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Farmers’ Experiences
adopt SRI in a small patch of land. He provided half an acre of his land for SRI
demonstration.
He told MPRLP team that he would use his local seeds. Variety Uraiboont, which is
commonly known in this region was used for this demonstration. Since he had so
many doubts in his mind, he told that he would follow his own package of practices
under SRI. Then it was negotiated and he was convinced to adopt only SRI method.
But, no farm implement was used by him, only farm yard manure was applied.
Innovations and modifications
Earlier he used to sow his seeds by just broadcasting in the field. Therefore, overall
germination was not good. This was the main reason for high seed rate. But in this
plot he followed the SRI method of nursery preparation.
Benefits
Less quantity of seeds is required.
Because of transplanting, weeding is easy. Due to proper spacing during
weeding, chances of plant damage is less.
Plants look green
More tillers. He experienced about 20 on average.
Quality of grain is good. More grains in one panicle
Production and productivity were enhanced
Income was increased
Water requirement got reduced
Constraints in adoption
During his SRI demonstration he experienced few constraints also which are as
follows:
Undulated plot leading to water logging in some parts of land
Heavy rain fall delayed nursery raising
Seeds were washed away
Transplantation requires labour and availability of which is a big issue
Availability of quality seeds is a big problem
It requires more labour
Lack of irrigation facility
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