The document discusses the need for a second Green Revolution in India to boost agricultural productivity and address ongoing issues like low crop yields, overdependence on monsoon rains, small landholdings, and lack of infrastructure and market access. It proposes a model that focuses on soil testing, using high-quality seeds, organic fertilizer management, improved irrigation techniques, farmer training, food processing, and linking farmers to markets. The goal is to increase annual grain production to 400 million tons through sustainable agricultural practices.
This document discusses climate smart agriculture practices that have been demonstrated in villages in India to increase resilience. It provides examples of interventions implemented across four modules: natural resource management, crop production systems, livestock and fisheries production, and institutional mechanisms. The interventions have shown benefits like increased productivity, income, adaptation to climate variability, and some mitigation co-benefits. The document advocates scaling up these practices through developing more climate smart villages and integrating them within national and state policy frameworks and plans.
Future prospects of indian agriculture manavibisht1
The document discusses the future prospects of Indian agriculture. It notes that agriculture currently contributes 17.67 trillion INR to India's GDP and employs 50% of the population. However, Indian agriculture faces challenges from decreasing land fertility, water scarcity, and climate change effects. New technologies like precision agriculture, IoT sensors, drones, and biotechnology have potential to make Indian agriculture more sustainable and productive to meet future demands. Adopting practices like organic farming, vertical farming, and using agricultural startups can help modernize Indian agriculture.
Crop Diversification : A Paradigm for Sustainable AgricultureNikhil Kumar
This document summarizes a seminar presentation on crop diversification as a paradigm for sustainable agriculture. It discusses how crop diversification can increase farm incomes and stabilize productivity compared to a focus only on intensification during the Green Revolution. It provides background on the agriculture scenarios in India and the state of Bihar specifically. It defines crop diversification and discusses its importance, approaches, determinants, strategies and opportunities. It also outlines constraints to diversification and government policies to support it. Case studies show how diversification has improved yields, incomes, nutrient balances and land use efficiency compared to traditional rice-wheat systems.
ICRISAT Big ideas for partnership portfoliocropreg
1. Smallholder farmers in dryland regions rely mainly on rainfed agriculture for their livelihoods. Climate change is increasing the risks they face from more variable rainfall patterns.
2. The document proposes several "Big Ideas" to improve rural livelihoods and promote climate resilience in these regions. These include developing climate resilient communities, sustainably managing natural resources using proven models, and breeding new drought-tolerant varieties of dryland cereals and grain legumes.
3. One proven model discussed is the Bhoochetana program from India, which achieved major increases in crop yields and agricultural incomes through soil and water conservation practices, use of improved seeds and fertilizers, and farmer training.
This document discusses climate smart agriculture practices that have been demonstrated in villages in India to increase resilience. It provides examples of interventions implemented across four modules: natural resource management, crop production systems, livestock and fisheries production, and institutional mechanisms. The interventions have shown benefits like increased productivity, income, adaptation to climate variability, and some mitigation co-benefits. The document advocates scaling up these practices through developing more climate smart villages and integrating them within national and state policy frameworks and plans.
Future prospects of indian agriculture manavibisht1
The document discusses the future prospects of Indian agriculture. It notes that agriculture currently contributes 17.67 trillion INR to India's GDP and employs 50% of the population. However, Indian agriculture faces challenges from decreasing land fertility, water scarcity, and climate change effects. New technologies like precision agriculture, IoT sensors, drones, and biotechnology have potential to make Indian agriculture more sustainable and productive to meet future demands. Adopting practices like organic farming, vertical farming, and using agricultural startups can help modernize Indian agriculture.
Crop Diversification : A Paradigm for Sustainable AgricultureNikhil Kumar
This document summarizes a seminar presentation on crop diversification as a paradigm for sustainable agriculture. It discusses how crop diversification can increase farm incomes and stabilize productivity compared to a focus only on intensification during the Green Revolution. It provides background on the agriculture scenarios in India and the state of Bihar specifically. It defines crop diversification and discusses its importance, approaches, determinants, strategies and opportunities. It also outlines constraints to diversification and government policies to support it. Case studies show how diversification has improved yields, incomes, nutrient balances and land use efficiency compared to traditional rice-wheat systems.
ICRISAT Big ideas for partnership portfoliocropreg
1. Smallholder farmers in dryland regions rely mainly on rainfed agriculture for their livelihoods. Climate change is increasing the risks they face from more variable rainfall patterns.
2. The document proposes several "Big Ideas" to improve rural livelihoods and promote climate resilience in these regions. These include developing climate resilient communities, sustainably managing natural resources using proven models, and breeding new drought-tolerant varieties of dryland cereals and grain legumes.
3. One proven model discussed is the Bhoochetana program from India, which achieved major increases in crop yields and agricultural incomes through soil and water conservation practices, use of improved seeds and fertilizers, and farmer training.
Presenters: Norman Uphoff and Amir Kassam
Title: Agroecological Strategies for Regenerative, Climate-Smart Agriculture with examples from CA and SRI
Venue: World Bank, Washington, DC
Date: September 29, 2016
Sponsor: The 1818 Society and Agriculture Global Practice, World Bank, Washington, DC
CROP DIVERSIFICATION : A SEARCH FOR AN ALTERNATIVE INCOME OF THE FARMERS IN T...abidminar
- The document discusses crop diversification in the Indian state of West Bengal. It aims to understand the extent and nature of diversification occurring in recent years.
- West Bengal has traditionally been a rice-producing state but is now diversifying towards high-value crops like fruits and vegetables to increase farm incomes and sustainability.
- The document analyzes changes in cropping patterns over 1997-2005 using diversity indices. It finds rice area declined slightly while production rose, indicating yield gains. Other crops like wheat also increased.
- Key factors driving diversification are identified as improved infrastructure, education, urbanization, and technology changes like irrigation expansion and fertilizer use.
The document summarizes the challenges facing Indian agriculture, including stagnating productivity growth, declining farmer incomes, and negative environmental impacts from the Green Revolution. It discusses the need for urgent policy interventions to support farmers and protect their livelihoods. Key barriers to overcome include declining yields, lack of cultivable land, and water scarcity. The future of Indian agriculture depends on addressing issues like resource degradation, investment levels, technology development, and the effects of globalization and urbanization.
