ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT OF KVK, BAJAURA (April 2009- March 2010) 1. GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE KVK 1.1. Name and address of KVK with phone, fax and e-mail Address Telephone E mail Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kullu at Bajaura, Distt.Kullu-175 125 (HP) Office: 01905- 287318 FAX: 01905- 287318 - 1.2. Name and address of host organization with phone, fax and e-mail Address Telephone E mail Office FAX Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar HP Krishi Vishvavidyalaya Palampur, Distt. Kangra ( H.P.) Pin code- 176 062 01894- 283111 01894- 230511 - 1.3. Name of the Programme Coordinator with phone & mobile No Name Telephone / Contact Residence Mobile Email Dr. Vinod Sharma 01902- 222144 94181- 39639 [email protected]1.4. Year of sanction: 1985 1.5. Staff Position (as on 31st March 2010) Sl. No. Sanctioned post Name of the incumbent Designation Discipline Pay Scale (Rs.) Present basic (Rs.) Date of joining Permanent /Temporary Category (SC/ST/ OBC/ Others) 1 Programme Coordinator Dr Vinod Sharma Programme Coordinator Agronomy 37400- 67000+9000 Rs. 41720+9000 23.10.2007 Permanent Others 2 Subject Matter Specialist Dr (Ms.) Chander kanta Subject Matter Specialist Food Science & Nutrition 37400- 67000+9000 Rs. 43250+9000 04.07.1994 Permanent Others 3 Subject Matter Specialist Dr K C Sharma Subject Matter Specialist Vegetables crops 37400- 67000+9000 Rs. 41720+9000 4.11.2009 Permanent Others 4 Subject Matter Specialist Dr Ramesh Lal Subject Matter Specialist Entomology 15600- 39100+6000 Rs. 19820+6000 24.10.2007 Co-Terminus SC
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ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT OF KVK, BAJAURA (April 2009- March 2010)
1. GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE KVK
1.1. Name and address of KVK with phone, fax and e-mail Address Telephone E mail Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kullu at Bajaura, Distt.Kullu-175 125 (HP)
Office: 01905-287318
FAX: 01905-287318
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1.2. Name and address of host organization with phone, fax and e-mail Address Telephone E mail
1.4. Year of sanction: 1985 1.5. Staff Position (as on 31st March 2010)
Sl. No. Sanctioned post Name of the
incumbent Designation Discipline
Pay Scale (Rs.) Present
basic (Rs.) Date of joining
Permanent /Temporary
Category (SC/ST/
OBC/ Others)
1 Programme Coordinator
Dr Vinod Sharma
Programme Coordinator
Agronomy 37400-67000+9000
Rs. 41720+9000
23.10.2007 Permanent Others
2 Subject Matter Specialist
Dr (Ms.) Chander kanta
Subject Matter Specialist
Food Science & Nutrition
37400-67000+9000
Rs. 43250+9000
04.07.1994 Permanent Others
3 Subject Matter Specialist
Dr K C Sharma
Subject Matter Specialist
Vegetables crops
37400-67000+9000
Rs. 41720+9000
4.11.2009 Permanent Others
4 Subject Matter Specialist
Dr Ramesh Lal
Subject Matter Specialist
Entomology 15600-39100+6000
Rs. 19820+6000
24.10.2007 Co-Terminus SC
5 Subject Matter
Specialist Dr Deepali Kapoor
Subject Matter Specialist
Vety. Parasitology
15600-39100+6000
Rs. 18320+6000
07.04.2006
Co-Terminus Others
6 Subject Matter Specialist
Dr L.K.Sharma Subject Matter Specialist
Pomology 15600-39100+6000
Rs. 19820+6000
12.04.2006 Co-Terminus Others
7 Subject Matter Specialist
Dr.Dhanbir Singh
Subject Matter Specialist
Soil Science 15600-39100+6000
Rs. 18330+6000
09.10.2007 Co-Terminus SC
8 Programme Assistant
Sh. Hira Lal Verma
Tech. Asstt., Gr-II
- 10300-34800+3600
Rs. 16160+3600
14.03.2007 Permanent Others
9 Computer Programmer
Vacant - - - - - - -
10 Farm Manager Sh.Bhupinder Gautam
Tech. Asstt., Gr-1
- 10300-34800+5000
Rs. 16290+5000
02.07.2007 Permanent Others
11 Accountant / Superintendent
Sh L.M. Thakur Supdt. - 10300-34800+4200
Rs. 20390+4200
10.11.2008
Permanent Others
12 Stenographer Sh. Davender Kumar
Jr. Assistant - 5910-20200+2000
Rs. 6750+2000
1.05.10. Permanent Others
13 Driver Sh. Prem Chand
Driver
- 5910-20200+2800
Rs. 17630+2800
23.01.2001 Permanent Others
14 Driver Sh. Suraj Mal Driver
- 5910-20200+2000
Rs. 6750+2000
18.07.2007 Co-Terminus SC
15 Supporting staff Sh. Hakim Singh
Chowkidar
- 4900-10680+1400
Rs. 9430+1400
25.10.1994 Permanent Others
16 Supporting staff Sh. Chobe Ram Peon
- 4900-10680+1400
Rs. 8410+1400
03.07.1999 Permanent Others
1.6. Total land with KVK (in ha) : 4.85
S. No. Item Area 1 Under Buildings 326 sq.m 2. Under Demonstration Units ( Animal shed) 88.3 sq.m 3. Under Crops
a) Crops & Vegetables b) Fodder crops
1.00 ha 1.63 ha
4. Agro-forestry 2.16 ha 5. Others (Farmers’ hostel) 138 sq.m
1.7. Infrastructural Development:
A) Buildings
S. No.
Name of building
Source of
funding
Stage Complete Incomplete
Completion Date
Plinth area
(Sq.m)
Expenditure (Rs.)
Starting Date
Plinth area
(Sq.m)
Status of construction
1. Administrative Building
ICAR 14.12.1989 5,64,070.60
2. Farmers Hostel
ICAR 19.06.1994 4,38,781.35
3. Staff Quarters (6)
ICAR 27.10.1993 4,74,491.03
4. Demonstration Units (2)
ICAR 07.06.1990 1,17,223.75
5 Fencing 6 Rain Water
harvesting system
7 Threshing floor
8 Farm godown B) Vehicles
Type of vehicle Year of purchase
Cost (Rs.)
Total kms. Run
Present status
Jeep Mahindra & Mahindra, (Commander)
April, 1997 334085/- 168887 Replaced
Tractor Sonalika International, DI-35 November 2004
345590/- 739 hours Good
C) Equipments & AV aids (Items above Rs. 5000/- listed):
Sr. No.
Name of equipment Cost (Rs.)
Date of purchase
Present status
01. Godrej refrigerator 8050/- 22.03.1995 Good 02. Power spray pump 9000/- 31.03.1987 Good 03. Diesel engine( Kirloskar) 7100/- 31.03.1987 Good 04. Film sound projector 12000/- 16.12.1986 Good 05. Micro-photography equipment for microscope
COSINA (camera) 9640/- 04.04.1988 Good
06. Epidiascope 7025/- 19.03.1994 Good 07. Television (Videocon) 16990/- 30.05.1991 Good 08. VCP (Videocon) 13690/- 30.05.1992 Good 09. Overhead projector 6175/- 23.06.1992 Good 10. Hot air oven 5304/- 27.03.1999 Good
11. UPS-625 VA 8512/- 30.03.1999 Good 12. Computer & monitor with CD writer 57784/- 15.05.1999 Good 13. Scanner 5200C HP 16101/- 30.03.99 Good 14. Scientific computer work station (table) 6406/- 30.03.1999 Good 15. Printers (LaserJet 6L gold HP) 19196/- 24.04.1999 Good 16. Printer LaserJet 695Cci HP 7010/- 24.04.1999 Good 17 Vacuum cleaner (M/s. Eureka Forbes) 5400/- 21.03.2002 Good 18 Photocopier (M/s. Ricoh India Ltd.) 85,250/- 17.10.2002 Good 19. Godrej overhead projector 22,100/- 31.3.2004 Good 20. Wheat thrasher 9,351/- 28.4.2004 Good 21. Computer (Siemens make), P-II+CPU 59,117/- 10.1.2000 Good 22. Lexmark printer 695 Cci (HP) 7,010/- 10.1.2000 Good 23. UPS IKVA-3313 17,000/- 9.2.1999 Repairable 24. Fax modem (33.6 kpbs) 9,100/- 10.1.2000 Good 25. LG refrigerator 15,200/- 21.8.2004 Good 26 LG-refrigerator 15,725/- 24.9.2005 Good 27 Water distillation still (glass) 31,590/- 14.1,2005 Good 28 Combined Kjeldahl digestion &distillation unit(2) 44,800/- 14.1,2005 Good 29 Portable top pan balance 31,158/- 17.3.2005 Good 30 Flame photometer 33,372/- 21.3.2005 Good 31 Chemical balance 99,900/- 21.3.2005 Good 32 Shaker 29,916/- 21.3.2005 Good 33 Oven 13,608/- 21.3.2005 Good 34 Grinder 19,656/- 21.3.2005 Good 35 P.H.& conductivity meter 46,332/- 21.3.2005 Good 36 Spectrophotometer 1,67,400/- 30.3.2005 Good 37 Leveler (planker) 6,500/- 30.3.2005 Good 38 Offset disc harrow 14 disc 21,500/- 30.3.2005 Good 39 Cultivator 9 tines 11,500/- 30.3.2005 Good 40 2 F disc plough 14,500/- 30.3.2005 Good 41 Trolley(9’x5’x1.5’) hydraulic 49,500/- 30.3.2005 Good 42 Scanner 7,176/- 25.4.2005 Good 43 Computer,CPU,keyboard & mouse 77,750/- 16.5.2005 Good 44 Printer laser jet 12,200/- 10.6.2005 Good 45 UPS 1.4 KVA 18,500/- 20.10.2005 Good 46 Laser Fax Panasonic FL 512 17,680/- 8.2.2006 Good 47 Colored Laser Jet Printer 20,990/- 23.3.2006 Good 48 Sony make digital camera 32,705/- 24.3.2006 Good 49 Digital Light processing Projection (LCD) BENQ 99,405/- 23.2.2007 Good 50 Computer, Desk top computer, LENOVO 38,250/- 12.5.2008 Good 51 Projection Screen 5600/- 23.3.2008 Good 52 Sony Bravia LCD TV 40’’ 76,900/- 9.10.2008 Good
1.8. A). Details SAC meeting* conducted in the year S. No.
Date Number of Participants
Salient Recommendations
Action Taken
1. 15.07.2009 58 Establishment of demonstration units on organic farming at this KVK
Organic farming units such as Vermicompost, Cow pat pit, NADEP, Vermiwash, Compost tea etc. are being established at this KVK.
Under Saviour Window programme for soundness of technology the following demonstrations should be conducted -Early and late blight of potato at village Jia -Integrated pest management in tomato in Kullu block - Mulching in apple orchard in Banjar block -Balanced feeding in dairy animals
Under this programme KVK has started conduction of these demonstrations from the month of July onwards
Popularization and demonstration on improved fodder in remote areas of the district
Under this a demonstration to Popularize improved fodder like Napier bajra, Setaria etc. have been conducted in Kullu block
2.
11.01.2010 50 Emphasis should be given on organic farming
Training and awareness programmes are being organized. Practical demonstrations on vermicomposting & other organic input preperations are being conducted.
For balance feeding to dairy animals use of Uromin brick and Mineral mixture should be popularised
Frequent training programmes on this aspect are being organized. Further demonstrations on Uromin brick , Mineral mixture, planting of improved grasses, legumes & trees to supplement animal nutrition are being carried out. Uromin bricks & Mineral mixture prepared by CSKHPKV are also being sold through KVK.
