@article{Ragnauth:253336,
      recid = {253336},
      author = {Ragnauth, Kuldip and Singh, Dhirendranath and Singh,  Jagnarine and Chintaminie, Bissasar},
      title = {TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER IN SMALLHOLDER RICE FARMS IN GUYANA:  THE SUCCESS STORY OF THE SIX IMPROVED PRACTICES},
      address = {2014},
      number = {538-2016-38621},
      pages = {10},
      year = {2014},
      abstract = {Guyana’s Agriculture Sector contributes 20% to the Gross  Domestic product and is the source of livelihood for nearly  38 % of the population. This sector continues to grow being  the main vehicle for poverty alleviation and overall  economic development of the Country, while successfully  keeping pace with the rising food demand of the country and  the region as a whole. Rice (Oryza sativa L.) has been the  pillar of the agriculture sector in Guyana. The production  of this staple food has seen an increasing trend over the  past decade, recording the highest production in history of  535,000 tons in 2013. Today more than ever, increased food  production depends on judicious use of resources, if the  environment is to be preserved. Additionally, issues such  as climate change, climate variability, and its long-term  impact on food security and environmental sustainability,  have become increasingly important. Many factors such as  weather, soil, genetics and management considerations  affect the way the rice crop will responds to irrigation,  fertilizer and other management practices. Determining  appropriate crop management strategies under these  uncertainties has major economic and environmental  implications. The six improved practices promoted by the  Guyana Rice Development Board have proven to be a  successful management strategy in improving farmer’s  productivity. In this study we examine the use of the six  improved practice as a tool of scientific agriculture  production in selected rice growing regions. The study  found that farmers who adopted the six improved practices  recorded more than 25 % increase in yields when compared to  their conventional practices, resulting in these farmers  earning higher profits. The Guyana Rice Development Board  will continue to promote the adoption of this technology  for the continued enhancement of the social and economic  development of the farm families of Guyana’s rice  industry.},
      url = {http://ageconsearch.umn.edu/record/253336},
      doi = {https://doi.org/10.22004/ag.econ.253336},
}