The two-day symposium aimed to strengthen collaboration between organizations to promote the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) for food security and climate change. Participants included NGO partners, agriculture department officials, universities, and farmers. The symposium discussed SDTT's experience with SRI in India, government-NGO collaboration models, and challenges with data collection and farmer adoption rates. Field visits showed higher yields with SRI, and participants discussed improving demonstrations, training, and support to increase small farmer adoption of SRI.
This resume summarizes the qualifications and experience of Dr. Pravinchandra Patel:
1. Dr. Patel has over 38 years of experience in research, teaching, and extension related to natural resource management, forage crop production, soil and plant analysis, and agricultural technologies.
2. He has published over 100 research papers, contributed to new crop varieties, analyzed over 100,000 plant samples, and conducted over 100 field trials.
3. Dr. Patel's roles have included program coordinator, research scientist, and unit head where he developed farms, conducted training programs, implemented projects, and disseminated technologies to farmers.
Pravin is a scientist and manager with over thirty nine years’ research, teaching and extension experience. His expertise is natural resources management, forage crops production and quality and farming of agricultural crops and land development and improves soil fertility. It also includes soil, water and plant analysis, recommendation of crop production technologies to farmers, waste management through biochar, sustainability, management and reporting.
The document summarizes a state-level symposium on System of Rice Intensification (SRI) held in Assam, India. The symposium was organized by RGVN and sponsored by SDTT to discuss the results and issues from their one-year SRI pilot project. Key discussions included the challenges of applying SRI during Assam's rainy season, the need for improved irrigation and access to organic fertilizers and pesticides, and how to scale up SRI adoption in Assam through increased collaboration between government, NGOs, farmers' groups and other stakeholders. The Agriculture Minister spoke about the government's interest in promoting SRI statewide.
I have 39.2 years experiences in research, teaching and extension. My subject field is Ph.D in Agriculture with major subject Agricultural Chemistry and Soil Science and minor subject Agronomy from Gujarat Agricultural University. My specialization skills are natural resources management in agriculture, crop production, forage crop production & its quality and farm land development and improve soil fertility, soil sustainability or waste management. I have six years experiences of farm management.
I have 39.2 years experiences in research, teaching and extension. My subject field is Ph.D in Agriculture with major subject Agricultural Chemistry and Soil Science and minor subject Agronomy from Gujarat Agricultural University. My specialization skills are natural resources management in agriculture, crop production, forage crop production & its quality and land development and improve soil fertility, soil sustainability or waste management. I have six years experiences of farm management.
Zain-Ul-Islam completed a 3-month internship with the Agriculture Extension Office in Depalpur District, Okara. The internship report documents Zain-Ul-Islam's activities assisting with soil and water sampling, distribution of government subsidies on agricultural implements, and learning about crop production technologies. It also provides background information on Depalpur District, including its history, population, and important Muslim saints. The report aims to fulfill the practical experience requirements for Zain-Ul-Islam's BSc degree in Agriculture from the University of Agriculture Faisalabad.
The document summarizes Gurleen Kaur Virk's Rural Agriculture Work Experience (RAWE) program. The objectives of the program were to gain knowledge of agricultural technologies used by farmers and develop communication skills. Activities included guest lectures, village surveys, farm visits, educational trips, and industrial visits focused on dairy, seeds, fisheries, and more. Through these experiences, Gurleen learned about farming practices, gender roles, and profitable subsidiary occupations to diversify from traditional wheat-paddy cropping.
This document summarizes a student's presentation on their Rural Agricultural Work Experience (RAWE) program. The key points are:
- The RAWE program is a 60-day program in the 7th semester where students gain hands-on experience in rural villages. Its aim is to acquaint students with farming situations and practical agricultural knowledge.
- The student discusses the history and importance of RAWE programs in India. They also outline the objectives of the program which include understanding rural life, farming problems, and developing skills like communication and problem-solving.
- The document then details the student's involvement in farm activities during their RAWE placement, including surveys and data collection in the villages of Rora, Batta
This resume summarizes the qualifications and experience of Dr. Pravinchandra Patel:
1. Dr. Patel has over 38 years of experience in research, teaching, and extension related to natural resource management, forage crop production, soil and plant analysis, and agricultural technologies.
2. He has published over 100 research papers, contributed to new crop varieties, analyzed over 100,000 plant samples, and conducted over 100 field trials.
3. Dr. Patel's roles have included program coordinator, research scientist, and unit head where he developed farms, conducted training programs, implemented projects, and disseminated technologies to farmers.
Pravin is a scientist and manager with over thirty nine years’ research, teaching and extension experience. His expertise is natural resources management, forage crops production and quality and farming of agricultural crops and land development and improves soil fertility. It also includes soil, water and plant analysis, recommendation of crop production technologies to farmers, waste management through biochar, sustainability, management and reporting.
The document summarizes a state-level symposium on System of Rice Intensification (SRI) held in Assam, India. The symposium was organized by RGVN and sponsored by SDTT to discuss the results and issues from their one-year SRI pilot project. Key discussions included the challenges of applying SRI during Assam's rainy season, the need for improved irrigation and access to organic fertilizers and pesticides, and how to scale up SRI adoption in Assam through increased collaboration between government, NGOs, farmers' groups and other stakeholders. The Agriculture Minister spoke about the government's interest in promoting SRI statewide.
I have 39.2 years experiences in research, teaching and extension. My subject field is Ph.D in Agriculture with major subject Agricultural Chemistry and Soil Science and minor subject Agronomy from Gujarat Agricultural University. My specialization skills are natural resources management in agriculture, crop production, forage crop production & its quality and farm land development and improve soil fertility, soil sustainability or waste management. I have six years experiences of farm management.
I have 39.2 years experiences in research, teaching and extension. My subject field is Ph.D in Agriculture with major subject Agricultural Chemistry and Soil Science and minor subject Agronomy from Gujarat Agricultural University. My specialization skills are natural resources management in agriculture, crop production, forage crop production & its quality and land development and improve soil fertility, soil sustainability or waste management. I have six years experiences of farm management.
Zain-Ul-Islam completed a 3-month internship with the Agriculture Extension Office in Depalpur District, Okara. The internship report documents Zain-Ul-Islam's activities assisting with soil and water sampling, distribution of government subsidies on agricultural implements, and learning about crop production technologies. It also provides background information on Depalpur District, including its history, population, and important Muslim saints. The report aims to fulfill the practical experience requirements for Zain-Ul-Islam's BSc degree in Agriculture from the University of Agriculture Faisalabad.
The document summarizes Gurleen Kaur Virk's Rural Agriculture Work Experience (RAWE) program. The objectives of the program were to gain knowledge of agricultural technologies used by farmers and develop communication skills. Activities included guest lectures, village surveys, farm visits, educational trips, and industrial visits focused on dairy, seeds, fisheries, and more. Through these experiences, Gurleen learned about farming practices, gender roles, and profitable subsidiary occupations to diversify from traditional wheat-paddy cropping.
