scholarly journals Fertilizer management in hybrid maize (Zea mays l.)-mukhikachu (Colocasia esculenta) relay cropping system

2013 ◽  
Vol 38 (3) ◽  
pp. 481-489
Author(s):  
MN Islam ◽  
M Akhteruzzaman ◽  
MS Alom ◽  
MAI Sarker ◽  
MA Mannaf
Keyword(s):  
Management Practices ◽  
Cropping System ◽  
Research Field ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Fertilizer Management ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Relay Cropping ◽  
Hybrid Maize ◽  
Benefit Cost

The experiment was conducted at the research field of Agronomy Division, BARI, Joydebpur, Gazipur and ARS, Burirhat, Rangpur during consecutive two years of 2009-10 and 2010-11 to find out optimum fertilizer dose for hybrid maize-mukhikachu relay cropping system. Five fertilizer combinations viz, Recommended fertilizer of hybrid maize (RFM) + 112 kg N/ha, RFM + 25% recommended fertilizer of mukhikachu (RFK), RFM + 50% RFK, RFM + 75% RFK and RFM + 100% RFK were tested on hybrid maize-mukhikachu relay cropping system. Sole crops of hybrid maize (cv. BARI Hybrid Maize-5) and mukhikachu (cv. Bilashi) with their respective recommended fertilizer dose (maize: 255-55-140-40-6-2 kg/ha NPKSZnB and mukhikachu: 112-32-95-22 kg/ha NPKS) were included for comparison. Grain yield of sole maize with recommended fertilizer practice was identical with other fertilizer combinations at both the locations. Yield and yield components of mukhikachu under different fertilizer management practices increased with the increase of fertilizer levels up to RFM + 50% RFK and then decreased at both the locations. Edible yield of sole kachu with recommended fertilizer practice was the highest but it was identical to RFM + 50% RFK at both the locations. The highest maize equivalent yield (Joy: 24.26 t/ha, Buri: 31.56 t/ha) and gross return (Joy: Tk 291120/ha, Buri: Tk 378720/ha) was recorded in RFM + 50% RFK. But the highest gross margin (Joy: Tk 207035/ha, Buri: Tk 291570/ha) was obtained from RFM + 25% RFK at Joydebpur and from RFM + 50% RFK at Burirhat. The highest benefit cost ratio (Joy: 3.69, Buri: 4.64) was found from RFM + 112 kg N/ha at both the locations. The results revealed that recommended fertilizer dose (255-55-140-40-6-2kg/ha NPKSZnB) of hybrid maize plus 112 kg N/ha (extra) might be economically profitable for hybrid maize mukhikachu relay cropping system at both the locations. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjar.v38i3.16975 Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 38(3): 481-489, September 2013

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 Productivity of potato - hybrid maize relay cropping system as influenced by fertilizer dose

2015 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 9-13
Author(s):  
AKM S Hoque ◽  
MN Islam ◽  
MH Hossain ◽  
MAH Khan
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Cropping System ◽  
Research Field ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Research Station ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Relay Cropping ◽  
Hybrid Maize ◽  
Benefit Cost

The experiment was conducted at research field of Agricultural Research Station, BARI, Comilla during November 2012 to June 2013 with a view to find out economic fertilizer dose for potato- hybrid maize relay cropping system. The potato variety BARI Alu-7 and the maize variety BARI Hybrid Maize-7 were used. Seven fertilizer combinations viz. T1= Farmers fertilizer dose of potato (FFDP) + without additional fertilizer for maize (WAFM), T2= FFDP + 100% N of recommended fertilizer dose of hybrid maize (RFDM), T3= FFDP + 100% N & 25% others of RFDM, T4= FFDP + 100% N & 50% others of RFDM, T5= Recommended fertilizer dose of potato (RFDP) +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. Farmer’s fertilizer dose for potato was 504-162-309 kg ha-1 NPK. Recommended fertilizer dose for potato and hybrid maize was 198-44-194-24-6-1.2 kg ha-1 NPKSZnB and 255-55-140-40-6-2 kgha-1 NPKSZnB, respectively. The highest potato equivalent yield (37.80 t ha-1) and gross return (4,53,600 Tk. ha-1) were obtained from T3 treatment. But the maximum gross margin (Tk. 3,03,075 Tk. ha-1) was found from treatment T1 and the highest benefit cost ratio (3.14) was observed in T5 whichwas close to T1 (3.06) and T6 (3.0) .The results revealed that recommended fertilizer dose of potato and 100% N from recommended fertilizer dose of hybrid maize might be used for potato hybrid maize relay cropping system for getting higher economic return at Comilla region.Bangladesh Agron. J. 2014, 17(2): 9-13

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 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 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 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 On-Farm Evaluation of Improved Pattern Through Inclusion of Mustard in Fallow Period Preceding T. Aus-T. Aman Rice Cropping in Sylhet Region

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
MI Nazrul
Keyword(s):  
Production Efficiency ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Cropping System ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Cropping Patterns ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Land Use Efficiency ◽  
High Yielding Varieties

The study was conducted at the farmer’s field in Sylhet under AEZ 20 during three consecutive years 2016-17, 2017-18 and 2018-19 to determine the productivity and profitability of cropping patterns viz. IP: improved pattern (Mustard-T. Aus-T. Aman rice) by introducing high yielding varieties and improved management practices and FP: farmer’s pattern (Fallow-T. Aus-T. Aman rice). The experiment was laid out in randomized complete block design with six dispersed replications. Results showed that the improved pattern with management practices provided 6.88 and 22.84 % higher grain yield of T. Aus and T. Aman rice, respectively; also contributed higher mean rice equivalent yield (9.44 t ha-1) compared to farmer’s pattern.Sustainable yield index (0.36), production efficiency (39.75 kg ha-1day-1), and land use efficiency (75.98 %) were maximum in Mustard-T. Aus- T. Aman rice cropping system on an average. Similarly, the highest mean gross margin (Tk.1,12,425 ha-1) with benefit cost ratio (2.13) was obtained from improved pattern. Three years results revealed that 24% extra cost provides an ample scope of considerable improvement of the productivity with the inclusion of Mustard before T. Aus rice in improved pattern. Bangladesh Agron. J. 2019, 22(2): 1-10

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 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 Profitability of Dry Season Farming of Jute Mallow (Corchorus olitorius) and Amaranth (Amaranthus cruentus) Inter and Sole Cropping Systems in Abeokuta, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (3) ◽  
pp. 49-59
Author(s):  
Omolola Oladoyin Ayodeji ◽  
Jonathan Jeremiah Atungwu ◽  
James Olasupo Fadeyi ◽  
Dennis Ugochukwu Ifezue ◽  
Harvester Onyibor Okoye ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cropping Systems ◽  
Cropping System ◽  
Rate Of Return ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Vegetable Production ◽  
Total Revenue ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Benefit Cost

The study determined the profitability of three different cropping systems. Data collected include cost of fixed assets, cost of variable inputs, yields and prices of outputs. Data were subjected to budgetary technique; analysis of variance and significant means were separated using Duncan’s Multiple Range Test at 5% level of probability. Results of the gross margin analysis showed that both the intercropping and only sole Amaranth vegetable production were profitable. The intercrop production had a gross margin of N567,920/ha with a total revenue of N1, 600,000 /ha and having the highest output of 8000kg/ha while the sole Amaranth vegetable production had a gross margin of N179, 920/ha with a total revenue of N1,200,000/ha and having an output of 6000kg/ha. Also, the intercrop vegetable production had a benefit cost ratio, rate of return and gross ratio of 1.51, 0.52 and 0.66, respectively while sole Amaranth production had a benefit cost ratio, rate of return and gross ratio of 1.15, 0.15 and 0.87, respectively. The result indicates that the two vegetable productions were profitable. Further analysis revealed that intercropping did not have significant (p<0.05) effect on the growth (plant height, number of leaves) of both vegetables. However, Jute yield was significantly (p<0.01) affected by Amaranth-Jute intercropping. Both the intercrop and sole Amaranth enterprises were profitable, but there was a significant difference in the profitability of the intercrop cropping system practised as the Amaranth/Jute intercrop was more profitable. The intercrop is, therefore, recommended to farmers since it is more profitable and provides a variety of income generation for the farmer’s thereby ensuring food and income security.

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