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FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT

(APRIL, 2012 - MARCH, 2013)

KRISHI VIGYAN KENDRA

LAHAUL & SPITI AT KUKUMSERI-175142 (HP)

DIRECTORATE OF EXTENSION EDUCATION

CSK HIMACHAL PRADESH KRISHI VISHVAVIDYALAYA

PALAMPUR -176062

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CONTENTS

Title Page

1 General information about the KVK 1

2 Details of district 5

3 Technical achievement 10

3.1 Technology assessment and refinement 17

3.2 Frontline demonstration 35

3.3 Trainings 49

3.4 Extension activities 74

3.5 Production and supply of technological products 76

3.6 Literature developed and published 79

3.7 Success stories/case studies 80

3.8 Innovative methodologies /technology of tot 81

3.9 Indigenous technology practiced 82

3.10 Training need tools / methodology 82

3.11 Field activities 83

3.12 Soil and water testing laboratory 83

4 Impact 84

5 Linkages 85

6 Performance of infrastructure in KVK 87

7 Financial performance 89

8 Other information 91

9 Constraints 91

10 Annexures 92

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PROFORMA FOR ANNUAL REPORT 2012-13

1. GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE KVK

1.1. Name and address of KVK with phone, fax and e-mail Address Telephone E - mail

Office FAX

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Lahaul and Spiti at Kukumseri (HP) – 175 142

01909 – 222666 01909 – 222666 [email protected]

1.2. Name and address of host organization with phone, fax and e-mail Address Telephone E mail

Office FAX

CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur (HP) –176 062

01894 – 230521

01894 -230465

[email protected]

1.3. Name of the Programme Coordinator with Phone & Mobile Number Name Telephone / Contact

Residence Mobile E mail

Dr A R Khan - 94184 - 62867 [email protected]

1.4. Year of sanction: 2004 1.5. Staff Position (as on 31st March 2013)

S. No.

Sanctioned post

Name of the

incumbent Designation Discipline

Pay Band & Grade Pay (Rs.)

Present basic (Rs.)

Total Date of joining

Permanent /Temporary

Category (SC/ST/ OBC/

Others)

1 Programme Coordinator

Dr A. R. Khan

Programme Coordinator

Vegetable Science

37400 67000 (10000)

52900 62900 8.12.1989 Permanent Others

2 Subject Matter Specialist

Dr BS Mankotia

SMS Agronomy 37400 67000 (9000)

44820 53820 4.4.1998 Permanent Others


Dr Sanjay Sharma

SMS

Soil Science

15600- 39100 (6000)

25390 31390 24.6.2000 Temporary Others


Dr Sanjay K Sharma

SMS Entomology 15600- 39100 (6000)



Dr Pardeep Kumar

SMS Plant Pathology

15600- 39100 (6000)

22230 28230 7.4.2006 Temporary SC


Dr Laxmi Kant Sharma

SMS Pomology 15600- 39100 (6000)



Vacant - - - - - - - -

8 Farm Manager Dr Jagdish Chand

Technical Assistant

Agronomy 10300- 34800 (3200)

13920 17120 20.4.2007 Temporary SC

8 Programme Assistant

Tilak Raj Technical Assistant

- 10300- 34800 (3200)

14100 17300 8.8.2011 Permanent OBC

10 Computer Programmer

Ms Ruchi Kaundal

Technical Assistant

Home Science

10300- 34800 (3200)

13420 16620 16.7.2007 Temporary OBC

11 Accountant / Superintendent

Sh. Jaswant Singh

Superintendent - 15600- 39100 (4200)

21010 25210 25.2.2010 Permanent SC

12 Stenographer Sh. Satish Kumar

Junior Assistant

- 5910 - 20200 (2800)

10300 13100 19.6.2002 Permanent ST

13 Driver Ashok Kumar

Driver - 5910 - 20200 (2000)

7570 9570 20.7.2007 Temporary OBC

14 Driver Virender Kumar

Driver - 5910 - 20200 (2000)

7580 9580 30.1.2008 Temporary OBC

15 Supporting staff

Sh Durga Dass

Beldar - 4900-10680 (1400)

11150 12550 13.2.2013 Permanent ST

mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

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16 Supporting staff

Sh Sarvjeet Singh

Chowkidar - 4900-10680 (1400)

8480 12550 18.3.1985 Permanent

1.6. Total land with KVK: 2.60 ha S. No. Item Area (ha)

1 Under Buildings 0.03

2 Under Demonstration Units 0.05

3 Under Crops 0.55

4 Orchard/Agro-forestry 0.40

5 Undeveloped land 1.57

1.7. Infrastructural Development:

A. Buildings

S. No.

Name of building

Source of

funding

Stage

Complete Incomplete

Completion Date

Plinth area (m2)

Expenditure (Rs.)

Starting Date

Plinth area (m2)

Status of construction

1 Administrative Building - - - - - - Budget not allocated

2 Farmers Hostel ICAR 23.8.2003 304.28 34,00,000 - - Completed

3 Staff Quarters (6) - - - - - - Budget not allocated

4 Demonstration Units (2) - - - - - - Budget not allocated

5 Fencing - - - - - - Budget not allocated

6 Rain Water harvesting system

- - - - - - Budget not allocated

7 Threshing floor ICAR - - 200000 - - completed

8 Farm godown - - - - - - Budget not allocated

B. Vehicles

Type of vehicle Year of purchase Cost (Rs.) Total kms. Run Present status

Tractor (MF) 7.2.2002 2,94,240 812 hrs Good

Jeep (Mahindera) 2011 600000 67000 Good

Motor Cycle 2011 49990 2600 Good

C. Equipments & AV aids Name of the equipment Year of purchase Cost (Rs.) Present status

Over head projector 1999 8,111 Good

Photocopier 1999 84,201 Unserviceable

Portable Generator 2000 43,424 Good

Computer system 2002 53,500 Good

Computer system 2003 44,630 Good

P A system 2002 23,760 Good

UPS 2002 6,950 Unserviceable

HP Laser Jet Printer 2003 15,225 Good

Colour inkjet Printer 2002 17,576 Unserviceable

Scanner 2002 14,125 Good

Scanner 2003 9,600 Good

LCD 2007 99,405 Good

Camera 2010 21,375 Good

HP Desk Top (Computer) 2010 33,217 Good

Multi Functional Printer – LASER MONO (Xerox) 2010 14,327 Good

Multi Functional Printer – LASER COLOR (Xerox) 2010 35,445 Good

Fax Machine 2011 14,700 Good

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1.8. A. Details of SAC meeting conducted in the year, 2012-13 1. Date of SAC meeting: 9th October, 2012 S. No.

Name and Designation of Participants

Salient Recommendations Action taken

1. Dr. A. C. Ghosh, Director (Administration and Finance), ICAR, New Delhi Dr. A. M. Narula, Zonal Project Director (Zone-I), PAU, Ludhiana Dr. Desh Raj, Director Extension Education, CSK HPKV, Palampur Dr. R.K. Mandyal, HOD, Veterinary Medicines, CSK HPKV, Palampur Dr. Shamsher Pujara, CMO, Keylong Sh. Hira Lal Rana, DFO, Keylong Sh. Amit Lal, Manager, Hops Society, Shansha at Kirting Sh. Charan Dass, President, Hops Society, Shansha at Kirting Sh. P. L. Thakur, President, NGO, Jahalama Sh. Bir Bal, Director, NGO, Jahalama Dr. R.K. Raju, Project Director (ATMA), Keylong Sh. Prakash Chand, Farmer, Pimal Dr. Vijay Kumar, Agriculture Officer, Keylong Dr. Khub Ram, Agriculture Development Officer, Keylong Dr. Sonam Angroop, Subject Matter Specialist (Hort.), Keylong Farmers (Sh. Shamsher Singh, Udaipur, Sh. Bir Bahadur Trilokinath, Sh. Virender Singh, Trilokinath, Sh. Bir Singh Chhating, Sh. Vivek Mudgran, Sh. Surender Bardang, Sh. Chetan Singh Kyor, Sh. Rajender Kumar Udaipur, Sh. Mohan Lal Kukumseri, Sh. Rakesh Shakoli, Sh. Amar Singh Shakoli, Sh. Anil kumar Phuda, Sh. Bhag Ram Gautam Barring, Sh. Prithi Chand Trilokinath, Sh. Jagdish Chand Shansha, Sh. Prem Lal Udaipur, Smt. Madhu Udaipur, Sh. Rajender Thakur Udaipur, Sh. Sanju Bodh Udaipur) Smt. Prem Dassi, Pradhan, Gram Panchayat, Chimrit

The Hon’ble members suggested that the Training Programmes as well as Demonstrations imparted by this Kendra may be evaluated for their effectiveness

Pre- and post- evaluation tests will now be conducted to know the effectiveness of the training programme or technology demonstrated.

2. Sh. Chetan Singh, a progressive farmer asked for the demonstrations on weed control in the field crops particularly in Peas and Potato

Demonstrations on weed control in pea and potato have been planned for the ensuing cropping season.

3. Sh. Rajender Thakur, farmer asked for the promotion of awareness programmes on protected cultivation for the farmers of the valley

A series of training cum awareness programmes on protected cultivation have been chalked out.

4. Sh. Bir Bahadur, a farmer claimed the prospects of Mushroom Cultivation in the Valley and he said that the Scientists should work more in this field

Technology for mushroom cultivation is already in place. Conducting trainings on Mushroom cultivation have been thrust area of KVK in the past. Still, more efforts will be made to impart training to the aspirants.

5. Sh. P.L Thakur, president, NGO said that Krishi Vigyan Kendra should organize Training Programmes and demonstrations on exotic vegetables so that their production could be increased in the valley

Exotic vegetables definitely constitute an important area to focus upon. KVK will make every effort to popularize their scientific cultivation through demonstrations and trainings on the technical know-how for their successful cultivation.

6. While holding discussion on crop diversification Sh. Charan Dass, a progressive farmer said that in view of the future prospects, this Kendra should make attempts in the field of floriculture.

Efforts will be made to requisition the services of specialized scientists of the university at Palampur for giving a fillip to crop diversification in the valley through popularizing floriculture.

7. Divisional Forest Officer pointed out the sudden drying of the Salix plants in the valley and suggested this Kendra to make requisite efforts in this regards.

The drying up of the Salix plants is emerging to be a serious issue as it is an important fuel and fodder crop of the region. Efforts will be initiated to diagnose the problem and search for the solutions.

8. District Agriculture Officer, Keylong suggested to conduct demonstrations on improved agricultural implements on the farmers’ fields. In compliance the Director told that the concerned department of the institution is manufacturing the agricultural implements being suitable for the hilly areas.

These implements vis-à-vis knowledge of the same will be provided to the farmers as per their demand by the experts of this Kendra.

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9. Dr. A.R. Khan, Programme Coordinator, KVK Lahaul & Spiti at Kukumseri, Member Secretary Dr. Janardan Singh, Associate Director, HAREC, Kukumseri Dr. D.R. Chaudhary, Scientist (Vegetable Science), HAREC, Kukumseri Dr. B.S. Mankotia, SMS (Agronomy), KVK Lahaul & Spiti at Kukumseri Dr. Sanjay Sharma, SMS (Soil Science), KVK Lahaul & Spiti at Kukumseri Dr. Pardeep Kumar, SMS (Plant Pathology), KVK Lahaul & Spiti at Kukumseri Dr. Laxmi Kant Sharma, SMS (Horticulture), KVK Lahaul & Spiti at Kukumseri Dr. Sanjay Kumar Sharma, SMS (Entomology), KVK Lahaul & Spiti at Kukumseri Dr. Jagdish Chand, Technical Assistant, KVK Lahaul & Spiti at Kukumseri Ms. Ruchi Kaundal, Technical Assistant, KVK Lahaul & Spiti at Kukumseri Sh. Tilak Raj, Technical Assistant, KVK Lahaul & Spiti at Kukumseri Sh. Jaswant Singh, Superintendent, KVK Lahaul & Spiti at Kukumseri Sh. Satish Kumar, Junior Assistant, KVK Lahaul & Spiti at Kukumseri Sh. Pankaj Kumar, SRF, CSK HPKV, Palampur

District Horticulture Officer, Keylong pointed out the drying of the apple plants in the valley and suggested that this Kendra to take requisite efforts in this regards

This Kendra is already seized of the matter and continuous efforts are underway to educate the farmers about the causes and the possible remedial measures that can be undertaken. These efforts will continue with greater zeal.

10. While suggesting, Irrigation and Public Health Officer said that Drip and Sprinkler methods of Irrigation should be made familiar among the farmers of the valley.

Irrigating fields through Drip and Sprinkler systems is an important topic during off- as well as on- campus awareness cum training programmes of the Kendra. Still the suggestion of the Hon’ble member will be taken care of in future programmes.

11. In his address, Dr. Desh Raj, Director of Extension Education favoured the crop diversification in agriculture so that the farmers could be benefited. He gave directions to the Kendra for the timely provision/distribution of polyhouse raised vegetable crops seedlings among the valley farmers. Director Extension Education also suggested the participation of the scientists of Punjab Agriculture University, Directorate of Wheat Research and Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology in Scientific Advisory Committee meeting.

Timely supply of the poly house grown seedling of vegetables will be ensured as directed by the Hon’ble Director of Extension Education. Efforts will also be made to rope in scientists of PAU based at Keylong and IHBT at Tandi to the future SAC meeting subject to their availability as desired by the Hon’ble Director of Extension Education.

12. In his address, Dr. A.M. Narula, Zonal Project Director (Zone-I) said that after getting training from this Kendra, how many persons were trained by the Extension Officers and same may be evaluated.

This is extremely important and valid suggestion of the Hon’ble Zonal Project Director (Zone-I) and will be followed in letter and spirit and required feedback will be obtained from the trained Extension officers.

13. Dr. Narula, also said that the farmers should be motivated to grow vegetables on community basis for getting more benefits and better marketing.

The farmers will be motivated at least to join hands for marketing their crops together to make crop cultivation more economical.

14. Zonal Project Director (Zone-I) also said that after getting vocational training, how many persons followed the same and all this should be held in the records.

The trainees will be tracked through telephone or personal visits to know the adoption rate.

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2. DETAILS OF DISTRICT (2012-13)

2.1. Major farming systems/enterprises

S. No Farming system/enterprise

1 AGRI – HORTI – ANIMAL HUSBANDRY

2 AGRI – HORTI – SILVIPASTORAL

3 AGRI – HORTI – SILVIPASTORAL – ANIMAL HUSBANDRY

2.2. Description of Agro-climatic Zone & major agro - ecological situations

S. No

Agro-climatic Zone

Characteristics

1 High Hills Temperate Dry

Zone

The entire district (East longitude 7646’29” to 7841’34”, North latitude 3144’57” to 3559’53”) falls under the High Hills Temperate Dry Zone of Himachal Pradesh. The area is snow bound from November to March and is characterized with very low rainfall (about 250 mm). The soil of the zone is sandy loam with low fertility status and almost all the crops respond to the application of Nitrogen and Phosphorus. No crop can be raised without assured supply of irrigation water. Crops are raised on sloping fields. Major problem of the area is soil erosion and water management. Most of the area is prone to glaciers and the top soil is removed every year through glaciers. The major crops grown in the area are pea, potato, barley, hops, buckwheat, temperate vegetables, oat, kuth and manu etc. Of late apple cultivation has caught the fancy of farmers with area under it increasing at a rapid pace.

S.

No. Agro

ecological situation

Characteristics

1 AES - 1 This situation lies between elevations of 2501 – 3250m amsl. This zone comprises of parts of Udaipur and Keylong sub divisions. The majority of the area of this zone is having sloping land. The landforms are mid hills to low hills. The soils are shallow in depth and the majority of the soils are light textured (Sandy loam). Major crops grown are pea, potato, barley buckwheat, kuth, hops and temperate vegetables. Apple and other temperate fruits are also grown in this zone.

2 AES - 2 The elevation of this AES lies between 3251 – 4250 m amsl. This zone comprises parts of Udaipur, Keylong and Kaza sub divisions. The soils are shallow in depth and sandy loam in texture. There is only one crop season from May – September. The area is suitable for quality potato seed, pea and temperate vegetables. Other crops grown are barley and buckwheat.

3 AES - 3 AES – 3 lies above an elevation of 4251 m amsl. This zone comprises parts of Udaipur, Keylong and Kaza sub divisions. The majority of the soils of this AES are light textured and unconsolidated sands and pebbles. The area is suitable for cultivation of pea and barley.

2.3. Soil type S. No

Soil type Characteristics Area in ha

1 Sandy to sandy loam

In general, soils of the district are sandy to sandy loam in texture and neutral to alkaline in reaction and low in fertility. While the soils in Lahaul valley, in some parts, are loam to clay loam with abundance of gravel and rich in fertility, in Spiti valley these are silty loam in texture and neutral to alkaline in reaction with low water holding capacity. These soils are low in nitrogen and medium to high in phosphorus and potassium. The soil strata are loose in both the valleys. The water holding capacity also varies from poor to medium. These soils are prone to erosion due to cultivation on steep slopes, splashing floods, flow irrigation and overgrazing.

3300

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2.4. Area, Production and Productivity of major crops cultivated in the district (2012-13) S. No Crop Area

(ha) Production

(q) Productivity

(q /ha)

1 Pea 1690 185500 109.8

2 Potato 790 124300 157.3

3 Buck wheat 86 120.4 1.4

4 Mustard 74 74 1.0

5 Barley 53 689 13.0

6 Rajmash 31 744 24.0

7 Maize 22 484 22.0

8 Wheat 13 195 15.0

9 Cabbage 23 5600 243.5

10 Cauliflower 22 5060 230.0

11 Turnip, Carrot, Radish 28 6160 220.0

12 Tomato 4 1000 250.0

13 Cucurbits 7 2650 378.6

14 Capsicum and chillies 3 370 123.3

15 Other vegetables 27 3350 124.1

Source: District Agriculture Officer, Keylong

2.5. Weather data Location of weather station: HAREC- Kukumseri (April, 2011- March, 2012)

Month Minimum Temp. (0C)

Maximum Temp. (0C)

Humidity (%)

Rainfall (mm)

No. of rainy days

Cumulative rain (mm)

April, 2012 3.2 12.1 37.7 67.5 14 67.0

May, 2012 4.2 16.8 31.2 27.5 8 94.5

June, 2012 9.0 20.9 30.5 3.5 4 98.0

July, 2012 13.1 25.2 32.5 1.0 2 99.0

August, 2012 14.7 22.9 45.0 16.8 9 115.8

September, 2012 7.5 20.5 42.2 61.7 6 177.5

October, 2012 0.9 13.9 31.4 0 0 177.5

November, 2012 -0.5 11.8 22.3 3.5 2 181.0

December, 2012 -4.9 3.9 36.8 33.9 10 214.9

Januari, 2013 -7.7 1.4 28.6 18.0 5 232.9

February, 2013 -6.1 3.5 39.6 46.0 11 278.9

March, 2013 -2.6 6.4 34.2 194.9 12 473.8

2.6. Production and productivity of livestock, Poultry, Fisheries etc. in the district Category Population Production Productivity

Cattle

Crossbred 7157 Milk 505.4 t / year 3.5 litre / animal / day

Indigenous 6144 Milk 1656 t / year 2.3 litre / animal / day

Buffalo

Sheep

Crossbred 4969 Wool 6713 kg / year 1.35 kg / animal / year

Indigenous 36985 Wool 37181 kg / year 1.01 kg / animal / year

Goats 10568 Milk 458 t / year 0.53 litre / animal / year

Poultry

Hens

Desi 567 1.081 lakh eggs / year 0.52 eggs / bird / day

Improved 222 0.40 lakh eggs / year 0.50 eggs / bird / day

Source: Deputy Director (Animal Breeding / Health), Keylong

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2.7. Details of Operational area / Villages (2011-12)

S. No.

District Name of the block

Name of the villages

Major crops &

enterprises Major problem identified Identified Thrust Areas

1 Lahaul

and Spiti Udaipur

Sindhwari, Mooring Junda

Triloki Nath Tingrit

Udgosh Pimal Thirot

Jahalma Madgran

Tindi Chimrit Karpat

Challing Phura Hinsa,

Mashadi, Ratoli

Broccoli, Garlic, Pea,

potato,

kuth, manu, apple, lettuce,

1. Unavailability of good quality of seed

2. Root rot / wilt complex in pea

3. Powdery mildew in pea

4. Late blight in potato

5. Non availability of package of practices for cultivation

of kuth and manu

6. Marketing infrastructure

7. Poor weed management in crops

1. Introduction of new high yielding variety of exotic vegetables.

2. Introduction of new high yielding and disease resistant varieties of pea and potato

3. Popularization of integrated disease management practices in different crops

4. Development of location specific package of practices for commercially important medicinal and aromatic plants

2 Lahaul

and Spiti Keylong

Jispa, Thorang, Goshal Tholang

Jispa Kardang Rangrik Sissoo Yurnath Stingri Darcha Kolong Mooling Tinnu

Gompa Thung

Red cabbage,

Pea, potato, rajmash,

kuth, manu, apple

1. Unavailability of good hybrids

2. Higher incidence of diseases and insects in

pea and potato

3. Poor weed management

4. Lack of proper training and pruning in apple

5. Cultivation of old mixture of varieties of rajmash

1. Introduction of improved hybrids.

2. Introduction of new high yielding and disease

resistant varieties of pea and potato

3. Introduction of new high yielding varieties of

rajmash

4. Development of location specific package of

practices for commercially important medicinal and

aromatic plants

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3 Lahaul

and Spiti Keylong

Thorang Dalang Tinnan Tandi

Phuktal Lote

Gondhla Jagla

Goshal Tailling

Potato, pea, rajmash,

apple, floricultural

crops, mushroom production

1. Unavailability of good planting material

2. Higher incidence of diseases in pea and potato, particularly in areas under contract farming of Shepody variety of potato

