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0430 System of Rice Intensification (SRI)
The System of Rice Intensification (SRI) is a sustainable agricultural practice aimed at increasing rice yields while using less water and chemical inputs. On-farm evaluations in Andhra Pradesh show significant yield advantages with SRI methods compared to conventional rice farming, achieving up to 7.92 t/ha on average in trials. SRI supports the growth of healthier rice plants with stronger tillering, improved resilience against pests and adverse weather, and enhanced soil health.
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Overview of System of Rice Intensification (SRI) presented at a workshop in Japan, highlighting its innovative approach for increased rice production.
Data from on-farm evaluations of SRI in Andhra Pradesh showing a significant increase in volunteer farmers participating.
SRI promotes healthier rice plants through large root systems, strong tillers, and better resistance to insects.
Discussion on tillering in SRI, noting the potential for 30 to over 100 tillers per plant, enhancing rice yield.
Presentation of paddy yields under SRI in coastal areas for Kharif 2003-04, measured in kg/ha.
Paddy yields recorded under SRI in the Telangana area for Kharif 2003-04, analyzed by district (kg/ha).
Yield data presentation for paddy under SRI in the Rayalaseema region during Kharif 2003-04, by district (kg/ha).
Comparison of SRI vs conventional methods in AP showing SRI yields averaging 7.6 t/ha versus 5.9 t/ha across 194 trials.
Yield outcomes for paddy under SRI in the Kharif 2004-05 season as reported by ANGRAU (kg/ha).
Performance analysis of 476 trials showing SRI advantage with average yields significantly higher than conventional methods.
Results from Rabi 2003-04 showing average SRI yields of 9,669 kg/ha, indicating a notable yield advantage over conventional farming.
Comprehensive list of benefits from SRI including higher yields, reduced duration, lower chemical usage, and improved soil health.
Discussion on the potential for super high yields from SRI and the need to overcome misconceptions for broader acceptance.
Mention of the Swarna rice cultivar being utilized within the SRI methodology.
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0430 System of Rice Intensification (SRI)
- 1. System of RiceIntensification (SRI) An innovative technology to produce ‘more crop per drop’ Slides from a powerpoint presentation made to the workshop on SRI held at World Rice Research Conference, Tsukuba, Japan, November 7, 2004 Dr. A. SATYANARAYANA Director of Extension, Andhra Pradesh Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, India
- 2. On-farm evaluations ofSRI in A.P. ANGRAU DOA Kharif 2003-04 200 500 Rabi 2003-04 > 2000 Volunteer farmers with larger areas Kharif 2004-05 250 800 Rabi 2004-05 250 + Thousands of volunteer farmers
- 3. SRI encourages riceplants to grow with more health and vigor, because: Large root volume Profuse and strong tillers Non-lodging Big panicle More and well-filled spikelets, and higher grain weight Resists insects because methods allow rice to grow naturally
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- 5. Tillering is greatlyincreased 30 tillers per plant are fairly easy to achieve 50 tillers per plant are quite attainable With really good use of SRI, individual plants can have 100 fertile tillers or even more No set-back to plant growth due to early and careful transplanting and no die-back of plant roots Maximum tillering occurs concurrently with panicle initiation With SRI, positive correlation is found between the number of panicles per plant and number of grains per panicle, contrary to what is seen with flooded rice
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- 7. PADDY YIELDS UNDERSRI IN COASTAL AREAS Kharif 2003-04, by district (kg/ha)
- 8. PADDY YIELDS UNDER SRI IN TELANGANA AREA Kharif 2003-04, by district (kg/ha)
- 9. PADDY YIELDS UNDER SRI IN RAYALASEEMA REGION Kharif 2003-04, by district (kg/ha)
- 10. Performance of SRIin AP, Kharif season 2004 (ANGRAU) No. of trials 194 SRI 7.6 t/ha Conventional 5.9 t/ha SRI advantage = 1.7 t/ha
- 11. PADDY YIELDS UNDERSRI IN KHARIF 2004-05 ANGRAU trials, by district (kg/ha)
- 12. Performance of SRIin Kharif 2003-04 Trials organized by State DOA No. of trials - 476 Average SRI yield (t/ha) - 7.92 Control (t/ha) - 5.48 State average productivity (t/ha) - 3.01 2 districts averaged over 10 t/ha 6 districts averaged over 9 t/ha
- 13. Performance of Riceunder SRI, Rabi 2003-04 No. of trials (data reported so far) 94 Ave. SRI yield (kg/ha) 9,669 Ave. conventional yield (kg/ha) 7,125 SRI yield advantage (kg/ha) 2,554 Highest yield recorded under SRI (kg/ha) 16,250 (harvested yield from 9 acre extent – see picture)
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- 15. Benefits of SRI1. Higher yields – Both grain and straw 2. Reduced duration (by 10 days) 3. Lesser chemical inputs 4. Less water requirement 5. Less chaffy grain % 6. Grain weight increased without change in grain size 7. Higher head rice recovery 8. Withstand cyclonic gales 9. Cold tolerance 10. Soil health improves through biological activity 11. Drought tolerance
- 16. SRI has potentialto achieve super high yields The potential of young seedlings, wider spacing, less water, tillage, organic matter in improving root growth and microorganism and yield is known, but why then is SRI not accepted as scientific? Do not dismiss SRI with misconceptions Farmers’ experiences on large areas and under diverse conditions should be taken seriously
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