This document defines smart farming as using modern technology to increase agricultural production and quality. It discusses the history of smart agriculture focusing on supporting development and food security. The objectives of smart farming are to sustainably increase yields and incomes while adapting to climate change and reducing emissions. The advantages include maximizing outputs with minimal resources, while disadvantages are reliance on continuous internet and farmers learning new technologies.
Horticulture issue and challenges in North East IndiaJeebit Singh
The presentation describes various issues and challenges faced in commercial adoption of one of the potential area of agriculture i.e. Horticulture in one of the biodiversity rich area of North Eastern Region of India. It also briefly describes the major potential horticultural crops that can be cultivated and some of the strategies to overcome this challenges
The document discusses strategies for increasing food production in India to meet future demand. It notes that India faces a monumental challenge in feeding its growing population but that human ingenuity and science can help boost food supply. Current trends show India has become self-sufficient in many crops through yield increases via crop breeding programs and hybrid varieties. The document advocates further applying technologies like GM crops, biofortification, and genome editing to develop higher-yielding, more nutritious crop varieties in order to ensure food security for India by 2050 in a sustainable manner.
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.
Crop diversification for Sustainable AgricultureGuru6005
This document discusses crop diversification in India. It defines crop diversification as shifting from less profitable crops or systems to more profitable and sustainable ones. It notes some key benefits as increasing income, withstanding price fluctuations, and improving sustainability. Some important approaches discussed are horizontal diversification through crop substitution or intensification, and vertical diversification through crops, livestock, fisheries etc. Factors determining successful diversification include environment, infrastructure, prices and household factors. Priority areas identified include shifting from low to high value crops, single to mixed crops, and agriculture to agriculture plus processing. Constraints to diversification in India include rainfall dependence and issues around land fragmentation and input supply.
The document summarizes several key agricultural problems facing India:
- India has low crop yields for many commodities compared to other countries despite being a large producer, due to factors like reliance on rainfed agriculture and lack of infrastructure.
- The country's agricultural sector is heavily dependent on monsoons, leading to volatility in growth.
- India has a low share of global agricultural export markets compared to its production levels.
- Many Indian farmers face debt, financial distress, and some have even resorted to suicide due to issues like small land holdings and lack of income stability.
- Reforms are needed to boost productivity, support small farmers, and modernize agricultural practices.
Climate change poses challenges to global food security. By 2050, food production must increase 60% to meet demand from a growing population. Adapting agriculture to climate change through climate-smart practices can help achieve food security and sustainable development goals. This involves increasing productivity, adapting to climate impacts, and reducing emissions. At the local level, action plans are needed to assess climate change impacts on soils, water resources, and crops, and implement contingency plans, restoration strategies, and diversified livelihoods to build resilience for small farmers.
The document discusses the development and characteristics of modern agriculture in the 20th century and questions whether it should be continued or expanded. It argues that while modern agriculture greatly increased food production, it has stressed natural resources and the environment. The System of Rice Intensification (SRI) is presented as an agroecological alternative that uses different management practices to improve yields while reducing inputs, costs, and environmental impacts compared to modern practices. SRI demonstrates that alternatives exist that are more sustainable and productive than continuing along the current technological path of modern agriculture.
1) Corn and soybeans now occupy over 60% of Iowa's total land area and over 80% of its cropland, showing a decline in crop diversity in the central US.
2) Diversified farming systems that incorporate perennials, cover crops, and livestock into crop rotations can provide environmental benefits like improved soil health, water quality, climate resilience, and wildlife habitat compared to monoculture corn and soybean systems.
3) Barriers to adopting more diverse farming practices include economic and policy incentives for specialization, lack of markets and infrastructure, and cultural beliefs; while drivers include risk management, interest in new markets, and support from community.
This document describes a technology transfer project focused on implementing Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) for farmers in Rangareddy district, India from 2011-2014. The project aimed to integrate GAP into farming systems through farmer field schools, improve farmers' knowledge and skills in GAP, and increase income through value addition and marketing. Key activities included baseline surveys, soil testing, demonstrations of improved practices for crops and livestock, and training programs. Adoption of practices like zero-tillage maize, clean milk production, and vermicomposting resulted in higher yields and incomes. Challenges included the labor intensiveness of GAP and need for group approaches to ensure sustainability of activities.
This document discusses crop diversification, including its meaning and concept, drivers, approaches, and strategies. Crop diversification refers to shifting from dominance of one crop to growing a variety of crops to meet demands. It involves growing complementary crops for marketing, shifting to higher-value crops, and mixing crops with different environmental requirements. Drivers include changing consumer demand, climate change, and risks from weather and prices. Approaches include horizontal diversification by adding new crops and vertical diversification by adding value through processing. Strategies involve replacing low-yield crops, intercropping, growing export/nutritious crops, and mixing deep-rooted and fibrous-rooted plants.
The document discusses various reasons for the downfall of agricultural productivity in India at the grassroots level, including the mindset of farmers, illiteracy, high costs of tools, worsening farming conditions, decreased living standards, increased suicide rates, and lack of financial support. It also provides information on hydroponics techniques as an alternative to traditional farming and discusses some advantages and challenges of adopting hydroponics in India. Overall, the document analyzes issues currently affecting Indian agriculture and proposes hydroponics as a potential solution.
This document discusses the role of digital agriculture within India's Digital India initiative. It defines digital agriculture as using ICT and data to support farming. The study examines the impact of digitalization on India's agricultural sector through secondary sources. Key objectives are to study the impact of digitalization and government schemes promoting it. Digital technologies like IoT, sensors, big data analytics and AI are improving access to information on soil, crops and equipment. Government schemes promote precision farming, insurance, markets and financial inclusion. Digital trends include vertical farming, supply chain innovation, and use of drones and remote sensing. The conclusion states that a comprehensive digital platform can help improve yields and meet growing food demand in India.
“Doubling of Farmer’s Income by Farming System Approach for Food Security & ...DAYANIDHI CHAUBEY
This document provides an overview of strategies to double farmer's incomes in Bihar, India by 2022 as outlined by the Prime Minister and Finance Minister. It discusses the challenges facing agriculture in Bihar and proposes a farming systems approach that integrates crop production with livestock, fisheries, and other enterprises. This would improve food security and nutrition, increase productivity and farm incomes, optimize resource use, minimize pollution, and generate employment through diversified and sustainable agricultural systems. Key strategies include raising crop yields, higher cropping intensity, diversification, reducing production costs, and developing infrastructure like warehouses and market linkages.
