Dry Farming Research Station, Vallabhipur ( Dist. : Bhavnagar)

Dry Farming Research Station
Junagadh Agricultural University

Vallabhipur

Year of Establishment : 1958

Introduction:

The DFRS, Vallabhipur was established by the Government of Bombay, Agril. & Forest Department Notification No. 606/1957/(5)F dated 26th May 1958 worth of Rs. 24,414/- for 24.94 hectares land started from 30th June, 1959. In 1972, when Gujarat Agricultural University came into existence, the activities of this station were then merged in it and in Junagadh Agricultural University with its inception from May 2004. The station is located in Bhal & Coastal Area Sub-zone-VIII (Tract of Bhavnagar district) of the Zone-13, Gujarat plains hills. The centre geographically situated on Latitude 21.530 and Longitude 71.540, and has Altitude about 20 meter.

(1) The scheme for Strengthening of Existing Dry Farming Research Station and starting new Farming Research Station in Saurashtra was sanctioned by Director of Agriculture vide letter No. RES-F(2)Agril/3182 dated 21 st April, 1966 is under operation at this station, which was the implementation of the Govt. of Gujarat Resolution No. SCS/1063/28200-T,dated 19 th December, 1964.

(2) Sardar Sarovar Project was initiated at Vallabhipur with the financial support of Sardar Sarovar Project Command Area (Phase-II) in October 2010. (Sanction order Number JAU/DR/Tech-2/19641-45/10 dated 6/10/2010 of Director of Research, Junagadh).

(3) The plan scheme “Strengthening of Dry Farming Research at Vallabhipur” was sanctioned by the Agriculture and Cooperation Department, Govt. of Gujarat Resolution No.જકવ-૧૨૨૦૧૧-૩૨૫૧-ક.૨તરીખ ૧૩ ડીસેમ્બર, ૨૦૧૨.

Mandate :

1. To screen and evale the varieties of high yielding potential, better grain quality and tolerance to different biotic and biotic stress.

2. To develop location specific production technology.

3. To act as testing center for multi-location trails of dry farming technology.

4. Dissemination of agricultural technology to the farmers.

5. Seed production Programme of high yielding varieties and its distribution to the farmers.

Objectives :

1. To conduct the various experiment of dry land and non-irrigated crops to screen the good material for this region.

2. To produce the HYVs and improved seeds and provide extension services to the farmers.

3. To distribute the improved seeds of dry land crops to the farmers of this region.

INFORMATION OF HEAD OF DEPARTMENT:

Name	Dr. K.N. Vadaria
Designation	Assistant Research Scientist (Agronomy)
Phone (O)	02841-222812
Email (O)	This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

FACULTY INFORMATION:

Sr.	Name	Designation	Qualification	Discipline	Remarks
1	Dr. K. N. Vadaria,	Assistant Research Scientist	Ph. D. (Agri.)	Agronomy	On pool

STAFF INFORMATION :

Sr.	Name	Designation	Remarks
1	Shri D.V. Gohil	Agricultural Officer	Against the post
2	Shri D.D. Vala	Agril. Supervisor	on pooled
3	Shri H.L. Kanani	Agri. Assistant	-
4	Shri T.N. Bhut	Senior Research Fellow	Contract base
5	Shri H.M. Limbola	Agri. Assistant	Contract base
6	Shri V.B. Rathod	Agri. Assistant	Contract base

