ROVING SEMINARS FOR FARMERS ON WEATHER AND CLIMATE: INDIA AND SRILANKA
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1 ROVING SEMINARS FOR FARMERS ON WEATHER AND CLIMATE: INDIA AND SRILANKA Dr. V. Radha Krishna Murthy, Ph.D Professor (Academic) Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University Administrative Office, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad
2 1. INTRODUCTION Weather and climate are some of the biggest risk factors impacting on farming performance and management Extreme weather and climate events such as severe droughts, floods, temperature shocks, etc., often strongly impede sustainable farming development Factors such as climate variability and change contribute to the vulnerability of individual farmers and rural communities This also particularly impacts on regional and world food security
3 However, weather and climate forecasting is just one of many risk management tools that play an important role in farming decision making More effective approaches to delivery of climate and weather information to farmer may need the incorporation of a more participatory and cross disciplinary approaches Given the current concerns with climate change and its impacts on crop productivity, especially in the developing countries of the semi-arid regions, there is an urgent need to sensitize the farmers about the projected climate change
4 Examples of more general decisions that can be aided by targeted weather and climate information include strategic and tactical crop management options It is with this background that the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is promoting the organization of a series of one-day roving seminars on weather climate and farmers in different regions of the world to sensitize farmers about the weather and climate information Also, these seminars will increase the interaction between the local farming communities and the local staff of NMHSs The feedback is crucial for NMHSs in providing better services to agricultural community
5 2. OBJECTIVES The objectives of these seminars are: To make farmers become more self reliant in dealing with weather and climate issues as the same affect agricultural production on their farms To secure farmer self reliance, through helping them better informed about effective weather / climate risk management by sustainable use of natural resources for agricultural production.
6 3. ORGANIZING THE SEMINARS A.INITIAL PREPARATIONS The one day seminars bring together farmers of 2-3 villages to a centralized location. Criteria followed in selection of villages : Representative of as much possible of geographical area as possible with regard to weather and crops Gender equality, age, etc Large, medium and small farmers in equal proportion
7 Meeting the farmers at home
8 Meeting the farmers at field
9 Meeting the farmers at work place
10 Meeting the farmers at farm house
11 Meeting the farmers along with resource persons
12 Meeting the farmers at his work
13 3. B. PARTNERS AND PARTICIPATION BY AGENCIES Roving seminars are organized in full cooperation with NMHSs, local agricultural extension services with the active involvement of the agricultural research personnel from a regional agricultural research station or agricultural university in a region.
14 3.C. Budget for the seminars The average cost of organizing the roving seminars depends on location. The amount covers the cost of hiring an appropriate location, suitable training material in local language, organizational costs transport, tea, lunch for all participants and travel and honorarium for the resource personnel etc., to farmers has to be provided. Enough money shall be earmarked for providing information on weather climate Agriculture in the form of pamphelets, small booklets, study material etc.
15 3.D. NUMBER OF SEMINARS ORGANIZED To achieve the above objectives in the State of Andhra Pradesh in India, nine (9) roving seminars were organized from October to December, 2007 and two (2) in December 2009 in Srilanka. 3. E. FARMERS ATTENDANCE The number of farmers attended each seminar ranged from 70 to 95. The women farmers were given lecture modules separately suitable to their farm activities involving weather. Different groups of farmers participated.
16 4. TECHNICAL ASPECTS 4.A. LECTURES Enough care and caution was taken to make lectures more interactive and promote good dialogue with farmers. Selection of villages was completed 10 days before seminar. General climate and weather of the region and village and its influence on crops was documented in advance in the lectures. These lectures in local language (Telugu / Simhalese ) by the Director / Co-director / Senior Resource persons, etc., selected for seminars focused on the following aspects;
17 Introduction to weather and climate Use of short term weather forecasting in agricultural operations Introduction to clouds, weather map, etc. Climate risk in production and drought alerts in different crops Introduction to better risk management Introduction to measurement of weather elements Planning cropping strategy, water requirements, etc. Display of wall posters, laminated diagrams on weather and climate.
