1. NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON AGRICULTURE FOR RABI CAMPAIGN 2008 APRESENTATIONBY DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE STATE : MEGHALAYA

2. KHARIF ASSESSMENT CropsAreaTarget ( ‘000 Ha ) AreaAchvn. Prdn.Target ( ‘000 MT ) Prdn.Achvn. Rice Coarse Cereals 103.4221.55101.3221.35242.9927.71241.7026.92 Total Cereals 124.97122.67270.70268.62 Pulses3.622.972.902.07 Total Foodgrains 128.59125.64273.60271.69 Total Oilseeds 2.041.852.051.79

3. RABI ACHIEVEMENT ( 2007-08) CropsAreaTarget ( ‘000 Ha ) AreaAchvn. Prdn.Target ( ‘000 MT ) Prdn. Achvn. Achvn. ( ‘000 MT) Rice Coarse Cereals 9.238.489.158.3037.5511.7337.4211.67 Total Cereals 17.7117.4549.2849.09 Pulses10.429.968.708.01 Total Foodgrains 28.1327.4157.9857.10 Rapeseed/Mustard Total Oilseeds 12.5915.9812.2515.1210.5516.8710.4115.91

4. RABI PROSPECTS ( 2008-09 ) CropsAreaTarget ( ‘000 Ha ) Prdn.Target ( ‘000 MT ) Rice Coarse Cereals 9.248.4940.0511.80 Total Cereals 17.7351.85 Pulses10.458.78 Total Foodgrains 28.1860.63 Total Oilseeds 16.9417.62

5. RABI PROSPECTS Prospects of Rabi crops are generally satisfactoryProspects of Rabi crops are generally satisfactory State is targeting to increase spring rice/boro paddy with irrigation facility.State is targeting to increase spring rice/boro paddy with irrigation facility. Increased productivity is also aimed by adoption of improved packages of practices.Increased productivity is also aimed by adoption of improved packages of practices. State is making an effort to increase in area under hybrids.State is making an effort to increase in area under hybrids.

6. Many farmers are switching from wheat to spring paddy cultivationMany farmers are switching from wheat to spring paddy cultivation Rabi maize is good prospect in the State.Rabi maize is good prospect in the State. Rape and Mustard is an important oilseeds.Rape and Mustard is an important oilseeds.

7. KHARIF ASSESMENT Overall, performance of Kharif crops is generally satisfactory.Overall, performance of Kharif crops is generally satisfactory. However excessive rainwater and flood in the Plain belts have affected and damaged agricultural vegetation.However excessive rainwater and flood in the Plain belts have affected and damaged agricultural vegetation. Main crops are Rice and Maize.Main crops are Rice and Maize. Actual extent of damage crops is being estimated.Actual extent of damage crops is being estimated.

8. NATIONAL FOOD SECURITY MISSION ( 2007-08 to 2011-2012 ) The State of Meghalaya is not included among the 16 States of the country for implementation of NFSM – Rice, NFSM – WheatThe State of Meghalaya is not included among the 16 States of the country for implementation of NFSM – Rice, NFSM – Wheat & NFSM - Pulses

9. NATIONAL AGRICULTURE DEVELOPMENT PRGRAMME Guidelines of the RKVY received by the State in which a meeting was convened at the State level by the Planning Dept. to highlight on the purpose and objectives of the SchemeGuidelines of the RKVY received by the State in which a meeting was convened at the State level by the Planning Dept. to highlight on the purpose and objectives of the Scheme Since the Scheme involves integration of various sectors like livestock, fishery, minor irrigation, RD works, water harvesting & conservation – respective district administration to coordinate preparation of District Agriculture Plans & presently under processSince the Scheme involves integration of various sectors like livestock, fishery, minor irrigation, RD works, water harvesting & conservation – respective district administration to coordinate preparation of District Agriculture Plans & presently under process District officials were trained in RKVY and orientation to all Allied Deptts. at State level completed. Data collection is in progress.District officials were trained in RKVY and orientation to all Allied Deptts. at State level completed. Data collection is in progress.

10. AGRICULTURE EXTENSION Extn. mechanism through grassroot level workers – Extn. Officers, Gram sevaks, Agril. demonstrators at CDblock, Agril. circles, Sub-divisional & District levelsExtn. mechanism through grassroot level workers – Extn. Officers, Gram sevaks, Agril. demonstrators at CDblock, Agril. circles, Sub-divisional & District levels Extn. support through Farmers Trg. Centres, KVKs, BATC, Information wingExtn. support through Farmers Trg. Centres, KVKs, BATC, Information wing 5 KVKs in the State sanctioned by ICAR – two established under ICAR & three under State Govt. – Cabinet memo. Under consideration by State Govt. & expect implementation from 11 th Plan5 KVKs in the State sanctioned by ICAR – two established under ICAR & three under State Govt. – Cabinet memo. Under consideration by State Govt. & expect implementation from 11 th Plan 2 KVKs under process – land inspection completed – MOU to be signed.2 KVKs under process – land inspection completed – MOU to be signed. Extn. Reforms – SREP, SEWP completed – Cabinet memo. for Extn. Reforms ( ATMA model ) in final stage.Extn. Reforms – SREP, SEWP completed – Cabinet memo. for Extn. Reforms ( ATMA model ) in final stage.

