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TECHNOLOGY AS A PACKAGE FOR EFFECTIVE TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER: Agriculture: in the state sector

TECHNOLOGY AS A PACKAGE FOR EFFECTIVE TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER: Agriculture: in the state sector. Dr. C. Kudagamage Director General of Agriculture Department of Agriculture. Over View of the presentation. Present status of Agriculture in Sri Lanka State involvement in Agriculture

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TECHNOLOGY AS A PACKAGE FOR EFFECTIVE TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER: Agriculture: in the state sector

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  1. TECHNOLOGY AS A PACKAGE FOR EFFECTIVE TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER: Agriculture: in the state sector Dr. C. Kudagamage Director General of Agriculture Department of Agriculture

  2. Over View of the presentation • Present status of Agriculture in Sri Lanka • State involvement in Agriculture • Technology generation in Agriculture • Technology transfer- methods adapted • Success stories on technology transfer systems. • New extension model for effective and efficient technology transfer.

  3. Reduction of Agriculture Share (1950 - 2007) 2007 1977 1950 GDP Share • Share of agriculture sector • significantly declined in the economy • Slow growth of total agriculture • output resulted for this reduction *Source. Central Bank Report 2007, Table no - 01

  4. Food Imports – 2007More concentration on few agricultural importsPotential to purchase lower food imports *Source. Central Bank Report 2007, Table no - 78

  5. Exports of Agriculture ProductsSharp reduction of Agriculture exports shareHigh dependency on plantation cropsNeed to diversify products and markets Recent Trends Historical Trend

  6. Labour Force in Agriculture Sector* During last decade, labour force in the agriculture sector remain more or less constant.* Significant increase can be seen in labour force participated in services and industrial sectors. Labour Force Participation ‘000 *Source. Central Bank Report 2007, Table no - 57 **Data excluded both Northern and Eastern provinces

  7. Vision of Agriculture Sector Sector contributing to regionally equitable economic growth, rural livelihoodimprovement and food security through efficient production of commodities for consumption, for agro based industries and for exporting competitively to the word market.

  8. Government Ministries connected with Technology Generation & Dissemination • Ministry of Agriculture Development & agrarian Services • Ministry of Plantation Industries • Ministry of Supplementary Plantation Crops Development • Ministry of Livestock development • Ministry of Fisheries and aquatic resources • Ministry of Science & Technology • Ministry of Enterprise development and investment promotion • Ministry of Industrial Development • Ministry of Rural industries and self employment • Ministry of mass media & information • Ministry of Export development &investment promotion • Ministry of Education • Ministry of Irrigation • Ministry of Coconut Development

  9. Establishment of Major Research Institutes • Rubber research institute - 1910 • Tea research institute - 1925 • Coconut research institute - 1928 • Sugarcane research institute - 1984 • Rice research & development institute - 1994 • Horticulture research & development institute - 1994 • Field crop research & development institute - 1994 • Fruit crop research & development centre - 2001 • Veterinary research institute – 1967 Note: DOA (1912), DEA (1972), Botanical Gardens (2005)

  10. Mandated crops of DOA • Rice • Vegetables • Fruits • Root and Tuber (Sweet potato, manioc…) • Coarse grains (Maize, Kurakkan…) • Grain legumes (Green gram, Black gram…) • Oil seeds (Ground nut, Sesame…) • Condiments (Chilli, Onion… ) • Flowers and Ornamentals

  11. Agriculture Department Involvement in Technology Generation Major Areas concerned • Introducing New crop varieties and cultivars • Technology for planting matter production • Hi tech agriculture- Micro irrigation, Protected houses • 4. Introducing Agriculture machineries • 5. Technology for post harvest & value addition of agriculture commodities • 6. Technology for pest and disease management • 7. Technology for integrated plant nutrient management • 8. Introducing agro technology packages

  12. Organizational Structure – Central Department of Agriculture

  13. Organizational Structure – Provincial Department of Agriculture

  14. Different Methods Adaptedin Technology Transfer • Print media – books, news paper supplements, news letters, hand outs, posters, brochures • Electronic media • Agro technology parks • Use of information technology- Cyber extension, DOA website, Interactive CD Roms , • Toll free service –(1920) • Field days- Extension research dialogs • Information days, Exhibitions

