1. NATIONAL CONFERENCE on AGRICULTURE RABI CAMPAIGN : 2009-10 Assam’s Perspectives.. AFFECT OF DROUGHT & RABI PROGRAMME : 2009-10 25 th September, 2009

2. KAHRIF 2009 : The Weather Scenario  Assam normally receives about 1500 mm of rainfall during June – September.  As a result of high rainfall the State experiences 2-3 waves of flood every year.  During 2009 monsoon season, an unprecedented rainfall pattern has been observed in the State – both in terms of total rainfall and its spread.  The State has experienced drought situation since March, 2009.  The overall rainfall deficit in the State of Assam has been recorded as (-) 35% by 30 th June, (-) 27% by 31 st July, (-) 13% by 31 st August and (-) 18% by 15 th September, 2009.  Even though the deficit reduced to (-) 13% and (-) 18% by 31 st August and 15 th September, 2009, yet there was a wider variation in rainfall deficit in the various districts in the State ranging from (-) 20% to (-) 65%.  The State Government has declared all 27 districts as drought affected on 22 nd July, 2009.

3. Period / MonthActual rainfall received Rainfall pattern in the State Rainfall pattern in the Districts April, 2009145.2 mm against normal rainfall of 185.1 mm (-) 22% (deficient) Deficient rainfall in 12 districts ranging from (-) 24% to (-) 80%. May, 2009185.3 mm against normal rainfall of 334.4 mm (-) 45% (deficient) Deficient rainfall in 17 districts ranging from (-) 30% to (-) 86%. June, 2009270.7 mm against normal rainfall of 419.5 mm (-) 35% (deficient) Deficient rainfall in 17 districts ranging from (-) 20% to (-) 77%. 1st June to 31st July, 2009 611.9 mm against normal rainfall of 835.4 mm. (-) 27% (deficient) Deficient rainfall in 14 districts ranging from (-) 20% to (-) 72%. 1st June to 31st August, 2009 1021.3 mm against normal rainfall of 1176.1 mm. (-) 13% (normal) Deficient rainfall in 6 districts ranging from (-) 21% to (-) 63%. 1st June to 15 th September, 2009 1077.2 mm against normal rainfall of 1321.2 mm. (-) 18% (normal) Deficient rainfall in 7 districts ranging from (-) 20% to (-) 65%. KAHRIF 2009 : The Rainfall Pattern

4. RAINFALL PATTERN OF ASSAM DURING KHARIF, 2009. (April – September 15 th )

5. AFFECT OF DROUGHT  The deficit rainfall caused widespread damage to Kharif crops in the State.  Crop area of about 8.70 lakh hectares has been affected covering 15.95 lakh farm families in 15362 villages.  Winter (Sali) Paddy seedlings of 60,000 hectares have been affected by drought. In some areas Sali Paddy seedlings had to be raised more than once.  It has been estimated that 16.52 lakh hectares out of targeted 18.00 lakh hectares of Winter (Sali) Paddy area have been covered and 1.48 lakh hectares (8% of targeted area) remain uncovered during Kharif, 2009. AFFECT OF DROUGHT ON WINTER RICE DURING 2009. Area affected due to Drought8.69 lakh ha. (48% of targeted area) Total loss of Winter Rice production in 2009 (anticipated) 4.76 lakh MT (16.2% of targeted production of 29.40 lakh MT) Anticipated loss in terms of moneyAbout Rs. 500.00 crore.

6. Crop Achievement 2009 (Anticipated) Anticipated increase / decrease in 2009 over 2008 20072008 Autumn RiceArea3.543.513.746.5% Production3.483.744.2714.2% Productivity999108411425.4% Winter RiceArea16.4717.7316.52-6.8% Production22.3929.2424.64-15.7% Productivity138016741492-10.9% JuteArea0.60 No. change Production (lakh Bales) 6.576.366.756.13% Productivity1976191120256.0% SugarcaneArea0.260.270.283.7% Production9.8010.8011.213.8% Productivity3807539995400250.08% ANTICIPATED ACHIEVEMENT OF KHARIF CROPS Area, Production & Productivity of Kharif crops. (Area in lakh hectare, Production in lakh MT & Productivity in Kg. per hectare)

7. CropAchievement2009 (Anticipated) Anticipated increase / decrease in 2009 over 2008 20072008 Kharif Maize Area0.060.070.1042.9% Production0.040.050.0860.0% Productivity66771480012.0% Kharif Pulses Area0.09 0.1011.1% Production0.050.060.0716. 7% Productivity60561270014.4% Kharif Oilseeds Area0.100.110.132% Production0.060.070.0814.3% Productivity5626256453.2% Kharif Vegetable Area0.790.800.845.0% Production12.6413.1614.117.2% Productivity1600016450168002.1% ANTICIPATED ACHIEVEMENT OF KHARIF CROPS Area, Production & Productivity of Kharif crops. (Area in lakh hectare, Production in lakh MT & Productivity in Kg. per hectare)