This document summarizes a student's presentation on their Rural Agricultural Work Experience (RAWE) program. The key points are:
- The RAWE program is a 60-day program in the 7th semester where students gain hands-on experience in rural villages. Its aim is to acquaint students with farming situations and practical agricultural knowledge.
- The student discusses the history and importance of RAWE programs in India. They also outline the objectives of the program which include understanding rural life, farming problems, and developing skills like communication and problem-solving.
- The document then details the student's involvement in farm activities during their RAWE placement, including surveys and data collection in the villages of Rora, Batta
The document summarizes a one-day workshop held in Chhattisgarh, India to promote System of Rice Intensification (SRI) methods. Over 250 participants, including farmers, researchers, and government officials attended to share experiences with SRI. PRADAN initiated an SRI program in 2008 through partner organizations, reaching over 4,600 farmers across 9 districts. Presentations covered SRI experiences in Chhattisgarh and Bihar, with average yields in Chhattisgarh of 5.84 tons/hectare. The agriculture minister and principal secretary committed to furthering SRI promotion and making resources available to small farmers.
1. The document describes Abhishek Kumar's activities during his RAWE program placement at Krishi Vigyan Kendra in Sabour, Bhagalpur under Bihar Agricultural University.
2. During orientation, he learned about the various activities and objectives of the program. He visited the IFS model farm and learned about integrated farming.
3. He participated in training programs for farmers on topics like soil and water conservation practices and vermicomposting. He also helped conduct awareness drives on nutrition and COVID-19 prevention.
4. The placement helped him gain practical experience in areas like crop cultivation, nursery management, and extension activities.
This document provides an overview of horticulture development in the state of Gujarat, India. It discusses that horticulture is a priority sector for improving socio-economic conditions of farmers. Gujarat has achieved considerable growth in horticultural area and production in the last decade. Mango is a major horticultural crop produced in the state, with varieties like Kesar and Alphonso being important for exports. The document also discusses the organizational structure of Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (India), the host organization of the study.
The document summarizes the internship report of Arab Khan at the ASLP Dairy Project from December 2014 to March 2015. During the internship, Khan delivered extension lectures to farmers, translated extension materials, vaccinated animals and treated clinical cases. He also visited various facilities in Punjab including semen processing units, livestock research institutes, veterinary universities and farms. Overall, the internship helped Khan improve his communication, technical and extension skills through practical experience in dealing with farmers and animals.
This curriculum vitae summarizes the professional experience and qualifications of Tika Bahadur Karki. He currently works as a Senior Scientist at the Nepal Agricultural Research Council. He has over 25 years of experience in agricultural research and outreach in Nepal. He holds a Ph.D. in progress, an M.Sc. in Agronomy from IARI, New Delhi, and a B.Sc. in Agriculture. He has published over 30 papers nationally and internationally on topics related to maize research and conservation agriculture practices in Nepal.
The document provides a progress report from an internship at Bhola Paswan Shastri Agricultural College in Purnea, Bihar. It summarizes activities conducted at the college including simulation games, farm visits, and guest lectures. It then details activities conducted at the Krishi Vigyan Kendra in Araria, including soil sampling and analysis, farmer training programs, and crop pest identification. Constraints faced by farmers in the region are identified as lack of quality inputs, mechanization, soil health issues, and marketing and infrastructure problems. The intern concludes they gained knowledge on crop production practices, local resources, and challenges in technology transfer.
Timely transplanting of crops is essential for good yield which may be possible by mechanization. Farmer friendly and cost effective mechanized solutions for reducing drudgery and labour cost.
The document provides background information on a study being conducted by an intern student for Dhanuka Agritech Ltd. The study involves surveying farmers in Uttar Pradesh who grow potato and chili crops. Specifically, the intern will survey farmers in Agra and Farrukhabad districts for potato cultivation and Sonbhadra district for chili cultivation. The objectives are to study cultivation practices, critical stages, fungicide use including the company's products Conika and Lustre. The methodology involves a questionnaire and interviews with 180 farmers and 45 dealers across various villages in the target districts.
Presentation on RAWE and agro-industrial attachment program 2022Deependra Gupta
The document provides information about RAWE (Rural Agricultural Work Experience) and Industrial Attachment programs.
The RAWE program aims to familiarize students with rural situations, technologies used by farmers, and their problems. Activities during the program included visits to a KVK where students prepared grow bags and participated in agricultural projects. Students also spent time in village attachment, organizing a farmer's meeting, and completing the program.
The Industrial Attachment was at a sugar factory where processes like cane weighing, crushing, juice extraction and boiling, centrifuging, and drying were observed. The factory's history and operations including steam generation from bagasse were outlined.
Design and Development of Vegetable Planting MachineIJMERJOURNAL
ABSTRACT:- India is the second largest producer of vegetable in the world (ranks next to China only). India share 12 percent of world production of vegetable with a productivity of about 15 tons per ha which is quite low as compared to many countries. In India transplanting of vegetable seedling is done manually all over the country, as no machine is yet available commercially for this work. High labour requirement and shortage of labour during peak transplanting season causes delay in transplanting and affects timely operation [1].The basic requirements for small scale cropping machines are, they should be suitable for small farms, simple in design and technology and versatile for use in different farm operations. A manually operated template row planter was designed and developed to improve planting efficiency and reduce drudgery involved in manual planting method [2].Farm mechanization aims at higher production rate reduction in human drudgery. Many operations in agriculture are now being performed by machines. This reduces the labour requirements which have been the principal motivating force in mechanization. Due to small land holding is not possible to mechanize all the farming operations. Large machines cannot be operated these small farms. Also our farmers cannot afford to buy large costly machine. Vegetable planting machine is a device which helps in planting of vegetable plants in a desired position hence assisting the farmers in saving time and money. The basic objective of planting operation is to plant the vegetable plants in rows at desired depth and plant to plant spacing cover the plants with soil and provide proper compaction over the plant [3].
State Level Symposium Uttarakhand 2008Ashutosh Pal
The document summarizes a state-level workshop held in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India on promoting System of Rice Intensification (SRI) cultivation. Over the past 3 years, People's Science Institute has introduced SRI to farmers in Uttarakhand, with 9,000 adopting it in 2008. The workshop was organized to share experiences with SRI and develop a strategy for expanding it across the state. Participants included farmers, government officials, scientists, and representatives from NGOs. Farmers spoke about the benefits they experienced from SRI including increased yields and reduced costs. Experts from other countries and states also shared successful experiences promoting SRI. The Chief Secretary of Utt
This document provides a summary of a state-level workshop held in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India to promote the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) cultivation method. Over the past three years, the People's Science Institute has trained over 9,000 farmers in SRI, increasing yields. The workshop brought together farmers, experts, and government officials to discuss strategies for further expanding SRI adoption across Uttarakhand to improve food security. Participants shared experiences applying SRI in Uttarakhand and other countries and discussed setting statewide targets and support mechanisms to promote wider SRI use. The Chief Secretary of Uttarakhand expressed support for SRI and expanding the method
The document summarizes a state-level workshop held in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India on promoting System of Rice Intensification (SRI) cultivation. Over the past 3 years, People's Science Institute has introduced SRI to farmers in Uttarakhand, with 9,000 adopting it in 2008. The workshop was organized to share experiences with SRI and develop a strategy for expanding it across the state. Participants included farmers, government officials, scientists, and representatives from NGOs. Farmers spoke about the benefits they experienced from SRI including increased yields and reduced costs. Experts from other countries and states also shared successful SRI programs. The Chief Secretary of Uttar
The document summarizes a symposium on the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) hosted by Rural Communes and other organizations. Over two days, participants including farmers, NGOs, and government officials shared experiences implementing SRI and discussed promoting its use. Presentations covered SRI implementation in Maharashtra, Orissa, Uttarakhand, and experiments extending SRI principles to other crops. The symposium aimed to increase awareness of SRI among farmers and link organizations to jointly expand SRI adoption across Maharashtra.
The document summarizes minutes from a state-level symposium on System of Rice Intensification (SRI) held in Bihar, India on December 29, 2008. The symposium was organized by BASIX and supported by the Women Development Corporation. It brought together over 135 participants, including farmers, NGO representatives, and government officials, to discuss experiences with and strategies for promoting SRI. Farmers reported increased yields and reduced costs using SRI techniques. Presenters emphasized the importance of involving women farmers and ensuring food security at the household level.
This 3-sentence summary provides the key details from the document:
The document summarizes observations from the 2nd National SRI Symposium held in Agartala, Tripura, India in October 2007, which brought together over 250 participants from across India and other countries to discuss the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) method. Presentations at the symposium showed SRI leading to higher yields than conventional rice cultivation, as well as benefits like water savings, reduced costs, and greater resistance to stresses. State and national governments in India have begun supporting the expansion of SRI in response to its potential to improve rice production while saving water.
This 3-sentence summary provides the key details from the document:
The document summarizes observations from the 2nd National SRI Symposium held in Agartala, Tripura, India in October 2007, which brought together over 250 participants from across India and other countries to discuss the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) method. Presentations at the symposium showed SRI leading to higher yields as well as improvements in water savings, costs, profits, and stress resistance compared to conventional rice cultivation methods. State and national governments in India have begun supporting the expansion of SRI in response to its potential to improve rice production while reducing water usage.
First national symposium on sri (by dr. norman uphoff)Ashutosh Pal
1. On November 17-18, 2006, a two-day national symposium on the System of Rice
Intensification (SRI) was held in Hyderabad, India, attended by about 200 participants from
research institutes, universities, NGOs, and farms across India.
2. Presentations and posters reported on SRI research findings and field results from across India,
showing yield increases mostly in the range of 10-40% but some over 100%. Additional benefits
of SRI discussed were water savings, reduced inputs, labor savings, and stress resistance.
3. The Minister of Agriculture for Andhra Pradesh affirmed strong government support for
The document summarizes a workshop held in Chhattisgarh, India on promoting the System of Rice
Intensification (SRI) method of cultivation. [1] SRI has led to improved rice yields of 50-300% in trials over the
past decade. [2] The workshop brought together over 225 participants, including farmers, scientists, and
government officials, to discuss experiences with and strategies for expanding SRI. [3] Government leaders
expressed support for further promoting SRI to increase food security and productivity in Chhattisgarh, a major
rice producing state.
The document summarizes a workshop held in Chhattisgarh, India on promoting the System of Rice
Intensification (SRI) method of cultivation. SRI has led to improved rice yields of 50-300% in trials. It is beneficial
for small farmers with little access to irrigation. The workshop brought together over 225 participants, including
farmers, scientists, and government officials, to share experiences and discuss expanding SRI adoption.
Presentations showed SRI yielding 4.8 metric tons/hectare on average, even during a drought, with some
yields reaching 10 tons/hectare. The Chief Minister and Chief Secretary expressed support for further
promoting SRI through ensuring
The annual session of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in 2016 brought together diverse stakeholders to discuss building national competitiveness in India. The session focused on key factors that influence a nation's competitiveness, including its political, social and economic environment, access to resources, human talent, financial competence, innovation, and leadership. Improving productivity is seen as core to driving economic growth, as resources are finite. Participants discussed actions needed across various levels - national, industry, sectoral, regional, and enterprise - to boost India's competitiveness through greater productivity.
The two-day meeting brought together 54 participants from 10 partner organizations across 10 states. The objectives were to develop a roadmap for scaling up SRI implementation in 2010-2011 and sharing best practices. Presentations were given on learning from the program, a drought study, government initiatives in Orissa, and experiences from various partner organizations. Key challenges discussed included access to inputs, suitable practices for different regions, and ensuring timely operations. The meeting aimed to intensify efforts around capacity building, knowledge sharing, and promoting wider adoption of SRI.
The document summarizes a one-day workshop held in Chhattisgarh, India to promote System of Rice Intensification (SRI) methods. Over 250 participants, including farmers, researchers, and government officials attended to share experiences with SRI. PRADAN initiated an SRI program in 2008 through partner organizations, reaching over 4,600 farmers across 9 districts. Presentations covered SRI experiences in Chhattisgarh and Bihar, with average yields in Chhattisgarh of 5.84 tons/hectare. The agriculture minister and principal secretary committed to furthering SRI promotion and making resources available to small farmers.
1. The document describes Abhishek Kumar's activities during his RAWE program placement at Krishi Vigyan Kendra in Sabour, Bhagalpur under Bihar Agricultural University.
2. During orientation, he learned about the various activities and objectives of the program. He visited the IFS model farm and learned about integrated farming.
3. He participated in training programs for farmers on topics like soil and water conservation practices and vermicomposting. He also helped conduct awareness drives on nutrition and COVID-19 prevention.
4. The placement helped him gain practical experience in areas like crop cultivation, nursery management, and extension activities.
This document provides an overview of horticulture development in the state of Gujarat, India. It discusses that horticulture is a priority sector for improving socio-economic conditions of farmers. Gujarat has achieved considerable growth in horticultural area and production in the last decade. Mango is a major horticultural crop produced in the state, with varieties like Kesar and Alphonso being important for exports. The document also discusses the organizational structure of Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (India), the host organization of the study.
The document summarizes the internship report of Arab Khan at the ASLP Dairy Project from December 2014 to March 2015. During the internship, Khan delivered extension lectures to farmers, translated extension materials, vaccinated animals and treated clinical cases. He also visited various facilities in Punjab including semen processing units, livestock research institutes, veterinary universities and farms. Overall, the internship helped Khan improve his communication, technical and extension skills through practical experience in dealing with farmers and animals.
