scholarly journals On-farm Fertility Management through Target Yield Approach for Sustenance of Tribal Farmers

2020 ◽  
pp. 58-65
Author(s):  
Kasthuri Rajamani ◽  
A. Madhavi ◽  
T. Srijaya ◽  
P. Surendra Babu ◽  
Pradip Dey
Keyword(s):  
Seed Yield ◽  
Soil Health ◽  
Yield Response ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Fertility Management ◽  
Target Yield ◽  
Tribal Farmers ◽  
Almost All ◽  
On Farm

The demonstrations on on-farm fertility management through desired yield target were conducted with castor and maize crops at 15 farmers’ fields during rabi 2016-17 at Peddatanda and Sainapally tanda of Nagarkurnool District, Telangana to improve sustenance of tribal farmers and to verify the fertilizer prescription models & to analyze the economics of these models to enhance the productivity and profitability. The results revealed that the targeted yield prescription models ensured higher seed yield, response yard-stick and nutrient ratio to the applied fertilizers, and additional benefits from higher produce, a good benefit-cost ratio obtained over the farmers’ practice. The seed yield from the pre-fixed targets of 25 and 60 q ha-1 of castor and maize were achieved within ± 10 % yield deviation at almost all the locations, which ensure for further nourishment of tribal farmers. The targeted yield prescription models for fertilizer recommendations were more precise to achieve the targeted yield, additionally led to higher profits and soil health.

scholarly journals Management of Cumin Blight Disease on Farmer’s Field

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
B.L. Jat ◽  
Nidhi . ◽  
Gopichand Singh ◽  
Pushpa Kumawat
Keyword(s):  
Disease Management ◽  
Seed Yield ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Net Return ◽  
Incremental Benefit ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Blight Disease ◽  
Benefit Cost ◽  
On Farm ◽  
Cumin Seed

In Nagaur district cumin blight disease management trial was conducted through on-farm trial during the year 2020-21. Cumin seed yield of 9.74 q/ha was obtained under demonstration technology as compared to farmer’s practice (7.81 q/ha). The percent seed yield under demonstrations was 25% over the farmer’s practices. Under demonstrated practices, farmers got maximum net return of Rs. 89055/ha. Whereas, it was of Rs. 65215/ha under farmer’s practices. The incremental benefit cost ratio was 1:3.37 under demonstrations as compared to 1:2.8 in farmer’s practices.

Cluster Frontline Demonstration: An Effective Technology Dissemination Approach for Enhancing Productivity and Profitability of Black Gram (Vigna mungo)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Upesh Kumar ◽  
G.A. Patel ◽  
R.P. Chudhari ◽  
S.S. Darji ◽  
R.S. Raghav
Keyword(s):  
Soil Health ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Vigna Mungo ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Black Gram ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Integrated Crop Management ◽  
Technology Dissemination ◽  
Benefit Cost ◽  
Tobacco Caterpillar

Background: Pulses are versatile crops that are better for nutritional security and soil health. Black gram (Vigna mungo L.) is most important pulse crop, grown throughout the country. The productivity of Black gram is low in Patan district because non-adoption of scientific technologies by the farmers like use of poor quality seeds, water stress at critical stages, imbalance use of plant nutrient, infestation of weeds and incidence of pest especially mosaic, blight, tobacco caterpillar and sucking pest.Methods: The present study was carried out by the Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Samoda- Ganwada, Taluka- Siddhpur, District - Patan (Gujarat) during Kharif season. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Patan (Gujarat) conducted 225 demonstrations in farmer’s field of Patan district during three years i.e., from Kharif, 2017-18, Kharif, 2018-19 and Kharif, 2019-20 on integrated crop management (ICM). Front line demonstrations on black gram were organized in nine cluster in different taluka of Patan District. The demonstrated technology is improved variety (GU-1), Optimum seed rate (20 Kg/Ha), Seed treatment by fungicide and insecticide, Soil inoculation by NPK-liquid consortia Bio fertilizer @ 5 Lit/ Ha, RDF as per STV, water management at critical stages, IWM and application of IPM module for the management of insect (Specially on Tobacco Caterpillar and pod borer) and Yellow Mosaic diseases.Result: Reduce the pest infestation under demonstrated technology of black gram resulted enhance the productivity is 24.51 per cent in demonstrated plot over farmers practice. The net return from demonstrated technology is ranged from Rs 28530 per ha in 2018-19 to Rs 36830 per ha in 2019-20 whereas in farmers practice, it was ranges from Rs 20700 in 2017-18 to Rs 30200 in 2019-20. The benefit: cost ratio of black gram cultivation under demonstrated technology was 3.10 whereas in farmer’s practices, it was 2.77.

