Identification and Causes of Resorting of Rubber Cultivation

Author: Nantu Nama, Subhrajyoti Panda, Litan Das, Sabita Mondal and Prabhat Kumar Pal

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Abstract

Rubber growing system is gradually emerging as a promising sector in Tripura and being substitutive to the traditional crop production system. High return compared to other traditional crops and less risk of crop failure makes it more popular among the youth and small and marginal farmers. Limited works has been done on rubber in Unakoti district perspective. In this condition, to study the rubber growing system of Unakoti, present study was undertaken as a M.Sc. student in Kumarghat R.D. Block and Pecharthal R.D. Block as the most concentrated rubber growing blocks in Unakoti district; and selected 60 numbers of rubber growers from the target area as respondents. It was observed that the most common reason for resorting rubber is unsuitability of land and its topography for other crops (mean score 1.82) followed by other reasons. It was also observed that respondent’s strength of resorting causes have positive correlation with the earliness to the rubber cultivation; whereas media communication in respondent’s family had a significant negative correlation. After resorting of rubber it was clear that in case of all respondents (100%), overall happiness in the family, food security and health security has been improved.

Keywords

Rubber Cultivation, Resorting, Tripura, Causes, Unsuitability of land

Conclusion

The most common reason for resorting rubber is unsuitability of land and its topography for other crops (mean score 1.82). The tribal people could turn their wasteland into rubber cultivation. Most of the land falls under hilly topography which does not suits for other crops to cultivate. Government also provided some financial assistance to establish rubber based enterprises. The next justification for resorting was that, compared to rubber, other crops had lower net profits. The next justification for resorting is related to climate conditions and the unpredictability of growing other crops. Due to its perpetual nature, hardiness, and resistance to unpredictable climate dangers, rubber cannot fail once it is established. As a result, it became crucial when resorting to rubber.

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How to cite this article

Nantu Nama, Subhrajyoti Panda, Litan Das, Sabita Mondal and Prabhat Kumar Pal (2023). Identification and Causes of Resorting of Rubber Cultivation. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 15(9): 573-578.