3. Lack of proper training and pruning in apple

4. Cultivation of old mixture of varieties of rajmash

5. Lack of technical know how regarding mushroom and floriculture

6. Marketing infrastructure

1. Introduction of good planting materials of flower crops.

2. Introduction of new high yielding and disease resistant varieties of pea and potato

3. Scientific orchard management including proper training and pruning

4. Imparting need based training to farmers on floriculture and mushroom production

Introduction of new high yielding varieties of rajmash

4 Lahaul

and Spiti Udaipur, Keylong

Hinsa, Trilokinath

Hinsa Udaipur Jahalma

Pimal Mashaddi Gondhla

Thirot Madgran

Tingrit Challing Tindi

Karpat Lote

Tandi Dalang Goshal

Potato, pea, rajmash,

apple, floricultural

crops

Incidence of diseases and pest

Low availability of organic manures for cash crops

Popularization of integrated disease management practices in different crops

Popularization of vermicomposting technology

5 Lahaul

and Spiti Udaipur, Keylong

Ratoli, Dwansha

Phura Dalang Udaipur Thirot

Jahalma Gondhla Goshal

Lote

Floriculture, Broccoli,

Lettuce and Red

cabbage, flowers


Non-availability of improved varieties

Popularization of exotic vegetables and flowers in the valley


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6. Lahaul

and Spiti Kaza

Losar Hansa Kibber

Rangrik Tangti Yogma

Tangti Gogma

Mane Gogma Schichling

Hikkim Komaik Dhankar

Rama Lari Gue Tabo

Barley, pea, apple,

rajmash,potato


Low organic content in soil

Non-availability of improved varieties


Popularization of vermicompost

Intoduction of improved varieties of popular crop in the area

2.8. Priority / thrust areas

Crop / Enterprise Thrust area

Pea Introduction of new high yielding varieties

Pea Integrated disease management

Pea Integrated Nutrient management

Pea Chemical weed management

Potato Introduction of new high yielding, disease resistant varieties suitable for Lahaul valley

Potato Integrated Nutrient management

Potato Integrated disease management

Potato Chemical weed management

Rajmash Testing of new varieties

Rajmash Promoting balanced use of fertilizers and adequate plant protection measures for higher productivity

Apple Popularization of apple cultivation

Apple Balanced and timely use of fertilizers including micronutrients

Apple Scientific orchard management including proper training and pruning

Medicinal and

aromatic plants

Development of location specific package of practices for commercially important medicinal and

aromatic plants

Medicinal and aromatic plants

Conservation and promoting cultivation of medicinal and aromatic plants in the district

Grasslands Improvement of grasslands and pastures through introduction of improved varieties of various

grasses as well as of legume component

Seabuckthorn Popularization of seabuckthorn cultivation in marginal lands

Toria Popularization of toria cultivation (in place of ‘Yungar’) as a second crop after the harvest of pea crop

Toria Promoting balanced use of fertilizers and adequate plant protection measures for higher productivity

French bean Popularization of French bean cultivation as a second crop after the harvest of pea crop

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Fodder crops Introduction of high yielding varieties of different fodder crops that can be taken after harvest of pea

Vegetables Ensuring timely availability of nursery of improved varieties of vegetables to the farmers

Garlic Introduction of new high yielding, variety suitable for Lahaul valley

Cash Crops Balanced use of fertilizers

Vermicomposting Popularization of vermicomposting technology

Protected cultivation Promoting cultivation of cash crops under protected structures

Broccoli, Lettuce and Red cabbage, flowers

Popularization of exotic vegetables and flowers in the valley

Livestock Balanced feeding, control of ecto and endo – parasites in milch animals

3. TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENTS

3. A. Details of target and achievements of mandatory activities by KVK during 2011 - 12

OFT (Technology Assessment and Refinement) FLD (Oilseeds, Pulses, Cotton, Other

Crops/Enterprises)

1 2

Number of OFTs Number of Farmers Number of FLDs Number of Farmers

Targets Achievement Targets Achievement Targets Achievement Targets Achievement

12 14 36 41 18 21 150 367

Training (including sponsored, vocational and other trainings carried under Rainwater Harvesting Unit)

Extension Activities

3 4

Number of Courses Number of Participants Number of activities Number of participants

Clientele Target Achievement Target Achievement Target Achievement Target Achievement

Farmers 40 46 1000 1166 250 292 4000 4859

Rural youth 10 12 150 250

Extension Functionaries

2 3 20 57

Total 52 59 1170 1473

Seed Production (q) Planting material (No.)

5 6

Target (q) Achievement (q) Target Achievement

3.0 5.61 50,000 102197

3. B. Abstract of interventions undertaken

Sr. No.

Thrust area Crop/ Enterprise

Identified Problem

Interventions

Title of OFT if any

Title of FLD if any Title of Training if any

Title of training for extension personnel if any

Extension activities

Supply of seeds, planting materials etc.

1. Integrated disease management

Pea Existing popular variety Azad P – 1 has become susceptible to diseases

Management of pea root rot / wilt complex

Seed treatment to control root rot/wilt complex with Carbendazim

Role of seed treatment in crop disease management

Eco-friendly methods for disease management in cash crops

OFT, FLD, Training and Field Day

Supplied fungicides for OFT and FLD


Pea Existing varieties become susceptible to diseases

Management of powdery mildew in pea

Management of powdery mildew with Hexaconazole

Role of seed treatment in crop disease management

Advanced Techniques for management of diseases in pea

OFT, FLD, Training and Field Day

Supplied fungicides for FLD

3. Chemical weed management

Cauliflower High incidence of weeds and inadequate weed control measures

Chemical

weed

management

in cauliflower

Weed management in

Cauliflower with

Pendimethalin

Scientific methods of cultivation rajmash

Integrated

weed management in cauliflower

OFT, FLD, Training

Supplied Herbicide for OFT

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4. Varietal management

Rajmash Existing varieties have become quite old

- Recommended package of practices of Rajmash

Improved rajmash production technology

Improved package of practices for cultivation of rajmash

FLD, Training

Supplied Improved varieties of rajmash


Cauliflower Existing varieties have become quite old

Evaluation of different varieties of cauliflower

Recommended package of practices of Rajmash

Improved rajmash production technology

Improved package of practices for cultivation of Cauliflower

OFT, FLD, Training

Supplied Improved varieties of rajmash


Spinach Existing varieties have become quite old

- Introduction of Improved variety Pusa Harit

- FLD Supplied seed of Improved variety


Potato High incidence of weeds and inadequate weed control measures

Testing of

herbicides for

weed control in

potato

Chemical control of

weeds using

Metribuzin@ 0.05kg/

ha

Scientific methods of cultivation of pea and potato

Improved weed management technology for controlling weeds in potato

OFT, FLD, Training

Supplied Herbicide for OFT and FLD

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Pea High incidence of weeds and inadequate weed control measures

- Chemical control of

weeds using

Pendimethalin

Weed managment in pea and potato

Improved weed management technology for controlling weeds in pea

FLD, Training

Supplied Herbicide for FLD

9. Seed Rate Pea High seed rate adopted by farmers

Studies on finding appropriate seed rate for pea cultivated in Lahaul Valley

Demonstration on seed rate in pea


Scientific cultivation of Pea

OFT, FLD, Training

-

10. Introduction of new high yielding, disease resistant varieties

Potato Existing popular varieties have become prone to various diseases and are about 40 years old

Comparative performance of different potato varieties suitable for cultivation in Lahaul valley

Testing of new variewty (Kufri Himalini)


Scientific cultivation of potato

OFT, FLD, Training

Supplied Improved varieties of Potato


Garlic Existing varieties have low yield potential

- Testing of improved variety (GHC-1)

Scientific methods of cultivation of Garlic

- FLD, Training

Supplied seed of Improved varieties of Potato


Cauliflower Existing varieties have low yield potential


Introduction of Improved variety PSBK-25

Crop diversification thorough off season vegetables

Scientific cultivation of cauliflower

OFT, FLD, Training

Supplied seedlings


Knol-Khol Existing varieties have low yield potential

- Introduction of Improved variety Palam Tender Knob

Crop diversification thorough off season vegetables

- FLD, Training

Supplied seed of Improved varieties

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14. Integrated pest management

Cauliflower High incidence pest in cole crops

Management of cutworm in cauliflower

Management of cabbage butter fly

Pest management- in cole crops

Integrated pest management in Cauliflower

OFT, FLD, Training

Supplied Insecticide for FLD

15. Integrated pest management

Cauliflower High incidence pest in cole crops

Management of Cabbage Butterfly (Pieris brassicae) in Cauliflower

Management of cabbage butter fly

Pest management- in cole crops

Integrated pest management in Cauliflower

OFT, FLD, Training

Supplied Insecticide for FLD


Potato High incidence diseases in potato

- Management of late blight with Ridomil

Crop rotation – a component of disease management

Eco-friendly methods for disease management in cash crops

FLD, Training, Field day

Supplied Fungiicide for FLD

17. Promoting balanced use of fertilizers for higher productivity

Potato Low productivity of existing crop

Balanced use

of fertilizers in

potato crop

- Balanced use of fertilizers in pea and potato

Balanced Use of fertilizers

OFT, Training

Supplied Fertilizer for OFT

18. Promoting biofertilizers in the district

Pea Increasing cost of chemical fertilizers

Effect of

biofertilizers on

pea

- Use of biofertilizers for high income generation

Balanced Use of fertilizers

OFT, Training

Supplied biofertilizers for OFT

19. Scientific orchard management including timely use of fertilizers

Apple Poor management of established orchards

Effect of time of fertilizer application in apple

Integrated orchard management practices in newly established orchard

Nutrient management in apple orchard

Integrated orchard management practices in apple

OFT, FLD, Training

-

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20. Balanced and timely use of fertilizers including micronutrients

Apple Imbalanced use of fertilizers and no use of micronutrients

Effect of pre and post bloom spray of boric acid, urea and multiplex on growth, yield and quality of apple

Micronutrient management in apple orchards

Integrated orchard management practices in apple

management of micronutrient in apple orchards

OFT,, Training

-

21. Popularization of French bean cultivation as a second crop after the harvest of pea crop

French bean Fresh vegetables not available during fag end of cropping season

- Improved variety (Contender)

- - FLD 38 kg seed of cv. Contender provided to farmers

22. Introduction of improved hybrids

Cabbage Non availability of improved hybrids

- Introduction of F1 hybrid Varun

FLD Supplied seedlings


Toria High incidence of weeds and inadequate weed control measures

- Chemical control of weeds using Pendimethalin

Cultivation of toria as a second crop after pea

Cultivation of toria as a second crop

FLD, Training

36 kg seed of improved variety distributed

24. Introduction of high yielding varieties

Toria Poor productivity of existing oilseed crops

- Recommended

package of

practices in Toria

Improved oilseed production technology

Cultivation of toria as a second crop

FLD, Training

-

25. Introduction of high yielding varieties

Oat Inadequate availability of green forage

- Improved variety (Palampur – 1)

Scientific cultivation of different fodder crops

- FLD, Training

150 Kg seed of improved variety distributed

26. Popularization of seabuckthorn cultivation in marginal lands

Seabuckthorn Low productivity of existing plantation

- - Scientific cultivation of seabuckthorn in Lahaul & Spiti

Scientific cultivation of seabuckthorn in Lahaul & Spiti

Training 50000 plants supplied in 2012

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27. Popularization of vermicomposting technology

Vermicomposting

Use of un decomposed FYM by farmers

- Demonstration on Production of quality manure with vermicomposting

Efficient composting techniques

Vermicomposting Production technology

FLD, Training

459.47 kg supplied in 2012

28. Introduction of improved varieties

Broccoli Non availability of improved varieties

- Introduction of

improved variety (Palam Samridhi)

Crop diversification through exotic

vegetables

-

FLD, Training

250 g seed of cv. Palam Samridhi provided to the farmers

29. Introduction of improved varieties

Chinese cabbage

Non availability of improved varieties

- Introduction of

improved variety (Palampur Green)

Crop diversification through exotic

vegetables

-

FLD, Training

-

30.

Improvement of grasslands and pasture through introduction of legume component (Red clovers)

Grasslands

Poor productivity of existing grasslands and pastures

- Introduction of

Improved variety

Control of obnoxious weeds in orchards and grasslands

Improved weed

management technology for

controlling weeds in orchard,

grasslands and cropped

area

FLD, Training

seed of improved

variety (PRC-

3)distributed

31. Pest management in medicinal crops

Kuth

Painted Lady Butterfly (Vanessa cardui)

Management of Painted Lady Butterfly (Vanessa cardui) in Kuth

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Scientific methods for controlling pest management

FLD -

3.1. Achievements on technologies assessed and refined

A.1. Abstract of the number of technologies assessed in respect of crops / enterprises

Thematic areas

Cereals Oilseeds Pulses Commercial

Crops Vegetables Fruits Flower

Plantation crops

Tuber Crops

TOTAL

Varietal Evaluation

- - - - - - - - 2 2

Seed / Plant production

- - - - - - - - - -

Weed Management

- - - - 2 - - - - 2

Integrated Crop Management

- - - - - - - - - -

Integrated Nutrient Management

- - - - 2 1 - - - 3

Integrated Farming System

- - - - - - - - - -

Mushroom cultivation

- - - - - - - - - -

Drudgery reduction

- - - - - - - - - -

Farm machineries

- - - - - - - - - -

Value addition

- - - - - - - - - -

Integrated Pest Management

- - - - 3 - - - - 3

Integrated Disease Management

- - - - 2 - - - - 2

Resource conservation technology

- - - - - - - - - -

Small Scale income generating enterprises

- - - - - - - - - -

TOTAL - - - - 9 1 - - 2 12

* Any new technology, which may offer solution to a location specific problem but not tested earlier in a given micro situation.

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A.2. Abstract of the number of technologies refined* in respect of crops/enterprises

Thematic areas

Cereals Oilseeds Pulses Commercial

Crops Vegetables Fruits Flower

Plantation crops

Tuber Crops

TOTAL

Varietal Evaluation

- - - - - - - - - -

Seed / Plant production

- - - - - - - - - -

Weed Management

- - - - - - - - - -

Integrated Crop Management

- - - - 1 - - - - 1

Integrated Nutrient Management

- - - - - 1 - - - 1

Integrated Farming System

- - - - - - - - - -

Mushroom cultivation

- - - - - - - - - -

Drudgery reduction

- - - - - - - - - -

Farm machineries

- - - - - - - - - -

Post Harvest Technology

- - - - - - - - - -


- - - - - - - - - -

Integrated Disease Management

- - - - - - - - - -

Resource conservation technology

- - - - - - - - - -


- - - - - - - - - -

TOTAL - - - - 1 1 - - - 2

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A.3. Abstract of the number of technologies assessed in respect of livestock / enterprises: Nil Thematic areas Cattle Poultry Sheep Goat Piggery Rabbitry Fisheries TOTAL

Evaluation of Breeds - - - - - - - 1

Nutrition Management 1 - - - - - - -

Disease of Management - - - - - - - -

Value Addition - - - - - - - -

Production and Management

- - - - - - - -

Feed and Fodder - - - - - - - -


- - - - - - - -

TOTAL 1 - - - - - - 1

A.4. Abstract on the number of technologies refined in respect of livestock / enterprises: Nil Thematic areas Cattle Poultry Sheep Goat Piggery Rabbitry Fisheries TOTAL

Evaluation of Breeds - - - - - - - -

Nutrition Management - - - - - - - -

Disease of Management - - - - - - - -

Value Addition - - - - - - - -


- - - - - - - -

Feed and Fodder - - - - - - - -


- - - - - - -

TOTAL - - - - - - -

B. Details of each On Farm Trial to be furnished in the following format A. Technology Assessment

Trail 1

1 Title Comparative performance of different potato varieties suitable for cultivation in Lahaul valley

2 Problem diagnose/defined The existing popular varieties have become prone to various diseases and are quiet old (about 40 years old)

3 Details of technologies selected for assessment / refinement

T1: Kufri Jyoti (Farmers’ practice) T2: Kufri Girdhari T3: Kufri Himalini T4: Kufri Giriraj

4 Source of technology Central Potato Research Institute, Shimla 5 Production system Irrigated cash crop mono - cropping 6 Thematic area Varietal Evaluation 7 Performance of the technology

with performance indicators Highest incidence of disease (Late and early blight) was recorded in the existing popular variety (Kufri Jyoti) while it was lowest in Kufri Himalini. The highest tuber yield was obtained from Kufri Himalini followed by Kufri Giriraj, Kufri Girdhari and Kufri Jyoti in that order; the last named variety gave lowest tuber yield.

8 Final recommendation for micro level situation

Kufri Himalini can be recommended for cultivation in the Pattan Valley of the district though it needs to be tested for other areas/ valleys.

9 Constraints identified and feedback for research

i) Non – availability of the seed of the newly released varieties ii) High yielding disease resistant variety should be developed and

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released at the earliest 10 Process of farmers participation

and their reaction The OFT was planned on the demand of the farmers of the area who wanted to change the existing varieties of Kufri Jyoti and Kufri Chandermukhi but were ignorant about the new varieties that can replace them. The farmers were actively involved in the regular monitoring of the trial and were satisfied with the performance of Kufri Himalini and Kufri Giriraj varieties and also gave regular feed back about different parameters

Trial 2

1 Title Testing of herbicides for weed control in potato

2 Problem diagnose/defined High incidence of weeds particularly under irrigated conditions, and inadequate weed control measures due to labour scarcity


T1: Isoprturon @ 1.25 Kg/ha (within 3 DAS) T2: Atrazine @ 1.0 Kg/ha (within 8 DAS) T3 : Metribuzin @ 0.5 Kg/ha (within 8 DAS) T4: 2 Hand weedings ( first within 45 DAS and second on month after first weeding )-Farmers’ practice

4 Source of technology CSKHPKV, Palampur 5 Production system Irrigated cash crop mono - cropping 6 Thematic area Weed management 7 Performance of the technology with

performance indicators Of the three herbicides tested pre – emergence application of Metrribuzin gave the best control of weeds as well as benefit: cost ratio. The dry matter accumulation by weeds at 90 DAS were lowest in farmers’ practice though the yield obtained in this treatment was also lowest.


Pre – emergence emergence application of Metrribuzin can be recommended for effective weed control in potato.


Non – availability of recommended chemical at the time of requirement as well as that of spray equipment. Lack of awareness on use of herbicides.

10 Process of farmers participation and their reaction

The OFT was planned on the demand of the farmers of the area who wanted to have technology for weed management that can reduce the dependence on manual labour. The farmers were deeply involved in the regular monitoring of the trial and were satisfied with the performance of all the three herbicides for managing weeds in potato, though the best results are obtained with the use of Pendimethalin.

Trial 3

1 Title Management of pea root rot / wilt complex

2 Problem diagnose/defined Poor yield of green pea due to high incidence of pea root rot / wilt complex disease in pea


T1 : Seed treatment with Hexathir (Thiram ) @ 3.0 g/Kg seed T2 : Seed treatment with Carboxin (Vitavax) @ 2.5 g/Kg seed T3 : Seed treatment with Biocontrol (Trichoderma viride)@ 8.0 g/Kg seed T4 : Seed treatment with Carbendazim (Bavistin) @ 2.5 g/Kg seed - Farmers’ practice

4 Source of technology CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur

5 Production system Irrigated cash crop (pea / potato) based system

6 Thematic area Integrated disease management

7 Performance of the technology with Dry seed treatment with vitavax gave the highest yield (88.4 q / ha)

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performance indicators


Dry seed treatment with Vitavex @ 0.25 % is recommended for management of root rot / wilt complex


Lack of variety which is resistant to root tot / wilt complex disease


The farmers were satisfied with the results of seed treatment with Vitavax

Trial 4

1 Title Management of powdery mildew in pea

2 Problem diagnosed/ defined Low yield of green pea due to powdery mildew


T1 : Spray of Dinocap (Karathane @ 0.05%

T2 :Spray of Hexaconazol (Contaf) @ 0.05 %

T3 : Spray of Carbendazim (Bavistin) @ 0.05 %

(Farmers’ practice )



6 Thematic area Integrated disease management

7 Performance of the technology with performance indicators

Spray Karathane@ 0.05 % resulted in highest yield (80.6 q / ha)


Karathane @ 0.05% is recommended for management of powdery mildew in pea


Lack of timely availability of the plant protection chemicals


The farmers were satisfied with the results of all the treatments but spray of Karathane gave the best results

Trial 5

1 Title Chemical weed management in cauliflower

2 Problem diagnose/defined High incidence of weeds particularly under irrigated conditions, and inadequate weed control measures due to labour scarcity


T1: Pendimethalin @ 1.0 Kg/ha (before transplanting) + HW T2: Oxyflourfen 0.15 kg / ha (before transplanting) + HW T3 : 2 hand weedings (Farmers’ practice)

4 Source of technology CSKHPKV, Palampur 5 Production system Irrigated 6 Thematic area Weed management 7 Performance of the technology

with performance indicators Result awaited


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-

1 Title Chemical weed management in cauliflower 2 Problem diagnose/defined High incidence of weeds particularly under irrigated conditions, and

inadequate weed control measures due to labour scarcity 3 Details of technologies selected T1: Pendimethalin @ 1.0 Kg/ha (before transplanting) + HW

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for assessment / refinement T2: Oxyflourfen 0.15 kg / ha (before transplanting) + HW T3 : 2 hand weedings (Farmers’ practice)

4 Source of technology CSKHPKV, Palampur 5 Production system Irrigated 6 Thematic area Weed management 7 Performance of the technology

with performance indicators Result awaited


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The farmers were satisfied with the performance of Oxyflourfen @ 0.15 kg/ha

Trial 6

1 Title Evaluation of different varieties of cauliflower

2 Problem diagnosed/ defined Non availability of improved varieties of cauliflower


T1: Pusa Snowball K-1 T2: Pusa Snowball K-25 T3: Snowball -1 (Farmers variety)

4 Source of technology IARI Research Station, Katrain


6 Thematic area Introduction of improved variety of cauliflower


Pusa Snowball K-25 gave highest yield (277.2 q / ha)


Demonstrations are to be laid out this season also


Lack of timely availability of quality seed of cauliflower


The farmers were satisfied with the performance of Pusa Snowball K-25

Trial 7

1) Title : Management of cutworm in cauliflower

2) Problem diagnose/defined : Reduced plant stand and lower yields of marketable curds

3) Details of technologies selected for assessment/ refinement

: 1) Farmer practice (No use of insecticides either as soil addition or as foliar spray)

2) Cypermethrin 10 EC @ 1.0 ml/lt. 3) Chlorpyriphos 20 EC @ 2.0 ml/lt.

