Title: ANAND AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY, ANAND
1ANAND AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY, ANAND
NATP PHASE-I
2Programme under NATP Phase-I
3Mission Mode Programme
41. Diagnostic and Development of Seed
Certification Protocols for Management of Seed
Transmitted Viral Diseases in Grain legumes
- Field survey carried out for mandate crops in
Gujarat, Rajasthan, UP and Uttaranchal. - Intensity of Viral Diseases varied from 1.0 ULCD
in Green Gram to 35 CABMV in Cowpea. - Disease Free Sites were also identified.
- Variability across Eco-zones was studied.
- Seed Health Procedures were standardized.
- SMV of Soybean was taken as Model to Develop
Certification Protocol. - The application of the output will bring
awareness on the seed transmitted viruses of
grain legumes and boost their virus free seed
production programme that would lead to increase
in yield and enhance the socio-economic status of
the farmers.
52. Use of Urban and Industrial Effluents in
Agriculture
- The effluents were found contaminated with heavy
metals viz., Co, Cd, Cr, Ni, Pb and also
contained high BOD and COD than permissible
limits. - The use of treated mix industrial effluent with
alternate use of tube well water (11) was found
more beneficial and increased cabbage head yield
by 42 per cent over tube well under pearl millet
cabbage sorghum (fodder) system. However,
growing of sorghum for fodder purpose is a
concern for animal health due to high contents of
heavy metals. - Use of sewage and tube well water (11) for
irrigation may give savings of about Rs.1000/-
towards the cost of chemical fertilizer (N) in
sewage irrigated areas to farmers following
cabbage/cauliflower okra sweet corn cropping
sequence. Similarly, use of treated effluent with
tube well water (11) may also give yearly
benefit of Rs.11,000/- per ha in cabbage
sorghum (fodder) pearl millet cropping sequence
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73. Weather Based Animal Disease Forecast
- Data base developed for different diseases in
- Sheep
- Goat
- Cattle and
- Buffaloes
8Rainfed Agro-Eco-system
91. Improving Productivity of Rainfed Maize Based
Cropping System with Rainwater Management on
Micro-Watershed bases.
- Watershed Mahakuna-6 of Mangaliana village
(Godhara) was selected - Improved variety of seeds, INM, Ridge Making,
Inter Cropping, IPDM, Cultural Practices and Weed
Management significantly enhanced productivity by
227 kg/ha (UR), 539 (MR) and 654 kg/ha (LR) over
farmers practices (1268 kg/ha). - Maximum net economic return was (Rs.8018/ha)
obtained with improved package of practices alone
with inter cropping and weed management and was
minimum with farmers practices (Rs.4032/ha). - Lower ridge level registered maximum net
realization of Rs.7132/ha as against upper ridge
level (Rs.4666/ha). - The area has been increased up to 65 ha from
barely 1 ha experimental area within a year after
implementation of the programme.
102. Resource characterization and Socio Economic
Constraint Analysis of Productivity in Maize
Based Production System
- Resource characterization and Socio Economic
Constraints Analysis of Productivity in maize
completed. -
- The growth rate analysis showed significant
increase in area of maize in Panchmahal at the
rate of 2.13 (Period-II) and in Sabarkantha at
the rate of 1.92 (Period-I). The bajra, groundnut
and green gram were identified as competitive
crops of maize in targeted districts. - The Taluka wise soil fertility maps of all the
three districts have been prepared on the basis
of their fertility indices and identified as
suitable areas, moderately suitable areas,
marginally suitable areas and non-suitable areas
for maize. The overall suitability for maize of
Kheda, Sabarkantha and Panchmahal districts were
calculated as 68.53, 59.33 and 63.54,
respectively. - The socio-economic constraints have been
identified and suitable policy recommendations
have been made.
113. Rain water conservation, harvesting and
recycling / recharging techniques for enhanced
productivity of Cotton based cropping system.
- Selected six villages covering the area of
Nareshwar Watershed on river Narmada in Karjan
Taluka of Vadodara district. - In topo-sequence based cropping system cotton
(70 area) upper toposequence, Soyabean (20)
lower toposequence and green gram (10) with
vegetative barrier and protective irrigation gave
maximum gross returns. - In all the toposequences, in situ rainwater
management with INM registered highest / at par
main crop / intercrop yields and gross monetary
returns. The lowest yields / returns were
observed in farmer's practices with supplementary
irrigation, this treatment can further improve
yields / returns in same cases. - The treatment of In-situ moisture conservation
with INM registered net monitory return of
Rs.29,056/ha as against minimum (Rs.18,126/-)
with farmers practices irrespective of ridge
levels.
