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ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT
APRIL, 2012 to MARCH, 2013
LIVELIHOOD SECURITY OF RURAL POOR IN
DISADVANTAGED CHITRADURGA DISTRICT OF KARNATAKA
THROUGH INTEGRATED FARMING SYSTEM
NAIP Project, Component-3
Submitted to
National Coordinator, NAIP component 3 Krishi Anusandhan Bhawan, Pusa, IARI
New Delhi 110012
MARCH 2013
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS, UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES,
AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE, GKVK, BANGALORE- 560065
Introduction
The project on Integrated Farming System under the National Agricultural Innovation
Project is being implemented in the Chitradurga, the disadvanted district of Karnataka in the
three taluks Challakere, Hiriyur and Hosadurga to enhance livelihood security of rural poor. The
consortium partners involved National Institute of Animal Nutrition & Physiology, Bangalore
and NGOs viz., MYRADA, Chitradurga and NISARGA, Hosadurga.
The main objective of the project was to promote integrated farming system (IFS) and
income generating activities to strengthen the livelihood and economic security of the small,
marginal farmers and landless laborers in the selected clusters of disadvantaged Chitradurga
district. It receives an annual rainfall of 400-650 mm, supporting 84 percent of rainfed area.
About 82 % of the populations are dependent on agriculture for their livelihood and 72 % of land
holdings belong to small and marginal farmers.
Specific Objectives
1. Identification and promotion of appropriate farming systems and income generating activities
to strengthen the livelihood, economic security, equity and social capital
2. Development of appropriate public-private partnerships and linkages to ensure necessary
value chain to improve market linkages and efficiency for the output/s arising from IFS and IGA
innovations
3. Capacity building for Human resource development at different levels and Social capital
formation through local organizations
Focused Objectives during 2012-13 (Extension Period).
� Upscaling of successful interventions like INM&IPDM in onion, fisheries, and
value addition
� Agri-horticulture viz. Mango, Tamarind, Jack, Sapota, Drumstick
� Agro-forestry viz. Melia dubia (hebbevu), Sesbania grandiflora (Agase), Teak, Silver Oak
� Swayam vaidya sasya sanjeeveeni(Simarouba glauca) plantations in the back yards and in
waste lands/community lands
� Emphasis on intercropping viz. Groundnut + Redgram (8:2), Maize+ Redgram
(2:1), Ragi+Redgram (8:2), Sunflower+ Redgram (2:1) and double cropping
� Promotion of minor millets viz. Ragi, Bajra, Same, Navane etc
� Fodder crops - Napier, fodder maize, fodder sorghum and Guinea
� Health camps and Balance feeding awareness
� Institution building : Commodity growers associations ex. Onion/ fish rearer’s
Association for pricing and marketing
� Capacity building
Consortium partners
1. University of Agricultural Science, GKVK, Bangalore (UASB)- Lead Center
2. National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Bangalore, (NIAN&P)
3. MYRADA-NGO, Chitradurga,
4. NISARGA-NGO, Chitradurga.
Baseline survey results along with achievements till
Crop Critical gaps Interventions Potential
targets(q/Acre) Results
(Achieved)
% Increase in
the yield from Average *
Groundnut
Mono cropping (40 % of NCA) (Low
productivity (2.5-3.5 q/Acre) Pest menace:
leaf minot & root grub (60% loss in the
Production) : Avg :3 q/acre*
Improved variety: GPDB-4, ICGV91114 and TMV-2with
INM and IPDM practices, Intercropping (Redgram) and
Capacity building along with Soil and water conservation
measures.
6.25 4.5 50
Sunflower
Low productivity (2 q/Acre) Disease and pest
problems, bud necrosis, powdery mildew &
BHC (50% loss) : Avg :2 q/acre*
Improved variety: KBSH53 and 43 and INM and IPDM
practices, Intercropping (Redgram) and Capacity building.
along with Soil and water conservation measures.
3.5 3.5 75
Maize
Mono cropping low productivity (8 q/Acre)
Zinc Deficiency, Stem & cob borer and
Downy- mildew and Blight. (50% loss) Avg
:8 q/acre*
Improved variety: Nithyashree and Hema with INM and
IPDM practices, Intercropping (Redgram) and Capacity
building. along with Soil and water conservation measures. 16 12 50
Onion
Low productivity (80 q/Acre) Pest menace –
purple Blotch, Storage rot, non availability
of seeds of Required variety (40% loss) Avg
:80 q/acre*
Improved variety: Arka kalyan with INM and IPDM practices,
(Trap crops: Chilli and Coriander) and Capacity building
along with Soil and water conservation measures
Border trap crops : Jowar/Horse gram
120 110 38
Ragi
Low productivity ( Ragi 5-6 q/Acre) an d
grown in marginal lands (25 to 30 % loss)
Avg : 5.5 q/acre*
Improved variety: GPU_28 and GPU-48 with INM practices,
Intercropping (Redgram) and Capacity building along with
Soil and water conservation measures.
9.5 10 82
Chickpea
Low productivity (2 to 3 q/ac), wilt and pod
borer (40 to 50% loss) Avg : 2.5 q/acre*
Improved variety: JG-11 with INM and IPDM practices and
Capacity building along with Soil and water conservation
measures.
4.5 4 60
Pigeon
Pea
Low productivity (2 to 3 q/ac), wilt and pod
borer (40 to 50% loss) Avg : 2.5 q/acre*
Improved variety: BRG-2 with INM and IPDM practices and
Capacity building along with Soil and water conservation
measures.
6.5 5 100
Jowar
Low productivity(5 q/ac), Drought, Grown
in marginal lands Lack of nutrition (25 to 30
% loss) Avg : 5 q/acre*
Improved variety: BRG-2 with INM, Intercropping (Redgram)
and Capacity building along with Soil and water conservation
measures. 7.5 5 0
Livestock
Low productivity, infertility, feed and fodder
shortage & prevalence of diseases
Health care: Deworming and Vaccinations (PPR and FMD)
Nutrition care with Balance feed ,Azolla along with
Mineral concentrates Breed improvement: New breeds and Artificial insemination
Milk:2 litres Adult body
weight Sheep
and Goat:18-20
4 and
25-30
3.5
22-26
Note:1) INM : It depends upon the crop and based on soil test :Vermiciompost, Rhizobium, PSB, Calcium and Sulphur (Gypsum) , Zinc/Ziinc-sulphate, Mg, Boron etc
2) IPDM: it depends on the crop: Trichoderma, NPV, NPV, Funnel traps Pheromones, Neem oil, Chlorophyriphos, Imidacloprid, methomyl, Lamdocyalothrin, Mancozeb
etc...
Objective wise activities performed along with salient results
Mandate/Objectives of the
project Achievements made during the 2012-13 Salient results
Identification and promotion
of appropriate farming
systems and income
generating activities to
strengthen the livelihood,
economic security, equity and
social capital :
Improved cropping system: Multiple cropping
system, INM and IPDM in Groundnut,
Sunflower, Pigeon pea, Grain amaranths, Ragi,
Maize, Castor and fodder crops have taken up
in 689 ha
Accordingly, multiple cropping system +
INM+IPDM practice is introduced in 689 ha
area in the cluster villages as against the
target of 375 ha .Improved varieties of
Ground nut- TMV2, Ragi-GPU28, Cotton-
Stephlon, Maize-Hema, Sunflower-
KBSH43, Redgram- BRG2, Navane PS-4
and Grain Amaranths (Suvrna) etc.
Increase in the productivity level,
Employment and Stability of the income
Horticulture and commercial crops/vegetable:
INM and IPDM in onion (Arka Kalyan and
Satara Red). Taken up in 350 ha
Introduction of new variety (Arka Kalyan)
in conjunction with INM and IPDM proved
technically feasible and economically
viable. Apart from enhancement in
productivity (40- 50 % i.e. from 18 tons to
27.5 tons) and income ( 30-40 % i.e. from
22 to 27.5 tons), it also generated an
additional employment of 30 man days per
ha Over all benefit from the Project
=Rs.69839*100ha*3years = Rs.2.09
crores
Agri –Horticulture (Perennials): mango,
sapota, lemon, jackfruit and tamarind planted an
d agro-forestry and fodder crops : Melia
dubia, Simarouba glauca Sesbania grandiflora
, Hybrid Napier and Gyricidia : planted
16000 plants
Accordingly planted (perennials) various
horticultural and forestry plants in the main
field and as well as along the bunds -16000
plants against 13500 as drought proofing
measures and meet the fodder
requirement in the summer and to
conserve soil and water.
