Government of Rajasthan. Strategies for Doubling Farmers Income

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1 Government of Rajasthan Strategies for Doubling Farmers Income

2 Strategies for Doubling Farmers Income Department of Agriculture Government of Rajasthan

3 Rajasthan has taken a lead in realising Honourable Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi s vision to double the farmer s income by We are working on a multi-pronged strategy with policy-level interventions, institutional strengthening & infrastructure development, and capacity building of the farming community. We organised Global Rajasthan Agritech Meet in Jaipur in November (GRAM) in Over farmers from all districts of the state attended GRAM and used this unique opportunity to learn about latest practices, techniques and equipment. Looking at the response of farmers, we decided to take GRAM to divisional level so that more farmers can benefit from it. The key tenets guiding our efforts in this direction are innovation and sustainability. While we are encouraging our farmers to adopt the latest inputs and techniques, we are also persuading them to readopt the traditional farm practices, all of which will contribute towards doubling farmers incomes. We will leave no stone unturned in our efforts in making this critical investment for the future of our society and the state. VASUNDHARA RAJE Chief Minister, Rajasthan

4 Our farmers are at the epicentre of our society and economy and it is with their upliftment that the State will progress towards holistic development. Besides water scarcity, farmers of our State have been facing challenges of fragmented land holding and low farm productivity. Access to high quality inputs, especially farm equipment is also one of the concerns. To support our farmers across the value chain, we have introduced reforms and policies like State Agriculture Policy, Agro-processing & Agri-marketing Promotion Policy, Livestock Policy and now Organic Policy. Additionally, custom hiring centers are also being set-up across the state to address the issues of equipment availability. Collectively, these will expose our farmer community to innovative farming techniques and help them optimise input costs thus doubling their incomes. I invite all stakeholders to participate and partner our efforts towards this mission that concerns not only the farmer but all of us. PRABHU LAL SAINI Minster of Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry & Fisheries, Government of Rajasthan

5 Preface Hon'ble Prime Minister of India has emphasized his vision for doubling the income of farmers of the nation by the year 2022 when the nation will celebrate 75th year of Independence. During last few months, elaborate and extensive exercise has been started by the Niti Aayog for devising appropriate strategies throughout the country on this mandate. Agriculture Department, Government of Rajasthan in close collaboration with Horticulture, Agriculture Marketing, Animal Husbandry, Dairy and other associated departments, is working meticulously on analyzing different factors which impact farm economy. How the cost of cultivation can be reduced, while registering high levels of production and returns from agriculture, are critical factors impacting the scenario substantially. After in depth analysis of the salient features of state's agriculture and allied activities, all the departments working for agricultural and farming development of Rajasthan, are agreeable on common yet effective and feasible strategies on how the income of farmers in the state can be doubled by the year This document has a balanced compilation of all these in the form of a Road Map for the coming years so as to formulate result-oriented micro planning and its implementation for the betterment of the farmers. This document is a result of the efforts of different departments working together for data compilation, analysis of various optional possibilities and chalking out the Road Map. Department of Agriculture is grateful to Smt. Vasundhara Raje, Hon'ble Chief Minister Rajasthan for inspiring us for preparing this Road Map for the farmers. Department is thankful to Mr. Prabhu Lal Saini, Hon'ble Minister for Agriculture and Animal Husbandry for the leadership and valuable suggestions given on various topics. Department is also thankful to Mr. Pravesh Sharma, Member, CMAC (Sub Group on Agriculture) and Mr. K. Karthikeyen, Synergy Technofin Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi who helped us in creating the framework for this Road Map and further analysis of different aspects.

6 CONTENTS Ÿ Introduction 10 Ÿ Increase in Crop Productivity 12 Ÿ Seed Replacement 13 Ÿ High Resource Use Efficiency 16 Ÿ Increase in Cropping Intensity 19 Ÿ Crop Diversification 21 Ÿ Reforms in Agri Sector 24 Ÿ Land Leasing Reforms 24 Ÿ Farmer Friendly Agriculture Markets 24 Ÿ Use of ICT for Weather and Market Information 26 Ÿ Improved Storage 27 Ÿ Processing and Value Addition 29 Ÿ Integrated Farming 30 Ÿ Dissemination of Innovations and Information through Cluster Approach 32 Ÿ Doubling Farmers Income The Way Forward 33