This curriculum vitae summarizes the professional experience and qualifications of Tika Bahadur Karki. He currently works as a Senior Scientist at the Nepal Agricultural Research Council. He has over 25 years of experience in agricultural research and outreach in Nepal. He holds a Ph.D. in progress, an M.Sc. in Agronomy from IARI, New Delhi, and a B.Sc. in Agriculture. He has published over 30 papers nationally and internationally on topics related to maize research and conservation agriculture practices in Nepal.
The document provides a progress report from an internship at Bhola Paswan Shastri Agricultural College in Purnea, Bihar. It summarizes activities conducted at the college including simulation games, farm visits, and guest lectures. It then details activities conducted at the Krishi Vigyan Kendra in Araria, including soil sampling and analysis, farmer training programs, and crop pest identification. Constraints faced by farmers in the region are identified as lack of quality inputs, mechanization, soil health issues, and marketing and infrastructure problems. The intern concludes they gained knowledge on crop production practices, local resources, and challenges in technology transfer.
Timely transplanting of crops is essential for good yield which may be possible by mechanization. Farmer friendly and cost effective mechanized solutions for reducing drudgery and labour cost.
The document provides background information on a study being conducted by an intern student for Dhanuka Agritech Ltd. The study involves surveying farmers in Uttar Pradesh who grow potato and chili crops. Specifically, the intern will survey farmers in Agra and Farrukhabad districts for potato cultivation and Sonbhadra district for chili cultivation. The objectives are to study cultivation practices, critical stages, fungicide use including the company's products Conika and Lustre. The methodology involves a questionnaire and interviews with 180 farmers and 45 dealers across various villages in the target districts.
Presentation on RAWE and agro-industrial attachment program 2022Deependra Gupta
The document provides information about RAWE (Rural Agricultural Work Experience) and Industrial Attachment programs.
The RAWE program aims to familiarize students with rural situations, technologies used by farmers, and their problems. Activities during the program included visits to a KVK where students prepared grow bags and participated in agricultural projects. Students also spent time in village attachment, organizing a farmer's meeting, and completing the program.
The Industrial Attachment was at a sugar factory where processes like cane weighing, crushing, juice extraction and boiling, centrifuging, and drying were observed. The factory's history and operations including steam generation from bagasse were outlined.
Design and Development of Vegetable Planting MachineIJMERJOURNAL
ABSTRACT:- India is the second largest producer of vegetable in the world (ranks next to China only). India share 12 percent of world production of vegetable with a productivity of about 15 tons per ha which is quite low as compared to many countries. In India transplanting of vegetable seedling is done manually all over the country, as no machine is yet available commercially for this work. High labour requirement and shortage of labour during peak transplanting season causes delay in transplanting and affects timely operation [1].The basic requirements for small scale cropping machines are, they should be suitable for small farms, simple in design and technology and versatile for use in different farm operations. A manually operated template row planter was designed and developed to improve planting efficiency and reduce drudgery involved in manual planting method [2].Farm mechanization aims at higher production rate reduction in human drudgery. Many operations in agriculture are now being performed by machines. This reduces the labour requirements which have been the principal motivating force in mechanization. Due to small land holding is not possible to mechanize all the farming operations. Large machines cannot be operated these small farms. Also our farmers cannot afford to buy large costly machine. Vegetable planting machine is a device which helps in planting of vegetable plants in a desired position hence assisting the farmers in saving time and money. The basic objective of planting operation is to plant the vegetable plants in rows at desired depth and plant to plant spacing cover the plants with soil and provide proper compaction over the plant [3].
State Level Symposium Uttarakhand 2008Ashutosh Pal
The document summarizes a state-level workshop held in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India on promoting System of Rice Intensification (SRI) cultivation. Over the past 3 years, People's Science Institute has introduced SRI to farmers in Uttarakhand, with 9,000 adopting it in 2008. The workshop was organized to share experiences with SRI and develop a strategy for expanding it across the state. Participants included farmers, government officials, scientists, and representatives from NGOs. Farmers spoke about the benefits they experienced from SRI including increased yields and reduced costs. Experts from other countries and states also shared successful experiences promoting SRI. The Chief Secretary of Utt
This document provides a summary of a state-level workshop held in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India to promote the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) cultivation method. Over the past three years, the People's Science Institute has trained over 9,000 farmers in SRI, increasing yields. The workshop brought together farmers, experts, and government officials to discuss strategies for further expanding SRI adoption across Uttarakhand to improve food security. Participants shared experiences applying SRI in Uttarakhand and other countries and discussed setting statewide targets and support mechanisms to promote wider SRI use. The Chief Secretary of Uttarakhand expressed support for SRI and expanding the method
The document summarizes a state-level workshop held in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India on promoting System of Rice Intensification (SRI) cultivation. Over the past 3 years, People's Science Institute has introduced SRI to farmers in Uttarakhand, with 9,000 adopting it in 2008. The workshop was organized to share experiences with SRI and develop a strategy for expanding it across the state. Participants included farmers, government officials, scientists, and representatives from NGOs. Farmers spoke about the benefits they experienced from SRI including increased yields and reduced costs. Experts from other countries and states also shared successful SRI programs. The Chief Secretary of Uttar
The document summarizes a symposium on the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) hosted by Rural Communes and other organizations. Over two days, participants including farmers, NGOs, and government officials shared experiences implementing SRI and discussed promoting its use. Presentations covered SRI implementation in Maharashtra, Orissa, Uttarakhand, and experiments extending SRI principles to other crops. The symposium aimed to increase awareness of SRI among farmers and link organizations to jointly expand SRI adoption across Maharashtra.
The document summarizes minutes from a state-level symposium on System of Rice Intensification (SRI) held in Bihar, India on December 29, 2008. The symposium was organized by BASIX and supported by the Women Development Corporation. It brought together over 135 participants, including farmers, NGO representatives, and government officials, to discuss experiences with and strategies for promoting SRI. Farmers reported increased yields and reduced costs using SRI techniques. Presenters emphasized the importance of involving women farmers and ensuring food security at the household level.
This 3-sentence summary provides the key details from the document:
The document summarizes observations from the 2nd National SRI Symposium held in Agartala, Tripura, India in October 2007, which brought together over 250 participants from across India and other countries to discuss the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) method. Presentations at the symposium showed SRI leading to higher yields than conventional rice cultivation, as well as benefits like water savings, reduced costs, and greater resistance to stresses. State and national governments in India have begun supporting the expansion of SRI in response to its potential to improve rice production while saving water.
This 3-sentence summary provides the key details from the document:
The document summarizes observations from the 2nd National SRI Symposium held in Agartala, Tripura, India in October 2007, which brought together over 250 participants from across India and other countries to discuss the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) method. Presentations at the symposium showed SRI leading to higher yields as well as improvements in water savings, costs, profits, and stress resistance compared to conventional rice cultivation methods. State and national governments in India have begun supporting the expansion of SRI in response to its potential to improve rice production while reducing water usage.