Continued….
Mandate/Objectives of
the project Achievements made during the 2012-13 Salient results
Veterinary care-Animal health improvement: Veterinary
health and reproductive care (deworming, FMD vaccination
and PPR vaccination and pest management: ticks) is provided
to 7500 no’s dairy, non-descriptive animals and small
ruminants (Sheep and Goat).
Accordingly, 4 health camps were being
conducted at each cluster NIANP along
with the help of local veterinary hospital
facility. : Led to improvement in the
productivity of animal interms of
increase in the milk yield and weight gain
in the case of small ruminants and
reduced mortality among the animals
Animal nutrition intervention: Nutritional intervention
achieved through the feeding of proper balance feed : local
available crop residues along with Sesbania, Napier grass,
Melia dubia , mineral mixture and azolla : 200 Households
Benefitted
It was observed that the milk yield has
doubled (2 liters per day to 4 liters per day)
by feeding both azolla and mineral mixture
together with the normal feed among the
dairy animals and body weight gain in small
ruminants.
Income generating activities: Ornamental fisheries & Tank fisheries: Presently there are 70 households growing
ornamental individually and also in group.
It is one of the break-through achievement
as the individual farm families are getting
an additional monthly income of Rs 850
per month by the sale of ornamental fish directly and with set of bowls. The overall
estimated benefit to Ornamental fishery
growers from 3 years to the tune of 21
lakhs.
Arecanut slicing & chipping and areca leaf plate making unit: Economic analysis has been done for these IGA’s
Areca leaf plate making unit :The net
return per annum from areca leaf plate
making unit is to the tune processing
centre was to the tune of Rs 8.70 lakhs
with benefit cost ratio of 2.2 assuming
full capacity utilization of the machine
and generating 1800 man days per year .
Continued….
Mandate/Objectives of the project Achievements made during the 2012-13 Salient results
Arecanut Slicing & chipping and Areca leaf
plate making unit:
The net returns per annum from processing
raw areca nut into slices and chips was to
the tune of Rs. 1, 73,083 and 1,25000
respectively with an overall the benefits
cost ratio of 1.25 and 1.14 and Generates
employment of 96 man days per year .
Other income generating activities encouraged during 2012-13 : Sheep rearing ,
Tailoring, pottery ,Petty shop, Fruit vending
and Masala powder marketing,
Development of appropriate public-
private partnerships and linkages to
ensure necessary value chain to
improve market linkages and
efficiency for the output/s arising
from IFS and IGA innovations
1. Ornamental fish market linkage: Linked to
KFDC Karnataka Fiheries Development
corporation) and Private aquarium shops
Tatwamasi Netway Aquarium, Hiriyur, Inchara
Aquarium, Hosadurga).
Linkage with KAVIL (Kerala Aqua ventures
ltd) for export of ornamental fish is in
process 2. Ornamental fish growers association (
Tulasi alankaarika meenugaarar sangha)
3. Onion growers association
4. Milk market linkage : KMF, Shimoga
Ornamental fisheries: Assured market
promoting them to increase their
production.
Milk market linkage: Market linkage is
there for Vaddikere cluster and in the
similar line Milk co-operative societies
will be formed and it is in the pipeline.
Commodity grower associations (CGO) :
Farmers have been trained and they have
clear knowledge about the advantages of
CGO . Formation of onion grower
association is in the process
Continued….
Mandate/Objectives of the project Achievements made during the 2012-13 Salient results
Capacity building for human
resource development at different
levels and social capital formation
through local organizations
Trainings and Demonstration activities: Training on Improved cropping systems ,INM
and IPDM (Usage of funnel traps, bucket traps
etc) in Onion and other crops viz Maize ,
Green gram, red gram, grain amaranths,
organic farming , method demonstration of
planting horticultural and forestry plants and
their management, raising of ornamental
fishery and how to form ornamental rearer’s
association (procedures), onion and other crops
growers association and its advantages,
Balanced feed preparation (dairy animal) and
prerequisites for maintenance of quality milk
and yield and management of pest and disease
management and cultivation aspects of
pomegranate and synergy with development
departments –to create awareness about the
schemes in the development departments,
1. People have gained knowledge and
confidence on growing of a particular
crops profitability, selection of variety,
,integrated nutrient management (INM)
and integrated pest and disease
management (IPDM)
2.Commodity growers associations:
Realized how a commodity grower
association will helps in backward and
forward integration and importance of
working together(risk is commonly shared
3. Farmers were gained knowledge about
animal health care practices through
deworming and Periodic vaccination and
Nutritional requirement of the animals.
Capacity building and its impact
Sl
.No
Trainings organized
Impact
1 Organic farming: 26-04-2012 1.People have gained
knowledge and
confidence regarding
growing of a
particular crop, its
profitability, selection
of variety,
components of
integrated nutrient
management (INM)
and integrated pest
and disease
management (IPDM)
2.Commodity growers
associations: Realized
how a commodity
grower association
will helps in backward
and forward
integration and
importance of
working together(risk
is commonly shared)
3. Farmers were
gained in knowledge
animal health care
through deworming
and periodic
vaccination and
nutritional
requirement of the
animals.
2 Improved practices in cotton cultivation :28-04-2012
3 INM and IPDM in Onion:31-05-2012
4 Income Generating activities:1-06-2012
5 Raising of ornamental fish culture and Tank fisheries : 4-06-2012
6 Importance of seed treatment, INM and IPDM in Groundnut, cotton ,
onion, maize and other crops: 30-06-2012
7 Planting of horticultural crops and their management: 2,3-08-2012
8 Planting of horticultural crops and their management: 2-08-2012
9 Method demonstration of horticultural crops like Mango,
sapota,Tamaring ,lemon, jack and Hebbevu : 9,10-08-2012
10 Raising of ornamental fish culture and Tank fisheries : 25-07-2012
11 Method demonstration cum training programme on planting of
horticultural and forest crops and their management: 10.16,22-08-
2012
12 Management of sustainable fund for SHG and also how to reduce the
conflict between SHG groups.
13 Heath camp (Myrada) 26-09-2012
14 Marketing of ornamental fishes 4-10-2012 and 12-11-2012
15 Cultivation aspects of Simarouba and Jackfruit 19-11-2012
16 Registration of Ornamental fish grower association 27-11-2012
17 Usefulness of medicinal plants 29-11-2012
18 Balanced feed preparation (dairy animal) and Prerequisites for
maintenance of quality milk and Yield (other than the project Area by
NAIN&P) and distributed the Gliricidia Cuttings to the same
farmers(5 each)
19 Formation of commodity grower association and its advantages :22-
01-2013
20 Management of pest and disease management and cultivation aspects
of pomegranate: 8-02-2013
Total : 820 beneficiaries
Impact and adoption rate of various interventions*
Interventi
on
HH
covered
Area
covere
d, ha
HH adopted
the
technology,
%
Additional (
non
beneficiary)
hh
Base
line
yield,
t/ha
Enhanc
ed
producti
vity,
t/ha
Net
income,
Rs per hh
per year
INM and
IPDM in
Onion
(Arka
Klayan)
200 100 65-75 100 18 27.5 76000
Ornament
al fishery
(HH)
60 60HH 95 10 - - 10236
Recommended livelihood model**
Fig: One Hecate IFS Model (UAS, Bangalore)
The basic Principles behind this successful proven model/system are:
1. Conserving as much rainwater in situ as possible (through bunding and contour cultivation)
2. Harvesting and storing surplus as much runoff water as possible in the farm pond and making best use
of the same.
3. Bringing as much vegetative cover as possible in each and every piece and parcel of one ha with food
crops, fodder crops, fibre crops, fuel crops, green manure crops, flowers , vegetables, fruits and forest
trees of valuable timber.
