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The cropping intensity of the district is 135%. The productivity, area under cultivation and
production of major crops is as follows:
Major crops Area (hec.) Production (MT)-
for Kharif-06
Productivity(Kg/he)-
for Kharif-06
Paddy 225865 641605 2840
Maize 8871 11625 1310
Ragi 46130 42670 925
Pulses 40985 21626 528
Oil seeds 30314 17089 564
Vegetables 47310 386285 8165
Fibers 4992 4094 820
At present Work Plan scheme such as Rice development scheme, Ragi development
scheme, sugarcane development scheme and farm mechanization scheme are in operation in
the district. Other schemes like Integrated scheme for Oil seeds, Pulses, Oil palm & Maize.
(ISOPOM), Integrated Cotton Development Programe (ICDP) and Agricultural
Technology Management Agency (ATMA) are also in operation.
However following critical areas remains to be addressed.
Critical areas
• Expansion of irrigation facilities to remote areas and economic use of available water
resources.
• Interventions need to be more focused and complete.
• Lack of sufficient storage facilities and post harvest management of farm produce.
• Diversification and lack of market oriented approach.
• Inadequate institutional and non institutional support to farmers and farmers’
organizations
Since 82% of the population of the district is dependent on agriculture there has always
been emphasis on agriculture in the district. In RSVY also total 13.5 crores rupees were
allocated for improving the irrigation scenario through tank irrigation, minor irrigation
structures and soil and water conservation structures. Earlier in SGRY as well as presently in
NREGA , irrigation infrastructure like tank, diversion weirs , farm ponds and bunds are being
given due importance.
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