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Tripura
Innovations and modifications
Conducted a trial on direct seeded SRI by Hazari Paijam variety of paddy and
found very good results. Growth of plants and tillers was best in direct-seeded SRI
compared to transplanting, but the risk factor due to heavy showers remains.
Benefits
Less seeds are required.
Lesser man-days for nursery-raising, uprooting and transplanting compared to
the conventional method.
Man-days can be saved during transplanting, and by using Rotary Weeder per
‘kani’ (0.4 acre) as compared to the conventional method.
Water requirement is less.
Fewer man days are required during harvesting.
50% less pest infestation compared to the conventional method.
Good crop appearance as compared to the conventional method.
Overall cost of production is 25 to 30% less, as compared to the conventional
method.
Constraints in adoption
Timely availability of power tiller.
Timely availability of chemical fertilizers as well as bio-fertilizer.
Lack of availability of organic manure.
Difficult to engage labourers for different cultural operations in time.
Lack of agricultural implements, spare parts and mechanic for repairing.
Lack of availability of water.
Weeding thrice, at 10-day intervals within 30 days, is a problem.
Lessons learnt
Seeds, fertilizers, water, labour, time requirement are all less in comparison with
the conventional system.
30% or more increase in yield was recorded in SRI, compared to the conventional
method.
As spacing is more, weed infestation is high. However, two weedings at the
proper time decrease weed-infestation significantly.
More tillers, bigger panicle size, less chaffyness, bold grain, good lusture and
more weight were observed.
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