Agro-entrepreneurship to be encouraged in research institutions and universities in the region [ADG (IP& TM); VC AAU, Jorhat; VC CAU, Imphal; Director ICAR Research Complex for NEH, Umiam]. Pineapple: As pineapple is one of the important fruit crops, the necessary integrated nutrient management packages suitable for the region will be taken up in collaboration with ICAR Research Complex for NEH region, Shillong.
During 2011-2012, a total of 1,663 demonstrations on livestock, 61 on fodder production and 94 on fisheries were held by the KVKs in the region. An initiative has been taken to explore the possibilities for establishing female Chambers of Commerce in the region in consultation with various host institutions.
ZPDIII/ Estt dated 11th July 2011 for kind consideration and further necessary action for a station under Zone Project Directorate, Zone-Ill at CIFRI Regional Centre, Guwahati. The minutes of the meeting have been submitted to DDG (AE), ICAR, New Delhi vide this office letter F.No.
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Chapter-3
AGENDA ITEMS STATES OF NEH REGION
Crop Production
Research
Human Resource Development
- Reservation of seats for students from Assam in B.Tech (dairying) and MSc (dairying) at NDRI
- Provision for skill increasing attachment of Post-graduate students in advanced labs MSc/ MBA/ MVSC/ MFSC and PhD students need exposure and hands on training on
- Developing a model for Complementary Agriculture in the area of Sericulture
- Exposure visit of faculty members to abroad
- Central Pig breeding farm in the North Eastern states, India: Pig farming in the North Eastern (N.E.) states, India is playing a very important role for socio-economic upliftment
University, can be provided till the establishment of veterinary college in the state of Arunachal Pradesh. Similarly, 3 seats in College of Agricultural Engineering in Sikkim are proposed for students from Assam.
Chapter-4
STATUS OF AGRICULTURAL RESERCAH, EDUCATION AND EXTENSION ACTIVITIES
Education
Students admitted to the B.Sc.(Agri.) program must complete one semester of RAWEP with host farmers in the villages. The capture of the live lectures is going to the College of Agriculture and they are published on U-Tube for the enhancement of the teaching process of the students of the Faculty under the Agricultural Innovation Program (AIP), a cooperation program with Cornel University, USA.
Research
- Fishery
The working heart rate and energy consumption of the farm women using conventional tools were 104 b.min-1 and 7.70 kJ/min respectively. Different integrated fisheries based farming systems have been developed and demonstrated at VVK farm for the benefit of the fish farmers of N.E.
Extension Education
Organic farming aims at low-input farming, thereby reducing reliance on inorganic fertilizers, herbicides and crop production chemicals. The project on Biotechnology led Organic Agriculture in NER has been in 5 (five) KVKs of Assam viz., KVK, Lakhimpur, Jorhat, Golaghat, Karbi Anglong and Kokrajhar.
Learning Material for Farmers
- University at a Glance
- Constituent Colleges of the University
- No. of students selected for ICAR Junior Research Fellowship
- All India ranking in JRF Examination
The Central Agricultural University (CAU) was established in 1993 under the Central Agricultural University Act 1992 of Parliament (Act No. 40 of 1992). During the fiscal year, the Research Directorate approved the IRP to the colleges of the University.
Deliverable Location Specific Technologies on Agriculture and Allied Disciplines for NEH Region
- CAU-R2 a promising extra early rice variety for jhum fields of Manipur and similar situations of NEH Region
- CAU-RH1 a medium duration semi dwarf and semi glutinous hybrid rice genotypes for wetland rice ecosystems of Manipur valley and similar situations of NEH Region
- Standardised Agro-Horti-Sylvicultural farming system for sustainable production for Manipur hills
-R1 was notified during 2009 by the Government of India with notification no. Among the high yielding inbred rice varieties, CAU-R1 was recommended by the Government of Manipur as a suitable rice variety for cultivation under SRI. CAU-RH1 is recommended for FLD in wetland rice growing areas of Manipur valley.
