Research, Testing & Training Centre (RTTC)
Research, Testing & Training Centre (RTTC)
Junagadh Agricultural University
Junagadh, Gujarat
Year of Establishment : 1962-63
Introduction :
The scheme for the establishment of Research, Testing and Training Centre in improved Agricultural implements at Junagadh was started during the third five year plan in 1962-63 vide Government of Gujarat resolution No. AGE/1161/ 84047-E dated 11-08-1961. The activities of center were Research, Testing and Training in farm implements. But later on Research & Extension to other areas of agricultural engineering were taken-up as per the need. The centre has the jurisdiction of entire state. The centre is holding the responsibility of liaisoning with state government and other organizations in the area of Agricultural Engineering.
Mandate :
- To promote mechanization and to solve the problems of farmers
Objectives :
- To design & develop simple, labour saving, cheap and efficient agricultural implements and other equipments and to advise suitable techniques in Agricultural Engineering.
- To test the implements and other agricultural equipments suitable for use in the region under actual field conditions.
- To modify and improve the agricultural equipments.
- To import implements from foreign countries or other parts of the country for testing and to find out the suitability of these implements for this region for certain agricultural operations for which no implement is available at present.
- To introduce and popularize the suitable farm equipments and other agricultural engineering technology.
- To impart training in agricultural equipments and other engineering technology
Faculty Profile :
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Sr.
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Name & Designation
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Qualification
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Specialized subject
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1
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Dr. G. V. Prajapati
Associate Professor
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Ph. D.
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Soil and Water Engineering
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2
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Dr. P. A. Pandya
Assistant Professor
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Ph. D.
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Soil and Water Engineering
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3
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Shri D. A. Vanaliya
Agril. Supervisor
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Diploma in Agril.
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(On pool basis)
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4
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A. P. Mathukiya
Agril. Supervisor
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Diploma in Horti.
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(On pool basis)
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5
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Ms. R. B. Nangas
Sr. Clerk
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M.A.
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-
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6
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Shri Nikunj V. Vora
Craftmen Fitter
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ITI in Fitter
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(On pool basis)
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7
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Shri V.V. Sumera
Carpenter
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ITI in Carpenter
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Working at Poly Tech. in Agril. Engg., Targhadia
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8
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Er. Daksh D. Vadalia
Research Associate
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M. Tech
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Soil and Water Engineering
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Dr. Sanjay H. Parmar
Research Associate
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Ph. D.
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Irrigation and Drainage Engineering
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Research projects and schemes – ongoing
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Name of Scheme
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Budget
Head
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Type of scheme
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Funding Agency
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| Research, Testing and Training Centre | 5073-A | Non-plan | State Government |
| Strengthening of Center of Excellence on Soil and Water Management | 12101-01 | Plan | State Government |
| Research on Rejuvenation of Degraded Costal Agro Eco System of Saurashtra | 12574 | Plan | State Government |
On going Experiments :
| Strengthening of Centre of Excellence on Soil & Water Management | |
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Response of drip-irrigated wheat (Triticum Astivum L.) to polymer-based NPK nanofertilizers |
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2
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Performance of solar photovoltaic pump operated rain pipe irrigation system for Garlic (Allium sativum L.) |
| Research on Rejuvenation of Degraded Costal Agro Eco System of Saurashtra | |
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3
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Soil Salinity Mapping and Modeling Using Remote Sensing and GIS for Coastal Belt of Saurashtra Region
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| 4 | Development of Combined Agricultural Drought Indicator and Kharif Crop Yield Prediction for Saurashtra Region using Remote Sensing and Machine Learning |
| 5 | Response of mulching under different irrigation regimes on coconut |
| Collaborative Experiment | |
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Effect of crop geometry and drip irrigation scheduling based on soil moisture sensor and ETc in sugarcane Sugarcane Research Station, JAU, Kodinar |
National Seminar, Winter School etc. organized
National Seminar
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Sr.
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Particular
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Details about Particular
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1.
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Title of the Program
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National Seminar on “Water Management and Climate Smart Agriculture
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2.
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Objective of the program
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Seminar aims to create a platform for knowledge sharing for all stakeholders in the water and wastewater sector. It covers a rich variety of subjects, technologies and practices, thereby giving a comprehensive overview on the subject. The seminar will allow the dissemination and discussion of cutting edge research in the latest applications available in the water management for sustaining agricultural productivity and impact of climatic drift on water resources availability. The scope will include theoretical and applied research, and technological interventions in the areas of water management. The objective of the programme would be to allow water professionals from industry, government and trade to learn and understand some of the latest developments and opportunities in this sector.
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3.
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Date /Duration
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13-14/02/2015
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4.
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Name & Designation of Dignitaries
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Shri Mohanbhai Kalyanjibhai Kundariya, Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Agriculture, Govt of India, Shri Babubhai Bokhiria, Hon’ble Minister of Agriculture, Govt. of Gujarat, Shri Jasabhai Barad, Hon Minister of Agriculture (State), Govt. of Gujarat, Dr.A.R.Pathak, Vice Chancellor JAU, Prof. M.C.Varshney, Vice Chancellor, Kamadhenu University, Dr.D.K.Sharma, Director, CSSRI, Karnal, Dr.Indu Sharma, Director, IIWR, Karnal, Dr.Mausami RayChaudhary Principal scientist, IIWM, Bhubaneswar, and Dr.R.B.Singhandhupe, Principal Scientist, CIGR, Nagpur, Dr. A.Y.Desai, Director of Research, JAU, Junagadh, Dr. R. Subbaiah, Organizing Secretary, scientists across the country, Progressive Farmers of the state.
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5.
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No. of Participants
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190 Scientists across the country and 50 Progressive Farmers of the Gujarat State
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6
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Details/ Result/
Achievements/ Conclusion of program
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130 Research Papers were presented in 5 concurrent technical sessions on the themes like a) Vulnerability of Agriculture to Climatic Aberrations b) Climate Change assessment, & Impact on Hydrological Modeling and Water Cycle c) Susceptibility of Surface, Ground and River Water to Climate Variability and Geo-Informatics d) Adaption and Mitigation Strategies for Climatic Resilient Water Management and Agriculture and e) One session for farmers community.
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Winter School (21 days)
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Sr. No.
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Particular
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Details about Particular
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Title of the Program
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Winter School on “Implications of Climatic Change on Pedagogical Issues of Water Resources Management”
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2.
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Objective of the program
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The objective of the present course is to:
a) Provide a broad overview of our current knowledge on climate variations,
b) Discuss their impact on water resources management, planning and design and agriculture,
c) Characterize their predictability and advance the understanding of climate variations and climate change,
d) Disseminate this valuable information among the scientific, policy, researchers and NGO’s knowledge domain and
e) Developing innovative and eco-friendly water management interventions to adopt climate change
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3.
