Experiences of Farmers in India Experiences of Farmers in ... - AgSri
Experiences of Farmers in India Experiences of Farmers in ... - AgSri
Experiences of Farmers in India Experiences of Farmers in ... - AgSri
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<strong>Farmers</strong>’ <strong>Experiences</strong><br />
Innovations and modifications<br />
She used a wooden Marker <strong>in</strong> the first year <strong>of</strong> SRI adoption.<br />
Benefits<br />
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Less seed (300 gm/ nali) required <strong>in</strong> this method.<br />
Less water required <strong>in</strong> this method.<br />
Less time required.<br />
Need less labour work.<br />
Total production 1.5- 2 times <strong>in</strong> comparison to conventional method.<br />
The green fodder is 2- 2.5 times more.<br />
Constra<strong>in</strong>ts <strong>in</strong> adoption<br />
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First year use <strong>of</strong> Weeder and Marker was difficult.<br />
Due to late transplant<strong>in</strong>g yield was less.<br />
Lessons learnt<br />
The SRI technique teaches how to get more production by apply<strong>in</strong>g less seed, water<br />
and labour.<br />
Comparative study<br />
Particulars Conventional method SRI method<br />
Operations<br />
Nursery 2 kg seed/nali 300gm seed/nali<br />
Preparation <strong>of</strong> field Marker is not used Marker is used<br />
Transplantation No fixed spac<strong>in</strong>g 10” x 10” (10 days’ old<br />
seedl<strong>in</strong>gs transplanted)<br />
Weed<strong>in</strong>g Manual – one time Weeder is used thrice<br />
Water management 5”- 6” water applied<br />
throughout<br />
Application <strong>of</strong> 1” <strong>in</strong>ch water<br />
after 10 days<br />
Fertilizers/Manure Urea and cow dung Panchgavya, Amaritjal, Matka<br />
Khad, Vermicompost<br />
Yield and Income<br />
Total number <strong>of</strong> tillers 13 63<br />
Average plant height<br />
(cm)<br />
140 173<br />
95
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