Journal of Current Research in Food Science
2024, Vol. 5, Issue 2, Part C
Turning flood challenges into opportunities: The success story
Author(s): Sarthak Pattanayak, Dipsikha Paramjita, Surya Narayan Mishra, Sumita Acharya, Ambika Prasad Nayak, Bishnupada Giri, Pranay Pradhan, Amit Phonglasa and Prasannajit Mishra
Abstract: Agriculture in the coastal districts of Odisha, India, is frequently constrained by climatic adversities such as floods and prolonged waterlogging, which adversely affect crop productivity and rural livelihoods. This case study documents the transformation of a climate-vulnerable farming system through the adoption of integrated rice–fish farming by Shri Prafulla Bhola of Jatipur village, Puri district, under the National Innovations in Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA) initiative. With technical support from the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Puri, Shri Bhola implemented field modifications, integrated pest and nutrient management, and adopted improved crop varieties, enhancing both productivity and resilience. Comparative analysis before and after NICRA intervention revealed significant increases in rice and brinjal yields, additional fish harvest from previously fallow waterlogged fields, reduced chemical pesticide use, and improved net farm income by approximately ₹60,000 per hectare in normal years. The approach also promoted wider adoption among neighboring farmers, enhancing cropping intensity and land use efficiency. The results highlight the potential of integrated rice–fish farming as a climate-smart, sustainable livelihood strategy for flood-prone agro-ecosystems.
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Sarthak Pattanayak, Dipsikha Paramjita, Surya Narayan Mishra, Sumita Acharya, Ambika Prasad Nayak, Bishnupada Giri, Pranay Pradhan, Amit Phonglasa, Prasannajit Mishra. Turning flood challenges into opportunities: The success story. J Curr Res Food Sci 2024;5(2):176-177.
