Director, Agriculture, Assam Strategy for Rabi Crop Management to increase Productivity & Production State : Assam National Conference Rabi, 2013-14 24-09-2013 Presentation by – Dr. K. Borkakati Director, Agriculture, Assam

(based on GSDP at Constant Prices of 2004-05) Annual growth of Agricultural Sector over previous year during last 3 years (based on GSDP at Constant Prices of 2004-05)

Weather & Crop

Rainfall during Kharif Season (in mm) Month Rainfall 2011 2012 2013 June Actual 267.6 528.8 238.1 Normal 427.3 % Departure (-) 37% (+) 24% (-) 46% July 382.0 471.6 368.3 454.2 (-) 16% (+) 4% (-) 19% August 268.8 248.9 300.2 356.7 (-) 25% (-) 30% September 191.6 305.7 170.4 285.7 213.0 (-) 33% (+) 7% (-) 20% (as on 21.09.2013)

Productivity (Kg. per ha.) Production & Productivity assessment of Kharif Crops Crop Production (lakh MT) Productivity (Kg. per ha.) 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 (anticipated) 2013-14 (anticipated) Autumn Rice 3.38 3.09 3.17 1242 1317 1342 Winter Rice 32.98 38.58 42.05 1785 2055 2250 Total Rice 36.36 41.67 45.22 1716 1973 2148 Pulses 0.28 0.35 0.53 560 657 698 Foodgrains 36.70 42.10 45.84 1686 1937 2092 Oilseeds 0.06 0.11 0.14 655 700 786 Jute 1.09 1.00 1.60 1669 1543 2080 Sugarcane 10.53 11.34 12.22 37055 37800 38180 Vegetables 13.33 14.47 15.32 16916 17184 17253

Productivity (Kg. per ha.) Production & Yield prospects of Rabi Crops Crop Production (lakh MT) Productivity (Kg. per ha.) 2011-12 2012-13 (provisional) 2013-14 (target) 2012-13 (provisional) Summer Rice 10.80 12.64 15.85 2744 2960 3170 Wheat 0.49 0.53 0.80 1209 1280 1460 Maize 0.11 0.17 0.45 786 935 1055 Pulses 0.48 0.75 1.35 578 615 680 Foodgrains 11.88 14.09 18.45 2237 2312 2332 Rapeseed & Mustard 1.39 1.75 3.00 559 605 750 Oilseeds 1.50 1.89 3.17 562 604 744 Vegetables 31.81 34.53 36.43 17786 17876 17980

New Records set in Productivity of Crops (as per results of CC Experiments) Crop Previous Record New Record (2012-13) Autumn (Ahu) 1242 Kg. per ha. (2011-12) 1317 Kg. per ha. Winter (Sali) 1993 Kg. per ha. (2010-11) 2055 Kg. per ha. Summer (Boro) 2577 Kg. per ha. (2010-11) 2960 Kg. per ha. Total Rice 1983 Kg. per ha. (2010-11) 2135 Kg. per ha. Rapeseed & Mustard 585 Kg. per ha. (2010-11) 605 Kg. per ha.

Strategy for Rabi Crop Management, 2013-14

Present Status vis a vis Goal Set for Rabi, 2013-14 To bring additional area of 1.40 lakh hectare under double / multiple cropping to increase cropping intensity to 155% – at present 14.06 lakh hectare (Cropping Intensity -150%). Increase Summer Rice production to 15.85 lakh MT – at present 12.64 lakh MT. Increase area under Summer Hybrid Rice cultivation to 2.06 lakh hectare – at present 0.85 lakh hectare. Increase Rabi Pulse production to 1.35 lakh MT to contribute 49% of State’s requirement – at present 0.75 lakh MT contributing 27% to requirement. Increase Rabi Oilseeds production to 3.17 lakh MT to contribute 86% of State’s requirement - at present 1.89 lakh MT contributing 51% to requirement. Bringing additional area of 1.0 lakh hectare under assured irrigation – at present 7.50 lakh hectare (27% of Net cropped area). Creation of additional farm power of 0.13 HP per hectare – at present 1.02 HP per ha.

Crop Planning in targeted area during Rabi, 2013-14 Targeted Area Crop Planning Existing Double Cropped area Scientific cultivation of crops like Summer Rice, Maize, Pulses, Mustard, Potato etc. after Sali (Winter) Paddy. Sali (Winter) Rice fallow for expansion of Rabi cultivation Cultivation of crops like Summer Rice, Pulses, Ground Nut, Potato, Vegetables etc. Chronically flood affected area Motivating farmers to grow crops like Mustard , Lentil, Rajmah, Ground Nut etc .

