Credit seminar OA (organic farming & its impact on food grain security in...Komandla venkatkiran Reddy
This document summarizes the impacts of organic farming on food grain security in India. It begins with definitions of organic farming and discusses its history and principles. Case studies show higher yields, soil quality, and nutrient levels from organic practices compared to conventional methods. Organic production has increased in India, though challenges remain around transition times, marketing, and policy support. Food security frameworks highlight India's progress but ongoing issues of undernutrition. Overall, the document finds that organic farming can help improve long-term productivity, environmental sustainability, and social welfare while supporting national food security goals.
Dr. B. L. Sinha discusses the history and definition of precision agriculture. Precision agriculture has been practiced for hundreds of years through adaptations like the transition from horse-drawn plows to tractors. In recent decades, technology like GPS, GIS systems, and remote sensing has allowed for more precise data collection and analysis at subfield levels. This enables variable applications tailored to spatial and temporal variability in fields. By improving efficiency and reducing waste, precision agriculture benefits farmers through increased profits and more sustainable practices.
Practical on Weed Identification of Kharif Crops by Dr.G.S.TomarDrgajendrasinghtomar
Procedure for identification of Common Weeds occurs in kharif season. Common name, growth habit and habitat of weed occurrence is given for the benefit of students and faculties of Agriculture. Presented by Dr.G.S.Tomar, Professor (Agronomy), IGAU, Raipur.
Digital Agriculture can be defined as ICT and data ecosystems to support the development and delivery of timely, targeted (localized) information and services to make farming profitable and sustainable (socially, economically and environmentally) while delivering safe, nutritious and affordable food for ALL. Rural connectivity will be a key to providing low cost data and access to information. Digital technology will be key to increasing agriculture productivity by delivering tailored recommendations to farmers based on crop, planting date, variety sown; real time localized observed weather and projected market prices. Mobile phones also enable farmers to integrate into structured markets based on approved grades and standards. The greatest impact of Digital agriculture will have is on democratization of market pricing and compressing transaction costs. Digital agriculture will also leverage social media platforms to build human capacity. One of the best examples originating from India is Digital Green.
This document provides an overview of Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF) presented by Debasis Das. Some key points:
- ZBNF is an alternative to conventional agriculture that does not use chemical fertilizers or pesticides and aims to be expense-free. It relies on natural techniques like beejamrut, jeevamrut, mulching and natural pest control.
- The four pillars of ZBNF are beejamrut, jeevamrut, effective microorganisms and mulching. Beejamrut and jeevamrut provide nutrients to seeds and soil and encourage beneficial microbes.
- Studies show ZBNF increases soil nutrients
This document discusses various techniques for applying herbicides, including soil and foliar applications using boom sprayers, aerial spraying, misters, blanket wipers, rope wick applicators, weed seekers, and back-pack sprayers. It also covers different types of nozzles and factors that influence herbicide effectiveness such as droplet size, wind conditions, and application volume.
AI bots in the agriculture field can harvest crops at a higher volume and faster pace than human laborers. By leveraging computer vision helps to monitor the weed and spray them. Thus, Artificial Intelligence is helping farmers find more efficient ways to protect their crops from weeds.
Credit seminar OA (organic farming & its impact on food grain security in...Komandla venkatkiran Reddy
This document summarizes the impacts of organic farming on food grain security in India. It begins with definitions of organic farming and discusses its history and principles. Case studies show higher yields, soil quality, and nutrient levels from organic practices compared to conventional methods. Organic production has increased in India, though challenges remain around transition times, marketing, and policy support. Food security frameworks highlight India's progress but ongoing issues of undernutrition. Overall, the document finds that organic farming can help improve long-term productivity, environmental sustainability, and social welfare while supporting national food security goals.
Dr. B. L. Sinha discusses the history and definition of precision agriculture. Precision agriculture has been practiced for hundreds of years through adaptations like the transition from horse-drawn plows to tractors. In recent decades, technology like GPS, GIS systems, and remote sensing has allowed for more precise data collection and analysis at subfield levels. This enables variable applications tailored to spatial and temporal variability in fields. By improving efficiency and reducing waste, precision agriculture benefits farmers through increased profits and more sustainable practices.
