VRTI Bhavnagar - Core Areas

Introduction

Agriculture plays a critical role in the entire life of a given economy. It is the backbone of the economic system of a given country. In addition to providing food and raw material, agriculture also provides employment opportunities to very large percentage of the population.

At VRTI, we focus on bringing sustainability in agricultural practices by developing plant and microbe derived products that reduce the use of chemical fertilizers while substantially improving crop yields. We demonstrate change by helping farming communities improve their livelihood through our practices.

Problems

The farmers follow traditional farming practices and have lack of knowledge of various agricultural technologies due to which they had to incur heavy expenses on cultivation cost, chemical fertilizers, pesticides, leading to low productivity, sometimes crop failure is seen.

Activities

To prevent from such loss following activities on agricultural technology wase introduced to the farmers of Bhavnagar and Amreli districts:-

ICM/POP crop demonstration (Cotton, Groundnut, Gram, Onion, Vegetable).
Laser irrigation (onion, Groundnut, Fodder, Garlic).
Micro irrigation (Drip & Sprinkler).
Paired row cotton.
Grid locking mulching.
Transplanting cotton.
Detopping in Cotton.
White grub management.
Mulching grow cover with Water melon and Chilli.
Participatory varietal Selection (PVS) in Wheat.

High density plantation (Meadow orchard) in Guava.
New crop variety (Cotton, Groundnut, Castor, Vegetable, Fodder, Potato).
Low cost net house / small scale low cost nursery.
Trellis / Telephonic system.
Kitchen gardening.
Solar shock fencing.
Ber grafting.
Pheromone trap.
Yellow sticky trap / Blue sticky trap.
Live border fencing.

Impact

Awareness on Integrated crop management practices.
Improved soil nutrient status.
15% Reduction in cultivation cost.
25% Water saving.
15% Reduction in electricity.

20% Reduction in electricity charges.
20% Increase in production.
Reduction in Migration.
Enhanced Biodiversity.
Improved livelihood status.

Agriculture Technology

Introduction

Problems

Activities

Impact