2. National Conference on Agriculture for Rabi Campaign 2008-09 Department of Agriculture, Punjab Department of Agriculture, Punjab.

3. PRODUCTION OF FOODGRAINS 3927

4. Production Assessment (Kharif 2008) S. No Crop2007-082008-09( Estimated) Area (000 Ha) Yield (Kg/ha) Production (000MT/ Bales) Area (000Ha) Production (000 MT/ Bales) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. RICE Maize Bajra Cotton Kharif Pulses Groundnut Sesamum Sugarcane Food grains 2610 153 4 604 22 3 8 110 2789 4019 3408 950 663 - 882 330 6086 10489 521 4 2355 15 3 669 11029 2660 175 7 535 28 4 9 105 2870 10640 542 7 2200 23 4 630 11212

5. Prospects Rabi 2008-09 S. No CROP2007-082008-09 (Expected) Area (000 ha) Prod (000 MT) Area (000 ha) Prod (000 MT) 1Wheat348815720348015700 2Barley16572090 3Pulses781017 4Rabi Oilseeds28333088 5Sunflower (P)20332080 6Foodgrains351115785341015800

6. Wheat THRUST AREA :  POPULARIZATION OF RAISED BED PLANTING, STRIP TILLAGE AND ZERO TILLAGE TECHNOLOGY.  STRESS ON SEED GRADING  REGIONAL DIFFERENTIATE APPROACH TO INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY  TIMELY SUPPLY OF QUALITY INPUTS VIZ SEED, FERTILIZER AND HERBICIDES  STATE ACHIEVED RECORD PRODUCTION DURING 2007-08 4242

7. IMPACT OF NFSM-WHEAT ON DISTRICT-WISE AREA, PRODUCTIVITY AND PRODUCTION Area (000Ha) Production (000Tonne) Productivity (Kg /Hect.) S. No District2006-072007-082006-072007-082006-072007-08 1 Hoshiarpur 142 51753336423751 2 Ferozepur 3893941587177940794515 3 Amritsar 18518676782241464421 4 Tarn taran 18318475882141404461 5 Gurdaspur 22923191097439764217 6 Sangrur& Barnala 396284 114 17551336 547 44314704 4793 7 Ropar 5705821624337824193 8 Mohali 5004919319438533967 9 Bathinda 2452491044108142624341 Total for identified Districts 187618917747833041304405 (6.7%)

8. S. NoDistrict Area (000 ha.) Production (000Tonne) Productivity (Kg /Hect.) 2006-072007-082006-072007-082006-072007-08 1Ludhiana2572561158123545084823 2Jalandhar165168692 73641954380 3Nawan Sahar72072300 32341634488 4Kapurthala109111444 49840774490 5Patiala2442431126114546134712 6Faridkot117 484 51241334375 7Moga175 725 81941434681 8Mukatsar202205854 98042284781 9Mansa165170718 73643544330 10Fatehgarh Sahib85086348 43040955001 NFSM Districts 187618917747833041304405 (6.7%) Other districts159116036849741443054625 (7.43%) Total for State34673494145961574442104506 (7.03%) COMPARITIVE ANALYSIS OF AREA, PRODUCTION AND PRODUCTIVITY OF WHEAT DURING 2006-07 AND 2007-08

9. Sr. No. Approved InterventionsUnit PhysicalFinancial (Rupees in lakhs) Target approved by GOI Achievement Target approved by GOI Achievement 1Demonstration on improved package of practices (Wheat) Nos. 37000 740.00603.458 2Increase in SRR (Seed distribution)Qtl.126800126251.6634.00631.258 3Distribution of seed minikitsNo.5720057168-- 4Incentive for Micro-nutrientsHa.14643060000732.15300.000 5Zero-Till Seed DrillsNo.12501178156.25 147.375 6RotavatorsNo25002266750.00 679.800 7Farmers trainings on FFS pattern (one FFS at every one thousand ha.) No.220 37.4034.995 8Miscellaneous expenses Distt. Level– PMT and other Misc. Exp. No.7 44.6610.500 State Level– PMT and other Misc. Exp.No.1 13.872.000 Total Financial 3108.332409.386 (77.51%) Funds released by GOI3108.330 Unspent balance as on 1.4.2008698.344 PROGRESS REPORT UNDER NFSM-WHEAT 2007-08

10. S. No. Approved Intervention Approved rate Of assistance Unit Physical Financial ( Rs. In Lakh) Target approved by GOI AchievementTarget Approved by GOI Achievement 1Distribution of Certified Seed 50% of cost limited to Rs.1200 per qtl. Qtls.100060012.007.20 2Integrated Pest Management 50% of cost limited to Rs. 750 per hec. Hec.3867-29.00- 3Misc. expenses relating to project management team including contractual services, POL etc. Rs.--25.004.70 TOTAL66.0011.90 (18.03%) Funds released by GOI 66.00 Unspent balance as on 1-4-2008 54.10 PROGRESS REPORT UNDER NFSM-PULSES 2007-08

