Group C AP, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerela and Tamil Nadu Puducherry and Lakshadweep absent

CROP SITUATION kharif production forecasts and rabi area planning

Kharif,2010 assessment StateKharif,2010 assessment Andhra Pradesh1.Rice – expected productivity (3200 kg/ha) which is more than 2009 by 312 kg/ha; prodn by lakh tonnes[7 lakh ha more area than 2009] 2.Total Pulses- expected productivity (464 kg/ha) which is more than 2009 by 146 kg/ha; prod by 2.96 lakh tonnes[0.50 lakh ha more area than 2009] 3.Total oilseeds – Area lakh ha (3.58 lakh ha more than 2009; expected productivity (857 kg/ha) which is more than 2009 by 425 kg/ha; prod also higher by 9.26 lakh tonnes. 4.Cotton: - Increased area( by 2.35 lakh ha); prodn and yield increased by & 74 kg/ha respectively. Production in Kharif and Rabi is likely to be best ever in all the crops Yield in A3P units of Blackgram and Green gram doubled

Kharif,2010 assessment StateKharif,2010 assessment Karnataka1.Rice – Targetted area achieved; expected prodn is about 5 lakh ha more than previous year 2009; productivity is as such may be higher. 2.Total Pulses- Area targetted realistic 13.5 lakh ha as against in 2009 but expected higher of 6.37 lakh tonnes ( the target)- good climatic condition. 3.Total oilseeds – Again a realistic Area targetted lakh ha as against 16.5 in 2009 but increased prodn ( 11.6 lakh tonnes) expected i.e 0.67 lakh tonnes more than Cotton: - Decreased area( by 0.40 lakh ha) but with higher prodn (9.18 lakh tonnes) targetted than 2009; prodn and yield increased by & 74 kg/ha respectively. Production in Kharif is likely to be best ever in all the crops due to higher productivity

Kharif,2010 assessment StateKharif,2010 assessment Maharashtra1.Cereals– Decrease in Targetted area by about 3% observed; but more area coverage than 2009; expected prodn is about 20 lakh ha more than previous year 2009; productivity is as such may be higher by about 500 kg/ha.. 2.Total Pulses- Higher productivity expected ( 816 kg/ha) from an increased Area targetted by about 6.oo lakh ha of 2009 but expected higher of 6.37 lakh tonnes ( the target)- good climatic condition. 3.Total oilseeds – With no increase in Area targetted -34 lakh ha as compared to 2009 but increased prodn ( more than 14 lakh tonnes) expected with yiel increase from 748 to 1386 kg/ha. 4.Cotton: - Expected higher prodn ( by about 32 lakh tonnes9.18 lakh tonnes) from the increased area of lakh ha that surpassed the targetted 35 lakh ha; Favourable climatic condition is the reason Despite some loss due to excessive rains in some parts of the State, Production in Kharif and Rabi is likely to be best ever in all the crops

Kharif,2010 assessment StateKharif,2010 assessment Tamil Nadu1.Cereals– Decrease from Targetted production expected ( by about 5 lakh tonnes); but in any case higher than previous year; however, higher production is expected from the Noth East Monsoon Season i.e. Rabi,2010; besides precision farming, rabi programme may augment. 2.Total Pulses- Higher productivity & production( 2 lakh tonnes) as compared to 2009 ( 0.7 lakh tonnes) expected from an increased Area targetted by about 5.oo lakh ha more than good climatic condition. 3.Total oilseeds – Enthusiastically increased area ( 5 lakh ha) targetted and higher production targetted ( 8.5 lakh tonnes) during the year. Production in Kharif and Rabi is likely to be best ever in all the crops

Kharif,2010 assessment StateKharif,2010 assessment Kerala1.Rice– Reduced target but higher production ( by about 0.62 lakh tonnes) reaped during the year as compared to the previous year. Reason productivity increase due to imporoved management, water availability and better agronomic practices, incentives from RKVY and single district of NFSM etc are the reasons. Production in Kharif likely to be best ever in all the crops due to productivity increase

SPECIFIC ISSUES

Specific issues StateIssues 1. A.P. Fertiliser- increased allocation of urea reqd. preferably local NFCL Better logistic support from railways for fertilisert movement. 2. Karnataka Threshold yield level in Commercial and Horti crops be earmarked as in field crops for Insurance under NAIS Perennial Hoti crops be included under NAIS. Exclusion of yield data of drought years is necessaery for a realistic programme/parameters. 3. T.Nadu No specific issues; state is planning to implement the scemes of GOI more vigorously; precision farming is targetted. 4. Maharashtra Pest & disease surveillance need inclusion in the work plan of major crops Local initiative & FFS components to be sanctioned for new NFSM- Pulses districts. 5. Kerala Subsidy is appearing small in micro irrigation scheme; Freedom to beneficiaries to buy units from any recognised dealers Cofee crop to be included.