First national symposium on sri (by dr. norman uphoff)Ashutosh Pal
1. On November 17-18, 2006, a two-day national symposium on the System of Rice
Intensification (SRI) was held in Hyderabad, India, attended by about 200 participants from
research institutes, universities, NGOs, and farms across India.
2. Presentations and posters reported on SRI research findings and field results from across India,
showing yield increases mostly in the range of 10-40% but some over 100%. Additional benefits
of SRI discussed were water savings, reduced inputs, labor savings, and stress resistance.
3. The Minister of Agriculture for Andhra Pradesh affirmed strong government support for
The document summarizes a workshop held in Chhattisgarh, India on promoting the System of Rice
Intensification (SRI) method of cultivation. [1] SRI has led to improved rice yields of 50-300% in trials over the
past decade. [2] The workshop brought together over 225 participants, including farmers, scientists, and
government officials, to discuss experiences with and strategies for expanding SRI. [3] Government leaders
expressed support for further promoting SRI to increase food security and productivity in Chhattisgarh, a major
rice producing state.
The document summarizes a workshop held in Chhattisgarh, India on promoting the System of Rice
Intensification (SRI) method of cultivation. SRI has led to improved rice yields of 50-300% in trials. It is beneficial
for small farmers with little access to irrigation. The workshop brought together over 225 participants, including
farmers, scientists, and government officials, to share experiences and discuss expanding SRI adoption.
Presentations showed SRI yielding 4.8 metric tons/hectare on average, even during a drought, with some
yields reaching 10 tons/hectare. The Chief Minister and Chief Secretary expressed support for further
promoting SRI through ensuring
The annual session of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in 2016 brought together diverse stakeholders to discuss building national competitiveness in India. The session focused on key factors that influence a nation's competitiveness, including its political, social and economic environment, access to resources, human talent, financial competence, innovation, and leadership. Improving productivity is seen as core to driving economic growth, as resources are finite. Participants discussed actions needed across various levels - national, industry, sectoral, regional, and enterprise - to boost India's competitiveness through greater productivity.
The two-day meeting brought together 54 participants from 10 partner organizations across 10 states. The objectives were to develop a roadmap for scaling up SRI implementation in 2010-2011 and sharing best practices. Presentations were given on learning from the program, a drought study, government initiatives in Orissa, and experiences from various partner organizations. Key challenges discussed included access to inputs, suitable practices for different regions, and ensuring timely operations. The meeting aimed to intensify efforts around capacity building, knowledge sharing, and promoting wider adoption of SRI.
Agriculture development program lakheri 2013Hackie Chan
ACC Limited supported local farmers in Lakheri, Rajasthan in their agricultural preparations for the Kharif season through various partnerships and initiatives:
They organized a farmers workshop on May 31st with the Departments of Agriculture and Horticulture, ATMA, KVK Bundi, and NABARD to update farmers' knowledge before the Kharif season. They also held gram panchayat meetings from June 5th to 7th to create awareness of best practices and ensure availability of agricultural inputs. From June 14th to 20th, they facilitated an exposure visit of 100 farmers to KVK Bundi to learn new technologies. On June 19th, they distributed agricultural input kits to 75 farmers to
The document summarizes the organizational structure of extension work in India from the national to family level. At the national level, the key organizations are the Ministry of Agriculture, ICAR institutes, agricultural universities, and KVKs. At the state level, the main bodies are agricultural universities, the directorate of extension education, and departments of agriculture. District and block levels have various agricultural officers. The role of panchayati raj institutions in agriculture and rural development is also outlined.
This document provides a summary of Dr. Siddhant Oys's professional background and qualifications. It includes information about his work experience as a scientist in Indo-Canadian Farms and Resorts Pvt. Ltd. since 2013, as well as previous roles in production, research, and projects related to sugarcane and mushrooms. It also lists his academic qualifications including a Ph.D. in Botany in 2009 and publications in peer-reviewed journals.
This document summarizes a policy dialogue workshop on promoting the SRI (System of Rice Intensification) method in Chhattisgarh, India. SRI has the potential to quadruple rice yields with less water, seeds, and chemicals. The workshop aimed to increase coordination between policymakers, scientists, and farmers to promote SRI adoption. Key presentations discussed Chhattisgarh's rice culture and need to improve nutrition, an overview of SRI's water and yield benefits, and details on implementing SRI's agronomic practices. The goal was to establish a supportive policy environment and programs to help more farmers adopt SRI.
This document summarizes efforts to promote the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) method in the state of Orissa, India through collaboration between government organizations, NGOs, and farmers groups from 2006 to 2011. Key activities included workshops to train officials and farmers, demonstrations of SRI methods, media coverage, and advocacy efforts. These led to over 1,000 farmers receiving government support for SRI, 39 village leaders adopting SRI, and the state government and agriculture department collaborating with partner organizations to mainstream and upscale SRI in Orissa. Challenges included lack of timely access to quality inputs, with a second state-level symposium on SRI scheduled for March 2011 to continue promotion efforts.
This document discusses climate smart agriculture and why it is needed. It notes that population growth will increase food demand by 60% by 2050 while climate change is already impacting agricultural productivity. This poses risks to food security and livelihoods, fueling social issues. Climate smart agriculture aims to make farming sustainable and resilient to climate change through increasing productivity, adapting to impacts, reducing emissions, and using agriculture for mitigation. The approach integrates social, economic and environmental goals to provide sustainable livelihoods, food security, and poverty eradication.
National colloquium on system of crop intensification (sci)Ashutosh Pal
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The document summarizes research on the effects of different water management practices on rice production using the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) method versus conventional transplanting. Key findings include:
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- Under alternate flooding, SRI rice had higher grain yield, root growth, and water productivity than conventional rice due to deeper root systems accessing water in dry periods.
- Integrating SRI with rainwater harvesting, supplemental irrigation from stored rainwater, and integrating fish and horticulture further improved rice yields, water productivity, and profits compared to conventional or SRI with
System of rice intensification status, issues and future research strategiesAshutosh Pal
System of Rice Intensification (SRI) is a methodology for increasing rice yields through changes in management practices such as transplanting younger seedlings in a wide spacing, reducing plant populations, incorporating organic materials, and modifying water management through intermittent irrigation. Studies at the Central Rice Research Institute in Cuttack, India found SRI methods increased yields by 21-24% compared to local recommended practices, through improvements in number of tillers, panicle length, and spikelet fertility. SRI also used fewer seeds, less water, and less chemical inputs but produced higher yields through improved root growth and plant vigor. Further research focused on optimizing variables like seedling age, crop density, and water regimes to maximize the benefits
Soil health concerns under rice intensificationAshutosh Pal
The document discusses agriculture development in India after independence and the phases of green revolution. It notes that productivity growth rates have declined for major crops since the 1990s. Soil fertility has also declined and nutrient mining has increased, posing a threat to soil health. Many districts in Odisha have witnessed deficiencies in sulfur, boron, and zinc in soils. Long-term experiments show yield increases and nutrient accumulation with balanced fertilization and manure application compared to chemical fertilizers alone. The SRI method of rice cultivation provides yield advantages and water savings compared to conventional practices. However, long-term impacts on soil health need further study for sustainable exploitation of SRI technology.
