scholarly journals On-Farm Study on Intercropping of Hybrid Maize with Different Short Duration Vegetables in the Charland of Tangail

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 65-69 ◽  
Author(s):  
MA Rahaman ◽  
MM Rahman ◽  
S Roy ◽  
M Ahmed ◽  
MS Bhuyan
Keyword(s):  
Grain Yield ◽  
Short Duration ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Economic Return ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Planting Materials ◽  
Hybrid Maize ◽  
Benefit Cost ◽  
Equivalent Yield

An experiment was conducted in charland at the Multi Location Testing (MLT) site Bhuapur, Tangail during 2012-13 and 2013-14 under AEZ-8 to find out the suitable intercropping system of hybrid maize with different short duration vegetables with economic return. The experiment was laid out in RCB design with six dispersed (six farmers’ field) replications. The hybrid maize (ver. BARI Hybrid maize-7), potato (Diamant), spinach (local), red amaranth (BARI Lalsak-1), Radish (BARI Mula-1) were used as the planting materials. Five treatment combinations viz. T1= Sole Maize, T2= 100% Maize (maize paired row) + Potato (var. Diamant), T3= 100% Maize (maize paired row) + Spinach (var. local), T4= 100% Maize (maize paired row) + Red amaranth (var. BARI Lalshak-1) and T5= 100% Maize (Maize paired row) + Radish (var. BARI Mula-1) were studied. Maize grain yield in intercropped combination varied from 5.59-7.62 t ha-1. But the highest grain yield (8.17 t ha-1) was obtained from sole maize. Maize equivalent yields in the intercrops situation ranged from 11.39-19.68 t ha-1 where highest maize equivalent yield 19.68 t ha-1 was recorded from the treatment T3 (100 % maize + spinach). The same combinations also gave highest gross return (Tk. 373930 ha-1) and gross margin (Tk. 258585 ha-1) as well as benefit cost ratio (3.24). Though highest grain yield was recorded from sole maize but equivalent yield and economic return was much lower than the treatment T3.Bangladesh Agron. J. 2015, 18(2): 65-69

scholarly journals On-farm study on intercropping of hybrid maize with short duration vegetables

2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
UK Sarker ◽  
S Dey ◽  
S Kundu ◽  
MA Awal
Keyword(s):  
Grain Yield ◽  
Short Duration ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Garden Pea ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Sole Crop ◽  
Hybrid Maize ◽  
Benefit Cost ◽  
Equivalent Yield

The experiment was conducted at Multi Location Testing (MLT) site, Netrakona during rabi season of 2009-10 and 2010-11 to study the feasibility of intercropping of hybrid maize with different short duration vegetables and economic returns. Three intercrop combinations of hybrid maize along with sole maize were arranged in Randomized Complete Block Design replicated six times. There were four treatments viz., T1- Sole crop of maize, T2 - Three rows of red amaranth (25 cm apart) in between two (75 cm apart) rows of Maize, T3 - Three rows of bush bean (25 cm apart) in between two (75 cm apart) rows of Maize and T4 -Three rows of garden pea (25 cm apart) in between two (75 cm apart) rows of Maize. Yield contributing characters and yield of maize did not varied significantly due to intercropping with vegetables. The grain yield of maize in intercropped combination varied from 7.30-7.43 t/ha. But the highest grain yield (7.68 t/ha) was in sole maize. Maize equivalent yields in the intercrops ranged from 10.67-14.96 t/ha. The highest maize equivalent yield (14.96 t/ha), gross return (Tk. 224400/ha), gross margin (Tk.166830/ha) and benefit cost ratio (3.90) were obtained in maize + garden pea combination. The lowest maize equivalent yield (7.68 t/ha), gross return (Tk. 115200/ha), gross margin (Tk. 64128/ha) and benefit cost ratio (2.26) were obtained from sole crop of maize. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jbau.v11i1.18195 J. Bangladesh Agril. Univ. 11(1): 1-4, 2013

scholarly journals Agro-Economic Performance of Intercropping Hybrid Maize with Vegetables and Spices at Farmer’s Field

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 73-78
Author(s):  
MI Nazrul
Keyword(s):  
Grain Yield ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
Hybrid Maize ◽  
Benefit Cost ◽  
Sylhet Region ◽  
Equivalent Yield

