AGRICULTURE
Objectives:
The primary objective of Agriculture Department is increase of production as well as productivity of major crops like paddy, G.nut, mustard, Mung, Biri & vegetables which is widely covered in this District in both Kharif & Rabi season. Another key objective is the all round development of the farming community of the District.
The Deputy Director of Agriculture is the head of office so far as agriculture is concerned & he is the Principal Agriculture Officer of the District . Under him there are 5 District Agriculture Officers & the block under them is given below:
| Sl. No | Name of the District Agricul Officer | Name of the Block |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Balasore | Balasore Sadar,Remuna,Basta |
| 2 | Jaleswar | Jaleswar,Bhogarai,Baliapal |
| 3 | Soro | Sor,Bahanaga |
| 4 | Simulia | Simulia,Khaira |
| 5 | Nilgiri | Nilgiri,Oupada |
Agricultural Scenario of the District:
- Geographical Area –3,77,440
- Forest Area –26,288
- Misc. Tree crops groves –25,305
- Permanent pasture & Grazing land–16,483
- Cultivated waste land–9,576
- Land put to non –agril. Area –38,865
- Barren & uncultivable Waste land–10,008
- Other fallow–6908
- Cultivated area–2,50,550 : (a) High Land– 39,069 (b) Medium Land – 1,04,425 (c) Low Land– 1,07,056
- Paddy area – 2,20,830: (a)High Land– 349 (b) Medium Land – 1,04,425 (c) Low Land– 1,07,056
OFFICE ADDRESS:
Deputy Director of Agriculture, Balasore
Tell: 06782-262127
Fax: 06782-267814
eMail id: ddabls[dot]dag[at]nic[dot]in