Controlling soil erosion
65. 5) CAU-RH1 a medium duration semi-dwarf and semi-sticky rice genotype for wetland rice ecosystems of Manipur valley and similar situations of NEH region wetland rice ecosystems of Manipur valley and similar situations of NEH region. Sustainable pineapple farming in agro-horticulture-silviculture farming system module was attempted by College of Agriculture, CAU, Imphal in Thoubal district of Manipur under IFAD fund. This system was found to be more sustainable with respect to soil and water conservation as well as soil fertility status than the traditional system of pineapple cultivation practice in the hill tract of Manipur.
Sustainable income flow
- Standardised orchid cut flower packing technology for increased shelf life up to 3 weeks for long distance marketing
- Standardised techniques for production of virus free planting materials in Khasi mandarin
- Oilseed varieties adapted to foot and mid hills of Manipur and rice fallow of Manipur valley and similar situations of NEH Region
- Four Tier Runoff Water Harvesting Model for Hill fisheries based Farming System in NEH Region
- Highlights of Extension Education Activities, 2012-13
Eleven goats (4 adult males, 3 adult females, 3 male kids and 1 female kid) were kept in the system. The larvae were then maintained on a planktonic diet for a period of one month. The fry were then raised in cement tanks to fingerling size. About 500 hectares of lowland rice fallows have been brought under zero tillage (Var. M 27) in Tamenglong (Manipur). The practice conserves soil moisture and requires less water for irrigation, saves the cost of tillage and the soil is protected from erosion due to retention of surface residues.
Interactive enabling of created database to respond to need based queries of the farming community through latest IT techniques
Development of improved strain of crossbred pig for superior performance: Considering the importance of upgraded variety of pigs for the farmers, the institute has developed an improved
Crossbred pigs were found to have higher growth rate, litter size at birth, and weaning and feed conversion efficiency. Molecular Screening of the PSE Condition in Pigs: Genetic screening of pale soft executor (PSE) and the condition in pigs was completed and the results showed the absence of a deleterious mutation.
Molecular screening of PSE condition of pigs: Genetic screening of Pale-soft-executive (PSE) and condition in pigs has been completed and results revealed the absence of deleterious mutation
Standardization of boar semen collection and processing technique & popularization of Artificial Insemination technology in pig: Standardized the technology for extended preservation
Formulation of feed for different stages of pigs by using conventional and unconventional feed resources & Ration for modification of body fat composition in pigs: Nutritional
8. Standardization of technologies for the added value of pork meat: The Institute's pork processing unit has perfected and standardized technologies for the processing of a set of emulsion products with added value of pork meat, i.e. Quality Management System and ISO Certification: The institute has adopted the ISO 9001:2008 standard to continuously improve its quality management system and fulfill its programs to meet the requirements of stakeholders. The institute has an established quality management system procedure for the control of documents necessary for the operation of the quality management system, and the quality policy and quality objectives are documented.
Study of crop moisture availability of soils during post- kharif period in Sibsagar district of Assam
Assessment of heavy metal pollution and its mapping in soils of contaminated areas of Morigoan, Dibrugarh and Tinsukia districts of Assam
Land Resource Inventory of East Lahing Gaon Panchayat of East Jorhat Development Block, Jorhat District, Assam (Part of Land Resource Inventory for Farm Level Planning in
Land Resource Inventory of Katonigaon Panchayat of Titabar Block, Jorhat District (Part of Land Resource Inventory for Farm Planning in different Agro-ecological Regions of India)
Correlation of Soil Series of North-Eastern States (Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura)
Development of District Level Land Use Planning of Jorhat District, Assam under Rain-fed Ecosystem
Land Use Planning of Diring-Thanglong Micro-watershed of Karbi-anglong and Golaghat districts of Assam under Hills & Mountain Ecosystem for Integrated Development
Adequate structures can be built on the lands occupied by the Panitola and Churamoni series to collect water for life-saving irrigation. 10 soil series with 15 cartographic units (phases) were identified in the basin. 7 priority classes were developed based on the integration of slope, soil depth and productivity index for crop planning. For each priority class, integrated action plans were proposed based on land suitability assessment and socio-economic interpretation. In Priority Area 1, construction of appropriate excess water structures to provide stable outflow for safe disposal of runoff by creating temporary retention of high velocity water flow in upstream streams and integrated paddy fisheries and livestock (pigs + duck/poultry). + goat/cow) while in priority zone 7, use of STW with pumping set as micro-irrigation for cabbage, mustard and black pea production after rice was proposed.
