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CIMMYT Action Corridors in SA/India. Operate in ten states: AP , Punjab, Haryana , UP, Bihar, Jharkhand , Rajasthan, West Bengal, TN & Karnataka . Positioning of CIMMYT for Food security in India .
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CIMMYT Action Corridors in SA/India Operate in ten states: AP, Punjab, Haryana, UP, Bihar, Jharkhand, Rajasthan, West Bengal, TN & Karnataka
Positioning of CIMMYT for Food security in India • New food to come from eastern Gangetic Plains & Rainfed Mixed farming systems through bridging ‘management yield gaps’, use of ‘Rice Fallows’, diversification and intensification. • CA as vehicle for change for sustainable natural resource and crop management to produce more at less cost • Improvement in genetic yield potential of wheat for early planting and/or tolerant to terminal heat, nutrient and water use efficient cultivars • Development of Maize (Normal , QPMs ) Inbred /Hybrids for high yield potential in Kharif, Rabi, Spring seasons • Maize genotypes tolerant to major abiotic stresses and resistance to diseases • Capacity building in frontier areas
On-going Research Projects ICAR-CIMMYT Work plan for Wheat and Maize Systems (2009-12)
Our Direction • Customized technologies that farmers want • Strong ag professionals on the ground • Access to information • Linkage with input and output markets • Good business models • Suitable policies • Linkages with large-scale investments • Dedicated partners that complement each other and contribute own resources
Approach • Research Platforms • Adaptive Research Trails-Modules • Demonstrations-Delivery • Communication tools and techniques for large scale delivery • PPPs and Service windows • Capacity building of NARS, Partners, Farmers, Custom Service providers
Carbon inputs, outputs and sustainability index- Eastern Gangetic Plains
Evaluating New Tools for Nutrient Management in CA-Collaboration with IPNI
Incidence of False Smut-Establishment & Nutrient Management Effects
New Machinery-Development & Fine Tuning • Multi-crop Seed-cum Ferti attachment for 2WT • Turbo seeder • PCR planter • 2WT relay planter • Small farm modular sprayer • Hydraulic SMS • High clearance tractor • Improved Laser bucket for 4 WT • Laser leveling system for 2 WT • Indigenous limit plot planter • Precision seed metering systems • Improved furrow opener for ZT planters • Off barring-cum-fertilizer applicator for s/c ratoon
GCAP & New Seed Systems *Estimated quantity
Communication Strategy • Travelling Seminars • Workshops • Print & Electronic media • Field days • Communication Materials: • Manuals • Bulletins • Fact Sheets • Pocket books • PPTs • Videos