Agriculture
A perfect example of radical change through awareness, unity and profitable agricultural practices
A perfect example of radical change through awareness, unity and profitable agricultural practices
Farmers have been benefitted in many ways. The increased income levels from agriculture and other allied sources have played a significant role in elevating the living standard and changing the overall approach towards life. Use of the latest technology in farming practices has thus brought a concrete change in Buchkewadi and has transformed it into a progressive village.
Most of the cultivable area in the village was rain fed and single cropped before implementing the water shed. About 24 ha of land which was classified as fallow region, has now been transformed into cultivable land, through these interventions.
Increase in the level of ground water and exposure to advanced agricultural techniques have helped in bringing about a change in the crops.
About 28 farmers have constructed permanent vermicompost units and have been using them since the last two years. This has resulted in almost 30% increase in the crop production. As a result, the expenditure on buying chemical fertilizers has reduced considerably.
An additional 30 ha land apart from the 10 ha project supported horticulture area has been allotted for cultivating fruits like mango and pomegranate. The entire cost of plantation is borne by the farmers, and Lupin Foundation acts as a facilitator providing standard quality saplings to the farmers.
Cost benefit can be derived by assessing difference in production of major crops during pre and post period of the development project. Cumulative market value of agricultural products is compared and difference in income is presented in the following table.
The net increase in income achieved through implementation of the development project is estimated at about Rs. 3.46 Cr.
Crop | Before Interventions | After Interventions | Income difference (Approx.) (in Lakh) | |||
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Production (Random sample survey) (qn) | Market value (Approx.) (in Lakh) | Production (Actual) (qn) | Market value (Approx.) (in Lakh) | |||
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6=(5-3) | |
Cereals | 7181.61 | 215.45 | 11020 | 330.60 | 115.15 | |
Pulses | 1165.8 | 46.63 | 1570 | 62.80 | 16.17 | |
Oil seeds | 2651.42 | 106.06 | 2780 | 111.20 | 5.14 | |
Horticulture | 0 | 0.00 | 926 | 37.04 | 37.04 |