Success Stories
Quality Seed Production
Integration of Farmers group for Pulses and allied Seed Production
Agro-ecology, Farming Situation Analysis with Problem Statement (not more than 150 words) Mr. Pravin Kumar Singh,Village Hematpur, Ara was a 32 years Matriculate farmer having 8 ha land in flood prone area with minimum or no Kharif crop. He with co-villegers of Hematpur and adjoining areas were traditionally growing Maize and Paddy during Kharif and many of times due to flood, there was no yield in Kharif season . Thus, Kharif crops was as good as gamble in this northern part of Ara Block due Gangetic floods.
During 2010-11,under"Technology Demonstration for Harnessing Pulses Production" programme, KVK, SCADA, Bhojpur has taken initiation for Lentil Demonstration with a very promising variety HUL-57. For their surprise, the Lentil yield was 12-16 qt./ha. with all odds. There was strong demand for this cultivars and shared by adjoing farmers like hot cake.
Brief Description of Technology The farmer's reaction had given an idea to Mr. Singh that Pulses seed production may be a profitable avenue. He organized a meeting and after detailed discussion, an Association of seed producer was formed. Heapproached KVK, for further technological help. Training was organized by KVK and for marketing the group was attached with Bihar Rajya Beej Nigam (BRBN).
In year2012-13, Mr. Singh and his associates (18 farmers) has produced 375 qt. Lentil and 237 qt. Gram seeds with a gross turnover of Rs. 22 Lakh.
In Second year this innovation of Mr. Singh has motivated a large numbers of farmers and in an area of 352.0 ha. Mr. Singh and Associates (177 farmers) started production of Pulses seeds which was largest in Bihar under a single District.During 2016-17, more than210active members in 10 villages were producind various crops seeds.Mr. Singh& Group had produced 3622 Qt Lentil, 1088 Qt Chickpea, 2800 Qt Wheat , 5200 Qt Oat, 5 Qt Coriender Seeds(worth Rs.40 milliom.)
Impact Analysis
Impact Factor | Before Adoption | After Adoption |
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Farmer Practice( In case of lentil seed production) | Local cultivar for consumption | Seed production for marketing |
Yield of Product | 8.1 Qt/ha | 12.3 Qt/ha |
Fixed Cost | Rs.100.00 | Rs.100.00 |
Recurring Cost | Rs.17995.00 | Rs. 31420.00 |
Gross Income | Rs.32400.00 | Rs 67650.00 |
Net Profit | 14305.00 | Rs. 36130.00 |
B:C Ratio | 1.79 | 2.15 |
Marketing | Local middle man | Seed Company |
Dissemination of knowledge in the locality | ||
Knowledge gain based on 1- 5 scale* | 2 | 4 |
Feeling of economic security based on 1- 5 scale* | 2 | 5 |
Ability to understand and solve problems based on 1- 5 scale* | 2 | 4 |
Self image in community based on 1- 5 scale* | 3 | 4 |
Self confidence based on 1- 5 scale* | 3 | 5 |
* 1- 5 scale indicates 1 = lowest and 5 = highest
Non Seed sell Price Rs. 4000/Qt
Seed Sell Price Rs. 5500/
Benefits Now, Praveen Kumar Singh with the help of KVK and Government agencies has his own Composite Seed Processing Plant with a capacity of3.5 Ton/hr on Wheat base(In year2016, Cost Rs. 28 Lakh) & Registered Seed Company (M/s Shiv Ganga Seeds Village –Tenua, P.O.-Dhamar, Dist,-Bhojpur(Bihar), Registered in 2016-17).
The Present turnover of the M/s Shiv Ganga Seed Companyis more than Rs.40 million.
Adoption, Spread,Up Scaling of Technology and Future Projection Now the seed production technology had spread to more than 11 Villages in having trained farmers more than 450 in numbers who are producing various Seeds of Certified and Foundation category related to Cereals, Pulses, Oilseeds, Fodder and Spices.
During present Rabi 2017-18, for Chickpea 60 farmers, for Lentil- 110 farmers, for Wheat – 250farmers, for Barley 12farmers; Oat 12farmers and Toria to 8farmers applied for registration in Bihar State Seed& Organic Farming Certification Agency, Mithapur, Patna for seed productionas the Seed company Seed grower.
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Details of Company with Address
Praveen Kumar Singh with hip of Lentil
- Technology Demonstration for Harnessing Pulses Production, The key factor leadind to establishment of Seed Company.
- Present VC,BAU Bihar and then Director ATARI Kolkata interacting with Pravin Kumar Singh and farmers during seed production cum Demonstration Field visit in Hematpur.
- Director ATARI Kolkata interacting with farmers during Demonstration, Field visit in Hematpur.
