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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Andhra Pradesh<br />
Lessons learnt<br />
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Reduction <strong>of</strong> <strong>in</strong>put cost<br />
Increased production<br />
Up to 2-3 acres can be easily cultivated<br />
Quality <strong>of</strong> gra<strong>in</strong> is good when compared to conventional method<br />
Use <strong>of</strong> organics <strong>in</strong>creased the weight <strong>of</strong> gra<strong>in</strong>s<br />
More straw yield facilitated sufficient fodder to cattle.<br />
Comparative study<br />
Particulars<br />
Cost <strong>of</strong> cultivation (1 acre)<br />
Conventional<br />
method (Rs.)<br />
SRI method<br />
(Rs.)<br />
Operations<br />
Plough<strong>in</strong>g 1,800 1,800<br />
Seed 400 50<br />
Transplant<strong>in</strong>g 1,000 800<br />
Weed<strong>in</strong>g 1,200 500<br />
Plant protection chemicals 800 400<br />
Harvest<strong>in</strong>g & Thrash<strong>in</strong>g 2,000 2,000<br />
Total 7,200 5,550<br />
Yield and Income<br />
Yields (t/acre) 2.24 2.80<br />
Gross Income @ (Rs. 930/-per q) 20,832 26,040<br />
Net Income 13,632 20,490<br />
Suggestions<br />
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Formation <strong>of</strong> <strong>Farmers</strong>’ Groups <strong>in</strong> villages will facilitate expansion <strong>of</strong> area<br />
Mechanical (power) weeders may be provided for easy operation to adopt SRI<br />
<strong>in</strong> larger area.<br />
Under NREGS (Government <strong>of</strong> <strong>India</strong>) this may be <strong>in</strong>cluded for area expansion.<br />
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