Model Suitability
target
Total number of
Household covered
Total area
covered, ha
Net return per ha
per year(Rs.) per
household
Model 1:
One Ha IFS Model
60 60 60 82000
Synergy developed with the development departments/private sector***
Organization
providing
support
Item
Financial
support
(Rs.in lakhs)
NABARD IGA activity for SHG 34
NAIP &
NABARD,
SHG Bank Linkage for credit : PG Bank,
Canara Bank, Syndicate Bank and Sangamitra
micro finance
105.17
NABARD Livelihood activities /soil and water conservation
: 560 families 41
NABARD Forestry Greenery programme :560
households:39600plants 4.1
NABARD Horticulture : 107 households 2.14
NABARD Farm pond:10 Numbers 1.7
NABARD Waste weir :393 Numbers 3.55
NABARD SHG Training :44 Numbers 1.98
NABARD Vermicomposting :32 Numbers 1.1
NABARD Azolla:37 Numbers 0.37
NABARD Animal health camp: 9 camps 1.2
NABARD SHG Book Keeping Training :85 Numbers 1.07
NABARD Trashing Yard : 1 0.6
NABARD B.T. Cotton Demo :17 Household 0.17
NABARD Smokeless cholos:20 Numbers 0.2
NABARD Light for education school children :30 Numbers 1
NABARD Training and exposure visits :4 members 0.9
NABARD Library for school children :100 Numbers 0.05
NABARD HIV/AIDS Awareness / health Camp:3 camps 0.47
KVTSDC/EU/RU
DSETI Skill Development Training :90 members 2.4
GP/RUDSETI/M
YRADA:EAP 550 SHG members 0.45
Continúes…
Organization providing
support Item
Financial
support (Rs.
In Lakhs)
European union/ MYRADA 50 members 0.5
Jala Samvardhan ( JSY) SHG members:50 members 2.5
Tank Rejuvenation : 1 19
Demonstration / Field Farmers School
(FFS) 0.15
Bangalore – Garment Employment : 6 numbers 0
Franciscan Sisters of Mary ,
Hosadurga Revolving fund to SHG:2 0.6
GRAMA NGO HIV/AIDS awareness/STI check up camp
:167 0.2
GP TSP Sanitary Toilet Construction :326 14.79
BIRLA Insurance (Life Insurance):218 number 2.18
SELCO Solar Home Lights : 8 members 0.45
Selco, SDMC Light for education : 20 members 1
Shankar Nethralaya Eye Camp :180 Checking & 52 –
Operation 0.35
Development departments
Fishery Department Ornamental Fishery and fingerlings
rearing for 3 SHG 0.84
Horticulture Dept.& Bank Pomegranate cultivation : 25 numbers 75
Horticulture Dept. Drip Irrigation : 125 numbers 14.8
Forest Dept Forestry/Greenery Programme : 15 0.1
Agricultural Department Sprayer :27 2.02
ICIC & Govt Weather Insurance:200 0.21
Agriculture department Soil testing and Micronutrients :29 -
Sericulture department Soil testing and Micronutrients:29 -
Marketing linkage developed****
1. Ornamental fish market linkage: Linked to KFDC Karnataka Fiheries Development corporation)
and Private aquarium shops Tatwamasi Netway Aquarium, Hiriyur, Inchara Aquarium, Hosadurga).
Linkage with KAVIL (Kerala Aqua ventures ltd) for export of ornamental fish is in process
2. Ornamental fish growers association (Tulasi alankaarika meenugaarar sangha)
3. Onion growers association
4. Milk market linkage: KMF, Shimoga
Sustainability fund and other steps taken for post project sustainability
Sustainable fund: Institutional innovation for accountability and sustainability, Cluster Level
Committee/SHG’s was formed as social capita and created Sustainability fund of Rs. 7.90 lakhs was
generated.
1. Creation of sustainability fund through Farmer/SHG’s to take care of the project after withdrawal
from the project area
2. The Krishi Vignana Kendra (KVK), Hiriyur was linked to continuously provide technical support.
3. Linking farmers to markets for augmenting farm production and farmers’ income.
4. Commodity growers associations were formed and technical guidance has been provided to them
5. Micro finance through creation of 121 SHGs, 3 Youth groups, 3JLG’s and one Raithkoota/farmer
club has broadened the development base of the project through capacity building, thrift promotion,
identification of beneficiaries, production of value added products and IGAs, so that the activity of
the same is sustained even after the project period.
6. Farmer’s groups/associations viz. Tank fisheries association, Ornamental fish culture association,
Onion grower associations, and Dairy farmers linked to KMF through creating milk route etc are
formed for the sustained activity after the project period.
7. Seed production was linked with NSP, UASB and KSSC
8. Synergies: linked to line departments and financial institutions for convergence
9. Cluster level committees – Responsible for custom hiring and other post project management
aspects
E&S framework developed and implemented
Sl.No Activity Benefits
I Environmental Framework
RWH Structures have positive impact on
GW table :
Farm ponds :45 units
Bunding :789 Acres (259 farms)
Stores 243 cubic meters per pound/filling .
This has facilitated groundwater recharge.
Protective irrigation, vegetable production,
fish rearing, balanced nutrition due to
vegetable/ fruit cultivation or fish rearing
etc
Conserved soil ( 13139 Cubic meters) and
allowed percolation of 3600 liters of water
per borrow pit (soil from borrow pit for
bund formation) and bund was utilized for
fodder / grain production with perrennials
(Stylo/Castor/Redgram)
1 Perennial crops: Horticulture, Forestry,
Pasture etc...
Perennial crops and establishment goes along
way in soil and water conservation, carbon
sequestration/ trading, biodiversity
improvement, health security through
availability of fruits/ milk in the village itself.
Cropping intensity increases.
Planted Simarouba glauca (paradise tree) :
training programmes conducted on
11.11.2011 taking oath to plant 1,11,111
simarouba plants within one year to
inculcate benefits of environmental
conservation
It is proven to be rich in medicinal properties as
farmers realized cure for cancer, diabetics, bloo
d pressures. As a promise, simarouba tree was
planted at backyard of every house of the
village, besides biodiversity improvement,
health security etc
Drip irrigation : 50ha water saving is 30 to 40 percent.
2 Vermicomposting :75 units Improvement in the Soil Productivity and soil
degradation can be minimized and increase the
water holding capacity of the soil
3 Biogas : 27 units Reduced the drudgery for women, Saved the
firewood (Deforestation) Prevented the
emission of gasses cow dung converts into fuel
energy and directly utilized for the field
application.
4 INM and IPDM concepts in village Reduced Soil and water pollutions and
conserved the beneficial insects/natural
enemies/predators
5 Green technologies: Solar street lights and
solar home lights
Uninterrupted power supply: saved non-
convention energy sources which are of
harmful to environment . Social benefits: Gram
Panchayat ,Hospitals, ,Schools and Temples
6 Awareness on the environmental pollution
due to excessive use of pesticides and its
residues in the fruits (pomegranate)
II Social Framework
1 Through formation of SHG’s, and Joint
Liability group and commodity grower
associations Agro-processing centers
(APCs)
The project is promoting gender equity
(SHG’s), Social Equity (SC,ST and OBCs)
reducing drudgery(APCs)
2 Soil and Water conservation and formation
of tank user association and planting of the
perennial crops in the backyard and
roadside.
Drought proofing measures: Crop
diversification and establishment of perennial
trees.
Lessons learnt:
Power cuts have hampered use of farm machinery towards value addition
Farmers unaware of role of Micro nutrients – Zinc, Boron and Gypsum-the project generated
awareness and convinced of the role of micronutrients
Farmer’s awareness on intercropping raised additional income.
Farmers awareness on new technologies due to exposure visits
Line departments to focus on capacity building regarding micro nutrients
After initial training, and demonstration, farmer’s response to SWC overwhelming
After awareness, farmers are hiring Groundnut decorticator, Power weeder, Bund former and
Sprayers.
Custom hiring facility needed for implements and sprayers
Unfelt need to felt need: Solar light
Subsidy can enhance Drip irrigation for closed spaced crops (veggies) unlike broad spaced crops due
to high initial investment
Azolla production is fast spreading due to higher milk yields
Ornamental fishery catching up among farm women in distant villages - subsidiary employment and
income
Farmers’ crops insured through Weather based crop insurance by creating awareness.