Sustainable Agriculture of INDIA:case study of ADILABADRavi Varma reddy
The document provides information about sustainable agriculture in India with a focus on the Adilabad district of Andhra Pradesh. It defines sustainable agriculture and outlines its key principles such as soil conservation, crop diversity, nutrient management, and integrated pest management. It then discusses sustainable agriculture practices and challenges in India. It also describes the agricultural landscape of Adilabad district, including its climate, cropping patterns across different agro-ecological zones, and irrigation sources. Finally, it presents a case study on the agricultural sustainability practices of the Pradhan tribe in Adilabad district.
This document proposes solutions to problems facing Indian agriculture and outlines their potential impacts. It identifies issues such as lack of education, obsolete technology, inadequate irrigation, unstable policies, and negative perceptions of farming. Solutions proposed include increasing private investment, improving farmer knowledge through training programs, reorienting agriculture colleges, doubling productivity through better soil/water management, and strengthening research/implementation links. Challenges to the solutions include the expense of new equipment, replacing chemical fertilizers, addressing farmer suicides, improving agricultural education, and seeking international support. The solutions aim to meet future food demands in a sustainable way and improve farmer profitability and lives.
This document discusses techniques to enhance agricultural productivity in India. It begins by outlining some distressing facts about Indian agriculture, such as declining food grain availability and increasing indebtedness of farmer households. It then proposes several solutions in key areas needing intervention:
1) Proper utilization of small land holdings through cooperative farming and division of profit laws.
2) Improving irrigation through techniques like open hydroponics, trace irrigation, and improving water storage.
3) Using alternative pest control methods like sterile insect technique to reduce pesticide use.
4) Improving storage to address significant post-harvest losses through private storage models.
This document discusses trends and innovations in 21st century agriculture. It begins by describing traditional and modern agricultural practices. It then outlines several emerging technologies driving changes in agriculture, including artificial intelligence/machine learning to improve crop yields, plant genomics to develop more nutritious crops, and harvest monitoring to reduce food waste. Vertical farming is highlighted as a way to grow food in controlled indoor environments. The document also notes impacts of agricultural changes in India like decreased farming and land conversion, before concluding technological innovations will be key to future economic growth.
Presenters: Norman Uphoff and Amir Kassam
Title: Agroecological Strategies for Regenerative, Climate-Smart Agriculture with examples from CA and SRI
Venue: World Bank, Washington, DC
Date: September 29, 2016
Sponsor: The 1818 Society and Agriculture Global Practice, World Bank, Washington, DC
CROP DIVERSIFICATION : A SEARCH FOR AN ALTERNATIVE INCOME OF THE FARMERS IN T...abidminar
- The document discusses crop diversification in the Indian state of West Bengal. It aims to understand the extent and nature of diversification occurring in recent years.
- West Bengal has traditionally been a rice-producing state but is now diversifying towards high-value crops like fruits and vegetables to increase farm incomes and sustainability.
- The document analyzes changes in cropping patterns over 1997-2005 using diversity indices. It finds rice area declined slightly while production rose, indicating yield gains. Other crops like wheat also increased.
- Key factors driving diversification are identified as improved infrastructure, education, urbanization, and technology changes like irrigation expansion and fertilizer use.
The document summarizes the challenges facing Indian agriculture, including stagnating productivity growth, declining farmer incomes, and negative environmental impacts from the Green Revolution. It discusses the need for urgent policy interventions to support farmers and protect their livelihoods. Key barriers to overcome include declining yields, lack of cultivable land, and water scarcity. The future of Indian agriculture depends on addressing issues like resource degradation, investment levels, technology development, and the effects of globalization and urbanization.
This document defines smart farming as using modern technology to increase agricultural production and quality. It discusses the history of smart agriculture focusing on supporting development and food security. The objectives of smart farming are to sustainably increase yields and incomes while adapting to climate change and reducing emissions. The advantages include maximizing outputs with minimal resources, while disadvantages are reliance on continuous internet and farmers learning new technologies.
Horticulture issue and challenges in North East IndiaJeebit Singh
The presentation describes various issues and challenges faced in commercial adoption of one of the potential area of agriculture i.e. Horticulture in one of the biodiversity rich area of North Eastern Region of India. It also briefly describes the major potential horticultural crops that can be cultivated and some of the strategies to overcome this challenges
The document discusses strategies for increasing food production in India to meet future demand. It notes that India faces a monumental challenge in feeding its growing population but that human ingenuity and science can help boost food supply. Current trends show India has become self-sufficient in many crops through yield increases via crop breeding programs and hybrid varieties. The document advocates further applying technologies like GM crops, biofortification, and genome editing to develop higher-yielding, more nutritious crop varieties in order to ensure food security for India by 2050 in a sustainable manner.
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.
Crop diversification for Sustainable AgricultureGuru6005
This document discusses crop diversification in India. It defines crop diversification as shifting from less profitable crops or systems to more profitable and sustainable ones. It notes some key benefits as increasing income, withstanding price fluctuations, and improving sustainability. Some important approaches discussed are horizontal diversification through crop substitution or intensification, and vertical diversification through crops, livestock, fisheries etc. Factors determining successful diversification include environment, infrastructure, prices and household factors. Priority areas identified include shifting from low to high value crops, single to mixed crops, and agriculture to agriculture plus processing. Constraints to diversification in India include rainfall dependence and issues around land fragmentation and input supply.
The document summarizes several key agricultural problems facing India:
- India has low crop yields for many commodities compared to other countries despite being a large producer, due to factors like reliance on rainfed agriculture and lack of infrastructure.
- The country's agricultural sector is heavily dependent on monsoons, leading to volatility in growth.
- India has a low share of global agricultural export markets compared to its production levels.
- Many Indian farmers face debt, financial distress, and some have even resorted to suicide due to issues like small land holdings and lack of income stability.
- Reforms are needed to boost productivity, support small farmers, and modernize agricultural practices.
Climate change poses challenges to global food security. By 2050, food production must increase 60% to meet demand from a growing population. Adapting agriculture to climate change through climate-smart practices can help achieve food security and sustainable development goals. This involves increasing productivity, adapting to climate impacts, and reducing emissions. At the local level, action plans are needed to assess climate change impacts on soils, water resources, and crops, and implement contingency plans, restoration strategies, and diversified livelihoods to build resilience for small farmers.
