Use of Organic Inputs on the Economics of Scented Rice in Chhattisgarh

Organic farming performs major role in scented rice production. The experiment was conducted at Sehradabri farm of Krishi Vigyan Kendra, district Dhamtari of Chhattisgarh State. The treatments wereT1 (1)control without use of organic manure or biofertilizer only use FYM and T2 (2) along with FYM 5t/ha+ vermicompost as recommended rate i.e.5t/ha, T3 (3) along with FYM 5t/ha+ vermicompost as recommended rate i.e.5t/ha and PSB culture + Azospirrillum@ of 3. 5kg/ha each. Results showed that the application of vermicompost along with FYM, PSB and Azospirrillum culture increased no. of tillers, panicle length, weight of 1000 grain and increased the grain yield in scented rice cultivation. Similar trends were reported in gross and net returns, showing better opportunities of organic agriculture in scented rice.