Annual Report Of Kvk Sonitpur, Napam, Tezpur (assam), 2011-12 1

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1 ANNUAL REPORT OF KVK SONITPUR, NAPAM, TEZPUR (ASSAM), 2011-12 1. GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE KVK 1.1. Name and address of KVK with phone, fax and e-mail Address Telephone Office FAX 03712-267089 03712-267089 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sonitpur. ASSAM E mail [email protected] URL: www.aau.ac.in/dee/kvksonitpur/district.html 1.2 .Name and address of host organization with phone, fax and e-mail Telephone Address Office FAX Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat 0376-2340001,13, 29 0376-2340001,2310708 1.3. Name of the Programme Coordinator with phone & mobile No Name Dr. Promod Ch. Deka E mail [email protected] Telephone / Contact Residence Mobile Email - 9435521447 [email protected] 1.4. Year of sanction: 1979 1.5. Staff Position (As on 31st March, 2012) Sl. No. Sanctioned post Name of the incumbent Designation Discipline Pay Scale (Rs.) Present basic (Rs.) Date of joining Permanent /Temporary 1 Programme Coordinator Dr. Promod Ch.Deka Programme Coordinator Horticulture 3740067000 58160 28/01/2000 Permanent Category (SC/ST/ OBC/ Others) Others 2 Subject Matter Specialist Mrs. Naseema Rahman SMS, Horticulture Horticulture 1560039100 23610 09/03/2011 Permanent Others 2 3 Subject Matter Specialist Mrs. Arifa Momtaz Begum SMS, Home Science Child Development and Family Relations 1560039100 23610 14/02/2012 Permanent Others 4 Subject Matter Specialist Mrs. Poppy Bora SMS, Plant Protection Plant Pathology 1560039100 22250 10/11/2008 Permanent OBC 5 Subject Matter Specialist Dr. Bikram Borkotoki SMS, Soil Science Soil Chemistry & Mineralogy 1560039100 24850 02/08/2011 Permanent Others 6 Subject Matter Specialist Dr. Bhrigu Kumar Neog SMS, Animal Science Veterinary Microbiology 1560039100 21600 11/08/2011 Permanent OBC 7 Subject Matter Specialist Mrs. Mahima Begum SMS, Agronomy Water management 1560039100 21600 10/08/2011 Permanent Others 8 Programme Assistant Mr. Rituparna Pegu PA (Fishery Sc.) Fishery Biology and Resources Management 800035000 12900 14/09/2011 Permanent ST 9 Computer Programmer Mr. Sandeep Chanda Prog.Assist. (Computer) Computer 800035000 - Attached to DoEE,AAU Permanent Others 11 Farm Manager Mr. Ratul das Farm Manager Plant Breeding and Genetics 800035000 19370 10.10.2001 Permanent Others 10 SRF (NICRA) Dr. Sadanada Payeng SRF (NICRA) Veterinary Extension Education - 18000 (fixed) 16.05.2011 Temporary ST 12 Accountant / Superintendent Mr. Uttam Jyoti Sarma Office superintendent cum Accountant - 800035000 12900 22.02.2012 Permanent Others 3 13 Stenographer Mr. Jitam Kashyap Jr. steno cum Computer operator - 520020200 8000 21.02.2012 Permanent Others 14 Driver Mr. Narayan Nath Driver cum Mechanic - 520020200 7400 21.02.2012 Permanent OBC 15 Driver Mr. Ghana Gowala Driver cum Mechanic - 520020200 7400 24.02.2012 Permanent SC 16 Supporting staff Cook - 06.10.1983 Permanent Others Supporting staff Messanger - 520020200 520020200 11570 17 Mr. Kailash Deka Md. Siraj Ahmed 11570 06.10.1983 Permanent Others 1.6. Total land with KVK (in ha) : 20 ha : S. No. Item Area (ha) 1 Under Buildings 4.0 2. Under Demonstration Units 1.0 3. Under Crops 11.0 4. Orchard/Agro-forestry 1.0 5. Others (specify) 3.0 1.7. Infrastructural Development: A) Buildings Source of funding Stage 1987-88 2. 3. 4. Administrative Building Farmers Hostel Staff Quarters (6) Demonstration Units (2) Complete Plinth area (Sq.m) 388.41 1987-88 1987-88 1996-97 604.50 913.40 127.32 5 Fencing 1987-88 Sl. No. 1. Name of building Completion Date Expenditure (Rs.) 6,25,347.00 13,01,948.00 1,98,118.71 4,56,045.00 4,76,244.00 Starting Date Incomplete Plinth Status of area construction (Sq.m) 4 B) Vehicles Motor Cycle Type of vehicle Year of purchase 1983 Cost (Rs.) 10,694.08 - Total kms. Run TATA 609 minibus 1995 5,80,128.00 1,01,239 TATA Sumo 1997 3,65,132.00 1,33,618 MF 35 tractor 1999 3,23,841.00 - Mahindra jeep 2006 Present status Condemnable Working condition - C) Equipments & AV aids Name of the equipment Year of purchase Cost (Rs.) Present status Kirlosker pump set Sewing machine Knitting machine Type writer VCP PA system Over head projector Slide Projector Computer Gas burner, cylinder Gas bhati Electronic balance PH meter Electrical Conductivity meter Spectrophotometer Flame Photometer Kelplus Nitrogen Analyzer (Distillation system) Kelplus Automatic digestion system Hot Air Oven 1983 1986 1988 1987 1999 1999 NA NA 1999 1988 1999 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2006 2007 NA 1312.00 4568.00 5096.00 8600.00 9894.00 AAU supplied AAU supplied ICAR supplied 952.00 720.00 32,500.00 7384.00 8673.00 23,488.00 22,490.00 1,48,308.00 77451.00 18960.00 Fair Good Good Fair Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good Good 5 Hot Plate Rotary environmental shaker (horizontal) Table top Shaker (Platform type) Refrizerator Double water distillation apparatus (glass) 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 3000.00 19800.00 16500.00 14062.50 28,912.00 Good Good Good Good Good Water distillation apparatus (Stainless steel) Physical balance (5kg) Physical balance (2kg) Soil sampling auger (2 Nos) Sieve (2 Nos) 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 10,369.00 4500.00 3000.00 3096.00 1150.00 Good Good Good Good Good 1.8. A). Details SAC meeting* conducted in the year: Not held Sl.No. Date 1. - Name and Designation of Participants Salient Recommendations - - * Attach a copy of SAC proceedings along with list of participants 2. DETAILS OF DISTRICT 2.1 S. No 2.2 Sl. No Major farming systems/enterprises (based on the analysis made by the KVK) Farming system/enterprise 1 Agriculture-Horticulture-Animal Husbandry 2 Agriculture-Horticulture-Fishery 3 Agriculture-Horticulture-Animal Husbandry- Fishery 4 Agriculture-Horticulture-Animal Husbandry- Fishery-Sericulture 5 Agriculture-Horticulture-Animal Husbandry -Sericulture Description of Agro-climatic Zone & major agro ecological situations (based on soil and topography) Agro-climatic Zone Characteristics Action taken - 6 1 2.3 North Bank Plain Zone (NBPZ) The Zone comprises of Darrang, Sonitpur, Lakhimpur and Dhemaji district. It is characterized by recent and old alluvium soils with sandy to loamy and clay texture and slightly to moderate acidic soils reaction with low CEC. The annual rainfall ranges from 1000 to 2325mm and relative humidity from 50 to 80%. The temperature ranges from 5 to 37°C. The moisture regime in the zone is Udic and soils are imperfectly drained to well drained. Soil type/s Sl. No Soil type Characteristics Area in ha 1 Low land with lower elevation (LL-LE) Flat low land in old flood plain, away from deeply submerged active flood plain, altitude 80-100 m above the mean sea level (MSL) Inceptisols of medium deep to deep soils with sandy loam, clay loam and clay textures. Soil reaction is acidic (pH 5.8 to 6.5), impeded drainage. Rice rapeseed, wheat jute is mainly grown. 24182 Medium land with medium rainfall (ML- MR) Flat topography with 1-2% slop, mean altitude 105m above MSL. Inceptisols of medium deep to deep soils with sandy loam to silty clay texture. Acidic in reaction (pH 5.0-6.1). Fairly drained rice, rapeseed, vegetables, pulses, jute are the main crops. Flat upland with good drainage, altitude-108m above MSL. Old alluvium Alfisols, sufficiently deep. Soils with medium to medium fine texture (Sandy loam, Silty loam, Silty Clay and Clay) .Acidic to strongly acidic soils with an average pH 5.0 Riverine tract in the recent flood plain of Brahmaputra and tributaries, altitude ranges from 34 to 87 m above MSL. Entisols formed as stratified new alluvium by river silt deposit. Sandy loam to silty loam with excessive drainage , soil reaction acidic to slightly alkaline (pH 7.6- 8.4) Basic type topography at lower topo-sequence of the older alluvial flood plain, away from the recent reverine flooding belt. Also includes natural swamps and marshes. Altitude 95m above MSL. Inceptisols and Entisols medium deep to deep soils with sandy loam, clay loam and clay texture, acidic (pH 5.4-6.2) soil reaction. Lack of drainage. 95395 2 3 Upland with medium rainfall (UL-MR) 4 Riverine situation with lower elevation (RRLE) 5 Deep water situation with lower elevation (DW-LE) 2.4. Sl. No 1 2 3 4 29835 10896 4821 Area, Production and Productivity of major crops cultivated in the district (2008-09) Crop Banana Papaya Pineapple Orange Area (ha) 2876.0 353.0 536.0 115.0 Production (Qtl) 37,388.0 4589.0 8040.0 1150.0 Productivity (Qtl /ha) 130.0 130.0 150.0 100.0 7 5 Arecanut 6 Coconut 7 Litchi 8 Guava 9 Jackfruit 10 Citrus 11 Onion 12 Turmeric 13 Ginger 14 Garlic 15 Chilli 16 Black pepper 17 Kharif vegetables 18 Rabi vegetables 19 Medicinal & Aromatic Plants Source: DAO Office, Sonitpur 2.5. 4335.0 1303.0 505.0 220.0 100.0 475.0 452.0 915.0 843.0 325.0 840.0 181.0 5912.0 17,000.0 128.0 3728.0 9121.0 1768.0 2860.0 1600.0 7125.0 1582.0 6405.0 5058.0 650.0 6300.0 2896.0 47,296.0 2,55,000.0 384.0 86.0 70.0 35.0 130.0 160.0 150.0 35.0 70.0 60.0 20.0 75.0 16.0 80.0 150.0 30.0 Weather data (After Instillation of Automatic Weather Station on 29.3.2012 ) Date Soil temperature [°C] 29-03-2012 00:00 30-03-2012 00:00 31-03-2012 00:00 01-04-2012 00:00 02-04-2012 00:00 03-04-2012 00:00 04-04-2012 00:00 05-04-2012 00:00 06-04-2012 00:00 07-04-2012 00:00 08-04-2012 00:00 09-04-2012 00:00 10-04-2012 00:00 average 30.47 25.05 25.94 27.52 27.56 28.83 21.15 22.66 21.49 23.48 20.58 20.09 22.65 minimum 21.6 19.4 17.1 18.6 19.3 19.4 18.9 18.6 17.3 18.9 18.4 17.6 18.1 maximum 47.3 34.3 36.2 40 39.5 39.5 25.6 29.4 29.3 33.1 26.9 25.2 32.6 Solar radiation Dgt [W/m²] Wind directon dig [deg] average 128 232 248 244 219 119 42 140 115 177 70 76 146 average 158 64 68 74 62 149 159 79 74 69 75 65 105 Precipitation [mm] Wind speed HC Air temperature [m/sec] sum 0.4 0 0 0 0 0 12.2 23.4 7.2 0.6 1 14 0 average 1 1.8 0.74 0.32 0.37 0.15 0.32 1.2 0.74 0.81 1.22 1 0.48 maximum 2.8 3.8 2.6 1.7 2 1.5 3.5 3.4 2.6 2.3 2.7 2 1.4 [°C] average 28.93 24.36 24.76 21.89 26.51 22.07 21.16 22.24 21.16 22.34 20.5 19.87 21.76 minimum 21.97 19.66 16.58 21.56 18.96 21.56 19.67 19.2 17.79 19.05 18.85 18.01 18.36 maximum 36 31.58 32.93 22.42 35.75 22.45 25.03 26.76 25.66 27.52 23.62 22.99 27.25 HC Relative humidity [%] average 58 64 59 73 55 75 87 83 87 79 85 90 81 8 11-04-2012 00:00 12-04-2012 00:00 13-04-2012 00:00 14-04-2012 00:00 15-04-2012 00:00 16-04-2012 00:00 17-04-2012 00:00 18-04-2012 00:00 19-04-2012 00:00 20-04-2012 00:00 21-04-2012 00:00 2.6. 22.7 21.32 24.54 23.58 23.76 25.39 24.06 21 22.54 26.97 29.99 18.4 19.4 19.2 19 18.4 17.6 18.4 18.1 18.5 19.6 22.5 32.6 24.3 34 31.5 33.5 35.7 31.4 27.6 29.3 36.9 40.6 112 75 145 226 192 263 245 149 181 266 412 184 72 98 80 78 163 72 68 67 73 142 0.8 10.8 0 4 14 0.2 6 14.8 5.6 0.6 0 0.07 1.04 0.53 1.48 0.9 0.42 1.93 1.89 1.7 0.77 0.31 0.8 2.4 2.4 3.1 2.9 2.2 3.2 3.7 3.5 2.4 1.6 21.89 21.24 23.58 22.68 22.63 24.09 23.18 20.51 21.82 25.42 27.56 18.21 19.93 19.33 19.54 18.6 17.48 18.95 18.61 18.85 20.01 22.42 Production and productivity of livestock, Poultry, Fisheries etc. in the district Category Cattle Population Production Milk = 220.14 lakh lit. Productivity Crossbred Indigenous 24269 489409 Crossbred Indigenous 404 33845 7645 192276 86173 Chevon = 28.04 lakh tonnes 241380 663147 Area Egg = 189.26 lakh Chicken meat = 81.71 lakh tonnes Production Productivity 1593.96 ha (pond & tank) 9750.00 t 3500kg/ha Buffalo Sheep Goats Pigs Poultry Ducks Fowls Category Fish Marine Inland 2.6 No Details of Operational area / Villages (2011-12) Taluk Name of the block Name of the village Major crops & enterprises Major problem identified Identified Thrust Areas 27.38 22.85 29.54 27.27 28.21 30.97 27.74 24.12 25.76 31.16 35.41 84 89 82 81 80 77 76 86 85 75 72 9 1 Tezpur Balipara Punioni-Baghchong Goat and poultry farming High mortality due to endemic diseases and helminthic stress Disease control through timely vaccination of the herd & periodic deworming of livestock. 2 Tezpur Balipara Berajan Dairy, Goat and poultry farming High mortality due to endemic diseases and helminthic stress Disease control through timely vaccination of the herd & periodic deworming of livestock.. 3 Biswanath Baghmora Zinjia, Ratowa, Monabari, Buriganga, Bagmara Rice, potato. sugarcane, vegetables, rapeseeds, sesamum, pulses, cattle husbandry , poultry Medium land situation, lack of irrigation facility, disease-pest and weed infestation, on-adoption of scientific methods. Lack of adequate storage facilities. Enhancing production and productivity of rice, potato, sugarcane, vegetable, increasing production and productivity of pulses and oilseeds .Integrated Nutrient and pest Management for sustainable agriculture, enhancing milk, meat, egg, mushroom production. Integrated Farming System approach in crop and animal production , Increasing awareness of rural women on nutrition, health and hygiene 4 Biswanath Sakomothha Pavoi, Mirikajan, Golia, Balipukhuri Rice vegetables, rapeseeds, sesamum, pulses, cattle husbandry , poultry, piggery and fishery Medium land situation, lack of irrigation facility, disease-pest and weed infestation, on-adoption of scientific methods. Lack of adequate storage facilities Enhancing production and productivity of rice, potato, vegetable, increasing production and productivity of pulses and oilseeds .Integrated Nutrient and Pest Management for sustainable agriculture, enhancing milk, meat, egg, mushroom production. Integrated Farming System approach in crop and animal production , Increasing awareness of rural women on nutrition, health and hygiene 5 Tezpur Bihaguri Puthimari, Bapubheti, Boruadoloni, Gerua Rice, rapeseed, vegetables, spices, areca nut, cattle husbandry Occasional flood advisory affects rice crop, damage depends on intensity and duration, lack of irrigation facility barring a few STW, pestdisease and weeds reduce yield substantially Enhancing milk and meat production, integrated farming system approach in crop livestock production, increasing awareness of rural women on nutrition, hygiene and health. 