scholarly journals Transforming Triple Cropping System to Four Crops Pattern: An Approach of Enhancing System Productivity through Intensifying Land Use System in Bangladesh

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md. Aminul Islam ◽  
Md. Jahedul Islam ◽  
M. Akkas Ali ◽  
A. S. M. Mahbubur Rahman Khan ◽  
Md. Faruque Hossain ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Production Efficiency ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Economic Return ◽  
System Productivity ◽  
Land Use Efficiency ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Use Efficiency ◽  
Crops Yield ◽  
Equivalent Yield

Changing three crops pattern to four crops can play a potential role for achieving countries food security. With this view to increase crop productivity, production efficiency, land use efficiency, and economic return through intensifying cropping intensity as well as crop diversity by transforming three crops pattern to four crops, the experiment was conducted in High Ganges River Floodplain Soils under the Agro-Ecological Zone (AEZ) 11 at Pali, Durgapur, under the Multilocation Testing Site, Puthia, Rajshahi, for two consecutive years 2014-15 and 2015-16. Four crops pattern mustard-onion/maize-T. Aman rice was tested at on-farm condition over the existing three crops pattern mustard-onion-T. Aman rice. Maize was introduced here as a relay crop with onion to fit it in the four crops pattern. The experiment was laid out in RCB design with six dispersed replications. Two-year crop cycles were completed, and data regarding component crops yield were considered for assessing the performance of the two cropping patterns for making a sense of comparing productivity. Although there was no significant difference in component crops yield between four crops and three crops pattern, as an additional crop, maize tremendously increased the system productivity and economic return of the four crops pattern. Higher rice equivalent yield 28.96 t·ha−1 in 2013-14 and 30.95 t·ha−1 in 2014-15 was recorded from the four crops pattern with a mean rice equivalent yield (REY) 29.95 t·ha−1 over the existing pattern with a mean value 21.76 t·ha−1. However, four crops pattern resulted in higher cultivation cost due to growing maize as an additional crop; nevertheless, it gave the higher gross return, marginal return, marginal benefit cost ratio, and production efficiency. The four crops pattern resulted averagely 37.63% higher production (REY) compared to the existing three crops pattern. Production as well as land use efficiency were increased by 9.33% and 19.18%, respectively, from the intensified alternate pattern.

scholarly journals Improvement from mustard-Boro-T. Aman cropping pattern to mustard-Boro-jute-T. Aman

2015 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
pp. 259-270
Author(s):  
MM Rahman ◽  
MA Rahaman ◽  
M Ahmed ◽  
MM Uddin ◽  
AK Choudhury
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Production Efficiency ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Management Practice ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Cropping Pattern ◽  
Land Use Efficiency ◽  
Use Efficiency ◽  
Equivalent Yield

The experiment was conducted at the farmers field of FSRD site, Elenga and MLT site Modhupur, Tangail during two consecutive years 2011-12 and 2012- 13 to study the productivity, production efficiency, land use efficiency and economic return of the improved cropping pattern (Mustard - Boro - Jute -T. Aman) against the existing cropping pattern (Mustard -Boro - T. Aman) through incorporating of modern crop varieties and improved management practices. The experiment was laid out in randomized complete block design with six dispersed replications. The pooled data of improved management practice for the pattern produced significantly higher yield in Mustard and T. Aman rice respectively and also gave additional jute yield. The gross return and gross margin were higher in improved pattern compared to that of existing farmer’s pattern with only 149 and 151% extra cost at FSRD site, Elenga and MLT site Modhupur, respectively. The higher benefit cost ratio (1.74 and 1.79), rice equivalent yield (22.41 and 21.82), production efficiency (40.19 and 39.48) and land-use efficiency (95.75 and 96.48) indicated the superiority of the improved pattern over the farmer’s existing pattern at both sites. Higher rice equivalent yield indicates that improved cropping pattern (Mustard - Boro - Jute -T. Aman) could be suitable in Tangail region for increasing crop productivity as well as cropping intensity.Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 40(2): 259-270 June 2015

scholarly journals On-farm Evaluation and System Productivity of Wheat-Jute-T. aman Rice Cropping Pattern in Char Area of Bangladesh

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. p39
Author(s):  
Uttam Kumer Sarker ◽  
Sirajam Monira ◽  
Md. Romij Uddin
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Production Efficiency ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Cropping Pattern ◽  
System Productivity ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Land Use Efficiency ◽  
Use Efficiency ◽  
Benefit Cost

