scholarly journals Performance of different crop species with pointed gourd (Trichosanthes dioica Roxb.)

2013 ◽  
Vol 38 (3) ◽  
pp. 523-529 ◽  
Author(s):  
MS Alom ◽  
BL Nag ◽  
MN Islam ◽  
F Ahmed ◽  
S Akther
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Research Station ◽  
Crop Species ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Trichosanthes Dioica ◽  
Pointed Gourd ◽  
Benefit Cost ◽  
Equivalent Yield ◽  
Planting System

The experiment was conducted at the Regional Agricultural Research Station, Jessore during the period from November 2008 to April 2010 to find out the suitable component crop and planting system under intercropping system with pointed gourd for higher yield and economic return. The treatment combinations were T1 = Pointed gourd (PG) sole, T2 = PG + radish + mungbean (1 row at the boarder of the bed) + amaranth (broadcast), T3 = PG + radish + mungbean (2 rows at the boarder of the bed) + shabuj shak (broadcast), T4 = PG + radish + Indian spinach (1 row at the boarder of the bed), T5 = PG + radish + Indian spinach (2 rows at the boarder of the bed) and T6 = PG + radish + mungbean: Indian spinach (1 : 1 row at the boarder of the bed). The fruit yield (26.27-30.50 t/ha) of pointed gourd did not affect by sole and different intercropping systems. The highest pointed gourd equivalent yield (68.02 t/ha), gross return (Tk.1020300/ha) and net return (Tk.631466/ha) and benefit cost ratio (2.62) was obtained from the intercropping combination of PG + radish + Indian spinach (2 rows at the boarder of the bed). DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjar.v38i3.16979 Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 38(3): 523-529, September 2013

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

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 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

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 Productivity and profitability of intercropping sesame with turmeric at marginal farmers level of Bangladesh

2016 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 47-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
MR Islam ◽  
MSH Molla ◽  
MAK Main
Keyword(s):  
Economic Performance ◽  
Agricultural Research ◽  
The Other ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Research Station ◽  
Land Equivalent Ratio ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Sole Cropping ◽  
Benefit Cost ◽  
Equivalent Yield

Turmeric-sesame intercrops at different planting densities were studied at the Regional Agricultural Research Station, Ishwardi, Pabna, Bangladesh in 2014 and 2015 to find out the productivity and economic performance of intercropping sesame with turmeric. The experiment was laid out in RCB design maintaining three replication with five treatments viz., turmeric (100%) + 1 row sesame (33%) in between turmeric lines, turmeric (100%) + 2 row sesame (67%) in between turmeric lines, turmeric (100%) + 3 row sesame (100%) in between turmeric lines, turmeric (100%) + sesame broadcast (100%) in between turmeric lines, sole turmeric and sole sesame. Rhizome yield of turmeric was significantly higher in all intercropping systems (22.85-23.77 t ha-1) than in monoculture system (18.00 t ha-1). The maximum turmeric yield (23.77 t ha-1) was obtained from turmeric (100%) + 3 row sesame (100%) in between turmeric lines intercropping system, which was also exhibited higher turmeric equivalent yield (26.05 t ha-1), benefit cost ratio (3.50), land equivalent ratio (2.28), competitive indices values, SPI (41.09) and MAI (Tk. 294952.62 ha-1) compared to the other intercropping and sole cropping system.SAARC J. Agri., 14(1): 47-58 (2016)

scholarly journals Effect of mechanized cultivation on yield parameters of Mungbean

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 253-259
Author(s):  
Md Raziul Hassan Mondol ◽  
Md Babul Anwar ◽  
Md Rahamot Ali ◽  
Khokan Kumer Sarker ◽  
Md Matiar Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Conservation Tillage ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Conventional Tillage ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Research Station ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Power Tiller ◽  
Benefit Cost

A field experiment was conducted at Regional Agricultural Research Station, Jessore during Kharif-I 2013 with four treatments viz. T1 = conventional tillage + manual seeding (in line), T2 = conventional tillage + manual seeding (in broadcasting), T3 = power tiller operated seeder (PTOS) and T4 = seeding with bed planter method used in the experiment. The objective of this study was to achieve the goal of increased mungbean production in Bangladesh through different tillage and seeding methods. Besides, to disseminate information in the farmer’s level conservation tillage is new technology for increasing and sustaining productivity and profitability of mungbean cultivation in mechanized way. From the study, the results revealed that seeding with bed planter method treatment was the most effective and profitable for production of mungbean among all tillage and seeding methods in considering gross margin (40705 Tk /ha) and benefit cost ratio (1.73).Res. Agric., Livest. Fish.2(2): 253-259, August 2015

scholarly journals Performance of lentil varieties under relay and minimum tillage conditions in T. Aman rice

2015 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
pp. 271-278
Author(s):  
MR Islam ◽  
MK Uddin ◽  
MO Ali
Keyword(s):  
Seed Yield ◽  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Productive Efficiency ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Research Station ◽  
Rabi Season ◽  
Yield Attributes ◽  
Minimum Tillage ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Benefit Cost

