SUCCESS STORIES UNDER RKVY

Area Expansion of Papaya:

Farmer’s name : Midatada Mahalakshmi naidu

Village : Antakapalle, Sabbavaram (M),
District : Visakhapatnam

The farmer is owning 3.5 hectares land in Antakapalle village situated 4 kms from
Sabbavaram mandal headquarters. The fields are irrigated with 2 bore wells. The farmer
is a member of Rythu mitra group. Soil conservation methods were practiced through
construction of farm ponds and contour bunds. The farmer has planted Papaya variety
red lady in 2.5 hectares. The whole plot is installed with drip system. The farmer has
adopted proper training techniques and Bahar the guidance of Horticulture Department.
In Papaya, farmer has adopted advanced technology of using vermi wash & painted
plates to reduce sucking pests and viral diseases. Fruit quality was improved by
spraying Solibor and magnesium sulphate. The yield realized is 110 tonnes /hectare. He
has spent 1,50,000/- towards Papaya and the net income was Rs 4.75 lakhs.
Marigold:
 Farmer’s name : Moturu Ramarao
Village : Ravada
Mandal : Parvada

The farmer used to grow vegetables like Bhendi, Brinjal in his field previously.
With the guidance of the department officials the farmer has taken up Hybrid Marigold
cultivation in 1 acre. The farmer has completely used organic manures like neem cake,
vermin compost and Farm yard manure. Only Neem oil was sprayed for the control of
caterpillars. He practiced pinching technique which envisaged more number of
branches and resulted in high yields. The yield from 1 acre plot was 2.5 tonnes. The
cost of cultivation is Rs 7000 /-. The net income per acre is Rs 40,000 /- just in 3 months
period. The farmer used to get a net profit of Rs 25,000 /- from the vegetables in 5
months duration with heavy usage of pesticides for control of pests in Brinjal and Bhendi
which has spoiled the ecological environment of the field. The farmer is now interested
to take up only marigold cultivation every season due to the above benefits.
Rejuvenation of Mango:

Name of the farmer : D.Prakash Rao

Village : Aaripaka

Mandal : Sabbavaram

District : Visakhapatnam

Canopy management was done by removing dried, pest and disease infested,
criss cross, over crowding branches for better photosynthetic activity there by resulting
in regular flowering, fruit set and to increase of 30 to 40% in yield and income. The
seeded & old trees were converted to Beneshan variety and the yields are expected
from second year onwards.
Tomato cultivation with Trellis :

Name of the Farmer : Akkabatla Veera Ganeswararao

Village and Mandal : Penakanimetta Savaram, Kovvur.
District : West Godavari District
Crop : Tomato
Extent : 1 Acre

Sri A.Veera Ganeswararao is a traditionally growing Tomato Crop with Hybrid

Varieties for the last few years. He has been motivated and exposed to trellis method
through the exposure visit to Raipur during 2008-09. As he was convinced, during 2009-
10 he has adopted trellis system for the cultivation of Tomato and installed Drip
Irrigation and followed regular fertigation schedule. He has got 30 MT from his 1 Acre
planted. Quality of the Tomato is excellent and has marketed at Rajahmundry by using
of Plastic Crates which is also reducing transport loss.

He got the total gross income Rs.2.40 Lakhs with the expenditure of Rs.70,000/-
incurred towards cultivation and installation of Drip Irrigation System. The net income
was Rs.1.70 Lakhs.
 The farmer has previously got only Rs.60,000/- from the traditional cultivation
and he is happy with higher income got through cultivation of Tomato with trellis and
best cultivation practices adopted.

Semi Permanent Pendals:

Name of the Farmer : Chukka Sambashiva Rao

Village : Gundavaram
Mandal : Chebrolu, Guntur District
Crop : Bottle gourd
Extent : 1 Acre

Under RKVY scheme 2009-10, erection of semi permanent pandals, the farmer
has cultivated Bottle Gourd in an Area of 1 acre. The total cost incurred by the farmer is
Rs.65835/- towards various components like Bamboo poles, G.I., Twine etc., of semi
permanent pendals. The subsidy sanctioned and paid to the beneficiary is Rs.30000/- .
The growth of Bottle Gourd vines is satisfactory, promoted vigorous flowering. The
yields recorded per Acre is 11.25 Mt., on an average a high of 2.25 Mts in comparison to
normal cultivation in the previous years. The farmer will maintain the semi permanent
pendals for minimum period of 3 years. On an Average, the farmer will cultivate 3 crops
every year on the same pendals. Even though, the erection charges are more at initial
stages, the same can be recovered for 3 years period.
Permanent Pendals:

