S TRATEGIES ENHANCEMENT OF CROP PRODUCTION Presented by, Sikkim State

A REA, P RODUCTION AND A VERAGE Y IELD OF FIELD CROP IN SIKKIM ( REPORT ) SI. NoCropArea in 000’ Hectares Production in OOO’ Tonnes Yield (Kg/Hectare) 1.Cereals Pulses Oilseeds

Q UALITY S EED More area expansion of improved & High Yielding Varieties of cereals, pulses and oilseeds. Timely sowing and proper crop rotation. Organic seed production and Certification. Adoption of latest technology for higher grain yield e.g.. SRI.

B ETTER SELECTION OF AGRO - NUTRIENTS Supplement of balance nutrient management(NPK and micronutrient) Promotion of local initiatives in preparation of various organic nutrients,biofertilizers and their proper application in soil. Organic seed treatment for pest and disease management.

W ATER USE EFFICIENCY Conservation of rain water, run off and stream water conservation. Providing irrigation during Rabi season Installation of water storage structures e.g G-nap tank and permanent structure.

S OIL I MPROVEMENT Soil conservation, soil texture improvement and efficient use of water. Soil sample testing and distribution of Soil Health Card to farmers for timely application of available technology. Apllication of liming material for improvement of acidic soil.

H UMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT Mass Training Programmes and exposure visit of the field functionaries and farmers for adoption of right technology. Dissemination of latest and improved technology through print and electronic media.

R ESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Enhancing the traditional use of knowledge and technology in Organic Farming System Release of prolific Varieties and nutrients application research trails and scientific experiments. Organic Certification process covering over 50,000 ha area by 2015 through service provider.

E QUIPMENTS AND FARM MECHANIZATION Selection of Farm Mechanization suitable for hilly areas Distribution of gender friendly equipments. Distribution of mini power tillers for terraced farming.

Y OUNG SEEDLINGS OF RICE

R ICE FIELD IN TERRACE

R ICE CROP PRODUCTION :C LUSTER APPROACH

C ROP PRODUCTION OF MILLET.

B UCKWHEAT R EADY FOR HARVEST

M ILLET –A C OARSE C EREAL

M AIZE : HYBRIDIZATION.