Author: Khondoker Mottaleb
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
As rice constitutes the major share in cereal consumption in South and East Asian countries that ranges from as low as 40 per cent in India to 97 per cent in Myanmar, to ensure food security, governments in these countries are encouraging farmers to adopt hybrid rice. This is mainly because hybrid rice provides a yield gain of 15-20 per cent over conventionally bred varieties in general. Yet, despite strenuous government efforts, farmers' adoption rates have remained low in India, Bangladesh and Vietnam compared with China. Although studies often claim that higher seed costs and inferior grain quality are the major factors limiting hybrid rice adoption, very few studies examine the importance of socio-economic factors and infrastructure in the adoption of hybrid rice. Using Bangladesh as a case, a comparative analysis has been made on the adoption of hybrid and modern varieties relative to traditional rice varieties and land allocation to these varieties. Econometric results indicate that general land characteristics, loan facilities and general infrastructure, such as roads, irrigation facilities and the availability of government-approved seed dealers, significantly influence the adoption of hybrid and modern rice varieties and land allocation to these varieties compared with traditional varieties.
Factors Influencing Hybrid Rice Adoption
Author: Khondoker Mottaleb
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
As rice constitutes the major share in cereal consumption in South and East Asian countries that ranges from as low as 40 per cent in India to 97 per cent in Myanmar, to ensure food security, governments in these countries are encouraging farmers to adopt hybrid rice. This is mainly because hybrid rice provides a yield gain of 15-20 per cent over conventionally bred varieties in general. Yet, despite strenuous government efforts, farmers' adoption rates have remained low in India, Bangladesh and Vietnam compared with China. Although studies often claim that higher seed costs and inferior grain quality are the major factors limiting hybrid rice adoption, very few studies examine the importance of socio-economic factors and infrastructure in the adoption of hybrid rice. Using Bangladesh as a case, a comparative analysis has been made on the adoption of hybrid and modern varieties relative to traditional rice varieties and land allocation to these varieties. Econometric results indicate that general land characteristics, loan facilities and general infrastructure, such as roads, irrigation facilities and the availability of government-approved seed dealers, significantly influence the adoption of hybrid and modern rice varieties and land allocation to these varieties compared with traditional varieties.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
As rice constitutes the major share in cereal consumption in South and East Asian countries that ranges from as low as 40 per cent in India to 97 per cent in Myanmar, to ensure food security, governments in these countries are encouraging farmers to adopt hybrid rice. This is mainly because hybrid rice provides a yield gain of 15-20 per cent over conventionally bred varieties in general. Yet, despite strenuous government efforts, farmers' adoption rates have remained low in India, Bangladesh and Vietnam compared with China. Although studies often claim that higher seed costs and inferior grain quality are the major factors limiting hybrid rice adoption, very few studies examine the importance of socio-economic factors and infrastructure in the adoption of hybrid rice. Using Bangladesh as a case, a comparative analysis has been made on the adoption of hybrid and modern varieties relative to traditional rice varieties and land allocation to these varieties. Econometric results indicate that general land characteristics, loan facilities and general infrastructure, such as roads, irrigation facilities and the availability of government-approved seed dealers, significantly influence the adoption of hybrid and modern rice varieties and land allocation to these varieties compared with traditional varieties.
Evaluating the adoption and impacts of agricultural technologies
Author: Francisco Areal
Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
ISBN: 2832541283
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 185
Book Description
Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
ISBN: 2832541283
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 185
Book Description
Why Does the Philippines Import Rice?
Author: David Charles Dawe
Publisher: Int. Rice Res. Inst.
ISBN: 9712202097
Category : Free trade
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
Some little-know facts about rice in the Philippines; Rice trade liberalization, poverty, and food security; Improving productivity in the rice sector: solutions for farmers; Potential for crop diversification.
Publisher: Int. Rice Res. Inst.
ISBN: 9712202097
Category : Free trade
Languages : en
Pages : 172
Book Description
Some little-know facts about rice in the Philippines; Rice trade liberalization, poverty, and food security; Improving productivity in the rice sector: solutions for farmers; Potential for crop diversification.
Factors Affecting Farmers' Adoption of High Yielding Rice Varieties
Author: Sumalee Boon-a-nan
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agricultural innovations
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Agricultural innovations
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Hybrid Rice Technology
Author: S. S. Virmani
Publisher: Int. Rice Res. Inst.
ISBN: 9712200531
Category : Hybrid rice
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
This symposium is a follow-up to one held in China in 1986. Since then considerable progress has been made in research and development of hybrid rice. This second international symposium was held under the umbrella of the International Rice Research Conference. Eighty scientists and seed production experts from 18 countries, IRRI and FAO attended. Contributions covered breeding, biotechnology, seed production, agronomy, plant physiology, plant pathology, entomology and economics.
Publisher: Int. Rice Res. Inst.
ISBN: 9712200531
Category : Hybrid rice
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
This symposium is a follow-up to one held in China in 1986. Since then considerable progress has been made in research and development of hybrid rice. This second international symposium was held under the umbrella of the International Rice Research Conference. Eighty scientists and seed production experts from 18 countries, IRRI and FAO attended. Contributions covered breeding, biotechnology, seed production, agronomy, plant physiology, plant pathology, entomology and economics.
