Post Show Report

Agricultural Development Trust’s Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Baramati &

Koelnmesse YA Trade Fairs Pvt. Ltd. organized the 2nd edition of KRUSHIK 2017 Agri

Exhibition for 4 days at KVK Instructional farm with live demonstration of all the

technologies related to Agriculture and Allied Enterprises. It was held from 19 to 22

January 2017. This unique attraction of the expo was the Live demonstration of

crops, Technology solutions, Agri inputs, Farm equipment, etc. spread over a

sprawling KVK farm of 110 acres.

Six months before the show dates, sowing work began on over 110 open plots as per

PPP mode in collaboration with Indian and International Exhibitors. A week before

the show an exhibition hangar was being erected to host stalls of 134 companies &

44 companies had participated in this event by showcasing their technologies in the

form of Live Demonstration of crops, Machinery and equipment demonstrations,

Seminars, Video shows, Animal Show etc. In addition to these Agriculture

universities, Research Institutes had participated in the event and showcased their

studies and innovations in farming.

KRUSHIK 2017 - Inaugurated by Hon. Dr. Harry Ankone, Vice Chancellor of VHL University,

Netherlands, Dr. Wouter Verhey, Counselor - Agriculture, Netherlands Embassy in presence of

Hon. Mr. Pandurang Phundkar, Agriculture Minister, Maharashtra, Hon. Mr. Sadabhau Khot,

State Agriculture Minister & other dignitaries.

The 2nd edition of KRUSHIK 2017- Live Demo &Agri Expo was inaugurated on 19th January 2017 by Hon. Dr. Harry Ankone, Vice Chancellor of VHL University, Netherlands, Dr. Wouter Verhey, Counselor - Agriculture, Netherlands Embassy in presence of Hon. Mr. Pandurang Phundkar, Agriculture Minister, Maharashtra, Hon. Mr. Sadabhau Khot, State Agriculture Minister, Hon. Mr. Ram Kharche, Deputy Chairman, MCAER, Pune, Hon. Dr. K.P.Vishwanath, Vice Chancellor, MPKV Rahuri, Dr. B.R. Ulmek, Dean, MPKV Rahuri, , Hon. K.D. Kokate, Director of Extension Education, MPKV, Rahuri, Mr. Ingale, JDA, Pune, Mr. Katkar, SAO, Pune, Mr. Sunil Borkar, PDATMA, Hon. Rajendra Pawar, Chairman, Agricultural Development Trust, Baramati & other dignitaries.

After inauguration, the dignitaries visited all the activities undertaken during KRUSHIK 2017. They visited demonstration plots comprising of vegetables, cereal crops, pulses, fruit crops and also bee-keeping unit, fishery unit, Center of excellence for vegetable, Dairy unit, Poultry Unit, Silage Unit & Animal Exhibition.

Visit of Hon. Mr. Pandurang Phundkar, Agriculture Minister, Maharashtra & Hon. Mr. Sadabhau

Khot, State Agriculture Minister, Maharashtra & other dignitaries to Apiary Unit.

Aerial View of KRUSHIK Expo 2017 Live Demonstration Plots spread over 110 acres.

Hon. Mr. Pandurang Phundkar, Agriculture Minister, Maharashtra appreciated the

efforts made by KVK for KRUSHIK 2017. He stated that for the first time in his life,

he has seen such a huge exhibition which has live demonstration of technology.

Hence it will be helpful for farmers of the state & country. He suggested that the

farmers should take the advantage of this KRUSHIK 2017 exhibition which can help

them to reduce the cost of production, saving on water for irrigation, accurate

forecasting of weather, diseases & pest prevention etc. which will finally be helpful

for the farming community.

Hon. Mr. Sadabhau Khot, State Agriculture Minister, Maharashtra appreciated that

the technology adopted from Netherlands, Israel, China, Belgium, Germany, Taiwan

& other countries which has been implemented by KVK will lead to second green

revolution in the country.

Hon. Mr. Sharad Pawar, Ex Union Agriculture Minister stated that in changing

weather scenario KVK has taken up steps for the cultivation of different crops &

suggested that farmers should utilize all the innovative technologies demonstrated

during the live demonstration.

Dr. Syed Shakir Ali, Head & Senior Scientist, KVK Baramati presented different

activities of KVK, Baramati in front of all the dignitaries & requested Govt. of

Maharashtra to declare Honey Bee as National Insect as bees are important for

pollination & due to indiscriminate use of pesticides & other problems the population

of honey bees are decreasing day by day. In addition to this he suggested to

implement Silage technology developed by KVK in whole of Maharashtra for providing

fodder to cattle in the event of a drought situation. Likewise, Water Storage Tank

can be utilized for producing Fish in cage culture & it can be utilized for Fish farming.

Bio fertilizers & Bio pesticides can be produced & utilized for organic farming was

highlighted during the presentation.

