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Annual Report 2008 - 09

INTRODUCTION

Agriculture is the mainstay of majority rural populace of Sikkim. The economy of the state is

linked with agriculture that serves as the source of livelihood and economic security of sizeable

native population. The growth, however, has been restricted because of biotic and abiotic factors.

It is estimated that over 80 per cent of the rural population depends on agriculture and allied

sectors for economic, food, and nutritional security. The agricultural systems practiced in Sikkim

are integrated in nature that have evolved through years of experimentation by the farmers and

withstood the test of time. A marginal improvement in the lifestyle of the farmers has been

witnessed with the adoption of modern technologies.

The net cropped area has decreased due to diversion to non-agricultural uses like

development of essential infrastructure. There is a deficit of nearly 72,000 MT, 12,500 MT, 3500

MT of food grain, pulses and oilseeds, respectively considering the resident and floating

population of the state. The agriculture scenario is dominated by soil acidity, excess moisture

during monsoon period and moisture stress during post monsoon / winter, heavy weed

infestation, low temperature stress during winter, occurrence of hailstorm in pre-kharif maize

(March-April), and incessant rain from May to September that causes leaching of nutrients and

pesticides applied to kharif crops. The prevailing climate favours high incidence of diseases and

pests that drastically reduce the crop yields. These factors certainly cause fall in production and

productivity of major crops. Nevertheless, the root of the problem is in the persistent domination

of traditional cultivars in the various crops cultivated from maize to rice and other crops like

finger millet, soybean, buckwheat, toria and others. In the organic farming scenario these

traditional cultivars too can play a vital role since they are well adapted to the low input

situations and the elite germplasm needs to be identified from within the vast gene-pool and used

for the production of tailor-made varieties. The factor productivity in Sikkim is lower than both

the regional and national averages for all the major field crops. Increasing per unit productivity

will be the key in bridging this gap which can be achieved with area expansion under high

yielding varieties along with proper package of practices that will exploit the inherent production

potential of varieties designed for organic farming from the local genepool, soil-test values based

nutrient management and appropriate plant protection measures. The per capita land holding has

also seen a continuous fall since the 1970s owing to various reasons. The smaller the land


holding size higher is the vulnerability for loss of various natural resources, particularly the soil.

Besides, emphasizing on the conservation of natural resources it is very important to protect the

fragile ecology, and in addition increase the productivity of different crops for attaining self-

sufficiency in cereal, pulses and oilseed production and this will happen only with the concerted

efforts on the part of all the stakeholders.

Being cradled in the youngest mountains in the world, Sikkim has a unique agro-climatic

character for which the department makes all attempts to bring about sustainable agricultural

methods to be utilized to its fullest advantage. The department hence, has a policy to implement

different schemes under the Macro-management of Agriculture like ICDP, AMDP, INM, NRM

and other programmes like ATMA, NPOF, RKVY etc., which has brought about effective

advancements in the agricultural sector bringing about an immense impact to the rural farmers of

the State.

The present unfold global crisis with relation to global warming and climate change is not

only a grave humanitarian issue but also a threat. To counter act the rise in food prices it may be

prudent as a policy to improve production through investment in irrigation, infrastructure,

improved seeds and manures, agricultural research and development

SUSTAINALIBILITY ISSUES & GAP ANALYSIS

SL.NO.

ACTIVITY/GAP FACTOR LEADING TO GAP

STRATEGY

1. Soil and water loss Hilly terrain and erratic heavy rainfall

Land Development through bench terracing

2. Poor water management Non availability of irrigation facility for rabi crops

Creation of water storage and irrigation facility

3. Low yielding varieties of crop

Non availability of HYV seeds

Popularization of HYV seeds

4. Non adoption of new variety Unaware of the variety and fear of failure

Production of quality seed preferable to farmer

5. Deficient in food Less awareness in modern crop production technology

Popularization of SRI, double & mixed cropping

6. Incidence of pest and diseases

Limited adoption of pest management practices

Popularization of pest management through FFS

7. Poor awareness of insect & diseases

Non availability of instant warning

Adoption of e-survielance


8. Organic cultivation Non availability of sufficient organic sources of nutrients

Recycling of farm waste for compost production through various technologies.

9. Poor soil management Non application of liming Soil reclamation by liming

10. Low adoption of seed treatment

Less awareness and poor management

Seed treatment campaign

11. Low adoption of nutrient management practice by farmers

Less awareness Capacity building and awareness training & demonstration on crop production

12. Non availability of package of practices in organic condition

Non availability of Research institutes

Conduction of Organic Research in Govt. Farms

13. Traditional Mixed farming practices

Little awareness and lack of market linkage

Income generating Integrated Farming through watershed approach

14 Use of traditional implement Non availability of implement suitable to the hilly terrain

Farm Mechanisation

ACHIEVEMENTS AT A GLANCE

Based on the thrust area the department of FSAD has developed a strategy for obtaining 4 % growth in agricultural sector. The various schemes of the Department help in attaining the growth rate.

HYV Programme Under this programme, High Yielding Varieties of seeds are procured from outside the State. HYV Programme plays a major role in increasing the Seed Replacement Ratio thereby helping in increasing the food production and productivity. The seeds are procured from the National Seeds Corporation Ltd/USTD/SFCI/VPKAS, Almorah and State Seed Corporation.

The area coverage by High yielding Variety during 2008-09 is 26112 ha and the seed replacement ratio has been increased in all major crops like rice, wheat, maize, soybean and mustard. This has resulted in the increase in the food grain production from 101.74 to 106.61 thousand tones during 2008-09 SRI technique of rice cultivation is being popularized amongst the farmers as this method of rice cultivation requires less seeds, less water and less plant protection chemicals and fertilizers. Under this demonstration, Hybrid rice @ 6kgs /acre plus Bio fertilizers are distributed to the farmers. This method may enhance rice production in the State if the technique is adopted by the farmers.


Seed Production Programme Certified Seeds at 12% Moisture content after grading and cleaning in the Seed Processing Unit, Majitar and Jorethang will be procured from the farmers as per the revised rates approved by the Government of Sikkim .The objective of this scheme is to encourage farmers to be self reliant and produce their own seed. Seeds produced within the State can be timely available to the farmers which becomes vital due to the time bound, season bound nature of crops grown in Sikkim. The other objective is to bring down the procurement of required certified seeds of the state from outside sources. REVISED RATE OF CERTIFIED SEEDS

Sl. No. Crop Rate/ kg. 1. Paddy 22/- 2. Maize-Composite 25/- 3. Wheat 20/- 4. Buckwheat 30/- 5. Millet 30/- 6. Rice bean/ Pahenlo dal 60/- 7. Rajmash 60/- 8. Mustard 40/- 9. Soybean 40/-

10. Local soybean ( Bold Black)

60/-

The total certified seed produced in the farmers field as well as in the Government Farms had been increased from 487 Qtls. to 937 Qtls. This was due to the fact that the Department had given priority in producing hybrid seed of maize in the Govt. farms & in farmers field for which MOU has been signed with NSC & ZUARI seeds Company.

All the government farms are established for demonstration, seed production & conducting research trials. Vermi-hatcheries are units are also set up for the production of mother culture in these farms. Each farm had supplied mother culture from these vermi-hatcheries for 200 units which were further distributed to the farmers under Vermi-composting Programme.

Soil Testing Soil health management is an important aspect of organic farming system for which the existing soil testing laboratory at Gangtok is collected and analyzed 7885 number of soil samples and accordingly soil health card has issued to farmers. As per the report soils are acidic in nature and 73% soil has pH value ranging from 5.1 to 6.0, high in organic carbon content and NPK content are medium to high.

Organic Farming The priority of the state is to make fully organic by 2015. The department has started a lot of measures to replace the chemical fertilizers by using bio fertilizers and organic manures. Large


scale INM demonstration on using various organic sources had been carried out covering area of 3000ha. and Biofertilizer demonstration covered the area of 5340 ha. Total rural compost cum urine pit and vermicompost pit constructed are 2227 and 4000 numbers, respectively, during the reported year. EM Compost is another technology for recycling of farm waste. The programme is taken up in a project form in identified 100 bio villages covering area of 6500 Acres. The farmers are provided with EM solution and technology for production of EM compost, Bokashi and FPE –EM 5 and its application in crop.

Plant Protection

1. Fa r m er fi el d sch ool : Under this scheme Integrated pest management (IPM) is promoted through establishment of farmer’s field school in which the farmers learn from field observation and experimentation which helps in tailor IPM practice to suit their needs. This programme is taken up from the seeds sowing till harvest in a minimum area of 30 ha.

2. Promotion of Bio Pesticides: Under this programme bio pesticides, bio control agents and pheromone traps are distributed to the farmers free of cost on need basis to control the pest and disease through organic means.

3. Seed Treatment: To control the seed and soil borne diseases seed treatment is done free of cost by providing suitable organic bio control agent.

4. Pr od u ct i on o f Bi o con t r o l a g en t : Under this programme, Trichogramma sp. is produced in the state bio control laboratory and released in the farmers’ field to control the stem borer and leaf roller insects.

Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY):

A new scheme of Rastriya Krishi Vikash Yojna (RKVY) has been introduced from the year 2007-08 as additional Assistance to the State in order to achieve 4% growth in Agriculture Sector. A number of schemes has been sanctioned for agriculture and allied sectors from this scheme. Achievements made under the scheme are as under:

Formation of State Level Sanctioning Committee, under the Chairmanship of Chief Secretary and Agriculture Secretary as the Member Secretary of the Committee.

District Level Planning Committee has been formed under the Chairmanship of District Collectors

The Comprehensive District Agriculture Plan has been prepared through farmers’ participatory approach.

Various projects are being carried out


Biofertilizer Unit (MAJHITAR)

Bio Fertilizer production unit has been established with a production capacity of 50 MT/annum. The major biofertilizer produced will be Azotobacter, Azospirillum, Rhizobium, Phosphate Solubalizing Bacteria, etc.

Agricultural Engineering Besides regular infrastructural development & maintenance works, the following targets

were achieved during 2008-09:

(i) Under CSS “Promotion & Strengthening of Farm Mechanization through Training, Testing & Demonstration, 31 demonstration benefiting 1240 farmers were conducted.

(ii) 1930 coils of alkathene pipes were distributed for pipe water conveyance under macromanagement.

(iii) Detailed Project/ estimates for construction of 5 nos. of Stores at different location in SIkkim were prepared and approved. The execution is to be taken up during 2009-10.

(iv) The following agricultural equipments/ machines were distributed to farmers under Promotion & Strengthening of Farm mechanization Through Training, Testing & Demonstration.

SL.NO

NAME OF M/Cs QTY DISTRIBUTED

1. Chaff Cutter (manual) 45 nos

2. Spices grinder (2HP) 2 nos

3. Paddy Thresher (Pedal Operated) 3 nos

4. Winnower 3 nos

5. Oil Expeller 1no

6. Sprinkler (Garden Type) 23 nos.

(v) Rs.84,500/- was realized as revenue from the sale proceeds of different agricultural Tools & equipments on Token money.

(vi) Under micromanagement a Pilot Project for Lift & Sprinkler Irrigation at Ambeytar, West Sikkim at a cost of Rs.25.00 lakhs is under progress.

(vii) Besides, construction of Seed Testing Lab. at Jorethang , Repair of Infrastructures at government farms, repair of Irrigation channels, Lift Irrigations at Mulukey & Ramphutar uder RKVY were approved and under progress.


(viii) A Push Type manual Seed Drill for wheat was tried on field and modification carried

out over a period of 6 months with the final result being very affirmative. Since the trial was done off-season with many limitations, the final trial will be done in the coming cropping season for wheat.

Natural Resource Management

The physical target for 32 Nos. Micro Warter shed was 3324.00 Ha. Was achieved.The impact of the programme has been successful among the farming communities of the project areas.

Bench terracing was taken up in 524.46 Ha.

1106 Nos. of water harvesting tank of 10,000lits. Storage capacity was constructed all over the state .

Under reclamation of acidic soil dolomite was distributed to the farmers covering an area of 1250.00Ha.

Extension Reforms Programme

Formation of new ATMA As per the approval of Government of India 2 additional new ATMA(West & North) has been registered. Training on Operationalisation of ATMA & SREP of new districts conducted.