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Date Duration
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Date: 21/09/2015 to 11/10/2015 (21 days)
Venue: Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh
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4.
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Name & Designation of Dignitaries
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Dr. A. R. Pathak, Iaugurator and President & Hon’ble, Vice Chancellor, Dr. Anoop Nagar, Regional Director, CGWB, Ahmedabad, Dr. A. Y. Desai, Director of Research, JAU, Junagadh Dr. R. Subbaiah, Course Director & Research Scientist (Agril. Engg.)
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5.
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Participants
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Participants from ICAR Institutes/State Agricultural Universities/Central Agricultural Universities/State Universities/Krishi Vigyan Kendras
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6.
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No(s). of participants
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36 Participants (Odisha, Maharashtra, Punjab, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Tamilnadu and Gujarat)
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7.
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Details/
Result/
Achievements/ Conclusion of program
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Winter School organized by Centre of Excellence on Soil & Water Management, RTTC, JAU, Junagadh in collaboration with Central Ground Water Board, Ahmedabad, International Water Management Institute, Anand and ICRISAT, Hyderabad.
The course include the following themes with particular emphasis to agricultural water resources management in the arena of climatic change
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8.
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Special remarks by speakers
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Hon Vice chancellor appraised the scientists of Centre of Excellence on soil and water management for organizing this school on a topic which is the need of the hour and also commended for bringing high qualitylectures and for enriching the knowledge of the trainers on the subject of climate change impacts on water resources management.
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Model Training Course
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Sr. No.
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Particular
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Details about Particular
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Title of the Program
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Model Training Course on "Water Security and Challenges in the Arena of Climate Change”
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2.
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Objective of the program
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The objectives were a) Provide a broad overview of our current knowledge on climate variations b) Discuss their impact on water resources management, planning and agriculture c) Disseminate this valuable information among Government officers, and d) Develop innovative and eco-friendly water management interventions to adopt climate change
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3.
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Date Duration Time
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Date: 14-21/12/2016. (Eight Days)
Venue: Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh
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4.
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Name & Designation of Dignitaries
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Dr. A. M. Parakhia, Director of Extension Education, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh, Dr. P. V. Patel, Director of Student Welfare, JAU, Junagadh, Dr. N. K. Gontia, Principal and Dean, College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, JAU, Junagadh and Dr. H. D. Rank, Course Director and Research Scientist (Agril. Engg.), RTTC, JAU, Junagadh
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5.
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Participants
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State Department, KVK’s, SAUs Employees
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6.
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No(s). of participants
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27 Officer from State Department, KVK’s, SAUs all over the country.
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7.
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Details/ Result/
Achievements/ Conclusion of program
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Model Training Course on "Water Security and Challenges in the Arena of Climate Change” wassponsored by Directorate of Extension, Department of Agriculture, Co-operation and Farmers’ Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture, New Delhi and organized by Centre of Excellence on Soil & Water Management, RTTC, JAU, Junagadh. Total 27 officers from State Development Departments, KVK and SAU’s had participated in Model Training Course from all over the country. Experts from State Department, Water and Land Management Institute, Anand, SVNIT, Surat, Anand Agricultural University, Godhra and Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh has delivered their expert lectures during the Model Training Course. Pre-Training Assessment and Post-Training Assessment was carried out with multiple choice questions drawn from the course content designed under Model Training Course. Field visit was arranged on 15th December, 2016 at different farms of this University for the visit of different groundwater recharging activities carried by the University. Participant has also visited seed science museum as well as food testing laboratory of this University. Remote Sensing and GIS software: Geometica v. 10.0 was demonstrated during the course. Participatory Rural Appraisal for Participatory Irrigation Management was carried out by making different groups of trainees under MTC.
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8.
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Special remarks by speakers
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Dr. A. M. Parakhia, Director of Extension Education, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh, highlighted some issues in his presidential speech that country need to face the challenge holistically through science, technology and innovation, and establish appropriate governance, policies, regulations and measures to adapt to the challenges posed by climate change, especially as they affect water resources. It is essential to ensure greater resilience by keeping an audit or inventory of water resources with the aim of tracking the effects of climate change. This will directly aid and inform the development of location-specific strategies to cope with the effects and impacts of climate change. Dealing with climate change also require strengthening the resilience of farmers and rural people and help them adapt to the impact of climate change.
Dr. N. K. Gontia, Principal and Dean, College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, JAU, Junagadh addressed some issues of water scarcity and its mitigation strategies in the context of climate change.
Dr. H. D. Rank, Course Director, highlighted the importance of the Model Training Course.
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Teaching:
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Ph. D Project
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1
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M. Tech Project
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1
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UG Project
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2
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Courses Teaching
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2
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Research Achievements:
(A) Recommendations released for farmer:
- Hard, grassy or dryland fields with stubbles of sugarcane, wheat, millet and sorghum can be prepaid for immediate sowing in next season by working ones with rotavator instead of working three or more times with plough, cultivator and straight blade harrow rotavator is the quickest and cheapest means for land preparation. This implement is recommended for farmers use. (1982)
- Drilling attachment to multipurpose pipe framed implement is useful for automatic and uniform sowing without gaps and clusters. It helps in reducing cost of seeds and sowing and increased the yield of crops. This implement is recommended for farmers use. (1983)
- Farmers are recommended to use adjustable yoke instead if three or more local yokes. (1986)
- The bullock drawn multi crop seed-cum-fertilizer drilling attachment to "Samrat Santi" is useful for sowing groundnut, blackgram, Bengal gram, green gram, cotton, sorghum, wheat, pearl millet and sesamum etc. with uniform seed placement at controlled rates alongwith fertilizer drilling manually. Its use is economical as compared to the local seed drill, it is recommended for farmer's use. (1996)
- Small and marginal farmers are recommended to replace their pair of bullocks by single bullock and use single bullock drawn multipurpose implement for harrowing, sowing and interculturing operation. (1993)
- The tractor drawn drilling attachment to cultivator is useful for sowing groundnut blackgram, bengalgram, sorghum, sesamum, pearl millet and pigeonpea etc, with uniform seed placement and controlled seed rates. Its use is also economical as compared to tractor drawn manually metered seed drill (LOCAL). Hence, it is recommended for farmer's use. (1996)
- The bullock drawn hoe-cum-Fertilizer drilling attachment is useful to place second dose of nitrogenous fertilizer (Urea) for cotton is moist soil zone near the plant roots alongwith the interculturing operation without plant damage. In comparison to traditional method crop yield is also increased by placing fertilizer with this equipment. Hence, its use is beneficial to the cotton grower. It is therefore, recommended for farmer's use. (1996)
- The seed cum fertilizer drilling attachment to tractor drawn cultivator is useful for sowing of crops like groundnut, green gram, block gram, gram, wheat, sorghum, pearl millet and pigeon pea along with the fertilizer application with uniform placement and controlled seed and fertilizer rate. There fore, it is released for the farmers’ use and its commercial exploitation. (2000)
- The farmers are recommended to use semi automatic gap filler for filling the gaps in the field and for planting wide spaced crops like cotton, Castor and groundnut. Using this equipment work out put of the operator can be increased by two times. Therefore the equipment is released for farmers’ use and its commercial exploitation. (2000)
- A mango plucker has been devised and recommended for commercial use by farmers in order to mechanize the mango harvesting. It maintains fruit stack length of 1-2 cm. and doubles the work output. (2001)
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Following matching equipments are recommended for farmers' use for increasing the usefulness of power tillers : (2001)
- 300 to 375 mm long twin straight blade with tool carrier for interculturing groundnut sown at 600 mm row spacing.