The experiment was conducted at Multi Location Testing (MLT) site, Moulvibazar, Bangladesh during rabi season of 2016-17 and 2017-18 to study the profitability of intercropping of hybrid maize with vegetables and spices. Five intercrop combinations of hybrid maize along with sole maize were arranged in randomized complete block design (RCBD) replicated six times. There were six treatments viz., T1: Maize + potato, T2: Maize + red amaranth, T3: Maize + spinach, T4: Maize+ data shak, T5: Maize + coriander and T6: Maize as sole. The grain yield of maize in intercropped combination varied significantly. The highest grain yield (9.71 t ha-1) was in sole maize. The highest maize equivalent yield 15.60 t ha-1 was recorded from the treatment T1 (100% maize + potato) whereas the lowest yield (8.61 t ha-1) was obtained from the treatment T6 (sole maize). The highest gross return (Tk. 312000 ha-1) and benefit cost ratio (3.29) was obtained from the treatment T1 (100% maize + potato). On the contrary, the lowest gross margin (Tk. 101600 ha-1) was obtained from treatment T2 (maize + red amaranth). It revealed that the combination of maize with potato was more compatible and profitable intercropping system in Sylhet region of Bangladesh Bangladesh Agron. J. 2018, 21(2): 73-78

scholarly journals Split application of inorganic fertilizers in potato (Solanum tuberosum L.)-hybrid maize (Zea mays L.) Intercropping system

2013 ◽  
Vol 38 (3) ◽  
pp. 447-453
Author(s):  
MN Islam ◽  
M Akhteruzzaman ◽  
MS Alom
Keyword(s):  
Solanum Tuberosum L ◽  
Research Field ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Split Application ◽  
Rabi Season ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Hybrid Maize ◽  
Benefit Cost ◽  
Equivalent Yield

The experiment was conducted at the research field of Agronomy Division, BARI, Joydebpur, Gazipur during the rabi season of 2009-10 and 2010-11 to find out economic fertilizer dose along with time of split application of fertilizers to potato-hybrid maize intercropping system for higher productivity. Six treatment combinations were derived through combining two fertilizer doses F1= 255-55-140-40-6-2 and F2=320-73-170-50-6-2 kg/ha NPKSZnB and three levels of split applications viz., S1= 1/3 N and full of PKSZnB (basal as broadcast) + 1/3 N top dressed at 30 DAP (days after planting) of potato + 1/3 N top dressed after potato harvest, S2= 1/3 N & ½ of PKSZnB (basal in potato rows) + ½ of PKSZnB (basal for maize) + 1/3 N top dressed at 30 DAP of potato + 1/3 N top dressed after potato harvest and S3= ¼ N & ½ of PKSZnB (basal in potato rows) + ½ of PKSZnB (basal for maize) + ¼ N top dressed at 30 DAP of potato + ¼ N top dressed at 60 DAP of potato to maize rows only + ¼ N top dressed after potato harvest. Sole crops of hybrid maize and potato with recommended fertilizer dose of 255-55-140-40-6-2 and 135-30-135-15-4-0.5 kg/ha NPKSZnB were included for comparison. The highest tuber yield of potato (24.24 t/ha) and grain yield of maize (9.48 t/ha) were obtained from respective sole crops with recommended fertilizer management. The highest potato equivalent yield (30.26 t/ha), gross return (Tk. 363120/ha), gross margin (Tk. 258620/ha), and benefit cost ratio (3.47) were obtained from F1S3. The results revealed that fertilizer dose of 255-55-140-40-6-2 kg/ha NPKSZnB along with its split application, ¼ N and ½ of PKSZnB (basal in potato rows) + ½ of PKSZnB (basal for maize) + ¼ N top dressed at 30 DAP of potato + ¼ N top dressed at 60 DAP of potato to maize rows only + ¼ N top dressed after potato harvest, might be economically profitable for potato hybrid maize intercropping system. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjar.v38i3.16971 Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 38(3): 447-453, September 2013

scholarly journals Intercropping of hybrid maize with short duration vegetables at hill valleys of Bandarban

1970 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-57 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Jamal Uddin ◽  
MA Quayyum ◽  
KM Salahuddin
Keyword(s):  
Short Duration ◽  
French Bean ◽  
Yield Reduction ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Marginal Rate ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Marginal Rate Of Return ◽  
Hybrid Maize ◽  
Benefit Cost