  15. Print Media • Publications • Advisory books, booklets, posters, leaflets, journals,… • Newspaper Supplements 1. Diwaina 2. Lankadeepa 3. Dinamina 4. Lakbima 5. Thinakaran

  16. Television Programmes • Mihikatha Dinuwo(Rupavahini Friday 6.45 p.m • Govibimata Arunalu(Rupavahini) Sunday 6.00 p.m • Rividina Arunalla (Rupawahini) Sunday 7.30 a.m

  17. Radio Programmes Radio Services 1. Swadeshiya sevaya2. Welanda sewaya 3. Lakhanda 4. Tamil Radio Service 5. Kandurata sevaya 6. Kotmale sevaya 7. Rajarata sevaya 8. Rangiri FM 9. Ruhunu sevaya About 350 no of programs/month

  18. Techno park - Gannoruwa The total no of visitors in year 2007 205,000

  19. Techno park Bataatha

  20. IRRI

  21. To train farmers • Self learning electronic book • Distance learning for 9000 (ARPAs)

  22. Web Site - www.agridept.gov.lk www.agridept.gov.lk

  23. 1920 1920 Toll Free advisory service Answers for your Agro related issues Free Dial • Any phone • Any location • From 8 am to 4 pm • First 3 minutes free “Govi Sahana Sarana” Toll free Advisory service AVC- Dept. of Agriculture Peradeniya

  24. Information days

  25. Exhibitions

  26. Street drama “Veedi Natya”

  27. Effective Technology TransferSuccess Stories • Technology Packages Designed for Crop production systems eg. 1. Saruketha yaya program – for Paddy Average yield of paddy in Sri Lanka- 4.5mt/ha Yield under saruketha yaya – 6.5 mt/ha 2. Technology package for maize With hybrid seeds, better inputs, credit & Marketing

  28. (GAP) “Concentrated and well-focused holistic thrust on high potential areas” • Aim of Saru ketha yaya Program • To increase average yield of paddy up to 5.2mt/ha, achieving 6.5 mt/ha of maximum potential yield in the favorable rice growing environment with recommended high yield technical package • To motivate farmers to pay 50% value of seeds and Fertilizer, balance 50% by government which ultimately contribute to initiate the revolving fund • 6.5 -6.7 mt/ha average yield obtained

  29. Rice Production ‘Yaya’ Approach • High yields • Technical Social compatibility • High Adoption Package of Cultural Practices Input supply CREDIT Farmer group /Tract (20Ha) Decision making & Action • Quality seeds • Weed and insect management • Soil fertility management

  30. Results of Yaya approach • The evaluation program conducted by Socio economic and planning center. • Sample size- 80 farmers in districts of • Polonnaruwa,Hambantota, and Anuradhapura. *Survey Conducted at 2006 Yala season

  31. Special Technology Package Developed for Maize • In Anuradhapura District • Institutions and organizations involved • Public institutes: Provincial Agriculture department (A’pura), Dept. of Agriculture, Agrarian service department, Central bank, Divisional secretariats. • Private sector involved in • Supplying Hybrid seeds, agro chemicals. • Supplying of Credit, crop insurance ,Marketing.

  32. Reason for success • Proper coordination with in public sector, private sector organizations an farmers • Use and timely supply of hybrid seeds and quality inputs. • Timely cultivation • Technical assistance when ever needed by DOA and field staff of private sector organizations. • Credit facilities, crop insurance facilities. • Contract growing system.

  33. Achievements Compared to 2004/05 Maha in Anuradhapura District

  34. Recommendation for effective technology transfer system 1. Promotion of demand driven farmer accountable extension. 2. Improve participatory technology development through better research and extension linkage. 3. Use of information communication technologies in extension. 4. Farmer based organization for self-employment generation, input supply and marketing. 5. Empower farmers through establishing revolving funds encouraging savings micro-financing, bulk purchasing etc. 6. Training of farmers through participatory approaches such as farmer field school to understand and solve problems under real farm situation. 7. Introduce new technologies such as information days, crop clinics and agriculture campaigns. 8. Establish accounting system to monitor impact of technologies.

  35. Thank You

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