RABI CAMPAIGN 200809

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NATIONAL CONFERENCE on AGRICULTURE

RABI CAMPAIGN 2008-09
24th 25th September,2008
Presentation by - Department of Agriculture Assam
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ASSAM AGRICULTURE PRESENT SCENARIO
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ASSAM AGRICULTURE PRESENT SCENARIO
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KAHRIF 2008 THE WEATHER SCENARIO
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REVIEW OF KHARIF
AREA PRDUCTION OF KHARIF CROP (Area in lakh
hectare Production in lakh MT)
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REVIEW OF KHARIF
AREA PRODUCTION OF KHARIF CROPS (Area in lakh
hectare Production in lakh MT)
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PROGRAMME IN FLOOD AFFECTED AREA

• Immediate Measure in Kharif - Coverage of flood
  damaged area of Winter Paddy by paddy seeds
  (direct seeded under delayed condition) and
  locally procured Winter Paddy seedlings..
• Proposed programme in Rabi - Special programme on
  Rabi crops viz., Wheat, Maize, Rape Mustard,
  Pea, Lentil, Summer Rice, Rabi Vegetables, Onion,
  Potato, and Coriander.

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RABI PROSPECT 2008-09
AREA PRODUCTIVITY OF RABI CROPS (Area in lakh
hectare Productivity in Kg per hectare)
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PREPAREDNESS F OR RABI, 2008-09

• Full Utilization of provisions of the schemes -
  NFSM-Rice, RKVY, Macro Management, Horticulture
  Mission, State Priority etc.
• Institutional tie-up with ASC, NSC, RSG, NAFED
  and private agencies for streamlining flow of
  seeds taken up.
• Seed Replacement Rate target has been fixed for
  Paddy at 22.7, Pulses 51, Oilseeds (Rape
  Mustard) 24, Wheat 72, Maize 34 and Jute 61.
• For the ensuing Rabi season the consumption
  target of fertilizer has been kept at 100.0 Kg
  per hectare against consumption of 97.3 Kg per
  hectare during Rabi 2007-08.
• Tie up arrangements have been finalized with
  fertilizer manufacturers both under ECA and
  decontrolled fertilizers to ensure timely
  availability of fertilizers to farmers.
  Fertiliser supply agencywise targets have been
  fixed.

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PREPAREDNESS F OR RABI, 2008-09

• Mechanization
• Massive mobilization of tractors and power
  tillers provided to farmers to catch up timely
  tillage operation. Already, 2342 nos. of
  tractors and 10367 nos. of Power Tillers are
  provided to farmers.
• In addition to the existing farm power, it has
  been targeted to distribute 1598 Nos. of Tractors
  (under State Priority Scheme / Asom Vikas Yojana)
  and 838 nos. of Power Tillers (under RKVY/ TMIDH)
  during the remaining period of current year.
• Also, introduction of new farm machineries like
  Rotavator, Reaper / Binder, Zero Tillage Planter
  Combined harvester is proposed.
• Irrigation
• Full utilization of 3.84 lakh hectares of command
  area so far created by Agriculture Department
  through installation of 1,81,197 nos. STWs and
  13,660 nos. LLPs under various schemes /
  programmes.
• Additional area of 0.27 lakh hectares will be
  brought under assured irrigation through
  installation of STWs (8,580 nos.) LLPs (4,855
  nos.) during the remaining period of the year.

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Farm mechanization The change in tradition -
from man to machine...
Tractor (Total no. distributed - 2342 nos.
) ARIASP / AACP 1105 nos. State Priority
Scheme 944 nos. Asom Bikas Yojana 293
nos.
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Farm mechanization The change in tradition -
from man to machine...
Power Tiller (Total no. distributed - 10367 nos.
) ARIASP / AACP 2406 nos. MMMA 2040
nos. State Priority Scheme 3992 nos. Asom
Bikas Yojana 589 nos. TMIDH 1340 nos.
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Farm mechanization The change in tradition -
from man to machine...
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Summer Rice Cultivation (2007-08)
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Mustard cultivation (2007-08)
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Rabi Maize cultivation gaining popularity
Rabi Maize demonstration conducted in 3 districts
during 2007-08
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SPECIAL RABI PROGRAMME, 2008-09(for Flood
Affected Families)
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RABI PROGRAMME 2008-09 Expected Outcome
(Production of Rabi Crops) (Normal Special Rabi
Programme)
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INPUT SUPPORT S E E D
REQUIREMENT AVAILABILITY OF CERTIFIED SEEDS
DURING RABI, 2008-09 (in quintal)
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SOURCE OF SEEDS FOR RABI, 2008-09 (in quintal)
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SEED DISTRIBUTION SEED REPLACEMENT RATE
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SEED TESTING

