NATIONAL CONFRENCE ON AGRICULTURE FOR KHARIF COMPAIGN NATIONAL CONFRENCE ON AGRICULTURE FOR KHARIF COMPAIGN Department of Agriculture, Punjab VENUE: NASC, PUSA COMPLEX, NEW DELHI. 1

PUNJAB AGRICULTURE : AN OVERVIEW Punjab produces about 11% of country ’ s and 2% of world ’ s Rice Area (geographical) : 50.4 lakh ha Net sown area: 42 lakh ha (83% of state’s Geographicalarea) Irrigated area: lakh ha (98%) – Canals : lakh ha (27%) – Tubewells : lakh ha (71%) through lakh tubewells Total cropped area: lakh ha Cropping intensity: 189.6% Cropping Systems : Rice-Wheat; Cotton-Wheat; and Maize-Wheat During Punjab produced a LMT of food grains 2

NATIONAL FOOD SECURITY MISSION –WHEAT Sr. No. Major InterventionsUnit TargetAchievement PhysicalFinancial (Lac Rs) PhysicalFinancial (Lac Rs) 1Demonstration on improved package practices Nos Increase in SRRquintals Incentives on Gypsum Hectare MachineryNos Farmer training on FFS pattern Nos Misc. expenses TOTAL

NATIONAL FOOD SECURITY MISSION –PULSES Sr. No.Major InterventionsUnit TargetAchievement PhysicalFinancial (Lac Rs.) PhysicalFinancial (Lac Rs.) 1.Distribution of certified seeds assistance Qtls Integrated Pest Management and Distribution of P.P Chemicals Ha FFSNos Misc. expenses relating to Project Management team including contractual services, POL etc at District Level Nos TOTAL

RABI ASSESSMENT Area= Lac.ha. Prod.= Lac.MT. S. NO. CROPRabi Rabi Prospects AreaProduction AreaProduction 1.Wheat Barley Pulses Rabi Food grains Rabi Oilseed Sunflower Total

6  State level and district level teams for monitoring of yellow rust were constituted  Strict regular surveillance by scientists and district agriculture officers in whole state from December 15 onwards  Maintained adequate stock of fungicides – 50% subsidized rate  Yellow rust awareness campaign from 2 nd fortnight of December onwards through newspaper, television and training camps.  Coordinated efforts of State Government/ Department of Agriculture /PAU No major outbreak of yellow rust so far. Minor incidence in sub mountainous areas of the state that has been managed. MANAGEMENT OF YELLOW RUST IN WHEAT

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SchemeFunds available Expenditure up to BalanceRemarks Extension Reforms (ATMA) NFSM RKVY CDP Micro Irrigation STATUS OF EXPENDITURE OF DIFFERENT SCHEMES Rs. In Lac 8

KHARIF PROSPECTS Area =Lac.ha. Prod=Lac.MT. Sr. No.CROPKharif 2013 Estimated Proposed Target - Kharif 2014 AreaProd.AreaProd. 1Rice Maize Bajra Kharif Pulses Kh. Food Grains Kharif Oilseeds Sugarcane Cotton Total

AVAILABILITY OF SEEDS AVAILABILITY OF SEEDS (Qtls.) Crop (Target) RequirementDistributionSRR (%age) RequirementAvailability Paddy Cotton Maize Kh. Pulses

FERTILIZER REQUIREMENT Name of Fertilizer Rabi Kharif RequirementAvailability. (Up to Feb Consumption 2013 Requirement up to feb.2014 Urea DAP SSP NPK MOP (Figures in 000 MT) ► State has two fertilizer testing labs with a capacity of 3600 samples per annum, 3017 samples analyzed up to January, 2014 out of which 90 have been found non standard. 11

1.SOIL HEALTH STATUS OF PUNJAB SOILS (% of Soil Samples Determined as Low Medium & High) NitrogenPhosphorusPotash LowMediumHighLowMediumHighLowMediumHigh Boron and sulpher deficiency:- Not a major issue in Punjab State. 3.Potassium balance is a matter of concern as consumption is very low:- The state soils are medium to high in potassium, therefore the consumption is low. 12

ISSUES AND PROBLEMS General  Climate Change  Lack of storage facilities for food grains.  Water logging and salinity in south western districts.  Degradation of natural resourcesi.e. soil, water and environment.  Stagnating productivity and increasing cost of production thereby decreasing margins of farmers. Paddy  Alarming decline in ground water levels  Shortage of farm labour  State is not covered under NFSM-Rice  Burning of paddy straw Maize  Proper Plant Population  Costly hybrid Seed  Mostisture problem during marketing of crop Cotton  Ground water in cotton belt is unfit for irrigation  Incidence of Sucking pests viz. Jassid and White fly  Shortage of farm labour  13

SUGGESTIONS General  Strengthening of scientific storage facilities.  Establishment of agro processing units in rural sector Paddy  Provide More funds for diversification  Include Punjab underNFSM-Rice  Provide more funds for Mechanization for DSR and management of paddy straw Maize  Provide funds for Mechanized planting  Financial Assistance on hybrid /TL seeds  Proper mechanism for ensuring MSP operations  Arrangement of maize dryer in mandies Cotton  Provide funds for research on sucking pest resistant varieties.  Propagation of mechanized cotton picking  Timely Intervention of CCI in cotton markets. 14