Agro –climatic information of centre

Name of the Agro-climatic Zone	:	Bhal and Coastal Agro-climatic Zone –VIII, AES 1 (b) and 3.
Rainfall	:	The annual rainfall of this region for last 25 years ranged from 227 mm to 113 mm with an average precipitation of 522 mm.
Soil	:	The soil of the station farm is medium black with clayey texture and sodic in nature. The PH of the ranges from 7.7 to 9.0. the soil is deficient in nitrogen and phosphorus but rich in potash content.
Temperature	:	The climatic condition of the area is harsh and arid. The South-West monsoon mostly around 20 th June and withdraws around first of October. The July and August are the months of moderate to heavy rains. The winter may be mild frostless but the summer vary hot having the temperature ranges about 40 oC to 45 oC in May and June.
Geographical Details:
Climate	:	subtropical arid
Latitude	:	21.53 o N
Longitude	:	71.54 o E
Altitude	:	20 Mt. ASL
Temperature varies	:	8 to 45 degree centigrade
Average rainfall	:	522 mm
Type of soil:
Texture	:	Clayey
pH	:	8.2
Organic Carbon	:	0.56 %
Avail P 2 O 5	:	46 kg/ha.
Avail K 2 O	:	547 kg/ha
EC	:	0.22 ds/m
Water holding capacity	:	50 %
Spore Space	:	42 %
Field Capacity	:	29.7 %
Permanent Wilting Point	:	12 %

Thrust Areas :

Research should be carried out in following field:

1. To workout the nutrient requirements of rainfed crops on cropping system basis.

2. To assess the economic viability of spices crops in Bhal region for introducing

3. To explore the potentiality of organic farming.

4. When Sardar Sarovar (narmada) canal irrigation water becomes available to this region, research on limited irrigation will required for all the crops of this region as water stagnation in the salty soil of this tract cause adverse effect on soil health and crop yield too.

5. To study the effect of deep ploughing along with mulch on “ insitu ’ moisture conservation.

6. To work out the package of practices for newly released variety suitable to the area specific.

7. To act as multi-location testing center for dry farming technologies and conduct the demonstration on farmers fields.

Schemes Operating :

Dry Farming Research Scheme (Non-plan Budget Head : 5042)
Agricultural Demonstration Activities in SSP Command Area Ph-II (Plan Scheme Budget Head : 18005-05)
Strengthening of Dry Farming Research at Vallabhipur (Pan Budget Head : 12020)

On-Going Research Schemes/Projects

Sr.	Name of Scheme	Budget Head	Type of Scheme	Funding Agency
1.	Dry Farming Research Scheme	5042	Plan	State Govt.
2.	Agricultural Demonstration Activities in SSP Command Area Ph-II	18005-05	Other Agency	Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Ltd.
3.	Strengthening of Dry Farming Research at Vallabhipur	12020	Non Plan	State Govt.

Infrastructure Facility and Major Equipments available :

1. 20.10 ha cultivated land

2. Tractor, Mini tractor and all important farm implements

3. Office building in farm

4. Two godown, One implement shed and Two fodder sheds in farm

Major Achievements of Research & Teaching

a) Contribution was given to release chickpea varieties Gujarat Gram – 1, Gujarat Gram - 2, Gujarat Gram - 4, Gujarat Junagadh Gram – 3, Gujarat Gram- 5 and Gujarat Junagadh Gram-6.

b) FLDs on Nutrient Management in Bt Cotton

YEAR	Variety	No. of FLDs conducted	Seed cotton yield (kg/ha)		% increase over farmer practices
YEAR	Variety	No. of FLDs conducted	Improved practices	Farmer practices	% increase over farmer practices
2012-13	Bt Bijdhan-2	11	905	751	20.51
2013-14	Bt Bijdhan-2	11	2978	2686	10.87

c) FLDs on Pest Management in Bt Cotton

YEAR	Variety	No. of FLDs conducted	Seed cotton yield (kg/ha)		% increase over farmer practices
YEAR	Variety	No. of FLDs conducted	Improved practices	Farmer practices	% increase over farmer practices
2012-13	Bt Bijdhan-2	11	1004	892	12.56
2013-14	Bt Bijdhan-2	11	2881	2506	14.96
2016-17	G.Cot.Hy-8	10	2330	2131	9.35
2017-18	G.Cot.Hy-8	10	2178	1939	12.36
2018-19	G.Cot.Hy-8	9	940	856	9.80
2019-20	G.Cot.Hy-8	6	2159	2079	3.87

