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Objectives

To implement breeding programme for short duration drilled paddy.
To implement breeding programme for development of multi-resistant transplanted paddy.
To reduce cultivation cost by usingorganic residues like FYM, Vermicompost & culture and thereby minimizing chemical fertilizer cost.
To implement seed production programme of high yielding varieties of transplanting paddy and to provide same to farmers on no profit no loss basis.
To suggest farmers for broadcasting of sprouted paddy seed directly to fields which gives 15 to 20 % more yield and eliminates the cost of transplanting.
To disseminate production technology to the farmers under Sardar Sarovar Project using various extension tools.
To findout water requirement of different crops & suggest ways to increase water use efficiency.
To develop Agro-Technology from different crops and cropping system.
Development of proper irrigation method including pressurized systems and ways to reduce seepage losses.
Conjunctive use of surface and under ground water.
Identification of alternate crops / cropping systems under limited water availability.
Impact of irrigation on change in soil characteristics water table and secondary salinization as well as to proved soil health card to the farmers of Narmada command.

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