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HARYANA KISAN AYOG (Renamed as HARYANA KISAN & AGRICULTURAL COSTS AND PRICES COMMISSION)

Vol. 8, No. 4 A Quarterly Newsletter October-December, 2018

Sustainability of Indian agriculture to ensure intensified crop production for nourishing the ever increasing population needs enough availability and supply of irrigation water. But water resources are decreasing rapidly and it has become necessary to save it as much as possible for the future. So as to produce more crops per drop of water, the immediate adoption of water saving interventions like micro, drip, sprinkler and furrow irrigations at critical crop growth stages, mulching and ring-pit or specialized planting etc. that can enhance irrigation water use efficiency per m3 of water by 1.5 to 2.5 times under different farming systems are most required at farmer fields. Good agricultural practices of managing and conserving soil fertility; reducing land, water and environment degradation; scheduling irrigation and harvesting of rainwater, treated sewage water and re- use thereof, and controlling water losses in distribution systems are other important measures for increasing water use efficiency. Water seepage and percolation; soil depth and texture; evaporation from open fields, water sources, evapo-transpiration from crops; design of irrigation structures; the season, climate and effective rainfall patterns, methods of water application and its flow, size of irrigation area, its leveling and gradient, and crop types, their stand & conditions are other important factors affecting water use efficiency. Among methods of water application, the widely practiced technique of basin or flood irrigation causes more than 50% water loss. Furthermore, the irrigation network efficiencies are only 60-70% in most of the agricultural schemes of our country. Excessive or over irrigation, without proper drainage network, raises underground water level, leading to increased salinity and lower agricultural productivity. Waterlogged and soil salinity conditions under canal command system have become prevalent in some areas of Haryana. In view of these facts, farmers of our state need to adopt latest irrigation techniques like drip and micro sprinkler irrigation systems prominently to save water for irrigating additional area to grow more crops and to prevent the soil degradation. Haryana government is also providing subsidy support of 50- 80% to farmers both for pipes-equipments and construction of small individual to large community water storage ponds for this purpose. Drip irrigation, which can be laid out effectively for all crops, improves water use efficiency up to 70 to 90% saving at least 25-30% water in rice-wheat cropping system. It is the most effective way of applying water, and nutrients together directly in the root zone. It increases uniformity of fertilizers and micronutrients application along with yield of the crops. Added advantages include uniform distribution of water even on undulated and un-leveled land along with lesser weed infestation and disease incidence. It is high time to make concerted efforts for saving of the precious water resource on the mother planet-Earth. Dr. Ramesh Kumar Yadava Interaction Meeting with farmers of District Charkhi Dadri told that earthworms are very good friends of farmers and they emphasized on water conservation by promoting the use of Haryana Kisan & Agricultural Costs and Prices Commission in help in the production of very excellent quality organic mannure by drip irrigation. Dr. Yadava also introduced about the schemes collaboration with Krishi Udyami Krishak Vikas Chamber (KUKVC) the use of organic matter. Elaborating his speech, he further of government launched for the welfare of the farmers of State. organized one day interaction meeting with the farmers of district Charkhi Dadri at Sarswati Vatika, Charkhi Dadri on 28th December 2018. The meeting was attended by more than 100 delegates Meetings of the WG on “Promotion of Agri- Business and Food Processing Industries in Haryana” including farmers, and officers from various departments of state Two different meetings of the working group on “Promotion of Agri- government. This interaction meeting was organized to discuss Business and Food Processing Industries in Haryana” were held the problems of farmers related to agriculture and suggest the on 26th October and 15th November, 2018 at Hisar and Panchkula, measures to mitigate these problems. Dr. Ramesh Kumar Yadava, respectively under the Chairmanship of Dr. N. K. Bishnoi, Chairman, HKACPC chaired this meeting. Other dignitaries Shri Professor, Haryana School of Business, GJUST, Hisar. The event Chandrapal Sangwan, Chairman, Market Committee, Dr. Attar held at Hisar was a “Brainstorming Session with agro-industries” Singh Sheoran, Director, Haryana Institute of Rural Development, A progressive farmer sharing his views in which officials present were: Dr. R. S. Dalal, Member Secretary, Nilokheri, Dr. R. S. Balyan, Member Secretary, HKACPC, Dr. Rajiv HKACPC, Dr. Meena Sharma, Professor, University Business agencies, and the intermediaries purchase at lower price than Kataria, National Coordinator, KUKVC, Dr. Sanjay Yadav, School, Punjab University, Chandigarh and Dr. Rohtas, Assistant the MSP fixed by the government and it needs to be Research Fellow, HKACPC; Dr. Rajender Kaushik, Technical Professor, Department of Economics, Chaudhary Devi Lal steamlined. Advisor (NFSM), Dr. Rajesh Swami, District Horticulture Officer, University, Sirsa. (Members of the WG); Dr. I. S. Yadav § Minimum Support Price of some crops fixed by Government as Working group meeting in progress Dr. Jashwant Joon, SDO Animal Husbandry and Shri Dharamveer Consultant, HKACPC, Mrs. Vandana, Research Fellows, compared to cost of production may be made remunerative. Singh of Fisheries Deptt. were present in the meeting. HKACPC and representatives of some local agro-industries The industrialists narrated that Government should provide some § Acute problem of blue bulls, stray cattle, abandoned bulls, based in the district. common facilities to the small scale industries such as a pigs, monkeys that damage crops and stray/wild dogs and First of all, Dr. R. S. Dalal welcomed all the participants and briefed Government approved standardized laboratory for testing of oil, other wild animals being dangerous to life of animals and them the purpose of establishment of the working group. He then packaging material, moisture in grains, etc which are not human beings in the peri-urban and areas close to the forests, elaborated that government of Haryana is promoting agro- challenged by any miller or exporter. Secondly, they demanded to respectively, needs to be addressed. industries and taking this theme forward, Haryana Kisan & setup a solvent extraction plant by Govt. They also demanded the § Policy of Bhawantar Bharpai be properly implemented and J- Agricultural Costs and Prices Commission has taken an initiative officials to bar the entry of imported products in the market and Form be given to farmers by the traders for claim. to interact with the owners to know their problems and find the stop the advertisements having false information to befool the § Soil testing laboratory should be available at every village solutions. He mentioned that certain policy changes are required consumers. Another request was to provide rail transportation for level. to provide benefit specifically to the agro - industries, which are still the distribution and supply of the agro-products. They pointed out § There is remarkably high pollution of water and land due to not included in any of the government policies. that there is no bifurcation of industry for licensing in marketing industrial discharge in peri-urban areas. Dr. N. K. Bishnoi narrated that government intentions are positive committee and said that district wise facility for registration should Dignitaries at the dias § Supply of seeds to the farmers by the concerned agencies is to promote the agro-industries sector in Haryana. He explained be provided by the Industries Department. not proper as well as not in time causing delay in sowing of that the new policy of agro-industries doesn't include the benefits Another meeting was held on 15th November, 2018 at Panchkula to The interaction meeting began with the inaugural remarks of for rice, guar gum, pulses and flour mills in Haryana. He stressed discuss the further line of action by officials of Commission and the Chairman HKACPC. He welcomed all the delegates and briefed crops. § There is no perfect crop insurance policy. Claims are either that the excluded agro-industries directly related to the farmers members of the working group. It was decided that while compiling the mandate of the meeting i.e. doubling the income of farmers by must also be taken into consideration by the government for the final report, the following points may also be taken care by the the year 2022. Thereafter the discussion continued inviting the delayed or denied altogether deliberately by the insurance including in industrial policy. members of working group. farmers on mike one by one to share their problems with HKACPC agencies . Some of the industrialists explained that they face many problems 1. Requirements of the agro-industries in Haryana and officials of State Government. Major problems, suggestions After listening problems/issues/suggestions of farmers on various and there is no ease of doing business in Haryana as the market Ÿ Number/Quantity and issues raised by the farmers during this interaction meeting facts of agriculture and allied activities, government officials from line departments informed the farmers about the schemes fees and taxes in Haryana are higher than that of Delhi. This is the Ÿ Types of industries (region wise) were as under: reason why many mill owners have shifted to Delhi. Secondly, § available for their welfare. Dr. R. S. Balyan, Member Secretary, 2. Status of the agro-industries in Haryana The fish farming, medicinal plants and mushroom cultivation there is no difference in subsidy provided to agro and non-agro HKACPC said that farmers should share their knowledge of 3. Resources and technology available should also be included in agricultural insurance scheme. industries. Thirdly, the electricity charges are too high and at the agricultural innovations among their neighbours and growing of 4. Technology gaps and constraints § Information about the government schemes having subsidy same time not fixed. They also raised the issue of non- availability vegetables and medicinal plants will help to increase income of provisions should be informed timely to the farmers through of the skilled and unskilled labor in Haryana. Another issue raised 5. Linkages between different departments for issues awareness /publicity programmes by the concerned agencies farmers. He further advised the farmers to avoid the overuse of was that the multinational companies sell their products on the related to agro-industries and departments. chemical pesticides. MRP because they can spend too much on advertising their 6. Banking support § Except the procurement of few commodities (wheat, rice), Dr. Ramesh Kumar Yadava, Chairman, HKACPC said that soil product and maintaining the credibility with consumers, this in turn 7. Taxes, subsidies and liabilities there is no proper procurement system for other crops in fertility can be maintained by the use of organic mannures which increases the cost of product whereas the small scale industries 8. Govt policies regarding land and environment Mandis particularly the oil seed crops by government can be made easily available from cow dung and cow urine, He sell their product on market rate and cannot spend on branding 9. The status of existing storage, transport and export and advertising. facilities and the future prospectus

