"RMM -VCM" is a integrated technique to boost Black pepper production

1. MUHAMMED ABDUL JAMIAH.M
Indian Institute of Plantation Management Bangalore
RMM & VCM Technique To Boost
Black pepper production
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2. Country-wise Production of black pepper during 2001-2010 (Production
in
Metric Tonnes)
COUNTRY 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 CAGR
Brazil 41,000 43,000 47,000 40,000 39,500 40,000 39,000 38,000 38,200 32,000 -2.50
India 79,000 80,000 65,000 62,000 70,000 55,000 50,000 50,000 49,000 49,550 -5.78
Indonesia 27,000 34,000 45,000 32,000 42,000 31,000 37,000 34,000 33,000 40,000 1.26
Malaysia 24,000 21,600 17,800 16,500 16,000 16,000 16,000 15,400 15,400 16,450 -3.91
Srilanka 8,308 13,310 13,274 11,060 13,316 13,575 15,265 13,288 13,712 16,630 4.62
Vietnam 59,100 79,500 89,000 1,00,000 92,500 94,000 82,500 89,000 1,01,750 88,000 2.92
Thailand 8,820 9,960 9,500 9,500 10,500 10,500 9,800 9,800 9,750 9,750 0.61
Madagascar 3,375 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 3,000 2,700 2,800 2,800 2,800 0.06
Others 2,500 3,000 3,500 4,656 4,770 4,900 5,000 5,000 10,300 9,800 14.93
Total 2,53,403 2,86,870 2,92,574 2,78,219 2,91,086 2,67,975 2,57,265 2,57,288 2,74,462 2,64,980 -0.52M.A.Jamiah.M

3. India 2,18,670 2,22,460 2,23,060 2,31,800 2,31,800 2,53,730 2,36,180 1,96,297 1,81,299 1,82,000 -2.14
Area under pepper during 2001-2010 (Area in hectares)
Country 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 10 CAGR
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4. SWOT ANALYSIS OF INDIAN PEPPER INDUSTRY
Strengths
 Superior intrinsic quality of the product
 Good base in value added products
 High domestic demand
 Cultivation as inter/mixed crop
Weaknesses
? Low productivity
? Insufficient supply of elite planting materials
? Unscientific processing methods
? Weak promotional activities
? High dependence on weather
? Lack of technical knowledge/technology for mechanical
farming/processing
Opportunities
? Increased global demand
? Change in life style and food habits
? Value added products
? Unconventional usage
? Organic production
Threats
? Increasing production and high productivity in competing
countries
? Price fluctuations
? Increase in cost of production
? Pests and diseases
? Lack of sufficient experienced labour
? Depletion of water sources in pepper area
? Change in climate
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5. RMM & VCM Technique To Boost Black pepper
production in Kerala
 Rapid multiplication rate (1:40)
 Well-developed root system,
 Higher field establishment and
 Vigorous growth as a result of better root
system
Rapid multiplication method (RMM)
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6. VCM (Vietnam Cultivation Method)
VCM
Pepper
orchard
establis
hment
Irrigation and
drainage
Cover
crops and
mulching
Intercroppin
g and
rotation
Frequent
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7. conclusion
Combined RMM and VCM Practices of black pepper is:
 the best practice in limiting the outbreak of soil-born diseases of black pepper
 stable yield of black pepper gardens
 contribute to a sustainable development of black pepper.
 Productivity increases from 350-450 kg 2000-2500kg/ha
If these techniques practice in Black pepper Plantations of Kerala it would help them to retain
their Golden days. Institutional level extension and application of these techniques will help to
increase cultivation and production of black pepper.
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8. THANK YOU
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