4) Source of technology : CSK HPKV Palampur

5) Production system thematic area : Integrated Pest Management

6) Thematic area : Insecticide evaluation

7) Performance of the Technology with performance indicators

: Results revealed that Chlorpyriphos 20 EC (2.0 ml/L) and Cypermethrin 10 EC (1.0 ml/L) were effective as foliar sprays done after noticing cutworm damage in the transplanted cauliflower

8) Final recommendation for micro level situation

: Chlorpyriphos 20 EC (2.0 ml/L) and Cypermethrin 10 EC (1.0 ml/L) may be used as foliar sprays in Lahaul valley of HP

9) Constraints identified and : NIL

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feedback for research

10) Process of farmers participation and their reaction

: The OFT was laid on the farmers’ fields approaching the Kendra with identified cutworm problem. The selected farmers were advised to monitor the damage after insecticide sprayings. The farmers told that the sprays of insecticides were highly effective in preventing damage by the cutworms

Trial 8

1) Title : Management of Cabbage Butterfly (Pieris brassicae) in Cauliflower

2) Problem diagnosed/defined : The larvae of the butterfly defoliate the plants resulting in lower yields and crop failure if kept unchecked

3) Details of technologies selected for assessment /refinement

: 1. Lambda cyhalothrin 5 EC (0.8 ml/L) 2. Chlorpyriphos 50% +cypermethrin 5% (1.0 ml/L) 3. Farmer practice (No spray of insecticide)

4) Source of technology : CSKHPKV, HAREC Kukumseri (L&S)

5) Production system thematic area : Integrated pest Management



: Results showed that Lambda cyhalothrin 5 EC (0.8 ml/L) and Chlorpyriphos 50% +cypermethrin 5% (1.0 ml/L) were statistically similar in reducing the larval population of butterfly.


: Lambda cyhalothrin 5 EC (0.8 ml/L) and Chlorpyriphos 50% +cypermethrin 5% (1.0 ml/L) may be used alternatively as foliar sprays for controlling Cabbage Butterfly in cauliflower.

9) Constraints identified and feedback for research

: NIL

10) Process of farmers participation and their reaction

: The OFT was laid on the farmers’ fields randomly selected through regular interaction during off campus training programmes. The farmers monitored the crop and reported larval mortality indicating the effectiveness of the insecticides.

Trial 9

1) Title : Management of Painted Lady Butterfly (Vanessa cardui) in Kuth

2) Problem diagnosed/defined : The larvae of the butterfly skeltonize the plants which reduce the photosynthetic area and root yields

3) Details of technologies selected for assessment /refinement

: 1. Malathion 50 EC (1.0 ml/L) 2. Chlorpyriphos 20 EC (2.0 ml/L) 3. Farmer practice (No spray of insecticide)

4) Source of technology : CSKHPKV, HAREC Kukumseri (L&S)

5) Production system thematic area : Integrated pest Management



: Results showed that Malathion 50 EC (1.0 ml/L) was more effective than Chlorpyriphos 20 EC (2.0 ml/L) in reducing the larval population of butterfly.


: Malathion 50 EC (1.0 ml/L) and Chlorpyriphos 20 EC (2.0 ml/L) may be used alternatively as foliar sprays for controlling Painted Lady Butterfly in Lahaul valley.

9) Constraints identified and feedback for research

: NIL

10) Process of farmers participation and

: The OFT was laid on the farmers’ fields randomly selected through regular interaction during off campus training programmes. The farmers monitored the

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their reaction crop and reported larval mortality indicating the effectiveness of the insecticides.

Trial 10 1 Title Balanced use of fertilizers in potato crop

2 Problem diagnose/defined Unscientific use of fertilizers 3 Details of technologies selected for

assessment / refinement T1 : 100% NPK (100:100:50)+ 20 ton/ha FYM (Recommended doze) T2 : 100% NPK (100:100:50)+ 10 ton/ha Vermicompost T3 : 60: 80:40 (NPK) - Farmers’ practice

4 Source of technology CSKHPKV, Palampur 5 Production system Irrigated 6 Thematic area Integrated Nutrient Management 7 Performance of the technology with

performance indicators 100% NPK (100:100:50) with 20 ton/ha FYM gave the highest yield as compared to other treatment including farmers practice


Use o recommended use of fertilizers can give the highest potential of improved potato varieties



The OFT was conducted on the farmers’ fields with their active participation. The farmers were satisfied with the results.

Trial 11

1 Title Effect of biofertilizers on pea

2 Problem diagnose/defined Increasing cost of chemical fertilizers 3 Details of technologies selected for

assessment / refinement T1 : 100% NPK (20: 60:30) T2 : 100% NPK (20: 60:30)+ seed treatment with Rhizobium+ soil

application of PSB T3 : 35: 32:12 (NPK) - Farmers’ practice

4 Source of technology CSKHPKV, Palampur 5 Production system Irrigated 6 Thematic area 7 Performance of the technology with

performance indicators 100% NPK (20: 60:30) clubbed with seed treatment with Rhizobium and soil application of PSB gave the best results in terms of fresh pod yield


Seed treatment with Rhizobium and soil application of PSB can be useful in saving fertilizer nitrogen and phosphorus and their nutrient use efficiency


Lack of knowledge and timely unavailability of biofertilizers


The farmers were satisfied with the use of biofertilizers.

Trial 12

1 Title Effect of pre and post bloom spray of boric acid, urea and multiplex on growth, yield and quality of apple

2 Problem diagnose/defined Poor fruit set and yield due to deficiency of nutrients


T1: Boric acid (0.1%) T2: Urea (0.5%) T3: Boric acid (0.1%) + Urea (0.5%) T4 : Foliar application of multiplex (250ml/100L water) - 2

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spray T5 : No use of micronutrients (Farmers’ practice)

4 Source of technology Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Solan

5 Production system Irrigated

6 Thematic area Integrated Nutrient management


Foliar sprays of boric acid ( 0.1%) in combination with the urea ( 0.5%) resulted in the higher yield ( 127.42 q/ha) as compared to the farmers’ practice (96.95 q/ha)


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-


OFT was laid out by using survey for the selection of farmer’s field. Their feedback will be taken after the completion of OFT next year because this is the first year result.

11. Results of On Farm Trials

Crop / enterprise

Farming situation

Problem Diagnosed

Title of OFT No. of trials*

Technology Assessed Parameters of assessment

Data on the parameter

Results of assessment

Feedback from the farmer

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Potato Irrigated The new verities which have performed well in Pattan valley and Miar valley

Evaluation of potato varieties at farmers fields in Chandra valley

3 T1: Kufri Jyoti (Farmers’ practice) T2: Kufri Girdhari T3: Kufri Himalini T4: Kufri Giriraj

Disease incidence at 90DAS

270.5, 11.2 %

282.8, 5.8 % 295.6, 2.6 % 266.0, 7.9 %

Maximum yield was recorded with variety Kufri Himalini

The farmers were satisfied with the performance of Kufri Himalini variety

Potato Irrigated High incidence of weeds and inadequate weed control measures due to labour scarcity

Testing of herbicides for weed control in potato

3 T1: Isoprturon @ 1.25 Kg/ha (within 3 DAS) T2: Atrazine @ 1.0 Kg/ha (within 8 DAS) T3 : Matribuzin @ 0.5 Kg/ha (within 8 DAS) T4: 2 Hand weedings -Farmers’ practice

Dry matter of weeds at 90DAS, Yield (q/ha)

76.2, 280.8

73.4, 287.6

63.5, 298.6

89.4, 276.4

Of the three herbicides tested pre – emergence application of Metrribuzin gave the best control of weeds as well as benefit: cost ratio.

The farmers were satisfied with the performance of all the three herbicides.

Technology Assessed Production per unit Net Return (Profit) in Rs. / unit B: C Ratio

11 12 13 14

T1: Kufri Jyoti (Farmers’ practice) T2: Kufri Girdhari T3: Kufri Himalini T4: Kufri Giriraj

270.5 282.8 295.6 266.0

42,780 39,710 31,600

2.21 2.16 1.82

T1: Isoprturon @ 1.25 Kg/ha (within 3 DAS) T2: Atrazine @ 1.0 Kg/ha (within 8 DAS) T3 : Matribuzin @ 0.5 Kg/ha (within 8 DAS) T4: 2 Hand weedings -Farmers’ practice

280.8 287.6 298.6 276.4

77,700 89,700

1,13,700 97,700

1.82 1.95 2.21 2.04

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Crop / enterprise

Farming situation

Problem Diagnosed

Title of OFT No. of

trials* Technology Assessed

Parameters of assessment




1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Pea Irrigated Poor yield of green pea due to pea root rot / wilt complex disease

Management of pea root rot / wilt complex

3 T1 : Seed treatment with Hexathir (Thiram ) @ 3.0 g/Kg seed T2 : Seed treatment with Carboxin (Vitavax) @ 2.5 g/Kg seed T3 : Seed treatment with Biocontrol (Trichoderma viride)@ 8.0 g/Kg seed T4 : Seed treatment with Carbendazim (Bavistin) @ 2.5 g/Kg seed – Farmers’ practice

Disease incidence at 90 DAS and Yield

26.3

20.6

35.3

30.6

Dry Seed treatment with Vitavax resulted in lowest disease incidence

Farmers were satisfied with the dry seed treatment with Vitavax

Pea Irrigated Low yield of green pea due to powdery mildew disease

Management of powdery mildew in pea

2 T1 : Spray of Dinocap (Karathane @ 0.05% T2 :Spray of Hexaconazol (Contaf) @ 0.05 % T3 : Spray of Carbendazim (Bavistin) @ 0.05 % (Farmers’ practice )

Disease incidence (%) at 90 DAS and Yield

14.3

17.6

24.6

Spray of Karathane resulted in lowest disease severity

Farmers were satisfied with the results obtained with the spray of karathane for controlling powdery mildew


11 12 13 14

T1 : Seed treatment with Hexathir (Thiram ) @ 3.0 g/Kg seed T2 : Seed treatment with Carboxin (Vitavax) @ 2.5 g/Kg seed T3 : Seed treatment with Biocontrol (Trichoderma viride)@ 8.0 g/Kg seed T4 : Seed treatment with Carbendazim (Bavistin) @ 2.5 g/Kg seed – Farmers’ practice

85.2 90.4 75.3 77.3

188000 183000 138000 190000

2.96 3.28 2.72 2.87

T1 : Spray of Dinocap (Karathane @ 0.05% T2 :Spray of Hexaconazol (Contaf) @ 0.05 % T3 : Spray of Carbendazim (Bavistin) @ 0.05 % (Farmers’ practice )

78.3 85.6 82.3

173000 178000 180000

2.44 2.65 3.16

Crop / Farming Problem Title of OFT No. Technology Assessed Parameters of Data on the Results of Feedback from

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enterprise

situation Diagnosed of trials*

assessment parameter assessment the farmer

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Cauliflower Irrigated High incidence of weeds particularly under irrigated conditions, and inadequate weed control measures due to labour scarcity

Chemical weed management in cauliflower crop

3 T1: Pendimethalin @ 1.0 Kg / ha (before transplanting) + HW T2 Oxyflourfen 0.15 Kg / ha (before transplanting) + HW T3 : 2 hand weeding (Farmers’ practice)

Dry matter accumulation by weeds at 90 DAS and productivity

7.9 g /m2

6.6 g /m2

9.4 g /m2

Application of Oxyflourfen @ 0.15 kg/ha before transplanting followed by one hand weeding at 40 DAT resulted in the highest head yield as well as benefit: cost ratio in cauliflower.

The farmers were satisfied with the performance of Oxyflourfen @ 0.15 kg/ha before transplanting followed by one hand weeding at 40 DAT for managing weeds in cauliflower

Cauliflower Irrigated Non availability of improved variety of cauliflower


3 T1: Pusa Snowball K-1 T2: Pusa Snowball K-25 T3: Snowball -1 (Farmers variety)

Marketable Yield

262.6 277.2 252.4

Promising variety Pusa Snowball K-25

The farmers were satisfied with the performance of Promising variety Pusa Snowball K-25


11 12 13 14

T1: Pendimethalin @ 1.0 Kg / ha (before transplanting) + HW T2 Oxyflourfen 0.15 Kg / ha (before transplanting) + HW T3 : 2 hand weeding (Farmers’ practice)

277.4 290.0 258.4

277400 291500 252700

3.40 3.61 2.94

T1: Pusa Snowball K-1 T2: Pusa Snowball K-25 T3: Snowball -1 (Farmers variety)

262.6 277.2 252.4

267700 288500 248400

3.12 3.34 2.92

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Crop / enterprise

Farming situation

Problem Diagnosed

Title of OFT No. of






1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Cauliflower Irrigated Reduced plant stand due to cutworm incidence

Management of cutworm in cauliflower

3 T1: Farmer practice (No use of insecticides either as soil addition or as foliar spray)

T2: Cypermethrin 10 EC (1.0 ml/L)

T3: Chlorpyriphos 20 EC (2.0 ml/L)

No. of cutworms/ 5 plants, Plant infestation (%)

5.7, 48.3

0.3, 1. 7

0.3, 0.6

Chlorpyriphos 20 EC (2.0 ml/ L) was effective as foliar sprays after cutworm incidence

The farmers were satisfied with the performance of Chlorpyriphos 20 EC

Cauliflower Irrigated Plant defoliation due to cabbage butterfly

Management of cabbage butterfly in cauliflower

3 T1: Farmer practice (No use of insecticides either as soil addition or as foliar spray)

T2: Lambda cyhalothrin 5 EC (0.8 ml/L)

T3: Chlorpyriphos 50% + cypermethrin 5% (1.0 ml/L)

No. of eggs and larvae/plant, Plant infestation (%)

71. 7, 35. 3

2. 3, 1.6

5. 4, 3.5

Lambda cyhalothrin 5 EC (0.8 ml/L) effectively checked the butterfly incidence

The farmers were satisfied with the performance of Lambda cyhalothrin 5 EC (0.8 ml/L)


11 12 13 14

T1: Farmer practice (No use of insecticides either as soil addition or as foliar spray) T2: Cypermethrin 10 EC (1.0 ml/L) T3: Chlorpyriphos 20 EC (2.0 ml/L)

106.5

163.1

157.6

90,750

1,75,650

1,67,400

1.32

2.54

2.43

T1: Farmer practice (No use of insecticides either as soil addition or as foliar spray) T2: Lambda cyhalothrin 5 EC (0.8 ml/L) T3: Chlorpyriphos 50% + cypermethrin 5% (1.0 ml/L)

100.6

172.4

166.2

81,900 1,89,600 1,80,300

1.19 2.75 2.61

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Crop / enterprise

Farming situation

Problem Diagnosed

Title of OFT No. of


Parameters of

assessment




1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Kuth (3 year medicinal crop)

Irrigated Leaf defoliation and reduced root yields

Management of painted Lady Butterfly

3 T1: Farmer practice (No use of insecticides) T2: Malathion 50 EC (1.0 ml/L) T3: Chlorpyriphos 20 EC (2.0 ml/L)

No. of larvae /plant, Plant infestation (%)

10.4, 67.3

1.1, 2.5

1.7, 3.8

Malathion 50 EC (1.0 ml/L) was found to be effective in reducing the larval population of butterfly

The farmers were satisfied with the performance of Malathion 50 EC (1.0 ml/L)

Potato Irrigated Unscientific use of fertilizers

Balanced use of fertilizers in potato crop

3 T1 : 100% NPK (100:100:50)+ 20 ton/ha FYM (Recommended doze)

T2 : 100% NPK (100:100:50)+ 10 ton/ha Vermicompost

T3 : 60: 80:40 (NPK) - Farmers’ practice

Marketable Yield

256.0

251.0

240.0

100% NPK+ 20 ton/ha FYM

The farmers were satisfied with the use of balanced fertilizers


11 12 13 14

T1: Farmer practice (No use of insecticides) T2: Malathion 50 EC (1.0 ml/L) T3: Chlorpyriphos 20 EC (2.0 ml/L)

To be harvested next year

T1 : 100% NPK (100:100:50)+ 20 ton/ha FYM (Recommended doze) T2 : 100% NPK (100:100:50)+ 10 ton/ha Vermicompost T3 : 60: 80:40 (NPK) - Farmers’ practice

256 251 240

279000 268500 258000

3.66 3.49 3.53

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Crop / enterprise

Farming situation

Problem Diagnosed

Title of OFT No. of






1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Pea Irrigated Increasing cost of chemical fertilizers

Effect of biofertilizers on pea

3 T1 : 100% NPK (20: 60:30) T2 : 100% NPK (20: 60:30)+ seed treatment with Rhizobium+soil application of PSB T3 : 35: 32:12 (NPK) - Farmers’ practice

Marketable Yield

84.0 96.0

79.0

100% NPK (20: 60:30)+ seed treatment with Rhizobium + PSB

The farmers were satisfied with the performance of biofertilizers

Apple Irrigated Poor fruit set and yield due to deficiency of nutrients


4 T1: Boric acid (0.1%) T2: Urea (0.5%) T3: Boric acid (0.1%) + Urea (0.5%) T4 : Foliar application of multiplex (250ml/100L water) - 2 spray T5 : No use of micronutrients (Farmers’ practice)

Yield 110.80 105.26 127.42

113.57

96.95

Pre and post bloom foliar sprays of boric acid ( 0.1%) in combination with the urea ( 0.5%) resulted in the higher yield ( 127.42 q/ha) as compared to the farmers’ practice (96.95 q/ha)

Their feedback will be taken after the completion of OFT next because this is the first year result.


11 12 13 14

T1 : 100% NPK (20: 60:30) T2 : 100% NPK (20: 60:30)+ seed treatment with Rhizobium+soil application of PSB T3 : 35: 32:12 (NPK) - Farmers’ practice

84 96 79

177000 212000 163000

3.36 3.79 3.20

T1: Boric acid (0.1%) T2: Urea (0.5%) T3: Boric acid (0.1%) + Urea (0.5%) T4 : Foliar application of multiplex (250ml/100L water) - 2 spray T5 : No use of micronutrients (Farmers’ practice)

110.80 105.26 127.42 113.57 96.95

157300 146220 190540 162840 132900

3.44 3.27 3.96 3.53 3.17

B: C Ratio = Gross Return / Gross cost of cultivation

B. Technology Refinement

Trial 1

1 Title Studies on finding appropriate seed rate for pea cultivated in Lahaul Valley

2 Problem diagnose/defined Farmers are using very high seed rate as compared to the recommended seed rate


T1: 125 Kg / ha (Recommended) T2: 187.5 Kg / ha (Seed rate 50% higher) T3: 250 Kg / ha (Seed rate 100% higher) (T4: 350 Kg / ha (Farmers’ practice)


5 Production system Irrigated cash crop based system

6 Thematic area Integrated Crop Management


Pod Yield


Best results in terms of green pod yield were obtained with the seed rate of 350 kg/ ha though highest B:C ration was recorded with 250 kg/ ha seed rate.


Further research need to be undertaken.


The OFT was planned on the basis of the feedback received from the farmers as well as Department of Agriculture who informed KVK about the very high seed rate being used by farmers.

Trial 2

1 Title Effect of time of fertilizer application in apple

2 Problem diagnose/defined Due to low temperature during the months of December to March the application of fertilizers have no significant effect


T1: Recommended practice (Full dose of P and K in December - January + ½ N at 2-3 weeks before flowering + ½ N at 1 month after first application

T2: Full dose of P and K in April + ½ N in 1st week of May + ½ N in June

T3: Application of 30 % of recommended N, P and K in November (Farmers’ practice)

4 Source of technology University of Horticulture and Forestry, Solan

5 Production system Irrigated

6 Thematic area Integrated Nutrient management


Fertilizer application i.e. full dose of PK in April and ½ N in 1st week of May and ½ N in June has increased the yield and growth of the plants significantly.


The OFT will be continued and the final recommendation will be made next year.


The status of soil and plant nutrient elements of apple orchards should be worked out for making appropriate recommendations


The OFT was laid out after conducting survey in different locations.

11. Results of On Farm Trials

Crop/ enterprise

Farming situation

Problem Diagnosed

Title of OFT No. of

trials*

Technology refined

Parameters Data on the parameter

(q / ha)

Results of refinement


Justification for refinement

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11

Pea Irrigated Farmers are using very high seed rate as compared to the recommended seed rate

Studies on finding

appropriate seed rate for

pea cultivated in Lahaul

Valley

3 T1: 125 Kg / ha T2: 187.5 Kg / ha T3: 250 Kg / ha T4: 350 Kg / ha (Farmers’ practice)

Green pod yield

23.33 46.00 50.67 54.00

Best results in terms of green pod yield were obtained with the seed rate of 250 Kg/ ha

The farmers’ were satisfied with the performance of 250 and 350 Kg / ha seed rate.

