Success stories

Orissa University of Agriculture &

Technology, Bhubaneswar, Odisha

Boosting Income and livelihood using AGRIPRO in

Cucumber Cultivation

Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kendrapara

Sh Akhaya Singh, S/o-Sh Birabara Singh, 50 years old man, a native of

Raghudeipur village which is coming under Derabis block and 15 kms

away from KVK, Kendrapara.

Since long he is regularly cultivating vegetables in the same piece of land.

He does not follow any crop rotation practice in his farm. Akhaya started

cucumber cultivation on a commercial basis in his 1 acre of backyard land.

Cucumber c.v Bakhra was sown in the month of January. After long

waiting, poor flower came up in the crop field. So he came to KVK office

for technical guidance from Scientist. With the support of KVK, he is now

able to manage his crop land without any loss.

Obseving the constraint, KVK Scientists recommended 2 gm of Agripro per

lit. of water as a foliar spray within seven days interval. Application of

agripro in the main field stimulates synergistically, various bio-functions

leading to enhance utilization of nutrients and biochemical reserves in the

plant system at critical produce and high yields.

Salient Features

The smile shines on the tanned face of the Akhaya. Total expenditure

made during cucumber cultivation was Rs. 12,640 where the gross income

Rs.49, 600 with a net profit of Rs.36, 960 and BC ratio is 3.92. The family

are now getting bumper crop of cucumber which they hope will not only

solve their financial problems but will also allow them to build up more

confidence about their ability to earn money. Akhaya says proudly, a year

back I was a hired labourer but now I am hiring others to work in my field.

At last Akhaya conveyed his heartfelt thanks to KVK for noble initiative

and everlasting guidance.

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Mrs. Anjali Ray

Programme Coordinator

Krishi Vigyan Kendra

At: Jajanga, Post:Kapaleswar

Kendrapara, Odisha

PIN:754211

Email: [email protected]

Tel. No: 06727-274962

Mobile No: 9937040245

Introduction agripro in the village for cucumber cultivation @ 2gm per lt. of water as a foliar spray for more flower and fruit.Agripro contains micronutrients (Zn, Fe, Mn, Cu, B & Mo) in balanced form and Amino acid chelates. Cost of cultivation for 1Ac. was Rs. 12,640/- where the gross income was Rs.49, 600/- with a net profit of Rs.36, 960/-.

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Trellia System Promoted Productivity of Pointed Gourd


Niranjan Pradhan, S/O Nityananda Pradhan, 40 years old farmer is

an inhabitant of Itipur village of Kendrapara district. He is an advance

vegetable grower who preferred to cultivate different vegetables like

cauliflower, cabbage, tomato, chilli, onion, potato, brinjal, cucumber and

pointed gourd round the year in his small patch of land. In the year 2010

KVK, Kendrapara introduced swrna alaukik pointed gourd in 1ac. Patch of

Niranjan with special emphasis on trellia system which is otherwise known

as single line trailing system. It was very effective against the ground

planting as a result of which there was maximum flowering and fruiting

which was due to better exposure of plant to sunlight leads to maximum

photosynthesis, proper aeration and increased pollination as a matter of

fact the flower and fruit drop was reduced with reduction in disease, pest

incidence.

Salient Feature

The intercultural operation became easier and harvesting was performed

in a better way. From his 1 ac. Land Niranjan could able to get Rs.

68,000/- with an investment of Rs.26, 000/- showing a B: C of 2.61.Now

this practice has been adopted by most of the farmers of that area. This

trellia system can be effectively utilized in cucumber, bitter gourd etc.

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Mrs. Anjali RayProgramme Coordinator



Kendrapara, Odisha

PIN:754211


Tel. No: 06727-274962

Mobile No: 9937040245

Introduced pointed gourd cv. swrna alaukik variety in various villages in Kendrapara districtPerformance of swrna alaukik is better than other local varietiesNiranjan could able to get Rs. 68,000/- with an investment of Rs.26, 000/- showing a B: C of 2.61.Now he is interested to increase the cultivable areaVillagers are very much interest to cultivate Pointed gourd-CV. swrna alaukik


MUSHROOM CULTIVATION FOR INCOME GENERATION AND SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOOD


Dushasana Mallick, S/o Gandharva Mallick aged about 55 years is an

inhabitant of Koro village of Kendrapara distract is a promising mushroom

entrepreneur. He used to grow paddy straw and oyster mushroom round

the year. From March to October he prepares 800 beds of paddystraw

mushroom similarly from November to February he prepares near about

500 beds of oyster mushroom for livelihood support with technical

guidance from KVK, Kendrapara.

Now mushroom cultivation has popularized by Krishi Vigyan Kendra in

kendrapara district. SHGs, unemployed Rural Youth and individual

entrepreneur are involved in this income generating activity for better

livelihood and income.

Salient Features

He uses paddy straw, pulse powder for increasing mushroom production.

On an average he spends Rs. 30/- per bed towards raw material and

Production of paddy straw and oyster mushroom round the year for better income and livelihood.With technical guidance of KVK he could able to manage his 800 paddy straw beds during summar & rainy seasons and 500 oyster beds in winter season.On an average he spends Rs. 30/- per bed towards raw material & labour and gets nearly Rs.105/- making a profit of Rs.75/- from each bed .Marketing of mushroom through KVK supportNow SHGs, FCs and individuals are keenly showing their interest on mushroom cultivation.

labour and gets nearly Rs.105/- making a profit of Rs.75/- from each bed

with a production of 1.5kg of paddy straw mushroom. With a similar cost

structure he gets 2.5 kg oyster mushroom from a single bed making a

profit of Rs.70/- from each bed. It has been seen that throughout the year

he could able to get Rs.95,000/- from total expenditure of Rs.39,000/-

making B:C 2.43. Now most of the farmers of that area are being

motivated to grow paddy straw mushroom for own consumption.

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Mrs Anjali RayProgramme Coordinator



Kendrapara, Odisha

PIN:754211


Tel. No: 06727-274962

Mobile No: 9937040245