The experiment was conducted at farmer’s field in Bandarban sadar areas daring rabi season 2004-05 and 2005-06 to find out the feasibility and profitability of growing short duration vegetables i.e., Potato (var. Heera,), lalsak (var. Red king,), spinach (var. local), and French bean (var. BARI Jharseem-2) with hybrid maize (var. Pacfic-11). The grain yield of sole maize was 9.65 t/ha whereas yield reduction was found in intercrop situation The maize equivalent yield showed that maize + spinach produced significantly higher yield (15.62 t/ha) followed by maize + lalsak (14.48 t/ha) and maize + potato (13.93 t/ha). Maize + spinach recorded the highest gross margin (Tk. 86,257/ha), but higher benefit cost ratio and marginal rate of return was accounted from maize + lalsak combination. The lowest gross margin was obtained from sole maize. It revealed that the combination of maize with lalsak or spinach were more compatible and profitable intercropping system in hill valleys of Bandarban areas. Key Words: Intercropping; hybrid maize; short duration vegetables; profitable; hill valleys. DOI: 10.3329/bjar.v34i1.5753Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 34(1) : 51-57, March 2009

scholarly journals Effect of fertilizer management on productivity of potato-hybrid maize intercropping system

2016 ◽  
Vol 41 (4) ◽  
pp. 633-645
Author(s):  
AA Begum ◽  
MSU Bhuiya ◽  
SMA Hossain ◽  
Amina Khatun ◽  
SK Das
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Research Field ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Area Index ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Matter Production ◽  
Hybrid Maize ◽  
Benefit Cost ◽  
Equivalent Yield

The experiment was conducted at the research field of Agronomy Division, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), Gazipur during 2011-12 to find out proper combination of fertilizer nutrients of potato hybrid maize intercropping system for higher productivity and economic return. Ten fertilizer dose viz., F1= Control (without fertilizer), F2=260P72K148S48Zn4B2 (100% recommended fertilizer, RF for hybrid maize HM), F3=N180P40K180S20Zn4B1.2 (100% RF for potato), F4=N440P112K328S68Zn6B2 (100% RF for HM + 100% RF for potato), F5=N352P90K262S54Zn6B2 (80% RF for HM + 80% RF for potato), F6=N395P102K283S63Zn6B2 (100% RF for HM + 75% RF for potato), F7=N350P92K238S58Zn6B2 (100% RF for HM + 50% RF for potato), F8= N375P94K291S56Zn6B2 (100% RF for potato + 75% RF for HM), F9=N310P76K254S44Zn6B2 (100% RF for potato + 50% RF for HM) and F10=N320P73K170S50Zn6B2 kg ha-1 (BARI RF for potato hybrid maize intercropping) were tested on potato hybrid maize intercropping system. BARI Alu-8 (Cardinal) variety of potato and BARI Hybrid maize-7 variety of hybrid maize were used in this study. Maximum photosynthetically active radiation interception, leaf area index and total dry matter production of intercropped potato and maize were observed at the highest fertilizer level N440P112K328S68Zn6B2 kg ha-1 (100% RF for HM + 100% RF for potato). The highest tuber yield of potato (30.20 t ha-1) and grain yield of maize (9.48 t ha-1) were observed from fertilizer dose of N375P94K291S56Zn6B2 (100% RF for potato + 75% RF for HM). The highest potato equivalent yield (40.47 t ha-1), gross return (Tk.526110 ha-1), gross margin (Tk. 381957 ha-1) and benefit cost ratio (3.65) were also observed from the same fertilizer rate. The results revealed that fertilizer dose of N375P94K291S56Zn6B2 kg ha-1 (100% RF for potato + 75% RF for HM) might be economically profitable for potato hybrid maize intercropping system.Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 41(4): 633-645, December 2016

scholarly journals Optimization of fertilizer rate based on farmers’ practice in potato-hybrid maize relay cropping system

2014 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 351-357
Author(s):  
MN Islam ◽  
M Akhteruzzaman ◽  
MS Alom
Keyword(s):  
Cropping System ◽  
Research Field ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Fertilizer Rate ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Relay Cropping ◽  
Hybrid Maize ◽  
Benefit Cost ◽  
Equivalent Yield