Lowest yield was recorded from the recommended seed rate of 125 Kg / ha. Also the farmers are using very high seed rate of even up to 500 Kg / ha This needs to be further tested in different locations.

Apple Irrigated Snow at the time of fertilizer application

Effect of time of fertilizer application in apple

2 T1: Recommended practice (Full dose of P and K in December - January + ½ N at 2-3 weeks before flowering + ½ N at 1 month after first application T2: Full dose of P and K in April + ½ N in 1st week of May + ½ N in June T3: Application of 30 % of recommended N, P and K in November (Farmers’ practice)

Yield (q/ha) 138.7

156.3

112.8


Feedback will be taken after the completion of the trial

The existing recommendations are not suitable for snow covered areas

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Technology Refined Production per unit (q / ha) Net Return (Profit) in Rs. / unit

B:C Ratio

12 13 14 15

T1: 125 Kg / ha T2: 187.5 Kg / ha T3: 250 Kg / ha T4: 350 Kg / ha (Farmers’ practice)

64.3 79.6 89.4 91.2

1,33,250 1,67,750 1,88,500 1,87,000

4.84 5.37 5.38 4.56

T1: Recommended practice (Full dose of P and K in December - January + ½ N at 2-3 weeks before flowering + ½ N at 1 month after first application T2: Full dose of P and K in April + ½ N in 1st week of May + ½ N in June T3: Application of 30 % of recommended N, P and K in November (Farmers’ practice)

138.7

156.3 112.8

198200

236700 173500

2.76

3.30 2.56

3.2. Achievements of Frontline Demonstrations

a. Follow-up for results of FLDs implemented during previous years

List of technologies demonstrated during previous year and popularized during 2012-13 and recommended for large scale adoption in the district

S. No

Crop/ Enterprise Thematic Area Technology demonstrated

Details of popularization methods suggested to the

Extension system

Horizontal spread of technology

No. of villages

No. of farmers

Area in ha

1 Potato Weed management

Chemical control of weeds using herbicides

Trainings, Demonstrations 18 57 17.0

2 Pea Weed management

Chemical control of weeds using herbicides


3 Oats Integrated crop management

Improved variety (Palampur – 1) Trainings, Demonstrations 14 72 18.0

4 Pea Integrated disease management

Seed treatment to control root rot / wilt complex disease

Trainings, Demonstrations, Distribution of extension bulletins

30 212 192.0

5 Pea Integrated disease management

Use of fungicides for controlling powdery mildew in pea


6 Potato Integrated disease management

Management of early / late blight in potato


21 86 72.0

7 Cauliflower Pest management Management of cabbage butterfly Trainings, Demonstrations 6 24 2.0

8 Garlic Integrated crop management

Recommended package of practices with improved variety


9 Apple Integrated nutrient management

Foliar spray of micronutrients Trainings, Demonstrations, Distribution of extension bulletins

5 15 5.0

10 Toria Integrated crop management



26 112 22.0

11 Rajmash Integrated crop management



16 94 10.0

12 Broccoli Integrated crop management


Trainings, Demonstrations, Distribution of seed

6 12 3.5

13 Cabbage Integrated crop management



8 14 5.0

14 Cauliflower Integrated crop management



13 32 19.0

15 Vermicomposting INM Scientific Preparation Trainings, Demonstrations, Distribution of culture

22 59 -

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b. Details of FLDs implemented during 2012-13 (Information is to be furnished in the following three tables for each category i.e. cereals, horticultural crops, oilseeds, pulses, cotton and commercial crops)

S.

No.

Crop Thematic area Technology Demonstrated Season

and year

Area (ha) No. of farmers /

Demonstration

Reasons for

shortfall in

achievement Proposed Actual SC/ST Others Total

1. Potato Weed management Chemical control of weeds

using Metribuzin@ 0.5kg/ ha

Kharif,

2012

0.50 0.83 6 - 6 -

2. Pea Weed management Chemical control of weeds using Pendimethalin

Kharif,

2012

0.5 0.86 16 - 16 -

3. Oats Integrated crop

management

Improved variety

(Palampur – 1)

Kharif,

2012

1.50 2.00 23 - 23 -

4. Toria Weed management Chemical control of weeds using Pendimethalin

Kharif,

2012

0.48 0.48 4 - 4 -

5. Rajmash

(Him – 1)

Integrated crop

management

Recommended package of

practices

Kharif,

2012

0.75 0.76 26 - 26 Non-

availability

of seed 6. Rajmash

(Kanchan)

Integrated crop

management


practices

Kharif,

2012

1.00 0.74 24 - 24

7. Toria Integrated crop

management


practices

Kharif,

2012

2.00 3.12 23 - 23 -

8. Pea Integrated disease

management

Seed treatment to control root

rot/wilt complex with

Carbendazim

Kharif,

2012

7.0 8.0 11 - 11 -

9. Pea Integrated disease

management

Management of powdery

mildew with Hexaconazole

Kharif,

2012

1.0 2.0 11 - 11

-

10. Potato Integrated disease

management

Management of late blight with

Ridomil

Kharif,

2012

2.0 5.0 12 - 12 -

11. French bean Integrated crop

management

Improved variety (Contender) Kharif,

2012

0.20 0.60 24 - 24 -

12. Vermicomposting Soil health & fertility Production of quality manure Kharif, 100 116 116 - 116 -

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technology management 2012

13. Broccoli Integrated crop

management

Introduction of improved variety

(Palam Samridhi)

Kharif,

2012

- 0.03 11 - 11 -

14. Chinese

cabbage

Integrated crop

management

Introduction of improved variety

(Palampur Green)

Kharif,

2012

- 0.02 11 - 11 -

15. Cauliflower Integrated crop

management

Introduction of Improved variety

PSBK-25

Kharif,

2012

- 0.54 5 - 5 -

16. Knol Khol Integrated crop

management


Palam Tender Knob

Kharif,

2012

- 0.032 13 - 13 -

17. Cabbage Integrated crop

management

Introduction of F1 hybrid Varun Kharif,

2012

- 0.12 4 - 4 -

18. Cauliflower Weed management Weed management in Cauliflower with Pendimethalin

Kharif,

2012

0.5 0.72 3 - 3 -

19. Spinach Integrated crop

management


Pusa Harit

Kharif,

2012

- 0.04 10 - 10 -

20. Red Clover Integrated crop

management

Introduction of Improved variety Kharif,

2012

0.5 1.0 9 - 9 -

21. Garlic Integrated crop

management


GHC-1

Kharif,

2012

- 0.2 5 - 5 -

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(mm

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No

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N P K

Potato Kharif, 2012 Irrigated

Sandy loam

- - - Pea, Rajmash

3rd week of May

2nd week of September 110.5 29

Pea Kharif, 2012 Irrigated

Sandy loam

- - - Potato Ist to IInd week of May

2nd to 3rd week of July 32 14

Oats Kharif, 2012 Irrigated

Sandy loam

- - - Pea 3rd week of July

2nd & 3rd week of October 79.5 17

Toria Kharif, 2012 Irrigated

Sandy loam

- - - Pea 2nd week of July

2nd week of October 79.5 17

Rajmash

(Him – 1) Kharif, 2012 Irrigated

Sandy loam

- - - Potato, Pea

2nd fortnight of May

1st fortnight of October 110.5 29

Rajmash

(Kanchan) Kharif, 2012 Irrigated

Sandy loam

- - - Potato, Pea

2nd fortnight of May


Toria Kharif, 2012 Irrigated

Sandy loam

- - - Pea 2nd week of July



Sandy loam

- - - Potato Ist fortnight of May



Sandy loam



Potato Kharif, 2012 Irrigated

Sandy loam

- - - Potato 2nd fortnight of May

2nd week of September 110.5 29

French bean Kharif, 2012 Irrigated

Sandy loam

- - - Pea 2nd fortnight of July

2nd fortnight of September

79.5 17

Vermicomposting Kharif, 2012 Irrigated

Sandy loam

- - - -

- - 474.3 83

Broccoli Kharif, 2012 Irrigated

Sandy loam

- - - Pea Ist fortnight of May

1st fortnight of August 48.8 23

Chinese

cabbage Kharif, 2012 Irrigated

Sandy loam



Cauliflower Kharif, 2012 Irrigated

Sandy loam

- - - Cabbage Ist fortnight of May


41

Knol Khol Kharif, 2012 Irrigated

Sandy loam

- - - Cauliflower Ist fortnight of May


Cabbage Kharif, 2012 Irrigated

Sandy loam

- - - Pea Ist fortnight of May


Cauliflower Kharif, 2012 Irrigated

Sandy loam



Spinach Kharif, 2012 Irrigated

Sandy loam

- - - Pea IInd fortnight of July

1st fortnight of September

79.5 17

Red Clover Kharif, 2012 Irrigated

Sandy loam

- - - - Ist fortnight of May

1st fortnight of September

110.5 29

Garlic Kharif, 2012 Irrigated

Sandy loam

- - - - Ist fortnight of May

1st fortnight of September 110.5 29

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Performance of FLD S. No.

Crop Technology Demonstrated Variety No. of Farmers

Area (ha.)

Demo. Yield (q/ha) Yield of local

Check (q/ha)

Increase in yield

(%)

Data on parameter

H L A Demo Local

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

1. Potato Chemical control of weeds using

Metribuzin@ 0.05kg/ ha

Kufri Jyoti 6 0.83 288.5 248.6 268.6 222.5 20.70 82.4 g / m2 a 112.6 g / m2

2. Pea Chemical control of weeds using Pendimethalin

AP – 1 16 0.86 96.0 75.2 85.6 72.0 18.89 68 g / m2 b 115 g / m2 b

3. Oats Improved variety

(Palampur – 1)

Palampur – 1 23 2.00 240 232 236.0 162 45.68 - -

4. Toria Chemical control of weeds using Pendimethalin

Bhawani 4 0.48 10.60 9.35 10.0 7.80 27.88 38 g / m2 b 62 g / m2 b

5. Rajmash

(Him – 1)

Recommended package of practices Him – 1 26 0.76 11.90 9.80 10.9 7.20 50.69 - -

6. Rajmash

(Kanchan)

Recommended package of practices Kanchan 24 0.74 14.80 11.90 13.4 7.20 85.42 - -

7. Toria Recommended package of practices Bhawani 23 3.12 10.10 8.40 9.3 5.50 68.18 - -

8. Pea Seed treatment to control root rot/wilt

complex with

Carbendazim

AP – 1 11 8.0 95.6 88.1 91.9 65.1 41.09 12.43c

36.11c

9. Pea Management of powdery mildew with

Hexaconazole

AP – 1 11 2.0 101.2 91.4 96.3 62.3 54.57 8.3c 28.1c

10. Potato Management of late blight with

Ridomil

Kufri Jyoti 12 5.0 273.4 248.2 260.8 208.3 25.20 6.3c

36.0c

11. French bean Improved variety (Contender) Contender 24 0.60 102.2 96.3 99.3 72.3 37.28 - -

12. Vermicomposting Production of quality manure Red American 116 - - - - - - - -

13. Broccoli Introduction of improved variety (Palam

Samridhi)

Palam Samridhi 11 0.03 185.2 158.3 171.8 126.4 35.88 - -

14. Chinese cabbage Introduction of improved variety

(Palampur Green)

Palampur Green 11 0.02 210.5 180.2 195.4 156.2 25.06 - -

15. Cauliflower Introduction of Improved variety PSBK-25 PSBK-25 5 0.54 250.4 204.5 227.5 180.3 26.15 - -

16. Knol Khol Introduction of Improved variety Early Palam Tender 13 0.032 275.6 210.4 243.0 198.4 22.48 - -

43

Wonder -46 Knob

17. Cabbage Introduction of F1 hybrid Varun F1 Varun 4 0.12 320.0 284.1 302.1 246.0 22.78 - -

18. Cauliflower Weed management in Cauliflower with Pendimethalin

Cauliflower (Shweta)

3 0.72 272.6 246.8 259.7 180.3 44.04 - -

19. Spinach Introduction of Improved variety Pusa

Harit

Pusa Harit 10 0.04 189.9 162.4 176.2 148.4 18.70 - -

20. Red Clover Introduction of Improved variety PRC-3 9 1.0 312.7 285.9 299.3 175.5 70.54 -

-

21. Garlic Introduction of Improved variety GHC-1 5 0.2 215.8 201.4 208.6 184.2 13.25

a Weed dry matter at 90 days after planting b Weed dry matter at 60 days after sowing C % disease incidence

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Economic Impact (continuation of previous table) S. No

Crop Technology Demonstrated Average Cost of cultivation (Rs./ha)

Average Gross Return (Rs./ha)

Average Net Return (Profit) (Rs./ha)

Benefit-Cost Ratio (Gross Return / Gross Cost) 1 2 Demon Local

Check Demon Local Check Demon Local

Check Demon Local Check

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21

1. Potato Chemical control of weeds

using Metribuzin @ 0.05kg/

ha

105200 112600 402900 333750 297700 221150 3.83 2.96

2. Pea Chemical control of weeds using Pendimethalin

75400 79800 256800 216000 181400 136200 3.41 2.71

3. Oats Improved variety

(Palampur – 1)

42250 34250 70800 48600 28550 14350 1.68 1.42

4. Toria Chemical control of weeds using Pendimethalin

28400 31750 40000 31200 11600 -550 1.41 0.98

5. Rajmash

(Him – 1)


practices

62600 58700 109000 72000 46400 13300 1.74 1.23

6. Rajmash

(Kanchan)


practices

62600 58700 134000 72000 71400 13300 2.14 1.23

7. Toria Recommended package of

practices

23400 21750 46500 27500 23100 5750 1.99 1.26

8. Pea Seed treatment to control

root rot/wilt complex with

Carbendazim

72600 71300 275700 195300 203100 124000 3.80 2.74

9. Pea Management of powdery

mildew with Hexaconazole

73600 71300 288900 186900 215300 115600 3.93 2.62

10. Potato Management of late blight

with Ridomil

103200 98700 391200 312450 288000 213750 3.79 3.17

11. French bean Improved variety

(Contender)

72500 68600 198600 144600 126100 76000 2.74 2.11

12. Vermicomposting Production of quality manure - - - - - - - -

13. Broccoli Introduction of improved

variety (Palam Samridhi)

68300 65100 343600 252800 275300 187700 5.03 3.88

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14. Chinese

cabbage

Introduction of improved

variety (Palampur Green)

62400 60200 97700 78100 35300 17900 1.57 1.30

15. Cauliflower Introduction of Improved

variety PSBK-25

76200 70400 341250 270450 265050 200050 4.48 3.84

16. Knol Khol Introduction of Improved

variety Palam Tender Knob

72600 68200 243000 198400 170400 130200 3.35 2.91

17. Cabbage Introduction of F1 hybrid

Varun

77500 71400 302100 246000 224600 174600 3.90 3.45

18. Cauliflower Weed management in Cauliflower with Pendimethalin

78300 83800 389550 270450 311250 186650 4.98 3.23

19. Spinach Introduction of Improved

variety Pusa Harit

60500 57600 88100 74200 27600 16600 1.46 1.29

20. Red Clover Introduction of Improved

variety

48200 43000 89690 52650 11660 9650 1.86 1.22

21. Garlic Introduction of Improved

variety

95300 92600 417200 368400 275800 282800 4.37 3.97

Analytical Review of component demonstrations (details of each component for rainfed / irrigated Situations to be given separately for each season)

Crop Season Component Farming situation Average yield (q/ha) Local check (q/ha)

Percentage increase in

productivity over local

check

Potato Kharif, 2012

Chemical control of weeds using Metribuzin @

0.05kg/ ha Irrigated

268.6 222.5 20.70

Pea Kharif, 2012 Chemical control of weeds using Pendimethalin Irrigated 85.6 72.0 18.89

Oats Kharif, 2012

Improved variety

(Palampur – 1) Irrigated

236.0 162 45.68

Toria Kharif, 2012 Chemical control of weeds using Pendimethalin Irrigated 10.0 7.80 27.88

Rajmash

(Him – 1) Kharif, 2012

Recommended package of practices Irrigated

10.9 7.20 50.69

Rajmash

(Kanchan) Kharif, 2012

Recommended package of practices Irrigated

13.4 7.20 85.42

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Toria Kharif, 2012 Recommended package of practices Irrigated 9.3 5.50 68.18

Pea

Kharif, 2012

Seed treatment to control root rot/wilt complex

with

Carbendazim

Irrigated

91.9 65.1 41.09

Pea Kharif, 2012

Management of powdery mildew with

Hexaconazole Irrigated

96.3 62.3 54.57

Potato Kharif, 2012 Management of late blight with Ridomil Irrigated 260.8 208.3 25.20

French bean Kharif, 2012 Improved variety (Contender) Irrigated 99.3 72.3 37.28

Vermicomposti

ng

Production of quality manure Irrigated

- - -

Broccoli Kharif, 2012 Introduction of improved variety (Palam Samridhi) Irrigated 171.8 126.4 35.88

Chinese

cabbage Kharif, 2012

Introduction of improved variety (Palampur

Green) Irrigated

195.4 156.2 25.06

Cauliflower Kharif, 2012 Introduction of Improved variety PSBK-25 Irrigated 227.5 180.3 26.15

Knol Khol Kharif, 2012

Introduction of Improved variety Palam Tender

Knob

Irrigated 243.0 198.4 22.48

Cabbage Kharif, 2012 Introduction of F1 hybrid Varun Irrigated 302.1 246.0 22.78

Cauliflower Kharif, 2012 Weed management in Cauliflower with Pendimethalin

Irrigated 259.7 180.3 44.04

Spinach Kharif, 2012 Introduction of Improved variety Pusa Harit Irrigated 176.2 148.4 18.70

Red Clover Kharif, 2012 Introduction of Improved variety Irrigated 299.3 175.5 70.54

Garlic Kharif, 2012 Introduction of Improved variety Irrigated 208.6 184.2 13.25

Technical Feedback on the demonstrated technologies

S. No Feed Back

1 There is an urgent need to develop high yielding and disease resistant variety of pea for replacing Azad P-1.

2 Pre – emergence application of Pendimethlin and Metribuzin gave satisfactory control of weeds. However,

research should be focused on finding a post – emergence herbicide for use in potato and pea.

3 Another short duration high yielding variety of oats that gives higher forage yield needs to be developed.

4 Seed treatment with Carbendazim and hexaconazole was effective in reducing the severity of root rot / wilt

complex disease of pea.

5 For vegetable and fruits cultivation in high altitude areas, separate package of practices needs to be developed.

6 Management of Canker through spray of Blitox and application of Chubattia paste was satisfactory.

7 Another high yielding short duration variety of French bean needs to be developed by the researchers.

8 A variety of toria/ mustard that matures with in 60 days need to be developed.

9 A high yielding variety of rajmash suitable for the region needs to be developed.

10 New varieties of exotic vegetables for the region needs to be developed.

Farmers’ reactions on specific technologies

S. No Feed Back

1 Farmers were satisfied with the results obtained with the control of weeds by using Pendimethlin and Metribuzin.

However they wanted a herbicide that can control Equisetum which has become a menace in the district.

2 Farmers were satisfied with the performance of Pendimethalin for controlling weeds in pea and troria.

3 Palampur -1 variety of oats gave very good green fodder yield as compared to the existing variety and farmers

were satisfied with the performance of this variety.

4 Farmers were satisfied with the technology but due to non-availability of fertilizers and awareness about

management practices the farmers are not using balanced fertilization in apple.

5 Farmers were satisfied with the results obtained with the spray of Blitox and application of Chubattia paste for

management of apple canker.

6 The farmers were satisfied with the results obtained with Dinocap and Hexaconazole for the contol of powdery

mildew.

7 The farmers were satisfied with the results obtained with Dithane M45 and Ridomil for the contol of potato

diseases.

8 Farmers were satisfied with the performance of vermicomposting technology.

9 Farmers were satisfied with the performance of exotic vegetables

10 Farmers were satisfied with the performance of Red American Race of Verms

11 Farmers were satisfied with the performance of improved varieties Garlic, oats and red clover

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Extension and Training activities under FLD

S. No. Activity No. of activities

organized Date

Number of participants

Remarks

1 Field days

Pea

Potato

Fodder

1 1 -

28.08.2012 24.09.2012

56 48

- - -

2 Farmers’ Training 5 - 89 - - -

3 Training for extension functionaries - - - -

Demonstration details on crop hybrids

Crop Name of the Hybrid

No. of farmers

Area (ha)

Yield (kg/ha) / major parameter Economics (Rs./ha)

Demo Local check

% change

Gross Cost

Gross Return

Net Return

BCR

Cereals

Bajra

Maize

Paddy

Sorghum

Wheat

Others (pl.specify)

Total

Oilseeds

Castor

Mustard

Safflower

Sesame

Sunflower

Groundnut

Soybean

Others (pl.specify)

Total

Pulses

Greengram

Blackgram

Bengalgram

Redgram

Others (pl.specify)

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Total

Vegetable crops

Cauliflower

Capsicum

Cucumber

Tomato

Brinjal

Okra

Onion

Potato

Field bean

Others (pl.specify) Cabbage

Varun F1

4 0.12 302.1 246.0 22.78 77500 302100 224600 3.90

Total 4 0.12 302.1 246.0 22.78 77500 302100 224600 3.90

Commercial crops

Cotton

Coconut

Others (pl.specify)

Total

Fodder crops

Napier (Fodder)

Maize (Fodder)

Sorghum (Fodder)

Others (pl.specify)

Total

50

C. Details of FLD on Enterprises

(i) Farm Implements: Nil

Name of the implement

Crop No. of

farmers Area (ha)

Performance parameters /

Indicators

Data on parameter in relation to technology

demonstrated % Change in the parameter

Remarks

Demon. Local check

- - - - - - - - -

(ii) Livestock Enterprises:

Enterprise Breed No. of

farmers

No. of animals, poultry

birds etc.