Keeping in view establishment of many polyhouses, training for farmers on polyhouse technology should be given
Training on this aspect are being organized frequently & furthermore for diagnostic services & day to day problem solving, frequent visit s to polyhouses are being made.
Training on use of micro irrigation systems should be organized
In all the training programmes water harvesting & its efficient use being emphasized & special training programmes on scaling up water productivity
are also being organized. To supplement pollination in apple, on farm trials on top working should be initiated
Already on farm trial on this aspect are in progress
* Attach a copy of SAC proceedings along w ith list of participants
2. DETAILS OF DISTRICT (2009-10)
Kullu district is situated in the Inner Himalayas between 300 51’ 00” North latitude and 770 06’ 04” East longitude. The altitude of the district ranges from 500 m to 5000 m amsl, but the habitation is only up to 3500 m. In terms of geographical conditions the district is mountainous cruised by rivers & valleys. The Satluj and Beas are the principal rivers with many tributaries. For development purpose, the district has been divided into five blocks viz. Naggar, Kullu, Banjar, Ani and Nirmand. There are 204 Gram Panchayats and 172 revenue villages having many hamlets. Total population is 3,81,571 as per 2001 census (Male 1,98,016 and Female 1,83,555). Net cultivated area is 36,765 hectares. 30,053 ha is cultivated more than once thus making the total cultivated area to 66,818 ha. Only 2905 ha is irrigated which comes to 7.9 per cent of the net cultivated area. Out of 62,954 total operational holdings 0.02 % (15) are very large, 0.79 % (499) large, 4.84 % (3047) medium, 13.87 % (8731) small and 80.47 % (50,662) marginal. The district experiences mild summers and severe winter due to snow fall on mountain ranges. December marks the onset of winter which continues till the end of February, sometimes continuing till the month of March. The snow and sleet fall in the upper region while rains are confined to the lower areas. From March onwards weather begins to warm up accelerating growth of rabi (winter) crops. Hailstorms are received sometimes during April & May causing considerable damage to field crops and fruits. Monsoon begins in the end of June or beginning of July and recedes by the middle of September. In winter, heavy rainfall in lower belt and snow in higher belt is received due to western disturbances. 2.1 Major farming systems/enterprises S. No Farming system/enterprise 1. Horti. +Agri. +Dairy 2. Agri. +Horti. +Dairy 3. Agri. +Dairy +Horti. 4. Veg. +Horti. +Dairy 5. Horti. +Agri. 6. Agri. +Dairy 7. Horti. +Dairy 8. Veg. +Dairy
2.2 Description of Agro-climatic Zone & major agro ecological situations (based on soil and topography)
S. No Agro-climatic Zone Characteristics 1. Mid-hill sub-humid zone The elevation of this zone varies from 651 to 1800m amsl.
Soil texture varies from loam to clay loam and soils are deficient in N & P with poor water & nutrient holding capacity. Soils are acidic in reaction. The average rainfall is about 1500mm. In this zone, wheat, paddy, maize, seed potato, pulses and oilseeds are the main crops Stone and citrus fruits occupy considerable area. Forest and pastures are also important in this zone.
2. High-hills temperate wet zone
The elevation of this zone lies above 1800m amsl. The soils are shallow in depth, acidic in reaction, silt loam to loam in texture and deficient in N & P. Terrace farming is practiced. Soil erosion, low fertility and inadequate water management are main problems of this zone. The main crops are wheat, maize, paddy, barley, pulses and oilseeds. Mostly rainfed farming is practiced. The average rainfall is about 1000mm. This zone is suitable for raising off-season vegetable and seed production of temperate vegetable, Apple, other temperate fruits and nuts are important horticultural crops.
S. No Agro ecological
situation Characteristics
1. Valley areas This includes the valley areas having elevation ranging from 651 to 1300m amsl in all the five development blocks. The average annual rainfall is about 1000mm. Soils are Entisol and Inceptisol with gentle slopping topography. The net cultivated area under this AES is about 12.7 thousand ha (35.05%) with partial irrigation facilities. Main sources of irrigation are flow and lift irrigation schemes. Vegetables, cereal and fruit based cropping systems are predominant in this AES. The net cultivated area is spread over approximately 54.3, 11.8, 11.8, 11.8 and 10.3% in Kullu, Naggar, Banjar, Nirmand and Ani blocks, respectively.
2. Mid-hill mild temperate areas
Area of this AES also spreads through the five blocks of the districts. The elevation of this AES ranges from 651 to 1300m amsl having annual rainfall of about 1540mm. The soil are Entisol, Inceptisol and Mollisol. Topography is hilly terrain. The net cultivated area is about 16.02 thousand ha (44.23%) with meager irrigation facilities. Cereal, pulse, fruits and vegetable based cropping systems are predominantly in practice in this AES. The net cultivated area is spread over approximately 19.2, 16.7, 20.6, 18.5 and 24.7% in Kullu, Naggar, Banjar, Nirmand and Ani
blocks, respectively. 3. High-hill temperate
areas Area of this AES too spreads in all the five blocks of the district with elevation ranging from 1300 to 1800 m amsl. Average rainfall is about 1078 mm and soil types are Alfisol and Inceptisol. Topography is hilly terrain having net cultivated area of approximately 6.0 thousand ha (16.58 %) with inadequate irrigation facilities. Fruits, off-season vegetables, pulses and traditional mountain crops are predominant. The net cultivated area under this AES is spread over approximately 41.3, 25.0, 15.1, 13.3 and 5.3% in Kullu, Naggar, Banjar, Nirmand and Ani.
4. High hill wet temperate areas
This AES also extends in all the five blocks with elevation above 1800 m amsl with medium shallow soil. Topography is hilly terrain with net cultivated area of approximately 1.5 thousand ha (4.14%). Heavy snowfall with one growing season is characteristic feature in some of areas in this AES. Mountain traditional crops, pulses, cereals, fruits and vegetables are grown by the peasants. The net cultivated area under this AES is spread over approximately 33.3, 21.0, 12.3 and 13.3% in Kullu, Naggar, Banjar and Nirmand blocks, respectively.
2.3 Soil type/s S. No Soil type Characteristics Area in ha 1. Valley Areas
Entisols & Inceptisols
Entisolsl: Soil has no diagnostic pedogenic horizons. They may be found in virtually any climate on very recent geomorphic surfaces.
Inceptisols: Soils that are usually moist with pedogenic horizons of alteration of parent materials but not of illuviation. Generally, the direction of soil development is not yet evident from the marks left by various soil- forming processes or the marks are too weak to classify in another order
12.7 thousand hectare
2. Mid-hill mild temperate areas
Entisols, Inceptisols and Mollisols
Entisolsl: Soil has no diagnostic pedogenic horizons. They may be found in virtually any climate on very recent geomorphic surfaces.
Inceptisols: Soils that are usually moist with pedogenic horizons of alteration of parent materials but not of illuviation. Generally, the direction of soil development is not yet evident from the marks left by various soil- forming processes or the marks are too weak to classify in another order.
Mollisols: Soils with nearly black, organic – rich surface horizons and high supply of bases. They have mollic epipedons and
16.4 thousand hectare
base saturation greater than 50% in any cambic or argillic horizon.
3. High-hill temperate areas
Alfisols & Inceptisols
Alfisols: Soil with gray to brown surface horizons, medium to high supply of bases, and B horizons of alluvial clay accumulation. These soils form mostly under forest or savanna vegetation in climates with slight to pronounced seasonal moisture deficit.
Inceptisols: Soils that are usually moist with pedogenic horizons of alteration of parent materials but not of illuviation. Generally, the direction of soil development is not yet evident from the marks left by various soil- forming processes or the marks are too weak to classify in another order.
6.0 thousand hectare
4. High hill wet temperate areas
Medium shallow - 1.5 thousand hectare
2.4 Area, Production and Productivity of major crops cultivated in the district (2009-10)
Whole of Kullu district having 5 development blocks viz. Naggar, Kullu, Banjar, Ani and Nirmand is the operational area of Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kullu (Bajaura). Kisan goshthies, survey & surveillance, interactions and PRA etc. are carried out time to time to identify major problems for aiming thrust areas. The following thrust areas have been identified for implementation by this KVK.
2.8 Priority thrust areas
• Niche based diversification – Identification & cultivation of off-season vegetables, horticultural crops and introduction of new enterprises in new/remote/potential pockets of the district.
• Improved production techniques of different crops • Soil moisture conservation with emphasis on rain water harvesting and its efficient use. • Training & demonstrations on polyhouse technology. • Emphasis on organic farming. • Training & demonstrations on integrated management of key insect pest and diseases. • Proper management of orchards. • Post harvest handling, preservation and value addition in fruits and vegetables. • Conservation and value addition of traditional mountain crops. • Management of dairy cattle with greater emphasis on de-worming and vaccination
schedule. • Emphasis on balanced feed and fodder management • Home management. • Child care and health management.
3. TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENTS
3. A. Details of target and achievements of mandatory activities by KVK during 2009-10 OFT (Technology Assessment and Refinement) FLD (Oilseeds, Pulses, Cotton, Other
Crops/Enterprises) 1 2
Number of OFTs Number of Farmers Number of FLDs Number of Farmers Targets Achievement Targets Achievement Targets Achievement Targets Achievement
10 11 30 36 145 367 145 367
Training (including sponsored, vocational and other trainings carried under Rainwater
Harvesting Unit)
Extension Activities
3 4 Number of Courses Number of
Participants Number of activities
Number of participants
Clientele Targets Achievement
Targets
Achievement
Targets
Achieveme
nt
Targets Achievement
Farmers 50 56 1600 1696 117
144
>20,000
>25,000 Rural youth 12 21 600 685
Extn. Functionaries
8 8 200 298
Seed Production (Qtl.) Planting material (Nos.) 5 6
Old & local varieties, imbalance & injudicious use of fertilizers & indiscriminate use of pesticides
Evaluation of wheat varieties Evaluation of capsicum varierties/ hybrids
Demonstrations on improved varieties of wheat ,Mash, Rajmash, Soybean, Gobhi Sarson, Chillies, Okra,
Agrotechniques for offseason vegetables Agro techniques for cereals, pulses & Oil seed
- Field days, News paper/ Radio/ TV talks etc
Supply of seed
3. Soil moisture
conservation with emphasis on rain water harvesting & its efficient use
All Soil erosion , very less irrigation facility , frequent droughts
Effect of irrigation methods on yield of vegetable crops (Cauliflower & Capsicum) and pomegranate
- Scaling up of water productivity in agriculture
- Field days, News paper/ Radio/ TV talks etc
4. Polyhouse technology, Low cost small polyhouses/ polytunnels for nursery raising
All vegetables Damping off, non availability of nursery during low temperature
- - Management of polyhouses Scientific nursery raising
- Field days, News paper/ Radio/ TV talks etc
5. Organic farming As a system Environment pollution & indiscriminate use of agrochemicals
- - Principal & ways & means of Organic Farming, mobilization of farmers
- Field days, News paper/ Radio/ TV talks etc
6. Integrated management of key insects pests & diseases
All crops Huge losses due to insect pest & diseases
Management of fruit borer in tomato
-
IPM in vegetable crops IPM in fruit crops IPM in cereals, pulses & oil seed
- Field days, News paper/ Radio/ TV talks etc
7. Proper management of orchards
Apple, stone fruits, pomegranate
Poor management, Low yields, pollination problems
Effect of different pruning intensities on growth & yield of apple Effect of top working with different pollinizers in apple
Demonstrations on training and pruning of apple Demonstrations on the control of fruit cracking in pomegranate
Scientific orchard management
- Field days, News paper/ Radio/ TV talks etc
8. Post harvest handling & preservation of fruits and vegetables
Seasonal fruits and vegetables
Perishable commodities are being sold at low prices when there is glut in market & huge post harvest losses
Quality improvement of preserved pickle ( Garlic)
Demonstration on preparation of garlic powder
Post harvest handling & value addition in fruits and vegetables
- Field days, News paper/ Radio/ TV talks etc
9. Conservation
and value addition in traditional crops
Buckwheat, Amaranthus, Chenopodium
Extinction of these crops, so conservation needed
- - Value addition & preparation of recipes from traditional mountain crops
On farm conservation and promotion of traditional mountain crops
Field days, News paper/ Radio/ TV talks etc
10. Management of dairy cattle
Cattle Poor health, low production
Efficacy of different anthelmintics in calves
- General / Scientific management of dairy animals
- Field days, News paper/ Radio/ TV talks etc
11. Emphasis on balanced feed and fodder management
Cattle Improper feeding - Demonstration on the production of Napier and Setaria as compared to local grasses on field bunds Demonstrations on the use of improved fodder trees( Thorn less rubiana)
General / Scientific management of dairy animals
-
12. Home management, child care and health management
- Malnutrition particularly in women & child
- - General home management , child care & health management
Diet during pregnancy & lactation Weaning & supplementary feeding Malnutrition, its causes, consequences& diet
Field days, News paper/ Radio/ TV talks etc
3.1 Achievements on technologies assessed and refined A.1 Abstract of the number of technologies assessed* in respect of crops/enterprises
A.2. Abstract of the number of technologies refined* in respect of crops/enterprises: NA
Thematic areas Cereals Oilseeds Pulses Commercial
Crops Vegetables Fruits Flower Plantation crops
Tuber Crops TOTAL
Varietal Evaluation Integrated Crop Management
TOTAL * Technology that is refined in collaboration with ICAR/SAU Scientists for improving its effectiveness. A.3. Abstract of the number of technologies assessed in respect of livestock / enterprises
Thematic areas Cattle Poultry Sheep Goat Piggery Rabbitary Fisheries TOTAL
Disease of Management
1 1
TOTAL 1
B. Details of each On Farm Trial to be furnished in the following format
A. Technology Assessment Kharif-2009 Trial 1 1) Title : Effect of irrigation methods on crop yield of capsicum
2) Problem diagnose/defined : Low yield due to scarcity of water
3) Details of technologies
selected for assessment
/refinement : T1 - Sprinkler irrigation
T2 - Flood irrigation
4) Source of technology : CSKHPKV, Palampur
5) Production system : Irrigated (Vegetable- wheat)
6) Thematic area : Efficient use of water
7) Performance of the technology with
Performance indicators : Results showed that the sprinkler method of irrigation
resulted in highest yield of (86.70 Q / ha) as compared to flood
irrigation (75.00 Q / ha respectively).
8) Final recommendation for
micro level situation : Sprinkler irrigation is effective method of irrigation for crops and it
increases crop yield as compared to flood irrigation method and also
enables efficient use of available water.
9) Constraints identified and
Feedback for research : This method should be tried on multi-location basis involving
more crops.
10) Process of farmers
participation and
their reaction : Progressive farmers are using these technology of irrigation now
a days in vegetable and fruit crops for water saving and cover more and
more area under irrigation with limited water resources to get optimum
yield . As these methods of irrigation are effective in water saving & its
judicious use in different crops. Now others farmers of adjoining areas
shows their keen interest in these techniques of irrigation.
Trial 2 1) Title : Evaluation of capsicum hybrids/ varieties
2) Problem diagnose/defined : Capsicum is important crop next to tomato grown in the
district. As there is glut of tomato in the market which results in
the reduction of prices. Therefore there is a need for
diversification with capsicum to get remunerative prices in the
market.
3) Details of technologies
Selected for assessment
/refinement : i) V1 - BSS 399
ii) V2 - California wonder (Farmers’ practice)
4) Source of technology : CSKHPKV, Palampur
5) Production system : Irrigated vegetable based
6) Thematic area : Varietal evaluation
7) Performance of the technology with
Performance indicators : Yield of BSS 399 was high (133.80 Q / ha) as compared to
California wonder (90.50 Q / ha).
8) Final recommendation for
micro level situation : BSS 399 hybrid should be grown .
9) Constraints identified and
feedback for research : Public sector hybrids should be developed
10) Process of farmers
participation and
their reaction : Testing was done on farmers’ field and they were
impressed with the performance of BSS 399 hybrid .
Trial 3 1) Title : Management of fruit borer in tomato
2) Problem diagnose/defined : Losses due to tomato fruit borer resulted low marketable yield
in Kullu valley
3) Details of technologies
Selected for assessment T1 - Acephate 75 SP (6.5 g/ 10 litre of water) followed by
Endosulfan 35 EC 2 ml/litre of water
/refinement : T2 - Endosulfan (2 ml/ litre of water) followed by
lambdacyhalothrin (0.8 ml/litre of water)
T3 - Farmers’ practice (one spray of Endosulfan 35 EC)
4) Source of technology : CSKHPKV, Palampur
5) Production system : Irrigated vegetable based
6) Thematic area : Integrated Pest Management
7) Performance of the technology with
Performance indicators : Spray of Acephate 75 SP (6.5 g/10 litre of water) followed by
Endosulfan 35 EC 2 ml/litre of water gave the highest yield
(250.00 q/ha) and found maximum reduction in larval population
after 5th and 7th day of spray
8) Final recommendation for
micro level situation : Spray of Acephate 75 SP (6.5 g/10 litre of water) followed by
Endosulfan 35 EC 2 ml/litre of water is effective against tomato
fruit borer.
9) Constraints identified and
feedback for research : -
10) Process of farmers
participation and
their reaction :These insecticides were tested in the famer’s fields and they were
appreciated this treatment.
Trial 4 1) Title : Effect of Integrated Nutrient Management in tomato
2) Problem diagnose/defined : Low yield in tomato due to imbalanced use of nutrients
3) Details of technologies
Selected for assessment T1 - FYM 25 q/ha (Farmers’ practice)
/refinement : T2 - 100 % NPK + 20 q FYM /ha
T3 - 100 % NPK + 20 q Vermicompost/ha
4) Source of technology : CSKHPKV, Palampur
5) Production system : Irrigated vegetable based
6) Thematic area : Integrated Nutrient Management
7) Performance of the technology with
Performance indicators : 100 % application of recommended NPK alongwith 20 q/ha of
vermicompost gave the highest marketable yield of tomato (302
q/ha) followed by 100 % of recommended NPK alongwith 20 q/ha
of FYM (288 q/ha)
8) Final recommendation for
micro level situation : More and more vermicompost or FYM should be used with
chemical fertilizers.
9) Constraints identified and
feedback for research :
10) Process of farmers
participation and
their reaction :
Rabi 2009-10
Trial 1 1) Title : Effect of irrigation methods on crop yield of Cauliflower
2) Problem diagnose/defined : Low yield due to scarcity of water
3) Details of technologies
selected for assessment
/refinement : T1 - Sprinkler irrigation
T2 - Flood irrigation
4) Source of technology : CSKHPKV, Palampur
5) Production system : Irrigated (Vegetable- wheat)
6) Thematic area : Efficient use of water
7) Performance of the technology with
Performance indicators : Results showed that the sprinkler method of irrigation
resulted in highest yield of (137.50 Q / ha) as compared to flood
irrigation (71.00 Q / ha).
8) Final recommendation for
micro level situation : Sprinkler irrigation is effective method of irrigation for crops and it
increases crop yield as compared to flood irrigation method and also
enables efficient use of available water.
9) Constraints identified and
Feedback for research : This method should be tried on multi-location basis involving
more crops.
10) Process of farmers
participation and
their reaction : Progressive farmers are using these technology of irrigation now
a days in vegetable and fruit crops for water saving and cover more and
more area under irrigation with limited water resources to get optimum
yield . As these methods of irrigation are effective in water saving & its
judicious use in different crops. Now others farmers of adjoining areas
shows their keen interest in these techniques of irrigation.
Trial 2 1) Title Evaluation of wheat varieties under timely sown conditions in high hills
2) Problem diagnose/defined : Varietal replacement as this area is hot spot for yellow rust
disease
3) Details of technologies
selected for assessment
/refinement : V1 – HPW 236
V2 – PBW 343 (Check)
4) Source of technology : CSKHPKV, Palampur
5) Production system : Rainfed (Vegetable- wheat)
6) Thematic area : Varietal evaluation
7) Performance of the technology with
Performance indicators : Variety HPW 236 resulted in higher yield (30.4Q /ha) as
compared to PBW 343 (18.5 Q/ha) and found resistant for Yellow
rust disease which is the major problem of the area.
8) Final recommendation for
micro level situation : Variety HPW 236 should be grown in place of PBW 343 as this
resulted in better yield and resistance against Yellow rust disease.
9) Constraints identified and
Feedback for research : -
10) Process of farmers
participation and
their reaction : Testing was done in farmers’ field in six locations and they were
impressed with the performance of this variety as it resulted in higher
yield and free from the Yellow rust disease.
Animal Science
Trial 1 1) Title : Therapeutic efficacy of different anthelmintics against
Toxocara vitulorum in calves
2) Problem diagnose/defined : Epidemiological survey of the area showed high
prevalence of Toxocara vitulorum in calves below 6 months
of age. It results in less weight gain and over all poor health of
the calves
3) Details of technologies
selected for assessment
/refinement : i) Piperazine citrate @ 250 mg/ kg body weight
ii) Levamisole @ 7.5 mg/ Kg body weight
iii) No treatment
4) Source of technology : Standard technology
5) Production system : -
6) Thematic area : Evaluation of different anthelmintics
7) Performance of the technology with
performance indicators : Both the anthelmintics i.e. Piperazine and
Levamisole were highly effective against the parasite up
to 21 days post treatment.
8) Final recommendation for micro level situation : It is necessary to deworm the calves below
6 months of age. Either of the drug can be used
however, Piperazine is more cost effective .
9) Constraints identified and
feedback for research : -
10) Process of farmers
participation and
their reaction : 54 faecal samples were collected randomly from the villages area and
screened for Toxocara vitulorum infection . 29 samples were found
positive for the infection. The results were correlated with clinical
symptoms like pot belly appearance, dull coat, diarrohea and poor health of
the calves and showed to the farmers. The farmers were convinced to give
dewormers to their calves. The results of the trial were compared up to 21
Horticultural crops (Annual)
Trial 1
I) Title : Effect of irrigation methods on yield of pomegranate
2) Problem diagnose/defined : Injudicious use of available water
3) Details of technologies
Selected for assessment
/refinement : T1 - Drip irrigation
T2 - Ring basin method of irrigation
4) Source of technology : CSKHPKV, Palampur
5) Production system : Horti- Agri system
6) Thematic area : Efficient use of water
7) Performance of the technology with
Performance indicators : Results showed that Pomegranate highest yield of 22.22
t/ha was recorded in Drip irrigation as compared to ring basin
method of irrigation (15.70 t/ha)
8) Final recommendation for
micro level situation : Drip irrigation is effective method of irrigation for crops and it
increases crop yield as compared to ring basin irrigation method and also
enables efficient use of available water.
9) Constraints identified and
feedback for research : This method should be tried on multi-location basis involving
more crops.
10) Process of farmers
Participation and
their reaction : Progressive farmers are using these technology of
irrigation now a days in fruit crops for water saving and cover more and
more area under irrigation with limited water resources to get optimum
yield . As these methods of irrigation are effective in water saving & its
judicious use in different crops. Now others farmers of adjoining areas
shows their keen interest in these techniques of irrigation.
