A presentation by Dr Suhas P. Wani (Director ICRISAT Development Center) titled Up-scaling of Learning from ICRISAT-GoK Initiatives
Journey thru ICRISAT and Government of Karnataka, India Initiatives 2003 - 2014
2024: The FAR, Federal Acquisition Regulations - Part 27
Improving Rainfed Agriculture in Karnataka Through Resilience and Inclusiveness
1. Upscaling of Learnings
from ICRISAT-GOK Initiatives
Suhas P Wani and Team
6 February 2014
2. Journey thru ICRISAT-GOK
Initiatives
2003 2009 2012
Sujala-ICRISAT Bhoochetana Bhoochetana Plus
2013
Bhoochetana II
2014
Rainfed Agric. Policy
0.25
Million
hectares
3.73
Million
hectares
7.0
Million
hectares
3700
hectares
3. Sujala-ICRISAT Initiative
Main Message
Productivity of crops in the nucleus and
satellite watersheds is increased by upto
345% with best-bet options for ragi (230%),
groundnut (240%), sunflower (345%), maize
(150%) and soybean (116%) resulting in
increased incomes
4. Bhoochetana-ICRISAT Initiative
Main Message
Science-led approach promoted by Government
of Karnataka adopted by farmers increased crop
yields by 32 to 64 per cent over the normal
farmer’s practice
Rain-fed Agriculture development could become
growth engine for reducing poverty and
achieving food security in Karnataka and India
5. Planetary Boundaries: Safe Operating
Space for Humanity
Biodiversity loss, Nitrogen cycle and climate change are various
parameters has reached beyond its permissible threshold at
planetary scale
Nature, 2009
7. Torch Bearers for Resilient
Agriculture
Establishment of Resilient Agriculture Investigator
Network (RAIN)
Developing a common understanding about resilient
agriculture
Developing a common approach, instruments,
methodology, data set and terminology for resilient
agriculture
Establish the sites of Resilience Learning
Sensitize all the stakeholders to use the resilience
and vulnerability lense
9. Why We Need to Take a Challenge
Increased vulnerability of rainfed agriculture
due to climate change
Food security is at risk
Sustainable development is in question
10. Bhoochetana
Potential Sustainable Development Approach
Science-led
Participatory R4D
4 I C Es
Innovate Collective Efficiency
Inclusive Cooperation Equity
Integrated Capacity building Environment Protection
Intensification Consortium Economic gain
11. Achievements
Increased crop yield by 2066%
Rise in agriculture growth annually above 5%
since 2009
Benefit cost ratio for the farmers 3-14:1
Net benefits accrued in 4 years Rs. 1268 Crores
12. Improved Agricultural Practices Increased
Crop Yields and Incomes in Karnataka:
Bhoochetana
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
2009 2010 2011 2012
Crop yield (ton/ha)
600
500
400
300
200
100
0
Area under improved management
(1000 ha)
Farmers practice (ton/ha)
Improved practice (tons/ha)
Area under improved mgt (ha)
Year 2009 2010 2011 2012 Total
Net income
(Rs in Crores)
11.49 204.81 599.45 451.80 1267.60
Net income
(Million US$)
2.52 45.72 112.48 82.44 243.16
Example: Bhoochetana
16. Number of Farmers Participated and Area
Covered in Bhoochetana in Karnataka
*Figures in parentheses indicate No. of farmers (million) participated
17. Changes in the Soil Nutrient Deficiencies in
Four District under Bhoochetana in Karnataka
during 2008 and 2012
18. Soil Nutrient Status in Fields under
Bhoochetana in Karnataka during 2008
and 2012
*Facts are based on analysis of four sample districts viz. Chitradurga, Haveri, Kolar and Dharwad
** Units for OC is % ; for P, K, S, Zn, B are mg kg-1 soil ; and for EC is dS m-1
20. Specific Objectives
The specific objectives are:
To revolutionise the rain-fed agriculture in the state through science-led
inclusive development through integrated management of farms
for increasing productivity and profits by 50 per cent in five years by
enabling farmers to adopt holistic “Seed to Plate” approach;
To enhance resilience of the rain-fed farmers as well as farming systems
through suitable adaptation and mitigation interventions for the
anticipated impacts of climate variability and change;
To develop effective and sustainable integrated knowledge and inputs
delivery systems for the farmers through public private partnerships;
To undertake sustainable intensification and diversification of farming
systems through mechanisation for sustainable development and
harnessing the market potential for the small farmers for enhancing
their incomes;
To build the capacity of different stakeholders such as DoA officials,
private entrepreneurs, development workers including non-government
organisations (NGOs), farmers and policy makers in the
state.
21. Five Pillars for Sustainable
Development
Integrated soil, water, nutrient and crop management
options (holistic approach) as an entry point to
harness low hanging fruits
Farmers-centric sustainable delivery systems thru
public-private partnerships (PPP) for empowerment
of farmers
22. Five Pillars for Sustainable
Development (Contd..)
Effective and sustainable seed delivery systems for
Improved crops and cultivars for transforming
subsistence agriculture into business model to
diversify and intensify agriculture
Social mobilisation for mechanisation thru
collective action and minimum tillage
Inclusive Market Oriented Development (IMOD)
thru ensuring credit and institutional support to
build resilience and enhance profits