Quantification of sri components on growth, yield and economics of rice in jh...Ashutosh Pal
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Oft for higher productivity and ssustainabilityAshutosh Pal
This document discusses the importance of rice production in India and the potential for increasing yields through the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) method. Some key points:
1. Rice is a staple food for over half of India's population and the livelihood for millions of farmers, but yields must increase to feed the growing population.
2. SRI is an alternative rice cultivation method that uses younger seedlings, wider spacing, and modified water management to improve yields by 20-35% with fewer inputs. Trials in Odisha showed yield increases of 16-28% using SRI.
3. Benefits of SRI include improved root growth, higher drought resistance, less need for
Lessons from experiments with system of rice intensification in the state of ...Ashutosh Pal
This document summarizes lessons learned from experiments with the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) method in Odisha, India. Key findings include:
1) SRI yielded 9-36% higher than conventional methods through practices like young seedlings and wider spacing.
2) Integrated organic and inorganic nutrient management performed best, yielding 22-25% higher than organic or inorganic alone.
3) SRI required 15% more labor for planting but 68-88% less labor for weeding, reducing costs.
4) Proper training, flexible water management, and mechanization can help address challenges and ensure wider SRI adoption.
Integrated nutrient management approaches under system of rice intensificatio...Ashutosh Pal
1) The document discusses integrated nutrient management approaches for rice cultivation using the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) method.
2) A field experiment was conducted with 8 treatments involving different combinations and timings of organic manures, inorganic fertilizers, and biofertilizers.
3) The treatment combining 5 tons farmyard manure with the recommended dose of fertilizer, with nitrogen applied as 1/4 at transplanting, 1/2 at 2nd weeding, and 1/4 at panicle initiation, resulted in the highest grain yield of 7284 kg/ha.
Influence of water management on chemical kinetics of soils and rice growthAshutosh Pal
This study aimed to examine the effects of different water management regimes on chemical and physical properties of soils and rice growth and yield. Greenhouse experiments were conducted using soils from various locations in the Philippines. Rice was grown under continuously flooded, saturated, and alternating flooded-dried conditions. Soil properties like pH, nutrients, and redox potential were measured over time. Rice growth parameters and yield were also assessed. The results showed that water management influenced soil properties and rice growth in soil-specific ways. Alternating flooded-dried conditions generally improved yield compared to continuously flooded, but the effects varied between soil types. More research is needed to fully understand how water management impacts soils and rice to optimize practices.
Impact of system of root intensification method of crop cultivation in biharAshutosh Pal
This document summarizes the work of PRAN, a charitable trust in Bihar, India that promotes the System of Root Intensification (SRI) method of crop cultivation. PRAN works with small and marginal farmers in 17 blocks across 3 districts. It trains village resource persons to teach SRI techniques, which include younger seedlings, wider spacing, and manual weeding. PRAN has successfully piloted SRI for rice, wheat, vegetables and other crops, increasing yields by 50-150%. The method has spread widely, with over 26,000 farmer families adopting SRI rice in 2012-13. Government and research institutions are also promoting SRI due to the significant increases in productivity.
Findings of on farm research findings under sdtt-sri programmeAshutosh Pal
The document summarizes the findings of Phase I (2009-11) of a study on System of Rice Intensification (SRI). Key aspects studied included nutrient management, age of seedlings, spacing, number of plants per hill, and interactions between these factors. Results showed highest yields with 50% organic/inorganic nutrient mix, 12-day old seedlings, 25x25 cm spacing, and 2 plants per hill. Interactions between number of plants/hill and age of seedlings, and between spacing and age of seedlings, also significantly impacted yield. The objective was to refine SRI practices and document findings to disseminate results for wider adoption.
Effect of variety, spacing and n levels on yield of rice under sri method in ...Ashutosh Pal
This document summarizes two experiments on the effect of variety, spacing, and nitrogen levels on rice yield under the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) method in Manipur, India. In the first experiment, the variety CAU-R1 yielded the highest at a spacing of 25x25 cm. In the second experiment, a spacing of 25x25 cm and nitrogen application of 60kg/ha yielded the highest. The conclusion is that for medium duration rice varieties, a 25x25 cm spacing performs best under SRI, while for hybrid varieties, a 30x35 cm spacing can be used. A nitrogen dose of 40kg/ha produced similar yields as higher doses, but higher doses may be used at
Effect of planting stage and nutrient management on the growth and productivi...Ashutosh Pal
Effect of planting stage and nutrient management on the growth and productivity of summer rice under system of rice intensification in north bengal condition
Directed research component sri (system of rice intensification)Ashutosh Pal
1) The document discusses the System of Rice Intensification (SRI) method used by farmers in Chattishgarh, India. It analyzed the implementation and understanding of SRI principles by farmers through surveys.
2) The surveys found that yield generally increased with the number of SRI principles adopted, with an average yield of 19.52 quintals per acre among implementers. Most farmers understood principles like transplanting distance and weeding, but early transplantation was difficult in rainfed areas.
3) Non-implementers cited reasons like needing more labor and time. Understanding of principles varied between villages with more in Khukhri due to extension work. While yields increased, SRI required greater efforts and
Development & evaluation of gender friendly rotary paddy weederAshutosh Pal
This document describes the development and evaluation of a gender-friendly rotary paddy weeder and check row planter for dry seeding of rice. Key points include:
1) A paddy weeder was designed for female users, with a pushing/pulling force of less than 5.25/4.5 kg to reduce physical strain. Field tests found it achieved 82% weeding efficiency.
2) A manually-operated check row planter was developed that enables hill planting of rice at set spacings. Field tests found it achieved a field capacity of 0.023 ha/hr.
3) Comparisons showed the check row planter reduced labor costs by 66.75% over
Comparative performance of rice establishment methods in north central platea...Ashutosh Pal
The document summarizes a study on the comparative performance of different rice establishment methods and nutrient management practices in Orissa, India. It finds that the system of rice intensification (SRI) method produced the highest grain yield (6655 kg/ha), 18-26% more than other methods. Integrated nutrient management also led to higher yields than chemical or organic fertilizers alone. The most suitable combination was found to be SRI establishment with integrated nutrient management, providing the maximum yield and profits. Future research opportunities are identified around evaluating other organic nutrient sources and direct seeding methods within the SRI system.