Training on Hybrid Maize seed production Training on Hybrid maize seed production with technical collaboration with Zuari seeds to field functionaries organised.The seeds released during Rabi-Campaign programme.

Production & dissemination of leaflets, poster & banner Leaflets on seed treatment and poster on “keep no barren land”& “Seed treatment”etc. has been produced and distributed in each ATMA blocks.

Organisation & participation in Rabi Campaign-2008. Participated in State level Rabi campaign held during the month of August’2008 at Gangtok.

Participation in Kharif Kisan Mela. Participated in state level Kharif Kisan Mela held at Saramsa garden during the month of June’2008.


Participation in Regional Agri.Fair cum Rabi Kisan Mela Participated in regional level fair cum Rabi Kisan Mela jointly organised by FS&ADD & ICAR during the month of December’2008 at Saramsa Garden.

Participation in India Organic 2008. Participated as exhibitor in National level India Organic trade fair held at New Delhi during the month of Nov’2008.

Campaign on Seed tretment. Prepared seed treatment drum & distributed in various development blocks with training to field functionaries as innovative activities.

Conduction of contact classes & examination of PGDAEM. Conducted 1st Semistar examination & contact classes of 2nd semistar of PGDAEM at SAMETI hall.Final semistar examination will be held during the month of May’2009.

Orientation training on AGRISNET project.

Training on basic of computer & AGRISNET project to BAC level offical of FS&ADD &

H&CCDD has been organised with technical help of IT dept.


AREA, PRODUCTION AND AVERAGE YIELD OF FIELD CROP IN

SIKKIM DURING 2008-09

Sl. No. Crop Area in ‘000 Ha. Prodn.in 000’tonnes

Yield /Ha. In Kg.

I. CEREALS

1. Rice 13.00 22.23 1709.23 2. Wheat 3.90 3.50 874.43

3. Maize 39.20 65.74 1677.04

4. Millet 3.76 3.53 940.00

5. Barley 0.50 0.47 930.00

6. Buckwheat 5.54 5.35 965.52

Total Cereals 65.9 100.82 1529.89

II. PULSES

1. Urd 3.22 2.82 880.00

2. Other Pulses 2.68 2.97 1110.00

Total Pulses 5.88 5.79 984.69

TOTAL FOOD GRAIN 71.78 106.61 1485.23

III. OIL SEEDS

1. Rape & Mustard 5.30 4.45 840.00

2. Soybean 3.60 3.16 880.00

TOTAL OIL SEED

8.9 7.61 855.05


DISTRICT WISE ESTIMATES OF AREA, PTODUCTION AND AVERAGE YIELD OF FIELD CROP IN SIKKIM DURING 2008-09

Sl. No Crop District Area in 000’ Ha.

Prod’ in 000’ Tonnes

Yield/Ha. in Kg

I CEREALS:

1 Rice North 1.00 1.07 1070.00

East 5.35 9.36 1749.00

South 2.46 4.35 1770.00

West 4.19 7.45 1778.00

Total Rice State 13.00 22.23 1709.23 2 Wheat North 0.38 0.32 842.10

East 1.25 1.21 968.00

South 1.25 1.15 920.00

West 1.02 0.82 803.92

Total Wheat State 3.90 3.50 874.43 3 Maize North 2.77 4.43 1600.00

East 8.55 25.30 1673.00

South 15.00 14.30 1620.00

West 12.88 21.71 1685.56

Total Maize State 39.20 65.74 1677.04 4 Finger Millet North 0.60 0.57 950.00

East 1.43 1.34 937.06

South 0.95 0.86 905.26

West 0.78 0.76 974.00

Total Millet

State 3.76 3.53 940.00 5 Barley North 0.05 0.04 800.00

East 0.21 0.19 904.76

South 0.15 0.14 933.33

West 0.09 0.10 1111.11

State 0.50 0.47 930.00 6 Buckwheat North 0.30 0.28 933.33

East 1.70 1.60 941.17

South 1.38 1.34 971.01

West 2.16 2.13 986.11

Total Buckwheat State 5.54 5.35 965.52

Cereals North 5.10 6.71 1315.68

East 18.49 39.00 2109.25

South 21.19 22.14 1044.83

West 21.12 32.97 1561.08

Total Cereals State 65.90 100.82 1529.89


II PULSES

1 Urd North 0.02 0.016 800.00

East 0.50 0.41 890.00

South 1.30 1.10 846.00

West 1.40 1.30 928.57

Total Urd State 3.22 2.82 880.00

2 Other Pulses North 0.10 0.09 900.00

East 1.45 1.64 1131.00

South 0.82 0.93 1134.00

West 0.31 0.31 1000.00

State 2.68 2.97 1110.00

Pulses North 0.10 0.10 1060.00

East 1.95 2.05 1051.28

South 2.12 2.03 957.54

West 1.71 1.61 941.52

State 5.88 5.79 984.69

Food Grain North 5.2 6.81 1309.61

East 20.44 41.05 2008.31

South 23.31 24.17 1036.89

West 22.83 34.58 1514.67

Total Food Grain State 71.78 106.61 1485.23

III OIL SEEDS

1 Rape & Mustard North 0.44 0.39 886.36

East 1.60 1.42 879.00

South 1.65 1.33 809.00

West 1.61 1.31 814.00

Total Rape & Mustard

State 5.30 4.45 840.00

2 Soybean North 0.30 0.25 845.00

East 0.71 0.63 888.00

South 1.30 1.14 884.00

West 1.29 1.14 883.72

Total Soybean State 3.60 3.16 880.00

Oil Seeds North 0.74 0.64 864.86

East 2.31 2.05 887.44

South 2.95 2.47 837.28

West 2.9 2.45 844.82

Total Oil seeds State 8.9 7.61 855.05


SEASON WISE AREA & PRODUCTION OF FIELD CROPS IN SIKKIM

DURING 2008-09

SL. NO

CROPS SEASON Area in

000’ Ha Prod’ in

000’ Tonnes Yield in kg/Ha

I CEREALS

1 Rice Kharif 13.00 22.23 1709.23

Rabi - - -

Annual 13.00 22.23 1709.23 2 Maize Kharif 39.20 65.74 1677.04

Rabi - - -

Annual 39.20 65.74 1677.04 3 Wheat Kharif - - -

Rabi 3.90 3.50 874.43

Annual 3.90 3.50 874.43 4 F/Millet Kharif 3.76 3.53 940.00

Rabi - - -

Annual 3.76 3.53 940.00 5 Barley Kharif - - -

Rabi 0.50 0.47 930.00

Annual 0.50 0.47 930.00 6 Buckwheat Kharif - - -

Rabi 5.54 5.35 965.52

Annual 5.54 5.35 965.52

Total Cereals Kharif 55.96 91.5 1635.09

Rabi 9.94 9.32 937.62

Annual 65.9 100.82 1529.89 II PULSES

1 Urd Kharif 3.22 2.82 880.00

Rabi - - -

Annual 3.22 2.82 880.00 2 Other Pulses Kharif 2.68 2.97 1110.00

Rabi - - -

Annual 2.68 2.97 1110.00

Total Pulses Kharif 5.88 5.79 984.69

Rabi - - -

Annual 5.88 5.79 984.69

TOTAL FOOD GRAIN Kharif 61.84 97.29 1573.25

Rabi 9.94 9.32 937.62

Annual 71.78 106.61 1485.23


III OIL SEEDS

1 Soybean Kharif 3.60 3.16 880.00

Rabi - - -

Annual 3.60 3.16 880.00

2 R/Mustard Kharif - - -

Rabi 5.30 4.45 840.00

Annual 5.30 4.45 840.00

TOTAL OIL SEEDS

Kharif - - -

Rabi 8.90 7.61 855.05

Annual 8.90 7.61 855.05

SEED REPLACEMENT RATION

Sl. No. Crop 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09

Target Achievement

1 Paddy 11.93 13.47 15.00 17.86 2 Wheat 39.68 41.08 42.00 60.86 3 Maize 15.45 46.98 50.00 41.99 4 Soybean 16.30 12.30 - 12.79 5 Rape & Mustard 63.13 38.00 - 55.56

ESTABLISHMENT OF AGENCY FOR REPORTING AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS (EARAS)

The scheme for Establishment of Agency for Reporting Agricultural Statistics in Sikkim envisages complete enumeration in 166 GPU. It is intended to cover all principle crops grown in different seasons in the year with a view to obtain reliable estimate of area, yield rate and production of principle crop by complete enumeration of 20 % village in all GPU.

The survey under this scheme envisages dividing the total number of village in the State into independent non over lapping samples. The sample of 20 % village would be cover in each year in all seasons in the year. All sample villages would be covered under complete enumeration. This will provide the bases for studying the change in the land utilize pattern of the State in a period of five years.

District wise Allotment of Crop Cutting Kits under EARAS-2008-09

Particular North

East West South Cen.Sec

Total Altimeter-Analog 4 6 6 6 3 25 Economy digital Moisture meter 2 3 2 2 1 10 Minikit Cloth bag 1000 1500 1400 1000 100 5000 Electronic balance 2 3 3 2 1 11 Plastic container 350 600 500 500 50 2000


CROP YIELD ESTIMATION CONDUCTED IN SIKKIM DURING 2008-09

Sl. No Crops Particulars

No. of Crop Cutting Conducted

North East South West Check Total

1.

Rice Target 205 380 230 360 20 1195

Achievement 77 410 119 210 15 831 2.

Wheat Target 60 120 120 100 10 410 Achievement 13 341 120 28 10 512

3.

Kharif Maize

Target 225 325 320 320 20 1210 Achievement 126 573 540 324 20 1583

4.

F/Millet Target 50 40 40 30 - 160 Achievement 93 117 21 96 - 327

5.

Barley Target 25 15 30 25 - 95 Achievement 10 6 12 13 - 41

6.

Buckwheat Target 35 30 35 25 - 125 Achievement 6 59 30 14 - 109

7.

Urd Target - 80 100 65 5 250 Achievement - 34 68 40 5 147

8.

Rice bean Target - 30 40 40 2 112 Achievement - 27 35 30 - 92

9.

Rajma Target 40 60 40 40 - 180 Achievement - 42 40 35 2 119

10.

Other Pulses

Target - 60 50 50 5 165 Achievement - 50 45 40 5 140

11.

R/Mustard Target 50 135 135 110 10 440 Achievement 104 97 149 33 10 393

12.

