The national symposium on system of rice intensification - Hyderabad (2006)

 The National symposium on System of Rice Intensification: Present Status - Future Prospects was held on the 17-18th November 2006 in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh.

System of Rice Intensification, popularly known as SRI method, is gaining popularity among paddy farmers in several states in the country in recent times for its potential to save water and increase yields.

In states like Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnatka, Chattisgarh, Assam, etc. for the few seasons many farmers are adopting SRI method to cultivate rice. Of late, many research institutes across the country have also started conducting trials on various aspects of SRI method. There seems to be rich experiences ranging from bad to good among farmers and scientists. At this juncture, there is a need to document, share and synthesize the successful experiences, innovations, constraints, deficiencies, and policy issues related to SRI method at national level.

In this backdrop, the Directorate of Rice Research (DRR) and Acharya NGR Agricultural University (ANGRAU), Rajendranagar held a national symposium on SRI method of rice cultivation jointly on 17th - 18th November 2006 at ANGRAU, Rajendranagar, Andhra Pradesh, India. Symposium had research papers, poster presentation, sharing of farmer's experiences and panel discussions. The presentations had sessions on available status of SRI method of adoption in India in enhancing water saving, inputs and enhancing production and productivity of Rice. Panel discussion had topics of scaling up the SRI method in India for various ecosystems.

The lead papers in the workshop have been given below:

Abstracts for papers presented in the symposium can be accessed from this link

 

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