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International Conference on Reimagining Rainfed Agro-ecosystems: Challenges &
Opportunities during 22-24, December 2022 at ICAR-CRIDA, Hyderabad
13. Average test weight 10.25 11.50 10.75
14. Average length of the main root (cm) 8.50 7.00 11.00
Parameters of the Rice crop variety Saphuapa, Sasu kylyno and Idaw kylyno under
Sl. No.
Parameters of crop
improved jhum with log-wood bunding
Local rice variety
Saphuapa Sasu kylyno Idaw
kylyno
1. Average plant height (cm) 145.00 162.00 147.00
2. Average number of leaves per plant 6.00 4.00 4.00
3. Average flag Leaf length (cm) 59.00 87.00 69.00
4. Average number of panicles per plant 21.00 15.00 20.00
5. Average number of grains per panicle 215.00 298.00 369.00
6. Average panicle length (cm) 23.00 22.50 23.00
7. Average primary branch per panicle 13.00 18.00 16.00
8. Average secondary branch per panicle 39.00 43.00 46.00
9. Average number of tillers per hill 24.00 31.00 26.00
10. Average effective tiller per square meter 229.00 285.00 262.00
11. Average filled grain per panicle 139.00 177.00 152.00
12. Average grain yield (t/ha) 1.45 1.95 1.60
13. Average test weight 10.50 12.15 10.75
14. Average length of the main root (cm) 10.50 8.25 11.00
Conclusion
As a result of implementation of improved jhum technique i.e logwood bunding method in
cluster area of Tisopi village under NICRA project, local paddy production increased from 1.15
-1.45t to 1.45 -1.95t per hectare. Owing to above result, it creates a good rapport between Krishi
Vigyan Kendra (KVK) and Tisopi farmers. In addition. those farmers involved in the on-farm
testing of logwood bunding method became a source of inspiration for fellow farmers of the
area. The above data were from only one cropping season and need to repeat the trials to
justified the findings in the future. Nonetheless, the farmers of Tisopi village were clearly
motivated to take up logwood bunding measures in the sloppy land not only in paddy
cultivation but for vegetables as well. They became aware on the importance of soil and water
conservation in crop production and are ready to adopt Improved Jhum Technique in the
coming season.
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