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PRESENTATION NAME Company Name

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Introduction Chigurupati Agro Farms(CAF) is formed in 2003 with and were successfully

growing Paddy by utilizing Tungabhadra water through lift irrigation. in

2009 we changed the crop from Paddy to Sugarcane in 25 acres of land

through flood irrigation, the result was on an average we were able to

produce 40 tonnes (Tn.)/acre.

We had three ratton crops in the field but on the whole we were not

satisfied with the results we have achieved, on an average the profit was

Rs.35,000 per acre which is the same if we have two paddy crops.

As their is a huge potential in drip irrigation we have opted the following

methodologies.

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Soil Preparation

Crop stands in the field from 12months. Sugarcane roots extend to 90 cm depth. Sugarcane grows extremely well in medium to heavy, well drained, soils of pH 7.5 to 8.5 and high organic matter content. Water logged soils and soils of poor drainage are not suitable.

As our soil is more alkaline with higher pH and Electronic conductivity (EC) we have used Poultry manure, Super phosphate, Gypsum, DAP and Potash to nullify the EC and pH as per the requirement of the sugarcane crop.

As we have planted the crop in the month of February 2013 we had a serious issue of Early shoot borer which we shall discuss in the later part.

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Drip Irrigation we have taken up 100 acre’s sugarcane crop when in we have invited two companies for a quote on drip irrigation. We were pleased with the presentation given by Netafim, Bangalore and have started implementing the project in 1st week of January 2013.

We have totally automated the system using fertikit for both irrigation and fertigation which has approximately costed has Rs. 55 lakhs enclosed below in annexure-1

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Planting methods

In pair row method of planting cane sets are placed in subsequent two furrows and next furrow should be kept free of sets. In paired row method of planting row to row distance vary from 2.5’ to 3' depending upon soil type. One Lateral (Inline tubing) is sufficient to irrigate both rows. Hence lateral to lateral distance varies from 7.5' to 9' and dripper to dripper spacing varies from 60 to 90 cm. The cost of drip system is reduced by 25-30%. There is a saving in seed cost. The crop management becomes easy, crop gets sufficient sunlight and hence grows faster. In this method cane produces more tillers and millable cane. Along with proper water and fertilizer management practices yield increases significantly.

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Propagation and Germination irrigation

Each set contains one or more buds and a circle of small dots above the node which are the root primordia. While germinating the buds develop into primary shoots and the primordia develop into set roots. The set root initiation and extension requires continuous presence of moisture in the top soil.

During first month after germination the young plant lives at the expense of reserves present in the stalk piece (set). However adequate water should be made available in the soil. Therefore continuous application of drip irrigation for 8-12 hours per day for a week after planting or sprinkler irrigation till incipient ponding occurs.

In summer we had a shortage of power where in we have used diesel generator sets for lifting water and irrigating the farm

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Irrigation of Sugarcane

Fig -1: 120 Days Fig -2: 180 Days Fig -3: 230 Days

Different growth stages and their duration

S.No. Description No. of Days

1 Germination 15 to 30 Days after Planting

2 Tillering 50 to 120 Days

3 Grand Growth Phase 121 to 210 Days

4 Maturity 210-365 Days

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Interculture and Earthing up INTER CULTURE Keep sugarcane field free from weeds. Weeds compete with the crop for water and nutrients and reduce yields significantly. Weedicides available in the market - Attagin, Glycophate,Metribuzin,2-4D Sodim salt(After germination). Interculture also helps in proper aeration in the effective root zone. Hoeing is done for better aeration water penetrability and weed control.

EARTHING UP Hilling the clumps in stages is required to provide habitat to the shoot roots and sufficient height of the soil thus achieved suppresses the formation of late shoots. The earthing-up changes the furrows into ridges and ridges into furrows which permit drainage of excess water during rains and helps in not dislodging the plant from the root.

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Fertigation Schedule (by A. Subba rao, Netafim)

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Pest Control

As we have transplanted in February 2013 to May 2013 in the driest period of the year we had a serious problem of early stem borer we have used corozion, phrome traps, tricogama eggs which has approximately costing has Rs. 4000/- per acre

to avoid the rodents we have used bromidile with potato chips which has approximately costing has Rs. 1000/- per acre

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Solar fencing

As the farm is located near the reserve forest area, we where having an issue with wild boar, foxes, goats, cattle and human beings, to avoid this we erected solar fencing with seven lines costing approximately Rs. 6500/- per acre

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Cost Summary till date (Annexure-1)

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Chigurupati Agro Farms

Bennur Village ,

Gangawathi Taluk,

Koppal Dist,

Karnataka State.

M: +91 95388-80913 E : [email protected]