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Impact of Scientific Rice Cultivation Practices Under the Farmer FIRST Programme on Yield and Technology Adoption in Tribal Regions of Chhattisgarh

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  • P. Mooventhan

    (ICAR—National Institute of Biotic Stress Management, Raipur 493225, CG, India)

  • Uttam Singh

    (Department of Extension, Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur 492012, CG, India)

  • A. Amarender Reddy

    (ICAR—National Institute of Biotic Stress Management, Raipur 493225, CG, India)

  • P. K. Rai

    (ICAR—National Institute of Biotic Stress Management, Raipur 493225, CG, India)

Abstract

Background: The Farmer FIRST Programme (FFP) introduced scientific rice cultivation technologies to improve productivity among tribal farmers in Chhattisgarh state, India. Methods: A survey of 200 farmers (100 beneficiaries and 100 non-beneficiaries) was conducted using structured interviews and an adoption checklist. A Difference-in-Difference (DiD) model estimated FFP’s impact on yield, supported by Welch’s t -test, chi-square tests, and the Friedman test to assess income gains, adoption constraints, and perceived benefits. Results: Beneficiary yields increased by 9.55 quintals/ha versus 5.02 quintals/ha for controls, yielding a net gain of 4.52 quintals/ha ( p < 0.01). DiD regression confirmed significant productivity gains (R 2 = 0.68). Income increased by ₹30,928.25 for beneficiaries ( p < 0.01). Key constraints included limited access to quality seed and delayed information, while farmers ranked knowledge enhancement and yield improvement highest. Implications: FFP significantly improved rice productivity and income. Addressing seed supply and strengthening extension services will be vital for sustaining adoption of improved practices.

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  • P. Mooventhan & Uttam Singh & A. Amarender Reddy & P. K. Rai, 2026. "Impact of Scientific Rice Cultivation Practices Under the Farmer FIRST Programme on Yield and Technology Adoption in Tribal Regions of Chhattisgarh," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 18(12), pages 1-14, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:18:y:2026:i:12:p:6248-:d:1969793
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