The transition from chemical-intensive to organic rice cultivation requires not only agronomic readiness but also an accurate understanding of which organic practices farmers already adopt, which they partially adopt, and which remain entirely unadopted. This study examines the paddy crop profile, varietal preferences, input use patterns, yield performance and most centrally the extent of adoption of 15 organic rice cultivation practices among 500 BPT-5204 (Samba Mahsuri) paddy farmers across 15 villages in Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. Farmers were organised into two spatial clusters: Cluster-1 (261 farmers, 7 villages) and Cluster-2 (239 farmers, 8 villages). Results show that BPT-5204 and MTU-7209 (Swarna) are the most widely grown varieties, though farmers are increasingly apprehensive about the former due to withdrawal of government subsidies and price support. Average paddy yield ranges from 25 to 30 bags per acre (2,000–2,400 kg/acre), with two chemical sprays the norm for pest control. Deep summer ploughing is universally and fully adopted across both clusters. Farmyard manure application, green manure incorporation, row transplanting, and alleyway making are substantially better adopted in Cluster-2, driven by higher cattle ownership. In contrast, organic bio-input practices seed treatment with beejamrutha, and application of jeevamrutha, neemastram, and sour buttermilk are considerably better adopted in Cluster-1, directly attributable to the presence of Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF) extension activities in four of its seven villages. Practices including azolla application, pheromone trap installation, and leaf clipping remain entirely unadopted across both clusters due to a combination of input unavailability and lack of awareness. The study identifies cluster-specific adoption gaps and derives targeted recommendations for extension strategy.