Practical on Weed Identification of Kharif Crops by Dr.G.S.TomarDrgajendrasinghtomar
Procedure for identification of Common Weeds occurs in kharif season. Common name, growth habit and habitat of weed occurrence is given for the benefit of students and faculties of Agriculture. Presented by Dr.G.S.Tomar, Professor (Agronomy), IGAU, Raipur.
Digital Agriculture can be defined as ICT and data ecosystems to support the development and delivery of timely, targeted (localized) information and services to make farming profitable and sustainable (socially, economically and environmentally) while delivering safe, nutritious and affordable food for ALL. Rural connectivity will be a key to providing low cost data and access to information. Digital technology will be key to increasing agriculture productivity by delivering tailored recommendations to farmers based on crop, planting date, variety sown; real time localized observed weather and projected market prices. Mobile phones also enable farmers to integrate into structured markets based on approved grades and standards. The greatest impact of Digital agriculture will have is on democratization of market pricing and compressing transaction costs. Digital agriculture will also leverage social media platforms to build human capacity. One of the best examples originating from India is Digital Green.
This document provides an overview of Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF) presented by Debasis Das. Some key points:
- ZBNF is an alternative to conventional agriculture that does not use chemical fertilizers or pesticides and aims to be expense-free. It relies on natural techniques like beejamrut, jeevamrut, mulching and natural pest control.
- The four pillars of ZBNF are beejamrut, jeevamrut, effective microorganisms and mulching. Beejamrut and jeevamrut provide nutrients to seeds and soil and encourage beneficial microbes.
- Studies show ZBNF increases soil nutrients
This document discusses various techniques for applying herbicides, including soil and foliar applications using boom sprayers, aerial spraying, misters, blanket wipers, rope wick applicators, weed seekers, and back-pack sprayers. It also covers different types of nozzles and factors that influence herbicide effectiveness such as droplet size, wind conditions, and application volume.
AI bots in the agriculture field can harvest crops at a higher volume and faster pace than human laborers. By leveraging computer vision helps to monitor the weed and spray them. Thus, Artificial Intelligence is helping farmers find more efficient ways to protect their crops from weeds.
Artificial intelligence can benefit the agriculture sector by increasing productivity and sustainability. As the global population grows, AI technologies like drones, automated systems, agricultural robots, remote sensing, and decision support systems can help monitor crop conditions, identify issues, automate processes, and support farmers' decisions. While these applications may have initial financial and expertise barriers, their benefits include enhanced crop yields, quality and safety, efficient farm management, and reduced risks. Overall, AI can help modernize agriculture and optimize outputs to better feed the world's growing population.
This document provides information on organic farming. It begins with definitions of organic farming from various organizations. It then discusses the religious documentation of organic farming practices from ancient texts. Tables show the global area and top states in India under organic farming. The principles, types, objectives, benefits, components and international standards of organic farming are described. Organic farming avoids synthetic inputs and relies on natural methods to fertilize soil and control weeds and pests.
The document discusses chasmogamy and cleistogamy in plants. It defines chasmogamy as the production of open, showy flowers that expose reproductive structures for cross-pollination. Cleistogamy refers to small, unopened, self-pollinating flowers. A case study on Viola pubescens found that it produces more chasmogamous flowers in spring when light levels are high, and more cleistogamous flowers in summer when the canopy closes, reducing light levels. Environmental factors like light, temperature, soil moisture, and nutrients can influence the ratio of chasmogamous to cleistogamous flowers produced in various plant species. Cleistogamous flowers provide reproductive assurance when
Weed ecology is the study of the relationships between weeds and their environments. There are two approaches to weed ecology: autecology, which examines individual weed populations, and synecology, which examines the relationships between communities of different weed species. Weed ecology is influenced by ecological succession, crop-weed competition, morphological similarities between crops and weeds, seed shedding behavior, environmental factors that encourage germination, and allelopathic effects between some crops and weeds. Continuous use of the same herbicide can also encourage weed resistance to develop over time. Studying weed ecology helps understand how to manage weeds through practices like crop rotation.