Linking farmers to markets – milk route added to KMF – overwhelming response
Improved logistics in selling vegetables (provision of tricycle) to women tremendously -improved
sales revenue, saved drudgery. This can be further expanded by Marketing Board
*****Key performance indicators
Indicator Baseline 2012-13 Cumulative
Project Development Objective Indicators
Number of patent/intellectual property protection
applications filed based on NAIP research - -
-
Number of patents/intellectual property
protections granted/published based on NAIP
research
- -
-
Number of peer-reviewed research papers
published in high impact journals based on NAIP
research (NAAS rating>6)
Number of private sector organizations (including
NGOs) participating in consortia 2 2 2
Number of production technologies released and/
or adopted based on NAIP research - 1
Number of processing technologies released
and/or adopted based on NAIP research 0 - 12
Number of technologies/products commercialized
based on NAIP research 0 -
-
Number of technical articles, popular articles,
conference papers, bulletins etc. published
- -
Leaflets(English):10
Leaflets (Kannada):13
Technical bulletein:4
conference papers:9
Popular articles:1
Research papers:2(MJAS)
Number of farmers involved in consortia activities - 1500 6810
Amount of sustainability fund corpus created
(crores) -
0.79
Incremental employment generated (person
days/year/HH) 80-90 105-120 110-120
Increase in income of participating households
(per annum) 18000 28000 7000 (Average)
Indicator Baseline 2012-13 Cumulative
Project Development Objective Indicators
Number of novel tools/protocols/methodologies
developed for research - -
-
Work Plan for 2013-14 with specific targets Salient achievements
Activities Targets Expected Results
Improved cropping system: Multiple
cropping system, INM and IPDM in
Onion, Groundnut, Sunflower, Pigeon
pea, Grain amaranths, Ragi, Maize, Castor
and fodder
750ha
1. Increase in the productivity
crops and animals
2. To increase the
diversification of crop
enterprises
3. To increase the Employment
4. To increase the net income
(Crop, Animal husbandry
and IGA activities)
5. Perennial crops act as
drought proofing measures
6. To protect the environment
7. Social framework: SHG,
JLG’s, Commodity groups
etc.
Agri –Horticulture (Perennials): 250 Households
Agri –Forestry (Perennials): 250 Households
Ornamental fishery 25 Households
Veterinary care 375
Households Animal nutrition
IGA 21
Households
Strengthening of bunds(Ha) 40ha
Synergy linkage with development
department
Strengthening of SHG’s,JLGs and
Linking them to bank
and formation of commodity grower
associations and providing them with
market Linkage.
Appendix
Objective wise achievements in the year 2012-13
Objective Activity Targets
(ha/no’s ) Achievements
(ha/ no’s)
Identification and
promotion of
appropriate farming
systems and
income generating
activities to
strengthen the
livelihood,
economic security,
equity and social
capital
Improved cropping system: Multiple cropping system, INM and IPDM in Groundnut, Sunflower, Pigeon pea,
Grain amaranthus, Ragi, Maize, Castor and fodder crops 375 689
Horticulture and Commercial crops/Vegetable: INM and
IPDM in Onion (Arka kalyan and Satara red). 350
Agri –Horticulture (Perennials): Mango, Sapota, Lemon,
Jackfruit and Tamarind 6750 5900
WDF(NABARD): Mango and Sapota 3900
Agro-forestry : Melia dubia, Simarouba
Glauca, Sesbania grandiflora and Gyricidia 6750 10000
WDF(NABARD) : forestry plants -Teak, Silver oak,
Pongemia and Sesbania grandiflora 40,000
Fodder crops:Melia dubia,Sesbania,Hybrid Napier and
Gliricidia(households) 124
IGA: Petty shop, Fruit vending, Tailoring, pottery, Masala
powder marketing, areca leaf plate making 22 22
Ornamental fishery: Fish Fingerlings distributed to the
farmers 10000 7200
Veterinary Health , Animal nutrition and
Reproductive care: 3 Health and
Nutritional camps including synergy
from development departments
Deworming 7800
FMD Vaccination 3800
PPR vaccination 7500
Development of
appropriate public-
private
partnerships and
linkages to ensure
necessary value
chain to improve
market linkages
and efficiency for
the output/s
arising from IFS
and IGA
innovations
Ornamental fish market linkage: Linked to KFDC (Karnataka
Fiheries Development corporation) and Private aquarium
shops Tatwamasi Netway Aquarium, Hiriyur, Inchara
Aquarium, Hosadurga).
Ornamental fish growers association ( Tulasi alankaarika
Meenugaarar sangha)
Onion growers association
Milk market linkage: KMF, Shimoga
- 3
Trainings have organized to form commodity growers
association for groundnut , cotton and redgram
Continued…..
Objective Activity Targets
(ha/no’s )
Achievements
(ha/ no’s)
Capacity
building for
Human
resource
development
at different
levels and
Social capital
formation
through local
organizations.
INM and IPDM in Onion:31-05-2012 1 24
Income Generating activities:1-06-2012 1 29
Raising of ornamental fish culture and Tank fisheries : 4-
06-2012 1 9
Importance of seed treatment, INM and IPDM in
Groundnut, cotton , onion, maize and other crops: 30-06-
2012 1 14
Planting of horticultural crops and their management: 2,3-
08-2012 2 25
Planting of horticultural crops and their management: 2-
08-2012 1 17
Improved practices in cotton cultivation :28-04-2012 1 32
INM and IPDM in Onion:31-05-2012 1 24
Income Generating activities:1-06-2012 1 29
Method demonstration of horticultural crops like Mango,
sapota,Tamaring ,lemon, jack and Hebbevu : 9,10-08-
2012 2 25
Raising of ornamental fish culture and Tank fisheries : 25-
07-2012 1 20
Method demonstration cum training programme on
planting of horticultural and forest crops and their
management: 10.16,22-08-2012 3 60
Management of sustainable fund for SHG and also how
to reduce the conflict between SHG groups. 2 40
Heath camp (Myrada) 26-09-2012 3 38
Marketing of ornamental fishes 4-10-2012 and 12-11-
2012 2 32
Cultivation aspects of Simarouba and Jackfruit 19-11-
2012 1 30
Registration of Ornamental fish grower association 27-
11-2012 1 12
Usefulness of medicinal plants 29-11-2012 1 36
Balanced feed preparation (dairy animal) and
Prerequisites for maintenance of quality milk and Yield
(other than the project Area by NAIN&P) and distributed
the Gliricidia Cuttings to the same farmers(5 each)
1 25
Formation of commodity grower association and its
advantages :22-01-2013 2 69
Management of pest and disease management and
cultivation aspects of pomegranate: 8-02-2013 1 250
Total 29 820
Objective wise cumulative targets and achievements since inception (2009-10)
Objective Activity Targets
(ha/no’s )
Achievements
(ha/ no’s)
Identification and
promotion of
appropriate farming
systems and income
generating activities
to strengthen the
livelihood, economic
security, equity and
social capital
Entry-level Activities (Installation of solar street lights (10) and
home lights (15) in 3 clusters and provision of drinking water
through bore well in one cluster
25 25
Area under Improved cropping System(ha) : Improved cropping
system: (Multiple cropping system + INM + IPDM +)
Introduction of new varieties: [Groundnut, Red gram, Ragi,
Navane, Green gram, Bengal gram, Grain amaranths, Sorghum,
Sunflower, Safflower,, Castor Maize, Cotton, and fodder crops
4275 4526
Horticultural and commercial crops 425 824
Area under Seed production in Onion, Redgram and Groundnut. 60 500
Demonstration of IFS model 60 60
Area under sericulture 90 15
Drip irrigation 375 50
Simarouba glauca (Swayam Vaidya Sasya sanjeevini medicinal
plant) - 2500
Agri –Horticulture (Perennials): Mango, Sapota, Lemon,
Jackfruit and Tamarind 6750 5900
WDF(NABARD): Mango and Sapota 3900
Agro-forestry : Melia dubia, Simarouba
Glauca, Sesbania grandiflora and Gyricidia 6750 10000
WDF(NABARD) : forestry plants -Teak, Silver oak,
Pongemia and Sesbania grandiflora 40,000
Fodder crops:Melia dubia,Sesbania,Hybrid Napier and
Gliricidia(households) 27 27
Biogas (No. of households) 50 70
Ornamental fishery (No. of households) 80 85
Farm pond culture (No. of households) 153 153
Distribution of soil health cards 25 25
Activity Targets
(ha/no’s ) Achievements (ha/ no’s)
NGO (MYRADA
and NISARGA Soil and water conservation (Ha)+ (Synergy-NABARAD 750 750+150
Vermiciompost (No.)+ (Synergy-NABARAD 75 75+32
Organic Compost 24 24
Farm Pond(Synergy-NABARAD 45 45+20
Check dam repair 1 1
Continued………
Objective Activity Targets
(ha/no’s )
Achievements
(ha/ no’s)
NIANP and KVAFSU I Animal Husbandry
Veterinary Health and
Reproductive care
Dairy and Non descript animal 4000 4200
Small ruminants and (deworming and Vaccination 9000 9750
Poultry (Baseline statistics birds-200) 4500 1825
Animal Nutrition and
Intervention
Dairy (No.)