10 6 Tezpur Dhekiajuli Suryapur 1,2,Bhotpara, Dhiraimajuli, Garjuli pathar Rice, maize vegetables, cattle husbandry, poultry, fishery Subsistence farming coupled with diseasepest problem reduced yield. Lack of irrigation facilities and awareness on ample scope fisheries and scientific practices Enhancing production and productivity of rice, maize, horticultural crops INM.,IPDM,IWM For sustainable agriculture. Enhancing milk, meat, eggs and fish production. Integrated Farming System Approach in crop and livestock production, increasing awareness of rural women on nutrition, hygiene and health. 7 Tezpur Balipara Rupkuriha, Napam Sapori, Amolapam, Punioni, NabilTaubhanga Rice, rapeseed, Sesame, potato, pulses, vegetables, poultry, cattle husbandry Subsistence farming, disease-pest problem, Sandy to sandy loam soil coupled with lack of irrigation and awareness on scientific methods. 8 Biswanath Chariali Biswanath Japoriguri, Ginjia Rice, rapeseed, Sesame, potato, pulses, vegetables, poultry, cattle husbandry -do- Enhancing production and productivity of rice, maize, horticultural crops INM.,IPDM,IWM For sustainable agriculture. Enhancing milk, meat, eggs and fish production. Integrated Farming System Approach in crop and livestock production, increasing awareness of rural women on nutrition, hygiene and health. Enhancing production and productivity of rice, maize, horticultural crops INM.,IPDM,IWM For sustainable agriculture. Enhancing milk, meat, eggs and fish production. IFS approach in crop and livestock production 3. TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENTS 3. A. Details of target and achievements of mandatory activities by KVK during 2011-12 OFT (Technology Assessment and Refinement) Discipline Number of OFTs Achievement 1 Targets 5 Number of Farmers Achievement 5 FLD (Oilseeds, Pulses, Maize, Other Crops/Enterprises) Agronomy Targets 1 Targets 4 Horticulture 2 1 6 2 3 Soil Science 4 3 20 15 - Animal Science 2 1 10 5 3 Number of FLDs Achievement 3 (technology showcasing)+7 (NICRA) 3 (General) +7 (NICRA) 5 (FPARP)+2 (NICRA) 3 (NICRA) Targets - Number of Farmers Achievement 500 - 5+20=25 - 25+13=38 - 550 11 Plant Protection Home Science 2 - 1 - 5 - - - Others - - - - - Training (including sponsored, vocational and other trainings carried under Rainwater Harvesting Unit) 3 Number of Courses Number of Participants Clientele Targets Achievement Targets Achievement Farmers 73 40 1825 972 Rural youth Extn. Functionaries 17 10 Target Rice 20 q Toria 15 q Sesame 5 q 7 3 425 350 179 81 1 (NICRA) 1 (General)+2 (NICRA) - 3 5 13 - - Extension Activities 4 Number of activities Targets Achievement Field day -6 9 Awareness camp-0 3 Soil Health Camp-0 1 Animal Health Camp-0 3 Exposure Visit-5 3 Exten literature -3 11 Number of participants Targets Achievement 925 225 23 400 106 - FS interaction- 2 1 News paper coverage - 6 18 TV show 3 4 Kishan Goshthi -0 1 Planting material (Nos.) 6 Target Achievement Black pepper 2000 Banana sucker 7500 Turmeric 15 q Colocasia 1.5 Seed Production (Qt.) 5 Achievement Rice 10 q Toria 30q Sesame 6 q 51 - - 3.B. Abstract of interventions undertaken (Excluding NICRA and FPARP ) * NICRA and FPARP programme are mentioned in detail separately S. No Thrust area Crop/ Enterprise Identified problems Title of OFT if any Title of FLD if any Interventions Title of training Title of for extension Training if any personnel if any Extension activities Supply of seeds, planting materials etc. 12 1 Scientific poultry rearing in the backyards Poultry farming 2 Weed mangement Boro rice 3 Banana 4 Nutrient management INM Jute 5 INM Winter rice 6 INM Toria 7 IPM Brinjal 8 Increase in productivity and space utilization Banana 9 Weed and water management Pineapple High mortality due to diseases and low productivity of the non descript or local poultry breeds Severe Weed infestation in irrigated Boro rice which result in low yield Low yield of banana High cost of chemical fertilizer and deterioration of soil health High cost of chemical fertilizer and deterioration of soil health High cost of chemical fertilizer and deterioration of soil health Excessive use of insecticides leads to toxicity Improper spacing Weed problem and water deficiency reduces flowering Production performance of Vanaraja birds under Traditional System of rearing (backyard farming) - Prevention of Ranikhet disease in poultry - Backyard farming of Vanaraja poultry Distribution of Vanaraja chicks Weed Management in Boro Rice - Integrated weed management - training Critical Inputs De-navelling in Banana INM in Jute - - - - - - - Fertilizer and Biofertilizer INM with SSNM using LCC in winter rice Var. Ranjit Use of LCC for real time N management - Training LCC, Fertilizer and Biofertilizer INM in Toria var. TS-38 - - - Fertilizer and Biofertilizer Training Seed,fertilizer & IPM module IPM in brinjal High density cultivation of Malbhog banana Organic Mulching in Pineapple Fertilizer Commercial fruit production with emphasis on banana cultivation - Training Critical inputs Commercial fruit production with emphasis on pineapple cultivation - Training Suckers ,mulch materials,fertilizers 13 10 Varietal trail Turmeric Poor yield of local cultivers 11 Pest control & drudgery reduction paddy Storage grain pest & drudgery Varietal Trial in Turmeric var: Megha Turmeric Improved duli 3.1 Achievements on technologies assessed and refined A.1 Abstract of the number of technologies assessed* in respect of crops/enterprises : Thematic areas Varietal Evaluation Weed Management Integrated Crop Management Integrated Nutrient Management Drudgery reduction Integrated Pest Management TOTAL Cereals Oilseeds Commercial Crops Pulses - - - Rhizome and fertilizers - - - Improved duli Vegetables Fruits Flower TOTAL 1 - - 1 - - - 1 - -- 1 2 - - - 1 - - - - - 1 1 1 - 1 - - - - 1 4 1 - - - 1 - - - - - 1 1 3 1 3 1 - - 1 1 10 * Any new technology, which may offer solution to a location specific problem but not tested earlier in a given micro situation. A.2. Abstract of the number of technologies refined* in respect of crops/enterprises: NIL A.3. Abstract of the number of technologies assessed in respect of livestock / enterprises Thematic areas Evaluation of Breeds TOTAL A.4. Fiber Crops Spices Cattle - Poultry 1 1 Sheep - Goat - Abstract on the number of technologies refined in respect of livestock / enterprises: NIL Piggery - Rabbitary - Fisheries - TOTAL 1 1 14 11). Results of On Farm Trials Title of OFT Problem Diagnosed Technology Assessed No. of Trials Weed Management in Boro Rice Severe Weed infestation in irrigated Boro rice which result in low yield Low yield of banana High cost of chemical fertilizer and deterioration of soil health Weed Management 5 Results of Assessment/ Refined (Data on the parameter should be provided) In progress Enhancement of bunch size Imbalance chemical fertilizer (T1) 2 In progress 5 T1= yield 24 q/ha De-navelling in Banana INM in Jute Feedback from the farmer Feedback to the Researcher B.C . Ratio - - - - 2.97 (INM) T2= yield 28 q/ha 16.66 % Yield increase in INM over control with less chemical fertilizer application Result presented in Table C below INM improved Soil properties particularly available N and P in INM soils in comparison to control ( farmers’ practice) Post harvested soil report is enclosed below in table A Better result was obtained in T3. Therefore in INM system LCC may be introduced for site specific N management for sustainable rice production. Post harvested soil report is enclosed below in table B Interested to use biofertilizer in future too Azotobacter and PSB as seed treatment (T2) INM with SSNM using LCC in winter rice Var. Ranjit High cost of chemical fertilizer and deterioration of soil health T1=Chemical Fert. T2=INM (PSB+ Azospirillum+ Rock phosphate as seedling root dip treatment) + full dose of K T3= INM+ Site Specific Nitrogen management using LCC 5 Interested to use follow INM+LCC 1.93 (control Chemical fert: 1.5 INM:1.8 INM+SSNM=1.96 15 INM in Toria var. TS-38 IPM in brinjal Production performance of Vanaraja birds under Traditional System of rearing (backyard farming) High cost of chemical fertilizer and deterioration of soil health Pest attack in brinjal which reduces the market price Limited production of egg and meat from nondescript or local poultry breeds resulting in low economic gain, Heavy mortality in local breeds due to various poultry diseases. T1= farmers’ practice (Imbalanced chemical fertilizer) T2= 45:22.5: 22.5 NPK kg/ha And Azotobacter+ PSB as seed treatment IPM Production performance (egg and meat production) of Vanaraja birds under backyard farming system. 5 T1=Yield 8.1 q/ha T2= Yield 12.0 q/ha 5 In progress 5 In progress (Vanaraja chicks have been purchased and have been kept under brooding) INM improved Soil properties particularly available N and P in INM soils in comparison to control ( farmers’ practice. Soil data presented below in Table D T1= 2.49 T2= 2.83 Satisfactory - - Satisfactory - - Table A. Post harvested Soil test report on INM in Jute pH N P2O5 K2O Organic C % T1 (Farmers practice) 5.01 255.52 10.38 204.98 0.73 T2 (INM) 5.14 271.14 13.34 205.36 0/74 16 Table B. INM with SSNM using LCC in winter rice var. Ranjit pH N P2O5 K2O Organic C % T1 ( farmers practice) 5.12 259.72 10.18 187.98 0.64 T2 (INM) 5.26 269.02 15.90 184.10 0.65 T3 (INM+SSNM) 5.16 284.20 17.38 166.96 0.69 Table C. Result of OFT on INM with SSNM using LCC in winter rice Var. Ranjit Chemical Fert INM (PSB+ Azospirillum+ Rock phosphate) INM+ SSNM with LCC N No of effective tillers/plant 8.6 11.8 13.8 Plant Height 109.6 cm 124.4 cm 132.6 cm Panicle Length 22.6 cm 28.7 cm 32.8 cm No of grains/panicle 148.2 cm 227.4 cm 235.8 cm 1000 grain weight 14.2 g 17.65 g 18.1 g Yield 4.8 t/ha 5.4 t/ha 6.1 t/ha Table D. Post harvested soil test result of INM in rapeseed pH N P2O5 K2O Organic C % T1 (Farmers practice) 5.12 259.54 14.16 185.56 0.73 T2 (INM) 5.49 270.00 19.66 192.32 0.80 *Field crops – kg/ha, * for horticultural crops -= kg/t/ha, * milk and meat – litres or kg/animal, * for mushroom and vermi compost kg/unit area. ** Give details of the technology assessed or refined and farmer’s practice 17 3.2 Achievements of Frontline Demonstrations a. Follow-up for results of FLDs implemented during previous years List of technologies demonstrated during previous year and popularized during 2011-12 and recommended for large scale adoption in the district Sl. No Crop/ Technology demonstrated Enterprise 1 Toria 5 cm irrigation at 50% flowering in late sown toria 2 winter rice INM 3 Maize HQPM 4 Jute New C. olitorious Jute var. Tarun * Thematic areas as given in Table 3.1 (A1 and A2) b. Sl. No. 1 2 Horizontal spread of technology No. of farmers Area in ha 136 50 10 5 32 11 40 6 No. of villages 5 3 4 5 Details of FLDs implemented during reporting period (Information is to be furnished in the following three tables for each category i.e. cereals, horticultural crops, oilseeds, pulses, cotton and commercial crops.) Crop Banana Pineapple Thematic area Seed / Plant production Integrated Crop Management Technology Demonstrated Season and year High density cultivation of Malbhog banana Organic Mulching in Pineapple Kharif, 2011 Kharif, 2011 No. of farmers/ demonstration Area (ha) Proposed 0.080 0.040 Actual 0.080 0.040 SC/ST 1 - Others 1 2 Total 2 2 Reasons for shortfall in achievement - - Farming situation (Rf/ Irrigated, Soiltype, altitude, etc) Rf Rf Status of soil (Kg/ha) N P2O5 K2O 237.5 12.3 215.4 320.8 17.2 225.5 1)Same as the first location of High density cultivation of Malbhog banana because the plot is same 2) KVK Farm 201.1 8.7 167.8 18 3 4 Turmeric Paddy Performance of FLD S3l.No. Crop Seed / Plant production Stored grain pest management & drudgery reduction Demo. Yield Qtl/ha Varietal Trial in Turmeric var: Megha Turmeric Improved duli Yield of local Check Qtl./ha Kharif, 2012 0.05 0.05 1 2 - Rf 222.2 18.5 204.6 254.5 13.5 199.7 Data on Turmeric field analyzed in April,12 only. Rabi,2012 Data on parameter in relation to technology demonstrated (Yield, Disease incidence, etc. as specified in FLD Programme) - - 1 Average Net Return (Profit) (Rs./ha) Demo Local Check 2 Banana H L A Demo Local 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Crop is 8 months old, profuse suckering, de-suckering demonstrated in field 2 Pineapple Crop is 8 months old and in healthy growth 3 Turmeric Planting of rhizomes completed 4 Paddy FLD in progress and results are awaited NB: Attach few good action photographs with title at the back with pencil 2 3 Economic Impact 1 1 Extension and Training activities under FLD 1 - - Technical Feedback on the Demonstrated Technology Farmers’ Reaction on specific Technologies 13 14 B.C. Ratio Demo Local Check 11 12 19 Sl.No. 1 2 3 4 c. Activity Field days Farmers Training No. of activities organised Commercial fruit production with emphasis on banana cultivation Commercial fruit production with emphasis on pineapple cultivation - Media coverage Training for extension functionaries Date 30.5.11 Number of participants 30 2.6.11 26 - - Remarks - - Details of FLD on Enterprises (i) Farm Implements: NIL (ii) Livestock Enterprises: NIL (iii) Other Enterprises: NIL Achievements on Training both On and Off Campus (Including the sponsored, vocational, FLD and trainings under Rainwater Harvesting Unit) : No. of courses Thematic area On Male On Off Others Female On Off Total On Off Male On Off Participants SC/ST Female Total On Off On Off 1 - - 9 - - 5 - - 14 - - 8 - - 3 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 - 8 - 3 - 11 - 9 - - - - - - - - - - - Off (A) FARMERS & FARM WOMEN I. Crop Production Weed Management 1 Resource Conservation Technologies Cropping Systems Crop Diversification Integrated Farming Water management Seed production Nursery management Integrated Crop 1 Management Fodder production Production of organic inputs Total Male On Off Total Female On Off 11 - - 17 - - 8 - - 25 - 25 - - - - - - - - - - 5 - 14 - 17 - 8 - 25 25 - - - - - - - - - - Total On Off Grand Total 20 II. Horticulture a) Vegetable Crops Production of low volume and high value crops Off-season vegetables Nursery raising Exotic vegetables like