This document discusses tools for evaluating cropping systems, including conventional indices like multiple cropping index, cropping intensity index, cropping index, relative yields total, relative crowding coefficient, crop equivalent yield, and land equivalent ratio. It provides definitions and examples of calculating each index. Additional terms discussed for evaluating profitability include gross return, net return, return per rupee invested (benefit-cost ratio), and per day return. The document emphasizes that no single index can provide a good comparison, so multiple indices should be used together.
1. The document discusses hybridization techniques in several pulse crops including red gram, black gram, bengal gram, soybean, and cowpea. It describes the self-pollination mechanisms and hybridization methods for each crop.
2. For most crops, emasculation is done in the evening by removing the stamens, and pollination is performed the next morning by applying pollen from the male parent. Flowers are usually bagged after pollination to ensure controlled crosses.
3. Techniques vary slightly between crops. For example, in black gram pollination occurs before flower opening to ensure self-fertilization, while in bengal gram crossing work is best started when
National biodiversity protection initiativesvagh sarman
This document discusses biodiversity and conservation efforts in India. It defines biodiversity as the variety of life on Earth, including genetic, species, and ecosystem diversity. India is one of the most biodiverse countries in the world, home to 7-8% of global species. The document outlines strategies for conserving biodiversity, including protected areas like national parks and sanctuaries, as well as ex situ conservation methods like zoos, botanical gardens, and gene banks. It provides details on India's biodiversity hotspots, legislation, and management authorities like the National Biodiversity Authority.
Zero budget farming is the best method of chemical-free farming drawing from conventional Indian methods. ZBNF reduces farming expenses and promotes the use of natural fertilizers and local seeds.
An integrated weed management approach to land management combines the use of complementary weed control methods such as grazing, herbicide application, land fallowing, and biological control.
Organic farming relies on techniques like crop rotation, green manure, compost, and biological pest control to maintain soil fertility without using harmful chemicals. It defines organic farming and discusses its history, principles, and methods. Key aspects covered include using organic manures and pesticides, maintaining soil health, and rotating crops to replenish nutrients. Both advantages like increasing soil fertility long-term and reducing pollution, and disadvantages like potential lower initial yields are addressed.
This document outlines the principles and methods of plant breeding. It discusses the impact of parents, quality of parents, objectives of breeding, breeding methods, and pedigree. The main methods covered are for cross-pollinated crops, including mass selection, progeny selection, and recurrent selection, and for self-pollinated crops, like mass selection, pure line selection, bulk method, and back-cross method. It also defines a pure line as the progeny of a single homozygous plant of a self-pollinated species.
Emasculation and pollination techniques in oilseed fibres and plantation cropsckyadavstm0
1. The document discusses techniques for hybridization and emasculation/pollination in several crops including groundnut, sesame, sunflower, castor, cotton, and oilseeds.
2. Key steps discussed are parent selection, emasculation to remove male parts from female flowers, and controlled pollination by applying pollen from the male parent.
3. Methods vary by crop but include hand emasculation, using paper or straw covers to isolate flowers and control pollination, and removing or rubbing off male flower parts. The goal is to produce hybrid seeds for plant breeding.
Weed indices are used to study the effect of weed density, growth, and suppression on crop plants. Common indices include weed infestation, weed index, weed control efficiency, and smothering efficiency. The document defines each of these indices and provides examples of how to calculate them. Higher values of weed control efficiency and smothering efficiency indicate better control of weeds. The weed index compares yields between treated and untreated plots, with lower values showing more effective herbicide treatment.
Precision farming uses technology like GPS, GIS, remote sensing, and variable rate application to optimize crop production by accounting for spatial and temporal variability within fields. It involves accessing variability through soil sampling and mapping, then managing that variability using tools like variable rate technology, site-specific planting, and nutrient management. This contrasts with traditional farming which treats entire fields uniformly without consideration for variability. The goal of precision farming is to improve crop yields and quality while reducing costs, waste, and environmental impact.
sustainabilty of rice wheat cropping systemRajni Sinha
1) The document discusses challenges facing the rice-wheat cropping system in South Asia, including declining soil health, nutrient deficiencies, climate change impacts, and livelihood issues.
