Need ideas for Paddy Cultivation on 60 Acres of land

[sitikant]

Hi ~,
we are group of friends who have acquired 100 acres of land for agriculture in Odisha. In the first year we are planning to start Paddy in 60 acres. we are exploring what are best technologies (machinery) available in our country in which we can cultivate with maximum efficiency.
we are exploring in the following things:-

1. Modern Equipments available for Paddy cultivation so that we need minimal non-skilled laborers.
2. Deciding the variety of rice to cultivated so that we can have atleast 2 rice crops a year and which varieties yields more profit.
3. what are the other crop option that can be cultivated when paddy season is over.
4. Any pointer to agriculture consulting company, who can guide us though the whole process.

we would be happy if someone from this forum can help us in above queries. Thanks in adavance,
–Sitikant

[sri2012]

Growing paddy is like walking on a tight rope. I am not big paddy grower, I made a partnership for labour, our economics is paddy is not profitable we are at the break even. The left over grass is our profit.

You can us transplanter machine for harvester machines but to operate such machinery significant amount of skill is needed.

There are paddy specialists in Kerala contact person is Dr.Jaikumaran. 094475 30673, E-mail: jinjith@dataone.in
see below link
thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp … 715754.ece
indiawaterportal.org/news/ke … -five-days

[sri2012]

Here is a video on how they work.
youtube.com/watch?v=7jl9tIA … RX92DbTvvw

[padmanabhan_ganesan]

@sitikant

Hi ~,
we are group of friends who have acquired 100 acres of land for agriculture in Odisha. In the first year we are planning to start Paddy in 60 acres. we are exploring what are best technologies (machinery) available in our country in which we can cultivate with maximum efficiency.
we are exploring in the following things:-

1. Modern Equipments available for Paddy cultivation so that we need minimal non-skilled laborers.
   [Padmanabhan Ganesan]

2. Sowing machine is available.

3. Harvesting machine is available.

4. Weeding machine is available.
   Go for SRI method of Paddy Cultivation as it reduces the need for more seeds as well as productivity also improves.

5. Deciding the variety of rice to cultivated so that we can have atleast 2 rice crops a year and which varieties yields more profit.
   [Padmanabhan Ganesan] - Two options are available. One is indigenous variety and the other is hybrid variety. Please note that now-a-days traditional varieties are fetching handsome returns compared to hybrid varieties.
   Its best to check with your local farmers for traditional varieties or some NGO who encourages these type of activities.

6. what are the other crop option that can be cultivated when paddy season is over.
   [Padmanabhan Ganesan] - Best is restrict any crop to 10% of the total land area. This will help you to mitigate risks like market condition, weather etc.
   Specifically for paddy, rotate with dal varieties. As Sri has mentioned, Paddy is not-so-profitable if you sell it immediately. Unless you go for retail marketing, you wont make much money in this crop.

7. Any pointer to agriculture consulting company, who can guide us though the whole process.
   [Padmanabhan Ganesan] - Suggest you to decide/think it over even if you engage a consultant.

we would be happy if someone from this forum can help us in above queries. Thanks in adavance,
–Sitikant

See my comments inline.

Regards
Padmanabhan Ganesan
agricultureforeverybody.blogspot.com

[sitikant]

Thanks a lot Padmanabhan and Sri for your replies.

Can anyone share the business cost and profit so that we can calculate the return on Investment.
Like :

1. No of skilled of skilled laborers needed per 60 acres who can use the modern equipment and their approximate monthly wages.
2. No of non-skilled laborer needed for 60 acres per crop.
3. Approximate yield of rice per acre per season.
4. Approximate govt rate per quintal of rice.
5. If we lease these equipment, what are the monthly/yearly lease charges?

Apart from this
Is it possible to grow Sona masuri or Basmati Rice in humid climate of Odisha?

Thanks,
Sitikant