RPF-II

PROFORMA FOR SUBMISSION OF ANNUALPROGRESS REPORT OF RESEARCH PROJECTS

PART-I: GENERAL INFORMATION

600 Project Code

6001 Institute Project Code No. : C.P.2.1.14

6002 ICAR Project Code No.

601 Name ofInstitute and Division

6011 Name & Address of Institute : Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, Jhansi

6012 Name of Division /Section : Division of crop production

6013 Location of Project : C.P.Farm, IGFRI,Jhansi

602 Project Title : "Climate Resilient Forage Production Systems underRainfed Situation"

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Priority AreaResearch Approach : Applied Res. Basic Res. Process/or Technology

Development01 02 03

Transferof Tech.04

604 Specific Area : Rainfed Forage production systems

605 Duration of project : 04 years

6051 Date of start of project : Kharif, 2012

6052 Likely date of completion of project: 2016

6053 Period for which report submitted : ~ 20 12.. - J 3.

606 Total cost of the project

6061 Expenditure to date : Institute Project

607 Summary Achievements :During the first year (2012-13) of this project, perennialcomponent (TSH and legume on beds) was established. Initial soilstatus was recored. Kharif crops not attempted as perennialsestablishment is priority in this season. Rabi season crops sownbut delayed operation of kharif did not have enough residualmoisture for rabi crops which resulted in poor germination ofrainfed treatments. However, the data of first year will not beconsidered for reporting.

608 Key words :Forage production systems, Rainfed situation, Climate resilientagriculture

PART -II: INVESTIGATOR PROFILE610 Principal Investigator

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Name

Designation

Division! Section

Location

Institute Address

Co- Investigator

Name

Designation

Division /Section

Location

Institute Address

Co-investigator

Name

Designation

Division!Section

Location

Institute Address

: Dr. Sunil Kumar

: Head (C.P.)

: Division of Crop Production, IGFRI,Jhansi

: C.P.Farm, IGFRI, Jhansi

: Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute (IGFRI), Jhansi

: Dr. Kiran Kumar T.

: Scientist (Agronomy)

: Division of Crop Production

: c.P. Farm, IGFRI,Jhansi

: Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute (IGFRI), Jhansi

: Dr. lB.Singh

: Principal Scientist (Agrometeorology)

: Division of Crop Production

: c.r. Farm, IGFRI,Jhansi

: Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute (IGFRI),Jhansi

PART -III: TECHNICAL DETAILS

620 Introduction and objectives6201 Immediate objectives:

.:. To enhance the productivity and sustainability of perennial forage based systems in changingvulnerabilities through integration of different practice

.:. To Improve input use efficiencies (water, energy, labour, nutrients) in rainfed forage basedsystems

6202 long-term objectives:

To sustain forage production systems with changing climate through enhancing resource use efficiency

6203 Specific objectives for the year as detailed in RPF-l:

Selection of site, Field preparation, Establishment of perennial component (TSH and Legume) andrecording of observations (Soil, Plant and input)

621 Project Technical Profile

6211 Technical ProgrammeA. Cropping systemsCS 1: TSH + Leucaena + (Sorghum + Pigeonpea)CS2: TSH + Leucaena + (Sorghum + Cowpea - Chickpea)CS3: TSH + Leucaena + (Sorghum + Cowpea - Barley)CS4: TSH +Desmanthus + (Sorghum + Pigeonpea)CS5: TSH + Desmanthus + (Sorghum + Cowpea - Chickpea)CS6: TSH + Desmanthus + (Sorghum + Cowpea - Barley)CS7: TSH + Sesbania + (Sorghum + Pigeonpea)CS8: TSH + Sesbania + (Sorghum + Cowpea - Chickpea)CS9: TSH + Sesbania + (Sorghum + Cowpea - Barley)B. Resource conservation practicesRCl: Rainfed (control)RC2: Life saving irrigation*RC3: In-situ moisture conservation (CA based practices)**

Note:*One pre-sowing irrigation (Rabi) + other irrigation as per theoretical calculation i.e. 30% of (totalrainfall-ET losses)** Integration of Residue retention (stubble height 15 ern) +Mulching (green weed biomass + litter fall) +Perennials in bed & seasonal crops in wide furrows

Fodder: TSH: Tri Specific Hybrid (Penniseturn pur pure urn x P. squarnulaturn x P. glaucurn), Leucaena,Sesbania, Sorghum, Cowpea; Grain: Chickpea, Pigeonpea; Dual (Fodder + Grain): Barley.

Design: Strip-plot DesignDuration: Four years

Replications: FourYear of start: Kharif, 2012

OBSERVATIONS1. Agronomic parameters

.:. Green and dry fodder yield

.:. Fresh and dry matter yield

.:. Yield of individual crop and cropping systems

.:. System productivity different systems

.:. Crude protein yield

.:. Economics2. Soil moisture studies

.:. Periodic soil moisture estimation

.:. Leaf canopy temperature

.:. Soil temperature3. Energy parameters

.:. Input and output energy

.:. Energy use efficiency4. Soil health & weather parameters

.:. Soil physical properties: Bulk density

.:. Soil chemical: Organic carbon, NPK and Carbon sequestration

.:. Microbial: Microbial biomass carbon, Dehydrogenage activity

.:. Collection of weekly meteorological parameters

6212 Man months involvement of component project workers for the specified year:

1. Dr. Suni I Kumar - 3 month/annum2. Dr. Kiran Kumar, T - 2.4 month/annum3. Dr. lB. Singh - 1.2 month/annum

622 Progress of work6221 Achievements in terms of targets fixed for each activity:

Achieved the target as per in action plan in RPF l. As it was establishment year, perennial component(TSH, Sesbania, Subabul and Desmanthes on beds) was established. Initial soil status was recorded.

6222 Questions-Answered -

6223 Process/ProductrTechnology/developed during the Year. -Nil-

6224 Utility of results obtained so far. Nil

623 Publications and Material Development:(one copy each to be supplied with this proforma)

6231 Research Papers:6232 Popular articles

6233 Reports

6234 Seminars and workshops (relevant to the project) in which the scientists have participated

Dr. Kiran Kumar, T Scientist (Agronomy) participated in ICAR short course on "Modem MonitoringTools for Enhanced Resource use efficiency in Rainfed Agriculture, 04-13 October, 2012 at CRIDA,Hyderabad.

625 Infrastructural facilities developed: -

PART -IV: PROJECT EXPENDITUTE(SUMMARY)YEAR 2012-13

630 Recurring Expenditure6301 Salaries: (Designation with pay scale) (Rs. In lacs)

i) Scientificii) Technicaliii) Supportingiv) Wages

6302 Consumables:i) Chemicals

ii) Glasswares

iii) Otheers

Sub Total

6303 Travel6304 Miscellaneous

(other costs):

6305 Sub Total:(Recurri ng) -------------------------------------------------------------

631 Non -Recurring Expenditure(Equipments)

632Total(630 and 631)

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V\?l1. Dr. Kiran Kumar, T.Co - Investigators

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