2) It then outlines some opportunities to improve sustainability, such as conservation agriculture practices, crop diversification, and integrated crop and resource management technologies.
3) Field studies found that conservation agriculture practices like zero-tillage, crop residue retention, and diversification with maize or potatoes can increase yields and farmer incomes compared to conventional rice-wheat systems.
Parasitic weeds like Striga species are a serious problem for agriculture in many parts of the world. Striga species are either hemiparasites or holoparasites, with hemiparasites able to produce their own food but still relying on host plants for water and nutrients, while holoparasites rely completely on host plants. The life cycle of Striga involves seed germination in response to host plant secretions, attachment to host roots through haustoria, and production of seeds. Effective control methods include cultural practices like crop rotation and intercropping to manage soil health, as well as seed-based approaches like developing resistant crop varieties and using herbicide-coated seeds.
Weeds compete with crops for nutrients, moisture, space, sunlight and can release allelopathic compounds that inhibit crop growth. Weeds remove significant amounts of nutrients from the soil each season. They also transpire at higher rates than crops and can form dense canopies that shade out crops. The critical period of weed-crop competition varies by crop but is typically early in the growth cycle. Factors like weed density and species, soil fertility, moisture levels, pH, and climate can influence the intensity of competition between weeds and crops. Timely weed management is important for optimal crop yields.
This document discusses farmer producer organizations (FPOs) in India. It provides background on FPOs and their legal forms. As of 2019, there were over 7,000 registered FPOs across India, with the majority being small in size and capital. The top challenges for FPOs are access to capital, infrastructure, and support. The document outlines a strategy for FPO development over 6 years and discusses the roles and structure of FPOs. It also summarizes various financial support programs available to FPOs from organizations like NABARD and the government.
The document discusses Sahaja Aharam, a federation of organic farmer producer organizations in India. It aims to build sustainable livelihoods for smallholder farmers through collective action and organic agriculture. Key activities include supporting over 25,000 farmers to transition to organic practices, building farmer producer organizations and federations, developing integrated food processing hubs, and establishing an organic retail chain for market access. The organization also works on public policy engagement, digital tools and services, and community enterprise development to strengthen farmers' livelihoods through collective action.
Artificial intelligence can benefit the agriculture sector by increasing productivity and sustainability. As the global population grows, AI technologies like drones, automated systems, agricultural robots, remote sensing, and decision support systems can help monitor crop conditions, identify issues, automate processes, and support farmers' decisions. While these applications may have initial financial and expertise barriers, their benefits include enhanced crop yields, quality and safety, efficient farm management, and reduced risks. Overall, AI can help modernize agriculture and optimize outputs to better feed the world's growing population.
This document provides information on organic farming. It begins with definitions of organic farming from various organizations. It then discusses the religious documentation of organic farming practices from ancient texts. Tables show the global area and top states in India under organic farming. The principles, types, objectives, benefits, components and international standards of organic farming are described. Organic farming avoids synthetic inputs and relies on natural methods to fertilize soil and control weeds and pests.
The document discusses chasmogamy and cleistogamy in plants. It defines chasmogamy as the production of open, showy flowers that expose reproductive structures for cross-pollination. Cleistogamy refers to small, unopened, self-pollinating flowers. A case study on Viola pubescens found that it produces more chasmogamous flowers in spring when light levels are high, and more cleistogamous flowers in summer when the canopy closes, reducing light levels. Environmental factors like light, temperature, soil moisture, and nutrients can influence the ratio of chasmogamous to cleistogamous flowers produced in various plant species. Cleistogamous flowers provide reproductive assurance when
Weed ecology is the study of the relationships between weeds and their environments. There are two approaches to weed ecology: autecology, which examines individual weed populations, and synecology, which examines the relationships between communities of different weed species. Weed ecology is influenced by ecological succession, crop-weed competition, morphological similarities between crops and weeds, seed shedding behavior, environmental factors that encourage germination, and allelopathic effects between some crops and weeds. Continuous use of the same herbicide can also encourage weed resistance to develop over time. Studying weed ecology helps understand how to manage weeds through practices like crop rotation.
