The North Cote Cattle Breeding Farm, Chharodi was established in 1899-1900 with an aim to preserve and maintain a nucleus stock for future development of the breed, which has threatened from extinction due to the severe famine of century. During this time, good quality bullocks and breeding bulls were produced by this farm and were given to the farmers for improving kankrej cattle from 1919-1940. This farm was under the Department of the Agricultural and LiveStock, Bombay State From April, 1940. The work was assigned to the Institute of Agricultural, Anand. After the establishment of Gujarat Agricultural University, this farm was transferred to Gujarat Agricultural University in the year 1972 with a land of 820.23 ha and from May, 2007 this farm is handed over to Anand Agricultural University.

Research Recommendations :

1. Farmers of Agro-climatic zone-IV situation No.9 & 12 are advised not to grow custard apple in heavy black soil having morum below 

    plough layer and poor drainage. But, they can grow ber (Gola) followed by caronda, guava, pomegranate and phalsa.

2. 2. Effect of fertilizer and cutting management on dry fodder yield of natural grass land

  T   The farmers of North Gujarat Agro-climatic zone (AES-IX and XII) growing natural grass (marvel grass) are advised to harvest the

       natural grass at the time of maturity and apply 60 Kg N/ha to obtain higher dry fodder yield as well  as higher net

       realization.                 

Achievements 

1. Rice production of variety GR.11 and Gurjari were increased to the tune of 66,476 kg (44.2%) during the year 2007-08 as compared to 2006-07.

2. The natural grass production was increased to the tune of 2980 bales (24%) during the year 2007-08 as compared to 2006-07.

3. The milk production was increased to the tune of 20,422 kg (38%) during the year 2007-08 as compared to 2006-07.

4. The survival of 60 to 70 per cent plants of Jatropha in about 50.0 ha land area in 2007-08.

5. The first time Jatropha   pruning is carried out in April-May, 2008 and multiplies about 25,000 plants in the nursery.

6. About 25 ha bid area brought under kayari land and transplanting of paddy variety Gurjari would be carried out in Kharif in 2008.

7. The first time in history of Chharodi, 26 male calves sold to the different units of university and farmers for draft purpose during the year 2007.

Publication

Patel, P.C. and Kotecha, A.V.(2007).Effect of phosphorus and potassium on fodder production, quality and

                   nutrient uptake of lucerne. Range Mgmt. & Agroforestry.28 (2) : 411- 413.

Patel, P.C. Kotecha, A.V. and Patel, K.P.(2007). Effect of multi-micronutrient formulations on yield and

                   quality of forage sorghum. Range Mgmt. & Agroforestry.28 (1) : 51-53.

: Research paper presented in National Symposium :

Pravin  Patel, Baraiya, L. N., Patel, D.V. and Patel, R.H.(2007). Effect of fertilizer and cutting management

                   on dry fodder yield of Marvel grass (Dichanthium annulatum).Participated and paper presented

                   in National Symposium “Rangeland and Forage Resources in Changing Socio-economic

                   Scenario” (November 15-17, 2007) at IGFRI, Jhansi-284003, India.

:Training :

Dr. P. C. Patel, Associate Research Scientist, has attended a workshop an Leadership Development Programme from 3^rd to 12^th October, 2007 at AAU, Anand. The workshop is organized by the International School for Public Leadership, Gandhinagar.

Transfer of Technology

Natural grasses bales were produced and sold to the farmers during the year 2007-2008.

Total milk production and milk sold to dairy and local during the year 2007-08.

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