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SRI fields gave yields of 6.5- 7.5 tonnes from 6 acres, which is almost double than the conventional system. Innovations and modifications Aluminium tray, which was used for rubber latex setting, was used to carry seedlings from the nursery to the main field. As rubber is grown in most of Kerala, the use of Aluminium trays is found ideal for transporting seedlings. Benefits Reduction in the required seeds to the tune of 1/10th of the quantity. Similarly, 1/10th of the area earlier required for nursery is only required. Planting of young seedlings in wider spacing did reduce the drudgery involved in uplifting the seedlings, transporting and planting. Weeding with the use of Rotary Weeder helped in turning up of the soil and reduced the time taken for weeding. There was reduction in pest and disease incidence in SRI field. With SRI, the yield was doubled in the same piece of his land by reducing the inputs used. Constraints in adoption The decision to shift to SRI cultivation created lot of uproar among other paddy farmers of his area (Nellanad Padasekhara samithy), as he was the president of that paddy growers association. After the planting, every one termed it as a foolish decision to do this suicidal act of planting young seedlings so early. Constant support and supervision from the staff of Mitraniketan KVK, helped him to overcome the criticisms faced in the beginning. After 1-2 months, the same people who had criticized started closely observing the growth of paddy in his field. On an average there were 40 tillers with more grains per panicle. Lessons learnt Farmers’ Experiences Nursery of young seedlings in wider spacing reduces the drudgery involved in uplifting the seedlings, transporting and planting. Weeding with Rotary Weeder reduces the time taken for weeding. There was reduction in pest and disease incidence in SRI field. State Agriculture department authorities got convinced by his success and granted a project to expand the SRI method of cultivation to 25 acres of his Padasekhara samithy. Ministers, staff of agriculture university, students and 37
Kerala 38 other farmers visited his paddy area. His success story was covered by various media. Suggestions Kerala Agricultural University has not recommended SRI openly and there are few who oppose it publicly. This is creating confusion among farmers and reluctance for the Department of Agriculture to popularize the same. This issue should be addressed in order to scale up the SRI in Kerala. Inauguration of 25 acres SRI demonstration by State Minister Paloly Muhammadkutty Visit of Plannig Board Chief (Agriculture) at Sasidharan’s Paddy field
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Page 65 and 66: Orissa Paddy cultivation 52 Debahar
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Uttarakhand 88 Chain Singh Masaon T
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