1. Director Agriculture, Extension & Training Government of Maharashtra

2. Area and Production of Total Oilseed crops Area - Lakh ha, Production Lakh MT

3. Area and Production of Total Pulses

4. SRR Sr. No Crop GOI Target Achievement State Target AchievementRemarks 201120122013 Kharif crops 1Maize3594 10098 Except Tur, G’nut and Gram SRR is achieved. Seed cost is the constraint 2Tur3531273529 3Mung35 343528 4Udid3551525354 5G. Nut353243 6Soyabean3558565853 7 Sesamum 3557605762 Rabi Crops 1Gram35232526 - 2Safflower35313335 -

6. Target (Rabi) 2013-14 Area in lakh ha. Crops.Normal area Target Area 13-14 Pulses14.3117.24 Oilseeds4.384.43 Total Rabi. Crops62.4366.09

7. 7 Activities Undertaken:  Promotion and availability of improved varieties.  Perspective plan for Seed Production chain.  Implementation of Seed Village Programme.  Seed treatment campaign.  Area Expansion under improved varities.  Promoting Pulses on post Paddy residual moisture.  Encouragement of INM and IPM.  Adoption of In-situ moisture conservation techniques.  Protective irrigation at critical stage.  Promoting Micro-irrigation.  Promoting Mechanization in Pulses Production(BBF planter).  Promotion of Bidar technology. NFSM Pulse Mission NFSM Pulse Mission

8. 8 Major Interventions in Pulse production programme-2012-13 Area expansion : In Paddy zone on residual moisture.Area expansion : In Paddy zone on residual moisture. Varietal replacement : Lathyrus mini-kit in Eastern Vidarbha and Gram in Konkan region.Varietal replacement : Lathyrus mini-kit in Eastern Vidarbha and Gram in Konkan region. Situation based interventions: In-situ moisture conservation, adoption of INM and IPM.Situation based interventions: In-situ moisture conservation, adoption of INM and IPM. Increased coverage of area under lathyrus : 11,000 ha in Vidarbha regionIncreased coverage of area under lathyrus : 11,000 ha in Vidarbha region

9. 9 Proposed Interventions under Pulses production programme Inclusion of Seed subsidy component : For Production and distribution of breeder and foundation seed.Inclusion of Seed subsidy component : For Production and distribution of breeder and foundation seed. Seed Minikits : For promotion of new varieties.Seed Minikits : For promotion of new varieties. Water storage structures for protective irrigation – Farm ponds.Water storage structures for protective irrigation – Farm ponds. Moisture conservation technology tools - BBF Planter, Ridge - Furrow planter - BBF Planter, Ridge - Furrow planter Inclusion of ToF component. Creation of storage infrastructure. Value addition through post harvest technology. Market led extension.

10. Bidar Technology in Red Gram 10 Seedling Preparation : 3 to 4 weeks prior to monsoon Spacing : Heavy soils: 6 X 2 or 6 X 3 ft. Medium soils: 5X2 or 5X3 ft. Nipping :Nipping : 20 - 30 days after transplanting Escape mechanism for pest and moisture stress moisture stress Early planting and Early harvest 40 % increase over normal yield.

11. 11 Farm ponds for protective irrigations No. of farm ponds completed: 1,34,522 Farm pond under pulse programme: 4469 Farm pond under pulse programme: 4469 Per farm pond area irrigated :- Per farm pond area irrigated :- -Flood irrigation: 1 - 1.25 ha. - Sprinklers : 2 – 2.25 ha. Rise in ground water level by 0.5 - 1 Meter. Rise in ground water level by 0.5 - 1 Meter. Useful to irrigate at critical crop stage under dry spell Useful to irrigate at critical crop stage under dry spell Useful in saline tract of vidhrbha region of Maharashtra. Useful in saline tract of vidhrbha region of Maharashtra.