October- December, 2018 2 Haryana Kisan Ayog Newsletter, Vol. 8, No. 4 Haryana Kisan Ayog Newsletter, Vol. 8, No. 4 3 October-December, 2018 Interaction Meeting with farmers of District Charkhi Dadri told that earthworms are very good friends of farmers and they emphasized on water conservation by promoting the use of Haryana Kisan & Agricultural Costs and Prices Commission in help in the production of very excellent quality organic mannure by drip irrigation. Dr. Yadava also introduced about the schemes collaboration with Krishi Udyami Krishak Vikas Chamber (KUKVC) the use of organic matter. Elaborating his speech, he further of government launched for the welfare of the farmers of State. organized one day interaction meeting with the farmers of district Charkhi Dadri at Sarswati Vatika, Charkhi Dadri on 28th December 2018. The meeting was attended by more than 100 delegates Meetings of the WG on “Promotion of Agri- Business and Food Processing Industries in Haryana” including farmers, and officers from various departments of state Two different meetings of the working group on “Promotion of Agri- government. This interaction meeting was organized to discuss Business and Food Processing Industries in Haryana” were held the problems of farmers related to agriculture and suggest the on 26th October and 15th November, 2018 at Hisar and Panchkula, measures to mitigate these problems. Dr. Ramesh Kumar Yadava, respectively under the Chairmanship of Dr. N. K. Bishnoi, Chairman, HKACPC chaired this meeting. Other dignitaries Shri Professor, Haryana School of Business, GJUST, Hisar. The event Chandrapal Sangwan, Chairman, Market Committee, Dr. Attar held at Hisar was a “Brainstorming Session with agro-industries” Singh Sheoran, Director, Haryana Institute of Rural Development, A progressive farmer sharing his views in which officials present were: Dr. R. S. Dalal, Member Secretary, Nilokheri, Dr. R. S. Balyan, Member Secretary, HKACPC, Dr. Rajiv HKACPC, Dr. Meena Sharma, Professor, University Business agencies, and the intermediaries purchase at lower price than Kataria, National Coordinator, KUKVC, Dr. Sanjay Yadav, School, Punjab University, Chandigarh and Dr. Rohtas, Assistant the MSP fixed by the government and it needs to be Research Fellow, HKACPC; Dr. Rajender Kaushik, Technical Professor, Department of Economics, Chaudhary Devi Lal steamlined. Advisor (NFSM), Dr. Rajesh Swami, District Horticulture Officer, University, Sirsa. (Members of the WG); Dr. I. S. Yadav § Minimum Support Price of some crops fixed by Government as Working group meeting in progress Dr. Jashwant Joon, SDO Animal Husbandry and Shri Dharamveer Consultant, HKACPC, Mrs. Vandana, Research Fellows, compared to cost of production may be made remunerative. Singh of Fisheries Deptt. were present in the meeting. HKACPC and representatives of some local agro-industries The industrialists narrated that Government should provide some § Acute problem of blue bulls, stray cattle, abandoned bulls, based in the district. common facilities to the small scale industries such as a pigs, monkeys that damage crops and stray/wild dogs and First of all, Dr. R. S. Dalal welcomed all the participants and briefed Government approved standardized laboratory for testing of oil, other wild animals being dangerous to life of animals and them the purpose of establishment of the working group. He then packaging material, moisture in grains, etc which are not human beings in the peri-urban and areas close to the forests, elaborated that government of Haryana is promoting agro- challenged by any miller or exporter. Secondly, they demanded to respectively, needs to be addressed. industries and taking this theme forward, Haryana Kisan & setup a solvent extraction plant by Govt. They also demanded the § Policy of Bhawantar Bharpai be properly implemented and J- Agricultural Costs and Prices Commission has taken an initiative officials to bar the entry of imported products in the market and Form be given to farmers by the traders for claim. to interact with the owners to know their problems and find the stop the advertisements having false information to befool the § Soil testing laboratory should be available at every village solutions. He mentioned that certain policy changes are required consumers. Another request was to provide rail transportation for level. to provide benefit specifically to the agro - industries, which are still the distribution and supply of the agro-products. They pointed out § There is remarkably high pollution of water and land due to not included in any of the government policies. that there is no bifurcation of industry for licensing in marketing industrial discharge in peri-urban areas. Dr. N. K. Bishnoi narrated that government intentions are positive committee and said that district wise facility for registration should Dignitaries at the dias § Supply of seeds to the farmers by the concerned agencies is to promote the agro-industries sector in Haryana. He explained be provided by the Industries Department. not proper as well as not in time causing delay in sowing of that the new policy of agro-industries doesn't include the benefits Another meeting was held on 15th November, 2018 at Panchkula to The interaction meeting began with the inaugural remarks of for rice, guar gum, pulses and flour mills in Haryana. He stressed discuss the further line of action by officials of Commission and the Chairman HKACPC. He welcomed all the delegates and briefed crops. § There is no perfect crop insurance policy. Claims are either that the excluded agro-industries directly related to the farmers members of the working group. It was decided that while compiling the mandate of the meeting i.e. doubling the income of farmers by must also be taken into consideration by the government for the final report, the following points may also be taken care by the the year 2022. Thereafter the discussion continued inviting the delayed or denied altogether deliberately by the insurance including in industrial policy. members of working group. farmers on mike one by one to share their problems with HKACPC agencies . Some of the industrialists explained that they face many problems 1. Requirements of the agro-industries in Haryana and officials of State Government. Major problems, suggestions After listening problems/issues/suggestions of farmers on various and there is no ease of doing business in Haryana as the market Ÿ Number/Quantity and issues raised by the farmers during this interaction meeting facts of agriculture and allied activities, government officials from line departments informed the farmers about the schemes fees and taxes in Haryana are higher than that of Delhi. This is the Ÿ Types of industries (region wise) were as under: reason why many mill owners have shifted to Delhi. Secondly, § available for their welfare. Dr. R. S. Balyan, Member Secretary, 2. Status of the agro-industries in Haryana The fish farming, medicinal plants and mushroom cultivation there is no difference in subsidy provided to agro and non-agro HKACPC said that farmers should share their knowledge of 3. Resources and technology available should also be included in agricultural insurance scheme. industries. Thirdly, the electricity charges are too high and at the agricultural innovations among their neighbours and growing of 4. Technology gaps and constraints § Information about the government schemes having subsidy same time not fixed. They also raised the issue of non- availability vegetables and medicinal plants will help to increase income of provisions should be informed timely to the farmers through of the skilled and unskilled labor in Haryana. Another issue raised 5. Linkages between different departments for issues awareness /publicity programmes by the concerned agencies farmers. He further advised the farmers to avoid the overuse of was that the multinational companies sell their products on the related to agro-industries and departments. chemical pesticides. MRP because they can spend too much on advertising their 6. Banking support § Except the procurement of few commodities (wheat, rice), Dr. Ramesh Kumar Yadava, Chairman, HKACPC said that soil product and maintaining the credibility with consumers, this in turn 7. Taxes, subsidies and liabilities there is no proper procurement system for other crops in fertility can be maintained by the use of organic mannures which increases the cost of product whereas the small scale industries 8. Govt policies regarding land and environment Mandis particularly the oil seed crops by government can be made easily available from cow dung and cow urine, He sell their product on market rate and cannot spend on branding 9. The status of existing storage, transport and export and advertising. facilities and the future prospectus

October- December, 2018 2 Haryana Kisan Ayog Newsletter, Vol. 8, No. 4 Haryana Kisan Ayog Newsletter, Vol. 8, No. 4 3 October-December, 2018 Mahila Kisan Diwas at Khanda Kheri, Hisar State's 36th Livestock Exhibition, 2018

A program was organized on the occasion of 'Women Farmers' that organizing different contests have made women farmers The 36th Livestock Exhibition of State was organized from 21 to Day to make the women farmers aware of renewable and bio- aware of organic farming. Women are also competent to take up 23 December, 2018 at Police Line Fields, Jhajjar. Dr. Sanjeev energy by the Department of Renewable and Bioenergy, College farming business that is why the public celebrates October 15 as Balyan, Former Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, CCSHAU in the International Women Farmer’s Day. Minister, inaugurated this three-day event as the Chief Guest, association with Jumbh Shakti Trust on 15th October, 2018 in Dr. Y. K. Yadav, Head of the host department, highlighted the while Sh. Om Prakash Dhankar, Hon'ble Minister for Agriculture village Khanda Kheri of Hisar district. About 150 women and girls importance of renewable and bio-energy in present perspective and Farmers Welfare, Haryana presided over the function. participated in this program and carried out various activities like by emphasizing its benefits. He stressed on the fact that making Dr. Sanjeev Balyan in his inaugural address said that farmers of debate competition, essay writing, painting competition, etc. women aware in this direction is mandatory to develop the society Haryana are very progressive and they have maintained Dr. Ramesh Kumar Yadava, Chairman, Haryana Kisan & as a whole. Progressive women farmers also shared their outstanding indigenous bulls which have no match in the Agricultural Costs and Prices Commission was the Chief Guest experiences with participants. Female farmers who have done country. There is no resemblance in the country to the spirit of in this program organized under the All India Integrated Research wonders in the field of agriculture were honored. On this occasion keeping and loving animals that exists in the people of Haryana. Dignitaries at the dias Project, as per the directions of the Indian Council of Agricultural the Chief Guest honoured the winners. The ceremony of celebrating Haryana's Livestock through an Research. While addressing the women farmers, he said that Gau Sewa Ayog, Sh. G. L. Sharma, Chairman, Dairy exhibition itself is a unique event. women are an integral part of our society. This day reflects their Development Corporation, Sh. Govind Bhardwaj, Chairman, valuable contribution to agriculture. Women can play an important HAIC, Sh. Ram Avtar Balmik, Chairman, Haryana Safai role in spreading the knowledge of new techniques in the village Karamchari Ayog, Dr. Sunil Kumar Gulati, Additional Chief which is useful for the development of society. He said that along Secretary of Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development with the responsibility of the family, women are also handling the Department, Dr. Hardeep Singh, Director General, Animal field jobs. They have equal participation in the work of agriculture Husbandry and Dairy Development Department, Sh. Rishi along with men. In the coming days, the female farmers can take Prakash, Chairman and Sh. M.C. Gehlot, Vice-chairman of forward the traditional and poison-free farming and encourage Haryana Livestock Development Board and other renowned the others also to make their family and society healthy. officials of the State departments, and Scientists of Lala Lajpat Sh. Vikram Sindhu, head of the Rural Development Institute, told Progressive women farmers honored by Chairman, HKACPC Rai University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Hisar. Dr. Ramesh Kumar Yadava, appreciated the enthusiasm of the th The 5 Women Organic Festival 2018 Cattle exhibition visit by Hon’ble Agri Minister exhibitors and cited various works done for the betterment of the farmers. He highlighted the recent initiatives taken by the state Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Mrs. Maneka fabrics, seeds, jewelry, fruit wines, handmade papers from the Sh. Om Prakash Dhankar said that Haryana will change the government such as starting of Kisan Ratna Award, first time Gandhi inaugurated the 5th edition of the 'Women of India National dung of cow, rhino and elephants, air purifiers, water hyacinth country's landscape by becoming a leader in milk production purchase of Bajra @ Rs.1950/- per quintal etc. He informed Organic Festival' in New Delhi on 26th October, 2018, which was crafts and other bio- products. and change the scenario of the milk production at the national the farmers that the scheme of 140 Mobile Veterinary Units will organized to promote women entrepreneurs/producers and The Hon'ble Minister said that the organic festival was organized level. He said that this exhibition is dedicated to the experienced be implemented to protect the health of the livestock. A toll free farmers in the organic sector from across India. The festival was successfully and every year it has been received well by people and best livestock keepers of the state. This important event number will be started for this purpose. Farmers will get 24 hour held at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts and was the with ever increasing demand for organic products by spreading was graced by Sh. Krishan Pal Gujjar, State Minister Public home-based mobile medical facility for animals. Also, joint cultural hub of India's most varied offerings of organic products awareness among citizens. The participants were encouraged to Transport, Sh. Gajender Shekhawat, State Minister Agriculture, projects with Brazil and Israel will also be set up for breed from 26 states, ranging from food items, wellness, personal care, sell their products on a long term basis on e-marketing portal Sh. Vijaypal Tomar, MP, Sh. Naresh Kaushik, MLA, Dr. Ramesh improvement and benefits to the livestock in Haryana. home improvement, spices, kitchen composters, etc. “Mahila-e-Haat”, launched by Woman and Child Development Kumar Yadava, Chairman, Haryana Kisan & Agricultural Costs Government is making all efforts of increasing milk production This Festival was attended by producers and manufacturers of Ministry. and Prices Commission, Sh. Bhani Ram Mangla, Chairman, and marketing and also to discourage in adult ration. organic products from 26 Indian States and officials of various departments such as Dr. Ramesh Kumar Yadava, Chairman, HKACPC and other renowned personalities of the agriculture sector. Over 500 women entrepreneurs/producers of organic products from across the country showcased their organic products including 1200 varieties of rice, several varieties of millets, cereals, pulses, spices, chilli, chocolates, pumpkin seeds, cookies, pickles, jams, marmalades, chutneys, juices, dry fruits, organic ice creams, ready-to-eat meals and snacks, oils, honey, tea, coffee, mushrooms, herbs, cosmetics, hair care, bath care, skin care, aromatherapy products, solar products, kitchen composters, organic seeds, organic cotton fabrics, linen A view of the exhibition at New Delhi Hon’ble Agri Minister Sh. O. P. Dhankar at 36th Livestock Exhibition