Poultry (No.)
Small ruminants (No.)
Income Generating
activities Flower vending (No.) 15 15
Woollen blanket knitting 1 1
Arecanut Leaf plate making 1 1
Arecanut slicing /Chipping Machine 1 1
Petty Shop 1 1
Tailoring 1 1
Pottery 1 1
Motor winding 1 1
Sheep rearing - 70
Multi crop Thresher 1 1
Ragi Processing Unit 1 1
Sheep rearing - 70
Flower vending (No.) 15 15
II.Development of
appropriate public-private
partnerships and linkages
to ensure necessary value
chain to improve market
linkages and efficiency for
the output/s arising from
IFS and IGA innovations
Agriculture information provision through Voice
SMS’s by IFFCO, - 150
Ornamental fish market linkage to : KFDC, Tumkur
and Private agencies (Tatwamasi Netway , Hiriyur,
Inchara aquarium, Hosa durga
Milk Market linkage for Sanikere,Mdkote Kote and
Hosadurga clusters :KMF
Linking with credit and insurance (Households)
>1500
Milk Market linkage for Sanikere,Mdkote Kote and
Hosadurga clusters :KMF
NGO (MYRADA and
NISARGA
Formation of Self help groups and involving them
in income generating activities for initiating
changes in the production system to improve
efficiency.
Continued…
Objective Activity Targets
(ha/no’s )
Achievements
(ha/ no’s)
Capacity building for
Human resource
development at
different levels and
Social capital formation
through local
organizations
2000 4786
Sensitization, need
based training
programs Commodity
grower associations for
beneficiaries of
different interventions
and IGA activities
Improved cropping system ,INM and IPDM (Usage of Funnel traps, Bucket
traps etc) in Ragi, Navane .Jowar , Red gram, Green gram, Maize , Onion,
multiple cropping, IFS, Azolla, vermicomposting, Importance of fodder
cultivation , balance feeding, demonstration of feed block preparation for
dairy animals, Ornamental fishery, Agril-credit,( SHG bank linkages), Planting
of horticultural crops and their management: Mango, Sapota, Tamarind,
Jackfruit, Lemon, Melia dubia and Sesbania, Registration of commodity
grower association, Synergy with development departments –to create
awareness about the schemes in the development departments, SHG- thrift
habits, value addition (products chutney powder, Ragi malt), canopy
management of mango and fig , Organic farming , Method demonstration of
planting horticultural and forestry plants and their management, Raising of
ornamental fishery and how to form ornamental rearer’s association
(procedures), onion and other crops growers association and its advantages,
Balanced feed preparation (dairy animal) and Prerequisites for maintenance
of quality milk and Yield and Management of pest and disease management
and cultivation aspects of pomegranate.
IFS and IGA Activities
LIST OF PUBLICATIONS
Papers published in Journals
GIRIDHAR K., ELANGOVAN AV., KHANDEKAR P., SHARANGOUDA AND SAMPATH KT. 2012. Cultivation and use of Azolla as nutritive feed supplement for the livestock. Indian Farming,
62(2), 20-22.
SHIVARAMU, H.S., NARAYANAREDDY, M. A., PROMOD CHANDAKAVATE, AJAYKUMAR, J. AND GURUPRASAD, G., 2013, Impact of Improved Cultivation Practices on
Production and Productivity of Onion Crop. Sharad Krishi, 12 (1): 60-1.
SHIVARAMU H. S., PRAMOD M. CHANDAKAVATE AND HARSHAVARDHAN, 2013,
Economics of Processing and Value Addition to Arecanut and Areca Leaf. Mysore J. Agric. Sci., 47(1):
p312-15.
Papers presented in seminar/symposia/conference:
ELANGOVAN A. V., GIRIDHAR K., CHANDRAPPA T., SHARANGOUDA, KHANDEKAR P., SAMANTA A.K. AND SAMPATH K. , 2009. Livestock activity of farmers of Vaddikere village of
Chitradurga district, Karnataka, presented in 13th
Biennial Conference of Animal Nutrition Society of
India (Diversification of Animal Nutrition research in the Changing Scenario) held at NIANP,
Bangalore on December 17-19, 2009. Abs No: RNPE-151; p: 90.
GIRIDHAR K., ELANGOVAN A. V., SHARANGOUDA, MURUGAPPA A., CHANDRAPPA T., KHANDEKAR P. AND SAMPATH K. , 2010. Economic benefits of backyard poultry and Azolla
cultivation in Integrated Farming System, Presented in XIX National Symposium on Resource
Management Approach towards Livelihood Security held at University of Agricultural Sciences,
GKVK, Bangalore No 2-4, December, 2010, p; 180
ELANGOVAN A. V., SHARANGOUDA, CHARANKUMAR, M.E. PRAMOD M.C., GIRIDHAR K., MURUGAPPA A., KHANDEKAR P. AND SAMPATH K. , 2011, Interventions
for enhancement of milk production in Sanikere village of Chitradurga district, Karnataka, presented
in 14th
Biennial Conference of Animal Nutrition Society of India (Livestock productivity enhancement
with available feed resources) held at GBPUA & T, Pantanagar on November 3-5, 2011. Abs No: LR-
51; p: 84-86.
SHARANGOUDA, ELANGOVAN A. V., MADHUSUDHAN M.K., PRAMOD M.C.,
GIRIDHAR K.,MURUGAPPA A., KHANDEKAR P. AND SAMPATH K., 2011 Interventions in dairy farming in Hosadurga Taluk of Chitradurga district, Karnataka, presented
in 14th
Biennial Conference of Animal Nutrition Society of India (Livestock productivity
enhancement with available feed resources) held at GBPUA & T,Pantanagar on November 3-5,
2011. Abs No: LR-52; p: 86-87.
NAIP, 2012, Photos of watersheds and greening the rocky areas of Chitradurga. In Seminar on
status, progress and achievements of some land based productive systems of Puducherry, Tamil
Nadu and Karnataka. Organized by Environment Protection Movement. Karaikal Chapter, held
at Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru College of Agriculture and Research Institute, Karaikal on 12th
August 2011, p. Inner front cover page and p 83
GIRIDHAR K., ELANGOVAN A V., SHARANGOUDA AND KHANDEKAR P.;2012 Paper
presented on "Economic analysis of farming systems in Chitradurga district of Karnataka" at Third
International Agronomy Congress on “Agriculture Diversification, Climate Change Management and
Livelihoods”, at IARI, Pusa Campus, New Delhi during, November,26–30,2012.
SHIVARAMU, H.S., NARAYANA GOWDA, K., GURUPRASAD, G. AND PRAMOD CHANDAKAVATE, 2012,
Livelihood security of rural poor in disadvantaged Chitradurga district of Karnataka through IFS
approach. Abstract, National Conference on Demonstrated Options for Improved Livelihood in
Disadvantaged areas of India, Jan 20-21, 2012 held at IGKV, Raipur
SHIVARAMU, H. S. AND CHANDAKAVATE, P. M., 2012, Sustainable Rural Livelihood
Security Through IFS. Training Manual on Nutrient Management Strategies in Integrated Farming
Systems, ICAR Sponsored Winter School at UAS, Raichur, Karnataka, p90-97.
SHIVARAMU.H. S. 2013., Natural Resource Management for Livelihood in Rainfed Regions of
South India.Invited paper presented in NAIP Workshop on Natural Resource Management in
Backward districts of India at NBSS&LUP (ICAR), Nagpur on 21st
- 22nd
February, 2013
Book:
A.V. ELANGOVAN, N. K. S. GOWDA, MANPAL SRIDHAR AND K. T. SAMPATH. 2010.
