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 (Technical) Shri D.V. Gohil (Administrative)
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	I/C Assistant Research Scientist (Administrative)and Agricultural Officer	Against the post
2	Shri D.S. Rojasara	Agril. Assistant	-
3	Shri T.N. Bhut	Senior Research Fellow	Contract base
4	Shri H.M. Limbola	Agri. Assistant	Contract base
5	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

1) 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.

2) Following recommendation to farmers was made by centre:

1) The farmers of Bhal region growing gram under conserve soil moisture condition are recommended to apply 20-40-0-20 kg N-P₂O₅-K₂O-S/ha for obtaining higher yield and net monetary returns.

2) The farmers of Bhal region growing Bt cotton are recommended to apply pendimethalin 30% EC @ 0.900 kg/ha (3 lit./ha) as pre-emergence + HW and IC at 30 and 60 DAS OR three HW and IC at 30, 60 and 90 DAS for effective weed management and achieving

higher seed cotton yield and net realization.

3) The farmers of Bhal region growing Bt cotton under rainfed condition are recommended to apply 80-40-80-20 kg N-P2O5-K2O-S/ha for obtaining higher yield and net return. The nitrogen should be applied in three splits i.e. 25% as basal at the time of sowing, 50 and

25% as top dressing at 35-40 and 60-65 days after sowing, respectively by drilling at 10 cm soil depth.

3) Frontline Demonstrations

a) FLDs on High Density Planting System (H.D.P.S) 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
2020-21	G.Cot.Hy-8	12	1163	1150	1.13
2021-22	G.Cot.Hy-8	11	1267	1231	2.92
2022-23	G.Cot.Hy-8	16	2323	2240	3.71
2023-24	G.Cot.Hy-8	16	1560	1166	33.75
2024-25	G.Cot.Hy-8	16	1683	1340	25.63

b) FLDs on Performance of Bt cotton variety G.Cot.Hy-8 or GTHH-49 BG-II.

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
2020-21	G.Cot.Hy-8	21	1874	1861	0.70
2021-22	G.Cot.Hy-8	21	1447	1421	1.83
2022-23	G.Cot.Hy-8	16	1655	1558	6.23
2023-24	G.Cot.Hy-8	16	1519	1238	22.73
2024-25	G.Cot.Hy-49	16	1639	1292	26.81

c) FLDs on Management of insect pests in 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
2020-21	G.Cot.Hy-8	21	2031	2014	0.84
2021-22	G.Cot.Hy-8	11	1638	1611	1.68
2022-23	G.Cot.Hy-8	12	1780	1701	4.64
2023-24	G.Cot.Hy-8	11	1478	1207	22.48
2024-25	G.Cot.Hy-8	11	1547	1227	26.01

d) FLD on irrigation management in cotton (G.Cot.Hy-10 BG-II) through drip using canal water.

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
2020-21	G.Cot.Hy-10	20	2374	2351	0.98
2021-22	G.Cot.Hy-10	20	1550	1522	1.84
2022-23	G.Cot.Hy-10	10	3130	3040	2.96
2023-24	G.Cot.Hy-10	10	1512	1154	31.04
2024-25	G.Cot.Hy-10	10	1531	1188	28.93

e) FLDs on improved agril practices in chickpea.

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
2020-21	GJG-3	16	1311	1282	2.26
2021-22	GJG-3	15	1943	1910	1.73
2022-23	GJG-3	18	1341	1281	4.68
2023-24	GJG-3	16	1251	960	30.37
2024-25	GJG-3	16	1517	1216	25.44

f) FLDs on supplemental irrigation in chickpea (GJG-3) grown under conserved moisture.

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
2020-21	GJG-3	15	1960	1929	1.61
2021-22	GJG-3	14	1340	1310	2.29
2022-23	GJG-3	17	1612	1544	4.40
2023-24	GJG-3	14	1442	1156	24.74
2024-25	GJG-3	15	1507	1184	27.29

g) FLDs on improved agril practices in wheat in (only two irrigation on critical stages).

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
2020-21	GW-496	20	3378	3414	1.07
2021-22	GW-496	21	3451	3480	0.84
2022-23	GW-496	25	3664	3801	3.74
2023-24	GW-496	25	2943	2672	10.15
2024-25	GW-496	30	2988	2642	13.11

Achievements :

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

Breeder & Truthful Seed Production :

Year	Crop	Variety	Stage	Production (kg)
2020-21	Gram	GJG-3	Truthful seed	7500
2021-22	Gram	GJG-3	Truthful seed	7600
2022-23	Gram	GJG-3	Truthful seed	11100
2023-24	Gram	GJG-3	Truthful seed	850
2024-25	Gram	GJG-3	Truthful seed	10140

:: Contact ::

Assistant Research Scientist (Agronomy)

Dry Farming Research Station

Junagadh Agricultural University

Vallabhipur (District: Bhavnagar)

Phone : 02841-222812 (Office)

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