RICE IN ANDHRA PRADESH - Rice Knowledge Management Portal

RICE IN ANDHRA PRADESH
XII Rice and commerce (exports and revenue generation )
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Special development programmes in rice sector of the state
The National Food Security Mission for rice and pulses launched as a centrally sponcered scheme
funded by Central Government. In Andhra Pradesh NFSM on rice is being implemented since rabi 2007-2008.
The main aim is to increase production through area expansion and productivity enhancement on
sustainable basis so as to ensure food security. Pattern of assistance for components of NFSM are INM,
IPM,HYV/Hybrids, hybrid seed production, demonstrations on SRI, supply of cono weeders, markers,
popularization of modern equipment etc.,
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Status of rice production technologies
a) SRI: System of rice intensification method of cultivation has sensitized the farmer on lesser use of
seed/ acre and use of less water for rice cultivation. This programme was intensively popularized by
the Govt. of Andhra Pradesh by extending subsidies on rotary weeders and markers which are the
kee components for implementation of SRI. Farmers realized higher yields also but due to difficulty in
running the rotary weeders the method is not spreading horizontally. This system needs to be
targeted only under wells where water control is feasible. There is an urgent need for designing the
power weeders/ weeders that can work in paddy fields with very less drudgery
b) Hybrid rice: Farmers have realized the advantages of growing hybrid rice and the area is slowly
increasing particularly in rabi season. The spread of hybrids are low due to lack of hybrids having
medium slender grain without aroma with good cooking quality attributes in different maturity
groups. 80% of hybrid rice seed is produced in Andhra Praesh.
c) Aerobic rice / conservation agriculture: Aerobic rice/traditional agricultural is practiced in some of
the tribal areas in primitive way. Efforts are underway to develop production technology for
popularization and adoption by farmers.
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