Rural Livestock Farming. National Institute of Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Bangalore, India,
77 P.
CD’s Released:
� Integrated farming system for livelihood security under NAIP Livelihood project on
Chitradurgha ( Director, IIHR, Hesaraghatta, bangalore- 560089.
� K. GIRIDHAR, A. V. ELANGOVAN, SHARANGOUDA, P. KHANDEKAR, A.P.
KOLTE, U.B. ANGADI and K.T. SAMPATH, 2010. Azolla cultivation for livestock
feeding – under NAIP Livelihood project.
� Visit of DG, ICAR on 21st February ,2012 published in ICAR Bulletin .January-March2012
and also in the UAS, News letter February,2012
Success stories in ICAR Website
SHIVARAMU, H. S., 2013, Enhancing Rural livelihood security through ornamental fish
culture . www.icar.org.in, Home page under Success Stories appeared in Feb 2103.
Technical Bulletin Published:
Success stories in ICAR Website:
Enhancing Rural livelihood security through ornamental fish
, Home page under Success Stories appeared in Feb 2103.
Enhancing Rural livelihood security through ornamental fish
, Home page under Success Stories appeared in Feb 2103.
1. GIRIDHAR K., ELANGOVAN AV., KANDHEKAR P., SHARANGOUDA AND
SAMPATH KT, 2011. Azolla - Novel feed supplement for livestock. Technical bulletin.
NIANP, Bangalore.
2. GIRIDHAR K., ELANGOVAN AV., KANDHEKAR P., SHARANGOUDA, RAJENDRA
H. AND SAMPATH KT, 2011. Azolla-Navina Hosa Upa Aahara (Kannada). Technical
bulletin. NIANP, Bangalore.
3. A.V. ELANGOVAN, N.K.S. GOWDA, MANPAL SHRIDAR AND K.T. SAMPATH,
2011. Graamin Pashu Paalan (Hindi), Technical Bulletin, NIANP, Bangalore.
4. GIRIDHAR K., ELANGOVAN AV., VIJAY KUMAR, KANDHEKAR P.,
SHARANGOUDA, AND SAMPATH KT. 2011. Azolla-Pashudan Ke Liye Navin Poshak
Purak Aahar (Hindi). Technical bulletin. NIANP, Bangalore.
Leaflets Published in English:
Rural poultry farming
Improved agro-techniques for fodder Sorghum
Package of practices for fodder Maize
Production practices for fodder Bajra
Improved agro-techniques for hybrid Napier Bajra
Improved agro-techniques for Guinea grass
Production practices for Para grass
Management practices for fodder Cowpea
Package of practices for Lucerne
Azolla’s cultivation and its usage as feed supplement for livestock
Leaflets Published in Kannada:
Graamina pradeshdalli koli saakane
Jolada hasiru hullu mattu sudhaarita krishi kramagalu
Mekke jolada hasiru hullu mattu krishi kramagalu
Bajra hasiru hullu mattu beleyuva kramagalu
Hybrid napier bajra hasiru mevu mattu krishi kramagalu
Gini hullu mattu krishi vidhaanagalu
Para hasiru hullu krishi kramagalu
Alasandhi dvidala sassya (hasiru mevu)- krishi kramagalu
Lucerne beleyuva kramagalu
Jaanuvaarugala Upa Aaharakkagi Azolla Besaaya.
Grameena hainugarikeyalli Azollada mahatwa
Onion Sees Production (Arka kalyan)
Alankar menu krishi:Labadayak oopakasabu
Success stories:
1. Impact of INM/IPDM and Arka kalyan variety on onion production : The selected farmers
from the cluster villages of the district were given the inputs required for 0.4 ha area each,
besides training on improved cultivation practices through farmers field school for three years
(2009-12). Upon analyzing the overall impact of Arka Kalyan variety, the productivity of onion
increased by 53 per cent (from 18 to 27.5 tons/ha) due to INM and IPDM as against 23 per cent
(from 18 to 22.2 tons/ha) in local variety. Thus at an average price of Rs 8 per kg, the farmers
obtained Rs 68,625 per ha additional income through adoption of improved cultivation practices
viz., high yielding variety (Arka Kalyan), INM and IPDM practices. The total net gain was to
the extent of Rs.34, 825 per ha due to INM and IPDM practices in Satara Red with an
incremental benefit to the additional cost ratio of 3.82. Whereas, cv. Arka Kalyan gave the total
net gain of Rs. 68625 per ha and the incremental benefit to the additional cost ratio of 9.30 with
INM and IPDM. Apart from enhancement in productivity (53%) and income (35 %), the
improved variety and improved practice generated an additional employment of 30 man days
per ha.
2. Ornamental Fishery: Ornamental fish culture is an innovative technology to the farm women
consuming very less time and less investment with high profits, besides increasing the water
productivity. Before the inception of the National Agricultural Innovation Project (NAIP) in
the backward Chitradurga district, the farmers were not aware of ornamental fish culture. As
part of IGA ornamental fish culture was introduced with initial investment support from the
project through constructing the cement tank/cistern and by introducing the suitable varieties of
ornamental fishes. (Molly, Guppy, and sword tail). Farm women were trained and arranged
exposure visits to the established fishery units around Bangalore, besides showing assured
market. Formation of ornamental fish grower association further lead to forward and backward
linkages which secured good prices to their commodity (Ornamental fish). On an average Rs 8
per fish were being sold directly to the aquarium shops or to the Karnataka Fisheries
Development corporation. In the melas, the farm women/ SHG were also selling to the
customers @ Rs.150 for a pair of fishes in 6 or 8” bowls along with a packet of feed (25g) and a
twig of ornamental aquatic plant. The gross return per annum of Rs. 24634 was obtained by
incurring the total cost of Rs. 14398 for two cement tanks of 500 liters each besides other
expenditure towards labour, fingerlings, feed, water etc. The net benefit was of Rs. 10235 per
annum. Thus, ornamental fish culture as an IGA proved profitable with additional monthly
income of Rs.850 to the farm women with less time, labour and investment with minimal risk.
3. Areca leaf plate making enterprise: With the assistance from NAIP, one of the groups of
SHG have established areca leaf plate making machine costing Rs.60000/unit and is able to
product one plate per 45 seconds. On an average, they produce 2400plates per day, where in
cost of each plate including the raw material , transportation, power and labour is Rp.0.9/plate.
The gross return per plate worked out to Rs.2.25 and the net return of Rs.1.35 could be gained
with an overall benefit: cost ratio of 2.32.
4. Arecanut slicing /chipping machine: The net returns per annum from processing raw areca
nut into slices/ chips was to the tune of Rs. 1, 73,083 with an overall the benefits cost ratio of
1.24. Thus, the monthly net income of Rs.14, 424 was obtained.
5. Flower vending- Vaddikere : Smt. Yashodamma from Vaddikere village aged about 48 years
offered a loan of Rs.5000/- for the purpose of starting flower vending activity. She sells flowers
to nearby temple and local shandies. Previously she used to earn Rs.50 to 80 per day. After
NAIP support, her earnings raised to Rs.150 to 200/day.
6. Woolen blanket weaving: Shri P.Kenchanna and his wife Smt. Puttamma from Sanikere village
involved in wool blanket weaving activity. He was offered a loan of Rs.9000 through the
programme. He collects wool from sheep which were given to other beneficiaries of the
programme. After cleaning and processing, Smt. Puttamma will convert this wool into yarn, for
which she will be paid Rs.100/kg. Shri Kenchanna able to produce 3 blankets per week, for
which he will get Rs.250/blanket as wages. Each blanket was sold at Rs.750 to 1200.
7. Tailoring: Smt. Halamma, from Hullukatte received Rs, 10000 loan from Lakshmi women
SHG group for the IGA activity: Tailoring components includes tailoring machine, Table and
Scissors .The total cost incurred per year on this IGA was Rs. 38,575. The fixed cost was
Rs.2100 and the variable cost was Rs.36, 475. The Gross return realised was to the tune of Rs.1,
06,000 and the net returns obtained from this activity was Rs.67425 with a benefit- cost ratio
2.75. The monthly net income was of Rs.5600.
8. Pottery: Smt. Muddamma, from Rangavanhalli received Rs, 10000 loan from Saraswathi women
SHG group for the IGA activity: The total cost incurred per year on this IGA was Rs. 17,100. The
fixed cost was Rs.2100 and the variable cost was Rs.15, 000. The Gross return realised was to the
tune of Rs.54, 000 and the net returns obtained from this activity was Rs.36, 900 with a benefit-
cost ratio 3.16. The monthly net income was of Rs.3075.
