1. Zonal Conference on Inputs for Rabi 2013-14

2. DEFICIT OF CERTIFIED/QUALITY SEEDS FOR RABI 2013-14

3. Only in Odisha. Meet from Kharif-2013 production
Crop Name
Requirement
Availability
Deficit
REMARKS(QTLS)
WHEAT
112,52,834
108,35,184
-4,17,650
Only in UP.
PEAS
1,79,630
1,63,920
-15,710
Only in MP.
LENTIL
1,45,876
1,42,479
-3,397
GROUNDNUT
8,75,000
8,46,151
-28,849
Only in Odisha. Meet from Kharif-2013 production
LINSEED
6,378
3,209
-3,169
MP & Jharkhand.
BERSEEM
750
650
-100
POTATO
22,90,630
18,94,630
-3,96,000
Only in WB

4. Shortages of seeds to be met by the State at State level
Quantity in Quintals
STATE
Requirement
Availability
Deficit/Surplus
Further Tie-up
UTTAR
PRADESH
44,30,019
39,08,883
-5,21,136
Only in Wheat. Procuring from Surplus of Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan,NSC, SFCI, HIL, Private and Farm Saved Seed
WEST
BENGAL
30,72,995
26,82,468
-3,90,527
Only in Potato. WBSSC/Private Agencies will arrange supply of shortage quantity
MADHYA PRADESH
17,06,849
14,47,039
-2,59,810
Only in Wheat, Gram, Peas, Lentil, and Raya shortages are arranged from NAFED, NSC, SFCI, HIL, RSSC and Private
ORISSA
2,28,363
1,60,259
-68,104
Mainly in Groundnut and arranged from NSC, SFCI, and HIL (Kharif-13 Production)
JHARKAND
1,20,480
1,14,008
-6,472
Mainly in Gram & R&M arranged from NSC, SFCI, and rest through Tender
TRIPURA
5,527
5,342
-185
Gram, Moong and Groundnut Tied-up with NSC

5. STATE SEED ROLLING PLAN STARTING FROM KHARIF-2013
States have started the preparation of Seed Rolling Plan for to from Kharif-2013
But still Deficit in seed production has been observed in many states both in the current kharif and in the Planning for upcoming Rabi season also
The anticipated shortage of seeds may also be arranged production through different seed producing agencies in the forthcoming Rabi season itself.
Dovetail with different schemes NFSM, ISOPOM, RKVY etc

6. DEFICIT IN SEED PRODUCTION
CERTIFIED SEED PRODUCTION DURING RABI FOR MAKING AVAILABLE SEED FOR RABI
STATE
Total
DEFICIT IN SEED PRODUCTION
TAMILNADU
8810
Ragi (180 qtls.), Maize (2228 qtls.), Jowar (750 qtls.), Urd (2904 qtls.), Gram (125 qtls.), Cowpea (158 qtls.), Moong (1268 qtls.), H.Gram (59 qtls.), Groundnut (990 qtls.), Til (49 qtls.), Sunflower (100 qtls.)
MAHARASHTRA
3441
Jowar (675 qtls.) , Gram (2730 qtls.) , Safflower (36 qtls.)
MADHYA PRADESH
6,67,019
Wheat ( qtls.), Gram ( qtls.), Peas (24766 qtls.), Lentil (12019 qtls.), Mustard (9228 qtls.), Linseed (1263 qtls.),
KARNATAKA
15,727
Wheat (3781 qtls.) , Minor Millets (1821 qtls.) , Gram (3160 qtls.) , Field Bean(254 qtls.),H.Gram (3288 qtls.),Safflower (905 qtls.),Cotton(2518 qtls.)
JAMMU & KASHMIR
30,775
Wheat (24700 qtls.), Gram (100 qtls.), Peas (130 qtls.), Mustard (120 qtls.), Lentil (75 qtls.), Oat (5000 qtls.), Berseem (650 qtls.),
UTTRAKHAND
1,25,838
Wheat ( qtls.), Barley (2340 qtls.), Gram (102 qtls.), Peas (982 qtls.), Lentil (2073 qtls.), Toria (212 qtls.)
BIHAR
6,64,509
Wheat ( qtls.), Gram (7920 qtls.), Peas (8200 qtls.), Mustard (2210 qtls.), Lentil (372 qtls.)
JHARKHAND
24,4473
Barley (800 qtls.), Gram (8335 qtls.), Lentil (5900 qtls.) , Rape Mustard (8000 qtls), Linseed (1230 qtls.), Safflower (208 qtls.)
WEST BENGAL
4,26,672
Paddy ( qtls.), Wheat ( qtls.), Maize (1800 qtls.), Khesari (900 qtls.), Gram (6135 qtls.), Lentil (2490 qtls.), G.Nut (14870 qtls.), Til (3477 qtls.)
ODISHA
78,302
Groundnut (70000 qtls.), Wheat (4647 qtls.), Peas (2200 qtls.), Moong (350 qtls.), Urd (980 qtls.), Sunflower (125 qtls.)