12. 12 In-situ Moisture Conservation through BBF Cluster demonstrations on 8200 ha in Wardha district

13. ISOPOM Scheme Implementing Strategy Soybean, Groundnut, Safflower, Sesamum and Maize are major crops selected in the scheme. Soybean, Groundnut, Safflower, Sesamum and Maize are major crops selected in the scheme. Higher area and higher productivity, Higher area and low productivity criteria is applied to select districts. Higher area and higher productivity, Higher area and low productivity criteria is applied to select districts. Cluster approach Cluster approach Project mode implementation Project mode implementation Timely supply of inputs and technology. Timely supply of inputs and technology. Public Private Partnership initiative – Soybean, Maize and Safflower Public Private Partnership initiative – Soybean, Maize and Safflower

14. e-Governance -2012 Gold Award winner project Crop Pest Surveillance and Advisory Project 2013-14 (CROPSAP)

15. CROPSAP Coverage: 2013-14 Institutional arrangement Pest Scouts :– 835 at village level ( Min. Agril.Diploma Holder) Jurisdiction of 12000 ha. Pest Monitors :- 84 for SDAO jurisdiction (Agril. Graduate) Supervision over 10 Scouts Data Entry Operator :- 84 for SDAO jurisdiction Research Associate:- 21 at Institute level (Post.Graduate) For data analysis & projection work Area Area Districts : 33 Blocks: 353 Crops Crops Soybean:- 39.16 Lakh ha, Cotton:- 38.68 Lakh ha Pigeonpea:- 10.97 Lakh ha,Paddy:- 15.19 Lakh ha Gram:- 10.51 Lakh ha (Proposed) Total Area:- 114.51 lakh ha.

16. Agro advisory through SMS Objectives: – Timely, precise and location specific advisory to the farmers on crop management, crop health, Agro- metrology etc. – Information to the farmers on important events and schemes. – Advisory delivered in Marathi and English 3.90 lakh Farmers registered 69.93 lakh SMS advisory broadcasted till 15 th Sept. 2013 Advisory on 43 Major crops

17. Outcome of Surveillance and Monitoring of pest and disease CROPSAP Project There were huge crop losses due to pest attack on soybean crop in 2008-09. There were huge crop losses due to pest attack on soybean crop in 2008-09. Through this project, pest incidence on Rice, Soybean, Cotton, Tur and Gram crops is scientifically and rigorously monitored on-line. Through this project, pest incidence on Rice, Soybean, Cotton, Tur and Gram crops is scientifically and rigorously monitored on-line. Experts send advice on-line to Field Officers and advisory SMS are sent to farmers. 3.90 lakh farmers registered for this service. Experts send advice on-line to Field Officers and advisory SMS are sent to farmers. 3.90 lakh farmers registered for this service. Since inception of project there is no outbreak of any major pests on crops under project. Since inception of project there is no outbreak of any major pests on crops under project. Project extended to Mango, Pomegranate and Banana crops from 2011-12 covering additional 2 lakh hectares. Project extended to Mango, Pomegranate and Banana crops from 2011-12 covering additional 2 lakh hectares.

18. No. of Field Staff Trained - 4311

19. No. of Farmer Trained - 1125030

20. 20 Specific issues and suggestions – NFSM Pulses Subsidy component of breeder and certified seed production is deleted from 2012-13. This crucial component needs to be continued. 1) Subsidy component of breeder and certified seed production is deleted from 2012-13. This crucial component needs to be continued. 2) Subsidy norm for certified seed required to be revised as per prevailing seed cost CropCost of seed/kg Present norms Effective Subsidy on actual basis Pigeon pea 7550% of the cost or Rs.1200 / Qtl (Old varieties) Rs.2200 / Qtl (New varieties) 16% 30 % Green gram 8750% of the cost or Rs.1200 / Qtl (Old varieties) Rs.2200 / Qtl (New varieties) 14% 25 % Black Gram 8750% of the cost or Rs.1200 / Qtl (Old varieties) Rs.2200 / Qtl (New varieties) 14 % 25 % Gram9050% of the cost or Rs.1200 / Qtl (Old varieties) Rs.2200 / Qtl (New varieties) 15% 25 % Seed distribution subsidy 50% of the cost or Rs. 4000/Qtl whichever is less may be considered.

21. Issues - ISOPOM Phospo Gypsum contains heavy metals and traces of radioactive elements, which are unhealthy for soil, crops and human being. Phospo Gypsum contains heavy metals and traces of radioactive elements, which are unhealthy for soil, crops and human being. SSP & Bentonite Sulphate can be the alternative for gypsum SSP & Bentonite Sulphate can be the alternative for gypsum 80 % WDG Sulphur was permitted only for trial purpose and it is also not included in FCO 80 % WDG Sulphur was permitted only for trial purpose and it is also not included in FCO Subsidy norms need to be revised Subsidy norms need to be revised