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Title: | LAND RESOURCE INVENTORY AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS OF FARM HOUSEHOLDS FOR WATERSHED PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT MITTA TIPADAMPALLI (4D5B4I2d) MICROWATERSHED Yadgir Taluk and District, Karnataka |
Other Titles: | Not Available |
Authors: | Rajendra Hegde, Ramesh Kumar, S.C., B.A. Dhanorkar, S. Srinivas, M. Lalitha, K.V. Niranjana, R.S. Reddy and S.K. Singh |
ICAR Data Use Licennce: | http://krishi.icar.gov.in/PDF/ICAR_Data_Use_Licence.pdf |
Author's Affiliated institute: | ICAR::National Bureau of Soil Survey and Land Use Planning |
Published/ Complete Date: | 2019-12-31 |
Project Code: | Not Available |
Keywords: | Details of Soil Survey, Soil constraints, Soil and Water Conservation, Soil Suitability, Economic Land Evaluation, Watershed Planning, Sujala – III Project |
Publisher: | ICAR::National Bureau of Soil Survey and Land Use Planning, Regional Centre, Bengaluru & Watershed Development Department, Government of Karnataka (Sujala-III Project) |
Citation: | Rajendra Hegde, Ramesh Kumar, S.C., B.A. Dhanorkar, S. Srinivas, M. Lalitha, K.V. Niranjana, R.S. Reddy and S.K. Singh (2019). “Land resource inventory and socioeconomic status of farm households for watershed planning and development of Mitta Tipadampalli (4D5B4I2d) Microwatershed, Yadgir Taluk and District, Karnataka”, ICARNBSS &LUP Sujala MWS Publ.415, ICAR – NBSS & LUP, RC, Bangalore. p.133 & 35. |
Series/Report no.: | 415; |
Abstract/Description: | The land resource inventory of Mitta Tipadampalli Microwatershed was conducted using village cadastral maps and IRS satellite imagery on 1:7920 scale. The false colour composites of IRS imagery were interpreted for physiography and the physiographic delineations were used as base for mapping soils. The soils were studied in several transects and a soil map was prepared with phases of soil series as mapping units. Random checks were made all over the area outside the transects to confirm and validate the soil map unit boundaries. The soil map shows the geographic distribution and extent, characteristics, classification, behavior and use potentials of the soils in the microwatershed. The present study covers an area of 646 ha in Yadgir taluk & district, Karnataka. The climate is semiarid and categorized as drought-prone with an average annual rainfall of 866 mm, of which about 652 mm is received during south-west monsoon, 138 mm during north-east and the remaining 76 mm during the rest of the year. An area of 598 ha in the microwatershed is covered by soils, 21 ha by rock outcrops and about 27 ha by others (habitation and water bodies). The salient findings from the land resource inventory are summarized briefly below. The soils belong to 10 soil series and 16 soil phases (management units) and 5 land management units. The length of crop growing period is about 120-150 days starting from 1st week of June to 4th week of October. From the master soil map, several interpretative and thematic maps like land capability, soil depth, surface soil texture, soil gravelliness, available water capacity, soil slope and soil erosion were generated. Soil fertility status maps for macro and micronutrients were generated based on the surface soil samples collected at every 320 m grid interval. Land suitability for growing 29 major agricultural and horticultural crops was assessed and maps showing the degree of suitability along with constraints were generated. Entire area in the microwatershed is suitable for agriculture. About 45 per cent area of the microwatershed has soils that are moderately deep to very deep (75 - >150 cm) and 47 per cent soils are very shallow to moderately shallow (<25-75 cm). About 3 per cent area in the microwatershed has sandy soils, 34 per cent has loamy soils and 56 per cent clayey soils. About of 47 per cent area of the microwatershed has non gravelly (<15%) soils, 43 per cent has gravelly (15-35%) and 2 per cent has very gravelly (35-60%) soils. About 38 per cent area of the microwatershed is very high (>200 mm/m) in available water capacity, 23 per cent area low (51-100 mm/m) and 32 per cent area very low (<50 mm/m) in available water capacity. An area of 90 per cent has very