1) The System of Wheat Intensification (SWI) is an agricultural project piloted in Bihar, India to improve wheat yields and livelihoods of rural farmers. 2) Initial results of SWI showed substantial increases in wheat yields compared to traditional methods, with yields increasing up to 8.4 tons per hectare from 1.6 tons previously. 3) SWI involves modified practices such as lower seed rates, line sowing, and increased spacing between plants. It is being implemented on nearly 30,000 farmer plots in Bihar during the 2009-2010 season with the help of over 500 trained village resource persons.

3. DIFFERENCES BETWEEN TRADITIONAL WHEAT CULTIVATION & SWI 10/02/10 Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society (BRLPS) Particulars Traditional wheat cultivation System of Wheat Intensification Seed rate 100-125 kg / ha 20-30 kg / ha Seed treatment Not done Provided with cow urine & fungicide Sowing Broadcasting Line sowing Spacing No spacing regulation 8 inch x 8 inch Weeding / Hoeing Not done 3 times Yield 1-2 tons / hectare 3-4 tons / hectare

12. Yield Differences per hectare 10/02/10 Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society (BRLPS) Traditional SWI Purnea : 1.6 tonnes (PBW-343, UP-262) Gaya : 1.2 tonnes (PBW-343) Nalanda : 1.4 tonnes (PBW-343) Purnea : 4.8 tonnes (GW-273, UP-2565, UP-2526) Highest : 8.4 ton / ha Gaya : 3.2 tonnes (PBW-343) Highest : 6.92 ton / ha Nalanda : 3.8 tonnes (PBW-343, GW-273, HD 2733, LOK-1) Highest : 7.92 ton / ha

13. Difference in tillers & root between SWI & traditional practices 10/02/10 Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society (BRLPS)

14. 10/02/10 Bihar Rural Livelihoods Promotion Society (BRLPS) Certification by Dr. M. C. Diwakar, Director, Rice Development, GoI