NATIONAL CONFERENCE on AGRICULTURE RABI CAMPAIGN : 2009-10 Assam’s Perspectives.. AFFECT OF...

NATIONAL CONFERENCE on AGRICULTURERABI CAMPAIGN : 2009-10

Assam’s Perspectives..AFFECT OF DROUGHT & RABI PROGRAMME : 2009-10

25th September, 2009

KAHRIF 2009 : The Weather Scenario

Assam normally receives about 1500 mm of rainfall during June – September.

As a result of high rainfall the State experiences 2-3 waves of flood every year.

During 2009 monsoon season, an unprecedented rainfall pattern has been observed in the State – both in terms of total rainfall and its spread.

The State has experienced drought situation since March, 2009.

The overall rainfall deficit in the State of Assam has been recorded as (-) 35% by 30th June, (-) 27% by 31st July, (-) 13% by 31st August and (-) 18% by 15th September, 2009.

Even though the deficit reduced to (-) 13% and (-) 18% by 31st August and 15th September, 2009, yet there was a wider variation in rainfall deficit in the various districts in the State ranging from (-) 20% to (-) 65%.

The State Government has declared all 27 districts as drought affected on 22nd July, 2009.

Period / Month Actual rainfall received

Rainfall pattern in the State

Rainfall pattern in the Districts

April, 2009 145.2 mm against normal rainfall of 185.1 mm

(-) 22% (deficient)

Deficient rainfall in 12 districts ranging from (-) 24% to (-) 80%.

May, 2009 185.3 mm against normal rainfall of 334.4 mm

(-) 45% (deficient)


June, 2009 270.7 mm against normal rainfall of 419.5 mm

(-) 35% (deficient)


1st June to 31st July, 2009

611.9 mm against normal rainfall of 835.4 mm.

(-) 27% (deficient)


1st June to 31st August, 2009


(-) 13% (normal)


1st June to 15th September, 2009


(-) 18% (normal)


KAHRIF 2009 : The Rainfall Pattern

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RAINFALL PATTERN OF ASSAM DURING KHARIF, 2009.

(April – September 15th)

AFFECT OF DROUGHT The deficit rainfall caused widespread damage to Kharif crops in the

State. Crop area of about 8.70 lakh hectares has been affected covering 15.95

lakh farm families in 15362 villages. Winter (Sali) Paddy seedlings of 60,000 hectares have been affected by

drought. In some areas Sali Paddy seedlings had to be raised more than once.

It has been estimated that 16.52 lakh hectares out of targeted 18.00 lakh hectares of Winter (Sali) Paddy area have been covered and 1.48 lakh hectares (8% of targeted area) remain uncovered during Kharif, 2009.

AFFECT OF DROUGHT ON WINTER RICEDURING 2009.

Area affected due to Drought 8.69 lakh ha. (48% of targeted area)

Total loss of Winter Rice production in 2009 (anticipated)

4.76 lakh MT (16.2% of targeted production of 29.40 lakh MT)

Anticipated loss in terms of money About Rs. 500.00 crore.

Crop Achievement 2009 (Anticipated) Anticipated

increase / decrease in

2009 over 2008

2007 2008

Autumn Rice Area 3.54 3.51 3.74 6.5%Production 3.48 3.74 4.27 14.2%Productivity 999 1084 1142 5.4%

Winter Rice Area 16.47 17.73 16.52 -6.8%Production 22.39 29.24 24.64 -15.7%Productivity 1380 1674 1492 -10.9%

Jute Area 0.60 0.60 0.60 No. changeProduction (lakh Bales)

6.57 6.36 6.75 6.13%

Productivity 1976 1911 2025 6.0%Sugarcane Area 0.26 0.27 0.28 3.7%

Production 9.80 10.80 11.21 3.8%Productivity 38075 39995 40025 0.08%

ANTICIPATED ACHIEVEMENT OF KHARIF CROPSArea, Production & Productivity of Kharif crops.

(Area in lakh hectare, Production in lakh MT & Productivity in Kg. per hectare)

Crop Achievement 2009 (Anticipated)

Anticipated increase / decrease in 2009 over

20082007 2008

Kharif Maize

Area 0.06 0.07 0.10 42.9%

Production 0.04 0.05 0.08 60.0%

Productivity 667 714 800 12.0%

Kharif Pulses

Area 0.09 0.09 0.10 11.1%

Production 0.05 0.06 0.07 16. 7%


Kharif Oilseeds

Area 0.10 0.11 0.13 2%

Production 0.06 0.07 0.08 14.3%


Kharif Vegetable

Area 0.79 0.80 0.84 5.0%

Production 12.64 13.16 14.11 7.2%

Productivity 16000 16450 16800 2.1%

ANTICIPATED ACHIEVEMENT OF KHARIF CROPSArea, Production & Productivity of Kharif crops.

(Area in lakh hectare, Production in lakh MT & Productivity in Kg. per hectare)

Crop area of about 8.70 lakh hectares covering 15.95 lakh farm families in 15362 villages has been affected due to drought during Kharif, 2009.

