Name of the Centre

AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH STATION & KRISHIVIGYAN KENDRA

MUVALIYA FARM, DAHOD-389151

 Introduction

The Dahod Agricultural Research Station working with the following multidisciplinary schemes.

 Faculty information

Objectives :

(1)  Scheme for Strengthening Research in Hill Millets (B.H.  5002-3)         

1. Exploitation and use of variability for the development of high yielding   varieties resistance   to biotic and abiotic stresses including wider adoptability.

2. To evolve the varieties having added value of high nutrition in respect to proteins in grains.

3. To develop the remunerative and sustainable production technology which suits the farmers of this agro climatic zone.

4. Diversification of genotypes having high productivity resistance to major   pests and diseases specially smut in finger millet.

(2)   i.     Project for Research in pulses (B.H.  5007 )

       ii.     Scheme for Strengthening Research  in Pulses ( B.H.  7007 )

       iii.    Scheme for Strengthening Research in Pulses ( B.H. 10007 )

1. Exploitation and use of variability for  development  of high yielding  varieties  suited to  undulated and stony hilly tribal area of Dahod and Panchmahals districts  for highly undulated  crops  namely green gram , pigeon pea, cow pea and chick pea .

2. To develop the suitable and profitable production technology this, suits to the farmers of this agro-climatic zone.

3. Screening genotypes against major pests and diseases for pulses mainly pigeonpea and chickpea.

4. Microbiological testing for identification of effective Rhizobium strains.

(3) Improving Research Facilities in Maize  ( B.H.  9005 )  

1.      Evaluation of high yielding early maturing and diseases and pests resistance varieties| hybrids of maize.

2.      To develop the appropriate agronomic practices suited to local conditions.

 3.   Screening of genotype of maize against its major pests and diseases.

(4) Strengthening research in upland rainfed rice.(B.H, 10916 ) 

1.      Development of high yielding disease and pest resistant varieties of upland paddy with better grain qualities.

2.      Development of varieties possessing tolerance to moisture stress at different growth stages.

 3.  Developing production practices for higher yield of paddy under rainfed cultivation.

(5)  Genetic enhancement and production technology of Garlic and Zinger in tribal area

1. Ti identify appropriate crop and its variety

2. To standardize production technology including organic farming

3. To assess the quality of produce

4. To study chemical and non-chemical control of nematodes, rhizome rot and leaf spot of zinger

5. To develop post harvest value addition processing

Justification of the scheme:

          In Anand Agricultural University jurisdiction, sizable area covers under tribal belt.           The crop like ginger and garlic gets its important for upliftment of tribal population. The Socio-economic status of tribal is improved through enhancement   of productivity of such crops.

(5)   Scheme for training to tribal farmers, farm women and youth.

1.    Training  present and perspective  farmers in the proficiency of farm technology and management through participation  experience

2.    Providing opportunities for self employment through the development  of  forest by improving forest production, agriculture and other farm products.

3.    Training skilled workers and technician for supporting services needed by the farmers for farm mechanization, plant protection techniques, literacy the acquisition which does necessarily required as a precondition, the ability to read and write.

4.    Development ability among tribals to organize land, labours and capital resources in the efficient production units

5.    Imparting training in pre-harvest and post harvest technology to farmers, farmwomen  and farm  youth.

6.    Helping the tribal in their upliftment   socioeconomic condition through raising the production in   agriculture, animal husbandry forest and allied areas.

7.    To organize special training programme for young tribal  couples who have land and area engaged in agriculture  so that they have also may act as change agent for other farmers.

8.    Training tribals in animal nutrition and care  and thus  increase their milk production.

9.    Training tribals to poultry farming, fishery, goatery and piggery.

10.  Training tribals in the repair and maintenance of farm implements.

(6)  Agricultural School (B.H.5228 )

            The   main objective is to impart practical training in agriculture and its allied fields, only to the sons of tribal of Panchmahal, Dahod and other districts like Vadodra, Bharuch, Valsad and other districts, except Surat, Dang and Sabarkantha.

(7) Agriculture Engineering and Polytechnic

1.  To organize and conduct Diploma programme in Agricultural Engineering

2.  To undertake basic and applied research in concerned area covering production,            value addition, marketing and management.

