ANNUAL GROUP MEETING Network Project on Organic Farming

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1 PROCEEDINGS and RECOMMENDATIONS OF ANNUAL GROUP MEETING Network Project on Organic Farming Held at Hill Agricultural Research and Extension Centre, Bajaura (19-20, May 2014) Jointly Organized by Network Project on Organic Farming Project Directorate for Farming Systems Research Modipuram, Meerut , Uttar Pradesh & Hill Agricultural Research and Extension Centre, Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Bajaura Proceedings and recommendations of Annual Group Meeting, NPOF, May 2014 at HAREC, Bajaura 1

2 Annual Group Meeting of Network Project on Organic Farming th May 2014 Organized at Hill Agricultural Research and Extension Centre, Bajaura (Recommendations approved by ICAR vide letter No. NRM/7-2/2013-AFC dated 24 th July 2014) Project Directorate for Farming Systems Research (PDFSR), Modipuram is operating a Network Project on Organic Farming (NPOF) from 2004 with 13 co-operating centres representing 9 agro-climatic regions, 13 NARP zones and 12 states. The 9 th Annual Group Meeting of Network Project on Organic Farming was organized at Hill Agricultural Research and Extension Centre, Bajaura during May 2014 as approved by ICAR (F.No. NRM-7-2/2013-AFC dated 17 April 2014). Agenda items such as Action Taken Report of the previous workshop, review of centre wise performance based on results and publications were taken up besides specific review of progress of Tribal Sub Plan activities. The programme was attended by all the centres (List of participants is enclosed as Annexure). 19 May 2014 Session I : Inaugural The 9th Annual group meeting of Network Project on Organic Farming (NPOF) was organized during May 2014 at Hill Agricultural Research and Extension Centre (HAREC), Bajaura, Kullu in Himachal Pradesh. The review of results of experiments conducted at 13 centres during and were taken up besides finalizing the work plan for which also includes Georeferenced characterization of organic clusters in participatory mode. The group meeting was inaugurated by Dr K.K. Katoch, Vice Chancellor, CSKHPKV by lighting of lamp followed by Saraswati Vandana by students and release of publications. Dr K.K. Katoch, Vice Chancellor said that farmers should adopt organic farming as a way of life as imbalanced application of inorganic plant nutrients affects the soil quality and sustainability of crop yields. He also said that the impact of climate change can be minimized through organic farming. The vice chancellor also highlighted the results of 20 ha model organic farm being maintained by the university. Dr Katoch stressed that the project needs to connect with the organic growers for better visibility. Dr B. Gangwar, Project Director, PDFSR while delivering the Project Directors report, highlighted the achievements of the project. He said, India has traditionally been a country of organic agriculture, but the growth of modern scientific, input intensive agriculture has pushed it to wall, but with the increasing awareness about the safety and quality of foods, long term sustainability of the system and accumulating evidences of being equally productive, the organic farming has emerged as an alternative system of farming which not only addresses the quality and sustainability concerns, but also ensures a profitable livelihood option. Emerging from 42,000 ha under certified organic farming during , the organic agriculture has grown many fold during the last 5 years. India has brought about 1.18 million ha cultivable area under organic certification process during Dr Gangwar also highlighted the package of practices which has been developed from the project and put up in the public domain. Dr S.P. Sharma, Director of Research, CSKHPKV in his opening remarks stressed that organic farming has emerged as off-shoot of ill effects of green revolution technologies and diminishing natural biotic and abiotic resources. He gave a brief account of history of organic farming in India in general and Himachal Pradesh in particular. Earlier, Dr R.S. Jamwal, Associate Director of Research, HAREC welcomed the participants and Dr D.R. Thakur, Principal Investigator, Bajaura centre of NPOF proposed the vote of thanks. Proceedings and recommendations of Annual Group Meeting, NPOF, May 2014 at HAREC, Bajaura 2