It has been estimated that 16.52 lakh hectares out of targeted 18.00 lakh hectares of Winter (Sali) Paddy area have been covered and 1.48 lakh hectares (8% of targeted area) remain uncovered.

Approximate loss caused by drought is about Rs. 500.00 crore.

Government of Assam has taken / proposed certain measures to overcome the crisis arising out of the drought situation so that the loss incurred by the farmers can be compensated.

PROGRAMME IN DROUGHT AFFECTED AREAS

Immediate Measure in Kharif – To run the diesel operated pump sets for life saving irrigation to standing

crops, diesel has been distributed to the farm families having STWs / LLPs. Rs. 20.00 lakh has been provided to each of 27 districts for the purpose.

600 nos. of mobile Low Lift Pump sets have been distributed to field for providing immediate irrigation to protect the standing crops.

Proposed programme in Rabi - Special programme on Rabi crops viz., Boro Paddy, Wheat, Maize, Lentil, Pea, Mustard and Potato to cover an area of 4.30 lakh hectares.

AREA, PRODUCTION & PRODUCTIVITY OF RABI CROPS(Area in lakh hectare, Production in lakh MT & Productivity in Kg. per hectare)

Crop Achievement 2009-10 (Target) Targeted increase in

2009-10 over 2008-092007-08 2008-09

Summer (Boro) Rice

Area 3.23 3.60 5.75 59.7%

Production 7.32 7.72 14.95 93.7%

Productivity 2267 2142 2600 21.4%

Wheat Area 0.56 0.64 0.75 17.2%

Production 0.71 0.83 1.01 21.7%

Productivity 1263 1300 1340 3.1%

Rabi Maize Area 0.12 0.13 0.40 207.7%

Production 0.09 0.09 0.33 266.7%


Rabi Pulses Area 1.08 1.23 1.50 22.0%

Production 0.59 0.76 0.94 23.7%


PROGRAMME FOR RABI : 2009-10

AREA, PRODUCTION & PRODUCTIVITY OF RABI CROPS(Area in lakh hectare, Production in lakh MT & Productivity in Kg. per hectare)

Crop Achievement 2009-10 (Target) Targeted increase in

2009-10 over 2008-092007-08 2008-09

Rabi Oilseeds

Area 2.67 3.29 3.90 18.5%

Production 1.39 1.88 2.42 28.7%


Rabi Vegetables

Area 1.59 1.62 2.06 27.2%

Production 26.54 27.36 35.22 28.7%

Productivity 16692 16889 17097 1.2%

Area targeted during Rabi, 2009-10 :

Rabi foodgrains 8.40 lakh hectareRabi Oilseeds 3.90 lakh hectareRabi Vegetables 2.06 lakh hectareTotal : 14.36 lakh hectareCropping Intensity 152% (target)

PROGRAMME FOR RABI : 2009-10

SPECIAL RABI PROGRAMME, 2009-10(Under CRF for Drought Affected Families)

Sl. No.

Input (Seed) Physical (Quintal)

Area to be covered (Ha.)

Expected Production (MT)

1. Mustard 15000 150000 930002. Lentil 6300 21000 126003. Pea 10500 20000 145004. Wheat 60000 50000 670005. Maize 3500 15555 128336. Potato 50000 2222 183327. Boro Paddy 70000 175000 455000

EXPECTED OUTCOME OF SPECIAL RABI PROGRAMMEFoodgrain production : 5.62 lakh MT

Oilseed (Mustard) production : 0.93 lakh MT

S E E D

Sl. Crop Estimated Requirement

for Normal & Special Rabi Programme

Quantity to be made available from different sources

ASC Ltd. Other source (RG, NSC Ltd., US Ltd., TDC, etc.)

1. Boro Paddy 114410 4517 1098932. Hybrid Rice 2017 Nil 20173. Mustard 17300 14120 31804. Wheat 60000 Nil 600005. Peas 12413 Nil 124136. Lentil 6900 100 68007. Maize 5175 Nil 5175

8. Potato 50000 Nil 50000

9. Sesamum 168 Nil 168

10. Vegetables 1465 Nil 1465

REQUIREMENT & ARRANGEMENT OF CERTIFIED SEEDS

(in quintal)

REQUIREMENT OF FERTILISER DURING RABI, 2009-10 Requirement (in MT)

Urea 140000DAP 50000MOP 70000SSP 60000NPK Complex (10:26:26) 20000Total 340000

FERTILIZER

MANUFACTURERWISE ALLOTMENT OF FERTILISERManufacturer Allotment (in MT)

Urea DAP MOP SSP NPK Complex (10:26:26)BVFCL 55000 10000 30000 20000 No GOI’s allocation

against requirement of 20000 MT during

Rabi, 2009-10.

IFFCO 65000 20000 - -IPL 20000 15000 40000 10000TAI - - - 20000TCL - 5000 - 10000Total : 140000 50000 70000 60000

PREPAREDNESS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF RABI PROGRAMME, 2009-10

Full Utilization of provisions of the schemes - NFSM-Rice, RKVY,

Macro Management, Horticulture Mission, State Plan etc.

