Acc Final Book.pdf

2nd Edition

Agriculture CURRENT AFFAIRS 2018-2019

PUBLISHED BY: D.K. WADHWA & Agri Coaching Chandigarh

Index 1. National and international organization 2. ICAR awards: 3. ICAR Human Resources 4. Revised names of ICAR institutes 5. List of important organization with their brief detail 6. Institutions in Agriculture their location and establishment year 7. Organization and chief person 8. Agricultural statistics- 2017 9. Area and production of Major Agricultural Crops 10. India’s Position in World Agriculture in 2015 11. APEDA 2016- 2017 12. Agricultural Trade 13. Overview of Indian fisheries 14. Agriculture budget highlights 15. Current Schemes 16. Mobile app and portals for farmers 17. Important statistics at a glance 18. MSP of various commodities 19. Economic Survey 2017-18 20. Agriculture Census 2015-16 21. Socio-Economic and Caste Census (SECC) 2011 22. Table of Milk, Egg, Meat and Wool production 2016-17 23. Global Agriculture Leadership Awards 24. Forest Report-2017 25. GST on Agriculture Products 26. New released varieties  27. MCQs with detail analysis 28. Important Facts 29. Current affairs MCQs 30. Practice Mock Test (IBPS-AFO, NABARD)

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National And International Organization: 1.ICAR: Established: 16 July 1929  16 July is also known as ICAR day.  It is an autonomous organisation under the Department of agriculture research and education (DARE). Headquarter: New Delhi Milestone:  1996: Establishment of National Gene Bank at New Delhi.  Initiation of the first All-India Co-ordinated Research Project on Maize in 1957  Status of Deemed University accorded to Indian Agricultural Research Institute in 1958  First State Agricultural University on land grant pattern at Pantnagar established in 1960.  Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) established in 1973.  First Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) at Puducherry (Pondicherry) was established in 1974 under TNAU. (Number of total KVK: 695)  In 2006 Launching of National Agricultural Innovation Project (NAIP)  ICAR scientists were the first in the world to sequence the pigeon pea genome. 1

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 In December 2009, it announced that it was considering a policy to provide open access to its research.  As of July, 2006 it has developed a vaccine against bird flu. The vaccine was developed at the High Security Animal Disease Laboratory, Bhopal, the only facility in the country to conduct tests for the H5N1 variant of bird flu. President: Shri Radha Mohan Singh (Present Agriculture minister) Director General: Dr.Trilochan Mohapatra (Also designated as Chairman of ICAR) First deputy director general of horticulture , ICAR - dr. K.L. Chadha

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ICAR Awards: 1. Sardar Patel Outstanding ICAR Institution Award 2018

Award is given to recognized outstanding performance by the ICAR institutes, DUs of ICAR, CAU and State Agricultural Universities, three Awards of ₹ 10.00 lakh each

2.Chaudhary Devi Lal Outstanding All India Coordinated Research Project Award 2018

In order to recognize outstanding performance of the AICRP  one annual award of ₹ 3.00 lakh (₹2.00 lakh for the main coordinating unit and ₹ 1.00 lakh for the best coordinating centre)

3. Pandit DeenDayal Upadhyay Krishi Vigyan Protshahan Puraskar(National& Zonal) 2018

 This award has been instituted to promote healthy competition among Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) Prize money for national level of ₹25.0 lakhs (₹20.00 lakhs for infrastructural development +₹1.0 lakhs for sharing among staff +₹4.0 lakh for training of KVK staff). At zonal level there are a total of eleven awards: one for each zone of KVKs. Each award consists of ₹2.25 lakh (₹1.50 lakh for purchase of office/farm equipment +₹0.75 lakh for training of KVK staff).

4. Atal Bihari Vajpayee ICAR Challenge Award 2018

 To find a solution for any immediate or long-standing problem, or limitation in agriculture  The award carries a cash prize of ₹10.00 lakh

5. Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Award for Outstanding Research in Agricultural Sciences 2018

 This award is to be given to agricultural scientists for outstanding contribution in specified areas.  A total of four awards are provided under the award. Each award carries a cash prize of ₹ 5.00 lakh in addition to the citation.

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6. Jawaharlal Nehru Award for P.G. Outstanding Doctoral Thesis Research in Agricultural and Allied Sciences 2018

 I n order to promote high quality doctoral thesis research in priority/frontier areas of agriculture and allied sciences  I CAR has instituted 18 awards of ₹50,000/-in cash

7. Panjabrao Deshmukh Outstanding Woman Scientist Award 2018

 All women scientists engaged in research in agricultural and allied subjects /extension in a recognized institution are eligible for this award.  The award consists of ₹1.00 lakh in cash and citation along with provision of equal amount of ₹1.00 lakh for motivating woman scientists

8. Vasantrao Naik Award for Outstanding Research Application in Dry Land Farming Systems 2018

 I n order to promote outstanding research and application in priority aspects of dry land farming systems & water conservation  An Annual Award of ₹1.00 lakh is to be awarded to an outstanding scientistor extension worker.

9. Bharat Ratna Dr C. Subramaniam Award for Outstanding Teachers 2018

 In order to provide recognition to outstanding teachers and to promote quality teaching in the field of Agriculture  Each award consists of ₹1.00 lakh in cash + travel grant of ₹1.00 lakh to promote innovation in teaching.

10. Lal Bahadur Shastri Outstanding Young Scientist Award 2018

11. Swami SahajanandSaraswati Outstanding Extension Scientist Award 2018

 I n order to recognize the talented young scientists who have shown extraordinary originality and dedication in their research programmes, four individual awards are to be given annually.  An individual award of ₹1.00 lakh in cash and a citation and a challenge project for three years with budgetary provision of₹10.00 lakh per year+ ₹ 5.00 lakh for foreign training (upto 3 months), if deemed necessary by the ICAR.  The award is exclusively meant for individual extension scientist/teacher for excellence in agricultural extension methodology and education work. Two individual awards have been provided.  An individual award would consist of ₹1.00 lakh in cash and a citation.

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12. N  ASI-ICAR Award for Innovation and Research on Farm Implements -2018

 In order to reduce drudgery of farm women by development of farm implements and to encourage researchers and innovators to develop farm implements for farm women  The award consists of ₹1.00 lakh in cash, citation and certificate.

13.Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Award for Outstanding Research in Tribal Farming Systems 2018

 The award is primarily meant for any person or team (with two or three associates, if any) engaged in applied research Two awards each with the value of ₹1.00  lakh in cash and citation + provision of equal amount for study on related subject

14. Dr Rajendra Prasad Puruskar for technical books in Hindi in Agricultural and Allied Sciences 2018

 To recognize to authors of original Hindi Technical books in agriculture  An individual award consists of ₹1.00 lakh in cash and a citation.

15. Hari Om Ashram Trust Award for the biennium 2016-2017

 To recognize the outstanding research on long term problem in agricultural and allied sciences, four individual awards have been instituted.  Each individual award carries a cash prize of ₹1.00 lakh in addition to a citation.

16.Nanaji Deshmukh ICAR Award for Outstanding Interdisciplinary Team Research in Agricultural and Allied Sciences 2018

To encourage and promote research work   Each award would be of ₹5,00,000/- (Rupees Five Lakhs only). (For team of scientist)

17. C  haudhary Charan Singh Award for Excellence in Journalism in Agricultural Research and Development 2017

 Six annual awards carrying cash award of₹1,00,000/- (One Lakh only) and a certificate are to be given to journalists for Print Media

18. J agjivan Ram Abhinav KisanPuruskar /Jagjivan Ram Innovative Farmer Award (National/Zonal) 2018

 I n order to recognize the outstanding contributions of innovative farmers  One annual national award of ₹ 1.00 lakh on national level and Eleven annual awards of ₹ 0.50 lakh each on zonal level

19. N.G. Ranga Farmer Award for Diversified Agriculture 2018

 In order to recognize outstanding contribution of innovative farmers for diversified agriculture  One annual award of ₹ 1.00 lakh in any of the areas of Diversified Agriculture is given by ICAR.

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In order to recognize the contributions of  marginal, small and landless farmers for developing sustainable integrated models of farming Prize money for national level: 1 Lakh Zonal level: 11 awards of 50,000 each.

21. Haldhar Organic Farmer Award, 2018

 In order to recognize outstanding contribution of organic farmers, ICAR has instituted an award The award consists of ₹1,00,000/- (Rupees  One Lakh only). Minimum 5 years certified experience required.

22. Cash Awards Scheme, 2018

To encourage employees of ICAR Re search Institutes Three annual awards of ₹51,000/- (Ru pees Fifty-One Thousand only) are to be given to the awardees

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ICAR Human Resources:  State Agricultural Universities (64 SAUs)  Deemed-to-be-Universities (4DUs): IARI - Indian Agricultural Research Institute

New Delhi

NDRI - National Dairy Research Institute

Karnal, Haryana

IVRI - Indian Veterinary Research Institute

Izatnagar, Uttar Pradesh

CIFE - Central Institute on Fisheries Education

Mumbai, Maharashtra

Central Universities (4 CUs) with Agricultural faculties: Banaras Hindu University

Varanasi, U.P.

Aligarh Muslim University

Aligarh, U.P.

Vishwa Bharti

Shantiniketan, West Bengal

Nagaland University

Mediziphema, Nagaland

Central Agricultural Universities (3 CAUs): Central Agricultural University

Manipur

Rani Laxmi Bai Central Agricultural University

Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh

Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University

Pusa (Samastipur)

 Institutions (64)  National research Centre (15)  National bureaus (6): 6

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NBAGR – National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources

Karnal, Haryana

NBAII – National Bureau of Agriculturally Important Insects

Hebbal, Bengaluru, Karnataka

NBAIM– National Bureau of Agriculturally Important Micro-Organisms

Mau Nath Bhanjan, Uttar Pradesh

NBFGR – National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

NBPGR – National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources

New Delhi

NBSS & LUP – National Bureau of Soil Survey and Land-Use Planning

Nagpur, Maharashtra

 Directorates/Project Directorates (13)  Total KVKs: 695 List of ICAR Institutions:

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ICAR-Central Institute of Temperate Horticulture, Srinagar

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ICAR-Central Institute on Post harvest Engineering and Technology, Ludhiana

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ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, Kochi

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ICAR-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute, Kasargod

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ICAR-Central Potato Research Institute, Shimla

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ICAR-Central Research Institute for Jute and Allied Fibres, Barrackpore

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ICAR-Central Research Institute of Dryland Agriculture, Hyderabad

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ICAR-National Rice Research Institute, Cuttack

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ICAR-Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute, Avikanagar, Rajasthan

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ICAR-Indian institute of Soil and Water Conservation Research& Training Institute, Dehradun

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ICAR-Central Soil Salinity Research Institute, Karnal

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ICAR-Central TobaccoResearch Institute, Rajahmundry

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ICAR-Central Tuber Crops Research Institute, Trivandrum

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ICAR-ICAR Research Complex for Eastern Region, Patna

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ICAR-ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region, Barapani

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ICAR-Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute, Ela, Old Goa, Goa

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ICAR-Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute, New Delhi

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ICAR-Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, Jhansi

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ICAR-Central Island Agricultural Research Institute , Port Blair

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ICAR-Central Arid Zone Research Institute, Jodhpur

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ICAR-Indian Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology, Ranchi

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ICAR-Central Avian Research Institute,Izatnagar

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ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Bengaluru

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ICAR-Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute, Barrackpore

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ICAR-Indian Institute of Natural Resins and Gums, Ranchi

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ICAR-Central Institute Brackish water Aquaculture, Chennai

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ICAR-Indian Institute of Pulses Research, Kanpur

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ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Buffaloes, Hissar

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ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil Sciences, Bhopal

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ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Goats, Makhdoom

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ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research, Calicut

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ICAR-Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Bhopal

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ICAR-Indian Institute of Sugarcane Research, Lucknow

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ICAR-Central Institute of Arid Horticulture, Bikaner

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ICAR-Indian Institute of Vegetable Research, Varanasi

10

ICAR-Central Institute of Cotton Research, Nagpur

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ICAR-Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin

ICAR-National Academy of Agricultural Research & Management, Hyderabad

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ICAR-Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture, Bhubaneswar

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ICAR-National Institute of Biotic Stress Management Institute, Raipur

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ICAR-Central Institute of Research on Cotton Technology, Mumbai

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ICAR-Central Institute of Sub Tropical Horticulture, Lucknow

ICAR-National Institute of Abiotic Stress Management, Malegaon, Maharashtra

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ICAR-National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Bengaluru

Other Agriculture research centers in India:

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National Institute of Research on Jute & Allied Fiber Technology, Kolkata

1. Indian Institute of SugarcaneResearch -- Lucknow 

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ICAR-National Institute of Veterinary Epidemiology and Disease Informatics, Hebbal, Bengaluru

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ICAR-Sugarcane Breeding Institute, Coimbatore

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ICAR-Vivekananda Parvatiya Krishi AnusandhanSansthan, Almora

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ICAR-Central Institute for Research on Cattle, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh

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ICAR-National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases, Bhopal

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ICAR-Indian Institute of Maize Research, New Delhi

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ICAR- Central Agroforestry Research Institute , Jhansi, UP

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ICAR-National Institute of Agricultural Economics and Policy Research, New Delhi

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ICAR- Indian Institute of Wheat and Barley Research, Karnal, Haryana

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ICAR- Indian Institute of Farming Systems Research, Modipuram, UP

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ICAR- Indian Institute of Millets Research, Hyderabad, Telangana

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ICAR- Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research, Hyderabad, Telangana

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ICAR- Indian Institute of Oil Palm Research, Pedavegi, West Godawari, Andhra Pradesh

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ICAR- Indian Institute of Water Management, Bhubaneshwar, Odisha

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ICAR-Indian Institute of Rice Research, Hyderabad, Telangana

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ICAR- Central Institute for Women in Agriculture, Bhubaneshwar, Odisha

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ICAR-Central Citrus Research Institute, Nagpur, Maharashtra

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ICAR-Indian Institute of Seed Research, Mau, Uttar Pradesh

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ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Hazaribag, Jharkhand

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2. Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS) Kolkata 3. Rubber Board --Kottyam 4. Spice Board – Kochin, kerala 5. Indian Institute of Wheat & Barley Research -- Karnal  6. National Institute of Nutrition(NIN) --Hyderabad  7. All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)–NewDelhi  8. Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture(CRIDA)--Hyderabad 9. Central Mine Planning and Design Institute Limited--Ranchi 10. Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants--Lucknow 11. Central Food Technological Research Institute--Mysore  12. Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute (CGCRI)--Kolkata  13. Central Institute of Fisheries Education--Mumbai  14. Central Institute of Fisheries, Nautical and Engineering Training—Kochi, Kerala

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Revised Names Of Icar Institutes: 1. Central Agricultural Research Institute (CARI), Andaman and Nicobar Islands New Name: Central Island Agricultural Research Institute (CIARI) 2. Directorate of Maize Research (DMR), Pusa, New Delhi New Name: Indian Institute of Maize Research (IIMR), Ludhiana (Shifted to Ludhiana in 13 November, 2014) (It was located at New Delhi but now shifted to PAU campus, Ludhiana) 3. Directorate of Rice Research (DRR), Rajendranagar, Hyderabad New Name: Indian Institute of Rice Research (IIRR) 4. Directorate of Wheat Research (DWR), Karnal, Haryana New Name: Indian Institute of Wheat and Barley Research (LWBR) 5. Directorate of Water Management, Bhubaneswar New Name: Indian Institute of Water Management (IIWM) 6. Directorate of Research on Women in Agriculture, Bhubaneswar New Name: Central Institute for Women in Agriculture (CIWA) 7. Directorate of Oil Palm Research (DOPR), Pedavegi, WestGodavari, Andhra Pradesh New Name: Indian Institute of Oil Palm Research 8. Directorate of Ollseeds Research (DOR) Rajendranagar, Hyderabad New Name: Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research (IIOR) 13

9. Directorate of Sorghum Research (DSR), Rajendranagar, Hyderabad

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List Of Important Organization With Their Brief Detail

New Name: Indian Institute of Millets Research (IIMR) 10. Central soil and water conservation research and training institute, Dehradun New Name: ICAR- Indian Institute of soil and water conservation (ICAR- IISWC) 11. National Research Centre for Citrus (NRCC), Nagpur

Abbreviation

International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics Objective: Crop improvement and cropping systems, focusing on sorghum, millets, chick-pea, pigeon pea and groundnut

1972 Hyderabad (India)

FAO

Head: José Graziano da Silva Objective: international efforts to defeat hunger.

Founded: 16 October 1945 Rome, Italy

CGIAR

The Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research Objective: to coordinate international agricultural research efforts aimed at reducing poverty and achieving food security in developing countries.

1970 France

IFPRI

International Food Policy Research Institute Objective: Strategies and policies to meet world food needs, emphasizing policy analysis

1975 Washington D.C. (USA)

IRRI

International Rice Research Institute Objective: Global rice improvement

1960 Los Baños (the Philippines)

IITA

International Institute of Tropical Agriculture Objective: Crop improvement in humid and semi-humid tropics, land management and farming systems, focusing on maize, cassava, cowpea, plantain, soybean and yams

1967 Ibadan (Nigeria)

New Name: Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute (CCARI) 13. ICAR-Project Directorate for Farming Systems Research (ICARPDFSR), Meerut, UP New Name: Indian Institute of Farming Systems Research

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Date founded & headquarter

ICRISAT

New Name: Central Citrus Research Institute (CCRI) 12. ICAR Research Complex for Goa, Goa

Full title, and main objective

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International Irrigation Management Institute Objective: Research on water management in agriculture, irrigation, groundwater, river basins, wetlands, ecosystems, food security, wastewater and climate change Objective: Research and information dissemination on improved irrigation management and irrigation systems

1985 Colombo (Sri Lanka)

National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources Objective: undertakes research and coordinates activities in germplasm collection; introduction and exchange of seeds and plant materials

1976 New Delhi

Indian Agricultural Research Institute Objective: premier agricultural institution engaged in basic and applied research in crops, postgraduate education and training and extension education. Director: A K singh Deemed status in 1958

1 April, 1905 New Delhi

NRRI

National Rice Research Institute Objective: basic and applied research in all disciplines of rice culture

1946 Cuttack, Odisha

CTRI

Central Tobacco Research Institute Objective: varietals improvement of tobacco

1947 Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh

SBI

Sugarcane Breeding Institute Objective: evaluating important sugarcane varieties for different agro-climatic regions in the country

1912 Coimbatore

IISR

Indian Institute of Sugarcane Research Objective: standardize the sugarcane production and protection technologies

1952 Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

CICR

Central Institute of Cotton Research Objective: basic and applied research to improve cotton production.

1976 Nagpur, Maharashtra

IIMI

NBPGR

IARI

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IIHR

Indian Institute of Horticultural Research Objective: conduct cytogenetical studies to improve horticultural crops

1967 Bangalore, Karnataka

CPRI

Central Potato Research Institute Objective: conduct and coordinate potato research in India

1949 Shimla, Himachal

CTRI

Central Tuber Crops Research Institute Objective: conducts and coordinates research on all tropical tuber crops other than potato viz. cassava, sweet potato, amorphophallus, aroids, yams, arrowroot, etc.

1963 Trivandrum, Kerala

CAZRI

Central Arid Zone Research Institute Objective: mandate to evolve locationspecific technologies for optimizing production of arid lands based on ecological principles by judicious utilization of natural resources

1952 Jodhpur, R ajasthan

CRIDA

Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture Objective: mandate to carry out basic research in conservation, management and utilization of natural resources in dryland ecosystem

1985 Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh

CIAE

Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering Objective: mandate for research and development of improved farm equipment related to crop production and postharvest technology

1976 Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

CIPHET

Central Institute of Post-Harvest Engineering and Technology undertakes research on various aspects of postharvest technology related to agricultural produce.

1989 Ludhiana, Punajb

IVRI

Indian Veterinary Research Institute Objective: to conduct basic and applied research on all aspects of livestock health, production, and nutrition

1889 Izatnagar, Uttar Pradesh

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1923(Imperial Institute of Animal Husbandry and Dairying) National Dairy Research Institute after independence in 1947 Karnal, Haryana

Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute Objective: to improve productivity of indigenous breeds of sheep through selection or cross breeding

1962 Avikanagar, Rajasthan

Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute Objective: conducts research for assessing and monitoring exploitable marine fishery resources for rational exploitation and conservation.

1947 Cochin

CIFE

Central Institute of Fisheries Education Objective: Deemed University

1961 Bombay

CIFT

Central Institute of Fisheries Technology Objective: conducts research for the improvement of indigenous crafts and gears, and develops suitable designs for them; develops technologies for handling, processing, preservation, product development, quality control, packaging and transportation of fish and fishery products; and conducts transfer of technology and training programmes in fishery technology

formed in 1954 and started functioning in 1957 Cochin

NDRI

CSWRI

CMFRI

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IASRI

Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute Objective: conducts research in experimental design, surveys, statistical genetics, computer and data processing; imparts postgraduate courses for training professional statisticians; and provides advisory and consultancy services to agricultural scientists in the country

became a Statistical Branch in 1945 New Delhi

NRCs

National Research Centres

Pan India

SAUs

State agriculture universities Objective: To regulate under graduate and post graduate program in agriculture

Pan India

NDDB

National Dairy Development Board Objective: Quality Assurance, Productivity Enhancement, Institution Building and National Information

1965 Anand, Gujarat

NABARD

National bank for agricultural and rural development Objective:”matters concerning policy, planning and operations in the field of credit for agriculture and other economic activities in rural areas in India” Chairman: Harsh Kumar Bhanwala

12 July 1982 Mumbai

RRBs

Regional rural banks Objective: to provide sufficient banking and credit facility for agriculture and other rural sectors.

Regional Rural Banks were established under the provisions of an Ordinance passed on September 1975 and the RRB Act. 1976

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Institutions In Agriculture Their Location And Establishment Year: Institution

Location

Establishment Year

National Rice Research Institute

Cuttack

23 April 1946

Indian Institute of Rice Research

Hyderabad

1965

Indian Institute of Pulses Research

Kanpur

1966, Shifted to Kanpur in 1978

Central Tobacco Research Institute

Rajahmundry

1947

Indian Institute of Vegetable Research

Varanasi

1971

Indian Institute of Sugarcane Research

Lucknow

1952

Sugarcane Breeding research Institute

Coimbatore

1912

Sugarcane breeding institute

Karnal

1932

Central Institute of Cotton Research

Nagpur

1976

Central Research Institute for Jute and Allied Fibres

Barrackpore

1953

National Institute of Research on Jute & Allied Fibre Technology

Kolkata

1939

Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute

Jhansi

1962

Indian Institute of Horticultural Research

Bangalore

1967

Central Institute of Sub Tropical Horticulture (Started as Central Mango Research Station in 1972)

Lucknow

Upgraded to a fullfledged Institute in 1984, renamed as CISH in 1995

Central Institute of Temperate Horticulture

Srinagar

1994

Central Institute of Arid Horticulture

Bikaner

1994

Central Potato Research Institute

Shimla

1949

Central Tuber Crops Research Institute

Trivandrum

1963

Central Plantation Crops Research Institute

Kasargod, Kerala

1974

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Institution

Location

Establishment Year

Institution

Location

Establishment Year

Central Agricultural Research Institute

Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands

1978

Central Sheep and Wool Research Institute

Avikanagar, Rajasthan

1962

Central Institute for Research on Goats

1979

Indian Institute of Spices Research

Calicut

1975

Makhdoom, Mathura

Indian Institute of Natural Resins and Gums

Ranchi

1924

Central Institute for Research on Buffaloes

Hissar

1985

Central Soil and Water Conservation Research & Training Institute

Dehradun

1974

National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology

Bangalore

1995

Indian Institute of Soil Sciences

Bhopal

1988

Central Avian Research Institute

Izatnagar

1979

Central Soil Salinity Research Institute

Karnal

1969

Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute

Kochi

1987

ICAR Research Complex for Eastern Region

Patna

2001

Central Institute Brackish water Aquaculture

Chennai

1987

Central Research Institute of Dryland Agriculture

Hyderabad

1985

Central Inland Fisheries Research Institute

Barrackpore

1959

Central Institute of Fisheries Technology

Cochin

1957

Central Arid Zone Research Institute

Jodhpur

Upgraded to Central Arid Zone Research Institute (CAZRI) in 1959

ICAR Research Complex

Goa

1976

ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region

Barapani, Meghalaya

1975

National Institute of Abiotic Stress Management

Malegaon, Baramati Maharashtra

2009

Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering

Bhopal

1976

Central Institute on Post harvest Engineering and Technology

Ludhiana

1989

Central Institute of Research on Cotton Technology

Mumbai

1924

Indian Agricultural Statistical Research Institute

New Delhi

1930

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Organization And Chief Person: Institute

Year of establishment

Chairman /Head/president

16thJuly1929

President-Radha MohanSingh

ICAR

IARI

DG-Trilochan Mahopatra 1905

Dr. A K Singh

1-Jan,-2015

Chairperson- Narendra Modi Vice ChairpersonRajiv Kumar

NITI Ayog

Headquarter

New Delhi

New Delhi

New Delhi

CEO- Amitabh Kanth ASRB

1-November1973

Anil Kumar Srivatsava

NABARD

12th_July-1982

Harsh Kumar Bhanwala

ASCI (Agriculture Skill Council of India)

2015

Sanjeev Asthana

Gurugram, Haryana

FCI

1965

YogendraTripathi

New Delhi

APEDA

1986

Devendra Kumar Singh

New Delhi

CACP

1965

Vijay Paul Sharma

New Delhi

ICRISAT

1972

Dr. David Bergvinson

Hyderabad

PPV&FR

2001

Dr. K.V. Prabhu

New Delhi

MANAGE

1986

Usha Rani

Hyderabad

FAO

16-Oct -1945

General Jose Graziano daSilva

Rome, Italy

NAFED

Oct 2-1958

V.R. Boda

New Delhi

25

New Delhi Mumbai

Agri Coaching Chandigarh FICCI

1927

Pankaj Patel

New Delhi

8

CCI

2003

Dr. P. Alli Rani

New Delhi

Agricultural Statistics- 2017

NDDB

1965

Dilip Raut(period of 2 Yr,start Aug-2016)

RBI

1 April, 1935

Urjith Patel

NDRI

1923

Dr. R. R. B. Singh

KRIBHCO

1980

Dr. Chandar Pal Singh

CDB

1981

Raju Narayana Swamy

Tea Board

1st April 1954

Arun Kumar Ray

Kolkata

Coffee Board of India

1942

Chairman - Shri. M.S. Boje Gowda

Bengaluru

Rubber Board

1947

Shri D Anandan

Kottayam, Kerala

Central Silk Board

1948

K M Hanumantharayappa

Bengaluru

World Bank

1945

Jim Yong Kim

Washington

Anand, Gujarath Mumbai

Gross Value Added (GVA)

Karnal

Kochi

Percentage share (at Current Prices) Industry

2016-17#

2017-18@

Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing

17.9

17.1

Crops

11.1

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Livestock

4.6

-

forestry and logging

1.3

-

fishing and aquaculture

1.1

-

# : 1st Revised Estimates

@ : Provisional Estimates

Population and Agricultural Workers:

Some Important Ministries Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers

D V Sadananda Gowda

Minister of Rural development and Panchayat Raj

Narendra Singh Tomar

Minister of Food Processing Industries

Smt. Harsimrat Kaur Badal

Minister of Environment, forest and climate change

Dr. Harsha Vardhan

Minister of Consumer affair, Food and Public distribution

Ram Vilas Paswan

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year

Agricultural Workers (Million)

Population census

Cultivators

Agricultural Labourers

Total

2001

127.3(54.4)

106.8(45.6)

234.1 (58.2)

2011

118.8 (45.1)

144.3(54.9)

263.1 (54.6)

Agricultural Land by use in India: Sr.no

Classification

2014-15 p (million ha)

I.

Geographical Area

328.73

II.

Reporting Area for Land Utilization Statistics

307.82

1. Forest

71.79

2. Not Available for Cultivation (A+B) (A) Area Under Non-agricultural Uses (B) Barren & Un-culturable Land

43.88 26.88 17.00

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25.83 10.26 3.10 12.47

4. Fallow Lands (A+B)  allow Lands other than Current (A) F Fallows (B) Current Fallows

26.18 11.09 15.09

5. Net Area Sown (A) Total Cropped Area (Gross Cropped Area) (B) Area Sown more than once

140.13 198.36 58.23

Net Irrigated Area

68.38

Gross Irrigated Area

96.46

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Area And Production Of Major Agricultural Crops Area under Major Crops:

Area under Major Crops (in million hectares):

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Crops

2016-17

Rice

43.19

Wheat

30.60

Nutri Cereals

24.77

Pulses

29.46

Food grains

128.03

Oilseed

26.20

Sugarcane

4.38

Cotton

10.84

Jute & Mesta

0.76

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Production (MT)

Sugarcane >Rice > Wheat > Coarse cereals > Cotton > Oilseeds > Pulses > Jute & Me Agri Coaching Chandigarh

Yield (kg/hectare)

Production of Major Agricultural Crops:

Area and Production Horticulture Crops - All India > Pulses > Co Sugarcane > Wheat > Rice > Jute & Mesta >ofCoarse cereals > Oilseeds

Crop

2016-17

Food grains

275.68

Pulses

22.95

Oilseeds

32.10

Cotton

33.09

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Cotton, 1 bale = 170 kg Jute,

Jute & Mesta

10.60

Sugarcane Cotton Tobacco Jute & Mesta Sugarcane Tobacco

306.72

Mesta, 1 bale = 181 kg

33.09 10.60 306.72 0.80 (2015-16)

Wheat (32.16) >

Maize (26.64) >

Rice (25.50)

Rice > Area Wheat (Lakh > Pulsesha) > Oilseeds > Coarse cereals > Cotton > Sugarcane > Jute & Mesta Production (MT)

Rice > Wheat > Coarse Pulsescereals > Oilseeds Coarse cereals > &Cotton Sugarcane >Rice > Wheat > > Cotton >>Oilseeds > Pulses > Jute Mesta > Jute & Mesta

Sugarcane > Wheat > Rice > Jute & Mesta > Coarse cereals > Oilseeds > Pulses > Cotton

Production (MT)

Cotton, 1 bale = Sugarcane >Rice > Wheat > Coarse cereals > Cotton > Oilseeds > 170 kg Pulses > Jute & Mesta Jute, 1 bale = 180 kg

Yield (kg/hectare)

Mesta, 1 bale = 181 kg

Sugarcane > Wheat > Rice > Jute & Mesta > Coarse cereals > Oilseeds > Pulses > Cotton

Area and Production of Horticulture Crops - All India Crops Fruits Vegetable Flowers Plantation Spices Honey

2016-17 (3rd Adv. Est.) 93.707 176.177 30 2.277 18.353 8.202 0.095

(Production in MT)

Area and Production of Horticulture Crops 2016-17 - All India Crops (3rd Adv. Est.)

Area (Lakh ha)

> Sugarcane Yield (kg/hectare)

1 bale = 180 kg

0.80 (2015-16)

All India Yield (2016-17*): (Quintal/ hectare): AllCrop-wise India Crop-wise Yield (2016-17*): (Quintal/ hectare):

Sugarcane (698.86) >

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(Production in MT)

Fruits

93.707

Crops Vegetable Fruits Flowers Vegetable Plantation Flowers Spices Plantation Honey Spices Total Honey Total Kharif Year

176.177 2.277 18.353 8.202 0.095 299.853 Rabi

Area

Prod.

Yield

2015-16

18.86

16.68

884

2016-17

18.85

22.40

1188

2017-18

17.42

20.68

1187

Area

2016-17 (3rd Adv. Est.) 93.707 176.177 2.277 18.353 8.202 0.095 299.853 Total Area

Prod

(Producti

Prod

Yield

Yield

7.22

8.57

1186

26.08

25.25

968

7.35

9.70

1318

26.20

32.10

1225

Consumption of Electricity for Agricultural Purposes (percentage) 2015-16 is 20.06 % out of total consumption in the country. Sales of Tractors and Power tillers Year

Tractor Sales (No.)

Power tiller Sales (No.)

2016-17

5,82,662

45,200

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State-wise Crop Area Insured under all Insurance Schemes:

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a covered under Micro Irrigation as on 31.03.2017: 1. Madhya Pradesh 2. Rajasthan 3. Maharashtra Drip

India’s Position In World Agriculture In 2015:

Sprinkler

Total micro irrigation State-wise Area covered under Micro Irrigation as on 31.03.2017: Andhra Pradesh Rajasthan Rajasthan Rank Drip Sprinkler Total micro irrigation Maharashtra Gujrat Maharashtra 1st Andhra Pradesh Rajasthan Rajasthan Gujrat Haryana Andhra Pradesh 2nd

Maharashtra

Gujrat

Maharashtra

3rd

Gujrat

Haryana

Andhra Pradesh

l Average Daily Wage Rate (2015-16) All India Annual -Average n Rupees) - Male 281 Daily Wage Rate (2015-16) Female - 218 - Male - 281 Agri. Wages (in Rupees) s and Exports of Agricultural Commodities Female - 218

Percentage share of (Value in Cr ) (Value in Cr ) share of Agricultural Percentage share of AgriAgricultural Imports in Percentage Percentage share of Year cultural Imports in Total Total Imports ExportsExports in Total Exports Agricultural in Imports Total Exports 5.63 12.55 2015-16 5.63 12.55 6.39 12.26 6.39

12.26

As per(%): 2015 Share in World Exports (%): are in World Exports

% Share

India’s Rank

Next to

1. Total Area (Million Hectares)

329

2.4

Seventh

Russian Federation, Canada, U.S.A.,

Land Area

297

2.3

Seventh

Russian Federation, China, U.S.A.,

Arable Land

156

11.0

Second

U.S.A. China

Total

1309

17.7

Second

Rural

862

25.6

First

3. Crop Production (Million Tonnes) (A) : Total Cereals

284

10.2

Third

China, U.S.A

Wheat

87

11.7

Second

China

Rice (Paddy)

157

21.2

Second

China

(B): Total Pulses

17

22.5

First

Groundnut (in shell)

7

15.0

Second

China

Rapeseed

6

8.8

Third

Canada, China

19.2

Second

Brazil

(C) : Oilseeds

(D): Commercial Crops Sugarcane

China (13.80%) Russia (2.10%) India (1.60%)

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India

2. Population (Million)

India’s Imports and Exports of Agricultural Commodities

2016-17 (P)

Item

362

Tea

1.2

21.8

Second

China

Coffee (green)

0.3

3.7

Seventh

Brazil, Vietnam, Columbia,

Jute & Jute like Fibres

1.9

54.0

First

Cotton (lint)

6.2

Tobacco Unmanufactured

0.7

10.7

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India's Rank

Next to

Second

China

Third

China, Brazil

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4. Fruits & Vegetables Production (Million Tonnes) (A) :Vegetables& Melons

119

10.0

Second

China

(B) : Fruits excluding Melons

87

12.3

Second

China

(C) : Potatoes

48

12.7

Second

China

(D) : Onion (Dry)

19

20.8

Second

China

Brazil

5. Livestock (Million Heads)

APEDA 2016- 2017  Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) was established by the Government of India under the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority Act passed by the Parliament in December, 1985. The Act (2 of 1986) came into effect from 13th February 1986.