Broccoli Export potential vegetables Grading and standardization Protective cultivation (Green Houses, Shade Net etc.) b) Fruits Training and Pruning Layout and Management of Orchards Cultivation of Fruit 1 Management of young plants/orchards Rejuvenation of old orchards Export potential fruits Micro irrigation systems of orchards Plant propagation techniques c) Ornamental Plants Nursery Management Management of potted plants Export potential of ornamental plants - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 1 - 2 - 14 - 16 - 2 - 5 - 7 - 4 - 19 - 23 23 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 1 3 1 25 - 27 23 1 - 4 6 26 - 31 29 3 - 7 2 1 - 3 1 4 - 10 3 28 - 34 25 2 - 13 7 30 - 47 32 77 3 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 21 Propagation techniques of Ornamental Plants d) Plantation crops Production and 1 1 2 Management technology Processing and value addition e) Tuber crops Production and Management technology Processing and value addition f) Spices Production and Management technology Processing and value addition g) Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Nursery management Production and management technology Post harvest technology and value addition III Soil Health and Fertility Management Soil fertility 1 1 management Soil and Water Conservation Integrated Nutrient Management Production and use of organic inputs Management of 1 1 Problematic soils Micro nutrient deficiency in crops Nutrient Use - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7 23 - 6 7 29 15 2 2 1 17 3 22 25 17 7 24 32 56 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 18 - 2 - 20 - 5 - - - 5 - 23 - 2 - 25 25 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 19 - 2 - 21 - 4 - - - 4 - 23 - 2 - 25 25 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 22 Efficiency Soil and Water 1 1 Testing IV Livestock Production and Management Dairy Management 1 1 Poultry 1 1 Management Piggery 1 1 Management Goat management 1 1 Rabbit Management Disease 4 4 Management Feed management 1 1 Production of quality animal products V Home Science/Women empowerment Household food security by kitchen gardening and nutrition gardening Design and development of low/minimum cost diet Designing and development for high nutrient efficiency diet Minimization of nutrient loss in processing Gender mainstreaming through SHGs Storage loss minimization techniques Value addition 1 1 Income generation 3 1 4 activities for empowerment of rural Women - 22 - 3 - 25 - - - - - - - 22 - 3 - 25 25 - 24 17 - 0 7 - 24 24 - 1 2 0 - 0 0 0 - 1 2 - 25 19 0 - 0 7 0 - 25 26 25 26 - 4 - 2 - 6 - 18 - 1 - 19 - 22 - 3 - 25 25 - 5 - - 0 - - 5 - - 12 - - 8 - - 20 - - 17 - - 8 - - 25 - 25 - - 75 - 4 - 79 - 6 - 16 - 22 - 81 - 20 - 101 101 - 15 - - 0 - - 15 - - 12 - - 8 - - 20 - - 17 - - 8 - - 25 - 25 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 33 11 8 33 11 8 - - 12 4 12 12 4 12 - - 45 15 20 45 15 20 15 65 23 Location specific drudgery reduction technologies Rural Crafts Women and child care VI Agril. Engineering Installation and maintenance of micro irrigation systems Use of Plastics in farming practices Production of small tools and implements Repair and maintenance of farm machinery and implements Small scale processing and value addition Post Harvest Technology VII Plant Protection Integrated Pest Management Integrated Disease 1 Management Bio-control of pests 1 and diseases Production of bio control agents and bio pesticides VIII Fisheries Integrated fish farming Carp breeding and hatchery management Carp fry and fingerling rearing Composite fish culture - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 1 - 25 - - - 25 - - - - - - - 25 - - - 25 25 2 3 23 34 - - 23 34 7 18 - - 7 18 30 52 - - 30 52 82 - 1 19 - - - 19 - 9 - - - 9 - 28 - - - 28 - 28 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 1 - 25 - - - 25 - - - - - - - 25 - - - 25 25 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 24 Hatchery management and culture of freshwater prawn Breeding and culture of ornamental fishes Portable plastic carp hatchery Pen culture of fish and prawn Shrimp farming Edible oyster farming Pearl culture Fish processing and value addition IX Production of Inputs at site Seed Production Planting material production Bio-agents production Bio-pesticides production Bio-fertilizer production Vermi-compost production Organic manures production Production of fry and fingerlings Production of Beecolonies and wax sheets Small tools and implements Production of livestock feed and fodder Production of Fish feed X Capacity Building and Group Dynamics - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 25 Leadership development Group dynamics Formation and Management of SHGs Mobilization of social capital Entrepreneurial development of farmers/youths WTO and IPR issues XI Agro-forestry Production technologies Nursery management Integrated Farming Systems TOTAL (B) RURAL YOUTH Mushroom Production Bee-keeping Integrated farming Seed production Production of organic inputs Integrated Farming Planting material production Vermi-culture Sericulture Protected cultivation of vegetable crops Commercial fruit production Repair and maintenance of - 1 1 - - - 25 - 25 - - - 6 - 6 - - - 31 - 31 31 - 1 - 1 - - - - 20 - - 20 - - - - 14 - - 14 - - - - 34 - - 34 - 34 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 6 34 40 74 423 34 167 108 590 34 127 15 121 49 248 108 550 64 274 157 824 972 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 - 2 - - 29 - - 16 - - 45 - - 4 - - 2 - - 6 - - 33 - - 18 - - 51 - 51 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 2 - 19 - 9 - 28 - 15 - 3 - 18 - 34 - 12 - 46 46 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 26 farm machinery and implements Nursery Management of Horticulture crops Training and pruning of orchards Value addition Production of quality animal products Dairying Sheep and goat rearing Quail farming Piggery Rabbit farming Poultry production Ornamental fisheries Para vets Para extension workers Composite fish culture Freshwater prawn culture Shrimp farming Pearl culture Cold water fisheries Fish harvest and processing technology Fry and fingerling rearing Small scale processing Post Harvest Technology Plant health and water quality management Tailoring and Stitching - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2 - 2 - - - - 20 - - 20 - - - - 37 - - 37 - - - - 37 - - 37 - 57 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 1 - 20 - 5 - 25 - - - - - - - 20 - 5 - 25 25 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 27 Rural Crafts TOTAL - 7 (C) EXTENSION PERSONNEL Productivity enhancement in field crops Integrated Pest Management Integrated Nutrient management Soil and water 1 testing Rejuvenation of old 1 orchards Protected cultivation technology Formation and Management of SHGs Group Dynamics 1 and farmers organization Information networking among farmers Capacity building for ICT application Care and maintenance of farm machinery and implements WTO and IPR issues Management in farm animals Livestock feed and fodder production Household food security Women and Child care Low cost and - 7 - 68 - 50 - 118 - 19 - 62 - 61 - 87 - 72 - 159 179 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 4 - 20 - 24 - - - 1 - 1 - 4 - 21 - 25 - 25 1 - 17 - - - 17 - 1 - - - 1 - 18 - - - 18 18 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 - - - 29 - 29 - - - 9 - 9 - - - 38 - 38 38 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 28 nutrient efficient diet designing Production and use of organic inputs Gender mainstreaming through SHGs TOTAL - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1 2 3 4 17 20 29 24 46 - 1 1 9 1 10 4 18 21 38 25 56 81 Note: Please furnish the details of above training programmes as Annexure in the proforma given below Date Cliente le Title of the training programme Discipline Thematic area Duration in days Venue (Off / On Campus) 16/12/11 & 17/12/11 27/3/12 &28/3/12 30/05/11 PF Scientific cultivation of Boro rice Agronomy Integrated crop management 2 Off Campus PF Integrated weed management Commercial fruit production with emphasis on banana cultivation Agronomy Weed management Cultivation of fruits 2 Off Campus Off Campus 31/05/11 PF Skill development on application of nutrients in coconut and arecanut Horticulture Management of young plants/orchards 1 02/06/11 PF Commercial fruit production with emphasis on pineapple cultivation Horticulture Cultivation of fruits 1 PF Horticulture 1 Number of other participants Male Female Total 14 11 3 14 Number of SC/ST Total number of participants Male Female Total 25 20 5 Male 9 Female 2 Total 11 8 3 11 17 8 25 9 5 25 1 26 3 1 4 28 2 30 Off Campus 23 6 29 2 1 3 25 7 32 Off Campus 18 2 4 2 6 22 4 26 20 29 22 - - 22 19 23 7 22 19 5 24 - 17 1 18 0 12 27 0 27 3 11 14 11 15 26 24 2 0 2 19 7 26 0 18 2 5 7 20 5 25 0 5 12 8 20 17 8 25 28/09/11 & 29/09/11 PF Commercial fruit production with emphasis on litchi cultivation Horticulture Cultivation of fruits 2 Off Campus 17/11/11 PF Production Technology of Brocolli Horticulture Exotic vegetables like Broccoli 1 Off Campus 13/12/11 & 14/12/11 RY Commercial fruit production with emphasis on litchi cultivation Horticulture Cultivation of fruits 2 Off Campus 14 7 21 1 - 17/01/12 & 18/01/12 RY Improved Production Technology of coconut and arecanut Horticulture Production and Management technology 2 Off Campus 5 2 7 14 3 17 05/07/11 & 06/07/11 EF Advances in Production Technology of Horticultural crops Horticulture Rejuvenation of old orchards 2 Off Campus 17 1 18 - - 22/04/11 & 23/04/11 PF Preparation of Compound feed for livestock Animal Science Feed management 2 Off Campus 15 0 15 12 25/04/11 & 26/ 04/11 PF Disease management in livestock Animal Science Disease management 2 Off Campus 8 4 12 16/11/11 & 17/11/11 14/12/11 & 15/12/11 05/01/12 & PF Animal Science Poultry farming 2 Off Campus 17 7 Animal Science Disease management 2 Off Campus 18 Animal Science Goat farming 2 Off Campus 5 PF PF Scientific Poultry management Livestock disease management Goat rearing by scientific methods 22 2 - 16 14 - 2 - 7 5 22 4 1 15 30 06/01/12 12/02/12 & 13/02/12 19/03/12 & 20/03/12 21/03/12 & 22/03/12 28/03/12, 29/03/12 & 30/03/12 20/3/12 & 21/3/12 PF Scientific pig rearing Animal Science Pig farming 2 Off Campus 4 2 6 18 1 19 22 3 25 PF Scientific rearing of milch cattle Animal Science Dairy farming 2 Off Campus 24 0 24 1 0 1 25 0 25 PF Prevention of Ranikhet disease in poultry Disease prevention in livestock Animal Science Disease management 2 Off Campus 25 0 25 0 0 0 25 0 25 Animal Science Disease management 3 Off Campus 25 0 25 0 0 0 25 0 25 PF Integrated Duck Cum Fish Culture Fishery Integrated fish farming 2 Off Campus 11 7 18 3 4 7 14 11 25 2/5/2011 & 3/5/2011 FW Communication Skill Home Science Group Dynamics 2 Off campus - 25 25 - 6 6 - 31 31 18/8/2011 FW PRA Technique Home Science Group Dynamics 1 Off campus - 20 20 - 14 14 - 34 34 13th,14th, 15th ,16th th ,18 & th 20 June,2011 20th, 23rd , th 24 January,2 012 13th -15th July,2011 FW Tailoring and preparation of dry flower Home Science Income generating activity for farm women 6 On campus - 15 15 - - - - 15 15 FW Baking , cooking and pickle making Home Science Value addition 3 Off campus - 11 11 - 4 4 - 15 15 FW Tailoring of women’s garment Home Science 3 On campus - 10 10 - 5 5 - 15 15 16th ,17th & 19th August,20 11 21st-23rd November ,2011 FW Preparation of dry flowers Home Science 3 On campus - 8 8 - 7 7 - 15 15 RY Vocational Training on Dry flower making. Home Science Income generating activity for farm women Income generating activity for farm women Income generating activity for farm women 3 Off campus 20 20 - 8 - 12 12 - PF 8 31 th th 11 -13 January,2 012 RY Preservation of fruits and vegetables Home Science Value addition 3 Off campus - 14 14 - 13 13 - 27 27 23/5/2011 EP Leadership skill of panchayat worker Home Science Group Dynamics 1 Off campus - 29 29 - 9 9 - 38 38 4/7/2011 PF IPDM in summer vegetables Plant Protection IPDM 1 On campus 19 - 19 5 - 5 24 - 24 28/7/2011 PF Pest and Disease management in Coconut Plant Protection IPDM 1 On campus 23 - 23 7 - 7 30 - 30 16/8/2011 PF IPM in paddy Plant Protection IPM 1 Off campus 12 7 19 2 5 12 26 17/6/11 PF Plant Protection IPDM 1 Off campus 20 4 24 1 - 1 21 29/6/11 PF Plant Protection Off campus 11 7 18 3 4 7 14 11 25 PF Production of biocontrol agents and bio pesticides Soil fertility management 1 22/07/11 Integrated Pest & disease management in citrus Pesticide application technique & maintenance of equipments’ Use of LCC for real time N management 2 Off campus 18 2 20 5 - 5 23 2 25 05/08/11 PF Management of Fe toxicity (Bronzing disease) in rice Soil Science Management of Problematic Soil 1 Off campus 19 2 21 4 - 4 23 2 25 19/10/11 PF Procedure of soil sampling and processing Soil Science Soil and water Testing 1 Off campus 22 3 25 - - - 22 3 25 21/09/11 RY Plant and water sampling techniques Soil Science Plant health and water quality 1 Off campus 20 5 25 - - - 20 17/04/11& 18/04/11 22/11/11& 23/11/11 RY Bee-keeping as an employment generation avenue Apiary Bee-keeping 4 Off campus 29 16 45 4 2 6 33 Soil Science 7 14 4 5 18 25 25 51 32 th 20 to rd 23 , Dec,11 EF Modern approach to soil water and plant analysis and fertilizer recommendation Soil Science Soil and water analysis 4 Off and On campus Total 19 5 510 252 24 1 762 128 - 127 1 255 20 5 25 638 379 1017 (D) Vocational training programmes for Rural Youth Crop / Enterprise Date st Home Science Training title* rd 21 -23 November,2011 Dry flower making Identified Thrust Area Value addition No. of Participants Self employed after training Duration (days) 3 Number of persons employed else where Male Female Total - 20 20 Number of units Type of units Number of persons employed *training title should specify the major technology /skill transferred (E) Sl.No Date 1 23.4.2011 2 12.7.2011 3 13.9.2011 Lectures delivered as resource person: Title Marketing strategies for Jatropha farmers and Soil management Scientific rice cultivation Package and practices for rabi vegetables Thematic area Duration (days) Client (PF/RY/EF) No. of courses Discipline Soil Science Biofuel 1 PF and RY Soil Science Soil Science Rice cultivation Vegetable production 1 1 1 No. of Participants Others Male Female Total 4 4 SC/ST Male Female 7 - PF and RY 1 25 - 25 11 PF, FW and RY 1 42 5 42 11 Sponsoring Agency Total 7 Total Male 11 Female - Total 11 - 11 36 - 36 NFSM 3 14 53 8 61 ATMA Dept. of Agriculture 33 4 6.2.2012 5 6.2.2012 5 26.02.12 6 26.02.12 7 1.03.12 8 17.12.2011 9 20.10.2011 10 16.12.2011 Total Use of organic inputs in Agriculture (soil aspect) Use of organic inputs in Agriculture ( Agronomic aspect) Organic farmingpotential in the district. TechnoEconomic Aspect of dairy & Goatery projects. Agronomic practices in relation to soil health management. Flower cultivation under Technology Mission Training and awareness Campaign on Ornamental Fish Integrated Pest & disease management in sugarcane Soil Science Organic farming 1 PY and RY 1 35 - 35 17 - 17 52 - 52 Multiplex Agronomy Organic farming 1 PY and RY 1 35 - 35 17 - 17 52 - 52 Multiplex Soil Science Organic Agriculture 1 PF,FW and RY 1 25 0 25 0 0 0 25 0 25 NABARD Animal Science Animal Rearing. 