Soybean Target 40 100 100 80 5 325 Achievement 94 96 134 248 5 577

TOTAL Target 730 1375 1240 1245 77 4667

Achievement 523 1810 1313 1111 70 4827


YIELD ESTIMATION THROUGH CCE, EAST DISTRICT

Sl. No. CROP TOTAL NOS OF EXP. (2008-09

YIELD (Kg/Ha) INCREASE /DECREASE

2007-08 2008-09

CEREALS

1 Rice 410 1650 1749.00 (+)6 % 2 Maize 573 1595 1673.00 (+)4.89 % 3 Wheat 341 1312 968.00 (-)26.21 % 4 Finger Millet 117 937 937.06 (+)0.01% 5 Barley - 1064 904.76 (-)14.96 % 6 Buckwheat 59 888.9 941.17 (+)5.88 %

PULSES & OILSEEDS

7 Urd 68 858 890.00 (+)3.72 % 8 Rajmash 49 1103 1131.00 (+)2.53 % 9 Soybean 96 874 888.00 (+)1.60 %

10 Rape & Mustard

17 883 879.00 (-) 0.45 %

YIELD ESTIMATION THROUGH CCE, NORTH DISTRICT

Sl. No. CROP TOTAL NOS OF EXP. (2008-09)

YIELD (Kg/Ha) INCREASE /DECREASE

2007-08 2008-09

CEREALS

1 Rice 77 1030 1070.00 (+)3.88% 2 Maize 126 1593 1600.00 (+)0.43% 3 Wheat 13 1005 842.00 (-)16.21% 4 Finger Millet 93 942 950.00 (-)0.84% 5 Barley - 1000 800.00 (-)20% 6 Buckwheat 6 867 933.33 (+)7.65%

PULSES & OIL SEEDS

7 Urd 6 - 800.00 8 Rajmash 34 1059 900.00 (-)15.01% 9 Soybean 94 840 845.00 (+)5.35%

10 R/Mustard 104 743 886.36 (+)19.29%


YIELD ESTIMATION THROUGH CCE, SOUTH DISTRICT


YIELD (Kg/Ha) INCREASE/DECREASE

2007-08 2008-09

CEREALS

1 Rice 199 1660 1770 (+) 6.62% 2 Maize 540 1603 1620 (+)1.06% 3 Wheat 120 1038 920 (-)11.36% 4 Finger Millet 21 941 905.26 (-)3.79% 5 Barley - 700 933.33 (+)33.33% 6 Buckwheat 30 871 971.01 (+)11.48%

PULSES & OIL SEEDS

7 Urd 40 890 846 (-)4.94% 8 Rajmash - - 1134 9 Soybean 134 874 884 (+)1.14%

10 Rape & Mustard

149 883 809 (-)8.38%

YIELD ESTIMATION THROUGH CCE, WEST DISTRICT


YIELD (Kg/Ha) INCREASE/DECREASE

2007-08 2008-09

CEREALS

1 Rice 201 1724 1778 (+)3.13% 2 Maize 324 1601 1685.56 (+)5.28% 3 Wheat 28 892 803.92 (-)9.87% 4 Finger Millet 96 937 974 (+)3.94% 5 Barley - 916 1111.11 (+)21.30% 6 Buckwheat 14 875 986.11 (+)12.69%

PULSES & OIL SEEDS

7 Urd 35 878 928.57 (+)5.75% 8 Rajmash - 1111 1000 (-)9.99% 9 Soybean 248 897 883.72 (-)1.48% 10 R/ Mustard 33 872 814 (-)6.65%


HIGH YIELDING VAREITIES COVERAGE IN SIKKIM DURING 2008-09

Under this scheme, Certified seeds of High Yielding Varieties are procured from outside the State. This is an ongoing scheme in the State. Seeds procured from outside sources are distributed to the farmers during Kharif and Rabi.

HYV Programme plays a major role in increasing the food production per unit area thereby helping in achieving the target set for agricultural development in the State of Sikkim.

Sl. No Crops District Area in Hectares

Kharif Rabi Total 1 Rice North 570 - 570

East 670 - 670

South 1600 - 1600

West 767 - 767

State 3607 - 3607

2 Maize North 1210 - 1210

East 1436 - -

South 3020 - 3020

West 3770 - 3770

State 9436 - 9436

3 Wheat North - 385 385

East - 240 240

South - 722 722

West - 715 715

State - 2062 2062

Total HYV North 1780 385 2160

East 2106 240 2346

South 4620 722 5342

West 4537 715 5252

State 10937 2062 12989


IMPROVED VARIETIES COVERAGE IN SIKKIM DURING 2008-09

Sl. No Crops Districts

Area in Hectares

Kharif Rabi Total

1 Finger Millet North 613 - 613

East - - -

South 1581 - 1581

West 125 - 125

State 2319 - 2319 2 Barley North - 4 4

East - - -

South - 150 150

West - - -

State - 154 154 3 Urd North - - -

East - - -

South 395 - 395

West - - -

State 395 - 395 4 Other Pulses North - 2 2

East - - -

South - 150 150

West - - -

State - 152 152 6 R/Mustard North - 230 230

East - - -

South - 1129.42 1129.42

West - 553 553

State - 1912.42 1912.42 7 Others North 302 - 302

East - - -

South 145 - 145

West 85 - 85

State 532 - 532

TOTAL IMPROVED VARIETIES North 915 36 1151

East - - -

South 2221 1428.42 3649.42

West 210 553 763

STATE 3346 2017.42 5563.42


OIL SEED PROGRAMME

Sl.No.

SEEDS Qty. in

Qtls.

Area

coverage

in Ha.

Total No. Of Beneficiary

SC ST OBC Gen Women

1. Soyabean 228.8 308.40 269 1120 1003 437 516

2. Mustard 158.17 2268.27 431 2882 1980 1231 773

Total 386.97 2576.67 700 4002 2983 1668 1289

INTEGRATED CEREAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME(ICDP) UNDER

MACRO MANAGEMENT OF AGRICULTURE - 2008-09

The various components of ICDP under Macro Management are as follows:-

1. DISTRIBUTION OF CERTIFIED SEEDS: Certified seeds of Paddy, wheat, Mustard and

Buckwheat were distributed to the farmers as per the guidelines of the Government of

India

2. FULL PACK DEMONSTRATION: Under this programme, Organic Demonstrations was

conducted in paddy, maize, millet and wheat by using new and improved technology.

Organic manures i.e. Bio granules and Neem granules were distributed to the farmers.

PROGRESS REPORT UNDER ICDP- 2008-2009

Sl.

No.

SCHEME/

Inputs

Qty.

in qtls.

Area

coverage

in Ha.


SC ST OBC Gen. Women

ICDP

1. Wheat 1970.85 1980.75 559 5135 2554 1320 1017

2. Mustard 44.24 578.00 170 1120 755 276 251

3. Buckwheat 98.80 156.22 101 374 275 161 110

4. Paddy 641.54 1622.25 223 898 1400 965 392

TOTAL = 2755.43 9044.22 1053 7527 4984 2722 1770


5. Organic Demonstration

a. Bio

Granules

1237

753.20

27 145 72 72 25

b. Neem

Granules

1281.46 311 1373 1745 1554 996

TOTAL 2518.46 753.20 338 1518 1817 1626 1021

AMDP

1. Maize –

all varieties

1171.78 14275.60 650 4184 4345 2449 1688

SCHEDULE CASTE SUB-PLAN (SCSP) - 2008-09.

As per the guidelines, this scheme was carried out in all the four districts where the

schedule caste population is more than 50% and all the beneficiaries will be schedule caste only.

During 2008-09, INM demonstrations were conducted in paddy, wheat, maize and mustard

during both kharif and rabi crops.

TRIBAL SUB-PLAN (TSP) - 2008-09.

Integrated Nutrient Management demonstrations was carried out in all the four districts

where the schedule tribe population was more than 50% and all the beneficiaries are schedule

tribe only.

PROGRESS REPORT UNDER TSP AND SCSP -2008-2009

Sl. No.

Particular Qty. in qtls.

Area coverage in

Ha.


SC ST OBC Gen Women

Tribal Sub Plan(TSP)

1. Bio Org-granules

736.08 2661.00 2563 3320 304 28 365

2. Nalphak 423.72 3339.60 39 3816 182 159 309

3. Megacal 478.05 227.00 22 1176 123 28 257

Total = 1637.85 6227.60 2624 8312 609 215 931


Schedule Caste Sub Plan (SCSP)

1 Bio Org-

granules 118.2 543.00 711 329 139 31 101

2 Nalphak 138.55 1032.20 1472 92 92 7 112

3 Megacal 191.25 275.00 500 197 200 7 101

Total 448.00 1850.20 2683 618 431 45 314

PROGRESS REPORT OF SEED PROCESSING UNIT AT

JORETHANG AND MAJITAR

Sl. No

Crop/Variety Seed Processing Unit, Majitar

Seed Processing Unit, Jorethang

Total

1 Paddy- Sugandha II/IV/PD-10/VL-206/VL-82

356.97 359.20 716.17

2 Maize-Suwan Composite/Deoki 49.45 46.25 95.70 3 B/Wheat -Methey 12.51 0.00 12.51 4 Soybean Black bold/PK-262/1042 48.01 8.85 56.86 5 Rajmash-HARC/Pusajwala/Moori 19.44 0.00 19.44 6 Ragi Indef-9 8.49 0.00 8.49 7 Mustard B-9 7.66 0.34 8.00 8 Wheat Sonalika 1.70 18.00 19.70

TOTAL 504.23 432.64 937.00

DISTRICT-WISE PROGRESS REPORT ON CERTIFIED SEEDS 2008-09 FARMER’S FIELD

DISTRICT

LOCATION CROP/VARIETY NOS. OF REGD.

FARMERS

NET. QTY. PRODUCED

( Qtls.) NORTH Lachung Rajmash(HARC) 01 6.71

EAST Simik Linzey, West Pandam, Sirwaney, Pakyong

Paddy Sugandha II 49 177.68

West Pandam &Pakyong Paddy Sugandha IV 2 12.86 Pakyong & Rongli Paddy VL-82 26 70.67 West Pandam, Pakyong & Rongli

Paddy VL-206 4 12.49

Center Pandam, Pakyong & Rongli

PD-10 6 17.02

Total Paddy 88 290.72 Dalapchand & Rongli Maize

S/Composite/Deoki 22 10.46


GOVERNMENT FARMS

DISTRICT GOVERNMENT FARM CROP/VARIETY NET. QTY

EAST Pachey Khani Farm Paddy (Sugandha II) 11.2 Nazitam Farm Paddy (VL-206) 7.99 Nazitam Farm Mustard(B-9) 0.65 Nazitam Farm Wheat 1.7

SOUTH Melli Dara, Farm, Tokel Bermiok & KVK (Namthang)

Mustard(B-9) 2.6

Bermiok Tokel Farm Paddy (Sugandha II) 2.12 Malli dara Farm Ragi(INDEF-9) 0.67 Malli dara & Tokal Bermiok Soybean(PK-262/1042) 10.49 Mallidara Fram, Tokel Bermiok & KVK ( Namthang)

Maize(Sonalika) 39.00

Bermiok Tokal Farm Rajmash D/Buney 0.91 Bermiok Tokel Buckwheat(China) 0.63

West Pandam Buckwheat(Methey)

02 1.12

West Pandam & Pakyong

PK 262/PK-1043/Black Bold

26 27.34

West Pandam/Tokal Bermiok

Rajmash Pusa bold HARC Jwala

18 11.47

West Pandam Ragi(INDEF-9) 02 7.82

SOUTH Namthang, Thingli Paddy Sugandha II 11 50.64 Namthang ,Thingli Paddy PD-10 1 41.64 Namthang , Thingli Paddy 3 37.71

Paddy Total 15 129.99 Namthang Soybean(Black

bold,PK-262/1042) 9 10.18

Namthang Rajmash(Mori) 01 0.26 Namthang Mustard(B-9) 05 4.67 Namthang Buckwheat

(Methey) 07 10.76

WEST Soreng,Malbasey/Tharpu, Budang,Daramdin

Sugandha II 36 162.00

Daramdin Maize (s/composite/Deoki)

24 40.85

Daramdin Soyabean (PK-1042)

6 3.25

TOTAL

261 717.60


WEST Daramdin Farm Paddy Sugandha II 112.15

Soybean(PK-262/1042) 5.6

Wheat (Sonalika) 18.00

Maize(S/Composite) 5.4

Mustard(B-9) 0.34

TOTAL 219.40

SUMMARY

SL. No PRODUCER TOTAL QTY. IN QTLS.

1 GOVERNMENT FARM 219.40

2 CERTIFIED SEED FROM FARMER’S FIELD

717.60

TOTAL

937.00


PROGRESS REPORT ON SEED TESTING LABORATORY 2008-09

1. a) Name of the laboratory : State Seed Testing Laboratory .

b) Postal Address: State Seed Testing Laboratory Department of Food Security & Agriculture Development Majitar, East Sikkim

c) Lab Code :

2. Status of the Laboratory whether notified (Under section 4 of seed act 1966(Y/N) : Y

3. Detail of Staff:

a) Notified seed analyst under section 12 of seed Act, 1966 : One

b)Un- Notified seed analyst under Section 12 of seed Act, 1966 : Nil

c) Other Staff : seven Total (a+b+c)

Capacity of the laboratory : 5000 Nos./year

Existing capacity of the lab : 5000 Nos

Seed Testing Report 2008-09

SEED SAMPLE SAMPLE TESTED FAILED PASS Certified Seed 245 1 244 Service Sample 4673 375 4298

Total 4918 376 4542


PROGRESS REPORT OF SOIL TESTING LABORATORY 2008-09

Soil testing laboratories Static Mobile Total

No. of soil testing laboratories 01 Nil 01 Annual analyzing capacity 8000 - 8000 No. of sample analysed 7885 - 7885

Source of samples:

Source No. of samples From farmers field 6950 Government farms 241 Any other 694 Total 7885

Soil fertility status of total samples analysed during the period:

Sl.No.

