Challenges and options for meeting the needs of pulses-A review

2017 ◽  
Vol 38 (02) ◽  
Author(s):  
A. R. Pathak ◽  
M. S. Pithia ◽  
R. M. Javia ◽  
D. R. Mehta
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Annual Growth Rate ◽  
Cropping Pattern ◽  
Demand And Supply ◽  
Nutritional Security ◽  
Self Sufficiency ◽  
Mixed Crop ◽  
Sole Cropping ◽  
Per Capita ◽  
Food And Nutritional Security

Pulses are important crops for food and nutritional security worldwide. Traditional cropping pattern almost always included a pulse crop either as a mixed crop or in rotation, the commercialization of agriculture has encouraged the practice of sole-cropping. India produces a quarter of the world’s pulses accounting for largest share in the world production, both in quantity and variety. The major pulses grown in India are chickpea, Pigeonpea and Mungbean during 2013-14. Thus the poor production of pulses have not only created an imbalance in the demand and supply, but also resulted in soaring import bills, unpredictable price rise and low profit compared to competing crops. Average annual growth rate of area (4.5 per cent) and production (9.6 per cent) was maximum in chickpea during 2008-09 to 2013-14. Productivity of pulses increased from 441 kg/ha during 1950-51 to 764 kg/ha during 2013-14. There was enormous interstate variation seen in area, production of total pulses. The picture of net per capita per day availability of pulses has fallen drastically from 60 g to 42 g during 1951 to 2013. This shortfall has serious nutritional implications especially to children and women in rural areas. To achieve self sufficiency in pulses, there is a need to increase production up to 26.5 million tons by the year 2050. Research efforts, easy and timely availability of critical inputs and creation of seed village will be helpful in achieving self sufficiency.

Doubling the farm income through the promoting of pigeonpea based intercropping system: A review

2017 ◽  
Vol 38 (03) ◽  
Author(s):  
Narendra Kumawat ◽  
Rakesh Kumar ◽  
R. K. Yadav ◽  
I. S. Tomar ◽  
Yogesh Kumar Sahu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Growth Rate ◽  
Cropping Systems ◽  
Farm Income ◽  
Annual Growth Rate ◽  
Biotic Stresses ◽  
Research Technology ◽  
Technology Generation ◽  
The People ◽  
Self Sufficiency ◽  
Sole Cropping

In order to ensure self-sufficiency, the current pulses requirement in the country is estimated at 22.5 MT. Keeping in view the trends in population growth rate and that several other options besides pulses are now available for meeting protein requirements of the people due to change in food habits of masses, the pulse requirement in the country is projected at 32 MT by the year 2030 and 39 million tonnes by the year 2050. This necessitates an annual growth rate of 2.2% requiring a phenomenal shift in research, technology generation, its dissemination, and commercialization along with capacity building in frontier areas of research. In every five year interval productivity will have to be enhanced by an average of about 80 kg/ha over the previous one to achieve a final productivity rate of 950 kg/ha by the end of 2025 and 1335 kg/ha by the end of 2050. The above-stated projections have been made assuming that practically it will be feasible to increase about 4 million ha additional area under pulses. The current per capita availability is estimated at 41.6 g/capita/day which was quite low (31.8 g) in 2000. Cultivation of pulses on poor soils under rainfed conditions with minimum inputs and care subject these crops to severe yield losses not only due to edaphic, abiotic and socio-economic factors but also due to confounding effects of various biotic stresses. High influence of environmental factors and their interactions with genotype are the major production constraint in pulses which lead to a limited gain in terms of productivity in most of the pulses. Therefore, for increasing of production of pulses, intercropping systems found to more beneficial in comparison to sole cropping systems in respect to profitability and soil fertility.

scholarly journals WORM'S-EYE VIEW ON ‘AGRICLINICS AND AGRIBUSINESS CENTRES SCHEME’ (ACABC) OVER A DECADE IN CONTEXT TO MADHYA PRADESH, INDIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Deepak Pal ◽  
Laveena Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Crop Insurance ◽  
Madhya Pradesh ◽  
Agricultural Technologies ◽  
Employment Opportunities ◽  
Extension Services ◽  
Nutritional Security ◽  
Self Employment ◽  
Self Sufficiency ◽  
Food And Nutritional Security ◽  
Rich Countries

Six decades ago, Mahatma Gandhi observed, "Agriculture is the backbone of the Indian economy." The scenario is still the same now, with agriculture, which is the mainstay of the communities, supporting practically the whole economy. It accounts for around 52 per cent of the Indian population's employment and generates 16 per cent of the country's overall GDP. The rapid growth of agriculture is necessary not just for self-sufficiency but also to earn crucial foreign exchange. Despite the fact that millions of farmers are marginal and small, Indian farmers are unrivalled in terms of production and productivity. They are just as quick to accept improved agricultural technologies as farmers in rich countries. It is believed that by providing timely and enough inputs such as fertilisers, seeds, and pesticides, as well as making reasonable agricultural loans and crop insurance available, Indian farmers will secure the nation's food and nutritional security. As a result, on April 9, 2002, the ‘Agri-Clinics and Agri-Business Centres' plan was created to increase technology transfer and extension services, as well as provide self-employment opportunities to technically skilled people. Herein after, we imagined the state of Madhya Pradesh from a worm's-eye perspective, which is a view of a scheme from below, as if the observer were a worm; it can be used to make an object appear big, strong, and mighty while the viewer feels childish or helpless. So, we here go through the actual facts by covering about the scheme, NTIs, trained candidates &venture established.