1 PF, FW& RY 1 25 0 25 0 0 0 25 0 25 NABARD Agronomy Soil health Camp. 1 PF and RY 1 21 - 21 - - - 21 - 21 IFFCO Horticulture Floriculture 1 PF,FW and RY 1 25 - 25 11 - 11 36 - 36 BNCA, AAU, Jorhat Fishery Ornamental fish culture 1 PF,FW and RY 1 7 7 14 11 - 11 18 7 25 MPEDA, North East Region, Guwahati Plant protection IPDM 1 PF 1 9 - 9 16 - 16 25 - 25 JDA, office, Tezpur 10 10 253 12 265 101 3 104 354 15 369 34 3.4. Extension Activities (including activities of FLD programmes) (Please mention specific Extension Activity conducted by the KVK such as Field Day, Kisan Mela, Exhibition, Diagnostic Visit, etc) Sl. No. Nature of Extension Activity 1. Field Day 2. Field Day 3. Field Day 4. Field Day 5. Awareness camp 6. Field day 7. Awareness camp 8. Field Day 9. Field Day 10. Field Day Purpose/ topic and Date FPARP/Application of Treadle Pump technology in shallow watertable area 16.3.12 -do17.3.12 -do19.3.12 -do20.3.12 FPARP/ Improvement of traditional rainwater harvesting structure 22.3.12 FPARP/Multiple use of water 26.3.12 FPARP/ Improvement of traditional rainwater harvesting structure 27.3.12 FPARP/ Multiple use of water 28.3.12 NICRA Field day (16/02/12) NICRA Field Day (26/02/12) No. of activities Participants SC/ST (Farmers) Extension Officials (II) (III) Male Female Total Male Female Total 8 6 2 - 1 Farmers (Others) (I) Male Female Total 92 72 20 Male 78 Grand Total (I+II+III) Female Total 100 22 1 65 34 99 1 0 1 - - - 66 34 100 1 57 36 93 4 3 7 - - - 93 7 100 1 54 26 80 12 11 23 - - - 66 37 103 1 81 19 100 - - - - - - 81 19 100 1 74 34 108 3 2 5 - - - 108 5 113 1 73 29 102 1 0 1 74 329 103 1 10 4 14 54 33 87 - - - 64 37 101 1 73 29 102 - - - - - - 73 29 102 1 79 25 105 - - - - - - 79 25 105 35 11. Field Day NICRA Field Day (19/03/12) 1 87 12 99 2 0 2 - - - 89 12 101 12. Exposure visit RARS Titabor (12/11/11) 1 33 7 40 - - - - - - 33 7 40 13. Exposure visit RARS, Shillongoni, (04/02/12) 1 19 2 21 7 2 9 - - - 26 4 30 14. Exposure visit NE Agri Fair, Khanapara (11/02/12& 12/02/12) 1 31 0 31 1 4 5 - - - 32 4 36 15. Animal Vaccination Camp (HS+BQ combined vaccine) Animal health camp cum awareness programme Animal health camp NICRA (11.09.11) 1 110 34 144 4 1 5 1 0 1 115 35 150 NICRA (21.10.11) 1 60 12 72 2 0 2 1 0 1 63 12 75 NICRA (05.01.12) 1 62 10 72 2 0 2 1 0 1 63 12 75 NICRA (31.03.12 to 04.04.12) 1 69 30 99 0 0 0 1 0 1 70 30 100 16. 17. (AAU Vetmin distribution) 18. Animal health camp (5 days) 19. Soil Health Camp IFFCO-Soil Health Camp 1st to 3rd March,12 21 - 21 - - - 2 - 2 21 - 23 20. Awareness Progranme 20 - 20 - - - 2 - 2 22 - 22 21. Kisan Gosti On Forward market trading 29.2.12 Punioni farmers club formation 1 48 16 64 4 2 6 - - - 52 18 70 22. Farmers Scientist interaction programme at Berajan 1 37 4 41 4 1 5 - - - 41 5 46 Grand Total * Example for guidance only Farmers Scientist interaction 22.10.2011 1795 36 3.5 Production and supply of Technological products SEED MATERIALS Major Group/Class Crop Variety Quantity (qt) Value (Rs.) Provided to No. of Farmers/Other Agencies CEREALS Rice Ranjit 10.0q 2800/q Yet to be sold OILSEEDS Sesame Toria - ST 1683 (FS) TS 38 (FS) - 6q 30q - 1000.00/q 5000.00/q - OTHERS (Specify) SUMMARY Sl. No. Major group/class Quantity (qtl.) Value (Rs.) 1 2 TOTAL CEREALS OILSEEDS 10 rice 6 q Sesame +30 q Toria - 28000.00 156000.00 Rs.184000.00 Provided to No. of Farmers/Other Agencies Yet to be sold - PLANTING MATERIALS Major group/ class FRUITS SPICES VEGETABLES SUMMARY Sl. No. 1 2 3 TOTAL Crop Banana Turmeric Colocasia Variety Amrit Sagar Megha Gheu Quantity (Nos.) 7500 suckers 15 q 1.5q Value (Rs.) 10/sucker 20/kg 10/kg Major group/class Quantity (Nos.) Value (Rs.) FRUITS VEGETABLES SPICES 7500 banana suckers Colocasia 15 q 15q turmeric - Rs 75,000.00 Rs 1500.00 Rs 30000.00 Rs 105000.00 Provided to No. of Farmers NICRA Local Input Agencies Yet to be sold Provided to No. of Farmers NICRA Yet to be sold Local Input Agencies - 37 BIO PRODUCTS Major group/class Product Name Species Quantity No Value (Rs.) Provided to No. of Farmers (kg) BIOAGENTS Vermicompost Vermicompost Eisenia foetida 2100 kg vermicompost 21000.00 Not sold. Used in the KVK farm. Fresh Azozolla +BGA and Azolla compost Azolla caroliniana 155 kg 1550.00 Not sold. Used in the KVK farm 2255.00 Rs.22550.00 BIOFERTILIZERS Azolla +BGA (homestead method) BIO PESTICIDES NIL SUMMARY Sl. No. Product Name Quantity Nos Species 2 BIO FERTILIZERS Vermicompost using Earth worm spp. Eisenia foetida Azolla caroliniana 3 BIO PESTICIDE NIL 1 BIOAGENTS Value (Rs.) Provided to No. of Farmers 2100 kg 21000.00 kg Not sold. Used in the KVK farm 155 kg 1550.00 kg 2255.0 kg Rs.22550.00 (kg) TOTAL LIVESTOCK Sl. No. Type Breed Value (Rs.) Quantity (Nos Provided to No. of Farmers Kgs CATTLE - - - - - - SHEEP AND GOAT - - - - - - POULTRY Chicken (DOC) Vanaraja 600 - 10800.00 25 FISHERIES - - - - - - Others (Specify) - - - - - - 38 SUMMARY Quantity Sl. No. Type Breed 1 CATTLE 2 SHEEP & GOAT 3 POULTRY 4 FISHERIES 5 OTHERS TOTAL 3.6. Value (Rs.) Provided to No. of Farmers - - - - - - - Vanaraja 600 - 10800.00 25 - - - - - - - - - - - 600 - 10800.00 25 Nos Kgs - - - Literature Developed/Published (with full title, author & reference) (A) KVK News Letter ((Date of start, Periodicity, number of copies distributed etc.) (B) Literature developed/published Item Research papers Book: Total Title Number of copies Authors name Interrelationship of forms of sulphur with its availability indices and soil properties in Entisols of Assam Das K.N, Basumatary, A and Borkotoki,Bikram - Peoples’ Participatory Action Research Programme For Rural Development Under Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sonitpur Bikram Borkotoki, P.C.Deka ,Mahima Begum,,Rituparna Pegu, Sadananda Payeng, B.K. Neog , Naseema Rahaman Arifa M Begum and Ratul Das Neog, B.K, Barman, N.N., Bora, D.P., Dey, S.C and Chakraborty, A. - Borkotoki, Bikram - Experimental Infection of Pigs With group A rotavirus and enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli in India: gross, histopathological and immunopathological study.[Published in Veterinaria Italiana, 2011, 47(2), 117-128] Effect of Added Bentonite Clay on Carbon and Nitrogen Mineralization: A case study from Tarai Soils of Uttarakhand, India 3 - - 39 Technical reports -Popular articles Annual action plan, Annual report, District contingency plan Scientific staff of KVK Sonitpur, Napam - Phul Kheti Kori Swaniyoji Howok (Self employment through flower cultivation) Rahman, N. and Dr. Deka, P. C. - Shishur Bridhi Aru Bikahot Khelor Proyojoniyota (Importance of play in growth and development of children) Begum, A. M. and Bora, T. - Pothar Hoishot Jalahinsonor Byobasta (Importance of irrigation in field crops) Begum, Mahima and - Borkotoki, Bikram. Leaflets/folders/bul letin Sitkalot Sak-pasolir kheti kori swabalombi hauk (Self employment through cultivation of rabi vegetables) Rahman, N. and Dr. Deka, P. C. - Uddan Sasyor Unnayonot Plastikor Bhumika(Roleof plastics in horticultural crops) Rahman, N. and Dr. Deka, Promod, C. - Nabojat goru puwalir joton aru protipalon (Care and management of newborn calf) Neog, B.K. and Das, G. - Panir Bahumukhi Byobaher (Multiple use of water) Mahima Begum,,Rituparna Pegu, Bikram Borkotoki ,Bhrigu.K. Neog , Sadananda Payeng,Promood.C.Deka ,Naseema Rahaman Bikram Borkotoki, Pramod C.Deka ,Mahima Begum,,Rituparna Pegu, 230 Naseema Rahman, P.C. Deka, Pabitra Bordoloi, Bikram Borkotoki & Popy Bora In press Unnot Manor Bari Podhotiit Krishakor Lavalav (Economic benefit of the farmers from homestead gardens) Naseema Rahman , Promood C. Deka, Mahima Begum,Rituparna Pegu, Bikram Borkotoki ,Bhrigu.K. Neog , Sadananda Payeng,Promood.C.Deka ,Arifa M Begum and Ratul Das In press Unnot Podhotire Panor Kheti (Improved cultivation practices of betelvine) Naseema Rahman , Promood C. Deka, Mahima Begum,Rituparna Pegu, Bikram Borkotoki ,Bhrigu.K. Neog , Sadananda Payeng,Promood.C.Deka ,Arifa M Begum and Ratul Das In press Hitkalin Pasolit Dekha Diya Bivinna Roog aru Niyonton Bidhi Poppy Bora & P. C. Deka 200 Borokhunor Pani Hangroh aru hangrakhonot poromporagoto Xongrosonayiar Gurutwa- Ek Abolokon (Importance of traditional rain water harvesting structure-an overview) Asomor Poribehot Bebohayik Bhitit Narikolor Kheti (Commercial cultivation of coconut in Assam condition) 230 40 (Insect pest management in rabi vegetables) Rahayonik Kitnahokor Bigyan honmoto Proyog Aru Lobo Loga Habodhanota Hamooh (Scientific application of pesticides and precautions to be taken) Poppy Bora & P.C. Deka 200 Folmool Aru Hak Pasolir Sangrakshanor Bivinna Podhoti (Different methods of fruits and vegetable preservation) Arifa M Begum, Naseema Rahman , Promood C. Deka, Mahima Begum,Rituparna Pegu, Bikram Borkotoki ,Bhrigu.K. Neog , Sadananda Payeng,Promood.C.Deka and Ratul Das In press Bhoyaboh Birdflur Birudhay sojak howk ( Awareness against deadly Birdflue) Bhrigu Kumar Neog, P.C.Deka & Sadananda Payeng 200 Tholua Pradhotit Aloor Sangrakshan ( Traditional method of Potato storage ) Mahima Begum, Bikram Borkotoki & P.C. Deka In press Sonitpur Jilar Napam Chapori aru Napam Anchalot Treadle Pumpor Saphalata: Ek Abalukan (Success story of Treadle pumpAn overview) Bikram Borkotoki , Mahima Begum Rituparna Pegu & P.C. Deka 430 Total 17 Grand TOTAL 20 N.B. Please enclose a copy of each. In case of literature prepared in local language please indicate the title in English (C) S. No. Details of Electronic Media Produced NIL Type of media (CD / VCD / DVD / AudioCassette) 3.7. Success stories/Case studies, if any (two or three pages write-up on each case with suitable action photographs) Title of the programme Number SUCCESS STORY WITH ECONOMIC DETAILS : SUCEESS OF TREADLE PUMP IN NAPAM AREA OF SONITPUR DISTRICT Application of treadle pump technology for irrigation in shallow water table area was demonstrated in 4 different locations in Napam and Napam Chapori village, Sonitpur. Though Sonitpur district gets an average rainfall of 2300 mm, it is erratically distributed and concentrated within 4-5 months. Therefore, in rabi season there is always a scarcity of water. Treadle pumps are quite suitable for all types of crops and observed be operated for an area up to 0.4 ha by the farmers particularly in rabi season. 41 Average maximum water discharge of the pump was recorded to be 4500L/hour. Rabi crops grown under the treadle pump was found to have magnificent B:C. ratios compared to crops grown under rainfed conditions (Table 2). Water used efficiency was found to be highest in Cabbage (512.5kg/ha-cm) followed by Knolkhol (603.0 kg/hacm) and Tomato (264.0 kg/ha-cm). Maximum stroke length of the pump was recorded to be 100mm while maximum suction was found to be 8 m. Farmers’ response is very appreciative. A farmer namely Mr J.C.Deka of Napam village already installed a treadle pump in his farm by own cost after seeing our FPARP demonstrations. Few others are also showing interest in the same line. One of our beneficiaries reporting that the pump is also helping her husband to reduce his high blood pressure due to the physical exercise performed while operating the pump. Average Achievement of Treadle Pump in Rabi, 2011-12 is listed in table (a). Table (a): Application of treadle pump technology for irrigation in shallow water table area (Rabi, 2011) Crop: Rabi vegetables (Cabbage, Knolkhol, Tomato ) Treadle pump Maximum stroke length (mm) Maximum suction (m) Water discharge (L/hour) B:C for irrigation Water use efficiency 100 8 4500 Rained - - - Cabbage: 2.4:1 Knolkhol: 3.7:1 Tomato: 3.2:1 Cabbage:1.5:1 Knolkhol: 2.8:1 Tomato: 2.0:1 Cabbage: 512.5 kg/ha-cm Knolkhol : 603.0 kg/ha-cm Tomato: 264.0 kg/ha-cm - 42 3.8 Give details of innovative methodology/technology developed and used for Transfer of Technology during the year a) Use of LCC for real time and fixed time Nitrogen management b) 5 cm irrigation at 50 % flowering in late sown toria. 3.9 Give details of indigenous technology practiced by the farmers in the KVK operational area which can be considered for technology development (in detail with suitable photographs) S. No. 1 Crop / Enterprise Cole crops 2 Okra 3 Solaneceous (Brinjal, Tomato) Vegetable crops 4 ITK Practiced Banana fruit pieces are used at the corners of nursery beds to distract the ants from cole crop seeds Okra seeds soaked in water overnight, wrapped in cloth and kept inside cowdung for germination in early crops 55 gram turmeric powder mixed with 50 gram Copper Sulphate and applied in soil before transplanting the crop in main field (100 gm Sirota (Sweta sirota) + 100 gm Kalmegh + 100 gm Mahaneem + 100 gm Keturi Halodhi) dissolved in 5 litres of water and sprayed 3.10 Indicate the specific training need analysis tools/methodology followed for 3.11 Identification of courses for farmers/farm women: PRA Rural Youth : PRA In-service personnel: discussion with the head of the line departments Field activities i. ii. iii. 3.12. Sl. No 1 2 3 4 5 6 Germination in early okra crops (during JanuaryFebruary) Preventive measure against wilting Control measure against insect attack in vegetable crops Number of villages adopted: 3 No. of farm families selected: 201 No. of survey/PRA conducted: 8 Activities of Soil and Water Testing Laboratory Status of establishment of Lab 1. 