Parameter Low Medium High Total 1. Organic carbon (%) 1183 1577 5125 7885 2. Avai. Nitrogen 786 4743 2356 7885 3. Avai. Phosphorous 2364 2367 3154 7885 4. Avai. Potassium 3155 2363 2367 7885 5. pH range 4.0 -5.0

5% 5.1 – 6.0

73% 6.1 -7.0

22%


GRAPHICAL REPRESENTATION OF SOIL FERTILITY STATUS

S.N PARTICULARS % OF SOIL UNDER DIFFERENT CATOGORY IN THE SIKKIM STATE

LOW MEDIUM

HIGH

1 PH 15.48 70.1 14.41 2 O.M 3.11 19.5 77.36 3 NITROGEN 3.5 53.42 43.04 4 PHOSPHOROUS 7.16 38.7 54.12 5 POTASSIUM 5.35 53.94 40.6

% OF SOIL UNDER DIFFERENT CATEGORY IN THE SIKKIM STATE

0102030405060708090

PHO.M

NITRO

GEN

PHOSPHOROUS

POTASSIUM

GRADE

FE

RT

ILIT

Y S

TA

TU

S O

F S

OIL

LOW

MEDIUM

HIGH


DISTRICTWISE FERTILITY STATUS

NORTH DISTRICT

SOUTH DISTRICT

S.N PARTICULARS % OF SOIL UNDER DIFFERENT CATOGORY. LOW

MEDIUM

HIGH


WEST DISTRICT

S.N PARTICULARS % OF SOIL UNDER DIFFERENT CATOGORY . LOW

MEDIUM

HIGH


EAST DISTRICT

S.N PARTICULARS % OF SOIL UNDER DIFFERENT CATOGORY.

LOW

MEDIUM

HIGH 1 PH 22 73 4.98 2 O.M 1.07 11.09 87.84 3 NITROGEN 3.44 18.26 78.3 4 PHOSPHOROUS 5.72 27.68 66.61 5 POTASSIUM 2.11 26.04 71.85

S.N PARAMETER % OF SOIL UNDER DIFFERENT CATOGORY

LOW MEDIUM

HIGH

1 pH 21.05(4.0-5.0) 56.57(5.1=6.0) 22.38(6.1-7.0) 2 O.M 0.14 8.74 91.12 3 NITROGEN 2.11 83.19 14.7 4 PHOSPHOROUS 4.23 35.23 60.54 5 POTASSIUM 8.34 62.66 29


DISTRICTWISE PROGRESS REPORT OF SOIL TESTING LABORATORY FUNCTIONING AND DISTRIBUTION OF HEALTH CARD DURING 2008-09

Sl. No. District No. of soil sample analysed

No. of Soil Health Card distributed

1 North 771 771 2 East 2426 2426 3 South 1623 1623 4 West 2130 2130 5 IFS Village &others 935 -

Total 7885 6950

PROGRESS REPORT ON IPM UNDER MACRO MANAGEMENT (PLANT PROTECTION -2008-09)

Sl. No

Programme/ components

Target Achievement Remarks

Phy.

Fin. Phy. Fin. 1 Farmer’s Field

School 60 10.20 - 9.08 In leu of FFS

Spray equipment & spray kits has been procured as per the demand of district officials

2 Promotion of Biopesticides

- 10.00 2500 Ha.

10.00 Bio-pesticides has been procured & allotted according to the need of the area

3 Survey & Surveillance of Pest & diseases in various crops

- 2.00 - 2.00 All round year tour has been conducted as per the approval of the route. The disease & pest situation on different crops has already been submitted to the Head Quarter

4 Training & Field functionaries

- 1.80 - - Fund diverted to Training Section

5 100% Seed Treatment

- 6.00 1309.5 Qtls.

4.95 Seed treatment done in Paddy, Maize, Soybean, Rajma, Wheat & Mustard

7 Production of Bio-agents

- - 2.5 million


PROGRESS REPORT ON 100% SEED TREATMENT DURING 2008-09

Sl. No Name of crops/Seeds Qty of Seeds (Qtls)

Treated with

1 Paddy 320 Tricyclazole & wonder S.T 2 Soybean 55 Trichoderma hezarinum & wonder S.T 3 Rajma 53 Terchoderma hezianum+Rhizobium &

Companion 4 Millet 11.50 Companion, Trichoderma

herzanium+Rhizobium 5 Pulses, beans, buckwheat

& others 190 Trichoderma herzian, Companion &

wonder S.T. 6 Mustard 10 Companion 7 Wheat 320 Companion 8 Maize(Pre-Kharif) 350 Companion

Allotment of Seed treating drum Tricyclazole and knapsack sprayer to four districts during the year 2008-09

Sl. No Particular Qty. Allotted districts Total

North South East West IPM lab 1 Seed treating

drum 10 nos. - 2 nos. 2 nos. 1 no. 5 nos. 10 nos.

2 Tricyclazole 150 kgs

15 kg 20 kg 30 kg 30 kg 55 kg 150 kgs

BALANCED INTEGRATED NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT

The department has been actively involved in completely replacing the chemical

fertilizers and pesticides requirement and consumption of the state with organic options and by

conducting integrated nutrient management demonstrations and there is need for conducting

more such demonstrations to bring more awareness amongst the farming community.

Through proper demonstration of nutrient management using various organic sources in

the farmer’s field and maintenances of soil health can bring awareness of the technology

amongst the farming community. Efforts are being made to replace the chemical sources of

nutrients by organic sources through The process of recycling farm and forest waste, promoting

use of bio-fertilizer, organic fertilizers, etc. The department is also promoting the modern and

scientific method of compost making and other technology of soil health improvement.


ORGANIC FARMING

Since Sikkim has been declared as organic state and the subsidy on chemical fertilizer is tapered and fully stopped by the year 2006-07. In order to replace the need of nutrient to crop the Department is propagating and advocating farmers to adopt new and modern technology of organic farming system to sustain the crop production, employing of some such as enrich rural composting ,vermicomposting, biofertilizer, soil amendments and other source of organic plant nutrients. To increase the crop production and productivity the soil health and soil nutrient available to crop play a major role. The integrated nutrients management is the only alternative in organic farming system to improve the productions in sustainable manner. Thus proper demonstration of nutrients management using various organic sources in the farmer’s field and maintaining of soil health can bring awareness of the technology amongst the farming community.

I. Rural Composting cum Cow Urine Pit System

To make best use of farm waste and conservation of cow urine, and ambitions rural composting development programmes is being popularized on a large scale in the State, In order to increase the farmers to produce large and enrich the rural compost to replace chemical fertilizer in nutrients supply to crops.

Rural Composting cum urine pit constructed

SL. No District Unit RKVY Macro management 1 North Nos. 75 250 2 South Nos. 200 300 3 East Nos. 337 515 4 West Nos. 200 350

Total Nos. 812 1415

II. Vermi-Composting Programme

The major benefits of vermicompost are economical, sustainable and easily acceptable. It is eco-friendly and improves soil health by supplying micro-nutrients. It works as agent of physical decomposition.

Verm i com pos tin g pit con s tructed

SL. No District Unit Macro management 1 North Nos. 600 2 South Nos. 800 3 East Nos. 1600 4 West Nos. 1000

Total

4000


III. Demonstration on use of Bio-fertilizers in crop production

A component “Balance and integrated use of fertilizer” is included in the macro-management of agriculture programme. The use of bio-fertilizer have been Nitrogen fixing bacteria, phosphate solubilising bacteria and Potassium mobilizing bacteria and Organic manure give better germination, crop growth and development even in moisture stress condition. The recommendation thus of bio-fertilizers is as -i) Nalpak-10 Kg/Ha. (50% basal and 50 % topdressing). ii) VAM-5 Kg/Ha. (Basal, mixed with Organic manure/FYM).

Bio-fertiliz er Dem on s tra tion Rabi W heat/ Mu s tard an d en s u ing Maiz e crop is as under:-

Sl. Biofertilizer Component

Unit

Target Achievement

Phy. Fin. Phy. Fin. (in Lakh)

1. Agro-vita ( Crop- Wheat)

Ha.

9000 45.00 1931 26.00 2. Sanjivini compost -

fortifier (Crop- Maize)

Ha.

IV. Integrated Nutrient Management Demonstration Programme(INM):

Under the scheme Department had carried out INM demonstrations with different Organic nutrient combinations on the Maize crop during the year 2008-09.

District wise area coverage

District Unit area in Ha. Total area in Ha. Nos. of demonstration North 0.5 300 600 East 0.5 1000 2000 South 0.5 800 1600 West 0.5 900 1800 TOTAL 0.5 3000 6000

Nutrient Combination & Area Coverage COMBINATION-1

Source of Nutrient

Dose /Ha. In Kg. Total area in Ha. Qty. required in Ton Anandham 20 1500 30.00 Bio-Granules 12 1500 18.00 Bio Zinc 5 1500 07.50 VAM-Plus 2 1500 03.00 Bio-cure 1 1500 01.50 TOTAL 1500 60.00

Annual Report 2008 - 09 COMBINATION-2

Source of Nutrient

Dose /Ha. In Kg. Total area in Ha. Qty. required in Ton

Nalpak 10 1500 15.00 Nag-Zinc 1 1500 1.5 VAM-Plus 2 1500 3.0 Annapurna 60 1500 90.0 Bio-Cure 1 1500 1.5 TOTAL - 1500 111.00

BIO –VILLAGE PROJECT

Data Collection formats and EM Training Material Distribution

For undertaking the project activities, collecting the fresh baseline data and reporting, the Masters trainers were engaged to the various techniques of reporting and data collection formats.

1. Selection of Bio-village

The selection of the villages was based on the following criteria:-

Presence of the progressive farmers interested in organic practices.

Areas in the conversion period undergoing the process of Organic Certification.

Places with easy accessibility keeping the short tenure of the project in consideration.

The Master Trainers appointed for the constituencies selected for the project were advised to mobilize the farmers and carry out extensive IEC program for EM technology. The selection of farmers in their respective areas was done in consultation with the local officials of the Food Security and Agriculture Development Department, Panchayats and local NGOs. They were given specific instructions that emphasis should be given to the villages comprising of progressive farmers and who are desirous to incorporate the practices of organic farming in the state. A total of 100 villages were selected with each village comprising of 65 farmers having 1 acre of land per farmer on an average. A total of 13 constituencies were finally selected after consultation with various stakeholders.

2. Baseline survey

The newly appointed master trainers were given the target of conducting a baseline survey

of the farmers of the selected 100 villages. A target of 65 farmers in each village was given and

Master Trainers were instructed to collect the data from the village as a baseline. The summary

of the data collected is given below:


BASELINE SUMMARY AND SELECTION OF FARMERS

Sl. No

Constituency

No. of

villages Total no. of Households

No. of

selected households

Total Area(Acres)

Area under

project(Acres)

1 Bermiok

Geyzing 9 915 585 2728.6 585

2 Rinchenpong 12 1247 780 4022.7 780 3 Soreng

Chakung 7 636 455 1536.9 455

4 Tashiding Yuksom

11 715 715 3337.9 715

5 Burtuk 6 390 390 597.5 390 6 Chujachen 6 546 390 968 390 7 West Pandam 2 150 130 222.1 130 8 Poklong

Kamrang 8 645 520 2789.9 520

9 Melli 7 513 455 1881.5 455 10 Namthang

Rateypani 6 596 390 1724.6 390

11 Barfung 11 715 715 2310.3 715 12 Yangyang 7 920 455 1421.7 455 13 Kabi Tingda 8 520 520 1081.9 520

TOTAL 100 8508 6500 24623.6 6500

3. Target for Master Trainers

A target of at least one demonstration per village and one training programme per village per month was assigned to each of the Master Trainers. They were given instructions to achieve the project targets and for the monitoring of which Mevedir Assistant Managers is made regular visits to the villages for technological support and interacting with the key farmers in the village. In every demonstration camp they were directed to demonstrate the techniques of preparing EM products using the various kinds of biomass and locally available raw material and give follow-up advice during the subsequent training programs. Apart from the demonstration, need analysis for building the capacity of the farmers and others responsibilities were outlined in their terms of engagement.