Institutional tie-up with ASC, NSC, RSG, NAFED and private agencies for streamlining flow of seeds taken up.

Seed Replacement Rate target has been fixed for Paddy at 40%, Mustard 51%, Wheat 64%, Maize 100%, Blackgram 100%, Greengram 88%, Peas 75%, Lentil 100% and Sesamum 20%.

For the ensuing Rabi season the consumption target of fertilizer has been kept at 100.0 Kg per hectare against consumption of 97.5 Kg per hectare during Rabi 2008-09.

Tie up arrangements have been finalized with fertilizer manufacturers both under ECA and decontrolled fertilizers to ensure timely availability of fertilizers to farmers. Fertiliser supply agencywise targets have been fixed.

CROPWISE STRATEGY FOR RABI, 2009-10

Rice :

1. Coverage of 100% area under HYV of Summer Rice.

2. Expansion of Summer Rice area to 5.75 lakh hectare from 3.60 lakh hectare.

3. Targeting additional production of 7.23 lakh MT.

4. Expansion of Rabi Foodgrain area by 3.50 lakh hectare.

5. Expansion of area under Hybrid Rice.

6. Promotion of varietal diversification.

7. Increasing Seed Replacement Rate to 40%.

8. Ensuring availability of quality Seeds & Fertilisers.

9. Popularizing new technologies like SRI, weed control methods.

10. Emphasis on Soil Health Management.

Summer Rice Cultivation

Summer Rice Area & Production

2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 (Target)

Area (lakh ha.) 3.23 3.60 5.75

Production (lakh MT) 7.32 7.72 14.95

Productivity (Kg. / hectare) 2267 2142 2600

Oilseeds & Pulses :

1. Adding additional area of 0.27 lakh hectare under Rabi Pulses and 0.61 lakh hectare under Rabi Oilseeds.

2. Targeting rice fallow and low flood affected areas.

3. Increasing SRR & VRR.

4. Promoting life saving irrigation through sprinkler / flow method.

5. Promotion of new technologies / practices.

6. Introduction of Rabi Pulse as intermediate crop under irrigated condition.

7. Utilising riverine / char area for Rabi Pulse and Oilseed cultivation.

8. Ensuring availability of quality seeds and fertilisers.

9. Focus on pest management.

CROPWISE STRATEGY FOR RABI, 2009-10

Oilseed (Mustard) cultivation

Oilseed Area & Production

2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 (Target)

Area (lakh ha.) 2.77 3.40 4.00

Production (lakh MT) 1.45 1.95 2.48

Productivity (Kg. / hectare) 524 574 620

Mechanization :

Massive mobilization of tractors and power tillers provided to farmers to catch up timely tillage operation. Already 5,100 nos. of tractors and 15,500 nos. of Power Tillers have been provided to farmers.

Additional induction of machineries with support from Central and State support schemes and EAP to achieve desired status of 1.30 HP per hectare of farm power at the end of 11th Plan Period.

In addition to the existing farm power, it has been targeted to distribute 334 nos. of Tractors (under Asom Vikas Yojana / Assam Agricultural Competitiveness Project) and 727 nos. of Power Tillers (under RKVY / Assam Agricultural Competitiveness Project) during the remaining period of 2009-10.

New farm machineries like Rotavator, Reaper / Binder, Zero Tillage Planter & Combined harvester have been introduced.

Agricultural Engineering Workshops will be strengthened in phase manner for production of small machineries / equipments.

STRATEGY FOR RABI, 2009-10

Farm mechanization : The change in tradition - from man to machine...

Already distributed

To be distributed during 2009-10

Total

Tractor 5100 334 5434Power Tiller

15500 727 16227

Irrigation :

Full utilization of 4.02 lakh hectares of command area so far created by Agriculture Department through installation of 2.01 lakh STWs and LLPs under various schemes / programmes.

Additional area of 1.12 lakh hectares will be brought under assured irrigation through installation of 39,784 nos. STWs (under RKVY / Assam Agricultural Competitiveness Project), 15,950 nos. LLPs (under State Priority Scheme / Assam Agricultural Competitiveness Project / Horticulture Technology Mission) & 49 nos. DTWs (under RKVY) during the remaining period of the year.

Also, 3,500 hectares will be covered under Flow Irrigation under RKVY during the year.

2,021 hectares have already been brought under Micro-irrigation Facility (Drip Irrigation) under Horticulture Technology Mission. Another 200 hectares will be covered under the scheme during remaining period of 2009-10.

STRATEGY FOR RABI, 2009-10

Farm mechanization : The change in tradition - from man to machine...

Already distributed To be distributed during 2009-10

Total

STW & LLP 2.01 lakh 0.56 lakh 2.57 lakhDTW 49 nos. 49 nos.

Flow 3500 ha. 3500 ha.

Micro Irrigation 2021 ha. 200 ha. 2221 ha.

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