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KRISHI VIGYAN KENDRA, KAPURTHALA

Extension work conducted during last five years on Balance Fertilization 1. List of training programme organised (along with photographs and press clippings):

SR. No. Name of the Training Venue Date No. of participation

Year 2004-05 No training related to soil science was conducted during the year 2004-05.

Year 2005-061. Training camp on soil health maintenance. KVK 22-03-06 105

2. Role of green manure to maintain soil fertility and soil health.

KVK 20-04-06 15

3. Use of organic manures in agriculture. KVK 25-05-06 804. Nutrient deficiency symptoms, identification&

judicious use of fertilizers to overcome problemin kharif crops.

Barindpur 22-06-06 20

5. Crop residue management, organic manure and biofertilizers for maintaining the soil.

Karal Naubad 23-06-06 12

6. Application of N fertilizer on the basis of LCC

in Paddy.


7. Importance of soil and water testing and method of collecting soil samples for different purpose

Blerkhanpur 5-07-06 24

8. Reclamation and management of problematic soils.

KVK 6-7-06 12

Year 2006-079 Vermiculture ans vermicomposting. KVK 9-11/8/2006 7

10 Preparation of compost from Paddy straw. Dandupur 27-9-06 15

11 Preparation of compost from Paddy straw. Barindpur 6-10-06 08

12 Vermiculture and vermiculture compost production

KVK 10/11-10-06 09

13 Nutrient deficiency symptoms, identification and judicious use of fertilizers to overcome problems in Rabi crops.


14 Reclamation and management of problematic soils


15 Paddy compost preparation from the paddy straw.


16 Soil health enhancement through improved techniques


17 Vermi-culture and Vermi-compost production.

Tibba 17-4-07 12

18 Role of green manure to improve soil fertility and productivity.


19 Crop residue management, organic manure and bio-fertilizers for maintaining the soil health.

KVK 3-4-07 10

20 Importance of soil and water testing and methods of collecting samples for different purposes

KVK 16-5-07 11

21 Reclamation and management of problematic soils.


22 Nutrient deficiency symptoms, Identification and judicious use of fertilizers to overcome problem in kharif crops



KVK 7-12-06 37

24 Role of green manure and farm yard manure to maintain soil fertility and soil health

RCF 20-4-07 20

25 Water scenario in Punjab and tips for its efficient use

KVK 23-5-07 33

26 Use of Leaf Colour Chart for judicious use of N-fertilizer in paddy

Sultanpur 27-6-07 20

Year 2007-0827 Paddy compost formation. Blerkhanpur 24-9-07 11

28 Preparation of compost from the paddy straw Dana Mandi, Kapurthala

15-10-07 13

29 Techniques of soil sampling for different purpose.


30 Preparation of compost from paddy straw. Bhanolanga 14-11-07 50

31 Vermiculture and vermicompost production Talwandi Mehma 20-11-07 11

32 Nutrient deficiency symptom, identification & judicious use of fertilizer to overcome problems in rabi crops.



Bhagatpur 20-12-07 10

34 Use of organic manure in agriculture. Talwandi Mehma 31-12-07 10

35 Use of organic manure in agriculture. Kot-gobindpur 15-1-08 10

36 Vermiculture and vermicompost production Boolpur 29-1-08 12

37 Management of problematic soils. Blerkhanpur 3-3-08 14

38 Soil Fertility management Gujrata (Phagwara)

18-3-08 31

39 Role of green manure and FYM to maintain the soil health and fertility.


40 Role of green manure and FYM to maintain the soil health and fertility.

Gazi Gadana 17-4-08 52

41 Laser leveller and it's benefits. Talwandi Mehma 24-4-08 13

42 Laser leveller & its benefits. Kahna 28-4-08 12

43 Fertilizer use on the basis of soil test report. Muradpur 8-5-08 10

44 Fertilizer use on the basis of soil test report. Barindpur 14-5-08 13

45 Techniques of soil and water sampling for different purposes.



Patti Navi Bakash

27-5-08 11

47 Balanced use of fertilizers in kharif crops Blerkhanpur 6-6-08 12

48 Use of leaf colour chart in Paddy Blerkhanpur 19-6-08 11

49 Use of leaf colour chart in Paddy KVK 20-6-08 11

50 Balanced use of fertilizers in kharif crops KVK 25-6-08 10

Year 2008-0951 Identification of nutrient deficiency symptoms

and judicious use of fertilizers in kharif crops.Kothe Kala Sangha

11-7-08 13

52 Identification of nutrient deficiency symptoms and judicious use of fertilizers in kharif crops.

Khojewal 28-7-08 12

53 Identification of nutrient deficiency symptoms and judicious use of fertilizers in kharif crops.

Dhapai 30-7-08 13

54 Judicious use of fertilizers through leaf colour Blerkhanpur 19-8-08 12

charts & on the soil test basis.

55 Techniques of soil sampling and fertilizer application on the soil test basis.

KVK 15-9-08 17

56 Soil sampling techniques for different purpose. Blerkhanpur 18-9-08 28

57 Identification of nutrient deficiency symptoms and judicious use of fertilizers in rabi crops.



Kala Sanghia 3-11-08 13

595 Paddy compost formation from paddy straw. Sheikhupur 7-11-08 13




Talwandi Choudhrian

25-11-08 10

62 Training on fertilizer application on the soil test basis

KVK 11-12-08 30

63 Nutritional disorders of wheat crop and their corrective measures.


64 Nutritional disorders of wheat crop and their corrective measures.

Boolpur 15-1-09 14

65 Nutrient deficiency symptoms, identification & their corrective measures in rabi crop.


66 Nutritional disorders of wheat crop & measure to correct them.

Kala Sanghia 19-2-09 11

67 Soil testing prior to fertilizer application. Thatta Society 10-3-09 40

68 Laser leveller & its benefits KotgobindPur 24-4-09 10

69 Role of green manure and FYM to maintain soil health and fertility.

Boolpur 29-4-09 12

70 Laser leveller and its benefits. KVK 4-5-09 11


Sidhwan Dona 15-5-09 17

72 Laser leveller and its benefits. Kanah 20-5-09 13



74 Techniques of soil and water sampling. Blerkhanpur 3-6-09 13

75 Techniques of soil and water sampling. Kahna 4-6-09 13

76 Use of Leaf Colour Chart in paddy. Kotgobindpur 11-6-09 12

2. Field demonstrations related to soils discipline along with photographs:

SN Name of the demonstration Year Area (ha) No. demonstrations

01. - 2004-05 - -

02. Use of Tensiometer 2005-06 2.0 02

03. Use of leaf colour chart 2005-06 2.0 02

04. Effect of application of Neem Coated V/s Normal Urea on wheat

2006-07 2.0 04

05. Effect of Green manuring on Paddy yield. 2006-07 2.0 02

06. Use of Tensiometer for irrigation scheduling in Paddy.

2006-07 2.0 02

07. Use of Leaf Colour charts for Need-Based nitrogenous fertilizer application to Paddy

2006-07 2.0 02

08. Effect of adding Zinc Sulphate in soils having high Zinc status on Paddy yield.

2006-07 1.0 02

09 Effect of application of Neem coated Vs normal urea in Paddy.

2007-08 2.0 04

10. Effect of application of Neem coated Vs normal urea in Wheat.

2007-08 2.0 05

11. Use of Tensiometer for irrigation scheduling in Paddy.

2007-08 1.0 03

12. Use of Leaf Colour charts for Need-Based nitrogenous fertilizer application to Paddy.

2007-08 1.0 03

13. Effect of Potash fertilizer on wheat yield. 2007-08 2.0 05

14. Results of the demonstration on application of Neem Coated V/s Normal Urea on Paddy.

2008-09 2.0 05

15. Demonstrations of amelioration of Mn deficiency during Rabi 2008-09

2008-09 2.0 05

16. Demonstrations regarding the judicious use of Potash fertilizer in wheat

2008-09 2.0 05

17. Demonstrations of Tensiometer for the judicious use of water in paddy

2008-09 2.0 04

18. Demonstrations on use of Leaf Colour Chart for judicious use of N-fertilizer in paddy.

2008-09 2.0 04

19. Demonstrations on the judicious use of K fertilizer during kharif,

2008-09 2.0 04

20. Demonstrations on the judicious use of P fertilizer during kharif, 2009

2008-09 2.0 04

3. On farm /adaptive research trials related to soils discipline along with photographs:

SN Name of the demonstration Year Area (ha) No. demonstrations01. - 2004-05 -- -02. - 2005-0603. Adaptive research trials on use

of K2O 6 kg/acre in soil having low to medium K2O for Gobhi Sarson ( Brassica napus.)

2006-07 2.0 04

04. Effect of using different doses of nitrogenous fertilizer in Paddy

2007-08 1.0 01

05. Comparison of levelled V/s unlevelled field plot in growing Paddy crop w.r.t time taken for irrigation.

2007-08 1.0 01

06. Fertilizer use efficiency in wheat 2008-09.

2008-09 1.0 02

4. Field days organised on soils related topics along with photographs and press clippings :

SN Topic Date No. of participation2004-05 - -2005-0601. Field day on Neem coated Urea 5-09-06 502006-0702. Field day on Laser leveller 23-05-07 3803. Field day on Neem coated Urea 06-03-07 3004. Field day on Neem coated Urea 22-02-07 3305. Field day on Neem coated Urea 22-08-07 372007-0806. Field day on Neem coated Urea 25-01-08 352008-0907. Field day on Soil sampling campaign 8-5-09 23

08. Field day on Soil sampling campaign 18-5-09 3009. Field day on Soil sampling campaign 20-5-09 4010. Laser leveller and its benefits 21-5-09 212009-201011.1213141516

5. Lectures delivers by the scientists on soils related topics in training camps organised by the

PAU/Agril. Deptt. and other agencies like IFFCO, KRIBHCO, Banks etc:

SN Topic Programme Date Organising agency

No. of participation

Year 2004-05 01. Nutrients and their importance. Training

Programme3-11-04 KVK 06

Year 2005-0602. Water scenario in Punjab and judicious use

of fertilizers in rice.Field day 13-3-06 KVK 100

03. Judicious use of fertilizers and water in rice through the use of Tensiometers and leaf colour chart at district level camp.