- Harvested seed crop
- Mustard Seed Crop
- Praveen Kr Singh Seed Processing Plant& Seed Production Plot inspection By PC KVK, DAO and PD Bhojpur
Conservation and Management of Natural Resources – Vermi Compost Production
Title of the technology : Integration of Agri and Animal waste for Vermi compost Production
Agro-ecology, Farming Situation Analysis with Problem Mr. Jitendra Kumar Singh,Village Baruna, Bihiya,Bhojpur was a 32 yearsMBA farmer having 0.8 ha land in rainfed area with insufficient crop to support his family. Hetried to work in Privet sector dealing with Organic fertilizers for 4 years. This gave him idea to start his own enterprise in productiomn of Vermicompost and his marketing experience will certaily be helpful.
During 2014, he came in contact of KVK, SCADA, Bhojpur and proper techlogical support for the Vermicompost production was shared. Finally the unit was established with his own earnd moneyand support from friend and relatives.
Brief Description of Technology : The marketing exposure had given an idea to Mr. Singh that Vermicompost production may be a profitable avenue. He approached KVK, for further technological help. Training was organized by KVK and for marketing he used his previous contacts and network.
For running his unit, he is collecting water hyacinth from local pond and water bodies and purchasing cow dung around 22-24 Tractor Taylor @ Rs.2200/ Taylor thus giving economic support to dairy farmers and also contributing in SwachchhataAbhiyan in villages.
Seeing his success PNB, Bihiya, has sanctioned Rs.5 lakh loan and 4 lakh Current Credit and within nine months he had repaid Rs 2.25 lakhs to Bank.
Impact Analysis
Impact Factor | Before Adoption | After Adoption |
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Farmer Practice( In case Vermicompost production) | Vermicompost production for marketing | |
Yield of Product | 100 MT | |
Fixed Cost | Rs.100.00 | |
Recurring Cost | Rs. 420000.00 | |
Gross Income | Rs 600000.00 | |
Net Profit | Rs. 180000.00 | |
B:C Ratio | 1.43 | |
Marketing | Farmers and Tea Gardens | |
Dissemination of knowledge in the locality | ||
Knowledge gain based on 1- 5 scale* | 2 | 5 |
Feeling of economic security based on 1- 5 scale* | 2 | 5 |
Ability to understand and solve problems based on 1- 5 scale* | 3 | 4 |
Self image in community based on 1- 5 scale* | 2 | 5 |
Self confidence based on 1- 5 scale* | 3 | 5 |
* 1- 5 scale indicates 1 = lowest and 5 = highest
Benefits (Economical and Social) : Mr. Singh is producing 200Qt (400 Bag X 50 Kg) in one cycle (60 days) from 43 Pits. His net return per Cycle is 55 -60 thousand/ cycle after all liability and input payments. He had sold Worms of Rs 16000/- also On an average he is taking 5 cycles or production in one year and thus producing 100 MT Vermicompost.
Adoption, Spread, Up Scaling of Technology and Future Projection): Now the Vermicompost production technology had spread to more than 5 Villages in having trained farmers more than 50 in numbers who are producing Vermicompost. In coming future they will be linked with the marketing network of Mr. Jitendra.
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- Farmer showing the Worm from his pit
- Long View of Unit
- With farmers visit of unit
- Farmer Sri Jitendra Kumar Singh
Japanese Quail Production - A new avenue explored
Title of the technology : Integration of small and marginal famers for Japanese quell Production
Agro-ecology, Farming Situation Analysis with Problem Statement (not more than 150 words)Mr. Jitendra Kumar Singh,Village Baruna, Bihiya,Bhojpur was a 32 yearsMBA farmer having 0.8 ha land in rainfed area with insufficient crop to support his family. Hetried to work in Privet sector dealing with Organic fertilizers for 4 years. This gave him idea to start his own enterprise in productiomn of Livestock and his marketing experience will certaily be helpful.
During 2016, he came in contact of KVK, SCADA, Bhojpur and proper techlogical support for the Quell production was shared in collaboration of Veterinary collage,Patna . Finally the unit was established with his own earnd moneyand support from friend and relatives.
Brief Description of Technology, Justification Including Innovation, if any, Implementation and Support : The marketing exposure had given an idea to Mr. Singh that Poultryproduction may be a profitable avenue. He asked KVK, for further technological help. Considering the high risk and market fluctuation, he was asked to go with Quell farming. Training was organized by KVK with the help of Veterinary Collage Patna, Department of Extension and for marketing he used his previous contacts and network.
For running his unit, he hasestablished his own Quail hatchery unit having the capacity 15000/cycle (17-18 days)with monthly overall production of around 90000 eggs setting with minimum 60000 chicks /month. For the said purpose, he invested Rs. 15-16 lakh from his earning and money lending from family friends.