• Assam State Seed Certification Agency (ASSCA) is
  the Nodal Agency for seed testing seed
  certification in the State.
• Seed testing certification guidelines are
  strictly followed for proper quality control and
  certification.

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SEED TREATMENT (100 Seed Treatment Programme)
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INPUT SUPPORT FERTILIZER
REQUIREMENT AVAILABILITY OF FERTILISER (MT)
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MANUFACTURERWISE ALLOTMENT OF FERTILISER (Rabi,
2008-09)
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INTEGRATED NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT (INM)
TESTING OF FERTILISER
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ORGANIC FARMING
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NFSM-RICE RICE AREA IN NFSM DISTRICT
(Area in hectare)
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NFSM-RICE 2007-08
Allocation Rs. 11.39 Crore Fund received
Rs. 11.39 Crore
MAJOR ACTIVITIES TAKEN UP DURING 2007-08

• Demonstration on (i) Improved packages of
  Practices
• (ii) System of Rice Intensification
• b. Assistance for ( i) Distribution of Hybrid
  HYV seeds
• c. Incentives on ( i) Conoweeder
• (ii) Micronutrients
• (iii) Liming in soils
• d. Training ( i) Farmers Field
  School
• e. Local initiatives (i) Soil Health Mapping

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NFSM-RICE 2007-08 PROGRESS OF IMPLEMENTATION
(Financial Rupees in lakhs)
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NFSM-RICE 2007-08 PROGRESS OF IMPLEMENTATION
(Contd..)
(Financial Rupees in lakhs)
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NFSM-RICE 2008-09
Allocation Rs. 36.06 Crore Fund Received
Rs. 12.37 Crore.
MAJOR ACTIVITIES TAKEN UP DURING 2008-09
a. Demonstration on (i) Improved packages of
Practices (ii) System of Rice Intensification (i
ii) Hybrid Rice Technology b. Assistance for
(i) Distribution of Hybrid HYV
seeds c. Incentives on (i) Conoweeder (ii)
Micronutrients (iii) Liming in soils (iv) PP
chemicals d. Training (i)
Farmers Field School e. Local initiatives
(i) Support for Post harvest technology
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NFSM-RICE 2008-09 ACTION PLAN FOR
IMPLEMENTATION
(Financial Rs. in lakh)
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NFSM-RICE 2008-09 ACTION PLAN FOR
IMPLEMENTATION (Contd..)
(Financial Rs. in lakh)
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NFSM-RICE 2008-09 ACTION PLAN FOR
IMPLEMENTATION (Contd..)
(Financial Rs. in lakh)
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NFSM-RICE 2008-09 ACTION PLAN FOR
IMPLEMENTATION (Contd..)
(Financial Rs. in lakh)
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NFSM-RICE OPERATIONAL PROBLEMS SUGGESTIONS

• The State is not self sufficient in seed
  production. Assistance for production of
  Foundation Seed from Breeder Seed will help the
  State to fulfill the requirement.
• As per guideline under NFSM Rice only certified
  hybrid seed should be distributed at subsidized
  rate. Since there is no certified seeds of hybrid
  paddy seeds under private sector and public
  sector, so lifting of condition of certified
  seeds will facilitate the State to arrange
  required hybrid seeds.
• The subsidy allotted for hybrid seeds is only Rs.
  20/- per kg. It should be enhanced to 50 of
  actual cost for attracting the farmers.
• With the assured irrigation facilities created
  through installation of STWs LLPs, Summer Paddy
  Early Ahu is cultivated in comparatively
  problem free period. With additional irrigation
  facility there is scope to increase the area and
  productivity of Summer Paddy. Hence, subsidized
  STW provision should be provided to NFSM-Rice
  similar to that of NFSM Wheat.
• Rice is cultivated in 3 seasons as Winter Paddy,
  Summer Paddy Autumn Paddy. For easy quick
  preparation of land after harvest of one crop it
  requires Tractor, Power Tiller, etc. But under
  NFSM Rice, there is no subsidy provision for
  Tractor Power Tiller. Provision for Tractor
  Power Tiller at 50 subsidy will help area
  expansion as well as production under Rice.

