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- System of Rice Intensification (SRI) Methods in Bihar: A District Level Study
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1 Agriculture Economics, A.N. Sinha Institute of Social Studies, Patna-800001, IN
1 Agriculture Economics, A.N. Sinha Institute of Social Studies, Patna-800001, IN
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Journal of Rural Development, Vol 35, No 2 (2016), Pagination: 211-237Abstract
This study is based on primary data collected from 840 farm households of 14 districts of Bihar following stratified random sampling procedure. This study examines socio-economic conditions of SRI farmers and their views on SRI and its effects on paddy and wheat in Bihar. Analysis shows that preference for SRI technique in paddy and wheat is higher among male farmers than those of female. Literate farmers have more preference for SRI. Increase in literacy among farmers can improve agriculture productivity in Bihar. The analysis finds significant increase in productivity of paddy and wheat after using SRI technique. However, limitations reported by the farmers include labour intensive nature of SRI, shortage of skilled labour and lack of machine diversifications useful for different nature of soil which are responsible for the low preference of SRI among farmers. Thus, the study suggests that training of farmers at panchayat or village level, effective Kisan call centre facility, proper display of SRI at village or panchayat level and regular studies are essential to promote the use of SRI in Bihar.Full Text
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- Missing Link between Nutrition and Agriculture in India
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1 Assistant Professor, Division of Economics and Agricultural Economics, A. N. Sinha Institute of Social Studies, Patna 800001, Bihar
2 Richa Gautam, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, MRM College, LNMU Darbhanga 846004, Bihar, IN
1 Assistant Professor, Division of Economics and Agricultural Economics, A. N. Sinha Institute of Social Studies, Patna 800001, Bihar
2 Richa Gautam, Assistant Professor, Department of Political Science, MRM College, LNMU Darbhanga 846004, Bihar, IN
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Artha Vijnana: Journal of The Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Vol 63, No 1 (2021), Pagination: 47-69Abstract
Although undernutrition is getting attention, it remains in India. Studies show that agriculture plays an important role in the improvement of nutritional level. But malnutrition among children, high infant mortality rate and prevalence of men and women with low body mass index (BMI) raise doubts on the connection between agriculture and nutrition. In this backdrop, the present study seeks to identify the linkage between agriculture and nutrition in India using the UNICEF framework. Its findings are based on correlation and multiple regression analysis, using cross section data collected from secondary sources. It indicates that agricultural diversification, household amenities and child-care practices have a significant impact on nutrition and emphasis should be laid on increasing farmers’ income.Keywords
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