This document discusses tools for evaluating cropping systems, including conventional indices like multiple cropping index, cropping intensity index, cropping index, relative yields total, relative crowding coefficient, crop equivalent yield, and land equivalent ratio. It provides definitions and examples of calculating each index. Additional terms discussed for evaluating profitability include gross return, net return, return per rupee invested (benefit-cost ratio), and per day return. The document emphasizes that no single index can provide a good comparison, so multiple indices should be used together.
1. The document discusses hybridization techniques in several pulse crops including red gram, black gram, bengal gram, soybean, and cowpea. It describes the self-pollination mechanisms and hybridization methods for each crop.
2. For most crops, emasculation is done in the evening by removing the stamens, and pollination is performed the next morning by applying pollen from the male parent. Flowers are usually bagged after pollination to ensure controlled crosses.
3. Techniques vary slightly between crops. For example, in black gram pollination occurs before flower opening to ensure self-fertilization, while in bengal gram crossing work is best started when
National biodiversity protection initiativesvagh sarman
This document discusses biodiversity and conservation efforts in India. It defines biodiversity as the variety of life on Earth, including genetic, species, and ecosystem diversity. India is one of the most biodiverse countries in the world, home to 7-8% of global species. The document outlines strategies for conserving biodiversity, including protected areas like national parks and sanctuaries, as well as ex situ conservation methods like zoos, botanical gardens, and gene banks. It provides details on India's biodiversity hotspots, legislation, and management authorities like the National Biodiversity Authority.
Zero budget farming is the best method of chemical-free farming drawing from conventional Indian methods. ZBNF reduces farming expenses and promotes the use of natural fertilizers and local seeds.
An integrated weed management approach to land management combines the use of complementary weed control methods such as grazing, herbicide application, land fallowing, and biological control.
Organic farming relies on techniques like crop rotation, green manure, compost, and biological pest control to maintain soil fertility without using harmful chemicals. It defines organic farming and discusses its history, principles, and methods. Key aspects covered include using organic manures and pesticides, maintaining soil health, and rotating crops to replenish nutrients. Both advantages like increasing soil fertility long-term and reducing pollution, and disadvantages like potential lower initial yields are addressed.
This document outlines the principles and methods of plant breeding. It discusses the impact of parents, quality of parents, objectives of breeding, breeding methods, and pedigree. The main methods covered are for cross-pollinated crops, including mass selection, progeny selection, and recurrent selection, and for self-pollinated crops, like mass selection, pure line selection, bulk method, and back-cross method. It also defines a pure line as the progeny of a single homozygous plant of a self-pollinated species.
Emasculation and pollination techniques in oilseed fibres and plantation cropsckyadavstm0
1. The document discusses techniques for hybridization and emasculation/pollination in several crops including groundnut, sesame, sunflower, castor, cotton, and oilseeds.
2. Key steps discussed are parent selection, emasculation to remove male parts from female flowers, and controlled pollination by applying pollen from the male parent.
3. Methods vary by crop but include hand emasculation, using paper or straw covers to isolate flowers and control pollination, and removing or rubbing off male flower parts. The goal is to produce hybrid seeds for plant breeding.
Weed indices are used to study the effect of weed density, growth, and suppression on crop plants. Common indices include weed infestation, weed index, weed control efficiency, and smothering efficiency. The document defines each of these indices and provides examples of how to calculate them. Higher values of weed control efficiency and smothering efficiency indicate better control of weeds. The weed index compares yields between treated and untreated plots, with lower values showing more effective herbicide treatment.
Precision farming uses technology like GPS, GIS, remote sensing, and variable rate application to optimize crop production by accounting for spatial and temporal variability within fields. It involves accessing variability through soil sampling and mapping, then managing that variability using tools like variable rate technology, site-specific planting, and nutrient management. This contrasts with traditional farming which treats entire fields uniformly without consideration for variability. The goal of precision farming is to improve crop yields and quality while reducing costs, waste, and environmental impact.
sustainabilty of rice wheat cropping systemRajni Sinha
1) The document discusses challenges facing the rice-wheat cropping system in South Asia, including declining soil health, nutrient deficiencies, climate change impacts, and livelihood issues.
