Climate change has an impact on Indian agriculture in various direct and indirect ways besides af... more Climate change has an impact on Indian agriculture in various direct and indirect ways besides affecting the lives and livelihood of millions of Indians. Efficient management of natural resources is key for enhancing the adaptive capacity of the system and contributes towards the resilience of communities. Successful crop production in frequent drought and flood-affected regions depends on how effectively we conserve the deficit rainfall and manage the excess rainfall and soils to retain the moisture for longer periods for successful arable crop production. The present study was conducted with the objective of evaluation of the performance of different in situ Water conservation measures with respect to the climatic variability prevailed in the village. Demonstrations of appropriate practices and technologies recommended by the National Agricultural Research System (NARS) are being taken up in a farmer participatory mode so that the communities become familiar with these technologie...
Jharkhand agriculture a rainfed one characterized with ninety percent cultivable area monocropped... more Jharkhand agriculture a rainfed one characterized with ninety percent cultivable area monocropped with rice only. On one hand there is need to enhance productivity of agricultural crop, other hand priority should be given for profit enhancement. Lac is a major source of rural livelihood in Jharkhand. Major lac host species like Butea monosperma (palash), Zizyphus mauritiana (ber) and Schleichera oleosa (kusum)are available in plenty in forest as well as on own gravel upland which is otherwise not under cultivation and are wasteland. Diversifying the existing agriculture system through inclusion o lac not only enhances the profit margin of the production system but also developed entrepreneurial behavior of the main actor of the system. In this background lac cultivation interventions was introduced in rice based monocropping system. Inclusion of Lac on abandoned tree of Butea monosperma and Zizyphus mauritiana fetch good economic return to the farm families with net return of Rs. ...
Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology, 2019
Climate change has an impact on Indian agriculture in various direct and indirect ways besides af... more Climate change has an impact on Indian agriculture in various direct and indirect ways besides affecting the lives and livelihood of millions of Indians. Efficient management of natural resources is key for enhancing the adaptive capacity of the system and contributes towards the resilience of communities. Successful crop production in frequent drought and flood-affected regions depends on how effectively we conserve the deficit rainfall and manage the excess rainfall and soils to retain the moisture for longer periods for successful arable crop production. The present study was conducted with the objective of evaluation of the performance of different in situ Water conservation measures with respect to the climatic variability prevailed in the village. Demonstrations of appropriate practices and technologies recommended by the National Agricultural Research System (NARS) are being taken up in a farmer participatory mode so that the communities become familiar with these technologies and help in their adoption resulting in enhancing their adaptive capacity and coping ability against climatic change and variability. It was observed that the use of forest leaves and paddy straw was found very profitable to conserve soil moisture in situ with BCR Rs. 7.16 followed by the use of naturally occurred leaves in fruit plants with BCR Rs. 6.22 and use of plastics in vegetables with BCR 4.41. Respondents opined that the use of natural mulch was very cost-effective as well as it is compatible with the existing farming system and very simple in its application. Wheat with cultivation through ZTD showed a maximum yield of 46q/ha. Zero tillage technology showed very promising results in pulse and oilseed cultivation.
Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology, 2019
Jharkhand agriculture a rainfed one characterized with ninety percent cultivable area monocropped... more Jharkhand agriculture a rainfed one characterized with ninety percent cultivable area monocropped with rice only. On one hand there is need to enhance productivity of agricultural crop, other hand priority should be given for profit enhancement. Lac is a major source of rural livelihood in Jharkhand. Major lac host species like Butea monosperma (palash), Zizyphus mauritiana (ber) and Schleichera oleosa (kusum)are available in plenty in forest as well as on own gravel upland which is otherwise not under cultivation and are wasteland. Diversifying the existing agriculture system through inclusion o lac not only enhances the profit margin of the production system but also developed entrepreneurial behavior of the main actor of the system. In this background lac cultivation interventions was introduced in rice based monocropping system. Inclusion of Lac on abandoned tree of Butea monosperma and Zizyphus mauritiana fetch good economic return to the farm families with net return of Rs. 25090 per hectare and Rs. 7480/ha respectively from kusumi lac on and rangeeni lac, whereas in upland rice net return was only Rs. 3804/ha. The benefit per rupee of investment is lowest in case of growing only rice with Rs. 2.08 and maximum benefit was Rs. 5.14 in case of lac on ber. Lac cultivation on different host trees were compaered and it was found that benefit per rupee of investment were Rs. 3.59, 4.83, and 2.41. and 2.08 respectively in rice with lac cultivation of rangeeni on palash, rice with kusumi lac on ber, rice with lac on palash and ber in alternate season and cultivation of only rice crop. Organizing Lac cooperative and input bank at kisan club proved a pivot in better management of produce and ensuring local availability of brood lac.
