Demonstration of Drought Tolerant Varieties and Drought Proofing in Intercropping

Crop Production

In this module, demonstration of drought tolerant varieties of groundnut (TMV-13), pigeonpea (ICTL-88039, BDN-711), maize (GK-3017, DMH-849, Suwan-1, Bajaura and Jaunpari makka), soybean (JS 95-60), short duration pulses (Pant U-19, Pusa Vishal, S-4, finger millet (ML-365, GPU-28 & GPU-48) and paddy (Sahabhagi dhan, Anjali, Naveen) was undertaken in 1265 ha covering 4315 farmers. Performance of these varieties in terms of yield advantage was in the range of 13-38%. Demonstration of flood tolerant paddy varieties was taken up in flood-prone areas in 185 ha in 2013-14. Among the most promising paddy varieties included Swarna Sub-1, MTU-1010, MTU-1140 and Disang. Short duration varieties in pulses, oilseeds, maize, millets and paddy were demonstrated in 1206 ha covering 3516 farmers. Direct seeding of rice was demonstrated in 85 ha covering 175 farmers. Crop diversification was promoted in 875 ha covering 2500 farmers. Integrated nutrient management for efficient use of applied fertilizer was demonstrated in several crops in 1735 ha covering 3750 farmers. Integrated crop management for demonstrating the benefits of green manuring, balanced fertilizer use and eco friendly pest management was taken up in 1816 ha covering 4845 farmers across the 100 sites.

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