8.  Crop area of about 8.70 lakh hectares covering 15.95 lakh farm families in 15362 villages has been affected due to drought during Kharif, 2009.  It has been estimated that 16.52 lakh hectares out of targeted 18.00 lakh hectares of Winter (Sali) Paddy area have been covered and 1.48 lakh hectares (8% of targeted area) remain uncovered.  Approximate loss caused by drought is about Rs. 500.00 crore.  Government of Assam has taken / proposed certain measures to overcome the crisis arising out of the drought situation so that the loss incurred by the farmers can be compensated. PROGRAMME IN DROUGHT AFFECTED AREAS  Immediate Measure in Kharif –  To run the diesel operated pump sets for life saving irrigation to standing crops, diesel has been distributed to the farm families having STWs / LLPs. Rs. 20.00 lakh has been provided to each of 27 districts for the purpose.  600 nos. of mobile Low Lift Pump sets have been distributed to field for providing immediate irrigation to protect the standing crops.  Proposed programme in Rabi - Special programme on Rabi crops viz., Boro Paddy, Wheat, Maize, Lentil, Pea, Mustard and Potato to cover an area of 4.30 lakh hectares.

9. AREA, PRODUCTION & PRODUCTIVITY OF RABI CROPS (Area in lakh hectare, Production in lakh MT & Productivity in Kg. per hectare) Crop Achievement 2009-10 (Target) Targeted increase in 2009-10 over 2008- 09 2007-082008-09 Summer (Boro) Rice Area3.233.605.75 59.7% Production7.327.7214.95 93.7% Productivity226721422600 21.4% WheatArea0.560.640.75 17.2% Production0.710.831.01 21.7% Productivity126313001340 3.1% Rabi MaizeArea0.120.130.40 207.7% Production0.09 0.33 266.7% Productivity750802825 2.9% Rabi PulsesArea1.081.231.50 22.0% Production0.590.760.94 23.7% Productivity546618625 1.1% PROGRAMME FOR RABI : 2009-10

10. AREA, PRODUCTION & PRODUCTIVITY OF RABI CROPS (Area in lakh hectare, Production in lakh MT & Productivity in Kg. per hectare) Crop Achievement 2009-10 (Target) Targeted increase in 2009-10 over 2008- 09 2007-082008-09 Rabi Oilseeds Area2.673.293.90 18.5% Production1.391.882.42 28.7% Productivity521571620 8.6% Rabi Vegetables Area1.591.622.06 27.2% Production26.5427.3635.22 28.7% Productivity166921688917097 1.2% Area targeted during Rabi, 2009-10 : Rabi foodgrains8.40 lakh hectare Rabi Oilseeds3.90 lakh hectare Rabi Vegetables2.06 lakh hectare Total :14.36 lakh hectare Cropping Intensity152% (target) PROGRAMME FOR RABI : 2009-10

11. SPECIAL RABI PROGRAMME, 2009-10 (Under CRF for Drought Affected Families) Sl. No. Input ( Seed )Physical (Quintal) Area to be covered (Ha.) Expected Production (MT) 1.Mustard1500015000093000 2.Lentil63002100012600 3.Pea105002000014500 4.Wheat600005000067000 5.Maize35001555512833 6.Potato50000222218332 7.Boro Paddy70000175000455000 EXPECTED OUTCOME OF SPECIAL RABI PROGRAMME Foodgrain production :5.62 lakh MT Oilseed (Mustard) production :0.93 lakh MT

12. S E E D Sl.Crop Estimated Requirement for Normal & Special Rabi Programme Quantity to be made available from different sources ASC Ltd.Other source (RG, NSC Ltd., US Ltd., TDC, etc.) 1.Boro Paddy114410 4517109893 2.Hybrid Rice2017Nil2017 3.Mustard17300141203180 4.Wheat60000 Nil60000 5.Peas12413Nil12413 6.Lentil69001006800 7.Maize5175 Nil 5175 8.Potato50000 Nil 50000 9.Sesamum168 Nil 168 10.Vegetables1465 Nil 1465 REQUIREMENT & ARRANGEMENT OF CERTIFIED SEEDS (in quintal)

13. REQUIREMENT OF FERTILISER DURING RABI, 2009-10 Requirement (in MT) Urea 140000 DAP50000 MOP70000 SSP60000 NPK Complex (10:26:26)20000 Total 340000 FERTILIZER MANUFACTURERWISE ALLOTMENT OF FERTILISER ManufacturerAllotment (in MT) UreaDAPMOPSSPNPK Complex (10:26:26) BVFCL55000100003000020000 No GOI’s allocation against requirement of 20000 MT during Rabi, 2009-10. IFFCO6500020000-- IPL20000150004000010000 TAI---20000 TCL-5000-10000 Total :140000500007000060000