(A) : Cattle

185

12.7

Second

(B) : Buffaloes

111

56.4

First

(C) : Camels

0.4

1.3

Twelfth

Somalia, Sudan, Kenya, Niger,

 Chairman – Shri DK singh

(D) : Sheep

62

5.4

Third

China, Australia

(E) : Goats

132

13.5

Second

China

 Director – Shri Sunil kumar

(F) : Chicken

740

3.3

Sixth

China, U.S.A, Indonesia, Brazil, Iran

 Headquarter - New Delhi

6. Animal Products (Million Tonnes)

 APEDA had 5 regional officesa. MUMBAI b. KOLKATA

(A) : Milk Total

156

19.3

First

(B) : Eggs (Primary) Total

4

5.5

Third

China, U.S.A

c. HYDERABAD

(C) : Meat Total

7

2.2

Sixth

China, U.S.A, Brazil, Russian

d. BENGALURU

Natural Resource Management Degraded land area - 120.4 mha (37%) includes •

Water and wind erosion - 94.9 mha

•

Water logging - 0.9 mha

•

Soil alkalinity/ sodicity - 3.7 mha

•

Soil acidity - 17.9 mha

•

Soil salinity - 2.7 mha

•

Mining and industrial waste - 0.3 mha 34

e. GUWAHATI  APEDA has 5 virtual offices.  In Monitored Products basmati Rice has been included in the Second Schedule of APEDA Act.  In addition to this, APEDA has been entrusted with the responsibility to monitor the import of sugar as well.  APEDA also functions as the Secretariat to service the National Accreditation Board (NAB) for the implementation of accreditation of the Certification Bodies under National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP) for organic exports. ”Organic Products” for export are to be certified only if Produced, Pro35

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cessed and Packed as per the standards laid down in the document “National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP).”

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Agricultural Trade

Initiatives taken for ease of doing business:  Development and Implementation of HortiNet system up to the farm registration level for 13 new products.  Farmer registration under HortiNet system was started for vegetables and mangoes in the state of MP. MAJOR DEVELOPMENTS / ACHIEVEMENTS IN PRODUCT CATEGORIES:  Horticulture Sector NPOP (National Programme for Organic Production):

 India has emerged as a significant agriexporter in a few crops viz. rice, cotton, sugarcane, cashew nut, castor seed and groundnut. As per WTO’s Trade Statistics, the share of India’s agricultural exports and imports in the world agriculture trade in 2015 were 2.26% and 1.74%, respectively.  Agricultural exports increased from Rs. 2, 27,193 crore in 2012-13 to Rs. 2, 27,554crore in financial year 2016-17 registering a growth of nearly 0.15%.

 The share of agricultural exports in India’s total exports decreased from 13.90% in 2012-13 to 12.27% in 2016-17.  NPOP is implemented by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry for exports under the Foreign Trade Development Regulations Agri Coaching Chandigarh India’s top 5 agricultural commodities in terms of value in (FTDR) Act since October 2001. 2016-17 (Exports):  The aims of NPOP include policies for development and certification of organic products, national standards for organic products, accreditation of certification bodies and certification of organic products in conformity to the national standards and encourage the APEDA development of organic cultivation and processing. Increase in Export of Organic Products:  During 2016-17, there was an increase of 17.5 % in Export Volume and 25 % increase in export value.

Rice -basmati (21%)

Spices (19%) Rice(other than basmati) (16%)

Cotton raw (10%)

Sugar (8%)

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 Total exported value of agri& allied export is 227554 crores in 2016-17.  India‘s agricultural imports increased from 37 Rs. 95,719crore in 2012-13 to Rs1, 64,680crore in 2016-17 registering a growth of nearly 72%. Share of agricultu imports in the total imports increased from 3.59 % in 2012-13 to 6.42 % in 20  India‘s top 3 agricultural commodities (Imports):

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Rice -basmati (21%)

 Total exported value of agri& allied export is 227554 crores Spices in 2016-17. (19%)

 India’s agricultural imports increased from Rs. 95,719crore in Rice(other 2012-13 to Rs1, 64,680crore in 2016-17 registering a growth of than basmati) (16%) nearly 72%. Share of agricultural imports in the total imports increased from 3.59 % in 2012-13 toraw6.42 % in 2016-17. Cotton (10%)

 India’s top 3 agricultural commodities (Imports): Sugar (8%)

 Import duty on sugar was increased from 40% to 50% and on hasvalue been to 20% on peas from  Totalwheat exported of increased agri& alliedfrom export10% is 227554 croresand in 2016-17.  India‘s increased Rs. been 95,719crore 2012-13 to Rs1, 0%agricultural to 50%, imports on crude palm from oil has raisedinfrom 15% to 30%, 64,680crore in 2016-17 growth nearly 72%. Share of agricultural on refined palmregistering oil form a25% toof40%

imports in the total imports increased from 3.59 % in 2012-13 to 6.42 % in 2016-17.  India‘s top 3 agricultural commodities (Imports):

Vegetable oils

Fresh Fruits

Pulses

Key Points from annual 2017-18 19th Live Stock 18th Live Stock report

1 2 3 4

2

Buffalo

Cattle Total Buffalo TotalBovines Bovines Sheep 3 Sheep Goat

4

Census 2012 Growth Rate Census 2007 in Millions) 2007-2012 (no.18th in Millions) Live Stock (no. 19th Live Stock(%)Growth Rate 105.3

199.1 304.8 105.3 304.8 71.6 71.6 140.5

Census 190.9 2012 (no. in Millions)

108.7

190.9 300.0 108.7 300.0 65.07 65.07 135.2

(%)-4.1 2007-2012

3.19

-4.1

-1.57 -9.07 -9.07 -3.82

140.5

5

Pigs

11.1

10.3

-7.54

6

Other Animal

1.7

1.48

-12.94

Total Livestock

529.7

512.05

-3.33

Poultry

648.8

729.2

12.39

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Year

Milk Production(Million tones)

Growth Rate (%)

2015-16

155.5

6.28

2016-17

165.4

6.37

Average Yield rate of milk: Exotic cows (Kg/day)

Crossbreed cows (Kg/ day)

Indigenous Cows (Kg/ day)

Non-descript cows (Kg/ day)

Indigenous buffalo (Kg/day)

Non-descript buffalo (Kg/ day)

Goat (Kg/ day)

10.93

7.42

3.54

2.29

5.92

4.03

0.46

-1.57 3.19

Goat

7

135.2

 According to estimates of the CSO the value of output livestock sector at current prices was about Rs. 811847 crore during 201516 which is about 28.6% of the value of output from agricultural and allied sector. At constant prices the value of output from livestock is about 28% of the value of the output from total agriculture and allied sector.

Present per capita availability of milk = 355g/day

Key Points from annual report 2017-18

Census 199.12007 (no. in Millions)

Livestock Production:

Average Milk production Data:

 Import duty on sugar was increased from 40% to 50% and on wheat has been increased from 10% to 20% and on peas from 0% to 50%, on crude palm oil has been raised from 15% to 30%, on refined palm oil form 25% to 40%

Species Sr. Sr. no. Species no. 1 Cattle

According to NSSO 68th Round Survey (July 2011-June 2012) survey on Employment and Unemployment 16.44 million workers as per usual status were engaged in the activities of farming of animals mixed farming, fishing and aquaculture. Livestock and Poultry Population 18th and 19th census:

-3.82

Species wise milk contribution: Exotic cows

Crossbreed cows

Indigenous Cows

Non-descript cows

Indigenous buffalo

Non-descript buffalo

Goat

1.1%

25.4%

11.3%

9.5%

35.4%

13.8%

3.5%

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Egg Production: Year

Production(Billion)

Per capita availability per annum

2015-16

82.9

66

2016-17

88.1

69

Wool Production: Year

Production (Million kg)

2015-16

43.6

2016-17

43.5

 An amount of Rs. 3,114 Crore has been allocated for the Livestock Health and Disease Control scheme for the 12h Five Year Plan.  NDP Phase -1 started in 2011-12 with allocation of Rs. 1756 cr. National Programme for Bovine Breeding and Dairy Development (NPBB&DD) scheme is having two main components namely National Programme for Bovine Breeding (NPBB) and National Programme for Dairy Development (NPDD). An amount of Rs. 1,800 crore has been allocated for 12th FYP.

Meat Production: Year

Production (Million tone s)

2015-16

7.0

2016-17

7.4

 Hon’ble Finance Minister has made an additional allocation for DPIDF set up in NABARD with a corpus of Rs. 8000.00 crore during Budget Speech in 2017-18 for the three years.  Initially, the Fund will start with a corpus of Rs. 2000.00 crore.

Fisheries Production:  During the financial Year 2016-17, India has exported Rs 37870.90 crore which is about 0.92% of the National Gross Value Added (GVA) and 5.23% to the agriculture GVA (2015-16).  India is the second largest producer of fish and also second largest producer of fresh water fish in the world. Fish production has increased from 41.57 lakh tones (24.47 lakh tones for marine and 17.10 lakh tonnes for inland fisheries) in 1991-92 to 114.10 lakh tonnes (36.41 lakh tonnes for marine and 77.69 lakh tonnes for inland fisheries) in 2016-17 (Provisional). DAHD has launched National Control Programmes for major animal diseases like FMD, PPR, Brucellosis and Classical Swine Fever.  The FMD Control Programme was now being implemented all districts of covering 13 States and 06 UTs. During the year 2017-18, FMD-CP is now being Implemented in all District of Country. PPR and Brucellosis Control program are already being implemented in all the States/UTs, while CSF-CP is focused initially in NE States.

Organizations: Structure:  The Department of Animal Husbandry Dairying & Fisheries is one of the Departments under the MA&FW. It came into existence on Feb 1, 1991 by merger of two Divisions of the Department of Agriculture and Cooperation viz. Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development into a separate Department. The Fisheries Division of the Department of Agriculture & Cooperation and a part of the MoFPI was later transferred to this Department on October 10, 1997. National Dairy Development Board (NDDB):  NDDB located at Anand, Gujarat, set up in 1965 and declared as a statutory body corporate in 1987 under the NDDB Act. National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB):  NFDB was set up in September, 2006, Hyderabad

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(DoLR)  On Farm Water Management (OFWM ) of Department of Agriculture and Cooperation scheme is being implemented by Ministries of Agriculture, Water Resources and Rural Development.  MoWR, RD.&GR, undertakes construction major & minor (AIBP) for creation of assured irrigation Coaching source, Agri command area Chandigarh development and minor irrigation (HKKP) Ministry of Agriculture. Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayi Yojana (PMKSY) Integrated Watershed Management Programme Department of Land Resources (DoLR)

Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP) Ministry of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation (MoWR,RD&GR)

Per drop more crop

Har khet ko pani extending the coverage of irrigation

improving water use efficiency

Coastal Aquaculture Authority:

 All four programmes are being monitored by ISRO using integrated web GIS based solutions  CAA was established under the Coastal Aquaculture Act, 2005 including smart phone apps. vide Gazette Notification dated area 22 December  With the objectives of 1.86 lakh Ha of additional to be brought2005. under irrigation during 2018-19, PMKSY-Watershed Development has been provided Rs. 2146.00 crore.  Micro irrigation - 1610 crore (area covered = 4.97 lakh ha)  The average annual rainfall of these districts are 750 mm and more, however, less than 60 per cent Dairy development of the annual replenish able groundwater resources have been developed i.e. there is scope for further groundwater development.  India ranks 1st among the milk producing countries in the world

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 World milk Day is celebrated on 1st June. 2017 theme – “Economic development, livelihood, nutrition” 2018 theme“Drink Move be strong”.  Milk procurement by the co-operatives during November 2017 has recorded an increase of 20.4% in milk procurement as compared to the last year. The procurement price of milk during November 2017 is also higher by 4.7% when compared to last year.  Milk availability increased from 322 gram in 2014-15 to 355 in 2016-17 (10.2%).  For the purpose of doubling farmer’s income, the target of milk production has been kept at 254 million tonnes by 2021-22.  Average milk procurement by co-operatives has increased from 380lakh litres / day in 2014-15 to 430 lakh litres per day in 201617,an increase of 13.2%.

and contributes 19% of the world’s total milk production.

 India has achieved an annual report of 165.4 million tonnes of milk during the year 2016-17 as compared to 155.5 million tonnes during 2015-16 recording a growth rate of 6.4%.  FAO reported 2.1% increase in world milk production from 815 million tonnes in 2015 to 822million tones in 2016.  The per capita availability of milk has reached a level of 355 grams per day during the year 2016-17, which is more than the world average of 302 grams per day in 2016.  Most of the milk in the country is produced by small, marginal farmers and landless labourers.  The National Milk day is celebrated on 26th November on the birthday of Dr. Vergeise kureine. 42

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Overview Of Indain Fisheries  Presently India is the second largest in fish production and aquaculture in the world after china.  During 2016-17 total fish production 11.41 Mmt in which 7.77 Mmt from inland that is 68.1% and 3.64 Mmt from marine sector that is 31.9%.  There is 6.04% increase in total fish production from 2015-16.  Over 14.5 million people are engaged in fisheries sector.  Export earnings from this sector Rs. 37870.90 Cr in 2016-17, contributed about 0.92 % to national GVA and 5.23% to agriculture GVA.

INLAND FISHERIES IN INDIA  Out of total inland fisheries %age share of fresh water aquaculture is 80% in recent years.  Area under Reservoirs  Area under Ponds & Tanks  Area under Brackish water  Length of Rivers & Canals  Length of flood plain lakes -

3.15 million ha 2.36 million ha 1.24 million ha 0.19 million ha 1.20 million ha

MARINE FISHERIES IN INDIA Length of the Coast Line  Continental Shelf  Number of Fish landing Centers  Number of Fishing Villages -

8,129 km 0.53 million Sq.km 1537 3432

 Exclusive Economic Zone 2.02 million Sq.km comprising 0.86 million sq km on west coast ,0.56 million sq km , 0.60 million sq km around Andaman and Nicobar island. 45

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NUMBER OF LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY DURING 19TH LIVESTOCK CENSUS — 2012 species

Highest

Cattle

Madhya Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh

West Bengal

Buffalo

Uttar Pradesh

Rajasthan

Andhra Pradesh

Sheep

Andhra Pradesh

Karnataka

Rajasthan

Goats

Rajasthan

Uttar Pradesh

Bihar

Pigs

Assam

Uttar Pradesh

Jharkhand

Total livestock

Uttar Pradesh

Rajasthan

Andhra Pradesh

Total poultry

Andhra Pradesh

Tamilnadu

Maharashtra

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Agriculture Budget Highlights  MSP of the crops will be 50 %higher than the cost of production.  Farm creditincreased by 10% from 10 lakhs crore to 11 lakhs crore/Rs11 trillion.  Government will set up fisheries and aqua culture infra fund and animal husbandry infra fund with an outlay of Rs 10,000 crore.  The government has also doubled the allocation into the food processing sector that is currently growing at the rate of 8% annually. Allocation of food processing ministry has been increased from 715 crore to Rs 1,400 crore.  Government will also make efforts to link villages and rural roads to agriculture markets, secondary schools and hospitals under the Pradhan Mantri Gram SadakYojna (PMGSY)  The corpus of funds available to women in self-help groups was Rs42, 000 crore in 2016-17, would be increased to Rs75, 000 crore by March 2019.  Government also announced an increase in funds allocated for the National Rural Livelihood Missionunder the rural development ministry to Rs5, 750 crore in 2018-19, from Rs 4,500 crore in 2017-18.  Rs 2,600 crore to ensure irrigation facilities in 96 irrigation deprived districts, where irrigation is less than 30%.  Rs. 2,000 crore will be set aside for the realisation of an agricultural market fund.  Rs.500 crore has been set aside for Operation Green.

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 The current budget will have a higher allocation for the stream, probably in the range of 15%, if we compare the same with last two years.  MSME: Reduction of corporate tax rates and increased credit support to boost employment and profitability in the sector could be proved to vanish disguise employment from the farms. EncouragingFPOs through 100% tax deduction, promoting cluster based organic farming by SHG.  Free cooking gas to be distributed to rural women through “Ujjawala Yojana”  The government has agreed to contribute 12% of the wages of the new employees to the EPF (Employees’ Provident Fund) for all the sectors.  Sum of 200 crore has been allocated to support organized cultivation of highly specialized medicinal and aromatic plants.  Allocation of 1,290 crore for restructured National Bamboo Mission. Budget and other schemes with detailed analysis  22,000rural Haats to be developed and upgraded into Gramin Agricultural Markets (GrAM).  To strengthening and upgrading the agriculture marketing networks, the government has proposed to set up an Agri-Market Infrastructure Fund with a corpus of Rs. 2000 crore to develop and upgrade existing 22,000 rural haats into Gramin Agricultural Markets (GrAMs) and 585 APMCs using MGNREGA and other Government Schemes.  Allocation of Rs 4200 crores for capacity addition in wind power, solar power and green energy corridor.

 Rs. 14.34 Lakh creation of livelihood and infrastructure in rural areas.  The Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Shri Arun Jaitley before presenting the General Budget 2018-19, in New Delhi on February 01, 2018 Markets to protect the interests of 86 per cent small and marginal farmers.  Irrigation Sector: Availability of water plays an important role in raising production and enhancing productivity of agriculture.  In India, only 68 Mha area (48 per cent of Net Sown Area) is currently under irrigation.  Operation Greens (TOP): Tomato, Onion, and Potato are being consumed throughout the Year.  In the past 70 years, both farmers and consumers have suffered losses. For the first time in the budget of the Government of India, it has been announced new scheme Operation Greens which will enable the farmers to get the right price for their produce and these products will be available at reasonable prices to the consumers.

 For this purpose, the provision of Rs. 500 crores has been made.  It is price fixationscheme.  It aims to enhance the production of tomato, onion and potatoes.  The idea behind Operation Greens is to double the income of farmers by the end of 2022.  Operation Greens aims to promote farmer producers organisations, agri-logistics, processing facilities and professional management.

 Loans to Women Self Help Groups will increase from Rs 42,500 Cr last year and Rs. 75,000 crore in 2019

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Some Other Schemes  Gobar-DhanYojna: Launched in: April, 2018 at National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI) Auditorium, Karnal  It is an effort to make the villages open defecation free and improving the lives of villagers by Galvanized Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan (GOBAR-DHAN).  This will manage and convert cattle dung and solid waste in farms to compost, bio-gas and bio-CNG.  Chief Minister of Haryana Manohar Lal Khattar said a provision of Rs. 11 crore had been made to provide benefits of various projects under this scheme for the state.  Crops residues, industrial and other wastes have vast potentials of creating market for the wastes, provide rural employment, enhance income of the farmers and reduce pollution Budget 201819 envisages incentives for “Wastes to Wealth” including GOBAR-dhan scheme for realizing Rs One Lakh crore economy.  This year budget has announced an incentive of Rs 7000 crore for the public sector Oil Marketing companies Including GAIL to set up CNG purchase and sale infrastructure.  Indian Oil Company has also signed an MoU of Rs. 5000 cores with Punjab state and investors to planning to set up 400 plants in the rural sector.  Punjab Government has also transferred Panchayat land to Petroleum Ministry for investing Rs-600 crores for setting up Bio Refinery in Bathinda with feed stock of paddy and other crop residues.  According to a study by international labour Organisation during 2014, the productive use of dung could support 1.5 million jobs nationally. 51

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 Cattle dung as manure: The India’s cattle population is around 300 million. On an average cattle produces 4-6 tonesof fresh dung per year.  From this 300million cattle’s, approximately 1200-1800 million tones dung can be obtained. Sufficient to fulfill the organic manure requirement for 132 million hectares of cultivable lands in India at 9.09 - 13.64 tonnes/ha.  In India, 69.9 % cattle population resides in rural areas, which produces 9-15 kg/day  Being a mixture of faeces and urine in the ratio of 3:1, it mainly consists of lignin, cellulose and hemicelluloses. It also contains 24 different minerals.  Cattle dung as Vermi-compost Bio-Manure:  Earthworms consume animal wastes and excrete it in digested form called worm casts.  Vermi-compost contains 5 times the available nitrogen, 7times the available potash and 1.5times more calcium than found in good top soil.   Dung as Bio-energy: Mainly constitutes methane 50-65% and CO2 (25-45 %). According to FAO the animal waste on this planet produces around 55-65 % methane.  The biogas slurry has 93% water and 7% dry matter, of which 4.5% is OM.  It repels termites and pests and also reduce weed growth by upto 50%.

 Mega Food Parks Scheme: Mega Food Parks Scheme (MFPS) was launched in 2008 whereby, the Government provides Financial Assistance up to Rs. 50 Crore to set up modern infrastructure facilities for food processing called Mega Food Parks.  It is a scheme of the Ministry of Food Processing Industry (MOFPI).  Objective was to raise processing of food items from 6% to 20% and raise India’s share in Food Processing Industry from 1.5% to 3%.  The MFP scheme envisages a onetime capital grant of 50% of the project cost (excluding land cost) subject to a maximum of Rs. 50 Crores in general areas and 75% of the project cost (excluding land cost) subject to a ceiling of Rs. 50 Crores in difficult and hilly areas i.e. North East Region including Sikkim, J&K, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and ITDP (Institute for Transportation and Development Policy) notified areas of the States.  Srini mega Food Park at Chittoor in Andhra Pradesh is the first Mega food park of India.  Maharashtra’s first Mega Food Park inaugurated at Satara. (NABARD-2019).In march, 2018 overall 12th Mega Food Park operationalized in country so far and 10 operationalized park made during tenure of present government.  Punjab’s first Mega International Food Park was inaugurated at Dabwala Kalan, in Fazilka District Punjab under the aegis of Mega Food Park Scheme.  Allocation of Ministry of Food Processing has been doubled from Rs.715 crore in 2017-18 to Rs.1400 crore in 2018-19.  Kisan Credit Card (KCC) Scheme: The Kisan Credit Card (KCC) scheme was introduced in August 1998

 Saffron revolution: Saffron is a color of energy. Saffron revolution is related mainly related to solar energy otherwise this focus on energy development.

 Eligible farmers to be provided with a Kisan Credit Card and a pass book or card-cum-pass book.

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 Revolving cash credit facility involving any number of drawls and repayments within the limit.  Limit to be fixed on the basis of operational land holding, cropping pattern and scale of finance.  Entire production credit needs for full year plus ancillary activities related to crop production to be considered while fixing limit.  Sub-limits to cover short term, medium term as well as term credit are fixed at the discretion of banks.  Card valid for 5 years subject to annual review. As incentive for good performance, credit limits could be enhanced to take care of increase in costs, change in cropping pattern, etc.  Each drawl to be repaid within a maximum period of 12 months.  Conversion/reschedulement of loans also permissible in case of damage to crops due to natural calamities.  Security, margin, rate of interest, etc. as per RBI norms.  Operations may be through issuing branch (and also PACS in the case of Cooperative Banks) through other designated branches at the discretion of bank.  Withdrawals through slips/cheques accompanied by card and passbook.  Crop loans disbursed under KCC Scheme for notified crops are covered under Crop Insurance Scheme, to protect the interest of the farmer against loss of crop yield caused by natural calamities, pest attacks etc.

 RuPay facilitates electronic payment at all Indian banks and financial institutions, and competes with Master Card and Visa in India.  NABARD, in January, 2013 set up Special Project Unit- Kisan Credit Card (SPU-KCC) with a mandate for encouraging cooperative banks and Regional Rural Banks across the country to issue Rupay KCC debit cards.  A new feature is started in the KCC scheme by the RBI and NABARD which provides ATM card to farmers which can be used at all ATMs and point of sale terminals.  The farmers get the short term crop loans up to Rs. 3 lakh at reduced rate of interest at 7%. If the farmers deposit the loan amount on the due date; they get another 3% rebate in the interest rate. So the effective rate of interest would be only 4%.  The facility of Kisan Credit Cards has been extended to fisheries and animal husbandry farmers to help them meet their working capital needs. It has also been proposed to liberalize with the export of agri products.  Documents required to get KCC: 1. Duly filled application form 2. Identity proof- Voter ID card/PAN card/Passport/ Aadhaar card,/ Driving License etc. 3. Address proof: Voter ID card/Passport/Aadhaar card/Driving license etc.

 RuPayKisan Credit Card: RuPay is an Indian domestic card scheme conceived and launched by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).

No dues certificate from the neighbouring area’s branches of the banks.

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able groundwater resources have been developed i.e. there is scope for further groundwater development.

Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme and Command Area Development (ABP-CAD)

 This project envisages convergence with PMKSY-Watershed Component and MGNREGA for supporting water harvesting and groundwater recharge interventions for sustaining long term groundwater development.

Minor Irrigation (Har Khet Ko Pani),

 The Water Use Efficiency (WUE) in Indian agriculture, at about 30-40 per cent, is one of the lowest in the world, against 55 per cent in China.

Watershed Development Micro Irrigation (Per Drop More Crop)

 Micro irrigation saves irrigation water from 40 to 70 % (Mo Agri & FW, 2004), conserves energy from 10-17percent, reduc Structure of the Scheme: PMKSY has been conceived amalgamating on going schemes viz, es fertilizers consumption from 15 to 50%, and decreases labour Acceleratedof Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP) of the Ministry  Structure the Scheme: PMKSY has been conceived amal-of Water Resources, River cost of about 30-40 % (FICCI(Federation of Indian ChamDevelopment Gangaschemes Rejuvenation gamating on&going viz, (MoWR,RD&GR) Accelerated Irrigation Benbers of Commerce &Industry) ,2016).  Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) of Department of Land Resources to efit Programme (AIBP) of the Ministry of Water Resources, (DoLR)  If micro irrigation is applied at its full potential, the average inRiver Development & Ganga Rejuvenation (MoWR,RD&GR)  On Farm Water Management (OFWM ) of Department of Agriculture and Cooperation scheme crease in farmer’s income at all India level will be 42 %. is being implemented by Ministries of Agriculture, Water(IWMP) Resources  Integrated Watershed Management Programme ofand Rural Development.  Uttarakhand state has marked minimum increase (20 %) in  MoWR, RD.&GR, undertakes construction major & minor (AIBP) for creation of assured irrigation Department of Land Resources to (DoLR) farmer’s income whereas Gujarat state has marked highest insource, command area development and minor irrigation (HKKP) Ministry of Agriculture. crease (68 %) in potential farmer’s income.  On Farm Water Management (OFWM ) of Department of Agriculture and Cooperation scheme is being implemented by Min Recognizing the importance of micro irrigation in the contemPradhan istries of Agriculture, Water Resources andMantri Rural Krishi Development. porary agriculture, the government has provided Rs. 4000 crore Sinchayi Yojana (PMKSY) for the water saving induced technology adaptation under “Per  MoWR, RD.&GR, undertakes construction major & minor Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme Drop More Crop”. Integrated Watershed (AIBP) for creation of assured irrigation source, command area de(AIBP) Programme velopment andManagement minor irrigation (HKKP) Ministry Ministry of Agriculture.  The Government of India has announced the establishment of of Water Resources, River Department of Land Resources

Development & Ganga Rejuvenation

Per drop more crop

Har khet ko pani

Rs. 50,000 crore Corpus Fund for the development of small irrigation with NABARD within 5 years.(Asked in Assistant manager NABARD-2018)

(DoLR)  All four programmes are being monitored by ISRO (MoWR,RD&GR) using integrated web GIS based solutions including smart phone apps.

 With the objectives of 1.86 lakh Ha of additional area to be extending the coverage of irrigation improving water use efficiency brought under irrigation during 2018-19, PMKSY-Watershed Development has been provided Rs. 2146.00 crore.  Micro irrigation - 1610 crore (area covered = 4.97 lakh ha)  All four programmes being monitored by ISROare using web GIS based solutions  The average annualare rainfall of these districts 750integrated mm and including smart phone apps. more, however, less than 60 per cent of the annual replenish

 In the budget of 2018, under the ‘Har Khet ko Pani’ a component of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY) scheme, the ground water irrigation scheme will be implemented in 96 districts, where less than 30% land is currently getting an assured irrigation facility. For this purpose Rs. 2,6,00 crores have been allocated.

 With the objectives of 1.86 lakh Ha of additional area to be brought under irrigation during 2018-19, PMKSY-Watershed Development has been provided Rs. 2146.00 crore. 56  Micro irrigation - 1610 crore (area covered = 4.97 lakh ha)  The average annual rainfall of these districts are 750 mm and more, however, less than 60 per cent of the annual replenish able groundwater resources have been developed i.e. there is scope for further groundwater development.

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 A web based GIS application (Srishti) enabling the monitoring and evaluation of IWMP watersheds was developed using satellite remote sensing and sample field data.  A mobile smart phone application (Drishti) has been developed for field data collection.  BhuvanGeo-Portal: Bhuvan, an Indian Geo-Platform, of ISRO, provides a host of services covering satellite data visualization, free data download, thematic map display, download and analysis, timely information on disaster and proiect specific GIS applications since August 2009. SOIL HEALTH CARD SCHEME (SHC) “SwasthDharaa. Khet Haraa.” -

Key Features of the Soil Health Card Scheme:  The government is planning to cover as many as all farmers under the scheme.  The scheme will cover all the parts of the country.  In the form of soil card, the farmers will get a report. And this report will contain all the details about the soil of their particular farm.  A farmer will get the soil card once in every 2 years. What is a Soil Health Card?  SHC is a printed report that a farmer will be handed over for each of his holdings.  It will contain the status of his soil with respect to 12 parameters, namely N,P,K (Macro-nutrients); S (Secondarynutrient); Zn, Fe, Cu, Mn, Bo (Micro - nutrients); and pH, EC, OC (Physical parameters).  Based on this, the SHC will also indicate fertilizer recommendations and soil amendment required for the farm.

Healthy Earth. Green Farm. Soil Health Card (SHC) is a Government of India’s scheme promoted by the Department of Agriculture & Co-operation under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare. It is being implemented through the Department of Agriculture of all the State and Union Territory Governments. Soil Health Card Scheme is a very beneficial scheme for farmers. There are many farmers in India. And they do not know which types of crops they should grow to get maximum yield. Basically, they do not know the quality and the type of their soil. They might know by experience what crops grow and what crops fail. But they don’t know what they can do to improve the condition of the soil. •

How can a farmer use a SHC? The card will contain an advisory based on the soil nutrient status of a farmer’s holding. It will show recommendations on dosage of different nutrients needed. Further, it will advise the farmer on the fertilizers and their quantities he should apply, and also the soil amendments that he should undertake, so as to realize optimal yields. What are the norms of sampling?  Soil samples will be drawn in a grid of 2.5 ha in irrigated area and 10 ha in rain- fed area with the help of GPS tools and revenue maps.

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Who will draw the soil sample?  The State Government will collect samples through the staff of their Department of Agriculture or through the staff of an outsourced agency. The State Government may also involve the students of local Agriculture / Science Colleges. What is the ideal time for soil sampling?  Soil Samples are taken generally two times in a year, after harvesting of Rabi and Kharif Crop respectively or when there is no standing crop in the field. How will soil samples be collected from a farmer’s field?  Soil Samples will be collected by a trained person from a depth of 15-20 cm by cutting the soil in a “V” shape. It will be collected from four corners and the center of the field and mixed thoroughly and a part of this picked up as a sample. Areas with shade will be avoided. The sample chosen will be bagged and coded. It will then be transferred to soil test laboratory for analysis.

What is the payment per sample? A sum of Rs. 190 per soil sample is provided to State Governments. This covers the cost of collection of soil sample, its test, generation and distribution of soil health card to the farmer.  Provide customized crop specific recommendations for nutrient application.  The second cycle started from 1st May, 2017.  Total 14.20 Cr Soil Health Cards have been distributed till 31 March 2018 in both cycles.  First Cycle: 7.27 crore farmers registered in the first cycle on the Health Card portal &10.7 crore Soil Health Cards distributed. Second Cycle: In the second cycle 3.5 crore farmers registered on the Health Card portal and registration on Soil Health Card portal has been made mandatory.  In the year 2010-14 there were only 43 soil testing laboratories sanctioned which has increased to 9243 during 2014-18.  Fund: 2014-18 it was Rs. 1234.97 crores.

Who and Where will the soil sample be tested?

PARAMPARAGAT KRISHI VIKAS YOJANA (PKVY):

The soil sample will be tested as per the approved standards for all the agreed 12 parameters in the following way:

 The PMKSY was launched on 1st July 2015.

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 Each member of the group is being provided financial assistance of Rs. 50,000 per hectare during the period of 3 years.(out of which 62% i.e., Rs. 31,000 is given as incentives to a farmer for organic conversion, organic inputs, on farm inputs, production infrastructure, etc.) 10,000 organic clusters of 20 hectares each will be developed.  Provide Rs. 1, 20,000financial assistance to each cluster for the storage of organic products and its transportation to the market.  Sikkim: First Organic State of India  Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojna is first nationwide scheme in the country. So far, 10,000 Clusters have been approved  FUND: The scheme is implemented with a 90:10 (GoI: State Govt.) funding pattern in 8 NE states and 3 hilly states of J&K, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, 100% in Union Territory and 60:40 funding pattern in remaining states of the country.  Financial assistance is given for direct marketing to the groups and clusters including procuring common packing material, printing of packing material, brochures, leaflets, preparation of labels, holograms, transportation expenses to local markets, hiring spaces on rent for specific organic markets and branding of organic products @ Rs. 15 lakhs/ cluster of 1000 ha. each.  Clusters can develop their own post-harvest, value addition and processing facilities, preferably under their institutions such as Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs)/ Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs) for creation, collection and aggregation of post-harvest process center (one between every 5-10 groups) @ Rs. 20 lakhs/ cluster of 1000 ha. each.

