Crop diversification from Rice to Maize in upland

 In Ganjam district of Odisha 40% lands are upland & rice is the major crop in rainy season.  However due to climatic vulnerability like late onset of monsoon, frequent dry spell, terminal moisture stress the rice crop is affected severely and yield is reduced drastically. The net profit is very less in upland rice. To manage the problem, Climate resilient crop maize has been demonstrated under RESILIENCE Project in Ganjam cluster villages in 10.0 ha area during last 03 years. Maize was grown in ridge & furrow system which increased water use efficiency by 25%. Use of hybrid maize seeds, ridge & furrow system of sowing, integrated pest management for fall army worm, soil test based fertiliser application, harvesting by maize sheller  increased resilience to climate, decreased cost of cultivation & the net income also increased by Rs. 17,470/-as compared to upland rice. The detailed cost of cultivation & net profit is given below: