भाकृअनुप – कृषि विज्ञान केन्द्र, काजरी. जोधपुर (केवीके, जोधपुर-1) : एक झलक
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, ICAR-CAZRI, Jodhpur (KVK, Jodhpur-1) : An Overview
Krishi Vigyan Kendra is an innovative district level science based institution engaged in transfer of latest agricultural technologies to the farming community for bridging the gap between production and productivity. The KVK Jodhpur was established in 1983 by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi under the administrative control of Central Arid Zone Research Institute (CAZRI), Jodhpur (Rajasthan). Since inception this KVK has been endeavoring for uplifting of socio economic condition of the potential farming community of the district through scientific intervention in the agricultural and allied sectors. The Krishi Vigyan Kendra undertakes short duration as well as long duration vocational trainings for farmers, farm women and rural youths, conducts On Farm Trials (OFTs) for assessment of technology and Front Line Demonstrations (FLDs) to establish production potential of the latest technologies in the field of agriculture and allied sectors to the farming community and extension workers.
Head’s Message
Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) is an innovative district level science based institution engaged in transfer of latest agricultural technologies to the farming community for bridging the gap between production and potential productivity. The KVK has been endeavoring for uplifting of socio economic condition of the farming community of the district through scientific intervention in the agricultural and allied sectors since inception. It undertakes short duration as well as long duration vocational trainings for farmers, farm women and rural youths, conducts On Farm Trials (OFTs) for assessment of technology and Front Line Demonstrations (FLDs) to establish production potential of the latest technologies in the field of agriculture and allied sectors to the farming community and extension workers.
The mandate of KVK is Technology Assessment and Demonstration for its Application and Capacity Development. To implement the mandate effectively, the following activities are envisaged for each KVK.
- On-farm testing to assess the location specificity of agricultural technologies under various farming systems.
- Frontline demonstrations to establish production potential of technologies on the farmers’ fields.
- Capacity development of farmers and extension personnel to update their knowledge and skills on modern agricultural technologies.
- To work as Knowledge and Resource Centre of agricultural technologies for supporting initiatives of public, private and voluntary sector in improving the agricultural economy of the district.
- Provide farm advisories using ICT and other media means on varied subjects of interest to farmers.
In addition, KVKs produce quality technological products (seed, planting material, bio-agents, livestock etc.) and make it available to farmers, organize frontline extension activities, identify and document selected farm innovations and converge with ongoing schemes and programs within the mandate of KVK.
Jodhpur district is among the largest districts in the state of Rajasthan. This district comes under the arid zone of the Rajasthan state. Agricultural activities in the district mainly dependent on rainfall. Kharif is the main crop of the district. Rabi crop is mainly cultivated in Bilara, Bhopalgarh and Osian Tehsils only.
The soil of the district is classified mainly as sandy and loamy. Bajra (Pearl millet) is the major crop in the Kharif season. Bajra, Moong, Moth, Sesame (Til), Jowar and Cotton to some extent are the main crops of Kharif whereas wheat, Barley, Gram, Mustard, Raida, Taramira etc are the main crops of Rabi in the district. Only 15 per cent of the cultivable land is sowed due to scarcity of irrigational facilities.
Jodhpur has excellent ground water in many parts of the district. In Rabi, wheat, pulses and a variety of spices like Jeera, Dhania and Red chili are also grown. Jodhpur is well known for its Red chili, onion and garlic. It is one of the major production centers for Guar.
On account of the arid climate, a rather negligible percentage of the total reporting area for the land use in the district is covered by forests. Due to sandy soil only scrub and thorny bushes of vegetation are found in the forest areas of the district.
The main species of trees are Kumat, Kair, Khejri, Babul, Ber, Jal khara, Pilu etc. Fruit bearing trees are pomegranates and guavas.
B.S. Rathore