3 Session II The session was chaired by Dr. K.K. Katoch, Vice Chancellor, CSKHPKV and Co-chaired by Dr B. Gangwar, Project Director, PDFSR. Dr. D.K. Singh & Dr. R. S. Yadav acted as rapporteurs. There were six presentations in the session. Four presentations were made in this session. Dr N. Ravisankar, PI, NPOF, PDFSR, Modipuram, presented the action taken report of previous group meeting. The action taken report was discussed and accepted. Dr. Ravisankar also presented the overall research highlights of different experiments conducted during the year. He highlighted that analysis of 8 years yield data from various locations indicates, the relative yield between organic over inorganic was found to be higher in basmati rice, maize, sorghum and pea. The relative yield of wheat (102, n=55), cotton (113, n=17), sunflower (120, n=8) and potato (117, n=32) was found to be higher under integrated over inorganic production system as organic over inorganic registered less than 100 % inferring sustainable yield under integrated production system for these crops. After 8th cycle also, integrated practice recorded higher yield (1.1 t/ha) in irrigated areas while organic practice recorded higher yield (0.5 t/ha) in rainfed areas. Sustainable Yield Index (SYI) was higher under organic production system for basmati rice (0.75), rice (0.54), cotton (0.71), sunflower (0.61), groundnut (0.62), lentil (0.71), cabbage (0.60), frenchbean (0.61) and Isabgol (0.68) while maize (0.25), greengram (0.68), potato (0.64), okra (0.48), onion (0.66), Garlic (0.68), cauliflower (0.70), tomato (0.64), ginger (0.62) and turmeric (0.62) recorded higher SYI under integrated management production system. It was also found that Organic nutrient input management clearly establishes that use of either panchgavya or bidynamic parctice alone reduces the yield significantly. Combination of organic inputs such as vermicompost, FYM, neem cake was found to be better compared to application of single source. The weed management package identified at various centres was also highlighted. It was informed that package of practices for 18 crops and cropping systems were prepared and placed in for public use. The review of results from Umiam, Dharwad and Coimbatore was taken up. Umiam: Dr Anub Das presented the research highlights and salient findings are Supply of nutrients through 50 % FYM and 50 % VC gave higher productivity of vegetable based cropping systems. Further, maize + soybean (2:2) french bean gave highest productivity and income. Dharwad: Dr H.B. Babalad presented the research highlights and salient findings are 100 % application of nutrients organically in groundnut sorghum, soybean wheat, potato chickpea and maize chickpea cropping system resulted higher productivity and net monetary returns as compared to 100 % application of nutrients inorganically. Further, combined application of 100 % organics with 3 % sprayed at 30, 60 and 90 days after sowing found beneficial. Coimbatore: Dr S. Ramasamy presented the research highlights and salient findings are Irrespective of cropping systems, growth, yield and economics of crops were found enhanced when organics was supplemented by inorganic or by application of 3 % Proceedings and recommendations of Annual Group Meeting, NPOF, May 2014 at HAREC, Bajaura 3

4 The salient points emerged from the session are given below. Collection of organic honey as recommended in the last group meeting is not possible under present set up of experimentation due to the presence of inorganic and integrated management package also in the same area. Hence, the recommendation stands dropped. Time schedule of submission of data sheets and Annual Reports should be strictly adhered by the centres. The research highlights indicates heavy weed infestation under organic management package. Dr. B. Gangwar suggested for collaboration with Directorate of Weed Science Research (DWSR), Jabalpur for weed management in organic mode. Jabalpur, Raipur, Ranchi, Karjat and Bajaura centres should bring the pamphlets on organic package of practices for various systems experimented and should get published at the