2) It then outlines some opportunities to improve sustainability, such as conservation agriculture practices, crop diversification, and integrated crop and resource management technologies.
3) Field studies found that conservation agriculture practices like zero-tillage, crop residue retention, and diversification with maize or potatoes can increase yields and farmer incomes compared to conventional rice-wheat systems.
Parasitic weeds like Striga species are a serious problem for agriculture in many parts of the world. Striga species are either hemiparasites or holoparasites, with hemiparasites able to produce their own food but still relying on host plants for water and nutrients, while holoparasites rely completely on host plants. The life cycle of Striga involves seed germination in response to host plant secretions, attachment to host roots through haustoria, and production of seeds. Effective control methods include cultural practices like crop rotation and intercropping to manage soil health, as well as seed-based approaches like developing resistant crop varieties and using herbicide-coated seeds.
Weeds compete with crops for nutrients, moisture, space, sunlight and can release allelopathic compounds that inhibit crop growth. Weeds remove significant amounts of nutrients from the soil each season. They also transpire at higher rates than crops and can form dense canopies that shade out crops. The critical period of weed-crop competition varies by crop but is typically early in the growth cycle. Factors like weed density and species, soil fertility, moisture levels, pH, and climate can influence the intensity of competition between weeds and crops. Timely weed management is important for optimal crop yields.
This document discusses farmer producer organizations (FPOs) in India. It provides background on FPOs and their legal forms. As of 2019, there were over 7,000 registered FPOs across India, with the majority being small in size and capital. The top challenges for FPOs are access to capital, infrastructure, and support. The document outlines a strategy for FPO development over 6 years and discusses the roles and structure of FPOs. It also summarizes various financial support programs available to FPOs from organizations like NABARD and the government.
The document discusses Sahaja Aharam, a federation of organic farmer producer organizations in India. It aims to build sustainable livelihoods for smallholder farmers through collective action and organic agriculture. Key activities include supporting over 25,000 farmers to transition to organic practices, building farmer producer organizations and federations, developing integrated food processing hubs, and establishing an organic retail chain for market access. The organization also works on public policy engagement, digital tools and services, and community enterprise development to strengthen farmers' livelihoods through collective action.
201016 what is wrong with our food choices todayRamanjaneyulu GV
The document discusses several issues with modern food choices and their environmental and health impacts. It notes that dietary habits have shifted to foods that are low in nutrients but high in salt, sugar, and fat, leading to obesity and diseases. It also discusses how crop choices, farming practices, and food processing can negatively impact the environment, farmers' livelihoods, and food quality and safety. The document advocates for consumers to make informed choices that support sustainable agriculture and care for those who produce our food.
The document discusses opportunities for micro food enterprises in India. It outlines various business models and segments in the food processing industry including production, manufacturing, wholesale, retail, and international markets. It also discusses opportunities for new products, technologies, and infrastructure. Key opportunities mentioned are in fortified foods, organic products, convenience foods, and value addition of fruits, vegetables, grains, and dairy. The document provides an overview of schemes and support available for formalizing micro food processing enterprises in India.
200501 organic marketing opportunities and challengesRamanjaneyulu GV
This document discusses opportunities and challenges for organic food marketing in India. It notes that the global organic market is growing faster than conventional markets. India has the largest area under organic cultivation and number of organic producers globally. While India exports a large amount of organic products worth over $500 million annually, it also faces challenges such as seasonality of crops, lack of processing facilities, and inconsistent standards. The document outlines certification requirements and labels to ensure quality and traceability in the organic sector in India. It provides examples of sourcing models and discusses setting up an organic business.
200429 organic marketing opportunities and challengesRamanjaneyulu GV
The document discusses opportunities and challenges for organic food marketing in India. It notes that the global organic market is growing faster than conventional markets. In India, organic farming is growing at 25% annually and India ranks third globally in wild harvest area and ninth in area under organic cultivation. The document outlines India's status as a major organic exporter, especially of oilseeds, processed foods, and cotton. It discusses organic certification standards and the participatory guarantee system for assurance. Overall the document provides an overview of India's organic sector and prospects for further growth in production, exports, and domestic markets.