Districtlevel camp

11-4-06 Deptt. Of Agriculture

300

04. Techniques of soil sampling at IFFCO campaign

Soil Testing Compaign

13-4-06 IFFCO 30

05. Crop residue management, organic manure and biofertilizers for maintaining soil health

Training Programme

11-5-06 KVK 10

06. Methods for improving the soil health and judicious use of water and N-fertilizers in rice.

Training Programme

31-5-06 KVK 90

07. Techniques of soil health maintenance and improvement

Training Programme

21-7-06 KVK 20

08. Crop residue management organic manure and bio-fertilizers for maintaining the soil health

Training Programme

8-8-06 KVK 25

09. Water scenario in Punjab and efficiency of Neem-coated urea in Paddy

Dealer,s conference

24-8-06 NFL, Jalandhar

50

10. Soil sampling techniques for different purposes.

Training Programme

25-8-06 KVK 21

11. Scenario of water in Punjab & judicious use of fertilizer based on soil test basis.

Training camp 4-9-06 NFL, 50

12. Importance of soil and water testing Training Programme

5-9-06 KVK 50

13. Maintenance of soil health through various practices

Training Programme

12-9-06 KVK 07

14. Soil sampling for different purposes and management of crop residues of the kharif crop

Training Programme

13-9-06 KVK 40

15. Use of organic manures to maintain and improve the soil health

Training Programme

15-9-06 KVK 32

16. Reclamation and management of salt affected soils through various practices

Training Programme

18-9-06 RRRS 50

Year 2006-0717. Judicious use of fertilizers and water in

rice through the use of Tensiometers and leaf colour chart at district level camp.

District level camp

11-4-06 Department of Agriculture

300

18. Techniques of soil sampling at IFFCO campaign

Soil Testing campaign

13-4-06 IFFCO 30

19. Crop residue management, organic manure and biofertilizers for maintaining soil health

Training Programme

11-5-06 KVK 10

20. Methods for improving the soil health and judicious use of water and N-fertilizers in rice.

Training Programme

31-5-06 KVK 90

21. Vermi culture and vermi-compost production

Training Programme

14-7-06 KVK 12

22. Techniques of soil health maintenance and improvement.

Training Programme

21-7-06 KVK 20

23. Crop residue management, organic manure and bio-fertilizers for maintaining the soil health

Training Programme

8-8-06 KVK

24. Water scenario in Punjab and efficiency of Neem-coated urea in Paddy.

Training Camp 24-8-06 NFL Jalandhar

50

25. Soil sampling techniques for different purposes.

Training Programme

25-8-06 KVK 21

26. Scenario of water in Punjab & judicioususe of fertilizer based on soil test

basis.

Training Programme

4-9-06 NFL Jalandhar

50

27. Importance of soil and water testing. Training Programme

5-9-06 KVK 50

28. Maintenance of soil health through various practices

Training Programme

12-9-06 KVK 07

29. Soil sampling for different purposes and management of crop residues of the kharif crop.

Training Programme

13-9-06 KVK 40

30. Use of organic manures to maintain and improve the soil health.

Training Programme

15-9-06 KVK 32

31. Reclamation and management of salt affected soils through various practices.

Training Programme

18-9-06 RRRS 50

32. Technique of compost preparation from the Paddy straw.

Training Programme

19-9-06 KVK 25

33. Water scenario in Punjab and techniques of soil sampling for different purpose

District level camp

19-9-06 Deptt. Of Agriculture

200

34. Techniques of soil sampling for different purpose

District level Camp

11-10-06 Deptt. Of Horticulture

100

35. Preparation of compost from Paddy straw Training Programme

13-10-06 KVK 10

36. Preparation of compost from Paddy straw. Training Programme

18-10-06 KVK 12


24-10-06 KVK 08


27-10-06 KVK 09

39. Techniques of soil sampling for different purpose.

Training Programme

7-11-06 KVK 30

40. Techniques of soil sampling and method of compost preparation from the Paddy straw.

Training Programme

16-11-06 KVK 25

41. Tips for judicious use of water in agriculture

Training Programme

20-11-06 KVK 100


Training Programme

29-11-06 KVK 18

43. Nutrient deficiency symptoms, identification and judicious use of fertilizers to overcome problems in Rabi crops.

Training Programme

21-12-06 KVK 32

44. Reclamation & Mgt of problematic soils Training Programme

15-01-07 KVK 12

45. Water scenario in Punjab & water saving tips in houses

Training Programme

17-01-07 KVK 30

46. Techniques of soil sampling for different purposes

Training Programme

18-01-07 KVK 11

47. Use of organic manures in agriculture Training Programme

23-01-07 KVK 12

48. Technique of soil sampling for different purpose.

Training Programme

22-2-07 KVK 40

49. Water scenario in Punjab and tips to manage failing water table.

Training Programme

28-2-07 KVK 39

50. Tips for the maintenance and improvement of soil health.

Training Programme

22-3-07 KVK 30

51. Adverse effect of early transplanting of paddy on underground water table and crop yield

District Level camp

16-3-07 Departmentof Agriculture

200

Year 2007-08

52. Technique of soil sampling for different purposes.

Training Programme

5-10-07 KVK 17


Training Programme

17-10-07 KVK 35


Training Programme

22-10-07 KVK 14

55. Water scenario in Punjab and ways for its judicious use.

Training Programme

30-10-07 KVK 41


Training Programme

2-11-07 KVK 13

57. Water scenario purposes. Training Programme

7-11-07 KVK 37

58. Natural resource management through improved techniques.

Training Programme

15-11-07 KVK 50


Training Programme

16-11-07 KVK 28

60. Natural resource management through improved techniques.

Training Programme

21-11-07 KVK 110

61. Judicious use of natural resources through improved technologies.

Training Programme

31-12-07 KVK 10

62. Techniques of soil sampling for different purpose

Field day on Gobhi-Sarson

25-1-08 KVK 35

63. Management of Natural Resource viz. soil and water through improved technology

Training Programme

31-1-08 KVK 20


Training Programme

8-2-08 KVK 30

65. Soil testing-A must prior of fertilizer use Training Programme

20-2-08 KVK 55


Training Programme

25-2-08 KVK 07

67. Use of tensiometer and leaf colour chart in paddy for judicious use of water and urea.

Training Programme

26-2-08 KVK 85

68. Soil sampling for different purpose. Training Programme

7-3-08 KVK 50

69. Water scenario in Punjab and ways for it's efficient use.

Training Programme

7-3-08 KVK 50

70. Tensiometer-an-effective device for saving irrigation water in Paddy.

Training Programme

11-3-08 KVK 52

71. Techniques of soil-sampling for different purpose.

Training Programme

12-3-08 KVK 87

72. Tensiometer-an-effective device for saving water in Paddy.

District level dealers meet

25-3-08 NFL, Jalandhar

55

73. Techniques of soil-sampling for different purpose.

Training Programme

28-3-08 KVK 26

74. Water scenario in Punjab and efficient ways for its use in agriculture.

Training Programme

18-4-08 KVK 130

75. Management of natural resources viz. soil and water through improved technique.

Training Programme

25-4-08 KVK 17

76. Method of soil sampling for different Training 7-5-08 KVK 30

purpose. Programme77. Tensiometer an effective tool for better

water management in rice.Training Programme

22-5-08 KVK 11


Training Programme

5-6-08 KVK 11

79. Water scenario in Punjab and tips for its efficient use.

Training Programme

10-6-08 KVK 55

80. Efficient ways of water use in agriculture. Training Programme

27-6-08 KVK 11

Year 2008-0981. Water management in paddy through

different techniques viz. Tensiometer and laser leveler etc.

Training Programme

07-08-09 KVK 45

82. Judicious use of water in agriculture Training Programme

21-08-09 KVK 14

83. Judicious use of fertilizers based on the soil test reports

Training Programme

22-07-09 IFFCO 32

84. Judicious use of natural resources such as soil and water through different techniques

Training Programme

01-09-09 KVK 50

85. Nutritional disorders of the wheat crop and their corrective measures.

Training Programme

28-11-08 KVK 15

86. Paddy compost formation from the paddy straw.

Training Programme

11-12-08 KVK 10

87. Identification of the Nutritional disorders of wheat crop and ways to correct them.

Training Programme

19-12-08 KVK 23

88. Soil testing prior to fertilizer application. Training Programme

27-1-09 KVK 120

89. Judicious use of natural resources through improved technologies.

Training Programme

29-1-09 KVK 27

90. Efficient ways for the judicious use of water in agriculture.

Training Programme

25-2-09 KVk 35

91. Ways/techniques to use water judiciously at the farm level.

Training Programme

17-3-09 KVK 20

92. Techniques for the soil and water sampling for the proper use of fertilizers.

Training Programme

18-3-09 KVK 50

93. Efficient techniques to save water. Training Programme

19-3-09 Danik Jagran

100

94. LCC for saving urea in paddy. Training Programme

26-3-09 KVK 06

95. Green manure and FYM for the improving the soil health.

Training Programme

31-3-09 NFL., Jalandhar

35

96. Methods of taking soil sampling for different purposes.

Training Programme

5-5-09 KVK 15

97. Green manuring and FYM to maintain the fertility status of soil

Training Programme

6-5-09 KVK 10

98. Techniques of soil sampling for different purposes.

Training Programme

8-5-09 KVK 23

99. Techniques of soil sampling for different purposes.

Training Programme

18-5-09 KVK 30

100. Techniques of soil and water sampling. Training 21-5-09 KVK 10

Programme101. Techniques for proper utilization of natural

resources in agriculture.Soil Testing Campaign

5-6-09 IFFCO 25

102. Tensiometer-an effective water saving technique in Paddy

Water management Training

20-07-09 RegionalStation, Bathinda

45

103. Laser leveler for effective and judicious water use in Paddy



35

104. Judicious use of water in agriculture through improved techniques



45

6. TV/ radio talks delivered on soils related topics:SN Topic TV/radio Date Name of the

scientist

1. Mitti Parakh Adhar Te Khadan Di Verton TV 29-11-07 Sh. Rajan Bhatt

2. Khada Di varto Mitti Parkh Dai Adhar Te. TV 22-2-08 Sh. Rajan Bhatt

3. Tensiometer for water saving in paddy. TV 7-3-08 (Live)

Sh. Rajan Bhatt

4. Judicious use of water and urea in paddy TV 30-4-08 Sh. Rajan Bhatt

5. Soil sampling for difference purposes. TV 6-2-09/13-2-09

Sh. Rajan Bhatt

6. Way for the judicious use of water in agriculture for kheti khabra programme

TV 5-3-09 Sh. Rajan Bhatt

7. 1. Hari khad apnao-faslan da jharh vadao2. Effective ways to use water judiciously in agriculture3. Soil testing prior to fertilizer application.

TV 16-4-09 Sh. Rajan Bhatt

8. Kanak Di Sambhal Radio 4-12-07 Sh. Rajan Bhatt

9. Hari dian faslan vich tatan dig hat Radio 21-11-08 Sh. Rajan Bhatt

10. Soil testing -key for successful agriculture. Radio 17-05-09 Sh. Rajan Bhatt

6. No. of Soils and water samples analyzed during last five years (year wise) along with Summary of report in 12-15 lines.