gently sloping (1-3% slope) lands and 2 per cent has gently sloping (3-5% slope) lands in the microwatershed. An area of about 5 per cent is severely (e3) eroded and 88 per cent area is moderately (e2) eroded. An area of about 48 per cent soils are slightly acid (pH 6.0-6.5), 32 per cent neutral (pH 6.5-7.3), 9 per cent are slightly alkaline (pH 7.3-7.8) and 3 per cent are moderately alkaline (pH 7.8-8.4) in soil reaction. The Electrical Conductivity (EC) of the soils in the entire cultivated area of the microwatershed is dominantly <2 dsm-1indicating that the soils are non-saline. Entire cultivated area of the microwatershed is high (>0.75%) in organic carbon content. About 21 per cent area is low (<23kg/ha), 50 per area is medium (23-57 kg/ha) and 22 per cent is high (> 57 kg/ha) in available phosphorus. An area of 61 per cent is medium (145-337 kg/ha) and 31 per cent high (>337 kg/ha) in available potassium in the microwatershed. Available sulphur is low (<10 ppm) in 33 per cent, medium (10-20 ppm) in 43 per cent and high (>20 ppm) in 16 per cent of the microwatershed. Available boron is low (<0.5 ppm) in 47 per cent, medium (0.5-1.0 ppm) in 45 per cent and high (1.0 ppm) in 1 per cent area of the microwatershed. Available iron is sufficient (>4.5 ppm) in an area of 91 per cent and deficient in 2 per cent of the microwatershed. Available manganese and copper are sufficient in the entire cultivated area of the microwatershed. Available zinc is deficient (<0.6 ppm) in an area of 53 per cent and sufficient in 39 per cent area of the microwatershed. The land suitability for 29 major crops grown in the microwatershed were assessed and the areas that are highly suitable (S1) and moderately suitable (S2) are given below. It is however to be noted that a given soil may be suitable for various crops but what specific crop to be grown may be decided by the farmer looking to his capacity to invest on various inputs, marketing infrastructure, market price and finally the demand and supply position. FINDINGS OF THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC SURVEY The survey was conducted in Mitta Tipadampalli is located at North latitude 160 55’ 16.57” and 160 53' 45.918" and East longitude 770 21’ 41.479'' and 770 19’ 39.885” covering an area of about 363.55 ha coming under Mitathapadamapalli and Kakalawara villages of Yadagiri taluk. Socio-economic analysis of Mitta Tipadampalli micro watersheds of Mothakapalli sub-watershed, Yadgiri taluk & District indicated that, out of the total sample of 35 total respondents, 20 (57.14 %) were marginal, 5 (14.29%)were small, 4 (11.43 %) were Semi medium and 1 (2.86 %) were medium farmers. The population characteristics of households indicated that, there were 110 (65.09%) men and 59 (34.91 %) were women. Majority of the respondents (43.20%) were in the age group of 16-35 years. Education level of the sample households indicated that, there were 49.11 per cent illiterates, 4.14 percent were functional literates, 40.24 per cent pre university education and 8.28 per cent attained graduation. About, 91.43 per cent of household heads practicing agriculture. Agriculture was the major occupation for 63.31 per cent of the household members. In the study area, 40.00 per cent of the households possess katcha house and 57.14 per cent possess pucca house. The durable assets owned by the households showed that, 88.57 per cent possess TV, 48.57 per cent possess mixer grinder, 91.43 per cent possess mobile phones and 54.29 per cent possess motor cycles. Farm implements owned by the households indicated that, 25.71 per cent of the households possess plough, 17.14 per cent possess bullock cart and 17.14 per cent possess sprayer. Regarding livestock possession by the households, 8.57 per cent possess local cow and 5.71 per cent possess buffalo. The average labour availability in the study area showed that, own labour men available in the micro watershed was 1.84, women available in the micro watershed was 1.39, hired labour (men) available was 7.46 and hired labour (women) available was 7.47. Further, 8.57 per cent of the households opined that hired labour was inadequate during the agricultural season. Out of the total land holding of the sample respondents 85.77 per cent (29.83 ha) of the area is under dry condition and the remaining 14.23 per cent area is irrigated land. There were 2.00 live bore wells and 2.00 dry bore wells among the sampled households. 