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Farmers’ Experiences
Paddy cultivation
C. Mohan
Muthalamada
Kerala
Contact: Mr. Shanmugasundram,
Asst.Professor (Extn.),
Regional Agr. Res. Station,
Kerala Agricultural University,
Pattambi, Palakkad,
Kerala – 679 306,
Ph: 9446239318
Age: 50 years
Education: B.Sc.
Occupation(s): Agriculture
No. of years in farming: 15
Farmer C. Mohan has 18 acres of agriculture land, of which 4.8 acres is the extent of
paddy land. Using canal water for irrigation and only organic inputs, he has obtained
2 t/acre, in conventional method.
SRI adoption
He learnt about SRI from another farmer and adopted SRI in 2007 on 0.5 acre of
land, after undergoing training and guidance in Tamil Nadu. He has grown the IR-50
variety using organic fertilizers and by following the SRI practices. He has used a
Marker with four wheels and a Rotary Weeder. He did not suffer much from pests
because of the application of botanical extracts.
Innovations and modifications
He designed a marker for transplanting, in consultation with a farmer of Tamil Nadu
state.
Benefits
Simple technology.
Less water requirement.
Good aeration.
Lesser labour cost by using Marker for planting.
Low levels of fertilizer usage.
Constraints in adoption
Damage to seeds by birds, crabs etc.
Seedlings will get damaged, if there is a rain within 10 days of planting.
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