earliest. Session III The session was chaired by Dr. S.P. Sharma, Director Research, HPKV, Palampur, Co-Chaired by Dr. Kamta Prasad, PDFSR, Modipuram and rapporteurs were Dr. Anup Das and Dr. N. K. Jat. There were 9 presentation by the respective PIs of different centers on achievements of NPOF experiment during and progress during There was one presentation on carbon accounting of farming activities by Dr. R. S. Yadav, Pr. Scientist from PDFSR. The significant aspects of discussion and important highlights including suggestion made by the house are as below: Jabalpur: Dr V.K. Shukla presented the research highlights and salient findings are The 100% organic resulted in maximum rice equivalent yield (REY), production efficiency and water productivity Basmati rice -berseem system resulted maximum REY, production efficiency and water productivity After 9 years of experimentation, organic nutrient management exhibited maximum improvement in organic carbon and soil microbial population compared to other treatments Karjat: Dr L.S. Chavan presented the research highlights and salient findings are Rice-sweet corn system was identified as profitable system with higher REY. Organic sources of nutrient supply gave statistically similar productivity with inorganic. Panchgavya application along with organic manure did not increase the productivity of kharif rice significantly compared to organic manure alone. The productivity of rice- green gram was maximum under two hand weeding practice. Ludhiana: Dr R.S. Gill presented the research highlights and salient findings are Maize-potato summer moong and turmeric-onion were found promising for organic production Panchgavya and biodynamic products were not effective in increasing the productivity significantly. Continuous ponding of water for 15 days after transplanting was found to be effective in managing the weeds for basmati rice. Proceedings and recommendations of Annual Group Meeting, NPOF, May 2014 at HAREC, Bajaura 4

5 Modipuram: Dr N.K. Jat presented the research highlights and salient findings are Irrespective of cropping systems, organic cultivation gave highest net return followed by integrated and inorganic cultivation of crops Perceptible increase in availability of nutrients and OC build up in soil under organic management followed by integrated and inorganic nutrient management was observed. Basmati rice-chickpea with green manuring performed better in terms of system productivity (BREY) and economics (NR & B:C ratio) as compared to basmati rice-mustard cropping system. Maize + cowpea - wheat + mustard cropping system recorded higher system productivity (BREY) and net returns as compared to basmati rice-wheat cropping system. Pantnagar: Dr D.K. Singh presented the research highlights and salient findings are Grain yield of basmati rice, vegetable pea and lentil were higher in organic mode of cultivation followed by integrated system. However, the yields of wheat and mustard were higher in integrated system followed by organic system. System productivity and net returns were highest in organic system. There was a build up of soil organic carbon and nutritional status in organic mode of cultivation followed by integrated. In nutrient management experiment, there was no response of panchgavya and biodynamic alone on productivity of rice and rice based cropping systems. However, there was little response of panchgavya and biodynamic along with integrated organic sources. In weed management experiment, mechanical weeding in rice and two hand weeding in wheat, lentil and mustard were found promising in improving productivity of crops as well as weed control efficiency. Raipur: Dr G.P. Pali presented the research highlights and salient findings are Highest total productivity (soybean equivalent yield (7.98 t/ha) under integrated nutrient supply system and net returns (Rs. 1,47,606/ha) from soybean-onion cropping system was observed. Biodynamic practice alone did not influence the productivity of crops and systems. Use of mechanical weeding (cono weeder or Ambika paddy weeder) with square planting of 20 x 20 cm in rice and 2 HW at and DAS in rice and mustard, respectively found to be the best weed management option to achieve higher total productivity