Indicators

* Data on parameter in relation to technology

demonstrated % Change in the parameter

Remarks

Demon. Local check

UMB Jersey 24 24 Milk yield 6.5 lit 5.5 lit 18.18 -

(iii) Other Enterprises:

Enterprise Variety/ breed / Species / others

No. of farmers

No. of

Units


Indicators

Data on parameter in

relation to technology

demonstrated

% Change in the

parameter Remarks

Demon. Local check

Mushroom Button 16 4 - - - - Newly

established

Vermicompost Red American 116 116 - - - - Newly

established

3.3 Achievements on Training (Including the sponsored, vocational, FLD and trainings under Rainwater Harvesting Unit) :

A) ON Campus

Thematic area No. of

courses

Participants

Others SC/ST Grand Total

Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total

(A) Farmers & Farm

Women

I Crop Production

Weed Management 1 2 20 22 2 20 22

Resource Conservation

Technologies

- - - - - - - - - -

Cropping Systems - - - - - - - - - -

Crop Diversification - - - - - - - - - -

Integrated Farming - - - - - - - - - -

Water management - - - - - - - - - -

Seed production - - - - - - - - - -

Nursery management - - - - - - - - - -

Integrated Crop

Management

- - - - - - - - - -

Fodder production - - - - - - - - - -

Production of organic inputs - - - - - - - - - -

II Horticulture

a) Vegetable Crops

Production of low volume

and high value crops

1 0 20 20 0 20 20

Off-season vegetables 1 1 19 20 1 19 20

Nursery raising - - - - - - - - - -

Exotic vegetables like

Broccoli

- - - - - - - - - -

Export potential vegetables - - - - - - - - - -

Grading and standardization - - - - - - - - - -

Protective cultivation (Green

Houses, Shade Net etc.)

- - - - - - - - - -

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b) Fruits

Training and Pruning

Layout and Management of

Orchards

1 21 0 21 21 0 21

Cultivation of Fruit - - - - - - - - - -

Management of young

plants/orchards

- - - - - - - - - -

Rejuvenation of old orchards 1 18 11 29 18 11 29

Export potential fruits - - - - - - - - - -

Micro irrigation systems of

orchards

- - - - - - - - - -

Plant propagation techniques - - - - - - - - - -

c) Ornamental Plants

Nursery Management - - - - - - - - - -

Management of potted plants - - - - - - - - - -

Export potential of

ornamental plants

- - - - - - - - - -

Propagation techniques of

Ornamental Plants

- - - - - - - - - -

d) Plantation crops


technology

- - - - - - - - - -

Processing and value

addition

- - - - - - - - - -

e) Tuber crops


technology

- - - - - - - - - -


addition

- - - - - - - - - -

f) Spices


technology

- - - - - - - - - -


addition

- - - - - - - - - -

g) Medicinal and Aromatic

Plants


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Production and management

technology

- - - - - - - - - -

Post harvest technology and

value addition

- - - - - - - - - -

III Soil Health and

Fertility Management

Soil fertility management - - - - - - - - - -

Soil and Water Conservation - - - - - - - - - -

Integrated Nutrient

Management

- - - - - - - - - -

Production and use of

organic inputs

2 24 16 40 24 16 40

Management of Problematic

soils

- - - - - - - - - -

Micro nutrient deficiency in

crops

- - - - - - - - - -

Nutrient Use Efficiency - - - - - - - - - -

Soil and Water Testing - - - - - - - - - -

IV Livestock Production

and Management

Dairy Management - - - - - - -

Poultry Management - - - - - - - - - -

Piggery Management - - - - - - - - - -

Rabbit Management - - - - - - - - - -

Disease Management - - - - - - - - - -

Feed management - - - - - - - - - -

Production of quality animal

products

- - - - - - - - - -

V Home Science/Women

empowerment

Household food security by

kitchen gardening and

nutrition gardening

- - - - - - - - - -

Design and development of

low/minimum cost diet

- - - - - - - - - -

Designing and development - - - - - - - - - -

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for high nutrient efficiency

diet

Minimization of nutrient loss

in processing

- - - - - - - - - -

Gender mainstreaming

through SHGs

- - - - - - - - - -

Storage loss minimization

techniques

- - - - - - - - - -

Value addition 1 - - - 0 15 15 0 15 15

Income generation activities

for empowerment of rural

Women

- - - - - - - - - -

Location specific drudgery

reduction technologies

- - - - - - - - - -

Rural Crafts - - - - - - - - - -

Women and child care - - - - - - - - - -

VI Agril. Engineering

Installation and maintenance

of micro irrigation systems

- - - - - - - - - -

Use of Plastics in farming

practices

- - - - - - - - - -

Production of small tools

and implements

- - - - - - - - - -

Repair and maintenance of

farm machinery and

implements

- - - - - - - - - -

Small scale processing and

value addition

- - - - - - - - - -

Post Harvest Technology - - - - - - - - - -

VII Plant Protection

Integrated Pest Management 1 - - - 2 20 22 2 20 22

Integrated Disease

Management

2 - - - 20 29 49 20 29 49

Bio-control of pests and

diseases

- - - - - - - - - -

Production of bio control

agents and bio pesticides

- - - - - - - - - -

55

VIII Fisheries

Integrated fish farming

- - - - - - - - - -

Carp breeding and hatchery

management

- - - - - - - - - -

Carp fry and fingerling

rearing

- - - - - - - - - -

Composite fish culture - - - - - - - - - -

Hatchery management and

culture of freshwater prawn

- - - - - - - - - -

Breeding and culture of

ornamental fishes

- - - - - - - - - -

Portable plastic carp

hatchery

- - - - - - - - - -

Pen culture of fish and

prawn

- - - - - - - - - -

Shrimp farming - - - - - - - - - -

Edible oyster farming - - - - - - - - - -

Pearl culture - - - - - - - - - -

Fish processing and value

addition

- - - - - - - - - -

IX Production of Inputs at

site

Seed Production - - - - - - - - - -

Planting material production - - - - - - - - - -

Bio-agents production - - - - - - - - - -

Bio-pesticides production - - - - - - - - - -

Bio-fertilizer production - - - - - - - - - -

Vermi-compost production - - - - - - - - - -

Organic manures production - - - - - - - - - -

Production of fry and

fingerlings

- - - - - - - - - -

Production of Bee-colonies

and wax sheets

- - - - - - - - - -

Small tools and implements - - - - - - - - - -

Production of livestock feed

and fodder

- - - - - - - - - -

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Production of Fish feed - - - - - - - - - -

X Capacity Building and

Group Dynamics

- - - - - - - - - -

Leadership development - - - - - - - - - -

Group dynamics - - - - - - - - - -

Formation and Management

of SHGs

2 - - - 45 12 57 45 12 57

Mobilization of social capital - - - - - - - - - -

Entrepreneurial development

of farmers/youths

- - - - - - - - - -

WTO and IPR issues - - - - - - - - - -

XI Agro-forestry

Production technologies - - - - - - - - - -


Integrated Farming Systems - - - - - - - - - -

(B) RURAL YOUTH

Mushroom Production 2 - - - 32 17 49 32 17 49

Bee-keeping 1 - - - 0 20 20 0 20 20

Integrated farming - - - - - - - - - -

Seed production

Production of organic inputs 1 - - - 12 1 13 12 1 13

Integrated Farming

Planting material production 1 - - - 24 0 24 24 0 24

Vermi-culture - - - - - - - - - -

Sericulture - - - - - - - - - -

Protected cultivation of

vegetable crops

1 - - - 24 6 30 24 6 30

Commercial fruit production - - - - - - - - - -


farm machinery and

implements

- - - - - - - - - -

Nursery Management of

Horticulture crops

- - - - - - - - - -

Training and pruning of

orchards

- - - - - - - - - -

Value addition - - - - - - - - - -

Production of quality animal - - - - - - - - - -

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products

Dairying - - - - - - - - - -

Sheep and goat rearing - - - - - - - - - -

Quail farming - - - - - - - - - -

Piggery - - - - - - - - - -

Rabbit farming - - - - - - - - - -

Poultry production - - - - - - - - - -

Ornamental fisheries - - - - - - - - - -

Para vets - - - - - - - - - -

Para extension workers - - - - - - - - - -


Freshwater prawn culture - - - - - - - - - -

Shrimp farming - - - - - - - - - -

Pearl culture - - - - - - - - - -

Cold water fisheries - - - - - - - - - -

Fish harvest and processing

technology

- - - - - - - - - -

Fry and fingerling rearing - - - - - - - - - -

Small scale processing - - - - - - - - - -


Tailoring and Stitching - - - - - - - - - -

Rural Crafts - - - - - - - - - -

TOTAL 19 225 206 431 225 206 431

(C) Extension Personnel

Productivity enhancement in

field crops

1 - - - 10 0 10 10 0 10

Integrated Pest Management - - - - - - - - - -

Integrated Nutrient

management

- - - - - - - - - -

Rejuvenation of old orchards - - - - - - - - - -

Protected cultivation

technology

- - - - - - - - - -


of SHGs

1 - - - 14 12 26 14 12 26

Group Dynamics and

farmers organization

1 - - - 18 3 21 18 3 21

Information networking - - - - - - - - - -

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among farmers

Capacity building for ICT

application

- - - - - - - - - -

Care and maintenance of

farm machinery and

implements

- - - - - - - - - -


Management in farm animals - - - - - - - - - -

Livestock feed and fodder

production

- - - - - - - - - -

Household food security - - - - - - - - - -

Women and Child care - - - - - - - - - -

Low cost and nutrient

efficient diet designing

- - - - - - - - - -


organic inputs

- - - - - - - - - -


through SHGs

- - - - - - - - - -


technology

- - - - - - - - - -

TOTAL 3 42 15 57 42 15 57

B) OFF Campus


courses

Participants



(A) Farmers & Farm

Women

- - - - - - - - - -

I Crop Production - - - - - - - - - -

Weed Management 3 - - - 41 14 55 41 14 55


Technologies

- - - - - - - - - -


Crop Diversification 1 - - - 7 13 20 7 13 20

59





Integrated Crop

Management

2 - - - 22 10 32 22 10 32

Fodder production 2 24 31 55 24 31 55


II Horticulture - - - - - - - - - -

a) Vegetable Crops - - - - - - - - - -



- - - - - - - - - -

Off-season vegetables 2 - - - 19 22 41 19 22 41

Nursery raising - - - - - - - - - -


Broccoli

1 - - - 34 12 46 34 12 46

Export potential vegetables - - - - - - - - - -

Grading and standardization - - - - - - - - - -

Protective cultivation (Green

Houses, Shade Net etc.)

2 38 15 53 38 15 53

b) Fruits

Training and Pruning 2 - - - 33 16 49 33 16 49

Layout and Management of

Orchards

- - - - - - - - - -


Management of young

plants/orchards

5 - - - 92 28 120 92 28 120



Micro irrigation systems of

orchards

- - - - - - - - - -

Plant propagation techniques - - - - - - - - - -

c) Ornamental Plants - - - - - - - - - -


Management of potted plants - - - - - - - - - -

Export potential of - - - - - - - - - -

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ornamental plants


Ornamental Plants

- - - - - - - - - -

d) Plantation crops - - - - - - - - - -


technology

- - - - - - - - - -


addition

- - - - - - - - - -

e) Tuber crops - - - - - - - - - -


technology

- - - - - - - - - -


addition

- - - - - - - - - -

f) Spices - - - - - - - - - -


technology

- - - - - - - - - -


addition

- - - - - - - - - -

g) Medicinal and Aromatic

Plants

- - - - - - - - - -



technology

- - - - - - - - - -

Post harvest technology and

value addition

- - - - - - - - - -

III Soil Health and


Soil fertility management 2 - - - 28 22 50 28 22 50

Soil and Water Conservation 2 - - - 22 13 35 22 13 35

Integrated Nutrient

Management

- - - - - - - - - -


organic inputs

1 - - - 26 14 40 26 14 40

Management of Problematic

soils

- - - - - - - - - -

Micro nutrient deficiency in

crops

- - - - - - - - - -

61


Soil and Water Testing 1 - - - 20 3 23 20 3 23


and Management

- - - - - - - - - -

Dairy Management - - - - - - - - - -







products

- - - - - - - - - -


empowerment

Household food security by

kitchen gardening and

nutrition gardening

- - - - - - - - - -

Design and development of

low/minimum cost diet

- - - - - - - - - -

Designing and development

for high nutrient efficiency

diet

- - - - - - - - - -

Minimization of nutrient loss

in processing

- - - - - - - - - -


through SHGs

- - - - - - - - - -


techniques

- - - - - - - - - -

Value addition - - - - - - - - - -

Income generation activities

for empowerment of rural

Women

1 - - - 0 20 20 0 20 20



- - - - - - - - - -

Rural Crafts - - - - - - - - - -

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VI Agril. Engineering - - - - - - - - - -

Installation and maintenance

of micro irrigation systems

- - - - - - - - - -


practices

- - - - - - - - - -


and implements

- - - - - - - - - -


farm machinery and

implements

- - - - - - - - - -

Small scale processing and

value addition

- - - - - - - - - -



Integrated Pest Management 6 - - - 72 82 154 72 82 154

Integrated Disease

Management

8 - - - 118 76 194 118 76 194


diseases

- - - - - - - - - -



- - - - - - - - - -

VIII Fisheries - - - - - - - - - -

Integrated fish farming - - - - - - - - - -

Carp breeding and hatchery

management

- - - - - - - - - -


rearing

- - - - - - - - - -



culture of freshwater prawn

- - - - - - - - - -


ornamental fishes

- - - - - - - - - -


hatchery

- - - - - - - - - -

Pen culture of fish and - - - - - - - - - -

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prawn

Shrimp farming - - - - - - - - - -


Pearl culture - - - - - - - - - -


addition

- - - - - - - - - -

IX Production of Inputs at

site

- - - - - - - - - -






Vermi-compost production - - - - - - - - - -

Organic manures production - - - - - - - - - -


fingerlings

- - - - - - - - - -

Production of Bee-colonies

and wax sheets

- - - - - - - - - -

Small tools and implements - - - - - - - - - -

Production of livestock feed

and fodder

- - - - - - - - - -



Group Dynamics

- - - - - - - - - -


Group dynamics - - - - - - - - - -


of SHGs

- - - - - - - - - -

Mobilization of social capital - - - - - - - - - -

Entrepreneurial development

of farmers/youths

- - - - - - - - - -


XI Agro-forestry - - - - - - - - - -


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Integrated Farming Systems - - - - - - - - - -

TOTAL - - - - - - - - - -

(B) RURAL YOUTH - - - - - - - - - -

Mushroom Production - - - - - - - - - -

Bee-keeping - - - - - - - - - -






Vermi-culture - - - - - - - - - -

Sericulture - - - - - - - - - -


vegetable crops

- - - - - - - - - -

Commercial fruit production - - - - - - - - - -


farm machinery and

implements

- - - - - - - - - -


Horticulture crops

- - - - - - - - - -


orchards

- - - - - - - - - -

Value addition - - - - - - - - - -


products

- - - - - - - - - -

Dairying - - - - - - - - - -


Quail farming - - - - - - - - - -

Piggery - - - - - - - - - -

Rabbit farming - - - - - - - - - -



Para vets - - - - - - - - - -




65

Shrimp farming - - - - - - - - - -

Pearl culture - - - - - - - - - -


Fish harvest and processing

technology

- - - - - - - - - -





Rural Crafts - - - - - - - - - -

TOTAL - - - - - - - - - -

- - - - - - - - - -

(C) Extension Personnel - - - - - - - - - -

Productivity enhancement in

field crops

- - - - - - - - - -

Integrated Pest Management - - - - - - - - - -

Integrated Nutrient

management

- - - - - - - - - -



technology

- - - - - - - - - -


of SHGs

- - - - - - - - - -

Group Dynamics and


- - - - - - - - - -

Information networking

among farmers

- - - - - - - - - -


application

- - - - - - - - - -


farm machinery and

implements

- - - - - - - - - -


Management in farm animals - - - - - - - - - -


production

- - - - - - - - - -


66




- - - - - - - - - -


organic inputs

- - - - - - - - - -


through SHGs

- - - - - - - - - -

TOTAL 40 - - - 596 391 987 596 391 987

C) Consolidated table (ON and OFF Campus)


courses

Participants



(A) Farmers & Farm

Women

I Crop Production

Weed Management 4 - - - 43 34 77 43 34 77


Technologies

- - - - - - - - - -


Crop Diversification - - - - - - - - - -





Integrated Crop

Management

- - - - - - - - - -

Fodder production - - - - - - - - - -

Production of organic

inputs

- - - - - - - - - -

II Horticulture

a) Vegetable Crops



1 - - - 0 20 20 0 20 20

67

Off-season vegetables 3 - - - 20 41 61 20 41 61

Nursery raising - - -


Broccoli

1 - - - 34 12 46 34 12 46

Export potential

vegetables

- - - - - - - - - -

Grading and

standardization

- - -

Protective cultivation

(Green Houses, Shade Net

etc.)

2 - - - 38 15 53 38 15 53

b) Fruits

Training and Pruning - - - - - - - - - -

Layout and Management

of Orchards

1 - - - 21 0 21 21 0 21


Management of young

plants/orchards

- - - - - - - - - -

Rejuvenation of old

orchards

1 - - - 18 11 29 18 11 29


Micro irrigation systems

of orchards

- - - - - - - - - -

Plant propagation

techniques

- - - - - - - - - -

c) Ornamental Plants - - - - - - - - - -


Management of potted

plants

- - - - - - - - - -

Export potential of

ornamental plants

- - - - - - - - - -


Ornamental Plants

- - - - - - - - - -

d) Plantation crops - - - - - - - - - -

Production and

Management technology

- - - - - - - - - -

Processing and value - - - - - - - - - -

68

addition

e) Tuber crops - - - - - - - - - -

Production and


- - - - - - - - - -


addition

- - - - - - - - - -

f) Spices - - - - - - - - - -

Production and


- - - - - - - - - -


addition

- - - - - - - - - -

g) Medicinal and

Aromatic Plants

- - - - - - - - - -


Production and

management technology

- - - - - - - - - -

Post harvest technology

and value addition

- - - - - - - - - -

III Soil Health and


Soil fertility management 2 - - - 28 22 50 28 22 50

Soil and Water

Conservation

2 - - - 22 13 35 22 13 35

Integrated Nutrient

Management

- - - - - - - - - -


organic inputs

3 - - - 50 30 80 50 30 80

Management of

Problematic soils

- - - - - - - - - -

Micro nutrient deficiency

in crops

- - - - - - - - - -


Soil and Water Testing 1 - - - 20 3 23 20 3 23


and Management

- - - - - - - - - -

Dairy Management - - - - - - - - - -

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Production of quality

animal products

- - - - - - - - - -


empowerment

Household food security

by kitchen gardening and

nutrition gardening

- - - - - - - - - -

Design and development

of low/minimum cost diet

- - - - - - - - - -

Designing and

development for high

nutrient efficiency diet

- - - - - - - - - -

Minimization of nutrient

loss in processing

- - - - - - - - - -


through SHGs

- - - - - - - - - -


techniques

- - - - - - - - - -

Value addition 1 - - - 0 15 15 0 15 15

Income generation

activities for

empowerment of rural

Women

1 0 20 20 0 20 20



- - - - - - - - - -

Rural Crafts - - - - - - - - - -


VI Agril. Engineering - - - - - - - - - -

Installation and

maintenance of micro

irrigation systems

- - - - - - - - - -

70


practices

- - - - - - - - - -


and implements

- - - - - - - - - -


farm machinery and

implements

- - - - - - - - - -

Small scale processing

and value addition

- - - - - - - - - -



Integrated Pest

Management

7 - - - 74 102 176 74 102 176

Integrated Disease

Management

10 - - - 138 105 143 138 105 143


diseases

- - - - - - - - - -



- - - - - - - - - -

VIII Fisheries - - - - - - - - - -

Integrated fish farming - - - - - - - - - -

Carp breeding and

hatchery management

- - - - - - - - - -


rearing

- - - - - - - - - -



culture of freshwater

prawn

- - - - - - - - - -


ornamental fishes

- - - - - - - - - -


hatchery

- - - - - - - - - -

Pen culture of fish and

prawn

- - - - - - - - - -

Shrimp farming - - - - - - - - - -

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Pearl culture - - - - - - - - - -


addition

- - - - - - - - - -

IX Production of Inputs

at site

- - - - - - - - - -


Planting material

production

- - - - - - - - - -




Vermi-compost

production

- - - - - - - - - -

Organic manures

production

- - - - - - - - - -


fingerlings

- - - - - - - - - -

Production of Bee-

colonies and wax sheets

- - - - - - - - - -

Small tools and

implements

- - - - - - - - - -

Production of livestock

feed and fodder

- - - - - - - - - -



Group Dynamics


Group dynamics - - - - - - - - - -

Formation and

Management of SHGs

2 - - - 45 12 57 45 12 57

Mobilization of social

capital

- - - - - - - - - -

Entrepreneurial

development of

farmers/youths

- - - - - - - - - -

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XI Agro-forestry - - - - - - - - - -