18 4.B. MURTHY'S DAILY WEATHER AND AGRICULTURE (MDWA) During each seminar the farmers were shown / given the daily weather data for the last 30 days. This data was collected from the daily newspapers available in the villages where the seminar is being organised. After showing this huge and valuable information on weather that is available in their own village then the farmers responded with unparalleled enthusiasm to do the same on their own for their own farm and also community benefits.
19 MDWA Continued. Some farmers agreed to copy/write the weather information available daily on television and radio and transmit / exchange the same with other farmers. This operational agrometeorological tool "DVV (Dinasari Vatavaranam- Vyasayam)" involves no money because the newspapers are bought by villagers / farmers for learning and enlightening themselves on several issues. Also, in India and Srilanka newspapers are very inexpensive and Television and Radio are available in all villages.
20 MDWA Continued. Based on the trends observed (analysis of weather data) the management options and guidance is made available to the farmers within the hand outs as also the "Vyavasaya Panchangams (Agricultural Dairy)" and book written in local language by Murthy distributed during these seminars. This concept was explained in brief in local language to all the farmers.
21 5. MATERIAL FOR BANNERS AND PAMPHLETS 5.A. GENERAL QUOTATIONS FOR MAKING BANNERS Use the power of Weather Harvest higher yields without any investments Weather is a non-monetary input in agriculture Weather has life like you, me, plants and soil Rain water soaked soil gives support for germination of innumerable types of seeds Weather wise Otherwise unwise Good rain after anthesis abundant yields of crops and pollination gives
22 General quotations Continued. Rainwater shall be retained and soaked only in the field (do not allow run off) Summer ploughing Best for rainfed agriculture Summer pulse crops Farmer s money earners Ploughing field before rains Helps controlling soil erosion Plough such that top soil is not allowed to go out of the field - Harvest good crop Adopt contour cultivation Save soil from erosion and increase soil water retention capacity If seed is good crop is very good
23 General quotations Continued. Pre-monsoon ploughings kill soil born disease organisms grubs, eggs of pests Spray the chemicals against pest and diseases in the direction of winds Use protection cloths while spraying chemicals Keep your health sound Use green manures - Improve your soil health and get better quality crop yields Every hard working farmer in the field is a special agricultural scientist
24 5. B. SPECIFIC QUOTATIONS FOR MAKING BANNERS ON RICE Formation of alley ways in paddy fields control gall midge Reduction in average air temperature (4-5 days) followed by rain causes attack by stem borer Dry and hot winds enhance grasshoppers that cause extensive damage Increase in atmospheric humidity coupled with cloudy weather and less sunny days (5-6 days) enhance damage by gall midge Increase in atmospheric humidity (3-4 days) and no air movement increases damage by brown plant hopper
25 Specific quotations Continued. When South-West monsoon is delayed Select medium ( days) or short duration ( days) varieties Use aged seedlings (45-50 days) and plant closely with 2-3 seedlings per hill. Use 2/3rd of Nitrogenous fertilizer as basal dose (before transplanting) and remaining 1/3rd at flowering as top dressing.
26 5.C. SOME GOLDEN TIPS During South West monsoon period plough the soil after a minimum of 75 mm rain is received During South West monsoon top dress the fertilizer only when 20mm rain is received Do not spray chemical or apply fertilizers when rain is forecast in 12 hours. Unscientific and over use of chemicals and fertilizers results in soil air and water pollution, in addition causes unwanted and dangerous residues in crops Repeat chemical spray if it rains within 3 hours
27 Golden tips Continued. Uncontrolled use of fertilizers results in not only elimination of friendly insects but also increases outbreak of pests and diseases. Use castor as trap crop in cotton and groundnut and control flying insects. Use chrysanthemum as trap crop in cotton and Bengal gram crops. Use Bhendi as trap crop in cotton Use chrysanthemum as trap crop in redgram.