9. Improved sheep rearing - A success story from Chitradurga district, Karnataka
Smt. Shivaleela Nagaraju, a woman landless farmer from Sanikere village of Chitradurga district
in Karnataka is dependent on sheep rearing under extensive system for her family’s livelihood.
Before the intervention, she used to own 15 ewes, six lambs and one local breed of ram in their
sheep flock and get a net income of about Rs.13, 500 per annum. Under NAIP livelihood project,
we provided an improved ram (crossbred Rambouillet), imparted the knowhow on preparation of
balanced feed and use of mineral mixture. We also provided periodical deworming and vaccination
to the sheep through health camps. Due to these interventions, the flock size increased from 22 to
46, and the net income from sheep rearing nearly trebled to Rs.40, 000 within two years. The
enhanced earnings were possible due to marked increase in the number as well as the body weight
of lambs. Similarly, the value of existing sheep flock has gone up appreciably from Rs.0.55 lakhs
to Rs.1.67 lakhs, an increase of over 200 per cent. The significant improvement in earnings from
sheep rearing encouraged her to apply for bank loan to purchase a few more sheep.
10. Higher profits from goat farming - A success story from Chitradurga district, Karnataka
Mr. Parappa, a farmer owning five acres of land from Bochenahalli village of
Chitradurga district in Karnataka is practicing goat farming in extensive system as a subsidiary
occupation. Initially, he was maintaining a flock of 20 does, five kids and one buck with an annual
income of Rs.27, 600 from goat rearing. Under NAIP livelihood project, we provided him a
crossbred buck for genetic upgradation, advocated the use of balanced feed and mineral mixture.
We also provided deworming and vaccination to the flock through periodical health camps. Within
two years of intervention, the number of kids born increased from 40 to 72 and yearly net income
from goat farming almost trebled to over Rs. 80,000 from Rs.27, 500. The value of goat flock (40
does, 20 kids and one buck) existing with the farmer at present is about Rs.2.30 lakhs, an increase
of over 250 % as compared to the initial flock’s value of Rs.0.65 lakhs. Additionally, the farmer has
reduced expenditure on fertilizers, and is getting stable yield from his crops due to the extra manure
from penning of the goats in his fields.
11. Market linkages developed: 124 no. new SHG groups are formed and the same is being linked to
the banks microfinance facility. Milk route connectivity has been channelled to KMF-Shimoga and
ornamental fisheries to KFDC (Karnataka Fisheries Development corporation) and Tatwamasi
netway Aquarium, Hiriyur.
Honours and Awards
Sub-Project Leader
and Partners Name of personnel
Honour/Award
(with date)
NAIP, component 3,
UAS, GKVK,
Bangalore
Smt. Nagaveni,
Vaddikere village,
Hiriyur cluster
Awarded as best young farm women during
Krishi Mela held at GKVK, Bangalore on
20.12.2011
NAIP, Component 3,
UAS, GKVK,
Bangalore.
Vaddikere village,
Hiriyur cluster.
NAIP Vaddikere cluster received the best
Village Development programme (VDP) by
NABARD
NAIP, component 3,
UAS, GKVK,
Bangalore
Smt. Nagaveni,
Vaddikere village,
Hiriyur cluster
Smt. Nagaveni W/O Lokanath had received
District level best women Innovative farmer
award for her outstanding achievement in IFS
under NAIP during 2011-12. The award was
handed over by His Excellency Hansraj
Bhardwaj, Governor of Karnataka along with
Dr. K.Narayana Gowda, Vice Chancellor,
UAS, Bangalore on” Progressive Farmers
Mela” on 27-11-2012 at UAS, Bangalore.
NAIP, component 3,
UAS, GKVK,
Bangalore
Sri, Shivakumar S/O
Thippesiddappa,
Vaddikere village,
Hiriyur cluster
Shivakumar S/O Thippesiddappa, Vaddikere
had received the innovative young farmer
award at Taluka level for the Year 2011-12 for
the outstanding achievement in IFS model
being implemented by NAIP at Vaddikere.
The award was given by UAS, GKVK,
Bangalore on 27-11-2012
NAIP, component 3,
UAS, GKVK,
Bangalore
Mrs. Y K Jyothi W/O
Satyanarayanagowda
, Vaddikere
Woman SHG farmer of NAIP Mrs. Y K
Jyothi W/O Satyanarayanagowda , Vaddikere
participated in National Conference on
“Community based approaches for inclusive
growth” in Hyderabad from 13-12-2012 to
15-12-2012 organized by Enable-Vibrant
SHG Movement in India.
NAIP, component 3,
UAS, GKVK,
Bangalore
Dr.H S Shivaramu
CPI , NAIP-III
Project
UASB
Dr.H.S.Shivaramu CPI, NAIP received the
state award Smt.Nagamma Dattatreya Rao
Desai award by UAS, Bangalore for his
outstanding research for the year 2011-2012
on 5th October 2012.
The awardees along with Project Staff Economics of various interventions
1. Impact of INM/IPDM and Arka kalyan variety on onion production :The selected farmers
from the cluster villages of the district were given the inputs required for 0.4 ha area each,
besides training on improved cultivation practices through farmers field school for three years
(2009-12). Upon analyzing the overall impact of Arka Kalyan variety, the productivity of
onion increased by 53 per cent (from 18 to 27.5 tons/ha) due to INM and IPDM as against 23
per cent (from 18 to 22.2 tons/ha) in local variety. Thus at an average price of Rs 8 per kg, the
farmers obtained Rs 68,625 per ha additional income through adoption of improved cultivation
practices viz., high yielding variety (Arka Kalyan), INM and IPDM practices. The total net
gain was to the extent of Rs.34, 825 per ha due to INM and IPDM practices in Satara Red with
an incremental benefit to the additional cost ratio of 3.82. Whereas, cv. Arka Kalyan gave the
total net gain of Rs. 68625 per ha and the incremental benefit to the additional cost ratio of
9.30 with INM and IPDM. Apart from enhancement in productivity (53%) and income (35 %),
the improved variety and improved practice generated an additional employment of 30 man
days per ha.
2. Ornamental Fishery: The net return per annum from direct selling of Marketable Size
fingerlings was Rs. 10235.60 with an overall benefit cost ratio of 1.71.
3. Areca leaf plate making enterprise: The net return per annum from a processing centre was to
the tune of Rs 11, 04,769 with an overall benefit: cost ratio of 2.32.
4. Arecanut slicing /chipping machine: The net returns per annum from processing raw areca nut
into slices was to the tune of Rs. 1, 73,083 with an overall the benefits cost ratio of 1.24. Thus,
the monthly net income of Rs.14, 424 was obtained.
Technology of Area-Specific Mineral Mixture for Dairy Animals
Low reproductive efficiency in cattle and buffaloes is one of the major problems in livestock
production in India, resulting in poor economic returns to the livestock farmers. The deficiency and/or
imbalance of micro and macro nutrients are one of the important factors responsible for the low
reproductive efficiency. Depending on the most deficient minerals in different agro-climatic zones of
Karnataka, NIANP, Bangalore developed area specific mineral mixture (ASMM) technology and
commercialized it through Karnataka Milk Federation. As the milk routes and dairy cooperative
societies are very limited in Chitradurga district, NAIP livelihood project took up the distribution to
widely disseminate this technology. Supplementation of 40 to 50g mineral mixture per animal per day
improved reproductive health and also, milk yield by about 350 grams per day per animal.
Mineral Mixture for Small Ruminants Small ruminants like sheep and goat have specific mineral requirements, which are quite different
from the large ruminants. Specific mineral mixture formulations for small ruminants are not
commercially available. Of late, sheep and goat rearing is becoming more intensive in some regions.