Trial 2 1) Title : Top working of apple cultivar with pollinizers to supplement pollination
2) Problem diagnose/defined : Apple being a cross pollinated crop needs appropriate
proportions of pollinizers. In Himachal Pradesh average
proportions of pollinizing trees in the orchard is less than 15 per
cent which results in the declining of productivity of apple.
Therefore on farm trial on top working of apple cultivar with
pollinizers was initiated to increase the proportions of pollinizing
trees in the orchard to enhance its productivity.
3) Details of technologies
Selected for assessment:
/refinement T1 - Top working with Golden Delicious + Granny Smith
T2 -Top working with Golden Delicious+ Spartan T3 - Top working with Commercial+ Mollis Delicious + Gloster T4 - Top working with Commercial + Black Ban Davis+ Spartan T5 - Farmers’ practice (Golden Delicious or Red Gold)
4) Source of technology : YSPUHF, Solan
5) Production system : Rainfed horticulture based
6) Thematic area : Integrated orchard management
7) Performance of the technology with
Performance indicators: In progress
8) Final recommendation for
micro level situation : In progress
9) Constraints identified and
feedback for research : -
10) Process of farmers
participation and
their reaction : -
Trial 3
1. Title : Effect of different pruning intensity on growth and
yield of Starking Delicious apple
2. Problem diagnose/defined : Low yield , faulty pruning
3. Details of technologies selected for assessment/refinement:
T1 - No heading back, only thinning T2 -1/4 heading back and thinning cuts T3 - ½ heading back and thinning cuts T4 - ¾ heading back and thinning cuts T5- Farmers’ practice (More heading back, minimum thinning) 4. Source of technology : Dr. Y.S. Parmar UHF- Solan (As a general practice) 5. Production system thematic area : Rainfed horticulture based
6. Thematic area : Integrated management** (Canopy
management)
7. Performance of the Technology
with performance indicators : The treatment comprising of ¼
heading back and thinning cuts resulted in
the higher yield ( 11.56 t/ha) with optimum
vegetative growth of apple as compared to
farmers’ practice.
8. Final recommendation for
micro level situation : The treatment comprising of ¼ heading
back and thinning cuts followed by ½ heading back and
thinning cuts should be practiced by the farmers of the
district instead of maintaining the balance between
vegetative and reproductive growth as a general practice.
9. Constraints identified and
feedback for research : -
10. Process of farmers participation
and their reaction : Farmers of the areas are fully
convinced with this technique as this resulted in
the higher yield , optimum growth and better
quality fruits ( as observed by the farmers)
Home science Trial 1 1) Title : Quality improvement of preserved pickle (garlic)
2) Problem diagnose/defined : i) Unproportionate use of ingredients and spices
ii) Unawareness about sterilization of container, blanching and
proper storage conditions and handling.
iii) Lack of technical knowhow & skill.
3) Details of technologies
Selected for assessment
/refinement : i) Local method (Without blanching, unsterilized containers,
oilseed + Rapeseed)
ii) With oil (15-20%) + Rapeseed 10% +Mustard seed 5-10gm
per kg
iii) With oil (30-40%) + Vinegar 50% + Rapeseed 10-15 gm per kg
(Shallow frying for 2 minutes and sterilized containers)
4) Source of technology : CSKHPKV, Palampur
5) Production system : -
6) Thematic area : Skill improvement and awareness
7) Performance of the technology with
Performance indicators : i) Sterlization of containers for 15 minutes in boiling water
ii) Shallow frying of Garlic flacks (1-2 minute) in oil
iii) Addition of 30-40% of mustard oil + 50 ml vinegar and
10-150gm of coarsely ground rapeseed per Kg of raw material
along with other common spices increased the shelf life of the
product from 3 months to 6 months.
iv) This method also improved the organoleptic qualities
like colour, flavour, taste and overall appearance.
8) Final recommendation for
micro level situation : i) At least 15 minute sterilization of container.
ii) Shallow frying of garlic flacks for 2 minutes + 30-40% oil,
50 ml vinegar + 10-15 gm rapeseed enhance the shelf life.
9) Constraints identified and
feedback for research : Nutritional, microbial and proximate analysis may be done
10) Process of farmers
participation and
their reaction : -
9) Constraints identified and
feedback for research : -
10) Process of farmers
participation and
their reaction : -
Results of On Farm Trials
Crop/ enterprise
Farming situation
Problem Diagnosed Title of OFT
No. of trials Technology Assessed Parameters of assessment
Data on the parameter
Results of assessment
Feedback from the farmer
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Cow-calves - Poor health Efficacy of
anthelmintics 2 1. Piperazine citrate @
250 mg/ Kg body weight 2. Levamisole @ 7.5 mg/ Kg body weight
EPG 97.83% 97.43%
-
EPG Count
Group Pre treatment
Post treatment
Day 0 Day 7 Day14 Day 21 I
(Piperazine citrate)
1420 410 (71.12%)
70 (95.07%)
30 (97.88%)
I (Levamisole)
1560 180 (88.46%)
60 (96.15%)
40 (97.43%)
III (Control)
1570 1610 1660 1700
Cauliflower and capsicum
Irrigated vegetable based ( Vegetable – wheat)
Low yield due to lack of irrigation
Effect of irrigation methods on crop yield ( Cauliflower & Capsicum)
5 Sprinklers vs. Flood irrigation
Crop yield Sprinkler irrigation resulted in the highest yield as compared to flood irrigation method.
-
Effect of irrigation methods on crop yield ( Cauliflower & Capsicum)
1 Drip irrigation vs. Ring basin methods of irrigation
Crop yield Drip irrigation resulted in the highest
-
pomegranate yield as
compared to the ring basin method of irrigation
Effect of irrigation methods on pomegranate yield
Sr. No. Location Crop Technology assessed Drip
irrigation Ring basin method
Yield ( t/ha)
1. Bagiseri Pomegranate
22.22 15.70
Tomato Irrigated- vegetable based
Losses due to tomato fruit borer resulted low marketable yield in Kullu valley
Management of fruit borer in tomato
3 T1- Acephate 75 SP ( 6.5 g/10 litre of water) followed by Endosulfan 35 EC 2 ml /litre T2- Endosulfan ( 2 ml/ litre of water) followed by lambdacyhalothrin( 0.8 ml/litre of water) T3-Farmers’ practice ( One spray of Endosulfan)
Fruit yield Spray of Acephate 75 SP ( 6.5 g/ 10 litre of water) followed by Endosulfan 35 EC 2 ml/ litre of water gave the highest fruit yield ( 258.00 q/ha) and maximum reduction in larval population after 5th and 7th day of spray
-
Effect of different insecticides against tomato fruit borer
Treatment Reduction in larval population
(%) days after Fruit yield ( Q/ha) 5 days after
spray 7 days after
spray T1- Acephate 75 SP ( 6.5 g/10 litre of water) followed by Endosulfan 35 EC 2 ml /litre
75.40 77.10 258
T2- Endosulfan ( 2 ml/ litre of water) followed by lambdacyhalothrin( 0.8 ml/litre of water)
70.50 72.20 235
T3-Farmers’ practice ( One spray of Endosulfan)
25.80 26.00 170
Tomato
Irrigated- vegetable based
Low yield in tomato due to imbalanced use of nutrients
Effect of Integrated Nutrient management in tomato
100 % NPK + 20 q Vermicompost/ha resulted in highest yield ( 302.00 q/ha ) as compared to Farmers’ practice (220.00 q/ha)
-
Effect of Integrated Nutrient management in tomato
Treatments Average yield
(Q/ha) T1- FYM 25 q/ha ( Farmer practice)
220.00
T2- 100 % NPK + 20 q FYM/ha
280.00
T3-100 % NPK + 20 q Vermicompost/ha
302.00
Capsicum Irrigated Need for diversification as there is glut of tomato in the market and fall in price
Evaluation of capsicum hybrid/ varieties
8 V1- BSS 399 V2- California wonder ( Farmers ’practice)
Yield Yield of BSS 399 was high as compared to Farmers’ practice
-
Evaluation of capsicum hybrid/ varieties
Hybrid/ Varieties Average yield (Q/ha) BSS 399 133.80
California wonder 90.50
Preserved pickle
- Unproportianate use of ingradients and spices, unawareness about sterilization of containers, blanching and
Quality improvement of preserved pickle ( Garlic)
1 i) Local method ( Without blanching, unsterilized containers, oilseed+ Rapeseed) ii)With oil ( 15-20%) + Rapeseed 10% + Mustard seed 5-10 gm per kg
Organoleptic appearance and shelf life of the product
-
-
proper storage
iii)With oil ( 30-40%) + Vinegar 50% + Rapeseed 10-150gm per kg ( Shallow frying for 2 minutes & sterilized containers)
i) Sterilization of containers for 15 minutes in boiling water ii) Shallow frying of Garlic flacks ( 1-2 minute) in oil iii) Addition of 30-40 % of Mustard oil + 50 ml Vinegar and 10-15 gm of coarsely ground Rapeseed per
kg of raw materials along with other common spices increases the shelf life of the product from 3 to 6 months.
Apple
Rainfed Less proportion of pollinizers resulting in lower yield
Top working of apple cultivar with pollinizers to supplement pollination
2 T1- Top working with GoldenDelicious+Granny Smith T2- Top working with Golden Delicious+Spartan T3- Top working with Commericial+ Mollis Delicious+Gloster T4- Top working with Commercial+ Black Ban Davis+ Spartan T5- Top working with Golden Delicious or Red Gold( Control)
Time & duration of flowering and increase in fruit set
In progress - -
Apple Rainfed Low yield, faulty pruning
Effect of different pruning intensity on growth and yield of Starking Delicious apple
4 T1- No heading back, only thinning cuts T2- ¼ heading back and thinning cuts T3- ½ heading back and thinning cuts T4- ¾ heading back and thinning cuts T5- more heading back and minimum thinning
Fruit yield and vegetative growth
9.34 t/ha
11.56 t/ha
10.31 t/ha
9.07 t/ha
6.99 t/ha
The treatment comprising of ¼ heading back and thinning cuts followed by ½ heading back and thinning cuts resulted in higher yield with optimum growth annually ( 42 cm)
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Wheat Rainfed ( Vegetable-Wheat based)
Varietal replacement
Evaluation of wheat varieties under timely sown condition in high hills
6 V1-HPW 236 V2- PBW 343 ( Check)
Grain yield
30.40 Q/ha
18.50 Q/ha
Variety HPW 236 resulted in higher yield (30.40 Q/ha )as compared to HPW 343 ( 18.50 Q/ha) and found resistant for yellow rust disease which is the major problem of the area
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Technology Assessed *Production per unit Net Return
Drip irrigation in pomegranate 22.22 t/ha 4,44,000.00 4.93 Evaluation of capsicum hybrid/ varieties V1- BSS 399 V2- California wonder ( Control)
13380.00 kg/ha 9050.00 kg/ha
1,38,700.00 73,750.00
3.23 2.18
Management of fruit borer in tomato T1- Acephate 75 SP ( 6.5 g/10 litre of water) followed by Endosulfan 35 EC 2 ml /litre T2- Endosulfan ( 2 ml/ litre of water) followed by lambdacyhalothrin( 0.8 ml/litre of water) T3-Farmers’ practice ( One spray of Endosulfan)
Effect of different pruning intensity on growth and yield of Starking Delicious apple T1- No heading back, only thinning cuts T2- ¼ heading back and thinning cuts T3- ½ heading back and thinning cuts T4- ¾ heading back and thinning cuts T5- more heading back and minimum thinning
9.34 t/ha
11.56 t/ha
10.31 t/ha
9.07 t/ha
6.99 t/ha
77,730.00
1,22,130.00
97,130.00
72,330.00
30,730.00
1.71
2.11
1.89
1.66
1.28
Evaluation of wheat varieties under timely sown condition in V1-HPW 236 V2- PBW 343 ( Check)
3040 kg/ha
1850 kg/ha
3440.00
-9650.00 (highly infested with yellow rust disease)
1.11 -
*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.