scholarly journals Scaling scan for sustainable and intensified agricultural production in Andhra Pradesh

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 191-197
Author(s):  
V. Rajendra Prasad ◽  
S. Govinda Rao ◽  
A.V. Ramana
Keyword(s):  
Value Chain ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Agricultural Production ◽  
Andhra Pradesh ◽  
Action Plan ◽  
Nutritional Security ◽  
Critical Areas ◽  
Wheat Improvement ◽  
Food And Nutritional Security ◽  
Sown Area

In the recent times the number of farm holdings in Andhra Pradesh has increased amidst the decrease in net sown area resulting in reduction of average holding size from 1.06 ha to 0.94 ha. The organization of the already existing unemployed along with the returned migrant labour into cultivation co-operatives or farmer producer organizations, provision of training in production of agricultural and allied agricultural products, linking these activities with already existing government programmes and schemes could be the action plan to achieve sustainable and comprehensive food and nutritional security in addition to create additional employment opportunities in the rural areas. The scaling scan, a tool developed by PPP Lab and the International maize and wheat improvement center (CIMMYT) in 2017 was used to identify the critical areas that need attention for sustained and intensified agricultural production in Andhra Pradesh. The results revealed that value chain, finance, collaboration, leader ship and management are the scaling ingredients that scored less than three requiring overcoming several challenges in the above areas to reach the ambition of sustainable and intensified agricultural production in the state of Andhra Pradesh.

scholarly journals An Analysis of Cropping Pattern and Crop Combination Regions of Thiruvarur District (2011-2016), Tamilnadu, India

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Geetha ◽  
R. Maniyosai
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Development Planning ◽  
Soil Conditions ◽  
Agricultural System ◽  
Annual Growth Rate ◽  
Cropping Pattern ◽  
Agricultural Planning ◽  
Suitable Combination ◽  
Agricultural Geography ◽  
Area Development

India is an Agricultural Nation. Its primary occupation is Agriculture. Today, India ranks second worldwide in farm output. Agriculture and allied sectors like forestry and fisheries accounted for 13.75% of the GDP in 2013, about 50% of the workforce. The crops are generally grown in combination and a particular crop occupies a position of total isolation from other crops. The studies of crop combination regions constitute an important aspect of agricultural geography as it provides a good basis for agricultural regeneration. Through different regions may have different climate and soil conditions. But each region is Individual to crops. For a comprehensive and better understanding of agricultural system the study of crop combination is of great significances and is essential for agricultural planning. The present study enlights to the crop combinations in Thiruvarur District. Agricultural Geography is very need for rural planning, because high density of population and increasing annual growth rate of population. It is necessary to producer cultivate more crops in the same field. So diversification and suitable combination of crops with short duration is necessary for an increase in the production. The study of crop combination is also helpful for the study of the comprehensive area development planning particularly for the rural areas.

scholarly journals Socioeconomic dynamics and characterization of land-based aquaculture in Western Kenya

2021 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 64-72
Author(s):  
Jacob Abwao ◽  
Safina Musa ◽  
Robert Ondiba ◽  
Zach Ogari
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Fish Farming ◽  
Fish Feed ◽  
Western Kenya ◽  
Nutritional Security ◽  
Important Challenge ◽  
Bottle Neck ◽  
Food And Nutritional Security

Abstract With the global decline in capture fisheries, aquaculture remains alternative in bridging the gap and meeting the demand for fisheries products. Currently, aquaculture contributes approximately 50% of world total fishery production, hence becoming an important intervention in promoting food and nutritional security, and employment creation. Western Kenya is suitable for aquaculture production due to favorable climate and good soil as well as high demand for fish. The present survey purposed to assess the Socio-demographic characteristics of fish farmers, fish feed and seed producers in 9 Counties within Western Kenya. The information obtained included socio economic dynamics and challenges to fish farming. Fish farming mainly occur in rural areas in Western Kenya where the most dominant system is earthen ponds, measuring 300 m2. Aquaculture in the region is male dominated and majority of players practice individual enterprises. The majority of the hatcheries are authenticated and the lack of credit facility was mentioned as the most important challenge. However, for feed producers lack of adequate raw materials was the most important bottle neck. From this study, both environmental and social factors in the region must be synergized to achieve aquaculture sustainability. There is need for empowerment of farmers through capacity building and availability of credit facilities whereas hatcheries and feed producers must be empowered with adequate skills and infrastructure in order to adhere to good standards.