7. Fertilizers

8. ISSUES -INTEGRATED NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT -BALANCED USE OF FERTILIZERS -FERTILIZER USE EFFICIENY

9. Sales vis-a-vis Requirement of P&K Fertilizers up to August in Kharif 2013
Product
Total Requirement up to August in Kharif (In ‘000 MT)
* Cumulative Availability as on
(In ‘000 MT)
* Cumulative Sales as on
% Sales(% Change over previous year)
DAP
41%(-22%)
MOP
869.19
52% (+4%)
NPK
53% (-22%)
Sales is 50% or less of projected requirement

10. Sales vis-a-vis Requirement of DAP up to August in Kharif 2013
State
Requirement up to August in Kharif (In ‘000 MT)
* Cumulative Availability as on
(In ‘000 MT)
* Cumulative Sales as on
% Sales
Maharashtra
796.10
332.64
227.26
28%
Andhra Pradesh
600.00
272.57
225.89
37%
West Bengal
216.00
68.21
50.27
23%
Jharkhand
44.50
18.78
10.72
24%
Sales are only one fourth of projected requirements.

11. Sales vis-a-vis Requirement of MOP up to August 2013
State
Total Requirement up to August in Kharif (In ‘000 MT)
* Cumulative Availability as on
(In ‘000 MT)
* Cumulative Sales as on
% Sales
Andhra Pradesh
225.00
110.84
95.47
42%
Tamil Nadu
159.00
88.58
84.44
52%
Kerala
85.00
41.24
40.23
47%
Madhya Pradesh
81.00
42.62
22.98
28%
Haryana
20.00
9.68
9.20
46%
Rajasthan
8.11
0.00 0%
MOP Sales are less than 50% of projected requirements

12. Phosphorous ‘P’ Nutrient
Promote use of Phosphorous solublizing bio-fertilizers (PSB)
Current production of bio-fertilizers as per recommended dose of bio-fertilizers (kg/hectare) can cover only 10% of total gross cropped area of our country.
Convert 5% of DAP demand into SSP demand as SSP is indigenously produced and cheaper fertilizer compared to DAP. In Nutrient value , it provides extra value for Ca and S
Expedite commercialization of efficient/futuristic technology such as nano –P(CAZRI)

13. District-wise assessment of status of ‘K’ nutrient may be done
Potash ‘K’ Nutrient
District-wise assessment of status of ‘K’ nutrient may be done
Depending upon the status of ‘K’ nutrient, MOP may be applied
Use of ‘K’ solublizing bio-fertilizers may also be promoted

14. Promotion of balanced use of fertilizers
Consumption of Urea (‘N’) in some of the states such as PUNJAB, HARYANA, Uttar Pradesh, and Andhra Pradesh etc has increased beyond the dose recommended by ICAR/SAU whereas in some of the states, it is much below the recommended dose.

