Agrotechnology for dryland Horticulture
Introduction
Growing of fruit crops is one of the many ways of crop diversification in drylands. Dryland horticulture not only provides higher income to the farmers, but also more stable returns, besides utilizing the off-season precipitation. Several farmers are evincing keen interest in cultivating fruit crops like ber, pomegranate, custard apple, amla, guava, tamarind and karonda etc. under drylands. Standard agronomic package of practices for many of these dryland fruit crops either sole or in agri-horticultural systems, both for Alfisols and Vertisols, have been evolved.
Technology
The technologies essentially involved identification of appropriate fruit species suitable to land capability and rainfall of the area choosing the right varieties planting site modification water management mulching and use of soil amendments. The consultancy is offered in dryland horticulture to provide guidance on land suitability assessment and cultivation technology of fruit plants compatible agri-horticultural systems etc.
ICAR
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research is an apex organization at the national level to plan, undertake, aid, promote and co-ordinate education, research and its application in agriculture, agro-forestry, animal husbandry, fisheries, home science and allied sciences. It also provides, undertakes and promotes consultancy services in the fields of agricultural education, research, training and dissemination of new technologies and information. During last 7 decades it has executed a large number of research projects and has brought out technologies which have been commercialized. It is now a globally recognized R&D and education organization.
Advantages
- Low capital investment
- High employment potential
- Maximum use of local raw materials and manpower resources
- Adaptable levels of sophistication
ECONOMICS
Cost of cultivation and Gross returns Depends on the species
Consultancy charge Rs.500/0.405/ha
Terms of offer Non-exclusive basis
Note: The above figures are for budgetary purpose only and are subject to change in subsequent offers
For further information please contact :
Director
Indian Council for Agricultural Research
Krishi Bhavan,
New Delhi-110001, India