Impact Analysis
Impact Factor | Before Adoption | After Adoption |
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Farmer Practice( In case Quail production) | Quail production for marketing | |
Yield of Product | 5 lakh chicks | |
Fixed Cost | Rs.4.00 Lakh | |
Recurring Cost | Rs. 120000.00 | |
Gross Income | Rs 7500000.00 | |
Net Profit | Rs. 2500000.00 | |
B:C Ratio | 1.56 | |
Marketing | Through 24 outlets involving different Farmers of Bihar and UP | |
Dissemination of knowledge in the locality | ||
Knowledge gain based on 1- 5 scale* | 2 | 5 |
Feeling of economic security based on 1- 5 scale* | 2 | 4 |
Ability to understand and solve problems based on 1- 5 scale* | 3 | 5 |
Self image in community based on 1- 5 scale* | 2 | 5 |
Self confidence based on 1- 5 scale* | 3 | 5 |
* 1- 5 scale indicates 1 = lowest and 5 = highest
Benefits (Economical and Social) Mr. Singh is producing 60000 chicks in one month (6 cycles).His net return per month is Rs 250000 / month. He had sold Quell of Rs 160Lakh till date. On an average he is taking 60 cycles for production in one year and thus producing 5-6 lakhs Chicks.
Adoption, Spread, Up Scaling of Technology and Future Projection Now the Quailproduction technology had spread to more than 15 Villages in having trained farmers more than 24 in numbers who are rearing and marketing the Quell chicks. They are linked with the marketing network of Mr. Jitendra and with minimum one time investment of Rs.30000 (1000 chicks in 30 days became marketable with floor area 250 Sq.Ft) they are earning Rs. One Lakh annually out of 10 cycles.
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- Quail chicks
- Farmer sowing his Chicks
- Three day Old Chicks
- Famer with KVK, Bhojpur Head
- Quail Hatchery unit
- Farmer Sri Jitendra Kumar Singh
PPP Mode and Marketing – Establishment of FPO
Title of the technology : Formation Of Farmer Producer Company
Agro-ecology, Farming Situation Analysis with Problem : Agro-ecology and Farming Situation-The district Bhojpur comes under South Bihar Old Alluvial Plains, which has been categorized as Grade III (Sub-humid). The Soil type is heavy to sandy clay. However, Jagdishpur, Dawan area where FPO is working, annual rainfall is about 710.6 mm. Major cultivable areas comes under Rain fed Farming and vegetable, gram, lentil, linseed and mustard are main crops. Partial irrigation facility is available and farmers are using pump set for Wheat and Rabi season vegetables like potato and cauliflower. Majority of farmers are small and marginal and thus Male farmers had migrated to urban areas for better opportunity and farm women are the actual farmer as on date. These working women are instrumental in formation of FPO.
JagritiAgri Facilitator Producer Comp. Ltd.
CEO-Sri Dharmendra Kumar Singh
Address :- Village & PO – Dawan, PS & Block – Jagdishpur, Bhojpur.
Contact no. - +91 9334199589
Name of FPO : - JagritiAgri Facilitator Producer Comp. Ltd.
Address :- Village & PO – Dawan, PS & Block – Jagdishpur, Bhojpur.
Year of Registration :- 2015
Registration No :- UO1403BR2015PTC024162
Major activities of the FPO – Wheat flour manufacturing.
Majority of members are from Dawan village.
Brief Description of Technology, Justification Including Innovation, if any, Implementation and Support: During 2014, KVK Bhojpur in collaboration with NABARD, Bhojpur started working for the formation of FPO/FPC with the support of farmers group associated with the Agricultural activities. As a result of this FPO became functional and got the Registration in 2015.As number of women group were formed then with the formation of their consortium FPO concept was conceived.
Impact Analysis
Impact Factor | Before Adoption | After Adoption |
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Farmer Practice | Poor marketing. Marginal Farm Family having limited produce. | Hiring the land on rent and market oriented production |
Yield of Product | Personal Consumption | Commercial |
Fixed Cost | Their own Physical involvement | Their own Physical involvement |
Recurring Cost | Avg. Rs.14500.00/Annum | Rs. 20800.00 |
Gross Income | Rs. 30810.00/Annum | Rs.51400.00 |
Net Profit | Rs.16130.00 | Rs.30.600.00 |
B:C Ratio | 2.13 | 2.47 |
Marketing | Major seasonal Vegetable and green Maize cob | Pulses, Oilseeds and vegetables |
Dissemination of knowledge in the locality | ||
Knowledge gain based on 1- 5 scale* | 2 | 3 |
Feeling of economic security based on 1- 5 scale* | 2 | 3 |
Ability to understand and solve problems based on 1- 5 scale* | 2 | 4 |
Self image in community based on 1- 5 scale* | 2 | 4 |
Self confidence based on 1- 5 scale* | 2 | 5 |
* 1- 5 scale indicates 1 = lowest and 5 = highest
Benefits (Economical and Social) Bank has given three year waiting Period Target.
Therefore with hired infrastructure the company is operating and the expenditure side is very high leading to marginalized profit.
2015-16- DPR preparation
2016-17- Work started with a total turnover of Rs. 4.75 Lakh
No Profit No loss
2016-17- Till reporting date turnover – Rs. 5.75 Lakh
Company declared dividend – Rs 20000/-
Adoption, Spread, Up Scaling of Technology and Future Projection Total membership and its financial position and benefits sharing among number farmers.
Members 678 (500 Female and 178 Male, & 25