Year No of soil and water samples analyzed by the Soil and water testing Lab of KVK., Kapurthala

2005 Nil2006 1522007 2922008 381Upto June 2009 455

Graphical representation of performance of soil laboratory from 2006 to June 2009

Soil and water testing laboratory is well functioning at KVK, Kapurthala. Before conducting any FLD or any research trial, the soil samples of demonstration plots are analyzed for organic carbon, pH and primary macronutrients free of cost and fertilizer recommendations are made accordingly. The fertility map of KVK instructional farm has been prepared after analyzing 100 soil samples (20 samples from 5 blocks). In addition, 100 samples of adopted village viz. Blerkhanpur were analyzed free of cost. Soil testing so far revealed that potash is now becoming to be a deficient nutrient in most of our soils because of the continue removal of this nutrient in our paddy-wheat cropping system. Organic carbon in 95% samples is in low range (<0.4%). As far phosphorus is concerned, it is observed that 75% samples fell into low phosphorous category (available potash <5 kg/acre) and 24.5% came in the medium range (available potash 5-9 kg/acre). Thus, inherent fertility of soils is declining as not a single soil sample analyzed so far rated in higher O.C (%) range.

7. Year wise analysis of soil samples along with their percent categories

Sr. no Year of analysis

No. of samples

Supporting agency Organic Carbon (%)

Phosphorus(Kg/acre)

Potash(Kg/acre)

` <0.4 0.4-0.75

>0.75 <5 5-9 <55 >55

2009 100 Blairkhanpur 86 14 -- 56 44 39 612 2009 96 IFFCO, Jallandhar 91 05 -- 81 12 84 123. 2990 100 IFFCO, Nakodar 93 07 -- 85 15 12 884. 2009 100 Kahna 88 12 -- 53 47 6 94

5. 2008 80 Navipur 79 01 -- 63 17 12 686. 2008 100 Blairkhanpur 93 07 -- 33 67 40 607. 2008 100 Bajwakalan 88 12 -- 49 51 68 328. 2008 100 Kisanpur 90 10 -- 53 47 73 279. 2009 100 Bodpur 89 11 -- 69 31 51 4910. 2009 50 Sidhwadona 50 -- -- 23 27 5 4511. 2009 232 Hoshiarpur -- -- -- -- -- 228 0412. 2008 59 Farmer’s 58 01 -- 40 19 44 1513. 2009 79 --do--- 77 02 -- 11 68 30 4914. 2007 100 Nakodar 81 19 -- 80 20 -- --15. 2007 109 Halda, Jallandhar 104 05 -- -- -- -- --16. 2007 100 Blairkhanpur 94 06 -- 12 88 60 40

Total 1605

8. Plant samples diagnosed w.r.t. nutritional disorders (year wise)

Year Samples w.r.t to nutritional disorders2005 12

2006 25

2007 28

2008 32

Upto June 2009 35

It is observed that iron deficiency is severe in the light textured soils in paddy whereas manganese deficiency is severe after the first irrigation to wheat especially in light textured soil with sickle shaped ears. Thus farmer were suggested suitable measures to take care of these nutritional disorders and recommended to go for integrated nutrient management that is use of chemical fertilizers along with the Farm yard manure, piggery and Poultry waste etc so that deficiency of micronutrients can be well checked in future.

9. Soil testing campaigns/weeks organized (year wise).

Year Soil testing campaigns2006 Nil2007 Two2008 Two2009 Three2010 four

These campaigns were organized in collaboration with some agency viz. IFFCO, KRIBHCO, NFL etc. where farmers were guided regarding the soil sampling techniques for the different purposes viz. for fertilizer application, for kallar reclamation and for orchard plantation.

10. Year wise list of Extension articles published on Plant Nutrition aspect along with reprints

Year 2004-05Nil

Year 2005-061. Rajan Bhatt and Simerjeet Kaur (2006). Mitti ate Pani parkh-kamjaab kheti val ik Kadam. Jag

Bani (11-7-06)

Research Paper

2. Rajan Bhatt, K.L Khera (2006). Effect of tillage and mode of straw mulch application on soil erosion in the submontaneous tract of Punjab, India. Soil & Tillage Research. 88. 107-115.

Year 2006-07Research Papers

3. Rajan Bhatt, K.L Khera (2006). Effect of tillage and mode of straw mulch application on soil erosion in the submontaneous tract of Punjab, India. Soil & Tillage Research. 88. 107-115.

4. Rajan Bhatt and Sanjay Arora (2006). Mulching and Tillage Practices in Maize (Zea mays L.) in foothills of Shivaliks. Book Chapter In Reseource Management for Sustainable Agriculture. Published by Soil Conservation Society of India, Jammu Chapter.

Year 2007-08

Popular Articles

1. Rajan Bhatt and K.S.Sandhu (2008) Pani Di Yog Varton De Nukte. Advisor. Vol. 12., pp27.

2. Rajan Bhatt (2008) Jamin Di Sehat Lye Mitti Parkh Jaroori. Nawa Jamana. 5th April 2008.

3. Rajan Bhatt and K.S.Sndhu (2008) Mitti Di Parkh Karvao Ate Phasla Da Jhar Vadao. Ajit dated 29-05-08

4. Rajan Bhatt (2008) Jhonai Nu Panni Tensiometer Nal Hi Lao. 31 May,Mouli Dharti, Saturday

5. Rajan Bhatt and Manoj Sharma (2008) Punjab Da Pani- Pachiokar, Vartman Ate Yog Varto De Nukte, June issue, PP 51-53

Research article:

1. Sanjay Arora and Rajan Bhatt (2005) Effect of in-situ soil moisture conservation practices on soil moisture storage and yield of maize (Zea mays L.) in a rainfed foothill region of North-West India. Trop.Agric (Trinidad). 82. 1-6.

2. Sanjay Arora, M.S.Hadda and Rajan Bhatt (2008) Tillage and mulching in relation to soil moisture storage and maize Yield in Foothill Region. Journal of Soil &Water Conservation. 7. 51-56

Year 2008-09

(A) List of Extension Publication:

1. Rajan Bhatt and K.S. Sandhu (2008). Jhone di parali ton khad banao. Mauli Dharti (Nawan Jamana) dated 8-11-08.

2. Rajan Bhatt and K.S.Sandhu (2009). Mitti di parkh karvao ate faslan da jhar vadao. Kheti Dunyia dated 9-5-09.

3. Rajan Bhatt (2009). Kisan Khado ka paryog mitti parkh ke anusar kare. Dainik Jagran dated 15-5-09.

4. Rajan Bhatt and K.S. Sandhu (2008). Sauni dia Phasla vich aun Vale Chote tatn Di ghat ate Ilaj. Mauli Dharti (Nawan Jamana) dated 11-07-09

(B) News Paper coverage:

1. Rajan Bhatt (2008) Bhujal ka sadupyog karen kisan. Dainik Jagran dated 17-10-082. Rajan Bhatt (2008) Jal sarankshan ke liye audunik taknikon ko apnaien. Dainik Jagran dated

21-10-08.3. Rajan Bhatt (2008) Jhone di parali ton khad banao, Nawan Jamana dated 8-11-08.4. Rajan Bhatt (2008) Poshak taton ki kami se parbhavit hota hai utpadan Dainik Jagran dated

2-12-08.5. Rajan Bhatt (2008) Sukham taton ki kami fasal ke lie ghatak, Dainik Jagran dated 9-12-086. Rajan Bhatt (2009) Khet ka samtal hona anevaria, Dainik Jagran, dated 30-4-09.7. Rajan Bhatt (2009) Hari khad se bdaye bhumi ki urvra shakti, Dainik Jagran dated 25-4-09.8. Rajan Bhatt (2009) Mitti v pani ki karvaien parakh. Dainik Jagran dated 6-6-09.9. Rajan Bhatt (2009) Dhan ki jiri mein loh tatav ki kami karen puri. Dainik Jagran dated

16-6-0910. Rajan Bhatt (2009) Kisano ka mitti parkh ke tarf rujhan badha-Bhatt. Dainik Jagran dated

25-6-09.

(C) Pamphlet;

Gagandeep Kaur, Manoj Sharma, Rajan Bhatt and Gurdeep singh (2009) Santulit Khyrak lye Ghalrilu Bhaghichi

(D) PublicationsRajan Bhatt (2010). "Vermicomposting-Aksar Puche Jaan Vale Sawal'. Advisor, April Issue pp 54.

Rajan Bhatt (2010). "Water resource management for sustainable crop production in India". Agrobios. Vol-VIII. No. II. April 2010, pp 15-17.

11. Any other information related to the subject.

1. Organized three trainings on (7 days duration) “Judicious use of water resources for sustaining productivity in agriculture” in collaboration with regional Station, Bathinda where 50 farmers in each batch were trained with the latest and new techniques of using water judiciously in agriculture.

All the trials ,Demonstrations conducted during the last five years 2005-06 to 2009-2010.

Field demonstrations related to soils discipline along with photographs:

1. Use of tensiometer

Name of farmer Variety Farmer Practice as per Tensiometer

SN Name of the demonstration Year Area No. demonstrations year 2004-05

No demonstration was conducted related to Soil Science during 2004-05Year 2005-06

(Irrigation No.) ( Irrigation No.)

S. Jagir Singh PR-118 27 19

Vill. Karal naubad

S. Sarwan Singh PR-111 26 16

Vill. Boolpur

2. Use of leaf colour chart

Name of farmer Variety Farmer Practice As per LCC

(Urea Kg/ha.) (Urea Kg/ha.)

S. Gurpreet Singh PR-118 250.0 187.5

Vill. Kala Sanghian

S. Sarwan Singh PR-111 275.0 187.5

Vill. Boolpur

Demonstration 3. Effect of application of Neem Coated V/s Normal Urea on wheat

Results:

Name and address of the farmer

Date of sowing

Date of harvesting

Yield of Wheat (q/ha) Fertility Status

80% Neem Coated

100 % Neem Coated

80%

Normal Urea

100% Normal Urea

O.C (%)

P (Kg/ha)

K Kg/ha)

KVK, Farm 15/11/06 24/4/07 42.1 41.9 46.0 45.9 0.32 10.3 128.0

Sukhwinder S/O Piara Singh, Blairkhanpur

17/11/06 18/4/07 42.0 42.0 45.95 45.9 0.24 10.0 109.3

Surinder S/O Surjan Singh, Barindpur

16/11/06 17/4/07 42.7 42.7 47.05 47.0 0.36 22.0 96.8

Darshan Singh s/o Kharak Singh Nawanpind

18/11/06 17/4/07 41.0 40.80 45.0 44.9 0.26 10.8 112.0

There was no significant effect of neem coated urea over the normal urea in increasing the Wheat yield.

Demonstrations 4. Effect of Green manuring on Paddy yield.

Results:

Sr. No

Name of the Farmer and address

Treatments Variety Yield (q/ha)

Date of Transplanting

Date of Harvesting

Urea used

(Kg/ha)

Per cent Saving in Urea

01. Balwinder Singh S/o Sadhu Singh, Village Patti-Navibaksh

T1 Green manuring with Sesbania aculeata

PR- 111 66.0 20/06/06 29/10/06 160 kg 36.0

T2 Control 66.3 250 kg -

02. Gurdeep Singh S/o Sunder Singh, Vill: Kolian wala

T1 Green manuring with Sesbania aculeate

PR- 118 72.4 27/6/06 2/11/06 200 kg 31.0

T2 Control 72.6 290 kg -

Green manuring increases the inherent soil fertility by fixing atmospheric nitrogen and by adding biomass there by saved 31.0 to 36 per cent of urea as compared to control plots without having any adverse effect on the crop yield.