Double / Multiple cropping & Cropping Intensity Increasing area under Double / Multiple cropping & Cropping Intensity   2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 (target) Area under double / multiple cropping 13.49 lakh ha. 14.06 lakh ha. 15.46 lakh ha. Cropping intensity 148% 150% 155% Strategy : Interventions under “Mission Double Cropping”. Encourage homogeneous cultivation at cluster approach. Increase farm power & assured irrigation facility. Collaboration with Irrigation Department to harness irrigation water. Full utilization of existing farm power & assured irrigation facilities. Timely supply of quality seeds & other inputs.

Increasing Production & Productivity of Summer / Boro Rice   2011-12 2012-13 (Provisional) 2013-14 (target) Total Area 3.94 lakh ha. 4.27 lakh ha. 5.00 lakh ha. Area under Hybrid Rice 0.22 lakh ha. 0.85 lakh ha. 2.06 lakh ha. Production 10.80 lakh MT 12.64 lakh MT 15.85 lakh MT Productivity 2744 Kg. per ha. 2960 Kg. per ha. 3170 Kg. per ha. Strategy : Interventions under “Mission Double Cropping”. Increase area under Hybrid Rice. Increase farm power & assured irrigation facility. Full utilization of existing farm power & assured irrigation facilities. Better productivity through technological intervention. Timely supply of quality seeds & other inputs. HYV seed (0.92 lakh quintal) & Hybrid Seed (0.25 lakh quintal) to be provided from Govt. source.

Increasing Production & Productivity of Rabi Pulses   2011-12 2012-13 (Provisional) 2013-14 (target) Area 0.83 lakh ha. 1.22 lakh ha. 1.94 lakh ha. Production 0.48 lakh MT 0.75 lakh MT 1.35 lakh MT Productivity 578 Kg. per ha. 615 Kg. per ha. 680 Kg. per ha. % contribution to State’s requirement 18% 27% 49% Strategy : Interventions under “Mission Double Cropping”. Field based planning for increasing production & productivity. Enhancing productivity through technological intervention. Timely supply of quality seeds & other inputs. Quality seeds (0.29 lakh quintal) to be provided to Small & Marginal farm families.

Increasing Production & Productivity of Rabi Oilseeds   2011-12 2012-13 (Provisional) 2013-14 (target) Area 2.67 lakh ha. 3.13 lakh ha. 4.26 lakh ha. Production 1.50 lakh MT 1.89 lakh MT 3.17 lakh MT Productivity 562 Kg. per ha. 604 Kg. per ha. 744 Kg. per ha. % contribution to State’s requirement 43% 51% 86% Strategy : Interventions under “Mission Double Cropping”. Field based planning for increasing production & productivity. Enhancing productivity through technological intervention. Timely supply of quality seeds & other inputs. Quality seeds (0.12 lakh quintal) to be provided to Small & Marginal farm families.

Bringing additional area under Assured Irrigation through Shallow Tube Wells & Low Lift Pump sets   2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 Kharif Rabi (provision) STWs & LLPs installed (No.) 29810 38593 12850 50557 Assured irrigation provided (lakh ha.) 0.60 0.77 0.26 1.01 Total land covered under assured irrigation through STWs & LLPs : 5.78 lakh ha. (21% of Net Cropped Area) Strategy for Rabi, 2013-14 : Full utilization of provisions under various schemes / projects. Involving Gaon Panchayats in selection of beneficiaries. Involving Pathar Parichala Samities (PPSs) for efficient implementation. More than 24,000 PPSs have been formed so far.

Farm Power presently available : 1.02 HP per hectare Enhancing Farm Power   2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 Kharif Rabi (provision) Additional Farm Power created (HP per ha.) 0.09 0.10 0.02 0.13 Farm Power presently available : 1.02 HP per hectare Strategy : Full utilization of provisions under various schemes / projects. Popularizing machineries like Paddy Transplanter, Reaper, Paddy Thresher, Conoweeder, Knap Sack Sprayer etc. Involving Gaon Panchayats & Pathar Parichala Samities (PPSs) in selection of beneficiaries & for efficient implementation Timelines set from receipt of application to delivery of machineries. Door step servicing and repairing of machineries. Facilitates poor farmers to procure / hire Agril. Machineries. Providing bank loans to poor farmers for purchase of agricultural machineries. MOU signed with Assam Gramin Vikash Bank.

Enhancing Agriculture Credit through KCC Year KCC provided Credit provided 2011-12 3.71 lakh Rs. 1303.29 crore 2012-13 2.66 lakh Rs. 932.20 crore 2013-14 (1st quarter) 0.43 lakh Rs. 207.87 crore Total since inception 13.72 lakh Rs. 4142.08 crore  Initiatives taken : Simplification of procedure for KCCs. Hand holding of the farmers till KCC is disbursed. Stamp duty on Agricultural Loans up to Rs. 50,000.00 have been waived. KCC loan made interest free. (GOI – 3% & State Govt. – 4%) Regular monitoring at State & District level.

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