scholarly journals Planting System Effects on Intercropping of Gardenpea and Sorghum

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 59-68
Author(s):  
AA Begum ◽  
MAK Mian ◽  
SMAHM Kamal ◽  
MR Karim ◽  
RR Saha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Light Availability ◽  
Research Field ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Rabi Season ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Land Equivalent Ratio ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Suitable Combination ◽  
Benefit Cost ◽  
Equivalent Yield

The field experiment was conducted at Agronomy Research Field, Joydebpur and RARS, Burirhat, Rangpur, BARI during Rabi season of 2018-2019 and 2019-2020 to find out suitable combination of sorghum and gardenpea intercropping for higher productivity and monetary advantage. Treatments included in the experiment were: T1 = Sorghum normal row (SNR) + 1 row gardenpea (GP), T2 = SNR + 2 rows GP, T3 = Sorghum paired row (SPR) + 2 rows GP, T4 = SPR + 3 rows GP, T5 = SPR + 4 rows GP, T6 = Sole sorghum (60 cm ´ 10 cm) and T7 = Sole GP (30 cm ´ 10 cm). Light availability on gardenpea decreased with the increase of shade produced by sorghum canopy over the time up to 60 DAS. The lowest light availability on gardenpea was observed in T2 treatment and the highest was observed in sole gardenpea (T7) followed by T3 treatment in both the years. The maximum grain yield of sorghum was observed in T6 and it was decreased (6-10% in 2018-2019 and 1-12% in 2019-2020) at Joydebpur and (5-11% in 2018-2019 and 6-14% in 2019-2020) at Burirhat. The highest sorghum equivalent yield (SEY) of 10.93 t ha-1 in 2018-2019 and 12.02 t ha-1 in 2019-2020 at Joydebpur and 12.06 t ha-1 in 2018-2019 and 11.77 t ha-1 in 2019-2020 at Burirhat and also the highest land equivalent ratio (LER) of 1.77 in 2018-2019 and 1.93 in 2019-2020 at Joydebpur and 1.79 in 2018-2019 and 1.81 in 2019-2020 at Burirhatwere observed in T5 treatment. The highest gross margin of Tk.146600 ha-1 in 2018-2019 and Tk.168400 ha-1 in 2019-2020 at Joydebpur and Tk. 169200 ha-1 in 2018-2019 and Tk.163400 ha-1 in 2019-2020 at Burirhat and also the benefit cost ratio (BCR) of 3.04 in 2018-2019 and 3.34 in 2019-2020 at Joydebpur and 3.35 in 2018-2019 and 3.27 in 2019-2020 at Burirhat were also found in the same treatment. The results revealed that sorghum paired row + 4 rows gardenpea might be agronomically feasible and economically profitable for sorghum + gardenpea intercropping system at Joydebpur and Burirhat region. Bangladesh Agron. J. 2020, 23(2): 59-68

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

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 Economic feasibility of intercropping of chili with sweet gourd

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 64-69
Author(s):  
J Hossain ◽  
MS Alom ◽  
MAK Mian ◽  
MR Islam
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Economic Feasibility ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Research Station ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Suitable Combination ◽  
Benefit Cost ◽  
Equivalent Yield

A field experiment was conducted at Regional Agricultural Research Station, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), Ishurdi, Pabna during two consecutive years of 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 to find out the suitable combination of intercropping of chili with sweet gourd for increasing the productivity and economic return. The treatments were T1=100% sweet gourd (2m x 2m) + 40% chili (50cm x 100cm) + 100% recommended fertilizer (RF) of chili, T2=100% sweet gourd (2m x 2m) + 40% chili (50cm x 100cm) + 75% RF of chili, T3=100% sweet gourd (2m x 2m) + 40% chili (50cm x 100cm) + 50% RF of chili, T4=100% sweet gourd (2m x 2m) + 50% chili (50cm x 80cm) + 100% RF of chili, T5=100% sweet gourd (2m x 2m) + 50% chili (50cm x 80cm) + 75% RF of chili, T6=100% sweet gourd (2m x 2m) + 50% chili (50cm x 80cm) + 50% RF of chili, T7=Sole sweet gourd, T8= Sole chili. The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design with three replications. Fruit yield was calculated for sweet gourd and chili in ton per hectare considering the whole plot as harvested area. Results revealed that the yield of both sweet gourd and chili significantly affected by plant population and fertilizer dose in the intercropping systems. The highest equivalent yield of sweet gourd (21.21 t ha-1), land equivalent ratio (1.59), gross return (Tk. 318150.00 ha-1), gross margin (Tk. 237935.00 ha-1) and benefit cost ratio (3.97) were obtained from 100% sweet gourd (2m x 2m) + 50% chili (50cm x 80cm) + 100% RF of chili (T4). Sole crop of chili (T8) gave the lowest equivalent yield of sweet gourd (7.38 t ha-1), gross return (Tk. 110700.00 ha-1), gross margin (Tk. 37455.00 ha-1) and benefit cost ratio (1.51). Therefore, sweet gourd (100%) and chili (50%) with recommended fertilizer (100%) of chili might be economically profitable for chili with sweet gourd intercropping system.Int. J. Agril. Res. Innov. & Tech. 5 (2): 64-69, December, 2015

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 Suitability of intercropping of sesame with Mukhikachu

