1. Proposal for Best performing state Award Scheme Foodgrain Production during 2010-11 Prabhakar K. Deshmukh IAS Commissioner Agriculture, Maharashtra

2. Degraded lands Degraded lands(42%) Shallow soils (40%) Rainfed area Rainfed area(83%) Drought prone area Drought prone area(52%) Coarse cereals Low value & declining demands (Jowar, Bajra) Small Holdings 89 lakh holdings < 2 ha. (73%) Av. Holding size - 1.33 ha.

3. (as per III rd Advance estimate) Productivity (Kg/ha) S.N.Crop/ Previous highest (2007-08)2010-11 % to previous highest 1Rice1911175592 2Wheat1893172491 3Coarse cereals11241244111 4Pulses745766103 Foodgrains11751201102 Results of Crop Cutting experiments by SASA

4. Area, Production and Productivity : (as per III rd Advance estimate) Crop/ Crop Group Area (Lakh ha.) Production (Lakh MT.) Productivity (Kg/ha.) Previous highest 2010-11 Previous highest 2010-11 Previous highest 2010-11 Rice 15.76 (2007-08 ) 15.28 30.12 (2007-08) 26.81 1911 (2007-08) 1755 Wheat 12.53 (2007-08 ) 13.25 23.71 (2007-08) 22.83 1893 (2007-08) 1724 Coarse cereals 68.55 (2006-07) 57.57 70.80 (2007-08)71.62 1124 (2007-08)1244 Pulses 40.57 ( 2007-08) 41.04 30.24 (2007-08)31.44 745 (2007-08)766 Food grains 134.43 (2006-07) 127.14 154.87 (2007-08) 152.71 1175 (2007-08)1201 Results of Crop Cutting experiments by SASA

5. Sr. No. CropProcurement (MT) Remarks 1Paddy137845FCI (Rice : 95113 MT) 2Paddy187375 MARKFED & Tribal Development Corporation 3Jowar366 4Bajra- 5Maize2331 6Tur181.44 NAFED Procurement figures of foodgrains for 2010-11 Endorsed by State Food Secretary

6. Scheme 2007-082008-092009-10 ReleaseExp.(%)ReleaseExp.(%)ReleaseExp.(%) NFSM13.426.98 52 70.9168.16 96 105.88112.97 107 RKVY 116.2116.20 100 192.17190.38 99 303.09227.60 75 MMA 110.5894.33 85 94.04109.33 116 77.9672.06 92 ISOPOM 20.00 * 34.90 175 14.00 100 20.5719.71 96 ATMA12.839.66 75 14.2514.06 99 13.918.91 64 Scheme 2010-11Total ReleaseExp.(%)ReleaseExp.(%) NFSM 147.12147.93 101 337.33336.04100 RKVY 324.69266.11 82 936.15800.2985 MMA 93.72101.10 108 376.30 100 ISOPOM 57.0955.26 97 111.66 * 123.87111 ATMA 22.3516.35 73 63.34**48.9877 Grand Total 1824.78168692 (Rs. in Crores) * Less release by GOI in 2007-08 ** Rs. 11 Crore released by the end of March 2011

7. A. NFSM FFS : 2689, No. of farmers trained - 80670 Community nursery of paddy : Nursery area : 337 ha. Area covered : 3370 ha. Convergence of RKVY & NFSM Pump sets 12871 & Pump sets : 12871 & Sprinkler sets : 4174 Sprinkler sets : 4174 Use of pump sets in cluster on farm pond for protective irrigation Use of pump sets in cluster on farm pond for protective irrigation Seed distribution SRR Achieved Seed distribution SRR Achieved Paddy : 1.09 lakh Qtl.; 44 Paddy : 1.09 lakh Qtl.; 44 Wheat : 2.78 lakh Qtl. 43 Wheat : 2.78 lakh Qtl. 43 Pulses : 1.53 lakh Qtl. Pulses : 1.53 lakh Qtl. (Tur -29, Mung- 34, Udid-44,Gram -21) B.RKVY B. RKVY CROPSAP : 4 major crops, 30000 villages, 92 lakh ha. area Paddy seed distribution in Konkan SRR Achieved 2009-10 : 35476 Qtl. 32 (1.18 lakh ha. area) 2010-11 : 33200 Qtls. 37 (1.10 lakh ha. area) Strengthening of Quality Control Labs : Enhanced capacity of fertilizer/ insecticide / residue testing laboratory with greater accuracy from 30 to 150% Farm ponds : 62017 Bodi Repair : 1614 Major Interventions taken under State & Central Programmes

8. 8 PADDY COMMUNITY NURSARY

9. Conversion of Farm Pond with Pump sets Use of Sprinkler Set in Wheat A3P Mung Demonstration plot

10. 10 Accelerated Pulse Production Programme (A3P) - 2010-11 S.N.Crop Productivity ( Kg/Ha.) Control Plot Demonstration Plot Increase (%) 1Tur857128049 2Moong61886340 3Udid69399343 Total Kharif716103444 4Gram1042161065 Strategy  Cluster Approach  Farmers Group Strengthening  Training of group leaders & Farmers with involvement of SAUs  Improved technology package as recommended by SAU  Technology Dissemination through Cyber Extension

11. ParticularsBefore the Programme implementation After the Programme implementation A. Cropping Pattern Kharif Season Rabbi Season Rainfed Cotton, Soybean ---- Irri. Cotton, Sunflower, Soybean, area under Pulses crop increased (Gram ) B. Productivity Cotton Gram 187 to 200 kg/ha. 400 kg/ha. 325 to 400 Kg/ha. 750 to 800 kg/ha. C. Seed Production of Gram ---- 700 Quintal Certified Seed of Gram D. Aquaculture ( Fisheries) ---- 20 farmer gains additional benefit from fisheries in Ponds FARM PONDS Area brought under protective irrigation – 250 Ha.