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RKVY 2008-09

• The plan envisages food security as well as
  optimum utilization of comparative advantages of
  the State in terms of potential crops.
• At least 2 annual growth is targeted during 11th
  plan.
• Allotment of fund by GOI for 2008-09 Rs. 142.62
  crores.
• Sector wise allocation as approved by State Level
  Sanctioning Committee is shown below -

• GOI has already released Rs. 71.31 crores for
  Agriculture allied sectors.

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RKVY 2008-09 AGRICULTURE
MAJOR INITIATIVES

• Increasing production of Rice, Wheat, Pulses,
  Oilseeds, Fruits Vegetables through area
  expansion productivity enhancement.
• Annual crop production growth has been targeted
  as Rice 3, Wheat 2, Pulses 2, Oilseeds
  2, Fruits 1.5 Vegetables 4.
• Enhancing farm mechanization and ground
  surface water irrigation facility.
• Strengthening of Seed Farms for quality seed
  production.
• Soil health management.
• Knowledge accessibility.
• Reorientation skill upgradation.
• Infrastructure development for scientific post
  harvest handling of horticultural produces.
• Strengthening market support mechanism.

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RKVY 2008-09 AGRICULTURE
FINANCIAL ABSTRACT
(Rs. in lakh)
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RKVY 2008-09 AGRICULTURE
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RKVY 2008-09 AGRICULTURE (Contd..)
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RKVY 2008-09 AGRICULTURE (Contd..)
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RKVY 2008-09 AGRICULTURE (Contd..)
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MMMA FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE, 2007-08
MMMA (Revised) SCHEMES APPROVED BY GOI WITH
FINANCIAL OUTLAY, 2008-09
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MMMA (Revised) SCHEMES APPROVED BY GOI WITH
FINANCIAL OUTLAY, 2008-09 (Contd..)
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AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION REFORMS THROUGH ATMA
Centrally Sponsored
AACP (World Bank Aided) Sponsored
Nos. of ATMA Dist 12 No. of ATMA registered
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Nos. of ATMA dist. 11 No. of ATMA registered
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FIAC formed in 12 Dist BTT Registered 96 nos.
District Agricultural Development Strategy (DADS)
prepared for 11 Dist.
SREP prepared finalized in 12 Dist.
Block Action Plans in 123 blocks in 11 districts
are in implementation
SEWP, 2008-09 approved by GOI

• Diploma course on Agricultural Extension
  Management conducted by MANAGE on Distance
  Learning Mode is in progress.

Sites for 123 BRCs identified sanction accorded
for 104 BRCs in 9 Dist. 74 BRCs completed
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EXTENSION REFORMS THROUGH ATMA (GOI SPONSORED)
IMPLEMENTATION STATUS
(Rs. in lakh)
Monitoring Evaluation entrusted to Assam
Financial Corporation Ltd.
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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
• The State has 20 Principal Market Yards, 204
  Sub-Market Yards, 831 Rural Primary Markets 344
  Wholesale Markets.
• 24 Regulated Market Committees, 20 Primary Market
  Yards, 204 Sub-market Yards, 831 Rural Primary
  Markets 344 Wholesale Markets. have been
  established by Assam State Agricultural Marketing
  Board (ASAMB).
• 2 big Wholesale Markets 31 Small Rural Markets
  / Apni Mandis have been developed under
  Horticulture Technology Mission.
• Development of 50 Rural Hatts and 24 Rural
  Wholesale Markets Under World Bank assisted AACP
  is in progress.
• 24 Regulated Markets have been covered under
  AGMARKNET.

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AGRICULTURAL MARKETING (Contd..)