Name of the Farmer :Sri Medam Veeranjamma W/o Peda Rami Reddy
Village : Dosallapalli, Podili (m)
District : Prakasam
Extent : 1 acre
Under RKVY scheme 2009-10, erection of permanent pandals, the farmer has
cultivated ridge gourd in an Area of 1 acre and Ridge gourd in 1 Acre. The total cost
incurred by the farmer is Rs.140000/- towards various components like Rock poles, G.I.,
wire etc., on permanent pendal. The subsidy sanctioned and paid to the beneficiary is
Rs.60000/- . The growth of ridge gourd vines is satisfactory, promoted vigorous
flowering. The additional yields recorded per Acre is 8.00 Mt., on an average a high of
3.00 Mts in comparison to normal cultivation in the previous years. On an Average, the
farmer will cultivate 3 crops every year on the same pendals. Additional price obtained
due to improved quality was Rs 3/- to 4/- per Kg resulted additional returns Rs 40000 /-
to Rs. 45000/-

The scheme Permanent Pendals has been implemented in convergence with AP

Micro Irrigation Project ie., Drip Irrigation which has also contributed in higher
productivity.
Shadenet Houses for cultivation of High value vegetables:

Name of the Farmer : Vijayalakshmi Mahila Samakhya (Self help group)

Village : Yandapalle, Raychoti (m)
District : Kadapa
Extent :4000 Sq.Mtrs
Crops grown : Nursery seedlings of Tomato, Brinjal

This is the group of women who were belonging to weaker sections used to sell
bangles and other rold gold items in villages of Kadapa District for their livelihood. With
the Department of Horticulture has approached them and motivated them to go for
vegetable nursery under shadenet houses for higher returns. The women has farmed
the self help group named Vijayalakshmi Mahila Samakhya and erected shadenet
house in 4000 Sq Mtrs area with the assistance under RKVY. Now this group members
are earning about Rs.4000/- to Rs.5000/- per month each and build up their self
confidence to bring out their families happily.
Name of the Farmer : Sri D.Hari Babu S/o Peraiah
Village : Yenamadala, Yaddanapudi (m)
District : Prakasam
Extent :2000 Sq.Mtrs
Crops grown : Tomato, Capsicum
Additional returns : Rs 35000 /- to Rs. 40000/-

The above farmer is growing High value vegetables like Capsicum, tomato and
cabbage under shade net house with the departmental assistance in 2000 sq mts.
Water soluble fertilizers were applied through drip and only neem oil was used as bio
pesticide. Previously he used to grow Niger and Sesamum in which he could hardly
realize a profit of Rs 10,000 /- per season. But with the introduction of the above high
value crops the farmer income was elevated as follows.
The cost of erection of shadenet : Rs 2.5 lakhs.
Cost of cultivation of Crops: Rs 1.2 Lakhs/ annum
Gross income : Rs 3.8 lakhs/ annum
Net income : Rs 3 lakhs per annum

The scheme shadenet house has been implemented in convergence with AP

Micro Irrigation Project ie., Drip Irrigation which is mandatory and has also contributed in
higher productivity.

Poly House:
 Farmer Name : Srujana Devi,
Village: Palepally, Doma (M),
District : Rangareddy.
Assistance : Rs.6,50,000/- (50%)

The above farmer is growing High value vegetables like Leek, Lettuce, Broccoli,
Chinese Cabbage, Red cabbage and Coloured Capsicum, under Poly house with the
departmental assistance in 2000 sq mts. Previously he used to grow Maize in which he
could hardly realize a profit of Rs 8,000 /- per season. With the introduction of the poly
house and the above high value crops the farmer earnings have been increased as
follows.

The cost of erection of Poly House : Rs 13.00 lakhs.

Cost of cultivation of Crops : Rs 2.4 Lakhs/ annum
Gross income : Rs 8.4 lakhs/ annum
Net income : Rs 6 lakhs per annum
 Post Harvest Management:

BANANA RIPENING CHAMBER

In Krishna district during 2009-10, two of the farmers viz, Md.Rasheed and
Sk.Moosa have established Banana ripening chamber under Rashtriya Krishi Vikas
Yojana program.
PUF panelling free on refrigeration, ethylene gas injectors are arranged aptly
enable about 40 tons of product ripened at a time. Under this system, continuous flow of
fresh air and ethylene gas will be provided into ripening chamber in correct proportions
to form a fruit ripening gas mixture that ripens fruit in very short period of time and also
improves the quality of the fruit.
These two farming entrepreneurs have 10-15 Yrs of experience in marketing of
banana and Mango. With the advent of ripening chambers, they decided to improve
their business with a holistic and hygienic approach. They have arranged for backward
and forward linkages with farmers and traders respectively and projected their report to
bank. Their attempt was appreciated by wholesalers and orders were increased quality
and uniformity of fruits.
 For a successful and continuous run of the unit, they are also planning for
ripening of mango during the current season. Their credibility with bankers, farmers and
exporters formed way for continues supply of product.