India is leading producer of pulse (17-18 mt). It is also leading consumer and importer of pulse... more India is leading producer of pulse (17-18 mt). It is also leading consumer and importer of pulse. But even though there has been increase in pulse production over the years, it has not been able to keep pace with the ever-growing demand for pulses. Therefore, to fulfill growing demand and save precious foreign currency, pulses production need to be increased from level of 17.33 mt (2015-16) to 26.5 mt by 2020. In this backdrop study was conducted in Saraikela-Kharsawan district of Jharkhand where Cluster Frontline Demonstration (CFLD) conducted in 70 ha of land on Pigeon Pea, Black Gram, chickpea and Green Gram with the objective of demonstrating production potential of improved technology of Pulse Technology including improved variety, application of Rhizobium for seed treatment, application of sculpture and pesticides of neem origin and identifying various reasons and constraints to reduce yield gaps between research station, and farmer’s fields. The study was conducted with sample size of 150 farmers in eight purposively selected villages where CFLD conducted on Pulses among 350 farmers. CFLD recorded higher yield in comparison of farmers’ variety and farmer’s practices. Percentage increase in yield was recorded 150,100, 80 respectively for chickpea, black gram and pigeon pea. Profitability of demonstrated technology also observed increasing on farmers practices with B: C ranges between Rs 8 to 10. Yield difference with reference to district, state and National average depicted technology gap as well as extension gap over farmers’ practices in pulse production
Climate change has an impact on Indian agriculture in various direct and indirect ways besides af... more Climate change has an impact on Indian agriculture in various direct and indirect ways besides affecting the lives and livelihood of millions of Indians. Efficient management of natural resources is key for enhancing the adaptive capacity of the system and contributes towards the resilience of communities. Successful crop production in frequent drought and flood-affected regions depends on how effectively we conserve the deficit rainfall and manage the excess rainfall and soils to retain the moisture for longer periods for successful arable crop production. The present study was conducted with the objective of evaluation of the performance of different in situ Water conservation measures with respect to the climatic variability prevailed in the village. Demonstrations of appropriate practices and technologies recommended by the National Agricultural Research System (NARS) are being taken up in a farmer participatory mode so that the communities become familiar with these technologie...
Jharkhand agriculture a rainfed one characterized with ninety percent cultivable area monocropped... more Jharkhand agriculture a rainfed one characterized with ninety percent cultivable area monocropped with rice only. On one hand there is need to enhance productivity of agricultural crop, other hand priority should be given for profit enhancement. Lac is a major source of rural livelihood in Jharkhand. Major lac host species like Butea monosperma (palash), Zizyphus mauritiana (ber) and Schleichera oleosa (kusum)are available in plenty in forest as well as on own gravel upland which is otherwise not under cultivation and are wasteland. Diversifying the existing agriculture system through inclusion o lac not only enhances the profit margin of the production system but also developed entrepreneurial behavior of the main actor of the system. In this background lac cultivation interventions was introduced in rice based monocropping system. Inclusion of Lac on abandoned tree of Butea monosperma and Zizyphus mauritiana fetch good economic return to the farm families with net return of Rs. ...
Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology, 2019
Climate change has an impact on Indian agriculture in various direct and indirect ways besides af... more Climate change has an impact on Indian agriculture in various direct and indirect ways besides affecting the lives and livelihood of millions of Indians. Efficient management of natural resources is key for enhancing the adaptive capacity of the system and contributes towards the resilience of communities. Successful crop production in frequent drought and flood-affected regions depends on how effectively we conserve the deficit rainfall and manage the excess rainfall and soils to retain the moisture for longer periods for successful arable crop production. The present study was conducted with the objective of evaluation of the performance of different in situ Water conservation measures with respect to the climatic variability prevailed in the village. Demonstrations of appropriate practices and technologies recommended by the National Agricultural Research System (NARS) are being taken up in a farmer participatory mode so that the communities become familiar with these technologies and help in their adoption resulting in enhancing their adaptive capacity and coping ability against climatic change and variability. It was observed that the use of forest leaves and paddy straw was found very profitable to conserve soil moisture in situ with BCR Rs. 7.16 followed by the use of naturally occurred leaves in fruit plants with BCR Rs. 6.22 and use of plastics in vegetables with BCR 4.41. Respondents opined that the use of natural mulch was very cost-effective as well as it is compatible with the existing farming system and very simple in its application. Wheat with cultivation through ZTD showed a maximum yield of 46q/ha. Zero tillage technology showed very promising results in pulse and oilseed cultivation.
Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology, 2019
Jharkhand agriculture a rainfed one characterized with ninety percent cultivable area monocropped... more Jharkhand agriculture a rainfed one characterized with ninety percent cultivable area monocropped with rice only. On one hand there is need to enhance productivity of agricultural crop, other hand priority should be given for profit enhancement. Lac is a major source of rural livelihood in Jharkhand. Major lac host species like Butea monosperma (palash), Zizyphus mauritiana (ber) and Schleichera oleosa (kusum)are available in plenty in forest as well as on own gravel upland which is otherwise not under cultivation and are wasteland. Diversifying the existing agriculture system through inclusion o lac not only enhances the profit margin of the production system but also developed entrepreneurial behavior of the main actor of the system. In this background lac cultivation interventions was introduced in rice based monocropping system. Inclusion of Lac on abandoned tree of Butea monosperma and Zizyphus mauritiana fetch good economic return to the farm families with net return of Rs. 25090 per hectare and Rs. 7480/ha respectively from kusumi lac on and rangeeni lac, whereas in upland rice net return was only Rs. 3804/ha. The benefit per rupee of investment is lowest in case of growing only rice with Rs. 2.08 and maximum benefit was Rs. 5.14 in case of lac on ber. Lac cultivation on different host trees were compaered and it was found that benefit per rupee of investment were Rs. 3.59, 4.83, and 2.41. and 2.08 respectively in rice with lac cultivation of rangeeni on palash, rice with kusumi lac on ber, rice with lac on palash and ber in alternate season and cultivation of only rice crop. Organizing Lac cooperative and input bank at kisan club proved a pivot in better management of produce and ensuring local availability of brood lac.
India is leading producer of pulse (17-18 mt). It is also leading consumer and importer of pulse... more India is leading producer of pulse (17-18 mt). It is also leading consumer and importer of pulse. But even though there has been increase in pulse production over the years, it has not been able to keep pace with the ever-growing demand for pulses. Therefore, to fulfill growing demand and save precious foreign currency, pulses production need to be increased from level of 17.33 mt (2015-16) to 26.5 mt by 2020. In this backdrop study was conducted in Saraikela-Kharsawan district of Jharkhand where Cluster Frontline Demonstration (CFLD) conducted in 70 ha of land on Pigeon Pea, Black Gram, chickpea and Green Gram with the objective of demonstrating production potential of improved technology of Pulse Technology including improved variety, application of Rhizobium for seed treatment, application of sculpture and pesticides of neem origin and identifying various reasons and constraints to reduce yield gaps between research station, and farmer’s fields. The study was conducted with sample size of 150 farmers in eight purposively selected villages where CFLD conducted on Pulses among 350 farmers. CFLD recorded higher yield in comparison of farmers’ variety and farmer’s practices. Percentage increase in yield was recorded 150,100, 80 respectively for chickpea, black gram and pigeon pea. Profitability of demonstrated technology also observed increasing on farmers practices with B: C ranges between Rs 8 to 10. Yield difference with reference to district, state and National average depicted technology gap as well as extension gap over farmers’ practices in pulse production