Demonstrations 5. Use of Tensio-meter for irrigation scheduling in Paddy.

Resuls:

Sr. No


Treatments Variety Yield (q/ha)

Date of Transplanting

Date of Harvesting

Water used ( Cu.m)

No. of irrigations applied

Per cent Saving in water

01 Jageer Singh S/o Sohan Singh, Village Karal Nau baad

T1 Scheduling of irrigation as per tensiometer.

PR-118 73.3 13/6/06 1/11/06 198191 19 29.6

T2 Control 73.5 13/6/06 1/11/06 281640 27 -

02 Sarwan S/o Gurmail Singh, Village Boolpur

T1 Scheduling of irrigation as per tensiometer.

PR- 111 68.5 25/6/06 2/11/06 183180 18 30.7

T2 Control 68.4 264594 26 -

Tensiometer scheduled the irrigations according to the crop demand and thus saved around 29.6 to 30.7 per cent of irrigation water without having any adverse effect on the crop yield.

Demonstration 6. Use of Leaf Colour charts for Need-Based nitrogenous fertilizer application to Paddy.

Results:

Sr. No


Treatments Paddy Variety

Yield (q/ha)

Date of Trans-planting

Date of Harvesting

Urea used kg/ha

% urea saved

01. Gurpreet Singh S/o Resham Singh, Village Kala Sanghian

T1 Application of N fertilizer based on LCC in Paddy.

PR- 118 73.8 1/06/06 4/11/06 187.5 25.0

T2 Control 74.0 250.0 -

02. Sarwan Singh S/o Gurmail Singh, Village Boolpur

T1 Application of N fertilizer based on LCC in Paddy.

PR-111 68.4 2/7/06 5/11/06 187.5 31.8

T2 Control 68.6 275.0 -

Leaf colour chart apply need based urea to paddy crop and thus leaf colour chart saves from 25%-32% of urea with no loss in crop yield.

Demonstration 7. Effect of adding Zinc Sulphate in soils having high Zinc status on Paddy yield.

Results:

Sr. No


Treatments Paddy Variety

Yield (q/ha)


Date of Harvesting

Zinc status (ppm)

01 Gurdeep Singh S/o Sunder Singh, Village Kolian wala

T1 Application of Zinc Sulphate @50Kg/ha.

PR- 118 73.1 25/6/06 2/11/06 3.70

T2 Control 73.0 -

02 Gurpreet Singh S/o Resham Singh, Village Kala Sanghian

T1 Application of Zinc Sulphate @50Kg/ha.

PR-118 72.7 2/7/06 5/11/06 4.00

T2 Control 72.5 -

Soils having high ppm of zinc will not respond to the applied Zinc.

Year 2007-08

Demonstration 8. Effect of application of Neem coated Vs normal urea in Paddy.

Results:

Sr. No

Name of the farmers Variety Date of transplanting

Date of harvesting

Yield (q/ha)

80% Normal

80% Neem

100% Normal

100% Neem

1. KVK, Kapurthala farm (2)

PAU-201

08.06.07 24.10.07 65.00 66.00 74.50 75.40

2. Jasjeet Singh S/o Hari Singh, Vill: Blairkhanpur (1)

PR-113

05.07.07 05.11.07 58.00 58.90 68.50 69.40

3. Surinder Singh S/o Surjan Singh, Vill: Barindpur (1)

PAU-201

06.07.07 06.11.07 64.00 65.00 74.00 74.90

4. Jageer Singh S/o Sohan Singh, Vill: Kadhal Naubad (1)

PR-111

02.07.07 03.11.07 58.80 59.30 72.00 72.50

Discussion:Neem-coated urea gives 1.0 to 1.5 % higher yield as compared to normal urea. However, this

increase in yield was found to be non significant. It was noticed that there was a decrease in yield (14.9%) at all 4 locations with application of 80 % normal as well as neem coated urea compared to 100 % normal as well as neem coated urea. Therefore, farmers must go for PAU recommendation regarding urea fertilizer in Wheat/ Paddy crop.

Demonstration 9. Effect of application of Neem coated Vs normal urea in Wheat. Soil Fertility status:

Sr No.

Name of the farmers and address

Variety Date of sowing

Soil fertility status

OC

(%)

P

(kg/ha)

K (kg/ha)

1. Sh. Jageer Singh S/o Sh. Sohan Singh, Vill: Kadhal Nau Bad. Mobile No. 98149-05803

PBW-343 6-11-07 0.46

Medium

24.8

High

128.0

low

2. Sh. Sukhwinder Singh S/o Sh. MohinderSingh, Vill: Blerkhanpur. Mobile No 94178-77335

PBW-343 6-11-07 0.56

Medium

21.5

Medium

109.3

Low

3. Sh Jasjeet Singh S/o Sh. Hari Singh, Vill: Blerkhanpur.

Mobile No. 98761-52706

PBW-343 10-11-07 0.50

Medium

29.3

High

129.5

Low

4. Sh Mohinder Singh S/o Sh. Kesar Singh, Vill: Blerkhanpur.

Mobile No. 98767-49697

PBW-343 16-11-07 0.41

Medium

26.0

High

112.0

Low

5. Sh. Paramjit Singh S/o Sh. Bhajan Singh, Vill: Blerkhanpur

Mobile No. 98760-37947

PBW-343 3-11-07 0.38

Low

20.0

Medium

129.5

Low

Results:

Sr. No

Name of the farmers Variety Date of sowing

Date of harvesting

Yield (q/ha)

80% Normal

80% Neem

100% Normal

100% Neem

1. Sh. Jageer Singh S/o Sh. Sohan Singh, Vill: Kadhal Nau Bad. Mobile No. 98149-05803

PBW-343

6-11-07 22-4-08 43.15 42.95 45.00 45.00

2. Sh. Sukhwinder Singh S/o Sh. MohinderSingh, Vill: Blerkhanpur. Mobile No 94178-77335

PBW-343

6-11-07 24-4-08 41.25 41.00 43.75 43.65

3. Sh Jasjeet Singh S/o Sh. Hari Singh, Vill: Blerkhanpur. Mobile No. 98761-52706

PBW-343

10-11-07 26-4-08 42.75 42.65 43.00 42.90

4. Sh Mohinder Singh S/o Sh. Kesar Singh, Vill: Blerkhanpur. Mobile No. 98767-49697

PBW-343

16-11-07 30-4-08 41.60 41.30 43.25 43.20

5. Sh. Paramjit Singh S/o Sh. Bhajan Singh, Vill: Blerkhanpur Mobile No. 98760-37947

PBW-343

3-11-07 21-4-08 41.00 41.00 43.20 43.15

Discussion : The results were directly proportionalto the inherent soil fertility status as Sh. Jageer Singh S/o Sh. Sohan Singh obtained highest yield as the soil was medium in OC(%), high in P (kg/ha) and low in K (kg/ha) whereas Sh. Paramjit Singh S/o Sh. Bhajan Singh obtained least grain yield probably due to low O.C(%), Medium P (kg/ha) and Low K (kg/ha) fertility status of his plot.However, in general, no significant effect of Neem-coated Urea was observed in both sequences viz 80% and 100% .

Demonstrations 10. Use of Tensiometer for irrigation scheduling in Paddy.

Results:

Sr No.


Variety Date of transplanting

Date of harvesting

Yield (q/ha) Input (irrigation)

Irrigations saved (%)

T1 T2 T1 T2

1. Balwinder Singh S/o Sadhu Singh, Vill: Patti Navi Bakash

PAU-201 20.06.07 31.10.07 74.25 73.95 25 34 26.0

2. Sarwan Singh S/o Gurmail Singh, Vill: Boolpur

PAU-201 26.06.07 03.11.07 74.75 74.60 24 32 25.0

3. Sukhwinder Singh S/o Mohinder Singh, Vill: Blairkhanpur

PAU-201 20.06.07 30.10.07 74.40 74.25 24 33 27.2

T1 = Irrigation with Tensiometer.

T2 = Irrigation as practiced by the farmers.

Discussion:

Tensiometer is an effective device which works on the principle of soil-water tension and guides the farmer as and when to irrigate his paddy field.Results revealed that use of Tensiometer saved from 25 to 27.2% of no. of irrigation as compared to the farmers practice without having any adverse effect on crop yield.

Demonstration 11. Use of Leaf Colour charts for Need-Based nitrogenous fertilizer application to Paddy.

Results:

Sr. No.

Name of the farmers


Date of harvesting

Yield (q/ha) Urea (q/ha) Urea saved (%)

T1 T2 T1 T2

1. Malkiat Singh S/o Darshan Singh, Vill: Boolpur

PAU-201

25.06.07 02.11.07 74.00 74.15 2.50 2.75 9.1

2. Sarwan Singh S/o Guramil Singh, Vill: Boolpur

PR-111 01.07.07 06.11.07 66.4 66.5 1.88 2.50 25

3. Sukhwinder Singh S/o Mohinder Singh, Vill: Blairkhanpur

PAU-201

15.06.07 28.10.07 74.4 74.5 2.50 2.50 -

T1 = Urea applied as per LCC.

T2 = Urea applied as per farmer's practice.Discussion:

Leaf Colour Chart guided the farmers as and when to apply the urea to the paddy. Basically, the concept deals with the application of the urea on the basisof the chlorophyll content of the leaves (Need based urea application) which is an indicator of the nitrogen requirement of the plants.Thus with the application of LCC, one can apply urea at the time when required by the plants.

Results reveal that LCC saved upto 25% of Urea in PR-111 whereas in PAU-201, it was not found to be very effective because of the dark green colour leaves of this variety. Therefore,it was concluded that LCC can not be used to apply urea to those varieties of Paddy those leaf colour is rich green in appearance.

Demonstration 12. Effect of Potash fertilizer on wheat yield.

Soil Fertilty Status:

Sr No.

Name of the farmers and address Variety Date of sowing

Initial Potash status (kg/ha)

1. Sh. Gurdeep Singh S/o Sh. Sunder Singh, Vill: Kolianwal

PBW-343 9-11-07 130.5 (Low)

2. Sh. Jasjeet Singh S/o Sh. Hari Singh, Vill: Blerkhanpur

PBW-343 11-11-07 129.5 (Low)

3. Sukhwinder Singh S/o Sh. Mohinder Singh, Vill: Blerkhanpur

PBW-343 6-11-07 109.3 (Low)

4. Sh. Gurcharan Singh S/o Sh. Gurmej Singh, Vill: Talwandi Mehma

PBW-343 14-11-07 90.5 (Low)

5. Sh. Mohinder Singh S/o Sh. Kesar Singh, Vill: Blerkhanpur

PBW-343 16-11-07 112.0 kg (Low)

Result

SrNo.

