Hybrid rice for Indian farmers: myths and realities
By: Janaiah, Aldas.
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ArticlePublisher: 2002Description: p.4319-328.Subject(s): Farmers - India | Rice - India | Rice
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Economic and Political WeeklySummary: In spite of huge capital and human resources invested over the past decade to develop and supply hybrid rice technology for Indian farmers, there has not been a noticeable impact on the sector. India has tried to emulate China's success story in the area of hybrid rice research and development, but Indian farmers have not readily accepted hybrid rice technology. This paper provides insights on why this has been so, based on the evaluation results of a study on farmers' experiences with hybrid rice adoption in India. - Reproduced.
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Indian Institute of Public Administration | Volume no: 37, Issue no: 42 | Available | AR54638 |
In spite of huge capital and human resources invested over the past decade to develop and supply hybrid rice technology for Indian farmers, there has not been a noticeable impact on the sector. India has tried to emulate China's success story in the area of hybrid rice research and development, but Indian farmers have not readily accepted hybrid rice technology. This paper provides insights on why this has been so, based on the evaluation results of a study on farmers' experiences with hybrid rice adoption in India. - Reproduced.
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