The document outlines various initiatives by ICRISAT and the Government of Karnataka aimed at improving rain-fed agriculture between 2003 and 2014, highlighting significant increases in crop productivity and income for participating farmers. Key achievements include improved agricultural practices under the Bhoochetana project, which led to up to 66% increased yields and considerable economic benefits. It emphasizes the need for continued sustainable development and resilience-building measures in rain-fed agriculture due to climate change challenges.

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

6. Resilient Agriculture Investigators
Network (RAIN)4Sustainable
Development in Karnataka

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

8. Bhoochetana: Increasing Adoption,
Area Coverage and Impact: A Challenge
to Meet

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 2066%
 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

13. Increased Mean Crop Yields in the
State during Rainy Season 2013

14. Distribution of Micronutrients in Total (tons) and
Per Hectare (kg) under Bhoochetana Project
Year
consumed
Season
Area
covered
(Lakhs
ha)
Quantity Consumed (t) Nutrient used (kg ha-1)
ZnSO4 Gypsum Borax ZnSO4 Gypsum Borax
2009 Kharif 2.25 372 4309 53 1.65 19.15 0.23
Rabi 0.59 - - - - - -
2010 Kharif 12.72 2723 35376 389 2.27 29.50 0.32
Rabi 3.70 362 5595 113 1.09 16.86 0.34
2011 Kharif 28.44 8775 96234 2781 3.46 37.90 1.10
Rabi 6.60 1678 12475 432 2.94 21.87 0.76
2012 Kharif 35.70 6803 59935 3104 2.25 21.5 0.77

15. Nutrient Consumption-based High and Low
Performing Districts under Bhoochetana
during 2009 to 2013

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

19. Revolutionising Rain-fed Agriculture
thru Inclusivity and Resilience
(ReRAInRe) in Karnataka

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

23. Thank you!