28 5. D. FLOODS CROP PROTECTION Short term measures Select crop varieties which are : Spreading type More leaves Withstand flooding water Produce abundant strong roots Flower after floods (2-3 times i.e. flushing varieties) Avoid poultry Avoid dairying Avoid pisciculture
29 Floods Continued. Medium and Long term measures Establish social forests Irrigation canal and tank bunds must be strengthened periodically Don t allow inhabitation houses for humans and animal sheds in the down stream of rivers Construct proper drainage system in the villages and also for all crop fields Grow vetiver hedges in all the fields at proper contours Insure crops Stake the harvested crop produce in sheds / houses with enough strength to avoid floods impact.
30 5.E. SEED TREATMENT Take an earthen pot of medium size. Put the seed in it. Add seed treatment material grams of captan, thiram per kilogram of seed). Cover and tie the mouth of earthen pot with a cloth. Shake the earthen pot till the seed treatment material is mixed and coated over the seed. Use the treated seed for sowing after 24 hours.
31 Seed treatment Continued. Advantages of Seed Treatment Controls seed born diseases Controls soil born diseases Increase in germination percentage of seeds Optimum initial growth of seedings Enough protection from sucking pests and diseases Reduce in environmental pollution Reduce cost of cultivation of crops
32 5. F. PRECAUTIONS FOR CHEMICAL SPRAYING Carefully read the instructions on the bottle or pocket of the chemical Don t mix the chemical with hand Don t spray any chemical before and immediately after harvest Don t use sprayers which are leaking Spray chemical in the direction of wind Protect all parts of body like mouth eyes etc with appropriate cover cloth, glovers, etc. Wash hands and take head bath after chemical sprays.
33 6. FIELD VISITS AND METHOD DEMONSTRATIONS 6.1 INDIA 6.1.A. Yemmangandla village on 31 st October, 2007 Lodged paddy crop due to untimely rain
34 Continued 6.1.A. Yemmangandla village on 31 st October, % common salt spray to avoid sprouting of seed
35 Continued 6.1.A. Yemmangandla village on 31 st October, % common salt spray to avoid sprouting of seed
36 6.1.B. Loddipally village on 13 th November, 2007 Method demonstration on Sun drying of groundnut pods
37 Continued 6.1.B. Loddipally village on 13 th November, 2007 Method demonstration on Sun drying of groundnut pods
38 6.1.C. Vuyyalawada village on 14 th November, 2007 Method demonstration on Basel dose of fertilizer application
39 6.1.D. Siddaramapuram village on 28 th November, 2007 Method demonstration on Leaf area production
40 6.1.E. Dendulur village on 23 rd December, 2007 Method demonstration on Vari-Puri (Paddy Bins)
41 continued 6.1.E. Dendulur village on 23 rd December, 2007 Method demonstration on Vari-Puri (Paddy Bins)
42 6.1.F. Gopannapalem village on 24 th December, 2007 Method demonstration on Propping of Sugar Cane crop
43 6.1.G. Kandukur village on 30 th December, 2007 Method demonstration on Vegetable crops
44 6.2. Srilanka 6.2.A. Mathugama village on 22 nd December, 2009 Method demonstration on weeding in Paddy
45 6.2. Srilanka 6.2.A. Agalawatta village on 24 th December, 2009 Method demonstration on Pulse Crops
46 continued 6.2.A. Agalawatta village on 24 th December, 2009 Method demonstration on Paddy Harvest
47 continued 6.2.A. Agalawatta village on 24 th December, 2009 Method demonstration on Animal Rearing
48 Method demonstration on sowing in the seed on sunny side of ridges
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50 7. SEMINARS IN THE VILLAGES Seminar in Chandur on 30 th October,2007
51 Seminar in Dendular on 23 rd December,2007
52 Seminar in Loddipalli on 13 th November,2007
53 Seminar in Gopannapalem on 24 th December,2007
54 Seminar in Kandukur on 30 th December,2007
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59 8. FARMER SCIENTIST INTERACTION Several questions and problems that farmers asked answered during farmer- scientist interactions. Of them occurrence, damage and control of pests and diseases, agro-meteorological, agronomic issues were discussed and solutions were given. Also, the following table contain information on specific recommendations for certain field level problems.
