Zonal Conference on Inputs for Rabi 2013-14

DEFICIT OF CERTIFIED/QUALITY SEEDS FOR RABI 2013-14

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

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

STATE SEED ROLLING PLAN STARTING FROM KHARIF-2013 States have started the preparation of Seed Rolling Plan for 2013-14 to 2016-17 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

DEFICIT IN SEED PRODUCTION CERTIFIED SEED PRODUCTION DURING RABI 2013-14 FOR MAKING AVAILABLE SEED FOR RABI 2014-15 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 (515696 qtls.), Gram (100606 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 (120129 qtls.), Barley (2340 qtls.), Gram (102 qtls.), Peas (982 qtls.), Lentil (2073 qtls.), Toria (212 qtls.) BIHAR 6,64,509 Wheat (645807 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 (243000 qtls.), Wheat (154000 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.)

Fertilizers

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

Sales vis-a-vis Requirement of P&K Fertilizers up to August in Kharif 2013 Product Total Requirement up to August in Kharif 2013 (In ‘000 MT) * Cumulative Availability as on 31.08.2013 (In ‘000 MT) * Cumulative Sales as on 31.08.2013 % Sales(% Change over previous year) DAP 5206.33 3038.99 2184.79 41%(-22%) MOP 1659.69 1041.84 869.19 52% (+4%) NPK 4552.66 2830.23 2421.96 53% (-22%) Sales is 50% or less of projected requirement

Sales vis-a-vis Requirement of DAP up to August in Kharif 2013 State Requirement up to August in Kharif 2013 (In ‘000 MT) * Cumulative Availability as on 31.08.2013 (In ‘000 MT) * Cumulative Sales as on 31.08.2013 % 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.

Sales vis-a-vis Requirement of MOP up to August 2013 State Total Requirement up to August in Kharif 2013 (In ‘000 MT) * Cumulative Availability as on 31.08.2013 (In ‘000 MT) * Cumulative Sales as on 31.08.2013 % 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

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)

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

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.

Soil Fertility Maps Indian Institute of Soil Sciences (IISS) Bhopal has uploaded the soil fertility maps of about 152 districts on their website (www.iiss.nic.in/districtmap.html)

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

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

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

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

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

Assessment of requirement of fertilizers for Rabi 2013-14

Assessment and Comparison with last 2 Rabi seasons Product Requirement (‘000 MT) Rabi 2013-14 2012-13 % change 2011-12 Urea 17196.00 16460.00 + 4% 16300.00 + 5% DAP 4726.00 5419.00 - 12% 5478.00 13% MOP 1928.00 2584.00 - 25% 2573.00 25% Complex 5253.00 5599.00 - 6% 5530.00 5% SSP 4285.00 2687.00 + 59% 2232.00 + 91%

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

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

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 10-15 per cent; Savings in time: 20-30%; and Reduction in labour: 20-30%;

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

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)

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 .

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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