HARYANA KISAN AYOG Newsletter

Vol. 8, No. 1 A Quarterly Newsletter January - March, 2018

• 3 Agri Leadership Summit-2018 Agriculture and allied sectors like horticulture (fruits, • Doguni Ho Kisano Ki Aye-Deve vegetables, flowers, plantation crops, spices, Apni Rai aromatic and medicinal plants), bee keeping, dairying, poultry, fisheries and sericulture as a core • Visit of The National Farmers' of Indian economy contribute more than 20% to Commission of Nepal gross domestic product (GDP) and serve as vital • Interaction Meeting with Poultry sources of raw materials and demand of many Farmers industrial products like fertilizers, pesticides, • Top-100 Stakeholders Agri Meet- agricultural implements, a variety of other consumer 2018 goods, service units thereby grant livelihood to • Meeting of WG on Promotion of almost 50% of the Indian population. Peri-Urban Agriculture in Haryana Under existing agricultural system, Haryana has made splendid growth in production of food and allied • National Conference on “Agriculture crops that helped feeding the mammoth population of our country. Now, with entrepreneurial status, it is 2022- Doubling Farmers’ Income to bring further improvement in production, processing and marketing for sustaining the availability of • Meeting of WG on Mushroom safe and secure food for ever increasing huge population and to meet the requirements mainly of large Cultivation in Haryana farming community not only as a source of self-employment, livelihood and ultimate economic upliftment but also to generate enough work opportunity for other people associated with this system. • Training Program at CSSRI, Karnal • Meeting of WG on Promotion of Agro-climatic conditions of Haryana are favorable for growing a wide range of horticultural crops that Organic Farming in Haryana occupied around 5.23 lakh ha area producing 80.2 lakh MT during 2016-17. Likewise, the dairy industry, poultry, fisheries, bee-keeping etc. having export potential that may generate large employ- • Seminar on Honey Bee-keeping ment opportunities for rural population are important in socio-economic development of the state. The • Kisan Mela at Village Ramthali, schemes operative in horticulture, animal husbandry and fisheries under the Ministry of Agriculture and Guhla-Cheeka, Kaithal Farmers’ Welfare and that of food processing industries actively engaged in promotion of entrepreneur- • Farmer Fair at Indri, Karnal ial activities in the segments of fruits and vegetables as well as fish processing also provide avenues for • Kisan Gosthi, Palwal marketing of these commodities and products for the benefit of both farmers and consumers. • Nineth Asian Buffalo Congress National Capital city New Delhi, a potentially large market existing at the doorstep of Haryana may • Seminar on Doubling Farmer's provide better opportunity for fresh fruits and vegetable crops and other products generated by farming Income community in the NCR peri-urbanities. Hence, there exists innumerable business opportunities in the agriculture and allied sectors. Farmers from all over the Haryana state can make efforts in these sectors • Brain-storming Session on Stubble for unleashing their existing potentialities as well as for exploring the untapped areas and markets. Management Initiatively, some start-ups in marketing are coming forward towards the upliftment of agriculture sector • Jagran Vimarsh-Integrated Farming with innovative ideas to help farmers for marketing of their produce to earn more; however, the • Joining of Consultants at Haryana introduction of agriculture market platform by the government will make the entire ecosystem of trade Kisan Ayog very effective. • Obituary Dr. Ramesh Kumar Yadava asked the farmers to take inspiration from their progressive that the Government of India has done many commendable works brothern and adopt horticulture, floriculture and other cash crops towards the development of the farmers by sanctioning of Rs. rd 3 Agri Leadership Summit-2018 was organized at Mela Ground, short duration, early, heat tolerant, virus resistant and processable to enhance their income. The present state government has 5000 crore for micro irrigation and of Rs. 7000 crore for fisheries Rohtak from 24-26 March, 2018. Haryana Kisan Ayog was one of varieties. Besides, it will also help in multiplication of clean, ensured water supply even in those areas of Mahendergarh- and also has increased the import duty of pulses and oilseeds so the co-organizers of this event. On the inaugural day Hon'ble Chief disease free planting material and to develop potato value chain Narnaul which remained deprived of it for the last several decades. that the price of farmer's product may not be decreased. Minister of Haryana, Sh. Manohar Lal, started his speech with the and markets in India. The CIP will provide training and capacity Sh. Virendra Singh Mast, National President of Bhartiya Kisan slogan 'Jai Jawan Jai Kisan'. The Chief Minister said that the building of extension officers and progressive farmers. Morcha and MP said that after independence, for the first farmers of Haryana are progressive and in a better position as The Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Government of India has increased the agriculture sector budget compared to their counterparts in other states of the country. The Sh. Parshottam Rupala said that the Central Government has by 52 per cent, thereby has fulfilled its promise, now the society present government is committed to the welfare of farmers and is implemented various decisions, Rules and Acts for the welfare of has to play its role. doing everything to improve their standards of living. He further farming community besides making separate provision in the HE Governor Prof. Kaptan Singh Solanki awarded Krishi Ratna stated that in order to cover the risk factor involved in agriculture, budget. While emphasizing the need for adopting peri-urban Award to the farmers for highest productivity of wheat, paddy, the state government has taken several steps. The Pradhan Mantri concept of farming, he hoped that export by the farmers of cotton and sugarcane. Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Fasal Bima Yojna (PMFBY) has been implemented under which Haryana should be the maximum in the country. He assured the H.E. the Governor of Haryana Prof. Kaptan Singh Solanki of Uttar Pradesh Sh. Surya Pratap Shahi also complimented the eight different crops are being covered. Apart from this, the state Haryana Government all support and co-operation for his ministry felicitating Ratan Award to farmers farmers of Haryana for being the pioneers in the field of food and government has implemented the Bhavantar Bharpayi Yojna to for the promotion of agriculture in the state. By organizing the milk production. He said that in the coming time, Prime Minister Sh. cover the losses of the farmers. The main objective of this scheme summit of agri leaders, Haryana has given a new direction to other On the Second day of Summit HE Governor of Haryana Prof. Narendra Modi's slogan will have to work on the per drop more crop. is to ensure that farmers do not face any loss on the base price of states also, Sh. Rupala added. Kaptan Singh Solanki said that the Summit will decide new Along with this, food processing and packaging will continue in the their crops. Initially four crops (potato, onion, tomato, cauliflower) direction for the progress of the farmers. He said that by holding field. The Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Rajasthan, have been included in this scheme. The State government has third consecutive successful Agri Leadership Summit in the State, Sh. Prabhu Lal Saini described the State of Haryana as milk butter- taken care of other crops also and constituted a separate Kisan Agriculture Minister Sh. Om Prakash Dhankar has presented an bowl and rice bowl. On this occasion, Finance Minister Capt. Kalyan Pradhikaran. He assured the farmers that in no example to the country for the welfare of farmers. He appreciated Abhimanyu, Minister of State for Co-operatives Sh. Manish Grover, circumstances they would have to throw their produce on the the organizers. The Governor pointed that this Summit is an Minister of State for Food & Supply Sh. Karan Dev Kamboj, Prof. roads. He honored the progressive farmers and agriculture inspirational program for the farmers. He also expressed his Ramesh Chand, Member NITI Aayog, MLA Sh. Shyam Singh Rana, organizations by giving away cash prize worth Rs 1.51 lakh and happiness that the participation of women in this event in a large Sh. Prashant Kumar son of HE President of India, Sh. Ramnath certificates. The Agriculture Minister of Bihar, Sh. Prem Kumar number is getting glimpse of the concept of women Kovind and representatives of various countries were also present. said that under the leadership of Sh. Manohar Lal, all-round empowerment. From the animal husbandry, beekeeping to farm- development has been ensured in Haryana. He also informed Hon'ble Agriculture Minster Sh. O.P. Dhankar addressing the audience barn, the work of women is taking the state towards constant about the achievements of agriculture in Bihar. progress. He said, "As Governor, I realize that there is no scarcity The Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister, Sh. O.P Dhankar, of funds for the development work in Haryana and the National said that the State Government is implementing the concept of Capital of Delhi also runs with the help of Haryana. peri-urban farming to meet the growing demand of vegetables, fruits, milk and flowers of four crore people of Delhi and National Capital Region (NCR). He urged the farmers to link with market and directly sell their produce to the consumers as this would help them to increase their income. The government has a plan to set up Kisan Bazar in all the towns and cities of the state. Eleven A view of the programme centers of excellence have been set up in the state with the Lightening of lamp at the inaugural function assistance of Israel. There is no dearth of funds with the government for agriculture sector and provision of Rs 510 crores Sh. Nitin Gadkari Hon'ble Minister for Road Transport & Highways, GOI speaking on this occasion The Chief Minister highlighted that Horticulture Department, has been made in the budget for setting up of Bagwani villages in Haryana has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) the state. Similarly, the budget of the Fisheries Department which Hon'ble Union Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Sh. with International Potato Centre (CIP) in the area of potato. The was Rs 5 crores earlier has now been increased to Rs 150 crores. Radha Mohan Singh said that in the current budget a provision of MOU was signed in the presence of Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar The Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Sh. 2.11 lakh crore rupees was made for agriculture, whereas during Lal and Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers' Krishan Kumar Bedi said that earlier the sugarcane farmers did the previous government's tenure it was merely one lakh crore. Welfare, Sh. Parshottam Rupala. While Dr. Samarendu Mohanty, not get payment for several years but now payment of not even a Increasing the budget of agriculture shows fulfilment of Asia Regional Director signed MoU on behalf of CIP, Director single farmer is pending. He assured the farmers that under the commitment of the Prime Minister to the farmers. He said that the General (Horticulture), Dr. Arjun Singh Saini signed on behalf of able leadership of the Chief Minister, their interests are completely BJP Government sanctioned irrigation projects of Rs. 40,000 the State Government. This joint initiative will help in selection of safe and secure. The BJP State President, Sh. Subhash Barala crore which were pending during previous Govt. Further he said Farmers present in the function

JANUARY - MARCH 2018 2 Haryana Kisan Ayog, Newsletter, Vol. 8, No. 1 Haryana Kisan Ayog, Newsletter, Vol. 8, No. 1 3 JANUARY - MARCH 2018 asked the farmers to take inspiration from their progressive that the Government of India has done many commendable works brothern and adopt horticulture, floriculture and other cash crops towards the development of the farmers by sanctioning of Rs. rd 3 Agri Leadership Summit-2018 was organized at Mela Ground, short duration, early, heat tolerant, virus resistant and processable to enhance their income. The present state government has 5000 crore for micro irrigation and of Rs. 7000 crore for fisheries Rohtak from 24-26 March, 2018. Haryana Kisan Ayog was one of varieties. Besides, it will also help in multiplication of clean, ensured water supply even in those areas of Mahendergarh- and also has increased the import duty of pulses and oilseeds so the co-organizers of this event. On the inaugural day Hon'ble Chief disease free planting material and to develop potato value chain Narnaul which remained deprived of it for the last several decades. that the price of farmer's product may not be decreased. Minister of Haryana, Sh. Manohar Lal, started his speech with the and markets in India. The CIP will provide training and capacity Sh. Virendra Singh Mast, National President of Bhartiya Kisan slogan 'Jai Jawan Jai Kisan'. The Chief Minister said that the building of extension officers and progressive farmers. Morcha and MP said that after independence, for the first farmers of Haryana are progressive and in a better position as The Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Government of India has increased the agriculture sector budget compared to their counterparts in other states of the country. The Sh. Parshottam Rupala said that the Central Government has by 52 per cent, thereby has fulfilled its promise, now the society present government is committed to the welfare of farmers and is implemented various decisions, Rules and Acts for the welfare of has to play its role. doing everything to improve their standards of living. He further farming community besides making separate provision in the HE Governor Prof. Kaptan Singh Solanki awarded Krishi Ratna stated that in order to cover the risk factor involved in agriculture, budget. While emphasizing the need for adopting peri-urban Award to the farmers for highest productivity of wheat, paddy, the state government has taken several steps. The Pradhan Mantri concept of farming, he hoped that export by the farmers of cotton and sugarcane. Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Fasal Bima Yojna (PMFBY) has been implemented under which Haryana should be the maximum in the country. He assured the H.E. the Governor of Haryana Prof. Kaptan Singh Solanki of Uttar Pradesh Sh. Surya Pratap Shahi also complimented the eight different crops are being covered. Apart from this, the state Haryana Government all support and co-operation for his ministry felicitating Ratan Award to farmers farmers of Haryana for being the pioneers in the field of food and government has implemented the Bhavantar Bharpayi Yojna to for the promotion of agriculture in the state. By organizing the milk production. He said that in the coming time, Prime Minister Sh. cover the losses of the farmers. The main objective of this scheme summit of agri leaders, Haryana has given a new direction to other On the Second day of Summit HE Governor of Haryana Prof. Narendra Modi's slogan will have to work on the per drop more crop. is to ensure that farmers do not face any loss on the base price of states also, Sh. Rupala added. Kaptan Singh Solanki said that the Summit will decide new Along with this, food processing and packaging will continue in the their crops. Initially four crops (potato, onion, tomato, cauliflower) direction for the progress of the farmers. He said that by holding field. The Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Rajasthan, have been included in this scheme. The State government has third consecutive successful Agri Leadership Summit in the State, Sh. Prabhu Lal Saini described the State of Haryana as milk butter- taken care of other crops also and constituted a separate Kisan Agriculture Minister Sh. Om Prakash Dhankar has presented an bowl and rice bowl. On this occasion, Finance Minister Capt. Kalyan Pradhikaran. He assured the farmers that in no example to the country for the welfare of farmers. He appreciated Abhimanyu, Minister of State for Co-operatives Sh. Manish Grover, circumstances they would have to throw their produce on the the organizers. The Governor pointed that this Summit is an Minister of State for Food & Supply Sh. Karan Dev Kamboj, Prof. roads. He honored the progressive farmers and agriculture inspirational program for the farmers. He also expressed his Ramesh Chand, Member NITI Aayog, MLA Sh. Shyam Singh Rana, organizations by giving away cash prize worth Rs 1.51 lakh and happiness that the participation of women in this event in a large Sh. Prashant Kumar son of HE President of India, Sh. Ramnath certificates. The Agriculture Minister of Bihar, Sh. Prem Kumar number is getting glimpse of the concept of women Kovind and representatives of various countries were also present. said that under the leadership of Sh. Manohar Lal, all-round empowerment. From the animal husbandry, beekeeping to farm- development has been ensured in Haryana. He also informed Hon'ble Agriculture Minster Sh. O.P. Dhankar addressing the audience barn, the work of women is taking the state towards constant about the achievements of agriculture in Bihar. progress. He said, "As Governor, I realize that there is no scarcity The Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister, Sh. O.P Dhankar, of funds for the development work in Haryana and the National said that the State Government is implementing the concept of Capital of Delhi also runs with the help of Haryana. peri-urban farming to meet the growing demand of vegetables, fruits, milk and flowers of four crore people of Delhi and National Capital Region (NCR). He urged the farmers to link with market and directly sell their produce to the consumers as this would help them to increase their income. The government has a plan to set up Kisan Bazar in all the towns and cities of the state. Eleven A view of the programme centers of excellence have been set up in the state with the Lightening of lamp at the inaugural function assistance of Israel. There is no dearth of funds with the government for agriculture sector and provision of Rs 510 crores Sh. Nitin Gadkari Hon'ble Minister for Road Transport & Highways, GOI speaking on this occasion The Chief Minister highlighted that Horticulture Department, has been made in the budget for setting up of Bagwani villages in Haryana has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) the state. Similarly, the budget of the Fisheries Department which Hon'ble Union Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Sh. with International Potato Centre (CIP) in the area of potato. The was Rs 5 crores earlier has now been increased to Rs 150 crores. Radha Mohan Singh said that in the current budget a provision of MOU was signed in the presence of Chief Minister, Sh. Manohar The Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Sh. 2.11 lakh crore rupees was made for agriculture, whereas during Lal and Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers' Krishan Kumar Bedi said that earlier the sugarcane farmers did the previous government's tenure it was merely one lakh crore. Welfare, Sh. Parshottam Rupala. While Dr. Samarendu Mohanty, not get payment for several years but now payment of not even a Increasing the budget of agriculture shows fulfilment of Asia Regional Director signed MoU on behalf of CIP, Director single farmer is pending. He assured the farmers that under the commitment of the Prime Minister to the farmers. He said that the General (Horticulture), Dr. Arjun Singh Saini signed on behalf of able leadership of the Chief Minister, their interests are completely BJP Government sanctioned irrigation projects of Rs. 40,000 the State Government. This joint initiative will help in selection of safe and secure. The BJP State President, Sh. Subhash Barala crore which were pending during previous Govt. Further he said Farmers present in the function

