society for rural initiatives for promotion of herbals
| About us | Soil type required: best in sandy well drained soils. Can withstand very poor soils and grow in saline conditions. It is a pioneer plant. So one should just plant it. Jatropha has the advantage that being a tree, it is to be planted only once, after which one has just to go to the plantation to harvest it up-to 40-50 years. Climates required: Jatropha curcas is found in the tropics and subtropics and likes heat, although it does Well even in lower temperatures and can withstand a light frost. Its water requirement is extremely low and it can stand long periods of drought. Cost per acre: it is a very difficult to work out in detail. It depends on the situation of origin. If one has to clear a forest first, it may be expensive. If one can plant the seedlings just into the grass, it is cheaper. Cost of plantation: it has been estimated to be rs.11000.00 per acre, inclusive of site preparation, digging of pits, fertiliser and manure, cost of raising nursery and planting, irrigation, de-weeding, plant protection plantation and maintenance for one year, training, extension, overheads etc. Best way: it is recommended to grow seedlings in a nursery and to plant the 3-4 months old Seedlings at the beginning of the rainy season. You get almost a yearly vegetation cycle ahead to normal plantation. It is also the most expensive way. Improving nursery: Silivicultural techniques and selecting high yield seeds can solve the problem. Cultivation period: The best way(also the most expensive) is to grow seedlings in a nursery And to plant the 3-4 months old seedlings at the beginning of the rainy season. It is possible to get almost a yearly vegetation cycle ahead to normal plantation. Harvesting period: harvesting starts about 2 - 3 months after beginning of the rainy season It may last for half a year or more. Yield: the yield is about 12500 kg/hectre after stabilisation with silvicultural techniques. Profile of activities: A: Popularisation of jatropha in on going system of farming B: Promotion of boundary line planting. C: Propagation& supply of plant/seeds. D: Nurseries raising-10 lacs saplings under dev. E: Plantation/nursery raising services. Services offered: Jatropha production technology, Supply of elite seeds Saplings production Nursery raising services Plantation services Intercropping technology Consultancy services Total support: Supply of elite jatropha seeds with good germination percentages for plantation Right quality supplies made at reasonable rates. Raise nursery at customers site for 100000/more saplings at a reasonable cost Provide plantation services i. E. From seeds/seedling site preparation to plantation. Teams of trained personnel perform expert jobs in most efficient manners for you. Plantation services: We associate ourselves from concept to commercialisation of viable projects. We are: Society for rural initiatives for promotion of herbals A not for profit voluntary organisation devoted for upliftment of rural farmers. |
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| Industry Focus | Plant Seeds, Agriculture & By-product Agents, Agriculture Products Processing |
| Products/Services | Jatropha Production Technology, Supply Of Elite Seeds, Saplings Production, Nursery Raising Services, Plantation Services, Intercropping technology, Consultancy Services |
| Our Markets | Worldwide |
| No. of Employees | 5 - 10 People |
| Annual Sales Range(USD) | Below US$1 Million |
| Year Established | 2004 |