A study was conducted for two consecutive years to determine the yield and system productivity of two cropping patterns viz. IP: (Wheat - Jute - T. aman) improved pattern with improved management practices and FP: (Fallow - Fallow - T. aman) farmers’ pattern with farmers’ management practices in char (adjacent to the river) area of Netrakona region of Bangladesh. The experimentswere laid out in a randomized complete block design with 10 dispersed replications at a farmer’s field. The two years mean data showed that the total component crops of IP (wheat-jute-T. aman rice) gave higher yield as well as a by-product in both years. The higherrice equivalent yield (10.52 and 10.63 tha-1), production efficiency (30.13 and 30.43 kg ha-1 day-1) land-use efficiency (87.13 and 87.84%)and benefit cost ratio (2.15 and 2.11) pointed out the dominance of the improvedpattern over the farmer’s existing pattern. Higher rice equivalentyield signified that improved cropping pattern (Wheat - Jute -T. aman) could be appropriate in Netrakona region for rising crop productivity andcropping intensity.The higher production efficiency, land use efficiency and benefit cost ratio indicated the superiority of the improved pattern over the farmers’ practices.It can be concluded that farmers of the char area of the Netrakona region might follow wheat (var. BARI Gom-26) - jute (var. O-9897) - T. aman (var. BRRI dhan49) cropping system in char land for higher productivity and profitability.

scholarly journals Exploring possibilities of Potato cultivation in Rice-Fallow of Sikkim

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 155-158
Author(s):  
MANOJ KUMAR ◽  
RAGHAVENDRA SINGH ◽  
RK AVASTHE ◽  
JK SINGH ◽  
PK PATHAK ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Economic Efficiency ◽  
Production Efficiency ◽  
Average Yield ◽  
Land Use Efficiency ◽  
Livelihood Improvement ◽  
Use Efficiency ◽  
Fallow System ◽  
Additional Income ◽  
Equivalent Yield

Frontline demonstration on potato (Kufri Sindhuri) was conducted by Krishi Vigyan Kendra, East Sikkim, India. A total 158 nos. of demonstration were conducted in rice-fallow (farmers’ practice) at farmer’s field in nine numbers of villages during the year 2019-20. Results revealed that average yield of rice and potato recorded was 2.09 t/ha and 14.13 t/ha, respectively. Higher system rice equivalent yield (REY) was recorded 16.22 t/ha in rice-potato and 2.1 t/ha and rice-fallow system. System production efficiency (SPE) was also higher in rice-potato (62.14 kg/ha/day) as compared to rice-fallow (14.51 kg/ha/day). Land use efficiency (LUE) was recorded 71.51 % and 39.45 % in rice-potato and rice-fallow system, respectively. Net return was found Rs.16032/ha in rice-fallow and Rs.183952/- with rice-potato system during the years of demonstration. Higher benefit to cost (B: C) ratio was found 2.82:1 in rice-potato than in rice-fallow (1.62:1) system. Economic efficiency was also recorded higher in rice -potato (704.80 Rs/ha/day) than rice-fallow (111.33 Rs/ha/day) during the demonstrated year. Hence, it may be concluded that the inclusion of potato in rice -fallow is an option for increasing the additional income of the farmers for their livelihood improvement.

Sustainable diversification of maize (Zea mays L.) -legumes cropping systems for productivity, profitability and resource-use efficiency in West Garo Hills of Meghalaya, India

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mokidul Islam ◽  
L. K. Nath ◽  
T. Samajdar
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Resource Use ◽  
Production Efficiency ◽  
Cropping System ◽  
Green Gram ◽  
Fertility Level ◽  
Resource Use Efficiency ◽  
System Productivity ◽  
Land Use Efficiency ◽  
Use Efficiency

