G. Sashikala, V. Sivajyothi, B. Chandana, B.K.K. Reddy, K. Madhavi, K. Sudharani and S.N. Malleswari Sadhineni
Abstract
Organic farming is promoted as a means to produce food while reducing harm to ecosystems. We examined the feasibility of organic farming using applications of common organic materials to produce standard yields of rice (Oryza sativa L.). The current study tried to assess the impact of organic rice on yield and soil Physico-chemical properties at farmerâs field level in different mandals of Ananthapuramu district for two successive years 2021-22 and 2022-23. The outcome of the results indicated that the grain yield recorded highest in inorganic rice than organic rice in both the years. The grain yield, gross returns, net returns and B:C ratio were higher in kharif 2022-23. In the second year, kharif 2022-23, grain yield is higher (6075 kg ha-1) in inorganic rice than organic rice (5625 kg ha-1). The gross return obtained by the inorganic rice growers was higher (Rs. 1,40,250 ha-1) than the organic rice growers (Rs.1,35,000 ha-1) during kharif 2022-23. The cost of cultivation is higher in inorganic rice (98750 Rs ha-1) than organic rice (71912 Rs ha-1). Soil analysis from pre and post harvest of organic rice for two successive years revealed that soil organic carbon increased over the two successive years thus improving the soil quality and thereby quality of produce.