STRATEGIES

ENHANCEMENT OF CROP PRODUCTION

Presented by,Sikkim State

AREA, PRODUCTION AND AVERAGE YIELD OF FIELD CROP IN SIKKIM (REPORT 2012-2013)

SI. No Crop Area in 000’ Hectares

Production in OOO’ Tonnes

Yield(Kg/Hectare)

1. Cereals 59.54 96.77 1625.29

2. Pulses 65.91 102.60 1556.67

3. Oilseeds 8.24 7.11 862.86

QUALITY SEED

More area expansion of improved & High Yielding Varieties of cereals, pulses and oilseeds.

Timely sowing and proper crop rotation.

Organic seed production and Certification.

Adoption of latest technology for higher grain yield e.g.. SRI.

BETTER SELECTION OF AGRO-NUTRIENTS

Supplement of balance nutrient management(NPK and micronutrient)

Promotion of local initiatives in preparation of various organic nutrients ,biofertilizers and their proper application in soil.

Organic seed treatment for pest and disease management.

WATER USE EFFICIENCY

Conservation of rain water, run off and stream water conservation.

Providing irrigation during Rabi season

Installation of water storage structures e.g G-nap tank and permanent structure.

SOIL IMPROVEMENT Soil conservation, soil texture improvement

and efficient use of water.

Soil sample testing and distribution of Soil Health Card to farmers for timely application of available technology.

Apllication of liming material for improvement of acidic soil.

HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT

Mass Training Programmes and exposure visit of the field functionaries and farmers for adoption of right technology.

Dissemination of latest and improved technology through print and electronic media.

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

Enhancing the traditional use of knowledge and technology in Organic Farming System

Release of prolific Varieties and nutrients application research trails and scientific experiments.

Organic Certification process covering over 50,000 ha area by 2015 through service provider.

EQUIPMENTS AND FARM MECHANIZATION

Selection of Farm Mechanization suitable for hilly areas

Distribution of gender friendly equipments.

Distribution of mini power tillers for terraced farming.

YOUNG SEEDLINGS OF RICE

RICE FIELD IN TERRACE

RICE CROP PRODUCTION :CLUSTER APPROACH

CROP PRODUCTION OF MILLET .

BUCKWHEAT READY FOR HARVEST

MILLET –A COARSE CEREAL

MAIZE : HYBRIDIZATION.