124. Improving Cotton Productivity in salt affected
soils through identification of Species and
genotypes through farmers participation
- The experimental sites were selected (Devalia of
Lakhtar taluka in Surendranagar district) based
on ESP levels (20-25, 25-30, 30-35 and 35-40) - Upon evaluation of all four species of cotton,
arboreum and herbaceum genotypes were at par with
respect to germinability and seed cotton yield
under different salinity regimes and were
significantly superior over hirsutum and
barbadense. Arboreum is found to be more abiotic
tolerant.
13Irrigated Eco-system
141. Sustainable high milk production of
indigenous crossbred cattle and buffaloes in
rural house hold under Sugarcane based production
system
- Districts covered Vadodara, Surat and Navsari
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- Animals accepted and consumed larger quantity of
green sugarcane top - 15 to 28 kg per day (5.83
V/s 3.07 kg DMI) - Results
- Effective utilization of sugarcane to reduce feed
cost - Increased milk production (3.16 )
- Good Health Status
152. Improving Reproductive Efficiency of Cattle
and Buffaloes
- Breedable Surti buffaloes in Gujarat 22.5 lakh
- Prevention of post partum anoestrous and
sub-estrous conditions in buffaloes and
diagnostics as well as therapeutic measures to
over come ovulatory dysfunctions in augmenting
fertility in cattle have been the major
objectives of the project - If 10 adoption of the technology for 2.20 lakh
breedable buffaloes, advantage _at_ Rs.2000/- per
animal per lactation, the total benefit of the
technology can be estimated at approximately
Rs.44 crores annually
163. Post Harvest Management of Mango and Sapota
Fruits
- Tractor mounted Hydraulic Platform and Grading
Machine were designed, developed and evaluated - Reduced Harvest Losses to the tune of 6 in
mango and 10 in Sapota - Revenue Earne/ha Rs.28,33100
- Grading and packaging methods - developed for
invading market through effective marketing of
Kesar Mango on the lines parallel to Alphanso.
174. Post Harvest Handling of Vegetable Seeds
- Seed Extraction Technologies for Brinjal and
Tomato were developed - Seed Drying variables were standardized
- Seed Pelleting Technology was developed and
evaluated
18Arid Eco-system
191. Small Farm Rural Poultry
- Back yard rural poultry - an integral part of
mixed farming among rural farmers - 14352 reared chicks of native crossbreds were
supplied to 769 farmers of nearby 13-19 villages
in Anand district - Body weight, age at first egg, Egg weight and Egg
Production of individual birds and native
cross-breeds were determined
20Small Farm Rural Poultry cont
- The overall cost benefit ratio (Rs.) for various
native crossbreds - 13.55 (year 2002-03) to 14.98 (year 2000-01).
