District Profile

Major Farming Systems/Enterprises (based on the analysis made by the KVK)

S.N. Farming System / Enterprise
1 Rice-Wheat, Mustard-Sugarcane-Ratoon-Wheat, Animal Husbandry.
2 Rice-Lentil, Animal Husbandry.
3 Sugarcane-Ratoon-Wheat, Animal Husbandry.
4 Sorghum-Urdbean/Moongbean, Animal Husbandry.

Description of Agro-climatic Zone & Major Agro Ecological Situations (based on soil & topography)

Agro-Climatic Zone Characteristics Agro Ecological Situation Characteristics
Upper Tarai and Bhabar Khanpur and Laksar Water logged condition.
Gangetic Tarai and Bhabar Bhagwanpur, Bahadarabad (some parts) Water tabel is very low.
Plain Region Tarai and Bhabar Roorkee and Narsan Irrigated

Soil Type's

S.N. Soil Type's Characteristics Area in ha
1 Sandy loam to loam Sandy loam soil with high porosity 231076

Area, Production & Productivity of major crops cultivated in the district

S.N. Crop Area (ha) Production (Metric Ton) Productivity (Qtl / ha)
1 Sugarcane 75373 4665589 619.0
2 Wheat 42095 109082 25.91
3 Paddy 12580 28773 22.87
4 Groundnut 1125 552 4.91
5 Maize 911 114 12.23
6 Lentil 789 357 4.52
7 Mustard 300 3900 13.00
8 Seasmum 284 61 2.15
9 Moong 52 23 4.43
10 Urd 49 22 4.91
11 Urd (Zaid) 293 271 9.24
12 Pea 47 47 10.00
13 Gram 40 28 7.00
14 Potato 423 6447 152.41

Production and Productivity of Livestock, Poultry, Fisheries etc. in the District

Category Population Production Productivity
Cattle 139,738
Crossbred 72030 Milk-564000 lit/day
Egg-24.444 lakh/year
wool-2210 thousand kg/year
Meat-0.688 lakh kg/year		 Ave- 3.5 lit/day
Indigenous 67708
Buffalo 272566 Ave-4.0 lit/day
Sheep 4287
Goats 26160
Pigs 9855
Rabbits 166
Angora 90
Others 76
Poultry 47243 150 egg/year/unit
Other Animals 32582
Total Animals 470384
Vet Hospital 16
Livestock Development Center 15
AI Center 16
AI Sub Center 15
Inland 192.301 ha

Main Occupations of the People in the District

Majority of the population is dependent on agriculture and animal husbandry for their livelihood. Lack of food security from the land has compelled many farming families to migrate out of their own villages. This is despite the fact that the existing landholdings can provide stable livelihoods to the Farming families. Lack of land development, irrigation, credit, know-how for improved agriculture, access to market etc. act as serious constraints, leading to a large number of impoverished farming families.

The area however is endowed with good rainfall - in most blocks the annual rainfall exceeds 950 mm. Inadequacy of water harvesting infrastructures and water use systems have allowed the rain water to run off through the streams to downstream areas beyond the State, leaving the lands here dry.

It has been long argued that water assurance to crops and improving land husbandry practices could go a long way in improving the livelihoods of poor families and impacting the economy in rural areas. However, it has also been the experience that timely credit in adequate amount and know-how for improved agriculture are also essential along with water assurance to crops.

A number of development agencies are active in the area. Major crops of the district are Rice, wheat, sugarcane, Pulses and oil seeds. Rainfed agriculture is prevalent in some parts of the district. Agriculture suffers from frequent droughts caused by low and erratic rainfall leading to wide variation in production and productivity.


Main Agricultural Problems of the District.

  • Poor soil fertility.
  • Majority farmers are Small and marginal farmers.
  • Non-availability of quality seed of recommended varieties.
  • Non-availability of reliable and recommended bio-pesticides, bio-fertilizers and bio-control agents.
  • Insufficiency of rural infrastructure and modernization requirements of the existing infrastructure.
  • Non-availability of sufficient fodder crop.
  • Marketing of agricultural produce.
  • Infestation of wild animals.

