scholarly journals Intercropping Squash with Maize under Varying Planting System

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 19-24
Author(s):  
JA Chowdhury ◽  
SS Kakon ◽  
AA Begum ◽  
MAK Mian
Keyword(s):  
Grain Yield ◽  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Research Field ◽  
Agricultural Research Institute ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Economic Return ◽  
Sole Crop ◽  
Hybrid Maize ◽  
Equivalent Yield ◽  
Planting System

The experiment was conducted at the research field of Agronomy Division, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), Joydebpur, Gazipur during rabi seasons of 2014-15 and 2015-16 to find out the suitable planting arrangement of squash (var. Bulam House) with maize (var. BARI Hybrid maize-9) as intercropping for higher productivity and economic return. Seven treatment combinations viz. maize normal plating (75 cm Í 25 cm), maize normal plating (75 cm Í 25 cm) (100%) + 1 row squash (Plant to Plant 80 cm) (116%), maize paired row (37.5 cm Í 150 cm Í 37.5 cm) (100%) + 1 row squash (Plant to Plant 80 cm) (50%), maize paired row (100%) + 1 row squash (Plant to Plant 100 cm) (40%), maize paired row (100%) + 2 rows squash (Plant to Plant 80 cm) (100%), maize paired row (100%) + 2 rows squash (80%) (Plant to Plant 100 cm) and sole Squash (100 cm × 80 cm) were tested. Results showed that the highest grain yield of maize (9.47 t ha-1 in 2014-15 and 9.24 t ha-1 in 2015-16) and squash yield (28.19 t ha-1 in 2014-15 and 25.02 t ha-1 in 2015-16) were recorded in sole crop, respectively. Maximum mean maize equivalent yield (19.39 t ha-1) was recorded in maize paired row (100%) + 2 row squash (Plant to Plant 80 cm) (100%) combination in both the year. The highest gross return (Tk. 2,93,850 ha-1), gross margin (Tk. 1,92,450 ha-1) and BCR (2.95) were also obtained from the same combinations. Two years’ results revealed that maize paired row + 2 rows squash (Plant to Plant 80 cm) combination could be suitable for higher productivity and economic return. Bangladesh Agron. J. 2018, 21(2): 19-24

scholarly journals Effect of planting system of potato and plant density of maize on productivity of potato- hybrid maize intercropping system

2016 ◽  
Vol 41 (3) ◽  
pp. 397-409
Author(s):  
AA Begum ◽  
MSU Bhuiya ◽  
SMA Hossain ◽  
Amina Khatun ◽  
SK Das
Keyword(s):  
Plant Density ◽  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Maximum Yield ◽  
Growth Yield ◽  
Research Field ◽  
Economic Return ◽  
Single Row ◽  
Hybrid Maize ◽  
Planting System ◽  
Better Than

The experiment was conducted at Agronomy Research Field, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, Gazipur during 2010-11 to find out the appropriate planting system of potato and plant density of maize in potatohybrid maize intercropping system for maximum yield and economic return. Ten treatments were evaluated viz., T1= Potato whole tuber single row (75 cm × 20 cm) + 125% hybrid maize (75 cm × 20 cm), T2=Potato whole tuber single row (75 cm × 20 cm) + 100% hybrid maize (75cm × 25 cm), T3= Potato whole tuber single row (75 cm × 20 cm) + 83% hybrid maize (75 cm × 30 cm), T4= Potato half tuber paired row (20 cm/ 55 cm × 20 cm) + 125% hybrid maize (75 cm × 20 cm), T5= Potato half tuber paired row (20 cm/ 55 cm × 20 cm) +100% hybrid maize (75 cm × 25 cm), T6= Potato half tuber paired row (20 cm/ 55 cm × 20 cm) + 83% hybrid maize (75 cm × 30 cm), T7= Sole potato whole tuber single row planting system (60 cm × 25 cm), T8 = Sole potato half tuber paired row (20 cm/ 55 cm × 20 cm), T9= Sole hybrid maize in normal spacing 75 cm × 25 cm (sole HM1) and T10= Sole hybrid maize (75 cm × 25 cm) sown 30 days after potato planting (sole HM2). The results revealed that sole planting of both potato and maize produced the maximum yields. In case of sole potato, potato half tuber paired row planting system was better than potato whole tuber single row planting system. On the other hand, the performance of sole HM1 was better than sole HM2 in relation to growth, yield and economic performance. Over all T1 treatment ( potato whole tuber single row planting system with 125 % hybrid maize population) was the best intercropping system for getting higher yield and economic return as well as less relative crowding coefficient with better crop performance ratio.Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 41(3): 397-409, September 2016