October- December, 2018 4 Haryana Kisan Ayog Newsletter, Vol. 8, No. 4 Haryana Kisan Ayog Newsletter, Vol. 8, No. 4 5 October-December, 2018 Mahila Kisan Diwas at Khanda Kheri, Hisar State's 36th Livestock Exhibition, 2018

October- December, 2018 4 Haryana Kisan Ayog Newsletter, Vol. 8, No. 4 Haryana Kisan Ayog Newsletter, Vol. 8, No. 4 5 October-December, 2018 Working Group Meeting on AnimalIncreasing Nutrition pertaining Farmers to milk Income Cattle and Buffaloes in Haryana Dr. R S Balyan Interacted with Mushroom Farmers A meeting of farmers of villages Yakubpur, Sondhi, Lagarpur, essential for maintaining the good soil health. In the end he told the th Dadritoi and others was addressed by Dr. Rajender Singh Balyan, farmers to form group or cluster that will further increase their farm On 4 November 2018, a farmers meeting of village Madhothi, mushroom which is rich source of vitamin D will also help to Member, HKACPC on 17th October, 2018. Firstly the feedback on income and also help in reducing the cost of cultivation, Bupania, Gobhana & Dabodha, etc was organized. Farmers gave eradicate the malnutrition of the masses. It is very easy for NCR various activities/ problems & solution of farmers was taken. diversification, primary processing and marketing their produce. feedback on various agricultural activities. First concern was that farmers who are very near to big national market as well other Farmers demanded cold chain transport system and appropriate their produce is not being procured fully on MSP fixed by the metro cities like your villages. Mandi for vegetable and flowers at block level. Government. They demanded MSP for Basmati rice too and Dr. Balyan while interacting with the farmers asked them to adopt purchase of whole basmati rice production by government integrated farming system (IFS), where beside raising field crops agencies. Farmers also demanded electricity supply on tube-wells like wheat, mustard, gram, bajra , rice, moong bean etc, rearing of during day time for irrigation purposes, which will save both energy animals in small dairy units, seasonal mushroom cultivation can and water and finally the man hours. help to earn regular and increased income. He explained that Dr. R.S. Balyan, Member Secretary, HKACPC told the farmers beside above, honey bee production, which does not require any that their genuine demands will be forwarded to the concerned additional land, can further add to their income. He also asked the government departments. He guided them to cultivate seasonal farmers to conserve their land by incorporating crop residues/ mushroom (November to February/March). He said in seasonal straw as much as possible into the soil. Such practices are indeed A view of farmer’s interaction meeting button mushroom cultivation, Haryana is No. 1 in the country. Farmers from Sonipat district are getting very good income by Working GroupState Meeting Level on Animal Crop Nutrition Residue pertaining Management to milk Cattle Kisan and Buf Melafaloes in Haryana adopting this practice. He said that growing and consuming Dr. R.S. Balyan interacting with the farmers A state level crop residue management kisan mela was organized crop residue management. Now, the farmers of Haryana are nd on 2 November in the campus of NDRI, Karnal. The event was utilizing the stubbles for the health of soil using modern farm Celebration of World Soil Health Day inaugurated by Sh. Om Prakash Dhankar, Hon'ble Agriculture machines. Not only this, farmers have also started producing Minister. The dignitaries present on the occasion included organic manure from stubbles. He said that subsidy of Rs. 221 World Soil Health Day was celebrated in the sub-divisional office Another event, on the same day and on same theme was Sh. Karndev Kamboj, Minister of State for Food, Civil Supplies and crores has been given by the Haryana government on the farm of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department at Hansi, district organized by DDA Panchkula in village Nanakpur- Pinjore, th Consumer Affairs; Sh. Harvinder Singh Kalyan, Chairman, machines for the proper utilization of crop residues and 1129 Hisar on 5 December, 2018. Dr. Ramesh Kumar Yadava, Panchkula. On this occasion Mrs. Latika Sharma, MLA Kalka was HAFED, Sh. Kashmir Singh Virk, MLA, Sh. D. S. Dhesi, IAS, Custom Hiring Centers (CHC) have been opened in the state. Chairman, HKACPC was the Chief Guest of the function. Dr. Avtar Chief Guest while Dr. Rajender Singh Balyan, Member Secretary Chief Secretary; Dr. Ramesh Kumar Yadava, Chairman, Mrs. Navraj Sandhu, ACS, Agriculture Department, appreciated Singh and Dr. Manoj Kumar, Scientists, CCSHAU were the special of HKACPC was the special guest. HKACPC; Dr. K. P. Singh, Vice Chancellor, CCSHAU; Ms. Navraj the farmers of the state who supported the campaign and invitees on the occasion. Farmers from the neighboring villages of Sandhu, Additional Chief Secretary of Agriculture Department; Sh. mentioned that about 3500 farmers have purchased agricultural Hansi sub division attended the event. Suresh Gahlot, Additional Director, Department of Agriculture; and machinery through CHCs. Sh D.S. Dhesi, Chief Secretary, While addressing the farmers, Dr. Ramesh Kumar Yadava about 150 agricultural scientists, policymakers, farmers, members stressed upon the need to address the local problems subject to encouraged them to adopt the natural way of farming. He also of the governing body of the Indian Council of Agricultural agricultural research and said that economic self-sufficiency is motivated them to practice the traditional farming methods by Research, Technical Workers and Progressive Farmers. necessary from the income of farming. He added that in order to adding organic manure instead of chemical fertilizers in the fields. The Chief Guest said that setting fire in the farm is like burning the increase agricultural resilience and ecological sustainability, He appealed to the farmers not to burn the straw/left over crop residues in the fields and try to maintain the fertility level of the soil own house; it is the duty of every citizen to maintain the soil health. organic farming and indigenous breed of cow must be an integral by converting the straw into useful manure. He said that setting the He said that the earth is mother; it nourishes everyone, if the health part of integrated farming system. In addition to collective efforts nutrient rich straw on fire kills many useful insects and destroys the of the earth is proper then we will get clean food and the for a significant increase in the income of the farmers, the e- top layer of the soil. He also suggested to stop this practice to atmosphere. He appreciated and congratulated the farmers of marketing was introduced. Concluding his views, he said that protect the farmer friendly insects, birds and micro organism in the Haryana who have become more aware of the benefits of adopting educating the farmers is very important in present scenario. Dr. R.S. Balyan addressing the audience fields and also to maintain the good health of the soil. At the outset Dr. R. S. Balyan thanked the DDA Panchkula for involving and inviting him on this occasion. Dr. Balyan while addressing the gathering described the importance of soil health and how to maintain it for future generations. He emphatically asked the farmers to think of long term benefits instead of short term gains, as farmers are only exploiting this precious natural resource continuously to earn more and more without adding/meeting the requirements of it. He asked the farmers to add or incorporate as much straw/stubbles or any other organic matter in the soil as possible, because it is only the organic matter which adds organic carbon in the soil. Dignitaries at the dias A view of the event at Hansi