- Straight blade harrows of size 450 mm, 600 mm, 750 mm etc. as per spacing with two depth controlling wheels and tool carrier can be used for groundnut harvesting. (Curved blade is more effective in case of hard soil conditions)
- A drive mechanism designed and developed to operate locally available threshers and decorticators.
- Farmers of South Saurashtra Agro-climatic Zone No. 7 growing castor and other raw crops like groundnut, cotton etc. are advised to use sweep blade (angle - 70o and working length - 42 cm) for interculturing to reduce number of clogging and to increase weeding and field efficiency as compared to straight and curved blade. Use of sweep blade in interculturing also reduces human drudgery to operator. (2005)
- Mango growers of South Saurashtra Agro-climatic Zone are advised to use positioner for mango harvesting with uniform stalk length (1-2 cm.), for maintaining white layer on the fruits and with choice of matured fruits as the operation is conducted at a close distance. Using this machine, one can get economical advantage over local picker.(2006)
- The farmer, entrepreneur and design engineer are advised to install the drip irrigation system as per the layout as given below for different crops for minimizing the cost of installation.(2007)
Cost of Drip irrigation in horticultural crops :
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Sr. No.
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Name of Crop
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Spacing
( m x m)
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Expenditure
( Rs/ha)
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Design Layout No.
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Size of Different components
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Screen Filter
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Sub main line
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Lateral
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Dripper Discharge
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M3/h
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mm
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mm
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mm
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Lph
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1
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Mango
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10 x 10
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25,376/-
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5
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10
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-
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50
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16
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8
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2
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Sapota
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10 x 10
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25,493/-
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5
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10
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-
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50
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16
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8
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3
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Coconut
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6 x 6
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33,855/-
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5
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10
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-
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50
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16
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8
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4
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Custard apple
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6 x 6
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34,123/-
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5
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10
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-
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50
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16
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4
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5
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Guava
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6 x 6
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33,372/-
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3 or 5
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10
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50
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40
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12
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8
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6
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Lemon
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6 x 6
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33,855/-
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5
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10
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-
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50
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16
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8
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7
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Pomegranate
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6 x 6
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35,131/-
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5
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10
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-
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50
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16
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4
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8
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Datepalm
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8 x 8
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30,255/-
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5
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10
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-
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50
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16
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8
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9
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Ber
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6 x 6
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32,209/-
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3 or 5
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10
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50
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40
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12
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8
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10
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Amla
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8 x 8
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29,476/-
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4 or 5
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10
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40
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32
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12
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8
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11
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Popaya
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2 x 2
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58,789/-
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5
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10
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-
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75
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16
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4
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12
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Cashew nut
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5.4 x 5.4
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36,124/-
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5
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10
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-
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50
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16
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8
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Cost of Drip irrigation in field crops :
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Sr. No.
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Name of Crop
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Crop geometry
( m x m )
(R x P)
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Lateral x Dripper Spacing
(mx m)
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Expen-diture
(Rs/ha)
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Design Layout No.
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Size of Different components
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Screen Filter
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Sub main line
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Late-ral
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Dripper Discharge
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M3/h
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mm
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mm
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mm
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Lph
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1
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Groundnut
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0.45x0.1
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0.9 x 0.6
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1,23,986/-
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3
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20
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90
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75
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12
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2
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2
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Groundnut
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0.9x0.1
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0.9 x 0.6
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1,19,971/-
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3
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20
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75
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63
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12
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2
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3
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Groundnut
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0.6x0.1
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1.2 x 0.6
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94,586/-
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3
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20
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75
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63
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12
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2
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4
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Groundnut
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0.75x0.1
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0.75x0.6
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1,42,174/-
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3
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25
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90
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75
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12
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2
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5
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Cotton
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1.5x0.6
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1.5 x 1.2
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86,723/-
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3
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25
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90
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75
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16
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8
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6
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Cotton
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1.2x0.6
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1.2 x 1.2
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78,612/-
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3
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20
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75
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63
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12
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4
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7
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Cotton
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0.9x0.6
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0.9 x 1.2
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98,673/-
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3
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20
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75
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63
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12
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4
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8
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Castor
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0.6x0.6x 1.2
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1.8 x 0.6
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68,619/-
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3
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10
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63
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50
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12
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2
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9
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Castor
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0.9x0.6
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0.9 x 1.2
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98,673/-
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3
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20
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75
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63
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12
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4
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10
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Castor
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0.9x0.6
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0.9 x 0.6
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1,48,711/-
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4
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40
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75
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63
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16
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4
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|
11
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Tomato/ Brinjal
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0.6 x 0.6 x 0.9
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1.5 x 1.2
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68,301/-
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3
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20
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75
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63
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12
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4
|
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12
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Tomato/ Brinjal
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0.75x0.6
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0.75x1.2
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1,16,618/-
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3
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25
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90
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75
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12
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4
|
|
13
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Banana
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1.5 x 1.5
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1.5 x 1.5
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62,290/-
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3
|
10
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63
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50
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12
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4
|
|
14
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Banana
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1x1.2 x 2
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3.2 x 1/2
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45,101/-
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5
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10
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-
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50
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16
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2
|
|
15
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Chilles
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0.6 x 0.6
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1.2 x 1.2
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78,612/-
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3
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20
|
75
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63
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12
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4
|
|
16
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Lady's finger
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0.6 x 0.3
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1.2 x 0.6
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94,586/-
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3
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20
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75
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63
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12
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2
|
|
17
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Lady's finger
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0.3x 0.3x 0.9
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1.2 x 0.6
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94,586/-
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3
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20
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75
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63
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12
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2
|
|
18
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Cabbage/ Cauliflower
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0.45 x 0.45
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0.9 x 0.9
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1,02,902/-
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3
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20
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75
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63
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12
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2
|
|
19
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Cabbage/ Cauliflower
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0.3 x 0.3 x 0.9
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1.2 x 0.6
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94,586/-
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3
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20
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75
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63
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12
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2
|
|
20
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Bittergourd
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1 x 1
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1 x 1
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99,647/-
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3
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20
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90
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75
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12
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4
|
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21
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Sugarcane
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0.1 x 0.6 x 1.2
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1.8 x 0.6
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68,619/-
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3
|
10
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63
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50
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12
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2
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15
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The farmers having Kagzilime orchards are advised to use the JAU-Lime harvester to reduce losses like spoilage and immature lemon fall-up (2010)
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16
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Farmers of South Saurashtra Agro Climatic Zone growing bunch type Groundnut under poor drainage field conditions are advised to sow by Broad Bed Furrow method (
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17
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Farmers of South Saurashtra Agro Climatic Zone having saline ground water (EC-3.15 dsm-1) and medium black calcareous soil (EC-0.88 dsm-1) conditions are advised to introduce horticulture plants like; Seemaruba, Sweet Tamarind, Aonla, Pomogranate, Sapota, Date palm, Ber, Carambola and Guava.