Integrated Farming

Systems

- - - - - - - - - -

TOTAL

(B) RURAL YOUTH

Mushroom Production 2 - - - 32 17 49 32 17 49

Bee-keeping 1 - - - 0 20 20 0 20 20


Seed production

Production of organic

inputs

1 - - - 12 1 13 12 1 13

Integrated Farming

Planting material

production

1 - - - 24 0 24 24 0 24

Vermi-culture - - - - - - - - - -

Sericulture - - - - - - - - - -


vegetable crops

1 - - - 24 6 30 24 6 30

Commercial fruit

production

- - - - - - - - - -


farm machinery and

implements

- - - - - - - - - -


Horticulture crops

- - - - - - - - - -


orchards

- - - - - - - - - -

Value addition - - - - - - - - - -

Production of quality

animal products

- - - - - - - - - -

Dairying - - - - - - - - - -


Quail farming - - - - - - - - - -

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Piggery - - - - - - - - - -

Rabbit farming - - - - - - - - - -



Para vets - - - - - - - - - -




Shrimp farming - - - - - - - - - -

Pearl culture - - - - - - - - - -


Fish harvest and

processing technology

- - - - - - - - - -





Rural Crafts - - - - - - - - - -

TOTAL

(C) Extension Personnel

Productivity enhancement

in field crops

1 - - - 10 0 10 10 0 10

Integrated Pest

Management

- - - - - - - - - -

Integrated Nutrient

management

- - - - - - - - - -

Rejuvenation of old

orchards

- - - - - - - - - -


technology

- - - - - - - - - -

Formation and

Management of SHGs

1 - - - 14 12 26 14 12 26

Group Dynamics and


1 - - - 18 3 21 18 3 21

Information networking

among farmers

- - - - - - - - - -

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application

- - - - - - - - - -


farm machinery and

implements

- - - - - - - - - -


Management in farm

animals

- - - - - - - - - -


production

- - - - - - - - - -





- - - - - - - - - -


organic inputs

- - - - - - - - - -


through SHGs

- - - - - - - - - -

TOTAL 43 638 406 1044 638 406 1044

FURNISHED AS ANNEXURE-I

D. Vocational training programmes for Rural Youth

Crop / Enterprise

Date Training title Identified Thrust

Area Duration

(days)

No. of Participants Self employed after training Number of

persons employed

else where

Male Female Total Type

of units

Number of units

Number of

persons employed

Plant Protection

1-2.06.2012 Mushroom production Production & management technology

2 20 0 20

-

Recently held training

75

Home Science

19.7.2012 Processing Technology for locally available fruits and vegetables

Value Edition 1 0 15 15

-


Vegetable 20-21.07.2012 Polyhouse technology Production & management technology

2 1 19 20

-


Plant Protection

08-09.08.2012 Beekeeping for income generation and increasing crop productivity


2 12 8 20

-


Soil Health and Fertility Management

19.9.2012 Vermicomposting Production and use of organic inputs

1 15 5 20

-


Horticulture 14-15.10.2012 Horticulture as a vocation Production & management technology

2 21 8 29 - Trainees are establishing their new

orchards

Total 69 55 124

E. Sponsored Training Programmes

S. No

Date Title Discipline Thematic

area Duration

(days) Client

(PF/RY/EF) No. of

courses

No. of Participants Sponsoring

Agency

Amount of fund

received (Rs.)

SC/ST Total

Male Female Total Male Female Total

1 23.9.2012 Seabuckthorn

Production Technology

Horticulture Integrated 1 PF/RY 1 15 15 30 15 15 30 NAIP 3500/-







76
















9 30.9.2012 Integrated Orchard

Management Horticulture Integrated 1

Practicing farmer /

farm women

1 12 18 30 12 18 30 NGO -

Total 270

3.4. Extension Activities (including activities of FLD programmes)

S. No. Nature of Extension Activity

Purpose/ topic and

Date

No. of activities

Participants

Farmers (Others) (I)

SC/ST (Farmers) (II)

Extension Officials (III)

Grand Total (I+II+III)

Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total

1 Field Day Pea

28.08.2012 1 - - - 43 11 54 2 - 2 45 11 56

2 Field Day Potato

24.09.2012 1 - - - 24 21 45 3 - 3 27 21 48

Total 2 - - - 67 32 99 5 - 5 72 32 104

6 Kisan Mela 25.08.2012 1 - - - 174 236 410 18 5 23 191 241 432

Total 1 - - - 174 236 410 18 5 23 191 241 432

7 Kisan Goshtis 29.8.2012 1 - - - 20 12 32 - - - 20 12 32

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8 Exhibition 13.9.2012

9-14.3.2013 1 1

459 647 - -

61 -

95 -

156 48 48

6 37

54 85

48 568

6 779

54 1347

9 Film Show - 32 - - - 198 352 550 22 4 26 220 356 576

10 Method Demonstrations - 9 - - - 105 46 151 3 - 3 108 46 154

11 Farmers Seminar - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

12 Workshop - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

13 Group meetings - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

14 Lectures delivered as resource persons

- 72 - - - 413 106 519 12 3 15 425 109 534

15 Newspaper coverage - 6 - - - - - - - - - - - -

16 Radio talks - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

17 TV talks - 3 - - - - - - - - - - - -

18 Popular articles - 3 - - - - - - - - - - - -

19 Extension Literature - 4 - - - - - - - - - - - -

20 Advisory Services - 32 - - - 68 53 121 - - - 68 53 121

21 Scientific visit to farmers field

- 108 - - - 285 305 590 - - - 285 305 590

22 Farmers visit to KVK - - - - - 348 217 665 - - - 348 217 665

23 Diagnostic visits - 16 - - - 106 81 187 - - - 106 81 187

24 Exposure visits - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

25 Ex -trainee Sammelan - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

26 Soil health Camp 6 - - - - 96 41 137 - - - 96 41 137

27 Animal Health Camp - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 28 Agri mobile clinic - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

29 Soil test campaigns - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

30 Farm Science Club Conveners meet

- - - - - - - - - - - - - -

31 Self Help Group Conveners meetings

- - - - - - - - - - - - - -

32 Mahila Mandals Conveners meetings

- 1 - - - 3 22 25 - - - 3 22 25

33 Celebration of important days (specify)

- - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Grand Total 292 459 647 - 1944 1598 3542 156 55 211 2559 2300 4859

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DETAILS OF TECHNOLOGY WEEK CELEBRATIONS during 2012-13- NIL

No. of Technology week

celebrated Types of Activities

No. of

Activities Number of

Participants Related crop/livestock technology

Gosthies

Lectures organised

Exhibition

Film show

Fair

Farm Visit

Diagnostic Practicals

Distribution of Literature (No.)

Distribution of Seed (q)

Distribution of Planting materials (No.)

Bio Product distribution (Kg)

Bio Fertilizers (q)

Distribution of fingerlings

Distribution of Livestock specimen (No.)

Total number of farmers visited the technology week

3.5. Production and supply of Technological Products SEED MATERIALS

Major group/class Crop Variety Quantity (q) Value (Rs.) Provided to No. of Farmers

CEREALS - - - - -

OILSEEDS

Toria Bhawani 0.69 2106 Will be provided during Kharif, 2012

PULSES

Rajmash Him – 1, Kanchan and Kailash

4.11 41386 Will be provided during Kharif, 2012

VEGETABLES Frenchbean Contender 0.81 4950 -

FLOWER CROPS - - -

OTHERS (Specify) Seed Mixture - - 1541 -

SUMMARY

S. No. Major group/class Quantity (q) Value (Rs.) Provided to No. of Farmers

1 CEREALS - - -

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2 OILSEEDS 0.69 2106 Will be provided during Kharif, 2012

3 PULSES (Kharif, 2011) 4.11 41386 Will be provided during Kharif, 2012

4 VEGETABLES 0.81 4950

5 FLOWER CROPS - - -

6 OTHERS - 1541 -

TOTAL 5.61 49983 -

PLANTING MATERIALS

Major group/class Crop Variety Quantity (Nos.) Value (Rs.) Provided to No. of Farmers

FRUITS - - - - -

SPICES - - - - -

VEGETABLES

Cabbage Varun 16116 9670

313

Cauliflower PSBK-25,Sweta, No.626

19932 9966

Tomato 7711,Yash, Lata 4927 2464

Capsicum California Wonder 3092 1855

FOREST SPECIES Seabuckthorn Local Selections 58130 32402 Will be provided in 2013

- - - - -

ORNAMENTAL CROPS

- - - --

PLANTATION CROPS

- - - - -

Others Vermiculture Red American 459.47 kg 83344 230

Green grasses Red clover - 3100

Misc. - - 15240

SUMMARY

S. No. Major group/class Quantity (Nos.) Value (Rs.) Provided to No. of Farmers

1 FRUITS - - -

2 VEGETABLES 44067 23955 313

3 SPICES - - -

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4 FOREST SPECIES 58130 32402 -

5 ORNAMENTAL CROPS - - -

6 PLANTATION CROPS - - -

7 OTHERS 459.47kg -

83344 18340

230

TOTAL - 158041 -

BIO PRODUCTS: Nil

Major group/class Product Name Species Quantity Value (Rs.) Provided to No. of Farmers No (kg)

BIOAGENTS - - - - - -

BIOFERTILIZERS - - - - - -

BIO PESTICIDES - - - - - -

SUMMARY

S. No. Product Name Species Quantity

Value (Rs.) Provided to No. of

Farmers Nos (kg)

1 BIOAGENTS - - - - -

2 BIO FERTILIZERS - - - - -

3 BIO PESTICIDE - - - - -

TOTAL - - - - -

LIVESTOCK: Nil

S. No. Type Breed Quantity Value (Rs.) Provided to No. of Farmers

(Nos Kgs

Cattle - - - - - -

Sheep and goat - - - - - -

Poultry - - - - - -

Fisheries - - - - - -

Others (Specify) - - - - - -

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SUMMARY

S. No. Type Breed Quantity

Value (Rs.) Provided to No. of Farmers Nos Kgs

1 CATTLE - - - - -

2 SHEEP & GOAT - - - - -

5 OTHERS - - - - -

TOTAL - - - - -

3.6. Literature Developed / Published (with full title, author & reference)

A. KVK News Letter (Date of start, Periodicity, number of copies distributed etc.): Nil B. Literature developed / published:

Item Title Authors name Number of copies / Journal

Research papers Field efficacy of neem seed kernel extract and some

insecticides against Brevicoryne brassicae L. infesting

cabbage in dry temperate zone of Himachal Pradesh

(India).

Efficacy of some insecticides against pea leaf miner in

temperate regions of North West Himalaya. -

Sanjay Kumar Sharma and P.C.

Sharma

Sanjay Kumar Sharma

Journal of Insect Science, 25

(3): 308-310.

Crop Improvement (Special

issue): 1061-62.

Technical reports i) APR. Monthly, Quarterly, SAC reports etc. All Scientists - Popular articles Krishi Vigyan Patrika All Scientists - Leaflets/folders Cultivation of seabuckthorn All Scientists -

Papers presented in Conferences / Symposia / Workshops etc

Crop sequences for higher productivity and profitability in tribal - dry temperate zone of Himachal Pradesh Submitted for presentation in 3rd International Agronomy Congress being held at New Delhi, 26-30 Nov., 2012. Pp.521-22. On-Farm evaluation of Potato (Solanum tuberosum) varieties and herbicides in dry temperate zone of Himachal Pradesh. In Proc. International conference on extension education in the perspectives of advances in natural resource management in

Khan AR and Mankotia BS Mankotia BS

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Agriculture in held at Swami Keshwanand RAU, Bikaner, December 21-23, 2012 pp. 317. Suitable Agri-horti system for higher returns in dry temperate zone of Himachal Pradesh. In Proc. International conference on extension education in the perspectives of advances in natural resource management in Agriculture in held at Swami Keshwanand RAU, Bikaner, December 21-23, 2012 pp. 163. Agriculture in ‘Lahaul and Spiti’ a tribal district of Himachal Prdesh: scenario, shift in cropping pattern, challenges, remedies and road map. In Proc. National seminar on Indian Agriculture: Present situation, challenges, remedies and road maps, 4-5 August, 2012.pp.50-51. 1.

Khan AR, Mankotia BS and Sharma, L.K Mankotia BS, Kumar S, Khan AR, Sharma LK, Kumar P, Sharma SK and Kumar J

Total 4 - -

C. Details of Electronic Media Produced: NIL S. No. Type of media (CD / VCD / DVD / Audio-

Cassette) Title of the programme Number

1 - - -

3.7. Success stories / Case studies, if any (two or three pages write-up on each case with suitable action photographs): Nil

TITLE: Introduction of high yielding Toria as second crop after harvesting of pea crop in Lahaul valley

INTRODUCTION: The cropping season is only six months and the farmers were taking only one crop and in some areas after pea a short duration very low yielding strain Younger was being taken. A need was field to introduce a high yielding strain of mustard which was able to mature in 65-70 days period and could be taken after pea crop.

KVK INTERVENTION:

The KVK introduced high yielding short duration (65-70 days) mustard genotype (Bhawani) suitable for cultivation after pea in Pattan valley of Lahaul.

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OUTPUT: The local Younger variety was giving only 2-3 q/ha yield whereas the introduced Bhawani variety of Toria was able to yield 6-7 q/ha. OUTCOME: As compared to previous year 100% cropping intensity in selected area in Pattan valley it has now increased to 200per cent. IMPACT: An area of about 75 ha. has been brought under the practice of pea followed by Toria variety (Bhawani) with an additional returns of Rs45,000 to

Rs48,000.

TITLE: Introduction of Red American Race of Vermiculture

INTRODUCTION:

Vermicompost has been found to be a very good source of balanced nutrition for plants in resource poor regions of Lahaul & Spiti where availability of biomass is a problem.

KVK INTERVENTION:

KVK, Kukumseri established one vermicompost units in 2008 with promising race of earthworms, Eisinia foetida. The culture was multiplied at the demonstration unit. The centre has popularized the vermicomposting technology among the farmers of Lahaul and Spiti District through trainings, awareness programmes and demonstrations. KVK, Lahaul & Spiti st Kukumseri has established more than 200 vermicomposting units in 2010 and more than 100 units in 2011 at various locations. The farmers are multiplying the vermiculture at their fields & distributing among other farmers, thus helping in horizontal expansion of the technology

OUTPUT: The farmers have started producing their own Vermicompost and using in horticulture and vegetable crops. OUTCOME: Previously the farmers were using compost which was low in nutrients and heavy doses were required to meet the crop requirements. IMPACT: With the production of Vermicompost, the farmers have started growing off season vegetables cultivation including exotic vegetables as

well as fruits. 3.8. Give details of innovative methodology/technology developed and used for Transfer of Technology during the year:

The root rot complex is the major problem in the cash crop of peas in valley. Seed treatment can reduce the intensity of this problem The KVK

through demonstrations /OFTs and trainings has popularized this technology and a very good response has been found at field level.

Previously only one crop of peas was taken in cropping season .The KVK has promoted the cultivation of high yielding variety of Toria (Bhawani)

and Oats (Palampur 1)for cultivation after peas. About 206 ha has come under peas-toria and peas oats cultivation thereby increasing the cropping

intensity and the returns per unit area.

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As labour is very scarce in season and the weeds control manually account for the major cost of cultivation. The KVK has promoted the use of

herbicides in vegetables,peas,potato through OFTs /demonstrations and trainings. In valley now farmers has started use of herbicides and an area

of around 27 hectare has come under these.

As potato is the major cash crop of valley and with climate change the late blight has also taken very serious place in reduced production of this

crop. With different new strains coming a major initiative has been undertaken for control the spread of this disease. The demonstrations, survey

and advisories are given in time for control of this diseases through KVK.

3.9. Give details of indigenous technology practiced by the farmers in the KVK operational area, which can be considered for technology development (in detail with suitable photographs)

S. No. Crop / Enterprise ITK Practiced Purpose of ITK

1 Salix Trunks of 2-4 years old plantation are covered with gunny bags or / and thorny bushes

To protect the bark from being eaten by the animals.

2 Potato Farmers store the seed potato in underground pits during winter season To avoid rotting and sprouting

3 Cabbage Storage of cabbage heads in covered trenches by burying the roots in the soil

To keep them fresh for consumption during the winter months

4 Tomato Tomato plants along with matured green fruits are hanged inside the room

For use during winters as and when the fruits ripe

3.10. Indicate the specific training need analysis tools / methodology followed for Identification of courses for farmers / farm women: During the field visits of various scientists to different villages as well as during the interactions

with farmers during training programmes, scientists interact with the local people and identify training needs of the clientele. Also various extension tools like PRA were used to identify the training needs of the farmers. On the basis of such surveys and interactions, following training needs have been identified for practicing farmers / farm women

Chemical control of weeds using herbicides to reduce women drudgery

Control of obnoxious weeds in grasslands and pastures

Proper methods of training and pruning in apple and other fruit crops

Integrated disease and pest management in cash crops grown in the valley

Scientific cultivation and value addition in medicinal and aromatic plants

Poly - house technology

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Organic farming

Proper nutrient management in orchards, grasslands and cultivated areas

Scientific cultivation of cash crops grown in the valley

Cultivation and processing in seabuckthorn

Cultivation of exotic vegetable.

Identification of courses for Rural Youth


Mushroom production.

Nursery raising of vegetables / horticultural crops

Training and Pruning in fruit crops

Scientific cultivation and value addition in medicinal and aromatic plants Identification of courses for in – service personnel: The training needs for the extension personnel of various departments were identified after having detailed discussion with the district heads of Departments of Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry and Forests. Also the training needs are discussed in the Scientific Advisory Committee meeting of the Kendra where action plan for the coming year is finalized. The training needs that have been identified for in – service personnel of various departments includes the following


Training and Pruning in apple

Chemical weed management

Scientific cultivation and value addition in medicinal and aromatic plants

3.11. Field activities i. Number of villages adopted: 5 ii. Number of farm families selected: 32 iii. Number of survey / PRA conducted: 5

3.12 Activities of Soil and Water Testing Laboratory Status of establishment of Lab: Not yet established

1. Year of establishment: NA 2. List of equipments purchased with amount: NA

S. No Name of the Equipment Qty. Cost

1 - - -

Total - -

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4.� Details of samples analyzed so far: Nil

Details No. of Samples No. of Farmers No. of Villages Amount realized

Soil Samples - - - -

Water Samples - - - -

Plant Samples - - - -

Petiole Samples - - - -

Total - - - -

4.0 IMPACT 4.1. Impact of KVK activities (Not to be restricted for reporting period):

Name of specific technology / skill transferred No. of participants % of adoption Change in income (Rs.)

Before (Rs./Unit) After (Rs./Unit)

Promotion of toria cultivation after the harvest of pea 256 61 13500 23700

Promoting seed treatment in pea to control root rot / wilt disease complex

212 81 54600 85000

Popularization of micro nutrient usage in apple 86 61 - -

Cultivation of improved varieties of rajmash 196 85 22900 45000

Vermicomposting 515 51 6000 15000 NB: Should be based on actual study, questionnaire/group discussion etc. with ex-participants.

4.2. Cases of large-scale adoption (Please furnish detailed information for each case)

Since its inception this Kendra has been promoting seed treatment in pea to check the incidence of root rot / wilt complex. The Kendra has laid out OFTs, demonstrations and conducted a large number of trainings in different villages of district on this topic and has motivated people to adopt seed treatment. As a result of the efforts put in by the Kendra, farmers have started treating their seed with various fungicides, particularly Carbendazim (Bavistin) and this movement has spread to many villages. Also the Department of Agriculture of Himachal Pradesh Government, which has made a policy, is promoting the same technology that every seed that is sown in the field should be treated seed.

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The cropping season in Lahaul & Spiti is short and only one crop can be taken in a year. However, in some parts of the district pea crop is harvested in the month of July and for three months fields remain vacant or put under fodder production. Some farmers of the district, particularly in Pattan valley, were cultivating ‘Yungar’ variety of mustard, which gave very low yields as it was prone to shattering losses and also the oil content was less. The Kendra promoted the cultivation of short duration variety of toria by conducting trainings and conducting demonstrations. The farmers appreciated the new variety as it gave significantly higher yield and was not prone to shattering losses and have adopted this variety. Presently most of the farmers in the Pattan valley in the district have stopped cultivating ‘Yungar’ and have started cultivation of the toria crop (Bhawani).

4.3. Details of impact analysis of KVK activities carried out during the reporting period

Weeds are the major problem in all the crops. Due to labour shortage, chemical control of weeds is gaining acceptance amongst the farming community. KVK is popularizing this technology amongst the farming community of the district.

Farmers are adopting seed treatment in almost all the crops. This has been made possible by the efforts put in by the KVK in terms of organizing trainings on the topic, conducting on – farm trials and conducting demonstrations on the topic.

Farmers have started using micro nutrient formulations in established or newly planted orchards to prevent deficiencies. This has been made possible by the KVK by organizing trainings and demonstrations on its use in different villages of the district.

Farmers have started growing high yielding varieties of rajmash instead of growing mixture of varieties.

Farmers have started cultivation of exotic vegetables.

Farmers are also taking cultivating the off season vegetables under protected conditions.