JANUARY - MARCH 2018 2 Haryana Kisan Ayog, Newsletter, Vol. 8, No. 1 Haryana Kisan Ayog, Newsletter, Vol. 8, No. 1 3 JANUARY - MARCH 2018 The Haryana Government organized 3rd Agri Leadership Summit climatic conditions and there should be adequate subsidy on involving district level societies, farmers associations and the from 24th to 26th March, 2018 at the Mela Ground, Rohtak. In this purchase of diesel by the farmers, Government should plan more NGOs, and to promote production and transportation chains both summit, Haryana Kisan Ayog arranged a seminar entitled “Doguni schemes for farmers such as irrigation by panchayat or for domestic and export marketing of horticultural crops. Dr. ho Kisano ki Aye - Deve Apni Rai” that was chaired by Sh. Om government tube wells, agricultural instruments/ machinery or its Ranbir Singh, J.D. Horticulture told about various schemes and Parakash Dhankar, Hon’ble minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ parts should be free of GST to benefit the farmers, crops should be centers of horticulture operational in Haryana state. Welfare. The event was also graced by Sh. Chitra Bahadur purchased by government on MSP, low rate purchase by local Dr. G.S. Jakhar, D.G. Animal Husbandry informed the delegation Shreshtha, Chairman, Nepal Farmers’ Commission, Dr. Tej market dealers should be a punishable offence, special task about dairy development in Haryana. He told that the total annual Bahadur Subeti, Member Secretary and Dr. Udaya Chandra, force/teams should be constituted to trap the adulterators of food milk production for the year 2016-17 has reached 29.75 lakh Member Expert, Nepal Farmers’ Commission. The representatives items (especially the milk and milk products) etc. tonnes and the per capita/day milk availability is 878 gm which is of leading farmers' organizations viz., Kisan Morcha, Kisan Sangh, second highest in the country. A 'Gokul Gram' is being established Kisan Clubs and several other Kisan Unions from Delhi and Meeting with members of Nepal Farmers' Commission at Government Livestock Farm, Hisar for quality indigenous cows Rajasthan also participated in this event. such as Hariana, Sahiwal, Tharparkar and Gir. 'Gau Sewa Ayog' The National Farmers' Commission of Nepal was invited by constituted by Government of Haryana for the welfare and upkeep rd Haryana Kisan Ayog in the 3 Agri Leadership Summit held during of 'Gau Vansh' has initiated the process of establishment of 'Gau th th 24 to 26 March 2018 at Mela Ground, Rohtak. Sh. Chitra Abhyaranyas' at Panipat and Hisar which will provide adequate Bahadur Shreshtha, Chairman, Nepal Farmers' Commission and shelter, fodder and health care to stray cattle. former Member of Parliament, Dr. Tej Bahadur Subeti, Member Team members of National Farmers' Commission, Nepal were Secretary, Nepal Farmers' Commission and Dr. Udaya Chandra, highly impressed with the progress of Agriculture in Haryana Member Expert held an interaction meeting with Haryana Kisan Sh. O.P. Dhankar having Samvaad with Farmer's Organisations State. Chairman Mr. Chitra Bahadur Shreshtha told that he is Ayog (HKA), Department of Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal highly concerned about the collaboration of Nepal Farmers' Husbandry on 25th March, 2018, which was coordinated by Dr. Sh. Om Parkash Dhankar, Hon’ble Minister of Agriculture and Commission with Govt. of Haryana and line departments for the rd R.S. Balyan, Member, HKA. At Samvaad session - Hon'ble Agriculture Minister Farmers’ Welfare of Haryana said that 3 Agri Leadership Summit transfer of technologies to Nepal. Dr. R.S. Balyan welcoming the delegates highlighted the activities has been organized to provide a common platform for interaction The team members also visited the exhibition stalls in Agri Summit and achievements of Haryana Kisan Ayog. He apprised that till Dr Ramesh Kumar Yadava, Chairman, Haryana Kisan Ayog between farmers, policymakers, technologists and scientists. He and were highly impressed with latest technologies in agriculture. date Kisan Ayog has submitted fourteen reports to Haryana welcomed Sh. Om Prakash Dhankar, Hon’ble Minister of informed that the government is giving the highest price in the They appreciated the concept of FPOs for processing, value government focusing on various aspects of State Agriculture, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, delegates and farmers. He country varying from Rs. 320 to 330 per quintal for different addition and marketing of the produce. The Kisan Ayog facilitated explained that the present seminar has been organized to discuss varieties of sugarcane. In addition, the sunflower, moong and Horticulture, Animal husbandry, Fisheries, Post-harvest a visit of the team to Dharma Nagri Kurukshetra, the land of Shri the strategies for doubling the farmers’ income by 2022. Speaking mustard have been procured at the MSP from farmers. The Management and the Linking Farmers to the markets. He Madbhagvat Geeta for introducing about Indian heritage and on this occasion, Dr. (Mrs.) Lali Yadav, Consultant, HKA Government has implemented the Crop Insurance Scheme informed the delegation that Kisan Ayog frequently organized culture. The Haryana Kisan Ayog also honoured the Chairman and emphasized upon the need of women empowerment. She said namely “Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojna (PMFBY)” to mitigate meeting with farmers to understand their basic problems and members of National Farmers' Commission of Nepal by women in Haryana need to be empowered with knowledge as they losses in the farm sector and providing financial support to the proposed recommendations to the government from time to time. presenting a copy of Shri Madbhagwat Geeta to them. are major work force in agriculture and involved in almost every farmers in the event of failure of notified crops. In order to make the He also emphasized on the promotion of diversification in activity of farming. They have little or no exposure to new ideas farming risk free, the State government has increased crop The Chairman Sh. Chitra Bahadur Shreshtha thanked the agriculture, post harvest care and crop residue management. rd and technologies. Their skill improvement would have direct compensation from Rs. 6,000/- to 12,000/acre. The “Bhavantar Haryana Kisan Ayog for organizing their visit in 3 Agri Leadership Dr. Arjun Singh Saini, D.G. Horticulture also highlighted the impact on technology adoption and enhancing agricultural Bharpai Yojana” has been launched for vegetables like potato, Summit 2018. achievements of Horticulture Department. Under the 'Horticulture production and productivity. onion tomato and cauliflower to mitigate the risk of farmers by Vision' the aim is to double the area of horticultural crops and triple While addressing the farmers in this function, Dr. M.J. Khan providing them incentives during low prices of these crops in the the horticulture production in the State by 2030 by increasing from opined that the challenge for increasing farmers’ income can be wholesale market. However, target of doubling the farmers’ the existing 7.5 percent to above 15 per cent of the total cultivated achieved through adoption of high-tech agriculture such as income requires creation of specialty agricultural hubs with area under horticulture. In order to achieve this goal the 'Crop protected cultivation, peri-urban farming, organic farming, dairy production, processing, storage, marketing facilities and an farming, honey bee keeping, promotion of horticulture and efficient irrigation system to ensure “more crop per drop”. Haryana Cluster Development Program' has been launched to develop integrated farming system. Processing, value addition, branding has a very good network of roads and all producing areas are supply chain for the Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs). The and marketing of the produce are required to increase the income connected to state or national highways through rural roads. The government is promoting peri-urban farming in 13 NCR districts of of farmers. state also has geographic advantage of being in the vicinity of the the state by launching a Pilot project in Faridabad district for high Farmer leaders Sh. Samay Singh Bhati, Sh. Ramkisan Mehlawat, National Capital Region which offers tremendous demand for high value vegetables and their direct marketing. Sh. Yudhbir Singh, Sh. Sunder Lal, Sh. Jawahar Singh Bedham value products. The state can harness this advantage and Dr. B.S. Sehrawat, M.D., HSHDA told about the functioning of also gave their suggestions such as-Contract farming may prove a transform its agriculture in a big way to raise income of the Haryana State Horticulture Development Agency. He informed milestone in the way of doubling the income of farmers, crop farmers. This will happen if appropriate marketing mechanism and that government has set up this agency to enhance the subsidy should be provided to the farmers according to the agro facility for agri-business is improved in the State. horticulture production, develop and disseminate technologies Visit of the Nepal Farmers' Commission at Sh. Harbir Nursery

JANUARY - MARCH 2018 4 Haryana Kisan Ayog, Newsletter, Vol. 8, No. 1 Haryana Kisan Ayog, Newsletter, Vol. 8, No. 1 5 JANUARY - MARCH 2018 The Haryana Government organized 3rd Agri Leadership Summit climatic conditions and there should be adequate subsidy on involving district level societies, farmers associations and the from 24th to 26th March, 2018 at the Mela Ground, Rohtak. In this purchase of diesel by the farmers, Government should plan more NGOs, and to promote production and transportation chains both summit, Haryana Kisan Ayog arranged a seminar entitled “Doguni schemes for farmers such as irrigation by panchayat or for domestic and export marketing of horticultural crops. Dr. ho Kisano ki Aye - Deve Apni Rai” that was chaired by Sh. Om government tube wells, agricultural instruments/ machinery or its Ranbir Singh, J.D. Horticulture told about various schemes and Parakash Dhankar, Hon’ble minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ parts should be free of GST to benefit the farmers, crops should be centers of horticulture operational in Haryana state. Welfare. The event was also graced by Sh. Chitra Bahadur purchased by government on MSP, low rate purchase by local Dr. G.S. Jakhar, D.G. Animal Husbandry informed the delegation Shreshtha, Chairman, Nepal Farmers’ Commission, Dr. Tej market dealers should be a punishable offence, special task about dairy development in Haryana. He told that the total annual Bahadur Subeti, Member Secretary and Dr. Udaya Chandra, force/teams should be constituted to trap the adulterators of food milk production for the year 2016-17 has reached 29.75 lakh Member Expert, Nepal Farmers’ Commission. The representatives items (especially the milk and milk products) etc. tonnes and the per capita/day milk availability is 878 gm which is of leading farmers' organizations viz., Kisan Morcha, Kisan Sangh, second highest in the country. A 'Gokul Gram' is being established Kisan Clubs and several other Kisan Unions from Delhi and Meeting with members of Nepal Farmers' Commission at Government Livestock Farm, Hisar for quality indigenous cows Rajasthan also participated in this event. such as Hariana, Sahiwal, Tharparkar and Gir. 'Gau Sewa Ayog' The National Farmers' Commission of Nepal was invited by constituted by Government of Haryana for the welfare and upkeep rd Haryana Kisan Ayog in the 3 Agri Leadership Summit held during of 'Gau Vansh' has initiated the process of establishment of 'Gau th th 24 to 26 March 2018 at Mela Ground, Rohtak. Sh. Chitra Abhyaranyas' at Panipat and Hisar which will provide adequate Bahadur Shreshtha, Chairman, Nepal Farmers' Commission and shelter, fodder and health care to stray cattle. former Member of Parliament, Dr. Tej Bahadur Subeti, Member Team members of National Farmers' Commission, Nepal were Secretary, Nepal Farmers' Commission and Dr. Udaya Chandra, highly impressed with the progress of Agriculture in Haryana Member Expert held an interaction meeting with Haryana Kisan Sh. O.P. Dhankar having Samvaad with Farmer's Organisations State. Chairman Mr. Chitra Bahadur Shreshtha told that he is Ayog (HKA), Department of Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal highly concerned about the collaboration of Nepal Farmers' Husbandry on 25th March, 2018, which was coordinated by Dr. Sh. Om Parkash Dhankar, Hon’ble Minister of Agriculture and Commission with Govt. of Haryana and line departments for the rd R.S. Balyan, Member, HKA. At Samvaad session - Hon'ble Agriculture Minister Farmers’ Welfare of Haryana said that 3 Agri Leadership Summit transfer of technologies to Nepal. Dr. R.S. Balyan welcoming the delegates highlighted the activities has been organized to provide a common platform for interaction The team members also visited the exhibition stalls in Agri Summit and achievements of Haryana Kisan Ayog. He apprised that till Dr Ramesh Kumar Yadava, Chairman, Haryana Kisan Ayog between farmers, policymakers, technologists and scientists. He and were highly impressed with latest technologies in agriculture. date Kisan Ayog has submitted fourteen reports to Haryana welcomed Sh. Om Prakash Dhankar, Hon’ble Minister of informed that the government is giving the highest price in the They appreciated the concept of FPOs for processing, value government focusing on various aspects of State Agriculture, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, delegates and farmers. He country varying from Rs. 320 to 330 per quintal for different addition and marketing of the produce. The Kisan Ayog facilitated explained that the present seminar has been organized to discuss varieties of sugarcane. In addition, the sunflower, moong and Horticulture, Animal husbandry, Fisheries, Post-harvest a visit of the team to Dharma Nagri Kurukshetra, the land of Shri the strategies for doubling the farmers’ income by 2022. Speaking mustard have been procured at the MSP from farmers. The Management and the Linking Farmers to the markets. He Madbhagvat Geeta for introducing about Indian heritage and on this occasion, Dr. (Mrs.) Lali Yadav, Consultant, HKA Government has implemented the Crop Insurance Scheme informed the delegation that Kisan Ayog frequently organized culture. The Haryana Kisan Ayog also honoured the Chairman and emphasized upon the need of women empowerment. She said namely “Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojna (PMFBY)” to mitigate meeting with farmers to understand their basic problems and members of National Farmers' Commission of Nepal by women in Haryana need to be empowered with knowledge as they losses in the farm sector and providing financial support to the proposed recommendations to the government from time to time. presenting a copy of Shri Madbhagwat Geeta to them. are major work force in agriculture and involved in almost every farmers in the event of failure of notified crops. In order to make the He also emphasized on the promotion of diversification in activity of farming. They have little or no exposure to new ideas farming risk free, the State government has increased crop The Chairman Sh. Chitra Bahadur Shreshtha thanked the agriculture, post harvest care and crop residue management. rd and technologies. Their skill improvement would have direct compensation from Rs. 6,000/- to 12,000/acre. The “Bhavantar Haryana Kisan Ayog for organizing their visit in 3 Agri Leadership Dr. Arjun Singh Saini, D.G. Horticulture also highlighted the impact on technology adoption and enhancing agricultural Bharpai Yojana” has been launched for vegetables like potato, Summit 2018. achievements of Horticulture Department. Under the 'Horticulture production and productivity. onion tomato and cauliflower to mitigate the risk of farmers by Vision' the aim is to double the area of horticultural crops and triple While addressing the farmers in this function, Dr. M.J. Khan providing them incentives during low prices of these crops in the the horticulture production in the State by 2030 by increasing from opined that the challenge for increasing farmers’ income can be wholesale market. However, target of doubling the farmers’ the existing 7.5 percent to above 15 per cent of the total cultivated achieved through adoption of high-tech agriculture such as income requires creation of specialty agricultural hubs with area under horticulture. In order to achieve this goal the 'Crop protected cultivation, peri-urban farming, organic farming, dairy production, processing, storage, marketing facilities and an farming, honey bee keeping, promotion of horticulture and efficient irrigation system to ensure “more crop per drop”. Haryana Cluster Development Program' has been launched to develop integrated farming system. Processing, value addition, branding has a very good network of roads and all producing areas are supply chain for the Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs). The and marketing of the produce are required to increase the income connected to state or national highways through rural roads. The government is promoting peri-urban farming in 13 NCR districts of of farmers. state also has geographic advantage of being in the vicinity of the the state by launching a Pilot project in Faridabad district for high Farmer leaders Sh. Samay Singh Bhati, Sh. Ramkisan Mehlawat, National Capital Region which offers tremendous demand for high value vegetables and their direct marketing. Sh. Yudhbir Singh, Sh. Sunder Lal, Sh. Jawahar Singh Bedham value products. The state can harness this advantage and Dr. B.S. Sehrawat, M.D., HSHDA told about the functioning of also gave their suggestions such as-Contract farming may prove a transform its agriculture in a big way to raise income of the Haryana State Horticulture Development Agency. He informed milestone in the way of doubling the income of farmers, crop farmers. This will happen if appropriate marketing mechanism and that government has set up this agency to enhance the subsidy should be provided to the farmers according to the agro facility for agri-business is improved in the State. horticulture production, develop and disseminate technologies Visit of the Nepal Farmers' Commission at Sh. Harbir Nursery