A field experiment was conducted at Instructional Farm of ICAR- Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Tura during kharif, pre-rabi and rabi season of 2011-12 to 2013-14 to determine the suitable production potential, profitability, resource use efficiency and sustainability of diversified maize-legumes cropping system. The five cropping sequences viz., CS1: Maize + Blackgram (1:2) – green gram + maize (2:1) – tomato, CS2: maize + green gram(1:2) – green gram + maize (2:1) – tomato, CS3: maize + groundnut(1:2) – green gram + maize (2:1) – tomato, CS4: maize + Ssybean(1:2) – tomato and CS5: maize sole – green gram – tomato were replicated four times using a randomized block design on sandy loam soil with low to medium fertility level and slightly acidic in reaction. The cropping system “Maize + Green gram(1:2) – green gram + maize (1:1) – tomato” was found to be most remunerative and sustainable with system productivity (175.49 q/ha), net return (Rs.3,38,725/ha), profitability (Rs. 928.01 /ha/day), benefit cost ratio (4.40), sustainable yield index (1.00), production efficiency (Rs.58.30/ha/day), relative economic efficiency (162.72%), except land use efficiency(LUE) which was the highest (85.75%) in “maize + groundnut(1:2) – green gram + maize (1:1) – tomato” cropping system. The lowest system productivity, net returns, profitability, production efficiency, land use efficiency etc was found in maize+ soybean (1:2)- tomato followed by maize-greengram-tomato cropping system. Hence, the cropping sequence maize + green gram(1:2) – green gram + maize (1:1) – tomato and maize + groundnut(1:2) – green gram + maize (1:1) – tomato were found to be the productive, profitable, remunerative, resource use efficient and sustainable in the mid hills sub-tropical regions of India.

Resource-use maximisation through legume intercropping with maize in the eastern Himalayan region of India

2016 ◽  
Vol 67 (5) ◽  
pp. 508 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. K. Choudhary ◽  
Anil Dixit ◽  
Bhagirath S. Chauhan
Keyword(s):  
Resource Use ◽  
Production Efficiency ◽  
Soil Moisture Content ◽  
P Uptake ◽  
Resource Use Efficiency ◽  
Land Use Efficiency ◽  
Efficient Resource ◽  
Use Efficiency ◽  
Eastern Himalayan Region ◽  
Equivalent Yield

Intercropping provides opportunity to harness available resources. Thus, maize intercropped with soybean or peanut (groundnut) was tested with 1 : 1, 1 : 2, and 1 : 5 row proportions along with sole plantings of each crop to measure resource capture and resource-use efficiency. Results revealed that sole peanut had 60% higher maize-equivalent yield and 55% better production efficiency, followed by the 1 : 5 row proportion of maize–peanut, over sole maize. Intercropping increased land-use efficiency by 17–53% and land-equivalent coefficient by 0.21–0.56. The relative crowding coefficient was 39% higher with 1 : 2 maize–soybean, whereas the monetary advantage index was the highest (US$107) with the 1 : 5 maize–peanut. Nitrogen (N) and potassium (K) uptakes by maize were 42.9% and 38.2%, respectively, higher with 1 : 5 maize–soybean, whereas phosphorus (P) uptake was 64% higher with 1 : 5 maize–peanut. However, the least amounts of N, P and K were mined overall with 1 : 5 of maize–soybean. Soil moisture content was improved by 24% and solar radiation interception by 37.8% with soybean alone over maize alone, and these parameters increased with higher row proportions of soybean. The energy parameters also improved with the 1 : 5 row proportions of maize–soybean or peanut intercropping. This study provides a basis for efficient resource use by maize–soybean (or peanut) intercropping system.

scholarly journals Improvement of Potato-Jute -T. Aman Cropping Pattern Through Inclusion of Mungbean

2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 87-95
Author(s):  
AK Chowdhury ◽  
T Zahan ◽  
MM Anowar ◽  
MK Islam ◽  
SH Molla ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Production Efficiency ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Soil Health ◽  
Cropping Pattern ◽  
Cropping Intensity ◽  
Land Use Efficiency ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
Use Efficiency ◽  
High Yielding Varieties ◽  
Equivalent Yield

Inclusion of mungbean in a cropping pattern not only increases the cropping intensity but also enriches soil health as well as ensures nutrition for the fast-growing population of Bangladesh. A study was conducted in farmers’ field of Domar, Nilphamari, Bangladesh during 2013-14 and 2014-15 to evaluate the performance of four-crop based cropping pattern Potato – Mungbean – Jute - T.Aman rice against the existing farmer’s pattern Potato-Jute-T.Aman rice. The experiment was laid out in randomized complete block design with six disperse replications. Two-year study revealed that inclusion of mungbean and practice of better management along with use of modern high yielding varieties in the existing cropping pattern increased rice equivalent yield of the whole pattern by 38.7% and economic profit by 73.1%. Moreover, land use efficiency and production efficiency of Potato – Mungbean – Jute -T.Aman pattern were higher than the existing pattern by 14.0 and 28.2%, respectively. Thus, the study suggests incorporation of mungbean in the existing Potato-Jute-T.Aman pattern could be a agronomically and economically profitable for the farmers as well as cropping intensity can be increased.Bangladesh Agron. J. 2017, 20(2): 87-95

scholarly journals Millet-Jute-T. Aman Cropping Pattern for Increasing System Productivity in the Active Brahmaputra-Jamuna Floodplain Chars