• Cold Storage
• ASAMB, in association with the Spices Board of
  India has constructed a Cold Storage of 500 MT
  capacity as well as a Warehouse of equal
  capacity.
• One Wholesale Market (Vegetable) with a Cold
  Storage has been established in Kamrup district
  by ASAMB under NEC Sponsorship.
• Another cold storage of 2000 MT capacity with
  allied marketing facilities in Kokrajhar district
  is nearing completion.
• Rural Godown
• Under RGBY, ASAMB has created has constructed 39
  Rural Godowns with storage capacity of 28,500 MT.
  
• NABARD has refinanced private entrepreneurs for
  development of 27 Rural Godowns for a capacity of
  38,179 MT

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ISSUES

• Scarcity of fertiliser, more particularly
  nitrogenous phosphatic fertiliser, at the peak
  period is a major cause of concern for the
  farmers of the State and needs to be addressed
  urgently.
• Fertiliser transport subsidy from rack point to
  distributing point (farmers door step) should be
  made available.
• Ambitious production target of Summer Rice, Wheat
  and Rape Mustard has been planned keeping in
  mind that the procurement agency like FCI will
  come forward for procurement.
• Announcement of Minimum Support Price for Rabi
  Foodgrains as well as Oilseeds may be made a
  season ahead which will give a proper direction
  for crop diversification at farmers level.
• Higher moisture content of Winter and Summer Rice
  being unacceptable for procurement agencies,
  farmer friendly modalities may be developed by
  procurement agencies to carry our products at MSP
  to other parts of the country having less
  relative humidity.

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TECHNOLOGY MISSION FOR INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT OF
HORTICULTURE (TMIDH) IN ASSAM A projection on
years of performance since 2001-02
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TMIDH in Assam
Crop Zones Thrust Crops vis-a-vis Potential
Zones
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Achievement of Major Thrust Crop Areas
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TMIDH in Assam - IMPACT ANALYSIS
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TMIDH in Assam Achievement under MM-III
IV The Scenario of Post Harvest Management
Facilities Created so far
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PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP (PPP)

• Contractual farming under PPP model is spreading
  in case of Potato, Zinger and commercial Flowers.
• In case of Potato, the PPP concept is spreading
  as here under

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Status of major crops due to Mission intervention

• Significance
• One of the fastest growing sector in Assam.
• Women SHGs in Kokrajhar district earned about Rs.
  1.2 Lakh in just 10 months from the first crop of
  orchids.
• Another SHG in Kamrup district earned Rs. 24000/-
  during June 2008 from Anthurium crop.
• More such stories will emerge in days to come.
• Commercial flowers has become a way of life for
  atleast 9 SHGs mostly women in Kokrajhar district
  alone and their annual income is around Rs. 15.35
  Lakh.

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Status of major crops due to Mission intervention

• Significance
• Massive area expansion with elite grafts
  recommended by Cashew Cocoa Board in progress
  to strengthen the production base.
• Plantations at NC Hills Dhubri started bearing
  fruits.
• This is being a new area, trainers training
  programme at National Research Centre for Cashew
  are organized.
• Efforts are on to modernize 11 nos. of processing
  units at Mancachar area of Dhubri district.

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ISSUES

• Existing cost norms of the scheme of Technology
  Mission on Horticulture needs upward revision as
  cost of all inputs are increasing.
• Non-availability of quality planting material
  within easy reach of farmers is an area of
  concern. A system is to be developed for
  availability of planting material along with a
  system of certification is essential.
• There is need to assist brand creation of
  horticultural produce in the production hubs
  itself along with scientific packaging.

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ISSUES

• There is need to take up a corridor approaching
  with Cold Chain facilities in Airports in the
  N.E. Region having connectivity with Metro
  Airports (with dedicated cold storage facilities)
  for sending horticultural perishables in fresh
  condition.
• Procedures adopted by MFPI for sanctioning
  schemes should be streamlined on top most
  priority and there may be provision for spot
  sanctioning of viable schemes.
• There is an urgent need to set up one most modern
  Terminal Market at Guwahati with connectivity to
  all major markets of the region. This will
  greatly facilitate growers for their market
  access.

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Thank You