JANUARY - MARCH 2018 4 Haryana Kisan Ayog, Newsletter, Vol. 8, No. 1 Haryana Kisan Ayog, Newsletter, Vol. 8, No. 1 5 JANUARY - MARCH 2018 Speaking on the occasion, Chief Guest, Sh Ratan Lal Kataria, said Haryana Government organized a Top-100 Stakeholders Agri make “the farming as risk free”. The government has also that since past decades the house fly problem in Panchkula is a Meet for the first time in the State on 23rd February 2018 at CCS launched Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojna and “Bhavantar major issue. He made it clear that such discussions will facilitate the Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar. Senior officers from Bharpai Yojna”. Step towards peri-urban farming, filling of grain government to solve the problems of the farmers. Subedar Ramehar Agriculture and line Departments, agricultural scientists, basket with fruits, flowers, vegetables, milk, eggs and fish; Singh shared his experience about the installation of a biogas plant awardees and progressive farmers were present. The main Haryana fresh; value addition, packaging, direct marketing, to manage his electricity requirement also about the use of waste as objective of the Top 100 Meet was to double the income of farmers opening agri-business schools, promoting agro- forestry, climate a manure. While sharing his views, he told that as a retired soldier he by 2022. The program was carried out in collaboration with the smart agriculture institutes, “Atal Kheti Bari Khata”, bringing 10% started the poultry farm in 1990 with about 5000 broilers and Ministry of Agriculture, Haryana Kisan Ayog, CCSHAU and land under organic farming; straw management; maintaining soil Sh. Ratan Lal Kataria being honored at the meeting thereafter this broiler poultry farm was converted into the hatchery. Maharana Pratap Horticulture University. Sh. Om Prakash health; cow rearing, making Haryana No.1 in milk production; The Haryana Kisan Ayog conducted a brain storming session on He informed that he owns 10,000 brooders, a hatchery with setter Dhankar, Agriculture and Farmers' welfare Minister chaired the promoting poultry and fish farming; fashionable farming; “Poultry Farming: Difficulties and Solutions” in collaboration with and hatching capacity of 8500 eggs. Sh. S.K. Shukla, Chairman, session. Sh. Manish Grover, Minister of State for Co-operation, increasing marketing facilities etc. He told that the market of NCR “Krishi Udyami Krishak Vikas Chamber”. Sh. Ratan Lal Kataria, M. HAREDA while interacting with the farmers said if methane is also graced the occasion. Other dignitaries present were Dr. Delhi is biggest opportunity for us. “Delhi Mange Fresh, Haryana P., Ambala was the chief guest of the function and Dr. Ramesh converted into CNG, farmers will get more profit because CNG Ramesh Kumar Yadava Chairman HKA, Sh. Ajay Gaur, Chairman, Per Hai Crush”. Kumar Yadava, Chairman, HKA presided over the function. can be sold at Rs. 42/kg. He further informed that 8 kg poultry HLRDC, Sh. Govind Bhardawaj, Chairman, HAIC, Prof. K.P. Speaking on this occasion, Sh. Manish Grover, Minister of State, Subedar Ramehar Singh a progressive poultry farmer from village waste generates one square meter of gas and HAREDA can Singh, Vice-Chancellor, CCSHAU & MHU, Dr Gurdial Singh, Vice- Co-operatives opined that doubling the farmers' income will Silani, Jhajjar was a special invitee. Other dignitaries present at the arrange developers to construct poultry waste management Chancellor, LUVAS, Smt. Navraj Sandhu, ACS, Cooperation, Dr. provide permanent solution to all problems of the farmers and we meeting were Dr. R. S. Dalal, Member Secretary, HKA, Dr. R. S. plants for the farmers. Abhilaksh Likhi, PS, Agriculture, Sh. Mandeep Singh Brar, CA, are confident to achieve this target by 2022. Cooperatives can Balyan, Member, HKA, Dr. Rajiv Kataria, KUKVC, Sh. O.D. Sharma, At the conclusion, Dr. Ramesh Kumar Yadava thanked all the HSAMB, Dr. R. S. Dalal Member Secretary, HKA, Dr. R.S. Balyan help to increase the income of farmers. The discussion held in this Director, Electricity Dept., Dr. R. M. Mor, Joint Director, Animal participants for the success of meeting and asked to give their inputs Member HKA, Dr. Shyam Bhaskar Member HKA, Sh. D.K. meeting will help to give new shape of agriculture in Haryana. Husbandry, Sh. S.K. Shukla, Chairman, HAREDA, Sh. Vishal Seth, for such healthy discussions in future also. He appreciated the Behera, Director Agriculture, Dr. A.S. Saini, DG, Horticulture, Dr. Dr. Ramesh Kumar Yadava, Chairman, Haryana Kisan Ayog was Technical Advisor, PWD, Sh. Jasbir Deswal, MLA, Sh. Sanjay efforts of Subedar Ramehar Singh who has set an example for G.S. Jakhar, DG Animal Husbandry, Sh. R.K. Sangwan, Director of the view that trainings should be provided to the enthusiastic Sharma, State Spokesman, BJP, Sh. Darshan Singla, President others to follow and opined that farmers should install such small Fisheries along with scientists, officers, policy makers and young farmers interested in becoming agriculture entrepreneurs. Poultry Association, Panchkula, Sh. Harpal Dhanda, a progressive units on every poultry farm to manage poultry waste. He encouraged farmers' union/ organisations, Ratna in various agri related They should be encouraged to practice and promote organic farmer from Panipat and other poultry farmers from Panchkula district. farmers to use the nitrogen rich poultry droppings as organic manure activities, agri- preneurs covering various agri-related sectors. farming. He emphasized on the fact that income can only be At the onset Dr. R.S. Dalal, Member Secretary, Haryana Kisan Ayog in their fields. He viewed that peri-urban organic agriculture should doubled if our farmers are ready to indulge in new ventures apart welcomed all the august members and dignitaries of the State be encouraged and farmers be prepared more skilful. from conventional farming for example, horticulture, fisheries, Departments for their presence and sparing valuable time. He mushroom cultivation, honey beekeeping, dairying etc. He further emphasized on the main agenda of the current meeting i.e. to suggested that soil health should be improved, beekeeping should mitigate the problems related to poultry farming. He highlighted that be included in the IFS model and bee friendly crops/ varieties Subedar Ramehar Singh has installed small biogas units to should be grown. He further stressed that quality seed of improved generate electricity and also to manage the poultry waste by using it varieties/hybrids should be made available to the farmers well in as effective nitrogen rich manure in the fields. Thereafter, Sh. Rajiv time. Use of tissue culture should be promoted for multiplication of Kataria welcomed all the dignitaries and participants in this very first quality planting material and land use plan for each farmer should and unique exercise in the State. He made everyone aware about Hon'ble Agriculture Minister Sh. O.P. Dhankar addressing the delegates be prepared. Sh. Ajay Gaur, Chairman, HLRDC suggested that Sh. Ramehar Singh being honored the newly constituted chamber of “Krishi Udyami Krishak Vikas” that agricultural education should be strengthened and time bound serves as a platform for the upliftment of farmers. He told that HKA- Dr. R.S. Balyan, Member HKA also visited the Ramehar Poultry farm During the event, Agriculture Minister made a presentation and information should be given to farmers. KUKVC form a link between farmers and the government. All located in village Silani, District Jhajjar on 17th Jan. 2018 and highlighted the challenges and State's strength to double the proposals and experiences will be surely shared with the State appreciated his innovation to reduce the electricity cost at his income of the farmers. He took keen interest in the discussions and the Central Govt. hatchery. with farmers regarding their problems and sought solutions from scientists and authorities of the State. The Agriculture Minister said that we have to convert Haryana from a bowl of food to the crate of fruits and vegetables through overall development and integrated farming systems. He informed that more than 140 crop clusters and 350 horticulture villages will be developed in the region along with promoting poultry, fishery and fashionable farming. He stressed upon the adoption of mixed farming, The report of Working Group on Agricultural Extension being released selecting crops with high returns, increasing productivity, practicing dairy with crop production, value addition, packaging, Mrs. Navraj Sandhu, ACS, Cooperation stressed upon the branding, agri-service and direct marketing. He also presented the integrated farming system. In her views cooperative farming A view of the meeting with poultry farmers at Kisan Bhawan initiatives taken by the government during the last three years. To should be adopted, facilities should be created and GI branding of