4. Demonstration and Farmers Training Programs cum Awareness Camps


All along the duration of the project Farmers Training programs were held in different constituencies by the selected MTs of the respective constituency. Most of the training programmes were attended by our Mevedir Team Trainers and Managers to support the village based initiatives .Expert resource persons from M/s. Maple Orgtech (I) Ltd were invited in the districts and in headquarters whenever they were available. M/s MEVEDIR resource persons included Mr. Hoshiar Singh,Mr Ram Narayn Sharma, Mr. Pushpa Kishore and Mr. Dorji Tamang . Following is the compiled list of Demonstration and farmers Awareness Cum Training camps held in the various project implementation sites.

Demonstration Camps

Training cum Awareness Camps (2008) Sl. No Constituency Number of Awareness camps 2008

Total 1 West Pandam 22 2 Chujachen 23 3 Upper Burtuk 20 4 Kabi Lungchok 30 5 Rangang Yangang 18 6 Burfung 41 7 Namthang 22 8 Poklok Kamrang 19 9 Melli 18

10 Yoksum Tashiding 43 11 Geyzing Bermiok 38 12 Rincehnpong 42 13 Soreng 35

TOTAL 371 Training cum Awareness camps (2009)

Sl. No. Constituency Total No of Demonstration No. of Participants 1 West Pandam 2 41 2 Chujachen 6 228 3 Upper Burtuk 7 155 4 Kabi Lungchok 8 221 5 Rangang Yangang 12 379 6 Burfung 14 380 7 Namthang 6 123 8 Poklok Kamrang 9 172 9 Melli 6 108

10 Yoksum Tashiding 4 82 11 Geyzing Bermiok 7 211 12 Rinchenpong 19 661 13 Soreng 7 179

Total

107 2940


Total No. of Demos and Training=107+371+394=872 Total No. of Farmers trained since January 2009=6343+2940=9283.

Outcome

Sl. No Constituency Products

Compost(Tons) Bokashi(Tons) FPE+EM5(Ltrs) 1 West Pandam 312 22.22 7150 2 Chujachen 1491 155.110 18330 3 Upper Burtuk 1056 90.425 4680 4 Kabi Lungchok 1844 123.745 19524 5 Rangang Yangang 1113 38.040 19330 6 Burfung 1264.5 74.458 19963 7 Namthang 1001.5 96.559 9678 8 Poklok Kamrang 1512 177.525 17685 9 Melli 1248 180.910 14040 10 Yoksum Tashiding 2556 111.556 61940 11 Geyzing Bermiok 2082 152.173 11676 12 Rincehnpong 1438.5 73.089 34762 13 Soreng 1046 44.590 40520

TOTAL 17964.5 1340.400 279278

Percentage 92% 51.55% 143% 1. Compost prepared is about 92% due to the unusually dry winter spell especially in South and

some villages in West. 2. Bokashi preparation is considerably less than the target due to the following reason:

a) Unavailability of raw materials(Saw dust, rice/wheat bran). b) Peoples’ reservations against using bone meal due to religious reasons(In some case goat manure had to be used as replacement for bone meal which was not found to be as effective).

3. FPE and EM5 preparation has shot up to about 143% as some of the farmers prepared FPE in urine pits and it was difficult to ascertain the exact quantity.

Sl. No Constituency Number of Awareness camps No. of Participants Total

1 West Pandam 7 67 2 Chujachen 21 335 3 Upper Burtuk 22 403 4 Kabi Lungchok 26 800 5 Rangang Yangang 36 642 6 Burfung 44 761 7 Namthang 22 283 8 Poklok Kamrang 32 361 9 Melli 27 184

10 Yoksum Tashiding 46 594 11 Geyzing Bermiok 24 618 12 Rincehnpong 46 762 13 Soreng 41 533

TOTAL 394 6343


EXTENSION & TRAINING

A. Macro- Management in Agriculture 100 % CSS

Sl. No Activities Nos Remarks 1 Krishi Karayakaram 48 episodes One episode telecasted each week for

public awareness about development activities.

2 Organization of 3 days mega event “ Kharif Kisan Mela” at Saramsa Garden

Above 15,000 farmers

Organized during the month of May 2008. Agro- companies, line department and scientists participated. Conferences and seminar organized

3 Organization of 3 days mega event “ Rabi Kisan Mela” at Saramsa Garden

Above 10,000 farmers

Organized during the Month of December 2008(1st December to 3rd Dec 2009) Agro-companies, line department and scientists participated. Conferences and seminar organized. -MoU signed between -Zuwari Seed Corporation and Department.

4 Organization of training of farmers on Hybrid Maize Seed Production in various Districts

300 farmers Organized during the month of March and April 2009in South, West and East District. The experts from KVK and ICAR were resource person.

5 Various publicity campaign on Organic farming and Departmental activities were carried out through Electronic and Print Media such as AIR, Local TV Network, FM, Newspaper, poster and Banner, Leaflet production.

Publicity: March – April 2008. 7000 nos of various leaflets, 2000 posters.

Jingles and messages and group discussion are being telecasted and broadcasted from AIR, TV/FM etc. for farmers, panchayats and BAC for general awareness.

6 Production of High Definition (HD) documentary film on Maize Cultivation in Sikkim

1 No Navyug Production, New Delhi has filmed and prepared the DVD for the department.


B. Capacity Building Programme ( State Plan )

Sl. No Activities Nos Remarks 1 6 days workshop on

Hybrid Rice Cultivation through SRI at DRR, Hyderabad.

34 farmers 6 VLW/FM

Dated 18th

March to 23rd

March 2009.

2 Contribution to Extension Reform as 10 % State Share ( fund transfer)

----- Rs. 16.00 lakhs from Capacity Building and other State Plan Heads.

3 3 days Stress management programme for Officials of Departments at Janta Bhawan

60-70 officials Held during the month of August 2008.

4 Framers trip to Hura bazaar, Maharastra on Watershed Development

30 youths Fund kept at SaMETI account for action to be taken in June 2009.

5 Farmers trip to UP for rural youth form farm mechanization

20 youths Fund kept at SAMETI account for action to be taken in June 2009

6 Condensed course for the rural youth on Crop seed and research related with help of ICAR and KVK.

10 youths Fund kept at SAMETI account for action to be taken in June 2009

7 Organization of Rabi Campaign during the month of August 2008.

660 farmers/Panchayat members/FF

Attended one day programme at College Auditorium.

- MOU signed between NSc and Department.

- Released various posters/CDs/leaflets through HM Agri.

8 One month duration orientation workshop for fresh VLWs at SAMETI Hall during The month of June- July 2008

11 VLWs The perquisite courses were delivered by the SMS of Agri/Floriculture

9 Award of Departmental Advertisements to various Newspapers and Local papers

30 numbers On the basis of IPR rate

10 8 days DOE sponsored workshop in various states

6 officials Hyderabad/Assam/Bihar.


11 Second batch of farmers to be sent to DRR, Hyderabad for Rice Cultivation through SRI techniques

20 nos. Will be made from June 2009 onward.

C. AGRISNET Project

D. Sl. No Activities Nos. Remarks

1 Agri-Portal One package Final preparation and shall launch in the month of June 2009 by Department and SABIN jointly.

2 Up- gradation of computers

With 2 GB RAM

By HCL company

3 Completion of Computer control room at Krishi Bhawan

1 no ---

D Kisan Call Center

1 6 nos.of training for Level-I and Level II staffs to be organized.

10 nos of officials and staffs

Fund is already provided by GOI for the training and will be made from the month of June onward.

EXTENSION REFORMS PROGRAMME 2008-2009

SL. ACTIVITIES TAR. ACHIV. 1. Training

Total Participant

Male

Female

230 MD 258 MD

193 154 39

2. Exposure Visit ( Visited Delhi ( Organic Fair)& CSAUAT Kanpur Total Participant

Male

Female

-

- -

430 MD

45 35 10

3. Organised state level Rabi Campaign at Gangtok. - 1

4. A.Participation in Krishi Expo organized by DAC 1 1

B.Participation in Regional Fair supported by DAC. Participated in India Organic Trade Fair,New Delhi & Regional Agriculture Fair cum Khaifr Kisan Mela jointly organized by State Agriculture Department & ICAR.

1 1


5. DISTRICT LEVEL ACTIVITIES 6. Developing Strategic Research & Extension Plan(SREP) of

New ATMA North & West district 2 2

7. Training

Within State

Total Participant- 240

o Male - 192 o Female- 48

480MD 415MD

Within District

Total Participant- 1987 o Male- 1491 o Female-496

2700MD 3975MD

8. Organising Demonstration

Demonstration(Agri.)

Demonstration(Allied sector)

Farmer to farmer technology dissemination at demonstration plot.

240 144

120

200 125

350

9. Exposure Visit

Interstate

Within state

Within district.

1200* 600* 480*

1180 640 500

10. Mobilization of farmers groups .

Their capacity building,skill development & support service.

Seed money/Revolving fund

48 24

39 19

11. Farmers Awards- Farmers representing different enterprises were awarded by Honb’le C.M. of Sikkim during State level Kharif Kiasn Mela organized by the department.

36 36

12. (Organised 2 dist. Level exhibition & participation in State level Kharif & Rabi Kisan Mela)

4 4

13. Development of technology packages on electronic form to be shared through IT network.

12 12

14. Farmers Scientist interaction at district level. 8 8

15. Organisation of field days & Kisan Gosthis 48 43

16. Farm School 24 14

SL. COMPONENT

UNIT

Target

Achievement


Agricultural Engineering

FARM MECHANIZATION, POST HARVEST MANAGEMENT & VAULE ADDITION.

Farm mechanization ensures proper utilization of inputs resulting in considerable increase in productivity from limited cultivable and water resources available on sustainable basis. It also helps reduce processing & storage losses. In Sikkim, most of the cultivable land being hilly terrain, there is a limited scope for mechanization of tilling, intercultural and harvesting operation but with proper techniques, considerable improvement & mechanization can be brought in processing, value addition & storage phase.

Steep topography is a major problem in mechanization specially in the tillage/ sowing & intercultural operations. For mechanization of tillage operations, small power tillers are being procured and demonstrated. Another problematic area is Sowing, for which different machines has to be adopted for different crops.

Post harvest operations is not much of a problem as there are plenty of machineries available for Processing/ value additions of agricultural crops. The only criteria being that smaller machines need to be identified keeping in view the small land holdings and remoteness of the farms. Hence, major thrust is on post harvest processing machineries.

PROCESSING & STORAGE

Two units of seed processing units at majhitar & Jorethang are already functional. In fact the seed processing unit at Majhitar has already outlived its warranty period. The Cold Storage system of this unit had to be overhauled in a major way along with providing of AC voltage stabilizers. Also the Seed processing unit was provided with total new PPGI sheet roofing

The seed store adjacent to Seed processing Unit was provided with wooden flooring.

ORGANIC FARMING (Engineering)

Seed Processing Unit, Jorethang


Having been declared as an organic state, Sikkim has drastically reduced the use of Chemical Fertilizers and use of Organic manures, vermin compost & Bio fertilizer is being encouraged by the state. To supplement Organic manures & vermin compost, a 150MT/- per year capacity BIO-FERTILIZER PRODUCTION UNIT has been established at Majhitar under NEC funding.

As per the requirement spelled out by the visiting consultants, necessary upgradation of the Laboratory i/c tiled flooring, providing of AC’s in store, providing of additional power points and construction of two unit toilets were undertaken

I. MACROMANAGEMENT

Sikkim, though abundant in average rainfall, its distribution is not uniform over time and area. Hence we have high rainfall as well as drought prone areas. We also have dry spells at times. Also, Sikkim, being a hilly state with varying degree of slopes, constructing big irrigation canals running across the length & breadth of the state is also not feasible and entails a very high capital cost & maintenance cost, and since the majority of farmers are marginal farmers, they are not able to provide irrigation to their crops through costly means.

(i) Lift/ Sprinkler Irrigation Project : Under macromanagement, proposal to provide Lift/ Sprinkler Irrigation Facility at Ambeytar, Tharpu, West Sikkim by lifting water and then the application of water by means of Sprinkler at a total cost of Rs.25.00 lakhs has been approved and the work is under progress.