Name of farmer Date of sowing

Date of Harvesting

Effective tillers/M2

1000 grain wt/M2

Yield (q/ha)

with 'K'

without 'K'

with 'K'

without 'K'

with 'K'

without 'K'

1. Sh. Gurdeep Singh s/o Sunder Singh, Vill: Kolianwal

9-11-07 26-4-08 386 384 47.56 44.86

(6.0%)

46.92 44.52 (5.3%)

2. Jasjeet Singh S/o Hari Singh, Vill: Blerkhanpur

11-11-07 28-4-08 378 377 46.30 43.80 (5.7%)

45.55 43.65 (4.4%)

3. Sukhwinder Singh S/o Mohinder Singh, Vill: Blerkhanpur

6-11-07 24-4-08 376 376 47.92 46.12 (3.9%)

46.90 45.08 (4.0%)

4. Gurchetan Singh S/o Gurmaij Singh, Vill: Talwandi Mehma

14-11-07 28-4-08 380 379 48.08 45.68 (5.3%)

46.68 44.60 (4.6%)

5. Mohinder Singh S/o Kesar Singh, Vill: Blerkhanpur

16-11-07 30-4-08 388 385 49.06 46.96 (4.5%)

47.42 44.82 (5.8%)

Discussion :

Highest response or percent increase in yield was observed in the field of Sh. Mohinder Singh S/o Kesar Singh of village Blerkhanpur as supported by the other parameters viz. Effective tillers/M2

(3t/m2) and 1000 grain wt (9.1%) (Maximum increase in these parameter in response to potash as compared to others). However, percent increase in 1000 grain weight varied from 6.21 to 9.10%. Therefore, it was evident that 4.0 to 5.8% increase in grain yield is possible if Potash fertilizer is applied in potash deficient soils. For this, testing of soil samples is must.

Year 2008-09

13. Results of the demonstration on application of Neem Coated V/s Normal Urea on Paddy.

Result :

Name and address of the farmer


Date of harvesting

Yield of Paddy (q/ha)

80% Neem Coated

100 % Neem Coated

80%

Normal Urea

100% Normal Urea

Sukhwinder Singh S/o PR-116 20-6-08 2-11-08 62.5 70.4 62.1 67.5

Mohinder Singh, Vill: Blerkhanpur

Satnam Singh S/o Surjan Singh, Vill: Mohablipur

PR-111 27-6-08 1-11-08 58.2 65.6 57.8 65.5

KVK, Kapurthala PR-111 26-6-08 25-10-08 47.1 51.0 41.9 49.9

Mohinder Singh S/o Kesar Singh, Vill: Blerkhanpur

PAU-201

26-6-08 2-11-08 66.6 75.5 66.1 74.9

Jageer Singh S/o Sohan Singh, Vill: Karalnaubad

PR-111 25-6-08 27-10-08 60.5 65.4 59.8 65.0

Discussion : A study was conducted to study the agronomical efficiency of neem coated urea (NCU) during Kharif season 2008 using paddy as a test crop. Tabulated data are presented of the average yield per hectare using different levels of normal urea and NCU. Results indicated that 3.01 per cent higher crop yield could be obtained when NCU was applied at 100 per cent recommended level of N- application as compared to 100 per cent normal urea. However, application of 80 % NCU compared with 80 % normal urea gave marginal increase in yield (0.86%). Comparison of 80% NCU vs. 100 % normal urea in anticipation to reduce the dose of nitrogen met no results as there is significant reduction in yield (viz 58.98 q/ha in 80 % NCU and 64.56 q/ha in 100% normal urea).

14. Result of demonstrations of amelioration of Mn deficiency during Rabi 2008-09.ResultSr. No.

Name of the farmer and address

Date of sowing

Date of harvesting

Variety Grain Yield (q/ha)

Control Sprayed plot 0.5%

MnSo4

Percent Increase

01. Sh. Niranjan Singh S/o Sh. Kehar Singh, Vill: Nawan Thatta

8-1-08 18-4-09 PBW-343 49.13 50.5 2.7

02. Sh. Sarwan Singh S/o Sh. Gurmail Singh, Vill: Boolpur

10-11-08 20-4-09 PBW-502 53.13 54.4 2.3

03. Sh. Balwinder Singh S/o Sh. Mela Singh, Vill: Boolpur

12-11-08 18-4-09 PBW-343 48.0 49.8 3.6

04. Sh. Piara Singh S/o Sh. Mela Singh, Vill: Boolpur

10-11-08 20-4-09 PBW-343 46.3 47.9 3.5

05. Sh. Paramjit Singh S/o Sh. Gurnam Singh, Vill: Saidpur

11-11-08 19-4-09 PBW-343 45.0 46.6 3.4

DiscussionBy applying 4 sprays of 0.5% MnSo4 to the wheat crop grown in the soil having low Mn content. The

percentage increase in yield varied between 2.7 to 3.6%. Therfore, farmers must spray wheat crop with Mn Sulphate @ 0.5%. 15. Demonstrations regarding the judicious use of P-fertilizer during wheat 2008-09.Result

Sr. No.


Variety

Date of sowing

Date of harvesting

Inherent P status (kg/acre)

Grain Yield (q/ha)

Control Fertilizer

Percent Increase

01. Sh. Jageer Singh S/o Sh. Sohan Singh, Vill: Karal Nau Bad

PBW-343

13-11-08 18-4-09 6.6 (medium)

46.3 48.0 3.6


PBW-343

8-11-08 16-4-09 4.2 (Low) 42.5 44.5 4.8


PBW-502

18-11-08 22-4-09 3.8 (Low) 43.8 46.0 5.0

04. Sh. Hardev Singh S/o Sh. Ajit Singh, Vill: Dhapai

PBW-343

14-11-08 20-4-09 3.8 (Low) 40.5 41.8 3.0

DiscussionThe field of Sh. Jageer Singh of village Karal Nau Bad was having Phosphorus as medium whereas

the fields of other farmers were low in phosphorus. The data regarding grain yield showed that there was 3.6 % in yield with the application of 187.5 kg SSP/ha over control where as the percent increase in yield varied between 3.0 to 5.0 % with the application of 237 kg SSP/ha. Hence farmers must apply "P" fertilizer to wheat crop according to the available phospurus status which will be available on getting the soil tested.

16. Demonstrations regarding the judicious use of Potash fertilizer during wheat 2008-09.ResultSr. No.


Variety

Date of sowing

Date of harvesting

K status (kg/acre)

Grain Yield (q/ha)

Control

Treated 20 kg MOP per ha

Percent Increase

01. S. Karamajit Singh S/o Sh. Swaran Singh, Vill: Mirpur

PBW-343

17-11-08 22-4-09 40.8 (Low)

45.5 47.5 4.4

02. Sh. Surinder Singh S/o Sh. Hazara Singh, Vill: Patti Navi Bakash

PBW-343

12-11-08 20-4-09 42.4 (Low)

42.5 44.8 5.2

03. Sh. Swaran Singh S/o Sh. Gurmail Singh, Vill: Boolpur

PBW-502

10-11-08 20-4-09 52.4 (Low)

45.0 47.7 6.3

04. KVK, Kapurthala farm PBW-550

26-11-08 28-4-09 34.6 (Low)

47.5 49.3 3.6

05. Sh. Gurdeep Singh S/o Sh. Sunder Singh, Vill: Kolianwala

PBW-343

10-11-08 16-4-09 44.4 (Low)

44.5 46.8 5.1

DiscussionIt was observed that the percent increase in the grain yield by applying murate of potash @ 50 kg/ha

varied from 3.6 to 6.3%.

17. Result of effect of Potash application in Potash deficient soils during kharif, 2008.

S Name of the Paddy Date of Date of Yield (q/ha) % increase

r. No

Farmer and address

Variety

Trans-planting

Harvesting

No K (control) K (50 kg MOP/ha)

1. Sh. Balbir Singh S/o Sh. Niranjan Singh, Vill: Kolianwal

HKR-47

13-06-08 24-10-08 65.3 66.1 1.2

2. Sh. Jageer Singh S/o Sh. Sohan Singh, Vill: Kadhal Nau Bad

PR-111

30-06-08 27-10-08 67.7 68.6 1.3


PAU-201

26-06-08 28-10-08 70.4 71.2 1.2


HKR-47

26-06-08 2-11-08 67.5 68.3 1.1

It was observed that the response of Potash application in Low K status (111.5-131.5 kg/ha) varied from 1.1% to 1.3% in terms of grain yield as compared to the control plots.

18. Result of demonstrations of Tensiometer for saving water in Paddy during Kharif, 2008.

Sr. No


Paddy Variety


Date of Harvesting

Yield (q/ha) Irrigations Irrigation saved (%)

T1 T2 T1 T2


HKR-47

22-06-08

28-10-08 68.6 69.0 18 13 27.8

2. Sh. Sandeeppal Singh S/o Sh. Bachan Singh, Vill: Talwandi Choudhrian

PR-114

22-06-08

25-10-08 69.5 69.1 16 12 25.0

3. Sh. Sukhwinder Singh S/o Sh. Mohinder Singh, Vill: Blerkhanpur

PR-116

14-06-08

22-10-08 70.3 69.8 17 14 18.0

4. Sh. Apinder Singh S/o Sh. Surinderjit Singh, Vill: Purana Thatta

PR-111

11-06-08

23-10-08 67.3 67.4 16 12 25.0

T1 = Irrigation through farmers practice.

T2 = Irrigation through Tensiometer.Above results, clearly depicts that by the use of Tensiometer, we can decrease or save from 18.0% to 27.8% of irrigations as compared to the farmers practice without adversely effecting the paddy yield.

19. Result of response of P application in P-deficient soils in Paddy during Kharif, 2008.

Sr. No


Paddy Variety


Date of Harvesting

P-Status

Yield (q/ha) % increaseT1 T2


PR-111 30-06-08 28-10-08 4.2 (Low)

63.9 67.4 5.2


PR-113 24-06-08 26-10-08 6.8 (Medium)

68.1 69.8 2.4

3. Sh. Harjeet Singh S/o Sh. Mohinder Singh, Vill: Biharipur

PR-111 22-06-08 26-10-08 4.4 (Low)

64.5 67.8 4.8

4. Sh. Jageer Singh S/o Sh. Sohan Singh, Vil: Kadhalnaubad

PR-111 30-06-08 30-10-08 5.7 (Medium)

65.3 67.0 2.6

T1 = No phosphorus T2 = Phosphorus applied @ 12 kg P2O5/ha

It was observed that the response of Phosphorus application @ 12 kg/ha in low phosphorus soils varied from 4.8% to 5.2 % while the response range decreased from 2.4 to 2.6% in soils rating medium in phosphorus status as compared to the control plots.