7 Introduction Average Income of Farmers from Different Sources (INR) Wages Crop Production Livestock Non farm Total Rajasthan India Source: Dr Raka Saxena, Sr Scientist, ICAR, NIAP 1 & 2 Niti Policy Paper No. 1/2017-(Doubling Farmers s Income) 10

8 40% Mustard 40% Bajra 80% Guar 95% Isabgol 98% Henna 65% Coriander Rajasthan is India s largest producer of mustard (40%), bajra (40%), guar (80%), isabgol (95%), henna (98%) and coriander (65%). The state is also one of the leading producers of pulses, spices, soybean, maize and wheat. Productivity in Rajasthan is higher than the national average for many crops, viz. bajra, wheat, cotton, mustard and citrus fruits. Productivity of high value crops like fruits, vegetables and flowers has increased at a CAGR of more than 10% in Rajasthan between 2011 and However, yield of coarse cereals & millets and pulses has dipped. Growth rate in productivity of spices is also low in Rajasthan. Rajasthan also has great potential to improve the yield of flowers, medicinal plants, vegetables and non-citrus fruits. Because of significance of cereals and millets as staple food, and spices and flowers as revenue generating crops, it is imperative on the part of the State Government to facilitate yield increase for such crops. Pest and diseases have been one of the prime reasons for low crop yields in the state. Use of resistant varieties and hybrids, in addition to integrated nutrient management (INM), can boost crop productivity. CAGR for Productivity of Crops in Rajasthan ( ) 10% 10% 13% SRR for Crops in Rajasthan ( ) Crop SRR Cotton BT Mustard & Rapeseed 90.3 Bajra 57.9 Maize 51.4 Barley 38.7 Coarse cereals & Millets -1.50% Pulses 2% -1% Vegetables Spices Fruits Medicinal Plants Flowers Wheat 32.6 Soyabean 28.7 Arhar % Source: Dept of Agriculture and Horticulture, Rajasthan Moong 22.1 Productivity of crops in Rajasthan vs. India, (MT/ha) Jowar 22.0 Cotton non BT Gram Pulses Spices Vegetables Rajasthan Fruits India Flowers Medicinal Plants Source: Dept. of Agriculture and Horticulture, Rajasthan Assessment of Pre-and Post-Harvest Losses of Important Crops in India by Elumalai Kannan

9 Cowpea 16.4 Urad 10.9 Groundnut 8.7 Moth 8.0 Guar 6.5 Source: Rajasthan Agricultural Statistics at a Glance: Proactive Measures taken by Government of Rajasthan Ÿ Ÿ Currently, Rajasthan State Seeds Corporation (RSSC) has 25% share in production, processing and marketing of certified and foundation seeds in the state and is a credible source for supply of such seeds. RSSC conducts farmer training programmes for seed production and incentivizes seed production of state specific crops like bajra, moth, cow pea, etc. Ÿ RSSC plans to set up 9 seed extension centers and one quality control lab in Udaipur. Seed Production Target by Government of Rajasthan (Qty in tonnes) Crop Pulses 15,200 15,600 16,000 Oilseeds 15,909 16,364 16,818 Coarse cereals 1,667 1,750 1,833 Wheat 54,000 56,000 58,000 Barely 6,000 6,333 6,667 Vegetables Fodder crops Source: Niti Aayog report on Rajasthan,

10 Trend in Fertilizer Consumption in Rajasthan (in thousand tonnes) Nutrients Nitrogen Phosphorous Potassium Source: Rajasthan Agricultural Statistics at a Glance: Proactive Measures by Government of Rajasthan Subsidies for Farmers in Rajasthan Irrigation Intensity (%) in Rajasthan ( ) State Total Bikaner Region 191 Ganganagar Region 179 Jodhpur Region 154 Sikar Region 123 Jalore Region 120 Jaipur Region 112 Bhilwara Region 111 Kota Region 107 Bharatpur Region 104 Udaipur Region Source: Rajasthan Agricultural Statistics at a Glance: Farmers with electricity connection Farmers without electricity connection Farmers who have withdrawn their priority application for electricity connection Subsidy for Solar Pumps 30% subsidy by GoI 60% subsidy (30% by GoI + 30% top up subsidy by GoR) 75% subsidy (30% by GoI + 45% top up subsidy by GoR) Subsidy for Micro Irrigation Small and Marginal Farmers Other Farmers Sprinklers 60% subsidy (55% by GoI + 5% top-up subsidy by GoR) 50% subsidy (45% by GoI + 5% top-up subsidy by GoR) Drip 70% subsidy (55% by GoI + 15% top-up subsidy by GoR) 50% subsidy (45% by GoI + 5% top-up subsidy by GoR) Subsidy for Protected Cultivation Small & Marginal Farmers and ST & SC Farmers Other Farmers 4 Niti Aayog Report 5 midh.gov.in/atglance/mi-at-a-glance.docx 6 Planning Commission Report on Micro Irrigation, 2015 Green House and Shade Net 70% subsidy (50% by GoI + 20% top-up subsidy by GoR) 50% subsidy by GoI Source: Dept. of Agriculture, Govt. of Rajasthan 16 17