(ii) Pipe Water Irrigation : Irrigation by means of pipe water conveyance is being implemented since last few years under Macromanagement, where by alkathene pipe are procured and distributed to the farmers who have to have a water tank of 10000 ltr, capacity as their share of project cost. During 2008-09, 1930 coils of alkathene pipes were distributed to the different model villages based on the beneficiaries selected by the concerned districts.

Previously Installed Sprinkler Irrigation at Daramdin Farm


II. PROMOTION AND STRENGTHENING OF AGRICULTURAL MECHANIZATION THROUGH TRAINING, TESTING & DEMONSTRATION

Training and Demonstration form an important part of any extension activity. The Engineering cell of the department has over the years been involved continuously in providing training and demonstration to the farmers in the use of modern tools in Agriculture. During 2008-09, 31 nos of demonstration all over the state at the rate of 1 demonstration per constituency was undertaken benefiting 1240 nos of farmers all over the state to popularize different post harvest and value addition machineries.

List of Machineries Demonstrated During 2008-09

1. Row marker 2. Rice polisher 3. Papad making machine 4. manual seed drill 5. Power operated

potato peeler 6. Domestic Flour mill

7. wheel hoe 8. Potato slicer 9. Multipurpose grinder 10. winnower 11. Vegetable cutting

machine 12. Power tiller

13. Chaff cutter 14. Porous Pipe 15. Spices grinder 16. Oil expeller 17. Drip Irrigation 18. Pedal operated thresher 19. Charcoal Briqutte machine

Distribution of Equipments under the CSS “promotion & Strengthening of Agricultural mechanization through Training, Testing & Demonstration”

SL.NO NAME OF M/Cs

QTY DISTRIBUTED

1. Chaff Cutter (manual) 45 nos

2. Spices grinder (2HP) 2 nos

3. Paddy Thresher (Pedal Operated) 3 nos

4. Winnower 3 nos

5. Oil Expeller 1no

6. Sprinkler (Garden Type) 23 nos.

Demonstration Under Progres

Multipurpose Grider


III. INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT ON CAPITAL OUTLAYS AND REPARATION/MAINTENANCE UNDER MINOR WORKS (PLAN & NON PLAN) FOR THE YEAR 2007-08.

A) MINOR WORKS:

Various repair/ renovation works of the department in consultation with the Officer-in Charge of the District were taken up and executed as per the availability of fund during last financial year. Some of the works taken up during 2008-09 are mentioned are as under:

SL.NO

NAME OF WORKS LOCATION DISTRICT REMARKS

1. Repair of VLW Office cum Qtr.

Gagyong yangang South Completed

2 Construction of roof water harvesting

KVK Mangan North Completed

3 Repair of class II quarter Gyaba, west district West Completed

4 Repair of class II quarter Daramdin,West district

West completed

5 Repair of class II quarter Gyalsing, west district

West completed

6 Renovation of Computer room

Krishi Bhavan East completed

7 Construction of File Shelves at Krishi-Bhawan


8 Water supply to Canteen Building


9 Repair of Cl II qtr. at Chujachen

Chujachen Agri Farm

East completed

10 Repair of Nazitam store east Sikkim

Nazitam Agri Farm East completed

11 Emergency repair of Electric line at Krishi-Bhawan


12 Repair of Ladies Toilet at Krrishi-Bhawan


13 Construction of earthworm hatchery at Agri farm.

Chujachen Agri Farm

East completed

14 Repair of Accounts Section Krishi Bhavan completed


B) STORAGE & WAREHOUSING (CAPITAL).

Under this, work of providing Wooden Flooring in the Seed Store was taken up. Also, detailed Project were prepared and approval and sanction were accorded for construction of Five (5) nos. of Stores in different locations in SIkkim and advance payment of Rs.27,39,726.00 was made to SIMFED during 2008-09 on a/c of the supply of Stock materials. For further execution of the work, NIT is being floated.

NAME OF WORKS

LOCATION

DISTRICT

Estimated Costs

(RS)

REMARKS

Construction of Seed

Stores at (5) Locations

(i) Ravangla

(ii)Malbasey

(iii)Rongli

(iv)Majhitar

(v)Gayzing

South

West

East

East

West

Rs.17.05 lakhs

Rs.16.87 lakhs

Rs.16.49 lakhs

Rs.56.87 lakhs

Rs.58.15 lakhs

Advance for

materials paid to

SIMFED.

NIT being floated

The pattern of funding is Rs.100.00 lakhs from CSS and rest from State PLAN.

C) BUILDING & FARM STRUCTURE

Under this, the compound development alongwith Approach Road Developent for newly constructed Seed Testing Laboratory at Majhitar and Upgradation of Laboratory at Bio-fertiliser production Unit at Majhitar was taken up.

SL.NO NAME OF WORKS LOCATION DIST. REMARKS 1 Compound Development &

Approach Road Development for Seed Testing Unit

Majhitar East Completed.

2 Upgradation of Laboratory of Bio-Fertiliser Production Unit

Majhitar East Completed.

D) SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS Under this, the Engineering Cell has procured 6 nos. of power tillers and repaired 2 nos.

of power tillers. Besides this Agro service centres at different locations were repaired and spares provided.

SL.NO

NAME OF WORKS TOTAL ESTIMATED COST( RS)

EXPENDITURE INCURRED TILL MARCH `09.

HEAD OF ACCOUNTS


1. Procurement of 10Nos of different model of power tiller and 1 no of paddy harvestor.

6,57,853/- .Rs. 1,98,702.00

.Rs. 4,59,151.00

Macro –Management

2401-CH-00.113-AgrilEngg.-60-establishment 00.00.71-Agril Implement (Plan).

2. Repair of Agro-Service machineries.

1. Repair of 2nos of 7.5HP Power Tiller

2. Repair of Agro - Service Machineries

3. Purchase of 10HP Motor required for Agro-Service Machineries

5,65,057/-

. Rs.86,424.00

. Rs. 1,82,379.00

. Rs. 1,63,102.00

T. Rs.4,31,905.00

2401-CH-00.113-AgrilEngg.-60-establishment 00.00.71-Agril Implement (Plan

Power Harvester

Power Operated Harvester

Agro-Service Centre,Tarku

Power Tiller

Agro-Service Centre,Kabi


E) RKVY

Under RKVY 2008-09 repairs of infrastructures and repairs of irrigation Channel were sanctioned. Due to late sanctions of the projects and the processes involved in the Tender of the said works, some of the works have been completed and some under process. The details of the works under RKVY (2008-09) is as under:

SL.N.

NAME OF WORKS

LOCATION DIST. AMOUNT (RS)

REMARKS

1. Irrigation channel a. Lowerkabrey Jhorlongey,S. Sikkim b. Harrabotey lower Tarku c. Aifaltar, Teme d. Lift Irrigation at

Ramphutar, Manglee

SOUTH 2,36,500.00

1,04,655.00

2,56,037.00

14,04,035.00

Under progress

Under progress

Under progress

Under progress

2. Construction of Seed Testing Unit (Stream I)

Jorethang SOUTH 23,55,000.00 Under progress

3. Repair of office of DDA (Agri)(Stream II)

Bermiok (T) Agri. Farm

SOUTH 1,31,235.00 Completed

4. Repair of store Bermiok (T) Agri. Farm

SOUTH 1.60.000.00 Completed

5. Construction of threshing shed



6. Repair of Class II Qtr.



7. Repair of Labour Qtr.



8. Repair of stores electrification /water supply

KVK, Namthang

SOUTH 4,41,589.00 Under progress

9. Repair of VLW Office and Construction of two unit toilets.

Melli dara Agri. Farms

SOUTH 3,09,116.00 Under progress

10 Repair of Existing Building &

Dickling AGri Farm East 5,91,252.00 Work under progress

11 Construction of Threshing Yard & Implement Store

Dickling AGri Farm East 2,10,604 -do-

12 Repair of VLW Sirwani East 2,12,261.00 Under Progress

Power Tiller


Store cum Office 13 Repair of 2-unit

class IV Quarter i/c Protective Work , Electrification. Water Supply & Furnishing

ICAR Complex, Tadong

East 4,21,782.00 Completed

14 Repair of VLW Store cum Office

Dalapchand East 2,71,044.00 Under Progress

15 Repair & Installation of Multicop Thresher at Khamdong

Khamsomg East 1,01,956.00 Could not be taken up due to Model Code of Conduct

16 Repair of ADO’s Quarter

Naqzitam AGri Farm East 1,60,200.00 Under Progress

17 Repair of ADO/DDA Office

Naqzitam AGri Farm East 1,82,680.00 Under Progress

18 Anti –Seepage Roof Treatment of Seed Testing Unit

Majhitar East 1,27,000.00 Completed

19 Anti –Seepage Roof Treatment of Seed Store

Majhitar East 1,11,000.00 Completed

20 Providing PPGI sheet Roofing & Repair/ Overhaulling of Cold Storage System

Seed Processing Unit, Majhitar

East 7,70,000.00 Completed

21 Repair of Irrigatiuon Channel

Nimthang, Nandok East 5,21,644.00 Completed

22 Repair of Irrigatiuon Channel

Chewribotey, West Pendam

East 2,08,299.00 Under Progress

23 Providing Lift Irrigation system for Rabi Crops

Mulukey, Rogli East 12,13,602.00 Under progress

24 Construction of two unit toilet with septic tank

Daramdin Agri. Farm West 1,80,000.00 Under Progress

25 Repair of class III quarter.

Daramdin Agri. Farm West 3,45,000.00 Under Progress

26 Repair of Irrigation Channel

Mangsari West 2,49,336.00 Under Progress

27 Repair of Chumbong West 1,99,975.00 Under Progress


Irrigation Channel 28 Repair of

Irrigation Channel Rinchenbong West 1,45,114.00 Under Progress


Lungyam West 41,637.00 Under Progress


Hee-Bermiok West 1,85,565.00 Under Progress


Arigaon West 2,33,601.00 Under Progress

Irrigation Channel at Nimthang, nandok Ramphutar, South

TRIAL OF SEED DRILL

Sowing is one of the most important component of agriculture operation requiring uniformity in distribution, depth and timeliness of sowing etc. Seed Drill drops the seeds in the required depth at required seed rates.

Though there are innumerable benefits of line sowing , the Department has not been able to convince the farmers of the state to go for Line sowing. Instead everybody follows the traditional system of broadcasting of seeds. This could be because of the high requirement of skilled labour in line sowing.


One Assistant Engineer has been involved in trial and modification of a seed drill for

wheat crop. After numerous trials with Rectifications/ modifications over a period of 6 months the result has been encouraging and the Trial report have been submitted during June end 2009.

But since the Trial has been done during off season in a very limited scale only to find out the workability to suit our conditions, it needs to be fine tuned and tried out in the field during actual cropping seasons in larger areas which is proposed to be done during the coming cropping season.

If successful during the actual trial in the field, drills for other crops can also be developed by integrating metering devices of other crops in these tool frame

Crop Sown by Seed Drill


PROGRESS REPORT OF SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION 2008 - 2009.

MACRO-MANAGEMENT IN AGRICULTURE (100 % CSS)

A. NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT.

1. National Watershed Development Project for Rainfed Areas (NWDPRA).

The National Watershed Development Project for Rainfed Areas (NWDPRA) is a major CSS programme being implemented by the Department. It is an ongoing scheme with the objective for developing sustainable agriculture through integrated farming system emphasizing in people’s active participation. The objectives of this programme are:

1. In-situ moisture conservation, development and sustainable management of natural and social resources including their use.

2. Enhancement of agriculture productivity and production in a sustainable manner.

3. Restoration of ecological balance in the degraded and fragile rainfed eco-system by greening these areas through appropriate mix of trees, shrubs and grasses.

4. Reduction in regional disparity between irrigated and rainfed areas. 5. Creation of sustained farming system and generation of employment 6. Opportunities for the rural community including the landless. 7. Equity for resource poor and empowerment of women.