2. Purpose of ITK Insect pest management Year of establishment List of equipments purchased with amount : : May, 2010 : Name of the Equipment Electronic balance pH meter Electrical Conductivity meter Spectrophotometer Flame photometer Kelplus Nitrogen Analyzer (Distillation System) Qty. 1 1 1 1 1 1 Cost 32,500.00 7384.00 8673.00 23,488.00 22,490.00 1,48,308.00 43 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Total Kelplus automatic digestion system Hot air oven Hot plate Rotary environmental shaker (horizontal) Table top Shaker (Platform type) Refrigerator Double water distillation apparatus (glass) Water distillation apparatus (stainless still) Physical balance (5 kg) Physical Balance (2 kg) Soil sampling auger (2 Nos) Sieve (2 Nos) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 20 77451.00 18960.00 3000.00 19800.00 16500.00 14062.50 28,912.00 10,369.00 4500.00 3000.00 3096.00 1150.00 Rs. 2,95,335.50 3. Details of samples analyzed so far (April,2011- March,2012) : Details Soil Samples 116 No. of Samples 41 No. of Farmers 14 No. of Villages Water Samples 10 5 5 Plant Samples 35 15 7 Petiole Samples - - - Total 161 61 26 Amount realized Farmers’ samples of analyzed free of Cost. 4.0 IMPACT 4.1. Impact of KVK activities (Not to be restricted for reporting period). 52 Change in income (Rs.) Before (Rs./Unit) 2500/ ha After (Rs./Unit) 7000/ ha 210 67 1500/unit 4000/ unit 65 63 210/duck/yr. 350/duck/yr. 75 3500/ha 8000/ha Name of specific technology/skill transferred No. of participants % of adoption Multiple cropping 85 Tailoring Scientific duck farming Scientific vegetable cultivation 200 44 Fishery pond management 50 68 45000/ha 112500/ha Poultry vaccination (Ranikhet disease vaccine) 400 25 12000/batch 21000/batch INM in rice 85 5.88 12500.00/ha 16500.00/ha NB: 4.2. 4.3 Should be based on actual study, questionnaire/group discussion etc. with ex-participants. Cases of large scale adoption (Please furnish detailed information for each case) Details of impact analysis of KVK activities carried out during the reporting period Impact Assessment Protocol followed: Impact assessments are carried out to assess the consequences of training programmes, OFTs and FLDs Considerable time was given before conducting the impact assessment. For impact assessment both output and outcome are evaluated. Output as indicator constitutes a critical component of a training/OFTs that shows changes in certain conditions from specific interventions. They provide evidences of performance of the training/OFTs in attaining the objectives. Probable outcomes were formulated at the time of designing of the training /OFTs. Output indicates what will be the result of the training. Outcomes are immediate benefits from the outputs. For example, as a results of a training programme on sali rice production technology, farmers received a yield of 4.5 t/ha . This 4.5 t/ha is output of the training but outcome will be what benefit farmers get by achieving this level of yield. Suppose the increase in production is 1.5 t/ha, and then the outcome depends on what they did with surplus production. They may sale the surplus amount to market and increased their income level. What is happened after increasing the income? Or they may purchase less or no amount of rice from market to meet their family demand. What changes are taken place due to this new situation? Levels of impact: Impact may be assessed at various levels like individual, family, village levels etc. In our case individual and family levels are clubbed together as household level. After conducting the programme we conducted impact assessment at household level and village level. For assessing the impact of KVK training at lower level, more particularly the tangible impact we followed guidelines provided by the Department of Extension Education, FA, AAU 5.0 LINKAGES 5.1 Functional linkage with different organizations Sl No. 1 Name of organization State Department of Agriculture 2 3 4 State Department of Veterinary and AH College of Veterinary Science, Khanapara, Guwahati-781022 State Department of Fishery Nature of linkage Diagnostic visit , training programme, Demonstration, ATMA, TMH, Recommendation in Zonal meeting Organization of animal vaccination and health camps Technical advice and support for organizing various KVK programmes 1. Attending different Departmental meeting 2.Fishery official act as PS for FWEP students, Kept under the 45 supervision of KVK, Sonitpur Radio talk, discussion, phone in programme SHG mobilization, Farmers club formation, Training and Awareness programmes. Training 5 6 All India Radio NABARD 7 SIRD 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 NERIWALM Tezpur University ASSCA ASC ABITA NBSS & LUP, Jorhat RFRI, Jorhat NGOs SHGs State Forest Department, Assam 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 NB 5.2 Training Exchanging technical knowledge Seed certification Supplying of planting materials Training and Supplying of planting materials Acquiring technical support Technical Exchange Technical support Technical support 1.Training and technical supports 2. KVK is a member of JFMC 3. KVK is involving in NBM IFFCO Training, Soil health camp ETC, Naltali Training Multiplex Training Cleanopolis energy system privet limited. Participation in meeting on IFS Punioni farmers’ club Training and advisory service BN College of Agriculture Training, Seminar and knowledge exchange East India Coconut products, Tezpur Coco pith based bio-fertilizer formulation ( Engaged in Product development under KVK-Sonitpur’s technical guidance) The nature of linkage should be indicated in terms of joint diagnostic survey, joint implementation, participation in meeting, contribution received for infrastructural development, conducting training programmes and demonstration or any other List special programmes undertaken by the KVK, which have been financed by State Govt./Other Agencies Name of the scheme NICRA RKVY FPARP Technology Showcasing MLT IN VEGETABLE CROPS Date/ Month of initiation 2011-12 2011-12 2011-12 2011-12 2011-12 Funding agency CRIDA State Ministry of Water Resources Govt. of India (AICRP on Water management) AAU, under RKVY AICRP on Vegetable crops Amount (Rs.) 22,36000.00 687000.00 617500.00 324000.00 - 46 DEMONSTRATIONS UNDER FPARP PHASE (II) Integration of rainwater harvesting and micro irrigation was done in high-density Malbhog banana plantation. Comparison of the drip system is done with commonly followed flood irrigation practice of the farmers. Results obtained till March, 2012 are presented in table 1. Critic al perusal of results presented in the table 1 revels that drip irrigation system using harvested rainwater and groundwater as well is quite beneficial both in terms of money and ecological wellbeing. Water Use Efficiency (Amount of water used/per unit of yield produced) will no doubt, be better in bearing stage of plant because other plant properties measured in vegetative stage is reflecting the effect of drip water in plant growth and development.(Table 1). Table 1: Integration of Rainwater harvesting and Micro- irrigation for Increasing Productivity of High Value Fruit Crops Crop Banana under drip (8 month old plantations) Banana under flood irrigation (8 month old plantations) Plant (cm) 153 123 height Leaf Number Emergence of sucker 8 Girth in diameter (cm) 9.5 3 Irrigation efficiency 90 % 5 8.1 0 40 % Monetary benefit Ecological benefit Reduction in irrigation cost by 30% and fertilizer saving by 40 % - a)Water saving up o 50 % b) Possibility of GW recharge - Application of treadle pump technology for irrigation in shallow water table area was demonstrated in 4 different locations in Napam and Napam Chapori village, Sonitpur. Though Sonitpur district gets an average rainfall of 2300 mm, it is erratically distributed and concentrated within 4-5 months. Therefore, in rabi season there is always a scarcity of water. Treadle pumps are quite suitable for all types of crops and observed be operated for an area up to 0.4 ha by the farmers particularly in rabi season. Average maximum water discharge of the pump was recorded to be 4500L/hour. Rabi crops grown under the treadle pump was found to have magnificent B:C. ratios compared to crops grown under rainfed conditions .( Data is presented as a separate success story with photographs) Technology on multiple use of water has been demonstrated in two locations viz. Koroioni Bengali and Ek numbar Nalbari in two different low-productive farm ponds. Multiple use of water aims to increase water productivity by adopting IFS model using fish-duck- horticulture as three basic components. At first, defunct farm ponds have been renovated and amended with lime. Thereafter, fish fingerlings were released in properly developed ponds. Duck houses were constructed above the water body to utilize their litter as pond manure. Nutrient rich pond water is used to irrigate horticultural crops grown on the bank. Benefit outcome is yet to come out. Technology on Improvement of traditional rainwater harvesting structure was demonstrated in two locations of Sonitpur District viz. Rupkuriha Village and Berajan. Where, one number of defunct traditional rainwater harvesting structure has been completely renovated in each location for supplement irrigation during rabi season thus increasing its economic utility. Before renovation there was hardly any water in the ponds during rabi seasons. The ponds have been renovated in such a way that could provide year round water availability to a group of farmers for IFS activities well as a source of irrigation water for rabi crops thus increasing the water productivity up to 80%. (Table 4) Table 4: Improvement of traditional rainwater harvesting water Improvement of traditional rain water harvesting structure Benefit after renovation • Increase water productivity by 80% • Creating alternative source of irrigation at door step 47 • • Harvesting water ahead for lean period Availing water year round. Soil moisture conservation using mulching was done in 6 locations of the Sonitpur district. Table 2 shows that per cent weed infestation and mortality of suckers in pineapple were observed to be zero as compared to 95 % and 20 %, respectively in control which confirms the perceived benefits of mulching (moisture conservation and weed control).Chlorophyll content of pineapple leaves measured spectrophotomatrically after one month of mulching was found to be higher than control. Table 5: Soil Moisture conservation using mulching Crop Pineapple Var. Queen Without mulch With black plastic mulch % Weed infestation 95 NIL % Mortality of suckers 20 NIL Total Chlorophyll content (mg g-1 of fresh weight) 142.0 158.0 Ecological benefit Decrease Evapotranspiration loss of water Maintain soil moisture status, Reduce raindrop erosion, Reduction in agricultural chemical application RESULTS OF MLT IN VEGETABLE CROPS AT KVK, SONITPUR Crop : Okra Sl. No. Parameters Arka Anamika AAUKHYB-1 1 Germination percentage 85% 81% 2 Days to 1st picking 42 days 40 days 3 Plant height 210 cm 225 cm 4 No.of fruits/plant 42 – 55 40 – 61 48 5 No.of ridges/fruit 5 5 6 Fruit length 14 cm 12 cm 7 10 Fruit Weight 250 g 235 g 8 Fruit yield/plant 1.75 – 2.00 kg 1.25 – 1.75 kg 9 Fruit yield (q/ha) 129.63 – 148.15 92.59 – 129.63 10 Incidence of YVMV 20% Nil 11 % Consumer preference 87% 90% Crop Cucumber : No germination Crop :Roselle Sl. No. Parameters 1 First leaf & fruit picking from planting 2 Leaf weight (g/plant) 3 No. of leaf harvest 4 Leaf yield (q/ha) 5 Plant height (cm) at 1st picking 6 Fruit number per plant 7 Fruit yield (q/ha) 8 Pest &disease 9 % Consumer preference Roselle var: RS 09-01 85 – 90 days 280 g/plant 5 139.86 q/ha 1.12 cm 47 – 72 nos 58 q/ha Nil 75 % 49 ACTIVITIES UNDER NICRA Module-I: Natural Resource Management Interventions 1 In-situ moisture conservation RCT Water harvesting and recycling for supplemental irrigation Technology demonstrate 2 Mulching in pineapple Critical input (Variety, Fertilizer / Chemicals doses) 3 Organic mulch No. of farmers Area (ha) Remarks 4 5 5 0.5 6 Crop is in field 1 1 Sanction has been received and excavation work to be started Renovation of Traditional Rain Water Harvesting structure (Defunct pond) Module-II: Crop Production Interventio ns Technology demonstrate 1 Introducing flood / drought / temperature tolerant varieties 2 Production of late Critical input (Variety, Fertilizer / Chemicals doses,) 3 Urea, SSP, Sali rice var. Kolong MOP, during flood or Chloropyriphos, drought like situation Malathion 5% * No. of farmer s Area (ha) Measurable indicators of output Demo Local % increase BCR Demo BCR Local 4 21 5 6.7 6 Plant height: 87cm No of effective tillers/pt: 9 Panicle length: 21 cm. Yield: 3.6 t/ha 7 Plant height: 75 cm No of effective tillers/pt: 6 Panicle length: 15cm. Yield: 2.2q/ha 8 63 9 1.72 10 1.24 87 29.6 Plant height: 115 cm No of effective tillers/pt: 12 Panicle length: 23 cm. Yield: 4.2t/ha Plant height: 105 cm No of effective tillers/pt: 9 Panicle length: 17cm. Yield: 2.8q/ha 50 1.92 1.5 10 2.0 Yield and yield attributing characters Yield and yield attributing characters - - dust Quality seed Urea, SSP, production of Sali rice MOP, var. Ranjit Chloropyriphos, Malathion 5% dust Introduction of Urea, SSP, improved rice variety MOP, 50 (Var: Swarnabh) Chloropyriphos Introduction of Urea, SSP, improved wheat MOP, Bavistin, variety HDR-777 Malathion 5% 15 2.0 Plant ht:12.3 cm Spike length:14cm no of seeds/spike:35 Stem diameter:6cm yield:19.3q/ha Plant ht: 114cm Spike length: 10cm no of seeds/spike 28 Stem diameter:4.6 yield:12q/h 60.83 2.1 1.4 5 1 Yield and yield attributing characters Yield and yield attributing characters Crop is in seedling stage - - 5 0.38 Yield and yield attributing characters Yield and yield attributing characters Crop is in seedling stage - - 5 0.13 -do- -do- Planting completed - - 5 0.26 Yield and yield attributing characters Yield and yield