11 Cropping Intensity in Rajasthan ( ) State Total 143 Jodhpur Region 115 Bikaner Region 128 Jalore Region 137 Sikar Region 146 Udaipur Region 153 Ganganagar Region 155 Bharatpur Region 158 Jaipur Region 159 Bhilwara Region 160 Kota Region 185 Source: Rajasthan Agricultural and Horticulture Statistics at a Glance: As per State of Indian Agriculture Report , Rajasthan is one of the eight states where investment in irrigation will most likely lead to an increase in cropping intensity. Government of Rajasthan is already hands-on in expanding irrigated area in the state. 19

12 CAGR for Crop Area and Production in Rajasthan ( ) 21% Coarse cereals & Millets Pulses 3% 13% 1% 2% 4% 14% 7% 6% 8% -4% -4% -5% Vegetables Spices Fruits Medicinal Plants Flowers -13% Area Production Source: Dept. of Agriculture and Directorate of Horticulture, Rajasthan 21

13 Crop Area in Rajasthan vs. India, ('000 ha) Crop Category Rajasthan India Share Pulses 3,867 25,259 15% Spices 1, , % Vegetables , % Fruits , % Flowers % Medicinal Plants % Source: Dept. of Agriculture and Directorate of Horticulture, Rajasthan Crop Production in Rajasthan vs. India, ('000 tonnes) Crop Category Rajasthan India Share Coarse Cereals & Millets 4, , % Pulses 1,990 16,470 12% Spices 1, , % Vegetables 2, ,69, % Fruits , % Flowers 5.9 2, % Medicinal Plants , % Source: Dept. of Agriculture and Directorate of Horticulture, Rajasthan 22 23

14 Promotion of Spice Exports through KUMs Kisan Upaj Mandis (KUMs) Merta City Jodhpur Sumerpur / Rani Jaipur / Sikar Ramganj Mandi Pratapgarh Abu Road / Raedor Commodity Cumin Fenugreek, Cumin, Chilli Fenugreek Fenugreek, Cumin Coriander Til Seed, Ajwain, Poppy seed, Garlic, Fenugreek Fennel 7 NSSO data Land Leasing: A Big Win-Win Reform for the States, Arvind Panagariya, Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog 8 Source: Niti Aayog 24 25

15 Storage Capacity in Rajasthan in lakh tonnes (March 2017) Agencies Capacity FCI Covered 7.04 RSWC 5.55 CWC Covered 2.56 PEG 1.14 Private Enterprises 0.55 Total Covered FCI CAP (Cover and Plinth) 0.43 Grand Total 17.3 Source: FCI 9 & 10 FCI 11 & 12 Niti Aayog Report 26 27

16 Cold Storage Capacity in Rajasthan Division Numbers Capacity in '000 MT Ajmer Jaipur Sikar Alwar Kota Jodhpur Bikaner Hanumangarh 1 2 Sri Ganganagar 8 _ Total Source: Niti Aayog Report While efforts have already been made to improve post-harvest storage practices, it is time for farmers to utilize it to the fullest. Increased usage of such infrastructure and facilities is to be encouraged. Rajasthan can leverage its proximity to large consumer markets near NCR region, which has huge share in national food consumption. In addition to the existing food parks in Kota, Jodhpur, Sriganganagar and Alwar, special warehouses and cold chains facility near major production belts may be considered

17 Livestock Production in Rajasthan Milk Production ('000 tonnes) Meat Production ('000 tonnes) Egg (Millions) Wool Production (Lakh Kg) , , , , , , , , , , , , Niti Policy Paper No. 1/2017- Doubling Farmers Income 15 Source: Government of Rajasthan, Directorate of Animal Husbandry 30 31

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