12. New Initiatives / Innovations Taken 1.Crop Pest Surveillance & Advisory Project ( CROPSAP) 2.In-Situ Soil Moisture Conservation 3.Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Mahotsav 4.Cyber Extension 5.Maha Krishi Sanchar 6.Dhanya Bazar 7.Agro Journalism Workshop 8.Project based Agriculture Extension

13. Crop Pest Surveillance and Advisory Project (CROPSAP) Objectives:- 1)Pest surveillance 2)Pest Advisory 3)Awareness creation 4)Pest Management-IPM Area of Operation : Soybean: 26.00 Lakh Ha. Cotton: 39.73 Lakh Ha. Pigeonpea: 13.84 Lakh Ha. Paddy: 13.65 Lakh Ha. Gram: 14.15 Lakh Ha. TOTAL: 109.00 Lakh Ha. TOTAL: 109.00 Lakh Ha. Districts : 33 (89 Subdivisions) Talukas : 342 Villages: 35000Particulars2008-092009-10 % change Total area sown (Lakh ha)30.6330.19-1.44 Area above ETL (Lakh ha)14.644.8- 67.21 Production in (Lakh MT.)18.422.7723.75 Use of SMS based advisory02.40 lakh farmers 2 Crore SMS Soybean : Impact assesment

14. Activities Contour cultivation & sowing Adoption of inter cropping Opening of Dead furrows Opening of furrow in standing crops Broad ridges & furrows Close bed / compartment bunding (Increase in yield : 15 to 25%) Award Scheme Level Award Prize (Rs. In lakh) I st II nd III rd District1.501.00 - Divisional2.502.00 - State10.005.003.00 TOTAL73.50 In-situ Soil Moisture Conservation

15. Being implemented since 2008-09 Focus on Project based Agriculture Extension Programmes in 3606 projects & 7000 villages during campaign period. Components :- Presentations on technology Mobile Agriculture Exhibitions (Agriculture Float). Farmer to Farmer' extension Live Demonstrations Farmers/Scientists interventions Dr.Punjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Mahotsav 16 th May to 4 th June 2011

16. Dr.Punjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Mahotsav

17. Seed Treatment Demonstrations Dr.Punjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Mahotsav

18. Cyber Extension  Timely, precise and location specific advisory to the farmers on crop management, crop health, Agro- meteorology etc. in Marathi and English  2.42 lakh Farmers registered  226 lakh SMS advisory broadcasted  Advisory on 43 Major crops 1. Agro advisory though SMS 2. Maha Krishi Sanchar (CUG)  Subscribers : 7.50 lakh farmers, field functionaries & scientists  Rent : Rs. 99/month – unlimited within CUG + free 500 min. & 400 SMS 3. Use of CDs for effective dissemination of crop technologies

19. Dhanya Bazar To promote direct marketing - farmers to consumers in each district Bhimthadi Jatra

20. Agro Journalism Workshop  Organization of Agro Journalism workshop at Dr.Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli.  Awareness about agricultural programmes & Technology.  Promotion of training kit-Background note, CDs, Literature etc.  Follow up and networking with the media participants.

21. Project based Agricultural Extension Micro projects of 100 to 500 ha. Groups of 10 to 25 farmers Programme implementation through group leaders Training of Group Leaders Project Manager: Agriculture officer/Agri. Supervisor Base Line survey –Soil Analysis- Water Availability –Technology Gap- IPM, INM –Processing- Marketing –Productivity Gap

22. Project based Agricultural Extension Productivity target for project area Orientation training of improved technology packages with emphasis on insitu moisture conservation technology Technology transfer with the help of SAU / KVK to Group leaders Harvesting & Productivity Analysis. Post harvest technology for value addition through group. Marketing linkage to the consumer group or processing industry or market.

23. SchemeFarmers group ATMA12000 MWSIP13000 ADB MACP IFAD 5000 Total40000 Formation of Farmer Groups Project based Extension Projects No. of projects Area Coverage (Lakh ha.) Ongoing Crop Schemes38707.17 New Innovative Schemes8303.68 Horticulture15001.54 Total620012.39

24. 1.Kharif & Rabi Season Plan & Review Meetings At District & State levelAt District & State level Organized in the month of MayOrganized in the month of May Hon. CM, Dy. CM, All concerned Ministers & Secretaries, Divisional Commissioners, Collectors & CEOs, SAUs, KVKs, Inputs supply agencies etc.Hon. CM, Dy. CM, All concerned Ministers & Secretaries, Divisional Commissioners, Collectors & CEOs, SAUs, KVKs, Inputs supply agencies etc. 2. Convergence of Research and Extension Technical workshops – with SAUs & KVKsTechnical workshops – with SAUs & KVKs Allotment of one scientist from SAU to each districtAllotment of one scientist from SAU to each district Training of master trainers in SAUs & KVKsTraining of master trainers in SAUs & KVKs Training of farmers group leaders for technology disseminationTraining of farmers group leaders for technology dissemination

25. (Target 2011-12) S.N. Crop/ Crop Group Area (Lakh ha.) Production (Lakh MT.) Productivity (Kg/ha.) 1Rice15.4028.721865 2Wheat12.7023.181825 3Coarse cereals 57.9373.811274 4Pulses40.1033.06824 Food grains126.13159.071261 Future prospects for foodgrain production