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 129-136
Author(s):  
AA Mahmud ◽  
M Jahangir Alam ◽  
MA Islam ◽  
MSH Molla ◽  
MA Ali
Keyword(s):  
Production Efficiency ◽  
Cropping System ◽  
Turnaround Time ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Cropping Pattern ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
System Productivity ◽  
Cropping Patterns ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Land Use Efficiency

Increasing system productivity in a planned way is an important base for attaining food security, where bringing marginal land like Charland under intensive crop cultivation is highly desirable. The field trial was conducted in the Charland of the Jamuna River under Saghataupazilla of Gaibandha during 2017- 18 & 2018-19 to increase the productivity and profitability through the development of three crops-based improved cropping patterns instead of the local practice (double-crop). Three crops based improved cropping pattern namely Millet (BARI Kaon-2)-Jute (O-9897)-T. Aman (Gainja) was compared with the existing cropping pattern of Millet (Local)-Fallow-T. Aman (Gainja). The experiment was laid out in six dispersed replications maintaining RCB design. The introduced improved cropping pattern produced the higher system productivity based on rice equivalent yield, REY (12.95 t ha-1), than the existing cropping pattern (4.20 t ha-1), which is three times higher than the existing pattern. Total field duration and turnaround time were 323 and 42 days, respectively in improved pattern and 215 and 150 days, respectively in the existing pattern, which revealed that 108 days more could be made productive through the introduction of improved cropping pattern. The alternate pattern increased production efficiency and land-use efficiency by 35% and 30%, respectively than that of the existing cropping system. The gross margin was also three times higher in the improved cropping pattern (1, 41,600 Tk ha-1 yr-1) compared to the farmers’ existing cropping pattern (38,350 Tk ha-1 yr-1). The marginal benefit-cost ratio (MBCR) was calculated 2.44 in an improved cropping pattern over the existing cropping pattern. The inclusion of an extra one crop (Jute) in the existing cropping pattern and replacement of the local millet variety by high yielding variety (BARI Kaon-2) could play a significant role to increase the system productivity as well as profitability in the Charland of Saghata, Gaibandha. The Agriculturists 2020; 18(1) 129-136

scholarly journals Identification of Biological Efficient and Profitable Cropping Systems in Central Plain Zone of Uttar Pradesh

2021 ◽  
pp. 30-37
Author(s):  
Rentapalli Balaji ◽  
Karam Husain ◽  
Uma Shankar Tiwari
Keyword(s):  
Production Efficiency ◽  
Cropping Systems ◽  
Uttar Pradesh ◽  
Green Gram ◽  
Black Gram ◽  
System Productivity ◽  
Land Use Efficiency ◽  
Use Efficiency ◽  
Crop Sequence ◽  
Potato Onion

A field experiment was executed with ten crop sequences during 2016-17 at C.S.Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. All these sequences were evaluated for their system productivity, production efficiency, land use efficiency and economic analysis. Highest system productivity 320.43 q REY /ha was obtained through maize + black gram – potato – onion crop sequence followed by maize – garlic – green gram (291.1 q REY /ha). Highest land use efficiency (90.1%) measured through Scented rice – wheat –okra crop sequence while maximum production efficiency 121.83 kg/ha/ day was achieved by maize + black gram – potato – onion crop sequence. The highest net return of Rs.282799.0 /ha, crop profitability of Rs. 1075.28 /ha / day and system profitability of Rs. 774.79 /ha/day was obtained through maize + black gram – potato – onion followed by maize – garlic – green gram (G+R) crop sequence, while highest return per rupee investment (1:3.24) was computed on hybrid rice- wheat cropping system followed by maize – mustard- onion crop sequence (1: 3.21). Electrochemical properties were also evaluated in each cropping sequence. On the basis of different biological indices and economical analysis maize + black gram – potato – onion crop sequence observed as biological efficient followed by maize – garlic – green gram (G+R) crop sequence over all other cropping systems.

