Organic farming in Rajasthan aks jodhpur

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Rajasthan Prospecting for Climate resilience and Economic returns Arun K.Sharma Sr Scientist Central Arid Zone Research Institute,Jodhpur-342003 E-mail : arun.k _ [email protected] Mobile 094141 72436

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Possibilities and prospects of organic farming in Rajasthan,India

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Organic farming in RajasthanProspecting

for Climate resilience

and Economic returns

Arun K.SharmaSr Scientist

Central Arid Zone Research Institute,Jodhpur-342003E-mail : [email protected]

Mobile 094141 72436

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Rajasthan agriculture :time to invest-money and mind

1. 5% Country’s population but only 1% of water resources.

2. 70% area in single crop and rainfed but 66% population depend on Agricuture & Allied.

3. Recurrent droughts & precarious ground water situation (Out of 237 blocks, 207 are in dark zone).

4. Climate change effect will be much sever on agriculture than industry.

5. Competitive global market-quality with low price required

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Organic farming : one of the best optionOrganic farming : one of the best optionforfor

Conservation of rain water/ground water better soil condition

Mitigating effect of climate change/variations-

balanced nutrition and moisture availability, soil buffer, biodiversity, fix carbon in soil, not add green house gases

Rural employment- input preparation at farm/village level

Low cost- quality production – least cost of external input, no residue of chemicals

Diverting Fertilizer subsidy to Rajasthan-

BY Demanding subsidy for organic farming in Rainfed areas

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Potential of organic farming• 1.Efficient use of limited water- low volume high value MONOPOLY crops

• 2.Low fertiliser use –easy conversion

• 3.Diversified farming system -infrastructure for organic farming

• 4.Rich traditional wisdom- social acceptability

• 5. Natural availability of inputs- gypsum, rock phosphate, neem, animal waste

• 6.Employment generation- reduce migration

• 7.Export promotion – High value monopoly crops

• 8. Climate change - Organic farming is most suitable

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Diversified products from RajasthanRaw produce

• Course grain – pearl millet,China,Mundo,Kagni

• Pulses –Moth ,moong bean

• Oil seed – Sesame,Mustard

• Medicinal Plants- Psyllium, Senna, Ashvagandh,Aloe,Neem, Guggul, Henna,Tribulus etc.

• Spices –Cumin, Chilli,Fennel, Fenugreek,coriender,dil etc.• Fruits and vegetables – ( fresh and dry)Ber ,Aonla, Kumat, Khejri, Gunda, Datepalm, Cucurbits(fruit& seeds) . • Industrial use –Guar gum,Gum

• Other – Milk ,honey

Total export of only four major produce i.e. Sesame,cumin, guar gum and psyllium is around Rs 2000 crore

There is great possibility of processing and value addition of above produce under organic management

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Potential crops of areas on rainfall basis

Agro climatic zone Rainfall Average(mm) Suitable spices and medicinal crop

Arid, , 100-300 Cumin,Senna, Gugool, Psyllium, Cluserbean (gum)

Transitional 300-450 Fenugreek, Cumin, , Aloe, Senna

Semi arid 450-750 Fennel, Asvagandha, Fenugreek, Coriander, Lucorice, Aloe, Aonla

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Rs 20/kg Rs 100 /kg

Just- prudent management of resources

Raw cow dung- no profit but harms

Vermicomposting /pit composting all benefits

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Approach from stakeholders

Farmer

Researcher

Seller/Consumer

Policy makerOrganic farming

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Action plan for organic farmingAction plan for organic farmingPriority to organic in on going programmes, funds

for subsidy , trainings and tax examptution, MSP for organic produce

Organic food may be included in mid day meal programe

Declaration of virgin soils ( no chemical used so far) areas as organic.

Converting watershed clusters into organic clusters

Restriction on use of ground water for food grain and spices only, summer-only drip allowed

Use of funds and facilitates of rural development preprogram e.g. SJSY,MNREGA for input preparation (compost pits, nem biopesticides etc.) for organic farming

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Scientific validation of traditional knowledge and farmer’s innovations

Supporting organic during conversion period, certification by exporters

Facilitating organic consumer-producers associations.

Establishment of organic demonstration farmTechno-financial support to production of organic inputs (seed ,manure, biopesticides etc.) at village level

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Promotion of supporting technologies ( green manure, had weeding, biopesticides etc)

Development of equipments for preparation and application of manure

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Rainwater harvesting and efficient use

Preparation of biopesticides Composting of farm waste Biodiversity

conservation Organic Crop production

Training in field

Programs at CAZRI1. Development of model organic farm for research and demonstration.

2. Development of organic package of practices for export demanding arid zone crops e.g. Cumin, Psyllium, Sesame, Cluster bean etc.

3. Development of eco-technologies for pest and weed management.

FindingsIncreased crop resilience to climatic variability.Enhanced soil water retention and biological activity.Successful pest control with eco-friendly management practices.

Organic Farming at CAZRIOrganic Farming at CAZRI

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Integrated use of eco-tecnohnologies makes successful organic farming

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Two doubt about organic –now becoming clear byTwo doubt about organic –now becoming clear by Experience and experimentation

Inputs are available-

transportation and efficient utilization is needed

Yield will be comparable from first year – with prudent management and trained workers.

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Organic farming Conventional(chemical) farming

Holistic approach Reductionist approach. Decentralize production Centralize productionHarmony with NATURE (Harness the benefit)

Domination on NATURE ( Exploit for profit)

Diversity SpecializationInput optimization(save more)

Output maximization(spend more)

Organic farming –IdeologyIt is the mentality which decides the direction of development and not the

technology itself

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Can we compare organic to conventional chemical farming ?Organic Conventional chemical

Multi-component monocultureComplex nutrition and

protection systemElemental & pest based

systemNo subsidy on inputs Huge subsidy on fertilizers

Several environmental and non tangible benefits

Limited

We may compare in terms of suitability, feasibility and meeting the demand of society & sustainability

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Cumin

Psyllium