MISSION ORGANIC VALUE CHAIN DEVELOPMENT FOR NORTH EASTERN REGION (MOVCDNER)  The Central Sector Scheme was launched on 11thJanuary, 2016 with an outlay of Rs. 400 crore for 3 years from 2015-16 to 2017-18. The scheme is being implemented in NER States of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura through State Lead Agencies (SLA) to cover an area of 50,000 hectares in 3 years.  Against the target of 50,000 hectare, 45,863 hectare area has been brought under organic farming.  82 FPC (Farmer Producer Company) was achieved against the target of 100 FPC  2429 FIGs were formed against the target of 2500 FIG and 50,000 farmers have been integrated.  Financial assistance is given for setting up of the following: 1) Functional infrastructure for collection, aggregation, grading units and North-Eastern (NE) organic bazaar @ Rs. 15 lakh (75% subsidy). 2) Integrated Processing Units with Total Financial Outlay (TFO) of Rs. 800 lakh or more limited to 75% to Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs) and 50% to private entrepreneurs as credit linked back ended subsidy. 3) Integrated pack house with 75% subsidy to FPCs on TFO of 50 lakhor more and 50% to private entrepreneurs or maximum of 37.50 lakh whichever is less as credit linked back ended subsidy. 4) Transportation/ 4 wheeler up to TFO of 12 lakh (50%).

 Market linkage/ brand building with FPO/  Small Medium Enterprises (SME) including the cost of organic fare to be provided on submission of appropriate proposal to the Executive Committee (EC) on case to case basis @ Rs. 53 lakhs/ cluster of 1000 ha. each

5) Refrigerated transport vehicle/ Pre-cooling/ cold stores/ ripening chambers up to TFO of 25 lakh (75% subsidy to FPC and 50% to private).

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rated transport vehicle/ Pre-cooling/ cold stores/ ripening chambers up to 25 lakh (75% subsidy to FPC and 50% to private).

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 So far, 585 mandis of 16 States and 02 UTs have been integrated with e-NAM.

Value Chain Production Value Chain Processing Value Chain Marketing Value Chain Support Agencies

 To facilitate assaying of commodities for trading on e-NAM, common tradable parameters have been developed for 90 commodities.  By 31st March 2018, an amount of Rs. 170.87 crore has been released to the States.  Up to 9 May 2018, total 98,71,956 Farmers, 1,09,725 Traders and 61,220 Commission Agents were registered on e-NAM platform.  The portal is available in English, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, Telugu, Bengali, Tamil and Odiya. The Mobile app also developed.

NATIONAL AGRICULTURE MARKET (E-NAM)

 Facility of payment and quality parameters of crops are also NATIONAL AGRICULTURE MARKET (E-NAM) available through Bhim and other Mobile apps.  Launched on: 14 April 2016 : 14 April 2016  During 2018-19 & 2019-20, 415 additional mandies will be Agriculture Scheme Market (e-NAM) Scheme was on approved linked with e-NAM platform. culture National Market (e-NAM) was approved 1st July, 2015 with an on 1st July, 2015 with an initial allocation of Rs. 200 crore to link 585 wholesale APMC mandis across the country through a on of Rs. 200 crore to link 585 wholesale APMC mandis across the  Development of Rural Agricultural Markets (Rural Hatts): common e-platform. gh a common e-platform.  NABARD has proposed Rs 2000 crores for the development  The Department of Agriculture & Cooperation formulated a of 22,000 rural agricultural markets (Rural Hatts) of the ent of Agriculture & Cooperation formulated a Central Central Sector scheme for Promotion of National Agricul- Sector scheme for country. ture Market through Agri-Tech Infrastructure Fund (ATIF) National Agriculture Market through Agri-Tech Infrastructure Fund  This fund will also be utilized for the development of 585 through provision of the common e-platform. gh provision of the common e-platform. APMC in the country.  National Agriculture Market is going to implemented by the culture Market is going to implemented by through the Department of  Rural agricultural markets will be linked with e-NAM platform. Department of Agriculture & Cooperation Small Farmers Agribusiness Consortium (SFAC). & Cooperation through Small Farmers Agribusiness Consortium  By the establishment of Village Agricultural Mandi near the farm

 The 21 mandis where NAM is being formally launched would offer trading in commodities such as chana, castor seed, paddy, is where NAM is being offerin-trading in wheat, maize, onion,formally mustard andlaunched tamarind. 25would commodities cluding onion, potato, apple, wheat, pulses, coarse grains and mustard and such as chana, castor seed, paddy, wheat, maize, onion, cotton, have been identified for online trading.

will reduce the losses and also benefit both farmers and buyers.

PRADHAN MANTRI FASAL BIMA YOJANA (PMFBY)  It was launched on: 18 February 2016

commodities including onion, potato, apple, wheat, pulses, coarse grains  To integrate a wholesale mandis across the country with the on Covers all food grains, oilseeds and annual commercial/ hortive been identified for trading.have to amend their Agriline platform, theonline state governments cultural crops. Produce Market Committee (APMC) Act. wholesaleculture mandis across the country with the online platform, the state 64 Produce Market Committee (APMC) Act. 65 have to amend their Agriculture andis of 16 States and 02 UTs have been integrated with e-NAM.

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 One season one rate - maximum 2% for Kharif, 1.5% for Rabi and 5% for Annual Commercial(Cotton/Sugarcane)/ Horticultural Crops.(Asked in AFO-2018)  Covers all risks of crop cycle – preventive sowing; risks to standing crops and post harvest losses.  For losses due to hailstorm, landslide and inundation and assessment of yield losses at individual field level.  Post harvest losses for cut & spread crops on field upto 14 days due to cyclone/ cyclonic rains and unseasonal rains.  On account payment upto25% of sum insured due to prevented sowing or mid season adversity.  Scheme has been received very well and has been opted for by 27 States and Union Territories in one or more seasons since inception.  The first year of scheme launch i.e. 2016-17 was a good monsoon year, despite which claim ratio was as high as 73%.  Further in certain States claim ratios were to the extent of 114% in Andhra Pradesh, 135% in Karnataka, 132% in Kerala and 286% in Tamil Nadu.  Overall Rs. 15349.68 crore were paid to 139 lakh farmer applicants in 2016-17 alone  Farmers to be covered: Compulsory coverage :The enrolment under the scheme, subject to possession of insurable interest on the cultivation of the notified crop in the notified area, shall be compulsory for following categories of farmers

And such other farmers whom the Government may decide to include from time to time.  Voluntary coverage: Voluntary coverage may be obtained by all farmers not covered above, including Crop KCC/Crop Loan Account holders whose credit limit is not renewed.  New provisions in the operational guidelines of PMFBY:Provision of Penalties/ Incentives for States, Insurance Companies (ICs) and Banks i.e. 12% interest rate to be paid by the Insurance Company to farmers for delay in settlement claims beyond two months of prescribed cut off date. Similarly, State Govt. have to pay 12% interest rate for delay in release of State share of Subsidy beyond three months of prescribed cut off date/submission of requisition by Insurance Companies.  Increased time for change of crop name for insurance –upto2 days prior to cutoff date for enrollment instead of earlier provision of 1 month before cutoff date.  More time to insured farmer to intimate individual claims – 72 hours (instead of 48 hours) through any stakeholders and directly on portal.  Another unique feature of PMFBY has been that there would be no upper limit on government subsidy provided by centre and state governments. “Even if the balance premium (after farmers contribution) is 90%, it will be borne by the- government,” according to an agriculture ministry statement.  In the first year of implementation of PMFBY/RWBCIS, 23 States implemented the schemes during kharif 2016 and 25 States and 3 UTs during rabi 2016-17

 Farmers in the notified area who possess a Crop Loan account/ KCC account (called as Loanee Farmers) to whom credit limit is sanctioned/renewed for the notified crop during the crop season.

 NAIS and MNAIS have been discontinued from Kharif 2016, but the Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme (WBCIS) and Coconut Palm Insurance Scheme (CPIS) would continue to operate while premium to be paid under WBCIS has been brought on a par with PMFBY.

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Dairy Development schemes:The important schemes are as follow: 1. National programme for bovine breeding and dairy development (NPBB&DD)  Launched in Feb 2014 with budgetary provision of 1800cr during 12th five year plan by merging four ongoing schemes namely “Integrated Dairy Development programme”(IDDP), “strengthening infrastructure for quality & clean milk production” (SIQ-CMP), “Assistance to cooperatives”(A to C) , “ National project for cattle and buffalo breeding”. NPBB&DD have two components, a) National programme for Bovine breeding b) National programme for dairy development.  The IDDP, CMP and A to C has been discontinued fromApril-2017.  Objectives of NPBB&DD: - The NPBB&DD focuses on extension of field AI network through “MAITRI” (Multipurpose AI Technician in Rural India) and to encourage conservation and development of recognized indigenous breeds of the country.  The NPDD focuses on creating of infrastructure for production of quality milk, procuring, processing & marketing of milk and milk products by the ‘state implementing agency’ i.e., ‘state co-operative dairy federation’.  FUNDING PATTERN UNDER NPDD: 50% grants in aid to NDP states and for non NDP states 75% grants to profit making milk unions with accumulated profit of more than Rs.1 Cr in previous year,  90% grants to loss making milk unions with accumulated profit of less than Rs. 1cr in previous year  90% grant to hilly & north eastern states and 50% grants for rehabilitation of sick milk unions. The central assistance is re68

stricted o Rs.15 cr per project and Rs.5 cr for rehabilitation of the milk unions.  Against the budget provision of Rs. 170cr,an amount of Rs.162.01cr has been released for implementation of the scheme “NPDD” during 2017-18.  The scheme “Integrated Dairy development programme in Non-operation flood, hilly and backward areas” was started in 1993-94 with 100% grants in aid basis.  The scheme was modified in March 2005 and renamed as “Intensive dairy development programme”. The scheme has been subsumed under the scheme “National programme for bovine breeding and dairy development” launched in 2014.  The central provides grant in aid to co-operative milk union on 50:50 sharing basis between central and the state govt. ANIMAL HUSBANDRY INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT FUND  In Union Budget 2018 has made provision for around Rs.2450 crore for establishment of Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF). DAIRY ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT SCHEME  Launched on – September,2010  This scheme is being implemented through NABARD which provides financial assistance to commercial to commercially bankable projects with loans from commercial, co-operatives,urban and rural banks with a back ended capital subsidy of 25% of the project cost to the beneficiaries of general category and 33.33% of the project cost to sc&st category.

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 An amount of Rs. 203cr has been allocated at RE stage and an amount of Rs.178 cr has been released to NABARD during 2017-18.

respectively. Allocation of Rs.864 cr for meeting interest subvention will be made over a period of 12 years from 2017-18 to 2028-29.

 NDP-I is a central sector scheme of GOI being implemented by NDDB through the network of End Implementing Agencies (EIA) for the period of 2011-12 to 2018-19.

 An increase in per capita availability of milk from current level of 337 grams per day to 515 grams per day in 2021-22.

 With the total outlay of 2242cr comprising Rs.1584cr as International development association assistance, Rs 176cr as GOI share , Rs 282cr as share of EIA and support of Rs.200cr by NDDB for providing technical support to the project.

 To achieve the desired milk production targets, average In-milk animal productivity would be required to grow annually at the rate of 4.7% to 6.14kgPD by 2021-22 from existing 4.65kgPD.

SUPPORTIVE STATE CO OPERATIVE DAIRY FEDERATIONS

 National action plan for dairy development is targeted to increase organized milk handling from 20% at present to 41% in 2021-22. The milk handling by cooperatives has been targeted to increase from 10% to 20% and private sector from 10% to 30%.

 Department has approved a new central sector scheme SUPPORTIVE STATE CO OPERATIVE DAIRY FEDERATIONS from 2016-17 with a corpus of Rs.300cr to be kept in perpetuity with NDDB.

 Under this scheme, loan assistance is provided through NABARD at the subsidized rate of 6.5% per annum to the milk co-operative institutions. The benefit of the scheme will be provided in 3 years (2017-18 to 2019-20).

DAIRY PROCESSING & INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT FUND

 India is the largest producer of milk in the world and contributes about 19% of total milk production.

Consolidation of Cooperative Movement by NDDB -

 Has been set up as a corpus of Rs 8004cr with NABARD over a period of 3yrs (2017-18 to 2019-20).

 The National dairy Development board (NDDB) was set up in 1965 headquarters in Anand in Gujarat.

 DADF, GOI has issued the administrative approval of the central sector scheme DIDF on 21 December 2017.

 In 1987, NDDB was declared an institution of national importance and a statutory body an act of parliament.

 DIDF scheme will be implemented with a total investment outlay of Rs. 10,881 crcomprising Rs. 8004cr as a loan from NABARD, Rs. 2001cr as end Borrower’s contribution, Rs.864cr as GOI’s Interest subvention and Rs. 12crore by NDDB and National Cooperative Dairy Corporation (NCDC).  NABARD shall disburse Rs.2004cr, Rs. 3004cr and Rs.2994cr during the year 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-20 to NDDB/NCDC 70

 NDDB has initiated implementation of common “Quality Mark” for various variants of cattle feed.  Online INAPH data indicates that balanced ration lead to an increase in average daily milk yield of 0.28 kg and milk fat by 0.10%.Cast of feeding was reduced by 2.28% of milk.  The average net daily income of milk producers increased by about 25.36 per animal. 71

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 Animal Breeding – Under NDP raising the percentage of breed able animals inseminated from the current level of about 28% to 35% by the end of NDP1 and 50% by the end of NDP 2.

 Central frozen semen production &training institute – Hessarghata, Bangaluru, Karnataka  Animal Breeding Resarch organization – Salon, Uttar Pradesh.  NATIONAL LIVESTOCK MISSION: Mission was launched in 2014-15 with an approved outlay of Rs. 2,800 crore during XII Plan.

 Following components related to Poultry are covered under NLM:  Modernization and Development of Breeding Infrastructure Central Farms: Central Poultry Development Organizations:  CPDO & Training Institute Hessarghatta, Karnataka.  The Central Poultry Performance Testing Center (CPPTC), Gurgaon

 Following four Sub- Missions: -

 Nationally, total livestock population is 512.05 million, of which goat and sheep population stands at 200 million (39% of the country’s total livestock population).



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 Goat population in India is 135.17 million.



ii. Sub-Mission on Pig Development in North-eastern Region

 The country stands second in the world in goat.



iii. Sub-Mission on Fodder and Feed Development



iv. Sub-Mission on Skill Development, Technology Transfer and Extension.

 Sheep population in the country is 65.06 million, constitute 5.6% of the world population.

Sub-Mission on Livestock Development

 The country stands third in the world in sheep population.

Following are the main activities under the above four sub Mission of NLM:-

Central Farm: Central Sheep Breeding Farm, Hisar (Haryana):-

1. Sub-Mission on Livestock Development: Risk Management and Insurance:-

Innovative project for ‘Genetic Improvement of Sheep and Goat’ (GISG):-

 The ‘Risk Management & Insurance’ as component of sub-mission on livestock development of NLM is being implemented in all the Districts of the Country from 21.05.2014.

2. Pig Development in North-Eastern Region:-

 Benefit of subsidy is to be restricted to 5 animals per beneficiary per household for all animals except sheep, goat, pig and rabbit.  An amount of Rs. 19.11crore has been released to States/UTs and 5.00 lakh animals have been insured during 2017-18 up to December, 2017. 72

 The farm was established in 1969-70.

 In the North Eastern States including Sikkim as pig husbandry is acceptable in these States and has no social taboo associated with it.

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 The area under fodder cultivation is only about 4% of the cropping area

income of farmers by enhancing production, productivity and better returns on produce.

 An amount of 24.76 crore has been released for the year 2017— 18 up to December, 2017.

 The Schemes will be continued with an expenditure of Rs.33,269.976 crore for three financial years, i.e., 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-20.

4. Sub-Mission on Skill Development, Technology Transfer and Extension:Livestock Health & Disease Control Scheme (LH & DC): The scheme has been categorized under State plan since 2015-16.  the scheme has been clubbed under umbrella scheme ” White Revolution – Rastriya Pashudhan Vikas Yojana” as ”Livestock Health & disease Control”  funding pattern has been changed to 60:40 between Centre and State (90:10 for the 8 North Eastern and 3 Himalayan States and UT‘s 100%.

1) Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH)  Total central share of Rs. 7533.04 Cr  MIDH aims to promote holistic growth of horticulture sector; to enhance horticulture production, improve nutritional security and income support to farm Households.  Under MIDH, Government of India (GOI) contributes 60%, of total outlay for developmental programmes in all the states except states in North East and Himalayas, 40% share is contributed by State Governments.  In the case of North Eastern States and Himalayan States, GOI contributes 90% And 10% share is contributed by State.

National Project on Rinderpest Surveillance and Monitoring (NPRSM): -

 These include following sub schemes-

 Main objective of the scheme is to the country’s freedom from Rinderpest & Contagious Bovine Pleuropneurnonia (CBPP) infection secured in May, 2006 and May, 2007 respectively.



a) National Horticulture Mission,



b) Horticulture Mission for North East & Himalayan States,



c) National agro forestry & Bamboo Mission,



d) National Horticulture Board,



e) Coconut Development Board and



f) Central Institute for Horticulture, Nagaland.

Livestock Census:  The First Livestock Census was conducted during1919-1920 and since then it is being conducted quinquenially by all States in India. The present census is 20th

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National Horticulture Mission  It is a centrally sponsored scheme launched in 2005-06.  Under National Horticulture Mission (NHM) are covered in 23 75

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States/UTs( 18 States And 5 UTs).  Share – 60: 40 ( Central : State) Horticulture Mission for North East & Himalayan States  In order to improve livelihood opportunities and to bring prosperity to the North Eastern Region (NER) including Sikkim, Government of India launched a Technology Mission for North East for integrated Development of Horticulture in 2001-02.  Considering the potential of Horticulture for socio-economic development of Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, Technology Mission was extended to these States from 2003-04.  From 2014-15, HMNEH scheme has been subsumed under (MIDH).  Share- 85:15 (Central: state) National Agroforestry & Bamboo Mission

 There is also a change in the definition of bamboo too i.e. bamboo grown outside forest areas is removed from the definitions.  The objective of the mission is the holistic growth of the bamboo sector.  President Ram Nath Kovind cleared an ordinance amending the Indian Forest Act, omitting bamboo grown in non-forest areas from the definition of trees.This would help in exempting it trees that need permits for felling or transportation.  India has 19 per cent share of the world’s area under bamboo cultivation, its market share in the sector is only 6 per cent. National Horticulture Board  National Horticulture Board (NHB) was set up by Government of India in April 1984 on the basis of recommendations of the “Group on Perishable Agricultural Commodities”(GPAC), headed by Dr M. S. Swaminathan.  The NHB is registered as a Society under the Societies Registration Act 1860,

 The National Bamboo Mission (NBM) was launched as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme in 2006-07.

 Headquarter- Gurugram.

 It was subsumed underMission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) during 2014-15.

 Development of Commercial Horticulture through production and post-harvest management.

 Collaboration with international organizations like International Network forBamboo and Rattan (INBAR), World Agroforestry Center (ICRAF) and Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) will be strengthening for the bamboo sector.

 Capital Investment Subsidy Scheme for construction / extension / modernization of cold storage for Horticulture products.

 National Bamboo Mission renamed as National Agro-Forestry & Bamboo Mission (NABM) in 2017 (Now it is Restructured National Bamboo Mission)  Expenditure: An outlay of Rs.1290 crore (with Rs. 950 crore as Central share) is provisioned for implementation of the Mission during the remaining period of 14th Finance Commission (2018-19 and 2019-20). 76

 Technology development and transfer for promotion of horticulture.  Promotion of mechanization in horticulture.  To ensure availability of quality planting material in horticulture.  The National Horticulture Board has assisted 3120 cold storage projects across the country with storage capacity of 137.22 lakh MT. 77

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Central Institute of Horticulture (CIH), Nagaland  Central Institute of Horticulture was inaugurated in the year 2006 by our hon’ble Union Agriculture Minister, Govt. of India Shri Sharad Pawar.

 The National Food Security Mission (NFSM) during the 12th Five Year Plan will have five components: (i) NFSM-Rice is being implemented in194 districts of 25 states (ii) NFSM-Wheat in 126 districts of 11 states

 The institute was set up in an area of 43.5 ha.

(iii) NFSM- Pulses in 638 districts of all 29 States

 Headquarter in Medziphema, Nagaland

(iv) NFSM-Coarse Cereals in 265 districts of 28 States except Goa

National Food Security Mission (NFSM)  It including National Mission on Oil Seeds and Oil Palm (NMOOP), with a total central share of Rs.6893.38 crore.   Centrally Sponsored Scheme, ‘National Food Security Mission’ (NFSM), was launched in October 2007.  Beyond 12th Plan, in 2017-18, NFSM is being implemented in 638 districts of 29 states.  National Food Security Mission was launched in 2007-08 to increase the production of rice, wheat and pulses by 10, 8 and 2 million tonnes, respectively by the end of XI Plan.  The Mission is being continued during 12th Five Year Plan with new target of additional production of 25 million tonnes of food grains comprising of 10 million tonnes rice, 8 million tonnes of wheat, 4 million tonnes of pulses and 3 million tonnes of coarse cereals by the end of XII Plan.  During XI Plan, NFSM-Rice was implemented in 144 districts of 16 states, NFSM Wheat in 142 districts of 9 states and NFSM-Pulses in 468 districts of 16 states.  Funding pattern: From the year 2015-16, the mission is being implemented on 60:40 sharing pattern between Centre and State Governments and on 90:10 sharing pattern between Centre and Northeastern & 3 Hill states. 78

(v) NFSM-Commercial Crops. National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA)  Total central share of Rs.3980.82 Cr.   NMSA aims at promoting sustainable agriculture practices best suitable to the specific agro-ecology focusing on integrated farming, appropriate soil health management and synergizing resource conservation technology. Submission on Agriculture Extension (SMAE)  Total central share of Rs.2961.26 Cr.   SMAE aims to strengthen the ongoing extension mechanism of State Governments, local bodies etc., achieving food and nutritional security and socio-economic empowerment of farmers, to institutionalize programme planning and implementation mechanism, to forge effective linkages and synergy amongst various stake-holders, to support HRD interventions, to promote pervasive and innovative use of electronic / print media, inter-personal communication and ICT tools, etc. Sub-Mission on Seeds and Planting Material (SMSP)  Total central share of Rs.920.6 Cr. 

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 SMSP aims to increase production of certified / quality seed, to increase SRR, to upgrade the quality of farm saved seeds, to strengthen the seed multiplication chain, to promote new technologies and methodologies in seed production, processing, testing etc., to strengthen and modernizing infrastructure for seed production, storage, certification and quality etc. Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM)  Total central share of Rs.3250 Cr. 

of cultivation of principal crops, to undertake research studies on agro-economic problems of the country, to fund conferences/ workshops and seminars involving eminent economists, agricultural scientists, experts and to bring out papers to conduct short term studies, to improve agricultural statistics methodology and to create a hierarchical information system on crop condition and crop production from sowing to harvest. Integrated Scheme on Agricultural Cooperation (ISAC)  Total central share of Rs. 1902.636 Cr.

 SMAM aims to increase the reach of farm mechanization to small and marginal farmers and to the regions where availability of farm power is low, to promote ‘Custom Hiring Centres’ to offset the adverse economies of scale arising due to small landholding and high cost of individual ownership, to create hubs for hi-tech and high value farm equipment, to create awareness among stakeholders through demonstration and capacity building activities, and to ensure performance testing and certification at designated testing centers located all over the country.

 It aims to provide financial assistance for improving the economic conditions of cooperatives, remove regional imbalances and to speed up -cooperative development in agricultural marketing, processing, storage, computerization and weaker section programmes; to help cotton growers fetch remunerative price for their produce through value addition besides ensuring supply of quality yarn at reasonable rates to the decentralized weavers.

Sub Mission on Plant Protection and Plan Quarantine (SMPPQ)

Integrated Scheme on Agricultural Marketing (ISAM)

 Total central share of Rs.1022.67 Cr. 

 Total central share of 3863.93 Cr.

 SMPPQ aims to minimize loss to quality and yield of agricultural crops from the ravages of insect pests, diseases, weeds, nematodes, rodents, etc. and to shield our agricultural bio-security from the incursions and spread of alien species, to facilitate exports of Indian agricultural commodities  to global markets, and to promote good agricultural practices, particularly with respect to plant protection strategies.

 ISAM aims to develop agricultural marketing infrastructure; to promote innovative and latest technologies and competitive alternatives in agriculture marketing infrastructure; to provide infrastructure facilities for grading, standardization and quality certification of agricultural produce; to establish a nationwide marketing information network; to integrate markets through a common online market platform to facilitate pan-India trade in agricultural commodities, etc.

Integrated Scheme on Agriculture Census, Economics and Statistics (ISACES)

National e-Governance Plan (NeGP-A)

 Total central share of Rs. 730.58 crore.

Total central share of 211.06 crore

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 Aims to bring farmer centricity & service orientation to the programmes; to enhance reach & impact of extension services; to improve access of farmers to information &services throughout crop-cycle; to build upon, enhance & integrate the existing ICT initiatives of Centre and States; and to enhance efficiency & effectiveness of programs through making available timely and relevant information to the farmers for increasing their agriculture productivity.  All these schemes/missions were appraised and approved independently as separate scheme/mission. In 2017-18, it has been decided to club all these schemes / missions under one umbrella scheme ‘Green Revolution - Krishonnati Yojana’. Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana:  Government of India (GOI) has approved a new Central Sector Scheme – Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana (Scheme for Agro-Marine Processing and Development of Agro-Processing Clusters) with an allocation of Rs. 6,000 crore for the period 2016-20.  The following schemes will be implemented under PM Kisan SAMPADA Yojana :  Mega Food Parks

 The Governments has created a Special Fund of Rs. 2000 crore in NABARD to provide credit at the concessional rate of interest to designated food parks and agro-processing units in the designated food parks.

Micro- Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)  Definitions of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises In accordance with the provision of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED) Act, 2006 the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) are classified in two Classes:  1.  Manufacturing Enterprises-he enterprises engaged in the manufacture or production of goods pertaining to any industry specified in the first schedule to the industries (Development and regulation) Act, 1951) or employing plant and machinery in the process of value addition to the final product having a distinct name or character or use. The Manufacturing Enterprise are defined in terms of investment in Plant & Machinery.  2.  Service Enterprises:-The enterprises engaged in providing or rendering of services and are defined in terms of investment in equipment..  The limit for investment in plant and machinery / equipment for manufacturing / service enterprises are as under:

 Integrated Cold Chain and Value Addition Infrastructure  Creation/ Expansion of Food Processing/ Preservation Capacities (Unit Scheme)  Infrastructure for Agro-processing Clusters  Creation of Backward and Forward Linkages  Food Safety and Quality Assurance Infrastructure  Human Resources and Institutions  The government has allowed 100% FDI in trading including through e-commerce with respect to food products manufactured and produced in India. 82

The revival and rehabilitation of MSMEs having loan limits up to Rs.25 crore will be in terms of these operating instructions. (RRBAO 2018-19)  Before a loan account of a Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise turns into a Non-Performing Asset (NPA), banks or creditors should identify incipient stress in the account by creating three sub-categories under the Special Mention Account (SMA) category as given in the Table below:

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SMA Subcategories

Basis for classification

SMA-0

Principal or interest payment not overdue for more than 30 days but account showing signs of incipient stress

SMA-1

Principal or interest payment overdue between 31-60 days

SMA-2

Principal or interest payment overdue between 61-90 days

Operation Greens Tomato, Onion, and Potato are being consumed throughout the Year. In the past 70 years, both farmers and consumers have suffered losses. For the first time in the budget of the Government of India, it has been announced new scheme Operation Greens which will enable the farmers to get the right price for their produce and these products will be available at reasonable prices to the consumers. For this purpose, the provision of Rs. 500 crores has been made.

Saffron Park National Horticulture Board (NHB) had set up a Saffron Park at Pampore Pulwama (J&K) on 23rd August, 2014 at a total cost of Rs. 24.54 crores. Park is having facility for Quality Control Lab, Export Promotion Activity and e-auction Centre.

COCONUT DEVELOPMENT BOARD (CDB)  Coconut Development Board Kochi, (CDB) is a statutory body established by Govt. of India by an Act of Parliament (Coconut Development Board Act 1979) and came in to existence in January 1981,  Functions under the administrative control of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India, with its Headquarters at Kochi in Kerala

 The Board has 12 Demonstration cum Seed Production (DSP) Farms in different locations of the country and now 10 farms are maintained.  A Market Development cum Information Centre has established in Delhi.  In the Foreign Trade Policy 2015- 20 to promote export coconut products, provision is made to provide 2-7% of FOB (Free on Board) value as incentives.  India is exporting desiccated coconut in large quantity to USA and European countries.  Coconut Development Board (CDB) Implements Scheme such as reproduction and rejuvenation of coconut gardens. Farmers Producer Organization (FPOs) and growers are being involved in implementation. Processing and value addition has been started by many Farmers Producer Organizations.  A new coconut training center was established in Patna, Bihar for Northand North Eastern Region, which would serve as a marketing hub for coconut products. Replanting and Rejuvenation of Coconut Gardens  A subsidy @Rs.1000 per palm, subject to a maximum of Rs.32000/ha is provided for cutting and removal of old, senile, unproductive and disease advanced palms.  For adoption of Integrated management practices a subsidy of Rs.17500/ha.  Assistance for replanting: For replanting, a subsidy of Rs.40/per seedling subject to a maximum of Rs 4,000/ha is extended.  During 2017-18, it is proposed to implement the scheme in a total area of 10240 ha, with a financial allocation of Rs. 5326.53 lakh.

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Coconut Palm Insurance Scheme (CPIS)

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Now, the country is self-sufficient in pulses production.

 Palms in the age group from 4 years to 60 years are eligible to get insurance coverage

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Year 2018-19 is declared as National Millet Year (NutriCereals).

 50% of the premium is borne by the Board and balance is shared between the concerned State Govt. and Farmers @ 25% each. The premium for the category of palms belonging to the age group of 4-15 is Rs. 9 per palm and that for 16-60 year age group is Rs. 14 per palm.

 Sharing of expenditure between Central and State Government in the ratio of

 The insured amount for the corresponding categories is Rs. 900 per palm and Rs. 1750 per palm.

 During 2017-18, NMOOP programme is under implementation in 28 states comprising of three Mini Missions i.e

 An amount of Rs. 40 lakh is earmarked under the scheme for the year 2017-18.



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ii. MM-II (Oil palm) in 13 states and

Kera Suraksha’ Insurance Scheme for Coconut Tree Climbers (CTC)



iii. MMIII (Tree Borne Oilseeds) in 10 states involving 5 Central seed producing agencies and need based R&D through 7 R&D institutions with Budgetary Estimate (BE) of Rs.403 crore.

 The ‘Kera Suraksha’ Insurance Scheme provides insurance coverage to the coconut tree climbers @ Rs.2 lakh against 24 hours. The annual premium of the policy is only Rs. 94.40 of which Rs. 71.40 is borne by the Board and Rs. 23 is contributed by the CTC.  An amount of Rs. 8 lakh is allocated under the scheme for the year 2017-18 National Oilseeds and Oil Palm Mission •

Launched on: 2014-15

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NMOOP aims to enhance the production and productivity of Oilseeds from an average production of 29.79 million tones and productivity1122kg/ha during 12th plan period to 36.10 million tonnes and 1290 kg/ha respectively by the end of 2019-20.

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60:40 for general category of states,



ii. 90:10 for North Eastern and Himalayan states.

MM-I (Oilseeds) in 27 states,

Seed  Department has issued Cotton Seed Price Control Order, 2015. As per decision of Union Cabinet, South Asia Centre of International Rice Research Institute has been established in the campus of National Seed Research and Training Centre, Varanasi (UP).  In order to bring the transparency in import and export of tissue culture, seeds and plantation material,online portal (http//seedexim.gov.in) has been launched in April 2018. NATIONAL SEED CORPORATION (NSC)  Established on: March 1963  During the Year 2016-17 Corporation has contributed the dividend of Rs. 12.03 crore to the Government of India. 87

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Poly Houses:

 Validity Period of the seed Certificate:  The validity period shall be nine months from the date of test at the time of initial certification. The validity period could be further extended for six months provided on retesting seed conforms to the prescribed standards in respect of physical purity, germination and insect damage for all seeds except vegetatively propagating material for which lot shall be re-examined for seed standards specified for respective crop.

 Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH), a centrally sponsored scheme is implemented for the holistic development of horticulture sector in the country covering fruits, vegetables, root and tuber crops, mushrooms, spices, flowers, aromatic plants, coconut, cashew, cocoa and bamboo through various interventions.

PROTECTION OF PLANT VARIETIES & FARMERS RIGHTS AUTHORITY (PPV&FRA)

 For Fan & Pad and Naturally ventilated system Green House (Tubular structure), assistance is provided @ 50% of cost for a maximum area of 4000 sq. mtrs. per beneficiary.

 PPV&FRA started in 2007.

 For wooden and bamboo structure green house, assistance is provided @50% of cost limited to 20 units per beneficiary and each unit not exceeding 200 sq. m. Assistance for protected cultivation is also being provided under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) and National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA).

 The annual fee for the registration of farmers varieties has been reduced from Rs. 2000 per year to Rs. 10 only during 2015. Renewal fees of farmers has reduced from Rs. 45,000 to zero.  The amount of cash reward for Plant Genome Saviour Farmers Award has been enhanced from Rs. 1.00 lakh to Rs. 1.50 lakh each and the amount of award for Plant Genome Saviour Farmers Recognition has been enhanced from zero to Rs. 1.00 lakh each during 2015. SMALL FARMERS AGRIBUSINESS CONSORTIUM (SFAC) Venture Capital Scheme (VCA): Venture Capital Assistance scheme is being implemented for agribusiness development to catalyze private investment in setting up agribusiness projects for increasing rural income and employment. Rs. 344.51 crore allocated for Venture Capital Assistance scheme (VCA) during 2014-18.  In the budget of 2018-19, the Government has announced that ‘Farmer Producer Organisation (FPOs)’ will be exempted from income tax like Cooperative Societies.

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 Under MIDH, assistance is provided for protected cultivation through Green House structures/poly houses.