Their success will surely pave way for many more such progressive farming
entrepreneurs to come forward and to focus on creation of Post Harvest Infrastructure
by availing the assistance being provided by the government under different schemes.

FIRST RIPENING CHAMBER IN COASTAL ANDHRA PRADESH

Activity : Ripening Chamber for Banana

Name of the Beneficiary
Name of the Firm
Address
: S.A. Rahamuthulla
: M/s Madhur Banana Ripening C
Chamber and Cold Storage.
: Door No: 7-152, Tenali Road,
Mangalagiri,
Guntur District.

Ripening in Ripening Chamber It is an advanced method of ripening

where Ehylene, a natural
ripening/aging/senescence

hormone is used for ripening to trigger

the process of removing green
chlorophyll pigment which allows
orange or attractive yellow colour to the
fruits.

Comparison in Traditional and advanced method of ripening

 Charector Traditional method Advanced mothod

Colour development Remains in green or Uniform orange/yellow

in Cavendish banana uneven yellow colour colour

Colour development
Uneven colour Uniform colour
in other varieties

Appearance of the Poor Attractive

fruit
Consumer Very poor Excellent
acceptance
loss in weight Fruit losses weight No loss
Volume of the fruit Fruit shrinks No shrinking
Shelf life of the fruit Very short period Long shelflife
Wastage High Nominal
Taste of the fruit Inferior Superior
Export potential Not suitable Suitable for export
Banned chemical like market
Ethylene is a natural
Calcium carbide or smoke hormone which is
Health and Hygiene
is used for ripening which is Healthy, Hygienic and
harmful to health Internationally accepted

Process of Ripening:
On the Field

 Harvesting of fruits at right stage of

maturity.
 Dehandling at farm at the time of
harvests.
 Arrangement of hands (fruits) in plastic
 Stacking of crates in Ripening
crates.
chambers.
 Loading and transportation to the
 Ethylene treatment for 24 hrs at 100-
chambers.
150ppm
 Maintenance of temp at18-200 C and
Relative humidity at 90-95%.
 Keeping fruits in the chamber for
Off the field
another three days.
 Removal of Co2 at every 6-8 hrs
interval.
 Supply banana fruits to the retail
market/outlets.
 Result :

 Availability of attractive yellow coloured banana in

the market.
 Change of Robusta Banana Market Scenario in
Guntur & Krishna district.
 Increase in robusta banana Market Volume by
several folds (1.5 MT to 80 MT per day) in Guntur
district.
 Entire robusta fruit market is converted to the fruits
ripened in ripening chambers.
 Increase in Tissue culture Banana area under
cultivation.
 Consumer satisfaction with the improvement in
Quality and Shelf life.
 Vanishing the traditional and inferior methods of
Banana Ripening.

Other components :
 24240 Nos. of Silpaulin Sheets were distributed during 2009-10to Red chilly
growing farmers. The silpaulin sheets are widely used for drying of chillies enhanced the
quality and retention of color and oleoresins.

3077 Nos. of Taiwan sprayers were distributed during 2009-10. Which as useful
for sprayings different operations.

Organic Farming
Vermicompost Units:
 Name of the Farmer : P.Naidu
Village : Andalapalli
Mandal : Atchuthapuram

The farmer is cultivating coconut, mango, vegetables in 3 hectares. The farmer

used to apply in organic fertilizers and FYM to his crops due to which his soil condition
has degraded and pest incidence was more in the crops like Papaya, vegetables etc.
Department has taken the farmer to NIRD, Hyderabad through exposure visit to impart
new technology adopted in process of vermicomposting. After seeing the procedure, he
has constructed the vermicompost unit in 600 cu ft along with vermin wash section with
the assistance of RKVY. Now he is producing 3 tonnes of vermin compost in an interval
of 2 months. With the usage of vermicompost to his field a lot of difference was
observed in terms of quality, yield etc. The yield of coconut increased to 75 nuts/ tree in
a span of 6 months and 8 tons in case of Mango and 90 tons per hectare in Papaya.
The population of sucking pests was also minimized due to the usage of vermi wash in
case of papaya and vegetables. The farmer apart from applying the vermicompost to his
crops is also getting additional income of Rs 4000/- per month by selling extra produce
and worms to other farmers.
 Human Resource Development

The Department has organized 318 on field trainings and 20 Intuitional

trainings and 17 exposure visits to the farmers. The farmers have well utilized
and implementing the advance practices in which they have imparted training
and exposed in field visits. The success of these training will surely pave way for
many more such farmers to come forward and to focus on creation of high
production and productivity while availing the assistance being provided by the
government under RKVY.