attributing characters Crop is in seedling stage - - 5 0.13 -do- -do- -do- - - dust Location specific intercroppin g systems with high sustainable yield index Demonstration on Var: Kamrupa improved coconut Seedlings: 400 variety Kamrupa nos Fertilizers Chemicals Demonstration on Var: Kahikuchi improved arecanut Seedlings: 600 variety Kahikuchi as nos a component in Bari Fertilizers system Chemicals Kew and Queen Var: Kew and variety of pineapple Queen with organic mulching Seedlings: 6000 nos Fertilizers Chemicals Demonstration on Var: improved litchi variety Muzzafarpur & Muzzafarpur Bombai (local) Demonstration on Var: Assam Assam lemon as a Lemon fencing component in Seedlings: 1200 Bari system of nos Assam Fertilizers Chemicals 51 Introduction of high Var: Megha remunerative spice Turmeric crop turmeric Rhizomes: 12 q 5 0.5 Yield and yield attributing characters -do- -do- - - 6.67 -do- -do- 78.5 - - -do- -do- First year planting completed - - Fertilizers Chemicals Diversificati on of Agriculture for livelihood Demonstration on IPDM Component (critical input only) Crop : Rice Variety : Ranjit 25 Demonstration on Var: Amrit 10 improved cultivation Sagar practices of banana Suckers: 5500 as a nutritious diet nos component during Fertilizers harsh climatic Chemicals condition Adoption of Bee boxes with apiculture as a all accessories 10 10 -do- -do- In progress - - 3 0.06 -do- -do- -do- - - 23 5.0 Plant ht:136cm No of branches:9 no of siliqua/pl:32 no of seeds/siliqua:12 yield:10q/ha Plant ht: 98cm No of branches:2 no of siliqua/pl: no of seeds/siliqua: yield:6.09q/ha 64.21 2.85 2 3 - Yield of vermicompost, yield of crops New intervention for the farmers Composting in progress - - source of income Nutritional garden for Implements malnourished school Seeds of children vegetables To utilize the fallow land after harvesting of Sali rice Introduction of HYVs Improveme nt in soil health Vermicompost for Tank for increase in yield preparation of of suitable varieties of Toria (TS-38) vermicompost, earthworms 52 Module-III Livestock & Fisheries Measurable indicators of output* % increase - Demo - Local - - - - - - - 150 336 Low Incidence rate of the diseases. - Low mortality rates - Low mortality rates - Absence of the disease signs in the vaccinated herd and increase productivity of the animals. Low Incidence of helminthic diseases & improvement in health and productivity of livestock - Improvement in animal health & increase milk production. - Increase productivity of the livestock animals - No. of farme rs Unit/ No. / Area (ha) 2 - Critical input (Variety, Fertilizer / Chemicals doses,) 3 - - - - Animal vaccination camp HS+BQ Interventions Technology demonstrated 1 Use of community lands for fodder production during droughts / floods Improved fodder/feed storage methods Preventive vaccination combined cattle vaccine Vaccination of poultry against Ranikhet Ranikhet disease disease 200 2017 poultry vaccines Vaccination of poultry against fowl Fowl pox pox vaccines Vaccination of cattle against FMD FMD vaccines 200 2017 poultry 150 375 cattle Animal health care programme Animal health camp cum Mineral awareness programme mixture & 75 150 cattle - Anthelmentics Animal health camp (AAU Vetmin AAU Vetmin 75 distribution) Animal health camp (5 days) cattle Veterinary 100 medicines Improved shelters for reducing heat stress in livestock Management of fish ponds / tanks during water scarcity and excess water 150 250 cattle - - - - - - Introduction of fish net in the Fish net 5 1900 No occurrence of flood - fisheries during flood running metre 53 Any other (Pl. specify) Introduction of Vanaraja poultry Vanaraja DOC chicks, 25 600 nos Increase production of egg and meat in backyard sector. In progress vaccines, anthelmentics and antiprotozoals. Introduction of improved goat Improved goat 5 22 nos Increase in meat production In progress breed breed Introduction of Ghungroo breed of Ghungroo 4 12 nos Increase in pork production and improved furrowing rate of sows. In progress pig breed of pig Fish Pond management (Phase I) - 3 3 ha In progress Composite Fish Culture System Rohu, Catla, 5 1 ha -do- 10 0.5ha -do- 10 1.25 ha -do- Mrigal, Common Carp, Lime Seed development from spawn to Spawn,Rohu, fingerling Mrigal,Catla,Gr ass carp Fish cum poultry farming Vanaraja,Kroil er,IMC,EMC \ Module-IV: Institutional Interventions Interventions 1 Fodder ban Custom hiring centre Details of activity Name of crops / Commodity groups / Implements 2 Hybrid Napier, Para, Setaria Power tiller Power sprayer Pump set to run STW Rotary duster Unit / No. / Area (ha) Quantity / Number / Rent / Charges 3 1no To be received 4nos Technology used in seed / fodder bank & function of groups 4 7 0.06 54 Hard sprayer Paddy weeder Soil and water harvesting kit Minor tools TATA Kodal Top pan balance Plant protection kit Measuring cylinder Pl drum Sickle wheel hoe (three tyne) wheel hoe Tarpolin Pheromone trape Tata kodal g/w rack Tata belcha Shoval Measuring tape Sp balance Cello bucket Baring Plastic chair Sri market Rain coat Gum boot Tarpolin Basin Computer Printer Plastic rope Lock and key Gps Power tiller To be received -do- Bamboo duli with improved outlet 5 Bamboo, duli, improved outlet 5 Improved chullah 5 Pipe 5 5nos 1 2 5 2 10 2 1 5 100 10 10 5 5 2 2 10 10 2 5 5 pair 5 5 1 1 2.1 KG 1 1 1 Any other (Pl. specify) Demonstration on household storage of paddy –improved dulli Demonstration on improved chullah 55 Extension activities under NICRA: Extension activities Exposure visit Field days • 40 (12/11/11) 30 (04/02/12) 65 (11/02/12) 54 (26/02/12) RARS, Titabor RARS, Shillongoni NE Agri Fair, Khanapara Field day on Boro rice var: Swarnabh 63 (26/03/12) Field day on Toria var: TS 38 76 (19/03/12) Field day on banana var: Amrit Sagar Soil Sample Collection under NICRA Programme 100 soil samples have been collected and sent for analysis at NBSS & LUP, Jorhat Details of important interventions/achievements and new initiatives undertaken by KVKs in the Zone: • Village Climate Risk Management Committee (VCRMC) formed by KVK, Sonitpur at Punioni-Baghchong village helped in empowering the villagers to mitigate the adverse climatic conditions. • Considerable improvement in oilseed production is achieved through introduction and popularization of Toria variety TS 38. • Integration of different Horticultural crops as component in Homestead gardens (Bari) in organized manner to utilize the available soil moisture judiciously with a view to improve the socio- economic condition of the farmers. • Interventions undertaken as Animal Health Programmes have clinically reduced the cases of HS & HQ and also endoparasitic diseases among the livestock population in the village. Feeding of AAU Vetmin in cattle has helped in improving the milk production considerably. • Renovation of defunct tanks to water harvesting tank and integration of Fish cum Poultry farming has considerably helped the farming community of Punioni-Baghchong village during dry spells in Rabi season. • Benchmark Survey done so far : 100 farm families • Proforma for organic resource inventory of the NICRA village was completed. 56 TRAININGS UNDER NICRA PROJECT: 1. Sl. No. TRAININGS : Subjects 6 NOS Sl. No. Title of the training Proposed Target target achieved Details of participants SC/ST 1 Horticulture 2 3 5.3 Plant protection Animal Husbandry Total Remarks 25 One day off campus 25 One day off campus Others M F M F 5 1 Improved Production Technology of coconut and arecanut 1 1 5 3 12 2 Commercial fruit production with emphasis on banana cultivation 1 1 9 2 11 1 Pest and disease management in Banana 1 1 8 3 9 5 25 One day off campus 2 IPDM in Paddy 1 1 8 3 9 5 25 One day off campus 1 Scientific rearing of Milch cattle 1 1 1 0 24 0 25 Two days off campus 2 Disease prevention in livestock 1 1 1 0 24 0 25 Three days off campus 3 Details of linkage with ATMA a) Is ATMA implemented in your district : Yes S. No. Programme Nature of linkage Remarks 1 ATMA governing body meeting Held on 22/02/12 at D.C office, Tezpur, Sonitpur, Assam 2 ATMA demonstation ATMA governing body meeting organized to plan the agricultural activities for the current financial year. Diagnostic visit to the areas considered under different crops by ATMA. b) Details of linkages with RKVY: Periodic visits 57 Sl. No. Programme Nature of linkage Remarks 1 2 3 4 Azolla, Vermicompost and Compost production unit Bio-fertilizer and bio-pesticide production unit Automatic weather station Goatery unit Financial support Financial support Financial support Financial support Unit is almost completed Machineries, glassware and chemicals have been purchased. Weather station is installed Proposed amount have not been received yet. 5.4 Give details of programmes implemented under National Horticultural Mission: NIL 5.5 Nature of linkage with National Fisheries Development Board: NIL 6. PERFORMANCE OF INFRASTRUCTURE IN KVK 6.1 Performance of demonstration units (other than instructional farm) Sl. No. Demo Unit Year of estt. Details of production Area Amount (Rs.) 1 Vermicompost 2004 250 sq.ft Eisenia foetida Vermicom post 2.10 tonne - Gross income - 2 Poultry 1999 180 sq ft. Vanaraja poultry Meat 150 kg 1800.00 - 3 Azolla _BGA (Homestead method) 2009 150 sq. ft. Azolla caroliniana Biofertilizer 155kg - - 4 Vermicompost (2) 2011-12 22000.00 - 54.45 m 5 Compost (2) 2011-12 Azolla (9) 2011-12 2 Variety/ breed - Produce Qty. Cost of inputs Remarks Utilized in KVK farm Chicks are in the brooding stage Used in KVK farm land Units yet to be started 57.75 m2 - 272000.00 - 58 Performance of instructional farm (Crops) including seed production Name Of the crop Cereals (Rice) Oilseeds Spices Fruits Vegetables 6.3 Date of harvest 5.06.2011 Sesame 7.08.2011 Toria 12.11.2011 Turmeric 8.4.2011 Banana 8.4.2011 Colocassia Variety Details of production Type of Qty. Produce FS 10.0 q FS 6.0 q 30.11.2011 10.12.2011 0.66 2.0 Ranjit ST 1683 8.11.2011 23.2.2012 10.3.2012 2.0 TS 38 FS 0.05 Megha - 0.05 28.4201 0.05 Cost of inputs Gross income Remarks Yet to be sold 5000.00 13400.00 26000.00 21000.00 30 q 9000.00 150000.00 TL 15 q 5400.00 30000.00 Sold Amritsagar - 12000.00 75000.00 Sold Ghew - 7500 suckers 1.5 q 400.00 1500.00 Sold Performance of instructional farm (livestock and fisheries production) Sl. No Name of the animal / bird / aquatics Poultry Details of production Breed Vanaraja Amount (Rs.) Type of Produce Meat & egg Qty. - 6.5 Rainwater Harvesting Training programmes conducted by using Rainwater Harvesting Demonstration Unit: NIL 6.5 Amount (Rs.) Performance of production Units (bio-agents / bio pesticides/ bio fertilizers etc.,) : NIL 6.4 1 Date of sowing Area (ha) 6.2 Utilization of hostel facilities (Month Wise): NIL Accommodation available (No. of beds): NIL Cost of inputs - Gross income - Remarks In progress 59 7. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE 7.1 Details of KVK Bank accounts Bank account Name of the bank Location With Host Institute SBI AAU branch, Jorhat With KVK SBI Main Branch, Tezpur 7.2 Account Number 10501577177 10501584924 Utilization of funds under FLD on Maize (Rs. In Lakhs) NIL Released by ICAR/ZPD Expenditure Unspent balance as on 31st March, 2012 Item 2009-10 2010–11 2009-10 2010-11 Inputs Extension activities TA/DA/POL etc. TOTAL 7.3 Utilization of KVK funds during the year 2011 -12 Sl. Particulars No. A. Recurring Contingencies 1 2 3 A B C D E F Pay & Allowances Traveling allowances Contingencies Stationery, telephone, postage and other expenditure on office running, publication of Newsletter and library maintenance (Purchase of News Paper & Magazines) POL, repair of vehicles, tractor and equipments Meals/refreshment for trainees (ceiling upto Rs.40/day/trainee be maintained) Training material (posters, charts, demonstration material including chemicals etc. required for conducting the training) Frontline demonstration except oilseeds and pulses (minimum of 30 demonstration in a year) On farm testing (on need based, location specific and newly generated information in the major production systems of the area) Sanctioned (in Lakh) Released (in Lakh) Expenditure (in Lakh) 107.75 1.40 78.89 1.40 78.89 1.40 0.80 0.80 0.80 0.60 2.16 0.60 2.16 0.60 2.16 0.47 0.47 0.47 0.30 0.30 0.30 60 G Training of extension functionaries H Maintenance of buildings Establishment of Soil, Plant & Water Testing Laboratory I J Library TOTAL (A) B. Non-Recurring Contingencies 1 Works 2 Equipments including SWTL & Furniture 3 Vehicle (Four wheeler/Two wheeler, please specify) 4 Library (Purchase of assets like books & journals) TOTAL (B) 2.67 2.67 2.67 116.15 87.29 87.29 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 0.10 116.25 87.39 87.39 C. REVOLVING FUND GRAND TOTAL (A+B+C) 7.4 Status of revolving fund (Rs. in lakhs) for last three years Year April 2009 to March 2010 April 2010 to March 2011 April 2011 to March 2012 Opening balance as on 1st April 228845.15 188861.85 209722.85 Income during the year 57260.00 20861.00 280052.00 Expenditure during the year 16050.00 - Net balance in hand as on 1st April of each year 270055.85 - 8.0 Please include information which has not been reflected above (write in detail). 