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AREA, PRODUCTION AND AVERAGE YIELD OF FIELD CROP IN SIKKIM (REPORT 2012-2013)
SI. No Crop Area in 000’ Hectares
Production in OOO’ Tonnes
Yield(Kg/Hectare)
1. Cereals 59.54 96.77 1625.29
2. Pulses 65.91 102.60 1556.67
3. Oilseeds 8.24 7.11 862.86
QUALITY SEED
More area expansion of improved & High Yielding Varieties of cereals, pulses and oilseeds.
Timely sowing and proper crop rotation.
Organic seed production and Certification.
Adoption of latest technology for higher grain yield e.g.. SRI.
BETTER SELECTION OF AGRO-NUTRIENTS
Supplement of balance nutrient management(NPK and micronutrient)
Promotion of local initiatives in preparation of various organic nutrients ,biofertilizers and their proper application in soil.
Organic seed treatment for pest and disease management.
WATER USE EFFICIENCY
Conservation of rain water, run off and stream water conservation.
Providing irrigation during Rabi season
Installation of water storage structures e.g G-nap tank and permanent structure.
SOIL IMPROVEMENT Soil conservation, soil texture improvement
and efficient use of water.
Soil sample testing and distribution of Soil Health Card to farmers for timely application of available technology.
Apllication of liming material for improvement of acidic soil.
HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Mass Training Programmes and exposure visit of the field functionaries and farmers for adoption of right technology.
Dissemination of latest and improved technology through print and electronic media.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Enhancing the traditional use of knowledge and technology in Organic Farming System
Release of prolific Varieties and nutrients application research trails and scientific experiments.
Organic Certification process covering over 50,000 ha area by 2015 through service provider.
EQUIPMENTS AND FARM MECHANIZATION
Selection of Farm Mechanization suitable for hilly areas
Distribution of gender friendly equipments.
Distribution of mini power tillers for terraced farming.