 Under the Human Resource Development (HRD) programme of MIDH, training of farmers, entrepreneurs, field level workers and officials is envisaged, including for poly-houses.  Further, 22 Precision Farming Development Centres (PFDCs) have been established in the country to standardize precision farming, promote use of various plasticulture technologies and to provide training & awareness programmes.  Farmers are also provided technical literature and information about financial assistance under the scheme in local languages. National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture(NMSA)  NMSA is envisaged as one of the eight Missions outlined under National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC).  NMSA has the following schemes:

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iv. Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY)



v. Soil and Land Use Survey of India (SLUSI)



vi. National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA)



vii. Mission Organic Value Chain Development in North Eastern Region (MOVCDNER)



viii. National Centre of Organic Farming (NCOF)



ix. Central Fertilizer Quality Control and Training Institute (CFQC&TI)

 The National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) was constituted as an attached office of the then Department of Agriculture & Cooperation, Ministry of Agriculture on 3rd November, 2006. National Centre of Organic Farming  National Project on Organic Farming (NPOF) is a continuing central sector scheme since 10th Five Year Plan.  NPOF is being implemented by National Centre of Organic Farming at Ghaziabad and its six Regional Centres.

Rainfed Area Development (RAD)

Central Fertilizer Quality Control and Training Institute

 For the Year 2018-19 (B.E), budget provision of Rs. 234.0 crore has been made for implementation of the programme.

 The Central Fertilizer Quality Control & Training Institute (CFQC&TI), Faridabad was established in 1971-72 as a subordinate office in the end of 4th Plan.

Soil Health Management (SHM)

MODEL CONTRACT FARMING ACT 2018

 This component will be implemented by State Govt., National Centre of Organic Farming (NCOF), Central Fertilizer Quality Control & Training Institute (CFQC&TI) and sanctioned by INM division.

The final Model Act “The State/UT Agricultural Produce and Livestock Contract Farming and Services (Promotion & Facilitation) Act 2018” has been approved by the Competent Authority.

SUB MISSION ON AGROFORESTRY

Salient features of Model Contract Farming Act, 2018 are:

 National Agroforestry Policy 2014 formulated recognising the significant potential of agroforestry.  The Sub-Mission on Agroforestry (SMAF) was started in 2016-17 to encourage tree plantation on farm land with the objective of “Har Med Par Ped”.  Outlay = 935 crore for 4 years  SMAF – ‘Medh Par Ped’ – 50% allocation for small and marginal farmers (of which 30% women). National Rainfed Area Authority  India ranks first among the rainfed countries in the world in terms of area, but counts amongst the lowest in rainfed yields (<1 ton/ha). As high as 78 m.ha. accounting for 64 per cent of the country’s net sown area is rainfed. 90

 Farmer Protection: The Act lays special emphasis on protecting the interests of the farmers, considering them as weaker of the two parties entering into a contract.  Contract Farming: Contract framing to be outside the ambit of APMC Act.  In addition to contract farming, services contracts all along the value chain including pre-production, production and post-production have been included.  FPOs: Promotion of Farmer Producer Organization (FPOs) / Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs) to mobilize small and marginal farmers has been provided  Protecting Farm Land: 91

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o No rights, title ownership or possession to be transferred or alienated or vested in the contract farming sponsor etc. o No permanent structure can be developed on farmers’ land/ premises  Contract Farming Facilitation Group (CFFG) for promoting contract farming and services at village/panchayat.  Accessible and simple dispute settlement mechanism at the lowest level possible provided for quick disposal of disputes. MODEL AGRICULTURE LAND LEASING ACT 2016

 Allow automatic resumption of land after the agreed lease period without requiring any minimum area of land to be left with the tenant even after termination of tenancy.  Allow the terms and conditions of lease to be determined mutually by the land owner and the tenant, without any fear on the part of the landowner of losing land rights.  Facilitate all tenants including share croppers to access insurance bank credit and bank credit against pledging of expected output.  Incentivize tenants to make investment in land improvement and also entitle them to get back the unused value of investment at the time of termination of tenancy.

 The Expert Committee on Land Leasing (Chairman: Dr. T. Haque), constituted under the NITI Aayog submitted the model Agricultural Land Leasing Act, 2016 on March 31, 2016. The model Act seeks to permit and facilitate leasing of agricultural land to improve access to land by the landless and marginal farmers. It also provides for recognition of farmers cultivating on leased land to enable them to access loans through institutional credit.  ‘Lease’ is defined as a contract between the land owner and cultivator, who uses the owner’s land for agriculture and allied activities for a mutually agreed specified period. ‘Leasing in’ means taking land from an owner (who is leasing out his land) for use. Main features of the proposed model Agricultural Land Leasing Act, 2016:  Legalize land leasing, which will promote agricultural efficiency, equity, poverty reduction, agriculture productivity and rapid rural change.  This is to ensure complete security of land ownership right for land owners and security of tenure for tenants for the agreed lease period.  It will remove the clause of adverse possession of land in the land laws of various states as it interferes with free functioning of the land lease market. 92

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Mobile App For Farmers  PUSA KRISHI MOBILE APP: PUSA Mobile App for farmers for realizing the dream of the Prime Minister’s Lab to Land Program. Farmers can get information from the technologies developed by IARI.  KISAN SUVIDHA MOBILE APP:To provide information to the farmers on sensitive parameters such as climate, plant conservation, exchange dealers, agricultural consultations and market value etc.  CROP INSURANCE MOBILE APP: Crop Insurance Mobile App has been started for the calculation of insurance premium for notified crops based on area coverage amount and loan amount in case of debtor farmers. From this, we get details about general, insured amount, premium details and state notices of any notified crop in any notified area.  AGRIMARKET MOBILE APP: Agri Mobile App can be used to get the market price of crops in the markets within 50 km of the device location. This app automatically captureslocation of the person using mobile GPS and fetches the market price. There is another option to get price of any market and any crop in case person does not want to use GPS location.  In collaboration with National Information Center, the IT department has developed 80 portals, applications and websites. Important portals include M-Kisan, Seednet, Agri Market, RKVY, ATMA, NHM and NFSM etc.  CCE AGRI - MOBILE APP: CCE Agriculture Mobile App has been developed to digitally disseminate information on the field after harvesting.  CROP INSURANCE PORTAL: One portal for all stake-holders including farmers, states, insurance companies and banks. Both insurance schemes, such as PMFBY and WBCIS covered. 95

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 India Weather: - This app provides current weather and 4 days weather forecast across the country for more than 300 cities.

 Pulse Expert for diseases and pests

 STCR mobile App: Bilingual (Marathi and English) STCR

 Online Pest Monitoring and Advisory Service

mobile App for fertilizer recommendations of Maharashtra was developed in collaboration with SOIL AND WATER PRODUCTIVITY.

The major Web portals developed by GOI

i) Farmers’Portal: Farmers’ Portal is a one stop shop for farmers where a farmer can get information on a range of topics including seeds, fertilizer, pesticides, credit, good practices, dealer network, and availability of inputs, beneficiary list and Agromet advisories.



(ii) mKisan Portal: This is a unified platform from where officials and scientists can send targeted text and voice based advisories to the farmers on a host of issues related to agriculture and allied sectors.



(iii) Crop Insurance Portal: To provide complete information related to Crop Insurance scheme being implemented in the country.



(iv) Participatory Guarantee System of India (PGS) Portal: This is a portal for encouraging participatory approach to certification of organic farming in the country.

 KISAN CALL CENTER (KCC):Kisan Call Center provides information to farmers free through toll free number 1800-1801551. There are 14 KCCs in the country. Total 2.64 crore farmers questions were replied from 2014-18 (till May 10, 2018).  Web Portal – Krishi Vigyan Kendra Knowledge Network:  Pusa Krishi- Technology Mobile App  Mobile App “riceXpert”

 E-Pest Surveillance and Advisory System for horticultural crops  Pest Forewarning application  Krishi-Digital data portal AGRI-CLINICS AND AGRI-BUSINESS CENTRES SCHEME (ACABC)  Launched on: April, 2002  Ceiling of project cost for subsidy has been enhanced to Rs.20 lakh for an individualproject (Rs. 25 lakh in case of extremely successful individual projects) and to Rs.100 lakh for a group project (established by a group comprising at least five trained persons under the Scheme, out of which one could be from Management background).  Subsidy pattern has been revised from “capital and interest subsidy” to “Composite Subsidy” which will be back-ended in nature. It will be 44% of project cost for women, SC/ST & all categories of candidates from NE and Hill states and 36% of project cost for all others. Interest subsidy scheme is replaced with enhanced quantum of back-ended subsidy.  Minimum number of members required: 05  Toll free number- 1556(Timing: 9AM to 5.30 PM)  First ACABC established at- Vapi, Bulsar (Distt), Gujarat by Sunil Kumar  National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE) will be responsible for providing training to eligible candidates.  Inclusion of MUDRA loan under Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY) for Agri-Clinics and Agri- Business Centres Scheme.

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Kisan Call Centres (KCC)

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An amount of Rs. 31730.13 crore was released for implementation of the scheme To the States & Union Territories (UTs) during the XII Plan period.

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An amount of Rs. 4750 crore has been allocated for implementation of the scheme during 2017-18 of which Rs. 2333.37 crore has been released as on 31.12.2017

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It is to be shared between the center and States in the ratio of 60:40 (90:10 for 8 North-Eastern and 3 Himalayan States) against 100% funding by the Central Government till the end of the financial year 2014-15.

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The main objectives of schemes are :-

 Launched on: Jan 21, 2004  Toll free number: 1800 180 1551  Timings: 06.00 AM to 10.00 PM.  Operation : 3 levels Interest Subvention on Loan of Farmers/ Interest Subvention Scheme (ISS)  The Government of India (GoI) has been implementing the Interest Subvention Scheme (ISS) since 2006-07 under which short term crop loans upto Rs. 3.00 lakh are made available to farmers at subvented interest rate of 7% per annum. Further from 2009-10 GOI has made a provision to give extra 3% subvention if the loan is upto 3 years and paid within the due date (Max duration 1 year). After total subvention (2%+3%) effective interest rate will be 4%.(Asked in AFO-2018)

 increase public investment in agriculture  To provide flexibility and autonomy to States in the process of planning and executing agriculture

 The interest subvention will be given to Public Sector Banks (PSBs), Private Sector Banks, Cooperative Banks and Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) on use of own funds and to NABARD for refinance to RRBs and Cooperative Banks.

 Availability of technology and natural resources.

ATMA YOJANA  Launched during 2005-06

 To maximize returns to the farmers in agriculture and allied sectors.

 At present, the Scheme is under implementation in 614 districts in 28 States and 3 UTs in the country.

 To bring about quantifiable changes in the production and productivity

 Funding:The scheme is supported by the Central Government. The funding pattern is 90% by the central Government and 10% by the state government. The 10% state’s share shall consist of cash contribution of the State, beneficiary contribution or the contribution of other non-governmental organizations. RASHTRIYA KRISHI VIKAS YOJANA (RKVY): Department of Agriculture & Cooperation (DAC), Ministry of Agriculture, in consultation with the Planning Commission, launched the RashtriyaKrishiVikasYojana (RKVY) in 2007- 2008. 98

 To ensure that local needs/crops/priorities are better reflected in the agricultural plans of the States.

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Sub-Schemes launched under RKVY:

Some new sub- schemes launched during the current financial year, with a total allocation of Rs. 771.53 crore in 2017-18. 1) Bringing Green Revolution to Eastern India (BGREI): Initiated in 2010-11, Rs. 4130 crore had been earmarked for implementation of this programme during the XII Plan. The allocation for this programme during 2017-18 is Rs.450 crore. 99

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2) Saffron Mission: -The Scheme was initiated in 2010-11 for revival of saffroncultivation in Jammu & Kashmir. The allocation for the programme for the XIIPlan was Rs.349.37 crore. The allocation for this programme during 2017-18 isRs.81.27crore.



3) Crop Diversification Programme(CDP): Pursuant to an announcement in the Union Budget for 2013-14, Rs.1080 crore had been earmarked for implementation of the programme during the XII Plan. The allocation for thisprogramme during 2017-18 is Rs. 40crore. 4) Reclamation of Problem Soil (RPS): This programme was initiated as a subschemeof RKVY during 2016-17 for enhancing soil fertility & productivity. The allocation for the scheme during 2016-17 was Rs 50 crore. The allocation for 2017-18 is Rs.30 crore.





5) Foot and Mouth Disease Control Programme (FMDCP): This programme was initiated as a sub-scheme of RKVY during 2016-17. The allocation for the scheme during 2016-17 was Rs.100.65 crore. The allocation for the programme for 2017-18 is Rs. 50 crore.



6) Additional Fodder Development Programme (AFDP): This programme was launched in 2014-15. The allocation for the programme during the XII Plan was Rs.411.83 crore. Theallocation for this programme for 2017-18 is Rs.20 crore.



7) Swachh Bharat: - This scheme has been initiated in 201718 with an allocation of Rs. 47.50 crore for the current year for solid and liquid waste management in agriculture.



8) Scheme for Drought Affected Area : this scheme has been initiated in 2017-18 with an allocation of Rs. 25 crore.

9) Peri-Urban Horticulture: - This scheme has been initiated in 2017-18. The allocationfor the programme for 201718 is Rs. 27.76 crore. 100

SCHEMES BY DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY DAIRYING & FISHERIES DAIRY DEVELOPMENT: RASHTRIYA GOKUL MISSION ANDNATIONAL MISSION ON BOVINE PRODUCTIVITY:  Two New National Kamdhenu Breeding Center (one in north India in Madhya Pradesh and one in south India in Andhra Pradesh) has been established for which an amount of Rs. 50 Crore has been released.  In June 2017 the National Gopal Ratna and National Kamdhenu Awards has been initiated and 10 farmers were given National Gopal Ratna award and 12 Institutes were given National Kamdhenu Award. National Mission on Bovine Productivity  National Mission on Bovine Productivity scheme started in 2016-17 for a period of 3 years with a financial allocation of Rs. 825 crore.  The scheme has been currently subsumed under the umbrella scheme Rashtriya Gokul Mission. The scheme aims towards faster genetic improvement of Bovines for Milk Production in the country by use of Advanced Breeding Techniques. The components of the schemes are as under:  PashuSanjivni: Under the component 9 crore milch animals will be identified and Helath Card (Nakul Swasthya Patra) is being issued with an effort towards ensuring good health of Bovines.  Implementation of Advanced Breeding Techniques through establishment of Embryo Transfer Technology Laboratories in the country.  Sex sorted semen production in 10 Semen Station in the country is being established for which Global EOI has been floated and proposals from 2 semen station are under active consideration by the department.  Establishment of E-Pashuhaat portal for connecting the best breeders for the Indigenous Bovine Breeds and creation of e-market for Bovine Germplasm 101

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 Establishment of National Bovine Genomic Center for Indigenous Breeds for faster genetic gain to enhance the milk production and productivity in Bovines. For establishing National Bovine Genomic Centre, nodal agency has been selected.

Registration of new breeds of livestock and poultry: Livestock

New breed name

State

 Implementation of Advanced Breeding Techniques through establishment of Embryo Transfer Technology Laboratories in the country.

Cattle

Badari

uttrakhand

Goat

Teressa

Andman&Nichobar

 Semen production in 10 Semen Station in the country is being established.

KadiAdu

Tamilnadu

Sheep

Chevaadu

Tamilnadu

Kendrapada

Odisa

Tenyi Vo

Nagaland

Nicobari

Andman&Nichobar

Doom

Assom

Kaunayen

Manipur

Rashtriya Gokul Mission:  Launched: December 2014

Pig

 M inistry/Department:  Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare.  A im is conservation and development of indigenous breeds in a focused and scientific manner.  I t is a project under National Programme for Bovine Breeding and Dairy Development.  R ashtriya Gokul Mission is being implemented through “State Implementing Agencies (SIA) viz Livestock Development Boards. ashtriya Gokul Mission is being implemented through  R “State Implementing Agencies (SIA) viz Livestock Development Boards. cheme is implemented on 100% grant-in-aid basis and  S throughout the country.  I t includes: Establishment of Integrated Indigenous cattle centres “Gokul Gram”.  Establishment of Breeder’s societies “Gopalan Sangh”.  A ward to Farmers “Gopal Ratna” and Breeders’ societies “Kamadhenu”.

Chicken

WELFARE OF FISHERMEN  The Annual Insurance premium for fisher folk was Rs. 29.00 which is brought down to Rs. 20.34.Further the Insurance premium has been fixed to Rs. 12 after integration with PRADHAN MANTRI SURAKSHA BIMA YOJANA  Insurance cover increased to Rs. 2.00 lakh from Rs. 1.00 lakh for accidental death and permanent disability.  Budget 2018 has set aside Rs.7, 550 crore for setting up of a dedicated Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development Fund (FIDF).  Farmer Producer Organizations(FPOs): Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) are the most appropriate institutional form for a prosperous and sustainable agriculture sector  The 100 % tax deduction for FPOs with annual turnover with Rs 100 crore will boost OPERATION GREEN and SAMPADA.

 A ssistance to institution which are repositories of best germplasm.

 Agri-exports: India is the 4th-largest agri-export country that constitutes around 12.08 per cent (FY 2016- 17) of the country’s exports.

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 Subsidy on food, fertilizer and kitchen fuel has been increased by 15 %to Rs 2.64 lakh crores up from Rs 2.29 lakh crores revised estimate in the current fiscal.  The refreshed version of KUSUM (KisanUrja Suraksha evamUtthanMahabhiyan) will aid solar power generation capacity of 28,250 MW over the next ten years.  Skill development and employment for rural youth:About 33 lakh MahilaKisans were covered under MahilaKisanSashatikaranPariyojana (MKSP).  Durable assets such as roads, food storage godowns, land development, vermicompost, gramin house, animal husbandry shelter etc. are being created under MANREGA.  Rs 55000 crore has been allocated and 230 crore person days of employment is proposed to create.  Realising the importance of National Rural Livehood Mission, allocation has been increased to Rs.5750 crore in 2018-19 for forming 9 lakh SHGs, 5 lakh MahilaKisan, skill training 4 lakh and 15 value chain development projects.  Under the Mega Food Park Scheme, 12 Parks proposed during which aims to provide direct and indirect employment to 95000 persons in 2017-18 and 2018-19.  32 lakh women farmers- sustainable agriculture- develop 1000 organic clusters- supporting for developing market infrastructure for women self-help group by ministry of agriculture through DAY-NRLM and MGNREGS.  To motivate women to take up organic agriculture in clusters under National Rural Livelihood Programme, this year, the government would distribute loans worth Rs.75,000 crore by March 2019.  In the year 2018-2019, for creation oflivelihoodand infrastructure in rural areas, total amount will be spend – 14.34 lakh crore. 104

 National Nutrition Mission (NNM) :Although the target to reduce Stunting is at least 2% p.a., Mission would strive to achieve reduction in Stunting from 38.4% to 25% by 2022 (Mission 25 by 2022).  More than 10 crore people will be benefitted by this programme.  All the States and districts will be covered in a phased manner  2017-18- 315 districts  2018-19- 235 districts  2019-20- remaining district Component

Reduce by

Stunting

2%

Under nutrition

2%

Anemia (among young children, women and adolescent girls)

3%

Reduce low birth weight

2%

 Agriculture sector has remained the major source of livelihood in the Indian economy and contributed about one fifth of national output during 2016-2017.The sector is poised to grow at a rate of 2.1% in the current fiscal.  NABARD had been considered the nodal agency to facilitate the rural infrastructure development with a budget of Rs 25,000 crore.  In 2017-18, the rural, agriculture and allied sectors experienced 24 % increase in allocation as compared to the previous year reaching at Rs1872 billion.  The agriculture sector has been given an increase of 12.8% in expenditure, the same as the last time. However, the rural sectorallocation has seen a growth of 1.8 %, comparatively much less than the 19 per cent hike in the previous budget.

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Name of the Ministry/ department

01

Agriculture, cooperation and farmers welfare

02 03

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Budget estimate (2018-19)

52,655

46700

Agriculture Research and education

6800

Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries

2921

Budget allocation of major Schemes: Name of the scheme

BE 2017-18 (In Cr.)

BE 2018-19 (In Cr.)

7800

Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana- Per Drop More Crop

3400

4000

3580

Green Revolution comprising RKVY, NFSM,PKVY etc.

13741

13908.82

Total of Centrally Sponsored Schemes

17141

17908.82

Crop insurance Schemes

9000

13000

Interest Subsidy For Short Term Credit to Farmers

15000

15000

Market intervention Scheme and Price Support Scheme

199.30

200

Total CS Schemes

24199.30

28200

 Budget-2018 has taken a few big steps to for MSMEs like cutting corporate tax rate to 25 per cent with annual turnover up to Rs 250 crore, providing an additional Rs 3,794 crore for MSMEs for credit and comprehensive package with allocation of Rs 7.148 crore compared for MSMEs in textile sector.  These would certainly help MSMEs. The Budget-2018 has certainly delivered when it comes to giving a boost to MSMEs and agriculture.  National Rural Livelihood Mission has two important self-employment schematic interventions viz. DeenDayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushal Yojana (DDU-GKY) and DeenDayalAntyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM).  The BE for DAY-NRLM has been kept at Rs. 5,750 crore for mobilising 70 lakh households into Self-Help Groups (SHGs), providing community investment fund to 1.75 lakh SHGs.  Rural economy constitutes 46 per cent of national income and 70 per cent of workforce are residing in India. Hence, development of these rural areas is necessary for achieving overall and inclusive development of the country.  The Budget 2018-19 has proposed to spend Rs. 14.34 lakh crore including extra-budgetary and non-budgetary resources for creation of livelihood and infrastructure in rural India. 106

 The overall budget allocation to Ministry of the Rural development has shown a 7 % increase over last year’s Budget 2017-18 (GBS-Gross Budgetary Support).

Central Sector Schemes / Projects

 Role of allied sector in rural development:  The contribution of primary sector to GDP has steadily declined from 53.71 % in 1951 to 17.46% in 2018.  The contribution of agriculture and allied sector to real GVA steadily declined from 53.71% in 1950-51 to 2.1 % in 2017-18. (AE) (GVA in 2016-17 was 4.9)  Demand from one sector product pulls demand for another sector in an upward direction which results in an increase in trade. Thus agriculture, industry and trade are mutually supporting and complementary to one another.  Employment generation, foreign exchange earning &providing food security to the increasing population.  Forestry, fishery & livestock sector contribute to stability in rural income as comparison to crop because of crop failures & market risks. 107

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Important Statistics At A Glance  Food grain production in India went up from 50.8 MT in 1950-51 to 275.7 MT in 2016-17 reflecting an annual compound growth rate of 2.60%  Food grain per capita per day availability is increasedfrom 395 gm in 1951 to 506 gm in 2017  India has emerged as the 2nd largest fruit & vegetable producer in the world after china.  As per census 2011 of the 313 million main workers in the country, 166 million (56.6%) were engaged in agriculture & allied sector.  Its export of agricultural and allied products which were worth RS. 284 cr in 1960-61 up surged to RS. 226775 Cr in 2016-17 reflecting a high ACGR of 12.67%.  Among all the states, Madhya Pradesh has covered largest area under organic certification followed by Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh.  During 2016, Sikkim has achieved a remarkable distinction of convertingits entire cultivable land (more than 76000 ha) under organic certification.  India produced around 1.70 million MT (2017-18) of certified organic products.  The total volume of export during 2017-18 was 4.58 lakh MT.  In terms of export value realization Oilseeds (47.6%) lead among the products followed by Cereals and millets (10.4%), Plantation crop products such as Tea and Coffee (8.96%), Dry fruits (8.88%), Spices and condiments (7.76%) and others. 109

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 Yield of major crops:

 As per Census 2011, the total number of agricultural cultivators and agricultural labourers increased from 234.1 million in 2001 to 263 million in 2011.

Yield (per hectare) Sr. No.

Crops

01

In India

Avg. yield in the World

In other countries

Rice

3.62 Tonnes

4.53 Tonnes

China 6.74 Tonnes

02

Wheat

3.03 Tonnes

3.27 Tonnes

France 7.36Tonnes

03

Maize

2.75 Tonnes

5.57 Tonnes

USA 10.73Tonnes

04

Pulses

6.54 Quintals

9.06 Quintals

Canada 20.30 Quintals

Component

Fisheries  The vibrancy of the sector can be visualized by the 11-fold increase that India achieved in fish production in just six decades, i.e. from 0.75 million tonnes in 1950-51 to 12.50 million tonnes (AE) during 2017-18.  As per NFDB India ranked 2nd in fish production in the world.

Summarized data: Sr. No.

 The percentage growth of agriculture and allied sector was observed -0.2% in 2014 and 4.9 % in 2016-17

State/UT (1st)

State/UT (2nd)

State/UT (3rd)

01

Irrigationcoverage %

Punjab (98.7%)

Haryana (89.1 %)

Uttar Pradesh (80.2 %)

02

Cropping intensity %

Punjab (190.8 %)

Haryana (185.6 %)

Himachal Pradesh (167.0 %)

03

Fertilizer use (kg/ha)

Punjab (249)

Andhra Pradesh (226)

Bihar & Haryana (220)

04

Credit (Rs/ha)

Tamil Nadu (218339)

Kerala (212406)

Punjab (205525)

05

Land holding (ha)

Nagaland (5.06)

Punjab (3.77)

Arunachal Pradesh (3.51)

06

Rank in AMFFRI

Maharashtra (81.7)

Gujarat (70.5)

Rajasthan (69.6)

Economic growth  Over 58 per centof the rural households depend on agriculture as of livelihood. (48.9 % as per the latest agriculture census).  The share of primary sector is estimated to be 20.4 % of the Gross Value Added (GVA) during 2016-17 at current prices Agriculture sector occupies a center stage in Indian economy embodying three thrust areas (1) to promote inclusive growth, (2) to enhance rural income, and (3) to sustain food security. 110

 Average annual growth rate of over 4.5% over the years which has placed the country at the forefront of global fish production, only after China.  Over 14.5 million people on fishing and related activities for their livelihood, Fishery sector also earns foreign exchange to the tune of US$ 3.34 billion (2017-18) from export of fish and fisheries products.  India is home to more than 10 per cent of the global fish diversity.   The share of inland fisheries and aquaculture has gone up from 46 % in the 1980s to over 85 % in recent years in total fish production.  Freshwater aquaculture contributes to over 95 % of the total aquaculture production.  Fisheries contribute 1.07 % of the total GDP of the country.  Blue Revolution (Neel Kranti), it has been targeted to enhance the fish production from. 107.95 lakh tonnes in 2015-16 to about 150 lakh-tonnes by the end of Financial Year 2019-20. 111

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 The restructured central sector scheme on Blue Revolution: Integrated Development and Management of Fisheries (CSS) has been approved by the govt.

 During 1997-2012, crossbred population increased cattle by about 20.18 % where as the indigenous cattle population decreased by about 8.94%.

 It provides for a focused development and management of the fisheries sector to increase both fish production and fish productivity from aquaculture and fisheries resources of the inland and marine fisheries sector including deep sea fishing.

 During 2014-15 to 2016-17, the Economic Survey recorded the average annual growth rat of milk production around 5.94%, and as a result, the milk production increased to 163.7 million tons in 2016- 2017.

Animal husbandry & dairy

 The per capita availability of milk in the country was also increased to about 352gm /day.

 Animal husbandry output constitutes out 30% of the country’s agricultural output.   Livestock sector provide regular employment to 11 million in principal status and 9 million in subsidiary status.  Women constitute 70 % of the labor force in livestock sector as against 35 % in crop farming  About 20.5 million people depend upon livestock for their livelihood.

 Country remained as the largest producer of milk (19 %) in the world.  During last five years(2012-13 to 2016-17) about 31.26 million tonnes of milk increased in the country, of which more than 50 % milk (17. 61 million tons) was contributed from cattle. Apiculture  Honey harvesting dates back to 7000 B.C.

 Livestock contributed 16 % to the income of small farm households as against an average of 14% for all rural households.

 At present, approximately there are about 5 million bee colonies in India which produce 75 tonnes of honey annually.

 Livestock sector contributes 4.11 % GDP and 25.6 % of the total Agriculture GDP.

 India is one of the honey exporting countries. The major markets for Indian honey are Germany, USA, UK, Japan, France, Italy and Spain.

 According to 19th Livestock Census (2012) Govt. of India, 190.90 million cattle are contributing about 37.28 % of total livestock population in the country.   Among bovine population (299.98 million), the cattle shares about 63.72 % and, of the total cattle population, 151.17 million are indigenous cattle (113.25 million i.e.74.92% are non-descript cattle ) and 39.73 million are crossbred cattle.

  Honey production in India increased geometrically since 2005, thanks to large scale rearing of A. mellifera.  GOI took policy decision to revive various traditional village industries &All India Khadi & Village Industries Board (KVIB) was formed in 1954.

 Till 2017, 43 indigenous cattle breeds whose breed characteristics are well denied have been listed as descript cattle in the country.

 As importance of beekeeping increased, in 1981 All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) on Honeybee Research & Training was launched by ICAR involving Agricultural Universities.

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 Central Sector Scheme entitled “Development of beekeeping for improving crop productivity” was launched by Ministry of Agriculture in 1994-95 during 8th five year plan.  A National Beekeeping Board at New Delhi ( Registered Society under Societies Registration Act, XXI of 1860 on 19th July, 2000) was started to organize beekeeping activities.  Accordingly, the National Bee Board (NBB) was reconstituted in June, 2006.  This year (2018) & onwards, the day of celebration of World Honey Bee Day (World Bee Day) has been changed and 20th May has been declared as World Honey Bee Day.  Main theme of celebrating World Honey Bee Day is to SAVE HONEYBEES.  Honey Production leads us towards the “Sweet Revolution”. According to estimation, farmers can earn up to 2 to 2.5 lakh from in 50 bee boxes.  Honey Production: 1.

2016-17

94.50

2.

2017-18

105.00 (Estimates)

 Important Facts about Apiculture:  Beekeeping can be done by domesticating 2 species of bees viz; Apiscerena and Apis mellifera.  Restrict number of bee colonies in a apiary from 50-100  Keep row to row and box to box distance as10 and 3 feet, respectively (Recomnd. by NBB)  When temperature in the apiary increases beyond 37°C, water is used by bees to evaporate and cool the colony  Provide sugar syrup (1:1) @ 200 g sugar per colony per week for Indian bees. 114

 Feed all the colonies in the apiary at the same time to avoid robbing.  Provide 50% sugar syrup to the colonies during dearth periods when honey stores in the colonies is not adequate and nectar is not available in the area.  Feed the colonies in the evening preferably after sunset  Start migration late in the evening and ensure the colonies reach the destination within 10-12 hrs.  Harvests are normally possible during and shortly after the two main flowering seasons, namely October/November and February-June.  The government is providing financial assistance under pollination support through beekeeping, a component of Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH).  Honey bees have 6 legs, 2 compound eyes, made up of thousands of tiny lenses (one on each side of head) 3 simple eyes on the top of head, 2 pairs of wings, a nectar pouch and a stomach.  The average worker bee produces about 1/12th teaspoon of honey in their lifetime.  Queen bee is the busiest in summer months, when the hive needs to be at its maximum strengths, and lays up to 2500 eggs per day.  Honeybees are native to Europe.  A queen bee can live up to 5 years, whereas a worker bee often has a life span as short as 6 weeks.   Honey, the first sweetener the human being came to know. National bee board (NBB)  The Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of India launched a Central Sector Scheme titled ‘Development of Beekeeping for Improving Crop Productivity’ during the VIII plan (1994-95). 115

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 The Scheme was approved for continuation during the IX Plan. However, the scheme got subsumed under the Macro Management Scheme, with effect from October, 2000, National Bee Board (NBB) was reconstituted in June, 2006

 Sericulture industry provided employment to approximately 8.25 million persons in rural & semi-urban areas in India during 2015-16.

 The Department facilitated efforts by providing seed money through Small Farmers’ Agri-Business Consortium (SFAC) for enabling the private sector to join hands in forming the National Bee Board as a Registered Society under Societies Registration Act, XXI of 1860 on 19th July, 2000& promoted by the (SFAC).

 Silk other than mulberry are known as Vanya silk.

 In May 2005, Beekeeping has been included as a supplemental activity under National Horticulture Mission (NHM) for promoting cross pollination of Horticultural Crops.

 North East has the unique distinction of being the only region Sericulture four varieties silk viz., Mulberry, Oak Tasar,  producing The farm and non-farm activity of thisof sector creates 60 lakh man days of employment every year mostly in rural sector. Muga and Eri.  Silk is the most elegant textile in the world.

 Previously, it was known as Honey Bees Awareness Day.  Officially announced by USDA in 2009, as an official day to honor honey bees and bee keeping.  Up to 2017, the World Honey Bee Day was being celebrated every year on 3rd Saturday of August.  This year (2018) & onwards, the day of celebration of World Honey Bee Day (World Bee Day) has been changed and 20th May has been declared as World Honey Bee Day.  A world class honey testing laboratory is being established in Anand (Gujarat). Sericulture  The farm and non-farm activity of this sector creates 60 lakh man days of employment every year mostly in rural sector.  Silk is the most elegant textile in the world.

 India is the only country which produces all five known commercial silks, Mulberry, Tropical Tasar, Oak Tasar, Eri and Muga.  Mulberry sericulture is mainly practise Karnataka, Andhra Agri Coaching Chandigarh Pradesh, Assam, West Bengal and Tamil Nadu.

 Silk is known as the ―Queen of Textiles‖.  Non mulberry silk is produced in Jharkhand, Orissa, Chhat Sericulture industry provided employment to approximately 8.25 million persons in rural & semitisgarh NE states. urban areasand in India during 2015-16.  India‘s silk trade dates back to 15th century.

 Of muga with its golden yellow glitter is unique  Silkthe otherfive than types mulberry are known as Vanya silk.  and Indiaprerogative is the only country produces all five known commercial silks, Mulberry, Tropical Tasar, ofwhich India. Oak Tasar, Eri and Muga.

 Mulberry sericulture is mainly practise Karnataka, Andhra Assam, West Bengal and  India is the 2nd largest producer of silk in Pradesh, the world. Tamil Nadu.

 North East hascontributes the unique distinction being the only region four varieties of silk viz.,  NE region 18%of of India’s totalproducing silk production. Mulberry, Oak Tasar, Muga and Eri.

 Non mulberry is produced inin Jharkhand, Orissa, Chhattisgarh NE states.  Vanya silk silk production 2016-17 is 9060 MT,andafter showing  Of the five types muga with its golden yellow glitter is unique and prerogative of India. 13% increase as compared to previous year.  India is the 2nd largest producer of silk in the world.