2 Bore/open well was the major source of irrigation for 11.43 per cent of the households. The major crops grown by sample farmers are Red gram, Cotton, Groundnut, Green gram and Paddy and cropping intensity was recorded as 100.00 per cent. Out of the sample households 97.14 percent possessed bank account. About 28.57 per cent of the respondents borrowed credit from various sources. Among the credit borrowed by households, 60.00 per cent have borrowed loan from commercial banks and 20.00 per cent from co-operative/Grameena bank. Majority of the respondents (100.00%) have borrowed loan for agriculture purpose. Regarding the opinion on institutional sources of credit, 100.00 per cent of the households opined that credit helped to perform timely agricultural operations. The per hectare cost of cultivation for Red gram, Cotton, Groundnut, Green gram and Paddy was Rs.55468.42, 27617.63, 88564.35, 37863.07 and 30124.02 with benefit cost ratio of 1:2.10, 1: 2.60, 1: 1.30, 1: 1.40 and 1:1.54 respectively. Further, 28.57 per cent of the households opined that dry fodder was adequate and 14.29 per cent of the households have opined that the green fodder was adequate. The average annual gross income of the farmers was Rs. 98909.71 in microwatershed, of which Rs. 51405.71 comes from agriculture. Sampled households have grown 3 horticulture trees and 36 forestry trees together in the fields and back yards. About 20.00 per cent of the households shown interest to cultivate horticultural crops. Households have an average investment capacity of Rs. 12674.29 for land development and Rs. 142.86 for irrigation facility. Source of funds for additional investment is concerned, 19.44 per cent depends on own funds and 61.11 per cent depends on bank loan for land development activities. Regarding marketing channels, 82.86 per cent of the households have sold agricultural produce to the local/village merchants. Majority of the farmers (82.86%) have experienced soil and water erosion problems in the watershed and 82.86 per cent of the households were interested towards soil testing. Fire was the major source of fuel for domestic use for 65.71 per cent of the households and 37.14 per cent households has LPG connection. Piped supply was the major source for drinking water for 94.29 per cent of the households. Electricity was the major source of light for 100.00 per cent of the households. In the study area, 20.00 per cent of the households possess toilet facility. 3 Regarding possession of PDS card, 94.29 per cent of the household’s possessed BPL card, 5.71 per cent of the household’s possessed APL card. Households opined that, the requirement of cereals (88.57%), pulses (77.14%) and oilseeds (68.57%) are adequate for consumption. Farming constraints experienced by households in the micro watersheds were lower fertility status of the soil (88.57%) wild animal menace on farm field (74.29%), frequent incidence of pest and diseases (80.00%), inadequacy of irrigation water (80.00%), high cost of fertilizers and plant protection chemicals (74.29%), high rate of interest on credit (71.43%), low price for the agricultural commodities (85.71%), lack of marketing facilities in the area (71.43%), inadequate extension services (65.71%), lack of transport for safe transport of the agricultural produce to the market (77.14%), Less rainfall (82.86%) and Source of Agri-technology information (Newspaper/ TV/Mobile) (51.43%). |
Description: | Not Available |
ISSN: | Not Available |
Type(s) of content: | Project Report |
Sponsors: | Watershed Development Department, Government of Karnataka (World Bank Funded) Sujala –III Project |
Language: | English |
Name of Journal: | Not Available |
Volume No.: | Not Available |
Page Number: | p.133 & 35. |
Name of the Division/Regional Station: | ICAR::National Bureau of Soil Survey and Land Use Planning, Regional Centre, Bengaluru |
Source, DOI or any other URL: | Not Available |
URI: | http://krishi.icar.gov.in/jspui/handle/123456789/43952 |
Appears in Collections: | NRM-NBSSLUP-Publication |
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