and net returns as compared to other weed management practices. Ranchi: Dr C.S. Singh presented the research highlights and salient findings are Organic mode of cultivation gave maximum rice equivalent yield of system (7.3 t/ha) and system net return (Rs. 58,458/ha) as compared to integrated (6.8 t/ha & Rs. 40,302/ha) and inorganic (5.7 t/ha & Rs 35905/ha) with remarkable improvement in ph, Organic carbon, available N, available K and microbial population. Among crop sequences, rice-potato system gave maximum rice equivalent yield (11.8 t/ha) which is an alternative to rice-wheat system (6.2 kg/ha.) Rice equivalent yield of system was higher in all the nutrient supply combination where nutrient was supplied through conventional sources (vermicompost + Karanj cake) of over and above application of biodynamic preparation (CPP, BD-500, BD-501 and panchagavya) than nutrient management through biodynamic preparation alone. Proceedings and recommendations of Annual Group Meeting, NPOF, May 2014 at HAREC, Bajaura 5

6 Bhopal: Dr A.B Singh presented the research highlights and salient findings are Highest productivity of wheat, mustard, chickpea and linseed was recorded under organic followed by integrated practice. Soybean- wheat and soybean-chickpea gave higher productivity and net returns under organic management. Application of panchgavya and biodynamic did not show any improvement on yield and soil properties. Bajaura: Dr D.R. Thakur presented the research highlights and salient findings are Significantly higher tomato equivalent yield (18.4 t/ha) was obtained under Tomato-Coriander- Pea cropping system. Among nutrient sources, FYM fb BD gave significantly higher tomato equivalent yield (18.3 t/ha). Organic management practice resulted in maximum net returns (Rs. 2,08,908) and benefit: cost ratio (1.81) followed by integrated and inorganic management practices. Among different cropping systems, Maize + French bean-garlic cropping system gave maximum net returns (Rs.3,68,299/ha/annum) and benefit: cost ratio (4.20). Heemsona cultivar of tomato gave highest tomato fruit yield (13.8 t/ha). DPP-68 pea cultivar produced significantly higher green pod yield (7.1 t/ha). The highest tomato fruit and pea green pod yields were recorded with application of vermicompost + biofertilizer. Dr. R. S. Yadav presented the outline for carbon accounting of farming practices. He shared a common proforma which should be filled up and send to PDFSR for working out carbon accounting in different organic farming experiments. The following observations and recommendations arised from the session System productivity should be presented as kg/ha/day and this should be followed uniformly by all the centres. Quality parameters are important for organic produces and hence should be analysed and reported. This should be done at least once in two years. Standard methodologies for analysis (physical, chemical properties of soil) must be followed by all the centres for uniformity. The soil fertility data should be presented uniformly (as NPK) by all the centres. Since there is a large variation in productivity data under different treatments with lot of deviations, it is suggested to work out the moving average (may be 3 years) for smoothening of the curves. NAAS ratings of publications arised from the project should be provided by all the centres in the future presentations. Since three is a team of scientist involved in NPOF at each centre, the presentation should include contribution of each scientist and discipline. The Chairman observed that the there is no phosphorus build up after several years of experimentation under organic condition at Bajaura centre which needs to be critically seen and explained considering the fact that phosphorus use efficiency is generally low. The Chairman also stressed that all the centres should present minimum slides and support the results with appropriate reasoning and more time should be given on discussion. Livestock component should be integrated with the organic farming model in such a way that all solid and liquid portions of animal excreta are appropriately recycled. Proceedings and recommendations of Annual Group Meeting, NPOF, May 2014 at HAREC, Bajaura 6