3.  To develop suitable Agricultural technologies for the cropping and farming system            of the region

4.  To collaborate with other involved in teaching, Research and development activities         in the field of Agricultural Engineering

5.  To provide consultancy services to farmers and other engaged in production,      processing, marketing and management in the wider field of agricultural and allied         activities.

    Silent Features of The Course:

1. Name of the course                                Diploma in Agricultural Engineering

2. Entry Qualification                                  Matriculation and as per laid down by                                                                                                               AICTE/State Board of Technical Education/                                                               for 12th class students plus 5% mark with                                                               matriculation

3. Duration                                                Three years

4. Type of course                                        Full time

5. Pattern of Course                                   Semester System ( Each semester is of 16                                                                                                           week and each week has 36 to 40 hours of                                                               contact for academic work )

6. Intake capacity                                       25 Students

(8) Krishi Vigyan Kendra (B.H. 2704-04)

1.      Conducting “On farm testing” for identification of technologies in terms of   location specific sustainable land use systems. 

2.      Organizing training to update the extension personnel with emerging advances in agricultural research on regular basis.

3.      Organize short and long term vocational training courses in agricultural and allied vocations for the farmers and rural youths with emphasis on “Learning by doing” or higher production on farms and generating self employment.

4.      Organize front-line demonstrations on various crops to generate production data and feedback information.

 (9) Establishment of Agri-Polyclinic for Tribal Farmers at Dahod:

1. To identify, diagnose the diseases, pest and abiotic disorder of field crops in tribal area.

2. To strengthen the existing Tribal Training Centre in terms of infrastructure, office building, equipment, renovation of farmers hostel and minor repairing of the present structure.

3. To establish Agri-Polyclinic and Soil Testing Laboratories for diagnosis of the specimen related pest, diseases, soil samples etc.

4. To suggest timely preventive/curative/remedial measures to save the crops from various kind of losses in the field.

5. To provide guidance to the tribal farmers, farm women and farm youth for agricultural and allied practices.

6. To visit the field of tribal farmers, where the disorders/diseases have actually appeared to clear idea of the damage and symptoms of the abnormality so as to help in diagnosis the diseases and disorders.

7. To provide feedback to concerned scientist in planning the need base research.

8. To collect soil samples and make soil analysis.

(10). National Agriculture Innovation Project

1.  Enhancement of agricultural productivity and profitability through proven technological intervention

2. Management of natural resources

3. Employment generation through agro processing, value addition including storage, packing, transport and marketing

4. Empowerment through capacity building and skill of gradation

Methodology:

         The operational sites are located in compact clusters in order to having significant impact and not to be defusing achievements. Details of the operational clusters of Dahod district is as under:

Research Recommendations for the farmers

1. Hill  Millet  Research  Scheme.

   A. Plant  Breeding:

                   Evaluation trials on Minor millet crops  namely  Nagli,  Kodra,Banti, Cheena and Kang are  being conducted at this research station as per   technical programme given by   Research    Scientist (Sorgum), Surat On the basis of the research following varieties have been release for cultivation.

 1           Nagli – Gujarat Nagli-1,2,3 and 4.

 2.          Kodra – Gujarat Kodra –1, 2 .

 3.          Banti- Gujarat – Banti -1.

 4.          Vari -   Gujarat Vari -1,

 5.          Kang – Local  selection

 6.          Chino – Local selection.

          In case of pulse and maize  research schemes  trails on Breeding, Agronomy and Pathology are   being  conducted as per technical programme given by concerned Research Scientists of the crop. Whatever the data  emerges sent to Research  Scientist for compilation and   analysis helped in  release of new varieties and agronomical and pathological recommendation.

B.   Agronomy

  1.      For securing higher grain yield of  Nagli.,GN-2 farmers of tribal area of Dahod are advised    to use 20 days  old  seedlings  for    transplanting  with   6   lakhs  plants|ha   keeping    30 x  5.5   cm   spacing  in  Nagali  GN-2   with application of  20 kg N2 +10 kg P2O5|ha.  of  the  total   fertilizers,  50 % of Nitrogen and  whole quantity of P2O5 should be applied as basal dressing 50% nitrogen shoud be applied as top dressing  30 days after transplanting.