The document discusses the development and characteristics of modern agriculture in the 20th century and questions whether it should be continued or expanded. It argues that while modern agriculture greatly increased food production, it has stressed natural resources and the environment. The System of Rice Intensification (SRI) is presented as an agroecological alternative that uses different management practices to improve yields while reducing inputs, costs, and environmental impacts compared to modern practices. SRI demonstrates that alternatives exist that are more sustainable and productive than continuing along the current technological path of modern agriculture.
1) Corn and soybeans now occupy over 60% of Iowa's total land area and over 80% of its cropland, showing a decline in crop diversity in the central US.
2) Diversified farming systems that incorporate perennials, cover crops, and livestock into crop rotations can provide environmental benefits like improved soil health, water quality, climate resilience, and wildlife habitat compared to monoculture corn and soybean systems.
3) Barriers to adopting more diverse farming practices include economic and policy incentives for specialization, lack of markets and infrastructure, and cultural beliefs; while drivers include risk management, interest in new markets, and support from community.
This document describes a technology transfer project focused on implementing Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) for farmers in Rangareddy district, India from 2011-2014. The project aimed to integrate GAP into farming systems through farmer field schools, improve farmers' knowledge and skills in GAP, and increase income through value addition and marketing. Key activities included baseline surveys, soil testing, demonstrations of improved practices for crops and livestock, and training programs. Adoption of practices like zero-tillage maize, clean milk production, and vermicomposting resulted in higher yields and incomes. Challenges included the labor intensiveness of GAP and need for group approaches to ensure sustainability of activities.
This document discusses crop diversification, including its meaning and concept, drivers, approaches, and strategies. Crop diversification refers to shifting from dominance of one crop to growing a variety of crops to meet demands. It involves growing complementary crops for marketing, shifting to higher-value crops, and mixing crops with different environmental requirements. Drivers include changing consumer demand, climate change, and risks from weather and prices. Approaches include horizontal diversification by adding new crops and vertical diversification by adding value through processing. Strategies involve replacing low-yield crops, intercropping, growing export/nutritious crops, and mixing deep-rooted and fibrous-rooted plants.
The document discusses various reasons for the downfall of agricultural productivity in India at the grassroots level, including the mindset of farmers, illiteracy, high costs of tools, worsening farming conditions, decreased living standards, increased suicide rates, and lack of financial support. It also provides information on hydroponics techniques as an alternative to traditional farming and discusses some advantages and challenges of adopting hydroponics in India. Overall, the document analyzes issues currently affecting Indian agriculture and proposes hydroponics as a potential solution.
This document discusses the role of digital agriculture within India's Digital India initiative. It defines digital agriculture as using ICT and data to support farming. The study examines the impact of digitalization on India's agricultural sector through secondary sources. Key objectives are to study the impact of digitalization and government schemes promoting it. Digital technologies like IoT, sensors, big data analytics and AI are improving access to information on soil, crops and equipment. Government schemes promote precision farming, insurance, markets and financial inclusion. Digital trends include vertical farming, supply chain innovation, and use of drones and remote sensing. The conclusion states that a comprehensive digital platform can help improve yields and meet growing food demand in India.
“Doubling of Farmer’s Income by Farming System Approach for Food Security & ...DAYANIDHI CHAUBEY
This document provides an overview of strategies to double farmer's incomes in Bihar, India by 2022 as outlined by the Prime Minister and Finance Minister. It discusses the challenges facing agriculture in Bihar and proposes a farming systems approach that integrates crop production with livestock, fisheries, and other enterprises. This would improve food security and nutrition, increase productivity and farm incomes, optimize resource use, minimize pollution, and generate employment through diversified and sustainable agricultural systems. Key strategies include raising crop yields, higher cropping intensity, diversification, reducing production costs, and developing infrastructure like warehouses and market linkages.
Sustainable Agriculture of INDIA:case study of ADILABADRavi Varma reddy
The document provides information about sustainable agriculture in India with a focus on the Adilabad district of Andhra Pradesh. It defines sustainable agriculture and outlines its key principles such as soil conservation, crop diversity, nutrient management, and integrated pest management. It then discusses sustainable agriculture practices and challenges in India. It also describes the agricultural landscape of Adilabad district, including its climate, cropping patterns across different agro-ecological zones, and irrigation sources. Finally, it presents a case study on the agricultural sustainability practices of the Pradhan tribe in Adilabad district.
This document proposes solutions to problems facing Indian agriculture and outlines their potential impacts. It identifies issues such as lack of education, obsolete technology, inadequate irrigation, unstable policies, and negative perceptions of farming. Solutions proposed include increasing private investment, improving farmer knowledge through training programs, reorienting agriculture colleges, doubling productivity through better soil/water management, and strengthening research/implementation links. Challenges to the solutions include the expense of new equipment, replacing chemical fertilizers, addressing farmer suicides, improving agricultural education, and seeking international support. The solutions aim to meet future food demands in a sustainable way and improve farmer profitability and lives.
This document discusses techniques to enhance agricultural productivity in India. It begins by outlining some distressing facts about Indian agriculture, such as declining food grain availability and increasing indebtedness of farmer households. It then proposes several solutions in key areas needing intervention:
1) Proper utilization of small land holdings through cooperative farming and division of profit laws.
2) Improving irrigation through techniques like open hydroponics, trace irrigation, and improving water storage.
3) Using alternative pest control methods like sterile insect technique to reduce pesticide use.
4) Improving storage to address significant post-harvest losses through private storage models.
This document discusses trends and innovations in 21st century agriculture. It begins by describing traditional and modern agricultural practices. It then outlines several emerging technologies driving changes in agriculture, including artificial intelligence/machine learning to improve crop yields, plant genomics to develop more nutritious crops, and harvest monitoring to reduce food waste. Vertical farming is highlighted as a way to grow food in controlled indoor environments. The document also notes impacts of agricultural changes in India like decreased farming and land conversion, before concluding technological innovations will be key to future economic growth.
The document discusses the scope and challenges of agriculture in India. It proposes several solutions to address issues like low crop yields, lack of irrigation and financing, and effects of climate. These solutions include mixed farming, improving distribution systems, providing guidance and regulations, and modernizing techniques. The solutions would be implemented through government programs, loans, training initiatives, and funding opportunities. The impacts could include increased and more sustainable agricultural production and economic growth through improved crop yields and rural development. Challenges remain in scaling these solutions across India's large agricultural sector.