PROPOSED PLAN FOR DIVERSIFICATION CropCurrent area (lakh ha) Potential area (lakh ha) Districts Rice Amritsar, Gurdaspur, Tarntarn, Ferozepur, Kapurthala Maize1.35.5Traditional areas Cotton4.87.0South-western districts Sugarcane0.72.6Majha and Doaba regions Guar-0.3South-western districts Kharif Fodder4.05.5Throughout the state ArharNegligible0.6Central districts Mungbean0.20.6Central districts Kinnow0.40.8Traditional areas Guava Hoshiarpur, Ferozepur, Agro-forestry Kandi belt and Cental districts (Poplar); South-western districts (Eucalyptus) Groundnut0.2Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahar Turmeric, chilli, tomato, garlic, Capsicum, Kh. Onion Hoshiarpur, Kapurthala, Jalandhar, Amritsar 15

YEAR-WISE PLAN FOR NET SHIFT IN AREA FROM PADDY TO ALTERNATIVE CROPS Crop Yearly proposed net increase in area (000 ha) 1 st year 2 nd year 3 rd year4 th year5 th year6 th yearTotal Cotton Maize Sugarcane Pulses Fodder Fruits and Vegetables Agro-forestry Total

INITIATIVES FOR DIVERSIFICATION  Under PPP mode High yielding variety seeds of Maize were distributed to farmers on 75 % subsidy in non traditional area.  To facilitate farmers for marketing of maize crop to get better price, two commercial maize driers were installed at Saila Khurd (HPR) and at S B S Nagar.  Technical advisory given to farmers through training programs and field days organized at District, block and village level.  Latest agriculture Machinery provided to farmers on 50 % subsidy.  IPM field school were organized to promote judicious use of pesticides.  Laser land leveling promoted to conserve irrigation water.  50% assistance on micro irrigation system like drip and sprinkler.  60% assistance on micro irrigation scheme to small and marginal farmers. 17

STRATEGY FOR ENHANCEMENT OF CROP PRODUCTION 18

19 PRODUCTIVITY ENHANCEMENT : RICE  Direct Seeded Rice (DSR)  Improved Stress Tolerant Varieties  Pre-positioning Of Seed Of Improved Varieties  Supply of Dhaincha seed for Green Manuring  Use Of Leaf Color Charts For Need Based Application Of Nitrogenous Fertilizers.  Use of Tensio meter for saving water  Trials Of System Of Rice Intensification YearArea (lac ha.) Productivity (Kg./ ha.) Productio n (lac MT) (E) (T)

20 PRODUCTIVITY ENHANCEMENT : BASMATI  Direct Seeded Rice (DSR)  Improved Stress Tolerant Varieties  Pre-positioning Of Seed Of Improved Varieties  Use Of Leaf Color Charts For Need Based Application Of Nitrogenous Fertilizers.  Use of Tensio meter for saving water  Trials Of System Of Rice Intensification YearArea (lac ha.) Productivity (Kg./ ha.) Productio n (lac MT) (E) (T)

DSR COMPAIGN LAUNCHED WITH THE COORDINATION OF ADMINISTRATION

PRODUCTIVITY ENHANCEMENT : MAIZE YearArea (lac ha.) Productivity (Kg./ ha.) Production (lac MT) (E) (T)  Improved Hybrid and Stress Tolerant Varieties 0n 50% in Kharif season  Pre-positioning Of Seed Of Improved Varieties  Installation of Commercial Maize Driers.  Emphasis on IPM and INM  Promoting maize in non traditional area.  Organization of field days 22

PRODUCTIVITY ENHANCEMENT : COTTON YearArea (lac ha.) Productivity (Kg/ha) Production (lac bales) (E) (T)  TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR FARMERS  DEEP TILLAGE AND SOIL TESTING  ARRANGEMENTS OF 35 lac PACKETS OF APPROVED BT. COTTON HYBRIDS.  ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF CANAL WATER DURING APRIL FOR TIMELY SOWING OF COTTON.  PROMOTION OF IPM ON COTTON  SUPPLY OF QUALITY PESTICIDES AND THEIR EFFICIENT USE.  4 sprays of 2% potassium nitrate (13:0:45) starting at flower initiation, at weekly interval  23

PRODUCTIVITY ENHANCEMENT : KHARIF OILSEEDS AND PULSES KHARIF OILSEEDSKHARIF PULSES AreaProduction AreaProductio n (E) (T) EFFORTS TO INCREASE AREA UNDER SUMMER MOONG. ADOPTATION OF IMPROVED HIGH YIELDING VARIETIES ESPECIALLY FOR RAPESEED, MUSTARD AND SUNFLOWER PROMOTION OF IPM AND INM. Area: l ac ha Production: Lac MT 24