October - December, 2018 6 Haryana Kisan Ayog Newsletter, Vol. 8, No. 4 Haryana Kisan Ayog Newsletter, Vol. 8, No. 4 7 October-December, 2018 Working Group Meeting on AnimalIncreasing Nutrition pertaining Farmers to milk Income Cattle and Buffaloes in Haryana Dr. R S Balyan Interacted with Mushroom Farmers A meeting of farmers of villages Yakubpur, Sondhi, Lagarpur, essential for maintaining the good soil health. In the end he told the th Dadritoi and others was addressed by Dr. Rajender Singh Balyan, farmers to form group or cluster that will further increase their farm On 4 November 2018, a farmers meeting of village Madhothi, mushroom which is rich source of vitamin D will also help to Member, HKACPC on 17th October, 2018. Firstly the feedback on income and also help in reducing the cost of cultivation, Bupania, Gobhana & Dabodha, etc was organized. Farmers gave eradicate the malnutrition of the masses. It is very easy for NCR various activities/ problems & solution of farmers was taken. diversification, primary processing and marketing their produce. feedback on various agricultural activities. First concern was that farmers who are very near to big national market as well other Farmers demanded cold chain transport system and appropriate their produce is not being procured fully on MSP fixed by the metro cities like your villages. Mandi for vegetable and flowers at block level. Government. They demanded MSP for Basmati rice too and Dr. Balyan while interacting with the farmers asked them to adopt purchase of whole basmati rice production by government integrated farming system (IFS), where beside raising field crops agencies. Farmers also demanded electricity supply on tube-wells like wheat, mustard, gram, bajra , rice, moong bean etc, rearing of during day time for irrigation purposes, which will save both energy animals in small dairy units, seasonal mushroom cultivation can and water and finally the man hours. help to earn regular and increased income. He explained that Dr. R.S. Balyan, Member Secretary, HKACPC told the farmers beside above, honey bee production, which does not require any that their genuine demands will be forwarded to the concerned additional land, can further add to their income. He also asked the government departments. He guided them to cultivate seasonal farmers to conserve their land by incorporating crop residues/ mushroom (November to February/March). He said in seasonal straw as much as possible into the soil. Such practices are indeed A view of farmer’s interaction meeting button mushroom cultivation, Haryana is No. 1 in the country. Farmers from Sonipat district are getting very good income by Working GroupState Meeting Level on Animal Crop Nutrition Residue pertaining Management to milk Cattle Kisan and Buf Melafaloes in Haryana adopting this practice. He said that growing and consuming Dr. R.S. Balyan interacting with the farmers A state level crop residue management kisan mela was organized crop residue management. Now, the farmers of Haryana are nd on 2 November in the campus of NDRI, Karnal. The event was utilizing the stubbles for the health of soil using modern farm Celebration of World Soil Health Day inaugurated by Sh. Om Prakash Dhankar, Hon'ble Agriculture machines. Not only this, farmers have also started producing Minister. The dignitaries present on the occasion included organic manure from stubbles. He said that subsidy of Rs. 221 World Soil Health Day was celebrated in the sub-divisional office Another event, on the same day and on same theme was Sh. Karndev Kamboj, Minister of State for Food, Civil Supplies and crores has been given by the Haryana government on the farm of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department at Hansi, district organized by DDA Panchkula in village Nanakpur- Pinjore, th Consumer Affairs; Sh. Harvinder Singh Kalyan, Chairman, machines for the proper utilization of crop residues and 1129 Hisar on 5 December, 2018. Dr. Ramesh Kumar Yadava, Panchkula. On this occasion Mrs. Latika Sharma, MLA Kalka was HAFED, Sh. Kashmir Singh Virk, MLA, Sh. D. S. Dhesi, IAS, Custom Hiring Centers (CHC) have been opened in the state. Chairman, HKACPC was the Chief Guest of the function. Dr. Avtar Chief Guest while Dr. Rajender Singh Balyan, Member Secretary Chief Secretary; Dr. Ramesh Kumar Yadava, Chairman, Mrs. Navraj Sandhu, ACS, Agriculture Department, appreciated Singh and Dr. Manoj Kumar, Scientists, CCSHAU were the special of HKACPC was the special guest. HKACPC; Dr. K. P. Singh, Vice Chancellor, CCSHAU; Ms. Navraj the farmers of the state who supported the campaign and invitees on the occasion. Farmers from the neighboring villages of Sandhu, Additional Chief Secretary of Agriculture Department; Sh. mentioned that about 3500 farmers have purchased agricultural Hansi sub division attended the event. Suresh Gahlot, Additional Director, Department of Agriculture; and machinery through CHCs. Sh D.S. Dhesi, Chief Secretary, While addressing the farmers, Dr. Ramesh Kumar Yadava about 150 agricultural scientists, policymakers, farmers, members stressed upon the need to address the local problems subject to encouraged them to adopt the natural way of farming. He also of the governing body of the Indian Council of Agricultural agricultural research and said that economic self-sufficiency is motivated them to practice the traditional farming methods by Research, Technical Workers and Progressive Farmers. necessary from the income of farming. He added that in order to adding organic manure instead of chemical fertilizers in the fields. The Chief Guest said that setting fire in the farm is like burning the increase agricultural resilience and ecological sustainability, He appealed to the farmers not to burn the straw/left over crop residues in the fields and try to maintain the fertility level of the soil own house; it is the duty of every citizen to maintain the soil health. organic farming and indigenous breed of cow must be an integral by converting the straw into useful manure. He said that setting the He said that the earth is mother; it nourishes everyone, if the health part of integrated farming system. In addition to collective efforts nutrient rich straw on fire kills many useful insects and destroys the of the earth is proper then we will get clean food and the for a significant increase in the income of the farmers, the e- top layer of the soil. He also suggested to stop this practice to atmosphere. He appreciated and congratulated the farmers of marketing was introduced. Concluding his views, he said that protect the farmer friendly insects, birds and micro organism in the Haryana who have become more aware of the benefits of adopting educating the farmers is very important in present scenario. Dr. R.S. Balyan addressing the audience fields and also to maintain the good health of the soil. At the outset Dr. R. S. Balyan thanked the DDA Panchkula for involving and inviting him on this occasion. Dr. Balyan while addressing the gathering described the importance of soil health and how to maintain it for future generations. He emphatically asked the farmers to think of long term benefits instead of short term gains, as farmers are only exploiting this precious natural resource continuously to earn more and more without adding/meeting the requirements of it. He asked the farmers to add or incorporate as much straw/stubbles or any other organic matter in the soil as possible, because it is only the organic matter which adds organic carbon in the soil. Dignitaries at the dias A view of the event at Hansi

October - December, 2018 6 Haryana Kisan Ayog Newsletter, Vol. 8, No. 4 Haryana Kisan Ayog Newsletter, Vol. 8, No. 4 7 October-December, 2018 Farmer Field Visit Enhancing Arid-Fruits Production - Need of the day

Dr. Ramesh Kumar Yadava, Chairman, HKACPC visited the farm farmer in the area to cultivate hybrid tomatoes and witnessed a A one to one interaction with KVK/CCS HAU RRS Bawal scientists for the objectives assigned since the inception of this station. He th of Sh. Dharamveer Kamboj, village Damla, District Yamunanagar record production. He started experiments in organic farming, and took place on 27 October 2018. Dr. R. S. Balyan, Member, said that Hon'ble Prime Minister of India and Agriculture Minister of and and Sh. Naresh Kumar of village Jatusana, Rewari. The by the year 2009 his work in mushroom farming, vermin-compost, Haryana Kisan & Agricultural Costs and Prices Commission Haryana have not only announced rather promised the farmers chairman was informed that Sh. Kamboj left his native village in and other farming methods have won awards to him. His novelty in visited the center and asked the scientists to accelerate the arid that their agricultural income will be doubled by 2022. Yamuna Nagar in Haryana for Delhi where he ended up as a farming of strawberries and other fruits in the surrounding areas fruit development programme in South-West Haryana. Dr. S.S. In his address, Dr Balyan said that doubling farmer's income is rickshaw puller ferrying traders in Khari Baoli area of old Delhi. But gave him further recognition. His half acre land is transformed as Yadav, Regional Director along with the scientists and Dr. R. S. really a difficult task, but it is not impossible provided it is taken up he had this innovative streak and entrepreneurial spirit even from an organic farming laboratory. He also developed some innovative Balyan took a round of the farm and apprised him regarding the meticulously. Besides cereal, pulses and oilseeds, fruit crops can the young age. After a lot of struggle, he observed that the fruits devices like battery operated spraying machine using a tape research activities. At the outset Member, HKACPC congratulated play an important role in it. Today whatever is the growth rate in recorder motor and an insect trapping device. He also tried new Dr. S. S. Yadav and his team of scientists for doing excellent work agriculture, the contribution of horticultural crops is very cropping patterns by cultivating coriander, bottle gourd and significant. These crops (fruits & vegetables) not only help to boost sugarcane at the same time. He employs about 35 women in his nutritional security of Indian masses (particularly rural population) food processing plant and each of the women earns up to Rs 4500 but also helps in increasing farmers income to a large extent. Arid per month. He also developed an automated solar driven broom to fruits (Aonla, Ber, Karonda, Lasoda, Bael etc) besides being rich sweep the roads. Dharamveer's innovation has not only helped in in nutrients, have longer shelf life as compared to temperate fruits his personal growth as a successful businessman, it has also and vegetables. Therefore, he appealed to scientists to put more changed the lives of many poor farmers from the barren land of efforts on research & development of arid fruits. Also, the Rajasthan to the dense forests of Nagaland where many farmers developing of packaging tools, value addition and processing will are using his innovation for their livelihood. further increase income of the farmers. Farm visit at Jatusana Dr. Ramesh Kumar Yadava applauded his achievements and Dr. Balyan also desired that the scientists should popularize the encouraged him to keep on motivating farmers and youth to adopt cultivation of castor- an important oilseed crop, having higher and vegetables we grow in villages do not provide that much profit farming as an innovative profession. Dr. R.S. Balyan with scientists of RRS Bawal potential than rapeseed and mustard. to the farmers as much as when these are processed and packaged. He learned about improving agricultural practices and organic farming techniques. So, he decided to develop a National Workshop on Indian Problems and Research processing machine, which was not only multi-purpose but also the time saving. A one-day National Workshop on Indian Problems and Research Dr. Ramesh Kumar Yadava told the participants that the Sh. Kamboj started interacting with farmers and conducted was organized in collaboration with Research for Resurgence researchers can play a vital role in finding the solutions to the various experiments with medicinal plants. He developed the food Foundation, Nagpur, Institute of Chaudhary Ranbir Singh problems of farmers, workers and the general public. He processing machine which could extract pulp of over 200 kg University (CRSU) and Bharat Shikshan Mandal on 13th October at emphasized on the need to spread the awareness among farmers tomatoes per hour. The portable machine is capable of extracting Jind, Haryana. In this event, about four hundred researchers from to learn new techniques and apply successful research on farm to juices from Aloe vera, Aonla, Jamun and other herbs and 28 different national level institutions participated to present their practice the risk free farming. He also said that farmers require processes them for making various products. He was the first Dr. R. K. Yadava visited Damla farm studies. The workshop was attended by Sh. Mukul Kanitkar, education to remain aware of the fast developments in technology, Director of Bharat Shikshan Mandal Organization; Dr. Ramesh science, business management and an array of other skills and Resource Conservation Kumar Yadava, Chairman, Haryana Kisan & Agricultural Costs fields that affect agricultural operations. He shared the view that by On November 1, 2018 Dr. R.S. Balyan visited village Dabra and environment and their conservation. A few farmers are well aware and Prices Commission; Dr. Amit Dasora, RAICSSR, New Delhi; adopting scientific approaches, farmers can improve production Ladwa of Hisar district, Tosham Area, Bamla of Bhiwani and regarding the conservation practices. i.e zero-till sowing of crops Prof. Ashish Pandey, IIT Mumbai; Prof. Rishipal, AMITY and marketing methods. Other speakers expressed the need to Doobaldhan Majra villages of Jhajjar district. He told the farmers particularly wheat, lazer land leveling, no burning of paddy and University, Haryana; Workshop Coordinator, Dr. Jyoti Sheoran; focus on resources for research for the welfare of Indian society. about the importance of natural resources i.e water, soil and other crop straws. These practices besides increasing soil health, Co-Convenor Prof. Rishipal and Organizing Secretary, Dr. water saving and environment protection also reduce the cost of Anupam Bhatia. cultivation to a great extent. Dr. Balyan while interacting with the In the inaugural session of the workshop, Sh. Mukul Kanitkar large number of farmers advised those who are sowing wheat encouraged the participants and said that the goal of research is to after November 25, to follow zero-till sowing. It has added find useful knowledge which is meant to solve the problems of advantages i.e sowing commences at least one week early, better general public. He said that we should acquire such knowledge and early germination, better utilization of fertilizer, less water which gives happiness and freedom to the public. Professor R. B. requirement, less weed infestation, no lodging and finally better Solanki, Vice Chancellor, CRSU briefed the scholars and crop yields compared to conventional sowing of wheat. Sowing researchers about the Bharat Buddhist Gallery built in the with zero-till drill or happy seeder results in better productivity. university and said that India's Buddhist Gallery research is a good Similarly, the lazer land leveller helps to conserve water, which is subject. the most precious natural resource. A view of the dignitaries present on the dias A view of Zero-till wheat sowing field