The experiment was conducted at the research field of Agronomy Division, BARI, Joydebpur, Gazipur during consecutive seasons of 2011-12 and 2012-13 to optimize fertilizer rate for potato hybrid maize relay cropping system. Seven treatments viz., T1= Farmers? fertilizer dose of potato (FFDP: N504P162K309 kg/ha) + Farmers? fertilizer dose of hybrid maize (FFDM: N0 P0 K0 kg/ha), T2= FFDP + 100% N of recommended fertilizer dose of hybrid maize (RFDM: N255 P55 K140 S40 Zn6 B2 kg/ha), T3= FFDP + 100% N & 25% others of RFDM, T4= FFDP + 100% N & 50% others of RFDM, T5= Recommended fertilizer dose of potato (RFDP: N198 P44 K194 S24 Zn6 B1.2 kg/ha) +100% N of RFDM, T6= RFDP +100% N & 25% others of RFDM, and T7= RFDP +100% N & 50% others of RFDM were tested on potato-hybrid maize relay cropping system. Potato (var. Diamant) and hybrid maize (var. BARI Hybrid Maize-9) were used in this experiment. Results indicated that yield of potato (28.38 - 28.83 t/ha) did not differ significantly but yield of hybrid maize (4.90 - 8.74 t/ha) varied significantly under different treatments. The higher grain yield (8.74 t/ha) of hybrid maize was recorded in farmers? fertilizer dose of potato or recommended fertilizer dose of potato (8.61 t/ha) along with 100% N plus 25% other fertilizers or 100% N plus 50% other fertilizers from recommended dose of hybrid maize. The highest potato equivalent yield (41.94 t/ha) and gross return (Tk. 335520/ha) were obtained from FFDP along with 100% N plus 25% others of RFDM (T3). But the highest gross margin (Tk. 219790/ha) and benefit cost ratio (3.01) were found from RFDP along with 100% N plus 25% others of RFDM (T6). The results revealed that recommended fertilizer rate of potato (N198 P44 K194 S24 Zn6 B1.2 kg/ha) along with 100% N plus 25% other fertilizers from recommended fertilizer rate of hybrid maize (N255 P55 K140 S40 Zn6 B2 kg/ha) might be optimum for potato hybrid maize relay cropping system for obtaining higher economic return. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjar.v39i2.20443 Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 39(2): 351-357, June 2014

scholarly journals Intercropping chili with sweet gourd at varying plant population

2015 ◽  
Vol 39 (4) ◽  
pp. 579-589
Author(s):  
MS Alom ◽  
MN Islam ◽  
M Biswas ◽  
AHMM Rahman Talukdar ◽  
MAT Masud
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Plant Population ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Agricultural Research Institute ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Economic Return ◽  
Land Equivalent Ratio ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Benefit Cost ◽  
Equivalent Yield

The experiment was conducted at the experiment stations of Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI) at Joydebpur and Jamalpur during two consecutive seasons of November 2010 to June 2012 to find out the appropriate plant population of chili (var. Manikgonj local at Joydebpur and Jamalpur local at Jamalpur ) for intercropping with sweet gourd (var. BARI Sweet gourd 2) for higher productivity and economic return. The treatments were : T1= Sole sweet gourd (2.0 m x 2.0 m), T2=Sole chili (50 cm x 40 cm), T3= Sweet gourd (100%) + chili (100%), T4= Sweet gourd (100%) + chili (60%), T5= Sweet gourd (100%) +chili (50%) and T6= Sweet gourd (100%) + Chili (40%). Averaged over the years, fruit yield of sweet gourd was reduced significantly when intercropping with more than 50% chili. Intercropping sweet gourd with chili combination (100%) + chili (40%) gave the highest sweet gourd equivalent yield (35.74 t/ha and 17.95 t/ha), gross return (Tk. 357400/ha and Tk. 179500/ha), gross margin (Tk. 274346/ha and Tk.124600/ha) and benefit cost ratio (4.30 and 3.27), respectively at Joydebpur and Jamalpur. The maximum land equivalent ratio (1.52 at Joydebpur and 1.56 at Jamalpur) was also obtained from sweet gourd (100%) + chili (40%) intercropping system. The results revealed that 40% chili population (20,000/ha) might be optimum for intercropping with sweet gourd (100%) for higher productivity and economic return. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjar.v39i4.22533 Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 39(4): 579-589, December 2014

scholarly journals Study on Intercropping Carrot with Groundnut Under Different Row Arrangements

2012 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 215-223 ◽  
Author(s):  
MRI Mondal ◽  
F Begum ◽  
MM Alam
Keyword(s):  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Economic Return ◽  
Land Equivalent Ratio ◽  
Net Return ◽  
Equivalent Ratio ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Maximum Benefit ◽  
Benefit Cost ◽  
Equivalent Yield

Burirhat, Rangpur during two consecutive seasons of 2004-05 and 2005-06, respectively, to find out suitable row arrangement of carrot with groundnut for higher yield and economic return. There were six treatments, such as sole groundnut, sole carrot, one row of carrot in between two normal rows of  groundnut, two rows of carrot in between two normal rows of groundnut, two  rows of groundnut alternated with two rows of carrot and three rows of  groundnut alternated with three rows of carrot. Results showed that monoculture  produced the highest yields of individual crops but in intercropping system the  highest groundnut equivalent yield (10.63 t/h and 11.10 t/ha) was obtained from two rows of carrot in between two rows of groundnut. The maximum land  equivalent ratio (1.67 and 1.74), the highest gross return (Tk.212600/ha and  Tk. 248400/ha) and net return (Tk.184881/ha and Tk.211680) were also obtained from the intercropping treatment with two rows carrot in between two normal rows of groundnut. But due to higher cost in this treatment, maximum benefit cost ratio (7.09 and 7.01) was obtained from the intercropping treatment    with one row carrot in between two normal rows of groundnut in both the years. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjar.v37i2.11223 Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 37(2): 215-223, June 2012