This document discusses India's status as a global agricultural powerhouse and issues facing Indian agriculture. It notes that India is the largest producer of milk, pulses and spices and the second largest producer of rice, cotton and sugarcane. However, the declining contribution of agriculture to India's GDP is alarming given that 50% of the population depends on it. The government is taking measures like the National Agricultural Innovation Project to support small farmers. New technologies like hydroponics could help but are not affordable for many small farmers. Several solutions are proposed to help address issues like farmer suicides, market access, water management and climate change impacts.
This Presentation deals with the topic : Transforming Agrarian Economy . It includes various innovative ideas and solutions from the Science and Technological point of view .
This document provides an overview of agriculture in India. It begins with an introduction noting that agriculture is still a major part of India's economy, with over 75% of people living in rural areas dependent on it for livelihood. It then discusses India's achievements in agriculture globally and key statistics. Subsequent sections cover the rural household economy, strengths and challenges of Indian agriculture, and ways to overcome challenges, such as improving technology and infrastructure. A case study of a village called Singapur is also provided, outlining government schemes to support farmers there.
This document summarizes key information about Indian agriculture, including:
- Small and marginal farmers make up 83% of farmers but cultivate only 43% of land, facing economic disadvantages.
- Key constraints for farmers include poor access to land, credit, inputs, extension services, and markets.
- Several best practices aim to help farmers through group farming models, women's cooperatives, and farming collectives.
- The document also outlines numerous government schemes focused on soil health, organic farming, irrigation, price stabilization, insurance, marketing and more. It aims to enhance farmers' access to resources and reduce risks.
Introduction of Bangladeshi Agriculture.
An overview.
Importance of Agriculture in Bangladesh.
Characteristics of Agriculture in Bangladesh.
Dualism in Bangladesh Agriculture.
Feature of Agriculture of Bangladesh.
Natural based Agriculture of Bangladesh.
Land ownership pattern in Agriculture.
Size and composition of rural sector.
Modernization or Mechanization of Agriculture.
SWOT of Agriculture sector.
Objectives of the National Agricultural Policy.
Constraints for Agricultural Development.
Supportive Measures for Agriculture and Food Security
Major Development Issue and Challenges for Bangladesh Agriculture.
- Agriculture is a major part of the Indian economy, providing livelihood for many and accounting for a significant portion of GDP and exports. However, agricultural productivity and farmer incomes remain low due to issues across the agricultural value chain from inputs and production to marketing and processing.
- There is significant waste in the current agricultural system, with only a small portion of produce being processed. This represents both economic losses and missed opportunities for development.
- India has great potential for growth and development across agricultural sectors from horticulture and livestock to fisheries and forestry if these issues can be addressed through coordinated efforts in research, extension, credit access, and developing agribusiness opportunities.
The document discusses several issues facing Indian agriculture, including small land holdings, lack of storage and irrigation, depleted soils, and the unsustainability of the Green Revolution model. It notes that nearly three-quarters of Indian families depend on rural incomes, while 70% of India's poor live in rural areas. Low agricultural productivity at both the national and individual farmer level threatens India's food security. Proposed solutions include promoting institutional farming, subsidizing soil nutrients rather than compounds, developing organic farming techniques, and expanding food processing facilities.
This document provides details about a team participating in a competition on boosting agricultural productivity in India. The team coordinator is Nitish Kumar and other members are listed. It then discusses how agriculture contribution to India's GDP has declined while services have increased. It outlines technological, economic and institutional factors and solutions that could increase agricultural production, such as improved irrigation techniques, investment in infrastructure and research, subsidies, rural development programs, and empowering farmers.
Agriculture in developing countries must undergo a significant transformation in order to meet the related challenges of achieving food security and responding to climate change. Projections based on population growth and food consumption patterns indicate that agricultural production will need to increase by at least 70 percent to meet demands by 2050. Most estimates also indicate that climate change is likely to reduce agricultural productivity, production stability and incomes in some areas that already have high levels of food insecurity. Developing climate-smart agriculture is thus crucial to achieving future food security and climate change goals. This seminar describe an approach to deal with the above issue viz. Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) and also examines some of the key technical, institutional, policy and financial responses required to achieve this transformation. Building on cases from the field, the seminar try to outlines a range of practices, approaches and tools aimed at increase the resilience and productivity of agricultural product systems, while also reducing and removing emissions. A part of the seminar elaborates institutional and policy options available to promote the transition to climate-smart agriculture at the smallholder level. Finally, the paper considers current gaps and makes innovative suggestion regarding the combined use of different sources, financing mechanism and delivery systems.
Building Climate Smart FARMERSThe Indian PerspectiveICARDA
Presented by
DR. KIRIT N SHELAT, I.A.S. (Rtd)
National Council for Climate Change, Sustainable Development and Public Leadership (NCCSD)
AHMEDABAD - INDIA
This document discusses issues related to improving Indian agriculture. It identifies key issues such as revitalizing cooperatives, improving rural credit, research and education, and promoting trade. It emphasizes the need for better seeds, crop management using fertilizers and machinery efficiently, and conserving resources like water. The document outlines India's role in global agriculture production and constraints like limited arable land and water resources. It stresses producing more food sustainably with fewer resources to meet growing demand.
This document discusses an agricultural training program that will be conducted in local administrative areas (panchayats/blocs/districts) to train farmers. The training will cover topics like increasing farm production, selecting crops, using seeds, pesticides, fertilizers, irrigation systems, and protecting crops from disasters. It will aim to teach farmers more scientific agricultural methods. The document also provides some statistical information about the geographical area, cultivated land, and types of farm holdings in the region.
Internet of Things And Agriculture ServicesSateesh Allu
As technology growing faster and faster Internet of things playing a vital role to develop smart agriculture services,In conventional agricultural methods so many production limitations and problems taking place.
By make use of Internet of things ,Data analytics ,Machine Learning we can achieve ew prospect of smart agriculture services.
The document discusses several problems facing Indian agriculture including population pressure, small fragmented land holdings, inadequate irrigation, depleted soils, lack of storage facilities, and inadequate farm implements. It then provides details on each of these issues, including the impact of increasing population on demand for land and soil depletion from long term cultivation. Solutions proposed to address low agricultural productivity include expanding irrigation, using high-yielding varieties of seeds, increasing mechanization, providing incentives to farmers, and involving NGOs to help educate farmers. Overall, the document analyzes challenges in Indian agriculture and potential measures to improve productivity.