JANUARY - MARCH 2018 6 Haryana Kisan Ayog, Newsletter, Vol. 8, No. 1 Haryana Kisan Ayog, Newsletter, Vol. 8, No. 1 7 JANUARY - MARCH 2018 Speaking on the occasion, Chief Guest, Sh Ratan Lal Kataria, said Haryana Government organized a Top-100 Stakeholders Agri make “the farming as risk free”. The government has also that since past decades the house fly problem in Panchkula is a Meet for the first time in the State on 23rd February 2018 at CCS launched Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojna and “Bhavantar major issue. He made it clear that such discussions will facilitate the Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar. Senior officers from Bharpai Yojna”. Step towards peri-urban farming, filling of grain government to solve the problems of the farmers. Subedar Ramehar Agriculture and line Departments, agricultural scientists, basket with fruits, flowers, vegetables, milk, eggs and fish; Singh shared his experience about the installation of a biogas plant awardees and progressive farmers were present. The main Haryana fresh; value addition, packaging, direct marketing, to manage his electricity requirement also about the use of waste as objective of the Top 100 Meet was to double the income of farmers opening agri-business schools, promoting agro- forestry, climate a manure. While sharing his views, he told that as a retired soldier he by 2022. The program was carried out in collaboration with the smart agriculture institutes, “Atal Kheti Bari Khata”, bringing 10% started the poultry farm in 1990 with about 5000 broilers and Ministry of Agriculture, Haryana Kisan Ayog, CCSHAU and land under organic farming; straw management; maintaining soil Sh. Ratan Lal Kataria being honored at the meeting thereafter this broiler poultry farm was converted into the hatchery. Maharana Pratap Horticulture University. Sh. Om Prakash health; cow rearing, making Haryana No.1 in milk production; The Haryana Kisan Ayog conducted a brain storming session on He informed that he owns 10,000 brooders, a hatchery with setter Dhankar, Agriculture and Farmers' welfare Minister chaired the promoting poultry and fish farming; fashionable farming; “Poultry Farming: Difficulties and Solutions” in collaboration with and hatching capacity of 8500 eggs. Sh. S.K. Shukla, Chairman, session. Sh. Manish Grover, Minister of State for Co-operation, increasing marketing facilities etc. He told that the market of NCR “Krishi Udyami Krishak Vikas Chamber”. Sh. Ratan Lal Kataria, M. HAREDA while interacting with the farmers said if methane is also graced the occasion. Other dignitaries present were Dr. Delhi is biggest opportunity for us. “Delhi Mange Fresh, Haryana P., Ambala was the chief guest of the function and Dr. Ramesh converted into CNG, farmers will get more profit because CNG Ramesh Kumar Yadava Chairman HKA, Sh. Ajay Gaur, Chairman, Per Hai Crush”. Kumar Yadava, Chairman, HKA presided over the function. can be sold at Rs. 42/kg. He further informed that 8 kg poultry HLRDC, Sh. Govind Bhardawaj, Chairman, HAIC, Prof. K.P. Speaking on this occasion, Sh. Manish Grover, Minister of State, Subedar Ramehar Singh a progressive poultry farmer from village waste generates one square meter of gas and HAREDA can Singh, Vice-Chancellor, CCSHAU & MHU, Dr Gurdial Singh, Vice- Co-operatives opined that doubling the farmers' income will Silani, Jhajjar was a special invitee. Other dignitaries present at the arrange developers to construct poultry waste management Chancellor, LUVAS, Smt. Navraj Sandhu, ACS, Cooperation, Dr. provide permanent solution to all problems of the farmers and we meeting were Dr. R. S. Dalal, Member Secretary, HKA, Dr. R. S. plants for the farmers. Abhilaksh Likhi, PS, Agriculture, Sh. Mandeep Singh Brar, CA, are confident to achieve this target by 2022. Cooperatives can Balyan, Member, HKA, Dr. Rajiv Kataria, KUKVC, Sh. O.D. Sharma, At the conclusion, Dr. Ramesh Kumar Yadava thanked all the HSAMB, Dr. R. S. Dalal Member Secretary, HKA, Dr. R.S. Balyan help to increase the income of farmers. The discussion held in this Director, Electricity Dept., Dr. R. M. Mor, Joint Director, Animal participants for the success of meeting and asked to give their inputs Member HKA, Dr. Shyam Bhaskar Member HKA, Sh. D.K. meeting will help to give new shape of agriculture in Haryana. Husbandry, Sh. S.K. Shukla, Chairman, HAREDA, Sh. Vishal Seth, for such healthy discussions in future also. He appreciated the Behera, Director Agriculture, Dr. A.S. Saini, DG, Horticulture, Dr. Dr. Ramesh Kumar Yadava, Chairman, Haryana Kisan Ayog was Technical Advisor, PWD, Sh. Jasbir Deswal, MLA, Sh. Sanjay efforts of Subedar Ramehar Singh who has set an example for G.S. Jakhar, DG Animal Husbandry, Sh. R.K. Sangwan, Director of the view that trainings should be provided to the enthusiastic Sharma, State Spokesman, BJP, Sh. Darshan Singla, President others to follow and opined that farmers should install such small Fisheries along with scientists, officers, policy makers and young farmers interested in becoming agriculture entrepreneurs. Poultry Association, Panchkula, Sh. Harpal Dhanda, a progressive units on every poultry farm to manage poultry waste. He encouraged farmers' union/ organisations, Ratna in various agri related They should be encouraged to practice and promote organic farmer from Panipat and other poultry farmers from Panchkula district. farmers to use the nitrogen rich poultry droppings as organic manure activities, agri- preneurs covering various agri-related sectors. farming. He emphasized on the fact that income can only be At the onset Dr. R.S. Dalal, Member Secretary, Haryana Kisan Ayog in their fields. He viewed that peri-urban organic agriculture should doubled if our farmers are ready to indulge in new ventures apart welcomed all the august members and dignitaries of the State be encouraged and farmers be prepared more skilful. from conventional farming for example, horticulture, fisheries, Departments for their presence and sparing valuable time. He mushroom cultivation, honey beekeeping, dairying etc. He further emphasized on the main agenda of the current meeting i.e. to suggested that soil health should be improved, beekeeping should mitigate the problems related to poultry farming. He highlighted that be included in the IFS model and bee friendly crops/ varieties Subedar Ramehar Singh has installed small biogas units to should be grown. He further stressed that quality seed of improved generate electricity and also to manage the poultry waste by using it varieties/hybrids should be made available to the farmers well in as effective nitrogen rich manure in the fields. Thereafter, Sh. Rajiv time. Use of tissue culture should be promoted for multiplication of Kataria welcomed all the dignitaries and participants in this very first quality planting material and land use plan for each farmer should and unique exercise in the State. He made everyone aware about Hon'ble Agriculture Minister Sh. O.P. Dhankar addressing the delegates be prepared. Sh. Ajay Gaur, Chairman, HLRDC suggested that Sh. Ramehar Singh being honored the newly constituted chamber of “Krishi Udyami Krishak Vikas” that agricultural education should be strengthened and time bound serves as a platform for the upliftment of farmers. He told that HKA- Dr. R.S. Balyan, Member HKA also visited the Ramehar Poultry farm During the event, Agriculture Minister made a presentation and information should be given to farmers. KUKVC form a link between farmers and the government. All located in village Silani, District Jhajjar on 17th Jan. 2018 and highlighted the challenges and State's strength to double the proposals and experiences will be surely shared with the State appreciated his innovation to reduce the electricity cost at his income of the farmers. He took keen interest in the discussions and the Central Govt. hatchery. with farmers regarding their problems and sought solutions from scientists and authorities of the State. The Agriculture Minister said that we have to convert Haryana from a bowl of food to the crate of fruits and vegetables through overall development and integrated farming systems. He informed that more than 140 crop clusters and 350 horticulture villages will be developed in the region along with promoting poultry, fishery and fashionable farming. He stressed upon the adoption of mixed farming, The report of Working Group on Agricultural Extension being released selecting crops with high returns, increasing productivity, practicing dairy with crop production, value addition, packaging, Mrs. Navraj Sandhu, ACS, Cooperation stressed upon the branding, agri-service and direct marketing. He also presented the integrated farming system. In her views cooperative farming A view of the meeting with poultry farmers at Kisan Bhawan initiatives taken by the government during the last three years. To should be adopted, facilities should be created and GI branding of

JANUARY - MARCH 2018 6 Haryana Kisan Ayog, Newsletter, Vol. 8, No. 1 Haryana Kisan Ayog, Newsletter, Vol. 8, No. 1 7 JANUARY - MARCH 2018 produce should be done. Govt. should help cooperative judiciously. Dr. Inderjeet Singh, Director, CIRB, Hisar requested societies/FPOs for export of produce. Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi, PS, that the recommendations of Haryana Kisan Ayog should be Agriculture told that there is lack of manpower in agriculture implemented by the government. He informed that farmers can The first meeting of the Working Group was held on March 26, to no cost. Application of untreated sewage water is not only department. Hence, there is need for use of progressive farmers/ become buffalo breeders and good quality animals should be kept 2018 at Faculty House, MDU, Rohtak under the Chairmanship of degrading the soil but also affecting the quality of the crop NGOs for extension activities in Agriculture. Untapped villages at block level. Subsidy for animal husbandry should be increased Dr. J.C. Katyal, Former Vice-Chancellor, CCS HAU, Hisar and produce. Impact of long term irrigation with sewage water on should be covered by Directorate of Agriculture and Directorate of rationaly with the contribution of this sector in comparison to Chairman of the Working Group. Dr. Ramesh Kumar Yadava, crop and soil quality need to be assessed for development of Horticulture. Sh. M.S. Brar, MD, HSAMB stressed on the FPOs, agriculture. Contribution for animal husbandry is 38% as Chairman, HKA also participated in the meeting. Dr. Neeta strategy for treating the sewage water to maintain the quality Direct Marketing and 'Haryana Fresh'. compared to 58% for agriculture as the former is contributing Khanna, former Director of Research, LUVAS, Hisar, Dr. Sashi of produce as per world standards. Prof. K.P. Singh, Vice-Chancellor, CCS HAU, Hisar & MHU, Karnal higher towards GDP. Kumar Bhatia, former Professor and Head, Department of 4. Fish production is one of the areas which can be extended stated that challenge before us is to maintain the No.1 status of Dr. R.S. Balyan, Member, HKA said that component of organic Horticulture, CCS HAU, Hisar, Dr. Neelam Patel, Principal particularly in water logged area such as Jhajjar and Badli. Haryana in Agricultural production & household income. He farming should be added to IFS model. Cost effective microbial Scientist and In-charge of CPCT at IARI, New Delhi (members of Such areas can also be rehabilitated by application of lime for suggested that technology gap should be minimized by selecting based catalysts have been developed in UK which can reduce the the WG) and Dr. Sandeep Kumar, Research Associate, HKA were bringing back under agriculture. appropriate technologies for its successful adoption by farmers. green-house gases like CO and methane. Dr. Shyam Bhaskar, 2 also present in the meeting. The group members discussed the 5. Initiatives for vegetable production in peri-urban area are Agri-voltic polyhouses with flexible solar panels are needed to be Member, HKA emphasized upon establishment of high-tech dairy literature available particularly the NAAS working paper on the needed and clusters of such areas can be identified promoted, which generate electricity also. CCSHAU has initiated units and scheme on Khoya making machines should be prepared subject. considering their proximity to mandi and other local markets. a project on this aspect. Pesticide residue testing of agri-produce for better remuneration through value addition. Chairman of the WG welcomed the members and discussed the 6. Vegetables and fruits are perishable commodities therefore, like honey, milk etc. to be strengthened to match the international Sh. D.K. Behera, DG, Agriculture stressed upon the direct dimensions of Peri-Urban Agriculture under the terms of reference processing and value addition needs to be encouraged and standards. Separate budget for Agricultural Research Grant marketing and told that under RKVY, 70% of budget is being made for the group. It was decided that Dr. Sandeep Kumar, Research processing centers need to be developed. The potential of should be provided by State Govt. for research projects on state available for post-harvest development. We should bring FPOs/ Associate will assist in providing the data to working group developing complete value chain needs to be worked out for needs. University is working with tagline “Destiny of Agri- Farmer Companies under RKVY. Green manuring should be members on the topics given below from different agencies. peri-urban areas of the state. preneurs” for attracting youths in Agriculture. Policy/ guidelines on promoted to improve soil health. Power plant is being established After detailed deliberations, following points emerged: 7. Customer preference for organic produce is giving the GM crops should be clear-cut. Dr. Gurdial Singh, Vice-Chancellor, to utilize crop residues. Dr. Arjun Singh Saini, DG, Horticulture 1. What should be the definition of peri-urban agriculture in opportunity to start cluster based organic cultivation of LUVAS emphasized upon Animal health, Animal Disease Free informed that after green revolution, there is need for golden, blue Indian context? Peri-urban area is a transition zone and vegetables and fruits. Potential of organic agriculture in peri- Zones, Mobile ultrasound machines, Fertilized Sex Embryo and white revolutions. Extension activities are not proper due to dynamic in nature as the area keeps changing from rural to urban area should be assessed and the potential clusters be Implantation, Extension activities of animal husbandry and value which technologies of Centres of Excellence/ University are not peri-urban and then urban. Assessment of peri- urban area is identified. addition in animal products is profitable. being transferred to farmers. Digital agriculture and micro necessary to implement policy for its development. About 13 Dr. R.S. Dalal, Member Secretary, HKA said that roadmap is good irrigation should be promoted. Entrepreneurs feel hardship in 8. Crop diversification to stop the mono-culture is the need of the districts are sharing their boundary with National Capital but there are roadblocks like lack of finance by banks. Post of preparing project proposals. Model projects of different time therefore, economically viable crops and cropping Region and having major area under peri-urban agriculture. Director Agriculture should be technical or with a fixed tenure. In enterprises should be prepared. Dr. G.S. Jakhar, DG, Animal systems considering farmers choice, available markets and Land utilization policy is needed for sustainable development dairy/ poultry units, installation of bio-gas unit should be Husbandry said that there is need for awareness among farmers natural resources need to be promoted. of this peri-urban area. compulsory. Research grant should be given to the Universities by for vaccination of animals. Six monthly regular vaccination of 9. Protected cultivation using poly-houses, shade net-houses the state Government for state needs. Strong inter linkage of animals is done in Haryana. However, there is need to increase 2. Assessment of area and production of horticultural crops, and low tunnels need to be promoted for production of off various departments should be there. the lifespan of the vaccines by researchers or combined vaccine dairy, poultry, fish and meat needs to be made. Concentration season vegetables and fruits in peri-urban areas. Existing Dr. Rajbir Singh, Director, ATARI, Ludhiana emphasized upon should be developed, as vaccination leads to reduced production of poultry, meat producing area and dairy with livestock designs of poly-houses may be altered to provide adequate Piggery, goatry, beekeeping and Custom hiring centres for farm for few days. Sh. R.K. Sangwan, Director Fisheries said that production within the peri-urban area needs to be assessed strength to the structure. Options to promote protected machineries. He told that at International level, water footprints department has introduced shrimps farming in saline water and for its share in their total market within the state. cultivation technology through FPO to cut down the cost and carbon footprints are gaining importance, so we need to work also suggested fish culture in waterlogged areas. The report of the 3. Peri-urban area is having shortage of irrigation water, needs to be assessed. in this direction. Subsidies/ incentives should be given only to working group on Agricultural Extension was also released during therefore, farmers have been using sewage water for 10. Capacity building and skill development of farmers for those who are doing scientific farming and using inputs like water this meet. irrigation because of easy availability and its richness in plant promotion of government schemes and projects is necessary, nutrients. Slurry which is produced from waste water therefore, training of different stakeholders may be started in a treatment plants is also applied as fertilizer because of its low mission mode.