11. SEEDS Action being taken on preparation of detailed State Seed Plan to focus on max. utilization of the seed production infrastructureAction being taken on preparation of detailed State Seed Plan to focus on max. utilization of the seed production infrastructure To upgrade quality of farmer-saved seed, foundation/certified seeds at 50% subsidy distributed to farmers and seed production through Seed village conceptTo upgrade quality of farmer-saved seed, foundation/certified seeds at 50% subsidy distributed to farmers and seed production through Seed village concept Seed certification with assistance of Assam Seed Certifying Agency & the State proposes setting up of own Seed Certifying Agency to strengthen seed certificationSeed certification with assistance of Assam Seed Certifying Agency & the State proposes setting up of own Seed Certifying Agency to strengthen seed certification To upgrade the quality control mechanism, the State is yet to establish a quality control laboratoryTo upgrade the quality control mechanism, the State is yet to establish a quality control laboratory Enforcement of seed quality regulations is weak but regular seed sampling is taken up to discourage sale and use of spurious seedsEnforcement of seed quality regulations is weak but regular seed sampling is taken up to discourage sale and use of spurious seeds 2052 seed samples tested during 2007-08 in the only State Seed Testing Laboratory2052 seed samples tested during 2007-08 in the only State Seed Testing Laboratory

12. NATIONAL HORTICULTURE MISSION The State has been covered under the Technology Mission for integrated Development of Horticulture in NER (TMH) along with other NEStates including Sikkim and the States of Jammu & Kahsmir, Himachal Pradesh and UttarkhandThe State has been covered under the Technology Mission for integrated Development of Horticulture in NER (TMH) along with other NEStates including Sikkim and the States of Jammu & Kahsmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarkhand

13. AGRICULTURE MARKETING The State is yet to make amendments in the existing Meghalaya Agricultural Produce Market Act 1980 and hence yet to avail the benefit of the Central Sector Scheme – Development/ Strengthening of Agricultural Marketing Infrastructure, Grading & StandardizationThe State is yet to make amendments in the existing Meghalaya Agricultural Produce Market Act 1980 and hence yet to avail the benefit of the Central Sector Scheme – Development/ Strengthening of Agricultural Marketing Infrastructure, Grading & Standardization Some initiatives have been taken by the State for networking of marketing and processing through its web- based Market Inforamtion Service using ICT framework as an extension of the AGMARKNETSome initiatives have been taken by the State for networking of marketing and processing through its web- based Market Inforamtion Service using ICT framework as an extension of the AGMARKNET

14. FERTILIZERS & INM FCO not being enforced to that extent as complaints of spurious fertilizers are sparse but random sampling of fertilizers supplied for agril. purposes are taken upFCO not being enforced to that extent as complaints of spurious fertilizers are sparse but random sampling of fertilizers supplied for agril. purposes are taken up The State has no fertilizer quality control lab. But samples are being sent to RFCL, Kalyani for analysisThe State has no fertilizer quality control lab. But samples are being sent to RFCL, Kalyani for analysis During Rabi 2008-09 the State requires 3350 MT Urea,1750 MT D AP, 3950 MT SSP, 200 MT AS & 425MT MOP.During Rabi 2008-09 the State requires 3350 MT Urea,1750 MT D AP, 3950 MT SSP, 200 MT AS & 425MT MOP. Organic farming in the State is by default as fertilizer consumption was 15 Kg/ha only due to shortage of fertilizers during 2007-08 & it is encouraged on “Crop- specific & location-specific” basisOrganic farming in the State is by default as fertilizer consumption was 15 Kg/ha only due to shortage of fertilizers during 2007-08 & it is encouraged on “Crop- specific & location-specific” basis

15. PLANT PROTECTION & IPM Insecticides Act 1968 for maintaining good quality of pesticides not done strictly as selling of spurious pesticides by dealers is bare minimalInsecticides Act 1968 for maintaining good quality of pesticides not done strictly as selling of spurious pesticides by dealers is bare minimal For quality analysis, the only SPTL needs improvement for functioningFor quality analysis, the only SPTL needs improvement for functioning The State emphasizes adoption of eco-friendly plant protection approach through IPM with setting up of FFS and improving ITKThe State emphasizes adoption of eco-friendly plant protection approach through IPM with setting up of FFS and improving ITK

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