 NE region contributes 18% of India's total silk production.  Among the four varieties of silk produced in 2016-17 Mulberry  Vanya silk production in 2016-17 is 9060 MT, after showing 13% increase as compared to previous accounts for 71.8%, Tasar9.9%, Eri-17.8% and Muga0.6% of year.  Among the four varieties of silk produced in 2016-17 Mulberry accounts for 71.8%, Tasar9.9%, Erithe total raw silk production. 17.8% and Muga0.6% of the total raw silk production.

Silk Production in MT

 About world honey bee day-

 India’s silk trade dates back to 15th century.

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23060

23679

2011-12

2012-13

26480

2013-14

28708

28523

30265

2014-15

2015-16

2016-17

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Silk production In India Central Silk Board: Central Silk Board:

It is a statutory body established in 1948 by an act of Parliament. CSB functions under the administrative117 control of the Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India. Head quarters at Bangalore. Integrated scheme for development of sericulture. Components:- 1.Research and Development Training, Transfer of technology and IT initiatives. 2. Seed organization and farmer extension centers. 3. Co-ordination and Market development for seed , yarn and silk products.

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 It is a statutory body established in 1948 by an act of Parliament.  CSB functions under the administrative control of the Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India.  Head quarters at Bangalore.  Integrated scheme for development of sericulture.  Components:- 1.Research and Development Training, Transfer of technology and IT initiatives. 2. 3. 4.

Seed organization and farmer extension centers. Co-ordination and Market development for seed , yarn and silk products. Quality Certification systems, export brand promotion and technology up gradation .

 ZBNF was initially launched in September 2015 under the Centre’s Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana. Initially, 50 villages across 13 districts of the state were selected for the pilot project. It has been so successful that the government wants to scale it up.  Andhra Pradesh CM announced that the State would fully embrace Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF).  After Andhra Pradesh Himachal Pradesh’s Governor launches the Zero Budget Natural Farming project with hopes that farmers of the state will adopt organic farming.  Zero Budget Natural farming (ZBNF) is said to be “do nothing farming”.  It practices no-till, no chemical use in farming.

 A total allocation of Rs. 2161.68 crore for the period of three years from 2017-18 to 2019-20.

 Yields from ZBNF plots were found on average to be 11% higher for cotton than in non-ZBNF plots.

 Targets under scheme:-

 The Government of India provides funding through the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana and Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana.

 To increase production up to38500 MT by 2019-20.  To increase productivity from 100 kg/ha to 111 kg/ha by end of 2019-20.  To achieve self-sufficiency by 2022.  To increase productive employment from 8.5 million to 10 million person by 2020. ZBNF  Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF) has spread to various states in India.  It has attained wide success in southern India, especially the southern Indian state of Karnataka collaborated with Mr Subhash Palekar, who put together the ZBNF practices where it first evolved. 118

 The four pillars of ZNBF: •

Jivamrita/jeevamrutha: Palekar suggests that Jeevamrutha is only needed for the first 3 years of the transition, after which the system becomes self-sustaining.

•

Bijamrita/beejamrutha

•

Acchadana – Mulching

•

Whapasa– moisture

Horticulture:  Horticulture contributes 30 %to GDPof agriculture from nearly 13 % of the total cropped area and support nearly 20 % of the agricultural labour force. 119

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 India is the second largest producer of fruits and vegetables in the world after China with contribution of 11.84 % and 13.36% in the total world production of fruits and vegetables respectively.  In 2016-17, production of horticulture crops comprising of fruits, vegetables and spices touched a record high of 300 million tonnes.   Simultaneously the productivity level of the Horticultural crops has also increased by 3.45% in 2016-17 in comparison to the year 2015-16. Strengths of horticulture sector:  The country is 1st in production of fruit -mango, banana, sapota, pomegranate, papaya and aonla  Vegetable-

 Strengthening of Irrigation Potential:  According to NITI Aayog , out of 160 million hectares of cultivable land in India, only about 65 million hectares or 41 % is covered under irrigation. Further, just 8.6 million hectares are currently covered under micro-irrigation compared to a potential 69.5 million hectares. High density planting  In Himachal Pradesh, a World Bank aided project of Rs. 1134 crore is in operation.  In J & K also, the Government has launched HDP scheme in apple with 50 % subsidy to the farmers.  In 2017, more than 1lac plants were planted in 110 orchards in J&K which were imported from Italy and Netherlands. Flower cultivation:

 1st- Peas and Okra  2nd – Brinjal, Cabbage, Cauliflower and Onion  3rd- Potato and Tomato  Per capita availability of fruits is 200.6 g/person/day and vegetables is 355g/person/day in 2016-17

 Highest area under floriculture cultivation:- Karnataka (29,700 ha).  Highest production of flowers :-Tamil Nadu

 The budgetary allocation of agriculture and farmer welfare ministry was Rs. 51576cr for 2017-18 and which has been increase to Rs. 58080cr for 2018-19. Food proccesing and value addition  The budget 2018-19 proposes to setup 42megafoodparks. (12 operational right now)  So far 134 integrated cold chain project sanctioned of this 88 completed.  Maximum financial assistance to set up cold chain project is Rs. 10cr. 120

Zone

Major states

East

West Bengal

West

Maharashtra

South

Tamilnadu and Andhra Pradesh

North

Rajasthan, Delhi and Haryana

India is the 2nd largest consumer base and fastest growing retail destination for flower, plant and green industry. Practice Questions on Budget: 1. Which of the following is/are correct regarding New National Policy Fisheries?

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b. It lays emphasis on bringing sustainable utilization of the fisheries wealth from marine & other aquatic resources c. It will cover development & management of inland fisheries, aquaculture, and marine fisheries including deep sea fishing d. All are correct e. None of these

2. Participatory Guarantee Systems is a new initiative related to which of the following? a. Fisheries b. Organic Farming c. Bee-Keeping d. Silk Rearing e. None of these 3. Which of the following is/are correct regarding Agriculture & Allied Sector in India?

a. Food grain production in India went up from 50.8 million tons in 1950 51 to 275.7 million tons in 2016 17 b. India has emerged as the 2nd largest fruit & vegetable producer in the world after China c. 19 % of the world’s total milk production is contributed by India d. All of the above e. None of these

4. Which scheme launched in Union Budget 2018 aims to make villages clean & to generate wealth & energy from cattle & other waste? a. Smart Energy b.GobarDhan c.GobarUrja d.Sarvattom Urja e.Gobar gas 5.

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6. Which of the following is incorrect regarding Central Silk Board?

a. It is a statutory body established in 1948 by act of Parliament b. It functions under Ministry of Commerce c. Its headquarters are located at Bangalore d. All are correct e. None of these

7. What amount has been allocated for Fisheries and Aquaculture Infra Development Fund (FAIDF) and Animal Husbandry Infra Fund (AIHF)?

a) Rs 1000 crore c) Rs 5000 crore e) Rs 10000 crore

b) Rs 2000 crore d) Rs 8000 crore

8. One farmer one transformer scheme is launched by which state govt to fight against the problem of electricity in the state? a. Maharashtra b. UP c. Bihar

d. Rajasthan

e. Karnataka

9. What is the name of the bank that has organized the Kisan Mela at its rural and semi – urban branches across the country to provide financial literacy to farmers. a. SBI b. BOB c. ICICI d. PNB e. BOI 10. Andhra Pradesh Govt. has launched zero budget natural farming in the state while it is originated in which state? a. Maharashtra b. Karnataka c. Andhra Pradesh d. Tamil Nadu| e. Bihar Answer Key: 1

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 Minimum support price (MSP): The increase in Minimum Support Price has immediate effects on the farmer’s income, agricultural productivity & growth.  Addressing the issue of agrarian distress of farmers in India, the Union Budget has ensured MSP for all 23 crops with at least 1.5 times of their production cost (A2) plus the imputed value of family labour at prevailing wage rate (FL). (A2+FL). While the recommendation given byCACP is C2 Method.  The minimum support prices are announced by the Government of India at the beginning of the sowing season.  Government announces minimum support prices (MSPs) for 22 mandated crops and fair and remunerative price (FRP) for sugarcane on the basis of recommendations of the Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP), after considering the views of State Governments and Central Ministries/Departments concerned and other relevant factors. The mandated crops are 14 crops of the kharif season viz. paddy, jowar, bajra, maize, ragi, arhar, moong, urad, groundnut-in-shell, soyabean, sunflower, sesamum, nigerseed and cotton; 6 rabi crops viz. wheat, barley, gram, masur(lentil), rapeseed/mustard and safflower and two other commercial crops viz. jute and copra. In addition, the MSPs of toria and de-husked coconut are fixed on the basis of the MSPs of rapeseed/mustard and copra, respectively.  Pricing policy for sugarcane is known as FRP (Fair and remunerative price)

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Commodity

Variety

MSP for 2017-18 (Rs/quintal)

MSP for 2018-19 (Rs/quintal)

Increment (Rs/quintal)

Kharif crops Paddy

Common

1550

1750

200

 

Grade ‘A’

1590

1770

180

Jowar

Hybrid

1700

2430

730

 

Maldandi

1725

2450

725

Bajra

 

1425

1950

525

Ragi

 

1900

2897

997

Maize

 

1425

1700

275

Arhar (Tur)

 

5450 

5675

225

Moong

 

5575 

6975

1400

Urad

 

5400 

5600

200

Groundnut in shell

 

4450 

4890

440

Sunflower seed

 

4100

5388

1288

Soyabeen

Yellow and Black

3050

3399

349

5300

6249

949

Sesamum Nigerseed

4050

5877

1827

Cotton

Medium Staple

4020

5150

1130

 

Long Staple

4320

5450

1130

Rabi crops (2018-19 season to be marketed in 2019-20)

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Wheat

 

1735

1840

105

Barley

 

1410

1440

30

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Gram

 

4400 

4620

220

Masur (Lentil)

 

4250 

4475

225

Rapeseed & Mustard

 

4000 

4200

300

Safflower

 

4100

4945

845

 Real GDP growth to clock 6.75 percent this fiscal.

Toria

 

3560

3900

340

 Economic survey predicts 7-7.5 percent growth in 2018-19.  The growth rate in Gross Value Added (GVA) by the agriculture and allied sectors is estimated to be 4.9 per cent for 2016-17

Other Crops Copra (2018 crop season)

Milling

 

7511

NA

 

Ball

 

7750

NA

De-husked coconut

 

 

2030

NA

Raw Jute (for 2018-19 season)

 

 

3700

NA

Sugarcane

 

275

NA

 Medium Staple length (mm) of 24.5-25.5 andmicronaire value of 4.3-5.1  Long Staple length (mm) of 29.5-30.5 andmicronaire value of 3.5-4.3  Sugarcane prices are based on a basic recovery rate of 10 percent.

Economic Survey 2017-18

 Agriculture, industry and services sectors are expected to grow at the rate of 2.1 per cent, 4.4 per cent, and 8.3 per cent respectively in 2017-18.  For the first time in India’s history, data on the international exports of states has been dwelt in the Economic Survey. Such data indicates a strong correlation between export performance and states’ standard of living.  Recognizing the critical role of women in agriculture, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has declared 15th October of every year as Women Farmer’s Day.  Indian tractor industries have emerged as the largest in the world and account for about one-third of total global tractor production.  According to the World Bank estimates, halfof the Indian population would be urban by the year 2050. It is estimated that percentage of agriculturalworkers in total work force would drop to 25.7% by 2050 from 58.2% in 2001.  National skill Development Council has also set a target of decreasing the number of the work force in agriculture from 57% to 38% by 2022 i.e. about 20% people will have to find employment avenues in non-agricultural sector.  Due to intensive involvement of labour in different farm opera-

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tions, the cost of production of many crops is quite high. Human power availability in agriculture also increased from about 0.043KW/ ha in 1960-61 to about 0.077 KW/ ha in 2014-15.  In 1960-61, about 93% farm power was coming from animate sources, which has reduced to about 10% in 2014-15. On the other hand, mechanical and electrical sources of power have increased from 7% to about 90% during the same period.  Rs.20,339 crore has been approved by the Government in 201718 to meet various obligations arising from interest subvention being provided to the farmers on short term crop loans, as also loans on post-harvest storages meets an important input requirement of the farmers in the country, especially small and marginal farmers who are the major borrowers.

 Schemes for women development: S. No.

Name of the Scheme

1.

Ujjawala

2.

BetiBachaoBetiPadhao

3.

One Stop Centre

4.

STEP

5.

SWADHAR

 The loans are available to Kisan Credit Card (KCC) holding small and marginal farmers at interest subvention of 2% on such storages for a period of upto 6 months.  The Survey says that the actual expenditure of Department of Agricultural Research and Education/Indian Council of Agricultural Research is Rs.6800crore (BE) during 2017-18.  74% of household in rural India have toilets. However, only 91% of these households actually use them.  The production of Kharif food grains during 2017-18 is estimated at 134.7 million tonnes compared to 138.5 million tonnes in 2016-17  The area sown under rabi crops during 2017-18 has reached 61.78 million hectares as of January 19, 2018.  Over 32 million gas connections have been provided under Ujjwala and 79% of these connections came back for refill.  The key findings of the assessment made in the Survey include: Over the last 10-15 years, India’s performance improved on 14 out of 17 indicators of women’s agency, attitudes, and outcomes. 128

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 Operated area: Operated area includes both cultivated and uncultivated area. Non agriculture uses are like building, Roads and boundary will be the part of it.  Operational Area: Operational area can be same as operated area or less than that but it can’t be more than operated area. Operational area will have area under agriculture uses only while operated area includes area under non agriculture uses as well.

 It also showed a decline of 1.53% of total operated areato 157.14 millionhectare as compared to 159.59 million ha in 2010-11 data. And in terms of operated area women participation increased from previous 10.36% to 11.57%  By the number of people tilling the land, Uttar Pradesh topped the chart followed by Bihar and Maharashtra.

 Current Fallows: This represents cropped area which is kept fallow during the current year.

 Uttar Pradesh had 23.82 million (16%) farmers and tillers in 2015-16, followed by Bihar at 16.41 million and Maharashtra with 14.71 million.

 Net Area Sown: This represents the total area sown with crops and orchards. Area sown more than once in the same year is counted only once.

 In terms of total operated area: Rajasthan comes first followed by Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka.

 Area Sown more than once: This represents the areas on which crops are cultivated more than once during the agricultural year. This is obtained by deducting Net Area Sown from Total Cropped Area.

 Among the states, the highest increase in number of operational holdings is topped by Madhya Pradesh followed by Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Kerala, Meghalaya, Karnataka and Nagaland.

 Total Cropped Area: This represents the total area sown once and/or more than once in a particular year, i.e. the area is counted as many times as there are sowings in a year. This total area is known as gross cropped area.

 Goa has witnessed the sharpest fall and Manipur had the lowest in number of operational holdings.

 Net Irrigated Area: It is the area irrigated through any source in an Agriculture year for a particular crop. Census highlights:  As per the latest data, more women are participating in the farming sector with an overall increase of small and medium land holding farmers and tillers.

 In terms of area 14 states account for 88.08% of operational holdings. They are: West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha , Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Karnataka, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Kerala.  Around 86.21% of India’s cultivated and uncultivated land is under the small and marginal farmers holding less than 2 hectares of land. They have a share of 47.34% from previous have 44.31% five years earlier.

 The percentage of female operational land holders increased from 12.79% in 2010-11 to 13.87% in 2015-16.

 Comparing this to the farmers holding 10 hectares and more account for just 0.57% and had a share of 9.04 per cent in the operated area.

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 Semi-medium and medium operational holdings (2-10 ha) in 201516 were 13.22 per cent, with 43.61 per cent of operated area.  The average size of agriculture landholding declined to 1.08 hectare in 2015-16 from 1.15 hectare in 2010-11.  The individual, joint and institutional holdings have shown growth of 5.04%, 7.07% and 10.88%, respectively.  The average size of farm holding was the highest in Nagaland at 5.06 hectares and the lowest in Kerala at 0.18 hectare.  The total number of operational holdings in the country has increased from 138 million in 2010-11 to 146 million 2015-16 i.e. an increase of 5.33%.  The highest number of operational holders belonged to Uttar Pradesh (23.82 million) followed by Bihar (16.41 million), Maharashtra (14.71 million),etc.  The highest variation (% increase) was found in the case of Madhya Pradesh (12.74%) followed by Andhra Pradesh (11.85%), Rajasthan (11.12%), Kerala (11.02%), Meghalaya (10.90%), Karnataka (10.78%) and Nagaland (10.50%) etc.  Decline in number of operational holdings. The sharpest fall has been in Goa (28.17%) and lowest in Manipur (0.09%).

As per Agriculture Census 2015-16, out of 36 States/UTs in the country, it was found that 14 States viz. account for about 91.03% in terms of number of operational holdings and about 88.08% in terms of area operated in the country.

 The average size of operational holding has declined to 1.08 ha. In 2015-16 as compared to 1.15 in 2010-11. 134

 The individual, joint and institutional holdings have shown a growth of 5.04%, 7.07% and 10.88% respectively over previous Agriculture Census.  The percentage share of female operational holders has increased from 12.79% in 2010-11 to 13.87% in 2015-16 with the corresponding figures of 10.36% and 11.57% in the operated area. Size classes and Size groups of Holdings: S.No

Group

S.No.

Classes (in ha.)

I.

Marginal

1. 2.

Below 0.5 ha. 0.5 < 1.0 ha.

II.

Small

3.

1.0 < 2.0 ha.

III.

Semi-medium

4. 5.

2.0 < 3.0ha. 3.0 < 4.0ha.

IV.

Medium

6. 7. 8.

4.0 < 5.0ha. 5.0 < 7.5ha. 7.5 < 10.0 ha.

Percentagewise holding in different categories: S.No.

Size classes

Land Holdings (%) 2010-11

1

Small and Marginal (0-2 ha)

2 3

2015-16

Operated area(%) 2010-11

2015-16

84.97%

86.21

44.31

47.34

Semi-medium and Medium (2-10 ha)

14.29

13.22

44.82

43.61

Large (>10 ha)

0.71

0.57

10.59

9.04

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1970-71

1976-77

1980-81

1985-86

1990-91

1995-96

2000-01

2005-06

2010-11

1.08

1.15

1.23

1.33

1.41

1.55

1.69

Average size (in 'ha)

Agriculture Census 2015-16

1.84

A V E R A G E S I ZE O F O P E R A T I O N A L H O L D I N G S

2

2.28

Average size of operational holdings as per different Agriculture Censuses Agri Coaching Chandigarh

2015-16

Lowest: State

Rural

Urban

Goa/kerala

43

57

Tamil Nadu

60

40

Manipur

63

37

Total(All state)

84

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Type of households agricultural vs. Non-agricultural Households:  The purpose of this survey, an ‘Agricultural Household’ (AH) is defined as a household that received some value of produce more than Rs. 5000 from agricultural activities (e.g., cultivation of field crops, horticultural crops, animal husbandry, poultry etc.)

Reference year

 According to 2010-11 census average holding was 1.15 and according to latest census it is 1.08. As we can easily identify by checking Reference yearthe above graph that it is decreasing day by day.  According to census maximum decrease in agriculture is in Goaand and Sikkim  According to 2010-11 census average holdingland was 1.15 while maximum increase is in Mizoram andAs Meghalaya. according to latest census it is 1.08. we can easily identify

by checking the above graph that it is decreasing day by day.

Share of Rural and Semi-urban Households by State (In percentage):

 According to census maximum decrease in agriculture

Highest: land is in Goa and Sikkim while maximum increase is in State Rural Semi Urban Mizoram and Meghalaya. 95 5 Bihar 94 6 Odisa/Tripura 91 Assam Share of Rural and Semi-urban Households by State 9 Lowest: (In percentage): State Rural Urban 43 57 Goa/kerala Highest: 60 40 Tamil Nadu 63 37 Manipur 84 StateTotal(All state) Rural Semi Urban 16

Bihar 95 vs. Non-agricultural Households: 5 Type of households agricultural

 And having at least one member self-employed in agriculture either in the principal status or in subsidiary status during last 365 days.  ‘Non-Agricultural Households’ (NAH) on the other hand included all other households excluding the ones classified as agricultural households.  Overall, based on the definition stated above, 48% of households were identified as Agricultural households using the aforementioned definition. Highest: State

Agricultural household

Non-Agricultural household

Odisa/Tripura

94

6

Meghalaya

78

22

Assam

91

9

Jammu/Mizoram

77

23

Himachal Pradesh

70

30

136

137

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Lowest: State

Agricultural household

Non-Agricultural household

Goa

3

97

Kerala/Tamil Nadu

13

87

Andra Pradesh/Haryana

34

66

India(All state)

48

52

Distribution of Agricultural Households by Size-class of Land Possessed (in percentage): Land Size

Agricultural Households Possessed Land (percentage)

<0.01 Ha

6

0.01-0.4 Ha

31

0.41 - 1.0 Ha

30

1.01 - 2.0 Ha

20

2.01 Ha & above

6

Proportion of Households Reporting Ownership of Livestock Assets (in percentage) Type of Household

Milch Animals

Draught Animals

Small Ruminants

Poultry Birds

Agricultural Households

50.7

10.8

13.6

8.8

NonAgricultural Households

5.7

1.9

4.1

3.1

All Households

27.1

6.1

8.6

5.8

Sources of livelihood & income  The survey captured the activity status of all the members of the household who were aged 15 years and above.

 Total 87% farmers are under the category of small and marginal farmers.

 The survey findings reflect that among the male members, more than 25% of them reported to be self-employed which included farmers.  Casual labour in public works emerges as the 2nd most prominent activity with 21% engaged in the same.

 When compared across states, the highest proportion of agricultural households reporting ownership of tractors was found in Punjab (31%), followed by the agricultural households in Gujarat (14%) and Madhya Pradesh (13%).

 About 16% men reported to be attending educational institutions and 14% were working as regular salaried or wage employee.

 Power tillers were found to be more common in the States of Andhra Pradesh (15%) and Telangana (7%), while the average ownership for the country was 1.8%.

 On the contrary, about 60% of women members were no tengaged in any economic activity and reported to be attending to domestic duties only.

Ownership of livestock

 Out of the remaining, a majority of 12% was attending educational institutions and 5% and 6% respectively were self-employed and casual wage labour in public works.

 India is endowed with the largest livestock population in the world. It accounts for about 57.3 % of the world’s buffalo population and 14.7 % of the cattle population.  There are about 71.6 million sheep, 140.5 million goats and about 11.1 million pigs in the country.

 For all households combined, the average monthly income stood at Rs8059, with that being higher for agricultural households (Rs-8931) as compared to non-agricultural ones (Rs-7269)

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Distribution of households by monthly income:  20 percent of households earned Rs- 2,500 or lesser per month which appears insufficient to meet the bare necessities of life.  Average Monthly Household Income by States (in Rupees per month per household) :- India=8059 Rupees per month. States

Highest average monthly household income((in Rupees)

Lowest average monthly household income((in Rupees)

1st

Punjab(16020)

Andhra Pradesh(5842)

2nd

Kerala(15130)

Jharkhand(5854)

3rd

Haryana(12072)

Utter Pradesh(6257)

Income for agricultural households by size class of land possessed: Average Monthly Income of Agricultural Households by States (In Rupees per month per household):- India=8931Rupees per month.-

States

Highest average monthly Agriculture household income((in Rupees)

Lowest average monthly Agriculture household income ((in Rupees)

1st

Punjab(23133)

Utter Pradesh(6668)

2nd

Haryana(18496)

Andhra Pradesh(6920)

3rd

Kerala(16927)

Jharkhand(6991)

 About 54% households reported to have faced crop failure due to rain fall irregularities at least once in the given reference period, 28% faced problems caused due to pestinfestation, etc., and a sizeable 18% and 10% respectively faced problems due to fluctuations in the market price of crops and loss of livestock due to flood and diseases, etc. Indebtedness:

Total indebtedness among agricultural households is 52.5%

 

Incidence of Indebtedness among Agricultural Households 140



Area in ha

Percentage (%)

<0.01

9

0.01-0.4

48

0.41-1

52

1.0-2.0

56

>2.0

60

Average outstanding debt Rs.59053

of Agricultural Households-

Incidence of Indebtedness among Households by States (in percentage) Highest

Lowest

Telangana

Gujarat /Jammu

Andhra Pradesh

Nagaland

Karnataka

Chhattisgarh



Availability of KCC among Agricultural Households –only



Availability of KCC among Agricultural Households by Size

10.5 households have valid KCC

Class of Land Owned in percentage:Size

Percentage (%)

<0.01

1.2

0.01-0.4

5.9

0.1-1.0

10.8

1.0-2.0

14.1

>2.0

23.8

MICROFINANCE EXPERIENCE Proportion of households with at least one member associated with any Micro Finance Institution by States (in percentage) 141

MICROFINANCE EXPERIENCE

of households with at least one member associated with any Micro Finance Chandigarh by StatesAgri (inCoaching percentage) Highest:-

21 Telangana (65%) Andhra Pradesh (61%) Odisha (44%)

Socio-Economic And Caste Census (Secc) 2011:  The 1st ever post-independence Socio-Economic and Caste Census (SECC) 2011 began on 29 June 2011it was conducted by the Department of Rural Development.  A total of 24.39 Crorehouseholds are surveyed in SECC.

Lowest:-

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Punjab/Rajasthan/Meghalaya (5%)

Up/Haryana (6%)

 About 30% of the rural households are landless and derive major part of their income manual labour.Around 1.80 Lakh households are still engaged in manual scavenging for livelihood. Largest number of manual scavengers in India is in Maharashtra state.  Out of the 24.4 crore households in India, 17.9 crore live in villages, which is 73.3% of all households in India. Out of these, 10.7 Crore households are deprived.

Jammu/Gujarat (7%)

 As per the SECC data 36% of the rural India is illiterate.

  

    

  

Socio-Economic and Caste Census (SECC) 2011: The 1st ever post-independence Socio-Economic and Caste Census (SECC) 2011 began on 29 June 2011it was conducted by the Department of Rural Development. A total of 24.39 Crorehouseholds are surveyed in SECC. About 30% of the rural households are landless and derive major part of their income manual labour.Around 1.80 Lakh households are still engaged in manual scavenging for livelihood. Largest number of manual scavengers in India is in Maharashtra state. Out of the 24.4 crore households in India, 17.9 crore live in villages, which is 73.3% of all households in India. Out of these, 10.7 Crore households are deprived. As per the SECC data 36% of the rural India is illiterate. Lakshadweep has the highest percentage of women headed households with nearly 40% of the houses headed by women. MP is the poorest state in terms of less than 5000 income a month According to the Socio- Economic and Caste Census, SECC in 2011, out of 24.39 cr households in the country, 17.9 million households live in villages and are mostly dependent on agriculture. Looking at the current scenario of agriculture in India, 69 % of the farmer families have less land than one-hectare-land. 17% of the families have land between one to two hectares. 142 According to the National Sample Survey Organization (NSSO), 36% of the farmers are landless.

 Lakshadweep has the highest percentage of women headed households with nearly 40% of the houses headed by women.  MP is the poorest state in terms of less than 5000 income a month  According to the Socio- Economic and Caste Census, SECC in 2011, out of 24.39 cr households in the country, 17.9 million households live in villages and are mostly dependent on agriculture.  Looking at the current scenario of agriculture in India, 69 % of the farmer families have less land than one-hectare-land.  17% of the families have land between one to two hectares. 143

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 According to the National Sample Survey Organization (NSSO), 36% of the farmers are landless.  Economic Survey of 2015-16 states that 48.9% of the total workforce population is contributing only 17 % to GDP.  And in the current financial year, the growth rate of agriculture and allied sectors is expected at 2.1% (AE).  As according to the available NSSO data for 2012-13, the average monthly income of the country’s farmer is Rs.6426.  Due to the lack of adequate food processing industry and technology, farmers get only 20 to 30 per cent of the consumer purchase price. (Target-60-70% of farmers share)

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Table Of Milk, Egg, Meat And Wool Production 2016-17 Estimates of Production and Per Capita Availability of Milk during 2016-17 -All India Year

Milk Production

Human Population

Per Capita Availability

(March to February)

(million tonnes)

(million nos.)

(gram./day)

2016-17

163.7/165.40

1275

352

Estimates Of Milk Production During 2016-17 (In 000 tonnes) : Agri Coaching Chandigarh

Agri Coaching Chandigarh

Top Three State: Uttar Pradesh: 27551.22

Uttar Pradesh: 27551.22 Rajasthan: 19357.40

Rajasthan: Madhya Pradesh : 19357.40 13445.32

Madhya Pradesh : 13445.32 Number of Animals in Milk of Exotic/Crossbred Cows during 2016-17 (In 000 nos.)

Number of Animals in Milk of Exotic/Crossbred Cows during Top Three State: 2016-17 (In 000 nos.) Number of Animals in Milk of Exotic/Crossbred Cows during 2016-17 (In 000 nos.) Nadu: Top ThreeTamil State: 2616.31

Top Three State:

Maharashtra: 1504.22

Tamil Nadu: 2616.31

Karnataka: 1370.69

Maharashtra: 1504.22

Average Yield per In-Milk Animal of Exotic/Crossbred Cows during 2016-17 (In kg/day) Karnataka: 1370.69  All Indian average is 7.52 Top Three States:

144

Punjab: 12.72

Average Yield per In-Milk Animal of Exotic/Crossbred Cows during 2016-17 (In kg/day) 145  All Indian average is 7.52 Chandigarh: 10.38 Top Three States: Kerala: 10.25

Punjab: 12.72

Maharashtra: 1504.22 Agri Coaching Chandigarh

Karnataka: 1370.69

Average Yield per In-Milk Animal of Exotic/Crossbred Cows during 2016-17 (In kg/day)

Maharashtra: Tamil Nadu: 4734.22 6481.17 Uttar Pradesh: Maharashtra: 3351.81 4734.22Agri Coaching Chandigarh

Number of Animals in Milk of Non-Descript/Indigenous Cows Uttar Pradesh: during 2016-17 (In 000 nos.) 3351.81

Number of Animals in Milk of Non-Descript/Indigenous Cows during 2016-17 (In Indian average 7.52 Total in all over India: 32739.43 eld per  All In-Milk Animal ofisExotic/Crossbred Cows during 2016-17 (In kg/day) nos.) ndian average is 7.52 Total in all over India: 32739.43 Top Three States: Top three states: States: Top three states: Number of Animals in Milk of Non-Descript/Indigenous Cows during 2016-17 (In nos.) Madhya Pradesh: Total in all over India: 32739.43 Punjab: 12.72 5063.84 Top three states: Chandigarh: 10.38 Kerala: 10.25

Uttar Pradesh: 4891.27 Madhya Pradesh: 5063.84 Rajasthan: 3177.76 Uttar Pradesh: 4891.27

Rajasthan: 3177.76

Yield per In-Milk Animal of Non-Descript/Indigenous Cows during 2016 of Milk Production of Exotic/Crossbred Cows during 2016-17 (InAverage 000 tonnes) kg/day) oductionEstimates is 43581.50 of Milk Production of Exotic/Crossbred Cows during AverageisYield  All Indian average 2.83per In-Milk Animal of Non-Descript/Indigenous 2016-17 (In 000 tonnes) Cows during 2016-17 (In kg/day) Top three States: Chandigarh Average Yield per In-Milk Animal of Non-Descript/Indigenous Cows during 201 All india production is 43581.50  All Indian average is 2.83 kg/day)  All Indian average is 2.83 Top Three States: Top three Punjab: States: 6.59 States: Top three States: Tamil Nadu: 6481.17

Haryana: 5.49 Punjab: 6.59

Maharashtra: 4734.22

Chandigarh: 5.22 Haryana: 5.49

Uttar Pradesh: 3351.81

Chandigarh: 5.22

Number of Animals in Milk of Buffaloes during 2016-17 (In 000 nos.)

146 147 2016-17 (In 000 nos.) Animals in Milk of Non-Descript/Indigenous Cows during 2016-17 (In 000 Number of Animals in Milk of Buffaloes during

over India: 32739.43

Punjab: 8.21 Chandigarh: Agri 7.22Coaching Chandigarh

Agri Coaching Chandigarh

garh

Number of Animals in Milk of Buffaloes during 2016-17 (In 000 nos.)

digarh

Total number is: 41980.22

41980.22 :

: 41980.22 es:

Estimates of Milk Production from Buffaloes during 2016-17 (In 000 tonnes):

Estimates of Milk Production from Buffaloes Total milk production is: 80385.41during 2016-17 (In 000 tonnes): Total milk production is: 80385.41 Top three States: Top three States:

Top three States:

Uttar Pradesh: 10890.15

Uttar Pradesh: Rajasthan: 4387.25 10890.15

Andhra Pradesh: 4026.65 Rajasthan: 4387.25

Uttar Pradesh: 17606.55 Rajasthan: 10320.26 Andhra Pradesh: 8308.18

Andhra Pradesh:

4026.65 er In-Milk Animal from Buffaloes during 2016-17 (In kg/day): Number of Animals in Milk of Goats during 2016-17 (In 000 nos.) is 5.25 Average Yield per In-Milk Animal from Buffaloes during Total number is: 33684.45 : Number of Animals in Milk of Goats during 2016-17 (In 000 nos.) 2016-17 (In kg/day): Top States: Agri three Coaching Chandigarh

per In-Milk Buffaloes All IndiaAnimal average isfrom 5.25 Haryana: 8.39 during 2016-17 (In kg/day): ge is 5.25 Top three States: es: Punjab: 8.21 Chandigarh: 7.22 8.39 Haryana:

Punjab: 8.21

k Production from Buffaloes during 2016-17 (In 000 tonnes): ction is: 80385.41 Chandigarh: 7.22 :

ilk Production from uction is: 80385.41 es:

Uttar Pradesh: 17606.55 Buffaloes148 during Rajasthan: 10320.26

Total number is: 33684.45 Top three States:

Rajasthan: 6575.58 Uttar Pradesh: 4686.01 Bihar: 3287.35

Average Yield per In-Milk Animal of Goats during 2016-17 (In kg/day) All India average is: 0.46 Top three States: 2016-17 (In 000 tonnes): 149 Punjab: 1.42

Rajasthan:

Bihar: 3287.35 6575.58 Uttar Pradesh: 4686.01

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Average Yield per In-Milk Animal of Goats during (In 2016-17 (In kg/day) eld per In-Milk Animal of Goats during 2016-17 kg/day) Bihar: 3287.35 All India average is: 0.46 erage is: 0.46 Top three States: States:

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Number of In-Milk Animals During 2016-17 (In 000 nos.) Total number is: 18521.92 Agri Coaching ChandigarhTop three States:

Yield per In-Milk Animal of Goats during 2016-17 Punjab: 1.42 (In kg/day) average is: 0.46 e States: Haryana and

Exotic

Chandigarh: 1

Rajasthan: 0.79

Rajasthan: 2016-17 (In0.79 000

Milk Production of Goats during tonnes) production is: 5622.14 Estimate of Milk Production of Goats during 2016-17 (In 000 tonnes) States:

Indigenous

2. Maharashtra 3. Karnatka

In-Milk Animals During 2016-17 er is: 18521.92 States:

Punjab: 1075 Haryana: 930

Uttar Pradesh: Rajasthan: 1318.05

Rajasthan: 729

1907.70

of In-Milk Animals During 2016-17 (In 000 nos.) mber is: 18521.92 e States: 150

2. UP 3. Rajasthan

Per Capita Availability of Average Milk during All India is: 352 2016-17 (In gram/day): All India Average is: 352 Top three States: Top three States:

Total milk production is: 5622.14

Madhya Pradesh: (In 000694.36 nos.)

