1. Strategy for Rabi Crop Management to increase Productivity & Production State : Assam Presentation by – Dr. K. Borkakati Director, Agriculture, Assam National Conference Rabi, 2013-14 24-09-2013

2. Annual growth of Agricultural Sector over previous year during last 3 years (based on GSDP at Constant Prices of 2004-05)

3. Weather & Crop

4. Rainfall during Kharif Season (in mm) MonthRainfall201120122013 JuneActual267.6528.8238.1 Normal427.3 % Departure(-) 37%(+) 24%(-) 46% JulyActual382.0471.6368.3 Normal454.2 % Departure(-) 16%(+) 4%(-) 19% AugustActual268.8248.9300.2 Normal356.7 % Departure(-) 25%(-) 30%(-) 16% SeptemberActual191.6305.7170.4 Normal285.7 213.0 % Departure(-) 33%(+) 7%(-) 20% (as on 21.09.2013)

5. CropProduction (lakh MT)Productivity (Kg. per ha.) 2011-122012-132013-14 (anticipated) 2011-122012-132013-14 (anticipated) Autumn Rice3.383.093.17124213171342 Winter Rice32.9838.5842.05178520552250 Total Rice36.3641.6745.22171619732148 Pulses0.280.350.53560657698 Foodgrains36.7042.1045.84168619372092 Oilseeds0.060.110.14655700786 Jute1.091.001.60166915432080 Sugarcane10.5311.3412.22370553780038180 Vegetables13.3314.4715.32169161718417253 Production & Productivity assessment of Kharif Crops

6. CropProduction (lakh MT)Productivity (Kg. per ha.) 2011-122012-13 (provisional) 2013-14 (target) 2011-122012-13 (provisional) 2013-14 (target) Summer Rice10.8012.6415.85274429603170 Wheat0.490.530.80120912801460 Maize0.110.170.457869351055 Pulses0.480.751.35578615680 Foodgrains11.8814.0918.45223723122332 Rapeseed & Mustard 1.391.753.00559605750 Oilseeds1.501.893.17562604744 Vegetables31.8134.5336.43177861787617980 Production & Yield prospects of Rabi Crops

7. New Records set in Productivity of Crops (as per results of CC Experiments) CropPrevious RecordNew Record (2012-13) Autumn (Ahu)1242 Kg. per ha. (2011-12)1317 Kg. per ha. Winter (Sali)1993 Kg. per ha. (2010-11)2055 Kg. per ha. Summer (Boro)2577 Kg. per ha. (2010-11)2960 Kg. per ha. Total Rice1983 Kg. per ha. (2010-11)2135 Kg. per ha. Rapeseed & Mustard585 Kg. per ha. (2010-11)605 Kg. per ha.

8. Strategy for Rabi Crop Management, 2013-14

9. Present Status vis a vis Goal Set for Rabi, 2013-14  To bring additional area of 1.40 lakh hectare under double / multiple cropping to increase cropping intensity to 155% – at present 14.06 lakh hectare (Cropping Intensity -150%).  Increase Summer Rice production to 15.85 lakh MT – at present 12.64 lakh MT.  Increase area under Summer Hybrid Rice cultivation to 2.06 lakh hectare – at present 0.85 lakh hectare.  Increase Rabi Pulse production to 1.35 lakh MT to contribute 49% of State’s requirement – at present 0.75 lakh MT contributing 27% to requirement.  Increase Rabi Oilseeds production to 3.17 lakh MT to contribute 86% of State’s requirement - at present 1.89 lakh MT contributing 51% to requirement.  Bringing additional area of 1.0 lakh hectare under assured irrigation – at present 7.50 lakh hectare (27% of Net cropped area).  Creation of additional farm power of 0.13 HP per hectare – at present 1.02 HP per ha.

10. Crop Planning in targeted area during Rabi, 2013-14 Targeted AreaCrop Planning Existing Double Cropped area Scientific cultivation of crops like Summer Rice, Maize, Pulses, Mustard, Potato etc. after Sali (Winter) Paddy. Sali (Winter) Rice fallow for expansion of Rabi cultivation Cultivation of crops like Summer Rice, Pulses, Ground Nut, Potato, Vegetables etc. Chronically flood affected areaMotivating farmers to grow crops like Mustard, Lentil, Rajmah, Ground Nut etc.

11. 2011-122012-132013-14 (target) Area under double / multiple cropping 13.49 lakh ha. 14.06 lakh ha. 15.46 lakh ha. Cropping intensity148%150%155% Increasing area under Double / Multiple cropping & Cropping Intensity Strategy :  Interventions under “Mission Double Cropping”.  Encourage homogeneous cultivation at cluster approach.  Increase farm power & assured irrigation facility.  Collaboration with Irrigation Department to harness irrigation water.  Full utilization of existing farm power & assured irrigation facilities.  Timely supply of quality seeds & other inputs.