Intercropping of root crops with chilli in charlands of Mymensingh

2015 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 109-114 ◽  
Author(s):  
SA Begum ◽  
MS Zaman ◽  
ASMMR Khan
Keyword(s):  
Crop Production ◽  
Agricultural Land ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Root Crops ◽  
Suitable Combination ◽  
Experimental Findings ◽  
Benefit Cost ◽  
Equivalent Yield

Adoption of intercropping may increases crop production instead of declining trend of agricultural land in Bangladesh. Thus, a field experiment on intercropping of root crops with chilli was executed at char area of Dori Bhabkhali in Mymensingh district during October 2014 to March 2015 to find out an appropriate intercrop for cultivation with chilli for higher productivity and maximum economic return. The experiment was consisted with five crop combinations viz., sole chilli, chilli + radish, chilli+ carrot, chilli + onion and chilli + garlic. Significantly the highest yield (green chilli) was obtained with sole chilli (10.26 t ha-1). Among the intercropping treatments, the highest chilli yield (10.31 tha-1) was obtained from chilli + garlic which were close to chilli + onion whereas the lowest (7.71 tha-1) was found in chilli + radish combination. Intercropping reduced 3 to 48 % chilli yield but total productivity as expressed by chilli equivalent yield increased by 80-135% over sole chilli due to the contribution of companion crops. The highest chilli equivalent yield (25.01 t ha-1), gross return (1250500 Tk ha-1), gross margin (1133500 Tk ha-1) and marginal benefit cost ratio (8.56) were obtained from chilli + garlic combination. Considering the experimental findings, chilli + garlic might be suitable combination for higher productivity and economic return.Progressive Agriculture 26 (2): 109-114, 2015

scholarly journals Study On Intercropping Leafy Vegetables With Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.)

2013 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 137-143
Author(s):  
F Ahmed ◽  
MN Islam ◽  
Ms Alom ◽  
MAI Sarker ◽  
MA Mannaf
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Leafy Vegetables ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Research Station ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Economic Return ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Suitable Combination ◽  
Total Productivity ◽  
Benefit Cost

A field experiment on intercropping of okra and leafy vegetables was conducted at Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), Joydebpur, Gazipur and Agricultural Research Station, Burirhat, Rangpur during Kharif-I season of 2010 and 2011 to find out suitable crop combination for higher productivity and economic return. Seven treatments viz., sole okra (50 cm × 40cm), okra 100% (in row) + red-amaranth 100% (broadcast), okra 100% (in row) + red-amaranth 75% (broadcast), okra 100% (in row) + leaf amaranth 100% (broadcast), okra 100% (in row) + leaf amaranth 75% (broadcast), okra 100% (in row) + jute as patshak 100% (broadcast), okra 100% (in row) + jute as patshak 75% (broadcast) were used. Intercropping reduced okra yield but total productivity increased due to additional yield of vegetables. In both the locations, sole okra produced the highest yields (15.82 t/ha at Joydebpur and 13.79 t/ha at Burirhat). Among the intercropping treatments, the highest okra yields (15.42 t/ha at Joydebpur and 12.64 t/ha at Burirhat) were obtained from okra 100%+ red amaranth 75% combination. The lowest okra yield (13.16 t/ha at Joydebpur and 11.75 t/ha at Burirhat) was recorded in okra 100% + jute as patshak 100% combination. The highest okra equivalent yield (23.00 t/ha) was recorded in okra 100% + red amaranth 100% at Joydebpur and in okra 100% + leaf amaranth 100% (21.79 t/ha) at Burirhat. These treatment combinations also gave the highest gross margin (Tk. 227180/ha at Joydebpur and Tk. 214600/ha at Burirhat) and benefit cost ratio (5.66 at Joydebpur and 5.58 at Burirhat). The results revealed that cent percent red amaranth (broadcast) or leaf amaranth intercropped with cent percent okra might be suitable combination for higher productivity and economic return at Joydebpur and Burirhat, respectively. Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 38(1): 137-143, March 2013 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjar.v38i1.15199

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