Upscaling of Learnings from ICRISAT-GOK Initiatives

Suhas P Wani and Team6 February 2014

Journey thru ICRISAT-GOK Initiatives

2003 2009 2012

Sujala-ICRISAT Bhoochetana Bhoochetana Plus

2013

Bhoochetana II

2014

Rainfed Agric. Policy

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Sujala-ICRISAT InitiativeMain Message

Productivity of crops in the nucleus and satellite watersheds is increased by upto345% with best-bet options for ragi (230%), groundnut (240%), sunflower (345%), maize (150%) and soybean (116%) resulting in increased incomes

Bhoochetana-ICRISAT Initiative Main Message

Science-led approach promoted by Government of Karnataka adopted by farmers increased crop yields by 32 to 64 per cent over the normal farmer’s practice

Rain-fed Agriculture development could become growth engine for reducing poverty and achieving food security in Karnataka and India

Planetary Boundaries: Safe Operating Space for Humanity

Nature, 2009

Biodiversity loss, Nitrogen cycle and climate change are various parameters has reached beyond its permissible threshold at planetary scale

Resilient Agriculture Investigators Network (RAIN)4Sustainable Development in Karnataka

Torch Bearers for Resilient Agriculture

Establishment of Resilient Agriculture Investigator Network (RAIN)

Developing a common understanding about resilient agriculture

Developing a common approach, instruments, methodology, data set and terminology for resilient agriculture

Establish the sites of Resilience Learning

Sensitize all the stakeholders to use the resilience and vulnerability lense

Bhoochetana: Increasing Adoption, Area Coverage and Impact: A Challenge to Meet

Increased vulnerability of rainfed agriculture due to climate change

Food security is at risk

Sustainable development is in question

Why We Need to Take a Challenge

Science-led

Participatory R4D

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Innovate Collective Efficiency

Inclusive Cooperation Equity

Integrated Capacity building Environment ProtectionIntensification Consortium Economic gain

BhoochetanaPotential Sustainable Development Approach

Achievements

Increased crop yield by 2066%

Rise in agriculture growth annually above 5% since 2009

Benefit cost ratio for the farmers 3-14:1

Net benefits accrued in 4 years Rs. 1268 Crores

Improved Agricultural Practices Increased Crop Yields and Incomes in Karnataka: Bhoochetana

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11.49 204.81 599.45 451.80 1267.60

Net income

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2.52 45.72 112.48 82.44 243.16

Example: Bhoochetana

Increased Mean Crop Yields in the State during Rainy Season 2013

Distribution of Micronutrients in Total (tons) and Per Hectare (kg) under Bhoochetana Project

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Quantity Consumed (t) Nutrient used (kg ha-1)

ZnSO4 Gypsum Borax ZnSO4 Gypsum Borax

2009 Kharif 2.25 372 4309 53 1.65 19.15 0.23

Rabi 0.59 - - - - - -

2010 Kharif 12.72 2723 35376 389 2.27 29.50 0.32

Rabi 3.70 362 5595 113 1.09 16.86 0.34

2011 Kharif 28.44 8775 96234 2781 3.46 37.90 1.10

Rabi 6.60 1678 12475 432 2.94 21.87 0.76

2012 Kharif 35.70 6803 59935 3104 2.25 21.5 0.77

Nutrient Consumption-based High and Low Performing Districts under Bhoochetana during 2009 to 2013

*Figures in parentheses indicate No. of farmers (million) participated

Number of Farmers Participated and Area Covered in Bhoochetana in Karnataka

Changes in the Soil Nutrient Deficiencies in Four District under Bhoochetana in Karnataka during 2008 and 2012

Soil Nutrient Status in Fields under Bhoochetana in Karnataka during 2008 and 2012

*Facts are based on analysis of four sample districts viz. Chitradurga, Haveri, Kolar and Dharwad** Units for OC is % ; for P, K, S, Zn, B are mg kg-1 soil ; and for EC is dS m-1

Revolutionising Rain-fed Agriculture thru Inclusivity and Resilience (ReRAInRe) in Karnataka

Specific Objectives The specific objectives are:

To revolutionise the rain-fed agriculture in the state through science-led inclusive development through integrated management of farms for increasing productivity and profits by 50 per cent in five years by enabling farmers to adopt holistic “Seed to Plate” approach;

To enhance resilience of the rain-fed farmers as well as farming systems through suitable adaptation and mitigation interventions for the anticipated impacts of climate variability and change;

To develop effective and sustainable integrated knowledge and inputs delivery systems for the farmers through public private partnerships;

To undertake sustainable intensification and diversification of farming systems through mechanisation for sustainable development and harnessing the market potential for the small farmers for enhancing their incomes;

To build the capacity of different stakeholders such as DoA officials, private entrepreneurs, development workers including non-government organisations (NGOs), farmers and policy makers in the state.

Five Pillars for Sustainable Development Integrated soil, water, nutrient and crop management

options (holistic approach) as an entry point to harness low hanging fruits

Farmers-centric sustainable delivery systems thru public-private partnerships (PPP) for empowerment of farmers

Five Pillars for Sustainable Development (Contd..)

Effective and sustainable seed delivery systems for Improved crops and cultivars for transforming subsistence agriculture into business model to diversify and intensify agriculture

Social mobilisation for mechanisation thru collective action and minimum tillage

Inclusive Market Oriented Development (IMOD) thru ensuring credit and institutional support to build resilience and enhance profits

Thank you!