2013 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. 625-634 ◽  
Author(s):  
MR Islam ◽  
MAK Mian ◽  
MT Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Research Station ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Double Row ◽  
Land Equivalent Ratio ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Sole Crop ◽  
Benefit Cost ◽  
Equivalent Yield

A field experiment was conducted at the Regional Agricultural Research Station, Ishurdi, Pabna, Bangladesh during 2008-09 and 2009-2010 to find out the suitable intercrop combination of sesame with mukhikachu for getting higher productivity and economic return. Five treatments comprised of T1 = sole mukhikachu (double row:20 cm/55 cm/20 cm × 45 cm), T2=sole sesame (30 cm×5 cm), T3 = mukhikachu (double row:20 cm/55 cm/20 cm × 45 cm) + one row sesame (30%), T4 = mukhikachu (double row:20 cm/55 cm/20 cm × 45 cm) + two row sesame (60%), and T5 = mukhikachu (double row:20 cm/55 cm/20 cm × 45 cm) + sesame broadcast (100%). The results showed that intercropping systems affected the cormel yield of mukhikachu and seed yield of sesame. Mukhikachu yield decreased with the increase of sesame population in intercropped combination. The highest mean mukhikachu equivalent yield (15.65 t/ha), land equivalent ratio (1.83), gross return (Tk.187585/ha), gross margin (Tk. 114265/ha), and benefit cost ratio (2.56) were obtained from two rows of sesame (30 cm × 5 cm) in between two double rows (20 cm/55 cm/20 cm × 45 cm) of mukhikachu. Sole crop of sesame gave the lowest mukhikachu equivalent yield (4.02 t/ha), gross return (Tk.48125/ha), gross margin (Tk. 19655/ha), and benefit cost ratio (1.69). Two years' study revealed that two rows of sesame (60%) in between two double rows (20 cm/55 cm/20 cm × 45 cm) of mukhikachu was found profitable intercropping combination. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjar.v37i4.14387 Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 37(4): 625-634, December 2012

scholarly journals Efficiency of Intercropping Vegetables and Spices Relayed with Pointed Gourd

2015 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
MR Islam ◽  
MAK Mian ◽  
SN Mahfuza ◽  
J Hossain ◽  
A Hannan
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Research Station ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Land Equivalent Ratio ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Total Productivity ◽  
Pointed Gourd ◽  
Benefit Cost ◽  
Equivalent Yield

An intercropping experiment was conducted at the Regional Agricultural Research Station, BARI, Ishurdi, Pabna during 2007-2008 and 2008-2009 to find out the suitable intercrop combination for increasing total productivity and returns. Seven treatments, viz. sole pointed gourd, two times lalshak + two rows turmeric in between pointed gourd lines, two times spinach + two rows turmeric in between pointed gourd lines, one time bushbean + two rows turmeric in between pointed gourd lines, two times lalshak + two rows ginger in between pointed gourd lines, two times spinach + two rows ginger in between pointed gourd lines and one time bushbean + two rows ginger in between pointed gourd lines were compared. All the intercropping combinations were higher in terms of pointed gourd equivalent yield, gross return, gross margin and benefit cost ratio (BCR) over sole crops. The highest pointed gourd equivalent yield (105.92 t ha-1) and gross return (Tk. 2118480 ha-1) was found from two times spinach + two rows ginger in between pointed gourd lines combination. The land equivalent ratio was observed highest (2.29) in same combination which was similar to one time bushbean + two rows ginger in between pointed gourd lines combination. One time bushbean + two rows ginger in between pointed gourd lines combination gave the highest monetary returns in respect of gross margin (Tk.1623333 ha-1) and BCR (4.19). The increases in total productivity in terms of pointed gourd equivalent yields were 53.72-128.62 t ha-1 in intercrop combination compared to base crop.Bangladesh Agron. J. 2015, 18(1): 7-12

Productivity and economics of maize–squash intercropping at different planting systems

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-26
Author(s):  
S Mahmud ◽  
MM Alam ◽  
MM Rahman ◽  
M Amin ◽  
MM Hassan
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Research Station ◽  
Rabi Season ◽  
Treatment Benefit ◽  
Economic Return ◽  
Land Equivalent Ratio ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Benefit Cost ◽  
Equivalent Yield

The competitive behaviors of maize–squash intercropping at different planting systems were studied at Regional Agricultural Research Station, Hathazari, Chittagong, Bangladesh during the Rabi season of 2016–17 to find out the suitable planting arrangement of maize–squash intercropping for maximum productivity and economic return. There were seven treatments i.e. T1= sole maize, T2= 1 row maize (100%) + 1 row squash (6 plants/row), T3= maize paired row (100%) + 1 row squash (5 plants/row), T4= maize paired row (100%) + 1 row squash (4 plants/row), T5= maize paired row (100%) + 2 row squash (5 plants/row), T6= maize paired row (100%) + 2 row squash (4 plants/row) and T7= sole squash. Results revealed that the Maize Equivalent Yield (MEY) was highest (18.39 t/ha) in T5treatment, where Maize paired row (100%) + 2 row squash (5 plants/row) was consummated. The highest Land Equivalent Ratio (LER) 1.62 was found in T5 treatment. Benefit-Cost Ratio (BCR) was also the highest (3.29) in T5 treatment. Maize paired row (100%) and two rows of squash (5 plants /row) was the suitable row arrangement of the intercrops for judicious use of land consisting optimum populations of the component crops to produce more yield and economic profitJ. Bangladesh Agril. Univ. 16(1): 23-26, April 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

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