20. Result of demonstrations of amelioration of Mn deficiency during Rabi 2008-09.

Sr. No.


Date of sowing

Date of harvesting

Variety Grain Yield (q/ha)

Control Sprayed plot 0.5%

MnSo4

Percent Increase

01. Sh. Niranjan Singh S/o Sh. Kehar Singh, Vill: Nawan Thatta

8-1-08 18-4-09 PBW-343 49.13 50.5 2.7


10-11-08 20-4-09 PBW-502 53.13 54.4 2.3

03. Sh. Balwinder Singh S/o Sh. Mela Singh, Vill: Boolpur

12-11-08 18-4-09 PBW-343 48.0 49.8 3.6


10-11-08 20-4-09 PBW-343 46.3 47.9 3.5

05. Sh. Paramjit Singh S/o Sh. Gurnam Singh, Vill: Saidpur

11-11-08 19-4-09 PBW-343 45.0 46.6 3.4

DiscussionBy applying 4 sprays of 0.5% MnSo4 to the wheat crop grown in the soil having low Mn content. The

percentage increase in yield varied between 2.7 to 3.6%. Therfore, farmers must spray wheat crop with Mn Sulphate @ 0.5%.

21. Demonstrations regarding the judicious use of P-fertilizer during wheat 2008-09

Sr. No.


Variety

Date of sowing

Date of harvesting

Inherent P status (kg/acre)

Grain Yield (q/ha)

Control Fertilizer

Percent Increase

01. Sh. Jageer Singh S/o Sh. Sohan Singh, Vill: Karal Nau Bad

PBW-343

13-11-08 18-4-09 6.6 (medium)

46.3 48.0 3.6


PBW-343

8-11-08 16-4-09 4.2 (Low) 42.5 44.5 4.8


PBW-502

18-11-08 22-4-09 3.8 (Low) 43.8 46.0 5.0


PBW-343

14-11-08 20-4-09 3.8 (Low) 40.5 41.8 3.0

DiscussionThe field of Sh. Jageer Singh of village Karal Nau Bad was having Phosphorus as medium whereas

the fields of other farmers were low in phosphorus. The data regarding grain yield showed that there was 3.6 % in yield with the application of 187.5 kg SSP/ha over control where as the percent increase in yield varied between 3.0 to 5.0 % with the application of 237 kg SSP/ha. Hence farmers must apply "P" fertilizer to wheat crop according to the available phospurus status which will be available on getting the soil tested.

22. Demonstrations regarding the judicious use of Potash fertilizer during wheat 2008-09.ResultSr. No.


Variety

Date of sowing

Date of harvesting

K status (kg/acre)

Grain Yield (q/ha)

Control

Treated 20 kg MOP per ha

Percent Increase

01. S. Karamajit Singh S/o Sh. Swaran Singh, Vill: Mirpur

PBW-343

17-11-08 22-4-09 40.8 (Low)

45.5 47.5 4.4


PBW-343

12-11-08 20-4-09 42.4 (Low)

42.5 44.8 5.2

03. Sh. Swaran Singh S/o Sh. Gurmail Singh, Vill: Boolpur

PBW-502

10-11-08 20-4-09 52.4 (Low)

45.0 47.7 6.3

04. KVK, Kapurthala farm PBW-550

26-11-08 28-4-09 34.6 (Low)

47.5 49.3 3.6

05. Sh. Gurdeep Singh S/o PBW- 10-11-08 16-4-09 44.4 44.5 46.8 5.1

Sh. Sunder Singh, Vill: Kolianwala

343 (Low)

DiscussionIt was observed that the percent increase in the grain yield by applying murate of potash @ 50

kg/ha varied from 3.6 to 6.3.

23. Demonstrations of Tensiometer for the judicious use of water in paddy during 2009.

ResultSr. No.

Name of farmers and address


Date of harvesting

No. of Irrigation Grain yieldT1 T2 T1 T2


Pusa 44 22-6-09 2-11-09 25 20 30.0 30.0

2. Sh. Sandeeppal Singh S/o Sh. Bachan Singh, Vill: Boolpur

HKR127 28-6-09 27-10-09 23 19 26.20 26.25


HKR127 22-6-09 30-10-09 24 19 28.10 28.18

4. Sh. Apinder Singh S/o Sh. Surinderjit Singh, Vill: Purana Thatha

Pusa 44 12-6-09 24-10-09 24 20 29.80 29.85

With the use of tensiometer, we can out 4-5 irrigations without decreasing the crop yield.

24. Demonstrations of Leaf Colour Chart regarding judicious use of N-fertilizer in paddy during 2009.

ResultSr. No.



Date of harvesting

Grain yield (q/ha)T1 T2 F1 F2

1. Sh. Pardeeppal Singh S/o Sh. Bachan Singh, Vill: Talwandi Choudhrian

HKR127 28-6-09 28-10-09 64.0 64.0 275 225


Pusa 44 22-6-09 30-10-09 70.5 70.5 275 187.5


Pusa 44 20-6-09 26-10-09 73.25 73.30 275 187.5

3. Sh. Balbir Singh S/o Sh. Karnail Singh, Vill: Amarjitpur

HKR127 16-6-09 22-10-09 66.75 66.8 275 275

By the use of LCC, we can save 20-25 kg of urea/acre.

25. Demonstrations regarding the judicious use of K fertilizer during kharif during 2009.Result

Sr. No.



Date of harvesting

K status

Grain yield (q/ha) % Increase

T1

Control

T2 (50 kg MOP/ha)


HKR47 28-6-09 1-11-09 111.0 (L)

70.0 72.0 2.8


Pusa 44 22-6-09 30-10-09 131.5 (L)

78.75 82.0 4.1


Pusa44 20-6-09 28-10-09 119.0 (L)

76.25 79.75 4.5

4. Sh. Harjeet Singh S/o Sh. Mohinder Singh, Vill: Biharipur

HKR 127 28-6-09 30-10-09 111.5 (L)

70.0 73.0 4.2

The percent increase in the grain yield varies from 2.8 to 4.5% in the plots where Potash applies @ 50 kg/ha as compared to the control plots in the low K-status soils.

26. Demonstrations regarding the judicious use of P fertilizer during kharif 2009.Results

Sr. No.



Date of harvesting

P status Grain yield (q/ha)

% increase

T1 T2

1. Sh. Jageer Singh S/o Sh. Sohan Singh, Vill: Karal Naubaad

HKR47 28-6-09 2-11-09 17.5 (M) 71.25 73.25 2.8


PR111 20-6-09 30-10-09 11.5 (L) 66.75 69.50 4.1


PR 120 29-6-09 28-10-09 10.0 (L) 62.50 64.75 3.6


HKR 47 20-6-09 1-11-09 9.5 (L) 70.00 72.25 3.2

The percent increase in the grain yield varies from 2.8 to 4.1%.

27. Demonstrations of the effect of Potash in the K-deficiency soils in Rabi 2009-10 (wheat).Result:

Sr. No



K-status

1000 grain wt. Grain Yield Per-centage

T1 T2 T1 T2

1. Sh. Hardev Singh S/o PBW 17-11-09 48.2 33.6 30.9 47.25 45.5 4.0

Sh. Ajit Singh, Vill: Dhapai

550 (8.7%)


PBW 343

15-11-09 52.4 35.4 (6.9%)

33.1 47.32 45.0 5.2


DBW17

8-11-09 46.4 36.4 (7.6%)

33.81 49.17 46.5 5.8

4. Sh. Rajwinder Singh S/o Sh. Mohinder Singh, Vill: Blerkhanpur

DBW17

16-11-09 44.2 35.6 (6.2%)

33.5 49.67 47.50 4.6

5. Sh. Bachan Singh S/o Sh. Sunder Singh, Vill: Kolianwal

PBW 343

15-11-09 50.2 35.8 (9.1%)

32.8 50.00 48.0 4.2

T1= K applied @ 50 kg/haT2= ControlDiscussion The per cent increase in grain yield varied from 4.0 to 5.8% in treated plots as compared to control whereas the per cent increase in 1000 grain weight varied from 6.2 to 9.1%.

28. Effect of use of Rotavator on bulk density of soil at various depths. No. of farmers = 05 Village = Kolianwal

Bulk density of soil (gm/ cm3 )Depth (cm)

Harjinder Singh

Surinder Singh

Vipanpreet Singh

Hardeep Singh

Bhajan Singh

R WR R WR R WR R WR R WR0-5 1.37 1.36 1.39 1.39 1.36 1.36 1.35 1.36 1.38 1.375-10 1.40 1.39 1.42 1.41 1.38 1.37 1.38 1.38 1.40 1.3910-15 1.45 1.41 1.48 1.46 1.43 1.40 1.46 1.45 1.45 1.4215-20 1.46 1.45 1.52 1.50 1.46 1.46 1.52 1.51 1.48 1.4720-25 1.56 1.53 1.57 1.56 1.56 1.56 1.61 1.59 1.53 1.53Average 1.45 1.43 1.48 1.46 1.44 1.43 1.46 1.46 1.45 1.44

volume of core = 30.8 cm3

*R= Rotavator WR= Without Rotavator

Discussion In general bulk density increases in both the treatments with increase in the depth. However greater increase observed beyond the depth of 10 cm. The bulk density was more in the plots where Rotavator was used.

(D) On farm /adaptive research trials related to soils discipline along with photographs:SN Name of the demonstration Year Area No. demonstrations Year 2004-05 No adaptive trial was conducted during the year 2004-05 related to the soil science.

Year 2005-06No adaptive trial was conducted during the year 2004-05 related to the soil science.

Year 2006-07

1. Adaptive research trials on use of K2O 6 kg/acre in soil having low to medium K2O for Gobhi Sarson ( Brassica napus.)

Result

Sr.

No.

Name of farmers and address K2O status (kg/ha)

Yield (q/ha)

0 kgK2O/ ha 15 kg K2O/ha

1. Sh. Akaljit Singh, Vill: Gosal 162.5 14.40 14.50

2. Sh. Gurcharan Singh, Vill: Talwandi Mehma

200.0 15.27 15.30

3. Sh. Mehar Singh Tibba, Vil: Tibba 212.5 14.92 15.05

4. Sh. Gurpreet Singh, Vill: Kala Sanghian

250.0 16.05 16.22

Observation

- At high K2O status in soil, there is no benefit of applying K fertilizer in soil for Gobhi Sarson. However at K2O (250 kg/ha), yield was higher than the yield obtained at 162.5 Kg./ha K2O.

Year 2007-08

Title 2 : Effect of using different doses of nitrogenous fertilizer in Paddy.

Problem diagnose : Farmers of the area are using more amount of fertilizers

than the recommendations.

Details of technologies selected : Application of fertilizer on the soil test basis.

for assessment/refinement.

Source of technology. : Krishi Vigan Kendra, Kapurthala

Production system and thematic area. : Paddy-Wheat. To decrease the cost of cultivation of Paddy.

Performance of the Technology with : To assess grain yield in response to fertilizer applied.

performance indicators.