B. Technology Refinement: - 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 2009-10 and recommended for large scale adoption in the district
* Thematic areas as given in Table 3.1 (A1 and A2)
S. No
Crop/ Enterprise Thematic
Area* Technology
demonstrated
Details of popularization
methods suggested to the Extension system
Horizontal spread of technology
No. of villages
No. of farmers
Area in ha
1 soybean Varietal replacement,
Harit soya variety of soybean.
Agronomic management like time of sowing, new variety demonstration.
5 30 10
2 Black Gram Varietal replacement and integrated nutrient management.
Palampur-93 variety of mash and balanced fertilization.
Agronomic management like time of sowing line sowing, new variety seed demonstration and integrated nutrient management.
20 100 30
3 Raj mash Varietal replacement
Kanchan variety of rajmash demonstrated
Agronomic management like time of sowing line sowing & new variety seed demonstration
Agronomic management like line sowing, spacing etc., Varietal seed, balanced fertilization and insect pest management.
Agronomic management like time of sowing, new variety demonstration, balanced fertilization and integrated pest management.
10 50 25
b. Details of FLDs implemented during 2009-10 (Information is to be furnished in the following three tables for each category i.e. cereals, horticultural crops, oilseeds, pulses, cotton and commercial crops.)
Sl. No.
Crop Thematic area Technology Demonstrated Season and year
Technical Feedback on the demonstrated technologies S. No Feed Back
1. Farmers are putting marginal lands for these crops and are growing under rainfed conditions. Therefore, new varieties should be developed having wider adaptability and resistant to drought.
2. Gobhi Sarson is a long duration crop. It takes long time to maturity thereby hampering the sowing of next crop. Hence early maturing variety needs to be developed.
3. In Rajmash trailing types of varieties are required as the farmers grow this crop as a mixed crop in the maize field.
4. Farmers’ give least importance to plant protection measures in these crops. Hence are suffering losses in yields.
Farmers’ reactions on specific technologies S. No Feed Back 1. Performance of improved crop/varieties under balanced nutrient supply in
FLDs was distinctly superior to farmers’ practice of applying only FYM and/or only top dressing of urea in local seed.
2. Farmers were satisfied with the support especially the technology and its mode of transfer and management.
3. Soybean is relatively new crop in the district. But there is no soybean oil extraction mill in the area. So the farmers are facing problem of its marketing. They are feeding it to milch animals. A Tremendous increase in the milk yield has been reported by the farmers.
4. Good quality seed in these crops is a limiting factor in their cultivation, which should be ensured to the farmers.
Extension and Training activities under FLD
Sl.No. Activity No. of activities organised Date Number of
participants Remarks
1 Field days 2 21.10.2009 & 24.10.2009
35
2 Farmers Training 4 21.5.2009,19.9.2009, 10.11.2009
&12.11.2009
90
3 Media coverage - - - 4 Training for extension
functionaries - - -
3.3 Achievements on Training (Including the sponsored, vocational, FLD
and trainings under Rainwater Harvesting Unit) :
A) On Campus
Thematic area No. of courses
Participants Others SC/ST Grand Total
Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total A) Farmers &
Method demonstration 10 17 41 58 08 23 31 05 Lectures delivered as resource person
17 513 623 1136 290 205 495
News paper coverage Many Radio talks Many TV talks Many Popular articles 08 Many Farmer scientist interaction 02 22 11 33 10 11 21 04 Scientific visit to farmers field 19 134 181 315 26 12 38 Farmers visit to KVK 29 344 285 629 101 108 209 3
Women in agriculture day 01 - 63 63 - 27 27 World food day 01 17 15 32 18 15 33 Crop seminar 01 >3000
3.5 Production and supply of Technological products Details of crop-wise seed/sapling/seedlings of fruits/vegetables/ forests species or any other agro-inputs produced at KVK and its supply to farmers:
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Bajaura has one Agriculture Technology Information-cum-Sale Centre, which was established in November 1998. Through sale centre KVK provides seeds of different crops and vegetables, animal ration, mineral mixture, food products and university literature to the farmers at the reasonable rates. The centre also serves the farming community by providing consultancy and information to the visitors. During the period under report following material was made available to the farmers, out of which seeds of cereals , vegetable crops and planting materials of apple and pomegranate had been produced at KVK farm whereas items of animal nutrition and literature were procured from university headquarter.
3.6. Literature Developed/Published (with full title, author & reference)
(A) KVK News Letter ((Date of start, Periodicity, number of copies distributed etc.)
Name : Kullu Krishi Patrika Date of start (Year) : 1996 Periodicity : Quarterly No. of copies distributed : 1218 (During 2009-10)
(B) Literature developed/published
a) Research publications:
Atter, R.S., K.C. Sharma and A.S. Sundouri. 2009. Genetic variability, heritability and genetic advance studies in cabbage( Brassica oleracea var. capitata L.). Indian J. Plant Genet. Resour. 22(1): 62-65.
Sharma, Akhilesh, K.C. Sharma, Yudhvir Singh and N.K. Pathania. 2010. Effect of pre-
harvest treatments and indigenous practices on enhancing storage life of garlic (Allium sativum). Indian J. Agricultural Sciences . 80 (1): 72-75.
Kumar, J., Sharma, S.D. and Lal, R. 2007. Incidence and diversity of cut worms (Agrotis
spp.) on vegetable crops in Kullu and Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. Pest
Management and Economic Zoology 15 (1): 35-39. ( Published in 2010)
Kumar, J., Sharma, S.D. and Lal, R. 2007. Host plants of scarabaeid beetles in the lower
Kullu valley of Himachal Pradesh. Pest Management and Economic Zoology 15 (2):
213-216. (Published in 2010)
b) Technical Reports
Following technical reports were prepared during the period under report: 1. Monthly Progress Reports – Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Bajaura (12 Nos). 2. Quarterly Progress Reports - Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Bajaura (4 Nos.) 3. Seasonal Progress Reports on FLDs - Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Bajaura (2 Nos.) 5. A Report for Scientific Advisory Committee Meeting - Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Bajaura (2
No.) 6. Annual Progress Report in Hindi - Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Bajaura 7. Annual Progress Report in English - Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Bajaura 8. A Report on Frontline Demonstrations on Oilseed and Pulse Crops (2008-09 & 2009-10). 9. A Report on mitigating drought efforts of KVK, Bajaura (15th june to August 2009) 10. Annual Progress Report state level(January-December, 2009) & Annual Action Plan (January-December 2010) Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Bajaura 175 125 (Kullu)
c) Pamphlets 1. Sharma, K.C. and Sharma, V. 2009. HIMACHAL PRADESH MEIN LAHSUN KEE KHETI KE
LIYE AVASHYAK SUJHAV 6 p- December 2009. 2. Sharma, K.C. and Sharma, V. 2009. HIMACHAL PRADESH MEIN MATAR KE SAFAL
UTPADAN KE LIYA AVASHYAK SUJHAV 10 p- December 2009. 3. Sharma, K.C., Handa, A., Sharma, V., Verma, S., Parmar, D.K., Lal, R. and Thakur, H.L.
2009. PAHARI KHSHETRON MEIN TAMATAR KI SAFAL KHETI KE LIYE JARURI SIFARISHEIN (AGROTECHNIQUES FOR TOMATO CULTIVATION IN HILLS). 12 p- April, 2009.
4. Sharma, K.C., Sharma, V., Verma, S., Parmar, D.K., Sharma, S.D., Devlash, R. and
Thakur, H.L. 2009. PAHARI KHSHETRON MEIN FOOLGOBHI AVAM BANDGOBHI KE SAFAL UTPAADAN KE LIYE AAVASHYAK SUJHAV (AGROTECHNIQUES FOR CAULIFLOWER AND CABBAGE PRODUCTION IN HILLS). 10 p- April 2009.
5. Sharma, K.C., Gulati, A., Sharma, V., Singh, D., Verma, S., Jamwal, R.S., Rahi, P., Vyas,
P. and Thakur, H.L. 2009. JIVAANU KHADON KA SABJI UTPAADAN MEIN YOGDAN (ROLE OF BIOFERTILIZERS IN VEGETABLE PRODUCTION). 6 p- April 2009.
1. Chaderkanta and Sandal, A. 2009. Parmpragat v upekshit khadiyano ke mulya samverdhit padarth. Publisher: Directorate of Extension Education, CSK HPKV, Palampur.
2. Sandal, A. and Chaderkanta 2009. Gharelu satar Par phal avam sabjiyon ka
parirakshan. Publisher: Directorate of Extension Education, CSK HPKV, Palampur.
(C) Details of Electronic Media Produced: Nil 3.7. Success stories/Case studies, if any (two or three pages write-up on
each case with suitable action photographs): a) Garlic Grows Cash Flows in Kullu valley- a success story
1. Technology/process which was intervened for its success:
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Bajaura launched various extension/awareness programmes for the promotion of garlic cultivation technology in Kullu valley from 1999 onwards. The tips of garlic cultivation technologies are given as under:
a) Tips for Scientific cultivation of garlic Varieties
• GHC-1: It is a selection from local material, contains 12-15 cloves. high yielding, fragrance, bigger size cloves and easy for peeling. This variety is very popular in Kullu and Mandi district.
• Agrifound Parvati (G-313): It is selection from Hong Kong, contains 10-15 cloves
/bulb, bigger size bulbs and matures in 250-270 days.
Mulching • The garlic crop should be provided with a thin layer (4-5 cm) of mulch as dry leaves
@ 5-6 t/ha or crop residues or 10-12 t/ha of well rotten FYM or Compost. • Mulching increases soil temperature and moisture, ease germination, add organic
matter and also smother the weeds.
Interculture • Garlic is shallow rooted crop and 2 hand weedings at 30 and 60 days after sowing
Harvesting • The crop is considered ready for harvesting when the tops turn yellowish or brownish
and show signs of drying up and bend to the ground. • Early harvesting results in poor shelf life • Delayed harvesting results in splitting and sprouting of bulbs.
Curing • Curing is an additional process of drying to remove the excess moisture. Bulbs
are covered along with the tops of each other to avoid damage to the bulbs from sun.
• Bulbs are cured for 7-10 days in shade either with tops or after cutting the tops by leaving 2.5 cm to avoid the sun injury.
Storage:
• Garlic with leaves /tops can be stored by hanging in well-ventilated rooms. Perforated bags will prolong the storage life.
b). Activities undertaken: Awareness on scientific garlic cultivation technology was created among farmers of Kullu district through various programmes like, on and off-campus trainings, special celebrations, Kisan melas and demonstrations. a. On and off-campus training programme
Year Programme Venue participants 1999-2009 Scientific cultivation of garlic for higher
income (100 trainings) All blocks of Kullu district
3500
b. Special celebrations
Year Programme Venue participants 3.3.2001 Field day in garlic in collaboration with
NHRDF Tharmahan 100
19.3.2001 State level interaction on Garlic Nagwain 200 26.11.2003 Garlic Day Bajaura 120 21.5.2004 “Buyers Seller Meet on Garlic” organized
by HP State Marketing Board, Shimla held at Kullu. (presided over by Hon’ble Agriculture Minister, H.P. Govt.)