October - December, 2018 98 Haryana Kisan Ayog Newsletter, Vol. 8, No. 4 HaryanaOctober -Kisan December Ayog, Newsletter2018 , Vol. 8, No. 4 989 Haryana Kisan AyogOctober-December Newsletter, Vol. 8,, 2018 No. 4 National Workshop on “Bharat Marching towards Optimum Employability ” Third National Conference of Veterinary Biochemistry and Biotechnology Third National Conference of Veterinary Bio-Chemistry and Shri Vishwakarma Skill University organized a national workshop on the objective of the workshop and introducing the university Biotechnology was organized by the Directorate of Human on “Bharat Marching towards Optimum Employability through said that the technical discourse and innovations have impacted st Resources Management, Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary Education” on 1 Oct 2018 in association with National Working economies significantly resulting in employment generation as and Animal Sciences (LUVAS), Hisar on 3rd November, 2018. Group and IILM University at IILM, Lodhi Road, New Delhi. well as the availability of the resources. A vote of thanks was given The workshop was inaugurated by Shri Prakash Javadekar, by Dr Sujata Shahi, Vice Chancellor IILM University. He also Dr. Ramesh Kumar Yadava, Chairman of Haryana Kisan & Hon'ble Human Resource Development Minister (MHRD), mentioned that how skilled based curriculum is emphasized and Agricultural Costs and Prices Commission, was present as a Government of India. The event was graced by Dr. Ramesh Kumar inculcated in IILM University's mandate. special guest in the conference. Yadava, Chairman HKACPC and about 350 academicians, Speaking on the valedictory function, Dr. Ramesh Yadava industry representatives and experts who discussed the various emphasized on indigenous cattle based farming as it has great dimensions of employability through MSMEs, MSVEs and start- impact on the human health besides the benefits of safe food for ups and how education can play a significant role in bridging the humans and animals. He was hopeful that the recommendations gap between demand and supply of expertise and skills. Dr. Ramesh Kumar Yadava addressing the audience The chief guest, Shri Prakash Javadekar in his address said that based on this conference will be sent to the government and other with changing times the curriculum revision is of utmost institutions and they will implement the findings and suggestions importance in universities and education establishments, which for ultimately providing benefits to the soil microflaura and fauna. are in close coordination with industry. He emphasized on the On this occasion, Dr. D. P. Sharma, Dean College of Veterinary need to tie up the industries and research centres with each other Sciences, congratulated the organizers for the successful conduct and use research centre labs for the practice. Shri Raj Nehru, Vice of the conference. Chancellor, Shri Vishwakarma Skill University, while throwing light Caption A view of the workshop at IILM University at Delhi Dr. Nirmal Sangwan, Director of the Conference and Directorate of Human Resources and Management of LUVAS told during the National Consultative Convention on Seeds conference that a resolution has been passed to establish a Health Network Centre in the University. A two day National Consultative Convention on Seeds was Dr. Ramesh Kumar Yadava in his address said that this is one of Dr. Ramesh Kumar Yadava lighting up the lamp organized by Bhartiya Agro Economic Research Centre (BAERC) the best platforms and flagship event which has brought together in association with Bhartiya Kisan Sangh (BKS) on 21st and 22nd the principal architects and decision makers of the global seed National Milk Day Celebration November, 2018 at New Delhi. The chief guest of the event was Dr. industry. He said that the ISF will continue to be a driving force for Trilochan Mohapatra, Secretary DARE & DG, ICAR. The welcome seed sector to achieve the real potential of genetics for the farmers National Milk Day was celebrated by Indian Dairy Association at imports close to 4 billion dollar of milk & milk products per year th note was given by Sh. Pramod Chaudhary, General Secretary, through quality seed to meet the challenges of the changing world. R.K. Puram, Delhi on 26 November 2018. It was celebrated on mainly from New Zealand and E.U. & U.S.A. We should use Indian BAERC and theme of the convention was presented by Sh. Dinesh He was hopeful that the policy makers would develop a nation 97th Anniversary of Padma Vibhushan Dr. Verghese Kurien, the dairy sector to partly mitigate the huge trade deficit. Kulkarni, BKS. Presidential address was given by Dr. Rajan where the quality seed is accessible to all. He was of the view that Milkman of India and Father of White Revolution in India. Weluker, Vice-Chancellor, Sh. Sunil Raisoni, Chancellor, GHRU. the country needs to maintain the crop plant bio-diversity to have Dr. Shyam Bhaskar, Member, Haryana Kisan & Agricultural Costs Dr. Ramesh Kumar Yadava, Chairman, Haryana Kisan & enough quality food for the future. and Prices Commission participated with full vigor, geal & stressed Agricultural Costs and Prices Commission was the lead speaker in He said that agriculture sector employs large manpower directly on the point to enhance export of milk products. For every dollar of one of the sessions of this event. and also supports many more jobs in related industries such as import we export 1.30 dollar, so there is huge trade surplus. India is transport companies, rural supplies and small business units, largest producer of butter but our export is merely 1.5%. China stock and station agents and the food processing sector. It is for these reasons that the government has been such a strong supporter of this sector. The government wants to expand innovations in agriculture. He expressed his view that the audience present on this occasion are the seed professionals from all parts Group photograph of participants of the country who support the entire food chain, globally and are driving the innovations in food and fodder production. The Dr. Bhaskar also emphasized for the barter trade similar to rice & challenge and opportunity for the national seed industry is to meet food grains with Iran & African Countries. The meeting also the needs of growing Indian population. The responsibility for accepted a proposal made by Dr. Shyam Bhaskar to congratulate Caption delivering higher yields and more nutritious food rests on the the Govt. of India especially Hon'ble Minister Sh. Nitin Gadkari ji innovations which the researchers bring to the national food for 10% additional subsidy for export of milk products to help A view of the event A view of the meeting production. million of Indian dairy farmers.