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18
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The farmers of South Saurashtra Agro Climatic Zone are advised to use the excess rainfall prevailing during 27-32nd standard weeks (2nd July to 12th August) judiciously and frugally towards supplemental to sustain crop pruductivity under rainfed agriculture. (2013)
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19
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Farmers of South Saurashtra Agro Climatic Zone growing bunch type Groundnut are advised to prefer Broad Bed Furrow (55cm width and 15cm depth of furrow and 100cm bed width between two furrows) land configuration for getting more moisture retention and higher return. (2013)
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Farmers’of South Saurashtra Agroclimatic Zone growing Bt. Cotton are advised to adopt drip irrigation (with 1.2m lateral spacing, 40cm dripper spacing and emitter discharge of 2 lph) in raised bed covered with silver black plastic mulch of 20 micron and irrigate every alternate day at 0.8ETc level (or to operate system for 2 to 3.5hrs, 2.25 to 3.25 hrs and 1.25 to 3hrs during September-October, November-December and January respectively) for acquiring higher yield (33%) water use efficiency (79%), higher water productivity (91%)and higher net returnover no mulch.(2015)
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Farmers of South Saurashtra Agroclimatic Zone growing Sapota (Kalippati) are advised to adopt drip irrigation (2 drippers per plant upto 2 years and after that 4 dripper per plant, dripper discharge of 4 lph) covered with black plastic mulch of 100 micron and irrigate every alternate day at 0.6 IW/ETc (or apply water 14, 34, 48, 34, 8, 11 and 9 liters per day per plant during January-February, March-April, May, June, July-August, September-October and November-December respectively) for acquiring higher yield and net return of Sapota over no mulch (2016)
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Farmers’ of South Saurashtra Agroclimatic Zone growing cumin are advised to adopt drip irrigation with triangular geometry having 0.6m lateral spacing and 2 lph emitter discharge and to irrigate at 4 days interval with 0.8 IW/ETc (2 hours) for acquiring higher yield(38%), water use efficiency (60.95%), water productivity (61%) and net return (38.87%) compared to farmers’ practices. (2017)
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Tractor operated Farm Yard Manure applicator developed by Junagadh Agricultural University is recommended for farmers’ useand for commercial exploitation to apply FYM at desired row spacing within furrow as per requirement. It saves time and economical as compared to manual FYM application. (2017)
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Farmers’ of South Saurashtra Agroclimatic Zone growing fennel are advised to adopt drip irrigation with 75 cm lateral spacing, 40 cm dripper spacing and 2 lps dripper discharge for acquiring higher yield (59%), water saving (69%) and higher net return over control. (2018)
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The farmers’ of South Saurashtra Agro climatic Zone growing wheat are advised to adopt drip irrigation with 67.5 cm lateral spacing, 60 cm dripper spacing, 4 lps dripper discharge and 1.2 kg/cm2 operating pressure for acquiring higher yield (upto 29%), higher net return (upto 51%) and saving upto 18 % irrigation water over control. (2021)
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Farmers of South Saurashtra Agro climatic Zone growing brinjal crop during rabi season are recommended to apply 100 % RDF of phosphorous and 25 % RDF of N and K (100:37.5:37.5 N: P2O5: K2O) as a basal dose and remaining 75 % RDF of N and K through drip irrigation in 7 equal splits after 25 days of transplanting at 12 days interval to obtain higher yield, net return, water use efficiency and save up to 42 % irrigation water compared to furrow irrigation. (2022)
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Farmers of South Saurashtra Agro-climatic Zone growing wheat are recommended to apply 7.5 t/ha. FYM in furrow in addition to RDF, using Junagadh Agricultural University developed FYM applicator to obtain higher net return and save 25 % of FYM. (2022)
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Farmers of Saurashtra region growing sweet corn during rabi season are recommended to apply 100% phosphorous of 75% RDF (90:45:45 N:P2O5:K2O) and 25% N and K of 75 % RDF as a basal dose and rest N and K through sub surface drip irrigation (installed at 30cm depth) in 10 equal splits after 25 days of sowing at 6 days interval to obtain higher yield, fertilizer use efficiency, water use efficiency and net return. (2023)
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Farmers of South Saurashtra Agroclimatic Zone are recommended to use the Solar Photovoltaic Pump for getting higher water horse power, discharge, array efficiency and overall efficiency during 10 am to 4 pm as the period is feasible to apply irrigation in field. (2023)
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Farmers of South Saurashtra Agroclimatic zone are recommended to use solar photovoltaic pump (5 hp AC) operated rain pipe (32mm diameter, 300 micron wall thickness) irrigation system keeping operating pressure 0.5 kg/cm2, length of rain pipe 30m and 5m spacing between two rain pipe to irrigate the field during 10 am to 4 pm. (2023)
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(B) Recommendations released for Scientific Community:-
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Scientists, Policy makers and Irrigation planners of South Saurashtra Agroclimatic Zone are advised to plan their irrigation water schedules to the crop based on the following guidelines:
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1) Moderately dry and severe dry years appear once in seven years 7 years and 10 years from 2002
2) Moderately dry July, August and September months appear once in 10 years, 9 years and 5 years respectively from 2002
3) Severe dry July, August and September months and years appear once in 9 years, 18 years, and 13 years respectively from 2002
4) Abnormal weeks appear once in six years from 2002
5) Severe dry spell of 15 days occur once in 15 years during July and August
6) A dry spell of 10 days occur once in 7 years in July (July 1-10) and once in 13 years in August (Aug 10-20) (10th AGRESCO JAU/RS(AE)/Tech-1/192-237, Date 21/02/2013)
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1) Planners, designers, NGO’s field officers and Govt. Departments
The following three models developed by JAU can be used to decide the lateral and emitter spacing in drip irrigation design for a particular emitter discharge in loamy soil.