Dr. Syed Shakir Ali, Head & Senior Scientist, KVK Baramati presenting different activities of

KVK, Baramati in front of all the dignitaries

The total visitor count of farmers visiting Krushik 2017 was 2,19,930. The first 2 days

visitors were charged an entry fee and the last 2 days’ entry was free. The paid

visitors could attend seminars and workshops conducted by various entities during

the first 2 days.

On show dates the KVK farm was blooming with an exotic and impressive spread of

vegetables like cauliflower, Onion, cabbage, capsicum, okra, tomatoes, brinjals,

and exotic fruits, like Pomegranate, Mango, Banana, watermelon, Orange etc. This

produce belonged to some prominent names like Bayer, Monsanto, UPL, EnzaZaden,

Indo American Seeds, Rise n’ Shine, Zydex, K F Bioplants who had rented multiple

plots.

Some plots also showcased technology solutions and exhibitors like Kirloskar

Brothers, CRI pumps & Jain Irrigation. They showcased live demonstration of solar

water pumps, drip irrigation & micro irrigation technology. There were exhibitors

who also demonstrated small implements like sprayers, vermicomposting, crop

covers, mulching, Dusting machines, poly shade nets, hydroponics, etc.

Farm equipment was also a major attraction for farmers as they were treated to an

impressive array of tractors, silage making machines, farm tyres, tillers, harvestors,

etc. Moreover, the farmers also witnessed live demonstrations on crops, which

invoked real time feedback and serious inquiries for exhibiting companies like John

Deere, Sonalika, New Holland, BKT, etc

Another part of the farm where farmers could be seen keenly interacting with

exhibitors was Poly houses where a brilliant variety of flowers were in full bloom.

The visitors were treated to an awesome collection of Marigold, Tuberose, exotic

varieties of Gypsophila, Lymonium, Rose, Carnation, Orchid, Gerbera, etc.

The Center of Excellence which is a new addition to the KVK farm was inaugurated

by the Netherlands ministry and a seminar was organized jointly by KVK for the

benefit of farmers. DLG from Germany which was a knowledge partner also had a

session on farming technologies being used in Europe.

The exhibition hangar was a source of information for dairy and poultry equipment,

grain storage solutions, motors, spares, animal feed and health products, pumps,

pipes, etc. Exhibitors had set up impressive booths engaging farmers on a one-on-

one basis and discussing best solutions for their needs.

The animal show which had a wide variety of cattle on display had large gathering

of admiring visitors. One could see various breeds of cattle like Khillar, Red

Khandari, Deoni, Gir, Panganur & Goat breeds like African Boer, Beetle, Shirohi,

Barberi, Jamunapari was also exhibited. Horse Show of Katewadi breed & Dog Show

of different breeds like Grey hound, Doberman, Mudhol hound, Carwan, Pamerian

was organized during exhibition. Poultry breeds like Vanaraja, Kadaknath, Shrinidhi,

Grampriya for backyard farming was showcased for the farmers’ benefit.

Last but not least, the expo had a huge area, for a food court which was set up to delight

tired and hungry visitors. Interestingly, these food stalls over 100 in number were managed

by women SHG who were selling local delicacies of a wide variety of vegetarian and non-

vegetarian foods.

Bhimthadi Exhibition

The ‘Bhimthadi Jatra’, which has become an annual feature for the past 10 years

with surging crowds, concluded this event. This is a rural carnival which is a separate

exhibition of SHG groups involved in production of various Agricultural products was

also organized during this event. Nearly 100 SHGs had participated and not only they

have displayed their products but also they have provided tasty traditional food to

the visitors which is also one of the highlight of this event. Different food-items and

articles prepared by the SHGs are displayed at the fair, It includes Primary processed

Agricultural products, Handicrafts, Handloom, Handmade, Daily need Products,

Woolen Products, Bamboo Products, Ready to Consume, ready to cook, products,

preserved food and fruit products, agri produce and other products reflecting rural

culture. Food items include puranmande, various non-veg dishes and so on. Besides

all these stalls, a small replica of a village had been set up at the fair. Folk artistes

performed Waghya-Murali and Potraj to entertain the visitors. This Dias was provided

to BPL group and the members from landless labour families to showcase their

produce and obtain maximum profit for sustainability of these members.

Contract farming & Seminars:

During KRUSHIK 2017 special launch on contract farming was organized with the

participation of more than 10 agencies viz. K.B. Exports Pvt. Ltd, United Spirits,

ECGC Crop insurance, VEGMART, Vikramshila Exports Pvt. Ltd, Vegetable weekly

market, Scalar Trading Company etc, involved in export of various fruits &

vegetables. They helped & registered the farmers for contract farming & exporting

of their produce to different countries.

Likewise, various seminars were organized on 19, 20 & 21st January on various

subjects viz. Dry land farming, Hi-tech cultivation, Contract farming, Soil testing &

Interpretation of results, Grape Net, Anar Net & various other international topics.

At inaugural speech Mr. Andreas Wilhelm, Dipl. from Germany guided these participants on

Innovative Technologies in Agriculture. He stated that application of fertigation technologies

increased the crop yield up to 20 percent.