15. Soil Fertility Maps
Indian Institute of Soil Sciences (IISS) Bhopal has uploaded the soil fertility maps of about 152 districts on their website (

16. Status of Nitrogen(‘N’)
Kolar, Karnataka
Ramnagaram, Karnataka

17. Status of Phosphorous(‘P’)
Akola, Maharashtra
Nasik, Maharashtra

18. Status of Potassium (‘K’)
Khurda, Odisha
Nayagarh, Odisha

19. Status of Micronutrient ’Zn’
Akola, Maharashtra
Nasik, Maharashtra

20. Status of Micronutrient ’B’
Bhiwani, Haryana
Hisar, Haryana

21. Assessment of requirement of fertilizers for Rabi 2013-14

22. Assessment and Comparison with last 2 Rabi seasons
Product
Requirement (‘000 MT)
Rabi
% change
Urea
+ 4%
+ 5%
DAP
- 12%
13%
MOP
- 25%
25%
Complex
- 6% 5%
SSP
+ 59%
+ 91%

23. Mechanization & Technology
Outcomes of Zonal Conference
&
Recommendations for Rabi 2013

24. Farm Mechanization: Key driver of productivity
Agricultural productivity has positive correlation with level of farm mechanization

25. Savings in fertilizers: 15-20%; Increase in cropping intensity: 5-20%;
Estimated contributions of improved agricultural tools and equipment in augmenting total food production
Savings in seeds: 15-20%;
Savings in fertilizers: 15-20%;
Increase in cropping intensity: 5-20%;
Increase in productivity per cent;
Savings in time: 20-30%; and
Reduction in labour: 20-30%;

26. FARM POWER AVAILABILTY IN TERM OF kW/ha (2010-11)
States

27. 12th PLAN Shift of focus from Individual Ownership to CUSTOM HIRING ;
Allow farmers to choose the implements/machinery as well as Manufacturer/model as per their choice.
Promotion of use of IT Tools and application in distribution of subsidy. (Odisha Model)

28. Plant Protection Kharif season- Pests situation
Paddy Sheath Blight and leaf folder
Cotton White Fly and leaf curl Virus(CLCV)
Soybean Hairy caterpillar, Spodoptera ,White fly
These crop pests were managed/controlled successfully and no significant economic loss was reported .

29. Preparation for Rabi CROP Pest/Disease Biopesticides
Chemical Pesticides (registered with CIB&RC)
Wheat
Yellow Rust
Propiconazole
Wheat aphid
Quinalphos , Thiamethoxam
Oilseeds
(Mustard)
Aphids
Dimethoate , Malathion, Oxydemeton – methyl , Phosphamidon, Thiamethoxam etc
Alternaria species
Iprodione
Pulses
(Gram)
Pod Borer
Azadirachtin , Bacillus thuringiensis , Beauveria bassiana
Chlorantraniliprole, Emamectin Benzoate , Ethion, Quinalphos etc
gram wilt
Trichoderma viride
Potato
Late Blight
Captan, Chlorothalonil , Copper oxy chloride, Mancozeb etc

30. Issues Related to Plant Protection
1. States should recommend pesticides usage in conformity with the terms of registration to ensure efficacy against pests and safety to humans and environment.
2. States insecticides inspectors should be directed to draw samples from manufacturing units and retailers for analysis of quality.
3. Bio-pesticides and less toxic/ environment friendly pesticides may be encouraged for use.

31. 4. Biocontrol agents like Trichogramma species (10 nos) , Bracon species (3 nos),Chelonus species (2 nos), Sticholotis, Chilocorus spp.  Amblysius ,Aphelinus mali, Neochetina species, Zygogramma bicolorata etc should be conserved and augmented in the laboratories.

32. Issues in Bio products
5. Bio-products being sold in market without registration and component details should be analyzed in notified laboratories. NIPHM Hyderabad has been notified along with 7 other laboratories for the purpose .
6. Some of the states are yet to initiate NABL Accreditation of State Pesticides Testing Labs. This is required for quality assurance.

33. Disposal of pesticides and their containers
Disposal of used containers should be as per the instructions given on the label. States are requested to invest in awareness campaign in this regard.
Safe disposal of date expired pesticides lying in stores of the States departments.
Services of TSDF may be taken for disposal of such stocks in an environmentally safe manner.

34. PESTICIDE RESIDUES IN FOOD and EXPORT CONSIGNMENTS
States are informed about pesticides residues status in various agricultural commodities. IPM practices and awareness campaign for responsible use of pesticides is required.

35. Thank you