Kullu 300
c. Kisan Melas and Goshthies:
Year Programme Venue participants 24.3.2004 Kisan Mela and garlic Workshop
Dr. R. B. Singh, Member Farmer Commission GOI was the chief guest and Dr. Dr. Tej Pratap, Hon’ble V. C. of CSK HPKV, Palampur, presided over the function
Bajaura 998
d. Demonstrations:
Year Programme Locations Yield (q/ha)
2003 Demonstrations of high yielding variety of garlic(GHC-1) in collaboration with HAREC,
Ten locations in
110.50
Bajaura Kullu district Besides these, various other programmes were also organized for 500 farmers with NGOs and SHGs and 120 diagnostic visits were also made to farmers field in response to farmers call.
2. Background about case or problem (reason, problems leading to its development as a success story/case, existing farming system and agro-ecological situations.
a) Reason, problems leading to its development as a success story/case:
Kullu is one of the major garlic growing districts of Himachal Pradesh. The crop has
gained commercial importance in the district because of congenial climatic and soil conditions. Earlier, the garlic was grown only for the kitchen gardening in the state. Later in 1982, the crop was introduced by NHRDF (National Horticulture Research and Development Foundation centre) as a commercial crop among few farmers in Kullu district on the basis of contract farming. Thereafter, its cultivation dwindled until assured market outlets were established by Himachal Pradesh State Marketing Board and the marketing was done through local mandi (s) in late nineties.
Attracted by the handsome returns per unit area, the number of farmers and area put under garlic, both increased significantly year after year. However, its production per unit area and quality of bulbs (low yield of A grade bulbs compared to B and C grades) in the farmers field was low due to lack of technical skills. In the backdrop of this scenario i.e. its perspectives and bright scope, the Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Bajaura took initiative to disseminate the scientific cultivation of garlic technology to the growers for the production of high quality garlic produce from the year 1999. Since then, the farmers were advocated to grow high quality garlic cultivation in a scientific way to fetch high prices in the market. As a result, the farmers of Kullu district took the garlic cultivation in a big way and more and more area was brought under this crop. At present, the total area under garlic cultivation is 850 hectares with the annual production of 850 M.T. which was merely 22 hectares in 1995-96.
b) Agro-ecological situations in Kullu: Kullu distict falls under two agro climatic zones namely mid hill sub humid zone and high
hill wet temperate zone. Further, on the basis of altitude, topography, thermal regime, soil type, hydrological features, precipitation and land use, four agro-ecological situations (AES,s) viz., Valley areas, Mid Hill Mild Temperate area, High Hill temperate areas and High Hill Wet Temperate areas have been identified. These four situations are spread in all the five blocks of the district.
c) Existing farming system: The cereal crops viz., maize, wheat, barley and pulses are generally the domain of
the un-irrigated land, however in case of paddy, 80% of which is grown under irrigated conditions, a significant proportion of the area has been shifted to vegetables.
3. Effect of technology/process on:
1) Production: With the intervention of KVK, Bajaura through various extension activities, the production and area of quality garlic increased significantly from year after year. Presently, the total area under garlic cultivation is 850 ha with the annual production of 850 M.T. which was merely 22 ha with the production of only 100 M.T. in 1995-96.
2) Productivity: The crop has gained commercial importance in the district because of congenial climatic and soil conditions. The farmers of the district adopted garlic cultivation in scientific way as advocated by the KVK,s scientists, the productivity per unit area increased significantly from 45.45 q/ha (1995-96) to 100 q/ha (2008-09).
3) Economic gains ( per unit expenditure, gross income, net income and B:C ratio): The following Table clearly depicts the economic gains of this valuable crop:
Sr. No.
Cost of cultivation per ha (Rs.)
*Gross income per ha (Rs.)
Net income per ha (Rs.)
B: C ratio
1. 50,272.00 2,00,000.00 1,49,728.00 3.97 * Rate (Rs 2000/quintal) Year wise area, production and economic gains of garlic in Kullu district is presented in the Table 1 Table 1. Area, production, productivity and economic value of total produce of garlic in Kullu valley
Year Area (ha)
Production (MT)
Productivity (q/ha)
Sale rate
(Rs./kg)
Total economic
value (Rs. In Lakh)
Remarks
1995-96 22 100 45.45 5.00 5.00 Area and production for both
It is evident from the Table 1 that the total trade of garlic in Kullu district was to the tune of Rs 2125 Lakh during 2008-09.
4) Suitability in the existing farming/cropping systems: This crop found a pivotal position in the cropping system pattern of the valley as its water requirements are comparatively less than the other cash crops of the district. Maize-Garlic, French bean-Garlic and Cauliflower-Garlic has replaced Maize-Wheat and Maize-Barley sequences.
5) Acceptance of technology/process in terms of views of the farmers: The growers of the district are convinced with the technology provided by the KVK and other agencies which led to expansion of its area year after year. The garlic is marketed as a whole lot one time so that the farmers could save the money, whereas, in case of other vegetables/cash crops, the produce is marketed in lots over a period of time, so the farmers are of the opinion that if the money is received in small amount then it is spent and could not be saved. This also attracted many small and marginal farmers towards garlic cultivation.
6) Horizontal spread: With the intervention of KVK, the farmers were advocated to grow high quality garlic in a scientific way to fetch high prices in the market. As a result, the farmers of Kullu district took the garlic cultivation in a big way and more and more area was brought under this crop. At present, the total area under garlic cultivation is 850 ha with the annual production of 850 M.T. which was merely 22 ha in 1995.
7) Substitution or replacement of commodities: Major chunk of wheat and barley area was substituted with garlic.
8) Social impact (formation of clubs, groups, federations, etc.: Number of Self Help Groups(SHGs) and farmer clubs were formed during the last decade for the promotion of garlic cultivation in scientific way.
9) Marketing channels: Marketing of the garlic did not require much of the framer’s labour. The middlemen/traders lift the produce directly from the farmer’s store. Only few farmers used to shift their produce to local garlic collection centres or market yards/ mandis.
10) Establishment of process/units: Some of the SHGs and clubs have started their own processing units of garlic for the manufacture of pickles, paste and powder from the unmarketable produce (very small bulbs).
11) Linkage with technology/development organizations: KVK, Bajaura, established good rapport with NHRDF (National Horticultural Research and Development Foundation), HAREC (Hill Agricultural Research and Extension Centre, Bajaura), RHRS (Regional Horticultural Research Station, Bajaura), H.P. State Marketing Board, Private traders and state line departments for the promotion and dissemination of garlic technology among farmers of the district. Farmers interact with the experts and supporting agencies and always look for the continued guidance and support from KVK ,which is totally committed to the upliftment of unemployed rural youth.
12) Models.CDs developed if any: TV talks on DD, Shimla
3.8 Give details of innovative methodology/technology developed and
used for Transfer of Technology during the year
• To increase outreach of KVK to every nook and corner of the district, good liaison has been made with all the stakeholders (Govt. Departments and NGOs including Yuvak Mandals and Mahila Mandals) for effective implementation of KVK programmes.
• Group leaders and progressive farmers are being trained and utilized as master trainers.
• Some of self help groups have been associated/linked with KVK and regular monthly meetings of these are convened to review the progress and chalk out further programmes. Services of these groups are being utilized to motivate other farmers through participation in training and exhibitions.
• In case of training & pruning in apple and other temperate fruits, local rural youth is being trained in groups to perform this important operation in orchards on contract basis for providing them avenue for earning.
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)
- Oil extracted from the wood of young Deodar plants is sometime used by the
Farmers of interior villages of higher altitude to cure skin diseases of sheep and goats.
- For the control of stored grain pests in wheat (kept for seed), kerosene oil and ash are mixed with seeds. The seeds are also mixed with ash (1 kg per 10 kg of seed) for the control of loose smut in wheat. In case of pulses (gram, moong, mash and rajmash)
- Ash is spread over the paneeri (seedlings)/garlic/onion plants to avoid the attack of insects. Dusting of ash on cucurbit leaves against red pumpkin beetle is also done which reduce the attack to a considerable extent.
- Chillies are put in the sealed container (2 chillies per kg of the product) for the control of dhora insects.
- Some farmers cover the container of pulse grains (on the neck of the pot) with 10 cm layer of sieved dung ash. Ash prevents the entry of fresh air and moisture into grains and obstructs the conditions which are favorable for the build up of insect population.
- The maize stover is stored by the farmers between two branches of the trees. - Some farmers in far-flung areas use copper sulphate solution for seed treatment
especially in wheat crop. - The leaves of a wild plant Kusuma (Mentha spp.) are mixed with wheat grains meant
for seed purpose. - The green walnut leaves in alternate layers are put with the stored seeds against
stored grain pests in maize, wheat and barley. -
3.10 Indicate the specific training need analysis tools/methodology
followed for a) Identification of courses for farmers/farm women - Bench mark survey - Interaction/ interview - Participatory rural appraisal (PRA) b) Rural Youth - Request and interest of the participants - Availability of resources at the disposal of participants
- Future prospects of the technology c) In-service personnel - Demand - Season 3.11 Field activities i. Number of villages adopted: 7 ii. No. of farm families selected : 190 iii. No. of survey/PRA conducted : 14 3.12. Activities of Soil and Water Testing Laboratory Status of establishment of Lab : Established
1. Year of establishment : Functional since October 2007 2. List of equipments purchased with amount :
Sl. No Name of the Equipment Qty. Cost (Rs)
1 Spectrophotometer with accessories 1 1,67,400/-
2 Flame photometer with compressor 1 33,372/-
3 pH meter and Conductivity Bridge 1+1 46,332/-
4 Chemical balance 1 99,900/-
5 Water distillation set 1 31,590/-
6 Kjeldahl digestion and distillation 2 44,800/-
7 Shakers 1 29,916/-
8 Refrigerator 1 15,200/-
9 Oven 1 13,608/-
10 Hot plate 1 3,500/-
11 Grinder 1 19,656/-
13 Portable pan balance 1 31,156/-
Total 14 5,36,430/-
3. Details of samples analyzed so far :
Details No. of Samples No. of Farmers No. of Villages Amount realized
Soil Samples 80 60 12 - Water Samples 20 20 03 - Total 100 80 15 -
4.0 IMPACT 4.1. Impact of KVK activities (Not to be restricted for reporting period). Name of specific technology/ Skill transferred
No. of trainees
% of adoptio
n
Change of income (Rs.)
Impact indicator
Before training
After training
Use of improved varieties/hybrids of cereals and veg. crops in adopted /established farming system.
150 70-75%
Rs. 60,000-70,000/ha
in veg.
Rs.1,80,000-2,10,000/ha
in veg.
Villagers in lower areas are growing only vegetable crops round the year & in the higher areas also farmers are growing vegetables in the orchards. Higher demands for the seeds of improved varieties in cereals.
Vegetable cultivation in new areas/villages
200 55% Rs. 13,000-16,000/ hectare
Rs.1,42,000-1,70,000 per hectare
Villagers in higher hills (around 2000 meters height) are now cultivating vegetables like peas, cauliflower, cabbage , garlic etc. The area under vegetable crops has increased from 3330 ha in 2001-02 to 4504 ha during 2009-10.