This document proposes solutions to boost agricultural productivity in India. It summarizes India's agricultural advantages and challenges, such as fragmented farms, lack of storage facilities, and declining irrigation. It then proposes building workforce through training 80,000 farmers, 30,000 graduates, and 10,000 researchers in modern techniques. Key solutions addressed include constructing food storage infrastructure to reduce waste, establishing food banks for transparency, and using soil stabilization for irrigation efficiency. Implementation involves training delivery through regional languages over 6 months to 1 year, focusing on refrigeration, organic farming, and government policies. The impact would be increased employment, productivity, and food security to boost the economy and farmers' livelihoods.
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Drinking water is essential for life but can become contaminated through various sources, posing health risks. Sanitation through hygienic prevention of contact with waste is important for public health. In India, many lack access to clean drinking water and proper sanitation, which can have serious health repercussions like diarrhea, skin diseases, and various infections. The government has undertaken programs to improve rural sanitation and clean water access, but challenges remain in fully achieving these goals.
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The document discusses strategies to improve access to justice in India. At the grassroots level, it proposes creating legal awareness programs, conducting legal aid camps, and establishing legal aid cells run by trained paralegal volunteers. It also aims to strengthen the education system. At the administrative level, the document seeks to reduce case backlogs, appoint more judges, establish additional courts, and implement e-courts and information technology systems. Ensuring timely justice for all citizens across India requires empowering people at the grassroots level through legal awareness as well as positive changes to the administrative system such as reducing delays in the courts.
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The document discusses key challenges facing the North Eastern states of India, including insurgency, lack of infrastructure, and poor governance. It argues that developing tourism and border trade could help address high unemployment and low GDP in the region by generating jobs and revenue. Specifically, the region has great potential for eco and adventure tourism due to its natural beauty and cultural heritage. Border trade could revive local industries and provide access to new markets, fulfilling the goals of India's "Look East" policy. However, more work is still needed to improve infrastructure and overcome security challenges and isolationist mindsets that have hindered economic development.
Rural India faces significant challenges in providing safe drinking water and sanitation to its large population. Despite significant investments, many rural Indians still lack access to these basic services. Open defecation and waterborne diseases remain widespread problems, negatively impacting public health, education, and economic productivity. Effective solutions will require a multipronged approach including education, community participation, improved infrastructure, and strategies that address the unique needs of both rural and urban areas.
This document proposes changes to the system in India to empower women and ensure their safety and equality. It identifies issues such as jurisdiction problems, lack of evidence, and fear of lodging complaints that prevent crimes against women from being properly addressed. It recommends establishing a women's crime cell to anonymously register complaints, hiring more women in law enforcement, providing self-defense training, educating rural women on their rights, and implementing stricter laws around crimes targeting women. The proposals aim to improve women's mobility, access to resources, decision-making power, and security overall.
This document describes a project called "Sahas: Ek Prayas" aimed at ensuring women's safety and empowerment. The team is from B.P. Poddar Institute of Management and Technology and includes 5 members. The document notes alarming statistics about crimes against women in India such as rapes, dowry deaths, and human trafficking. It states the project's priorities are to educate, empower, and employ women. The proposed solution has two levels: Atma-Suraksha focuses on self-help through distributing self-defense kits and training, while Sarvasva Suraksha aims to improve safety at the community level through vocational training and educational technology.
The document outlines a 5-step plan by a team to improve research and innovation (REIN) in education. The team aims to include REIN as a subject, make projects mandatory, filter the top projects, and hold a REIN festival to showcase projects. The goal is to address issues like poor education quality, lack of funds, and brain drain by promoting research and innovation from the school to national level.
The document discusses malnutrition in India and proposes strategies to address it. It notes that India has high levels of malnutrition, with over 40% of the world's underweight children under 5 living in India. It analyzes the current situation, noting that India lacks a comprehensive national program to eradicate malnutrition. The root causes of malnutrition are intergenerational and interconnected, stemming from poverty, lack of women's empowerment, insufficient access to nutritious food and healthcare. It proposes specific nutrition interventions and monitoring strategies to combat malnutrition through a multi-sectoral approach.
The document discusses a program initiated by students from the College of Engineering, Pune to enhance the quality of primary education. As part of the program, the students visited areas with low education facilities and identified problems like lack of proper infrastructure, dull teaching methods, and economic barriers. Their objectives are to provide quality education, overall student development, and create awareness about education quality. Some of their proposed solutions include improving teacher training, making learning more interactive, focusing on students' health and extracurricular activities, and using community outreach and media to promote awareness.
This document provides details about the public distribution system (PDS) in India, including:
1) An overview of the key components of PDS such as fair price shops, distribution of items like food grains, kerosene, and other essential commodities.
2) Details about the procurement and allocation processes with organizations like FCI responsible for food grains and other groups handling other items.
3) Background on why PDS was established in India due to factors like drought, famine, war, inflation, market imperfections, and poverty.
The document contains several tables and charts providing statistical data about PDS operations in India and the state of Chhattisgarh.
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Seeds-of-Lohiya
1. Sowing Prosperity :
Boosting agricultural productivity
SECOND GREEN REVOLUTION:
Solution to boost productivity in agriculture sector
Team Details
Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University,
Lucknow
•Anurag Bhaskar
•Aditya Shankar Pandey
•Chandan Maheshwari
•Fahd Malik
•Smriti
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2. It is strange that food- the most fundamental requirement of human beings, which also
forms the bulk of our agriculture produce- is largely considered an unrewarding sector in
the nation.
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Sector-wise GDP share
Sector-
wise
GDP
share
•3 out of every 4 Indian rural dwellers are dependent on
agriculture for their livelihood.
•8 out of every 10 Below Poverty Line(BPL) families in
India reside in villages.
The Share of rural economy in
India
Agriculture 55%
Industry &
Manufacturing
21%
Services 24%
Growing enough food is important because food output has to
match the growing population. 2
3. Low Productivity of Indian Agriculture
•The area of cultivated land per cultivator has declined
from 0.43 hectare in 1901 to 0.23 hectare in 1981 despite
an expansion of area under cultivation. HYPOTHESIS-
Agricultural sector has become overcrowded by high
population and this has adversely affected the agricultural
productivity.
• The co-operatives and other institutional agencies have
not been able to eliminate the village money lenders.
Storage facilities for farmers are not still available to
preserve their agricultural product for a better price.
HYPOTHESIS- Shortage of finance, marketing and
storage facilities are also responsible for agricultural
backwardness in India.
