One seed revolution technique

System of Rice Intensification

Experience from Dangs and NavsariAKRSP

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Genesis of SRI in Dangs and Navsari

NABARD sponsored SRI project was initiated as Pilot in Navsari and Dangs.

Next year projected target is 5000 cumulative in Dangs and 2000 in Navsari.

District 2012 Hh coverage

Total villages

2013 Hh coverage

Total villages

Dangs 247 14 1045 49

Navsari 306+115 14 775+ (300) 27

Strategies for SRI Promotion 1.IEC material developed- pamphlets, farmer card, and SRI documentary.2. Extensive field level meetings, demonstrations, and on field training.3. Special focus on women SHGs4. Developed village level model plots after identifying 1-2 farmers in initial phase5. Introduction of conoweeder for weeding purpose6. Developed village level AV for scale-up the activitiesBottom line is dedicated staff and conviction on idea.

Impact of SRI-Saving through better practices

5030 Rs average saving by adopting better practices in SRI

Study on SRI

Cluster Villages Samples

Vansda 7 31

Subir 4 21

Ahwa 10 30

Waghai 3 19

Total 28 seed diff varieties were used by 100 sample farmers

Plant Numbers in One Acre land

Grain Production from One Acre in Quintal

Straw Production from One Acre in Quintal

SRI Impact in Dangs and Navsari

Plant height in CM

Panicle length in CM

SRI Impact in Dangs and Navsari

Average number of tillers per hill

Average number of panicles per hill

Few more findings are in queue

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