Final recommendation for micro level : PAU recommendations holds good.

situation.

Constraints identified and feedback : Un-awareness of the farmers regarding fertilizer appliction

for research based on soil test report.

Process of farmers participation and : KVK has a close co-ordination with farmers of the district. their reaction. As a result ,farmers visit KVK frequently.

TreatmentsT1 Recommended ( 275 Kg.urea /ha) T2 25 per cent more than the recommendations .T3 50 per cent more than the recommendations.( Farmer’s Practice)

Methodology To get optimum paddy yield particularly in light textured soil is a matter of serious concern. PAU

recommended 110 kg of urea for medium textured soils but farmers claim that even upto 50% more than the recommendation, they got the response. Keeping this in mind and to judge the exact dose of urea in light textured soils, an on-farm trial was conducted. A basal dose of 75 Kg.DAP/ha was used at the time of puddling.

Soil type : Loamy sand

Results:

Treatment Urea applied (kg/ha) in 3 doses

Variety 100 grain wt. Tillers/hill Yield (q/ha)

T1 240 PAU-201 2.342 8.5 53.3

T2 315 PAU-201 2.634 9.4 66.3

T3 390 PAU-201 2.636 9.6 71.8

Discussion:

Results showed that application of urea upto 25% more than recommendation holds good as upto this level 13.0 q/ha increase in yield of Paddy variety PAU-201 was observed than the recommendation. Further, Urea @ 50% more than the recommendation also showed response but only 5.5 q/ha increase was observed over 25% more which was found uneconomical. In T2 treatment by spending Rs. 188/- on account of 25 % more quantity of urea than T1, Additional benefit to the extent of Rs. 10,075 /-( increase of 13 q Paddy @ Rs. 775/-qt.). However, this increase was of Rs. 4,262/- in

treatment T3 (50 % more quantity of urea than T1). Hence, it was concluded that farmers should apply 25 % more amount of urea in Paddy if grown in light textured soils.

Title 3 : Comparison of levelled V/s unlevelled field plot in growing Paddy crop.

Problem diagnose : Farmers of the area were facing difficulty in applying

irrigations to the field crops due to unlevelled plots.

Details of technologies selected : Use of Laser leveler for precision land leveling.

for assessment/refinement.

Source of technology. :PAU, Ludhiana

Production system and thematic area. :Paddy-Wheat. To reduce time and irrigation water.

Performance of the Technology with : To assess the grain yield along with time required to irrigate

performance indicators. field and no.of tiller/m2.

Final recommendation for micro level : PAU recommendation hold good.

situation.

Constraints identified and feedback for: Higher cost viz. Rs. 1250/-per ha. for laser land leveling.

research

Process of farmers participation and : Farmers were interested to know about the new technology.

their reaction In all the programmes, lectures on facilities at KVK are delivered which is increasing the farmers visit at KVK campus.

Treatments

T1 Laser levelled plot.T2 Control ( leveled by farmer with ordinary leveller)

Methodology

Levelled land is a pre requisite for getting the optimum yield in paddy due to the fact that Paddy requires sub merged conditions for the first 15 days to get it established after transplanting. Mostly some nursery seedlings die either lack or excess of water in the field. Thus, precision land leveling is a must for getting proper yield. Moreover, it takes more time to irrigate the field if it is unlevelled. Keeping this point in view, an on farm trial was conducted in which, 0.4 ha area was laser levelled and other 0.4 ha.area was ordinary levelled.

Soil Type : Loamy sand

Results:

Treatment Variety Date of sowing

Date of harvesting

Tillers/hill 1000 grain wt.

Yield (q/ha)

Time to irrigate the plot (hours/ha)

T1 PAU-201 08.06.07 24.10.07 7.7 2.59 70.3 11.25

T2 PAU-201 08.06.07 24.10.07 6.9 2.54 69.8 16.25

Discussion:From the data it was evident that it took 11.25 hrs. to irrigate one ha. area if plot is laser levelled

in comparison to 16.25 hrs. required to irrigate ordinary levelled plot. Similarly there was considerable saving in the quantity of water used for irrigation purpose in laser leveled plot than the ordinary leveled. However, there was no significant difference obtained in the yield of Paddy between two treatments. Year 2008-094. Results of On-farm Trials entitled "Fertilizer use efficiency" in wheat 2008-09.ResultSr. No.



Dated of harvesting

Grain Yield (q/ha)

FUE

T1 T2 T3 FUE1 FUE2

01. Sh. Mukhtiar Singh S/o Sh. Seva Singh, Vill: Bidhipur

PBW-343 12-11-08 18-4-09 17.5 42.5 49.5 19.7 20.2


PBW-343 20-11-08 22-4-09 16.3 40.8 48.0 19.3 19.9

Discussion:

Both the farmers has low organic carbon status viz 0.32% and 0.36%. For evaluating the proposed recommendation (Apply 25% more urea in low OC% Soils) we carried out this on-farm trial to know the fertilizer use efficiency under low organic carbon status. The treatments included T1 (0 kg N./ha), T2 (126.5 kg N/ha) and T3 (158.7 kg N/ha). Results revealed that fertilizer use efficiency increased with the use of 25% more Nitorgenous fertilizer in the soil having low O.C status.

Soil fertility statusSr. No.


OC (%) P (kg/ha) K (kg/ha)


0.32 7.0 100


0.36 12.0 140

Since both the selected farmers has low O.C (%) hence comes under the recommendation of applying urea 25% more than recommendation. 5. Result of demonstrations of application of Zinc-Sulphate in Kharif, 2008.

Sr. No


Paddy Variety


Date of Harvesting

Yield (q/ha) % increase

T1 T2

01. Sh. Niranjan Singh S/o Sh. Kehar Singh, Vill: Nawan

PR-111 26-06-08 27-10-08 67.12 65.3 2.8

Thatta

02. Sh. Apinder Singh S/o Sh. Surinderjit Singh, Vill: Purana Thatta

HKR-47 13-06-08 25-10-08 68.0 67.0 1.6


PR-116 13-06-08 26-10-08 69.3 67.7 2.4

04. Sh. Balbir Singh S/o Sh. Niranjan Singh, Vill: Kolianwal

HKR-47 16-06-08 27-10-08 67.5 66.3 1.8

T1 = 62.5 kg ZnSo4/ha applied, T2 = No ZnSO4

The response of Zinc application in terms of grain yield varied from 1.6 to 2.8 as compared to the control plots.

6. Improving yield and water productivity of rice through delayed transplanting of medium duration variety.

Sr. No.

Name of the farmers

Variety Date of Transplanting

Date of Harvesting

Irrigations Yield (q/ha)

1. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kapurthala

PAU-201 15 June

25 June

5 July

30 October

5 November

12 November

17

15

14

17.20

16.84

16.32

2. Sh. Sandeeppal Singh S/o Sh. Bachan Singh, Vill: Talwandi

Chourdhrian

PAU-201 15 June

25 June

5 July

31 October

6 November

12 November

18

14

13

27.35

27.65

27.10

3. Sh. Gurmeet Singh S/o Sh. Tara Singh, Vill: Amarkot

PAU-201 15 June

25 June

5 July

30 October

6 November

13 November

16

14

14

28.16

28.48

27.72

4. Sh. Hardev Singh S/o Sh. Ajit Singh,

Vill: Dhapai

PAU-201 15 June

25 June

5 July

30 October

5 November

12 November

17

15

14

28.24

28.85

27.28

It was observed that on delaying the date of transplanting from 15 June, 25 June, generally increase in yield was observed by decreasing 2-3 irrigations. However further transferring the date of transplanting from 25 June to 5 July decrease in yield was observed. Therefore, 25 June can be considered as the date of transplanting as it decreases the no of irrigations from 2-3.

7. Result of on-farm trial entitled “Fertilizer use efficiency” in Kharif, 2008

Sr. No


Paddy Variety


Date of Harvesting

Control (q/ha)

LCC based (q/ha)

Recommended (q/ha)

Farmers practice

FUE Fertilizer used (kg/ha)


PR-113

28-06-08

27-10-08

25.8 69.6 69.9 70.2 34.8 275

2. KVK, Kapurthala PR-111

26-06-08

25-10-08

24.6 52.5 72.75 53.8 22.3 275

The fertilizer use efficiency is defined as yield of treated plot (kg/ha) minus yield of controlled plot (kg/ha) over inorganic fertilizer N used (kg/ha) and in our trial, the FUE varied from 22.3 to 34.8.

8. Results of On-farm Trials entitled "Fertilizer use efficiency" in wheat 2008-09.

Sr. No.



Dated of harvesting

Grain Yield (q/ha)

FUE

T1 T2 T3 FUE1 FUE2


PBW-343 12-11-08 18-4-09 17.5 42.5 49.5 19.7 20.2


PBW-343 20-11-08 22-4-09 16.3 40.8 48.0 19.3 19.9

Discussion:

Both the farmers has low organic carbon status viz 0.32% and 0.36%. For evaluating the proposed recommendation (Apply 25% more urea in low OC% Soils) we carried out this on-farm trial to know the fertilizer use efficiency under low organic carbon status. The treatments included T1 (0 kg N./ha), T2 (126.5 kg N/ha) and T3 (158.7 kg N/ha). Results revealed that fertilizer use efficiency increased with the use of 25% more Nitorgenous fertilizer in the soil having low O.C status.

Soil fertility statusSr. No.


OC (%) P (kg/ha) K (kg/ha)


0.32 7.0 100


0.36 12.0 140

Since both the selected farmers has low O.C (%) hence comes under the recommendation of applying urea 25% more than recommendation.

9. On- farm trial regarding the response of wheat to Potash in K-deficient soils.

Problem diagnosed : To check the response of higher dose of Potash in terms of grain yield.

Treatment : T1 = Control

T2=50 kg/ha Murate of Potash

T3= 75 kg/ha Murate of Potash

Parameters : 100 grain weight, grain yield.Number : 02

Result

Sr. No.


Variety K status

Date of sowing

Date of harvesting

1000 grain wt. Grain yield Q/ha)

T1 T2 T3 T1 T2 T3

1. Sh. Sukhjinder Singh S/o Sh. Tara Singh, Vill: Mohablipur

PBW550

44.6 9-11-09 10-4-10 80.5 86.0 86.3 50.0 55.0 55.1

2. Sh. Harnek Singh S/o Sh. Jeet Singh, Vill: Mohablipur

PBW550

48.2 12-11-09 11-4-10 77.0 82.0 82.25 48.8 52.5 52.6

Discussion

An experiment was conducted at the field of two farmers to quantify the effect of potash application on wheat yield in soils low in inherent potash. Potassium was applied @ 50 and 75 kg ha -1. A basal dose of Nitrogen and P2O5 @ 125 and 62.5 kg ha-1 respectively was also applied. Application of MOP @50 kg ha-1 resulted in increase in grain yield varying from 7.7 to 9.6% where as T3 as compared to T2 showed a negligible increase. Similarly 1000 grain weight increased by 6.7 per cent in T2 as compared to control. However the higher dose of potash showed only marginal increase in 1000 grain weight. Thus 50 kg ha-1 potash is optimum dose for wheat.

