Agriculture: In AES-1 farmers generally take only one crop i.e. paddy. The main threats for this situation is to generate awareness and introduce such crops which could be grown under available moisture. For this condition it has been observed that Lotni and Nizer may be introduced and followed by Kharif paddy by exposure and awareness to ZRS and other identified successful farmers.
2. In AES-II only crop like Kharif paddy or Maize is grown by farmers. In this situation after Kharif paddy and maize the area will be covered by linseed and sunflower.
3. In AES-III the main thrust is to introduce improved varieties of paddy, maize, pea, gram, wheat, potato and transfer of available latest technology.
4. In AES-IV following thrust has been identified.
Introduction of HYV paddy followed by linseed and masoor as a paira crop.
In the command area of Mayurakshi project an alarming problem is being faced by farmers which needs immediate attention. The maximum lowland field in this area has became marshy land, which makes it difficult to plough the fields. In these kind of land however farmers are growing Kharif and garma paddy regularly. With great difficulties, for but a serious problem i.e. land of these area, being marshy land, bullocks and tractors are not workable, making ploughing difficult. These increases the cost of cultivation per hector which makes farming uneconomical. This case may be referred to ZRS and BAU, Ranchi for further research.
Horticulture: Main strategies in this sector is to generate awareness and introduction of improved technology for rabi and garma vegetable cultivation.
2. Awareness and exposure visit for the farmers growing vegetable in traditional methods.
3. Four blocks such as Jamtara, Jarmundi, Jama and Dumka has large scope for floriculture. In this blocks FIGs has been identified to enhance flower production of gladulla and Marry gold variety. Due to presence of holy places such as BABA BAIDYANATH & TARA PITH floriculture has vast market and traditional flower growers needs to be made aware of modern floriculture.
Animal Husbandry: Whole district is suffering from poor animal health and maintenance of live stock population especially Cattle, Goats, Pigs. Farmers are totally unaware of poultry farming. Due to large gap in technology, training and awareness in Piggery, Goatary and Poultry has been proposed.
Fishery: Fisheries has good scope in Dumka. Out of the 14 blocks large numbers of FIG members owns takes which are suitable for Fisheries. But due to lack of awareness yield is limited. Hence it is proposed that Fisheries be introduced on individual / community basis through the FIGs training and exposure visit to successful areas.
Sericulture: Out of 14 blocks 6 blocks namely Gopikandar, Kathikund, Dumka, Sikaripara, Maslia and Ranishwar has potential for sericulture. There is a good success story in Keshia bahal village or Dumka block. Another success of Mulberry plantation and cocoon rearing is available at Sikaripara village for training and exposure. According to choice and local condition of farmers six FIGs has been identified for awareness, training exposure and rearing DFL. The main problem of sericulture is marketing. This will be shorted out by tie up with market associates like AROUS.
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