Making information technology work for rural indiaRamanjaneyulu GV
The document discusses efforts to improve rural development in India through information technology. It focuses on areas like organic farming, climate change adaptation, livelihood diversification, and building producer organizations. Key activities include farmer field schools, developing "bio villages", creating alternative livelihoods, and incubating farmers' cooperatives and companies. A helpline called KisanMitra aims to improve access to services, credit, and resolve farmers' issues. The organization works in 6 states and focuses on making public support services more accessible to farmers through various initiatives.
The document discusses the work of the Centre for Sustainable Agriculture (CSA) in India, which works on issues related to farmers' distress through various programs promoting organic farming, building farmer organizations, improving policy support systems, and operating a helpline called Kisan Mitra to assist distressed farmers directly. CSA has offices in 6 states across India and works directly with over 50,000 farmers and indirectly with 200,000 farmers.
This document summarizes key challenges facing Telangana agriculture, including rising farmer suicides, lack of remunerative prices, dependence on monsoon rains, and increasing costs of production. It notes that most farmer suicides are by small and marginal tenant farmers. Tables show the number of suicides by district and year. Direct income support schemes and improving governance of agricultural support systems are discussed as ways to address farmer distress.
presentation made at International Organic Farming Conference organised at Katmandu, Nepal from 14-15th May, 2019
Organised by High Level Task force on Organic Farming in Nepal
Public policy for shift towards organic/natural farmingRamanjaneyulu GV
This document outlines public policy strategies for shifting towards organic and natural farming in India. It recommends increasing government budget allocations for agriculture to 10-15% to support farmers' labor, resources, and knowledge. Price support, income support, and exempting organic cooperatives from taxation for several years would help ensure farmers' income security. Agricultural research should adopt agroecological perspectives, and extension should shift from information-based to knowledge-based systems involving experienced farmers. Marketing support through state-level commodity boards and infrastructure for storage and processing can help farmers access markets.
The document summarizes the work of the Centre for Sustainable Agriculture over 13 years in addressing the agrarian crisis in India through agroecological approaches like water harvesting, soil management and non-pesticidal management. It highlights model villages like Yenabavi which became fully organic and increased productivity, and Dorli where farmers returned to farming using 80% less external inputs. It also describes the organization's work in forming farmer cooperatives, operating retail outlets and e-commerce platforms to connect small farmers to markets, and its efforts to promote livelihood diversification. The document outlines ongoing challenges around access to credit and policy support for smallholder farmers.
This document discusses the challenges facing Indian farmers and proposes solutions to improve their livelihoods. It notes that over 318,000 farmers have committed suicide in India from 1995-2016 due to increasing costs of cultivation, stagnating yields, reduced subsidies, and declining incomes. The average income of Indian farmers is only Rs. 6,426 per year. It advocates for reducing farmers' costs, increasing prices for agricultural products, and diversifying farmers' income sources to improve their financial situation. The document also describes the work of the Sahaja Aharam social enterprise, which aims to connect farmers directly to consumers, ensure farmers receive over 50% of the sale price of crops, and build a cooperative model to boost rural economies.
160312 agrarian crisis in india and way forward seattle 1.0Ramanjaneyulu GV
This document summarizes the agricultural crisis in India and proposes solutions. It discusses the economic, ecological, socio-political and climate crises facing Indian agriculture, including increasing costs, debt, monocropping, migration, and more frequent droughts/floods. Solutions proposed include adopting ecological practices like integrated farming and water harvesting, organizing farmers for production/marketing, increasing public/private investment, and diversifying crops and livelihoods through activities like sericulture and honey production. Overall the document analyzes the problems in Indian agriculture and advocates for making farming more sustainable and viable economically.
This document discusses food as medicine and nutraceuticals. It provides examples of functional food components like fatty acids, polyphenols, saponins, probiotics, phytoestrogens, and carotenoids. These components are found in foods like milk, fish, tea, soybeans, yogurt, and vegetables. They provide health benefits such as reducing cancer risk, improving heart health, and supporting digestive health. The document also discusses nutrients like vitamins, minerals, and herbals that are commonly used as nutraceuticals and their potential health benefits. Overall, the document promotes adopting a diet focused on whole, natural foods that can help prevent and treat disease.