NIANP, Bangalore formulated specific mineral mixture for sheep and goat and tested its efficacy to
improve growth and health. These formulations were tested in organised farms and found to be
beneficial. To further validate the benefits and popularise the supplementation of mineral mixture for
sheep and goat, field trials were conducted in Chitradurga district of Karnataka under NAIP livelihood
project. The extra body weight gain of 3 kg per sheep was obtained with the supplementation of
mineral mixture for five months. By spending Rs.50 on minerals, the farmer was able to gain an extra
income of Rs.500 with an incremental cost benefit ratio of 1:10. This supplementation is fast catching
up with sheep and goat farmers.
Technology for production of Azolla as feed supplement For the benefit of small holders, a shallow pond (6 inches depth) of 6 X 4 feet size was made with
durable plastic sheet i.e., UV stabilized silpaulin, and side walls of bricks or excavated soil
for Azolla cultivation. It produces over 700 grams of supplemental feed of fresh Azolla per day. Over
110 units were established in 11 villages spread across Hiriyur, Challakere and Hosadurga taluks of
Chitradurga district in Karnataka. Azolla supplementation @ 700 grams per day improved the mean
daily milk production by half a litre per local cow/buffalo. This practice also increased the number of
lactation days. The additional returns per milch animal were over Rs.3,000 per year due to the higher
milk output.
Backyard poultry In order to popularize backyard poultry, 15 chicks of 8-10 weeks (12 females and 3 males)
were distributed to 36 farmers in three clusters mainly to landless, economically poor and SC
beneficiaries. This was well received and they started rearing the birds with minimum inputs,
designing their own housing pattern for the birds and took care of feeding mainly through scavenging
and on kitchen waste. Most of the farmers in Hiriyur cluster maintained them well and the birds
started laying eggs after 28 weeks of age. They are getting about 5 to 8 eggs per day from the flock.
Some eggs are being consumed by the children of beneficiary families (nutritious food, rich in
proteins, vitamins and minerals) and the rest are sold @ Rs 5 per egg. In a well-kept unit, a total of
350 eggs were laid in the past 4 months and an additional income of Rs 750/- per month was
generated along with nutritional benefits to their children from the backyard poultry. They have also
hatched the fertile eggs and started rearing the young ones. This family has set an example for other
farmers, who are also willing to carry out poultry farming in a similar pattern.
******Summary sheet
Crop Number
of HH
Total
area, ha
Initial
yield, t/ha
Improved
yield, t/ha
Total
Production(t)
Enhanced
income/ha/year,
(Rs)
Crop Production
Cereals
Ragi-GPU-28 177 86 1.75 2 172 3750
Maize-Nityashree and Hema
84 58 2 3 174 8500
Pulses
Pigeon Pea-BRG-2
234 395 1 1.25 493.75 15000
Green gram-China moong
27 17 1 1.25 21.25 10,000
Oilseeds
Groundnut-ICGV-91114 ,TMV-2
62 12 7.5 1 62 8750
Sunflower
KBSH-43
93 81 0.625 0.875 7500
Vegetables
Onion-Arka kalyan
200 100 18 27.5 2750 76000
Others - - - - - -
Total
Seed production
Number
of HH
Gross
area, ha
Net area, ha Total
production,
t
Onion (Arka
kalyan)
10 1.5 - 1 -
Redgram
(BRG-2)
395 400 400 493.75
Note: Redgram (BRG-2) is variety , so it is considered as seed production itself.
****Marketing linkage developed
Marketing
Intervention
Item (Produce) Volume traded,
t per year
Volume traded,
Rs/year
No of farmers
benefitted
Av income per
farmer per year
Market linkage
for ornamental
fisher : Private
Aquarium
shops and
KFDC
Ornamental
fish 89565 @Rs.8 716520 70 10236
Livestock Production
Livestock
Unit
Number of
HH
Total
Number of
livestock
provided
Average
Numbers /HH
Income /unit /
annum (Rs)
Income/HH
(Rs/annum )
Dairy (local
cows and
buffaloes)
195 340 1.76 4,692 7,728
Sheep 146 4410 30.2 90,600 1,13,250
Goat 48 423 8.8 23,760 29,040
Intervention Number provided HH benefitted Net Income per
unit, Rs
Vermiciompost 75+32
Synergy (NABARD)
75+
32
6400
Natural Resource management: It has been addressed through various measures
1. Soil and water conservation (farm pond, bunding and Vermiciompost) measures 900 ha
including synergy.
2. 107 Vermiciompost units were constructed to address the fertility of the soil in terms of
productivity, aeration, soil microbial activity and availability of nutrients : By practicing
Vermicompost 18’ X 6’ X 2.5’ (2 pits) with the support of NAIP farmers, 36 kgs of
Vermicompost generated per 100 kgs of biomass and Each pit generates 1000 kgs of compost
every 3 months (valued Rs. 3000). A total of 8 tonnes of Vermiciompost could be produced
potentially. However, each farmers could produce 4 tonnes of Vermiciompost on an average
which contributed 160kg of N, 160 kg of P and 160 kg of K . A total of Rs.1600 was spent on
producing it and it saved Rs.6270 worth of fertilizers with a benefit: cost ratio of 3.91. An
individual farmer could avoid usage of fertilizers to the extent of 350Kg of DAP, 265Kg of
MOP and 110 Kg of urea.
Impact on environment: 107 Vermicompost units: sue to NAIP project intervention we
could able to replace 37450kg of DAP, 28355 of MOP and 11770 Urea of chemical fertilizers
through Vermicompost.
3. 27 Biogas units: a single unit of biogas unit generated 2 M3/day and which is sufficient to
cook food for 6-8 members /day and it saved Rs.50-70 worth of fuel wood/day, besides
improved health and environment. The slurry being effectively utilized for Vermi compost
preparation. Apart from saving on the fire wood , farmer earned income by selling worms
(@Rs.150 to 200/Kg)
Impact on environment: 27 Biogas units: considering the LPG, a farmer with 5 member
family size saved Rs.5000 per year and Rs.600 from selling earthworms. A total of Rs.1.512
lakhs income generated out of 27 biogas unit and it also reduced the drudgery of women in
collecting the woods and improved her health and reduced the environment pollution.
4. Planting of Perennial horticulture, pasture and forestry plants : 16000 plants (NAIP) and
40,000 from NABRD and Forestry department .will going to help the farmers in various ways,
improvement in the environment quality, Soil and water conservation and improves the
productivity of the soil by its litter (fallen leaves)
Additional area brought under irrigation:
1. Groundwater is the main source of irrigation. Under NIAP 70 ha were brought under
irrigation and by adopting drip irrigation 30 to 40 % of water was saved.
2. 45 farm ponds were dug under NAIP + 20 from NABARD (Synergy) : Each pond can hold
243 cu meter of water and gets filled up at least 7 times in a year. Totally 110565 cubic meters
(65 ponds x 243m3 x 7 times) of water were made available for protective irrigation, fish
rearing, vegetable cultivation, pot watering of planted fruit trees or for ground water recharge.
Besides these benefits of rain water harvesting, silt was also harvested and recycled as a
productive manure.
Increase in cropping intensity: Cropping intensity has been increased from 96% to 125 % due to
multiple cropping and through planting of perennial horticulture, Pastures and forestry plants in the
project area.
Number of structures:
a. Bunding : 15 borrow pits per farmer for bunding of size 6mx 1mx0.6m were dug (750
farmers being covered under NIAP + 150 farmers under NABARD (Synergy)
b. Farm ponds: 45 nos under NAIP+20 under NABARD(Synergy)
c. Vermiciompost : 75 units under NAIP +42 units under NABARD(Synergy)
d. Biogas:27 units under NAIP
e. Azolla units : 250 under NIAP
f. Ornamental fishery tanks: 60 units under NAIP + 80 units under Fishery department (synergy)
Cost of structures per unit storage capacity
a. Bunding : Rs.2000/ farmer
b. Farm ponds : Rs.10,0000/ pond
c. Vermiciompost : Rs.10,000/ pit
d. Biogas : Rs.10,000/ unit
e. Azolla units : Rs.200/ unit
f. Ornamental fishery tanks :Ras.1500-2500/ tank
MIS system installed- number, HH, area covered
a. Provided ICT or MIS support through linkage with IFFCO – Airtel voice based service to
150 farmers.
b. Farmers have subscribed services from APMC –for market Prices of different crops during
exposure visits to Krishimela, UAS Bangalore 2011-12
c. Farmers have been educated to get solution through or by contacting Kisan Call
Centre(KCC) Toll free number :1551