Success Stories
Participatory seed production through seed villages
Brief Details of Technology (3-5 Bullet Point)
- Training on seed production techniques were organized.
- Four seed villages were established during 2012-13.
- Presently 53 seed villages are producing certified seed of rice, pigeon pea and mustard in about 1000 ha.
Net Return to the farmer (Rs.) per annum due to the technology
40,000/- to 50,000/-
No. of farmers adopted the technology in the district
800-900 farmers
Turmeric cultivation on hills
Brief Details of Technology (3-5 Bullet Point)
- Improved variety of turmeric (Rajendra Sonia) was introduced under FLD programmes.
- Presently rainfed turmeric is being cultivated in about 100 ha in hilly area of the district.
Net Return to the farmer (Rs.) per annum due to the technology
1,50,000/- to 1,75,000/-
No. of farmers adopted the technology in the district
100-150 farmers
Mushroom Cultivation
Brief Details of Technology (3-5 Bullet Point)
- Farm women were trained on production of Oyster mushroom.
- 60 groups of tribal farm women are engaged in production of mushroom.
- In case of excess production, they also prepare mushroom pickles and sell.
Net Return to the farmer (Rs.) per annum due to the technology
50,000/- to 60,000/- per women per 500 bag
No. of farmers adopted the technology in the district
500 - 600 farm women
Bee-Keeping
Brief Details of Technology (3-5 Bullet Point)
- Use of five combs per frame instead of three in Italian bee keeping.
- Processing of honey at farmer’s end.
Net Return to the farmer (Rs.) per annum due to the technology
60,000/- to 70,000/- per 5 boxes
No. of farmers adopted the technology in the district
100 - 120 farmers