UTILIZATION OF FUNDS IN SCHEMES Unspent balances in different schemes

NFSM Scheme: NFSM(Rs. In crores) State Allocation ( ) Unspent Bal(as on Funds received Total funds available 1234(3+4) A.P Karnataka Maharashtra T.N Kerala2.62(-)1.1200

A3P Scheme: A3P (Rs. In crores) State Allocation( ) Unspent Bal(as on Funds receivedTotal funds available 1234(3+4) A.P Karnataka Maharashtra T.N Kerala0000

RKVY Scheme: RKVY(Rs. In crores) State Allocation( ) Unspent Bal(as on Funds received Total funds available 1234(3+4) A.P Karnataka Maharashtra T.N Kerala0000

60000 villages scheme Scheme: villages(Rs. In crores) State Allocation( ) Unspent Bal(as on Funds receivedTotal funds available A.P Karnataka Maharashtra T.N.0.00 Kerala0.00

NEW INITIATIVES Best practices

State Initiatives StateIssues A.P. SRI increased from to hectares Black gram and Red gram area increased Karnataka Dibbling and transplantation in pigeon pea; use of drip Custom Hiring Centres T.Nadu Precision Farming Agrisnet web portal Automated Weather Stations State Pulses Mission Maharashtra Pest & disease surveillance State Pulses Mission promoting dal mills Kerala Production bonus to Rice farms Organic Farming

17 The normal area coverage under SRI is about 10,000 ha in Andhra Pradesh It is contemplated to bring in about 25% of the area under tanks, wells and tail-end areas under SRI cultivation by end of XI plan Strategy adopted for upscaling – Active campaign by extension staff – Intensive training to extension staff, farmers and agricultural labour – Massive publicity – Setting up steering committee at state level for effective monitoring – Weekly reviews by Spl. Chief Secretary (Agril) During the current year the target is to cover 3.71 lakh ha In kharif -10 the target is 1.61 lakh ha So far an area of about ha is already transplanted Transplantation is in progress 17

18 State Pulses Development Mission is formulated with the objective of enhancing the area and productivity of pulses in rainfed areas to meet the requirement in the state by the end of XI plan During current kharif season the total area under pulses increased from a normal of 7.89 lakh ha to lakh ha i.e. an additional area of 2.50 (32%) Redgram increased from 4.46 lakh ha to 6.34 lakh ha i.e lakh ha (42%) Greengram increased from 2.41 lakh ha to 2.96 lakh ha i.e lakh ha (23%) Blackgram increased from 0.82 lakh ha to 0.97 lakh ha i.e lakh ha (18%) 18

Custom Hire Center – 20 established in Karnataka state

Drip irrigation Plot of transplanted Red gram – 1000ha. In Gulbarga District

Redgram Inter- crop with Green gram – ha. in Bidar District

Redgram sesamum inter crop(1:1) – 5000ha. In Gulbarga District

Transplanted Redgram – 2000ha. In Gulbarga & Bidar Districts

SPECIAL INITIATIVES FOR PULSES in TN  Under IAMWARM  M/s.Tata procuring grain pulses at Rs.48/- per kg. from farmers of Pudukottai district by entering MoU.  Sold at Rs.60/- per kg. after Value addition  Co-operatives procure pulses at fair range of prices & sell to the consumers at nominal price through Super Markets  Likely to be extended to other districts  Interventions :  Higher price for Certified Seed procurement  Nominal price for distribution of Certified Seeds  Enhanced production & distribution incentives  Fair range of procurement price for grain pulses  A Special Task Force under the Chairmanship of Chief Secretary constituted for increasing pulses area and production

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