Agri Based Livelihood

AGRI BASED LIVELIHOODBPL TO APL IN 120 DAYS

MAATI MODELVEGETABLE CULTIVATION ON

1000 SQ.M.(25 DECIMAL) PLOT

Changing Agriculturedrop –by -drop

Project Objectives:•The objective is to provide a strong and sustainable livelihood option on his own land that engages him productively throughout the year (by producing 3 CROPS A YEAR)•CONVERGENCE - The Project aims to maximize the reach and impact of Govts irrigation/water harvesting initiatives and various agri/rural finance initiatives.•Build a REGULAR INCOME MECHANISM – a round the year cash flow system for the beneficiary. Thus,

‘Enabling Rural Poor to Overcome Poverty.’

THE KEY ISSUESSmall / Marginal land-holdingsMono – Crop: Lack of year long Irrigation facilityUp-land farming most unprofitableStagnation in yield & quality of cereal cropsPoor price realisation & market linkagesLOW KNOWLEDGE & SKILLSTHE VICIOUS CYCLE

DON’T EARN ENOUGH TO ADOPT TECHNOLOGY.DON’T HAVE TECHNOLOGY TO EARN ENOUGH.

MAATI VEGETABLE CULTIVATION MODEL

TECHNOLOGY FINANCE KNOWLEDGE

SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOOD

•PRECISION FARMING•PLUG TRAY NURSERY•GAP (Good Agri

Practices)

THE TECHNOLOGY INTERVENTIONS

SIMPLIFYING TECHNOLOGY

1000 sq.m (25 decimal) Crop Area

•Optimal field area for balancing financial risks & production capacity

•Completely Managed by the beneficiary – no outside labour required

•Homestead Well – Adequate water resource to irrigate the plot 365 days.

•Can provide for (2600 tomato plants or 5 tons yield, 5200 Cabbage or 7.5 tons yield) sizeable (Rs. 50,000+) income

BALANCING RISK & RETURN

Gravity fedPressure Compensated Drip System•Low Energy requirements (Can operate even with Peddle Pumps where there’s no electricity))•Successful equally in hilly areas and plains•Pressure Compensated (PC) drip system unlike other drip lines, works on very low pressure ranges and ensures uniform discharge of water even in slopes or unleveled land. •The farmer benefits from uniform crop size and yield.

OPERATES 365 DAYS A YEAR

KEY BENEFITS:• Increases yield and quality (Off season cultivation possible)•Affordable and cost efficient•Saves labor and minimizes the need for electricity/energy – CAN BE MANAGED BY FAMILY•Enhances use of existing water resources•Prevents water run-off, deep percolation, leaching and soil erosion•Maximizes water and fertilizer efficiency•Enables multi-seasonal application•Easy operation and maintenance

RESULTS WITHIN 3-4 MONTHS OF INSTALLATION

SUITS ALL CROPS

FRUITSFLOWERSVEGETABLES

Technology approved by IARI Scientists

THE 365 DAYS NURSERY

SOIL-LESS NURSERY ADVANTAGES•HIGH GERMINATION RATE (OVER 90%)

•Manual labour and drudgery is reduced. ( Easy for women)

•Uncertainties of natural damages to tender seedlings at the nursery stage are greatly minimised

•Vigour of seedlings is increased.•Reduces transplanting shocks and plant mortality at the farmer’s field is extremely low.

•Success rate of the planting material is high.•Overall operating costs are less.•Inputs like water, fertilizers etc. are low.•Growth rates and crop yield are enhanced

PROJECT FINANCIALS•DRIP IRRIGATION SYSTEM : Rs. 24,000•CROP INPUTS (seeds, fertilisers etc.): Rs. 06,000•Total Outlay: Rs. 30,000•Training & Monitoring: Rs. 5,000 (SGSY)•50% Subsidy under SGSY: Rs.15,000ESTIMATED INCOME:•Avg. REVENUE PER CROP: Rs. 25,000•Projected Annual Income: Rs 50,000 +

POLY NURSERY FINANCIALS•CAPACITY: 50,000 SEEDLINGS PER MONTH

•Nursery Infrastructure: Rs. 1,05,000•Consumables per batch : Rs. 8,000

(20p/seedling)•Revenue per month: Rs. 25,000

(50p/seedling)•Income per annum: Rs. 1,80,000+

TRAINING INPUTS

2 CROPS/ 8 MONTHS HAND-HOLDING

NURSERY MANAGEMENT

FIELD & BED PREPARATION

CROP MANAGEMENT

UPTO HARVESTING

AND LINKING MARKETS

THE ROAD TRAVELLED...•Concept successfully piloted with over 350 farmers in 8 districts & in 2 states

•Technology approved by IARI•Financials approved by NABARD•Govt. Of Jharkhand has sanctioned the model for 100,000 farmers to be implemented under SGSY

• MP Govt to introduce the model in 14 districts through MPDPIP

•Orissa Govt planning to introduce in 6 districts through OTELP

APPRECIATED ACROSS...FROM FARMERS TO PLANNING COMMISSION

OVER 350 FARMERS IN 2 STATES

JHARKHAND•ANGARA,RANCHI – JSLPS/NABARD•PISKA & ANGARA - DRDA•PETERBAR, BOKARO – DRDA•PALAMU, HAZARIBAGH, SILLI & PAKUR – UNDP /JSLPSMADHYA PRADESH•ITOURI,REWA,– MPDPIP•KUAN, SIDHI,– MPDPIP

BPL TO APL IN 120 DAYS

ONCE A FARMER...

INTRODUCED HI-TECH VEGETABLE CULTIVATION

ESTABLISHED 2 OF THE LARGEST FLORICULTURE PROJECTS IN EASTERN INDIA

THANK YOU!!!