lac colorful attractive booklets distributed this year Daily broadcasting of a radio program on prime slot from all 16 AIR stations. Daily telecasting on Doordarshan (Krishi Darshan, Chaupal) Special in-house production of Navankur program for DD by the department Monthly news paper "Kheti Ri Batan" circulation 28000. Kisan Call Centre- Toll free number 1551-Highest calls per day in the country Exposure Visits(3000 farmers),Farmer Field Schools,Trainings, Kisan Melas, Exhibitions IT base extension-website, GRAMSAT, Touch-screen-kiosk at mandis No funds in extension for Print Media, Radio and in-house TV programme.

States initiatives Infrastructure Development

2005-06

Lab Seed testing Fertilizer Analysis Pesticide Residue Soil testing Tissue Culture

Existing 4 3 2 21

New 2 1 2 12 2

Present Capacity 25000 6000 1600 2,56,000

Additional Capacity 10000 2000 1200 84,000

to be Completed by March,06

States initiatives 2005-06: Productivity enhancement

Operational reforms :Better service delivery through Krishi Yojanaen Apke Dwar. Massive up scaling of Amulya Neer Yojana Jal Abhiyaan- Sprinkler Target 10000+ launched in Jaipur distt. SAB-Miller involved in Barley development program in Jaipur & Sikar districts to increase productivity to 150% & value addition by malting through collaborative farming.

Initiatives proposed for 2006-07

Productivity Enhancement & HRD
Exposure visit of 5000 farmers including entrepreneurs engaged in value addition & NGOs shall be taken for interstate visit to see hi-tech agriculture Package of Practices will be developed for 54 Micro-farming situations in collaboration with SAUs. Panchayat wise camps in May-June 2006 to propagate agricultural best practices Soil health cards to be issued to 3.5 lac farmers against 1.6 lac Two lac MT Gypsum to be distributed for reclamation and used as nutrients in crops. Massive seed production program within State through RSSC, Agriculture,Animal Husbandry, Horticulture, Tilam Sangh Farms, Farmers & Private sector - for vegetables,seed spices, pulses, maize & bajra RSSC to take up seed production programme of 5000 Qtl. Of vegetables and seed species To disseminate improve crop production technology among cultivators 50 lac colourful and attractive POP booklets will be distributed An integrated organic farming policy to be framed covering input management, training, certification, processing, marketing and export To encourage girl students to choose Agriculture as subject the Stipend is proposed to be raised from Rs.1000/- to Rs.3000/- for 10+2 standard and from Rs.3000/- to Rs.5000/- for agriculture graduation.

Initiatives proposed for 2006-07

PHM & Marketing
Food processing training centre at Kota through SIAM for developing technologists, managers & entrepreneurs in food processing through courses Terminal market to be set up in the State through collaboration with GOI and private sector. Capacity building of all categories of agriculture personnel through NIAM for skills up gradation and attitudinal change for PHM & marketing Single, unified license for direct purchase of agricultural produce- whether directly or through contract farming-for the area of operations. Capacity building for price risk management for selected crops by promotion of futures training through NCDEX.

Marketing Reforms
Terminal Market : at Muhana -80% complete at the cost of Rs. 16 Crore Value addition & Export sector- International agencies like RABO
Bank International consulted

Development of 18 Commodity - specific mandis e.g. Henna (

mehendi ) mandi in Sojat, flower mandi in Pushkar & Ajmer and jeera mandi in Jodhpur Total project cost- Rs. 23.40 crores.

Agri Export Zones for Coriander and Cumin establishedActivities for Improving quality & enhancing productivity started Establishment of sanitary & phyto-sanitary laboratories and two disease forecasting units in progress

APMC Act amended

Crop produce Cotton Soybean, Wheat, Maize, Bajra, Mustard Barley

for contract farming, direct purchase & private mandis

Company Cotton Corporation of India ITC SAB- Miller & CARGIL

108 out of 125 mandis computerized

Risk Management Initiatives

Weather Insurance Scheme for Kinnow, Cumin, Fennel, Fenugreek.

Weather Insurance started through ICICI Lombard Mandarin-332 policies, Coriander-2496 policies, Cumin-1164 policies issued Fenugreek 160 Policies, Notification for Kinnow, & Fennel issued - Policies ready for issue. Soybean 5000 policies issued without any financial support from Govt.

Coverage of all major Kharif crops under Crop Insurance

14 kharif crops covered under NAIS in 2005,estimated claim Rs. 216 Cr. (Payment started and will be completed by Feb 2006 Rabi 2005-06- 11 crops notified

Budgetary Status -2005-06

Rs. In Lac CSS Share
Schemes Unspent balance as on 1-4-2005 Approved Revised Outlays Including unspent Funds released 2005-06 Funds Available Exp. upto Jan,06 % of Outlays Likely. Exp. upto March,06

ISOPOM ICDP (Cotton) (ATMA) Plant Quarantine Lab Agri. Mech. Demo National Hort. Mission Work Plan including DRFS.

600.32 107.10 0.00 3.31 2.00

2945.90 702.48 334.34 3.31 6.68 4102.00 10346.54

2350.00 250.00 231.00 0.00 4.68 1759.57 2900.00

2945.92 357.11 231.00 3.31 6.68 1759.57 7446.54

2030.71 306.94 8.00 0.00 0.00 507.15 4512.95

68.93 43.69 2.4

2945.90 702.48 334.34 3.31 6.68

4546.54

12.36 43.61

4102.00 10346.54

Budgetary Status
Macro management of Agriculture including DRFS. (Dry land Rainfed Farming System)
Schemes Unspent Balance as per AG Appr. Outlays 2005-06 Funds released Funds Available including Unspent Balance 3042.14 1704.40 900.00 1800.00 7446.54 Exp. upto Jan-06

Rs. In Lac CSS Share

% of
fund available

Likely Exp. upto Mar-06

Agriculture WD&SC Horti. Forest Total 4546.54

2303.00 2340.00 1157.00 5800.00

1918.50 531.50 450.00 2900.00

1562.21 1351.26 399.50 1199.98 4512.95

51.35 79.28 44.40 66.67 63.62

3618.90 3937.64 900.00 1890.00 10346.54

Constraints/ Issues
y Release of IInd Installment under Macro Management of Agriculture for the year 2005-06. Approval of proposals Rs. 373.23 lac within the plan ceiling under Work Plan 200506. Uniform Level of Subsidy Under Macro Management Work Plan, ISOPOM & ICDP. Sanction of Rs. 3.00 crores for establishment of residual testing laboratory. Flexibility Under various schemes-lump sum devolution to State instead of structured component again . NCOF- no scheme on organic farming by NCOF, funds being not allowed from Work Plan. No funds in extension for Print Media, Radio and in-house TV programme. Lack of availability of Breeder/Foundation seed in vegetables seed spices & pulses. Research system of SAUs not effective at all.

Constraints/ Issues
Crisis of storage and uncertainty of procurement of mustard. Major shortage & crisis of Urea/DAP in these days of plenty showing. In National Horticulture Mission greater flexibility need to be provided by taking up programmes and selection of crops / fruit plants as per need of the area of the State. Expansion of National Horticulture Mission in all the districts.

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