8.1 Constraints (a) Administrative: The paper works hampers the normal administrative activities of KVK. (b) Financial : The delegation of financial power of Programme coordinator is minimal and the allotment under RC should be increased. (c) Technical: Shortage of attendant in Veterinary farm, Laboratory and RKVY demonstration units Programme Coordinator KVK Sonitpur, Napam Tezpur , Assam 61 Annexures District Profile - I 1. General census: The population of the district is 16, 81,513 as per 2001 census out of which about 15lakh residing in rural areas. The density of population is 316 per square km. and sex ratio is 929 female per 1000 male. The schedule cast and schedule tribe population is 5.24% and 11.60 % respectively. Literacy rate is 59.0% as per 2001 census. Agricultural and non agricultural labourers are 55,517 and 2, 22,075 respectively. The population of agricultural labourers varies in between 1870 to 7023 numbers across the blocks that indicate easy availability of labours through out the years and farmers can even go for labour intensive farming system. The Block-wise Demographic Pattern is presented in Table-1 Table 2.4 Block - wise Demographic Information of the district Block Population % of Literacy 25524 Workers No. Agril Non. Agril 2653 10611 SC 2715 Caste ST 6154 GEN 44116 Borchola 53055 Male No. 27531 Dhekiajuli 116415 60537 55878 5836 23343 6112 13539 96764 Bihaguri 37390 19443 17947 1870 7478 1963 4337 31090 Rangapara 46000 23920 22080 2300 9200 2415 5336 38249 Gabharu 39626 20606 19020 1981 7925 2080 4596 32950 Balipara 140468 73048 67420 7023 28094 7374 16294 116800 Naduar 100450 52234 48216 5022 20090 5274 11652 83524 Sootea 88643 46095 42548 4432 17728 4654 10282 73707 Sakomotha 74096 38530 35566 3705 14819 3890 8595 61611 Biswanath 56249 29250 26999 2812 11249 2953 6525 46771 Baghmora 68030 35376 32654 3400 13606 3571 7891 56568 Behali 64575 33579 30996 3229 12915 3390 7490 53695 Pub-Choiduar 120600 62712 57888 6030 24120 6331 13990 100279 Choiduar 104484 54332 50152 5224 20897 5485 12120 86879 TOTAL 16,81 513 577193 532888 55517 222075 58207 128801 923003 59.0% Female No Block Geograp hical Area Forest Area Land under Non- Agril. Use Cultivable waste Permanent Pastures Land under misc. Tree crops & groves Borchola 43238 NA NA NA NA NA Dhekiajuli 63748 NA NA NA NA NA Bihaguri 22281 NA NA NA NA NA Rangapara 21107 NA NA NA NA NA Gabharu 23261 NA NA NA NA NA Balipara 56584 NA NA NA NA NA Naduar 41510 NA NA NA NA NA Sootea 38431 NA NA NA NA NA Sakomotha 25895 NA NA NA NA NA Biswanath 26732 NA NA NA NA NA Baghmora 25297 NA NA NA NA NA Behali 26656 NA NA NA NA NA Pub61232 NA NA NA NA NA Choiduar Choiduar 56428 NA NA NA NA NA TOTAL 532400 154563 165022 250 11902 7820 Source: Economics & Statistics Deptt., Tezpur/ Agricultural Statistics, Deptt. of Agriculture, Tezpur Current fallows Other fallows Net sown area Grossed cropped area Cropping Intensity (%) 62 4 3 4 9 4 10 5 2 5 6 6 7 8 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 160 125 160 165 175 156 170 135 130 135 160 145 135 7 80 NA NA NA 147982 NA 241227 130 N.B. Area in hectares 2. Agricultural and allied census Out of the total geographical area of 5.32 lakh ha, 31.03 % area is cultivable , 29.05 % is under forest , 31.02 % under non agricultural use , 2.23 % pasture , 4.12 % barren / waste land 1.42 % is under miscellaneous plantation . At present, out of the total cultivable area 89.61 % is under cultivation and remaining portion is cultivable waste land and current fellow that can also be brought under cultivation . Area under pasture is meagre and marginally productive due to prevailing system of open grazing that has been continuing since long time without any replenishment of soil nutrient. This area needs special attention both by the farming community and government agencies. The Block-wise land use pattern is presented in Table- 2. Operational Land Holding: Total numbers of operational land holding in the district is 1,54, 441 , out of which vary large holder are 1.18%,large 3.60%, medium 7.24% , small 34.80% ,marginal 36.45% and landless 16.70 %. The large holders occupying 5.10% of the cultivable area of the district , whereas large category is holding 11.14%, medium category holding 15.82% , small category holding 42.80%, marginal category holding 21.65% and landless category 3.48% of the cultivable area of the district. On the basis of size of land holdings resource rich families are 12.05% possessing 31.06% of cultivable area, whereas resource poor families are 87.95% possessing 67.94% of the cultivable area. Since nearly 88% of farm families are resource poor and are not in a position to adopt expensive technology, this section can be mobilized for low cost and also non land base activities. 63 Detail data on Block – wise Land Holding Pattern of the district is presented in Table 3 Table 3 : Block- Wise Land Holdings( Agriculture Census 2001) Block Very Large Farmers (>4 ha ) Area 854 1420 211 162 220 611 928 620 213 714 332 284 1032 Medium Farmers (2-3Ha) Small Farmers (1-2Ha) Marginal Farmers (0.4-1Ha) Landless farmers (<0.4Ha) No. 617 1032 103 97 160 430 713 435 112 209 191 261 687 Area 2332 3416 322 300 510 1368 2412 1310 388 820 600 800 2107 No. 1350 2064 334 490 319 973 928 870 223 418 182 522 1374 Area 3555 4835 876 1054 702 2114 1967 1750 611 1176 917 1050 3226 No. 2572 5678 1529 1608 3789 4723 3902 6788 1653 2457 1670 3596 7202 Area 3343 8747 2423 1712 4199 5834 5456 6845 3818 4709 2305 4000 10310 No. 3514 6276 3133 1760 3942 5723 4850 3925 2688 1699 4623 1950 5929 Area 2578 5105 2677 770 2015 3032 3955 1586 1760 1569 2479 766 4168 No 1043 1684 1110 3125 1587 1520 2618 2744 2542 922 880 1673 1209 Area NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA Choiduar 190 800 567 1817 8401 5614 TOTAL Source: Department of Agriculture , Sonitpur. NA- Not Available . 1717 18402 1134 11181 2304 26137 6570 53737 7984 70685 6276 56288 3310 35760 3147 25804 NA NA Borchola Dhekiajuli Bihaguri Rangapara Gabharu Balipara Naduar Sootea Sakomotha Biswanath Baghmora Behali Pub-Choiduar No. 204 340 42 38 53 146 189 150 35 110 60 70 190 Large Farmers (3-4Ha) Soil Fertility Status: Normally pH of the soil in the district is acidic and ranges in between 4.6 to 6.4. Some soils are also reported to be in neutral range. Around 15160 Ha of land (9.2% of cultivable area) is affected by iron toxicity. Toxicity varies in between 1.7 % (Behali block) to 26.5% (Rangapara Block). 2.5 % of the cultivable area is deficient in micronutrients viz. Boron, Zinc, and Sulphur. Soils of all the blocks except Rangapara, Naduar , Biswanath and Sakomatha has high nitrogen content ;medium in Potash (except Sootea block ) and low in Phosphorous (except Borchala , Rangapara and Sootea block ). Soils in most of the blocks are low in phosphorus and potassium content. The overall picture on soil fertility is presented in Table 4 64 Table 4. Soil Fertility Indices Block No.of soil sample analysd pH Organic Carbon Available N (Kg/H) Available Phos (kg/H) Available Potash (kg/ha) Acidic Neutral Alkaline Low Med High Low Med High Low Med High Low Med High Borchola Dhekiajuli 440 220 418 209 22 11 0 0 308 154 132 66 0 0 386 193 43 21 11 6 362 181 64 32 14 7 266 133 164 82 10 5 Bihaguri Rangapara 120 20 114 18 6 2 0 0 84 14 36 6 0 0 105 17 12 2 3 1 99 16 17 3 4 1 72 12 45 7 3 1 Gabharu Balipara Naduar Sootea Sakmtha Biswanath 425 600 112 98 30 10 404 570 106 93 29 9 21 33 6 5 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 298 420 78 69 21 7 127 180 34 29 9 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 373 527 98 86 26 8 41 58 11 10 3 2 11 15 3 2 1 0 349 493 92 81 25 7 62 88 16 14 4 2 14 19 4 3 1 1 256 362 68 59 18 6 158 223 41 37 11 45 11 15 3 2 11 1 Baghmora 120 114 6 0 84 36 0 105 11 4 99 17 4 73 52 2 7 4 0 0 98 63 42 27 0 0 123 79 13 9 4 2 115 74 20 13 5 3 85 54 34 14 3 2 4 126 0 0 28 1726 12 739 0 0 34 2160 4 240 2 65 32 2025 6 358 2 82 24 1488 7 916 2 61 Behali 140 133 Pub90 86 Choiduar Choiduar 40 36 2465 2339 TOTAL Source: Soil Testing Lab., Tezpur The District comprises four soil series as identified by NBSS and LUP, Jorhat chapter (2004) Viz. a. Balipara b. Bharali c. Sonitpur and d. Tezpur Balipara Series: The soils are very deep. The A horizon is 10-18 cm thick. Its colour is in the hue 10 YR; Value 4-6, Chroma 3-4. Texture is clay loam or loam. Structure is moderate, medium, or fine, sub angular blocks. The B-horizon is 50-75 cm thick. The colour is in the Hue 10 YR, Value 5-7, Chroma 3-4. The texture is clay 65 loam or loam. The structure is moderate, medium sub angular blocks in the upper part and massive in the lower. Yellowish brown mottles are common. The C-horizon occurs below a depth of 60-90 cm. Its colour is in the Hue 10 YR; Value 4-6, Chroma 3-4. The texture is clay loam, loam, or silty clay loam. Brown mottles are common. The structure is massive. Soils are slightly acidic with high base saturation and low in Available potassium content. Bharali Series: These soils are very deep. The A horizon is 12-20 cm thick. Its colour is in the Hue is 10 YR, value 4-5. Chroma 1-2. Texture is clay loam, loam, or silty clay loam. The structure is moderate, medium, or fine, sub angular blocks. The B-horizon is 75-90 cm thick. Its colour in the Hue 10 YR to 5 YR, Value 4-5, Chroma 1-2. The structure is moderate -medium sub angular blocks in the upper part and massive in the lower part. The C-horizon is observed generally at a depth of 100 cm. Its colour is in the Hue 10 YR, 7.5 YR or 5 YR, Value 4 to 6, Chroma 4 to 6. The texture is silt loam or silty clay loam. The structure is massive. Low chroma mottles are common. The surface horizons are moderately acid while the subsurface horizons are slightly acid. Roots are observed up to a depth of about 50 cm. The Soils are moderately acid in surface and have low available potassium content. Sonitpur Series: Sonitpur soils are very deep. The horizon is 15 to 20 cm thick. Its colour is in the Hue is 10 YR, value 2-4, Chroma 2-3. The texture is sandy loam or loamy sand. The structure is week, medium or fine, sub angular blocks. The C zorizon is generally below 15-20 cm . It has colours in the Hue 10 YR, Value 2-7, Chroma 2-3. The texture is loamy sand or sand. This horizon does not have structural development. However, there are some weakly developed peds in the upper parts of C-horizon directly below the A-horizon. These soils are very strongly acidic in the upper 30 cm and there after it is strongly or moderately acid. Soils are having low available potassium. Tezpur Series: Tezpur soils are very deep. The A horizon is 15-20 cm thick. It has colour in the Hue 10 YR or 2.5 Y, value 2-3, Chroma 1-2.The texture is caly loam or loam. The structure is moderate, medium or coarse, sub-angular blocky. The B–horizon is 60-80 cm thick and has 2 or more sub horizons .It has colours in the Hue 10 YR or 2.5 Y, value 4.6, Chroma 1 or 0. The Texture is sandy clay loam or sandy loam. The structure is generally moderate, medium sub angular blocks, however massive structure is observed in the lower part of B- Horizon in some pedons. These soils are strongly acidic in the surface horizons and acidity gradually decreases with depth to slightly acidic. The soils are having low available potassium The roots are many in the surface and decreases to few in the sub-soils up to a depth of 100 cm. Water resources and management Sonitpur district is located southern side of mountainous state of Arunachal Pradesh. A good numbers of rivers flowing through the district from its north to the south are coming from the mountains of Arunachal Pradesh and these rivers offer a good source of flow and lift irrigation. Apart from rivers, beels, tanks, ponds etc. are also being utilized for lift irrigation covering an area of 16,629 ha. Moreover, these resources are also utilized for production of fish in the district. Table : 6. Source wise Area Irrigated Block Borchola Dhekiajuli Bihaguri Rangapara Gabharu Balipara Naduar Sootea Sakomotha Biswanath Baghmora Canals ( Area) 756 510 245 320 230 329 1600 167 816 205 295 Tanks Nos. 1 1 2 - open wells Area 2 1 4 - Nos. Area - - - - Area in hac. Tube/ Bore wells FIS/Lift Irrigation/DTW Nos. Area Nos. Area 1900 3800 1875 3750 4 155 160 320 2 35 105 210 1028 2055 1050 2100 250 500 150 300 2 94 90 180 700 1400 163 326 - Other sources (LLP) Nos. 35 125 5 10 10 20 - Area 70 250 10 20 20 40 - Total Nos. 1936 2000 162 110 1028 1051 260 160 90 720 163 Area 3871 4000 321 220 2055 2101 520 320 180 1440 326 66 Behali Pub-Choiduar 285 306 - - Choiduar TOTAL 325 6389 1 5 1 8 - - 222 250 444 500 - - 15 30 222 265 444 580 110 8053 220 16105 8 284 15 235 30 470 126 8292 251 16629 3.7. Rain-fed and irrigated area: The district has potentiality of irrigation facility like minor irrigation, STWs and LLPs. At present only 11.2 % area is under irrigation. The major source of irrigation is STWs contributing 63 % of total irrigated area ( Table 3.7 ). Rain- fed area (ha) % of cultivable area 146581 88.8 Area under Minor Irrigation ( ha ) P* A** 6974 6389 Source : Department of Agriculture, Sonitpur * Potential area Low lift pump (ha) P* 446 ** Actual area A** 425 Shallow Tube Well (ha) Total irrigated area (ha) P* 12689 A** 18548 Agriculture Table: Area, Production and Productivity of major crops Sl. No. Name of Crop 1 1 2 Winter Paddy 2006-07 Area (A) 3 124179 2 Autumn Paddy 23211 243710 10.5 3 Summer Paddy 12727 223915 17.6 4 Potato 7865 53985 70.48 5 Sugarcane 2500 1850000 420 6 Pulses 8172 40860 5.0 7 Oilseeds 21669 110000 5.0 8 Wheat 3157 34707 11.0 Production (P) 4 1862685 Productivity (Y) 5 15 A** 11734 67 9 Fruits 7700 693000 90.0 10 Vegetable 21026 2312860 110.0 11 Spices 3556 42672 12.0 Source: Deptt. of Agriculture, Sonitpur Area = A (ha), Production = P (q) Productivity = Y (q/ha) Table 3.4 : Service Centre in the District (Agriculture & Allied Sectors) Name of Block Borchola Seed/ fertilizer supply 33 - Dhekiajuli 75 3 Bihaguri 22 Rangapara Classification Farm Equipments & Machinery Agriculture consultancy (NGO) 4 Livestock Feed Vet. Medicine Fodder Fish Seed (Spawn) Finger Lings 1 1 2 7 5 3 3 5 3 1 8 8 - - 5 3 4 - 5 4 19 - - 4 6 3 1 3 2 Gabharu 55 7 7 3 14 6 - 7 5 Balipara 43 2 2 7 3 2 - 5 6 Naduar 35 - - 5 2 1 - 6 2 Sootea 29 - - 1 3 2 - 5 5 Sakomotha 9 - - 1 1 - - 3 2 Biswanath 27 2 2 2 8 3 - 5 1 Baghmora 7 - - - 1 - - 3 1 Behali 10 - - 1 2 1 - 2 2 Pub-Choiduar 18 - - 4 4 2 - 2 2 Choiduar 17 1 1 3 2 1 - 4 1 15 15 43 55 30 4 65 46 TOTAL Irrigation systems Source: Department of Agriculture, Sonitpur. 