12. Increasing Production & Productivity of Summer / Boro Rice 2011-122012-13 (Provisional) 2013-14 (target) Total Area3.94 lakh ha.4.27 lakh ha.5.00 lakh ha. Area under Hybrid Rice0.22 lakh ha.0.85 lakh ha.2.06 lakh ha. Production10.80 lakh MT12.64 lakh MT15.85 lakh MT Productivity2744 Kg. per ha.2960 Kg. per ha.3170 Kg. per ha. Strategy :  Interventions under “Mission Double Cropping”.  Increase area under Hybrid Rice.  Increase farm power & assured irrigation facility.  Full utilization of existing farm power & assured irrigation facilities.  Better productivity through technological intervention.  Timely supply of quality seeds & other inputs. HYV seed (0.92 lakh quintal) & Hybrid Seed (0.25 lakh quintal) to be provided from Govt. source.

13. Increasing Production & Productivity of Rabi Pulses 2011-122012-13 (Provisional) 2013-14 (target) Area0.83 lakh ha.1.22 lakh ha.1.94 lakh ha. Production0.48 lakh MT0.75 lakh MT1.35 lakh MT Productivity578 Kg. per ha.615 Kg. per ha.680 Kg. per ha. % contribution to State’s requirement 18%27%49% Strategy :  Interventions under “Mission Double Cropping”.  Field based planning for increasing production & productivity.  Enhancing productivity through technological intervention.  Timely supply of quality seeds & other inputs. Quality seeds (0.29 lakh quintal) to be provided to Small & Marginal farm families.

14. Increasing Production & Productivity of Rabi Oilseeds 2011-122012-13 (Provisional) 2013-14 (target) Area2.67 lakh ha.3.13 lakh ha.4.26 lakh ha. Production1.50 lakh MT1.89 lakh MT3.17 lakh MT Productivity562 Kg. per ha.604 Kg. per ha.744 Kg. per ha. % contribution to State’s requirement 43%51%86% Strategy :  Interventions under “Mission Double Cropping”.  Field based planning for increasing production & productivity.  Enhancing productivity through technological intervention.  Timely supply of quality seeds & other inputs. Quality seeds (0.12 lakh quintal) to be provided to Small & Marginal farm families.

15. Bringing additional area under Assured Irrigation through Shallow Tube Wells & Low Lift Pump sets 2011-122012-132013-14 KharifRabi (provision) STWs & LLPs installed (No.)29810385931285050557 Assured irrigation provided (lakh ha.) 0.600.770.261.01 Total land covered under assured irrigation through STWs & LLPs : 5.78 lakh ha. (21% of Net Cropped Area) Strategy for Rabi, 2013-14 :  Full utilization of provisions under various schemes / projects.  Involving Gaon Panchayats in selection of beneficiaries.  Involving Pathar Parichala Samities (PPSs) for efficient implementation. More than 24,000 PPSs have been formed so far.

16. Enhancing Farm Power 2011-122012-132013-14 KharifRabi (provision) Additional Farm Power created (HP per ha.) 0.090.100.020.13 Farm Power presently available : 1.02 HP per hectare Strategy :  Full utilization of provisions under various schemes / projects.  Popularizing machineries like Paddy Transplanter, Reaper, Paddy Thresher, Conoweeder, Knap Sack Sprayer etc.  Involving Gaon Panchayats & Pathar Parichala Samities (PPSs) in selection of beneficiaries & for efficient implementation  Timelines set from receipt of application to delivery of machineries.  Door step servicing and repairing of machineries.  Facilitates poor farmers to procure / hire Agril. Machineries.  Providing bank loans to poor farmers for purchase of agricultural machineries. MOU signed with Assam Gramin Vikash Bank.

17. Initiatives taken :  Simplification of procedure for KCCs.  Hand holding of the farmers till KCC is disbursed.  Stamp duty on Agricultural Loans up to Rs. 50,000.00 have been waived.  KCC loan made interest free. (GOI – 3% & State Govt. – 4%)  Regular monitoring at State & District level. Enhancing Agriculture Credit through KCC Year KCC providedCredit provided 2011-123.71 lakhRs. 1303.29 crore 2012-132.66 lakhRs. 932.20 crore 2013-14 (1 st quarter)0.43 lakhRs. 207.87 crore Total since inception13.72 lakhRs. 4142.08 crore

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