Agricultural Development in Andhra Pradesh
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Which crops are tested in Dr.YSR Agri Testing Labs?

  • Crops and Vegetables
  • Horticulture and Sericulture
  • Dairy and Livestock
  • Seed, Fertilizer and Pesticides (correct)
  • How much production credit did the A.P. State Cooperative Bank provide to farmers during the year 2022-23?

  • Rs. 84,000 Crore
  • Rs. 74,153 Crore (correct)
  • Rs. 50,000 Crore
  • Rs. 60,000 Crore
  • How many quintals of seed were distributed to farmers during Kharif-2022?

  • 4,50,000 Qtl
  • 6,00,000 Qtl
  • 3,20,000 Qtl
  • 5,33,726 Qtl (correct)
  • What was the subsidy value of the seeds distributed during Rabi 2022-23?

    <p>Rs. 3,133 Lakhs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many District Resource Centers were established during 2022-23?

    <p>13</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under which initiative did Gol launch the 'Agriculture Infrastructure Fund'?

    <p>Atmanirbhar Bharat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much loan did NABARD approve under Phase II for transforming PACS?

    <p>Rs. 1108.92 Cr</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many liters of milk per day are collected under the Jagananna Paala Velluva Project?

    <p>1,71,230 Liters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the current price paid to farmers per liter of milk under the Jagananna Paala Velluva Project?

    <p>Rs. 87.56 per Ltr</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Andhra Pradesh ranks first in productivity of which crops?

    <p>Oil Palm, Papaya, Lime, Cocoa, Tomato, Coconut, and Chillies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Agriculture Development

    • Dr. YSR Agri Testing Labs are established to test agri inputs like seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides to ensure quality agricultural inputs for farmers at the RBK level.
    • The A.P. State Cooperative Bank provided Rs. 74,153 Crore as production credit (short-term loans) to farmers through PACSs and DCCBs during 2022-23.
    • During Kharif-2022, 5,33,726 Qtl of various crop seeds were distributed to 10.13 Lakh farmers with a subsidy value of Rs. 15,780 lakhs.
    • During Rabi 2022-23, 1,50,096 quintals of seed were distributed to 1.77 Lakh farmers with a subsidy value of Rs. 3133 Lakhs.
    • District Resource Centers were established in 13 districts during 2022-23 to integrate ATMA and FTC staff and utilize resources effectively.

    Agriculture Infrastructure Fund

    • The Government of India launched "Agriculture Infrastructure Fund" under Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative to fund Agri Infra projects at farm gate and aggregation points to revive the agriculture sector.
    • In AP, projects were sanctioned for 1282 PACS in Phase-l and 1305 PACS in Phase-II.
    • Under Phase I, NABARD approved Rs. 736.03 Crs as a loan and the government sanctioned 10% Margin money of Rs. 73.60 Crs as a loan to PACS on a repayment basis.
    • Under Phase II, NABARD approved Rs. 1108.92 Crs as a loan for the transformation of PACS as Multi-Purpose Facility Centers at RBKs.

    Jagananna Paala Velluva Project

    • The Jagananna Paala Velluva Project is expanded to 17 districts, covering 2,52,193 women dairying farmers of 3,108 villages.
    • The project collects 1,71,230 Liters of Milk/day.
    • The price paid to farmers increased to Rs. 87.56 per Ltr from Rs. 71.47 per Ltr.

    Horticulture & Sericulture

    • Andhra Pradesh ranks first in productivity of Oil Palm, Papaya, Lime, Cocoa, Tomato, Coconut, and Chillies.
    • The area under Horticulture crops is 17.95 Lakh Hectares and production is 314.76 Lakh MT.
    • Andhra Pradesh is the largest producer of fruits in the country, contributing 15.6% of the total country's fruit production.
    • The Horticulture Sector has recorded 10.56% growth over the previous year and contributed Rs. 52,860 Crore during 2021-22 (AE) to GVA of Andhra Pradesh.
    • An additional area of 22,433 Acres was brought under Oil palm.

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    Quiz on agricultural initiatives in Andhra Pradesh, including the establishment of testing labs and agricultural credit provided to farmers.

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