Abstract: Varietal diversification of paddy refers to the practice of cultivating different rice varieties within the same field or across a farm This approach offers several advantages over planting a single variety. Different rice varieties have varying levels of resistance to pests and diseases by planting a diverse range of varieties, farmers can reduce the overall impact of an outbreak on their crops, Rice varieties have different tolerances to environmental stresses such a drought, heat, and flooding Varietal diversification can help farmers adopt to the changing climate by ensuring that at least some of their crops will survive in challenging conditions. A wider range of adoptable rice varieties can help to me food security, especially in regions vulnerable to crop failures due to pests, diseases, or climate extremes. Planting a diverse range of rice varieties can create a more complex habitat that attracts beneficial insects and pollinators. This can improve soil health and fertility, and reduce the need for pesticides. “An Economic Analysis of Varietal Diversification of Paddy in Dhamtari District of Chhattisgarh” Present study was conducted in Dhamtari, kurud and Magarlod, block of Dhamtari district 102 farmers was selected to fulfil the objective of the study resulted that the average size of holding was to be 2.57 Ha. Over all literacy percentage was observed to be 68.43 percentage only paddy crop was growing in the kharif season. The diversity index was 0.47 The dominant paddy varieties work Hybrid (Bayer Arize 8433DT), total cost of cultivation of Bayer Arize 8433DT variety was 71392.45 Rs/ha., Net return was 128233.38 Rs/ha., and B:C ratio was 1:80 Major source of paddy seed was Dealers . Major constraint in paddy production and seed availability were; High input cost, Panicle mite and sheath blight , Rising cost of labor, Lack of seed availability for new varieties, Limited extension services and Lack of certified seed at village level.
Keywords: Rice, Variety, Economic, Farmer, Market
Author: Umesh Patel,S.K. Joshi, H. Pathak and A.K. Gauraha
doi: https://doie.org/10.10346/AE.2025669999
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