An option for farmers to change traditional rice growing practices for more e...Ashutosh Pal
This document summarizes research conducted on System of Rice Intensification (SRI) methods at Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya (BCKV) in West Bengal, India from 2011-2014. It provides details on experimental locations, agronomic practices tested, and results. Key findings include:
1) Mechanical weeding 2-3 times and use of botanical extracts or the herbicide pretilachlor provided effective weed control and yielded 79-88% higher than the weedy check plot.
2) Maximum grain yields of 5.8-6 t/ha were obtained with one hand weeding plus two mechanical weedings or use of pretilachlor and botanical
This document provides data on various household and area metrics for several Indian states. It includes the name of partner organizations working on agricultural projects, number of districts and households covered, total project area in acres for kharif (summer) and rabi (winter) seasons, and average acres per farmer. The states included are Odisha, Manipur, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and West Bengal. The final lines provide total numbers across metrics and average acres per farmer by season and overall.
Your One-Stop Shop for Python Success: Top 10 US Python Development Providersakankshawande
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HCL Notes und Domino Lizenzkostenreduzierung in der Welt von DLAUpanagenda
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DLAU und die Lizenzen nach dem CCB- und CCX-Modell sind für viele in der HCL-Community seit letztem Jahr ein heißes Thema. Als Notes- oder Domino-Kunde haben Sie vielleicht mit unerwartet hohen Benutzerzahlen und Lizenzgebühren zu kämpfen. Sie fragen sich vielleicht, wie diese neue Art der Lizenzierung funktioniert und welchen Nutzen sie Ihnen bringt. Vor allem wollen Sie sicherlich Ihr Budget einhalten und Kosten sparen, wo immer möglich. Das verstehen wir und wir möchten Ihnen dabei helfen!
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1. Rural Communes SRI symposium Report
23rd & 24th May 2011
SYMPOSIUM AND BRAIN STORMING WORKSHOP ON
SYSTEM OF RICE INTENSIFICATION (SRI) FOR
FOOD SECURITY & CLIMATE CHANGE
23 – 24 MAY 2011
Introduction
Sir Dorabji Tata Trust (SDTT), SRI NGO Partners and Rural Communes (RC) had planned a
Symposium and Brain Storming Workshop on System of Rice Intensification (SRI) for food
security & climate change, with active collaboration with the Department of Agriculture,
Government of Maharashtra and State Agriculture Universities of Maharashtra, NABARD Pune
to promote Rice Cultivation for benefitting small & marginal farmers for food security & climate
change.
Mr. Prabhakar Deshmukh – Agriculture Commissioner (State Agriculture Department) has taken
personal interest to organize the symposium & instructed his officials to take active participation
in program as well as to initiate some process for convergence of policies which were made for
Rice. The SRI program had active participation of
two SDTT-SRI nodal agencies from Maharashtra
i.e. Rural Communes from Konkan and Western
Ghats and Amhi Amchya Arogyasathi from
Vidarbha region of Maharashtra. All NGO
partners of Rural communes- Chaitanya,
Shramjivi Janata Sahayyak Mandal (SJSM),
Matrumandir, Parivartan, Jivhala, Gomukh,
Navjivan Gramin Vikas Sanstha and Yusuf Meher
Ali Centre (YMC), RC-Jawhar & Mokhada and
MPCC Trust, Pune were present for symposium
along with their materials. On behalf of Amhi
Amchya Arogyasathi one NGO partner- Gramin yuva pragatik mandal participated in the
Symposium.
For collaborating with Agriculture universities from Maharashtra we invited Vice Chancellors and
Director of Research from all universities. There was presence of researchers from Regional
Rice Research station, Karjat. From Agriculture department we invite JDA (Joint Director of
Agriculture) from Konkan, Pune and Nagpur division along with them SDAOs and TAOs from 13
rice growing districts of Maharashtra - Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, Pune, Nashik,
Dhule, Kolhapur, Satara, Gadchiroli, Bhandara, Gondia, Chandrapur for this two days
Symposium and Brain Storming Workshop at RAMETI, Khopoli. Senior programme manager of
SDTT, Mumbai, SRI-Secretariat, Bhubaneshwar were present as SDTT-SRI representative.
From NABARD Mr. Narsimhan GM, Pune, DDM of Thane and Sindhudurg district attended the
symposium. Representative farmers from all organization were also invited for the symposium.
Press conference was organized by Rural Communes before symposium for spreading SRI
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technique and for information about symposium through the Print media. The largest
Newspaper in Maharashtra on Agriculture ‘Agrowon’ carried a special feature on SRI on the
Symposium date (23rdMay 2011).
Demonstration models of SRI techniques & methods was put up by SDTT SRI NGO Partners
specially on Raised Bed Nursery, Mat Nursery, Single seedling Planting, Spacing, Different
types of Weeders & Markers, various traditional & improved varieties of rice seeds, posters.
Along with this Rice plant with around 50-55 tillers kept for exhibition.
• Objectives:-
o To strengthen the collaboration between NGOs, Agriculture Department,
Agriculture colleges/ universities, NABARD and farmers to upscale SRI.
o To create awareness among farmers and encourage them for cultivating SRI
method
o Experience Sharing of SRI experts who implemented the SRI in different
Districts, States of India
o Convergence of various state & central schemes related to Paddy cultivation.
Actual Program:
As per the schedule of SRI symposium Agriculture commissioner Mr. Prabhakar Deshmukh,
and JDAs from Konkan, Pune and Nagpur Division , NABARD’s DGM Mr. M.A. Narsimhan, Dr.
Sanjiv Phansalkar (Team leader SDTT), Bisawant Sinha, Tushar Das and Dr. Gode (Chairman
, Rural Communes) were the chief guests of the function. But due to urgent call of meeting by
Chief Minister of Maharashtra some Agriculture Dept. officials remained absent for the
symposium. Dr. Sanjiv Phanasalkar also could not attend the symposium due to official work.
The program has initiated with lighting of lamp by chief guest Mr. M.A. Narsimhan, Mr. Biswant
Sinha, Mr. Tushar Das. Other invited Guests, Resource Persons, SDTT Senior Officials,
Farmers, SRI NGO Partners, Media and others were presented .Research Directors of
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Agriculture Universities were also unable to attend except Dr.L.G.Pawar (Agronomist) and Dr.
R.L.Kunkhekar (Rice breeder) from Agricultural Regional Research Centre, Karjat, Raigad.
First Session of symposium was started with SDTT’s Experience of promoting SRI in India by
Mr. B Sinha. He started with the background and silent features of project implementation of
SRI in different states of India. Along with above, he also mentioned the year wise data starting
from 2006 upto 2010. At the initial phase of SDTT –SRI programme works with 2 NGO partners
in 5 states, 14 district with 11,000 farmers. In 2010 it works in 11 states, 109 districts with 143
NGOs covering 81138 farmers all over India. He also told about system of crop intensification.