7 20 May 2014 The left over presentation of Calicut centre was taken up before start of the Session IV. Dr C.K. Thangamani presented the research highlights and salient findings are Higher yields of ginger, turmeric and black pepper were observed under integrated followed by inorganic and organic management practices. Session IV The session IV on Review of results of TSP and discussion on geo-referenced characterization of organic clusters was chaired by Dr S.P. Sharma, Director of Research and Dr Kamta Prasad, PF (CU). The rapporteurs were Dr N. Ravisankar and Dr C.K. Thankamani. In this there were five presentations (Umiam, Coimbatore, Karjat, Ranchi and Raipur) and one presentation on RAC recommendations and organic farming survey proforma. The salient achievements of TSP programme of NPOF is given below. Umiam: The programme on organic food production through IFS was presented by Dr Anup Das. Under the programme, 135 farm households are adopted in Mynsain in Rhiboi district in Meghalaya. Under the programme, 4 ponds, 16 Jalkunds, 1 community vermicompost unit, terracing in 6 farmers field, RSB in 11 farmers field, fruit plantations, pig, farm implements were implemented. One training, field daya and PRA was also conducted. Coimbatore: 5 trainings were conducted and 150 families benefited. In the trained group, Manar Vanadesa Farmers Group was registered at Joint Registrar Office, Coimbatore and Manar Vanadesa Organic Farmers group also formed for certification. Raipur: 25 vermicompost and 20 azolla units are created in tribal areas. Ranchi: Two trainings were conducted along with ICAR Research Complex-Eastern Region, Regional station, Ranchi Karjat: Seeds of finger millet and organic inputs were supplied to 100 tribal farmers in Patharaj village. Two training on organic cultivation of finger millet was conducted. Dr N. Ravisankar presented the recommendation of RAC related to NPOF and the survey proforma for geo-referenced characterization of organic clusters. The proforma was discussed and finalized. The salient recommendations from the session includes 1. Soil parameters in the organic clusters at the initial stage should be analyzed and reported. 2. Input and output chain should be formed wherever organic cluster involving large number of farm households are adopted 3. The proforma for geo-referenced characterization of organic cluster by each centre is discussed and finalized. The final proforma in excel format will be sent by PDFSR along with information on organic cluster location for Bajaura, Coimbatore, Ludhiana, Jabalpur, Bhopal, Karjat, Modipuram, Raipur and Ranchi centres. The collected data in excel format should be submitted to PDFSR by 30 th September The GPS available in the OFR centres should be utilized for the purpose. 4. The team consisting of National PI, Dr N.K. Jat and Dr Anup Das will prepare the review paper on organic farming in farming systems perspective to fulfill the recommendation of RAC. 5. All the centres should use only cow urine (10 %), Panchagavya, PGPR and Vermiwash (10 %) as innovative practices under the treatment 75 % through organic manure + innovative practices in the experiment on Evaluation of different management practices in various cropping systems. It should be ensured that not more than 2 innovative practices are added. 6. The best centre may be identified based on performance and additional contingencies along with certificate may be given. 7. The publications arising from the project should compulsorily be reflected in the Annual Report of the centre. Proceedings and recommendations of Annual Group Meeting, NPOF, May 2014 at HAREC, Bajaura 7