    • Details of Operational Area / Villages

    S.N. Name of Block Name of the Village Major Crops & Enterprises Major Problem Identified Identified Thrust Areas
    1 Bahadarabad Bongla, Panjanhedi, Bisanpur Kundi, Ranimazara, Pherupur. Sugarcane, Wheat, Paddy, Seasmum, Dairy, Poultry, Goatry, Piggery White grub. Wild animal menace. Long calving interval in buffaloes.
    Reduced lactation length, Adoption of imbalance feeding practices, improper breeding and poor health management of Livestock. High labor rates.
    Lack of improved rearing of goatry, piggery and Poultry.
    Imbalance fertilizer use.
    Lack of awareness of usefulness of soil testing.
    Lack of awareness of bio-fertilizers.and bio-inoculants.
    Non-scientific preparation of FYM & vermi compost.     		Introduction of integrated crop production.
    Need to create awareness among dairy farmers for improved rearing practice along with harness service of active livestock.
    Increasing productivity of field crops and vegetables by soil fertility, organic input production.
    2 Roorkee Daulatpur, Dhanaura, Emlikhera, Dariyapur, Hakimpur, Mewad, Belda, Beldi, Tanshipur, Sherpur Sugarcane, Wheat, Paddy, Cattle, Buffaloes, Sheep, Goat, Pig and Poultry Wild animal menace. Low seed replacement, Weed Problems.
    Low milk production in cattle and buffaloes due to late maturity long calving interval, reduced lactation length, imbalance feeding practices, irregular green fodder supply, improper breeding and poor health management practices. Lack of commercial integration of agriculture with livestock enterprises. Lack of quality chicks in poultry farming.
    Imbalance fertilizer use.
    Lack of awareness of usefulness of soil testing.
    Lack of awareness of bio-fertilizers.and bio-inoculants.
    Non-scientific preparation of FYM & vermi compost.     		Introduction of integrated crop production.
    Need to create awareness among dairy farmers for improved rearing practice along with harness service of active livestock.
    Increasing productivity of field crops and vegetables by soil fertility, organic input production.
    3 Bhagwanpur Khanpur, Buggawala Premrajpur,Banjarawala, Habidpur Niwada, sherpur Sugarcane, Wheat, Paddy, Seasmum Dairy, Poultry, Wild animal menace. Quality hybrid seed Low seed replacement, Weed Problems.
    Low milk production in cattle and buffaloes due to late maturity long calving interval, reduced lactation length, imbalance feeding practices, irregular green fodder supply, improper breeding and poor health management practices. Lack of commercial integration of agriculture with livestock enterprises. Lack of quality chicks in poultry farming.
    Non-functioning of village level fertilizer society unit.
    Poor irrigation facility.
    Imbalance fertilizer use.
    Lack of awareness of usefulness of soil testing.
    Lack of awareness of bio-fertilizers and bio-inoculants.
    Non-scientific preparation of FYM & vermi compost.    		 Integrated crop management.
    Need to create awareness among farmers for improved rearing of livestock and birds, commercial introduction with agriculture. Round the year green fodder supply through scientific technique.
    Increasing productivity of field crops and vegetables by soil fertility, organic input production.
    4 Narsan Naseerpur, Narsan, Harchandpur, Thithki Mohmondpur jutt, Mandawali, Libberhedi, Asafnagar Sugarcane, Wheat, Paddy, Dairy, Poultry, Goat rearing High wild animal menace. Weed Problem. Low seed replacement, Weed Problems.
    Low milk production in cattle and buffaloes due to late maturity long calving interval, reduced lactation length, imbalance feeding practices, irregular green fodder supply, improper breeding and poor health management practices. Lack of commercial integration of agriculture with livestock enterprises. Lack of quality chicks in poultry farming.
    Imbalance fertilizer use.
    Lack of awareness of usefulness of soil testing.
    Lack of awareness of bio-fertilizers and bio-inoculants.
    Non-scientific preparation of FYM & vermi compost.     		Need to create awareness among farmers for improved rearing of livestock and birds, commercial introduction with agriculture. Round the year green fodder supply through scientific technique.
    Increasing productivity of field crops & vegetables by soil fertility, organic input production.
    5 Laksar Matoli, Nagla Kitab, Pipli,Bikampur, Jeetpur, Sultanpur, Sugarcane, Wheat, Paddy, Dairy High wild animal menace. Low seed replacement, Weed Problems.
    Low milk production in cattle and buffaloes due to late maturity long calving interval, reduced lactation length, imbalance feeding practices, irregular green fodder supply, improper breeding and poor health management practices. Lack of commercial integration of agriculture with livestock enterprises. Lack of quality chicks in poultry farming.
    Imbalance fertilizer use.
    Lack of awareness of usefulness of soil testing.
    Lack of awareness of bio-fertilizers and bio-inoculants.
    Non-scientific preparation of FYM &vermi compost.    		 Increasing crop productivity. IPM.
    Need to create awareness among farmers for improved rearing of livestock and birds, commercial introduction with agriculture. Round the year green fodder supply through scientific technique.
    Increasing productivity of field crops and vegetables by soil fertility, organic input production.
    5 Laksar Matoli, Nagla Kitab, Pipli,Bikampur, Jeetpur, Sultanpur, Sugarcane, Wheat, Paddy, Dairy High wild animal menace. Low seed replacement, Weed Problems.
    Low milk production in cattle and buffaloes due to late maturity long calving interval, reduced lactation length, imbalance feeding practices, irregular green fodder supply, improper breeding and poor health management practices. Lack of commercial integration of agriculture with livestock enterprises. Lack of quality chicks in poultry farming.
    Imbalance fertilizer use.
    Lack of awareness of usefulness of soil testing.
    Lack of awareness of bio-fertilizers and bio-inoculants.
    Non-scientific preparation of FYM &vermi compost.    		 Increasing crop productivity. IPM.
    Need to create awareness among farmers for improved rearing of livestock and birds, commercial introduction with agriculture. Round the year green fodder supply through scientific technique.
    Increasing productivity of field crops and vegetables by soil fertility, organic input production.
    6 Khanpur Lalchandwala, Sherpur belda Sugarcane, Wheat, Paddy, Dairying White grub wild animal menace. White grub. Low seed replacement, Weed Problems.
    Low milk production in cattle and buffaloes due to late maturity long calving interval, reduced lactation length, imbalance feeding practices, irregular green fodder supply, improper breeding and poor health management practices. Lack of commercial integration of agriculture with livestock enterprises. Lack of quality chicks in poultry farming.
    Lack of awareness of usefulness of soil testing.
    Lack of awareness of bio-fertilizers and bioinoculants.
    Non-scientific preparation of FYM &vermi compost.     		Fish culture Need to create awareness among dairy farmers for improved rearing practice along with harness service of active livestock.
    Increasing productivity of field crops and vegetables by soil fertility, organic input production.
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