11. RKVY: FORMULATION OF DISTRICT AGRICULTURAL PLANS Total Number of Districts : 20 Draft DAPs prepared : 20 in consultation with farmers and Farmers Interest Groups constituted under ATMA DPC to be constituted in 1-2 months Finalization of DAPs : November/December 2008 Draft State Agricultural Plan Prepared Estimated Outlay for 11 th Plan: Rs.3737.59 crores

12. PROJECTS-WISE PERFORMANCE UNDER STREAM-I OF RKVY DURING 2007-08 SR. NO DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT (Crops/Soil and Water Conservation) OUTLAYRELEASEEXPEN- DITURE PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE 1. Setting-up of Agro-Service Centers 5.004.550.25 127 sanctioned, 13 in operation 2. Setting-up of Farmers Training Centers 5.004.502.50Building under construction 3. Strengthening of Existing Nurseries in Hoshiarpur and Ferozepur 0.660.59 Work in progress 4 Strengthening of Marketing Infrastructure in existing mandies 11.119.99--Tenders being finalized 5. Conservation of irrigation water for sustainable production 4.003.601.03 40 projects identified, tenders being finalized, work in progress 6. Reclamation of degraded soil in Punjab 0.550.490.40 Work in progress, 300 hectares to be reclaimed 7.Rainwater harvesting in Punjab 4.003.60 59 structures completed, 955 hectares benefited (Rs. in Crores) Contd…..

13. SR. NO. DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT (Live-stock Sector) OUTLAYRELEASEEXPEND -ITURE PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE 8.Establishment of Modern Diary Training and Extension Center 2.652.380.50Under Construction at Village Gill in district Moga 9.Provision of Mobile Laboratory for Feed and Milk 1.251.12--One Mobile Lab equipped and being run on trial basis 10.Incentive for Animal Insurance and Computer Chips 1.080.970.70Chip Fitted to 7500 animals of 980 beneficiaries. 11.Setting up of Residue Analysis laboratory in the State 0.320.280.09Equipment being procured 12.Awareness Programme on Mastitis control 0.200.180.06500 Mastitis kits and 5000 refill packs purchased and testing in progress 13Establishment of Fodder Seed Processing Units 0.430.38--Tenders for equipment invited 14.Processing of Turkey meat into value added meat products and popularization thereof 0.060.05 Money transferred to GADVASU for research and development on Turkey Farming and processing 15.Strengthening the FMD control programme in the state 1.641.471.0212.50 lac doses of FMD vaccine and syringes purchased. Vaccination in progress GRAND TOTAL37.9534.1510.79 (Rs. in Crores) PROJECTS-WISE PERFORMANCE UNDER STREAM-I OF RKVY DURING 2007-08

14. PROPOSALS FOR RKVY FOR 2008-09 During 2007-08, 100% funds were availed under Stream-I During 2008-09, It has been proposed to avail all the funds under Stream-I. SLSC meeting held on 26-08-2008 and plan amounting to Rs.124.95 crores has been approved against the allocation of Rs.87.52 crores. The funds are yet to be received by the State.

15. EXTENSION SREP of 6 new districts (Bathinda, Kapurthala, Tarn Taran, Mohali, Hoshiarpur and Nawan Shahar) vetted by NRP and approved by ATMA governing board SREP for 6 districts (Ludhiana, Moga, Mansa, Mukatsar, Barnala and Fatehgarh Sahib) are under preparation. Audited Utilization Certificate for 2007-08 submitted. During 2008-09 35 Farmers School have been established against a target of 72. Utilization of funds in old districts –SEWP of Rs.561.97 lacs approved, out of Rs.284.10 lacs available (Rs.55.86 lacs released by GoI+, unspent balance Rs.166.17 lacs+Rs.62.07 lacs state share) Rs.107.24 lacs utilized up to 31-08-2008. Utilization of funds in new districts –SEWP of Rs.255.65 lacs approved, out of Rs.127.78 lacs available (Rs.115.00 lacs released by GoI+ Rs.12.78 lacs state share) Rs.9.22 lacs have been utilized up to 31-08-2008.