October - December, 2018 10 Haryana Kisan Ayog Newsletter, Vol. 8, No. 4 Haryana Kisan Ayog Newsletter, Vol. 8, No. 4 11 October-December, 2018 National Workshop on “Bharat Marching towards Optimum Employability ” Third National Conference of Veterinary Biochemistry and Biotechnology Third National Conference of Veterinary Bio-Chemistry and Shri Vishwakarma Skill University organized a national workshop on the objective of the workshop and introducing the university Biotechnology was organized by the Directorate of Human on “Bharat Marching towards Optimum Employability through said that the technical discourse and innovations have impacted st Resources Management, Lala Lajpat Rai University of Veterinary Education” on 1 Oct 2018 in association with National Working economies significantly resulting in employment generation as and Animal Sciences (LUVAS), Hisar on 3rd November, 2018. Group and IILM University at IILM, Lodhi Road, New Delhi. well as the availability of the resources. A vote of thanks was given The workshop was inaugurated by Shri Prakash Javadekar, by Dr Sujata Shahi, Vice Chancellor IILM University. He also Dr. Ramesh Kumar Yadava, Chairman of Haryana Kisan & Hon'ble Human Resource Development Minister (MHRD), mentioned that how skilled based curriculum is emphasized and Agricultural Costs and Prices Commission, was present as a Government of India. The event was graced by Dr. Ramesh Kumar inculcated in IILM University's mandate. special guest in the conference. Yadava, Chairman HKACPC and about 350 academicians, Speaking on the valedictory function, Dr. Ramesh Yadava industry representatives and experts who discussed the various emphasized on indigenous cattle based farming as it has great dimensions of employability through MSMEs, MSVEs and start- impact on the human health besides the benefits of safe food for ups and how education can play a significant role in bridging the humans and animals. He was hopeful that the recommendations gap between demand and supply of expertise and skills. Dr. Ramesh Kumar Yadava addressing the audience The chief guest, Shri Prakash Javadekar in his address said that based on this conference will be sent to the government and other with changing times the curriculum revision is of utmost institutions and they will implement the findings and suggestions importance in universities and education establishments, which for ultimately providing benefits to the soil microflaura and fauna. are in close coordination with industry. He emphasized on the On this occasion, Dr. D. P. Sharma, Dean College of Veterinary need to tie up the industries and research centres with each other Sciences, congratulated the organizers for the successful conduct and use research centre labs for the practice. Shri Raj Nehru, Vice of the conference. Chancellor, Shri Vishwakarma Skill University, while throwing light Caption A view of the workshop at IILM University at Delhi Dr. Nirmal Sangwan, Director of the Conference and Directorate of Human Resources and Management of LUVAS told during the National Consultative Convention on Seeds conference that a resolution has been passed to establish a Health Network Centre in the University. A two day National Consultative Convention on Seeds was Dr. Ramesh Kumar Yadava in his address said that this is one of Dr. Ramesh Kumar Yadava lighting up the lamp organized by Bhartiya Agro Economic Research Centre (BAERC) the best platforms and flagship event which has brought together in association with Bhartiya Kisan Sangh (BKS) on 21st and 22nd the principal architects and decision makers of the global seed National Milk Day Celebration November, 2018 at New Delhi. The chief guest of the event was Dr. industry. He said that the ISF will continue to be a driving force for Trilochan Mohapatra, Secretary DARE & DG, ICAR. The welcome seed sector to achieve the real potential of genetics for the farmers National Milk Day was celebrated by Indian Dairy Association at imports close to 4 billion dollar of milk & milk products per year th note was given by Sh. Pramod Chaudhary, General Secretary, through quality seed to meet the challenges of the changing world. R.K. Puram, Delhi on 26 November 2018. It was celebrated on mainly from New Zealand and E.U. & U.S.A. We should use Indian BAERC and theme of the convention was presented by Sh. Dinesh He was hopeful that the policy makers would develop a nation 97th Anniversary of Padma Vibhushan Dr. Verghese Kurien, the dairy sector to partly mitigate the huge trade deficit. Kulkarni, BKS. Presidential address was given by Dr. Rajan where the quality seed is accessible to all. He was of the view that Milkman of India and Father of White Revolution in India. Weluker, Vice-Chancellor, Sh. Sunil Raisoni, Chancellor, GHRU. the country needs to maintain the crop plant bio-diversity to have Dr. Shyam Bhaskar, Member, Haryana Kisan & Agricultural Costs Dr. Ramesh Kumar Yadava, Chairman, Haryana Kisan & enough quality food for the future. and Prices Commission participated with full vigor, geal & stressed Agricultural Costs and Prices Commission was the lead speaker in He said that agriculture sector employs large manpower directly on the point to enhance export of milk products. For every dollar of one of the sessions of this event. and also supports many more jobs in related industries such as import we export 1.30 dollar, so there is huge trade surplus. India is transport companies, rural supplies and small business units, largest producer of butter but our export is merely 1.5%. China stock and station agents and the food processing sector. It is for these reasons that the government has been such a strong supporter of this sector. The government wants to expand innovations in agriculture. He expressed his view that the audience present on this occasion are the seed professionals from all parts Group photograph of participants of the country who support the entire food chain, globally and are driving the innovations in food and fodder production. The Dr. Bhaskar also emphasized for the barter trade similar to rice & challenge and opportunity for the national seed industry is to meet food grains with Iran & African Countries. The meeting also the needs of growing Indian population. The responsibility for accepted a proposal made by Dr. Shyam Bhaskar to congratulate Caption delivering higher yields and more nutritious food rests on the the Govt. of India especially Hon'ble Minister Sh. Nitin Gadkari ji innovations which the researchers bring to the national food for 10% additional subsidy for export of milk products to help A view of the event A view of the meeting production. million of Indian dairy farmers.

October - December, 2018 10 Haryana Kisan Ayog Newsletter, Vol. 8, No. 4 Haryana Kisan Ayog Newsletter, Vol. 8, No. 4 11 October-December, 2018 Awareness Programmes on Straw Management Top 100 Stakeholders Meet-2018 Awareness programmes and seminars on straw management Haryana Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Department organized th th th were organized on 14 October, 20 October and 12 November at a conference on Top 100 Stakeholders Agri Meet -2018 at Hotel Kisan Bhavan, Panchkula, villages of District Jhajjar and Krishi Mount View, Chandigarh on 10th December, 2018. On this Vigyan Kendra, Bhopani, respectively. occasion Hon'ble Chief Minister, Haryana, Sh. Manohar Lal was Dr. Ramesh Kumar Yadava, Chairman and Dr. R. S. Balyan, the Chief Guest while Shri O.P Dhankar, Hon'ble Agriculture and Member Secretary of Haryana Kisan & Agricultural Costs and Farmers' Welfare Minister presided over the function. Other Prices Commission were the Chief guests in these programmes. dignitaries present were, Mrs. Krishna Gehlot Chairperson, Haryana State Agricultural Marketing Board , Dr. Ramesh Kumar Yadava, Chairman, HKACPC, Shri Pawan Beniwal, Chairman, Haryana Seed Development Corporation, Shri Rishi Parkash, Dr. R.S. Balyan at KVK, Bhopani Chairman, Haryana Livestock Development Board, Shri A view of the participants at Chandigarh Shriniwas Goel, Chairman, Haryana Ware Housing Corporation, pollutants, which are the direct cause of air pollution in Haryana State are being encouraged to adopt micro irrigation and to do and NCR. Elaborating the ways to manage the stubbles, he said Shri Pawan Saini, MLA, Mrs Navraj Sandhu, Additional Chief away with the flood irrigation to conserve water. This would not that retaining the straw and chaff on the surface of a field offers Secretary, Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Department, Shri Ajit only reduce the cost of irrigation but also make adequate water many benefits such as increased frost catch, water infiltration and Balaji Joshi, Director Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, Dr. K P available to the water deficit areas. Apart from this, use of solar reduced evaporation. Singh, Vice Chancellor, CCS HAU, Hisar. Dr. Gurdyal Singh, Vice power pumps is being promoted to save electricity. A special Dr. R. S. Balyan also appealed to the farmers not to burn straw in Chancellor, LUVAS, Hisar. Others present in the meeting were Dr. emphasis is also being given to water storage and water Dr. J.K. Abhir, DC presenting a memento to Dr. R.K.Yadava fields. He asked them to incorporate the straw in the soil, which will R. S Balyan, Member Secretary, HKACPC, Dr. Arjun Singh Saini, recharging so as to utilize water through micro irrigation as and lead to increase in the organic matter and ultimately organic D.G. Horticulture, Dr. Suresh Gehlawat, Addl. Director, Agriculture when required. He said that efforts are being made to double the Government officials, agricultural scientists and hundreds of carbon that results in the increased soil fertility. If such practices and Farmers' Welfare Department, scientists, officers from income of farmers by 2022. Haryana being primarily an agrarian farmers participated in these programmes. During the interaction, are followed year after year than there will be less requirement of Agriculture Deptt. and many progressive farmers from the state. State, income of farmers should also be increased as of other farmers told that various government schemes, machinery for chemical fertilizers. Thus, there will be a great saving and increase groups of the society. straw management, financing and mini- kit of seeds of different in the productivity and production of crops. Below and above A target has been set by the State Government to ensure that the crops etc. are not brought in their notice by the concerned ground environments including microbes will remain very farmers earn an income of at least rupees one lakh per acre departments. They also complained regarding non- purchasing of beneficial for crops. Farmers pointed out that to a large extent they through crop diversification and use of scientific and modern have stopped burning of paddy straw, but regarding its optimum and best management no body guided them. Farmers took an technology. For this, he also urged the progressive farmers and oath not to burn the straw of any crop in future. Officers from the farmer leaders to come forward and work towards increasing the Department of Agriculture highlighted various schemes available income of the farmers. He also emphasized the need of preparing for the benefit of farmers. a mechanism for the financial management of farmers so that they Dr. Balyan also pointed out that Haryana Govt. is providing 80% can make efficient use of funds for enhancing their crop subsidy on straw management machinery to custom hiring production. While describing agriculture as a business, he said centres, While 50% subsidy also being given to individual farmers Release of book by Hon’ble Agriculture Minister that system of direct marketing is being promoted so as to for this kind of machinery. So far Haryana Government has minimize the expenditure of farmers and enhance their income. provided Rs. 137 crore rupees to farmers for machinery for In the beginning of the conference Additional Chief Secretary, The Hon’ble Chief Minister addressed the audience during managing rice and other crop straw. Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Mrs Navraj Sandhu welcomed concluding session and announced a new scheme namely all participants and invited the participants to share their views. 'Mukhya Mantri Kisan Khet Sadak Marg Yojana' under which all A view of the event at Wazirpur-Beri While speaking on this occasion, Agriculture and Farmers' passages of 3 and 4 karam in villages of the State would be made bajra (pearl millet) at the given MSP. Farmers were of the view that Welfare Minister Shri O. P Dhankar said that the suggestions of 'Kharanja' in next five years in a phased manner. He also their crop produce should be procured by the government given by all the stakeholders including farmers and scientists on announced that the registration of the cultivable land of the agencies. various issues including doubling the income of farmers and farmers, giving details of crop sown and area under cultivation Dr. Yadava interacted with the farmers to know the ways and organic farming would definitely help the state government in would be done twice in a year to assist the farmers right from the means which can help to achieve the goal of doubling their income taking concrete decisions in this direction. He said that the present sowing of their crop up to the sale of their produce in the market. by 2022. While addressing the audience he elaborated various State Government has taken various specific initiatives like Maintaining a direct dialogue with the agriculture scientists disadvantages of burning the leftover straw in the fields such as Agriculture Leadership Summit, Cattle Fairs, Kisan Ratan Awards, present on this occasion, the Chief Minister exhorted them to work nutrient loss, depletion of soil organic matter and reduction in etc. which have never been arranged earlier. He also emphasized towards the certification of organic products as this would not only beneficial soil bioorganism. He said that burning of rice straw the need of doubling the income of farmers, reducing cost of help in increasing the faith of consumers but also enhance the sale results in greenhouse gas emissions and other gaseous Dr. R.S.Balyan sharing his views production and use of bio-fertilizers. He said that the farmers in the of produce of the farmers.