68 Table 3.5: Information on extension service providers Name of Block Public extension centres Borchola Dhekiajuli Bihaguri Rangapara Gabharu Balipara Naduar Sootea Sakomotha Biswanath Baghmora Behali Pub-Choiduar No. 2 4 2 1 1 2 3 2 1 1 1 1 2 Farmers covered 12258 22853 9478 3855 9631 10103 14205 13931 4973 6875 7116 7447 18698 Choiduar 1 15393 TOTAL 24 157117 Source : Department of Agriculture, AH & Vety and Fishery, Sonitpur Private extension service providers Input dealers No. Farmers covered 17 1664 53 9500 4 852 4 1119 29 3000 29 2824 18 1755 14 1320 4 753 12 1324 2 528 3 765 8 984 NGOs No. 24 1 1 1 - Farmers covered 19570 4050 6100 7340 - 10 206 27 37060 1140 27528 Table 3.6.: Availability of Improved Farm Equipments and Machineries Name of Availability of Equipments & Machineries improved Farm Borchola Dhekiajuli Bihaguri Rangapara implements/ Nos. Farmers Nos. Farmers Nos. Farmers Nos. Farmers Equipment/ Machinery Tractors 66 200 45 230 20 70 25 150 Nos. Gabharu Farmers Nos. Balipara Farmers 38 50 88 200 Powertiller 12 40 34 115 40 90 27 30 11 25 27 75 Thresher 2 2 1 1 2 2 - - 1 1 - - Naduar Sootea Sakomota Biswanath Baghmora Behali Nos. Farmers Nos. Farmers Nos. Farmers Nos. Farmers Nos. Farmers Nos. Farmers Tractors 24 96 24 75 7 30 20 80 10 40 20 55 Powertiller 16 36 16 35 8 12 4 12 10 20 4 10 - - - - - - - - - - - - Thresher Pub Choiduar Choiduar 69 Nos. Farmers Nos. Farmers Tractors 35 140 45 120 - - - - - - - - Powertiller 8 36 10 20 - - - - - - - - Thresher - - - - - - - - - - - - Source: Department of Agriculture, Sonitpur Horticulture Table Area, Production & Yield of Major Horticultural Crops (2006-07) Crop Area (ha) Production (MT) Average Yield (Kg/ha) Banana 3365 46850 13923 Pineapple 621 10093 16353 Orange 142 1508 10623 Papaya 382 4743 12416 Assam lemon 438 6446 6390 Guava 243 4702 19349 Litchi 521 4619 8865 Jack fruit 2295 14086 6137 Mango 111 759 6838 Other fruits 193 289 1497 Potato 7660 53985 7048 Sweet potato 521 1765 3389 Tapioca 133 635 4572 Chilli 975 438 450 Turmeric 973 710 730 Onion 342 1618 4730 Ginger 818 5278 6453 Coriander 1723 1543 896 Garlic 398 1144 3246 Black pepper 106 166 1571 Other Spices 96 67 705 Kharif vegetable 4870 63032 18402 70 Rabi vegetable 11930 235021 19700 Source: Dist Agril. Office, Sonitpur, Assam Table Information on agro-processing facilities in the district Sl No. Sector Numbers Commodity processed 1 Government 1 Fruits and vegetables 2 Private sector 6 Fruits and vegetables 3 Private 4 Spices and condiments Source: Dept. of Agriculture, Sonitpur, Assam Animal husbandry Table 7. Livestock and Poultry population of Sonitpur district in comparison to the State Sheep Goat Species cows Buffalo Local Sonitpur Assam 489390 7979326 Cross bred 29390 440321 Local Cross bred 710 60560 20270 617109 Pig Local 4120 154597 252280 2986913 Cross bred 28610 822200 1543489 Source: Department AH & Vety. , Sonitpur Fishery Table 8: Water resources, production and requirement in Sonitpur district Particulars No. Area (ha) Ponds and tanks Fish seed farm (Govt.) 14142 6 1593.96 - Rivers Paddy fields Low lying areas 132 653300 1,0,910.00 461.35 Fish production Fish seed production 6328.80 MT 413 lakh fry or finglings - Fish requirement Fish seed requirement 12353 MT 33.5 lakh fry or finglings - Poultry Duck Draught animals 5710 14757979 240850 6888679 139010 71 Sericulture: Table 9: Sericulture Information: Sl. No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Block No. of units Area under (ha) Eri 5.8 5.9 5.8 7.9 3.5 5.9 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.3 5.1 5.2 5.6 5.2 Borchola Dhekiajuli Bihaguri Rangapara Gabharu Balipara Naduar Sootea Sakomotha Biswanath Baghmora Behali Pub-Choiduar Choiduar Muga 8.9 2.5 2.6 3.5 2.5 8.1 3.6 2.1 3.1 3.4 3.6 3.8 5.5 2.5 Average cocoon Production (kg/ha) Eri Cut Coccon Muga rev. silk Mulberry Rev.Silk Mulberry 2.5 3.6 3.0 3.3 3.1 2.4 2.3 3.2 2.4 2.6 2.0 2.8 2.5 2.1 160 162 150 165 160 164 162 160 162 163 164 165 160 162 26 24 20 24 20 25 24 22 20 23 24 25 26 23 60 65 60 62 62 60 61 60 62 63 60 61 62 60 Sand deposited areas: In recent years, sand deposition in farmers’ field due to flood has become a major problem. Because of continuous erosion the courser particles of soil have been removed from the catchments areas of the rivers leading to sand deposition and thus resulting in conversion of cultivable fertile lands to unproductive barren fields. As per the available data, sand deposited area in Sonitpur district is about 194 ha with 0.5 to 1.5 m depth of deposition. Char areas: There is a considerable area under char along the mighty river Brahmaputra occupying of approximately 30.778 ha that is about 5.79 % of the total geographical area of the district and these y 24,079 areas belong to 11 villages. Of total area, 19,672 ha have been occupied by 24,079 farm families. Moreover, of the total occupied char area, 16,175 ha under cultivation of crops. Table 1.1 : Information regarding char area of the district Total geographical area (ha) Area under char(ha) Char area 5.32 lakh 30,778 Under occupation 19,672 Table 1.2: Information on Natural calamities Name of Occurrence Year in which affected Block of calamities (since last 10 years) Borchola Flood Chronically flood Severity M/S/VS* S % Cropped area affected 54 Under cultivation 16,175 Livestock Mortalitty 1997 4 Farm families 24,079 % of farme families affected 2004 - 58 72 Dhekiajuli S affected district. Occurrence of flood is Bihaguri M an annual event Rangapara M Gabharu M&S Balipara M Naduar M&S Sootea M&S Sakomotha _ Biswanath M&S Baghmora M Behali PubM& S Choiduar Choiduar M& S Source: Dept. of AH & Vety, Sonitpur/ Dept. of Agriculture, Sonitpur 1. 48 7 2 30 7 11 14 15 2 4 - 106 169 34 38 44 6 45 32 35 3 8 - - 7 205 * M = Moderate, S = Severe, VS = Very Severe Agro-climatic zones The Sonitpur district is situated in the NBPZ of the state (Fig-1). The longitude and latitude of the district lies in between 26.28-27.08 degree north longitude and 91.19 to 93.47 degree east latitude. The geographical area of the district is 5.32 lakh hectares that is 6.78% of the state area. The Zone comprises of Darrang, Sonitpur, Lakhimpur and Dhemaji district. It is characterized by recent and old alluvium soils with sandy to loamy and clay texture and slightly to moderate acidic soils reaction with low CEC. The annual rainfall ranges from 1000 to 2325mm and relative humidity from 50 to 80%. The temperature ranges from 5 to 37°C. The moisture regime in the zone is udic and soils are imperfectly drained to well drained. Information on climatic parameters In general, climate of the district is hot and humid with moderate to heavy rainfall. Annual average maximum temperature ranges in between 28 – 30° C and minimum 19 – 20° C. The annual average relative humidity varies from 69.8 – 70.8 %, average rainfall from 1355 – 2348 mm and rainy days from 122 – 134. ( Table 5 ) Table : Information on climatic pattern of the district Annual rainfall(mm) and rainy days ( No.) 2002 Rainfall 2003 Rainy Rainfall days 1354.9 122 1816.7 Source : NERIWALM, Tezpur Av. Temp. (° C ) Rainy days 128 2004 Rainfall 2317.7 Rainy days 134 2002 2003 2004 Av. RH (%) 2002 24.8 20.5 24.4 69.8 2003 2004 68.1 70.8 73 2. Agro-ecosystems On the basis of land type, topography, climatic condition and existing farming system , Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat has divided the district into five (5) Agro Ecological Situations (AES) with a view to generate location specific technologies. Maximum cultivable area (57.77%) of the district lies in AES – II and the AES-IV is the smallest one with 2.92% of cultivable area . The AES wise spread of area in the district is presented in Table 2.2 Table 2.2 AES wise spread of area Name of Agro-Eco zone North Bank Plain Zone Geographical Area of zone in lakh ha 14.31 Geographical area of the district in lakh ha & in % 5.32 37.17 Cultivable Area of the district (ha) 1,65,129 TOTAL Name of AES 1. Low land & Low Elevation 2. Medium Land & Medium Rainfall 3. Upland & Medium Rainfall 4. Riverine & Low elevation 5. Deep water Low elevation Cultivable area of AES in ha % of Cultivable area in % 24182 95395 29835 10896 4821 1,65,129 14.64 57.77 18.07 6.60 2.92 100 2.3 Block wise spread of AES area: The cultivable land of five blocks viz. Gabharu, Bihaguri, Dhekiajuli, Borchala and Choiduar spreading over four AES , whereas three blocks viz. Balipara , Sootea and Biswanath spreading over three AES. Four blocks viz. Rangapara, Naduar , Baghmara and Sakomatha fall under two AES. The entire area of Bihali block comes under one AES only while Pub –Choiduar blocks spreads over all the five AES .The situation is clearly indicating that no single technology /recommendation shall be equally beneficial to all the farmers of a particular block ( except Bihali block )and this might be the reason for low productivity in the district . AES – I is constituted with partial areas from nine blocks , AES-II with partial areas from all fourteen blocks and AES-III constitutes with partial areas from eight blocks while AES-IV constitutes by partial areas from seven blocks. Table: 2.3 Block wise spread of AES area AES Borchola Dhekiajuli A % A % AES-I 1300 5.4 4086 16.9 AES-II 6555 6.9 16481 16.9 AES-III 2322 17.4 AES-IV 2430 22.3 1208 7.8 AES-V 2580 53.5 TOTAL 12865 24097 contd… COVERAGE OF BLOCKS (Area in ha & in %) Bihaguri Rangapara Gabharu A % A % A % 2156 8.9 2840 11.7 33.95 3.4 2420 2.5 2920 3.1 2203 7.4 624 5.5 1208 11.1 520 10.8 945 19.6 6695 4623 7913 Balipara A % 500 2.1 8037 8.4 4800 16.1 13337 Naduar A % 10945 11.5 4519 15.1 15464 74 Sootea Sakomotha A % A % 3225 13.3 7068 7.5 6217 6.6 1095 3.7 1926 17.7 12219 7312 Source :Deptt. of Agriculture, Sonitpur. 3. Biswanath A 1788 6912 614 9314 % 7.4 7.2 5.6 - SPREAD OF AES Baghmora A 5025 1798 6823 % 5.2 6.0 - Behali A 7239 7239 Pub-Choiduar % 1.5 Major and micro-farming systems There are three major existing farming systems identified in the district viz 1. Agriculture-Horticulture-Animal Husbandry, 2. Agriculture-Horticulture-Animal Husbandry- Fishery and 3. Agriculture-Animal husbandry- Fishery 4. Major production systems 1. Rice- Rice 2. Rice- Toria- Mung bean 3. Rice-Jute-Rapeseed/Rabi vegetables 4. Rice-fish farming 4. Arecanut based multistoried cropping system 5. Duck cum fish farming 6. Pig cum fish farming 5. Major agriculture and allied enterprises Agriculture and Horticulture Enterprise Field crops: Paddy (winter, summer and autumn), Wheat and Pulses. Commercial crops: Oilseeds, Spices, Jute, Sugarcane, Tuber crops (Potato, Colocasia, Tapioca), Tea A 6662 9341 1968 2438 776 21185 % 27.5 9.8 6.6 22.4 16.1 Choiduar A 1625 2840 11130 448 16043 % 6.7 3.0 37.3 4.1 - TOTAL AREA 24182 95395 29835 10896 4821 165129 75 Fodder crops: Maize, Sorghum, Napier, Para, Teosinte. Horticultural crops: Banana, Pine apple, Coconut, Areca nut, Jack fruit etc. Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Enterprise Dairy: Mostly indigenous breeds of cattle and buffaloes are reared traditionally. Poultry and Duckery : Backyard poultry farming is commonly practiced in the district with local breeds both for egg and meat purpose. However, broilers are reared for meat by local entrepreneurs. Dual purpose poultry bird Vanaraja and Cherra Chamili ducks are gaining popularity in the district. Piggery : Although local breeds of pigs are reared traditionally, crossbreeds ( Hampshire and Large Black ) are becoming popular among the pig farmers of the district. Goatery : Local breeds are reared for meat purpose. Fishery Enterprise Sonitpur district is comparatively rich in fishery resources like pond, swamps, low lying areas, rivers and rivulets. Fishery sector plays an important role in the rural economy of the district. Sericulture Enterprise The golden thread, muga along with eri and mulberry rearing is becoming more and more popular in the district. The agro climatic conditions of Sonitpur are quite conducive for rearing muga and eri. In addition to rearing, reeling and spinning of thread are also undertaken by the women farmers in group approach. 76 Agro-ecosystem Analysis of the focus/target area - II Include Sl. no 1 1. Names of villages, focus area, target area etc. 2. Survey methods used (survey by questionnaire, PRA, RRA, etc.) 3. Various techniques used and brief documentation of process involved in applying the techniques used like release transect, resource map, etc. 4. Analysis and conclusions 5. List of location specific problems and brief description of frequency and extent/ intensity/severity of each problem 6. Matrix ranking of problems 7. List of location specific thrust areas 8. List of location specific technology needs for OFT and FLD 9. Matrix ranking of technologies 10. List of location specific training needs Village Surveyed Bapubheti Methods of survey PRA Bapubheti Problems identified Non sustainability in goat rearing Matrix ranking 1. poor nutrition 2. Diseases 3. No breed up gradation Activities Undertaken Training OFT Vaccination camp Low milk yield in local cow 1. Low yielding local breed 2. Poor nutrition 3. Poor health 4. Diseases 1. Improper fertility management/weed management, 2. Disease and pest management 1. Low yielding local varieties 2. poor fertility management 3. Improper plant protection measure 1. Use of available but non tested/ non recommended hybrid varieties 2. Disease and insect pest infestation Training and demonstration Bapubheti PRA Low productivity of Sali rice 2 Paramaighuli PRA Low yield of sugarcane 3 Amolapam PRA Low yield of vegetables Training on INM, IPDM etc. and FLD on control of rice stem borer OFT on improved variety, Training on fertility management, INM, IPDM Training on scientific cultivation, IPDM, INM, IWM and demonstration on irrigation management in tomato Remarks 77 4 Punioni 5 PRA Low yield of Banana PRA Post harvest lost of fruits and vegetable 6 Rupkuriha PRA Low yield of boro rice 7 Napam Chapori PRA Diet related diseases and other ailments in women and infants 3. Improper fertility management 4. Improper water management 1. Cultivation of Improper variety 2. Disease and pest infestation 3. No proper nutrition and water management practices 1. Non adoption of preservation method 2. Lack of knowledge 3. Lack of finance 1. Improper choice of varieties varieties 2. Disease and insect pest problem 3. Improper water management 4. Improper weed management 1. Problems of malnutrition 2. Poor immunization during pregnancy and lactation period OFT on pitcher drip irrigation, Training on INM, IPM and IWM Training and method demonstration and linkage with financial institution OFT on weed management, trainings, FLD on irrigation management Training on balanced diet, Malnutrition disorder and immunization