16. NATIONAL HORTICULTURE MISSION This scheme is being implemented in the area cluster as under: –Cluster I comprises districts Ferozepure, Mukatsar, Faridkot, sangrur and Bathinda for cultivation of Citrus, Grapes, Guava, Amla and Ber. –Cluster II Comprises districts Amritsar, Gurdaspur, Tarn Taran, Nawanshahr, SAS Nagar and Hoshiarpur for the cultivation of Citrus, Litchi, Guava, Mango, Peach and Pear. –Cluster III comprises district Kapurthala, Patiala, Ludhiana, Jalandhar and Fatehgarh Sahib for cultivation of Flowers, Spices, aromatic plants and vegetable seeds productions. –Rs 1932.34 lac has spent till date during the FY: 2007-08. –For the FY: 2008-09 Annual action plan of Rs 9166 lac has been approved by GOI/GOP.

17. National Watershed Development Project for Rainfed Areas  NWDPRA is being implemented in Northern Shivalik foothills area known as the kandi area of Punjab comprising of Mohali, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Ropar and Nawanshaher.  Kandi area comprises of 5.38 Lakh Hectares (approx. 10% area of the state).  It comprises of 117 Sub- Watersheds and is one of the most degraded eco- systems of the country  92 Micro Watersheds (48,118 ha.) planned to be taken-up during 11th FYP  Progress during 2007-08 Financial (Expenditure)Rs. 488.97 Lakhs. Physical Progress –Remaining work completed in 10th Plan watersheds :18 Micro-watersheds –Total No. of 11th Plan watersheds: 92 Micro-watersheds –Community Organization completed: 92 Micro-watersheds –Development activities started:80 Micro-watersheds –Up-to-date Progress made online at GOI Portal. –Area covered:5192 hectares

18. Mainly implemented in Ghaggar catchment. Districts covered: Mohali & Ropar. Ghaggar Watersheds prioritized by AISLUS Total Area identified under Very High Priority:30655 Ha. Total No. of watersheds: 18 No. of watersheds saturated:8 No. of watersheds ongoing:2 No. of watersheds dropped:2 Other watersheds newly prioritized by AISLUS Area identified under Very High & High Priority: 8330 Ha. Total No. of watersheds:14 No. of watersheds ongoing:4 ENHANCING PRODUCTIVITY IN CATCHMENTS FLOOD PRONE RIVER (FPR)

19. AVAILABILITY OF SEED S.No.CropRequirement Of seed (Qtl) Availability Of seed (Qtl) Seed Replacement Rate %age 2007- 08 2008-09 (Anticipated ) 1.Wheat8517508993291927 2.Barley502559764726 3.Gram68021365054 4.Rapeseeds & Mustard 72712215141

20. QUALITY CONTROL OF SEEDS (2007-08) SAMPLE REJECTED DUE TO Type of sampleTotal Sample tested Genetic Purity Physical Purity GerminationSeed Health Failed Total Failed Sample Certification7014222139631794 Service Samples 6420479210731001312 Seed Law Enforcement 3840-49253190492 Bunt Samples740---69 Total180144916314659902667

21. QUALITY CONTROL (2007-08) CapacitySamples Analyzed Non-standard%Remarks FERTILIZERS 35003524902.687 nutrient deficient, 3 physical parameters PESTICIDES 390039131684.2124 licenses cancelled, prosecution launched in 87  During 2008-09, 1102 pesticides samples analyzed 28 misbranded and 19 licenses cancelled.  During 2008-09, 1080 fertilizers samples analyzed, 15 misbranded

22. REQUIREMENT OF MAJOR FERTILIZERS FOR RABI 2008-09 MONTHDAPUREAMOPComplexes OCTOBER3,50,0002,50,0001500043000 NOVEMBER1,00,0003,20,0001000012000 DECEMBER30,0003,00,0004000 JANUARY20,0002,00,00020004000 FEBRUARY25,00080,00020003500 MARCH25,0001,00,00020003500 TOTAL5,50,00012,50,0003500070000

23. Timely sowing of crops Promulgation of Preservation of Sub-soil Water Ordinance 2008 Propagation of zero tillage technique Promotion of Laser Land Leveling. Setting-up of Agricultural Machinery Service Centers to provide custom hiring service in agricultural machinery Promotion of Net-house cultivation Seed multiplication and replacement Thrust on 100% seed treatment BEST PRACTICES ADOPTED

25. SEED-VILLAGE  ONE VILLAGE PER BLOCK HAS BEEN SLECTED UNDER SEED VILLAGE PROGRAMME. i.e. 141 VILLAGES  60 FARMERS PER BLOCK HAS PARTICIPATED IN THIS PROGRAMME IN ALL 4000 FARMERS TOOK PART IN THIS PROGRAMME  THE AREA COVERED WAS 600 HECTARES  24,000 QUINTAL OF SEED HAS BEEN PRODUCED AND EXCHANED WITH OTHER FARMERS.