Dr. Shyam Bhaskar, Member, Haryana Kisan Ayog participated in the National Conference on "Agriculture 2022 – Doubling Farmers' Income" at National Agriculture Science Complex (NASC), Pusa, New Delhi on February 19-20. In the session of Group-7 (Livestock, Dairy & Allied sector) Dr. Bhaskar emphasized the importance of livestock sector with more than 28.7% contribution in Agri sector & help in promoting organic farming hasten the process of doubling farmers income. A view of Top 100 Stakeholder Agri-Meet held at CCS HAU, Hisar Group photo of participants

JANUARY - MARCH 2018 8 Haryana Kisan Ayog, Newsletter, Vol. 8, No. 1 Haryana Kisan Ayog, Newsletter, Vol. 8, No. 1 9 JANUARY - MARCH 2018 produce should be done. Govt. should help cooperative judiciously. Dr. Inderjeet Singh, Director, CIRB, Hisar requested societies/FPOs for export of produce. Dr. Abhilaksh Likhi, PS, that the recommendations of Haryana Kisan Ayog should be Agriculture told that there is lack of manpower in agriculture implemented by the government. He informed that farmers can The first meeting of the Working Group was held on March 26, to no cost. Application of untreated sewage water is not only department. Hence, there is need for use of progressive farmers/ become buffalo breeders and good quality animals should be kept 2018 at Faculty House, MDU, Rohtak under the Chairmanship of degrading the soil but also affecting the quality of the crop NGOs for extension activities in Agriculture. Untapped villages at block level. Subsidy for animal husbandry should be increased Dr. J.C. Katyal, Former Vice-Chancellor, CCS HAU, Hisar and produce. Impact of long term irrigation with sewage water on should be covered by Directorate of Agriculture and Directorate of rationaly with the contribution of this sector in comparison to Chairman of the Working Group. Dr. Ramesh Kumar Yadava, crop and soil quality need to be assessed for development of Horticulture. Sh. M.S. Brar, MD, HSAMB stressed on the FPOs, agriculture. Contribution for animal husbandry is 38% as Chairman, HKA also participated in the meeting. Dr. Neeta strategy for treating the sewage water to maintain the quality Direct Marketing and 'Haryana Fresh'. compared to 58% for agriculture as the former is contributing Khanna, former Director of Research, LUVAS, Hisar, Dr. Sashi of produce as per world standards. Prof. K.P. Singh, Vice-Chancellor, CCS HAU, Hisar & MHU, Karnal higher towards GDP. Kumar Bhatia, former Professor and Head, Department of 4. Fish production is one of the areas which can be extended stated that challenge before us is to maintain the No.1 status of Dr. R.S. Balyan, Member, HKA said that component of organic Horticulture, CCS HAU, Hisar, Dr. Neelam Patel, Principal particularly in water logged area such as Jhajjar and Badli. Haryana in Agricultural production & household income. He farming should be added to IFS model. Cost effective microbial Scientist and In-charge of CPCT at IARI, New Delhi (members of Such areas can also be rehabilitated by application of lime for suggested that technology gap should be minimized by selecting based catalysts have been developed in UK which can reduce the the WG) and Dr. Sandeep Kumar, Research Associate, HKA were bringing back under agriculture. appropriate technologies for its successful adoption by farmers. green-house gases like CO and methane. Dr. Shyam Bhaskar, 2 also present in the meeting. The group members discussed the 5. Initiatives for vegetable production in peri-urban area are Agri-voltic polyhouses with flexible solar panels are needed to be Member, HKA emphasized upon establishment of high-tech dairy literature available particularly the NAAS working paper on the needed and clusters of such areas can be identified promoted, which generate electricity also. CCSHAU has initiated units and scheme on Khoya making machines should be prepared subject. considering their proximity to mandi and other local markets. a project on this aspect. Pesticide residue testing of agri-produce for better remuneration through value addition. Chairman of the WG welcomed the members and discussed the 6. Vegetables and fruits are perishable commodities therefore, like honey, milk etc. to be strengthened to match the international Sh. D.K. Behera, DG, Agriculture stressed upon the direct dimensions of Peri-Urban Agriculture under the terms of reference processing and value addition needs to be encouraged and standards. Separate budget for Agricultural Research Grant marketing and told that under RKVY, 70% of budget is being made for the group. It was decided that Dr. Sandeep Kumar, Research processing centers need to be developed. The potential of should be provided by State Govt. for research projects on state available for post-harvest development. We should bring FPOs/ Associate will assist in providing the data to working group developing complete value chain needs to be worked out for needs. University is working with tagline “Destiny of Agri- Farmer Companies under RKVY. Green manuring should be members on the topics given below from different agencies. peri-urban areas of the state. preneurs” for attracting youths in Agriculture. Policy/ guidelines on promoted to improve soil health. Power plant is being established After detailed deliberations, following points emerged: 7. Customer preference for organic produce is giving the GM crops should be clear-cut. Dr. Gurdial Singh, Vice-Chancellor, to utilize crop residues. Dr. Arjun Singh Saini, DG, Horticulture 1. What should be the definition of peri-urban agriculture in opportunity to start cluster based organic cultivation of LUVAS emphasized upon Animal health, Animal Disease Free informed that after green revolution, there is need for golden, blue Indian context? Peri-urban area is a transition zone and vegetables and fruits. Potential of organic agriculture in peri- Zones, Mobile ultrasound machines, Fertilized Sex Embryo and white revolutions. Extension activities are not proper due to dynamic in nature as the area keeps changing from rural to urban area should be assessed and the potential clusters be Implantation, Extension activities of animal husbandry and value which technologies of Centres of Excellence/ University are not peri-urban and then urban. Assessment of peri- urban area is identified. addition in animal products is profitable. being transferred to farmers. Digital agriculture and micro necessary to implement policy for its development. About 13 Dr. R.S. Dalal, Member Secretary, HKA said that roadmap is good irrigation should be promoted. Entrepreneurs feel hardship in 8. Crop diversification to stop the mono-culture is the need of the districts are sharing their boundary with National Capital but there are roadblocks like lack of finance by banks. Post of preparing project proposals. Model projects of different time therefore, economically viable crops and cropping Region and having major area under peri-urban agriculture. Director Agriculture should be technical or with a fixed tenure. In enterprises should be prepared. Dr. G.S. Jakhar, DG, Animal systems considering farmers choice, available markets and Land utilization policy is needed for sustainable development dairy/ poultry units, installation of bio-gas unit should be Husbandry said that there is need for awareness among farmers natural resources need to be promoted. of this peri-urban area. compulsory. Research grant should be given to the Universities by for vaccination of animals. Six monthly regular vaccination of 9. Protected cultivation using poly-houses, shade net-houses the state Government for state needs. Strong inter linkage of animals is done in Haryana. However, there is need to increase 2. Assessment of area and production of horticultural crops, and low tunnels need to be promoted for production of off various departments should be there. the lifespan of the vaccines by researchers or combined vaccine dairy, poultry, fish and meat needs to be made. Concentration season vegetables and fruits in peri-urban areas. Existing Dr. Rajbir Singh, Director, ATARI, Ludhiana emphasized upon should be developed, as vaccination leads to reduced production of poultry, meat producing area and dairy with livestock designs of poly-houses may be altered to provide adequate Piggery, goatry, beekeeping and Custom hiring centres for farm for few days. Sh. R.K. Sangwan, Director Fisheries said that production within the peri-urban area needs to be assessed strength to the structure. Options to promote protected machineries. He told that at International level, water footprints department has introduced shrimps farming in saline water and for its share in their total market within the state. cultivation technology through FPO to cut down the cost and carbon footprints are gaining importance, so we need to work also suggested fish culture in waterlogged areas. The report of the 3. Peri-urban area is having shortage of irrigation water, needs to be assessed. in this direction. Subsidies/ incentives should be given only to working group on Agricultural Extension was also released during therefore, farmers have been using sewage water for 10. Capacity building and skill development of farmers for those who are doing scientific farming and using inputs like water this meet. irrigation because of easy availability and its richness in plant promotion of government schemes and projects is necessary, nutrients. Slurry which is produced from waste water therefore, training of different stakeholders may be started in a treatment plants is also applied as fertilizer because of its low mission mode.

Dr. Shyam Bhaskar, Member, Haryana Kisan Ayog participated in the National Conference on "Agriculture 2022 – Doubling Farmers' Income" at National Agriculture Science Complex (NASC), Pusa, New Delhi on February 19-20. In the session of Group-7 (Livestock, Dairy & Allied sector) Dr. Bhaskar emphasized the importance of livestock sector with more than 28.7% contribution in Agri sector & help in promoting organic farming hasten the process of doubling farmers income. A view of Top 100 Stakeholder Agri-Meet held at CCS HAU, Hisar Group photo of participants

JANUARY - MARCH 2018 8 Haryana Kisan Ayog, Newsletter, Vol. 8, No. 1 Haryana Kisan Ayog, Newsletter, Vol. 8, No. 1 9 JANUARY - MARCH 2018 The Haryana Kisan Ayog has constituted a working group on units in the state for preparation of pasteurized compost.  To bring suitable changes in the policy to promote natural “Mushroom Cultivation in Haryana” under the chairmanship of  Mushroom credit cards with increased limit of 10 lakh per acre, resource based organic agriculture keeping soil health, Dr. Manjit Singh, Ex-Director, Directorate of Mushroom Research for 6 month short term loan be issued. sustainability and quality productivity as prime focus. (ICAR-DMR), Solan, (H.P.). Other members of this group are: Dr.  At least Rs. 50 lakh is required to develop composting facility;  To bring suitable institutional changes for ensuring continuous V. P. Sharma Director, Directorate of Mushroom Research (ICAR- hence, there is a need for change in norms of the NHM schemes. DMR), Solan, (H.P.), Dr Ajay Singh Scientist Incharge HAIC R & D support through research, teaching and extension  There is Need for data base with information on number of huts, Centre, Murthal, Sonipat & Registrar MHU (Haryana), Dr Surjeet  To create a nodal institution for spearheading all organic amount of mushroom produced, years since working on Singh, Department of Plant Pathology, CCSHAU, Hisar (Haryana). farming promotion activities and support in developing sub- mushrooms. First meeting of the working group was held on 29 January, 2018 ordinate institutions for ensuring availability of quality inputs,  Need for cost benefit analysis, market analysis and feedback at Panchkula in the office of Haryana Kisan Ayog under the support services and quality assurance system both for inputs analysis of trainings be explored. Meeting of Working Group on Organic Farming at Panchkula Chairmanship of Dr Ramesh Yadava. There were 9 related terms and for organic produce (Rough estimates are that 30% is labour cost, 50% is input cost of references and issues which were discussed item wise. Second Haryana Kisan Ayog formed a working group on “Promotion of  To bring suitable changes in extension services to accommodate th and profit is 20%. About 40% of the produce goes to processors meeting was held on 10 February, 2018 at HAIC R & D Centre, traditional knowledge rich farmers as trainers and partners in and canned mushrooms are sold in South India/ Gulf). Organic Farming in Haryana”. In this context second meeting of the Murthal, Sonipat and Chairman of the working Group appraised working group was held on 12th March, 2018 at the office of Haryana technology transfer and knowledge dissemination. the new participants about the mandate of the committee. Dr Ajay  Nutritive value and product standards/ FSSAI. Kisan Ayog under the chairmanship of Dr. Ramesh Kumar Yadava,  To promote the development of farmer institutions and appraised the role of HAIC, its achievements and also presented  Promotion of mushroom consumption may be done by the State. Chairman of Haryana Kisan Ayog and Dr A. K. Yadav, Chairman of partnerships between farmer institutions, financial institutions, the first draft of database of the farmers, canners, raw material and  Farmers may prefer facilities over subsidies. the Working Group. Dr. R.S. Dalal, Member Secretary of HKA, Dr. R. private entrepreneurs and market forces to facilitate setting up spawn suppliers, machinery manufacturers, etc. Third meeting of  th Ready to fruit bags, king oyster. S. Balyan, member of HKA and other members of the Working the working group was held on 10 March, 2018 at HAIC R & D of dedicated organically certified collection, aggregation, post  centre, Murthal. Dr R. S. Balyan, Member HKA was also present in Need for one stop solutions for all problems. Group namely, Dr. I.S.Hooda, Professor (Retd.) Department of harvest, processing and value addition units in rural areas. the meeting. During the three meetings, detailed discussions were  Cooperative marketing with bar coding based sale and direct Agronomy, CCSHAU, Hisar, Dr. Ravinder Kumar, Deputy Director,  To create enabling environment for facilitating direct trade for held on the present status of mushrooms in the state, cost of transfer of money. Regional Centre for Organic Farming, Panchkula, Dr. A.S. organic commodities away from existing marketing channels.  Sangwan, Expert (Organic Farming) Centre of Excellence in cultivation and the status of technology. Some of the suggestions Shift from quantity to quality; long to short method seasonal to  To ensure development of commodity specific value chain Vegetable Cultivation (Indo-Israeli Project), Gharaunda, Karnal made by the participants/farmers are listed below: commercial production. models with rural youth as organic-agribusiness entrepreneurs.  Undertake the case study of Badhana, Suba mushroom and participated in this meeting. Dr. Gajender Singh, Research Fellow,  To bring in partnerships for brand building, publicity, consumer other units which have closed down. HKA was also present in this meeting. At the very outset, Dr. R.S. awareness and domestic and export marketing of organic  Dalal welcomed the Chairman and other participants of the meeting. Change the method of reporting from trays to kg/100 kg produce. compost or straw. The following points were discussed in the meeting  Mushroom cultivation may be treated as agricultural commodities beside commercial crop.  Horticulture department may provide machines on custom National Bee Board organized a two day state-level bee hiring basis at least in two districts (Sonipat and Panipat) and keeping seminar in Jhajjar on 10th and 11th February 2018. also promote solar applications in mushroom cultivation. Sh. Om Prakash Dhankar, Minister of Agriculture &  There is urgent need of fully mechanized central composting A view of meeting of Working Group on Mushroom Farming with Stakeholders Farmers' Welfare, Haryana was the chief guest of the event. He prompted farmers to become entrepreneurs for enhancing their income. He stressed upon the adoption of Honey Beekeeping as it is the most emerging field which Three day training was conducted at Central Soil Salinity Research He informed the farmers that the Govt. has spent crores of rupees also ensure high farm income. Farmer must be trained in th Institute, Karnal on 26 February 2018 on the skill development of on the development of new mandis, upgrading facilities in the marketing strategies for selling of their produce. They the farmers for marketing of agricultural products. The program existing mandis, repair works in the mandis, construction of roads should ensure the quality of their produce which ultimately was inaugurated by Dr. Ramesh Kumar Yadava, Chairman of leading to the mandis and repair of existing road infrastructure in create demand in the market. To promote Honey Beekeeping The report on Promotion of Honey Beekeeping being released Haryana Kisan Ayog. On this occasion, Dr. Yadava apprized the the state to facilitate farmers to sell their agricultural produce at the state government has set up a Center of Excellence of ways to enrich the value of agricultural products. The State remunerative prices. He encouraged farmers to avail the opportunity honey beekeeping in association with Israel at Ramnagar, Distt. Kurukshetra. In the seminar necessary information pertaining to the subject Government is also trying to provide direct economic benefit to to bring about a positive change in the farming sector by producing matter in the context of beekeeping with scientific facts was shared. On this occasion Agriculture Minister also honoured the women farmers farmers through geographical indicators such as Taraori basmati. organic crops. He further said that the way to bring about an namely, Poonam of Hisar, Pramila of Jind and Anju of Karnal for their remarkable contribution in honey beekeeping. Dr. B.L. Saraswat, Director During this three-day training, farmers were taught how to make organic revolution in India is to have an all-inclusive growth model of the National Bee Board also addressed the farmers. In the seminar, the Agriculture Minister released the report of the Working Group on agricultural product groups, the process of crop insurance, training that starts with farms and farmers. 'Promotion of Honey Beekeeping' in Haryana prepared by the Haryana Kisan Ayog. of national agricultural markets (e-NAM), agricultural pricing policy Ten scientists along with a total of 26 farmers participated in the Dr. R.S. Dalal, Member Secretary of Haryana Kisan Ayog, Dr. Ajay Yadav, Dr. Billu Yadav, District Council Vice-President, Yogesh Sibani, Sunita and the production and marketing of quality seeds of wheat and training which was conducted successfully by Dr. Pravendra Chauhan, Sunita Dhankhar, Dharmendra Bablu, Pawan Chhillar and District Vice President Bijendra Mandothi were also present in this other crops in order to get more benefit from their produce. Sheoran, coordinator of the program. seminar.