Adoption of Hybrid Maize in Zambia
Author: Shubh K. Kumar
Publisher: Intl Food Policy Res Inst
ISBN: 9780896291034
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
Research and policy issues in adoption of hybrid maize in Zambia; Analytical approach abd methodology; Agriculture in Eastern Province; Characteristics and determinants of hybrid maize adoption; Labor allocation patterns; Food consumption and nutrient intakes; Effects on health and nutritional status;
Publisher: Intl Food Policy Res Inst
ISBN: 9780896291034
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
Research and policy issues in adoption of hybrid maize in Zambia; Analytical approach abd methodology; Agriculture in Eastern Province; Characteristics and determinants of hybrid maize adoption; Labor allocation patterns; Food consumption and nutrient intakes; Effects on health and nutritional status;
Hybrid Rice Breeding Manual
Author: S. S. Virmani
Publisher: Int. Rice Res. Inst.
ISBN: 9712201031
Category : Hybrid rice
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Heterosis breeding and hybrid rice; Male sterility systems in rice; Organization of hybrid rice breeding program using CMS system; Source nursery; CMS maintenance and evaluation nursery; Testcross nursery; Restorer purification nursery; Backcross nursery; Combining ability nursery; Breeding rice hybrids with TGMS system; Nucleus and breeder seed production of A, B, R, and TGMS lines; Seed production of experimental rice hybrids; Evaluation of experimental rice hybrids; Improvement of parental lines; Methods of enhancing the levels of heterosis; Quality assurance procedures in hybrid rice breeding.
Publisher: Int. Rice Res. Inst.
ISBN: 9712201031
Category : Hybrid rice
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Heterosis breeding and hybrid rice; Male sterility systems in rice; Organization of hybrid rice breeding program using CMS system; Source nursery; CMS maintenance and evaluation nursery; Testcross nursery; Restorer purification nursery; Backcross nursery; Combining ability nursery; Breeding rice hybrids with TGMS system; Nucleus and breeder seed production of A, B, R, and TGMS lines; Seed production of experimental rice hybrids; Evaluation of experimental rice hybrids; Improvement of parental lines; Methods of enhancing the levels of heterosis; Quality assurance procedures in hybrid rice breeding.
An assessment of factors affecting adoption of maize production technologies in Iganga District, Uganda
Author:
Publisher: CIMMYT
ISBN: 9706480048
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 39
Book Description
Publisher: CIMMYT
ISBN: 9706480048
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 39
Book Description
Sustainable Organic Agriculture for Developing Agribusiness Sector
Author: Nikola Puvača
Publisher: MDPI
ISBN: 3036512195
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
Developing sustainable organic agriculture and resilient agribusiness sector is fundamental, keeping in mind the value of the opportunity presented by the growing demand for healthy and safe food globally, with the expectation for the global population to reach 9.8 billion by 2050, and 11 billion by 2100. Lately, the main threats in Europe, and worldwide, are the increasingly dynamic climate change and economic factors related to currency fluctuations. While the current environmental policy provides several mechanisms to support agribusinesses in mitigating organic food for daily increasing human population and stability of the currency, it does not contemplate the relative readiness of individuals and businesses to act correctly. Organic farming is the practice that relies more on using sustainable methods to cultivate crops and produce food animals, avoiding chemicals and dietary synthetic drug inputs that do not belong to the natural ecosystem. Organic agriculture can also contribute to meaningful socioeconomic, ecologically sustainable development, and significantly in the development of the agribusiness sector, especially in developing countries.
Publisher: MDPI
ISBN: 3036512195
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
Developing sustainable organic agriculture and resilient agribusiness sector is fundamental, keeping in mind the value of the opportunity presented by the growing demand for healthy and safe food globally, with the expectation for the global population to reach 9.8 billion by 2050, and 11 billion by 2100. Lately, the main threats in Europe, and worldwide, are the increasingly dynamic climate change and economic factors related to currency fluctuations. While the current environmental policy provides several mechanisms to support agribusinesses in mitigating organic food for daily increasing human population and stability of the currency, it does not contemplate the relative readiness of individuals and businesses to act correctly. Organic farming is the practice that relies more on using sustainable methods to cultivate crops and produce food animals, avoiding chemicals and dietary synthetic drug inputs that do not belong to the natural ecosystem. Organic agriculture can also contribute to meaningful socioeconomic, ecologically sustainable development, and significantly in the development of the agribusiness sector, especially in developing countries.
Adoption, Spread, and Production Impact of Modern Rice Varieties in Asia
Author: Robert W. Herdt
Publisher: Int. Rice Res. Inst.
ISBN: 9711040832
Category : Agricultural innovations
Languages : en
Pages : 61
Book Description
Publisher: Int. Rice Res. Inst.
ISBN: 9711040832
Category : Agricultural innovations
Languages : en
Pages : 61
Book Description