Proceedings of Annual Zonal Workshop of KVKs, 2011-12 (April 25 ...
Proceedings of Annual Zonal Workshop of KVKs, 2011-12 (April 25 ...
Proceedings of Annual Zonal Workshop of KVKs, 2011-12 (April 25 ...
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Dr. M. Premjit Singh, DEE, CAU talked on “Zero tillage cultivation in rapeseed Mustard”<br />
Dr. M. Premjit Singh, DEE, CAU highlighted the success <strong>of</strong> zero tillage cultivation in<br />
Manipur. Farmers can earn more income in zero tillage in rapeseed mustard with bee<br />
keeping as an integral component in rapeseed cultivation. Three to four bee colony per ha<br />
<strong>of</strong> rapeseed is recommended and can increase 20% yield <strong>of</strong> rapeseed. He also mentioned<br />
importance <strong>of</strong> water harvesting structure in the rainfed condition <strong>of</strong> NEH Region.<br />
Query<br />
Soil type<br />
Seed rate<br />
Weed problem<br />
Time <strong>of</strong> sowing<br />
Type <strong>of</strong> irrigation<br />
Is Zero tillage rapeseed<br />
in Sikkim possible<br />
Answer<br />
Sandy loam and Clay loam<br />
<strong>12</strong>kg/ha<br />
No weed problem<br />
December<br />
Surface irrigation<br />
We can practice zero tillage in Sikkim<br />
<strong>Proceedings</strong> <strong>of</strong> Technical Session –I (Group A))<br />
Venue<br />
: Conference Hall, Imphal Hotel, Manipur<br />
Date : <strong>25</strong>.04.20<strong>12</strong><br />
Chairman<br />
Co‐chairman<br />
Rapporteur<br />
: Dr. Premjith Singh, DEE, CAU<br />
: Dr. K. Bhutia, Director <strong>of</strong> Agriculture, Government <strong>of</strong> Sikkim<br />
: Kh. Hera Singh SMS, KVK, Imphal West<br />
Presentation <strong>of</strong> progress report<br />
: N. Arun kumar Singh SMS, KVK, Imphal West<br />
Sl. Name <strong>of</strong> KVK <strong>Annual</strong> Report<br />
No<br />
presented by<br />
(Name &<br />
Designation)<br />
1 Cachar Dr. K. D. Singha<br />
Programme<br />
Coordinator<br />
Remarks/ suggestion<br />
• Resource mapping through PRA are to be<br />
conducted to increase the number <strong>of</strong> villages<br />
covered under OFT/FLD other than one village<br />
presently confined.<br />
• Crop diversification is recommended apart from<br />
rice<br />
• Home science discipline should take up OFT/FLD
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