Author(s): Sagar and GM Gaddi

Abstract: Technological interventions in agricultural sector directly target farmers, with the objective of increasing agricultural productivity and profitability. From the time of green revolution, many research institutes in India have been focusing on research in paddy to develop high yielding varieties and improve farmers’ income. Zonal Agricultural Research Station, Mandya, under the canopy of University of Agricultural Sciences Bengaluru (UASB), is one such institute which is continuously engaged in developing high yielding paddy varieties suitable to agro-climatic zones of Karnataka. KRH-4 paddy hybrid, which was developed and released by UAS Bangalore, is popular among farmers because to its high yielding nature. Assessing the economic impact of technological interventions is the challenging task for economists. In this study, the Southern dry zone (SDZ) of Karnataka was selected for studying the economic impact of KRH-4 paddy hybrid on farmers income. The survey was conducted on 100 sample respondents which constitutes 50 farmers growing KRH-4 paddy and 50 farmers growing Meenakshi paddy (Check). Cost and return analysis, Partial Budgeting and Production function analysis were used to analyse the data collected. The results of the study revealed that, the yield realized by the farms growing KRH-4 paddy was higher (74.50 q/ha) compared to Meenakshi cultivating farms (67 q/ha). The farmers growing KRH-4 paddy have gained 15 per cent higher net returns (Rs. 13,408) over check variety. The threshold yield level of KRH-4 paddy has increased by 0.166 quintals per farm as revealed by the significant coefficient for dummy variable. The farmers cultivating UASB released KRH-4 paddy have realized higher yield and returns compared to farmers cultivating check. Therefore, the intensive efforts are needed to popularize and encourage the widespread adoption of KRH-4 paddy to realize full potential of the crop productivity and to augment farm income.

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