- Parent stock of various breeds established at
Anand centre - CARI Red
- Aseel Pila
- Aseel Kala
- Kadaknath
- Frizzle
- Naked Neck
212. Development of techniques for management of
gypsiferous and impeded soils of arid areas
- Programme was implemented at Arnej and Targhadia
with a view to develop suitable silvi
horticultural component for managing Gypsiferous
soils under Arid Tropics - Pit planting and application of FYM as soil
amendment increase survival rate (85) of Silvi
and/or Horticultural species under Bhal and
Coastal area and North Saurashtra Agro-climatic
Region for managing Gypsiferous soils
22Suggestions
- Use of Hybrids along with package of practices in
case of Bajra, Pigeonpea, Cotton and Castor
enhanced the productivity in the region. However,
missionary approach has to be made for
dissemination of technologies through extension
agency for participatory programmes - Programme on developing Seed Certification
Protocols for management of seed transmitted
viral diseases be continued further for seed
health certification and for possible commercial
venture - Effective monitoring of urban and industrial
effluents and judicious use of sewage water need
to be attended to on war footing by line
departments for eliminating/minimizing heavy
metal toxicants, eco-friendly environment and
sustainable agriculture in the influenced area
23Suggestions cont
- Rainwater Management on Watershed basis, INM,
IPDM, improved crop and its varieties, Maize
Cropping system proved to be highly sustainable
under rainfed agro-eco-system - Inter-cropping in cereals (Bajra, Maize), Pulses
(Pigeonpea), Fruit crops (Mango Kesar) INM in
cereals, pulses, fruits and vegetables moisture
conservation practices enhance yield levels and
area coverage - Evaluation of cotton species and its genotypes
revealed that Arboreum has latent potential under
saline shallow soil with medium rainfall (mm). R D support required for exploiting
Arboreum genotypes for such a situation on much
wider scale
24Suggestions cont
- The utility of Bantamised white leghorn study
indicated that three more generation would be
required for detailed study. Male line generated
is required to be tested for its nickability with
other available female parent lines - Participatory research programme on farmers
fields need to be taken up at village level in
mission mode so as to disseminate technologies
with proven economical advantages over
traditional one
25Suggestions cont
- Strategies for crop diversification for
sustainability of Agro-eco-system of the region
is a must for wider and rapid dissemination of
technologies - For effective evaluation of technologies and
package of practices it is suggested to have
village level co-operatives for prioritization of
the same. Financial support to this effect be
given to such co-operatives - Training to SMS/Farmers should be given priority
for dissemination of technology and better
advantage to farmers - HRD to scientific personnel for advanced
technology in the country and outside the country
required to be given due weightage for expertise
in the area
26Important Areas for Work in Phase-II Besides
continuing of Project
27Important Areas for Work in Phase-II Besides
continuing of Project
- Tribal areas in Anand Agricultural University
covers districts of Dahod, Panchmahal, Vadodara
(five talukas) grows mainly drilled rice, maize,
hill millets and pigeonpea in Kharif and gram in
rabi. The improved technologies of different
crops to raise their socio-economic status needs
to be disseminated in the area. Besides, R D
supports for the crops grown in the area is also
required - Soil salinity and alkalinity poses serious
problems for harvesting higher yield besides
brackish underground water in Bhal areas of
Ahmedabad district. Soil is having poor drainage
hence water logging during monsoon especially
heavy rain ruin kharif crop. Only one season
cropping is being followed i.e. either cotton in
kharif or wheat/gram in rabi. The R D as well
as technology propogation required to be done
with proper support - Women play a major role in dairy animal
management. Women have their own dairy
cooperative societies in villages. There is an
urgent need to provide training to farm women in
livestock farming. Important research areas are
on Animal Nutrition, Reproductive Biology, Bull
Mother Farm including Embryo Transfer Technology,
Poultry and Kankrej Farm.
28Important Areas for Work in Phase-II Besides
continuing of Project cont..
- University
- B. A. College of Agriculture
- College of Veterinary Science Animal Husbandry
- SMC College of Dairy Science
- Colleges played important role in HRD development
- Need to strengthen HRD programmes under this
university.
29Important Areas for Work in Phase-II Besides
continuing of Project cont..
- Research and training on hybrid seed production
to harvest the advantage of hybrid varieties in
rural areas needs to be intensified. - Land use planning under watershed management.
- Popularization of tissue culture, and
biotechnological advances for important crops to
be disseminated. On cooperative basis
establishment of tissue culture laboratory and
training would provide material at village level.
30Important Areas for Work in Phase-II Besides
continuing of Project cont..
- Natural Resource Management particularly soil
health be given priority. - Integrated Farming.
- Value addition of important crops (Rice, Maize,
Pulses, Vegetables, Horticultural crops, Rainfed
Wheat). - Areas near by Cambay sea, salinity is major
problem, also inland salinity has increased due
to use of brackish water which has not only
reduced yield but ruin soil physico
characteristics. The dissemination of research
technology needs to be intensified for this harsh
areas.
31Information Technology in Agriculture
AAU Information Networking (AAUIN)
- Provide information sources available on web
through ICAR Net - Utilize better option of teaching, research and
extension methods based on IT application - Create farmer-oriented databases for
implementation of better agricultural practices
at village level - Distance learning
- Truly IT Enabled Video Conferencing
- Enterprise Resource Planning
- Management Information System (MIS)
- Voice over IP
Take lead in effective implementation of ICAR Net
32Thanks