14. PREPAREDNESS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF RABI PROGRAMME, 2009-10  Full Utilization of provisions of the schemes - NFSM-Rice, RKVY, Macro Management, Horticulture Mission, State Plan 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 40%, Mustard 51%, Wheat 64%, Maize 100%, Blackgram 100%, Greengram 88%, Peas 75%, Lentil 100% and Sesamum 20%.  For the ensuing Rabi season the consumption target of fertilizer has been kept at 100.0 Kg per hectare against consumption of 97.5 Kg per hectare during Rabi 2008-09.  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.

15. CROPWISE STRATEGY FOR RABI, 2009-10 Rice : 1. Coverage of 100% area under HYV of Summer Rice. 2. Expansion of Summer Rice area to 5.75 lakh hectare from 3.60 lakh hectare. 3. Targeting additional production of 7.23 lakh MT. 4. Expansion of Rabi Foodgrain area by 3.50 lakh hectare. 5. Expansion of area under Hybrid Rice. 6. Promotion of varietal diversification. 7. Increasing Seed Replacement Rate to 40%. 8. Ensuring availability of quality Seeds & Fertilisers. 9. Popularizing new technologies like SRI, weed control methods. 10. Emphasis on Soil Health Management.

16. Summer Rice Cultivation Summer Rice Area & Production 2007-082008-092009-10 (Target) Area (lakh ha.)3.233.605.75 Production (lakh MT)7.327.7214.95 Productivity (Kg. / hectare)226721422600

17. Oilseeds & Pulses : 1. Adding additional area of 0.27 lakh hectare under Rabi Pulses and 0.61 lakh hectare under Rabi Oilseeds. 2. Targeting rice fallow and low flood affected areas. 3. Increasing SRR & VRR. 4. Promoting life saving irrigation through sprinkler / flow method. 5. Promotion of new technologies / practices. 6. Introduction of Rabi Pulse as intermediate crop under irrigated condition. 7. Utilising riverine / char area for Rabi Pulse and Oilseed cultivation. 8. Ensuring availability of quality seeds and fertilisers. 9. Focus on pest management. CROPWISE STRATEGY FOR RABI, 2009-10

18. Oilseed (Mustard) cultivation Oilseed Area & Production 2007-082008-092009-10 (Target) Area (lakh ha.)2.773.404.00 Production (lakh MT)1.451.952.48 Productivity (Kg. / hectare)524574620

19. Mechanization :  Massive mobilization of tractors and power tillers provided to farmers to catch up timely tillage operation. Already 5,100 nos. of tractors and 15,500 nos. of Power Tillers have been provided to farmers.  Additional induction of machineries with support from Central and State support schemes and EAP to achieve desired status of 1.30 HP per hectare of farm power at the end of 11 th Plan Period.  In addition to the existing farm power, it has been targeted to distribute 334 nos. of Tractors (under Asom Vikas Yojana / Assam Agricultural Competitiveness Project) and 727 nos. of Power Tillers (under RKVY / Assam Agricultural Competitiveness Project) during the remaining period of 2009-10.  New farm machineries like Rotavator, Reaper / Binder, Zero Tillage Planter & Combined harvester have been introduced.  Agricultural Engineering Workshops will be strengthened in phase manner for production of small machineries / equipments. STRATEGY FOR RABI, 2009-10

20. Farm mechanization : The change in tradition - from man to machine... Already distributedTo be distributed during 2009-10Total Tractor51003345434 Power Tiller1550072716227

21. Irrigation :  Full utilization of 4.02 lakh hectares of command area so far created by Agriculture Department through installation of 2.01 lakh STWs and LLPs under various schemes / programmes.  Additional area of 1.12 lakh hectares will be brought under assured irrigation through installation of 39,784 nos. STWs (under RKVY / Assam Agricultural Competitiveness Project), 15,950 nos. LLPs (under State Priority Scheme / Assam Agricultural Competitiveness Project / Horticulture Technology Mission) & 49 nos. DTWs (under RKVY) during the remaining period of the year.  Also, 3,500 hectares will be covered under Flow Irrigation under RKVY during the year.  2,021 hectares have already been brought under Micro-irrigation Facility (Drip Irrigation) under Horticulture Technology Mission. Another 200 hectares will be covered under the scheme during remaining period of 2009-10. STRATEGY FOR RABI, 2009-10

22. Farm mechanization : The change in tradition - from man to machine... Already distributedTo be distributed during 2009-10 Total STW & LLP2.01 lakh0.56 lakh2.57 lakh DTW49 nos. Flow3500 ha. Micro Irrigation2021 ha.200 ha.2221 ha.

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