Assessment and mapping of some important soil parameters including macro and micro nutrients for 13 priority districts of Assam state towards optimum land use planning
Soil microbial biomass carbon and Nitrogen in selected soil series of Northeastern Region as affected by different land uses and varied agro- ecological conditions
Soil and land capability map for land use planning, Dzongu Farm, North Sikkim
Land resource management for integrated farm planning in Bhomoraguri Missing Goan, Pub-Teok Circle, Jorhat district, Assam under TSP
To improve the income and quality of life of rice farmers of rainfed lowland ecosystem MANDATE. To meet the research needs and requirements of rice farmers of flood-prone lowlands. Development and evaluation of rice-based cropping system under post-flood situation in rain-fed lowland ecosystem.
Research Support in the region
One variety each of Tossa jute (C. olitorius) and white jute (C. capsularis), viz., AAUOJ 1 (Tarun) and AAUCJ 1 (Apeswaree) developed by AINP (Jute & Allied Fibres) Center in Assam Agricultural University at Nagaon was released by CVRC and SVRC respectively. The Government of Assam has taken up a massive seed production program of this variety, 'Tarun', in different districts. Similarly, a seed production program is being taken up by AAU for the newly recommended high yielding capsularis jute variety, 'Apeswaree' (AAUCJ 1) developed by the centre, recommended by the Assam State Seed Sub-Committee.
Major constraints
The raw fiber is then thoroughly washed in clean water to remove some of its gum and then dried in the sun for 2 to 3 days. The resulting fiber is creamy yellow in color and is bleached with 6% H2O2 or sodium hypochlorite solution to a milky white color with gum content. e) Seed production ratio. Tarun' developed by the center are produced at various research stations and KVK of AAU.
Suggestion for Improvement
Steps to improve the seed replacement rate by actively involving the public sector in certified seed production.
Research
- Standardizing fish stock enhancement protocols in floodplain wetlands
- Fish assemblage, habitat preference and assessment of exotic fishes in inland open waters
- ICAR Outreach Activity on Fish Genetic Stocks
- ICAR Outreach Activity on Nutrient Profiling of Fish
- Central Sector Scheme on ‘Development of Inland Fisheries Statistics’
- NICRA project on ‘Assessment of spawning behaviour of major fish species in inland environment with a view to harness the beneficial effects of the temperature’
While the proportion of large carnivores remained relatively unchanged (11.4%), the proportion of small economic fish dropped drastically to 25.8%. Except in Takmu pat which was under the administrative control of the Department of Fisheries, Govt. The studies showed that the maturity of the IMCs increased by almost a month (from April to March) and the spawning period was also extended by almost a month (from July to August).
Training and extension activities 1. Training programmes conducted
- Participation in exhibitions
- Other extension activities
This station carried out the characterization and evaluation of germplasm accessions of mandated crops. Supplying researchers with PGR is one of the important activities of this station. The station is also an important center of the All India Coordinated Potato Improvement Program (AICPIP).
Chapter-5
RESPONSE AND STATUS OF DIFFERENT DIVISIONS
B-21. CROP SCIENCE DIVISION
Mechanical
Bio-pesticides
The following All India Coordinated Research Projects (AICRP) of ICAR operate in the region to provide the necessary support to the research needs of the region with specific reference to crops. Application of Rhizobium is necessary in soils where peanuts are grown for the first time. In later crop stage, lepidopteran pests can be controlled by foliar spray of profenophos (0.1%) at 10 days interval.