2. WB 3. Bihar

Per Capita Availability of Milk during 2016-17 (In gram/day):

of Milk Production of Goats during 2016-17 (In 000 tonnes) Rajasthan: k production is: 5622.14 Top three States: 1907.70 e States:

Madhya Pradesh: Uttar Pradesh: 694.36 1318.05

Non-Descript

UPIndigenous MP Non-Descript Tamil Nadu Crossbred UP WB Maharashtra 1. Karnatka Tamil Nadu Bihar 1. UP Rajasthan 1. MP

2. Punjab 3. Haryana

Punjab: 1.42

Haryana and Chandigarh: 1

Crossbred

UP Exotic Punjab Haryana 1. UP

Estimates of Production and Per Capita Availability Of Egg during 2016-17 Year (March to February) 2016-17

Estimates of Production and Per Capita Availability of Egg during 2016-17 -All India

Eggs Production

Year

Human Per Capita Population Availability Eggs Production Human Population Per Capita Availability (million number) (million number) (number/annu

(March to February)

(million number)

2016-17

88139

88139

(million number)

1275

1275

(number/annum)

69

Estimates Of Egg Production During 2016-17 151(In lakh number) Overall production is: 881385.77 Top three States:

69

o )

(million number) Agri Coaching Chandigarh

88139

Population (million number)

Availability (number/annum)

1275

69

Estimates Of Egg Production During 2016-17 (In lakh number)

gg Production During 2016-17 (In lakh number) Overall production is: 881385.77 on is: 881385.77 Top three States: s: Tamil Nadu: 166823.99 Andhra Pradesh: 158274.36 Telangana: 118186.35

Agri Coaching Chandigarh

Estimates of Production Of Wool And Meat during 2016-17: Wool production is 43.5 million kg Meat production is 7.4 million tonnes Top three meat producing states are: 1. UP 2. Maharashtra 3. WB Meat production (In 000 tons): Poultry: 3463.65, Buffalo 1450.98, Goat: 1041.11 sheep: 556.44, pig: 468.80 Cattle: 337.91 Top three wool producing states are: 1. Rajasthan

Yield Per Year Per Layer of Egg From Backyard Poultry during 2016-17 is

 Average Yield Per Year Per Layer of Egg From Backyard ndigarh Poultry during 2016-17 is 131.14

2. J&K 3. Karnataka

Per Capita Availability of Eggs during 2016-17 (In Number/ vailability Annum) of Eggs during 2016-17 (In Number/Annum) All India average is: 69 rage is: 69 Top three States: tes: Andhra Pradesh: 312 Tamil Nadu: 237 A&N Islands: 209

Production Of Wool And Meat during 2016-17: 152 on is 43.5 million kg on is 7.4 million tonnes at producing states are:

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Global Agriculture Leadership Awards  Since 2008, the Global Agriculture Leadership Summit & Awards are organized by Indian Council of Food and Agriculture (ICFA) with support of Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare.  The 2018 Global Agriculture Leadership Summit was 11th in this series and it was held in Hotel Hyatt Regency, New Delhi recently in October, 2018.  First World Agriculture Prize – Prof. M.S. Swaminathan  The ICFA’s World Agricultural Prize carries a cash component of $1,00,000 and will recognize individuals who have served humanity through agriculture. S. No.

Category

Awardee Name

1

 International Leadership Award 

Prof. Rudy Rabbinge, Special Envoy -Food Security, Government of Netherlands

2

Africa Leadership Award

Mr. Anthony Selorm K Morrison, President & CEO, Chamber of Agribusiness, Ghana

3

Research Leadership Award

National Research Development Corporation

4

Academic Leadership Award

Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad

5

Livelihood Leadership Award

Mr. Shailendra Chaudhary, MD, NERCORMP, Shillong

6

Farming Leadership Award

Mr. SatishbabuGadde, Andhra Pradesh

7

Media Leadership Award

Mr. Ammar Zaidi

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8

Development Leadership Award

Dr. PK Joshi, South Asia Director, International Food Policy Research Institute

9

Agribusiness Leadership Award

Nagarjuna Agro Chemicals P. Limited, Hyderabad

10

Industry Leadership Award

Sonalika group, New Delhi

 Name of the report- State of forest report-2017

11

Global Business Leadership Award

The Weather Company, IBM

 Prepared by- The Forest Survey of India (FSI)

12

Technology Leadership Award

Tirth Agro Technology Private Limited, Rajkot

 Released by- The Ministry of Environment, Forest and climate change.

13

Corporate Sustainability Award 

PepsiCo Holdings India P. Limited, Gurgaorn

14

Lifetime Achievements Award 

PadamshreeDr. KH Gharda, Chairman, Gharc Chemicals Limited

 ISFR is a biennial publication of FSI, an organization under MoEFCC, GoI.

15

Policy Leadership Award 

Mr. N. Chandrababu Naidu, Chief Minister. Andhra Pradesh

16

Program Leadership Award

The State Horticulture Mission, Government of Haryana

17

Best Fisheries State

The State of Jharkhand

18

Best Animal Husbandry State

The State of Bihar

19

Best Horticulture State

The State of Nagaland

 The latest ISFR report includes information about water bodies in forests, a new feature. 

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Best Agriculture State

The state of Gujarat

Important Points of ISFR 2017

Forest Report-2017

 ISFR 2017 is the 15th in the series since 1987  It has revealed that total forest and tree cover in India has increased of over 8,021 sq km (about 80.20 million hectare) which is one percent increase from 2015. it was based on information from 633 districts compared with 589 covered in the 2015 report. 

 The increase in the forest cover has been observed as 6,778 sq km and that of tree cover as 1, 243 sq km.  The increase in forest cover has been observed in Very Dense Forest (VDF) which absorbs maximum carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. It is followed by increase in forest cover in open forest.  India’s total forest cover increased by 0.94 per cent in the last two years   In terms of forest area rank of India in the world is 10th. It is 8th in terms of annual forest gain.  156

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 In 2015 India’s total forest cover is 7, 01,673 square kilometers and in 2017 report it is increased to 7, 08,273 square kilometers. At present  India’s total forest cover is 708,273 sq.km (about 21.54% of India’s total GA)  Tree cover is 93,815 sq.km (about 2.85% of the total GA).  Classification of forest:Forest cover is defined as an area more than 1 ha in extent and having tree canopy density of 10% or above irrespective of land use, ownership and legal status.

Top three states where forest cover grew: Name of the state

Forest grew by

Andhra Pradesh

2,141 sq.km

Karnataka

1,101 sq.km

Kerala

1,043 sq.km

Top three states/UTs with highest forest cover in terms of % of geographical area:

Very Dense Forest

Canopy density 70-100 % (Including mangrove cover)

Name of the state/UT

%forest cover

Moderately Dense Forest

Canopy density 40-70 % (Including mangrove cover)

Lakshadweep

90.33%

Open Forest

Canopy density 10-40 % (Including mangrove cover)

Mizoram

86.27%

Andaman & Nicobar islands

81.73%

Scurb

All forest land with poor tree growth and canopy density less than 10 %

Non- Forest

Any are which can not be covered in all these classes

ISFR 2017-States & UTs  The total forest and tree cover is 24.39 per cent of the geographical area of the country  According to the report, at present 15 states and Union territories have more than 33% of their GA under forest cover.  States/UTs have more than 75% forest cover: Mizoram, Lakshadweep, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Meghalaya and Manipur.  Top three States with highest forest cover are: Rank in forest cover

Name of the state

Area

1

Madhya Pradesh

77, 414 sq. km

2

Arunachal Pradesh

66,964 sq. km

3

Chhattisgarh

55,547 sq. km

Category wise top states: Category

State Name

Highest Dense Forest

Arunachal Pradesh

Highest Moderately Dense Forest

Madhya Pradesh

Highest Open Forest

Madhya Pradesh

Top 3 states where forest cover has decreased State

Area

Mizoram

531 sq km

Nagaland

450 sq km

Arunachal Pradesh

190 sq km

 These states are in North Eastern region of the country where total forest cover is very high i.e. more than 70% in each state.  The main reasons for decrease are shifting cultivation, rotational felling, other biotic pressures, diversion of forest lands for developmental activities, submergence of forest cover, agriculture expansion and natural disasters.  The increase in forest cover has been observed in very dense forests. 

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 The only category that has registered a decline in the latest assessment is the Moderate Dense Forest. 

 The growing stock of bamboo in forest has been estimated to be 189 million tonnes.

Mangrove cover

Carbon Sink

 Mangrove eco-systems are rich in biodiversity and provide number of ecological services.  They also play a major role in protecting coastal areas from erosion, tidal storms and tsunamis.  According to ISFR 2017, total mangrove cover stands at 4,921 sq km and has increased by 181 sq kms.  7 out of 12 mangrove states have shown an increase in mangrove cover and none of them show any negative change.  Maharashtra (82 sq kms), Andhra Pradesh (37 sq kms) and Gujarat (33 sq kms) are top three gainers in terms of mangrove cover.

 As per present assessment total carbon stock in forest is estimated to be 7,082 million tonnes. There is an increase of 38 million tonnesin the carbon stock of country as compared to the last assessment. Forest Fires  Northeastern states have reported the highest number of forest fire incidents in the country and northern states the lowest.  Shifting cultivation is the main reason for fire incidents in NE.  In central states, harvesting of mahua flowers for making local wine and extraction of tendu leaves for making bidis result in wildfires.  Pine trees have contributed to forest fires in western Himalayan states. The needles of pine trees can easily catch fire. The worst blazes occurred in areas abundant in pine trees.

Top three states showing increase in water bodies within forest areas are: State

Area

Maharashtra

432 sq.km

Gujarat

428 sq.km

Madhya Pradesh

389 sq.km

Bamboo (Green Gold) Cover  The extent of bamboo-bearing area in country is estimated at 15.69 million ha.  There has been an increase of 1.73 million ha in bamboo area in comparison to last assessment done in 2011.  There is increase of 19 million tonnesin bamboo-growing stock as compared to last assessment done in 2011. 160

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Gst On Agriculture Products: Commodities

GST Rate

Organic Manure

0%

Fertilizers

12%

Pesticides, Tractor wheel, Tractor parts

18%

Tractors

12%

Rubber

28%

Plastic Pipes

28%

 Items excluded (0%) from GST: Fresh or chilled vegetables, roots and tubers, Fresh fruits and nuts  GST @ 5%: Frozen vegetables and fruits, Dry flower, plants and roots, preserved vegetables, fruits and nuts.  GST @12%: Dry Fruits fresh or dried, Fruits and vegetable juices  GST @ 18%: Fruits, vegetables, nuts and other plants preserved by vinegar or acetic acid or sugar, Preserved Tomatoes, mushrooms or other vegetables, Fruit jam, jellies, pastes or nut puree.  Chairman of GST council is finance minister if India.

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New Varieties Released By ICAR:  Wheat-Pusa Kiran (HS 542-semi dwarf variety), NilgiriKhapli (HW 1098), HDSCW 18 (first variety of the country bred specifically for Conservation Agricultue), HD 3117, PusaMalvi (HD 4728), HS 562  Pearl Millet-Pusa Composite 701  Mustard –Pusa Double Zero Mustard 31-First canola type, erucic acid less than 2% and glucosinolates< 30 pp  Pigeon pea -PUSA Arhar 16 (determinate, extra early maturity)  Sugarcane –C0-0238 (Wonder variety of sugarcane)  BT cotton: F1861, PAU Bt 1 and RS2013 for cultivation in Punjab, Haryana and Rajasthan  Quality Protein Maize (QPM) -PUSA Breakfast Cereal  World’s first cytoplasmic male sterility based pigeon pea hybrid-GTH 1  Low neuro toxin varieties of grass pea-rattan, nirmal, prateek  Marigold-PusaBahar  High zinc rice variety-DRR Dhan 45 (By ICAR- Indian Institute of Rice Research)  High protein rice variety-CR Dhan 310 (By ICAR- Rice Research Institute, Cuttak )  First ever short duration Moong (< 60 days)-Virat (IPM 205-7)  BLB of rice disease resistant variety-PUSA 1592, Punjab Basmati-3  Blast disease resistant rice variety-PUSA 109  PusaBetakesari variety of cauliflower- 1st indigenous bred bio-fortified for beta carotene developed by IARI 165

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 New variety of pigeon pea developed by IARI is Pusa arhar-16 (120 days maturity and determinate in growth)  World earliest maturity variety of cotton genotype was identified by CICR scientist (2017) - variety name: Yugank Biofortified Varieties:

 Rice: CR Dhan 310 (protein rich variety with 10.3% protein),  DRR Dhan 45 (zinc rich variety with 22.6 ppm zinc normally 12.0-16.0 ppm)  Wheat: WB 02:Rich in zinc (42.0 ppm) and iron (40.0 ppm) in comparisonto 32.0 ppm zinc and 28.0-32.0 ppm iron in popular varieties  HPBW 01: Contains high iron (40.0 ppm) and zinc (40.6 ppm) incomparison to 28.0-32.0ppm iron and 32.0 ppm zinc inpopular varieties.  Maize: Pusa Vivek QPM9 Improved: Country’s first provitamin-A rich maize, High provitamin-A (8.15 ppm), lysine (2.67%) and tryptophan(0.74%) as compared to 1.0-2.0 ppm provitamin-A, 1.5-2.0%lysine and 0.3-0.4% tryptophan content in popular hybrids  Pusa HM4 Improved: Contains 0.91% tryptophan and 3.62% lysine whichis significantlyhigher than popular hybrids (0.3-0.4% tryptophan and 1.5-2.0% lysine)  Pusa HM8 Improved: Rich in tryptophan (1.06%) and lysine (4.18%) ascompared to 0.0.4% tryptophan and 1.5-2.0%lysine in popular hybrids  Pusa HM9 Improved: Contains 0.68% tryptophan and 2.97% lysinecompared to 0.3-0.4% tryptophan and 1.5-2.0%lysine in popular hybrids 166

 Pearl millet: HHB 299: High iron (73.0 ppm) and zinc (41.0 ppm) as comparedto 45.0-50.0 ppm iron and 30.035.0 ppm zinc in popularvarieties/hybrids  AHB 1200: Rich in iron (73.0 ppm) in comparison to 45.0-50.0 ppm inpopular varieties/hybrids  Lentil: PusaAgeti Masoor: Contains 65.0 ppm iron as compared to 55.0 ppmiron in popular varieties  Mustard: Pusa Mustard 30: Contains low erucic acid (<2.0%) in oil as comparedto >40% erucic acid in popular varieties  Pusa Double Zero Mustard 31: Country’s first Canola Quality Indian mustard variety, Low erucic acid (<2.0%) in oil and glucosinolates (<30.0 ppm) inseed meal as compared to >40.0% erucic acid and >120.0ppm glucosinolates in popular varieties  Cauliflower: Pusa Beta Kesari 1: Country’s first biofortified cauliflower, Contains high β-carotene (8.0-10.0 ppm) in comparison to negligible β-carotene content in popular varieties.  Sweet Potato: Bhu Sona: High β-carotene (14.0 mg/100 g) content as compared to 2.0-3.0 mg/100 g β- carotene in popular varieties  Bhu Krishna: High anthocyanin (90.0 mg/100g) content in comparison to popular varieties which have negligible anthocyanin content  Pomegranate: Solapur Lal: High iron (5.6-6.1 mg/100g), zinc (0.64-0.69 mg/100g) and vitamin C (19.4 -19.8 mg/100 g) in fresh arils in comparison to 2.7-3.2 mg/ 100g, 0.50-0.54 mg/100g and 14.2-14.6 mg/100g, respectively in popular variety Ganesh.

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Crop varieties:-

Mcqs With Detail Analysis:

A. Vegetables/Spices:

1. Chilli: Kashi Surkh, PusaJwala, ArkaKyathi;



2. Cowpea: Kashi Kanchan;



3. Okra: IIHR-385-5-1, IIHR-386-7-2, OKMHS-3, Kashi Bhairo, Kashi; Satdhari, and Kashi Vibhuti;



4. Onion: Pusa Red;



5. Pepper: Arka Coorg Excel;



6. Tomato: Kashi Adarsh and Kashi Aman; and



7. Turmeric: IISR Pragati.

B. Fruit/Flowers:

1. Guava: Arka Kiran and Arka Rashmi;



2. Marigold: Arka Agni and ArkaBangara-

C. Food Crops:

1. Rice: PB 1637;



2. Wheat: HDCSW 18 and HD 3086.

1. Which among the following app is developed by ICAR-National Institute of Veterinary Epidemiology and Disease Informatics (ICAR-NIVEDI) a. Kisan Suvidha b. Pusha Krishi c. Crop Insurance d. Agri Market e. Livestock Disease Forewarning Detailed Answer:  Livestock Disease Forewarning –Mobile Application (LDF-Mobile App), developed by ICAR-National Institute of Veterinary Epidemiology and Disease Informatics (ICAR-NIVEDI), Bengaluru. 2. What is the amount of fund sectioned for undertaking procurement operation of pulses and oilseeds under Price Support Scheme (PSS)? a. Rs.9,500 crore b. Rs.10,000 crore c. Rs.19,000 crore d. Rs.9,000 crore e. Rs.20,000 crore Detailed Answer:  National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (NAFED) has been provided with Rs.19,000 crore from earlier Rs.9,500 crore for undertaking procurement operation of pulses and oilseeds under Price Support Scheme (PSS) and to Small Farmers Agri-Business Consortium (SFAC) for Rs. 45 crore for meeting their existing liability and settlement of extant claims.  These Government Guarantees are provided for a period of five years i.e. till 2021-22 by Govt. of India and with waiver of 1% Government Guarantee fee.

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3. India has collaborated with Israel to establish center of excellence, 22 such operational centers setup across India with support of Israel. Northeast’s first regional Centre for Agriculture with Israeli collaboration is established at?

a. Sikkimb. Mizoram d. Meghalaya

5. Which state govt. has launched Nanaji Deshmukh Krishi SanjivaniYojna to promoting climate-resilient agriculture?

c. Jharkhand e. Nagaland

a. Uttar Pradesh b. Maharashtrac.Rajasthan d. Madhya Pradesh e. Himachal Pradesh

Detailed Answer:  Northeast India’s first regional Centre for Agriculture with collaboration of Israel will be inaugurated in Mizoram in March 2018.

Detailed Answer:  Maharashtra Government has approved Nanaji Deshmukh Krishi SanjivaniYojna, a Rs.4,000-crore project aimed at promoting climate-resilient agriculture.

 It will be first such centre in North East region of India being established with Israeli collaboration.

 It will be roll out in 2018-19 and continue till 2023-24.

 Centre for excellence in floriculture is at Thally in Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu. 4. Fish Pond Yojana’ is a scheme to promote fish farming. It is launched by which state?

a. Tamil Nadub. Odisha d. Karnataka

c. Kerala e. West Bengal

Detailed Answer:  The Odisha government introduced ‘Fish Pond Yojana’, a state sponsored scheme, for creation of additional water bodies for freshwater aquaculture in 2,200 hectares of land.

 The Scheme has been named after social activist Nanaji Deshmukh who has worked in fields of education, health, and rural self-reliance, and has been honoured with Padma Vibhushan. 6. Hyderabad based Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) in association with Indian Institute of Rice Research (IIRR) has developed which Improved variety of rice?

a. Samba Masuri b. Brown rice d. CRR-Dhane.Appam

c. Palakkad Matta Rice

 State govt. will provide 50 per cent financial assistance to farmers for freshwater aquaculture

Detailed Answer:  The Hyderabad based Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) in association with Indian Institute of Rice Research (IIRR) has developed Improved Samba Masuri (ISM) variety rice with low Glycemic Index (GI).

 of new tank. So the government can provide maximum 50 per cent of the total cost (Rs 4.25 farming.

 Consumption of food with low GI results in slow release of glucose into the bloodstream reducing the ill-effects of diabetes.

 According to the plan, a farmer with requisite land can get bank loan of Rs 8.5 lakh per hectare for excavation lakh per hectare) as subsidy money.

 Samba Masuri ISM has lowest GI of 50.99 against the normal 53 to 70 in several rice varieties. The Improved Samba Masuri is not at all Genetically Modified (GM).

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7. Krishi Karman awards are given to Best performer States for raising country’s food grain production. Which among the following state has been selected for Krishi Karman Award 2015-16?

a. Uttar Pradesh c. Haryana e. Uttarakhand

b. Punjab d. Madhya Pradesh

Detailed Answer:  Madhya Pradesh has been selected for the prestigious Krishi Karman Award, fifth time in succession, for highest production of wheat during the year 2015-16.  Wheat production in MP stood at 184.10 lakh tonnes in 201516, marking a 7.64% rise as compared to 171.03 lakh tonnes production in 2014-15.  The award carries a trophy, citation and cash prize of Rs 2 crore.  Tamil Nadu has been chosen for Krishi Karman award 2015-16 in Category I – where food grains production is higher than10 million tonnes.  Himachal Pradesh has been chosen for Krishi Karman award 2015-16 in Category II – where food grains production is between 1 – 10 million tonnes.  Tripura has been chosen for Krishi Karman award 2015-16 in Category III – where food grains production is lesser 1 million tonnes.  Meghalaya has been selected for commendation award for total food grains production.  Krishi Karman Awards was started in 2010-11. Rs. 5.00 crore for total food grains category, Rs. 2.00 crore for individual crops category and Rs. 1 crore as Commendation award 172

8. Which among the following variety is recently developed by NRRI Cuttack?

a. CR Dhan-310 c. CR Dhan-312 e. All of these

b. CR Dhan-311 d. Both A and B

Detailed Answer:  New Rice varieties ‘CR Dhan 310’ and ‘CR Dhan 311’ developed by NRRI, Cuttack : Its contains 11% protein while other species of rice generally contain protein only 6-7%  ‘DRR-Dhan 45’: The Indian Institute of Rice Research (IIIR) has development a new high zinc variety of rice ‘DRR-Dhan 45’ It requires less water and reduces input costs. The rice variety is moderately resistant to major pests and diseases such as blast, sheath rot and rice tungro viruses. DRR Dhan 45 is a semi dwarf, long slender variety that has a crop duration of 125 days.  New Improved Fruit varieties for export developed:  Grapes Manjari Naveen, Medika (Anti-oxidant rich)  Cashew Cashew Hybrid (H-126)  New Improved Fruit crop varieties developed  Apple: Lalima (high yielding crimson coloured variety)  Guava : Dhawal, Arka Kiran  Coconut : VPM -5 (high yielding coconut hybrid for Tamil Nadu)  New Vegetable crop varieties developed  Cauliflower : PusaKesari vit A (beta carotene rich variety)  Cucumber Pusa Seedless Cucumber-6 (Extra early cucumber variety for protected cultivation) 173

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 Ridge gourd VRRG 27 (thigh yielding downy mildew resistant)  Potato: Kufri Mohan (high yielding variety for medium duration 50 days

10. Which among the following university has given third rank by ICAR in 2016-17? a. National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal

 Vegetable varieties for specific needs

b. Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi

 Onion: Arka Kalyan, ArkaSwadista, Arka Bindu, ArkaUjwal

c. Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana

 Tomato: ArkaRakshak, Arka Samrat

d.ChaudharyCharan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar

9. “ICAR News” is a magazine published by ICAR after how many months?

e.Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Bareilly



a. 1

b. 2

c. 3

d. 4 e. 5

Detailed Answer: List of top 10 universities:

Detailed Answer:  Publication of ICAR

1. ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal

English

2.ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi

1. Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences (Monthly) 2. Indian Journal of Animal Sciences (Monthly)

3. Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana 4. Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar 5. ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Bareilly

3. Indian Farming (Monthly) 4. Indian Horticulture (Bi Monthly)

6. University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore 7. Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore

5. ICAR News (Quarterly)

8. G.B Pant University of Agriculture &Technology, Pantnagar

6. ICAR Reporter (Quarterly)

9. Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana

7. ARIS (Quarterly) Hindi

10. Tamil Nadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, Chennai

 Kheti(Monthly)  Phal Phool(Bi Monthly)

11. What is the per capita availability of milk in India as per the latest data?

 Krishi Chayanika

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 Per capita availability of Milk: 352 g/person/day(Recommended is 280 g/person/day)  Per capita availability of Vegetables: 385 gram/person/day (Recommended is 285 g/person/day by ICMR)  Per capita availability of Fruits: 201gram/person/day

Important Facts:  ‘Yeraringan’Awardis given to Prof. M.S. Swaminathan in December, 2017.

 Per capita availability of Food Grain: 506 gram/person/day

 Implementation period for Rastriya Krishi Vikas Yojana is 3 years.

 Per capita availability of Fish: 9.8 kg/person/annum (Recommended is 13 kg)

 Karnataka Govt has signed an MoU with Microsoft for use of Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture.

 Per capita availability of meat: 2.96 kg/person/annum (Recommended: 11 kg)

 Gobindobhog Rice got GI indication and it is the specialty of Burdwan District of West Bengal.

 Per capita availability of eggs: 69 eggs/person/year (Recommended: 182 per annum)

 Global Leadership award 2017 has been given to Telangana Chief Minister K C Rao.

12. What is the duration of water year?

 Pan card is not required if the sale is upto 2 lakhs/day.



 Raghunandan Industries Private Limited was awarded Krishi Pragati Award 2017, by National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX)

a. 1st July to 30th June b. 1st June to 31st May c. June to October d. November to May e. None of these

 National Nutrition strategy launched by NITI ayog.

Detailed Answer:

 India ranked 177 out of 180 in Environmental performance index 2018.

 Agricultural Year-1st July to 30th June

 India ranked 14th on climate change performance index 2018.

 Water Year - 1st June to 31st May

 Chaudhary Devi Lal Outstanding All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) Award, 2017:

 Monsoon Period - June to October  Non-Monsoon Period - November to May

 Awardees:  Best all lndia Coordinated Research Project: All India Coordinated Research Project on Spices, Kozhikode, Kerala.  Best Centre under this AICRP: AICRP Centre-KAU Panniyur, Kerala.

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 IARI was setup in 1905 and second campus will established at Ranchi (Jharkhand) and third will be at Demaji, Assam.  International centre for foot and mouth disease is established recently at Argul, Odisha.  GM mustard DMH 11 is the genetically modified mustard developed by Centre for Genetic Manipulation of Crop Plants at Delhi University  Pradhan Mantri FasalBima Yojana launched on 13th January, 2016.  In Union Budget 2017-18, Rs 9,000 crore has been allocated for Pradhan Mantri FasalBima Yojana  The Minimum Support Prices were announced by the Government of India for the first time in 1966-67 for Wheat  Minimum Support Price is the price at which government purchases crops from the farmers irrespective of the market price.  The MSP is calculated and recommended by the CACP and decided by GOI.  Department of Agriculture and Cooperationimplements the Price Support Scheme (PSS) for Oil Seeds and Pulses through the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd. (NAFED).  Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana is a State Plan Scheme of Additional Central Assistance launched in August 2007 as a part of the 11th Five Year Plan by the Government of India.  Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture (MIDH) is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme for the holistic growth of the horticulture sector covering fruits, vegetables, root & tuber crops, mushrooms, spices, flowers, aromatic plants, coconut, cashew, cocoa and bamboo and was launched in 2014. 178

 Agricultural Marketing Infrastructure (AMI) (The schemes of Grameen Bhandaran Yojana (GBY) and Development/ Strengthening of Agricultural Marketing Infrastructure, Grading and Standardization (AMIGS) is part of AMI)  In Union Budget 2017-18, NASF (National Agriculture Science Fund) has been allocated to 50 crore for funding, reviewing, mentoring and monitoring of ongoing projects and making a new call (Call VI) for fresh project proposals and evaluation of those proposals by different committees.  In Union Budget 2017-18, Price Stabilization Fund (PSF) was allocated Rs. 3500 crore with goal of creation of buffer of 4 lakh MT of chana , 1 lakh MT of Masur, procurement of Kharif pulses based on release from buffer so that buffer of upto 20 lakh MT is maintained.  The Price Stabilization Fund (PSF) was set up in 2014-15 under the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Famers Welfare (DAC&FW) to help regulate the price volatility of important agri-horticultural commodities like onion, potatoes and pulses were also added subsequently.  Scientists at the National Dairy Research Institute in Karnal, Haryana have produced a female clone (named Deepasha) of endangered wild buffalo (named Asha) of Chhattisgarh.  Apurva is a new cloned buffalo calf from the somatic cell of urine, an excretory material of elite female Murrah buffalo. It was produced by scientists at the National Dairy Research Institute in Karnal, Haryana. .  Murrah buffaloes produce more milk than any other variety of buffalo – Up to 32 kg daily  Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) has initiated a novel scheme – Krishi Dak in 20 districts in which postmen supplies seeds of improved varieties of crops to the farmers in remote areas 179

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 The Per Drop More Crop component of PMKSY is implemented with the objective of enhancing Water Use Efficiency.  The Rashtriya Gokul Mission has been launched for conservation and development of indigenous breeds in a focused and scientific manner.  To control the rising prices of agricultural commodities a Price Stabilization Fund of Rs. 500 Crore for agricultural commodities was announced  Student READY is a skill development initiative to strengthen students with skills to take up global challenges and also to improve both their employability as well as ability to set up a venture.  Attracting and Retaining Youth in Agriculture (ARYA) to empower youth in rural areas to take up agriculture, allied and service sector enterprises for sustainable income and gainful employment in selected districts.  Farmer FIRST: It is an ICAR initiative to enhance farmers-scientists contact with multi stake holders-participation.  ICAR-Indian Institute of Soil Science, Bhopal has developed a mini lab named Mridaparikshak’.  Kisan Suvidha Mobile App has been launched by the Government which provides information to the farmers on Weather report, Plant Protection, Input Dealers, Agro-Advisory and Marketing. Besides, Pusa Krishi Mobile App, Agri-Market App and Crop Insurance Mobile App have also been launched for the benefit of farmers.  AKRUTI is an acronym for “Advanced Knowledge and Rural Technology Implementation” initiative developed for rural entrepreneur.  India is the largest producer of – gram(sharing 65% area&70% of total global production)  Harvest index of arhar is 19 %(Lowest among pulses) 180

 Queen of cereals is called Maize  Maize is a C4 Plant  The maize Protein is called- Zein  DR. AKINWUMI AYODEJI ADESINA, the President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), is recognized as the 2017 World Food Prize Laureate  The ICAR observed the year 2016 as the International Year of Pulses as declared by the United Nations. To this effect, we established 150 seed hubs for pulses to help increase the availability of quality seeds.  ICAR launched a new initiative “Pandit DeenDayal Upadhyay Unnat Krishi Shiksha Yojana” for training of farmers in organic farming and sustainable farming.  Inflorescence of sugarcane is generally called - Arrow or open panicle  Harvesting of paddy is done at moisture content - 21-23 %  Which gas is released from field of paddy - Methane (CH4)  Place with maximum rainfall – Mawsynram (Meghalaya)  Green revolution word coined by- William S. Gaud  Place with minimum rainfall – Leh  Maximum rainfall disparity state – Kerala  Evergreen revolution started in 2010  e- Pashuhaat portal lunched on Nov. 26, 2016 on the occasion of National Milk day.  Mustard fruit is known as – siliqua  The green house gases are - CO2 , CFC , CH4, etc. 181

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 Central Temperate Horticulture Research institute is situated at - Srinagar (J&K)  India’s First Mega Food Parkwas started in Andhra Pradesh.  The edible portion of citrus fruits is -juicy placental hairs  Banana can be stored at - 130 C and 85 % relative humidity  State with highest area for forest- Madhya Pradesh (77462 sq km)

 Agriculture minister of India: Radha Mohan Singh.  Farming began around 10,000 B.C. during the First Agricultural Revolution, when nomadic tribes began to farm.  The Third Agricultural Revolution, or the Green Revolution, corresponds in the late 20th century with the exponential population growth occurring around the world. It includes biotechnology, genetic engineering, chemical fertilizers, and mass production of agricultural goods

 Growing of only one crop on a piece of land year after year is called – Mono Cropping

 Subsistence farmers are farmers who produce the food they need to survive on a daily basis. They are farmers who raise enough food for themselves and their families. The food is not intended to be sold in a market

 The BHIM app (Bharat Interface for Money) is introduced by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley

 Fruit farming began sometime between 6000 and 3000 B.C. Figs (Anjeer) were one of the first cultivated fruit crops.

 Guava – Apple of poor

 Banana is the number one fruit crop in the world. This is the 4th largest overall crop, after wheat, rice, and corn. They grow in more than 100 countries on farms.

 Banana initiate flowering 9-12 months after Planting

 Tomato- Orange of poor  Ber – Poor man’s fruit  Jack Fruit – Poor man’s food  Green to dry ratio of Chilly is 10:1  TPS (True Potato Seed) is botanically seed of Potato extracted from the berries  Growing two or more crops on the same piece of land in one calendar year is called – Multiple cropping  “Indian Horticulture” is a bimonthly journal published from ICAR.  Kinnow is synthetic hybrid developed by H.B. Frost in USA in 1935 by crossing ‘King’ (Citrus nobilis) × ‘Willow Leaf’ (Citrus × deliciosa) 182

 The tallest, biggest trees or bushes do not always yield the most fruit. Controlling the height of plants helps produce more fruit in less space. Farmers may also change a tree’s shape by cutting branches or forcing branches to grow in a certain direction. The shape of the tree affects its lifespan and the size of its fruit  The world population will jump from 7 billion to 9 billion by 2050. Farmers will need to double food production by then to keep pace.  Agriculture and allied activities contribute to country’s GDP about 17 %.  Agriculture in our country provides livelihood to 49% of the population. (Economic Survey)  Rice – Main food crop in India. 183

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 Coarse Cereals – Jawar, maize, Bajra , Ragi and small millets.