60 Table : Weather related problems and recommendations S. No Problem Weather factor involved Recommendation 1. Weak and long seedlings; elongation of leaf blade and sheath; Low dry matter weak roots Cloudiness / shade for over 5-4 days Grow nurseries away from trees or tall structures Apply 1 kg extra nitrogenous fertilizer for nursery reduce seed rate
61 2. Non uniform grain yields Rainy days and low temperatures delay ripening. In contrast warm and sunny days shorten ripening. Therefore Variation in ripening results non-uniform grain yields Grow photo insensitive and fertilizer responsive varieties; Right varietal selection is important in such situations. 3. Sprouting of seeds on panicles When it rains just before harvest nondormant seeds germinate. The problem is due to selection of nondormant variation. Follow weather forecast at all critical stages of crop more so at harvest. Select seeds for nursery from the harvest of dry and sunny season crop
62 4. Less tillers during dry season and less dry matter Low temperatures and less net radiation for during vegetative stage. Follow closer spacing; Apply 50% more fertilizer than that recommended. More fertilizer increases tillers, leaf area, rate of dry matter production and more leaves and solar radiation. So, more interception of increases dry matter 5. Low dry matter in rainy season Plants are tall, leafy, shade each other. Cloudy weather results I taller plants. Low light above and inside the crop during rainy season results in weak plants. Apply low amount of fertilizer Apply N in 2-3 split doses
63 6. Scorching leaves fertilizer application resulting of after Fertilizer stick on leaves, when wet due to rain or dew fall. Do not top dress fertilizer while leaves are wet due to rain or dew leaf burn 7. No response to top dressed fertilizer; Heavy rain washes away fertilizer from the field Do not top dress when rain is impending in 12 hours Pale leaves yellow 8. Lodging of rainy season crop Winds & rain due to cyclones, flatten the ripened crop Closer spacing results in taller plants and weaker stems; the problem is due to growing tall variety in rainy season. Do not grow tall varieties during rainy season because taller the plant greater the tendency to lodge.
64 9. CONCLUSIONS 90 per cent of the 1800 farmers participated in India and Srilanka expressed alike that these seminars are extremely useful to become self-reliant in dealing with weather and climate issues on their farms. An agrometeorological service Murthy s Daily Weather and Agriculture (MDWA) proved successful to secure farmer self reliance through helping them better informed about effective weather/climate risk management by sustainable use of natural resources for agricultural production. By following MDWA, 25.2 per cent of 450 farmers participated evaluation study in India expressed that they were able to reduce the cost of cultivation of their crops by 19 per cent.
65 Conclusions continued.. Also, 54.1 per cent of farmers believed strongly that they were not only able to reduce the cost of cultivation of their crops but also got good quality produce. However, they were unable to quantify the benefit in terms of money. Similarly, during the spot evaluation of seminars in Srilaka it was revealed by all farmers that the MDWA was found to provide sound, appropriate, efficient and enduring climate service to farmers and requested for popularization of the MDWA. Farmers are innocent. They are heavily burdened with high cost of inputs. The only way left to reduce the cost of inputs is by using weather as non-monetary input. Therefore roving seminar must be organized across the globe.
66 10.ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The expresses my sincere thanks to Dr.M.V.K.Sivakumar, The then Chief of the Agricultural Meteorology Division and presently The Director, WCP of the World Meteorological Organisation, Switzerland, Geneva for his invaluable technical and administrative guidance.
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