B-22: HORTICULTURE DIVISION
In the chemical weed control experiment on gladiolus, the application of Pendimethalin (1.0 kg a.i / Ha) was found to be the best compared to other treatments at Kahikuchi (Asom) condition. Wild edible mushroom of oyster (Pleurotus sp), wood oyster (Shizophyllum communae), Tuber (Tuber sp), Shiitake mushroom (Lentinus edodes) and Jade ear (Auricularia sp) were collected and cultivated in the laboratory. Jahaji (Dwarf Cavendish, AAA). The highest incidence of Panama wilt (25%) and banana bushy top virus (6%) was recorded in Darrang district (LBPZ) on cv.
Production of nucleus/basic seeds and planting material of horticultural crops
The establishment of 4 banana varieties (Meitei Hei, Dwarf Cavendish, Maring Hei and G-Naine) is currently in the fruiting phase.
Programme II: Standardization of improved production and protection technologies for horticultural crops
It was observed that the maximum weight of fresh berries (5.93 kg) was recorded in KKHP-13, followed by KKHP-3 (5.6 kg). Evaluation of local coconut germplasms revealed that KKHC-8 recorded maximum leaf production (12) and the highest number. Evaluation of coconut varieties/hybrids under Assam condition WCT x GB and LO x GB recorded the maximum spadices (6.33) and WCT x GB produced the highest number.
Technology refinement and imparting training to extension functionaries
List of ICAR Institutes/NRC’s/Regional Station in the region
AICRP Centres in the region
B-23. NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT DIVISION
- Agri-biodiversity and variety development and release
- Agronomic Practices
- Soil Management
- Water Management
- Agroforestry and Integrated Farming
- Horticulture
- Animal Sciences and Fisheries
- Farm Mechanization and agricultural Implements
- Agrometeorological Services
- SALIENT ACHIEVEMENTS 1 Farm mechanization
Varieties of Peas (Prakash, Vikash, Arkel etc.), Lentils (DPL 15, DPL 62 etc.), Toria (M27, TS 36, TS 48 etc.) and French Beans (local Naga, Arka Kamal) suitable for zero land cultivation kharif rice. and corn has been identified. Seventy tonnes of QPM (Quality Protein Maize) has been demonstrated under TSP to tribal farmers. GIS based soil organic carbon map of northeastern states including Assam has been prepared.
B-25: ANIMAL SCIENCE DIVISION
- Project : National Research Centre on Pig
- Project AICRP on Improvement of feed resources and nutrient utilization in raising animal production
- Project AICRP on ADMAS
- Project : Network Project on Buffalo Improvement Location: (Swamp buffalo) AAU, Khanapara
- Project: AICRP on FMD
- Project: Network Programme on Haemarrhagic septicaemia Location: AAU, Khanapara, Guwahati
- Project Network on Animal Genetic Resources Location Core Laboratory, AAU, Guwahati
- Project Outreach programme on Monitoring of Drug Residues and environmental pollutants
- Project Outreach programme on Ethno Veterinary Medicine Location AAU, Khanapara, Guwahati
- Project Mega Seed Project on Pig Location AAU, Khanapara
- Project AICRP on Improvement of feed resources and nutrient utilization in raising animal production
- Project Mega Seed Project on Pig
- Project AICRP on Pigs
- Project Poultry Seed Project
- Project NRC on Mithun Location Jharnapani, Nagaland
- Project Poultry Seed Project
- Project AICRP on Pigs
- Project Network Programme on Gastrointestinal Parasitism
In Mizoram, the main livestock is pig (0.2 million) and 1.1 million poultry contributing 32.6 million eggs annually. In Manipur, the main livestock is pig (0.42 million) and 2.9 million poultry contributing 83.5 million eggs annually. In Meghalaya, the main livestock consists of 0.3 million goats, 0.4 million pigs and 2.8 million poultry contributing 97.3 million eggs annually.