•If monsoon becomes favorable, we have a good crop.
HYPOTHESIS- Indian agriculture is dependent on
rainfall.
•Indian agriculture is a gamble in monsoon due to non availability of
irrigation facilities. In spite of several measures, irrigation has not
substantially increased in India.
•The technique of production adopted by Indian farmers is old,
outdated and inefficient. The tradition-bound poor farmers have not yet
been able to adopt the modern methods to get the best yield from their
land. The seeds they use are of poor quality and the age- old, traditional
wooden plough still exists in Indian agriculture. The farmers do not
enjoy the benefits of agricultural research and development
programmes. They consider agriculture as a way of life rather than a
business proposition. Therefore, production remains at a low level.
•The small size of holdings in India is an impediment in the way of
progressive agriculture. The average size of holdings in India is less
than 2 hectares. In case of very small firms, it is difficult to introduce
new technology. Further, due to fragmentation of holdings a great deal
of labour and energy is destroyed in cultivation.
•The agrarian structure in India is not conducive for a progressive
agriculture. The tendril relationships were such that the big landlords
used to have a considerable influence on their respective areas. The
actuarial cultivator had known incentive for improvement and more
production. Though the zamindari system has been abolished, absentee
landlordism still prevails; heavy rents are still extracted and there is no
security of tenancy. Under these circumstances, it is unwise to expect
any remarkable increase in agricultural productivity due to the
apathetic attitude of the tillers of the land.
3
The first Green Revolution has yet to reach large
parts of the country - especially dry land areas,
where poverty incidence and farming risk tend to be
highest.
4. India’s heart resides in its villages, and just like a doctor whose work begins with the
diagnosis of the heartbeat, the planning and execution of any policy for the nation of a
billion, has to begin with the learning derived from its 600,000 villages.
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam
4
Main points of the
Proposed Model
•Soil characterization
•Matching the seeds
•Fertilizer
management (organic
farming)
•Water Management
•Drip irrigation:
having water
consumption
•Training
•Cultivation
•Food processing
•Marketing
India now has to
embark on the
second Green
Revolution.
Input Side (Higher
Production)
•Research into high-
yielding varieties
seeds
•Access to credit
•Transfer of farm
technology
•Matching into local
conditions
Infrastructure(Better
Access & Storage)
•Quality Power Supply
•Physical & Electronic
Connectivity for
efficient Transport
Markets(Better
Returns)
•Processing &
value addition
•Additional
applications for
traditional crops
Sustainability
•Water management-
both demand & supply
•Organic cultivation
•Use of less land, less
soil, less pesticides
Input Side
(Higher
Production)
Infrastructure
(Better Access
& Storage)
Market
(Better
Returns)
Ecology
(Sustainability)
Focal Areas in our
model
5. 5
1st Green
Revolution
2nd Green
Revolution
•Seed
•Fertilizers
•Water Management
•Training Farmers
•Cultivation
management
•Harvest and post-
harvest
•Output= 200
Million ton grain
•Soil
Characterization
•Matching the
seeds
•Fertilizer
management
( organic farming)
•Water management
•Halving water
consumption
•Training
•Post-harvesting
•Food processing
•Marketing
•Target Output=
400 Million tons
Grain
COMPARING THE TWO GREEN
REVOLUTIONS
•The 2nd Green Revolution focuses on matching
soil to seed, and product to market.
•Other characteristics include- better use of
resources, diversifying products, changing
mindsets of farmers.
•In the ‘60s and ‘70s the priority was to resolve
food shortages, and environmental issues were
poorly understood. Today we have a clearer
understanding of how to monitor, control –
even reverse – land and water degradation.
The important technologies required for Second Green Revolution
include:
Soil Matching- Modern sensors will be used to examine the soil and
find out its deficiencies and excesses. Excessive salts will be neutralized
by biological treatment and deficiencies will be rectified by adding
supplements.
Water technologies- Technologies like drip irrigation, using
microelectronic circuits to control irrigation, will be increased.
Crop rotation & better seeds- Multiple cropping and judicious crop
rotation will help in protecting the soil. High yielding and hybrid seeds
available nowadays ,will be used to give new and varied types of
genetically improved seeds.
Fertilizers & pesticides- Biotechnology will be used in creating organic
fertilizers. Biological control of pests will be done.
Agriculture technology would assist the Indian farmers so that they need
to hire fewer workers, as there will be growth in the services and
industrial sector and people will move to these sectors to earn more
money.
IN BRIEF-
•Grass root level technology transfer to the under privileged farming community.
•Conservation agriculture through land management, integrated nutrient management,
comprehensive pest and disease management, water resource management including in
situ conservation.
•Farm friendly cost effective tools and machineries development, introduction and
usage.
•Crop rotation including marketable alternate crops.
•Monitoring pesticide residue levels in agro foods for compliance to food safety norms.
•Facilitation of bank credit
• Market tie-up.
•Facilitation of agriculture support systems.
6. 6
Steps required-
First of all, the Parliament of India should pass a unanimous resolution that India will adopt 2nd green revolution in the
coming years.
Investment. Greater investment is essential. The government’s role would be to
facilitate such investment, and also to provide oversight to ensure fairness and
transparency. Research centers and universities must work with agribusiness to
develop products for specific markets. We also need greater integration between
agriculture and industry, e.g. establishing food processing plants near production
areas, linking farmers directly to buyers, reducing the role of middlemen ― in short,
creating an efficient value chain.
Policies. The country must move from consumption subsidies to capital subsidies to
encourage farmers to invest in new technologies and equipment. Subsidies on water,
electricity and fertilizer were crucial to the Green Revolution, but led to severe
environmental consequences. These subsidies must be phased out, and replaced with
targeted subsidies to encourage the adoption of new technologies that use resources
more efficiently.
2nd GREEN REVOLUTION
Policies
Research
integration
Investment
We need to create a single chain linking every step from inputs and farm equipment to
production to food processing and retail. We also need to link research and extension
into this chain. This will require integration at multiple levels.
Research integration. The emphasis must shift from commodity-oriented or
disciplinary research to multidisciplinary, farming-systems-based programs. We need
not only new varieties and crop management methods but also innovations for crop
planning, warehousing and food processing. Researchers must not only resolve current
problems, but also anticipate and forestall future ones such as the impacts of climate
change on dry land agriculture.
