Saturday, August 25, 2012

Half of State’s blocks lack even 35% irrigation level SATURDAY, 25 AUGUST 2012 00:09 PNS.|.BHUBANESWAR HITS: 12


Bhubaneswar http://www.dailypioneer.com/templates/ja_teline_iv/images/arrow.png Half of State’s blocks lack even 35% irrigation level
SATURDAY, 25 AUGUST 2012 00:09
PNS.|.BHUBANESWAR
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State Agriculture Secretary Rangalal Jamuda disclosed in the 51st Foundation Day ceremony of the Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) here on Friday that in half of the 314 blocks of the State irrigation facilities do not reach the level of 35 per cent.
In these areas, groundwater would be used for irrigation. There are plans to promote the bore-wells with attractive schemes for all sections of farmers, he informed. He also dwelt on issues to enhance agricultural productivity that included soil health, seed replacement and farm mechanisation.
Chief guest Agriculture Minister Debi Prasad Mishra informed that the State is setting up a Freshwater Breedstock Bank which would help meet its own demand for freshwater fish in the next few years. Some of the 10 Agro Polytechnics to impart skill to farmers are already operational and the others would be operational this year itself, he added.
Fisheries and Animal Resource Development Secretary Satyabrat Sahu pointed out that the State’s fish productivity is less than half of Andhra Pradesh. Use of proper amount of feed for the fish, cattle and poultry reared by farmers can help the State achieve significant productivity enhancement. Sahu disclosed that the State is to be included in the the National Dairy Plan soon.
OUAT Vice-Chancellor Prof DP Ray pointed out that the graduates of the university have no dearth of jobs and the enrolment capacity in Bhubaneswar has been doubled from 96 to 192 students to meet the increased demand. He urged the State Government to source breeder seeds from the OUAT to the extent possible before looking it from sources outside the State.

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