October - December, 2018 12 Haryana Kisan Ayog Newsletter, Vol. 8, No. 4 Haryana Kisan Ayog Newsletter, Vol. 8, No. 4 13 October-December, 2018 Awareness Programmes on Straw Management Top 100 Stakeholders Meet-2018 Awareness programmes and seminars on straw management Haryana Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Department organized th th th were organized on 14 October, 20 October and 12 November at a conference on Top 100 Stakeholders Agri Meet -2018 at Hotel Kisan Bhavan, Panchkula, villages of District Jhajjar and Krishi Mount View, Chandigarh on 10th December, 2018. On this Vigyan Kendra, Bhopani, respectively. occasion Hon'ble Chief Minister, Haryana, Sh. Manohar Lal was Dr. Ramesh Kumar Yadava, Chairman and Dr. R. S. Balyan, the Chief Guest while Shri O.P Dhankar, Hon'ble Agriculture and Member Secretary of Haryana Kisan & Agricultural Costs and Farmers' Welfare Minister presided over the function. Other Prices Commission were the Chief guests in these programmes. dignitaries present were, Mrs. Krishna Gehlot Chairperson, Haryana State Agricultural Marketing Board , Dr. Ramesh Kumar Yadava, Chairman, HKACPC, Shri Pawan Beniwal, Chairman, Haryana Seed Development Corporation, Shri Rishi Parkash, Dr. R.S. Balyan at KVK, Bhopani Chairman, Haryana Livestock Development Board, Shri A view of the participants at Chandigarh Shriniwas Goel, Chairman, Haryana Ware Housing Corporation, pollutants, which are the direct cause of air pollution in Haryana State are being encouraged to adopt micro irrigation and to do and NCR. Elaborating the ways to manage the stubbles, he said Shri Pawan Saini, MLA, Mrs Navraj Sandhu, Additional Chief away with the flood irrigation to conserve water. This would not that retaining the straw and chaff on the surface of a field offers Secretary, Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Department, Shri Ajit only reduce the cost of irrigation but also make adequate water many benefits such as increased frost catch, water infiltration and Balaji Joshi, Director Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, Dr. K P available to the water deficit areas. Apart from this, use of solar reduced evaporation. Singh, Vice Chancellor, CCS HAU, Hisar. Dr. Gurdyal Singh, Vice power pumps is being promoted to save electricity. A special Dr. R. S. Balyan also appealed to the farmers not to burn straw in Chancellor, LUVAS, Hisar. Others present in the meeting were Dr. emphasis is also being given to water storage and water Dr. J.K. Abhir, DC presenting a memento to Dr. R.K.Yadava fields. He asked them to incorporate the straw in the soil, which will R. S Balyan, Member Secretary, HKACPC, Dr. Arjun Singh Saini, recharging so as to utilize water through micro irrigation as and lead to increase in the organic matter and ultimately organic D.G. Horticulture, Dr. Suresh Gehlawat, Addl. Director, Agriculture when required. He said that efforts are being made to double the Government officials, agricultural scientists and hundreds of carbon that results in the increased soil fertility. If such practices and Farmers' Welfare Department, scientists, officers from income of farmers by 2022. Haryana being primarily an agrarian farmers participated in these programmes. During the interaction, are followed year after year than there will be less requirement of Agriculture Deptt. and many progressive farmers from the state. State, income of farmers should also be increased as of other farmers told that various government schemes, machinery for chemical fertilizers. Thus, there will be a great saving and increase groups of the society. straw management, financing and mini- kit of seeds of different in the productivity and production of crops. Below and above A target has been set by the State Government to ensure that the crops etc. are not brought in their notice by the concerned ground environments including microbes will remain very farmers earn an income of at least rupees one lakh per acre departments. They also complained regarding non- purchasing of beneficial for crops. Farmers pointed out that to a large extent they through crop diversification and use of scientific and modern have stopped burning of paddy straw, but regarding its optimum and best management no body guided them. Farmers took an technology. For this, he also urged the progressive farmers and oath not to burn the straw of any crop in future. Officers from the farmer leaders to come forward and work towards increasing the Department of Agriculture highlighted various schemes available income of the farmers. He also emphasized the need of preparing for the benefit of farmers. a mechanism for the financial management of farmers so that they Dr. Balyan also pointed out that Haryana Govt. is providing 80% can make efficient use of funds for enhancing their crop subsidy on straw management machinery to custom hiring production. While describing agriculture as a business, he said centres, While 50% subsidy also being given to individual farmers Release of book by Hon’ble Agriculture Minister that system of direct marketing is being promoted so as to for this kind of machinery. So far Haryana Government has minimize the expenditure of farmers and enhance their income. provided Rs. 137 crore rupees to farmers for machinery for In the beginning of the conference Additional Chief Secretary, The Hon’ble Chief Minister addressed the audience during managing rice and other crop straw. Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Mrs Navraj Sandhu welcomed concluding session and announced a new scheme namely all participants and invited the participants to share their views. 'Mukhya Mantri Kisan Khet Sadak Marg Yojana' under which all A view of the event at Wazirpur-Beri While speaking on this occasion, Agriculture and Farmers' passages of 3 and 4 karam in villages of the State would be made bajra (pearl millet) at the given MSP. Farmers were of the view that Welfare Minister Shri O. P Dhankar said that the suggestions of 'Kharanja' in next five years in a phased manner. He also their crop produce should be procured by the government given by all the stakeholders including farmers and scientists on announced that the registration of the cultivable land of the agencies. various issues including doubling the income of farmers and farmers, giving details of crop sown and area under cultivation Dr. Yadava interacted with the farmers to know the ways and organic farming would definitely help the state government in would be done twice in a year to assist the farmers right from the means which can help to achieve the goal of doubling their income taking concrete decisions in this direction. He said that the present sowing of their crop up to the sale of their produce in the market. by 2022. While addressing the audience he elaborated various State Government has taken various specific initiatives like Maintaining a direct dialogue with the agriculture scientists disadvantages of burning the leftover straw in the fields such as Agriculture Leadership Summit, Cattle Fairs, Kisan Ratan Awards, present on this occasion, the Chief Minister exhorted them to work nutrient loss, depletion of soil organic matter and reduction in etc. which have never been arranged earlier. He also emphasized towards the certification of organic products as this would not only beneficial soil bioorganism. He said that burning of rice straw the need of doubling the income of farmers, reducing cost of help in increasing the faith of consumers but also enhance the sale results in greenhouse gas emissions and other gaseous Dr. R.S.Balyan sharing his views production and use of bio-fertilizers. He said that the farmers in the of produce of the farmers.

October - December, 2018 12 Haryana Kisan Ayog Newsletter, Vol. 8, No. 4 Haryana Kisan Ayog Newsletter, Vol. 8, No. 4 13 October-December, 2018 Farmer's Gosthi at Mangiana Dr. R. S. Dalal Relieved from the Post of Member Secretary, HKACPC Dr. R. S. Balyan, Member Secretary, HKACPC, Panchkula visited increase their income. Adoption of such crops will definitely help th the centre of excellence in Horticulture at Mangiana, Sirsa on the farmers to double their income much faster. Secondly, adoption Dr. R. S. Dalal former registrar CCS HAU, Hisar relieved from the office of the Member Secretary, HKACPC on 29 October 2018, after December 14, 2018. There he participated in a farmer's gosthi. In of organic crop cultivation also adds to their income. Dr. Balyan serving on this post for over eight years. He made all out efforts for the welfare of farmers and tried to give new stimulus to the state the gosthi Dr. Balyan asked the farmers regarding their farm categorically told the farmers to form self-help groups for farming, agriculture by suggesting reforms in policies and approaches towards research activities and knowledge of the various farmer beneficiary because it will reduce cost of cultivation besides ensuring easy and development. He made concerted efforts to give recognition to innovator schemes of Haryana Government. Farmers were largely aware marketing of their produce. In the end Dr. Attam Prakash, Deputy farmers by highlighting their achievements and tried to connect them with about various schemes; however, some raised their concern about Director Horticulture thanked one and all present there. research institutions. He had extensive interface with stakeholders to seek and PMFBY. They told that their cotton crop was damaged, and that analyze ideas on farmer's market gaps, development of entrepreneurial skills in even after it was insured, they didn't got any money so far, while farm youth, enhancing the reach of technology and due recognition to the other farmers (of other blocks) got their compensation. Dr. Balyan contribution of women in agriculture. Under his visionary leadership HKACPC informed the farmers that large amount of compensation to cotton submitted fifteen reports on core areas of agriculture. His outstanding services growers has been given by the insurance company and hope that to state agriculture as a whole and farmers in particular stands recognized and those left over will get the same very soon. will always be remembered. Dr. Balyan stressed more on the diversified farming to get regular income. He said that besides raising the wheat and mustard, Dr. R. S. Balyan Joined as Member Secretary, HKACPC farmers should also grow fruits & vegetables to remove malnutrition problem in rural masses. Further to add in their income Dr. Rajender Singh Balyan belongs to village Majri, District Jhajjar, Haryana and received his education in Delhi and Haryana. He served he asked the farmers to adopt seasonal mushroom cultivation and CCS HAU, Hisar as Scientist/Professor, Director Counseling & Placement, Director Student's Welfare and retired as Project Director on honeybee keeping, which always fetch additional profit and Dr. R. S. Balyan interacting with farmers 30th June, 2012. His 40 years of academic and administrative experience resulted in publishing of 275 scientific papers in International and National Journals and also brought more than 50 recommendations (in use) for the farmers of Haryana /India. His Ph.D. (Weed Chalo Gaon ki Aur:- Literature Function at Senior Sec.School, Ratanthal Science-Agronomy) and other research work have been published in USA, UK, Germany, Hungary, Philippines and in many International Conferences/ Workshop/ Seminars proceedings and journals. A Literature Function on the theme “Chalo Gaon ki Aur” was During study and service, Dr. Balyan won many prestigious awards like Ph.D. - organized by social Institution “Prerana”at Government Senior Merit Award (Gold Medal) 1985, AHRD-FAO-1998 fellow where in Australia he Secondary School, Ratanthal on dated 29-12-2018. Dr. worked on bio-herbicide research in weed science. National Fellow-ISWS (2004- R.K.Yadava, Chairman, Haryana Kisan & Agricultural Costs and 05) and National Gold Medal-ISWS (2008-09). The credit of the establishing CCS Prices Commission was the Chief Guest on this occasion. Other HAU Alumni Association also goes to him. dignitaries present were Dr. Rajendra Chaudhary, Dr. O. P.Yadav, Before joining Haryana Kisan & Agricultural Costs and Prices Commission, he Sh. Kapoor Singh, Dr. Puran Chand Sharma, Dr. Maha Singh served as expert member in various selection committees of SAU’S., Dr. Balyan Punia, Sh. Prem Singh, Sh. Satbir Indora, Sh. Satbir Noharia, Sh. also served as expert member in different state public service commissions i.e. J. S. Mehra, Sh. Raghuvinder Malik and Sh. Vinod Khanna. While Rajasthan, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh etc. Also served as member expert to the encouraging the students Dr. Yadava said that no one can stop the Farmers honored by Chairman HKACPC Union Public Service Commission. Dr. Balyan is a well known management expert talent to move forward. He asked the participants to stop the use of excellent quality organic fertilizer by the use of organic matter. in Agronomy who recommended and populartized various resource conservation pesticides in agricultural practices and urged them to move Elaborating his speech he further emphasized on tree plantation technologies (RCTs) i.e. zero till wheat drilling, direct seeding of rice (DSR), Lazer towards organic farming as it will increase fertility of the soil which for better environment and water conservation by promoting use of land levelling (LLL), Conservation agriculture technology & weed management th leads to more production and good health. He told that earthworms micro irrigation system in fields. practices etc. On 29 October, 2018 he joined our esteemed organization - are very good friends of farmers and they helps in the production of HKACPC as Member Secretary.