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with rice only. On one hand there is need to enhance productivity of agricultural crop, other hand
priority should be given for profit enhancement. Lac is a major source of rural livelihood in
Jharkhand. Major lac host species like Butea monosperma (palash), Zizyphus mauritiana (ber) and
Schleichera oleosa (kusum)are available in plenty in forest as well as on own gravel upland which is
otherwise not under cultivation and are wasteland. Diversifying the existing agriculture system
through inclusion o lac not only enhances the profit margin of the production system but also
developed entrepreneurial behavior of the main actor of the system. In this background lac
cultivation interventions was introduced in rice based monocropping system. Inclusion of Lac on
abandoned tree of Butea monosperma and Zizyphus mauritiana fetch good economic return to the
farm families with net return of Rs. 25090 per hectare and Rs. 7480/ha respectively from kusumi lac
on and rangeeni lac, whereas in upland rice net return was only Rs. 3804/ha. The benefit per rupee
of investment is lowest in case of growing only rice with Rs. 2.08 and maximum benefit was Rs. 5.14
in case of lac on ber. Lac cultivation on different host trees were compaered and it was found that benefit per rupee of investment were Rs. 3.59, 4.83, and 2.41. and 2.08 respectively in rice with lac
cultivation of rangeeni on palash, rice with kusumi lac on ber, rice with lac on palash and ber in
alternate season and cultivation of only rice crop. Organizing Lac cooperative and input bank at
kisan club proved a pivot in better management of produce and ensuring local availability of brood lac.
The study was conducted with sample size of 150 farmers in eight purposively selected villages where CFLD conducted on Pulses among 350 farmers. CFLD recorded higher yield in comparison of farmers’ variety and farmer’s practices. Percentage increase in yield was recorded 150,100, 80 respectively for chickpea, black gram and pigeon pea. Profitability of demonstrated technology also observed increasing on farmers practices with B: C ranges between Rs 8 to 10. Yield difference with reference to district, state and National average depicted technology gap as well as extension gap over farmers’ practices in pulse production
with rice only. On one hand there is need to enhance productivity of agricultural crop, other hand
priority should be given for profit enhancement. Lac is a major source of rural livelihood in
Jharkhand. Major lac host species like Butea monosperma (palash), Zizyphus mauritiana (ber) and
Schleichera oleosa (kusum)are available in plenty in forest as well as on own gravel upland which is
otherwise not under cultivation and are wasteland. Diversifying the existing agriculture system
through inclusion o lac not only enhances the profit margin of the production system but also
developed entrepreneurial behavior of the main actor of the system. In this background lac
cultivation interventions was introduced in rice based monocropping system. Inclusion of Lac on
abandoned tree of Butea monosperma and Zizyphus mauritiana fetch good economic return to the
farm families with net return of Rs. 25090 per hectare and Rs. 7480/ha respectively from kusumi lac
on and rangeeni lac, whereas in upland rice net return was only Rs. 3804/ha. The benefit per rupee
of investment is lowest in case of growing only rice with Rs. 2.08 and maximum benefit was Rs. 5.14
in case of lac on ber. Lac cultivation on different host trees were compaered and it was found that benefit per rupee of investment were Rs. 3.59, 4.83, and 2.41. and 2.08 respectively in rice with lac
cultivation of rangeeni on palash, rice with kusumi lac on ber, rice with lac on palash and ber in
alternate season and cultivation of only rice crop. Organizing Lac cooperative and input bank at
kisan club proved a pivot in better management of produce and ensuring local availability of brood lac.
The study was conducted with sample size of 150 farmers in eight purposively selected villages where CFLD conducted on Pulses among 350 farmers. CFLD recorded higher yield in comparison of farmers’ variety and farmer’s practices. Percentage increase in yield was recorded 150,100, 80 respectively for chickpea, black gram and pigeon pea. Profitability of demonstrated technology also observed increasing on farmers practices with B: C ranges between Rs 8 to 10. Yield difference with reference to district, state and National average depicted technology gap as well as extension gap over farmers’ practices in pulse production