Case: a) If moisture data before irrigation is not monitored
Planners Designers, NGO’s, Field officers and Govt. Departments are recommended to use the following expression for determining the wetting dimensions if moisture information is not available
Where W = Diameter of wetted spread on the ground surface, m; q= emitter discharge in lph; V = volume of water application, l, and Ks = saturated hydraulic conductivity, m/sec; and Z= depth of wetting front below the emitter, m.
Case: b) If moisture data before irrigation is monitored then
The Planners Designers, NGO’s, Field officers and Govt. Departments are recommended to use the following expression for determining the wetting dimensions if moisture information is available
Where R = Radius of wetted spread on the ground surface, cm; q= emitter discharge in ml/h; V = volume of water application ml; and Ks = saturated hydraulic conductivity, cm/h; and Z = depth of wetting front below the emitter, cm.
(10th AGRESCO JAU/RS(AE)/Tech-1/1281-1313, Date 18/02/2014)
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The Scientists of South Saurashtra agro-climatic zone are advised to keep the following suggestions while using the following developed equations by various scientists for predicting the wetting geometry in Loamy Soils
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1) Healy and Warrick (1981) model predicted wetting geometry ( width (R2 = 0.3141) and depth (R2 = 0.1918) at lower discharges with poor accuracy and failed to predict at higher emitter discharges (> 8 lph)
2) Philips (1984) model predicted wetting geometry (both width and depth) at lower and higher emitter discharges with good accuracy
3) Accuracy of original Debral (2012) dimensional analysis model is low in predicting wetting geometry (both depth below the emitter (R2 = 0.845) and width at the surface (R2 = 0.895)).
4) BEN-ASHER Hemi Spherical Model (1985) predicted both depth (R2 = 0.962) and width (R2 = 0.9774) with good accuracy
5) Steady state Wooding model (1968), Steady state Raats model and moment analysis approach predicted both steady width with low accuracy (10th AGRESCO JAU/RS(AE)/Tech-1/1281-1313, Date 18/02/2014)
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1) Root growth study of Brinjal crop under different irrigation methods The drip designers/ Irrigation water managers/Scientific communities are advised to adopt the following root growth models of exponential model of either Rasmussen and Hanks or Hanks and Hill for Brinjal crop grown in loamy soil as a decision support tool for drip operational parameters to get wetted bulb matching with depth and spreading of root zone. Model efficiency was observed 99.79 %. The maximum number of lateral roots and length of the lateral roots found under drip irrigation with mulch resulted maximum moisture uptake (56.91 %) from first quarter of root zone (0-25 % from top) at all plant growth stages compared to other irrigation 167 methods. (18th AGRESCO JAU/RS(AE)/Tech-1/390-391, Date 01/06/2022) |
(C) The following technologies have been recommended for farmers :
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Test data of 24 submersible pumps available in the market are released for the farmers to select the best for their requirements. (1980)
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Use of power tiller for conducting three major farm operations like sowing, inter culturing and groundnut harvesting are found beneficial as compare to pair of bullocks. Hence, farmers having mechanical aptitude are recommended to use power tiller instead of bullock for groundnut farming. (1986)
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The farmers having mechanical aptitude can successfully, replace the pair of bullocks by a power tiller (due to lower cost of field operations with higher speed, e.g. the total cost of the six operations for groundnut cultivation was found to be Rs. 1314 /ha using power tiller as compared to Rs. 2158 /ha with pair of bullocks. The area covered per unit time was also higher using power tiller in all the operations as compared to a pair of bullock.) (1994)
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The farmers of South Saurashtra Agro Climatic zone growing summer groundnut (row spacing 45 cm) are recommended to use drip method (with laterals in alternate rows at 90 cm spacing and 4 lph drippers at 45 cm spacing) to irrigate the crop alternate day at IW/CPE : 0.8. The farmers are advised to operate drip system for 45 minutes to 1 hour during January to March months and 1 hour to 1 hour 45 minutes during April to June months at recommended pressure for securing maximum production at profit. (1994)
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For the safe and prolonged use of recharging wells, it is recommended for the farmers of South Saurashtra Agro-climatic zone to use GAU filter for trapping sediment and other impurities from the runoff water after it passes through commonly adopted pre-filter with a good vegetative barrier.