JANUARY - MARCH 2018 10 Haryana Kisan Ayog, Newsletter, Vol. 8, No. 1 Haryana Kisan Ayog, Newsletter, Vol. 8, No. 1 11 JANUARY - MARCH 2018 The Haryana Kisan Ayog has constituted a working group on units in the state for preparation of pasteurized compost.  To bring suitable changes in the policy to promote natural “Mushroom Cultivation in Haryana” under the chairmanship of  Mushroom credit cards with increased limit of 10 lakh per acre, resource based organic agriculture keeping soil health, Dr. Manjit Singh, Ex-Director, Directorate of Mushroom Research for 6 month short term loan be issued. sustainability and quality productivity as prime focus. (ICAR-DMR), Solan, (H.P.). Other members of this group are: Dr.  At least Rs. 50 lakh is required to develop composting facility;  To bring suitable institutional changes for ensuring continuous V. P. Sharma Director, Directorate of Mushroom Research (ICAR- hence, there is a need for change in norms of the NHM schemes. DMR), Solan, (H.P.), Dr Ajay Singh Scientist Incharge HAIC R & D support through research, teaching and extension  There is Need for data base with information on number of huts, Centre, Murthal, Sonipat & Registrar MHU (Haryana), Dr Surjeet  To create a nodal institution for spearheading all organic amount of mushroom produced, years since working on Singh, Department of Plant Pathology, CCSHAU, Hisar (Haryana). farming promotion activities and support in developing sub- mushrooms. First meeting of the working group was held on 29 January, 2018 ordinate institutions for ensuring availability of quality inputs,  Need for cost benefit analysis, market analysis and feedback at Panchkula in the office of Haryana Kisan Ayog under the support services and quality assurance system both for inputs analysis of trainings be explored. Meeting of Working Group on Organic Farming at Panchkula Chairmanship of Dr Ramesh Yadava. There were 9 related terms and for organic produce (Rough estimates are that 30% is labour cost, 50% is input cost of references and issues which were discussed item wise. Second Haryana Kisan Ayog formed a working group on “Promotion of  To bring suitable changes in extension services to accommodate th and profit is 20%. About 40% of the produce goes to processors meeting was held on 10 February, 2018 at HAIC R & D Centre, traditional knowledge rich farmers as trainers and partners in and canned mushrooms are sold in South India/ Gulf). Organic Farming in Haryana”. In this context second meeting of the Murthal, Sonipat and Chairman of the working Group appraised working group was held on 12th March, 2018 at the office of Haryana technology transfer and knowledge dissemination. the new participants about the mandate of the committee. Dr Ajay  Nutritive value and product standards/ FSSAI. Kisan Ayog under the chairmanship of Dr. Ramesh Kumar Yadava,  To promote the development of farmer institutions and appraised the role of HAIC, its achievements and also presented  Promotion of mushroom consumption may be done by the State. Chairman of Haryana Kisan Ayog and Dr A. K. Yadav, Chairman of partnerships between farmer institutions, financial institutions, the first draft of database of the farmers, canners, raw material and  Farmers may prefer facilities over subsidies. the Working Group. Dr. R.S. Dalal, Member Secretary of HKA, Dr. R. private entrepreneurs and market forces to facilitate setting up spawn suppliers, machinery manufacturers, etc. Third meeting of  th Ready to fruit bags, king oyster. S. Balyan, member of HKA and other members of the Working the working group was held on 10 March, 2018 at HAIC R & D of dedicated organically certified collection, aggregation, post  centre, Murthal. Dr R. S. Balyan, Member HKA was also present in Need for one stop solutions for all problems. Group namely, Dr. I.S.Hooda, Professor (Retd.) Department of harvest, processing and value addition units in rural areas. the meeting. During the three meetings, detailed discussions were  Cooperative marketing with bar coding based sale and direct Agronomy, CCSHAU, Hisar, Dr. Ravinder Kumar, Deputy Director,  To create enabling environment for facilitating direct trade for held on the present status of mushrooms in the state, cost of transfer of money. Regional Centre for Organic Farming, Panchkula, Dr. A.S. organic commodities away from existing marketing channels.  Sangwan, Expert (Organic Farming) Centre of Excellence in cultivation and the status of technology. Some of the suggestions Shift from quantity to quality; long to short method seasonal to  To ensure development of commodity specific value chain Vegetable Cultivation (Indo-Israeli Project), Gharaunda, Karnal made by the participants/farmers are listed below: commercial production. models with rural youth as organic-agribusiness entrepreneurs.  Undertake the case study of Badhana, Suba mushroom and participated in this meeting. Dr. Gajender Singh, Research Fellow,  To bring in partnerships for brand building, publicity, consumer other units which have closed down. HKA was also present in this meeting. At the very outset, Dr. R.S. awareness and domestic and export marketing of organic  Dalal welcomed the Chairman and other participants of the meeting. Change the method of reporting from trays to kg/100 kg produce. compost or straw. The following points were discussed in the meeting  Mushroom cultivation may be treated as agricultural commodities beside commercial crop.  Horticulture department may provide machines on custom National Bee Board organized a two day state-level bee hiring basis at least in two districts (Sonipat and Panipat) and keeping seminar in Jhajjar on 10th and 11th February 2018. also promote solar applications in mushroom cultivation. Sh. Om Prakash Dhankar, Minister of Agriculture &  There is urgent need of fully mechanized central composting A view of meeting of Working Group on Mushroom Farming with Stakeholders Farmers' Welfare, Haryana was the chief guest of the event. He prompted farmers to become entrepreneurs for enhancing their income. He stressed upon the adoption of Honey Beekeeping as it is the most emerging field which Three day training was conducted at Central Soil Salinity Research He informed the farmers that the Govt. has spent crores of rupees also ensure high farm income. Farmer must be trained in th Institute, Karnal on 26 February 2018 on the skill development of on the development of new mandis, upgrading facilities in the marketing strategies for selling of their produce. They the farmers for marketing of agricultural products. The program existing mandis, repair works in the mandis, construction of roads should ensure the quality of their produce which ultimately was inaugurated by Dr. Ramesh Kumar Yadava, Chairman of leading to the mandis and repair of existing road infrastructure in create demand in the market. To promote Honey Beekeeping The report on Promotion of Honey Beekeeping being released Haryana Kisan Ayog. On this occasion, Dr. Yadava apprized the the state to facilitate farmers to sell their agricultural produce at the state government has set up a Center of Excellence of ways to enrich the value of agricultural products. The State remunerative prices. He encouraged farmers to avail the opportunity honey beekeeping in association with Israel at Ramnagar, Distt. Kurukshetra. In the seminar necessary information pertaining to the subject Government is also trying to provide direct economic benefit to to bring about a positive change in the farming sector by producing matter in the context of beekeeping with scientific facts was shared. On this occasion Agriculture Minister also honoured the women farmers farmers through geographical indicators such as Taraori basmati. organic crops. He further said that the way to bring about an namely, Poonam of Hisar, Pramila of Jind and Anju of Karnal for their remarkable contribution in honey beekeeping. Dr. B.L. Saraswat, Director During this three-day training, farmers were taught how to make organic revolution in India is to have an all-inclusive growth model of the National Bee Board also addressed the farmers. In the seminar, the Agriculture Minister released the report of the Working Group on agricultural product groups, the process of crop insurance, training that starts with farms and farmers. 'Promotion of Honey Beekeeping' in Haryana prepared by the Haryana Kisan Ayog. of national agricultural markets (e-NAM), agricultural pricing policy Ten scientists along with a total of 26 farmers participated in the Dr. R.S. Dalal, Member Secretary of Haryana Kisan Ayog, Dr. Ajay Yadav, Dr. Billu Yadav, District Council Vice-President, Yogesh Sibani, Sunita and the production and marketing of quality seeds of wheat and training which was conducted successfully by Dr. Pravendra Chauhan, Sunita Dhankhar, Dharmendra Bablu, Pawan Chhillar and District Vice President Bijendra Mandothi were also present in this other crops in order to get more benefit from their produce. Sheoran, coordinator of the program. seminar.

JANUARY - MARCH 2018 10 Haryana Kisan Ayog, Newsletter, Vol. 8, No. 1 Haryana Kisan Ayog, Newsletter, Vol. 8, No. 1 11 JANUARY - MARCH 2018 hundreds of farmers were also present. Dr. Balyan guided the Dr. Harsh Kumar, Chariman NABARD informed that the Central farmers on several new techniques practiced in agriculture these Government has taken a better initiative to create a corpus of Rs. days and encouraged them for direct marketing. He suggested 8000 crore through NABARD for milk processing which is the most them to enhance their income by mushroom cultivation, important decision taken by the government to strengthen the beekeeping and food processing and to maintain the fertility of the infrastructure of the dairy sector. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. soil and get rid off the problem of the desertification. He stressed Yadava, Chairman, HKA said that due to climate change, buffaloes are that farmers should grow crops like sugarcane, berseem, moong, undergoing many types of stresses. This has also affected their vegetables etc. apart from the main cereals to fetch profits production. There is a need to give special attention to this problem throughout the year. He also motivated the farmers not to burn the to meet the milk needs of the ever increasing population. Scientists Dr. R.S. Balyan at Kisan Mela in village Ramthali residues of paddy and the stubble of wheat as this not only causes pollution but also reduces the fertility of the agricultural land. They th must accelerate research work in this direction. He said that 30 per th A view of 9 Asian Buffalo Congress organised by CIRB District level Kisan Mela was organized on 13 March, 2018 under testing of soil and water of the fields should also be ensured from cent of the world's milk production is available from buffalo. Due to ATMA Scheme at village Ramathli, District Kaithal. Dr. R.S. Balyan, time to time so that they get proper information about availability of The 9th Asian Buffalo Congress on Climate Adapted Buffalos- this, there is a demand of time to give specific incentives to dairy Member, Haryana Kisan Ayog was invited as a Chief Guest and Sh. nutrients in their land. The farmers from dozens of villages Origin for Strong Livelihood was organized by Central Institute of based farmers. Mahabir Singh, Deputy Director Agriculture, Dr. Parvinder participated in Kisan Mela and got knowledge about the grants for Research on Buffalos from 1st – 4th February 2018 at Hisar. The The Bulgarian delegation presented a special memento of Sheoran, Dr. Anshul Anand, Satish Nara, SDO; Dr. Rajbir Singh, farmers in the schemes being run by the Department of Agriculture chief guest of the event was Dr. Harsh Kumar, Chairman gratitude to India's buffalo breed of Murrah. Fifteen scientists of Dr. Sachin Kumar, Surendra Mor, Sarpanch Ramthali and and Horticulture. NABARD. On this occasion Dr. Ramesh Kumar Yadava, various countries demanded the germplasm and 100 buffaloes of Chairman, Haryana Kisan Ayog; Dr. B. N. Tripathi, Director, the Murrah-breed of Haryana on this occasion. The Brazilian NRCE; Dr. Gurdial Singh, Vice Chancellor LUVAS; Dr. AK scientist William Vale made a demand, after being impressed by A Block Level Farmer Fair was held on 9th March, 2018 at Indri, Karnal. Dr. R.S. Srivastava; Dr. R.K. Sharma; dairy farmers and many scientists watching Haryana's Murrah bulls. Scientists from fifteen countries Balyan, Member of Haryana Kisan Ayog was invited as a Chief Guest for the were present. Agriculture Minister Sh. OP Dhankar, also graced including America, Colombia, Gualemata, Brazil, Bulgaria, Nepal, event. On this occasion other dignitaries present were Dr. Aditya Pratap Dabas, the function and said that Haryana wrestlers are powerful due to Sri Lanka, Philippines, Bangladesh, Italy and Paraguay Deputy Director Agriculture; Dr. Soul Ram, District Fisheries Officer; Dr. Sunil buffalo's milk. They are winning gold from the Commonwealth to participated in this congress. Bajad, SDO; Dr. Arvindra Jaglan, Veterinary Surgeon; Dr. Anil Chauhan, Dr. the Olympics for our country. Shishpal Sharma, Dr. Radhey Shyam, Dr. Ratna Singh, Dr. Joshan Singh, Dr. Mahendra Singh, Dr. Kamaljeet, Dr. Surendra and Dr. Rakesh. Dr. R.S. Balyan at Farmers' fair held at Indri Dr. R.S. Balyan told that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the present government has implemented the most promising farmers friendly of Fisheries Department, and the District Horticulture Officer, and effective agricultural insurance scheme till now and is working towards the upliftment of the farmers. Effective steps are being taken to Sonipat were also present. double the income of farmers by 2022. In the fair, various departments gave the details of schemes being run for the welfare of farmers and Sh. R.G. Agrawal, Chairman Dhanuka Agritech said that farmers also illustrated the ways of crop residue management. should make maximum use of rain water. He asked them to use fair quantity of quality manure and agrochemicals. He emphasized that soil and water testing should be got done by emphasized upon cluster/ group/ co-operative farming. He said every farmer before so that shortage of nutrients in soil and clubbing the village land and growing need based agriculture water can be monitored timely. Dr. Yadava, Chairman, HKA crops like pulses, vegetables and fruit crops can bring handsome Dr. Ramesh Yadava, Chairman HKA addressing the farmers while addressing the audience elaborated the benefits of returns to the farmers for increasing their income. He said today working in groups. It enables them to buy even expensive th there is a need to produce quality food and that can be achieved by A state level seminar was organized on 14 March 2018 in machinery collectively. He appreciated the efforts of the innovative raising field crops organically. Organic food and feed always fetch village Jaurasi, Samalkha, Dist Panipat, Haryana on doubling farmers who are adopting new technologies and better farm much higher prices than non-organic produce. He stressed that the income of the farmers by the year 2022. In the seminar, management to improve irrigation systems. He further said that integrated farming system (IFS) model like crops + dairying + Dhanuka Agritech Limited Group Chairman, R.G. Agarwal was farmers must start using farm data to continuously improve the the chief guest. Dr. Ramesh Kumar Yadava, Chairman, Haryana efficiency of its agricultural supply chains. Dr. R.S. Balyan addressing the Kisan Gosthi beekeeping + mushroom cultivation + vermin-composting will help to double the farmers' income at a quicker pace as compared to Kisan Ayog presided over the function, whereas Dr. B. S. Further, he desired that the farmers and the government will On 10th February 2018, a Kisan Gosthi was organised by Kisan raising traditional field crops only. In this gosthi, officers of Sehrawat, Mission Director HSHDA, Panchkula, was a special have to work together to achieve the target of doubling the Club, Kisan Morcha and department of agriculture at village Ghori agriculture department, KVK Mandkola of CCS HAU Hisar, invitee. About 400 farmers from the surrounding villages of income of the farmers by 2022. He also informed about the in District Palwal. More than 400 farmers of the Ghori and nearby Horticulture and Animal Husbandry were also present and Samalkha, Dr. Dharam Singh Yadav, Joint Director, Haryana subsidy given to farmers under various schemes during the year villages participated in the event. Dr. R.S. Balyan, Member, HKA applauded the farmers for their tireless efforts. Farmers were also State Horticulture Development Agency, Panchkula; Dr. Subhash 2017-18 and also motivated farmers to take advantage of such was the chief guest of the function. While delivering his valuable awarded prizes for their skilful inventions and queries of farmers Chandra, District Horticulture Officer; Dr Narendra Dahiya from schemes. During this event farmers got very precise information comments on doubling the farmers' income, Dr. Balyan were also addressed in this gosthi. Department of Animal Husbandry Sushil Kumar from Department related to farming.

