Thrust area

                    4. Grain saving by controlling store grain pests.

                    5. Care and nutrition of children by vaccination and food management to babies.

AGRO-ECOLOGICAL SITUATION OF THE DISRICT

Activities and achievements

Table:  Impact of training programme on rising of paddy nursery and planting technique

The above training programme was carried out during 1996-97 in Dhodhadkuwa village in which 17 farmers were trained. Generally, farmers are used to plant paddy with 10-15 seedling per hill. They plant randomly without maintaining distance of sowing and also that without any seed treatment. As a result, they required very higher seed rate.

Almost 82 per cent trainees started transplanting with 2-3 seedling / hill while more than 70 per cent trainees started transplanting in line. As a result of all these low and no cost sustainable technologies, the income of the trainees was increased by 32.8 per cent (from Rs.10,416 to Rs.13,832 per hectare).

Table   Impact on training programme on "Identification and control measures of pest and diseases in gram"

Before the training programme, the farmers were never using any fungicide / pesticide for control of pest and diseases in gram. The pod borer used to make severe damage i.e. to the tune of 25 to 30 per cent. Considering the need of farmers, a training programme on said aspect was arranged in Jan, 1997. Fifteen farmers of Motapondha (Omkutch) and Karaya villages participated. As a result of the training, the majority of farmers are able to identify the major pest and disease of gram. They also started using pesticides / fungicides for the control of the pests. By this way, the farmers are able to achieve the remarkable yield. There is an increase in net income by 31.78 percent (from Rs.9,250 to Rs.10,190 per hectare).

Name :Uttambhai Budhabhai Patel

Address :Keshal falia, Ambheti,  Ta: Kaprada, Dist. Valsad.

Size of land holding :   5 ha.

Income before training in KVK : 55,000/-.

Year of training : November 1994

Crop : Bottle gourd : Ridege gourd

Income before training : Rs.4,500 / 0.10 ha. : Rs.3,500 / 0.10 ha.

Season : Rabi 1995-96 : Kharif 1996-97

Variety : Warad : Surekha

Total production : 1500 kg/0.10 ha. : 1200 kg./0.10 ha.

Gross income : Rs.10,000 / 0.10 ha. Rs.10,000 / 0.10 ha.

Net income : Rs.8,450 / 0.10 ha. : Rs.7,330 / 0.10 ha.

Increase in income : Rs.3,950 : Rs.3,870

after training

Name : Ganeshbhai Uttambhai Ganvit

Village : Sukhala, Patel faliu, Ta: Kaprada, Dist. Valsad.

Size of land holding : 12.0 acres

Year of training : June-1997

Crop / Technology : Paddy (Transplanting)

Use of seedling before training : 10-12 seedlings per hill

Use of seedling after training : 3-4 seedling per hill

Seed rate before training : 50 to 55 kg. per acre

Seed rate after training : 15 to 20 per acre

Expenditure : Labour cost for T.P.

Before training : Rs.1,200 / acre

After training : Rs.450 / acre

Saving in labour expenses : Rs.750 / acre.

Saving in seed : Rs.210 / acre (Rs.6 / kg.)

Total saving : Rs.960 / acre

Total production before training : 1100 kg / acre

Total production after training : 1300 kg / acre

Increased profits : a. Saving in cost : Rs.960

b. Increase in products. : Rs.1,200

Total Increased Profit : Rs.2,160

Name : Naranbhai Nishabhai Patel

Village : Jarafaliu, Motapondha, Ta:Kaprada, Dist.Valsad.

Size of land holding : 0.80 ha.

Annual income : Rs.15,000 Per Annum

Year of training : Sept.1995

Crop/Technology : Brinjal (Improved practices)

Area : 0.10 ha.

Season : Rabi 1995-96

Total production : 1500 kg / 0.10 ha.

Gross income : Rs.7,000 / 0.10 ha.

Cost of cultivation : Rs.3,000 / 0.10 ha.

Net Profit : Rs.4,500 / 0.10 ha.

Name : Ravindrabhai Mohanbhai Patel

Address: : At: Mota pondha, Kandol faliu, Ta:Kaprada, Dist. Valsad

Size of land holding : 2.0 ha.

Income before training : Rs.35,000

Year of training : November,1997.

Crop : Bottle gourd

Variety : Warad

Season : Rabi 1997-98.

Cost of cultivation : Rs.3,717 / 0.10 ha.

Total yield : 2500 kg / 0.10 ha.

Gross income : Rs.7,200 / 0.10 ha.

Net profit : Rs.3,500 / 0.10 ha.

The farmer was of the opinion that on the same piece of land he has harvested Ridge gourd using the same pillars and wires has earned good profit during that season too.

Name : Mohanbhai Budhiyabhai Patel

Address : Kandol faliu, At. Motapondha,

Size of land holding : 2 ha.

Income before training : Rs.35,000 / acre

Year of training : July, 1996.

Crop : Mango

Technology used : Drenching of pechlobutrazol @ 15-20 ml / tree

Impact Treated trees ; Untreated trees.

No. of trees 5 20

Yield / tree 120 kg. 60 kg.

Selling rate Rs.250 / 20 kg. Rs.250 / 20 kg.

Expenditure (fertilizer, 400 / tree -

pesticides, hormones, labours.)

