Directorate of Agriculture Government of Goa Vidhyut Bhawan, 4 th Floor, Panaji Goa 403001

1. Directorate of Agriculture Government of Goa Vidhyut Bhawan, 4th Floor, Panaji Goa 403001 WELCOME

7. Seed position • Present seed replacement rate of cereals – 17% • Projected seed replacement rate – 20% Seed is generally procured from NSC, KRSC & KKV Dapoli State Government gives 50% subsidy at source During the year 2005-06, subsidy was given for 350 tonnes

8. Seed position • Present seed replacement rate of cereals – 17% • Projected seed replacement rate – 20% Seed is generally procured from NSC, KRSC & KKV Dapoli State Government gives 50% subsidy at source During Kharif 2006, subsidy was given for 270 m. tonnes

9. Seed position • Present seed replacement rate of cereals – 17% • Projected seed replacement rate – 22% Seed is generally procured from NSC, KRSC & KKV Dapoli State Government gives 50% subsidy at source During Rabi 2006-07, it is proposed to provide subsidy for 250 tonnes

11. Achievement under National Horticulture Mission during 2005-06 • Cashew expansion area .. 183 ha • Cashew rejuvenation area .. 548 ha • Vegetable minikit .. 5000 Nos • Establishment of new garden .. 68.6 ha • Model nursery established .. 2 Nos • Small nursery established .. 6 Nos

12. Achievement under National Horticulture Mission during 2005-06 • Contd… • Approval of NHM project .. Rs.788.06 lakhs • Funds released during the year..Rs.315.20 lakhs • Funds utilized during the year .. Rs.112.92 lakhs • Balance as on 01:04:2006 .. Rs.202.29 lakhs

13. Achievement under National Horticulture Mission during 2006-07 (Upto Aug 06) • Cashew expansion & • rejuvenation area .. 836 ha • 2. Establishment of new garden .. 95.50 ha • 3. Funds available during the year .. Rs.315.20 lakhs • 4. Expenditure upto August 06 .. Rs.8.42 lakhs

14. Nutrient & Pest Management • Soil samples analyzed for NPK – 22,510 Nos during the year 2005-06 • Soil samples analyzed for micronutrients – 500 Nos • Soil samples analyzed for NPK – 11,100 Nos during the year 2006-07 (upto Aug 06) • Fertilizer sale point – 381 Nos • Cooperative Sector – 152 Nos • Private Sector – 229 Nos

15. State Agriculture Plan • Bio control agents subsidized – 75% • Bio pesticides subsidized – 50% • Agriculture implements like power tiller and weed cutter are subsidized – 70% for Self Help Groups (SHG) & NGOs, 25% for individual farmers

16. NWDPRA National Watershed Development Programme is implemented as per the WARASA JANASAHBHAGITA are being taken up with an area of 22,757 ha through 7 PIAs i.e. State department and Non Government Organizations (NGOs). There is tremendous scope to take up more watershed project especially in Sahayadri/Western Ghat. Extension will require for 13 micro watershed projects beyond Xth Plan.

17. THRUST AREAS OF THE STATE • Provide greater emphasis to increase area and rejuvenation of horticultural crops like cashew, mango, coconut, banana, spice /medicinal plants etc. • Develop irrigation infrastructure and distribution network • Integrated and sustainable development of agriculture through watershed management • Increase the level of mechanization to reduce cost of cultivation in horticultural estates. • Soil and water conservation based programme • Focus on high value crops - flowers, spices • Bringing more area under organic farming

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