Enhancement of land and water productivity through Participatory rural appraisal

PRA for the enhancement of land and water productivity

Abstract

Participatory rural appraisal (PRA) is a technique which gives more emphasis on indigenous knowledge end enable locals to do their own appraisal, analysis and planning on the participatory mode. In this study, a transect survey was conducted at Bhargawan village of Satna, India to understand the factual needs of the agricultural community. The rank-based quotient (RBQ) was calculated in order to prioritize the identified problems and their solution was given using problem-solution tree technique. Findings indicated low land and water productivity, unavailability of irrigation water, aira partha, Soil sickness with Fusarium, mismanagement of animal waste and crop residue as important constraints faced by the farmers. Constraints identified were categorized as problems arising out of gaps in research/extension activities in various agriculture and allied sectors. Based on the results and necessity of the villagers, scope for research/extension and village agriculture development programme/policy implications was made.