d) FLDs on Drip Irrigation in Bt Cotton

YEAR	Variety	No. of FLDs conducted	Seed cotton yield (kg/ha)		% increase over farmer practices
YEAR	Variety	No. of FLDs conducted	Improved practices	Farmer practices	% increase over farmer practices
2012-13	Bt Bijdhan-2	5	1378	1217	13.23
2013-14	Bt Bijdhan-2	5	3813	3299	15.55
2014-15	G.Cot.Hy-6	15	1335	1216	8.85
2015-16	G.Cot.Hy-6	14	1544	1382	11.71
2016-17	G.Cot.Hy-6	10	2478	2314	7.09
2017-18	G.Cot.Hy-6	11	2476	2259	9.61
2018-19	G.Cot.Hy-6	15	1611	1520	5.95
2019-20	G.Cot.Hy-6	15	2357	2264	4.12

e) FLDs on Good Agricultural Practices in Bt Cotton

YEAR	Variety	No. of FLDs conducted	Seed cotton yield (kg/ha)		% increase over farmer practices
YEAR	Variety	No. of FLDs conducted	Improved practices	Farmer practices	% increase over farmer practices
2013-14	Bt Bijdhan-2	6	3001	2559	17.27
2014-15	G.Cot.Hy-8	15	1547	1284	20.44
2015-16	G.Cot.Hy-8	14	1483	1324	12.08

f) FLDs on Nutrient Management in Gram

YEAR	Variety	No. of FLDs conducted	Seed yield (kg/ha)		% increase over farmer practices
YEAR	Variety	No. of FLDs conducted	Improved practices	Farmer practices	% increase over farmer practices
2011-12	GJG-3	7	1552	1501	3.40
2012-13	GJG-3	8	516	414	24.64
2013-14	GJG-3	11	696	600	16.06
2014-15	GJG-3	8	904	851	6.15
2015-16	GJG-3	10	641	556	15.29
2016-17	GJG-3	6	730	630	15.91

g) FLDs on Pest Management in Gram

YEAR	Variety	No. of FLDs conducted	Seed yield (kg/ha)		% increase over farmer practices
YEAR	Variety	No. of FLDs conducted	Improved practices	Farmer practices	% increase over farmer practices
2011-12	GJG-3	6	1486	1424	4.35
2012-13	GJG-3	8	512	402	27.36
2013-14	GJG-3	11	712	615	15.74

h) FLDs on Good Agricultural Practices in Gram

YEAR	Variety	No. of FLDs conducted	Seed Yield (kg/ha)		% increase over farmer practices
YEAR	Variety	No. of FLDs conducted	Improved practices	Farmer practices	% increase over farmer practices
2013-14	GJG-3	5	669	581	15.15
2014-15	GJG-3	10	1305	1210	7.85
2015-16	GJG-3	9	586	530	10.57
2016-17	GJG-3	6	506	418	21.15
2017-18	GJG-3	13	624	504	23.88
2017-18	GJG-3	10	444	415	7.08
2018-19	GJG-3
2019-20	GJG-3	14	870	801	8.67

i) FLDs on Nutrient Management in Wheat

YEAR	Variety	No. of FLDs conducted	Grain Yield (kg/ha)		% increase over farmer practices
YEAR	Variety	No. of FLDs conducted	Improved practices	Farmer practices	% increase over farmer practices
2011-12	GW-366	3	5146	4969	3.56
2012-13	GW-366	3	3046	2709	12.44
2013-14	GW-366	5	3039	2680	13.40

j) FLDs on Good Agril Practices in Wheat

YEAR	Variety	No. of FLDs conducted	Grain Yield (kg/ha)		% increase over farmer practices
YEAR	Variety	No. of FLDs conducted	Improved practices	Farmer practices	% increase over farmer practices
2014-15	GW-366	5	3711	3894	4.94
2015-16	GW-366	10	3644	4343	19.18
2016-17	GW-366	15	3824	3956	3.46
2017-18	GW-366	15	3733	3473	7.49
2018-19	GW-366	15	3474	3408	1.93
2019-20	GW-366	25	3403	3331	2.15