PRODUCTIVITY ENHANCEMENT : SUGARCANE YearArea (Lac ha) Productivi ty (Kg/ha in cane) Productio n (Lac MT) (E) (T)  PROPAGATION OF SEED THROUGH TISSUE CULTURE.  STRESS WILL BE LAID ON SOWING ON RIDGES AND TRENCHES TO SAVE IRRIGATION WATER.  PROMOTION OF IPM ON SUGARCANE. 25 Intercropping of sugarcane in wheat

26 ADOPTION OF IMPROVED TECHNOLOGY FOR EFFICIENT USE OF WATER, NUTRIENTS AND PLANT PROTECTION

Average Monsoon Rainfall (June-Sept.)Punjab State Name of monthRainfall 2012Rainfall 2013 (in mm) ActualNormalActualNormal June July August September Total % (><)-52%1% Annual State Average %(><)33%37% 27

Status of Ground Water development & Critical Area As per the latest groundwater balance studies (2009), 23 blocks are categorized as ‘ Safe ’ (stage of development less than 70%), 2 as ‘ Semi-Critical ’ (stage of development between 70 to 90%), 3 blocks as ‘ Critical ‘ (stage of development between 90 to 100%) and 110 blocks as ‘ Over-Exploited ’ (stage of development more than 100%). 28

29 Efficient Use of water …1/3 Promoting Laser land leveling Promoting use of tensiometer for conserving irrigation water. Promoting Diversification for adopting less water consuming crops like Basmati, cotton and Maize. Enactment of Punjab preservation of sub soil water Act 2009 Providing 50 % subsidy on sprinkler and drip systems under Micro Irrigation scheme.State Provided lakhs financial assistance to 1248 beneficiaries Awareness training programs conducted for conservation of natural resources at District, Block and village level AMSC’s established for providing latest Machinery on custom hiring basis.

ENFORCEMENT OF TIMELY TRANSPLANTATION For this purpose ‘THE PUNJAB PRESERVATION OF SUB-SOIL WATER ACT, 2009’ has been enacted which provides for: No sowing of nursery before 10 th May Nursery not to be transplanted before a date to be notified by the State. Notified date 10th June, 2009 In case of violation, nursery or transplanted paddy to be destroyed at the expenses of the farmer. Efficient Use of water…..2/3 POLICY INITIATIVES

Efficient Use of water…3/3 Use laser land leveler for precision land levelling before puddling to enhance on farm water use efficiency and other farm inputs Restrict to timely sowing of nursery(second fortnight of May) and timely transplanting schedule (second fortnight of June) for better grain quality, water saving and low building up stem borer Use Leaf Colour Chart for nitrogen application For the management of bacterial leaf blight disease, rice varieties PR 111, PR 113, PR 115, PR 121 and PR 122 are promoted Laser land leveler TENSIOMETER 31

Efficient Use of Nutrient In all the crops nutrient are applied through seed cum fertilizer drill. Fertilizers are applied in split doses. Micronutrient are supplied on subsidy under NFSM Gypsum also provided on 50% subsidy. Neem & sulphur coated urea and briquetted urea is being used Promotion of Leaf Colour Chart for nitrogen application Promotion of bio fertilizers and organic manure. We Lack in Use of ICT as a tool, but we will look into it. Fertigation in orchard through tanks in drip irrigation. Leaf Colour Chart 32

Efficient Use of Plant Protection Chemicals  Use of Battery operated sprayer is being promoted  Awareness regarding use of appropriate nozzle type while spraying insecticide/fungicide or weedicide.  Promotion of IPM technology through farmers field schools  Awareness regarding proper spray technology  Rodent control through compaign 31

34 STRATEGY FOR CONTINGENCY PLAN IN THE EVENT OF ABERRANT SOUTH WEST MONSOON

35 1.The south – Western monsoon starts in the last week of June and covers the whole of Punjab by first week of July. It remains active during the months of July, August and mid September. 2.Cultivate short duration early maturing and drought tolerant varieties of the various crops recommended for the region. 3.Avoid early transplantation of Paddy and its cultivation on coarse textures soils as iron deficiency may appear in Paddy on such soils due to shortage of water. 4. Avoid over-use of nitrogenous fertilizer than recommended dose which may lead to lodging of crop. 5.Decrease area under Paddy; grow locally suitable alternate crops such as maize, soybean, groundnut, basmati rice, arhar, moong, etc. 6. Arrangement OF Seeds of toria has been made in sufficient quantity. 7.Our recommended varieties are stress tolrent, we got maximum Yield during 2009 when drought like situation prevailed in the state. 8.State is having its 98 % area is under assured irrigation. ABERRANT SOUTH WEST MONSOON

36 Marketing interventions to ensure remunerative prices of pulses, oilseeds and coarse cereal grains

37 1.Farmers get lower rate of the produce than the paddy- wheat. 2.Procurement of oilseeds and pulses mechanism needs to be strengthened 3.Research on disease and pest resistant High yielding varieties 4.Assistance for mechanical harvesting threashers. 5.State having negligible area under Kharif oil seeds and pulses and having no problem of marketing. Marketing interventions of pulses, oilseeds and coarse cereal grains

FIELD DAY AT MAIZE DEMO PLOT 38

Training Program at PAMETI 39

Distt level Farmer Training camp 40

41 THANKS