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and other governmental and semi-governmental
agencies. It is probably that this organization
alone could provide most of the annual seed
wheat requirements for the State of Uttar Pradesh.
In most of the other states, seed production
is centered on State Farms or under
University direction. The level of competence
is varied. Some produce a good product, others
fair to poor. Competence in seed production
has grown very rapidly indeed and in the
case of some organizations occupies a high
place in the confidence of farmers.
Extension
Extension is largely a state concern, whether
through the University or th State Department
of Agriculture. Its effectiveness is a
direct reflection of the degree of aggressiveness
of those in charge. Some are very successful,
others less so. A number of foreign agencies
are also involved. The Ford Foundation through
its cooperative program with the Government
of India In the Inteslve Agricultural Dis1rict
Program has demonstrated the value of supplying
a package of Inputs on production levels.
U.S. AID teams in different states are
advancing the new technology. German, Japanese,
Swedish and other National" 'teams are
working in a more restricted area. AFPRO, an
organization of charitable and church groups
has been assisting agriculture in a general
way. Some idea of the effect of extension on
wheat production may be gleaned from such
considerations as the very rapid spread of
new varieties and technology In Punjab and
Haryana, and the increase from 40,000 to
240,000 hectares sown to wheat in West Bengal
from 1964 to 1969. These areas are not alone
in recording notable advances.
Direct inoculation of rust spores suspended in oil was used for the first time in India in 1969·70 to t
rust resistance in new wheats.
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