Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Post Box No. - 4, Bundi - 323 001 (Rajasthan)

Abstract

Zero tillage is an innovation that not only offers conservation of natural resources viz., water and energy but also results in better crop yields. This technology had been in use since long in many parts of the world and India as well. In past despite its lot of advantages it could not be popularized among the farming community. Keeping all the above points in view the socio-economic aspect zero-tillage technology in rice-wheat system was evaluated in participatory mode. The concept behind this study lies in a faster technology adoption by the way of testing technologies under situations where it is to be adopted with full involvement of its ultimate client with their resources. The high yield grain and less cost of production per hectare were noted on zero tillage farms as compared with conventional till farms. The zero tillage found adaptable to local environmental conditions, compatible to socio-economical, bio-physical and cultural situation of the farmers. Over all, results shows that zero tillage has both economic and environmental advantage over conventional tillage.