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water, use of improved seed and balanced fertilizers
and agronomic practices. (Table.2 )
( c) Input use-The benchmark survey indicated
that farmers were using agricultural inputs at lower
rates ranging from 30-50% of recommended doses
and as a result low crop yields. The farm production
interventions inspired the farmers and as a result
the use of agricultural inputs increased, which has
been reflected in the higher values of Crop fertilization
index(CFI) & Crop productivity index(CPI). Higher
CFI was observed under Potato(0.50,0.44),
Pea(0.40),Garlic (0.37,0.40) and Maize(0.50,0.60)
which clearly indicated that the farmers have started
using NPK and Urea fertilizers at higher rates
ranging from 37-60% of recommended doses.
.(Table.3) The farmers have now recognized the
balanced use of NPK fertilizers and their role in crop
production.
(d) Productivity-Before the start of project the
crop productivity index in the village was below 54%
under Potato, Garlic and Maize crops except Pea
69%. The farmers were not harvesting good yield
as per the potential of these crops so there was
scope for improvement. Higher and judicious use of
inputs along with assured irrigation has increased
the yield of almost all the crops which comes as
confirmation from the increasing trend of Crop
Productivity Index registered under various crops at
village Sanio.(Table .3)
OUT COME OF THE SYSTEM-
The water source which was not managed
earlier has been developed by people and the user
group Sanio is maintaining its functioning. The
farmers have now developed a system at their own
and every user is to abide the rules and regulations
fixed by all members as below.
� No person will be allowed to pollute the water
source in any shape.
� Members will be storing the water in tanks
when it is surplus or at night time.
� Farmers will be using their own plastic pipes
as conveyance system to irrigate field.
� Flood irrigation has been discouraged as it leads
to losses and less water use efficiency.
� Small amount has been fixed as user charge/
fees and defaulter if any, will be fined by user group
members.
� All the members of user group are authorized
to inspect the working and maintenance of system
Table 3 – Effect of water harvesting on Crop fertilization index and Crop Productivity index
S.No Crop Crop Fertilization Index(CFI) Crop Productivity Index(CPI)
Before (2003) After(2005) Before (2003) After(2005)
1 Potato 0.54 0.68
NPK 0.4 0.5
Urea 0.38 0.44
2 Pea 0.69 0.87
NPK 0.33 0.4
3 Garlic 0.47 0.58
NPK 0.31 0.37 - -
urea 0.32 0.4 - -
4 Maize 0.5 0.75
NPK 0.4 0.5
Urea 0.5 0.6
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