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rice in sri lanka-Socio Economics Aspects

Socio Economics Aspects

Highlights

  • The most popular rice variety is At 362 (72% of cultivated area) followed by Bg 352 (17.19% of cultivated area)
  • At 362 and Bg 352 are widely cultivated in Ampara district and Kurunegala district respectively
  • 3 ½ month maturity age group is adopted in 02% of the area cultivated
  • Traditional varieties are adopted in 31% of the area cultivated
  • White-pericarp varieties are adopted in 78% of the area cultivated
  • Long grain rice varieties are adopted in 73% of the area cultivated

Graphical Representation

Highlights

  • The most popular rice variety is Bg 300(16.2% of area) followed by At 362 (16.0% of ares)
  • Bg 300 and At 362 are widely cultivated in Kurunegala district and Hambanthota district respectively
  • 3 1/2 month maturity age group is adopted in 70.8% of the area cultivated
  • Traditional varieties are adopted in 0.4% of the area cultivated
  • White-pericarp varieties are adopted in 77.2% of the area cultivated
  • Long grain rice varieties are adopted in 75.1% of the area cultivated

Grapical Representation