Title: IMPACT OF FRONTLINE DEMONSTRATION OF SRI METHOD IN RICE ON PRODUCTIVITY AND PROFITABILITY

Authors: L. T. Kapur, M. M. Gajjar and R. F. Thakor

Publisher: Society of Extension Education Gujarat

Keywords: SRI, productivity, paddy, tribal

Volume: 36

Issue: 1

Year: December 2023

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56572/gjoee.2023.36.1.0013

Abstract: Gujarat Vidyapith, Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK)-Valsad conducted an impact study during the year 2020-21 to 2022-23 with the 120 frontline demonstrations (FLDs) on system of rice intensification (SRI) technique in paddy crop on farmer's field in six villages of Valsad district with improved variety Sardar release from Navsari Agricultural University, Gujarat. Result of study showed SRI method of rice cultivation, increased overall, 23.62 percent in mean grain yield as compared to farmer practice, recorded mean of technology gap was 910 kg ha-1 whereas extension gap and technology index were observed 780 kg ha-1 and 18.2 % respectively. High mean gross return (61,350 Rs.ha-1) and mean net return (27,637 Rs.ha-1) as well as BC ratio (1.82) were found higher under demonstration plots. The results of FLDs revealed that SRI technique is far better than conventional technique of rice cultivation. SRI can be a way to enhance sustain productivity and profitability of rice growers of Valsad district of Gujarat.