Coordinated Rice Improvement Project in India: Its Significant Achievements and Future prospects

2019 ◽  
Vol 56 (Special) ◽  
pp. 82-91 ◽  
Author(s):  
LV Subba Rao ◽  
RA Fiyaz ◽  
AK Jukanti ◽  
G Padmavathi ◽  
J Badri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Management Practices ◽  
Crop Productivity ◽  
Yield Potential ◽  
High Yield ◽  
Improvement Project ◽  
Nutritional Security ◽  
Food Grain ◽  
Rice Improvement ◽  
Food And Nutritional Security ◽  
Sincere Effort

India is the second largest producer of rice in the world and it is the most important staple food grain. All India Coordinated Rice Improvement Project (AICRIP) was initiated with objective of conducting multi-location trials to identify suitable genotypes of high yield potential along with appropriate crop management practices. Since its inception AICRIP contributed significantly in meeting the growing demand both within and outside India. Significant progress has been achieved through AICRIP in terms of varietal release thereby increasing the crop productivity and also meeting the food and nutritional security. This paper makes a sincere effort in bringing out the significant achievements/milestones achieved under the AICRIP program and also gives a few directions for widening the areas under AICRIP.

scholarly journals There Is No Place like Home! How Willing Are Young Adults to Move to Find a Job?

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (13) ◽  
pp. 7494
Author(s):  
Julia Weiss ◽  
Livio Ferrante ◽  
Mariano Soler-Porta
Keyword(s):  
Young Adults ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Youth Unemployment ◽  
Rural Youth ◽  
The European Union ◽  
International Mobility ◽  
Persistent Problem ◽  
Self Sufficiency ◽  
Job Opportunities

The European Union (EU) has undergone significant economic crises in recent years. Therein, young people were amongst the hardest hit groups, with youth unemployment rising as high as 50% in some member states. Particularly high rates of youth unemployment were often observed in rural areas, where labour market supply in relation to demand were notably divergent. One of the core pillars of the EU’s agenda is to tackle the persistent problem of youth unemployment. Since the recent crisis, this has been via the “Youth on the Move” initiative, which involves the promotion of intra- and international mobility of young adults in order to gain access to job opportunities. However, what has received little attention so far is the question of what the general willingness of young adults to move is like, and to what extent this varies, for example, depending upon the area they live in. This paper therefore asks if rural youth differ from youth in urban areas in relation to their willingness to move for a job within their country or to another country. Moreover, what influences the general willingness to be mobile? Based on the Cultural Pathways to Economic Self-Sufficiency and Entrepreneurship (CUPESSE) Survey, which includes data on 18–35-year-olds in a sample of 11 European countries, it is shown that living in a rural area is strongly associated with the willingness to move. Furthermore, it shows that rural youth are more willing to move within the country but less willing to move to another country. Based on the presentation of the various factors, which promote or curb mobility readiness, the results make it clear that the success of EU initiatives depends on the preferences and willingness of the target group in question.

scholarly journals Mainstreaming Barahnaja cultivation for food and nutritional security in the Himalayan region

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kavita Gururani ◽  
Salej Sood ◽  
Anil Kumar ◽  
Dinesh C. Joshi ◽  
Dinesh Pandey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Himalayan Region ◽  
Nutritional Security ◽  
Food And Nutritional Security

scholarly journals Solanum aethiopicum: The Nutrient-Rich Vegetable Crop with Great Economic, Genetic Biodiversity and Pharmaceutical Potential

Horticulturae ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 126
Author(s):  
Mei Han ◽  
Kwadwo N. Opoku ◽  
Nana A. B. Bissah ◽  
Tao Su
Keyword(s):  
Urban Communities ◽  
Plant Species ◽  
Skin Infections ◽  
Nutritional Security ◽  
Solanum Aethiopicum ◽  
Genetic Biodiversity ◽  
Rural And Urban ◽  
Hidden Hunger ◽  
Medicinal Properties ◽  
Food And Nutritional Security

Solanum aethiopicum is a very important vegetable for both rural and urban communities in Africa. The crop is rich in both macro- and micronutrients compared with other vegetables and is suitable for ensuring food and nutritional security. It also possesses several medicinal properties and is currently employed in the treatment of high blood pressure, diabetes, cholera, uterine complaints as well as skin infections in humans. The crop is predominantly cultivated by traditional farmers and plays an important role in the subsistence and economy of poor farmers and consumers throughout the developing world. It also holds potential for dietary diversification, greater genetic biodiversity and sustainable production in Africa. Despite the numerous benefits the crop presents, it remains neglected and underutilized due to the world’s over-dependence on a few plant species, as well as the little attention in research and development it has received over the years. This review highlights the importance of S. aethiopicum, its role in crop diversification, reducing hidden hunger, the potential for nutritive and medicinal benefits, agricultural sustainability and future thrusts for breeding and genetic improvement of the plant species.

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