 India has 8,129 km of coastline

 Oilseeds of India-Groundnut, Mustards, Toria, Soybean, Sunflower, castor seed, Niger seed, Linseed and safflower.

 New IARI proposed campus are at Jharkhand and Assam

 Madhya Pradesh – Highest production of soybean and pulses  West Bengal – 1st in Rice production.  Agmark is an acronym for agricultural marketing. This organization certifies food products for their quality.  In making the saffron spice the parts of the plant which is used – Stigma.  Cotton in india grows best on black soil.

 Some of the millets produced in India are Bajra, Jowar, Ragi.  Growing 2 or more crops simultaneously with definite row arrangement is called -Inter cropping.  About 50 percent people of India are dependent on agriculture for their daily expenses. Almost every type of food grains are produced by Indian farmers.  The main food grain of India is rice. In case of North India it is wheat.

 The largest producer of chillies in the world is India.

 Growing at low or more crops in sequence on the same piece of land in a farming year – Sequential cropping

 Kerala accounts for 92% of India’s rubber production.

 National rice research institute is located in Cuttack, Odisha.

 Operation flood is concerned with the improving the availability of milk in the cities.

 National Research centre for weed science is situated at-Jabalpur (MP)

 Andhra Pradesh is the leading producer of red chillies.

 National horticulture board was established in the year 1984 in Gurugram.

 U.P. is called the sugar bowl of India.  Rice is a - Tropical plant.

 The first state in the country to address the agriculture sector in such a big way with the setting up the specific cabinet on agriculture - Bihar.  Rice is the most important crop followed by wheat, pulses, oilseeds, sorghum, and maize.  Cotton and sugarcane are the principal commercial crops.  India has one-half of the buffalo and one-sixth of the cattle population of the world. 184

 Potato rank first among vegetable crops in production in the world  Cotton and Jute are the main fiber crops produced in India. Gujarat is the largest producer of cotton and West Bengal is the largestproducer of Jute.  The toxic substance of cucurbits is – cucurbitacin  Most exported variety of mango is – Alphonso  Gene responsible for dwarfing characters in rice is - Dee-GeeWoo-gen  Cultivation of crops in Areas where rainfall is less than 750 MM per annum is known as - Dry farming  King of temperate fruit is – Apple 185

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 Environment day is celebrated on - 5th June

 Anand is known as milk city of India.

 Crops which are grown primarily to cover the soil and to reduce the loss of moisture and erosion is called – Cover crop

 Bacterial wilt resistant tomato hybrid: Arka Samrat

 According to ICMRvegetable required per capita per day is - 285 gram  NABARD was set up on the recommendation of - Siva Raman committee,1982 under act 1981.  CAN is a Neutral fertilizer  Kisandiwas is celebrated on 23 Dec  Kisan call cente begun in the year 2004  Gujarat is the first state to establish cashless system for public distribution system of food grain.  Number of agro ecological zones (NBSS & LUP) is 20  First Agriculture minister of India: Rafi Ahmed Kidwai  HD 2329 was the wheat variety which leads to the production of wheat during green revolution  Livestock insurance was started in 2005-06 on pilot basis in 100 districts.  Early maturing summer Mungbean: Virat  Protein of wheat is called – Gluten

 Macroni wheat is scientifically called – Triticum durum  Emmer wheat is scientifically called – Triticum dicoccum  Wheat, Barley and Oat are the example of – Long day plant  Rice, Sorghum and Maize are the example of – Short day plant  Highest area under irrigation in India: U. P  Highest irrigated area (Percentage wise) is in Punjab.  Only BT cotton as GMO crop is allowed to grow on commercial level in India. BT Cotton was approved by GOI in 2002.  Cotton, Sunflower and Buck wheat are the example of – Neutral plants  Indian Meteorological Organization situated at – New Delhi(earlier Pune)  The Directorate of cropping System research is located at Modipuram, meerut, U.P.  Formula of Cropping Intensity = Net sown area/Total cultivable area*100 or Ratio between Gross sown area and Net sown area is called – Cropping Intensity

 Bread wheat is scientifically called – Triticum aestivum

 In India, the maximum acreage and production of wheat is in UP

 Bacterial leaf blight disease resistant rice varieties: Pusa 1592 and Punjab Basmati-3

 Highest productivity of Wheat is in Punjab.

 Blast disease resistant rice variety: Pusa 1609

 In cotton , the maturity of fibre is judged by – Arealometer

 Biggest cultivated fruit in world is jack fruit.

 Hybrid -4 is the first commercial cotton of the world developed by C. T. Patel

 Iron and Vitamin C is deficient (Poor Source) in milk 186

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 The removal of lower leaves which come in contact with soil and lose their commercial value is known as priming process. Priming method is used in - Cigarette and wrapper tobacco  Total geographical area of the country -3287263 sq km (328.7 M ha)  Largest state (area wise)-Rajasthan  Smallest state (area wise)-Goa  Highest water erosion state- Kerala  Odisha Govt. to roll out Biometrics Authentication for National Food Security Act Beneficiaries from January 2017  SRI is introduced in India first time- Tamilnadu (2000)  World Bank declaredAndhra Pradeshno 1 in energy efficiency  The main aim of topping and Desuckering is - to divert the energy and nutrient of plant from flower to leaves.  The removal of the lateral branches or suckers or auxiliary buds is called – desuckring.  National institute of fisheries post-harvest technology and training (NIFPHATT) is located at Kochi, Kerala  National Commission on Farmers (NCF) was established in 2004 and chaired by MS Swaminathan.  National agricultural policy was formulated in 2000.  Genetically Modified Cotton variety developed by Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana is– PAU Bt 1 and F1861  ICAR launched the Agricultural Education Portal for Centralised uniform solution called- EKTA portal (Ekikrit Krishi Shiksha TankiAyaam)  Bringing Green Revolution to Eastern India (BGREI) is started in 2010

 The farming of Indian white shrimp, Penaeus indicus, is being popularized because Indian white shrimp canbe farmed as an alternative to exotic white-leg shrimp (Penaeus vannamei).  The population of hilsa (Tenualosa ilisha), an important food fish of Indian sub-continent, is declining rapidly. Its rearing in brackish water earthen pond suggested the possibility of captive maturation and reproduction for seed production.  An android application ‘Havamaana Krishi’ in Kannada language was developed. It is an Agrometeorological Application which is developed by University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad.  NADRES (National Animal Disease Referral Expert System) was developed with overall aim to improve the early warning and response capacity to animal disease threats in the country for the benefit of farmers and policy makers in Animal Husbandry department which is developed by ICAR-NIVEDI  The NAARM in partnership with (Centre for Innovation Incubation and Entrepreneurship) CIIE, IIM-A, supported by DST (Dept. of Science & Technology) has launched Food and Agribusiness Accelerator Programme, 2.0 called “Agri Udaan” (august4, 2017 )to encourage startups to scale up. It is an attempt to promote innovation and entrepreneurship in agriculture. It will mentor startups and help them connect with potential investors.

 NMSA derives its mandate from Sustainable Agriculture Mission which is one of the eight Missions outlined under National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC). It was started in 2014.hyb

 Mera Gaon Mera Gaurav (MGMG), an innovative flagship programme of ICAR is operational and being monitored by 11 zones in the country.

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 National Policy for Farmers (NPF) was implemented in 2007.

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 Under PMFBY Premium rates to be paid by center and state govt. = (50:50)

Current Affairs MCQs

 Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare (DAC&FW) constitutes: Department of Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare(MoA&FW), Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying & Fisheries (DAHD&F), Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE)

1. Under CCRA( climate change and resilient agriculture),best time for mustard sowing:

 What Is Neera?

Neera is popular as a delicious health drink.It is actually a diversified value added products like coconut flower syrup, jiggery, coconut palm sugar etc.

 Rainfed Area Development (RAD) (2014-15): Implemented in 26 States during 2017-18 and 164.74 crore has been released.  Central Insecticides Laboratory (CIL) is located at Faridabad.  DMI established in 1935 and has its headquarter at Faridabad, Haryana and Branch Head Office at Nagpur (Maharashtra) and 11 regional offices.  Krishi Dak: The government’s agro-research body Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) has initiated a pilot project in 20 rural districts. ‘Krishi Dak Service’ aimed at distribution of improved seed varieties to farmers at their doorstep through post-offices  Krishi Kalyan Cess is a levy/tax imposed by the Union Government on all services, which are liable to service tax, at the rate of 0.5% for financing improvement of agriculture and welfare of farmers. This cess is levied in addition to any cess or Service Tax levied at present, like, Swachh Bharat Cess. KKC has been subsumed into the Goods and Service Tax.

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a. 20-30 Oct c.10-20 Oct e. None of these

b. 1-10 Nov d. 1-5 Oct

2. Chegu, Toggenberg, Cham & Malabari are important breeds of goat, MALI is the indigenous breed of:

a. sheep d. Fish



b. pig e. None of these

c. Goat



3. The new pig variety “Mannuthy white” has released from which institute?

a. Kerala agril university b. Bidhan Chandra Krishi viswavidyalaya (West Bengal)



c. TNAU d. Assam agril university e. None of these

4. What is the average potential for improvement technological efficiency i.e, the yield gap in production of cotton?

a. 32.67



d. 30%

b. 28%

c. 29%

e. None of these

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5. How much percentage increasement has been observed in ‘marine fish landing’ during 2016, estimated by ICAR-CMFRI,kochi as compared to 2015?

a. 8% d. 8.5%



b. 5.05% e. None of these

c. 6.6%

10. Agri voltaic system,basically means when solar panels and food crops are combined on same land to maximize the land use,such system was established at CAZRI- Jodhpur. Which of the following is not true?

6. Frieswal is the milch cross breed of India, which is the cross between HF & Frieswal. What is the age at 1st calving of Gir in months?

a. 44-45months c. 48 months e. None of these

b. 39-40 months d. 38 months

7. Male lambs gain higher body wt as compared to female lambs. What is the average body wt. gain by male lamb’s b/w 3-6 months in gm/day?

a. 100 d. 150

b. 30 c. 80 e. none of these

8. SPAD meter is used for checking

a.N requirement b. p requirement c. chlorophyll content of leaves d. Both a and c e. all of the above

9. CO-15 is the variety of?

a. sugarcane c. little millet e. Finger millet

b. porso millet d. Indian mustard |

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a. Launched on 12th August 2017 b.105 kw capacity c. It includes rainwater harvesting d. Both a&b e. None of these

11. Chevaadu, a plucky breed of sheep from down south, has just been recognised as one of the native breeds by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research and the National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources belong to which state?

a. Karnatka b. Tamil Nadu d. West Bengal e. MP

c. Andhra Pradesh

12. Pusa HM4 Improved developed by ICAR is a hybrid variety of which crop with yield: 64.2 q/ha and maturity in 87 days

a. Maize b. Wheat d. Mustard e. Lentil

c. Pearl Millet



13. STCR is a mobile app launched in which two languages?

a. Kannada and English b. Marathi and English c. Telgu and English d. Gujarati and English e. Gujarati and Hindi

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14. Jalkunwari is a variety of which crop? a. Sugarcane b. Rice c. Cotton d. Low land cowpea e. None of these

21. The cross of rani variety of pig is ?

15. Rani is a breed of?

a. Cow d. Sheep

b. Buffalow e. Goat

c. Pig



16. Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture is located at Chennai and established in which year?

a. 1985 d. 1988

b. 1986 e. 1989

c. 1987

17. Growth retardation: delayed sexual and bone maturation, diarrhoea, impaired appetite is due to the deficiency of?

a. Fe d. Vitamin B



b. Zn e. Vitamin C

c. Vitamin A



22. Lumsniang breed of pig was developed by which institute?

a. Guava d. Banana



b. Grapes e. Papaya



c. Mango



19. Handbook of Agriculture extension is published by?

a. NABARD d. NAFED

b. MANAGE c. ICAR e. PAU, Punjab



a. Assam agricultural university b. Birsa agricultural university c. Kerala agricultural university c. ICAR- research complex for NEH region d. Punjab Agriculture University

23. Knapsack type pneumatic cotton picker saves cost and time respectively?

18. Arka kiran is a variety of?

a. Indigenous ghungroo X hampshire b. Indigenous Hampshire X ghungroo c. White hamshire X ghungroo d. Hampshire X indigenous ghungroo e. None of these

a. 40-50% d. 36-58%

b. 42-52% d. 19-22%

c. 49-62%

24. By SAARC corporation conduct the field epidemiology training programme for the veterinaries is held at?

a. Hebbal d. NIVEDI

b. Bhopal d. Hisar

c. Lucknow

20. What is the average age at first calving in Sahiwal?

25. For cage culture of oilver pompano the period required for maximum length achieved in how many months?





a. 40 months d. 44 months

b. 36 Months e. 46 months

c. 32 Months

a. 11 months d. 9 months

b. 12 months d. 7 months 195

c. 10 months

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26. Tobacco is a medicinal plant and require ph. of 3.5 to 5.5 Tobacco seed oil contain how much percentage of oil?

33. Which among the following crop has highest production according to 2016-17 data?





a. 35% d. 56%

b. 32% e. 61%

c. 45%

a. Food grains d. Wheat

b. Sugarcane e. Tobacco

c. Rice

27. Zero till bed planter come residue mulches has field capacity of?

34. Which among the following crop has highest production (Quintal/ hectare)?



a. Sugarcane d. Rice

a. 0.30 to 0.50 ha/ hr c. 0.50 to 0.75 ha/hr e. None of these

b. 0.30 to 0.45 ha/hr d. 0.75 to 1.0 ha /hr

28. Tractor operated cassava stake cutter planter having field capacity?

a. 0.30 ha/hr d. 0.50 ha/hr

b. 0.36 ha/hr e. None of these

c. 0.40 ha/hr

29. Milk yield of Sahiwal is?

a. 3000 kg d. 1950 kg

b. 1850 kg e. 2200 kg

c. 2000

30. Bt. cotton hybrid area in percentage?

`b. Wheat e. None of these

c. Maize

35. Which among the following crop has highest area Insured under all Insurance Schemes? a. Wheat d. Cotton

b. Oilseed e. Pulses

c. Paddy

36. Which among the following state has highest area under drip Irrigation? a. Andhra Pradesh d. Rajasthan

b. Maharashtra e. Haryana

c. Gujrat

37. Which among the following state has highest % of agricultural households indebted?

a. 81 b. 91 c. 61 d. 55 e. 92

31. Which among the following crop has highest area under cultivation in 2016-17?





38. India has …..rank in cotton production according to latest available data?

a. Wheat d. Cotton

b. Sugarcane e. Pulses

c. Oilseed

32. Which among the following has lowest area according to 2016-17 data?

a. Oilseed d. Sugarcane

b. Pulses e. Cotton 196



a. Andhra Pradesh c. Meghalaya

a. First d. Fourth

b. Telangana d. Nagaland

b. Second e. Fifth

c. Wheat 197

c. Tamilnadu

c. Third

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39. India has …..rank in cattle population according to latest available data?

44. What is the average size of land holding in India according to Agricultural Census 2010-11?





a. . First d. Fourth

b. Second e. Fifth

c. Third

a. 1.5 ha. d. 3.4 ha

b. 1.15 ha. e. 1.25 ha.

c. 2.14 ha.

40. APEDA was established on 13th February 1986. Which among the following is the chairman of APEDA?

45. Which among the following portal launched by central government of India for e-marketing of Organic products?





a. Shri Sunil kumar b. Shri DK singh c. Deepak Kumar Panwar d. Bijender Singh e. Balvinder Singh Nakai

a. E-NAM c. Jaivik kheti portal e. None of these

b. E-RAKAM d. E-ORgANO

41. National Research Centre on Integrated Farming System (ICAR-NRCIF) is located at?

46. Which among the following fruit crops has highest area and production in India?





a. Meerut, UP c. Dehradun, Uttarakhand e. Raipur, Chhattisgarh

b. Motihar, Bihar d. Ranchi, Jharkhand

42. National Commission on Farmers (NCF) which is headed by MS Swaminathan was established in which year?

a. 2000 d. 2007

b. 2004 e. 2009

c. 1970

43. Which among the following state has ranked first in oilseed production?

a. Gujarat d. UP

b. Rajasthan c. MP e. Chhattisgarh

b. Mango, Mango d. Banana, Mango

47. Which among the following state has highest area under Sugarcane cultivation?

a. TN

b. UP

c. MP

d. Punjab

e. None of these

48. Which among the following state has highest livestock population?

a. Rajasthan d. Punjab

b. Andhra Pradesh e. Karnataka

c. MP

49. In which year central Government Launched “Blue revolution scheme” to increase production and productivity of fisheries:

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a. Mango, Banana c. Mango, Citrus e. Banana, Banana

a. 2013

b. 2014

c. 2015 199

d. 2016

e. 2017

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50. CR Dhan 310 is recently released by ICAR. It is a?

a. Protein rich variety b. Zinc rich variety c. Zinc & Iron rich variety d. tryptophan rich hybrid e. lysine & tryptophan rich hybrid

51. Whiteflies are small Hemipterans that typically feed on the undersides of plant leaves. A weather-based decision support system for white fly in cotton was developed by?

a. NRCIPM d. NBAIM

b. PAU c. NBAII e. None of these

52. The mango fruit fly is a serious pest in mango farms. Which fruit fly is not damage in mango farms?

a. Bactrocera dorsalis c. Bactrocera zonata e. Both b & d

b. Bactrocera correcta d. Bactrocera mangae

53. Livestock are domesticated animals raised in an agricultural setting to produce labor and commodities such as meat, eggs, milk, fur, leather, and wool. Konkan is a breed of?

a. Pig d. Buffalo

b. Goat e. Sheep

c. Cow

54. Rani breed cross between Hampshire (male) x indigenous Ghungroo (female). It is a breed of:

a. Sheep d. Buffalo



b. Goat e. Pig

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c. Cow

55. Marine fish landing during 2016 was estimated by the ICAR-CMFRI, Kochi, as (million tonnes):

a. 1.62 d. 4.63



b. 2.63 e. 5.62



c. 3.62

56. Tractor operated controlled level puddling system by using laser level controller to reduce water consumption with field capacity of (ha. /day):

a. 0.26 d. 1.5

b. 0.50 e. 2



c. 1



57. The farming of Indian white shrimp, Penaeus indicus is being popularized by ICAR-CIBA, Chennai. Shrimp attained body weight of (higher stocking densities):

a. 12-15 gm d. 23-25gm

b. 15-17 gm c. 17-20 gm e. None of these

58. Guavas are common tropical fruits cultivated and enjoyed in many tropical and subtropical regions. Which variety is soft seeded variety?

a. CISH-G- 34 d. CISH-G-14

b. CISH-G-24 c. CISH-G-4 e. None of these



59. Pangasius silasi fish is mostly found in which river:

a. Ganga d. Kaveri

b. Godavari e. Krishna

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60. Bilingual STCR mobile App for fertilizer recommendations of Maharashtra was developed in collaboration with soil and water productivity that consists of Marathi and ____ languages:

a. Tamil d. Kannad

b. Hindi e. Sanskrit

a. 10 d. 40



b. 20 e. 50

c. 30



62. GOBAR-Dhan yojana lauched in April 2018 at NDRI karnal.This scheme comes under which ministry?

a. Union ministry of Drinking water and sanitization



b. Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas



c. Ministry of Rural Development



d. Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship



e. Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

63. National bamboo mission lunched in 2005-2006, how much area under bamboo cultivation ?

a. 1.96 million ha c. 23.96 million ha e. 33.96 million ha

b. 3.96 million ha d. 13.96 million ha

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c. English

61. Under ground water scheme Rs 2600 crore has been allocated to 96 most water deprived districts. In these districts how many percentage area is under irrigation?

64. Govt aim to doubling farmer income in 2022, who is the head of doubling farmer income 2022? a. Ashok dalwai c. Harsimrat kaur Badal e. Giriraj Singh

b. M.S Swaminathan d. Radha Mohan Singh

65. Rural economy constituent’s ____ percentage of national income?

a. 16 d. 46

b. 26 e. 56

c. 36

66. What was the 2017 theme of World Food Day observed on Oct 16 to commemorate the founding of Food and Agriculture Organization?

a. C  hange the future of migration. Invest in food security and rural development



b. Feeding the world, caring for the earth



c. Climate is changing. Food and agriculture must too



d. Social Protection and Agriculture: Breaking the Cycle of Rural Poverty



e. None of these

67. Which state has launched Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana for farmers that aims to cushion them from price crashes?

a. Maharashtra c. Madhya Pradesh e. Haryana

b. Andhra Pradesh d. Uttar Pradesh

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68. Which of the following is working with states to adopt first set of agri market reforms?

72. Under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayi Yojana , what amount have been allocated to (ABP - CAD)



Scheme?



a. NITI Aayog b.Department of Agriculture, Co-operation and Farmers Welfare c. Department of Agriculture Research and Education d. Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries e. NABARD

69. RBI has announced that the banks will provide funds to women SHGs in rural areas under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) at a rate of?

a. 5% d. 8%

b. 6% e. 4%

c. 7%



a. 10,000 Crore d. 40,000 Crore

b. 20,000 Crore e. 50,000 Crore

c. 30,000 Crore

73. If micro irrigation is applied at its full potential, the average increase in farmers income at all India level will be (in percentage)?

a. 16

b. 32

c. 42

d. 48

e. 56

74. India is the 4th largest agri export country. How much % it contributes in the overall country’s export?

a. 8

b. 10

c. 12

d. 17

e. 19.06

70. CCEA has approved Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) scheme as RKVY-Remunerative Approaches for Agriculture and Allied sector Rejuvenation (RAFTAAR) to be implemented, with a budget allocation of Rs 15,722 crore, till?

75. In India how much percentage area is under rain fed condition?





a. 2018-19 d. 2019-20

b. 2020-21 c. 2021-22 e. Other than these



a. 48

b. 50

c. 52

d. 54

e. 56

76. What is the length of medium cotton staple? a. 18



b. 23

c. 25

d. 28

e. 29.5

71. What is the period of implementation of National Nutrition Mission (in year/ years) as per cabinet decision of GOI 2017-2018?

77. RKVY was launched in 2007-08. Under this scheme there are 9 subschemes, out of these peri-urban horticulture has an outlay of 27.76 cr for 2017-18. In which year this scheme has been initiated?





a. 1

b. 2

c. 3

d. 4

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e. 5

a. 2016-17 d. 2013-14

b. 2015-16 e. None of these

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78. E- nam was founded on 14 april2016 by PM Narendra Modi. Who implements e- nam & who grants the budget for e- nam?

82. Who has recently been appointed for television advertisements to intensify the publicity of government’s agri-schemes?





a. SFAC & DAC & FW c. SFAC & NABARD e. NABARD & SFAC

b. GOI & Nabard d. DAC&FW & SFAC

79. Ministry of food processing industries is focusing on doubling farmers income &implementing Mega Food park scheme in the country. Name the 12th mega food park operationalized in the country?

a. Satara mega food park Pvt LTD b. Mum’s mega food park c. Srini Food Park d. Mega Food Park e. None of these

a. Akshay Kumar c. Amitabh Bachchan e. Vidya Balan

b. Salman Khan d. Ranbir Kapoor

83. How many Mega Food Parks have been approved to be set up by Government?

a. 12

b. 35

c. 42

d. 51

e. 48

84. Under KCC in which year the govt has raised the interest subvention from 1% to 3% for timely repayment?

a. 2010-11 b. 2011-12 d. 2007-08 e. 2006-07

c. 2009-10

80. Maharashtra state government got the approval for how many irrigation projects worth Rs 10,686 crores?

85. Among the rabi crops under msp which crop has the highest percentage hike in msp?





a. 129 d. 107

b. 94 e. 119

c. 116

81. Government has approved the launch of the National Nutrition Mission (NNM) with a budget of?

a. Rs 6,298 crore c. Rs 9,046 crore e. None of these

b. Rs 8,420 crore d. Rs 7,730 crore

a. Wheat d. barley

b. Lenti e. safflower

c. gram and rapeseed

86. Holistic production management system which promotes and enhances agro-ecosystem health, including /Agrimantra biodiversity, biological cycles and soil biological activity is known as?

a. Intensive agriculture b. Organic farming c. Subsistence agriculture d. Inorganic agriculture e. None of these

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87. What is the name a crop that caused maximum reduction is soil alkalinity?

a. Sunflower d. Rice

b. Soybean e. Jowar

c. Pea

88. The nutrient to be applied to increase the nitrogen fixation in soil by Rhizobium is:

a. Sodium d. Zinc

b. Cadmium e. Iron

c. Phosphorus

89. Which Indian state won the United Nations (UN) Food and Agriculture Organisation’s (FAO) Future Policy Gold Award for its achievement in becoming the world’s first totally organic agriculture state, on 12th October 2018?

a. Meghalaya c. Sikkim e. Maharashtra

b. Kerala d. Himachal Pradesh

90. Minister of Agriculture and Farmers‟ Welfare Radha Mohan Singh launched online software for Agmark certification process on 26th September 2018. The processes of Agmark certification is implemented by which body?

a. Directorate of Marketing & Inspection (DMI) b. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) c. Indian Standards Institute (ISI) d. Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) e. None of these

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91. Gujarat government increased insurance cover compensation for farmers in the event of accidental death from Rs.1 lakh to _ lakh?

a. Rs 2 lakh c. Rs 1.50 lakh e. None of these

b. Rs 3 lakh d. Rs 2.50 lakh

92. Minister of Agriculture and Farmers‟ Welfare Radha Mohan Singh launched Dairy Processing & Infrastructure Development Fund (DIDF) with an outlay of __ rupees?

a. Rs 10881 crore b. Rs 46788 crore c. Rs 67890 crore d. Rs 23799 crore e. None of these

93. Union Cabinet has approved new umbrella scheme PM-AASHA which aims to ensure remunerative prices to farmers for their produce as announced in the Union Budget for 2018. Expand PM AASHA?

a. Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan b. Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Samriti Abhiyan c. Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Subiksha Abhiyan d. Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Suraksha Abhiyan e. None of these

94. When was World coconut day celebrated all over the world?

a. September 1 c. August 31 e. None of these

b. September 2 d. August 28

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95. The contribution of primary sector to GDP is 17.46% in 2018. What is the GVA contribution in 2016-17?

a. 3

b. 3.01

c. 4.5

d. 4.9

e. 17.42

96. What is the food grain per capita per day availability in India (In gram)?

a. 395

b. 420

c. 487

d. 506

e. 189

97. Which among the following state has covered largest area under organic certification?

a. Rajasthan d. Sikkim

b. Maharashtra e. Meghalaya

101. PMFBY is launched in January 2016 for supporting sustainable production and crop loss. In which state highest claim ratio extents?

a. Tamil nadu d. Punjab

b. Kerala e. MP

c. Karnataka

102. Revenue insurance scheme for plantation crops (RISPC) launched feb 2017. It is implement on pilot basis for how many years?

c. Uttar Pradesh

a. 6 Months d. 3 Years

b. 1 Year e. 5 Years

c. 2 years

98. Which among the following scheme was launched on 15th July 2015?

103. Kisan Vikas Patra is a saving certificate scheme 1st launched in 1988 by India post. In which year relaunched it?





a. Soil health card scheme b. Pradhan mantri krishi sinchai yojana c. Paramparagat krishi vikas yojana d. Pradhan mantri fasal bima yojana e. None of these

a. 3800

b. 4000

c. 4200

d. 4995

e. 4250

100. India is the 4th-largest agri-export country that constitutes around ……. per cent (FY 2016- 17) of the country’s exports.

a. 12

b. 13

c. 14

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d. 15

b. 2013

c. 2014

d. 2015

e. 2016

104. Agri - clinic and agri - business centre scheme launched in 2002. What is the amount sanctioned for a group as credit support by NABARD?

99. What is the MSP of mustard for the season 2018-19?

a. 2012

e. 16



a. 10 Lakhs d. 100 Lakhs

b. 20 Lakhs c. 40 Lakhs e. None of these

105. In Gramin Bhandara yojana/ Rural Godown scheme is support the build or renovation of rural godowns , If the godown is build or renovated by a Woman farmer , then How much % will govt. Support of the total capital investment?

a. 20

b. 25

c. 33.33

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106. GOBAR-DHAN scheme launched in 2018 aim to village cleanliness and generate wealth and energy from cattle and organic waste. How many project cover a across the country in 2018-19?

a. 100

b. 300

c. 400

d. 700

e. 800

107. e-nam launched in 14 April 2016 for help to connect 585 APMC by March 2018 this target had been completed. What is the next target for next 2 years (20182020)?

a. 305

b. 415

c. 582

d. 585

e. 595

108. According to the new guidelines, the farmers will be paid how much interest by insurance companies for delay in settlement claims beyond two month of prescribed cut- off (In percentage)?

a. 2

b. 8

c. 12

d. 16

e. 18

109. World honey bee day was celebrated on 3rd Saturday of august before 2018, now it is celebrated on?

b. 20 May a. 12th March d. 12 September e. 2 November

c. 16 August

110. The NABARD has approved loan of how much amount so far to 93 prioritised irrigation projects under the government’s flagship scheme pradhan mantri krishi sinchai yojana?

a. 65,634.93 cr d. 35,634.93 cr

b. 55,634.93 cr e. 25,634.93 cr

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c. 45,634.93 cr

111. Which month is being celebrated as the national nutrition month across the country to mark the fight against malnutrition?

a. May

b. June

c. July

d. August

e. September

112. The ministry of agriculture and farmers welfare has notified the “national policy on marine fisheries, 2017” which will guide the development of marine fisheries sector for how many years?

a. 2

b. 5

c. 8

d. 10

e. 12

113. AC&ABC scheme was launched on April 2002. The first AC&ABC was established in which state?

a. Punjab d. Gujarat

b. Andhra Pradesh e. Himachal

c. Karnataka

114. In Union Budget 2018 has made provision for around how much amount for establishment of “Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF)”?

a. 2450 cr d. 2856 cr

b. 2240 cr e. 1278 cr

c. 1490 cr

115. RKVY was launched in 2007 under which Subscheme on Targeting Rice Fallow for Pulses & Oilseeds was introduced as special scheme during?

a. 2014-15 d. 2018-19

b. 2016-17 c. 2017-18 e. None of these

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116. Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has developed a multivendor e- commerce website and mobile app to help fishermen sell their products and marine catch directly to the farmers, what is the name of that app?

a. Marine Fish Sales c. Marifi e. CMFRIFISH

b. Marine fisheries d. CMFRI

120. In order to bring the transparency in import and export of tissue culture, seeds and Plantation material, online portal (http//seedexim.gov.in) has been launched in?

a. 2016

b. 2017

c. 2018

d. 2011

e. 2010

121. India’s food grain production for 2016-2017 has shown how much percentage more than previous year?

117. The cotton corporation of India was established in 2003. Who is the present director of FCI?





122. AICRP on integrated farming system (IFS) is being operated in how many states?

a. Yogendra tripathi b. Shri Sanjeev Kumar Chadha c. P Alli Rani d. Shri Ashok Gulati e. None of these



a. Odisha d. Meghalaya

b. Mizoram e. Assam

a. 24

b. 9

b. 36

c. 4

d. 10

c. 25

e. 12

d.32

e. 36

123. Mouli breed of sheep is native from which state?

118. Which state forest department has recently launched an app to track and fight forest fires during summer?

a. 6

c. Sikkim



a. AP c. Rajasthan e. Tamil Nadu

b. West Bengal d. Karnataka

124. What is the average body weight of mouli breed at sexual maturity?

119. SHC is a government of India scheme promoted by DA & FW .What is the suitable depth of the soil from which soil sample is taken?





125. Central sheep and wool research institute avikanagar Rajasthan, established in which of the Year?

a. 15-20 cm d. 25-30 cm

b. 10-15 cm e. 30-35 cm

c. 20-25 cm



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a. 1.6 – 1.8 kg d. 48 Kg

a. 1979 d. 1929

b. 2.2 -2.4 Kg c. 1.4 -1.5 Kg e. None of these

b.1965 e. 1927

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126. National milk day celebrated in which of the day?

133. Agroforestry programmes are promoted by .....Institute.



a.IARI b.NDA c.ICRISAT d.ICFRE e. FRI

a. 1 June d. 2 Sep

b. 26 Nov e. 16 July

c. 21 Nov

127. Which of the size group has highest land holding?

134. What is the weight of special grade egg is?





a. Marginal Medium

b. Small c. Semi medium d. e. None of these

a.40 gm d.50 gm

b.53 gm e. 62 gm

c.30 gm

128. Flopping is concept related to which of the following crop?

135. According to Indian state of forest report 2017 which state has highest percentage of forest cover?





a. Banana d. Tobacco

b. Jute e. Sugarcane

c. Tea

129. For growing a signal dry land crop how many length of growing period?

a. 14 weeks d. > 20 week

b. < 5 week c. 14-20 week e. None of these

130. International year of ‘fiber’ is?

a. 2008

b. 2009

c. 2010

d. 2011

e. 2015

131. India’s first Robotic dairy plant is opened by ....... for milk and milk products?

a. Mother dairy  d. Kisan dairy

b. Aarey dairy c. Amul dairy e. Verka

132. At International level, to obtain sustainable production from agriculture, which of the following organization is working? a.UNO b.WHO c.IRRI d.FAO e. IFPO 216

a. MP b. Mizoram c. Lakshadweep d. Arunachal Pradesh e.Andaman & Nicobar islands

136. Among the following which is not the variety of mandarin Orange?

a. Nagpur santra d. Coorg santra

b.khasi sangat e. None of these

c.sathgudi santra

137. Which among the following state is known as Apple bowl of India?

a. Jammu & Kashmir  c. Uttarakhand e. Arunachal Pradesh

b. Himachal Pradesh d. Punjab

138. Which among the following has average production per colony is 25-40 kg?

a. Apis mellifera c. Apis florea e. Dammer bee

b. Apis cerana indica d. Apis dorsata

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139. India has which rank in silk production among the all countries?

a. 1

b. 2

c. 3

d. 4

a. 100

b. 111

c. 121

Practice Mock Test

e. 5

140. What is the targeted productivity of silk by end of 2019-20 (kg/Ha)?

30

d. 161

e. 177

Practise set-1 1. What is the optimum temperature for warm season crops (In degree Celsius)?