The programme encompasses divergent activities under management component, preparatory phase, watershed work phase, livelihood support system, production system and micro-enterprise and consolidation phase are the activities. Under management component - administration, monitoring & evaluation are the activities. Under preparatory phase – entry point activity, institutional and capacity building and preparation of detailed project report are the activities. Under watershed work phase – land development, plantation of fast growing species, water harvesting structure, run-off management, dry land horticulture, bamboo plantation and drainage line treatment are the activities. Under livelihood support system - service sector such as carpentry, black smithy, basket making, broom binding, mushroom cultivation, etc. are the activities. Besides this, poultry, piggery, bee keeping, goatery, etc. have also been taken up under livestock management. Under production system and micro-enterprise - establishment of nurseries, cash crop plantation, integrated farming system, testing and demonstration of new technology, adoption of proven technology etc are the activities. Under consolidation phase – upscaling of successful activities, watershed plus activities, documentation of successful experiences, preparation of project


completion report, mechanism for sustainability of interventions, watershed development fund and its management etc are the activities.

During the financial year 2008 – 2009, the programme is implemented as per the Common Guideline for Watershed Project, 2008, G.O.I. The physical target for 32 Nos. Micro-Watershed is 3324.00 Ha. and the achievement is 3324.00 Ha. The total expenditure incurred is Rs 390.98 Lakhs as against the target of Rs. 391.00 Lakhs. The impact of the programme has been successful among the farming communities of the project area, because of its holistic / cluster approach for all round development in a sustainable manner. The programmes under this scheme have a wider acceptance because it incorporates indigenous with improved technologies, improvement in land & water management, up-gradation of water sources, livestock management, participatory and belonging amongst the farmers, improvement in production & productivity both in agricultural and horticultural crops.

2. Bench Terracing under Land Development programme in Agricultural Land.

This is one of the mechanical measures adopted in the state. The construction of bench terraces helps to prevent runoff with high velocity, soil loss and retention of moisture, resources, manures, fertilizers and facilitates the application of irrigation if available.

The bench terraces are constructed in the state up-to the slope of 50%. This programme helps to bring additional area under cultivation which under proper agronomic practices is expected to contribute towards crop production and productivity of the area.

The department has implemented land development programme in a compact area in the villages. In this programme farmers are provided with Government subsidy of 25 %, i.e., approximately Rs. 7500.00/- per hectare. During this financial year 2008 – 2009, the physical target is 533.31 Ha. and the achievement is 524.46 Ha. The total expenditure incurred as subsidy amount is Rs.39,35,249.00 as against the target of Rs.39,99,600.00. The total number of beneficiaries is 1185. The impact of this programme has been very satisfactory as the land for cultivation has increased and cultureable fallow land has also been turned into an arable land with employment generation.


3. Water Harvesting from surface run-off perennial water source including roof water by collecting in tanks.

The main objective of this programme is to conserve water through surface run-off / roof rain water / perennial sources, for life saving irrigation and drinking water for human being and livestock during lean periods.

Under this programme, the department has constructed 1106 nos. of water harvesting tank of 10000 ltrs. storage capacity all over the state benefiting 1106 Nos. of farming community. In this programme, farmers are provided with Government subsidy of 25% (i.e. Rs 10,000/- per beneficiary). The total expenditure of Rs. 110.60 Lakhs is incurred as subsidy amount as against the target of 180.00 Lakhs. The tanks are constructed with the farmer’s participation. Under this programme, the number of beneficiary are 1106.

The construction of water harvesting tanks is to provide irrigation to vegetables and fruit crops in limited area so that the production of crops increases thereby raising the income of the farming community. The programme is found to be useful and beneficial to the rural areas. 4. Reclamation of Acidic Soil.

The scheme plays a vital role in newly terraced land for optimum crop production. The state has acidic to very acidic soil with pH ranging from 4.5 to 5.5.Such soils are injurious to plant growth and adversely affects the soil microbial activities resulting poor yield. Under this programme, acidic soils are reclaimed with dolomite. The material are distributed on demonstration basis at free of cost. The physical target is 1280.00 Ha. and the achievement is 1250.00 Ha. The total expenditure incurred is Rs 39,98,000.00 as against the target of Rs 40,00,000.00.The number of beneficiary is 1816. The impact of

this programme is found to be very useful in acidic soil in respect of physical, chemical and biological properties as a state is declared as organic. There is improvement in neutralizing the soil acidity resulting more productivity.

5. External Auditing of NWDPRA. As per the guideline, Government of India, a major part of the fund are provided to the Watershed Committee and external auditing, once in a year is mandatory so that maintenance of all the account could be suitably undertaken .The auditing of accounts under NWDPRA for the year 2008-2009 for 32 Nos. of Micro-Watershed have been completed by N.Marda & Associates Charted Accountant, Gangtok as per the panel list forwarded by Finance, Revenue and Expenditure Department and approval of the Government. An expenditure of Rs 1,93,950.00 has been incurred.


B. STATE PLAN

1. State Nursery (Soil Conservation).

The Directorate of Soil & Water Conservation has 6 numbers of nurseries. The objective is to produce a large numbers of fodder grasses, fodder trees, fuel and timber trees and tea saplings needed for implementation of biological conservation programme and watershed project areas having more then 50 % slope and land-slide / land slip areas. During 2008-2009, as per the approval of government, all these nurseries along with the labourers are transferred to horticulture, agriculture and KVK from October 2008. The details of nursery transferred are as under :-

Nursery at Chuba (South) - transferred to Horticulture Cash Crop and Dev. Deptt. Nursery at Dalapchand(East) - transferred to Horticulture Cash Crop and Dev. Deptt. Nursery at Buriakhop (West) - transferred to Horticulture Cash Crop and Dev. Deptt. Nursery at Nandugoan (South) - transferred to Food Security and Agriculture Dev. Deptt. Nursery at Geyzing, Geva, (West) - transferred to K.V.K. Nursery at Mangan (North) - transferred to K.V.K.

2. Special Component for Schedule Caste Programme.

To improve the socio-economic condition of schedule caste in rural area, the department has undertaken bench terracing programme. The main objective of the programme is to bring additional area under cultivation, increase in cropping intensity, enhancement of production, productivity and control of soil erosion. 25 % government subsidy is provided to the beneficiary. During 2008-2009, the physical target is 120.00 Ha. and the achievement is 119.76 Ha. The total expenditure incurred as subsidy amount is Rs 8,98,332.00 as against Rs 9,00,000.00. The total number of beneficiary is 225.

ACHIEVEMENT

C. A. MACRO- MANAGEMENT IN AGRICULTURE Rs. in Lakhs.

PHYSICAL FINANCIAL SI. No. Programme unit Target Achievement

Target Achievement

I Natural Resource Management

1 NWDPRA (As per Common Guideline, 2008, G.O.I)

Ha. 3324.00 3324.00 391.00 390.98


B. STATE PLAN .

Special Component plan for Schedule Caste PLAN – 2402- Soil & Water Conservation

Rs. in Lakhs.

2 Water

Harvesting from surface run-off/ perennial source @ 25 % Subsidy

No. 1800 1106 180.00 110.60

3 Bench Terracing

under Land Development in Agriculture land @ 25 % Subsidy

Ha. 533.00 524.46 40.00 39.36

4 Reclamation of

Acidic Soil Ha. 1280.00 1250.00 40.00 39.98

TOTAL 651.00 580.92

SI. No.

Programme unit

PHYSICAL FINANCIAL

Target Achiev. Target Achiev.

1 Bench Terracing under land development in Agriculture land 25% Subsidy.

Ha. 120.00 119.74 9.00 8.99

Total 120.00 119.74 9.00 8.99


RASHTRIYA KRISHI VIKAS YOJANA (RKVY)

KRISHI VIKAS YOJANA (RKVY): A new scheme of Rastriya Krishi Vikash Yojna (RKVY) has been introduced from the year 2007-08 as additional Assistance to the State in order to achieve 4% growth in Agriculture Sector. A number of schemes has been sanctioned for agriculture and allied sectors from this scheme. Achievements made under the scheme are as under:

Formation of State Level Sanctioning Committee, under the Chairmanship of Chief Secretary and Agriculture Secretary as the Member Secretary of the Committee.

District Level Planning Committee has been formed under the Chairmanship of District Collectors

The Comprehensive District Agriculture Plan has been prepared through farmers’ participatory approach.

Various projects are being carried out

Project under stream-I (Rs. in Lakh)

Sl . Name of project Project cost Duration Proposal 2008-09

1. Documentation on farm conservation of native & underutilised crop cultivars.

80.60 5 years 19.63

2. Integrated farming system for sustainable Agriculture

3773.00 4 years 78.16

3. Construction of seed testing unit at Jorethang.

23.55 1 year 23.55

4. Creation of irrigation facilities for efficient water management and roof water harvesting.

696.25 5 year 500.00

5. Establishment of medium cost green house. 68.00 5 years 68.00

6. High tech Green house. 75.03 1year 75.03

7. Establishment of large cardamom nurseries. 83.25 2 years 41.63

8. Replantation of large cardamom. 86.00 2 years 43.00

9. Establishment of mother dairy farm. 1010.00 5 years 120.00

Total 5895.68 969.00

Project under stream-II

Sl.no Component Amount(Rs in lakhs)

1. Maintenance of seed farms(FSADD)

East

West

North

KVK Namthang

Total

24.20 21.00 6.48 5.57

57.25


2. Maintenance of Horticulture farms 40.00

3. Maintenance of Animal Husbandry farm 20.00

4. Maintenance of Fisheries infrastructures 10.00

5. Repair of minor irrigation channel 50.00

6. Strengtheneing of bio fertiliser production unit. 5.95

7. Rural Composting unit 67.00

8. Assesment of Soil Fertility Satus and mapping 15.00

9. Strengthening of seed processing unit at Majhitar 7.70

10. Support to ongoing Project of ginger processing unit at Birdang, West Sikkim.

50.10

Total

323.00

Revenue Realization (FS&ADD) 2008-09

Head/Sub Head as per Development Programme

Receipt realised during 2008-09

0401-Crop Husbandry 104-Agri. Farm Rs. 11,67,893.00

800-Other Receipt Rs.17,77,976.00

TOTAL Rs.29,45,869.00

PHYSICAL AND FINANCIAL ACHIEVEMENT UNDER MACRO- MANAGEMENT OF AGRICULTURE 2008-2009

(Rs. In Lakhs) A AGRICULTURE Unit TARGET ACHIEVEMENT

Physical Financial Physical Financial

Programme & Component

I National Watershed Development Project for Rain fed Areas. (NWDPRA)

Ha. 3324.00 391.00 3324.00 391.00

II River Valley Project(RVP) Ha. - 220.50 - 220.50 III Cereal Development

Programme - 316.56 - 241.84

1 Certified Seed Distribution @ Rs 200/- per qtl. seed

Qtls. 3375.00 30.00 3375.00 30.00

2 Encouraging varietal replacement @200/- per Qtl.

Qtls. 5000.00 10.00 5000.00 10.00


3 Full Crop Pack Demonstration Acre 6000.00 37.66 6000.00 37.66 4 Millet Certified Seed

Distribution @ 400/- per qtl. Qtls. 11675.00

46.70 11675.00 46.70

5 Accelerated Maize Development Programme

Qtls. 2290.00 183.20 14300.00 114.53

6 Farmer’s Training Nos 18 9.00 6 2.95

IV PLANT PROTECTION - 28.50 - 24.03 1 Farmer’s Field School Nos 60 10.20 - 9.08 2 Promotion of Bio pesticides &

Pest/ Disease Kgs. 2500.00 10.00 2500.00 10.00

3 Soil Health Card - - 0.50 - 0.00 4 Training of Field Functionaries

on Plant Protection - 2 1.80 - 0.00

5 Seed Treatment @ 25% cost or Rs 50/ha. Whichever is less

Ha. 12000.00

6.00 9900.00 4.95

V BALANCED AND INTEGRATED USE OF FERTILIZERS

394.00 364.22

1 Integrated Nutrient Management Demonstration

Ha. 3000.00 90.00 3000.00 90.00

2 Rural compost/urine pit Nos. 1550 124.00 2227 119.35 3 Vermi compost unit@ Rs.

1500/unit Nos. 4200 135.00 4000 128.17

4 Bio fertilizer Demonstration Ha. 9000.00 45.00 5340.00 26.70 VI CONCURRENT

EVALUATION 6.00 4.00

VII INNOVATIVE SCHEMES 493.44 315.40

1 Publicity through electronic media

- 6.92 - 6.92

2 Water harvesting @ 25 % subsidy

Nos. 1800 207.00 1106 121.67

3 Reclamation of acidic soil Ha. 5152.00 161.00 2528.00 79.03 4 Farmer’s Development Work 16.52 - 9.90 5 Bench Terracing Ha. 533.00 40.00 524.00 40.00 6 Strengthening of irrigation

facilities -pipe Nos. 1950 58.00 1930 53.88

7 Survey and Surveillance 2.00 - 2.00 8 Power Tiller Nos. 4.00 2.00 4.00 2.00

TOTAL MACRO MANAGEMENT 1850.00 1560.54


Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK)

INTRODUCTION

Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) in the country are the primary links for the farmers to know about the agricultural technologies being generated. They act as the training centers for the transfer of the technology with an aim to reduce the time lag between technology generation and their transfer.

