Experiences of Farmers in India Experiences of Farmers in ... - AgSri

Himachal Pradesh
Chamaru Ram
Loharkad
Kangra
Himachal Pradesh
Contact: Mr.Debashish,
Director (CPWD),
People Science
Institute, Deharadun,
Uttarakhand.
Ph: 9897080579
Age: 65 years
Education: V pass
Family size: Ten
Occupation(s): Agriculture
No. of years in farming: 40
Paddy cultivation
His total agriculture land is 20 karnal, i.e. 2 acres (1 karnal = 400 sq m) of which
paddy land is 8 karnal, i.e. 0.8 acres. He uses rainfall and Kuhal (irrigation channel)
as twin water sources. The inputs used are organic compost (Panchgavya, Amritghol
& Matka Khad), and chemical fertilizers. The yield obtained by the flooding method
is 90 kg/karnal (9 q/acre).
SRI adoption
Chamaru Ram learnt about SRI from the Society for Environment & Rural Awakening
(ERA) in Khundian, Himachal Pradesh. ERA is a partner organization of the Peoples’
Science Institute (PSI), Dehradun. He adopted SRI in 2006 and was given training
and guidance by PSI, and ERA.
Particulars 2006 2007 2008
Area under SRI 0.5 karnal
4.0 karnal 8 karnal
(0.05 acre) (0.4 acre) (0.8 acre)
Seasons kharif kharif kharif
Variety Parmal Parmal Parmal
Inputs used
Panchgavya,
Amaritjal, Matka
Khad
Panchgavya,
Amaritjal, Matka
Khad
Practices followed Weeder used twice Weeder used
thrice
Panchgavya,
Amaritjal, Matka
Khad
Weeder used
thrice
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