Even after so many research, development of many technologies, the smallholder farmers are still not adopting DSR technology. Transplanted rice is still very popular even when cost of seedling raising, and transplanting are very high. The reasons behind that are
1. Not uniform crop establishment
2. Weed infestation
3. Lower yield
4. problem of cereal cyst nematodes
5. micro nutrient deficiency in DSR system
Can anybody suggest me what are the most critical issue that must be researched to solve the problem or to make DSR popular among the smallholder farmers of South Asia.
Sir,
If the attached books are helpful to unlock the adoption barrier of DSR.
Sincerely,
Krishna
1) Proper seed drills and skilled operators are not available for precision seeding resulting in poor crop establishment. Machines need to be developed based on landscape requirements
2) Germination issue due to monsoon variability
3) Weed problem is there but it has a solution - Integrated Weed Management
1) But it has started a great adoption through a very strategic and collaborative approach as DSR needs layering of other technologies and best management practices for maximum results.
2) Level of its adoption varies by geography/landscape - Need to understand farmers' behavior
3) Custom hiring service provisions need to be ensured for better adoption by smallholders
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