9. Farming system research as a guideline in agricultural history

Two farming system research models were laid out on farm at KVK Gariyaband during 2014-15 and 2015-16 with an aim to study the economic viability and employment generation of the models. Model I was laid out in 3.5 acre area under rainfed conditions and Model II was laid out in 1.5 acre area under irrigated conditions. IFS Model II under irrigated conditions proved to be more remunerative with highest average net returns of Rs.452096 indicating better economic viability and better employment generation capacity as compared to IFS Model I under rainfed conditions.

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Effect of rhizobium inoculation on nodulation and yield of chickpea in Calcareous soil

Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Research ◽

10.3329/bjar.v33i4.2287 ◽

1970 ◽

Vol 33 (4) ◽

pp. 549-554 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

MAH Bhuiyan ◽

D Khanam ◽

MF Hossain ◽

MS Ahmed

Keyword(s):

Zinc Oxide ◽

Calcareous Soil ◽

Field Experiments ◽

Farming System ◽

System Research ◽

Rhizobium Inoculation ◽

Nodule Number ◽

Seed Inoculation ◽

Stover Yield ◽

Rhizobium Nodulation

Two field experiments were carried out during two consecutive rabi seasons of 2002-03 and 2003-2004 at Farming System Research Site, Chabbish Nagar, Rajshahi (AEZ 11) with a view to assessing the effect of Rhizobium inoculation on four varieties of chickpea viz., BARI Chola-3, BARI Chola-4, BARI Chola-5 and BART Chola-6. Each variety was tested with and without Rhizobium inoculation. Each plot received basal application of 22 kg P/ha as TSP, 42 kg K/ha as MOP, 20 kg S/ha as gypsum and 5 kg Zn/ha as zinc oxide. Peat based rhizohial inoculurn (Rhizohium strain RCa-220) @ 1.5 kg/ha was used for seed inoculation. Inoculated plants gave significantly higher nodule number, nodule weight, stover yield and seed yield compared to uninoculated plants. Among four varieties, BARI Chola-3 produced the highest nodule number, nodule weight and stover yield, while the highest yield was obtained from BARI Chola-4. Key Words: Chickpea, Rhizobium, nodulation, yield. doi: 10.3329/bjar.v33i4.2287 Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 33(4) : 549-554, December 2008

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Farming system research and the quest for a sustainable agriculture

Agroforestry Systems ◽

10.1007/bf00118777 ◽

1992 ◽

Vol 19 (3) ◽

pp. 187-206 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

A. Budelman ◽

F. Van Der Pol

Keyword(s):

Sustainable Agriculture ◽

Farming System ◽

System Research

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The Household Enterprise and Farming System Research: A Case Study from Taiwan

Gender Issues in Farming Systems Research and Extension ◽

10.1201/9780429043895-16 ◽

2019 ◽

pp. 223-235

Author(s):

Rita S. Gallin ◽

Anne Ferguson

Keyword(s):

Farming System ◽

System Research

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Evaluation of Five Wheat Varieties on Arsenic Contaminated Soils of Bangladesh

International Journal of Applied Sciences and Biotechnology ◽

10.3126/ijasbt.v4i3.15761 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 4 (3) ◽

pp. 330-337 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

M.M. Kamrozzaman ◽

M.A.H. Khan ◽

S. Ahmed ◽

N. Sultana ◽

A.F.M. Ruhul Quddus

Keyword(s):

Contaminated Soils ◽

Arsenic Concentration ◽

Farming System ◽

Arsenic Content ◽

System Research ◽

Wheat Varieties ◽

Wheat Grains ◽

Development Site ◽

Order Root ◽

Different Tissues

An experiment was conducted at Farming System Research and Development Site, Hatgobindapur, Faridpur during 2012-13 to evaluate five wheat varieties against arsenic contaminated soils and determined accumulation of arsenic in grain and straw of wheat varieties. The experiment was laid out in RCB design with six replications. BARI Gom-21, BARI Gom-23, BARI Gom-24, BARI Gom-25 and BARI Gom-26 were used as treatment variables. The arsenic content was determined by using atomic absorption spectrophotometer (AAS). Result revealed that, wheat varieties differed in their grain arsenic concentration (0.49-1.15 mg kg-1). The arsenic translocation in wheat grains usually least and accumulation by different tissues followed the order root>stem>leaf>grain across the varieties. The variety BARI Gom-26 was found to accumulate least arsenic in grains followed by BARI Gom-25 and BARI Gom-24 under same growing condition due to phyto-extraction or phyto-morphological potential of the varieties. Maximum grain yield (4.36 t ha-1) was obtained from BARI Gom-26 followed by BARI Gom-25 and the lowest yield (3.43 t ha-1) was recorded from BARI Gom-23. Therefore, BARI Gom-26 and BARI Gom-25 can successfully be grown for higher yield in arsenic contaminated soils and water of Faridpur. Int J Appl Sci Biotechnol, Vol 4(3): 330-337

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Effect of Duration of Seed Soaking before Sowing on Mungbean under Rainfed Conditions in the Southern Region of Bangladesh

Journal of Agriculture & Rural Development ◽

10.3329/jard.v4i1.788 ◽

1970 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 189-193

Author(s):

MA Razzaque ◽

S Rafiquzzaman ◽

MN Islam

Keyword(s):

Agricultural Research ◽

Farming System ◽

Cost Ratio ◽

System Research ◽

Lower Yield ◽

Agricultural Research Institute ◽

Seed Soaking ◽

Benefit Cost Ratio ◽

Development Site ◽

Benefit Cost

A field experiment was conducted at the farming system research and development site Lebukhali, Patuakhali of Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute during 1999 and 2000 to study the effect of seed soaking duration before sowing on yield of two mungbean varieties BARImung-2 and BARImung-5. Seeds were soaked with fresh water for 0, 2, 4, 6 and 8 hours. The results revealed that plants produced with 4 hours soaking gave the maximum seed yield (1379 kg/ha). BARImung-5 produced higher yield (1457 kg/ha) than that of BARImung 2. Control (no soaking) gave lower yield. The highest benefit cost ratio (3.51) was obtained from 4 hours soaking. Key words: Mungbean variety, time of seed soaking, yield.

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