Nursery raising 30 60% Rs. 60,000/ha
Rs. 4,50,000 per hectare
The farmers with small land holdings upto 0.16 ha have shifted exclusively for year the round vegetables nursery raising as a profitable business option from small holdings
Polyhouse technology 75 80% Rs. 75,000/ha
Rs. 1,00,000/-per 800 m2
Some Polyhouses are being constructed & some are operational
Exotic vegetable cultivation
20 80% Rs 1,25,000/
ha
Rs 1,75,000/ha
Sizable area (400-500 ha) has come under exotic vegetables
Introduction of new cultivars of apple
58 72% Rs. 85,000/ha
Rs. 1,40,000-
1,80,000/ha
Increase in area under colour strains (1548.40 ha) during 2009-10
Introduction of new fruits in lower belt
27 58% - - Area under persimmon, peach pomegranate and new cultivars of plum has increased from 2355 ha during 2007-08 to 2605 ha during 2009-10.
Value addition 165 50-60% - - Many farm products made by SHG (women) are available in the market. Now even a new concept of Sunday market has been introduced by these women, where their products are being marketed
Balanced feed for dairy animals
178 45-55% - - Good health of the animal and also higher milk yield
Bee keeping in orchards
30 60-65 % - - Higher fruit yield in orchard where bee colonies were placed. Some of the farmers are now even renting bee colonies during flowering period
Seed treatment and line sowing in cereals
220 85-90% - - Less incidence of seed borne diseases
Training, pruning and proper management of orchards
35 80-85% - - Higher yield with better quality fruits and lesser incidence of insect-pest and diseses.
4.2. Cases of large scale adoption (Please furnish detailed information for each case) - 4.3 Details of impact analysis of KVK activities carried out during the reporting period : ( As above given
in 4.1) 5.0 LINKAGES 5.1 Functional linkage with different organizations S.No. Name of the organisation Nature of linkage
1. Hill Agricultural Research & Extension Centre, Bajaura
Planning of programmes; conducting training, onfarm trials & demonstrations; input for quarterly magazine- Kullu Krishi Patrika
2. Regional Horticulture Research Station, Bajaura
Planning of programmes; conducting training and input for quarterly magazine- Kullu Krishi Patrika
3. IARI, Regional Research Station, Katrain
Planning of programmes; conducting training and input for quarterly magazine- Kullu Krishi Patrika
4. North Temperate Regional Station, CSWRI, Garsa
Planning of programmes and conducting training
5. G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development, Kullu
Participation in meetings and training programmes
6. Deptt. of Agriculture, Kullu Planning of programmes; preparation of district agricultural plan; joint diagnostic survey and organisation of training programmes, onfarm trials & demonstrations
7. Deptt. of Horticulture, Kullu Planning of programmes; joint diagnostic survey and organisation of training programmes, onfarm trials & demonstrations
8. Deptt. of Animal Husbandry, Kullu Planning of programmes; joint diagnostic survey and organisation of training programmes, onfarm trials &
demonstrations 9. Deptt. of Fisheries, Kullu Planning of programmes and
organisation of training programmes 10. Deptt. of Forests, Kullu Organisation of training programmes 11. Mid Himalayan Watershed Project, Kullu
& Mandi Organisation of training programmes and implementation of livelihood concerned programmes
12. District Rural development Agency Participation in meetings and training programmes
13. Indo Italian Olive Project, Bajaura Participation in meetings and training programmes
14. Indo Norway Fisheries Project, Patlikuhl Participation in meetings and training programmes
15. Great Himalayan National Park, Kullu Participation in meetings and training programmes
16. Agricultural Produce Marketing Committee, Kullu & Lahaul Spiti
Planning of programmes and conducting training
17. Himfed, Fertilizer companies and Cooperatives
Participation in meetings and training programmes
18. NABARD and other banks Capacity building of self help groups 19. Nehru Yuva Kendra, Kullu Training programmes 20. Deptt. Of Sports and Youth services,
Kullu Training programmes
21. Deptt. of Irrigation & Public Health, Kullu
Training programmes
22. Block development offices of Kullu district
Training under watershed programme
23. District Programme Officers, Kullu & Mandi
Training programmes
24. NGOs working in the district Conduct of training programmes and demonstrations
25. ATMA, Kullu Planning of programmes and organisation of Farmers’ Scientists Interactions, kisan goshthies & training programmes
26. NHRDF and many other agencies outside the district and state
Training & field visit for farmers on exposure visit
5.2 List special programmes undertaken by the KVK, which have been
financed by State Govt./Other Agencies
Name of the scheme Date/ Month of initiation Funding agency Amount (Rs.)
October 2009 Directorate of Agriculture through CSK HPKV, Palampur
41,300.00
5.3 Details of linkage with ATMA a) Is ATMA implemented in your district: Yes S. No. Programme Nature of linkage Remarks
1.
AMC & Governing board meeting
Participation and discussion about the budget and various programmes to be taken up/implemented
-
2. Farmer scientist interaction Participation and conducting the
programme.
-
3. Training programs Resource person &conduction of
the Training programs.
-
4. Kisan melas Resource persons - 5.4 Give details of programmes implemented under National Horticultural Mission: - 5.5 Nature of linkage with National Fisheries Development Board: - 6. PERFORMANCE OF INFRASTRUCTURE IN KVK :- 6.1 Performance of demonstration units (other than instructional farm):- Vermiculture demonstration unit:
Particular Quantity Amount ( Rs) Vermiculture 1714 Kits ( 2 Kg culture+3 Kg
feed) 3,92,506.00
Vermicompost 650.00 Kg 3900.00 Grand Total - 3,96,406.00
6.2 Performance of instructional farm (Crops) including seed production Sr. No.
Name of crop
Area covered
(ha)
Variety Cost of inputs (Rs).
Total prod. of seed & grain mixture (kg)
Gross income
(Rs.)
Remarks
1 Fodder 0.28 P-1 924.00 5250.00 5755.00 Gross income includes returns from straw/
6.3 Performance of production Units (bio-agents / bio pesticides/ bio fertilizers etc.) : - NA- 6.4 Performance of instructional farm (livestock production) April 2009-March 2010 : Demonstration unit Total production (liter) Amount (Rs.)
Cost of inputs Gross income Dairy demonstration unit 8800.00 98,000/- 1,32,000/-
6.5 Rainwater Harvesting Training programmes conducted by using Rainwater Harvesting Demonstration Unit : -NA- 6.6 Utilization of hostel facilities Accommodation available (No. of beds): 34
Months Title of the training course/Purpose of stay
No. of trainees stayed
Trainee days (days
stayed)*
Reason for short
fall (if any)
April 2009 Study tour of the students from PAU, Ludhiana
3 9
Training cum Exposure visit, 8 16
NDRI, Karnal Training programme under watershed, Arsu
10 10
Consultancy 2 2 Training programme on Fisheries under ATMA
25 100
Training programme on Polyhouse technology under Deen Dayal Kisan Bagwan Samridhi Yojna Part-1
40 120
Total 88 257 May 2009 On campus training
programme on Animal Husbandry for the farm women of Mangarh –Dunkharighar watershed project
20 20
Exposure visit cum training programme of the farmers of Poonch area of Jammu and Kashmir
27 81
Consultancy 8 8 Exposure visit 3 Exposure visit of the farmers from Rohru
20 20
Total 78 129 June 2009 Training programme on
integrated agriculture with special emphasis on horticulture for the farmers of banjar block under ATMA
25 75
Exposure visit cum study tour of the farmers of Nahan block
21 21
Exposure visit to the KVK demonstrations by the farmers of Sikkim
43 43
Consultancy cum exposure visit
6 24
Study tour of the students 17 17 Consultancy regarding ERNET 2 2 Consultancy 1 1 Training on general dairy management for the farmers of Banjar block
25 75
Exposure visit 4 16 Exposure visit 3 3 Training for the farmers of Mandi Sadar at RHRS, Bajaura
30 90
Consultancy 4 4 Training programme on 25 100
integrated agriculture for the farmers of Banjar block Exposure visit 6 6 Training programme for the farmers at RHRS, Bajaura
30 90
Consultancy cum visit to KVK demonstrations
7 7
Total 249 574 July 2009 Consultancy 5 5
Exposure visit cum study tour of farmers from Chamba
29 29
Exposure visit cum training programme
21 21
Exposure visit cum study tour 26 52 Exposure visit 28 56 Exposure visit cum training 20 20 Exposure visit cum training programme
32 32
Exposure visit 13 13 Study tour of the farmers from Nagrota Bagwan
36 36
Exposure visit of the farmers from Kaza
24 24
Total 234 288
August 2009 Training programme on integrated agriculture for the farmers of Naggar block
25 75
Study tour of students from College of Agriculture, Kerala
22 44
Training programme on general horticulture for the farmers of Naggar block
25 75
Consultancy cum visit to KVK, demonstrations
6 12
Total 78 206 September 2009
Exposure visit cum training under ATMA, Hoshairpur
22 44
Consultancy 20 20 Training programme on general dairy management
25 50
Extension personnel training on integrated agriculture
8 8
Exposure visit of the farmers from Kukumseri
16 16
Exposure visit of the farmers from Distt. Almora through Deptt. Of Agriculture
TOTAL 54000/- 26262/- 27738/- 7.4 Utilization of funds under FLD on Cotton: NA
7.5 Utilization of KVK funds during the year 2009 -10 S.
No. Particulars Sanctioned Released Expenditure
A. Recurring Contingencies 1 Pay & Allowances 52,00,000/- 46,19,007/- 2 Traveling allowances 1,00,000/- 42,167/- 3 Contingencies 5,00,000/- 4,99,979/- A Stationery, telephone, postage and other
expenditure on office running, publication of Newsletter and library maintenance (Purchase of News Paper & Magazines) 1,51,438/-
B POL, repair of vehicles, tractor and equipments 48,550/- C Meals/refreshment for trainees (ceiling upto
Rs.40/day/trainee be maintained) 1,35,149/-
D Training material (posters, charts, demonstration
material including chemicals etc. required for conducting the training)
E Frontline demonstration except oilseeds and pulses (minimum of 30 demonstration in a year) 27,004/-
F On farm testing (on need based, location specific and newly generated information in the major production systems of the area) 76,733/-
G Training of extension functionaries 46,873/- H Maintenance of buildings 14,232/- I Establishment of Soil, Plant & Water Testing
Laboratory - J Library 10,000/- 8,149/-
TOTAL (A) 58,10,000/-
51,69,302/-
B. Non-Recurring Contingencies 1 Works (Demonstration unit on IFS) 2,00,000/- - 1,99,201/- 2 Equipments including SWTL & Furniture 2,50,000/- 2,49,818/- 3 Vehicle (Four wheeler) 6,00,000/- - 5,60,351/- 4 Basic plant health diagnostic lab 10,00,000/- - 9,55,824/-
TOTAL (B) 20,50,000/- - 19,65,194/-
C. REVOLVING FUND - - - GRAND TOTAL (A+B+C) 78,60,000/-
- 71,34,496/-
7.5 Status of revolving fund (Rs. in lakhs) for the three years
Year Opening
balance as on 1st April
Income during the
year
Expenditure during the
year
Net balance in hand as on 1st April of each
year April 2007 to March 2008
9,02,252.00 3,78,579.00 7,43,846.00 5,36,985.00
April 2008 to March 2009
5,36,985.00 4,78,526.00 5,51,738.00 4,63,773.00
April 2009 to March 2010
4,63,773.00 5,75,769.00 4,62,792.00 5,76,750.00
8.0 Information which has not been reflected above. a) Staff deputed for training/workshop: S.
No. Workshop/Training/Meetings Date Place Name of
Participants 1.
APMC meeting of ATMA, Kullu 17.04.09 DDA office, Kullu Dr. Vinod Sharma
2. Agricultural Officers Workshop on Kharif Crops
18.04.09 CSK HPKV, Palampur Dr. Vinod Sharma Dr. Ramesh Lal Dr. L.K.Sharma Dr. Dhanbir Singh
3. Governing Board meeting of ATMA, Kullu
21.04.09 ADM office, Kullu Dr. Vinod Sharma
4. Three days training programme on Polyhouse Technology
20.04.09 to
22.04.09
CSK HPKV, Palampur Dr. Ramesh Lal Dr. Dhanbir Singh
5. Training on Human Resource Development, which included leadership and management qualities, communication skills, conflict management, climate changes, and carbon trading.