The filter comprises of three layer of 30 to 40 mm gravel, 8 to 12 mm pebbles and 2 to 3 mm coarse sand each of 15 cm thick from bottom followed by a 20 cm thick layer of 0.5 to 1.0 mm fine sand. A pipe of appropriate size from filter bottom to the well be laid at a slope of 5 par cent with suitable arrangement of bigger stones around the entrance end of it. A runoff by-pass arrangement 20 cm. Further, for an inflow rate of 1 liter per second, a filter size of 3 sq.m. is enough to function efficiently for a period of atleast 80 minutes. (1998)
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The farmers of South Saurashtra Agro Climatic Zone growing papaya crop are recommended to use 200 gauge LDPE plastic mulch in drip irrigation with the 8 LPH drippers placed 20 cm away from plant stem. The system be operated daily for 3 hrs. at 1.1 Kg/cm2 pressure in October to February and for 5 hrs. from March to April to gain maximum yield and profit. Under water scarcity situation, it is advised to irrigate daily for 1.75 hrs. during October to February and for 3 hrs. from March to April for bringing more area under cultivation with the limited available of water for maximum earning. (1999)
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Farmers of South Saurashtra Agro Climatic Zone growing bunch type Groundnut under poor drainage field conditions are advised to sow by Broad Bed Furrow method (
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The farmers of South Saurashtra Agro Climatic Zone are advised to use the excess rainfall prevailing during 27-32nd standard weeks (2nd July to 12th August) judiciously and frugally towards supplemental to sustain crop pruductivity under rainfed agriculture. (2013)
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Farmers of South Saurashtra Agro Climatic Zone growing bunch type Groundnut are advised to prefer Broad Bed Furrow (55cm width and 15cm depth of furrow and 100cm bed width between two furrows) land configuration for getting more moisture retention and higher return. (2013)
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Adoption of drip irrigation (with 1.2m lateral spacing, 40cm dripper spacing and emitter discharge of 2 lph) in raised bed covered with silver black plastic mulch of 20 micron and should irrigate every alternate day at 0.8ETc level, for getting higher yield, water use efficiency, higher water productivity and higher return of Bt. cotton(2015) |
| 11 | Adoption of drip irrigation (2 drippers per plant upto 2 years and after that 4 dripper per plant, dripper discharge of 4 lph) covered with black plastic mulch of 100 micron and irrigate every alternate day at 0.6 IW/ETc for higher yield and net return of Sapota (2016) |
| 12 | Adoption of drip irrigation with triangular geometry having 0.6m lateral spacing and 2 lph emitter discharge and to irrigate at 4 days interval with 0.8 IW/ETc (2 hours) for higher yield, water use efficiency, water productivity and net return of Cumin(2017) |
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Drip irrigation scheduling suggested for Fennel crop for getting higher yield and net returns. (2018)
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14
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Irrigation Scheduling suggested for wheat under different land configuration. (2020)
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15
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Drip irrigation scheduling suggested for wheat with different lateral geometry. (2020)
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Drip irrigation and fertigaton scheduling suggested for brinjal crop for getting higher yield and net returns. (2021)
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Root growth study of depth and spread of root zone under different irrigation methods were suggested to scientists for Brinjal crop grown in loamy soil. (2021)
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Recommended the dose of FYM application to the farmers of South Saurashtra Agroclimatic Zone growing wheat using FYM applicator to obtain higher net return and save of FYM. (2022)
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Saurashtra sweet corn farmers: Apply 100% phosphorus (75% RDF), 25% N and K as basal dose, rest via sub-surface drip in 10 splits from 25 days after sowing at 6-day intervals for enhanced yield, fertilizer efficiency, water efficiency, and net returns. (2023)
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South Saurashtra farmers, use Solar Photovoltaic Pumps for efficient irrigation between 10 am to 4 pm; they offer higher efficiency, lower operating costs, and eco-friendliness compared to electric and diesel pumps. (2023)
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South Saurashtra farmers, use a 5 hp AC solar pump for rain pipe irrigation (32mm diameter, 300 microns). Operate at 0.5 kg/cm2 pressure, with 30m pipe length and 5m spacing, ideal for field irrigation from 10 am to 4 pm. (2023)
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(D) Farm equipment’s have been recommended and released for farmers' use:-
- Tractor drawn rotavator (1982)
- Drilling attachment to multipurpose pipe frame implement (1983).
- Adjustable yoke (1986).
- Single bullock drawn implement (1993).
- Seed-cum-fertilizer drilling attachment to pipe frame implement (1996).
- Drilling attachment to the tractor drawn cultivator (1996).
- Bullock drawn hoe-cum-fertilizer drill (1996).
- Seed-cum-fertilizer drilling attachment to tractor drawn cultivator (2000)
- Semi automatic gap filler (2000).
- Mango harvesting device (2001)
- Power tiller matching equipment for interculturing / harvesting and threshing of groundnut. (2001)
- Use of sweep blade for interculturing (2005)
- Tractor operated positioner for mango harvesting. (2006)
- Standardization of drip irrigation system (2008)
- Kagzilime harvester (2010)
- Farm Yard Manure Applicator (2017)
The Following technologies have been recommended for farmers :
- Submersible pump test data for the selection of pumps (1980).
- Use of power tiller in place of a pair of bullocks for groundnut cultivation for the farmers having mechanical aptitude (1986)
- Use of power tiller for farming (1994).
- Use of drip irrigation for summer groundnut (1994).
- Use of sand filter for artificial ground water recharging through dug wells (1998).
- Use of drip irrigation with mulching in papaya crop (1999).
- Standardization of design drip irrigated system (2008)
- Introduction of horticultural plants for coastal belt area (2011)
- Broad bed furrow for groundnut under poor drainage condition (2012)
- Drought investigation using SPI index for Junagadh (2012)
- Broad bed furrow land configuration for bunch type groundnut (2013)
- Geometry of wetting pattern under trickle irrigation (2013)
- Use of drip irrigation with mulching for Bt. Cotton (2015)
- Use of drip irrigation with mulching for Sapota (2016)
- Dripper geometry and lateral configuration in Cumin (2017)
- Drip irrigation scheduling for fennel crop is advised to increase yield and net profits. (2018)
- Irrigation Wheat scheduling under various land configurations is suggested. (2020)
- Drip irrigation scheduling suggested for wheat with different lateral geometry. (2020)
- Drip irrigation and fertigation scheduling suggested for brinjal crop for getting higher yield and net returns. (2021)
- Root growth study of depth and spread of root zone under different irrigation methods were suggested to scientists for Brinjal crop grown in loamy soil. (2021)
- To increase net returns and conserve FYM, it was advised to South Saurashtra Agroclimatic Zone farmers to apply the recommended dose of FYM. (2022)
- Response of fertigation under different irrigation systems on Sweet corn. (2023)
- Techno-economic performance of solar pump. (2023)
- Hydraulic study of rain pipe irrigation system under solar photovoltaic pump. (2023)
Publications : (Include the publications published by Station only)
(a) Publications :
Book:
- Water Management and Climate Smart Agriculture (2015). Gyan Publishing House, New Delhi. Volume-1 (ISBN No. 978-81-212-1315-8) by R. Subbaiah and G. V. Prajapati
- Water Management and Climate Smart Agriculture (2015). Gyan Publishing House, New Delhi. Volume-2 (ISBN No. 978-81-212-1316-8) by R. Subbaiah and G. V. Prajapati
- Water Management and Climate Smart Agriculture (2015). Gyan Publishing House, New Delhi. Volume-3 (ISBN No. 978-81-212-1317-2) by R. Subbaiah and G. V. Prajapati
- Implications of Climate Change on pedagogical issues of water resources management (2015)byR. Subbaiah and G. V. Prajapati
- Water Security and Challenges in the Arena of Climate Change (2017) by H. D. Rank and G. V. Prajapati
Booklet (Gujarati):
- "Adjustable yoke" by P. Mohnot, R.A. Gupta and R.B. Maraviya(1997)
- "Single bullock drawn multi purpose implement " by R.A. Gupta, P. Mohnot and R.B. Maraviya (1998)
- Farm implements of Saurashtra (Gujarat) by R.A. Gupta, R.M. Satasiya, P. Mohnot and R.B. Maraviya (2002).
