The SRI is a national phenomenon in India and rice-cultivating farmers, particularly those who have less than one hectare of land, have experimented, refined, adopted and are promoting SRI. It is their hard work and trust that has spread this unknown method into all rice-growing states. Out of 564 rice-growing districts in India, SRI is being practiced by the farmers in about 216 districts.
Farmers’ contribution to the knowledge of SRI is significant and is often ignored. By publishing their views on SRI, the report attempts to help the established research institutes, government-funded extension organizations, civil societies and aid agencies that are committed to food security, to come out with solutions and assist farmers in further improving and promoting SRI.
The articles included in this report indicate that SRI can work in many agro-climatic zones of India. It can improve yields, reduce water input and provide more income. There is a scope for further improving and refining it to suit local conditions. Some of the case studies are very inspiring and show the determination of farmers, for example –
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