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 Intercropping of Cabbage with Maize

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 115-120
Author(s):  
MM Khanum ◽  
MM Bazzaz ◽  
B Ahmed ◽  
MS Huda ◽  
MA Hossain
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Maize Yield ◽  
Research Field ◽  
Research Station ◽  
Rabi Season ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Economic Return ◽  
Total Productivity ◽  
Maize Grain ◽  
Equivalent Yield

The experiment was carried out at the research field of Agricultural Research Station, Rajbari, Dinajpur (Latitude: 25.63544, Longitude: 88.65144) during rabi season of 2016-2017 and 2017-18 under AEZ-1 to find out the suitable crop combination for higher productivity and economic return. Five different treatments were employed in the study viz. T1= Sole maize (60cm x×20cm), T2= Maize planting (75cm×x 25cm) + 1 row cabbage (50cm×50cm) T3= Maize paired row (150cm/37.5cm x 25cm) + 2 rows cabbage (50cm x×50cm) T4=Maize planting (60cm x×20cm )+1 row cabbage (60cm x×50cm), T5= Maize paired row (120cm/30cm× x 20cm) + 2 rows cabbage (60cm x 50cm) were evaluated. Maize grain yield in intercropped combination varied from 6.60-9.23 t ha-1. But the highest maize yield was recorded in Maize planting (60cm x 20cm) + 1 row cabbage (60cm x 50cm) followed by that in maize paired row (150/37.5cm × 25cm) +2 rows cabbage (50cm x×50cm), while the highest cabbage yield was recorded in maize planting (60cm x 20cm) + 1 row cabbage(60cm x 50cm) between maize. The highest maize equivalent yield was also obtained in maize planting (60cm x 20cm) + 1 row cabbage (60cm x 50cm) followed by that in maize paired row (150/37.5cm x 25cm) + 2 rows cabbage (50cm x 50cm). The highest gross return, gross margin and BCR were obtained in maize planting (60cm × 20cm) + 1 row cabbage (60cm x 50cm) followed by that in maize paired row (150/37.5cm x 25cm) +2 rows cabbage(50cm x 50cm) and the lowest in sole sowing of maize. The overall results indicated that among the intercrop combinations maize planting (60cm x 20cm) + 1 row cabbage (60cm x 50cm) and maize paired row (150/37.5cm x 25cm) +2 rows cabbage (50cm x 50cm) were found suitable for total productivity and economic return of the system. Bangladesh Agron. J. 2019, 22(1): 115-120

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 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 System Productivity of Potato + Maize Intercropping as Affected by Sowing Date

2017 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 11-20
Author(s):  
AA Begum ◽  
MSU Bhuiya ◽  
SMA Hossain ◽  
Amina Khatun ◽  
SK Das ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Maximum Yield ◽  
Sowing Date ◽  
Research Field ◽  
Agricultural Research Institute ◽  
Sowing Time ◽  
System Productivity ◽  
Monetary Return ◽  
Hybrid Maize ◽  
Equivalent Yield

The experiment was conducted at Agronomy Research Field, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), Gazipur during 2009-2010 to find out suitable sowing time of maize in potato + maize intercropping for maximum yield and economic return. Treatments of the experiment were: T1= Simultaneous sowing (SS) of potato and hybrid maize (HM), T2= SS of potato and composite maize (CM), T3= HM sown 10 days after potato planting (DAPP), T4= CM sown 10 DAPP, T5= HM sown 20 DAPP, T6= CM sown 20 DAPP, T7= HM sown 30 DAPP, T8= CM sown 30 DAPP, T9= HM sown 40 DAPP, T10 = CM sown 40 DAPP, T11= Sole potato, T12= Sole HM and T13= Sole CM. The result revealed that sole potato and maize produced the highest yield, LAI, TDM and CGR. The HM showed better performance than CM. The highest equivalent yield a monetary return indicated that potato + HM sown 30 DAPP intercropping was the most productive and profitable.Bangladesh Agron. J. 2016 19(2): 11-20