The Centre for Sustainable Agriculture (CSA) is a non-profit organization based in Telangana, India that works to promote organic and sustainable farming practices. Over the past 10 years, CSA has worked with farmers and state governments in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Maharashtra, and Chhattisgarh to establish community-managed sustainable agriculture programs covering over 200,000 hectares. CSA has also helped form 14 agricultural cooperatives with over 1,500 member farmers. The organization provides training, resources and market support to help farmers transition to organic practices and improve their incomes.
This document discusses several issues with the current food system that can make food unsafe for consumption. It notes problems like pesticide use, food processing practices, and changing diets. Specifically, it outlines that pesticide residues are commonly found in many foods and water sources in India at levels that exceed safety limits. It also discusses the health impacts of consuming highly processed junk foods and snacks that are high in salt, sugar, and fat. The food system needs reform to make food safer and more nutritious for the population.
1. పురుగు మందులు లేని వ్యవ్సాయం నుంచి
సంద్రియ వ్యవ్సాయం వ్రకు
ఆంధ్ి పిద్ేశ్ తెలంగాణా రైతుల ముప్పై సంవ్తసరాల పియాణం
సహజ ఆహారం ప్రి డ్యయసర్ కంప్నీ
మరియు
సుసథిర వ్యవ్సాయ కందిం
2. 1988: పురుగులు పురుగు మందులతో ప్ో రాటం
• ప్రిగిన పురుగుమందుల వినియోగం, పురుగులతో
కష్ాా లు-నష్ాా లు, పురుగు మందుల విష పిావాాలు
• పత్తి లో తెలల ద్ోమ ఉదృత్త గుంటూరు పికాశం
జిలాల లలో రైతుల ఆతమహతయలు
• పురుగు మందులు లేని వ్యవ్సాయం ప్ప రైతులు,
సవచ్చంద సంసిలు, శాసిర ాేతిలతో బంగళూర్ లో
సమాాేశం
3. 1990s: పురుగుల్ని అరధం చేసుకొని నిాారించ్ుకవవ్టం
ఎర్ర గ ొంగళి పుర్ుగు
• వ్రాా ధార ప్ాి ంతాలలో ావరీ నష్ాా లు
• వ్ంటి మీద వ్ున్ాి ాంటరి కల వ్లన పురుగు మందుల విఫలం
• రకకల పురుగుల్ని ఆకరిాంచ్టవనికి రాత్తి పూట మంటలు, గ ంగళి పురుగుల తాకిడి
నిాారించ్టవనికి ప్ర లం చ్ుటరల లోతెపన కాలువ్లు, పురుగుల్ని ఆకరిాంచి నిాారించ్టవనికి జిలేల డ్ు,
తూతుకడ్ కొమమల వినియోగం, పురుగుల్ని వికరిశంచ్టవనికి ాేప, ాావిల్న కాష్ాయాలు
7. పరిశోదన్ా సంసిలతో కల్నసథ పనిచేయటం
ఇకిిసాట్ తో కల్నసథ NPV ఉతైత్తి వ్ంగలో కాయ కొమమ తొలుచ్ు పురుగు
నిాారణ కు బ్రిటన్ కు చెంద్రన NRI సంసి
తో కల్నసథ పనిచేయటం
13. పరజల యాజమాన్యొం లో సుస్థిర్ యాజమాన్యొం
• పిజా సంఘాల లో కల్నసథ పనిచేయటం
• ఆచ్రిసుి ని రైతులతో శిక్షణ
• ఇంద్రరా కాి ంత్త పధ్ం లాంటి పిభుతవ పధ్కాలు,
సంసిలతో తోడాైటర
• 2005 నుంచి 2012 మధ్యలో 4000 గాి మాలు, 35
లక్షల ఎకరాలలో పురుగు మందుల వినియోగం
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• ఆంధ్ి పిద్ేశ్ రాష ార సాి యిలో 50% పురుగు మందుల
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