SRI: A Potential Water Saving technology for rice farmers


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Authors

  • Biplab Mitra
  • Saikat Mookherjee
  • Sujan Biswas

Abstract

KVK Coochbehar revitalized farmers growing boro rice by
introducing SRI method by following various dissemination mechanisms including training and demonstration. This technology could increase the net profit on one hand and on the other hand could save irrigation water. Now there is a growing demand of SRI Marker and Cono weeder among the boro farmers of the district reflecting the acceptability of the technology among the farming community. Some local manufactures can be encouraged to develop such implements for better accessibility.

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Author Biographies

  • Biplab Mitra
    SMS in Agronmy,
  • Saikat Mookherjee
    Farm Manager (Agronmy)
  • Sujan Biswas
    Programme Coordinator

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Issue

Vol. 64 No. 1 (2014)

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How to Cite

Mitra, B., Mookherjee, S., & Biswas, S. (2015). SRI: A Potential Water Saving technology for rice farmers. Indian Farming, 64(1). https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IndFarm/article/view/49719