Jain Irrigation Systems Ltd.
JISL in the Service of Jatropha Farmers - Cultivation of Jatropha
More Crop Per Drop™
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JISL’s Odyssey with Indian Agriculture since 1963:
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Marketed agri-inputs: hybrid seeds, fertilizers, pesticides, tractors and implements, crude oil for pump-sets and electric motors. |
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Collected papaya latex at guaranteed price enhancing farmer income under contract farming and processed it into refined papain exclusively for exports. |
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Promoted cost-effective, convenient PVC pipes as substitute for cement, asbestos and GI pipes for irrigation water conveyance |
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Pioneered small farm Drip Irrigation helping farmers save water, electricity, cultivation cost, and improve yield and quality of produce. |
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Began developing Demo R&D Farm for of Hi-tech Agriculture. |
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Initiated for the first time in the country, Grand Nain tissue cultured banana variety for higher productivity and reduced maturity-period and commercialisation. |
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Completed Hi-tech Agri Institute for farm resource R&D, Training and Extension, and Demonstration. |
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Provided dependable market and expanded contract farming to cover large number of onion growers by raising world class Onion Dehydration plant. |
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Created reliable market for mango/banana/guava growers by commissioning cutting-edge Fruit Processing facility. |
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Finished a replicable watershed model which demonstrates wasteland transformation. |
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Commenced production of ‘BioSamruddhi’ organic manure which restores and improves soil fertility. |
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Embarked upon Jatropha Yadnya as alternative farming system for Bio-diesel production. |
JISL’s Jatropha Yadnya
For further enhancement of farm productivity and sustainability, JISL has embarked upon several fresh initiatives. It now proposes to undertake an integrated programme of (a) cultivation of non-edible oil crops, (b) seed collection, (c) seed oil extraction (d) esterification and (e) supply Bio-diesel for tractors, irrigation pumps, threshers and other agricultural implements as well as vehicles. This will reduce farmers’ dependence on the availability of diesel or electricity for agricultural operations in rural areas.
From amongst several non-edible Oil-seed Bearing Plants, such as Jatropha, Karanj, Mahuva and Neem, Jatropha has been short-listed.
Why cultivation of Jatropha only ?
The cogent reasons are : Jatropha plants...
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Grow even on marginal/saline/acidic/alkaline soils and slopy lands.
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Develop without much care and irrigation.
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Suit even dry-land farming and survive drought.
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Provide live hedge for farms to arrest the menace of stray cattle.
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Generate rural employment for cultivation, seed collection and processing.
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Need hardly any application of pesticide.
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Generate net income for 35-40 years @ about Rs.10,000/acre, from 4th year.
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Improve soil fertility throughout their life-cycle.
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Provide fuel wood after 50 years’ life-span.
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Possess medicinal as well as other multiple uses.
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Create green cover for long term ecological benefits.
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Enhance energy security for the country.
How can farmers achieve higher productivity and profitability ?
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Plant at 2x2 m in 60x60x60 cm pit filled with soil mixed with 2 kg organic manure.
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Drip irrigate, if possible; monsoon, little; winter, fortnightly; summer, frequently.
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Prune main stem upon 1.5 m growth for profuse branching and higher seed yield.
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Spray foliage with growth promoters for higher yield of seeds and oil.
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Ensure maximum exposure to sunlight for enhancing seed yield.
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Use inter-cropping for first 2-3 years for income while Jatropha plants mature.
How can JISL bring prosperity to farmers thru Jatropha cultivation ?
JISL has evolved an integrated approach towards Jatropha cultivation and is committed to :
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Supply of vibrant seedlings and/or elite tissue culture derived plants.
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Provide Jain BioSamruddhi organic manure for speedy and vigorous growth.
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Install drip system to bring higher yield of seeds and improve oil content.
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Provide agronomic support for success of cultivation thru contract farming.
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Assure seed buy-back at a minimum guaranteed price of Rs. 5/kg.
Sum and Substance :
JISL has already established over 1.5 lac Jatropha plants on R&D farm of Jain Hi-tech Agri Institute, JHAI. These plants are being reared in varying soil types, and irrigated as well as dryland cultivated. Research has been planned for determining Jatropha growth promoters for higher seed yields and oil content. Seed selection and improvement is also being vigorously pursued. Search for superior planting material through tissue culture is already begun. Over a dozen field trials have been instituted. The world literature on Jatropha is being accessed together with search for establishing link for processing know-how and technology for refining of Jatropha oil into world standard Bio-diesel.
JISL is all set and committed for the Jatropha Yadnya, first of its kind in Maharashtra and possibly in India too.
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