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INTRODUCTION• Goal is to attain self sufficiency in Foodgrains by

2009-10.• Foodgrains production anticipated to be increased

to 7.00 Lakh MT in ’05-’06 from 5.13 Lakh MT in 1999-00 ( before Perspective Plan).

• Certified seed production increased to 3700 MT in 2005-06 from 280 MT in 1999-00 ( before Perspective Plan).

• Hybrid Paddy seed (KRH –II, DRRH-I) production increased to 10 MT in 2005-06.

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1 . STRATEGY FOR ENHANCEMENT OF CROP PRODUCTION

Supply of certified seeds to the farmers. Balanced Use of Fertilizers.•Improvement in irrigation water use efficiency.•Improvement of Cultural Practices (SRI , ICM, Hybrid).

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STRATEGY (contd..)

• Adequate flow of credit.

• Gearing up of extension activities through ATMA

• Ensuring peoples participation through Panchayet.

• Growth rate in foodgrains production in 2005-06 over 2004-05 is 12% & targeted growth in 2006-07 over 2005-06 is 9%.

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2. TIMELY AVAILABILITY OF QUALITY INPUTS

2.1 SEED PLAN:• Thrust given for Certified

Seed Production through Seed Village concept.

SRR increased from 2.8% in ‘99-’00 to 26% in 2005-06. Target for 2006-07 is 33%.

• Hybrid Paddy Seed production in farmers’ field and Govt. farms.

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2. TIMELY AVAILABILITY OF QUALITY INPUTS (CONTD…)

2.1 SEED PLAN ( CONTD..)

•State’s requirement to be met by own production.

• Pulses & Oilseeds seed production in farmers’ field through Seed Village concept.

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2. TIMELY AVAILABILITY OF QUALITY INPUTS (CONTD…)

2.2 Integrated Nutrient Management

•Target for Per hectare use of NPK 2006-07 is 60 Kg against 45 Kg of 2005-06.

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2. TIMELY AVAILABILITY OF QUALITY INPUTS (CONTD…)

2.2 Integrated Nutrient

Management (Contd..)

• Use of Bio-fertilizer has also been increased.

• Establishment of 3 more production units.

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2. TIMELY AVAILABILITY OF QUALITY INPUTS (CONTD…)

2.3 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT:

• IPM concept gaining popularity through 288 Farmers’ Field Schools.

• Demand for Bio-agents increasing.

• Bio-agents produced in the State Bio-control Lab sold to farmers.

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2. TIMELY AVAILABILITY OF QUALITY INPUTS (CONTD…)

2.4 AGRICULTURAL

MECHANIZATION:

• Encouraging farmers for more use of agriculture implements.

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2. TIMELY AVAILABILITY OF QUALITY INPUTS (CONTD…)

2.5 Modern Farming

Practices

•New technology like SRI & ICM are being popularized .

•Thrust given on Improved Jhum cultivation.

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2. TIMELY AVAILABILITY OF QUALITY INPUTS (CONTD…)

• Modern Farming Practices (Contd.)

• Hybrid paddy cultivation has been undertaken in Farmers’ field

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3. INITIATIVE FOR INCREASING INVESTMENT IN AGRICULTURE

• Dovetailing the resources from NREGP/SGSY/SGRY/PDF

• Increase the Plan allocation in Agriculture by 7.5% in 2006-07 over 2005-06.

• Irrigation potential increased to 29% from 13% in 1999-00.

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3. INITIATIVE FOR INCREASING INVESTMENT IN AGRICULTURE(Contd..)

• FLOW OF CREDIT TO AGRICULTURE:

• Gram Panchayet wise list of eligible farmers given to banks for issuing KCC.

• Only 25880 nos. of KCC distributed during last three years.

• Banks are to be more proactive for issuing KCC.

• Jhumia farmers has to be given KCC for which norms to be relaxed.

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4. CROP DIVERSIFICATION• Special thrust given

for pulses (Moong, Blackgram, Lentil) and oilseeds (Sesamum, Rape & Mustard, Ground Nut) seed production in the farmers’ field .

• Horticulture : Vegetables, Cashew nut, Black Pepper, Amla

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5. AGRICULTURE EXTENSION NETWORK

ATMA

• Training of Master trainers, AES Team completed.

• Preparation of SREP going on. Conversion of Primary & Secondary data is at final stage.

• SEWP to be completed shortly.

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6. MARKETING REFORMS

• Steps taken for amendment of Tripura Agricultural Produce Market Act, 1980 incorporating the provisions as per guidelines given in the Model Act.

• Draft amendment Bill to be placed before the Cabinet for consideration.

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MARKETING (Contd.)

• Hub for supply of quality seeds of paddy, pulses, oilseeds for N.E.States.

• MoU with NSC & NAFED for marketing of certified & Hybrid paddy seeds.

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7. RISK MANAGEMENT

• Insurance coverage on notified crops viz. Paddy & Potato being given to protect farmers from inclement of weather .

• Support price of Potato is declared by the State Govt. to protect farmers from distress sale.

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