Sustainability of modified rice-based production sytem for salt-affected areas

Abstract

A study on farmers' reactions to an on-farm trial of modified rice-based production system was conducted to determine its sustainability based on economic viability, technical feasibility, food security and yield stability, ecological soundness, socio-cultural acceptability and adaptability. This is in recognition of the farmers' experience, keen sense of observation and intimate knowledge of local conditions. Results of the study revealed that rice + fish + vegetable crops production system is economically viable, technically feasible, could improve food security and yield stability, ecologically sound/friendly, socio-culturally acceptable and adaptable. It also showed its great potential to help alleviate flooding- and salinity-associated problems through increased cropping intensity, productivity, yield and income, reduced risk of crop and financial failure, greater employment opportunities and reduced cost of production. © 2004 by The Haworth Press, Inc. All rights reserved.

Source or Periodical Title

Journal of Sustainable Agriculture

ISSN

10440046

Page

2017-05-01

Document Type

Article

Subject

Farmers' reactions, Rice-based production system, Sustainability

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