7. 7
Implementing the plan
•VILLAGE AWARENESS
MEETINGS (To be
initiated by the Ministry of
Agriculture, Government
of India)
•DEMONSTRATION
FARMS to be started
•COMPREHENSIVE
SOIL TESTING
•LAND PREPARATION
The division will engaged in agriculture technology transfer initiatives. As a
first step, street corner meetings will be conducted at village level to create
awareness about the present status of agriculture in their respective
locations, the problems faced by farmers, technological interventions
available and the need to apply those technologies. The meetings would be
participatory. The village awareness meetings will be used to identify lead
farmers for technology adoption.
100 farmers from each village will be shortlisted first. Once the lead farmers
are shortlisted, Demonstration Farms will established in farmers’ fields to
showcase the benefits of technology adoption
The soil from the farms of lead farmers will tested comprehensively for all
the 12 essential nutrients apart from other fertility determining parameters.
It includes testing for pH, Electrical Conductivity, Organic Matter %, CEC,
% Base Saturation, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium,
Sulfur, Zinc, Manganese, Iron Copper, Boron and Sodium. Based on the test
results, the scientific experts will make integrated nutrient prescriptions
including organic, bio and inorganic inputs specific to the crop chosen by
farmers. General prescriptions for the suitability of soil to crop based on the
test results will also made.
Land preparation forms an important part of our model. Deep tilling using
chisel plough up to 1 ½ - 2 ft depth is advocated. Flat bed as well as raised
bed cultivation is advised based on crop choice and topography of the land.
Special purpose tools like direct seeder, seed cum fertilizer drill,
tropiculture, Rice Transplanter will also be extended to the farmers
Establishment and promotion of following would be done to implement the idea of second green revolution.
8. 8
The farmers are trained and their capacity is built to adopt the modern technologies. Training
in the form of classroom interactions, field visits etc are extended to the farmers for better
implementation of technologies
Apart from establishing the demonstration farms, NAF offers field extension services to such
farms with periodic monitoring for inter-cultivation and pest management strategies. Mid
course actions are suggested and hand holding services are offered to the farmers
The farmers are advised to follow water saving irrigation methods like alternate wetting and
drying, raised bed / broad bed irrigation, skip furrow irrigation depending upon the crop
chosen.
Creation
Awareness
Usage
Feedback
and
measurable
impact
Planning
•TRAINING
•FARM
TECHNICAL
ADVICE
•IMPROVED
IRRIGATION
METHODS
•FARMERS’
CLUBS
To promote technology adoption, the farmers will be organized to form Farmers Clubs in
each village. These Clubs will be supported by NABARD. The farmers clubs will help
disseminating knowledge and technology to more farmers in short period of time as they
are organized.
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Funding strategy
Substitution of Irrelevant Items
from Annual Budget Allocation
towards Agriculture
Funds are being allocated to many
areas in the agricultural sector that
are not relevant anymore. The
Budget should be adjusted to
implement the newer, much-relevant
changes proposed.
Pooling of Funds from Farmers’
Resources
Farmers that become members of the
farmers’ clubs would be asked to pool
their resources so that economies of scale
regarding seeds, machines, training and
research for newer ways of improving
food quality and quantity can be availed
of. This idea needs to be marketed by the
govt. so as to inform the farmers that this
policy is for their own benefit.
Agricultural Bonds
The government would issue in the market
agricultural bonds at a suitable interest for
private persons, which will be an investment
for them. This would achieve the three-fold
objective of
1. Agricultural sector will be
commercialized.
2. Private funds will be raised without
pressure on government to do the same.
3. The right of the tiller over the land and
resources will not be lost.
Collectivization of Farm Resources and
Equipment
Apart from pooling of funds, heavy
machinery, fertilizers, seeds and research
fee would be shared by farmers and would
be community property and initiative,
without control exercised by the
government. Thus, incentive of ownership
to farmers will not be compromised and
still, the goal of having co-ordination in the
sector would be achieved.
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If cultivation of land is continued without conservation of soil fertility and replacement of
large local varieties of plants with one or two varieties, then there will be a disastrous
effect, so we must have a ‘Evergreen Revolution’ in terms of increasing productivity
without perpetuating any associated ecological harm
IMPACT AND REACH
• Access to input markets and
quality input
• Improving the yield and
reducing the risks
• Confluence of technology &
agriculture
• Access to incentives for
better farming practices
• Securities against weather
anomalies
Production
•Storage & transport
chians
•Aggregation facilities
•Technological matching
and sustainability
Processing • Establishing higher value
proposition for better
returns
• Management of waste
products and their
economic utilization
Marketing
Reach- 600,00 villages of
India
More than 300 million Below
Poverty Line (BPL) people to be
affected
Sustainable development in the
agriculture sector to be achieved
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Challenges and Mitigation Factors
Concept Risks
•Second Green Revolution may take a long
time to show its effect.
•Use of chemical fertilizers & pesticides
would not stop at one go.
•Farmers might not adopt technology for
farming.
•The Government should provide incentives to
farmers that they should continue practicing
second green revolution till successful results
are obtained.
•Use of chemical fertilizers will be slowly
reduced along with adoption of organic farming.
•Farmers will be given education about
technological farming through village camps
and on spot solutions will be given by experts.
Mitigating factors
Implementation challenges
•Indigenous pest control methods are
not fool proof.
•Purchasing of seeds by farmers will
not be easy.
•Assessment of water consumption
would be difficult.
•The government can look into the method
used by Amway Corporation in controlling
pests.
•Seed conservation and manure production:
Collection of fruit, vegetable & other organic
waste from each household thereby segregating
organic and non- organic waste.
•Appointment of district agriculture
committees headed by BDO level state
employees.
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Appendix
References
•Economic Survey of India, 2010-11, Statistical Appendix
•Encyclopedia of Food and Culture, ed. Solomon H. Katz, Vol.2 (Gale
Cengage, 2003)
•‘India: Reducing Poverty in India: Options for More Effective Public
services’, documents of the World Bank, 1998.
•Data from Sikkim Organic Mission, available at
http://www.sikkimagrisnet.org/General/en/Organic_Mission.aspx
•B.R. Shah, ‘ Gujarat Agriculture: Prospects and Problems’, in Dholakia (ed.),
Frontiers of Agricultural Development in Gujarat.
•‘Agricultural Policy Reform in Brazil’. OECD Policy Brief. October 2005
•‘Agricultural Policy Reform in China’. OECD Policy Brief. October 2005