Intercropping gardenpea (Pisium sativum) with Maize (Zea mays) at farmers’ field

2018 ◽  
Vol 43 (4) ◽  
pp. 691-702 ◽  
Author(s):  
MAH Khan ◽  
N Sultana ◽  
N Akter ◽  
MS Zaman ◽  
MR Islam
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Agricultural Research Institute ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Garden Pea ◽  
Land Equivalent Ratio ◽  
Research Division ◽  
Maize Grain ◽  
Hybrid Maize ◽  
On Farm ◽  
Equivalent Yield

An experiment was conducted at the farmers’ field of Phulpur MLT site of On- Farm Research Division, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), Mymensingh during 2015-16 and 2016-17 to find out a suitable intercrop combination of garden pea with maize for higher productivity and profitability. Five treatments, viz. T1= Maize (100%) + one row garden pea (33%) in between maize lines, T2= Maize (100%) + two row garden pea (66%) in between maize lines, T3= Maize (100%) + garden pea broadcast (100%) in between maize lines, T4= Sole maize and T5= Sole garden pea were tested following RCB design with six dispersed replications. Maize var. BARI Hybrid Maize-9 and garden pea var. BARI Motorshuti-3 were used in monoculture as well as in intercropping situations. Intercropping of garden pea improved the yield components of maize and offered some additional yield. The highest maize grain yield (8.62 t ha-1) and maize equivalent yield (20.22 t ha-1 yr-1) were recorded with maize (100 %) + two rows of garden pea (66 %) in between maize lines (T2). The values of all the competition functions were greater than unity and maize (100 %)+ two rows of garden pea (66 %) in between maize lines (T2) showed higher values of land equivalent ratio (1.56), gross return (Tk. 311920 ha-1), gross margin (Tk. 175697 ha-1) and BCR (2.29) as compared to other treatments.Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 43(4): 691-702, December 2018

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 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 Effect of conservation agriculture on grain yield and income of maize under maize based cropping system in far western Nepal

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 320-332
Author(s):  
H.K. Prasai ◽  
S.K. Sah ◽  
A.K. Gautam ◽  
A.P. Regmi
Keyword(s):  
Grain Yield ◽  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Cropping Systems ◽  
Cropping System ◽  
Conservation Agriculture ◽  
Research Field ◽  
Research Station ◽  
Net Benefit ◽  
Maize Varieties ◽  
Hybrid Maize

Abstract. The adoption of Conservation agriculture (CA) contributes to sustainable production and its advantages include lower inputs and stable yields. This study was conducted in the research field of Regional Agricultural Research Station, Bhagetada, Dipayal, Doti during 2014 and 2015 to identify the effect of CA on grain yield and income of maize in Maize based cropping system. Both conservation and conventional agricultural (ConvA) practices were evaluated on two maize based cropping systems namely maize-wheat-mungbean (M-W-MB) and maize-lentil-mungbean (M-L-MB). For this purpose two maize varieties namely Raj Kumar and Arun-2 were used. The average productivity of maize under M-L-MB cropping system was 1.6% higher (5.75 t/ha) than M-W-MB cropping system (5.66 t/ha). The average grain yield of maize under CA was 16.7% higher (6.15 t/ha) than ConvA (5.27 t/ha). Rajkumar produced 43% higher average grain yield (6.73 t/ha) than Arun-2 variety (4.69 t/ha). The average net benefit was slightly higher (US$ 597.33/ha) under M-L-MB cropping system than M-W-MB cropping system (US$ 573.89/ha). Similarly, the average net benefit from CA was 102% higher (US$ 783.67/ha) than ConvA (US$ 386.79/ha). Rajkumar variety gave 127% higher average net benefit (US$ 813.49/ha) than Arun-2 (US$ 357.81/ha). The average benefit - cost (B:C) ratio of M-L-MB cropping system was slightly higher (1.72) than the average B:C ratio of M-W-MB cropping system (1.70). The average B:C ratio of CA was 42% higher (2.01) than ConvA (1.41). The average B:C ratio of Rajkumar variety was found 33% higher (1.95) than Arun-2 (1.46). The higher grain yield, net profit and B:C ratio were found in CA practices under M-L-MB cropping system and Rajkumar variety. This study suggests that hybrid maize planting and the adoption of M-L-MB cropping system should be used to increase grain yield and economic performance under CA practices.

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