JANUARY - MARCH 2018 12 Haryana Kisan Ayog, Newsletter, Vol. 8, No. 1 Haryana Kisan Ayog, Newsletter, Vol. 8, No. 1 13 JANUARY - MARCH 2018 hundreds of farmers were also present. Dr. Balyan guided the Dr. Harsh Kumar, Chariman NABARD informed that the Central farmers on several new techniques practiced in agriculture these Government has taken a better initiative to create a corpus of Rs. days and encouraged them for direct marketing. He suggested 8000 crore through NABARD for milk processing which is the most them to enhance their income by mushroom cultivation, important decision taken by the government to strengthen the beekeeping and food processing and to maintain the fertility of the infrastructure of the dairy sector. Speaking on the occasion, Dr. soil and get rid off the problem of the desertification. He stressed Yadava, Chairman, HKA said that due to climate change, buffaloes are that farmers should grow crops like sugarcane, berseem, moong, undergoing many types of stresses. This has also affected their vegetables etc. apart from the main cereals to fetch profits production. There is a need to give special attention to this problem throughout the year. He also motivated the farmers not to burn the to meet the milk needs of the ever increasing population. Scientists Dr. R.S. Balyan at Kisan Mela in village Ramthali residues of paddy and the stubble of wheat as this not only causes pollution but also reduces the fertility of the agricultural land. They th must accelerate research work in this direction. He said that 30 per th A view of 9 Asian Buffalo Congress organised by CIRB District level Kisan Mela was organized on 13 March, 2018 under testing of soil and water of the fields should also be ensured from cent of the world's milk production is available from buffalo. Due to ATMA Scheme at village Ramathli, District Kaithal. Dr. R.S. Balyan, time to time so that they get proper information about availability of The 9th Asian Buffalo Congress on Climate Adapted Buffalos- this, there is a demand of time to give specific incentives to dairy Member, Haryana Kisan Ayog was invited as a Chief Guest and Sh. nutrients in their land. The farmers from dozens of villages Origin for Strong Livelihood was organized by Central Institute of based farmers. Mahabir Singh, Deputy Director Agriculture, Dr. Parvinder participated in Kisan Mela and got knowledge about the grants for Research on Buffalos from 1st – 4th February 2018 at Hisar. The The Bulgarian delegation presented a special memento of Sheoran, Dr. Anshul Anand, Satish Nara, SDO; Dr. Rajbir Singh, farmers in the schemes being run by the Department of Agriculture chief guest of the event was Dr. Harsh Kumar, Chairman gratitude to India's buffalo breed of Murrah. Fifteen scientists of Dr. Sachin Kumar, Surendra Mor, Sarpanch Ramthali and and Horticulture. NABARD. On this occasion Dr. Ramesh Kumar Yadava, various countries demanded the germplasm and 100 buffaloes of Chairman, Haryana Kisan Ayog; Dr. B. N. Tripathi, Director, the Murrah-breed of Haryana on this occasion. The Brazilian NRCE; Dr. Gurdial Singh, Vice Chancellor LUVAS; Dr. AK scientist William Vale made a demand, after being impressed by A Block Level Farmer Fair was held on 9th March, 2018 at Indri, Karnal. Dr. R.S. Srivastava; Dr. R.K. Sharma; dairy farmers and many scientists watching Haryana's Murrah bulls. Scientists from fifteen countries Balyan, Member of Haryana Kisan Ayog was invited as a Chief Guest for the were present. Agriculture Minister Sh. OP Dhankar, also graced including America, Colombia, Gualemata, Brazil, Bulgaria, Nepal, event. On this occasion other dignitaries present were Dr. Aditya Pratap Dabas, the function and said that Haryana wrestlers are powerful due to Sri Lanka, Philippines, Bangladesh, Italy and Paraguay Deputy Director Agriculture; Dr. Soul Ram, District Fisheries Officer; Dr. Sunil buffalo's milk. They are winning gold from the Commonwealth to participated in this congress. Bajad, SDO; Dr. Arvindra Jaglan, Veterinary Surgeon; Dr. Anil Chauhan, Dr. the Olympics for our country. Shishpal Sharma, Dr. Radhey Shyam, Dr. Ratna Singh, Dr. Joshan Singh, Dr. Mahendra Singh, Dr. Kamaljeet, Dr. Surendra and Dr. Rakesh. Dr. R.S. Balyan at Farmers' fair held at Indri Dr. R.S. Balyan told that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the present government has implemented the most promising farmers friendly of Fisheries Department, and the District Horticulture Officer, and effective agricultural insurance scheme till now and is working towards the upliftment of the farmers. Effective steps are being taken to Sonipat were also present. double the income of farmers by 2022. In the fair, various departments gave the details of schemes being run for the welfare of farmers and Sh. R.G. Agrawal, Chairman Dhanuka Agritech said that farmers also illustrated the ways of crop residue management. should make maximum use of rain water. He asked them to use fair quantity of quality manure and agrochemicals. He emphasized that soil and water testing should be got done by emphasized upon cluster/ group/ co-operative farming. He said every farmer before so that shortage of nutrients in soil and clubbing the village land and growing need based agriculture water can be monitored timely. Dr. Yadava, Chairman, HKA crops like pulses, vegetables and fruit crops can bring handsome Dr. Ramesh Yadava, Chairman HKA addressing the farmers while addressing the audience elaborated the benefits of returns to the farmers for increasing their income. He said today working in groups. It enables them to buy even expensive th there is a need to produce quality food and that can be achieved by A state level seminar was organized on 14 March 2018 in machinery collectively. He appreciated the efforts of the innovative raising field crops organically. Organic food and feed always fetch village Jaurasi, Samalkha, Dist Panipat, Haryana on doubling farmers who are adopting new technologies and better farm much higher prices than non-organic produce. He stressed that the income of the farmers by the year 2022. In the seminar, management to improve irrigation systems. He further said that integrated farming system (IFS) model like crops + dairying + Dhanuka Agritech Limited Group Chairman, R.G. Agarwal was farmers must start using farm data to continuously improve the the chief guest. Dr. Ramesh Kumar Yadava, Chairman, Haryana efficiency of its agricultural supply chains. Dr. R.S. Balyan addressing the Kisan Gosthi beekeeping + mushroom cultivation + vermin-composting will help to double the farmers' income at a quicker pace as compared to Kisan Ayog presided over the function, whereas Dr. B. S. Further, he desired that the farmers and the government will On 10th February 2018, a Kisan Gosthi was organised by Kisan raising traditional field crops only. In this gosthi, officers of Sehrawat, Mission Director HSHDA, Panchkula, was a special have to work together to achieve the target of doubling the Club, Kisan Morcha and department of agriculture at village Ghori agriculture department, KVK Mandkola of CCS HAU Hisar, invitee. About 400 farmers from the surrounding villages of income of the farmers by 2022. He also informed about the in District Palwal. More than 400 farmers of the Ghori and nearby Horticulture and Animal Husbandry were also present and Samalkha, Dr. Dharam Singh Yadav, Joint Director, Haryana subsidy given to farmers under various schemes during the year villages participated in the event. Dr. R.S. Balyan, Member, HKA applauded the farmers for their tireless efforts. Farmers were also State Horticulture Development Agency, Panchkula; Dr. Subhash 2017-18 and also motivated farmers to take advantage of such was the chief guest of the function. While delivering his valuable awarded prizes for their skilful inventions and queries of farmers Chandra, District Horticulture Officer; Dr Narendra Dahiya from schemes. During this event farmers got very precise information comments on doubling the farmers' income, Dr. Balyan were also addressed in this gosthi. Department of Animal Husbandry Sushil Kumar from Department related to farming.

JANUARY - MARCH 2018 12 Haryana Kisan Ayog, Newsletter, Vol. 8, No. 1 Haryana Kisan Ayog, Newsletter, Vol. 8, No. 1 13 JANUARY - MARCH 2018 nitrogen. Dr Paroda asked the farmers not to burn the stubble in the field to increase the fertility of the soil. After the harvesting of paddy, Dr. O.P. Toky is a superannuated Prof. of Forestry, Ex. ICAR Emeritus Scientist & Ex. Dean, Postgraduate Studies the farmers can go for direct wheat sowing with the help of Happy from CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar. He is specialized in agroforestry, biodiversity conservation and Seeder, while with the help of PAU Super SMS technology there is ecology of biodrainage systems. He has published several highly referred research papers in national and also the option of using stubble in small quantities in the field. international journals and 3 books. He is a Fellow of National Academy of Agricultural Sciences, New Delhi. He has Dr. Ramesh Yadava, Chairman, HKA emphasized that the farmers been advisor to the UPSC, ASRB, ICAR, ICFRE, DST, DEF & DRC (Govt. of India) and remained the member of of the country have been basically eco-friendly by nature. Since Academic Councils of different universities. He has a wide experience of forestry/ agroforestry in several countries Haryana farmers have been keen towards adoption of upcoming such as the U.K., U.S.A., Australia, Finland, Sweden, Norway, China, Singapore, Nepal and Thailand. He is the technologies and better alternatives, hence they need to be Dr. O.P. Toky recipient of Nanda Memorial Awards. Dr. Ramesh Yadava, Chairman HKA speaking in the seminar educated and motivated towards use of various machineries to Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute-ATARI manage stubble properly by purchasing such costly machineries in Dr I.S. Yadav, Ph.D (Plant Breeding) from Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar served CCSHAU, Hisar for 36 years (ICAR), International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre, groups for its easy access to every farmer. Putting his view, at different positions. Got scholarship from ICAR, New Delhi during B Sc (Hons) Ag. programme. He was also Borlaug Institute for South Asia and Scientists from PAU conducted Commissioner Agriculture Punjab B.S. Sidhu said that stubble can awarded Senior Fellowship in Plant Breeding by the CSIR, New Delhi for Ph. D. programme. His memorable career is a brain storming session on 15th March 2018 at ATARI -PAU, be used in the production of mushroom. Dr. Rajbir Singh said that also marked with administrative responsibilities as Head, Medicinal, Aromatic and Potential Crops Section and Prof & Ludhiana to deal with the problem of pollution from stubble burning. stubble can also be used in the production of vegetables which can Head, Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding (including Seed Science & Technology) –cum- Nodal Officer reduce weeds in the crops. Farmers said that the government should At this occasion Padma Bhushan Dr. R.S. Paroda, former D.G. of (Seed), CCSHAU, Hisar provide machinery, such as-Happy Seeder, Straw Management ICAR and Secretary DARE; Dr. Ramesh Kumar Yadava, Dr Yadav worked on many projects and developed 22 varieties of various field crops and medicinal plants. Under his System at cheaper rates to encourage stubble management effectively. Chairman, Haryana Kisan Ayog; Sh. B.S Sidhu, Commissioner leadership, CCSHAU, Hisar received “Best Centre Award of All India Network Research Project on Potential Crops. Agriculture, Punjab, Dr. Baldev Singh Dhillon, Vice Chancellor, He had been member of State Medicinal Plants Board, National Mission on Medicinal Plants and State Seed PAU and Dr. Rajbir Singh, Director ATARI were present. The Committee of Haryana. He was founder Councilor (North Zone) of Indian Society of Oilseeds Research. He has scientists extended the solutions to tackle the problem of left Dr. I.S. Yadav published about 180 research papers in National & International journals and 150 extension articles and delivered over stubbles in the fields of the farmers, after which the leading several radio & TV talks, organized many farmers' trainings as Organizing Secretary for the benefit of farming farmers of the state and the machinery manufactures interacted in community. dealing with the management of stubbles. Dr. Baldev Singh Dhillon, Vice Chancellor of Punjab Agricultural University said that in Punjab every year about 20 million tonnes of Dr. Partap Singh, M.Sc.(Ag.) in Vegetable Crops from Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar and Ph.D. (Horticulture) paddy and wheat are to be rescued from the fire causing a loss of from G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pant Nagar (UP) served CCS HAU, Hisar as scientist for 36 about eight million tonnes of carbon and one lakh tonnes of A view of the seminar years at different positions. He shouldered the University Administrative responsibility for 4 years as Professor and Head of Department of Vegetable Science. He taught both UG and PG courses of the Department and guided 8 M.Sc. and 5 Ph.D. students for their degree programs. Working on various projects, he contributed in the development and release of 26 different vegetables and spice crop varieties for cultivation in Haryana state. Seven varieties are Dainik Jagran, a leading newspaper of Haryana, organized 'Jagran Vimarsh' in its released at national level. Contributed for mega seed project awarded to CCS HAU, Hisar by the ICAR. He has th office at Hisar on 12 February 2018. Dr. Ramesh Kumar Yadava, Chairman, Haryana published 112 research papers in national and international journals of repute. Contributed 48 extension articles and Kisan Ayog was the chief guest of this event. While expressing his views in the delivered several radio & TV talks, training lectures to farmers and defense persons. He is life member of 11 program, Dr. Yadava said that reducing the burden of seed and manure on farmers is Dr. Partap Singh professional scientific societies and had been Executive Member of 5 societies and acted as Editor-in-Chief of the priority of Haryana government so that farmers' income can be doubled. Hence, it is Horticultural Society of Haryana. He developed 4 UG and PG teaching manuals and edited 4 symposia proceedings. quite necessary to reduce burden of expenditure on ploughing, leveling, irrigating the fields, purchase of seed etc. Earlier, as traditional practice, farmers were using remnant seed of previous year for sowing next season crop, however, with the lure of increased Dr. Lali Yadav Ph.D (Extension Education) from Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar served at CCSHAU, Hisar for production, private companies in their commercial interest changed this practice. 36 years. Her professional experience is inclusive of HOD, Extension Specialist (H.Sc) and Principal Campus A view of the meeting Farmers are being encouraged towards Integrated Farming in which besides School. She got Sr. ICAR fellowship for Ph.D. She received Bharat Rattan Dr. C. Subramanian Outstanding Teachers conventional farming, they should also engross in fisheries, poultry, beekeeping, dairy farming etc. The farmers are also encouraged to grow Award by ICAR, 2002 and other awards include Agriculture Human Resource Development Fellowship, 1998; crops organically using manures of poultry and dairy farms so that their fertilizer costs are minimized. Best Community Mobilization Award by National Professional Society of Community Mobilization for Sustainable Further, he said that farmers should desist paddy cultivation, which is proving very expensive. Moreso, as water saving has to be top priority for Development Society of India, New Delhi, 2007. availability and sustaining farming in the future. The farmers were advised for cultivation of other crops like maize, arhar, sesame wherever She successfully completed more than 17 International, national and regional level research and extension feasible as with each kg of rice export we are bearing about 5000 litres of water- the precious commodity for life. The government is making all projects mostly pertaining to empowerment of women in agriculture, entrepreneurship, distance education, media efforts to provide water to every corner of the state. Farmers are requested to shift to drip/micro irrigation in their fields as well as adopt and development. diversified crops to save and economize every drop of water for future use. She has more than 400 publications at her credit , guided 22 Post graduate students and developed first draft of He asserted the farmers to work in groups and make organizations to avail the benefits provided by government for the management of residues Dr. Lali Yadav Package of Practices in Home Science. She remained Chairman Women Cell, HAU; Pattern and President, in the fields. He further emphasized that best thing is that Delhi is in near vicinity of Haryana where, the farmers can sell their produce and earn Athletic Club at HAU. She remained in the panel of experts for various organizations ASRB, UPSC, RAU Bikaner, more by growing crops as per demand of such market. and Udaipur, PAU, Ludhiana, Imphal, CAZRI, IVRI, Agra, Nagpur, KUK, UGC, New Delhi.