WorkingW Grouporld MeetingUnion onof Animal Wholesale Nutrition Mark pertaininget Conferenceto milk Cattle and at Buf Gurugramfaloes in Haryana

nd The 32 World Union of Wholesale Market Conference was held eighteen countries. Conference participants included wholesale on 10-12 October, 2018 at Hotel Westin, Gurugram. The market Managers, government ofﬁcials, as well as agriculture HKACPC Welcomes Yours Suggestions. Please send at: Conference was hosted by Haryana State Agricultural Marketing producers and distributors from all over India. Two Memorandums HARYANA KISAN & AGRICULTURAL COSTS AND PRICES COMMISSION Board in collaboration with National Council of State Agricultural of Understandings were also signed between CAWA, China and Marketing Boards. Chairman and other ofﬁcials from HKACPC Rungis, France and between Krishi Udyami Krishak Vikas also participated in this event. Chamber, India and SIMAB, Portugal during the event. The next Haryana State Agricultural Marketing Board welcomed the WUWM conference will be held in Belgrade, Serbia from 15-17 WUWM delegates of Wholesale Market Professionals from May, 2019. Helpline 8872111664 Whatsapp 8437001764

October - December, 2018 14 Haryana Kisan Ayog Newsletter, Vol. 8, No. 4 Haryana Kisan Ayog Newsletter, Vol. 8, No. 4 15 October-December, 2018 Farmer's Gosthi at Mangiana Dr. R. S. Dalal Relieved from the Post of Member Secretary, HKACPC Dr. R. S. Balyan, Member Secretary, HKACPC, Panchkula visited increase their income. Adoption of such crops will definitely help th the centre of excellence in Horticulture at Mangiana, Sirsa on the farmers to double their income much faster. Secondly, adoption Dr. R. S. Dalal former registrar CCS HAU, Hisar relieved from the office of the Member Secretary, HKACPC on 29 October 2018, after December 14, 2018. There he participated in a farmer's gosthi. In of organic crop cultivation also adds to their income. Dr. Balyan serving on this post for over eight years. He made all out efforts for the welfare of farmers and tried to give new stimulus to the state the gosthi Dr. Balyan asked the farmers regarding their farm categorically told the farmers to form self-help groups for farming, agriculture by suggesting reforms in policies and approaches towards research activities and knowledge of the various farmer beneficiary because it will reduce cost of cultivation besides ensuring easy and development. He made concerted efforts to give recognition to innovator schemes of Haryana Government. Farmers were largely aware marketing of their produce. In the end Dr. Attam Prakash, Deputy farmers by highlighting their achievements and tried to connect them with about various schemes; however, some raised their concern about Director Horticulture thanked one and all present there. research institutions. He had extensive interface with stakeholders to seek and PMFBY. They told that their cotton crop was damaged, and that analyze ideas on farmer's market gaps, development of entrepreneurial skills in even after it was insured, they didn't got any money so far, while farm youth, enhancing the reach of technology and due recognition to the other farmers (of other blocks) got their compensation. Dr. Balyan contribution of women in agriculture. Under his visionary leadership HKACPC informed the farmers that large amount of compensation to cotton submitted fifteen reports on core areas of agriculture. His outstanding services growers has been given by the insurance company and hope that to state agriculture as a whole and farmers in particular stands recognized and those left over will get the same very soon. will always be remembered. Dr. Balyan stressed more on the diversified farming to get regular income. He said that besides raising the wheat and mustard, Dr. R. S. Balyan Joined as Member Secretary, HKACPC farmers should also grow fruits & vegetables to remove malnutrition problem in rural masses. Further to add in their income Dr. Rajender Singh Balyan belongs to village Majri, District Jhajjar, Haryana and received his education in Delhi and Haryana. He served he asked the farmers to adopt seasonal mushroom cultivation and CCS HAU, Hisar as Scientist/Professor, Director Counseling & Placement, Director Student's Welfare and retired as Project Director on honeybee keeping, which always fetch additional profit and Dr. R. S. Balyan interacting with farmers 30th June, 2012. His 40 years of academic and administrative experience resulted in publishing of 275 scientific papers in International and National Journals and also brought more than 50 recommendations (in use) for the farmers of Haryana /India. His Ph.D. (Weed Chalo Gaon ki Aur:- Literature Function at Senior Sec.School, Ratanthal Science-Agronomy) and other research work have been published in USA, UK, Germany, Hungary, Philippines and in many International Conferences/ Workshop/ Seminars proceedings and journals. A Literature Function on the theme “Chalo Gaon ki Aur” was During study and service, Dr. Balyan won many prestigious awards like Ph.D. - organized by social Institution “Prerana”at Government Senior Merit Award (Gold Medal) 1985, AHRD-FAO-1998 fellow where in Australia he Secondary School, Ratanthal on dated 29-12-2018. Dr. worked on bio-herbicide research in weed science. National Fellow-ISWS (2004- R.K.Yadava, Chairman, Haryana Kisan & Agricultural Costs and 05) and National Gold Medal-ISWS (2008-09). The credit of the establishing CCS Prices Commission was the Chief Guest on this occasion. Other HAU Alumni Association also goes to him. dignitaries present were Dr. Rajendra Chaudhary, Dr. O. P.Yadav, Before joining Haryana Kisan & Agricultural Costs and Prices Commission, he Sh. Kapoor Singh, Dr. Puran Chand Sharma, Dr. Maha Singh served as expert member in various selection committees of SAU’S., Dr. Balyan Punia, Sh. Prem Singh, Sh. Satbir Indora, Sh. Satbir Noharia, Sh. also served as expert member in different state public service commissions i.e. J. S. Mehra, Sh. Raghuvinder Malik and Sh. Vinod Khanna. While Rajasthan, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh etc. Also served as member expert to the encouraging the students Dr. Yadava said that no one can stop the Farmers honored by Chairman HKACPC Union Public Service Commission. Dr. Balyan is a well known management expert talent to move forward. He asked the participants to stop the use of excellent quality organic fertilizer by the use of organic matter. in Agronomy who recommended and populartized various resource conservation pesticides in agricultural practices and urged them to move Elaborating his speech he further emphasized on tree plantation technologies (RCTs) i.e. zero till wheat drilling, direct seeding of rice (DSR), Lazer towards organic farming as it will increase fertility of the soil which for better environment and water conservation by promoting use of land levelling (LLL), Conservation agriculture technology & weed management th leads to more production and good health. He told that earthworms micro irrigation system in fields. practices etc. On 29 October, 2018 he joined our esteemed organization - are very good friends of farmers and they helps in the production of HKACPC as Member Secretary.

WorkingW Grouporld MeetingUnion onof Animal Wholesale Nutrition Mark pertaininget Conferenceto milk Cattle and at Buf Gurugramfaloes in Haryana nd The 32 World Union of Wholesale Market Conference was held eighteen countries. Conference participants included wholesale on 10-12 October, 2018 at Hotel Westin, Gurugram. The market Managers, government ofﬁcials, as well as agriculture HKACPC Welcomes Yours Suggestions. Please send at: Conference was hosted by Haryana State Agricultural Marketing producers and distributors from all over India. Two Memorandums HARYANA KISAN & AGRICULTURAL COSTS AND PRICES COMMISSION Board in collaboration with National Council of State Agricultural of Understandings were also signed between CAWA, China and Marketing Boards. Chairman and other ofﬁcials from HKACPC Rungis, France and between Krishi Udyami Krishak Vikas also participated in this event. Chamber, India and SIMAB, Portugal during the event. The next Haryana State Agricultural Marketing Board welcomed the WUWM conference will be held in Belgrade, Serbia from 15-17 WUWM delegates of Wholesale Market Professionals from May, 2019. Helpline 8872111664 Whatsapp 8437001764

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