- Saurashtra vistarma jalstrav vyavsthapan (watershed management) antargat jalsanchay. (2008)
- Occha Pani A Vadhu Pak Utpadan Levano Safal Kimiyo - Pani No Karyaxam Upiyog by H.D. Rank, H. H. Mashru, G. V. Prajapati (2009)
- Bhumigat Piyat Padhdhati- Piyat no ek adhunik abhigam by G. V. Prajapati, R. Subbaiah, H. H. Mashru (2011)
- Tapak Sinchai Padhdhati ane Teni Jalavani by H. H. Mashru, R. Subbaiah, G. V. Prajapati (2011)
- Khetima Mulching no upyog by G.V. Prajapati and R. Subbaiah (2013)
Booklet (English):
- Guideline and standardization of drip irrigation for various crops. (2008)
- Augmentation of water resources through rain water harvesting in Saurashtra region (Gujarat) (2008)
Pamphlet:
- Pump setni jalavani kem karsho ? (1984)
- Sudharela khet ojaro by P. Mohnot, R.A. Gupta and R.B. Maraviya(1947)
- Power tiller - khetima baladno vikalp by P. Mohnot, R.B. Maraviya, Punil Gajjar and R.A. Gupta (1999).
- Adhunik krushi yantro by R.B. Maraviya, R.A. Gupta, P. Mohnot and N.K. Darmsania (1999).
- Khedut upayogi nutan krushi yantro by R.A. Gupta P. Mohnot and R.M. Satasiya (2000).
- Varasadna vahi jata panine filterthi galine kuvama utariye by N.K. Gontia, R.A. Gupta, P.Mohnot, R.M. Satasiya and R.B. Maraviya (2002)
- Khedut upayogi nutan krushi yantro by R.H. Ghaghada, P. Mohnot, R.A. Gupta and R.M. Satasiya (2004).
- Watershed management technology in hot arid region by R.H. Ghaghada, R. M. Satasiya, H. H. Mashru (2004).
- Bhugarb jal recharge by H.D. Rank, H. H. Mashru, G. V. Prajapati (2009)
- Adhunik Krishi Ojaro Tatha Yantro by J. B. Savani, R. Subbaiah, H. H. Mashru, G.V.Prajapati (2010)
- Kagzi Limbu Utarvano Vedo by H. H. Mashru, R. Subbaiah, G. V. Prajapati (2011)
- Nabali Nitar Shakti Vali Jaminma Magfalinu Vavetar by G. V. Prajapati, R. Subbaiah, H. H. Mashru, V. K. Sardhara (Aug 2012)
- Saurashtrana Dariyakanthama Ugadi Sakata Bagayati Pako by G. V. Prajapati, R. Subbaiah, V. K. Sardhara, H. H. Mashru (Aug 2012)
- Gadi Kyara Paddhati Apnavo Magfalinu Vadhu Utpadan Melvo by. G. V. Prajapati, R. Subbaiah, V. K. Sardhara (Aug 2013)
- Kapas ma Tapak Sinchai Padhdhati sathe Malching by G.V. Prajapati, N. K. Dhamsania, J. J. Makwana and N. S. Vithlani (3-1-12, Aug 2016)
- Chiku ma Tapak Sinchai Padhdhati sathe Malching by G.V. Prajapati, N. K. Dhamsania, N. S. Vithlani and J. J. Makwana ( 3-1-13, Aug 2016)
- Jiruma Tapak Sinchai Padhdhati Dwara Nafakarak Kheti by G. V. Prajapati, H. D. Rank, N. S. Vithlani and J. J. Makwana (3-1-36, Sept 2017)
- Chhaniyu Khatar Folvanu Sadhan by G. V. Prajapati, H. D. Rank, V. R. Vagadia, J. J. Makwana and N. S. Vithlani (3-1-37, Sept. 2017)
- Effect of drip fertigation on brinjal crop by G. V. Prajapati, P. A. Pandya, D. D. Vadalia and S. H. Parmar (3-1-53, March. 2023)
- Cultivation of wheat by drip irrigation system by G. V. Prajapati, P. A. Pandya, D. D. Vadalia and S. H. Parmar (3-1-51, March. 2023)
- Application of drip irrigation system in fennel crop by G. V. Prajapati, P. A. Pandya, D. D. Vadalia and S. H. Parmar (3-1-52, March. 2023)
Transfer of technologies:
- Demonstration of farm tools/ equipment’s developed at the centre.
- Participation in exhibition, krushimela, farmer and scientific day organized by government / non-government organization.
- Preparation of extension materials like folder, pamphlet, technical bulletin etc related to farm implement, filter for well recharging, power filler.
- The scientific staff of the centre has delivered lectures in different training programme.
- The scientist has delivered radio and TV talks.
- Publication of popular articles in various magazines, News papers etc.
- Farmer, village artesian, industrialists are visiting the centre. Literature and information of agricultural implement and water harvesting techniques are supplied to them.
- Technical guidance related to water management given to different departments of this University.
Trainings organized under "Centre of Excellence on Soil & Water Management"
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Title of Training
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Date of training
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Place
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No. of Farmers
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1
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Rain water harvesting and its efficient utilization
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22-24/11/2005
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Research Testing & Training Centre, JAU, Junagadh
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38 Framers
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2
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Efficient utilization of irrigation water by micro irrigation systems
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16-17/3/2006
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Research Testing & Training Centre, JAU, Junagadh
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21 Ngo’s employee
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3
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Water resources of Saurashtra and its efficient utilization in agriculture
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28-29/11/2006
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Research Testing & Training Centre, JAU, Junagadh
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31 Farmers
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4
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Soil conservation and water harvesting in arable and non-arable lands of Saurashtra
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24-25/10/2007
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Research Testing & Training Centre, JAU, Junagadh
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36 Farmers
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5
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Soil & water conservation practices
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15-16/12/2008
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Research Testing & Training Centre, JAU, Junagadh
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26 GLDC & NGO staff
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6
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Integrated development of irrigated and rainfed agriculture
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18-19/1/2010
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Research Testing & Training Centre, JAU, Junagadh
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32 Farmers
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7
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Groundnut cultivation and its value addition
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16/04/2010
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Research Testing & Training Centre, JAU, Junagadh
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45 Farmers
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8
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Application of advanced science and technology in wheat cultivation
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05/10/2010
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Research Testing & Training Centre, JAU, Junagadh
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43 Farmers
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9
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Advanced agricultural practices for cotton
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14/12/2010
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Research Testing & Training Centre, JAU, Junagadh
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30 (Farmers)
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10
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Advanced agricultural practices for vegetable crops
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08/08/2011
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Research Testing & Training Centre, JAU, Junagadh
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30 Farmers
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11
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Exportable agricultural practices of onion and its value addition
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19/10/2011
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Research Scientist (Horti), Fruit Research Station, JAU, Mahuva
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50 Farmers
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12
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Exportable agricultural practices of horticultural crops and its value addition
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13/01/2012
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Fruit Research Station, JAU, Mangrol
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50 Farmers
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13
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Advanced agricultural practices for horticultural crops and its value addition
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06/03/2012
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TCD Farm, JAU, Talaja
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150 Farmers
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14
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Advance agricultural practices and efficient water management in cotton
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01/09/2012
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Research Testing & Training Centre, JAU, Junagadh
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45 Farmers
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15
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Advanced agricultural practices for vegetable crops and efficient water management
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12/03/2013
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Research Testing & Training Centre, JAU, Junagadh
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60 Farmers
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16
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Advanced agricultural practices for pulse crops and its value addition
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02/07/2013
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Research Testing & Training Centre, JAU, Junagadh
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40
Farmers
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17
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Land and Water management strategies to improve crop productivity
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03/01/2014
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Fruit Research Station, JAU, Mangrol
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60 (Farmers)
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18
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Advanced agricultural practices for increasing crop production under saline and sodic soil. (Khedut din)
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14/03/2014
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School of Agriculture, Halvad
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300 (Farmers)
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19
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Conservation of energy and its maintanance in irrigated agricultudre.