The second session started with the speech of Mr. Tushar Das on Govt - NGO collaboration in
India for SRI project. In his speech he mentioned major objective of SRI programme and about
SRI Secretariat. Then he spoke about government Initiative in Bihar with Pradan organization.
Bihar Govt declared 2011 year as SRI year and also take initiation in SWI (system of Wheat
Intensification). Orissa govt. is working with Non govt. organization for SRI on 80,000 Acres
area. Besides Orissa and Bihar other states like Uttarakhand, Tripura, Chattisgarh, Tamilnadu
Govt. were involved in SRI activities in collaboration with NGOs. By giving above examples Mr.
Tushar Das expect the collaboration of Go- NGO for spreading the SRI area in India.
After SDTT-SRI representatives, NABARD’s DGM Mr. Narsimhan came forward for sharing
their experience on SRI. He mainly focused on the upscaling of SRI and importance of SRI in
climate change situation. He suggested Mr. A.Y. Patil, DDM Thane for continuing the session on
NABARD’s schemes and funds for farmers.
At the end of first session representative from Nodal Agency (Rural Communes) Trupti Kadam
and Jayadev Bansode (Amhi Amchya Arogyasathi) summarized the last year’s experience on
SRI.
After completing the presentation all guest were given a memento as symbol of the program
Second session:
The Second session was started with Mr. Taro, Agriculture officer from Agriculture Department,
Pune on new initiatives in pest and disease surveillance and its management in paddy i.e. Crop
Pest Surveillance and Advisory project (CROPSAP). He gave his presentation by covering the
background of project, method of surveillance for economic threshold levels in selected crops
like cotton, soyabean and now in rice. He also stated the working and period of surveillance.
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After this session Dr. Kunkhekar, Rice breeder- Regional Research Station, Karjat presented
Seed production techniques and high yielding varieties, hybrid varieties released by Dr.
Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli. He suggested farmers to produce their
own seeds. Farmers asked the characteristics of some varieties which are suitable for their
region.
Then Dr. L.G.Pawar , Agronomist , Regional Research Station, Karjat took charge of mike and
started his session on effect of organic manure on rice. He showed the comparison between
different organic manures by indicating contents of nutrients (N,P,K) in each manure . He
focused on the green manuring which will reduce
the growth of weed by using these crops as
intercrops. Some weeds like Ranmodi and Takala
can be used to increase organic matter in soil. He
also conducted session on practices in SRI by
comparing it with traditional practices through
experiments conducted at universities.
At the end of second session farmers from all
organization were honored with certificates for
following more principles of SRI and some of them
also shared their experiences about increase in
their yield by SRI method as compare to traditional
methods.
After hearing the farmer’s experiences officials of Agriculture Department and Agriculture
Universities asked questions to farmers about SRI techniques. The 2nd session was moderated
by Dr. Gode. He gave brief points of last session and announced about next day’s field visit at
Swali village.
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24th May 2011:
Second Day of Symposium started with field visit. All the participants visited Mr. Bhagvan Patil’s
farm in Swali village. Bhagwan told practices followed by him while using SRI method of Rice
cultivation. Every participant went in the field and took observation by own and asked questions
to farmer about cost of cultivation and yield.
After field visit 2nd day’s session was started with
observations of all officials. The observations by
them were as follows:
• Farmers could not give proper answers
to their queries about yield.
For their observation Trupti Kadam has replied
that farmers are not trained for collecting the
data; whatever observation taken from their field
has been taken by resource persons & while this
process was going on farmers were also
present. But the next process where data verification & filling process took place farmers are not
aware about it. And all technical information cannot come from all farmers.
From above observations and by hearing farmer Dr. Gode suggested that:
• Before promoting any technology we have to implement demonstration properly into
field. So that it will help in determination of technology.
• Even though there is difference in farmer’s observation and scientist data, it can be
observed that SRI method of rice cultivation is better than traditional method.
Second Session:
This session started by presentation of Mr. Tushar Das on Management Information System
(MIS). In this session he explained following points:
a) Common MIS b) Sample study and C) Cost- benefit ratio
He introduced new software prepared by SRI secretariat for filling and analysis of MIS reports of
all NGO partners from all over India. He gave analysis of the all NGOs from Maharashtra by
indicating no. of farmers, no. of area covered. At the end of session questions arose by govt.
officials about the data which he has with him; basically they were asking about the methods &
techniques of data collection & verification process as well as process of analysis. Mr. Tushar
Das replied them how the data collected in various three kinds of format of MIS & also how this
data verified and analyzed at Secretariat level to them.
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After presentation there was an open discussion on
following points:
• Are farmers dis-adopting SRI method after 1-2
years
• What percentage
• Factors responsible for farmer’s drop- out
• Suggestions for enhancing the adaptation rate
Reasons found out for above points were as
follows:
• In Konkan only 40% area is suitable for growing rice by traditional while 20%
area is suitable for growing by SRI method as land under cultivation is in
waterlogged condition.
• Seedlings were not available at proper time due to heavy rainfall
• Hired Laboures are not ready to transplant by this method
• Farmers expecting external inputs from organization and other sources
The data which was presented by Tushar Das interpreting that in Maharashtra SRI farmer’s
dropout rate is high but this interpretation is due to not including previous years farmers were in
the current years SRI farmers & data were not collected from their field by NGOs.
Suggestions for increasing adaptation rate are as follows:
• Preparation of raised beds of different duration seedlings
• Train SHGs/ groups from villages to transplant seedling by SRI method and link
them with those farmers are ready to adopt SRI method.
• Awareness of farmers about the Govt. Schemes
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Farmers experience sharing & exposure visits to the SRI farmers will increase the awareness
among community. Also it has been seen that data collection of SRI Field has some lacking
because of which analysis of data is misleads but
with more focus training to data collector this
problem can be solved.
One more important point has been raised by
participants that if Agriculture Department & NGOs
jointly conduct some demonstrations on Farmers
fields & demonstrate the methods of collecting the
data at various stages, analyze the data at various
stages, analyze the data to generate for the yield
results etc.
After this discussion Smt. Vaishali Gavandi (MPCC
& Trust, Pune) briefed the whole discussion & she also highlighted the letter of Agriculture
Commissioner where he has appreciated the work on SRI done by Rural Communes & other
NGO partners in Maharashtra. In his letter he urged NGOs & Agriculture department to work in
collaboration through distributing responsibilities among them i.e. inputs should be provided
from Agriculture department & Awareness generation, training & capacity building work carried
out by NGOs. Thus there will be no duplication of the work & spread will be increase at field
level.
She also gave information about the new concept of Farmers Farm School which Rural
Communes is promoting with 10 other NGO partners with support of Sir Dorabji Tata Trust. This
concept has been developed for Farmers where they learn about all improved crop technology
from Sowing to Harvesting in their own field.
Trupti Kadam
Sonal Dalvi
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