The first KVK inSikkim was established in Marchak, East Sikkim in 1982 under the aegis of ICAR Tadong ,later on the central govt. decided to introduce one KVK in each district of the country to provide better extension services to the public in general and farmers in particular. Then three KVKs were established on 2006- 07 in North, West and South under the administrative control of FS&ADD with 100% funding from ICAR

KVK in Sikkim Name of KVK District Year of establishment

Gyaba,Gyalshing West 2007 Namthang South 2007 Mangan North 2006

.

OBJECTIVES To communicate the latest knowledge to the farmers through the principles of “Teaching by Learning and Learning by Doing”

MANDATE OF KVK a. On-farm testing, refining and documenting technologies for developing region specific

sustainable land-use system. b. Organizing training to update the extension personel, farmers and the rural youth within

the area of operation with emerging advances in agricultural research on regular basis. c. Conduct Front Line Demonstration in different crops to generate production data and

feedback information. d. Organize long-term vocational training in agriculture and allied sector vocations for rural

youths with emphasis on “learning by doing” for generating self-employment through institutional financing.

e. Time to time documentation of data base on resource support system of the district.

THURST AREA


1. Promotion of Organic farming through effective micro-organisms (EM-1) technology, use of bio-fertilizers, adoption of IPM, Green Manuring & Vermicomposting.

2. Seed Production for making it available whenever needed, without depending on the external sources.

3. Create awareness to the farmers, farm-women and rural youth through training, OFT and FLD.

4. Revive the declining production of Cash Crops of Sikkim by:-

Rejuvenation of old and senile orchids.

Disease and Pest Management in Cardamom & Ginger crops

TRAININGS One of the most important Mandates of KVK is to train the practicing farmers, rural youth, farm women and extension functionaries of Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, and Allied sectors to improve their skill and knowledge. It even provides vocational trainings to the rural youths.

ON FARM TESTING (OFT) The objectives of OFT is to test and evaluate the research findings of Research Stations at farmers field and to refine and modify the technologies, if required for better adaptation by farmers. It is the conformation of already proven research result and real farming situation. Based on the background information that the farmers do not adopt about 70% of available technologies and hence, it has become necessary to take up farmers participatory testing of research finding in their own farms.

Front Line Demonstration(FLD) To establish production potential ‘On Farm Testing’ (OFT) of identified technology and to identify its location specificity under various Farming System. FLDs are conducted by KVKS at various places.

OTHER EXTENSION ACTIVITIES Besides training, OFT & FLD KVKS conducts large numbers of extension activities which includes Field days, Farmers Club, Kisan Gosthi,Krishi Mela, Production and Distribution of seeds and seedlings etc.

SPONSORED AND COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMME 1. Training on Fisheries sponsored by NFDB 2. Training on Apiculture, Sponsored by Science and Technology ( KVK South) 3. Internal control System for Organic certification at Majgaon, West Sikkim 4. 20 nos. of training on Organic Farming outsource by FS & ADD


5. Construction of Spawn Production Laboratory by Horticulture and Cash Crop Development Department

6. Construction of Vermihatchery Unit by FS & ADD 7. Preparation of SREP for ATMA district, West and North Sikkim 8. C-DAP preparation for West, North and South Sikkim 9. KVK’s Technical Staff assisting horticulture , agriculture ad Zilla Panchayat as resource

persons 10. Formation of Self Help Groups and Farmers Club, sponsored by NABARD ( KVK

South)

Progress Report of KVKs 2008-09

COMPONENT KVK,Geyzing KVK,Namthang

KVK,Mangan

Training on various subject to Practicing farmers,Rural Youth,SHGs & Field functionaries

32 28

Front Line Demonstration(FLD)

5 4

On Farm Testing (OFT) 2 7

Other Extension Activities Other Extension activities carried out by KVKs are organization & participation of Field days,Kisan Gosthies,Kissan Mela etc.They also facilitated in the formation of Farmers Club.KVKs are also involved in the adaptability & production of Hybrid maize seed.KVKs have distributed quality seed & seedling of different field crops, vegetables & fruit palnts to the farmers which are raised in their respective farms.


Indian Meteorological Department, Rainfall (mm)

Gangtok

S.N Month Year 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

1 January 22.8 28.2 2.3 3.7 17.7 11.3 2 February 65.1 62.2 24.7 162.9 6.8 7.5 3 March 139.0 141.3 69.1 72.9 155.9 4 April 496.7 387.1 225.8 275.8 353.5 5 May 631.0 583.0 549.0 460.5 179.0 6 June 502.3 727.1 493.9 578.0 786.5 7 July 623.1 836.0 546.2 662.2 661.9 8 August 469.7 604.5 624.9 485.0 628.9 9 September 320.1 430.2 448.3 537.7 437.4

10 October 161.7 132.2 73.4 134.0 106.2 11 November 28.1 25.3 28.6 33.4 29.0 12 December 1.0 1.0 14.9 5.2 18.5

Total 3460.6 3958.1 3101.1 3411.3 3381.3

ICAR, Tadong

1 January 20.2 16.9 10.0 0.8 9.8 6.4 2 February 81.1 94.5 42.5 12.7 5.2 13.8 3 March 128.3 125.1 60.3 46.1 4.5 4 April 521.8 285.0 241.4 333.7 335.9 5 May 554.4 495.4 418.7 253.7 185.4 6 June 294.4 508.9 483.4 504.9 696.6 7 July 430.3 782.6 448.7 581.9 608.8 8 August 443.0 507.3 517.0 428.6 517.4 9 September 271.4 470.7 385.3 595.5 448.3 10 October 124.6 121.5 65.0 122.5 73.7 11 November 26.9 11.1 30.2 37.9 22.3 12 December 1.5 5.2 5.2 0 20.9

Total 2897.9 3424.2 2707.7 2918.3 2928.8


Indian Meteorological Department, Temperature ( 0C )

ICAR, Tadong

S.N

Month Year

2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min

1 January 16.53 7.30 15.61 7.22 17.15 7.55 16.02 9.63 15.6 7.6 17.2 9.36

2 February 18.96 8.80 19.18 9.63 20.97 12.01 19.67 9.87 17.72 7.23 21.34 10.56

3 March 23.69 17.09 26.87 19.26 23.06 12.38 21.20 11.72 22.81 12.28

4 April 23.38 17.67 25.32 14.22 24.72 13.71 24.54 15.27 25.00 14.9

5 May 25.64 17.49 24.5 16.09 26.29 17.36 27.90 17.88 26.4 16.5

6 June 26.74 19.22 24.1 15.05 26.16 19.44 27.22 19.24 26.2 24.6

7 July 25.90 19.62 26.05 20.15 26.84 20.65 25.79 20.14 26.9 20.18

8 August 27.14 20.11 26.96 20.12 27.57 19.66 27.45 20.21 26.0 19.9

9 September 25.50 19.02 27.65 19.34 25.53 18.66 26.20 18.79 26.4 18.6

10 October 24.19 18.02 23.83 15.58 24.80 15.14 25.10 16.86 25.3 15.1

11 November 20.99 13.41 20.43 14.28 24.97 11.60 21.44 11.93 21.5 11.2

12 December 17.71 8.91 17.65 7.83 17.65 7.83 17.20 8.90 17.6 10.7

Average 23.03 15.55 23.17 14.89 23.80 14.66 23.30 15.03 23.1 14.9

S.N Month Year

2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min

1 January 12.8 5.5 11.7 5.4 13.7 6.7 12.0 6.0 11.8 5.8 13.5 7.6

2 February 14.7 7.1 14.7 7.9 16.9 10.3 11.7 6.2 12.7 5.3 16.6 9.0

3 March 20.2 12.1 18.1 10.2 18.8 10.5 17.3 9.9 17.9 10.3

4 April 18.7 12.7 20.7 12.5 20.1 12.5 20.5 13.3 20.3 12.9

5 May 20.9 15.3 20.2 14.0 21.5 15.5 22.8 15.8 21.6 14.6

6 June 21.4 16.9 22.0 17.0 21.2 17.2 22.2 16.9 21.1 17.0

7 July 21.0 16.8 21.5 17.7 21.9 18.3 21.1 18.5 21.9 17.7

8 August 22.3 17.8 22.0 17.8 22.7 17.6 22.3 17.9 21.3 17.6

9 September 20.8 16.7 23.0 17.4 21.0 16.6 21.3 16.8 21.6 16.4

10 October 19.9 12.5 19.6 14.1 20.7 13.6 20.2 14.6 20.8 13.7

11 November 16.9 9.4 16.3 9.6 15.8 10.1 16.9 10.5 17.9 10.5

12 December 14.3 7.6 16.4 5.6 14.2 7.9 13.9 7.1 13.7 9.0

Average 18.65 12.53 18.85 12.43 19.04 13.06 18.51 12.79 18.55 12.57


Indian Meteorological Department, Relative Humidity (%)

Gangtok

ICAR, Tadong

S.N Relative S.N

Month Year 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

1 January 89.00 80.00 80.00 85.00 84.00 84.00 2 February 88.00 83.00 83.00 90.00 83.00 82.00 3 March 83.00 83.00 67.00 82.00 80.00 4 April 86.00 77.00 74.00 87.00 82.00 5 May 89.00 93.00 89.00 85.00 85.00 6 June 93.00 93.00 96.00 93.00 95.00 7 July 96.00 96.00 96.00 96.00 95.00 8 August 96.00 96.00 93.00 94.00 95.00 9 September 96.00 92.00 94.00 62.00 92.00 10 October 87.00 89.00 83.00 92.00 77.00 11 November 80.00 84.00 85.00 81.00 76.00 12 December 79.00 75.00 83.00 82.00 83.00

Average 88.5 86.75 85.25 85.75 85.58

Month 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min.

1 January 83.54 45.00 86.03 51.84 84.35 48.54 82.32 48.74 85.4 50.12 86.2 49.8

2 February 81.86 43.69 86.03 46.96 82.82 49.44 87.23 53.55 83.41 41.58 82.75 41.75

3 March 85.42 50.13 83.58 45.79 79.87 41.29 53.35 44.87 84.06 45.5

4 April 91.03 62.03 87.47 48.8 79.36 45.60 86.63 52.13 87.2 49.8

5 May 88.97 63.90 88.9 58.59 85.77 56.70 85.93 51.93 87.5 50.0

6 June 87.63 64.03 87.45 55.96 89.20 69.46 88.70 64.56 89.6 68.3

7 July 91.61 69.48 90.35 76.42 91.70 74.70 91.06 75.48 89.4 67.12

8 August 86.13 66.65 90.39 73.68 90.77 66.90 89.90 67.9 90.00 71.6

9 September 86.73 67.87 88.03 60.47 90.13 67.80 89.93 66.36 89.00 63.8

10 October 84.52 51.45 86.32 60.39 83.70 49.45 89.06 58.74 86.2 50.2

11 November 84.00 48.27 83.79 53.1 83.66 54.16 87.00 49.00 84.3 47.6

12 December 85.61 49.81 84.23 45.66 84.23 45.66 86.19 47.70 87.00 54.7

Average 86.42 56.85 86.88 56.47 85.46 55.80 84.77 56.74 86.9 55.00

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