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16/12/2014
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Research Testing & Training Centre, JAU, Junagadh
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50
(Farmers)
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20
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More crop per drop of water under saline and sodic soil
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28/01/2015
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Fruit Research Station, JAU, Mangrol
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150 (Farmers)
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21
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Water harvesting, water management and value addtion for enhancing agricultural productivity of Coastal Area
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09/06/2015
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Research Scientist (Horti), Fruit Research Station, JAU, Mahuva
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100 (Farmers)
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22
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Climate resilient agriculture of Groundnut, Banana and Onion and its value addition.
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14/09/2015
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TCD Farm, JAU, Talaja. Dist. Bhavnagar
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300 (Farmers)
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23
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Exportable agricultural practices of horticultual as well as field crops and its value addition
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02/03/2016
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TCD Farm, JAU, Talaja. Dist. Bhavnagar
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100 (Farmers)
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24
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Efficient use of water in agriculture, its management and maintenance
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11/03/2016
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Dry Farming Research Station, JAU, Valbhipur
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100 (Farmers)
|
|
25
|
Advance Agricultural Practices of Sapota and its value addition
|
24/04/2016
|
Fruit Research Station, JAU, Mangrol
|
150 (Farmers)
|
|
26
|
Use of drip irrigation system and its maintenance
|
7-9/09/2016
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RTTC, JAU, Junagadh
|
23 (JAU employees)
|
|
27
|
Use of drip irrigation system and its maintenance
|
21-23/02/2017
|
RTTC, JAU, Junagadh
|
23 (JAU employees)
|
|
28
|
Saline water management and value addition in Sapota
|
27/04/2017
|
Fruit Research Station, JAU, Mangrol
|
110 (Farmers)
|
|
29
|
Advanced agricultural practices of Groundnut and Cotton along with water management
|
19/07/2017
|
Hotel Krishna and Garden Restaurant, Vadal
|
150
(Farmers)
|
| 30 |
Qualitative production, Value addition, and business approach for doubling farm income
|
20/04/2018
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RTTC, JAU, Junagadh
|
35 (Farmers)
|
|
31
|
Water Management Awareness Programme
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19/02/2019
|
Baliyavad, Ta. Bhesan
|
45 (Farmers)
|
|
32
|
Water Management Awareness Programme
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31/07/2019
|
Araniyara, Ta. Mendarda
|
55 (Farmers)
|
|
33
|
Value Addition and Market Management of Telebia Farm Products
|
20/09/2022
|
Research Testing & Training Centre, JAU, Junagadh
|
40 (Farmers)
|
|
34
|
Various dimensions of agricultural engineering in modern precision agriculture
|
09/06/2023
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Research Testing & Training Centre, JAU, Junagadh
|
40 (Farmers)
|
Organized Webinars for the farmers on various topics
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No.
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Title of Webinar
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Name of Expert
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Association with other organizations
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Date
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No. Participant
|
|
1
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Groundnut Cultivation and Seed Production
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Dr. Nilesh Dholaria
Asst. Prof., Oilseed Res. Station, JAU, Junagadh
|
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28/05/2021
|
40
|
|
2
|
Techniques for Water Conservation
|
Prof. H. H. Mashru, Asst. Prof., CAET, JAU, Junagadh
|
ATMA, Agrivison and Paryavaran Sanrakshan Gatividhi
|
04/06/2021
|
150
|
|
3
|
Organic Farming
|
Dr. S. K. Chodvadiya, Asst. Prof., Dept. of Agronomy, JAU, Junagadh
|
ATMA, Agrivison AFPRO, Paryavaran Sanrakshan Gatividhi
|
11/06/2021
|
70
|
|
4
|
Cultivation practices for moisture conservation in Kharif season
|
Dr. G. V. Prajapati, Associate Research Scientist, RTTC, JAU, Junagadh
|
In collaboration with Krishi Vigyan Kendra - Gir Somnath
|
14/06/2021
|
100
|
|
5
|
Management of Soil borne Diseases in Kharif Crops
|
Prof. S. V. Lathiya, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Plant Pathology, CoA, JAU, Junagadh
|
In collaboration with KVK, Gir-Somanath and ATMA, AFPRO associated
|
18/06/2021
|
65
|
|
6
|
Techniques for Groundwater Recharge
|
Prof. P. B. Vekaria, Assistant Professor, Dept. of SWCE, CAET, JAU, Junagadh
|
ATMA, AFPRO, Paryavaran Sanrakshan Gatividhi
|
25/06/2021
|
150
|
|
7
|
Advanced Agricultural Implements: Its selection, Use and Maintenance
|
Prof. V. R. Vagadia, Asst. Prof., Dept. of Farm Engg, JAU, Junagadh
|
AFPRO
|
02/07/2021
|
150
|
|
8
|
Integrated pest management of pink bollworm in Cotton
|
Dr. M. F. Acharya, Prof. & Head, Dept. of Entomology, JAU, Junagadh
|
DSC, ATMA, AFPRO
|
17/07/2021
|
85
|
Service Activities:
1. Land development, drainage work & water harvesting activities at university farms are undertaken.
2. Technical recommendation for farm implements & equipments.
3. Auction of scrap item of different departments of this university.