Mrs. Vandana, Assistant General Manager, ECGC, Pune interacted these participants

on different schemes and rules and regulation required for exporting the agricultural

commodities.

Dr. Sanjay Pandhare, Monitoring Specialist MACP, MSAMB, Govt. of Maharashtra

deliver the lecture on Organic and Global gap Certification for export & domestic

market

On third Day Mr.Yaswant Kenjale, District Soil Survey & Soil Testing Officer, Pune

delivered his speech on importance of Soil, Tissue Testing and Soil Health for future

agriculture. Dr. Promod Jagtap, Soil Scientist, M.P.K.V., Rahuri spoke on Soil health

for sustainable agriculture and recommended that use of site specific fertilizer

management is needed for Sustainability, Productivity & Soil health.

Niek Bodten, Director, Holland Door, The Netherlands and Mr. Yashwant Jagdale

Subject Matter Specialist (Horticulture) guided these farmers regarding Hi-tech

cultivation of vegetable & flowers. Mr. Vivek Bhoite Subject Matter Specialist ( Soil

Science) has guided the farmers on Dry Land farming.

Mrs. Dhanashree Shukla, Director, Vikram Shila Export Import Pvt. Ltd. discussed the need

of cultivation of residue free fruit & vegetable production for export and Backward-

Forward linkages for export market.

Dr.Promod Jagtap ,Soil Scientist ,M.P.K.V., Rahuri ,Mr.Tate Sub Divisional Agricultural

Officer, and Mr.Yaswant Kenjale ,District Soil Survey &Soil Testing Officer, Pune, Mr.Vivek

Bhoite Subject Matter Specialist

Seminar on Residue free export quality fruit & Vegetable Production was organized

during the exhibition. Residue free export quality fruit and vegetable production

and soil health workshop is inaugurated in presence of Mr. Tate Sub Divisional

Agricultural Officer and Mr. Vivek Bhoite Subject Matter Specialist (Soil Science)

In this seminar 350 farmers are participated.

Gathering of farmers from all over India to see KRUSHIK Live Demo and Agri Expo

KRUSHIK 2017 was organized on the basis of PPP mode and was sponsored by

NABARD, ATMA, Jain Irrigation Systems, K F Bioplants, IFFCO, PDCC Bank, Malshej

Agro Pvt. Ltd, etc. In all 178 companies, had displayed their products.

Farm Machinery and equipment exhibition was led by companies who demonstrated

tractors, harvesters, processing machines, spraying and dusting machine, irrigation

system, solar pump & electricity system etc.

Farmers from Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Telengana, Andhra Pradesh,

Karnataka, Goa, Chattisgarh and other states had participated in this event and

taken the advantages of various innovative technologies.

Exhibition Stalls during KRUSHIK EXPO 2017

Live Demonstration of Mechanization in Agriculture

On the basis of Seeing-is-believing principle, demonstration of cutting edge Technology was organized.

1. Integrated Farming System model – Agriculture, Water storage tank, fishery, poultry,

horticulture, Vegetable, pulses and cereal crops.

2. Vegetables like Chilly, Brinjal, Tomatoes, Okra, Ridge Gourd, Bottle Gourd, Musk Melon,

Cucumber, Bitter Gourd, Capsicum, Water Melon, Cherry tomato, Squash, Hanging Melon etc

on raised bed with mulch film and micro irrigation system.

3. Cereals like Wheat, Rabi Sorghum, Maize and Pulses like Bengal gram, Cowpea, Green gram,

Beans & Green pea on raised bed with Drip irrigation system.

4. Multi cut Fodder crops on drip irrigation system like Hybrid Napier, Marvel, Guinea grass,

Hedge Lucerne, Multi cut Sorghum, Rye grass, Subabhul, Multicut Bajra and Lucerne

5. Horticulture crops like High Density mango, guava plantation, Dragon fruit, Drumstick.

6. Flowers like Tuberose, Marigold and Cut Flowers like Gypsophila, Lemonium on open field.

7. Banana on drip irrigation and skirting bags technology.

8. Green Houses for Gerbera, Carnation, Dutch roses and Cucumber, Chilly, Brinjal, Squash,

Melons, Colored capsicum.

9. Hydroponics for vertical farming

10. Automatic Drip Irrigation system.

11. Water storage tank with Solar floating panels.

12. Wind solar hybrid system for Energy Generation.

13. Agricultural Equipment

14. Nursery for supply of fruit crop plants and sugarcane seedlings

15. Onion cultivation on raised bed and Drip irrigation system.

16. High Density Maize Cultivation

17. Different breed of poultry like Vanraja, Kadaknath, Shrinidhi, Grampriya for back yard poultry

farming.

18. Fishery, Hatchery and Ornamental Fishery

19. Apiary for using Honey bee as pollinator and for Honey Production

20. Loose housing system for crossbred Cows

21. Silage making demonstration

22. Fodder harvesting machines