5.0 LINKAGES

5.1. Functional linkage with different organizations

S. No Name of the organization Nature of linkage

1 ICAR, New Delhi Funding agency for running KVK

2 District Administration Funding and sponsorship in different activities

3 Department of Agriculture Participation in collaborative training programmes, demonstrations and joint diagnostic surveys

4 Department of Horticulture Participation in collaborative training programmes, demonstrations and joint diagnostic surveys

5 Animal Husbandry Department Collaborative training programmes

6 Irrigation and Public Health Training programmes

7 Department of Forest Training programmes

8 Department of Welfare Training programmes

9 Lahaul Potato Growers Society Training programmes, Participation in meetings

10 NGOs Training programmes on cultivation of medicinal and aromatic plants

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11 Mahila Mandals & Yuvak Mandals Trainings

12 Department of Industries Participation in meetings

13 Doordarshan Kendra, Shimla Dissemination of technology through telecast of various events and TV talks

14 CPRI, Shimla Technical know how regarding newly released potato varieties and providing seed of these varieties

15 National Medicinal Plant Board Funding of ad – hoc project

16 National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, New Delhi

Submission of germplasm of medicinal plants of Lahaul valley

5.2. List special programmes undertaken by the KVK, which have been financed by State Govt. / Other Agencies

S. No. Name of the scheme

Date/ Month of initiation

Funding agency Amount (Rs.)

1 Establishment of herbal garden of different genetic resources and their chemical evaluation

April, 2008 NMPB, New Delhi 25,00,000

2 Selection, evaluation and mass multiplication of high yielding forms of seabuckthorn

September, 2008 NAIP (ICAR) New Delhi

42,34,300

3 Training programmes on seabuckthorn for tribal farming community of Lahaul and Spiti district

September, 2008 NAIP (ICAR) New Delhi

10,50,000

TOTAL 77,84,300

5.3. Details of linkage with ATMA

A. Is ATMA implemented in your district: Yes S. No. Programme Nature of linkage Remarks

1 Collaborative trainings Involved in trainings as guest faculty or organizing

training -

2 Front Line Demonstrations Conducted FLDs

5.4. Give details of programmes implemented under National Horticultural Mission: Nil

S. No. Programme Nature of linkage Constraints if any 1 - - -

2 - - -

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5.5. Nature of linkage with National Fisheries Development Board: Nil

S. No. Programme Nature of linkage Remarks 1 - - -

2 - - -

6. PERFORMANCE OF INFRASTRUCTURE IN KVK

6.1. Performance of demonstration units (other than instructional farm): Nil

S. No. Demo Unit Year of Estt. Area

Details of production Amount (Rs.)

Remarks Variety Produce

Qty. (q)

Cost of inputs Gross income

1 1 2008 Red American

4.6 4.6 7000 83339 -

6.2. Performance of instructional farm (Crops) including seed production

Name Of the crop

Date of sowing

Date of harvest Are

a

(ha)

Details of production Amount (Rs.) Remarks

Variety Type of Produce

Qty (q)

Cost of inputs

Gross income

Cereals - - - - - - - - -

Pulses

Rajmash 8.5.2012 14.5.2012

11-25.9.2012 0.5 Him – 1 Kanchan Kailash

Seed 4.11 19,300 41386

Oilseeds

Toria 12.5.2012 14.8.2012 0.04 Bhawani Seed 0.69 950 2106

Fibers - - - - - - - -

Spices & Plantation crops

- - - - - - - -

Floriculture - - - - - - - -

Fruits - - - - - - - -

Vegetables - - 0.5 - - 0.81 2280 4950

Others 103225

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6.3. Performance of production Units (bio-agents / bio pesticides/ bio fertilizers etc.,): Nil

S. No.

Name of the Product Qty Amount (Rs.)

Remarks Cost of inputs Gross income

- - - - - -

6.4. Performance of instructional farm (livestock and fisheries production): Nil

S. No

Name of the animal / bird /

aquatics

Details of production Amount (Rs.) Remarks

Breed Type of Produce Qty. Cost of inputs Gross income

- - - - - - - -

6.5. Rainwater Harvesting

Training programmes conducted by using Rainwater Harvesting Demonstration Unit: Nil

Date Title of the training course

Client (PF/RY/EF) No. of Courses

No. of Participants including SC/ST No. of SC/ST Participants


- - - - - - - - - -

Demonstrations conducted using Rainwater Harvesting Demonstration Unit: Nil

Date Title of the Demonstration

Client

(PF/RY/EF)

No. of Demos.

No. of Participants including SC/ST No. of SC/ST Participants


Seed produced using Rainwater Harvesting Demonstration Unit: Nil

Name of the crop Quantity of seed produced (q)

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Plant materials produced using Rainwater Harvesting Demonstration Unit: Nil

Name of the crop Number of plant materials produced

Other activities organized using Rainwater Harvesting Demonstration Unit: Nil

Activity No. of visitors Visit of farmers

Visit of officials

6.6. Utilization of hostel facilities: Farmer Hostel is being used as office of Krishi Vigyan Kendra Accommodation available (No. of beds): Nil

Months Title of the training

course/Purpose of stay No. of trainees

stayed Trainee days (days stayed)

Reason for short fall (if any)

- - - - -

- - - - -

7. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE

7.1. Details of KVK Bank accounts

Bank account Name of the bank Location Account Number

With Host Institute State Bank of India Palampur 10640342317

With KVK State Bank of India Udaipur 11464858856

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7.2. Utilization of KVK funds during the year 2012-13 (up to March 2013)

S. No.

Particulars Sanctioned Released Expenditure

A. Recurring Contingencies

1 Pay & Allowances 8580000 8314000 8100534

2 Traveling allowances 1,00,000 1,00,000 99997

3 Stationery, telephone, postage and other expenditure on office running, publication of Newsletter and library maintenance (Purchase of News Paper & Magazines) 2,40,000 2,40,000 2,40,000

4 POL, repair of vehicles, tractor and equipments

5 Training material (posters, charts, demonstration material including chemicals etc. required for conducting the training)

3,60,000

3,60,000

3,60,000

6 Frontline demonstration except oilseeds and pulses (minimum of 30 demonstration in a year)

7 On farm testing (on need based, location specific and newly generated information in the major production systems of the area)

8 Training of extension functionaries

9 Maintenance of buildings

10 Establishment of Soil, Plant & Water Testing Laboratory

TOTAL - A 92,80,000 9014000 8800531 B Non - Recurring Contingencies

1 Works - - -

2 Equipments including SWTL & Furniture - - -

3 Vehicle (Four wheeler/Two wheeler, please specify) - - -

4 Library (Purchase of assets like books & journals) - - -

TOTAL (B) - - -

C Revolving Fund - - -

GRAND TOTAL (A+B+C) 92,80,000 9014000* 8800531*

*Opening balance as on 01.04.2012: (-) 50847

7.3. Status of revolving fund (Rs.) for the three years

Year Opening balance as on 1st

April

Income during the

year

Expenditure during the

year

Net balance in hand as on 1st April

of each year

April 2010 to March 2011 1,88,596 52,160 37,638 2,03,118

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April 2011 to March 2012 2,03,118 1,86,198 42,531 3,46,785

April 2012to March 2013 3,46,785 110757 49835 507377

8.0 Please include information which has not been reflected above (write in detail). NIL

9 Constraints (a) Administrative

Lack of infrastructure facilities like Lab- cum – office building, residences and demonstration units.

(b) Financial Land allocated to KVK is undeveloped hence; separate budget is required for the development of land. (c) Technical

Because of limited cropping season, farmers remain engaged in their own field activities, thus unable to spare time for the long duration on-campus training programmes.

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ANNEXURES

District Profile - I

Include the details of

1. General census

Total geographical area 911.1

Forests 135.4

Barren and uncultivable land 415.8

Land put to non agricultural uses 135.7

Cultivable waste land 0.6

Permanent pastures and other grasslands 220.14

Land under miscellaneous trees etc. 0.10

Fallow land 0.4

Net sown area 3.291

Area sown more than once 0.173

Net irrigated area as % to net area sown 100%

Total cropped area 3.464

2. Agricultural and allied census

S. No Crop Area (ha)

Production (q)

Productivity (q /ha)

1 Pea 1690 185500 109.8

2 Potato 790 124300 157.3

3 Buck wheat 86 120.4 1.4

4 Mustard 74 74 1.0

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5 Barley 53 689 13.0

6 Rajmash 31 744 24.0

7 Maize 22 484 22.0

8 Wheat 13 195 15.0

9 Cabbage 23 5600 243.5

10 Cauliflower 22 5060 230.0

11 Turnip, Carrot, Radish 28 6160 220.0

12 Tomato 4 1000 250.0

13 Cucurbits 7 2650 378.6

14 Capsicum and chillies 3 370 123.3

15 Other vegetables 27 3350 124.1

3. Agro-climatic zones

S. No

Agro-climatic Zone

Characteristics

1 High Hills Temperate Dry

Zone

The entire district (East longitude 7646’29” to 7841’34”, North latitude 3144’57” to 3559’53”) falls under the High Hills Temperate Dry Zone of Himachal Pradesh. The area is snow bound from November to March and is characterized with very low rainfall (about 250 mm). The soil of the zone is sandy loam with low fertility status and almost all the crops respond to the application of Nitrogen and Phosphorus. No crop can be raised without assured supply of irrigation water. Crops are raised on sloping fields. Major problem of the area is soil erosion and water management. Most of the area is prone to glaciers and the top soil is removed every year through glaciers. The major crops grown in the area are pea, potato, barley, hops, buckwheat, temperate vegetables, oat, kuth and manu etc. Of late apple cultivation has caught the fancy of farmers with area under it increasing at a rapid pace.

4.

5. Agro-ecosystems

S. No.

Agro ecological situation

Characteristics

1 AES - 1 This situation lies between elevations of 2501 – 3250m amsl. This zone comprises of parts of Udaipur and Keylong sub divisions. The majority of the area of this zone is having sloping land. The landforms are mid hills to low hills. The soils are shallow in depth and the majority of the soils are light textured (Sandy loam). Major crops grown are pea, potato, barley buckwheat, kuth, hops and temperate vegetables. Apple and other temperate fruits are also grown in this zone.

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2 AES - 2 The elevation of this AES lies between 3251 – 4250 m amsl. This zone comprises parts of Udaipur, Keylong and Kaza sub divisions. The soils are shallow in depth and sandy loam in texture. There is only one crop season from May – September. The area is suitable for quality potato seed, pea and temperate vegetables. Other crops grown are barley and buckwheat.

3 AES - 3 AES – 3 lies above an elevation of 4251 m amsl. This zone comprises parts of Udaipur, Keylong and Kaza sub divisions. The majority of the soils of this AES are light textured and unconsolidated sands and pebbles. The area is suitable for cultivation of pea and barley.

6. Major and micro-farming systems

Agri-horti-animal husbandry

Agri-horti-silvipastoral-animal husbandry

Crops Pea, seed potato, barley, hopes, rajmash, toria, buck wheat, temperate vegetable, apple, kuth & manu

7. Major production systems like rice based (rice-rice, rice-green gram, etc.), cotton based, etc.

Pea-toria, pea-frenachbean, pea-oats, pea- cauliflower, pea- lettuce, potato, barley, kathu, kuth & manu

8. Major agriculture and allied enterprises

Pea, seed potato, barley, hopes, rajmash, toria, buck wheat, temperate vegetable, apple, kuth & manu, bee keeping

Agro-ecosystem Analysis of the focus/target area - II

Include

1. Names of villages, focus area, target area etc.: Sindhwari, Mooring, Junda, Triloki Nath, Tingrit, Udgosh, Pimal, Thirot, Jahalma, Madgran, Tindi, Chimrit, Karpat, Challing, Phura, Hinsa, Mashadi, Ratoli, Jispa, Thorang, Goshal, Tholang, Jispa, Kardang, Rangrik, Sissoo, Yurnath, Stingri, Darcha, Kolong, Mooling, Tinnu, Gompa Thung

2. Survey methods used (survey by questionnaire, PRA, RRA, etc.)

PRA

3. Various techniques used and brief documentation of process involved in applying the techniques used like release transect,

resource map, etc. : Group meetings with farmers, extension personnel, line departments, awareness campaigns etc

4. Analysis and conclusions

5. List of location specific problems and brief description of frequency and extent/ intensity/severity of each problem

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Due to weather, only one crop in a year is possible

Non availability of high yielding of Pea, Potato, Cauliflower, cabbage, Rajmash, and exotic vegetables

High incidence of pests in pea, potato & vegetables

High incidence of Weeds in important cash crops

Lack of knowledge on apple cultivation

Scarcity of fodder during winters

Lack of knowledge on use of fertilizers and poor availability of biomass for composting

Lack of knowledge on cultivation of medicinal and aromatic plants

Lack of knowledge on cultivation of Exotic Vegetable

High soil erosion on marginal lands

Lack of knowledge on cultivation of Off-season vegetables under protected cultivation

Poor health of cattle. 6. Matrix ranking of problems

Problem of the District Matrix ranking (0-10)

Due to weather, only one crop in a year is possible 6

Non availability of high yielding of Pea, Potato, Cauliflower, cabbage, Rajmash, and exotic vegetables 8

High incidence of pests in pea, potato & vegetables 7

High incidence of Weeds in important cash crops 8

Lack of knowledge on apple cultivation 5

Scarcity of fodder during winters 8

Lack of knowledge on use of fertilizers and poor availability of biomass for composting 6

Lack of knowledge on cultivation of medicinal and aromatic plants 6

Lack of knowledge on cultivation of Exotic Vegetable 7

High soil erosion in marginal lands 6

Lack of knowledge on cultivation of Off-season vegetables under protected cultivation 8

Poor health of cattle. 7

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7. List of location specific thrust areas

Popularization of cultivation of toria, Frenchbean and oats as second crop after harvesting of pea

Introduction of high yielding of Pea, Potato, Cauliflower, cabbage, Rajmash, and exotic vegetables

Integrated pest management practices for pea, potato & vegetables

Integrated Weed management in important cash crops

Popularization of apple cultivation for higher returns

Improvement of grassland & pasture through introduction of legumes and improved varieties of fodder crops

Promotion of vermicomposting and balanced use of fertilizers

Integrated Nutrient Management in Orchards and important field crops

Popularization of cultivation of medicinal and aromatic plants

Cultivation of Exotic Vegetable

Cultivation of sea buckthorn in marginal lands

Off-season vegetables cultivation under protected cultivation

Popularization of balanced feeding and health management of cattle. 8. List of location specific technology needs for OFT and FLD

OFTs Comparative performance of different potato varieties suitable for cultivation in Lahaul valley Testing of herbicides for weed control in potato

Management of pea root rot / wilt complex Management of powdery mildew in pea

Chemical weed management in cauliflower

Evaluation of different varieties of cauliflower Management of cutworm in cauliflower Management of Cabbage Butterfly (Pieris brassicae) in Cauliflower Management of Painted Lady Butterfly (Vanessa cardui) in Kuth Balanced use of fertilizers in potato crop

Effect of biofertilizers on pea

Effect of pre and post bloom spray of boric acid, urea and multiplex on growth, yield and quality of apple Studies on finding appropriate seed rate for pea cultivated in Lahaul Valley Effect of time of fertilizer application in apple FLDs Chemical control of weeds using herbicides in Pea and Potato

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Integrated crop management with Improved variety of Rajmash, garlic, other vegetables and fodder crops Seed treatment to control diseases in pea and potato Integrated Pest Management in different crops Integrated nutrient management in different crops and fruits Introduction of toria and frenchbean as a second crop Scientific Preparation of compost and vermicompost

9. Matrix ranking of technologies

OFTs Matrix Ranking Comparative performance of different potato varieties suitable for cultivation in Lahaul valley

8

Testing of herbicides for weed control in potato 7

Management of pea root rot / wilt complex 8

Management of powdery mildew in pea 6

Chemical weed management in cauliflower 7

Evaluation of different varieties of cauliflower 8

Management of cutworm in cauliflower 6

Management of Cabbage Butterfly (Pieris brassicae) in Cauliflower 5

Management of Painted Lady Butterfly (Vanessa cardui) in Kuth 5

Balanced use of fertilizers in potato crop 7

Effect of biofertilizers on pea 6


6

Studies on finding appropriate seed rate for pea cultivated in Lahaul Valley 8 Effect of time of fertilizer application in apple 7

FLDs

Chemical control of weeds using herbicides in Pea and Potato 6

Integrated crop management with Improved variety of Rajmash, garlic, other vegetables and fodder crops

7

Seed treatment to control diseases in pea and potato 6

Integrated Pest Management in different crops 5

Integrated nutrient management in different crops and fruits 6

Introduction of toria and frenchbean as a second crop 7

Scientific Preparation of compost and vermicompost 6

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10. List of location specific training needs

Off Campus Balanced use of manures and fertilizers in pea and potato Role of seed treatment in crop disease management Pollination management in apple orchards Management of cutworm in pea and potato Scientific cultivation of pea and potato Improved agro-techniques for cultivation of different fodder crops Mushroom production INM in oilseed and pulse crops Integrated orchards management Improved cultivation practices for root crops Efficient utilization of irrigation water Micronutrient application management in cole crops Consumer education for farm women Technique of spraying of agrochemicals Chemical weed management on pea and potato Crop diversification through vegetable crops IPM in cole crops Importance of crop rotation in crop disease management Vermicompost – production and utilization Scientist cultivation of exotic vegetables Post harvest technology in apple Management of cabbage butter fly in cauliflower Scientific cultivation of different crops Soil and water conservation techniques Training and pruning In apple orchards Non- chemical disease management of major cash crops grown in Lahaul valley Scientific ways of increasing production of grasslands pastures Scientific cultivation of different vegetable crops in polyhouse Safety maintenance in spray of insecticides Integrated orchard management Training and pruning In apple orchards

Soil testing and its importance

On Campus Vocational training on polyhouse technology

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Efficient composting techniques Vocational training on mushroom production Integrated orchard management Scientific cultivation of different crops grown in Lahaul & Spiti Raising of disease free nursery under protected conditions IPM in cash crops grown in Lahaul & Spiti Processing technology for locally available fruits and vegetables Vocational training on Bee keeping – an income enhancing avocation Precautions to be taken during the purchase of agrochemicals and methods of spray Horticulture as a vocation

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Technology Inventory and Activity Chart - III Include

1. Names of research institutes, research stations, regional centres of NARS (SAU and ICAR) and other public and private

bodies having relevance to location specific technology needs

2. Inventory of latest technology available *

Technology Inventory:

Sl. No Technology Crop/enterprise Year of release or recommendation of technology

Source of technology

Reference/citation

1. Chemical weed management in rajmash crop Rajmash 2003 CSKHPKV, Palampur

-

2. Evaluation of potato varieties at farmers fields in Chandra valley

Potato 2005 CPRI, Shimla -

3. Testing of herbicides for weed control in potato Potato 2006 CPRI, Shimla -

4. Management of cutworm (Agrotis sp.) in transplanted cauliflower

Cauliflower 2001 CSKHPKV, Palampur

-

5. Management of Painted Lady Butterfly (Vanessa cardui) in Kuth

Kuth 2002 CSKHPKV, Palampur

-

6. Management of pea root rot / wilt complex Pea 2000 CSKHPKV, Palampur

-

7. Management of powdery mildew in pea Pea 2001 CSKHPKV, Palampur

-

8. Evaluation of different varieties of cauliflower Cauliflower 2008 IARI, Katrain -

9. Balanced use of fertilizers in potato crop Potato 2001 CSKHPKV, Palampur

-

10. Effect of biofertilizers on pea Pea 2009 CSKHPKV, Palampur

-

11. Studies on finding appropriate seed rate for pea cultivated in Lahaul Valley

Pea 2010 HAREC, Kukumseri

-

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12. Effect of Micronutrients in apple orchards Apple 2009 CSKHPKV, Palampur

-

13. Effect of time of fertilizer application in apple Apple 2007 CSKHPKV, Palampur

-

14. Chemical control of weeds using Metribuzin @ 0.5Kg/ha Potato 2006 CSKHPKV, Palampur

-

15. Chemical control of weeds using Pendimethalin @ 1.5Kg/ha

Pea 2006 CSKHPKV, Palampur

-

16. Improved variety

Oats

2003 CSKHPKV, Palampur

-

17. Chemical control of weeds using Pendimethalin @ 1.2Kg/ha

Toria 2006 CSKHPKV, Palampur

-

18. Recommended package of practices

Rajmash


-

19. Recommended package of practices

Rajmash


-

20. Recommended package of practices Toria 2000 CSKHPKV, Palampur

-

21. Seed treatment to control root rot/wilt complex with

Carbendazim @2.5g/kg Pea


-

22. Management of powdery mildew with

Dinocap @ 0.5ml/L

Hexaconazole @ 0.5ml/L

Pea


-

23. Management of late blight

Dithane M-45 @ 2.5g/L

Ridomil@ 2.0g/L

Potato


-

24. Management of cabbage butterfly with Lambda Cyhalothrin @ 0.5ma/L

Cauliflower 2004 CSKHPKV, Palampur

-

25. Recommended package of practices Apple 2002 CSKHPKV, Palampur

-

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26. Improved variety (Contender) French bean 2001 CSKHPKV, Palampur

-

27. Production of quality manure

Vermicomposting

technology


-

28. Introduction of improved variety (Palam Samridhi) Broccoli 2005 CSKHPKV, Palampur

-

29. Introduction of improved variety Chinese cabbage 2008 CSKHPKV, Palampur

-

30. Introduction of improved variety of Garlic Garlic (GHC-1) 2008 CSKHPKV, Palampur

-

3. Activity Chart

Crop/Animal/Enterprise Problem Cause Solution Activity Reference of Technology

Rajmash High incidence of weeds particularly under irrigated conditions, and inadequate weed control measures due to labour scarcity


Pre – emergence application of pendimethalin @ 1.2 Kg / ha resulted in the highest yield as well as benefit: cost ratio in rajmash while the lowest values were recorded from the farmers’ practice of two hand weedings.

