<strong>Farmers</strong>’ <strong>Experiences</strong> Particulars Conventional method SRI method Total gra<strong>in</strong> output 102 kg /nali (20.4 q/acre) 144 kg/nali (28.8 q/acre) Total straw output 143 kg /nali (28.6 q/acre) 216 kg/nali (43.2 q/acre) Total cost <strong>of</strong> cultivation Rs. 1036/nali (Rs. 20,720/acre) Rs. 623/nali (Rs. 12,460/acre) Net <strong>in</strong>come earned Rs. 2,540/acre Rs. 20,660/acre Suggestions Local resources should be used for preparation <strong>of</strong> liquid manures. Weeder and Marker should be modified so that oxen can be used. 99
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