FINANCIAL AND ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF INTERCROPPING MAIZE AND SOYBEAN ON IMMATURE OIL PALM

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (3) ◽  
pp. 141-152
Author(s):  
Muhammad Akmal Agustira ◽  
Ilham Lubis ◽  
Eka Listia ◽  
Erwin Nyak Akoeb ◽  
Iman Yani Harahap ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Oil Palm ◽  
Growing Season ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Growing Seasons ◽  
Land Use Efficiency ◽  
Alternative Crop ◽  
Immature Oil ◽  
Business Analysis ◽  
Use Efficiency

Maize and soybean can be planted for intercropping on immature oil palm, however its  financial and economycal aspects have not been widely studied. This study was aimed to analyze the financial and economic aspects of intercropping of maize and soybean on immature oil palm, level of land use efficiency, and comparison of efficiency between monolculture and intercropping system.  The study located in Sorolangun Experimental Station, District of Sorolangun, Jambi. Methods used in the study were farming business analysis, Revenue Cost Ratio (RCR), Return on Investments (ROI), Land Equivalent Ratio (LER), and Land Equivalent Optimize Ratio (LOER). The results showed that maize had a profit level of Rp 9,676,564/ha/growing season, RCR 1.76; ROI 188.28% (three growing seasons per year), while soybean had a profit level of Rp 4,059,352/ha/growing season, RCR 1.51 and ROI 75.22% (three growing seasons per year). Based on these results,  intercropping of maize and soybean on immature oil palm are economically and financially feasible. For the land use efficiency, corn LER value for corn and soybean was 0.95 and 0.85, respectively, showing that yield of maize and soybean from intercropping system (effective land area of ​​7,200 m2 per ha of oil palm area) was 95% and 85% when compared to monoculture system. The LOER value of corn and soybeans per ha was 1.32 and 1.18, respectively, which showed that corn and soybeans growing on intercropping system with immature oil palm were more efficient than monoculture system at the same size of  land. Based on those comparative analysis of economic values, financial, and land use efficiency, corn was a better alternative crop for intercorpping on immature oil palm than soybean.

CROP PRODUCTIVITY AND LAND-USE EFFICIENCY OF A TEFF/FABA BEAN MIXED CROPPING SYSTEM IN A TROPICAL HIGHLAND ENVIRONMENT

2006 ◽  
Vol 42 (4) ◽  
pp. 495-504 ◽  
Author(s):  
GETACHEW AGEGNEHU ◽  
AMARE GHIZAW ◽  
WOLDEYESUS SINEBO
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Faba Bean ◽  
Productivity Index ◽  
Eragrostis Tef ◽  
Research Centre ◽  
Mixed Cropping ◽  
System Productivity ◽  
Seed Rate ◽  
Land Use Efficiency ◽  
Use Efficiency

Mixed cropping of teff (Eragrostis tef) with faba bean (Vicia faba) was compared with sole cropping in the 2002 and 2003 growing seasons at Holetta Research Centre, in the central highlands of Ethiopia. The treatments were sole teff (25 kg seed ha−1), sole faba bean (200 kg seed ha−1) and 12.5, 25, 37.5, 50 and 62.5 % of the sole seed rate of faba bean mixed with a full teff seed rate. A randomized complete block design replicated four times was used. Treatment effects were significant for seed and biomass yields of each crop species. Increasing the seed rate of faba bean in teff/faba bean mixture increased faba bean seed yield but decreased teff grain yield. Nonetheless, mixed cropping of faba bean with teff increased land use efficiency and gave higher total yields compared to growing either species in sole culture. Teff yield equivalent, land equivalent ratios (LERs) and system productivity index (SPI) of the mixtures exceeded those of sole crops especially when the seed rate of faba bean in the mixture was increased to 50 kg ha−1 (25 %) or more. The relatively high crowding coefficient values indicated yield advantages from mixed cropping of the two species. The highest values of teff yield equivalent, LER and SPI were obtained when faba bean was mixed at a rate of 62.5 % with the full seed rate of teff. We suggest that, at the current prices of the respective crops, up to 62.5 % of faba bean can be mixed in normal teff to get better total yield and income than sole culture of either species.

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