Constraints in the Adoption of Stress Tolerant Rice Varieties (STRVs) in Odisha

Dr. Abhijeet Satpathy; Dr. (Mrs.) Bineeta Satpathy; Debi Kalyan Jayasingh

doi:10.48165/IJEE.2025.614RN02

Authors

Abhijeet Satpathy Department of Agricultural Extension, Tilka Manjhi Agriculture College-Godda, Birsa Agricultural University, Jharkhand https://orcid.org/0009-0008-4065-4742
Bineeta Satpathy Department of Agricultural Extension, Post Graduate College of Agriculture, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Bihar
Debi Kalyan Jayasingh Department of Extension Education, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. PIN-751003 https://orcid.org/0009-0005-9090-0559

https://doi.org/10.48165/IJEE.2025.614RN02

Keywords:

Constraints, farmers, Garrett ranking, information, accessibility, Stress tolerant rice varieties, STRVs

Abstract

The study investigated barriers to the adoption of stress-tolerant rice varieties (STRVs) among farmers in Odisha during 2024-2025. Data from 240 randomly selected farmers, collected via an ex-post facto design and analysed using Henry Garrett’s ranking technique. The analysis revealed key constraints across social, economic, managerial, technological, and organisational dimensions. Major barriers identified were low literacy, social marginalization, risk aversion, high input costs, limited financial literacy, weak post-adoption evaluation, insufficient STRV knowledge, inadequate demonstration trials, and poorly designed training programs. The results highlight the complex interplay of these obstacles and emphasise the need for comprehensive interventions—such as targeted literacy and capacity-building initiatives, improved financial support, adaptive extension services, and participatory demonstrations, all tailored to meet the needs of marginalized farmers to enhance STRV adoption in the countryside.

Author Biographies

Abhijeet Satpathy, Department of Agricultural Extension, Tilka Manjhi Agriculture College-Godda, Birsa Agricultural University, Jharkhand

Assistant Professor-cum-Junior Scientist, Department of Agricultural Extension,
Bineeta Satpathy, Department of Agricultural Extension, Post Graduate College of Agriculture, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Bihar

Associate Professor and Head, Department of Agricultural Extension
Debi Kalyan Jayasingh, Department of Extension Education, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India. PIN-751003

PhD in Agriculture Science (Extension Education)

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