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The targets for the supply and distribution of bio-fertilizer have been fixed as under for the year 2009-10:-

AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION PROGRAMME FOR RABI 2009-10

(District wise Physical Targets)

(1) COMMERCIAL CROPS:-

District-wise targets of production of Potato and Vegetables fixed for Rabi 2009-10 are given as under of the annual targets during Rabi 2009-10 season, 20% targets of Potato and 40% targets of vegetables shall be achieved.

(Area in 000’ Hectare and Prod. in 000’MT)

S.No.	District	Potato		Vegetables
S.No.	District	Area	Prod.	Area	Prod.
1.	Bilaspur.	-	-	1.40	29.45
2.	Chamba.	0.05	0.70	1.00	17.65
3.	Hamirpur	-	-	1.10	11.60
4.	Kangra	0.30	4.35	2.70	53.70
5.	Kinnaur	-	-	0.55	12.10
6.	Kullu	0.05	0.85	2.00	44.40
7.	L/Spiti	-	-	-	-
8.	Mandi	0.25	3.40	3.20	63.38
9.	Shimla	1.00	12.80	3.70	76.80
10.	Sirmour	0.25	3.35	2.60	55.75
11.	Solan	-	-	3.40	73.55
12.	Una	0.10	1.55	1.35	27.55
	TOTAL:-	2.00	27.00	23.00	465.93

(2) DISTRIBUTION OF HIGH YIELDING VARIETY(HYV)/QUALITY SEEDS

With a view to cover more and more area under HYV/Quality Seeds during the Rabi season 2009-10, it has been envisaged to distribute 7200 MT certified seed of wheat, pulses and oilseeds.
The distribution targets of HYV/Quality seeds are as under:-

(Quantity in MT)

S.No.	District	Wheat, pulses and oil seeds to be distributed.
1.	Bilaspur.	391.00
2.	Chamba.	453.00
3.	Hamirpur	587.00
4.	Kangra	1325.00
5.	Kinnaur	90.00
6.	Kullu	598.00
7.	L/Spiti	15.00
8.	Mandi	1288.00
9.	Shimla	636.00
10.	Sirmour	595.00
11.	Solan	658.00
12.	Una	564.00
	TOTAL:-	7200.00

(3) CHEMICAL FERTILIZERS

Judicious and balanced use of Fertilizers is key to increase production and productivity of crops. Department is promoting INM technology and farmers are being educated about desired doses of plant nutrients bases on soil fertility values. All the extension functionaries of the Department of Agriculture will make sustained and dedicated efforts to promote balanced use of chemical fertilizers. Farmers shall also be educated and encouraged to use bio-fertilizers, organic manure and compost so as to get more efficiency of the added chemical fertilizers.
The District-wise targets of fertilizers to be distributed during Rabi 2009-10 season in terms of nutrients are given below:-

(Quantity in MT)

S.No.	District	N	P	K	Total
1.	Bilaspur.	1135	65	25	1225
2.	Chamba.	335	55	20	410
3.	Hamirpur	1120	184	106	1410
4.	Kangra	3560	1136	360	5056
5.	Kinnaur	55	15	20	90
6.	Kullu	1371	597	585	2553
7.	L/Spiti	90	45	-	135
8.	Mandi	2350	1010	430	3790
9.	Shimla	2561	1670	2615	6846
10.	Sirmour	1755	425	75	2255
11.	Solan	975	265	40	1280
12.	Una	2490	860	100	3450
	TOTAL:-	17797	6327	4376	28500.

(4) BIOFERTILIZERS

Organic farming is highly conducive and suitable for hill farming and Department is making efforts to promote organic farming practices amongst the farmers. The use of bio-fertilizers is being promoted through trainings and demonstrations. To ensure availability of quality bio-fertilizers production units in the State are being strengthened.

S.No.	District	Targets (in Kgs.)
1.	Bilaspur.	600
2.	Chamba.	800
3.	Hamirpur	800
4.	Kangra	1500
5.	Kinnaur	50
6.	Kullu	800
7.	L/Spiti	50
8.	Mandi	1400
9.	Shimla	1000
10.	Sirmour	1000
11.	Solan	1000
12.	Una	1000
	TOTAL:-	10000

(5) PLANT PROTECTION

It is a well known fact that insect/pest/diseases and weeds if left uncontrolled, the production of crops is severely affected. With a view to increase Agriculture Production, it is very essential to adopt timely control measures against the infestation of various insects/pests/diseases and weeds. The plant protection measures are required to be undertaken right from seed treatment to the storage of seeds/grains. The District level functionaries are also responsible to enforce the quality control of insecticides under Insecticides Act. It has been envisaged to cover 147 thousand hect. area under plant protection measures during Rabi 2009-10. Efforts shall also be focused on the promotion of IPM technologies for different crops..
District-wise targets for use of pesticides and to undertake plant protection measures are as under:-

S.No.	District.	Quantity of pesticides to be distributed (in MT)	Area to be covered (in 000, Hect)
1.	Bilaspur.	2.05	6.15
2.	Chamba.	1.25	3.75
3.	Hamirpur	2.00	6.00
4.	Kangra	11.00	33.00
5.	Kinnaur	2.25	6.75
6.	Kullu	4.50	13.50
7.	L/Spiti	2.25	6.75
8.	Mandi	8.05	24.15
9.	Shimla	5.25	15.75
10.	Sirmour	2.25	6.75
11.	Solan	6.25	18.75
12.	Una	1.90	5.70
	TOTAL:-	49.00	147.00

(6) AREA TO BE COVERED UNDER HIGH YIELDING VARIETIES

During Rabi 2009-10, 328 thousand hectare area will be covered under HYV of Wheat.
The district wise targets of area to be covered under HYV of Wheat are as under:-

(Area in 000’Hect.)

S.No.	District	Area under High Yielding Varieties
1.	Bilaspur.	24.10
2.	Chamba.	20.10
3.	Hamirpur	29.60
4.	Kangra	87.10
5.	Kinnaur	0.40
6.	Kullu	24.10
7.	L/Spiti	0.10
8.	Mandi	56.20
9.	Shimla	14.60
10.	Sirmour	21.30
11.	Solan	22.10
12.	Una	28.30
	TOTAL:-	328.00

(7) DISTRIBUTION OF IMPROVED FARM IMPLEMENTS/MACHINERY

It has been envisaged to distribute 90,000 Nos. of improved implements/machinery during the year 2009-10. Out of which 40,000 Nos. implements will be distributed during Rabi 2009-10.
The District wise targets are as under:-

(Figures in Nos.)

S.No.	District	Implements/Machinery to be distributed
1.	Bilaspur.	2400
2.	Chamba.	2900
3.	Hamirpur	2800
4.	Kangra	6400
5.	Kinnaur	2000
6.	Kullu	3000
7.	L/Spiti	1800
8.	Mandi	5200
9.	Shimla	4700
10.	Sirmour	3300
11.	Solan	2900
12.	Una	2600
	TOTAL:-	40000

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