Answer Key: 1. C

2. B

3. A

4. E

5. C

6. A

7. A

8. D

9. E

10. E

11. B

12. A

13. B

14. B

15. C

16. C

17. B

18. A

19. C

20. A

21. D

22. D

23. D

24. D

25. A

26. A

27. B

28. B

29. B

30. A

31. A

32. D

33. A

34. A

35. A

36. A

37. A

38. B

39. B

40. B

41. B

42. B

43. B

44. B

45. C

46. A

47. B

48. A

49. C

50. A

51. B

52. D

53. C

54. E

55. C

56. E

57. C

58. D

59. E

60. C

61. C

62. A

63. D

64. A

65. D

66. A

67.C

68. A

69. C

70. D

71. C

72. D

73. C

74. C

75. C

76. C

77. C

78. A

79. A

80. D

81. C

82. A

83. C

84. A

85. E

86. B

87. D

88. C

89. C

90. A

91. A

92. A

93. A

94. B

95. D

96. D

97. A

98. B

99. C

100.A

101. A

102. C

103. C

104. D

105. C

106. D

107. B

108. C

109. B

110. A

111. E

112. D

113. D

114. A

115. B

116. A

117. A

118. A

119. A

120. C

121. C

122. A

123. D

124. A

125. C

126. B

127. A

128. D

129. A

130. B

131. C

132. D

133. D

134. B

135. B

136. C

137. B

138. A

139. B

140. B

a.15-20 b. 20-25 e. None of these

c. 30-38

d. 45-50

2. Which of the following is not secondary nutrient?

a. Ca

b. Zn

c. Mg

d. S

e. All of these

3. Chhattisgarh, UP, Rajasthan & M.P lies under which agro-climatic zone?

a. Trans Gangetic plains b. Eastern Plateau & Hills c. Middle Gangetic plains d. Central Plateau and Hills e. Western Plateau and Hills

4. What is plant population for short day hybrid rice?

a. 111111 d. 44444

b. 222222 e. 555555



c. 333333

5. Steeping is related to?

a. Banana d. Tomato

b. Sunhemp e. Jute 219

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6. Which of the following is a disease causing pathogen in banana group?

a. Pseudomonas solanacearum b. Fusarium musicola c. Colletorichum gloesporoides d. Cephaleoros mycoides e. Oidium mangiferae



7. Which of the following is a disease causing pathogen in Apple group?

a. Phleopheospora indica b. Rhizopus stolonifer c. Oidium jujube d. Xyllela fastidiosa



e. Cerotolium fici

a. 1st July 1936 b. 12 July 1936 d. 23rd July 1936 e. 29th July 1936

c. 16th July 1936

9. Which of the following is tropical crop/fruit?

a. Almond d. aonla

b. Pineapple e. Both b&c

c. cherry

10. Bronzing in Guava is due to:

a. Deficiency of calcium c. Deficiency of boron e. None of these

b. Deficiency of nitrogen d. Deficiency of zinc

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a. 4-5 kg d. 18-20 kg

b. 8-10 kg c. 12-15 kg e. Above 20 kg

12. Which of the following nutrient is not present in the bed rock and its presence can be only made through O.M lightening, microbes, etc.

a. Nitrogen b. Calcium d. Sulphur e. None

c. Potassium

13. Which of the following nutrient is constituent of Amino acids and associated with aromatic compounds in plants?

8. Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), popularly known as Pusa Institute, began in 1905 at Pusa (Bihar). This institute was shifted to Delhi on?

11. Pearl millet is a rapid-growing warm weather crop. What is the common seed rate of pearl millet for two hectare?

a. Phosphorus d. Sulphur

b. Nitrogen e. Iron

c. Calcium

14. Mustard thrives well in dry and cool climate, therefore mustard mostly grown as Rabi season crop. What is the seed rate of mixed crop in per hectare?

a. 5-6 kg b. 2-3 kg d. 10-12kg

c. 8-10kg e. None of these

15. What is the form of Manganese nutrient for plant absorption?

a. Mn-

b. Mn--

c. Mn+d. Mn ++ e. Mn+++

16. The purpose of governor in the engine:

a. To increase the engine speed b. To regulate the engine speed c. To decrease the engine speed d. All of these e. None of these 221



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17. The work of crankshaft is to:

a. Power the piston c. Operate valves e. None of these

b. Turn the flywheel d. All are correct



23. Name a cereal variety developed by mutation breeding in India?

a. Sonalika d. Savita

b. Jagannath c. Kiran e. All of these

18. Correct group of plant nutrients which act as energy exchangers:

24. Which of the following is the example of parallel intercropping?





a. K, Na, Ca, & Mg c. H & O e. None of these

b. C, N, P & S d. Fe, Mn, Mo, Cu, B & Zn

19. Chemical which regulates opening and closing of stomata is:

a. Kaoline d. Paraquat

a. Maize + Soyabean c. Sugarcane + Mustard e. None of these

b. Potato + Mustard d. Sugarcane + Potato



25. Brix percent in sugarcane juice is the indicator of:

b. 2, 4-D c. PMA e. None of these

a. Salt content in juice c. Total solid in juice e. None of these

b. Sucrose percent in juice d. both b & c

20. Which gas is released from paddy field?

26. Which country is the only country to have developed and grown hybrid cotton commercially?





a. CH4

b. H2S

c. CO2

d. NH3

e. All of these

21. ‘Operational holding’ refers to the:

a. Land area owned by a farmer b. cropped area cultivated by a farmer c. Net land area cultivated by a farmer d. Land area leased in by a farmer e. All of these

22. What will be the bulk density of a soil with particle density of 2.65 g/cc and pore space 40 % would be?

a. 1.29 g/cc d. 1.72 g/cc

b. 1.45 g/cc c. 1.59 g/cc e. None of these 222

a. India d. Japan

b. China c. USA e. None of these

27. Red and purple color of maize leaves is due to the deficiency of:

a. Nitrogen d. Sulphur

b. Phosphorus e. Calcium

c. Potassium

28. Cultivation of such crops which have different natural habit and zero competition is known as:

a. Companion cropping c. Sequential cropping e. None of these

b. Synergetic cropping d. Parallel cropping

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29. What is the depth of medium ploughing (According to CRIDA)?

 hich among the following is not the reclamation 35. W measure for problematic soil?





a. 5-6cm d. Above 30 cm

b. 15-20cm e. None of these

c. 25-30cm

30. Which of the following Institute is not a deemed university?

a. NDRI d. IARI

b. CIFE e. None of these

c. AAI

31. What is the percentage and amount of subsidy sectioned for reaper cum binder?

a. 40, 10000 b. 40, 100000 d. 50, 100000 e. 50, 50000

c. 50, 10000

32. Technology Mission on Coconut was started in which year?

a. 2000 d. 2006

b. 2002 e. 2008

c. 2004



33. NHM was Centrally Sponsored Scheme was launched in the year 2005-06 aims at the holistic development of horticulture. How many stated were covered under NHM?

a. 15 d. 28



b. 19 e. 29

c. 23



34. Out of the 328.8 m ha of the total geographical area in India, how much area is under degraded land (In M hac.)? a. 160

b. 165

c. 175

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d. 185

e. 196

a. Incorporation of organics b. Formation of ridges and furrows c. Formation of broad beds d. Leaching e. None of these

36. Which State’s Chief Minister had directed the state irrigation department to implement the integrated solar-based micro irrigation scheme in all its districts? a. Punjab d. Karnataka

b. Haryana e. Maharashtra

c. Gujarat

37. Which year was declared as the national year of millet by the Central Government?

a. 2015 d. 2018

b. 2016 e. 2019



c. 2017

38. Which of following cereal crop had highest average yield (kg/ha) during 2016-17 in India?

a. Rice d. Sugarcane

b. Sorghum e. None of these

c. Wheat

39. Which of the following is a disease causing pathogen in citrus group?

a. Oidium caricae b. Plasmopara viticola c. Phytophthora parasitica d. Cercospora sp. e. Collectotrichum gloeosporioides 225

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40. “Bonpala” breed of sheep found in which of the following state of India?

a. Rajasthan d. Sikkim

b. Uttar Pradesh e. None of these

c. Tamil Nadu

47. In fish body what is the share of minerals (In percentage)?

a. 2 d. 5-6

b. 3-4 e. None of these

c. 4-5

41. What is the premium amount as percentage of sum for rabi crops under weather based crop insurance scheme?

48. The amount of protein in live body weight of fish is (In percentage)?





a. 5 d. 2

b. 4 e. 3



c. 1.5



42. Mouldboard plough is primary stage equipment for land preparation. What is the capacity (ha/tray) of a tractor mounted mouldboard plough?

a. 2 d. 3

b. 0.5 e. 4



c. 1



43. Which among the following is the largest producer of mushroom in India?

a. Odisha d. Madhya Pradesh

b. Maharashtra e. Uttarakhand



c. Haryana

44. By considering the present production data, what is the growth rate of mushroom industry in India (In percentage)?

a. 1

b. 2

c. 3

d. 4

e. 5

45. What is the rank of India in the world as per the India’s forest area?

a. 10–13 d. 5–12



b. 15–20 e. 30-35

c. 18–23





49. In dry salting process of fish preservation the ratio of salt to fish may be:

a. 1:2 to 1:4 d. 1:5 to 1:10

b. 1:3 to 1:5 c. 1:4 to 1:7 e. None of these

50. Fish is an excellent source of nutrients needed to keep us healthy. Which of following fish found highest energy (cal/lb)?

a. Rohu

b. Katla

c. Salmon

d. Lobster

e. Tuna

51. Pork is the most popular meat consumed in the world today and about 36 % of the world meat consumption. The National Research centre on Pig is located at?

a. Assam d. Karnataka

b. Sikkim e. Thanjabur

c. Guwahati

46. Rotary Tiller is operated at how many round per minute?

52. Kadaknath is an important indigenous breed of poultry. Which of the Indian state is known as Kadaknath Origin place?



a. 10- 20 rpm

b. 1800- 2000 rpm





d. 30- 40 rpm

e. 180- 200 rpm



a. 1

b. 5

c. 7

d. 8

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e. 10

c. 200- 300 rpm

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53. Newcastle Disease is related with chickens. This disease still ranks as one of the most serious diseases of poultry. The disease occurs in almost all countries and usually assumes a server form affecting birds of all ages. Mortality in chickens varies from 50 to 100 per cent. Which of the following is responsible for this disease?

a. Fungus d. Protozoa

b. Bacteria e. A and B Both

c. Virus

54. There are two type of system to rare the broiler chickens first is All-in All-out system and second is multiple batch system. The ideal system for India at present is having how many batches for Broiler at any time?

a. 5-6

b. 1-2

c. 3-4

d. 4-5



a. CPIB b. Sate govt can’t deny d. GIC e. Farmer

c. Central govt

58. Which of the following manure found highest amount of sulphur? a. Poultry b. indigenous cow c. pig d. Duck e. None of these 59. Which among the following is not the feature of 2 stroke engine?

e. 7-8

a. I t has one power stroke for each revolution of the crankshaft b. Engine is light c. Less cost than 4 stroke d. Engine is air cooled. e. More thermal efficiency

55. The floor space requirement of broilers varies depending on their body weight at the time of marketing. How much floor space is required for up to 18 days’ chicks?

60. In seed drill what should be the minimum diameter of seed and fertilizer tube?





a. 250 cm2 d. 650 cm2

b. 300 cm2 e. 700 cm2

c. 450 cm2

56. Soil with a Low infiltration rate are most suitable for fish Pond. What is the Infiltration rate (mm/ha) of water in Clay loamy soil?

a. 5-10 d. 15-20

b. 10-15 e. 20-25



c. 1-5



57. In Coconut Palm Insurance Scheme 25 % of Premium Subsidy paid by State Government but In case, the State government does not agrees to bear 25% share of premium. Who will pay that premium according to the guidelines of Coconut palm insurance scheme? 228

a. 15 mm d. 30 mm

b. 20 mm e. 35 mm

c. 25 mm

Practice set-2 1. Highest Area of salt affected problematic soil is in which Agro-climatic zone?

a. Upper Gangetic Plains Region b. Trans-Gangetic Plains Region c. Eastern Plateau & Hills Region d. East Coast Plains and Hills Region e. Western Dry Region 229

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2. Which of the following is a secondary nutrient?

a. Iron d. Potassium

b. Calcium c. Nitrogen e. Phosphorus



3. The Young leaves chlorotic, principal veins typically green, stalks slender and short are the deficiency symptoms of:

a. Mg

b. Cu

c. Bo

d. Fe

9. The availability of zinc is reduced when zinc sulphate is mixed with

e. Mn

a. Cotton d. Pomegranate

b. Sugarbeet e. Both a&b

c. Phalsa

5. Manijra variety of Mango is crossed by?

a. Rumani × Neelum c. Neelum × Alohonso e. None of these

b. Banganapalli × Alphonso d. Neelum × Rumani

6. Central Soil Salinity Research Institute is establish in which year?

a.1959

b. 1969

c. 1979

d. 1989



10. Panama wilt is a disease of:

4. Which of the following Horticultural crop is a highly salt tolerant crop?

a. Nitrogenous fertilizer b. Potassic fertilizer c. Phosphatic fertilizer d. All of the above e. None of these

a. Aegle marmelos c. Annona squamosal e. Musas balbisiana

b. Citrus paradise d. Malus domestica

11. Coarse grained crops are grown on:

a. High rainfall areas c. Water-logged areas e. Both b&d

b. Lowland areas d. Upland areas

12. Richest source of Nitrogen is:

e. 1999

a. Dried blood c. Raw bone meal e. None of these

b. Fish manure d. Dry activated sludge

7. What is the annual rainfall of the Sub-Humid area in cm?

13. The ideal transplanting age of onion seedling is between:





a. 500-1000 d. 50-100

b. 250-500 e. None of these

c. 100-250

8. What is the draft per unit width (kg/m) in Disc Plough?

a.4.5-5.5 d. 4.0-4.5

b. 5.0-6.0 e. 3.0-3.5

c. 2.5-3.5

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a. 2-4 week d. 12-14 week

b. 5-6 week e. none

c. 8-10 week

14. Appropriate time for planting of grapes in U.P is:

a. June-July b. Sept.- October c. March-April d. December-January e. None of these 231

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15. Removal of undesirable auxiliary buds at initial stage from flowering plants is known as:

21. Which of the following preservative is used for preparation of tomato ketchup?





a. Clipping d. Topping

b. Budding c. Notching e. Both a & c

16. The most suitable pair of fruit crop for a soil of 9.5 pH is:

a. Aonla and jackfruit c. Aonla and Grape e. All of these

b. Aonla and jamun d. Aonla and Phalsa

a. Potassium metabisulphite b. Sodium benzoate c. Sodium metabisulphite d. Citric acid e. All of these

22. Soil aeration units plants growth when percent pores filled with water are more than:

a. 50-60

b. 60-70

c. 70-80

d. 80-90

e. 100

17. The relative proportion of three major plant nutrient, keeping the percentage of nitrogen as one in a fertilizer is called:





24. The thermal efficiency of diesel engine varies between:

a. Fertilizer ratio c. Fertilizer mixture e. None of the above

b. Fertilizer grade d. All of the above

23. Guava cultivar ‘Lalit’ was developed at



a. IARI

b. AAI

c. CISH

a. 25 and 32 per cent c. 32 and 40 per cent e. None





d. IIHR

e. NBRI

b. 32 and 38 per cent d. 40 and 45 per cent



18. Highest Area of coastal saline problematic soil is in which state?

25. The thermal efficiency of petrol engine varies between:





a. West Bengal d. Punjab

b. Kerala e. Rajasthan

c. Orissa

19. Direct application of rock phosphate as phosphorous source for crops is recommended in:

a. Acidic soil d. Neutral soil

b. Saline soil c. Alkaline soil e. Saline-Alkaline soil



a. IARI b. IIHR c. APAU e. Konkan Krishi Vidhyapeeth, Dapoli 232

d. CISH



b. 30 and 35 per cent d. 30 to 40 percent

26. In two-stroke cycle engine, one power stroke is obtained after every:

20. The seedless mango cultivar ‘Sindhu’ was developed at:

a. 25 and 32 per cent c. 32 and 38 per cent e. None of these

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32. Conserving green fodder in the form of silage is one of the best options available to ensure regular supply of quality fodder through different seasons of the year. Which crop is not suitable for silage making?

27. The Indicated Horse Power (IHP) of an engine is always:

a. Less than BHP c. Equal to the BHP e. both b and c

b. More than BHP d. Equal to the FHP





28. In the Union Budget 2018-19, it has been decided to develop and upgrade existing 22,000 rural haats into GrAMs. What does ‘G’ stands for in ‘GrAMs’?

a. Gram d. Grams

b. Gramin e. None of these

c. Gaun





a. 2000 crore b. 1800 crore d. 1500 crore e. 1400 crore

c. 1600 crore

30. A whole farm management system aimed to deliver more sustainable agriculture. The term is called:

a. Terrace Cultivation b. Integrated Farming c. Subsistence Farming d. Intensive Farming e. None of these

31. According to NDDB Silage is the conserved green fodder having moisture content in the range of 65 to 70 per cent. Fodder crops rich in soluble carbohydrates are incubated after chaffing for …. days under anaerobic conditions.

a. 45-50 days d. 70-75 days

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33. A cow’s salivary glands can make and add 50 to 80 quarts of saliva to the rumen daily. Saliva has several functions in cows. For best digestion of forage and feedstuffs Saliva keeps the rumen pH:

29. What amount has been allocated for food processing in Union Budget 2018-19?

c. 20-25 days

a. Maize b. Sorghum c. Hybrid Napier d. Pearl millet e. None of these

a. 5.5- 6.0 d. 6.2-6.8

b. 6.5-7.5 e. None of these

c. B and D Both

34. Goats are the first animal reared by the men in ruminant animals. Which one of the following breeds of Goat has similarity with Jamunapari Goat?

a. Mehsana d. Barbari

b. Beetal e. Ganjam

c.

Surati

35. Mastitis, a potentially fatal mammary gland infection, is the most common disease in dairy cattle. Which of the following medicine is suitable for mastitis disease?

a. Novalgin d. Pendistrin

b. Esgipyrin e. None of these

c. Replanta

36. Crossing of individuals from two species is referred to as species hybridization. Hinny is the product of mating:

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37. Disease may cause problem in poultry production. Causal organism of Coccidiosis disease is:

42. The central government had recently raised the MSP on medium-staple fibre cotton by what percentage?





a. Virus b. Bacteria d. Protozoa e. None of these

c. Fungus

a. 20

b. 25

c. 28

d. 30

e. 32

38. White leghorn breed of chicken is best egg laying type breed. Which country is the domestic place of this breed?

43. Which schemes are currently running for agriculture insurance apart from Pradhan Mantri FasalBima Yojana (PMFBY)?





a. Rod island in New England c. England e. Italy

b. India d. Brazil

39. At the time of Egg incubation temperature should be 37-38 0C. After hatching the temperature of brooding house will be from 37-38 0C.

a. Increase b. Decrease c. Constant d. Sometime increase some time decrease e. None of these

40. Casein is the major protein of milk (About 80%). The percentage of other protein lactalbumin in the milk is about:

a. 4%

b. 6%

c. 10%

d. 20%

e. None of these

41. Recently Cotton Corporation of India decided to procure the fibre directly from farmers from which state at the minimum support price (MSP) and make the payment to their accounts in the upcoming cotton season?

a. Punjab c. Gujarat

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a. Unified Package Insurance Scheme b. Weather Based Crop Insurance Scheme c. Coconut Palm Insurance Scheme d. Both B and C e. All of these

44. Petrol or Kerosene engine are the type of?

a. Spark ignition engines b. Compression ignition engines c. Dual Engine d. Both A and B e. All of these

45. As per the WTO’s Trade Statistics, What is the share of India’s agricultural exports and imports in the world agriculture trade in 2015?

a. 2.2 and 1.74 d. 2.2 and 2.74

b. 1.74 and 2.2 e. None of these

c. 3.2 and 1.74

46. What HP of tractor is suitable for 40 hectare farm recommended where adequate irrigation facility are available and more than one crop is taken?

a. 20 HP d. 30-35 HP

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47. What is the coverage of Self-propelled paddy harvester?

a. 1 ha/day b. 1.5 ha/day c. 2 ha/day e. 3.5 ha/day

d. 2.5 ha/day

48. What is the Contribution of Fisheries to Indian GDP (%)?

a. 1 d. 1.07

b. 1.2 e. 2

c. 1.02

54. Degraded forest lands with canopy density less than 10 percent will be considered as?

55. What is the available nitrogen status in Indian soil?

49. Milkfish is the type of?

a. Marine Fisheries c. Inland Fisheries e. Both B and C

b. Fresh Water Fisheries d. Brackish Water Fisheries





a. Monoculture d. Marine culture

b. Aquaculture c. Mariculture e. None of these

51. If a species of tree and shrub have the ability to resprout after the whole tree has been cut. Which terms will be suitable for it?

a. Coppice d. Lopping



b. Pricking out e. Felling

c. Taunya system

52. Dalbergia sissoo belongs to which family?

a. Leguminosae d. Salicaceae

b. Trliaceae e. Meliaceae

c. Moraceae



a. 1980

b. 1894

c. 1952 238

d. 1988

e. None of these

b. 8.2 -1 -1 to 25.0 kg ha d. 6.0-16.6 ppm

a. Wheat d. Chilli



b. Cauliflower e. None of these

c. Cowpea

57. Pusa Shubhra, Pusa Snowball K-1 is the resistant variety for Black rot and Curl, blight black rot of which crop?

a. Wheat d. Chilli

b. Cauliflower c. Cowpea e. None of these

58. Which among the following is best crop for silage?

a. Sorghum d. Berseem



b. Maize e. Mung

c. Cowpea

59. What was the purpose of e-shakti project launched by NABARD?

53. Forest conservation act was passed in?

a. 154.4-342.2 kg/ha c. 134.6 and 310.4 kg ha e. None of these

56. Himgiri is the resistant variety for Leaf and stripe rust, hill bunt of which crop?

50. Raising plants and animals that do well in marine (salt water) and brackish water environments is known as:

a. Open Forest b. Scrub c. Non-forest d. Both B and C e. None of these

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60. The edible part of pomegranate is:

7. In potato, cut tuber must have at least how many buds?





a. Thalamus d. Aril

b. Mesocarp e. Head

c. Endocarp



1. World coconut day is celebrated on? a. 3 may d.16 October



b.8 June c. 2 September e.17 October

2. What is water Requirement of irrigated wetland rice?

a. 800 mm b. 1000 mm d. 1500 mm e. 2000 mm

c. 1200 mm

a. World bank b. ICAR d. NABARD e. RRB

c. IARI

a. Tropical b. Sub-tropical d. Both a&b e. all

5.

Problems of Zero tillage are



a. Low seed germination c. Build-up of volunteer plants e. all of these

c. Temperate

a. Beans

b. Wheat

c. Rice 240

e. 7

b. Low mineralization d. Both a&b

d. Maize

a. Nitrosomonas c. Azotobacter e. All of these

b. Nitrobacter d. Bacillus Polymexa

a. K,Na,Ca,Mg c. H,O e. All of these

b. C,N,P,S d. Fe,Mn,Mo,Cu,B,Zn

a. Phosphorus b. Potassium c. Zinc d. Magnesium e. Mo

12. Which one of the following is the example of parallel intercropping?

e. Sunflower

a. Parallel cropping b. Companion cropping c. Synergetic cropping d. Augemting cropping e. Solid planting

11. Which one of the following nutrients plays the most effective role in controlling the rate of transpiration?

6. Which crop has lowest harvest index?

d. 6

10. Correct group of plants nutrients which act as energy exchangers:

4. Sugarcane is a:

c. 5

9. Solubility of rock phosphate can be improved by:

3. National Agricultural innovation Project was launched by which organization?

b. 4

8. Which type of cropping, yield of both the crops are higher than pure crops on unit area?

Practice set-3

a. 3

a. Maize + soyabean c. Potato + Mustard e. None of these

b. Sugarcane + Mustard d. Sugarcane + Potato

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13. Ratio of grain to stalk in pigeon pea is:

a. 1::2 d. 1::7

b. 1::3 e. 1::1

c. 1::10



14. Berseem is the fodder crop and is recommended for sowing in the months of:

a. March-April c. October-November e. All the year

b. June-july d. January-February

19. The main crop is grown in the center, surrounded by hardly or thorny crops, the sub crop is known as:

a. Augmenting d. Nurse

b. Avenue c. Guard crops e. Cole crops

20. The removal of lower leaves which come in contact with soil and lose their commercial value is known as:

a. Detrashing d. Rabbing

b. Priming e. Looping

c. Detessling

15. Diara lands are:

21. The Head quarter of CPRI was shifted from Patna to Shimla in:



a. Areas flooded by Sea b. Areas created by sand storms c. Areas on both sides of canal d. Areas located on either side of river which flooded every year e. Dry lands



16. International Food policy Research Institute is situated in:





24. In which plant water use efficiency is highest:



a. USA b. Italy c. U.K

d. Peru

e. Srilanka

17. Lactose is disaccharide containing:

a. Glucose & Fructose c. Glucose & Glucose e. All of these

b. Glucose &Glactose d. Glucose & Maltose

a. 32-36 degree C c.20-25 degree C e. 4 -6 degree C



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c. 1965

d. 1970

e. 1975

a. MLOs c. Cu deficiency

b. Zinc deficiency d. B deficiency

e. Virus

23. Mantek Disease of rice is caused by:



a. Bacteria d. Fungus

b. Virus c. MLO,s e. Nematode

a. CAM b. C3 c. C4 e. All of these

d. Both b &c

25. Blue Revolution in India was started during:

b.40-45 degree C d. 26-30 degree C

b. 1960

22. Little leaf of citrus is caused by:

18. The melting point of milk fat varies normally between:

a. 1956

a. Third five year plan c. Fifth five year plan e. Seventh five year plan

b. Fourth five year plan d. Sixth five year plan

26. Forest conservation act was made in:

a. 1952 d.1970

b.1960 e.1980 243

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27. Removal of male bud after completion of female phase is also called as:





33. Allahabad, Lucknow 46, 49, ArkaAmulya, ArkaMridula, Banaras, Baptla, Arka Kiran, Lalit and TRY (G)-1 are the varieties of Psidium guajava. What is the per hectare yield (Quintal/hectare) of Guava?

a. Desuckering d. Propping

b. Detesseling e. Dehaluming

c. Denavelling

28. The isolation distance required for foundation seed production of sunflower:

a. 100 m d. 800 m

b. 200 m e. 1000 m

c. 400 m

29. Soil conservation Research Demonstration and training Center is situated at:

a. Dehradun d. Gujrat

b. Karnal e. M.P

c. Hyderabad

30. Family of Niger:

a. Polygonaceae d. Linaceae

b. Asteraceae c. Poaceae e. Chenopodiaceae

a. 1200

b. 1800

c. 2200

d. 2800

e. 600

32. A four-stroke cycle engine is an internal combustion engine that utilizes four distinct piston strokes to complete one operating cycle. The piston make two complete passes in the cylinder to complete one operating cycle. Which among the following is not the part of those four stroke? 244

a. 25

b. 50

b. Compression stroke e. None of these

c. 200

d. 250

c. Power stroke

e. 350

34. C3 plants go through the Calvin cycle, taking in carbon dioxide through the leaves’ minuscule pores, called stomata. Which types of plants has higher transpiration ratio?

a. C4 Plants b. C3 Plants c. Winter plants e. All of these d. Sciophytes 35. Powdery mildew diseases are caused by many different species of fungi and this can be controlled by?

31. Niliravi breed is found in Sutlej valley in Ferozpur district of Punjab and in the Sahiwal district of Pakistan and peculiarity of the breed is the wall eyes. What is the milking yield (Litre/lactation) of this breed?



a. Suction Stroke d. Exhaust stroke

a. Sulphur dust d. Metalaxl

b. Plantvax c. Vitavax e. All of these

36. A plant, fungus, or microorganism that lives on dead or decaying organic matter is known as?

a. Parasite d. Host

b. Saprophytes e. Pest

c. Bacteria

37. On the basis of operational holding marginal farmers has less than one hectare land while small farmer has?

a. 1.5

b. 2.5

c. 3.5

d. 4

e. All of these

38. CRAFICARD was formed to look into credit for Agriculture and Rural Development. The Committee was formed on 30 March 1979, under the Chairmanship of Shri B. Sivaraman that recommend the formation of NABARD. Who was the first chairman of NABARD? 245

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a. B. Sivaraman b. Harsh Kumar c. Dr. Satyanarayana Dash d. Shri Anil Kumar Bansal e. Dr. Anup Kumar Dash

39. The process of arranging situations in which the important things are taught to the farmers is the part of teaching. Which among the following is not the part of teaching in agriculture extension?

a. Individual Contact c. Community contact e. None of these

b. Group contact d. Mass contact method

44. Food security is the state of having reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food. Which among the following is known as world’s food?

a. Rice b. Wheat c. Potato d. Cereals e. All of these

45. Computers are used for collecting data and to analyze the profit, loss in which type of farming?

a. Modern farming c. Precision farming e. Crop specific farming

b. Advance farming d. Organic farming

40. Excess of NPK in the soil will be causes the deficiency of?

46. Datura is a genus of nine species of poisonous vespertine flowering plants belongs to which family?





a. Cu d. Mg

b. P e. Mo

c. B



41. Downward cupping of leaves in tobacco and tea is the deficiency symptom of which element?

a. Mg d. P



b. S e. K



c. Ca



a. Solanaceae d. Tilliacea

b. Gramineae e. Malvacea

c. Compositae

47. Weeds which are harmful or injurious and difficult to control are known as?

a. Parasite weed c. Noxious weed e. None of these

b. Objectionable weed d. Satellite weed

42. Black soil are deficient in N, P, Zn, and organic matter, while black soils are rich in?

48. An area of land that can be irrigated with unit volume of irrigation water is known as?





a. Mn d. Both A and B

b. Ca e. All of these

c. P



a. Kor watering d. Water requirement

b. Delta c. Duty e. None of these

43. The density of water is the weight of the water per its unit volume, which depends on the temperature of the water. Water has the maximum density in what temperature (Degree C)?

49. Indian cotton production is heavily associated with the intensive use of hazardous pesticides, India consumes around 40% of the total pesticides. In addition, cotton take around 6% of the water for irrigation in India. Which among the following is considered as the origin of cotton?





a. 0

b. 2

c. 4

d. 6

e. 8 246

a. Mexico

b. India

c. Russia 247

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50. Safflower crop is known as fencing/border crop and it has oil content around?

a. 20%

b. 25%

c. 35%

d. 45%

e. 55%

57. Suppose a farmers has grown two crops in the same piece of land. Those two crops doesn’t have any affect on each other. This type of crops are known as?

51. Tikka disease is considered as the major disease of groundnut, while major pest of groundnut is?

a. Aphid d. White Grub

b. Thrips c. Pod borer e. Pod sucking bug

52. Pod growth of groundnut will be affected by?

a. Soil Compaction c. Less pegging e. All of these

b. Less number of flower d. Both A and C

53. Flowering in arhar will be in the month of?

a. January d. August

b. March c. June e. November

54. T. aestivum belongs to which family?

a. Liliaceae d. Both A and B

b. Tiliaceae e. None of these

c. Poaceae

55. Coca-Cola India & Jain Irrigation launched Project Unnati for adoption of ultra-high density plantation (UHDP) practice for mango cultivation. What is the fruit type of mango?

a. Pome

b. Nut

c. Berry

d. Drupe

a. Supplementary crop c. Inter crop e. Arable crop

b. Mixed crop d. Cash crop

58. Rabbing:

a. Lucerne b. Tobacco d. Sugarcane e. Barseem

c. Potato

59. Which among the following is known as glory of east?

a. Tea d. Rose

b. Avocado e. Gladiolus

c. chrysanthemum

60. The National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal was originally started as Imperial Institute of Animal Husbandry and Dairying in 1923 at Bangalore. It was expanded and renamed as Imperial Dairy Institute in 1936 and was known as National Dairy Research Institute after independence in 1947. In which year NDRI Headquarter was shifted to Karnal?

a. 1955

b. 1965

c. 1951

e. Caryopsis

56. Which crop is highly susceptible to frost while flowering?

a. Green Gram d. Maize

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c. Rice

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Answer Key: Practice set-1 1. C

2. B

3. D

4. C

5. E

6. A

7. B

8. E

9. B

10. D

11. B

12. A

13. D

14. B

15. D

16. B

17. B

18. C

19. C

20. A

21. C

22. C

23. B

24. A

25. B

26. A

27. B

28. D

29. B

30. C

31. B

32. B

33. B

34. C

35. E

36. B

37. D

38. C

39. C

40. D

41. C

42. A

43. A

44. D

45. E

46. E

47. A

48. B

49. D

50. D

51. C

52. D

53. C

54. A

55. C

56. A

57. E

58. A

59. E

60. C

Practice set-2 1. D

2. B

3. D

4. C

5. A

6. B

7. D

8. B

9. C

10. E

11. D

12. A

13. C

14. D

15. D

16. D

17. C

18. A

19. A

20. E

21. B

22. D

23. C

24. B

25. A

26. B

27. B

28. B

29. E

30. B

31. A

32. E

33. D

34. B

35. D

36. B

37. D

38. E

39. B

40. A

41. D

42. C

43. E

44. A

45. A

46. D

47. B

48. D

49. D

50. C

51. A

52. A

53. A

54. B

55. A

56. A

57. B

58. B

59. B

60. D

Practice set-3 1. C

2. D

3. B

4. A

5. E

6. A

7. A

8. C

11. B

12. A

13. D

14.C

15. D

16. A

17. B

18. A 19. C

20. B

21. A

22. C

23. E

24. A

25. C

26. E

27. C

28. E

29. C

30. B

31. B

32. E

33. D

34. A

35. A

36. B

37. A

38. A

39. E

40. A

41. B

42. D

43. C

44. C

45. C

46. A

47. C

48. C

49. A

50. C

51. D

52. A

53. A

54. C

55. D

56. B

57. A

58. B

59. C

60. A

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9. D

10. C