27.04.09 to
28.04.09
CSK HPKV, Palampur Dr. Vinod Sharma
6. Meeting of Agronomists to finalize Research Projects of Deptt. of Agronomy including KVKs and Research stations.
18.05.09 College of Agriculture, Palampur
Dr. Vinod Sharma
7. Training programme on Organic Certification and Internal control System for the Scientist/teacher of CSK HPKV.
26.05.09 to
27.05.09
CSK HPKV, Palampur Dr. Vinod Sharma
8. Meeting of District Watershed Nodal Agency, Kullu
9.06.09 DDA office, Kullu Dr. Vinod Sharma
9. Animal Husbandry Officer Workshop
21.06.09 CSK HPKV, Palampur Dr. Deepali
10. Meeting with APMC Kullu 23.06.09 DDA office, Kullu Dr. Vinod Sharma 11. Meeting of District watershed
development committee 24.06.09 DC, office Kullu Dr. Dhanbir Singh
12. Two days workshop on oilseeds and pulses for KVK’s of H.P. and J& K
30.06.09 to 1.07.09
KVK, Bajaura Dr. Dhanbir Singh
13. One day seminar on challenges in speciality fibres ( Pashmina and Angora) production and prospects of their utilization
13.07.09 Bhutti Colony Near Shamshi
Dr. Deepali Kapoor
14. One day workshop on Parthenium eradication under “ Parthenium week” organized by Deptt. Of Agronomy CSKHPKV, Palampur
07.08.09 CSKHPKV, Palampur Dr. Dhanbir Singh
15. One day National workshop on 18.09.09 NASC, Complex, New Dr. Dhanbir Singh
popularization of hybrid maize technologies through Krishi Vigyan Kendras
Delhi
16. Fourth National Conference on Krishi Vigyan Kendras
6.11.09 to 8.11.09
Tamil Nadu Agril. Univ., Coimbatore
Dr. Vinod Sharma
17. Zonal Workshop cum Training for the Krishi Vigyan Kendras of Zone-1
15.11.09 to
17.11.09
SKUAST, Jammu Dr. Vinod Sharma
18. One day field training camp /field day for the fruit and vegetables growers of Garsa valley organized by RHRS, Bajaura
3.01..10 Garsa Dr. L. K. Sharma
19. Awareness Programme on protection of plant varieties and farmers Right Act, 2001
8.02.10 KVK, Bajaura All scientists
20. One day Workshop cum Training on Development of Integrated Farming System at KVKs by Zonal Project Directorate
4.03.10 PAU, Campus, Ludhiana
Dr. Vinod Sharma Dr. Ramesh Lal
21. One day Workshop for finalizing Proposal for conversion of 2000 ha area under Organic Agriculture in H.P.
12.03.10 CSKHPKV, Palampur Dr. Vinod Sharma
22. National Conference on Production of quality seeds and planting material- Health management in Horticultural crops
11-14.03.10
NASC Complex, Pusa, New Delhi
Dr. L. K. Sharma
23. 21 days training programme on Enviornment pollution and its mitigation strategies
9-29.03.10
Deptt. Of soil Science, PAU, Ludhiana
Dr. Dhanbir Singh
24. Annual State Level Workshop of KVKs located in H.P.
20-21.03.10
CSKHPKV, Palampur Dr. Vinod Sharma Dr. Chander Kanta Dr. Laxmi Kant Dr. Ramesh Lal Dr. Deepali Kapoor
25. Two days Interface Meeting cum Workshop on Home Science Research on Gender Mainstreaming in agriculture through refinement of technologies
18-19.03.10
CSKHPKV, Palampur Dr. Vinod Sharma Dr. Chander Kanta
26. Two days training on watershed management approach in rainfed agriculture
18-19.03.10
CSKHPKV, Palampur Dr. Ramesh Lal
27. Two days training programme on climate change and its impact in agriculture
29-30.0.3.10
CSKHPKV, Palampur Dr. Vinod Sharma Dr. L. K. Sharma Dr. Ramesh Lal
b) Programme hosted S.No. Workshop/Training Date Place Participants 1. Training cum workshop of front line
demonstration on oil seed and pulses for KVKs of H.P & J.K.
30.06.09 to1.07.09
KVK Bajaura
KVKs of H.P. and J&K Zone-1
c) Crop seminar : Live crop seminar on diversified farming was organized by this KVK in collaboration with Doordarshan Shimla on 04.07.2009 at village Sainj Distt. Kullu which was telecasted live from 4.00-5.30 pm by DD Shimla. This programme was attended by more than 3000 farmers of the district along with personnels from distt. administration as well as line departments. Hon’ble Deputy Speaker Vidhan Sabha Himachal Pradesh was the chief guest and Hon’ble Vice Chancellor CSKHPKV, Palampur presided over the function. The exhibitions depicting the various activities of university and other line departments were also installed. The on spot solutions to the farmers’ problems were provided by the Scientists of the university.
d) Gender mainstreaming through self help group: Keeping in view the importance of women in agriculture and other allied activities, KVK is organizing meetings and forming groups in villages. Two such SHGs (Women Kisan group) of 20 members in each have been formed by this Kendra. Initially they were made aware about the importance, function of the group by conducting regular monthly meetings for about 6-8 months in KVK premises. Training w.r.t. agriculture, vegetables, value addition, dairy management etc. besides solving their agricultural queries and spot visits were imparted regularly to these groups. In 2009 the groups are now being registered/ attached with NABARD for financial support. These groups are now preparing their own products and also have improved their skill and knowledge. Some of the members have adopted polyhouse, vermicompost unit and micro-irrigation techniques. Five members of the group are also acting as trainers for different groups during the trainings. One such group on dairy management has also been formed recently by KVK, where demonstration on new fodder grasses and scientific management of animals are being carried out.
e) Celebration of Technology Week :
Goshties Demonstration units
Farmers’ visits
Exhibition Literature distributed
Technology week
Organized at KVK Bajaura
15-19.7.09 Theme: Organic farming
Group discussions on organic
farming were
arranged for the visiting farmers
Field visits of the farmers to
organic farm and vermi
compost units were conducted.
300 farmers
visited the KVK during this week. Besides
this mahila
mandals and yuvak mandals
Depicting activities of
KVK in general and
different organic
inputs and their
preparation techniques in particular
Pamphlets and hand outs on organic farming were
distributed among the farmers.
Besides this wide
visited the KVK.
was put up at KVK w.e.f 15-19.7.09
coverage was given
by the media to this event
8.1 Constraints
(a) Administrative
- The district Kullu comprises of hilly terrain/mountain and most of the villages are still inaccessible. Therefore, it is very difficult to conduct extension activities by this KVK in such areas with limited scientific and other staff. At present, as per ICAR norms, the scientific, technical and office staff in this KVK is not sufficient, whereas the quantum of work is quite high. The staff position must be as per the old ICAR pattern of KVK, where total number of sanctioned staff position was 26.
- Non-availability of mini-bus for taking scientists of all the disciplines to the farmer’s fields and farmers to the Kendra.
- Scooters/bikes should be provided to KVK so as to facilitate and enhance the extension activities in the nearby areas.
(b) Financial
- There is sometime considerable delay in sanction/release of KVK budget by the ICAR which is adversely affecting the activities of KVK. Hence the budget must be released at the start of the financial year.
- The amount of permanent advance (PA) is too less (Rs. 5,000/-), which is not sufficient to meet day to day requirements, hence be raised to Rs. 10,000/- - Delegation of powers be raised as the price index has gone up.
(c) Technical - Public sector hybrids in vegetables should be developed as private companies are
selling the seed without prior testing by universities resulting sometimes in crop failure
- Sometimes non-availability of recommended quality chemicals and seeds of recommended varieties at proper time.
- Poor knowledge of farmers regarding disease and insect pest management due to illiteracy. - Farmers put only marginal lands under pulse crops and do not apply recommended
fertilizers doses to these crops resulting in poor yields.
Annexure A (Details of training programmes) Date Clientele Title of the
training programme
Discipline Thematic area
Duration (days)
Venue (Off/ on campus)
No. of other participants
SC/ST Total
M F T M F T M F T 21.4.09 PF Scientific
management of milk animals
Animal Science
Dairy management
01 Off campus
4 09 13 02 07 09 06 16 22
23.4.09 RY Scope and potential of organic farming
Crop production
Organic farming
01 Off campus
18 13 31 12 07 19 30 20 50
24.4.09 RY Scope and potential of organic farming
Crop production
Organic farming
01 Off campus
14 14 28 08 14 22 22 28 50
27-29.4.09
RY Poly house technology under Deen dayal Upadhaya Kisan Bagwan yojna
Vegetable science
Protected cultivation
03 On campus
29 01 30 10 - 10 39 01 40
29.4.09 PF Low cost weaning diets
Home Science
Design and development of low cost
diets
01 Off campus
10 16 26 02 14 16 12 30 42
1.5.09 PF Care and plant protection measures in fruit crops
Horticulture Management of orchards
01 Off campus
13 03 16 05 03 08 18 06 24
5.5.09 PF High nutrient efficiency diet
Home Science
Design and development
01 Off campus
06 16 22 01 14 15 07 30 37
for children below 5 years
of high nutrient
efficiency diet 6-7.5.09 PF General
management of dairy animals
Animal science
Dairy management
02 On campus
04 10 14 - 6 6 04 16 20
14.5.09 PF Deworming and vaccination schedule in cattle, sheep and goat
Animal science
Disease management
01 On campus
11 07 18 05 03 08 16 10 26
19.5.09 PF Importance of proper housing and cleanliness in dairy farming
Animal science
Dairy management
01 Off campus
11 04 15 04 04 08 15 08 23
19-22.5.09
RY Bee keeping Plant protection
Niche based diversification
01 On campus
12 05 17 06 02 08 18 07 25
20.5.09 RY Value addition of milk
Home Science
Value addition 01 On campus
- 8 8 - 7 7 - 15 15
21.5.09 PF Gender mainstreaming through self help groups
Home Science
Gender mainstreaming
01 Off campus
13 07 20 05 03 08 18 10 28
23.5.09 EP On farm conservation and promotion of traditional mountain crops
Crop production
Resource conservation technologies
01 On campus
45 08 53 07 - 07 52 08 60
1-4.6.09 PF Nutrient management
Horticulture Rejuvenation of old orchards
04 On campus
10 07 17 05 03 08 15 10 25
and disease control in old orchards
7.6.09 EP Organic farming Crop production
Organic farming
01 On campus
09 11 20 03 01 04 12 12 24
8-10.6.09
PF Value addition of soyabean
Home science
Value addition 03 On campus
- 07 07 - 18 18 - 25 25
16-19.6.09
PF General management of dairy animals
Animal science
Dairy management
04 On campus
07 11 18 03 04 07 10 15 25
24.6.09 PF Control of fruit borer in tomato, brinjal
Plant protection
Integrated pest
management
01 Off campus
15 10 25 10 05 15 25 15 40
25.6.09 PF Bio control of pests and diseases in vegetables
Plant protection
Bio control of pests and diseases
01 On campus
12 07 19 02 04 06 14 11 25
9.7.09 PF Importance and formulation of balanced feed for dairy animals
Animal science
Feed management
01 On campus
13 - 13 10 - 10 23 - 23
18.7.09 PF Lay out and integrated nutrient management in new orchards