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Introduction and Expansion of Improved Pigeonpea (Arhar) Production Technology in Rainfed Upland Ecosystems of Odisha: Technological Empowerment and Sustainable Livelihood

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Title Introduction and Expansion of Improved Pigeonpea (Arhar) Production Technology in Rainfed Upland Ecosystems of Odisha: Technological Empowerment and Sustainable Livelihood
 
Creator Mula, M G
 
Subject Pigeonpea
 
Description Pigeonpea is mainly grown on rainfed upland areas and is one of the most important pulse crops
of Odisha. It is an affordable source of protein (22-24%) and contains carbohydrates, minerals
and vitamins. Pigeonpea, which is a good source of essential amino acids, carbohydrates and
minerals, can be an excellent crop to promote food and nutritional security in Odisha. However,
its productivity is at 415 kg/ha compared to the national average of 700 kg/ha and with very low
seed replacement ratio of 2-3%. A large section of farmers in the rainfed upland ecosystems
of Odisha have remained isolated from improved varieties and management practices
of pigeonpea for various reasons. There is ample scope for the expansion of high yielding
short and medium duration pigeonpea varieties in the rainfed areas for the development of
sustainable livelihoods. Thus, this proposal was conceived. This proposal intends to introduce
and expand the production of high yielding pigeonpea by the initiation, selection and promotion
of pigeonpea through a farmer participatory mode. The International Crops Research Institute
for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), in partnership with Department of Agriculture, Odisha;
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Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar; farmers and self-help groups (FSHG) sought funding support from Department of Agriculture, Government of Odisha for the promotion of improved pigeonpea production technology (IPPT) in three districts of Odisha (Kalahandi, Rayagada, and Nauparha) from 2011 to 2015.
 
Publisher International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics
 
Date 2012
 
Type Monograph
NonPeerReviewed
 
Format application/pdf
 
Language en
 
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Identifier http://oar.icrisat.org/7175/1/Odisha-Project-Report_2012.pdf
Mula, M G (2012) Introduction and Expansion of Improved Pigeonpea (Arhar) Production Technology in Rainfed Upland Ecosystems of Odisha: Technological Empowerment and Sustainable Livelihood. Project Report. International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics, Patancheru, Andhra Pradesh. (Submitted)