 2.    For securing higher grain yield and higher monetary returns from GV-1 farmers of tribal of  Panchmahal and Dahod districts are advised to apply 40 kg N and 10 Kg. P2O5/ha  of the total   nitrogen, 50% nitrogen  and whole quantity of P2 O5  should be applied as basal dressing  and remaining 50 % nitrogen should be applied as top dressing 30 days after  transplanting.

 2.   MAIZE RESEARCH PROJECT :-

          Research in Maize crop is being carried out under the technical guidance of Research Scientist   (Maize ) , Godhra.

A.    Plant Breeding        

   Evaluation trials conducted at Dahod  helped in release of following maize varieties for    Dahod  and   Panchmahal    districts.

             (1)      Gujarat Maize -1     (2)   Gujarat Maize -2     (3) Gujarat Maize -3

             (4)       Gujarat Maize -4    (5)   Gujarat Maize -6.

B.     Agronomy :    

   For winter maize 10   irrigation are recommended   for  getting higher    grain  yield.

(3)  PULSE RESEARCH PROJECT :-

            Research in pulse crop like Mungbean, Uridbean,Cowpea, Pigeonpea and Horse gram is being  conducted at Dahod  under the technical guidance of Research Scientist (Pulses) , Sardar   Krushinagar.  Research in Chickpea is taken up under the technical guidance of Research Scientist (Chickpea ), Junagadh.   

A. Plant breeding :-

               Evaluation trials conducted at Dahod helped in release of following  pulse varieties for  cultivation.

      (1)  Mungbean  :-              Gujarat –Mug—1

                                          Gujarat   -Mug--2

                                          Gujarat   -Mug-3  (Summer)

                                          Gujarat – Mug--4

     (2)  Cowpea  :-                  Gujarat cowpea - 2

                                             ,,            ,,       - 3

                                             ,,            ,,        -4

(3)  Pigeon pea:-               Gujarat Tuvar-1  (G T-1)

                                             ,,           ,,   -100 (G T – 100)

(4)  Chickpea :-                 Gujarat Gram - 1                                                                 

                                                 ,,          ..    -2                                                       

(4)  AGRICU LTURE  SCHOOL  :-

 The table shovning the no.of students admitted and passed from agricultural school,, Dahod.

(5)  TRIBAL TRAINING SCHEME :-

                  Extension activities carried out under the scheme for training to Tribal farmers, Farmwomen and Farm youth since year-1981-82.

(6) Establishment of Agri-Polyclinic for Tribal Farmers at Dahod:

Activities:

1.      Soil testing: To provide guidance to the tribal farmers about effect of biotic and abiotic disorder in field crops through soil testing.

2.      Plant protection: To provide guidance to the tribal farmers about pest and disease by diagnosis.

3.      Transfer of technology to the tribal farmers, farm women and rural youths for agriculture and its allied subjects.

4.      To strengthen the existing Tribal Training Centre in terms of infrastructure, office building, equipment, renovation of farmers hostel for imparting effective training.

5.      Establishment of Agri Polyclinic

Progress Report:

1. Site of Agri-polyclinic centre building was selected at Muvaliya Farm, Dahod.

2. Architect plan was finalize for the building.

3. Estimated cost for building and tender work is in process.

4. Establishment of soil testing laboratory and diagnosis laboratory is in progress.

5. Recruitment of Research Associate is in process 

6. Following training programme/extension activities carried out during current year.

Details of On Campus Training Programme

Feed back to Scientist:

·        Yellow Mosaic Virus in summer mungbean appeared in epidemic form in Dahod district during summer-2008.

·        Severe infestation of Green semilooper & Prodenia was observed in soybean crop Kharif-2008.

·        Beauveria bassiana was observed in epizootic form on both semilooper and Prodenia in soybean crop during Kharif-2008.

Dr. B.S. Patel

Agricultural Research Station & Krishi Vigyan Kendra

      Anand Agricultural University

      Muvaliya Farm, Dahod

      Tal. & Dist.:- Dahod.

      Pin Code : 389 151.

      Std. Code No. 02673.

      Telephone No.       ARS  Office :(O) 220423.(R.245667)

                                    Agril. School : 223102

                                    KVK : 245659

      Fax No.                 (02673) 220423 / 245659 (O)