A study on comparative productive efficiency and feasibility of lentil varieties both at relay and minimum tillage were conducted at the Regional Agricultural Research Station, BARI, Ishurdi, Pabna, Bangladesh during the Rabi season of 2007-08 and 2008-09. Three lentil varieties viz. BARI Masur-2, BARI Masur-3 and BARI Masur-4 and two sowing methods viz. relay sowing and furrow sowing (Minimum tillage) were compared. The highest seed yield (1.59 t/ha) was obtained from BARI Masur-4 because of highest number of pods/plant and plant population/m2 while lowest from BARI Masur-2 (1.39 t/ha). The sowing methods had significant effect on the seed yield of lentil. Crops sown in furrows produced higher seed yield (1.60 t/ha) than that of crops in relay sowing. The interaction effect between varieties and sowing methods also had significant effect on the seed yield and yield attributes. The lentil variety BARI Masur-4 when grown in furrows gave the highest seed yield (1.70 t/ha). Though seed yield and gross return were highest in furrow sowing but highest benefit cost ratio (4.67) was found in relay sowing method.Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 40(2): 271-278 June 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

scholarly journals Effect of Weed Management Practices on Economics of Groundnut in Coastal Zone of Karnataka

2020 ◽  
pp. 23-28
Author(s):  
Kunal Narwal ◽  
B. S. Yenagi
Keyword(s):  
Weed Management ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Research Station ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
Hand Weeding ◽  
Benefit Cost

Aims: To assess efficacy and economic viablity of herbicides on weed management in groundnut under groundnut during rabi-summer season. Study Design: The experiment was laid out in randomized complete block design with three replications. Place and Duration of Study: The field experiment was conducted at Agricultural Research Station, Kumta, Uttar Kannada, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad (Karnataka) during rabi 2016-2017. Methodology: The experiment comprised nine treatments are as follows. T1: Unweeded check, T2: Weed free check, T3: Two hand weeding (At 20 and 40 DAS), T4: pendimethalin 30% E.C. @ 1.5 kg ha-1 (PE) fb one hand weeding at 25 DAS, T5: oxyfluorfen 23.5% E.C. @ 200 g ha-1(PE) fb one hand weeding at 25 DAS, T6: pendimethalin 30% E.C. @ 1.5 kg ha-1 (PE)  fb quizalofop-p-ethyl 5% E.C. @ 50 g ha-1 20-30 DAS (POE), T7: pendimethalin 30% E.C. @ 1.5 kg ha-1 (PE) fb imazethapyr 10% S.L.  @ 75 g ha-1 20- 30 DAS (POE), T8: pendimethalin 30% E.C. @ 1.5 kg ha-1 (PE) fb oxyfluorfen 23.5% E.C. @ 100 g ha-1 at 20-30 DAS (POE), T9: pendimethalin 30% E.C. @ 1.0 kg ha-1 (PE) fb one hand weeding at 25 DAS. Results: Among the weed management practices revealed that, higher cost of cultivation ( 53,340 ha-1) under weed free check and pod yield (2255 kg ha-1), gross return ( 92,446 ha-1), net return ( 45,239 ha-1) and benefit cost ratio (1.96) with pre-emergence application of pendimethalin 30% E.C. @ 1.5 kg ha-1 followed by one hand weeding at 25 DAS.

scholarly journals Productivity and profitability of Bilatidhonia intercropped with cucurbit vegetables

2008 ◽  
Vol 32 (3) ◽  
pp. 349-357
Author(s):  
M Moniruzzaman ◽  
MR Islam ◽  
SN Mozumder ◽  
SMM Rahman ◽  
NC Das
Keyword(s):  
Good Yield ◽  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Bitter Gourd ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Research Station ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Maximum Benefit ◽  
Benefit Cost ◽  
The Hill

The experiment was conducted to find out a suitable intercrop combination of Bilatidhonia and winter pumpkin relayed with different summer cucurbits (Bilatidhonia + winter pumpkin)/summer cucurbits) in the hill valley of the Agricultural Research Station (ARS), Raikhali, Rangamati during 2003-04 and 2004-05. The results revealed that all the intercrop combinations gave the highest fresh yield of Bilatidhonia than that of the sole Bilatidhonia with an exception of Bilatidhonia + winter pumpkin followed by ash gourd and summer pumpkin combination. Maximum fresh yield of Bilatidhonia (50.13 t/ha) was recorded from Bilatidhonia + winter pumpkin closely followed by ribbed gourd and bitter gourd (50.00 t/ha) combination which showed 15-15.5% higher than that of sole Bilatidhona. Summer cucurbits relayed with Bilatidhonia after harvesting of winter pumpkin gave reasonable good yield where ribbed gourd produced the highest yield (15.29 t/ha). Winter pumpkin intercropped with Bilatidhonia also produced reasonable good yield ranging from 31.88 to 32.68 t/ha compared to the sole winter pumpkin. The highest Bilatidhonia equivalent (69.02 t/ha) and gross return (Tk. 10,35,35,440/ha) were obtained from (Bilatidhonia + winter pumpkin)/ bitter gourd or ribbed gourd combination. But intercropped Bilatidhonia with winter pumpkin relayed by ribbed gourd gave the highest gross margin (Tk. 859, 566/ha) with maximum benefit-cost ratio (4.90) at hilly area of Raikhali, Rangamati.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjar.v32i3.536Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 32(3) : 349-357, September 2007

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