10. On farm trials regarding crop residue management for sustenance of wheat productivity.

Sr. No.

Name of the farmers

Village Variety Date of sowing

Date of harvesting

Grain yield (qt/acre)

H R F

1. Sh. Harjinder Singh

Kolianwal PBW343 12-11-09 13-4-10 20 18.8 19.0

2. Sh. Surinder Singh Kolianwal PBW343 12-11-09 13-4-10 19.3 18.8 19.03. Sh. Vipanpreet

SinghKolianwal PBW343 12-11-09 14-4-10 18.0 17.8 17.9

4. Sh. Hardeep Singh Kolianwal PBW343 12-11-09 13-4-10 19.0 19.0 18.95. Sh. Bhajan Singh Kolianwal DBW17 13-11-09 13-4-10 20.0 20.0 19.86. Sh. Baldev Singh Kolianwal DBW17 13-11-09 12-4-10 18.6 18.6 18.47. Sh. Ranjit Singh Kolianwal DBW17 13-11-09 12-4-10 18.8 18.6 18.88. Sh. Lakhbir Singh Kolianwal DBW17 13-11-09 12-4-10 19.8 19.8 20.0

Average yield 19.18 18.92 18.97

H = Happy seederR= RotavatorF= Farmer's practice.

Discussion

Results of on farm trials regarding Happy seeder, Rotavator and Farmer's practice revealed that grain yield was the highest (19.18 q/acre) where sowing was done with Happy seeder where as it recorded to be lowest in plots where rotavator was used.

Incharge of FLD’s from January 2006

01. Front line demonstration on Gobhi Sarson

Crop/ Variety : Gobhi Sarson/ GSC6

Area Sown : 4.0 ha

No. of Demonstration : 10

Farming Situation : Irrigated

Crop Rotation : Paddy-Gobhi Sarson

Soil Fertility Status:

Sr. NoName and Address of Farmers O.C (%) P (kg/ha) K (kg/ha)

1. Sh. Pritam Singh S/o Sh. Anokh Singh, Vill: Kanah 0.32 (L) 10.2 (L) 154.4 (H)

2. Sh. Sarwan Singh S/o Sh. Gurmail Singh, Vill: Boolpur 0.28(L) 11.4 (L) 162.2 (H)

3. Sh. Mukhtiar Singh S/o Sewa Singh, Vill: Bidhipur 0.26(L) 14.2 (M) 128.4 (H)

4. Sh. Harjit Singh S/o Sh. Mohinder Singh, Vill: Biharipur 0.24(L) 14.0 (M) 124.6(L)

5. Sh. Gurmeet Singh S/o Tara Singh, Vill: Amarkot 0.28(L) 16.0 (M) 122.2 (L)

6. Sh. Sukhjinder Singh S/o Sh. Tara Singh, Vill: Mohablipur 0.32(L) 10.4 (L) 118.4 (L)

7. Sh. Amarjit Singh S/o Sh. Bachan Singh Vill Kahna 0.34(L) 10.6 (L) 148.6 (H)

8. Sh. Piara Singh S/o Sh. Ujjagar Singh, Vill: Bhanolanga 0.36(L) 11.4 (L) 150.2 (H)

9. Sh. Harjinder Singh S/o Sh. Gurdeep Singh, Vill: Patti Navi Bakash 0.24(L) 16.2 (M) 158.4 (H)

10. Sh Sukhdev Singh S/o Sh. Batan Singh, Vill: Sherpur Sadha 0.26(L) 14.2(M) 155.2 (H)

Results:

Sr. No

Name and Address of Farmers

Variety Area (ha)

Date of Sowing

Date of Harves-ting

Grain Yield (q/ha)

Percent Increase

FLD’s Farmer's Practice

1. Sh. Pritam Singh S/o Sh. Anokh Singh, Vill: Kanah

GSC-6 0.4 19-10-09 11-3-10 15.89 14.00 13.5


GSC-6 0.4 22-10-09 12-3-10 16.50 14.40 14.6

3. Sh. Mukhtiar Singh S/o Sewa Singh, Vill: Bidhipur

GSC-6 0.4 22-10-09 13-3-10 15.30 13.30 15.0

4. Sh. Harjit Singh S/o Sh. Mohinder Singh, Vill: Biharipur

GSC-6 0.4 24-10-09 15-3-10 16.40 14.50 13.1

5. Sh. Gurmeet Singh S/o Tara Singh, Vill: Amarkot

GSC-6 0.4 28-10-09 15-3-10 14.80 13.00 13.8


GSC-6 0.4 28-10-09 16-3-10 14.20 12.80 11.0

7. Sh. Amarjit Singh S/o Sh. Bachan Singh

GSC-6 0.4 28-10-09 16-3-10 15.20 13.50 12.6

8. Sh. Piara Singh S/o Sh. Ujjagar Singh, Vill: Bhanolanga

GSC-6 0.4 28-10-09 15-3-10 18.30 16.50 10.9

9. Sh. Harjinder Singh S/o Sh. Gurdeep Singh, Vill: Patti Navi Bakash

GSC-6 0.4 28-10-09 17-3-10 18.80 16.50 13.9

10. Sh Sukhdev Singh S/o Sh. Batan Singh, Vill: Sherpur Sadha

GSC-6 0.4 29-10-09 17-3-10 17.94 15.80 13.5

Discussion The per cent increase in yield of Gobhi Sarson under FLD plots varied from 10.9 to 15.0 over the farmers practice. The variation in grain yield was probably due to the difference in soil fertility status as apparent from soil analysis done before laying out demonstrations. Highest grain yield (18.80 q/ha) was obtained at the field of Sh. Harjinder Singh of village Patti Navi Bakash where the inherent fertility status analysis of soil revealed that soils were medium in available phosphorous (16.2 kg/ha) and high in available potash (158.4 kg/ha) as compared to Sh. Sukhjinder Singh of Village Mohablipur where soil status was low in phosphorous (10.4 kg/ha) and potash (118.4 kg/ha). Further weather conditions at growing and harvesting stage have also affected the yields obtained. The increase observed in the FLD plot over the farmer practice was probably due to the application of fertilizers as per soil test reports and spray of insecticides at ET level of insects.

02. Front line demonstration on Gram.Crop/ Variety : Gram/PBG-5

Area Sown : 2.0 ha

No. of Demonstration : 05

Farming Situation : Irrigated

Crop Rotation : Paddy/Maize-Gram

Soil Fertility Status:

Sr. NoName and Address of Farmers O.C (%) P (kg/ha) K (kg/ha)

1. Sh. Pritam Singh S/o Sh. Anokh Singh, Vill: Kanah 0.32 (L) 10.4 (L) 155.0 (H)

2. Sh. Hardev Singh S/o Sh. Ajit Singh, Vill: Dhapai 0.34 (L) 11.6 (L) 140.2 (H)

3. Sh. Joga Singh S/o Sh. Buta Singh, Vill: Khalru 0.38 (L) 13.2 (M) 126.4 (L)

4. Sh. Sheetal Singh S/o Sh. Surinder Singh, Vill: Tibba 0.28 (L) 12.0 (L) 130.2 (L)

5. Sh. Dharam Singh S/o Sh. Kishan Singh, Vill: Sukhia Nangal 0.26 (L) 14.0 (M) 150.6 (H)

Results:

Sr. No

Name and Address of Farmers

Variety Area (ha)

Date of Sowing

Date of Harves-ting

Grain Yield (q/ha)

Percent Increase

FLD’s Farmer's Practice

1. Sh. Pritam Singh S/o Sh. Anokh Singh, Vill: Kanah

PBG-5 0.4 28-10-09 10-4-10 15.45 13.75 12.4


PBG-5 0.4 29-10-09 9-4-10 16.20 14.50 11.8

3. Sh. Joga Singh S/o Sh. Buta Singh, Vill: Khalru

PBG-5 0.4 03-11-09 13-4-10 18.05 15.00 20.4

4. Sh. Sheetal Singh S/o Sh. Surinder Singh, Vill: Tibba

PBG-5 0.4 03-11-09 12-4-10 16.30 13.75 18.6

5. Sh. Dharam Singh S/o Sh. Kishan Singh, Vill: Sukhia Nangal

PBG-5 0.4 06-11-09 13-4-10 14.97 13.00 15.2

The per cent increase in grain yield varied from 11.8 to 20.4 in FLD plots over the farmer's practice. The highest percent increase was observed on the field of Sh. Joga Singh of village Khalru viz 20.4% and the grain yield

was also reported to be highest from the same farmer viz 18.05 q/ha in FLD's plot. This may be due to good inherent soil fertility. The increase in yield in FLD plots could be attributed to timely management of weeds and insect pests (by spraying Thiodan at flowering time).

03. Front-line Demonstration on SunflowerSr. No.

Name of farmers Variety Date of sowing

Soil Fertility statusOC (%) P

(kg/acre)K (kg/acre)

1. Sh. Sheetal Singh S/o Sh. Surinder Singh, Vill: Tibba

PSH 569 24-2-10 0.32 4.4 48.2

2. Sh. Gurmeet Singh S/o Sh. Tara Singh, Vill: Amarkot

PSH 569 25-2-10 0.28 4.2 44.0

3. Sh. Sukhwinder Singh S/o Sh. Tara Singh, Vill: Amarkot

PSH 569 25-2-10 0.26 3.8 50.0

4. Sh. Jaswant Singh S/o Sh. Pooran Singh, Vill: Dariewal

PSH 569 25-2-10 0.24 4.0 52.2

5. Sh. Ranjit Singh S/o Sh. Nirmal Singh, Vill: Ahmedpur Channa

PSH 569 26-2-10 0.28 4.0 54.0

6. Sh. Sh. Shingara Singh S/o Sh. Udham Singh, Vill: Jhallbibri

PSH 569 26-2-10 0.34 3.2 40.8

7. Sh. Gurmeet Singh S/o Sh. Nanak Singh, Vill: Jhalbibri

PSH 569 26-2-10 0.36 3.4 42.2

8. Sh. Manjit Singh S/o Sh. Darshan Singh, Vill: Mohablipur

PSH 569 27-2-10 0.34 3.6 46.0

9. Sh. Jaspal Singh S/o Sh. Pritam Singh, Vill: Amarjitpur

PSH 569 27-2-10 0.28 3.6 48.0

10. Sh. Joga Singh S/o Sh. Malkit Singh, Vill: Jhal lai wala

PSH 569 27-2-10 0.28 3.8 50.0

11. Sh. Sucha Singh S/o Sh. Partap Singh, Vill: Chak Kotla

PSH 569 27-2-10 0.26 4.0 48.0


PSH 569 4-3-10 0.32 4.2 46.4

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