Gross profit 1500 / tree 750 / tree.

Net profit 1100 / tree 750 / tree.

Increase in net profit of the five trees : Rs. 500.00

Name : Ramubhai Harjibhai Thorat

Village : Kakadkopar, Simalpani faliu, Ta: Karada, Dist. Valsad.

Land holding : 2 ha.

Income before training : 40,000 per acre

Crop : Pointed gourd

Year of training : 1995

Area under crop grown : 0.10 ha.

Gross income : Rs. 10,800 / 0.10 ha.

Cost of cultivation (wire, pillars,: Rs. 3,000 / 0.10 ha.

fertilisers, labour, & pesticide)

Net profit : Rs. 7,800 / 0.10 ha.

This crop is biennial and therefore, the profitability in the second year may again increase by at least 25 per cent, as the cost of cultivation will be reduced. Eight farmers of nearby village have also harvested such profitability.

Name : Amrutbhai Chhaganbhai Patel

Village : Bhawani faliu, Ambheti, Ta:Kaprada, Dist.Valsad.

Land holding : 4 ha.

Income before training : Rs. 60,000

Crop : Pointed gourd.

Variety : Local

Area : 0.10 ha.

Total production : 1280 kg / 0.10 ha.

Selling rate : Rs. 10 to 15 / kg.

Gross income : Rs. 15,360 / 0.10 ha.

Cost of cultivation (wire, pillars,: Rs. 4,000 / 0.10 ha.

fertilisers, pesticides, labour).

Net profit (1^st year) : Rs. 11,360 / 0.10 ha.

Net profit (2^nd year) : Rs. 13,800 / 0.10 ha.

Name : Hitesh Babubhai Patel

Address : Jarafaliu, At.Motapondha, Ta.Kaprada, Dist. Valsad

Size of land holding : 3.40 ha.

Total income before training : Rs. 60000

Year of raising teakwood nursery June-1996

Nursery area : 0.03 ha.

Teakwood stalk raised : 7000 nos.

Income of teakwood selling : Rs. 6,100

Total expenditure of nursery raising Rs. 2,000

Net income from nursery Rs. 4,100

Income from other sources / Rs. 60,000

enterprises

Total annual income : Rs. 64,100/-

Note: This farmer was not trained at KVK but was guided frequently for raising nursery.

Name : Rupabhai Dharmabhai Gavit.

Village : Patel faliu, At.Sukhala,Ta. Kaprada, Dist. Valsad

Size of land holding : 5 ha.

Year of training : June 1997

Crop : Paddy

Method used before training : Transplanting

Method used after training : Broadcasting sprouted seeds.

Expenditure incurred : Transplanting Broadcasting

a. Cost of seed : Rs. 60 / acre Rs. 96 / acre

b. Labour charges : Rs. 1,200 / acre Rs. 40 / acre

Production : 1200 kg / acre 1200 kg / acre

Gross profit : Rs. 7,200 / acre Rs.9,200 / acre

Net profit : Rs. 5,940 / acre Rs. 7,064 / acre

Net additional profit : - Rs. 1,124 / acre.

Name : Kalpeshkumar Kadidas patel

Address : Simalpani, At. Kakadkopar, Ta. Kaparada, Dist. Valsad.

Size of land holding : 3 ha.

Year of training : November 1996

Crop : Sugarcane

Technology : Fertilizer management in sugarcane.

Comparison of cost of fertilizer application

Increase in cost : Rs. 93.30 / ha.

Total Production : Before training After training 24 t / acre 43 t / acre

Increase in production : - 19 t / acre

Net profit per acre : Rs. 21,723.50 Rs. 40,630.20

Net additional net profit : - Rs. 18,906.70 /acre.

Note: This increase in income is gained due to spilt and recommended dose of fertilizer application.

Unemployment is one of the burning problems of this area and is increasing at a very fast rate. As well, this is tribal dominated area of which laziness and illiteracy are the major virtues. The per capita income of family is very low and hence the economic condition of the villagers is poor. As a result many rural youths (both male and female) are going to Vapi Industrial estate for earning.

With a view to increase income and self-employment, the KVK thought to give training to farmwomen on sewing work. The reason being quite a good lot of work can be made available from Vapi based ready-made garments units and sophisticated tailors. To achieve this goal, the KVK had arranged long term vocational training programme on sewing work during October 1996 to March 1997. In this training, nineteen females participated. On successfully completion of this training, the trainees were helped to purchase the sewing machines through District Industrial Centre. Now, the trainees are doing sewing work, patchwork, stitching and also preparing articles. They were earning no money on part-time basis before the training. Now, they have started earning. Details of economics are depicted hereunder:

This district in which KVK Ambheti situated is tribal dominated. The forest area constituted of many trees. The villagers use these trees as a source of fuel. Among the different forest trees, locally know ‘Palas’ tree bears broad and long leaves during April-June. Looking to the abundant availability of leaves the KVK thought to give training on leaf cup making with a view to provide self employment. The KVK arranged one training programme during 15 to 24 June 1996 in which 17 farmwomen participated. After successful completion of training, the KVK helped them procuring leaf cup making machine. Today nine of the farmwomen (trainees) started their leaf cup making business. Those who were not earning earlier are now earning quite remarkable on spending very less time. The detailed economics is given hereunder: