Wani, S P (2013) Bhoochetana: Bridging Yield Gaps with Science-led Interventions in Andhra Pradesh. Documentation. International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics, Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh, India.
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Abstract
Current productivity of agricultural crops in Andhra Pradesh is lower by two- to four-folds as compared to the achievable potential yields. Long term studies at ICRISAT based at Patancheru have demonstrated a virtuous cycle of persistent yield increases through improved management in rainfed agriculture. The present scenario clearly points to the need for adoption of science-led interventions to improve agricultural productivity and livelihoods to alleviate poverty, hunger and malnutrition in rainfed regions. In this context, the Government of Andhra Pradesh has taken up an innovative approach to adopt science-based development of agriculture and capacity strengthening of stakeholders with technical support from the ICRISAT-led consortium called “Bhoochetana”, which will increase productivity of target crops by 25% in 5 years. The strategy is to map out nutrient deficiencies in the soils, develop mandal-wise balanced nutrient recommendations and conduct demonstrations/trials in a phased manner to scale out the technology to a large number of farmers in the state using improved cultivars and soil and water managemnet practices.
| Item Type: | Monograph (Documentation) |
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| Divisions: | UNSPECIFIED |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Bhoochetana, Yield Gaps, Agricultural Crops, Andhra Pradesh |
| Subjects: | Others > Agriculture Others > Andhra Pradesh Others > Bhoochetana Others > Watershed Management |
| Depositing User: | Mr Siva Shankar |
| Date Deposited: | 07 Mar 2013 04:31 |
| Last Modified: | 23 Mar 2017 11:14 |
| URI: | http://oar.icrisat.org/id/eprint/6643 |
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