k) FLDs on organic nutrient inputs in gram

YEAR	Variety	No. of FLDs conducted	Seed Yield (kg/ha)		% increase over farmer practices
YEAR	Variety	No. of FLDs conducted	Improved practices	Farmer practices	% increase over farmer practices
2014-15	GJG-3	11	904	851	6.25
2015-16	GJG-3	11	641	556	15.29
2016-17	GJG-3	6	730	630	15.91
2017-18	GJG-3	13	683	567	20.45
2018-19	GJG-3	10	407	373	9.12
2019-20	GJG-3	13	889	823	7.95

l) FLDs on High Density Planting System (H.D.P.S) on yield of Bt Cotton

YEAR	Variety	No. of FLDs conducted	Seed Yield (kg/ha)		% increase over farmer practices
YEAR	Variety	No. of FLDs conducted	Improved practices	Farmer practices	% increase over farmer practices
2016-17	G.Cot.Hy-8	11	1952	1787	9.21
2017-18	G.Cot.Hy-8	12	1867	1631	14.48
2018-19	G.Cot.Hy-8	16	934	820	14.01
2019-20	G.Cot.Hy-8	16	1523	1444	5.49

Research Activities :

Crop Improvement:

1. Testing of newly development genotypes under various categories of trial such PET, SSVT, LSVT, MLT, and AVT.

2. Seed multiplication different varieties on large scale to cater the need of the farmer and various seed production agencies.

3. To conduct field demonstration trials on the developed technology.

Resource Management:

1. To workout the suitable intercropping system in cotton.

2. To workout the nutrient requirement of dry farming crops on cropping system basis.

3. To develop the package of practices for rainfed crops of Bhal region.

4. To assess the economic viability of new crops in Bhal region for introduction in cropping scheme.

5. To explore the potentiality of bio-fertilizer and organic for sustaining crop yield and productivity.

Achievements :

The following seed production Programme of improved varieties were taken in last five years and distributed to the farmer.

Breeder & General Seed Production:

Year	Crop	Variety	Stage	Production (kg)
2010-11	Cotton Gram	G.Cot-21 G.G.-3	Truthful seed Breeder seed	400 7155
2011-12	Gram Gram	G.G.-2 G.G.-3	Breeder seed Breeder seed	1182 3360
2012-13	Gram	G.G.-3	Truthful seed	1533
2013-14	Cotton Gram	G.Cot-21 G.G.-3	Truthful seed Truthful seed	284 1040
2014-15	Gram	G.G.-3	Truthful seed	3068
2015-16	Cotton Gram	G.Cot-21 G.G.-3	Truthful seed Breeder seed	103 995
2016-17	NIL
2017-18	Gram	G.G.-3	Truthful seed	1701
2018-19	Gram	G.G.-3	Truthful seed	675
2019-20	NIL

Ongoing Technical Programmes (2020-21) :

(A) DISCIPLINE WISE ON GOING EXPERIMENTS:

Plant breeding Khrif & Rabi:

1. LSVT of sesamum

2. LSVT of G. arboreum cotton

3. MLT of G. arboreum cotton

4. LSVT of chipea

5. SSVT of chickpea

Agronomy:

1. High density planting and detopping of Bt. Cotton under rain fed condition.

2. Weed management in Bt cotton under rainfed condition.

3. Response of cotton to moisture conservation practices under rainfed condition

Soil Science:

1. Nutrient Management in Bt cotton under rainfed condition.

2. Nutrient Management in gram under reserve soil moisture condition.

Publications (Last five years) :

(a) Useful to the farmers : Nil

(b) Useful to the scientific community : Nil

Transfer of Technologies / Extension Activities :

The Agricultural technology developed at this research station is being disseminated to the farmers of this region various extension agencies and students in the following ways:

1. Arranging farmers visit at this center in crop seasons and providing guidance on telephone.

2. Conducting information plots on farmers fields.

3. Providing information in to the farmers in “ Krishi Mahotsaw ’’ by personnel visit to villages.

4. Taking participation in district level watershed development committee.

5. Educating students and farmer coming to this center in education tour.

:: Contact ::

Assistant Research Scientist (Agronomy)

Dry Farming Research Station

Junagadh Agricultural University

Vallabhipur (District: Bhavnagar)

Phone : 02841-222812 (Office)

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