JANUARY - MARCH 2018 14 Haryana Kisan Ayog, Newsletter, Vol. 8, No. 1 Haryana Kisan Ayog, Newsletter, Vol. 8, No. 1 15 JANUARY - MARCH 2018 nitrogen. Dr Paroda asked the farmers not to burn the stubble in the field to increase the fertility of the soil. After the harvesting of paddy, Dr. O.P. Toky is a superannuated Prof. of Forestry, Ex. ICAR Emeritus Scientist & Ex. Dean, Postgraduate Studies the farmers can go for direct wheat sowing with the help of Happy from CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar. He is specialized in agroforestry, biodiversity conservation and Seeder, while with the help of PAU Super SMS technology there is ecology of biodrainage systems. He has published several highly referred research papers in national and also the option of using stubble in small quantities in the field. international journals and 3 books. He is a Fellow of National Academy of Agricultural Sciences, New Delhi. He has Dr. Ramesh Yadava, Chairman, HKA emphasized that the farmers been advisor to the UPSC, ASRB, ICAR, ICFRE, DST, DEF & DRC (Govt. of India) and remained the member of of the country have been basically eco-friendly by nature. Since Academic Councils of different universities. He has a wide experience of forestry/ agroforestry in several countries Haryana farmers have been keen towards adoption of upcoming such as the U.K., U.S.A., Australia, Finland, Sweden, Norway, China, Singapore, Nepal and Thailand. He is the technologies and better alternatives, hence they need to be Dr. O.P. Toky recipient of Nanda Memorial Awards. Dr. Ramesh Yadava, Chairman HKA speaking in the seminar educated and motivated towards use of various machineries to Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute-ATARI manage stubble properly by purchasing such costly machineries in Dr I.S. Yadav, Ph.D (Plant Breeding) from Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar served CCSHAU, Hisar for 36 years (ICAR), International Maize and Wheat Improvement Centre, groups for its easy access to every farmer. Putting his view, at different positions. Got scholarship from ICAR, New Delhi during B Sc (Hons) Ag. programme. He was also Borlaug Institute for South Asia and Scientists from PAU conducted Commissioner Agriculture Punjab B.S. Sidhu said that stubble can awarded Senior Fellowship in Plant Breeding by the CSIR, New Delhi for Ph. D. programme. His memorable career is a brain storming session on 15th March 2018 at ATARI -PAU, be used in the production of mushroom. Dr. Rajbir Singh said that also marked with administrative responsibilities as Head, Medicinal, Aromatic and Potential Crops Section and Prof & Ludhiana to deal with the problem of pollution from stubble burning. stubble can also be used in the production of vegetables which can Head, Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding (including Seed Science & Technology) –cum- Nodal Officer reduce weeds in the crops. Farmers said that the government should At this occasion Padma Bhushan Dr. R.S. Paroda, former D.G. of (Seed), CCSHAU, Hisar provide machinery, such as-Happy Seeder, Straw Management ICAR and Secretary DARE; Dr. Ramesh Kumar Yadava, Dr Yadav worked on many projects and developed 22 varieties of various field crops and medicinal plants. Under his System at cheaper rates to encourage stubble management effectively. Chairman, Haryana Kisan Ayog; Sh. B.S Sidhu, Commissioner leadership, CCSHAU, Hisar received “Best Centre Award of All India Network Research Project on Potential Crops. Agriculture, Punjab, Dr. Baldev Singh Dhillon, Vice Chancellor, He had been member of State Medicinal Plants Board, National Mission on Medicinal Plants and State Seed PAU and Dr. Rajbir Singh, Director ATARI were present. The Committee of Haryana. He was founder Councilor (North Zone) of Indian Society of Oilseeds Research. He has scientists extended the solutions to tackle the problem of left Dr. I.S. Yadav published about 180 research papers in National & International journals and 150 extension articles and delivered over stubbles in the fields of the farmers, after which the leading several radio & TV talks, organized many farmers' trainings as Organizing Secretary for the benefit of farming farmers of the state and the machinery manufactures interacted in community. dealing with the management of stubbles. Dr. Baldev Singh Dhillon, Vice Chancellor of Punjab Agricultural University said that in Punjab every year about 20 million tonnes of Dr. Partap Singh, M.Sc.(Ag.) in Vegetable Crops from Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar and Ph.D. (Horticulture) paddy and wheat are to be rescued from the fire causing a loss of from G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pant Nagar (UP) served CCS HAU, Hisar as scientist for 36 about eight million tonnes of carbon and one lakh tonnes of A view of the seminar years at different positions. He shouldered the University Administrative responsibility for 4 years as Professor and Head of Department of Vegetable Science. He taught both UG and PG courses of the Department and guided 8 M.Sc. and 5 Ph.D. students for their degree programs. Working on various projects, he contributed in the development and release of 26 different vegetables and spice crop varieties for cultivation in Haryana state. Seven varieties are Dainik Jagran, a leading newspaper of Haryana, organized 'Jagran Vimarsh' in its released at national level. Contributed for mega seed project awarded to CCS HAU, Hisar by the ICAR. He has th office at Hisar on 12 February 2018. Dr. Ramesh Kumar Yadava, Chairman, Haryana published 112 research papers in national and international journals of repute. Contributed 48 extension articles and Kisan Ayog was the chief guest of this event. While expressing his views in the delivered several radio & TV talks, training lectures to farmers and defense persons. He is life member of 11 program, Dr. Yadava said that reducing the burden of seed and manure on farmers is Dr. Partap Singh professional scientific societies and had been Executive Member of 5 societies and acted as Editor-in-Chief of the priority of Haryana government so that farmers' income can be doubled. Hence, it is Horticultural Society of Haryana. He developed 4 UG and PG teaching manuals and edited 4 symposia proceedings. quite necessary to reduce burden of expenditure on ploughing, leveling, irrigating the fields, purchase of seed etc. Earlier, as traditional practice, farmers were using remnant seed of previous year for sowing next season crop, however, with the lure of increased Dr. Lali Yadav Ph.D (Extension Education) from Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar served at CCSHAU, Hisar for production, private companies in their commercial interest changed this practice. 36 years. Her professional experience is inclusive of HOD, Extension Specialist (H.Sc) and Principal Campus A view of the meeting Farmers are being encouraged towards Integrated Farming in which besides School. She got Sr. ICAR fellowship for Ph.D. She received Bharat Rattan Dr. C. Subramanian Outstanding Teachers conventional farming, they should also engross in fisheries, poultry, beekeeping, dairy farming etc. The farmers are also encouraged to grow Award by ICAR, 2002 and other awards include Agriculture Human Resource Development Fellowship, 1998; crops organically using manures of poultry and dairy farms so that their fertilizer costs are minimized. Best Community Mobilization Award by National Professional Society of Community Mobilization for Sustainable Further, he said that farmers should desist paddy cultivation, which is proving very expensive. Moreso, as water saving has to be top priority for Development Society of India, New Delhi, 2007. availability and sustaining farming in the future. The farmers were advised for cultivation of other crops like maize, arhar, sesame wherever She successfully completed more than 17 International, national and regional level research and extension feasible as with each kg of rice export we are bearing about 5000 litres of water- the precious commodity for life. The government is making all projects mostly pertaining to empowerment of women in agriculture, entrepreneurship, distance education, media efforts to provide water to every corner of the state. Farmers are requested to shift to drip/micro irrigation in their fields as well as adopt and development. diversified crops to save and economize every drop of water for future use. She has more than 400 publications at her credit , guided 22 Post graduate students and developed first draft of He asserted the farmers to work in groups and make organizations to avail the benefits provided by government for the management of residues Dr. Lali Yadav Package of Practices in Home Science. She remained Chairman Women Cell, HAU; Pattern and President, in the fields. He further emphasized that best thing is that Delhi is in near vicinity of Haryana where, the farmers can sell their produce and earn Athletic Club at HAU. She remained in the panel of experts for various organizations ASRB, UPSC, RAU Bikaner, more by growing crops as per demand of such market. and Udaipur, PAU, Ludhiana, Imphal, CAZRI, IVRI, Agra, Nagpur, KUK, UGC, New Delhi.

JANUARY - MARCH 2018 14 Haryana Kisan Ayog, Newsletter, Vol. 8, No. 1 Haryana Kisan Ayog, Newsletter, Vol. 8, No. 1 15 JANUARY - MARCH 2018 Dr. Prithvi Singh Lamba was born on 10th October, 1920 in a farming family in a village, Daulatpur of Hisar district in Haryana. He received his primary education in the village, graduated from Agriculture College, Lyallpur in 1940 with distinction. He completed M.S. and PhD in Agriculture from the University of Wisconsin, USA in 1943. Dr. Lamba started his career as Agriculture Officer in Bhopal State and served as Director of Agriculture there for a long time and did commendable work on land reclamation. In 1969, he joined Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana (PAU) to serve as Dean of College of Agriculture at its Hisar campus. In 1973, he became Vice-Chancellor of University of Udaipur and then in 1977 he became Vice Chancellor of the HAU, Hisar. He was a fatherly figure in the rural community. As a human being he was par excellence. Dr. P.S. Lamba breathed his last on 8th February, 2018 at the age of 97 years after abrief illness. His death was received with shock and despair among his vast array of friends, Haryana Kisan Ayog and the fraternity of agriculture mourns his sad demise and pays homage to the departed soul.

Dr. Gurcharan Singh Kalkat was born at village Sahora in Hoshiarpur on June 17, 1926. He received his initial schooling at Sahiwal in Montgomery district, now in Pakistan. He did his B.Sc. (Agriculture) from Punjab Agriculture College, Lyallpur and M.Sc. in agriculture from the Panjab University, Solan. As a Rockfeller Fellow, he joined the Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio (USA) and completed his PhD in Agricultural Entomology in December 1958. The vast repertoire of assignments that Dr Kalkat undertook included Director Agriculture, Punjab, Agriculture Commissioner (Government of India), member of the Steering Group of the Planning Commission (Government of India), the first Chairman of the Punjab State Farmers Commission, Senior Agriculturist with World Bank stationed atWashington DC and Vice-Chancellor of the PAU, Ludhiana. Dr. Kalkat expired on 27 January, 2018 at the age of 91 years. In his passing away, country has lost an eminent agricultural scientist and administrator who made pioneering contributions in turning food shortage to self- sufficiency in the country. HKA and the fraternity of agriculture mourns the sad demise of its one of the distinguished fellows and pays homage to the departed soul.

Dr. Raj Pal Singh Tyagi was born on 10th January, 1933 in a village, Narangpur in Meerut district of Uttar Pradesh. After completing his B.V. Sc. & A.H. from Agra University, he received his Master degree from Michigan State University and Doctorate degree from University of Minnesota, USA. He was also awarded Post Doctorate Fellowship from Royal Veterinary College, London. He joined the HAU as Head of Veterinary Surgery & Radiology in 1964. In 1977, he was honored with Rafi Ahmed Kidwai award. He had published around 200 research papers in national and international journal and guided 13 Ph.D. and 18 M.V. Sc. students. As an administrator, he served as Dean, Director of Research and Dean, PGS in Haryana Agricultural University. He was member of the ASRB, New Delhi and served as the Vice-Chancellor of H.P.K.V.V., Palampur from 1993 to 1998. Dr. Raj Pal Singh Tyagi left for his heavenly abode on March 31, 2018 at the age of 85 years while living at Hisar. HKA and the fraternity of agriculture and veterinary mourns the sad demise of one of our distinguished teachers and scientists; and pays homage to the deported soul.

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