8 Session V The plenary session was Chaired by Dr S.P. Sharma, Director of Research, CSKHPKV and Co-chaired by Dr Kamta Prasad, PF (CU). The salient highlights of research and recommendations were presented by respective rapporteurs. The recommendations were discussed and finalized. In the concluding remarks Dr S.P. Sharma, expressed satisfaction over the deliberations made in the group meeting and hoped that decisions will go long way in developing improved package of practices for organic farming. Dr N. Ravisankar, Principal Scientist and National PI, NPOF proposed the vote of thanks. The consolidated recommendations from the group meeting is given below A. Research All the centres should use only cow urine (10 %), Panchagavya, PGPR and Vermiwash (10 %) as innovative practices under the treatment 75 % through organic manure + innovative practices in the experiment on Evaluation of different management practices in various cropping systems. It should be ensured that not more than 2 innovative practices are added. All the NPOF centre should characterize at least one organic cluster present in the state. The proforma for geo-referenced characterization of organic cluster will be sent by PDFSR. The collected data in excel format should be submitted to PDFSR by 30 th September Collaboration with Directorate of Weed Science Research (DWSR), Jabalpur should be established for weed management study in organic mode. Common centres be identified for initiating the work. Jabalpur, Raipur, Ranchi, Karjat and Bajaura centres should publish the pamphlets on organic package of practices for various cropping systems experimented over the years. Moving average (may be for 3 years) should be worked out for smoothening of the variation in yield data under different treatments. Quality parameters should be analysed and reported at least once in two years. Since there is a team of scientist involved in NPOF at each centre, the presentation should include contribution of each scientist and discipline. B. Administrative *The best centre may be identified based on performance and additional contingencies along with certificate may be given. The publications arising from the project should compulsorily be reflected in the Annual Report of the centre. NAAS ratings of publications arised from the project should be provided by all the centres in the future presentations. * Action may be taken as per the rules and procedure in vogue. The recommendations have been approved by Indian Council of Agricultural Research communicated vide letter No. NRM/7-2/2013-AFC dated 24 th July Proceedings and recommendations of Annual Group Meeting, NPOF, May 2014 at HAREC, Bajaura 8

9 List of Participants Sl No. Name Organisation Directorate/ centre 1. Dr B.Gangwar, PD, PDFSR 2. Dr Kamta Prasad, PF (CU) 3. Dr N. Ravisankar, Pr Scientist & NPI 4. Dr R.S. Yadav, Principal Scientist 5. Dr N.K. Jat, Scientist & PI 6. Dr Vipin Kumar, ACTO 7. Mr Daulat Ram 8. Dr K.K. Katoch, VC 9. Dr S.P. Sharma, DoR 10. Dr S.C. Negi, Chief Agronomist 11. Dr R.S. Jamwal, Associate Director 12. Dr D.R. Thakur, PS & PI 13. Dr B.S. Thakur, Sr. Scientist 14. Dr Jayant Kumar, ADR 15. Dr Brij Bale, Sr. Scientist 16. Mr Deepak Kapoor, SMS 17. Dr Chandes Kanto, SMS 18. Mr K.L. Katoch, SMS 19. Mr Narendra Kumar 20. Mr Subhash Kumar, SMS 21. Mr VP Sharma, Farm Manager 22. Dr Kishore Kumar, Sr. Scientist 23. Dr S.K. Gupta, Sr. Maize breeder 24. Mr L.K. Sharma, SMS 25. Mr Rakesh Daulakh 26. Dr SD Sharma, Sr. Entomologist 27. Dr A.B. Singh, PS & PI PDFSR NRM division CSKHPKV HAREC & KVK Directorate, Modipuram (Uttar Pradesh) ICAR head quarters New Delhi Palampur (Himachal Pradesh) Bajaura IISS Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) 28. Dr (Mrs) C.K. Thankamani, PS & PI IISR Calicut (Kerala) Coimbatore (Tamil TNAU 29. Dr S. Ramasamy, Prof & Head Nadu) 30. Dr Lokanath H. Malligawad, Prof & PI Dharwad UAS 31. Dr H.B. Babalad, Professor (Agronomy) (Karnataka) 32. Dr V.K. Shukla, PS & PI Jabalpur (Madhya JNKVV Pradesh) 33. Dr L.S. Chavan, Prof. & PI DBSKKV Karjat (Maharashtra) 34. Dr C.S. Aulakh, Prof. & PI Ludhiana PAU (Punjab) 35. Dr R.S. Gill, Assistant Soil Chemist 36. Dr D.K. Singh, Assoc. Prof & PI GBPUAT Pantnagar (Uttarakhand) Proceedings and recommendations of Annual Group Meeting, NPOF, May 2014 at HAREC, Bajaura 9

10 37. Dr G.P. Pali, Prof. & PI IGKVV Raipur (Chattisgarh) 38. Dr C.S. Singh, Asst. Prof. & PI BAU Ranchi (Jharkhand) 39. Dr Anup Das, Senior Scientist & PI ICAR RC- NEHR Umiam (Meghalaya) 40. Mr L.S. Kannan Manali IFFCO 41. Mr Sharban Lal Bajaura Farmer 42. Shri Ritu Gupta, ADO Kullu DDA 43. Shri Pankaj, ASM 44. Shri Sanjay, State Head Bluestar Biotech 45. Shri Ram Kumar, RSM 46. Dr P.N. Singh, Senior Manager Bayer Bio 47. Dr Anil Mahajan Science Kullu Bajaura Proceedings and recommendations of Annual Group Meeting, NPOF, May 2014 at HAREC, Bajaura10