Conducted OFTs, demonstrations, trainings

CSKHPKV, Palampur

Potato The new varities which have performed well in Pattan valley and Miar valley needs to be tested in Chandra valley

i) Non – availability of the seed of the newly released varieties ii) High yielding disease resistant variety should be developed and released at the earliest

All the three new varieties out yielded the existing variety of Kufri Jyoti with highest yield being reported from Kufri Himalini followed by Kufri Giriraj and Kufri Girdhari in that order.


CPRI, Shimla

Potato High incidence of weeds particularly under irrigated conditions, and inadequate weed control measures due to labour scarcity

Non – availability of recommended chemical at the time of requirement as well as that of spray equipment. Lack of awareness on use of herbicides

Of the three herbicides tested pre – emergence application of Metrribuzin gave the best control of weeds as well as benefit: cost ratio.


CPRI, Shimla

Toria

Low yield of local mustard variety Yungar and need to find another short duration

Another short duration variety which can mature in about 60 – 65 days needs to be developed. Also the

The new toria variety tested took more number of days for maturity, it far out yielded the traditional

Conducted FLD, , trainings

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mustard genotype availability of seed of genotype should be ensured.

Yungar

Cauliflower Cutworm infestation in the newly transplanted crop results in seedling mortality. Heavy infestation may result in complete failure requiring retranslating.

Lack of variety which is resistant to root tot / wilt complex disease

Post transplant application of Cypermethrin 10 EC @ 1.0 ml/lt. and Chlorpyriphos 20 EC @ 2.0 ml/lt. effectively managed the cutworm in cauliflower


CSKHPKV, Palampur

Kuth The larvae of Painted Lady Buttefly attack the crop and the later larval instars completely skeltonize the crop.

Kuth being a medicinal crop, there is a need for evaluation of some organic pesticides for its management.

Malathion 50 EC @ 1.0 ml/lt. was comparatively more effective than Quinalphos 25 EC @ 1.5 ml/lt. and it recorded less number of larvae per plant 10 days after application


CSKHPKV, Palampur

Pea Poor yield of green pea due to pea root rot / wilt complex disease

Lack of timely availability of the plant protection chemicals

Dry Seed treatment with Vitavax resulted in lowest disease incidence


CSKHPKV, Palampur

Pea Low yield of green pea due to powdery mildew disease

Lack of awareness on use of pesticides.

Spray of Hexaconazole resulted in lowest disease severity


CSKHPKV, Palampur

Cauliflower Non availability of improved variety of cauliflower

Lack of timely availability of quality seed of cauliflower

Promising variety PSBK-25 Conducted OFTs, demonstrations, trainings

CSKHPKV, Palampur

Potato Unscientific use of fertilizers Timely unavailability of NPK fertilizers

100% NPK+ 20 ton/ha FYM Conducted OFTs, trainings

CSKHPKV, Palampur

Pea Increasing cost of chemical fertilizers

Lack of knowledge and timely unavailability of biofertilizers

100% NPK (20: 60:30)+ seed treatment with Rhizobium + PSB


CSKHPKV, Palampur

Pea

Farmers are using very high seed rate as compared to the recommended seed rate

Low germination, bird problem and they need biomass for animals during winters

Best results in terms of green pod yield were obtained with the seed rate of 350 Kkg/ ha though highest B:C ration was recorded with 250 kg/ ha seed rate.


HAREC, Kukumseri

Apple

Zn and B deficiency The status of soil and plant nutrient elements of apple orchards should be worked out for making appropriate recommendations.

Application of ZnSO4 and boric acid as foliar spray during June – July showed pronounced effect on fruit yield and recovery of deficiency symptoms


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Apple

Snow at the time of fertilizer application

The status of soil and plant nutrient elements of apple orchards should be worked out for making appropriate recommendations



CSKHPKV, Palampur

1. Details of each of the technology under Assessment, Refinement and demonstration Include

a. Detailed account on varietal/breed characters for each of the variety/breed selected for FLD and OFT b. Details of technologies that may include formulation, quantity, time, methods of application of nutrients, pesticides, fungicides etc., for

technologies selected under FLD and OFTs c. Details of location/area specificity of recommended technology viz., for each of the variety/breed/technology selected for FLD and OFT

OFTs Technology Detailed account on varietal/breed characters/, quantity, time, methods of

application of nutrients, pesticides, fungicides etc location/area specificity of recommended technology

Assessment Comparative performance of different potato varieties suitable for cultivation in Lahaul valley

Kufri Himalini’ has been identified by ICAR for commercial cultivation in hilly regions. In this region, late blight in potato crop has become more frequent and intense in last few years. To overcome this, the new hybrid variety has been developed which has higher level of resistance to late blight. It has medium maturity of 110-120 days and is also adapted to sub-tropical plains, which is an additional feature of this variety.

Lahaul & Spiti

Testing of herbicides for weed control in potato Pendimethalin is an herbicide used in premergence applications to control

annual grasses and certain broadleaf weeds. It inhibits cell division and cell

elongation. Pendimethalin is used for weed control in different crops including

cereals (wheat, barley, rye, triticale), corn, soybeans, rice, potato, legumes,

fruits, vegetables, nuts as well as lawns and ornamental plants.

Lahaul & Spiti

Management of pea root rot / wilt complex Vitavax is Systemic seed protectant for wheat, oats, corn, pea and barley seed Lahaul & Spiti

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against smuts, bunts and other diseases. It is Used against Rhizoctonia spp. of vegetables

Management of powdery mildew in pea Karathane is an emulsifiable concentrate fungicide for the control of powdery mildew in grapes and peaches and to assist in the prevention of delayed foliation in pea

Lahaul & Spiti

Chemical weed management in cauliflower Oxyfluorfen is a diphenyl-ether herbicide used for broad spectrum pre- and post-

emergent control of annual broadleaf and grassy weeds in a variety of tree fruit,

nut, vine, and field crops. The largest agricultural markets in terms of total

pounds active ingedient are wine grapes and almonds. There are also

nonagricultural ornamental and forestry uses. Oxyfluorfen is also used for weed

control in landscapes, patios, driveways, and similar areas in residential sites.

Lahaul & Spiti

Evaluation of different varieties of cauliflower Pusa Snowball K-25: High yielding, resistant to black rot and toleran to Sclerotia rot, late maturing

Lahaul & Spiti

Management of cutworm in cauliflower Cypermethrin is a synthetic pyrethroid used as an insecticide in large-scale commercial agricultural applications as well as in consumer products for domestic purposes. It behaves as a fast-acting neurotoxin in insects. It is easily degraded on soil and plants but can be effective for weeks when applied to indoor inert surfaces.

Lahaul & Spiti

Management of Cabbage Butterfly (Pieris brassicae) in Cauliflower

Cyhalothrin is an organic compound that is used as a pesticide It is a pyrethroid, a class of man-made insecticides that mimic the structure and insecticidal properties of the naturally-occurring insecticide pyrethrum which comes from the flowers of chrysanthemums. Synthetic pyrethroids, like lambda-cyhalothrin, are often preferred as an active ingredient in insecticides because they remain effective for longer periods of time.

Lahaul & Spiti

Management of Painted Lady Butterfly (Vanessa cardui) in Kuth

Malathion is an organophosphate parasympathomimetic which binds irreversibly to cholinesterase. Malathion is an insecticide of relatively low human toxicity. Malathion is a pesticide that is widely used in agriculture, residential landscaping, public recreation areas, and in public health pest control programs such as mosquito eradication

Lahaul & Spiti

Balanced use of fertilizers in potato crop 20t/ ha well rotten FYM or 10t/ha Vermicompost id applied with 100kg N, 100kg

P and 50kg K per ha. N is applied in 2 splits. Apply half N, full N, K and FYM at

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the time of sowing. Care should be taken that the seed does not come in

contact with chemical fertilizer. Remaining N should be applied at the time of

first earthing up/ irrigation

Effect of biofertilizers on pea Rhizobia are soil bacteria that fix nitrogen (diazotrophs) after becoming

established inside root nodules of legumes (Fabaceae). Rhizobia require

a plant host; they cannot independently fix nitrogen. In general, they are Gram-

negative, motile, non-sporulating rods

Phosphate solubilizing Bacteria (PSB) are a group of beneficial bacteria

capable of hydrolysing organic and inorganic phosphorus from insoluble

compounds. P-solubilization ability of the microorganisms is considered to be

one of the most important traits associated with plant phosphate nutrition. It is

generally accepted that the mechanism of mineral phosphate solubilization by

PSB strains is associated with the release of low molecular weight organic

acids, through which their hydroxyl and carboxyl groups chelate the

cations bound to phosphate, thereby converting it into soluble forms

Lahaul & Spiti


Boric Acis is a foliar spray product and increases the initial vigor of plant and induces disease & pest resistance. It also increases the number of nodules per plant, thereby improves the growth of apple. It also improves the quality and quantity of yield.

Lahaul & Spiti

Refinement Lahaul & Spiti

Studies on finding appropriate seed rate for pea cultivated in Lahaul Valley

Due to high incidence of diseases and insect pests, crust formation and birds attack, single picking in dry temperate region of Lahaul, high seed rate is used by the farmers.

Lahaul & Spiti

Effect of time of fertilizer application in apple Fertilizer application i.e. full dose of PK in April and ½ N in 1st week of May and ½ N in June has increased the yield and growth of the plants significantly.

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FLDs

Technology Detailed account on varietal/breed characters/, quantity, time, methods of application of nutrients, pesticides, fungicides etc

location/area specificity of recommended technology

Chemical control of weeds using Metribuzine in Potato Metribuzin is a herbicide used both pre- and post-emergence in crops

including soybean, potatoes, tomatoes and sugar cane. It acts by

inhibiting photosynthesis by disrupting photosystem II. It is widely used in

agriculture.

Lahaul & Spiti

Chemical control of weeds using Pendimethalin in Pea Pendimethalin is an herbicide used in premergence applications to control





Lahaul & Spiti

Improved variety (Palampur – 1) of oats Palampur-1: It is a medium maturing variety with plant height of about

115 cm at 50 per cent flowering which comes in about 145 days. Leaves are

broad and dark green in colour. It has uniform tillering with about 15 tillers

per plant. It gives, on an average, 500 qunitals green fodder per hectare.

The seed crop matures in about 190 days.

Lahaul & Spiti

Chemical control of weeds using Pendimethalin in Toria Pendimethalin is an herbicide used in premergence applications to control





Lahaul & Spiti

Improved varieties of Rajmash; (Him – 1), (Kanchan) Him-1: Plant height 60-70 cm, medium tall, erect with profuse bearing. stem

and foliage green in colour. pods 10-13 cm long, green with pinkish patches. 4-

5 seeds per pod. seeds light pink and bold. days to flowering 40 to 45 days.

Kanchan: t is semi-dwarf, determinate and early maturing variety and

recommended for mid and high hill areas. It is better suited both under

monoculture and intercropping with maize. It has mottled deep pink bold grains

with good cooking quality. Its yield is 12-15 q/ha.

Lahaul & Spiti

Improved variety of Toria Bhawani High yielding, medium tall matures in 60-75 days. Lahaul & Spiti

Management of powdery mildew in pea with Hexaconazole Hexaconazole is a systemic fungicide used for the control

ofmany fungi particularly Ascomycetes and Basidiomycetes

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Management of late blight of potato with Ridomil Ridomil is a systemic fungicide for control of important diseases caused by the

Oomycete fungi. It performs best sprayed in early season in a full fungicide

program (Plasmopara, Phytophtora). Unique control of soil borne diseases

(Phythium, Phytophtora) allows in furrow application on soil as well as seed

treatment with various partners.

Lahaul & Spiti

Improved variety (Contender) of French bean Contender' (Phaseolus vulgaris) is a strong dwarf French bean that is stringless and

can be harvested early, even under changeable weather conditions. This Dwarf French

bean produces broad, fleshy pods, approx. 16 cm in length. Resistant to bean virus.

Soon ready to harvest. Dwarf beans are low-growing plants. They can be planted under

glass in early spring, or in the open air at a later date.

Lahaul & Spiti

Production of quality manure with Vermicomposting Vermicompost is the product or process of composting using various worms,

red American race, create a heterogeneous mixture of decomposing

vegetable or food waste, bedding materials, and vermicast. Vermicast, also

called worm castings, worm humus or worm manure, is the end-product of the

breakdown of organic matter by an earthworm.

Lahaul & Spiti

Introduction of improved variety (Palam Samridhi) of

Broccoli

Palam Samridhi is a sprouting broccoli developed from an exotic material by

mass selection. It bears green terminal heads each weighing approximately

300-400gm, which get ready for market in about 85 days after transplanting.

Average yield 150 to 200 q/ha.

Lahaul & Spiti

Introduction of improved variety (Palampur Green) of

Chinese cabbage

Palampur Green variety of Chinese cabbage is an open leafy type variety having

broad, smooth and dark green leaves with prominent white and tender petiole,

average yield 300-400 q/ha

Lahaul & Spiti

Introduction of Improved variety (PSBK-25) of Cauliflower Pusa Snowball K-25: High yielding, resistant to black rot and toleran to Sclerotia rot,

late maturing

Lahaul & Spiti

Introduction of Improved variety (Palam Tender Knob) of

Knol Khol

Palam Tender Knob variety of Knol Khol is an arly variety with light green knobs

and gives average yield of 250-275 q/ha.

Lahaul & Spiti

Introduction of F1 hybrid Varun of Cabbage F1 Varun variety of cabbage matures in about 60 days after

transplanting. Globe shape with dark green colour weighing about

1.5 to 2kgs. High tolerance to Black rot, Black leg and heat.

Adaptable for high density planting and long distance shipping.

Lahaul & Spiti

Weed management in Cauliflower with Pendimethalin Pendimethalin is an herbicide used in premergence applications to control Lahaul & Spiti

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Introduction of Improved variety Pusa Harit of Spinach Pusa Harit variety of Spinach has erect plants, leaves are green, thick and late

flowering is noticed. Suitable for growing throughout the year. Av. Yield 150-

200q/ha.

Lahaul & Spiti

Introduction of Improved variety of Red Clover PRC-3 variety of red clover is an herbaceous, growing to 20–80 cm tall.

The leaves are alternate, trifoliate (with three leaflets), each leaflet 15–30 mm

long and 8–15 mm broad, green with a characteristic pale crescent in the outer

half of the leaf;. The flowers are dark pink.

Lahaul & Spiti

Introduction of Improved variety (GHC-1) of Garlic Improved variety (GHC-1) of Garlic is long day type and as such is suitable

for cultivation in mid and high hill of Northern states. Bulbs are of

bigger size (5-6.5 cm), creamy white colour with pinkish tinge. Size

index 16-72 cm2, diameter of cloves 1.5 to 1.8 cm, 10-16 cloves in

number tolerant to common disease. Average yield 175-225 q/ha,

medium storer. Suitable for export.

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Annexure - I Training programmes organized by Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Lahaul and Spiti at Kukumseri during the period of April 2012 to March 2013 OFF – CAMPUS

Clientele: Practicing farmer / farm women

S. No.

Date Title of the training programme Discipline Thematic area Duration in days

Number of SC/ST Total number of

participants M F T M F T

1. 17.5.2012 Balanced use of manures and fertilizers in pea and potato

Soil Health and Fertility

Management

Soil Fertility Management

1 11 17 28 11 17 28

2. 23.5.2012 Role of seed treatment in crop disease management

Plant Protection Integrated disease

management 1 6 8 14 6 8 14

3. 25.5.2012 Pollination management in apple orchards

Horticulture Production and management technology

1 13 3 16 13 3 16

4 25.5.2012 Management of cutworm in pea and potato

Plant Protection Integrated pest management

1 11 5 16 11 5 16

5. 29.5.2012 Scientific cultivation of pea and potato Crop

Production Integrated crop management

1 13 1 14 13 1 14

6. 31.5.2012 Improved agro-techniques for cultivation of different fodder crops

Crop Production

Integrated crop management

1 5 20 25 5 20 25

7. 4.6.2012 Mushroom production Plant protection Production technology

1 1 22 23 1 22 23

8 5.6.2012 INM in oilseed and pulse crops Soil Health and



1 17 5 22 17 5 22

9. 6.6.2012 Management of cutworm in pea and potato


1 12 26 38 12 26 38

10. 7.6.2012 Integrated orchards management Horticulture Production and management technology

1 23 5 28 23 5 28

11. 21.6.2012 Improved cultivation practices for root crops

Crop Production


1 14 11 25 14 11 25

12. 24.6.2012 Efficient utilization of irrigation water Soil Health and



1 7 13 20 7 13 20

13. 24.6.2012 Micronutrient application management Crop Integrated crop 1 5 11 16 5 11 16

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in cole crops Production management

14. 25.6.2012 Consumer education for farm women Home

science/women empowerment

Value addition 1 0 20 20 0 20 20

15. 27.6.2012 Nutrient management in apple orchard Horticulture Production and management technology

1 17 2 19 17 2 19

16. 28.6.2012 Technique of spraying of agrochemicals Plant Protection Integrated disease

management 1 30 0 30 30 0 30

17. 30.6.2012 Chemical weed management on pea and potato

Crop Production


1 7 5 12 7 5 12

18. 3.7.2012 Crop diversification through vegetable crops

Crop Production


1 7 13 20 7 13 20

19. 7.7.2012 IPM in cole crops Plant Protection Integrated pest management

1 12 6 18 12 6 18

20. 8.7.2012 Importance of crop rotation in crop disease management


management 1 20 3 23 20 3 23

21. 13.7.2012 Vermicompost – production and utilization

Soil Health and Fertility

Management


1 26 14 40 26 14 40

22. 14.7.2012 Scientist cultivation of exotic vegetables

Crop Production


1 34 12 46 34 12 46

23. 15.7.2012 Post harvest technology in apple Horticulture Production and management technology

1 27 0 27 27 0 27

24. 16.7.2012 IDM in cash crops Plant Protection Integrated disease

management 1 16 13 29 16 13 29

25. 18.7.2012 Management of cabbage butter fly in cauliflower


1 16 23 39 16 23 39

26. 21.8.2012 Scientific cultivation of pea and oats Crop


1 9 9 18 9 9 18

27. 21.8.2012 Soil and water conservation techniques Soil Health and



1 15 0 15 15 0 15

28. 22.8.2012 Control of painted butter fly in kuth Plant Protection Integrated pest management

1 17 3 20 17 3 20

29. 22.8.2012 Training and pruning In apple orchards Horticulture Production and management technology

1 11 2 13 11 2 13

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30. 23.8.2012 IDM in oilseed and pulse crops Plant Protection Integrated disease

management 1 14 6 20 14 6 20

31. 24.8.2012 Chemical weed management in potato Crop


1 13 9 22 13 9 22

32. 29.8.2012 Non- chemical disease management of major cash crops grown in Lahaul valley


management 1 20 10 30 20 10 30

33. 30.8.2012 Scientific ways of increasing production of grasslands pastures

Crop Production


1 19 11 30 19 11 30

34. 01.9.2012 Plant protection measures in major crops and vegetables in Lahaul valley

Crop Production


1 11 17 28 11 17 28

35. 02.9.2012 Scientific cultivation of different vegetable crops in polyhouse

Crop Production


1 29 3 32 29 3 32

36. 03.9.2012 Safety maintenance in spray of insecticides


1 10 20 30 10 20 30

37. 03.9.2012 Integrated orchard management Horticulture Production and management technology

1 12 18 30 12 18 30

38. 05.9.2012 Scientific cultivation of different vegetable crops in polyhouse

Crop Production


1 9 12 21 9 12 21

39. 16.9.2012 Chemical weed management in vegetable crops

Crop Production


1 21 0 21 21 0 21

40. 17.9.2012 Training and pruning In apple orchards Horticulture Production and management technology

1 16 13 29 16 13 29

41. 23.9.2012 Soil testing and its importance Soil Health and



1 20 3 23 20 3 23

TOTAL 596 394 990

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ON – CAMPUS

S. No.

Date Clientele Title of the training programme Discipline Thematic area

Duration in days

Number of SC/ST Total number of

participants

M F T M F T

1. 16-17.5.2012 Practicing farmer / farm women

Vocational training on polyhouse technology

Vegetable Production & management technology

2 0 20 20 0 20 20

2. 21.5.2012 Practicing farmer / farm women

Efficient composting techniques Soil Health and Fertility Management

Production and use of organic inputs

1 12 1 13 12 1 13


Vocational training on mushroom production

Plant Protection

Production & management technology

2 20 0 20 20 0 20


Vermicomposting Soil Health and Fertility Management


1 16 0 16 16 0 16


Integrated orchard management Horticulture Production & management technology

1 21 0 21 21 0 21


Scientific cultivation of different crops grown in Lahaul & Spiti

Crop Production


1 2 20 22 2 20 22


Raining of disease free nursery under protected conditions

Plant Protection


1 16 8 24 16 8 24


IPM in cash crops grown in Lahaul & Spiti

Plant Protection


1 2 20 22 2 20 22


Processing technology for locally available fruits and vegetables

Home sci. Value addition

1 0 15 15 0 15 15


Polyhouse technology Vegetable Production & management technology

1 1 19 20 1 19 20


Vocational training on Bee keeping – an income enhancing avocation

Plant Protection


2 0 20 20 0 20 20

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Vocational training on mushroom production

Plant Protection


2 12 17 29 12 17 29


Vermicomposting Soil Health and Fertility Management


1 4 16 20 4 16 20


Precautions to be taken during the purchase of agrochemicals and methods of spray

Plant Protection


1 4 21 25 4 21 25

15. 14-

15.10.2012

Practicing farmer / farm women

Horticulture as a vocation Horticulture Production & management technology

2 18 11 29 18 11 29

Total 128 188 316

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