scholarly journals Effect of different organic manures and fertilizers on growth and yield of knol-khol (Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes L.)

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 56-62
Author(s):  
Md. Anichhul Islam ◽  
Md. Yamin Kabir ◽  
Nubayra Tasnim Shuvra ◽  
Md. Amirul Islam ◽  
Md. Hasibur Rahaman Hera
Keyword(s):  
Brassica Oleracea ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Soil Health ◽  
Poultry Manure ◽  
Environmental Benefits ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Cow Dung ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Benefit Cost

AbstractA field experiment was carried out to investigate the effect of different manures and fertilizers on the growth and yield of knol-khol (Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes) at Dr. Purnendu Gain Field Laboratory of Agrotechnology Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna from November 2014 to February 2015. The single factor experiment comprised of different types of fertilizers and manures viz., T0 (Control), T1 (Recommended doses of NPK), T2 (Cow dung), T3 (Vermicompost), T4 (Poultry manure), T5 (50 % Cow dung + 50 % NPK), T6 (50% Vermicompost + 50% Cow dung), T7 (50% Vermicompost + 50 % Poultry manure) and T8 (25% Cow dung+ 25% Vermicompost+ 25% Poultry manure + 25% NPK). The Experiment was laid out in Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with four replications. The maximum plant height was obtained from the treatment T1 at 25, 35 and 45 Days after transplanting (DAT). The maximum spread of canopy was 36.75 cm, 52.50 cm and 66.05 cm from the treatment T3, T7 and T2, respectively. The maximum economic yield (21.92 t/ha) and biological yield (40.083 t/ha) were found in the treatment T1 and T7, respectively. Highest benefit cost ratio (3.07) was obtained from the treatment T1whilethe minimum (0.57) was obtained from T3 which indicates that high cost of vermicompost affect net return severely. Although, T1 produced maximum benefit cost ratio, the treatment T4 and T2 are very close to T1 and also statistically similar. So, we can consider poultry manure and cow dung for our soil health, environmental benefits and ecological safety.

scholarly journals Effects of the components of conservation agriculture on the profitability of rice (Oryza sativa L.) in the Eastern Gangetic Plain of Bangladesh

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 333-337
Author(s):  
Hossain M ◽  
◽  
Begum M ◽  
Rahman M ◽  
Hashem A ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oryza Sativa L ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Rice Variety ◽  
Conservation Agriculture ◽  
Conventional Tillage ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Gangetic Plain ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
On Farm ◽  
Residue Retention

A two year longer on-farm research on conservation agriculture was conducted at Bhangnamari area of Bangladesh during November-June in 2014-15 and 2015-16 to evaluate the performance of non-puddled rice cultivation under increased crop residue retention. The rice variety BRRI dhan28 was transplanted under puddled conventional tillage (CT) vs. non-puddled strip tillage (ST) with 50% standing residue (R50) vs. conventional no-residue (R0) practice. The treatments were arranged in a randomized complete block design with four replications. There were no significant yield differences between tillage practices and residue levels in 2014-15. But in the following year, ST yielded 9% more grain compared to CT leading to 22% higher BCR. Retention of 50% residue increased yield by 3% over no-residue, which contributed to 10% higher benefit-cost ratio (BCR). Results of this two year on-farm study confirmed that the ST combined with 50% residue retention yielded the highest grain yield (5.81 t ha-1) which contributed to produce the highest BCR (1.06).

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 Performance of Pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan. L) Varieties under Different Spacings During Rabi Season

2020 ◽  
pp. 61-66
Author(s):  
K. Indudha Reddy ◽  
A. V. Ramanjaneyulu ◽  
M. V. Nagesh Kumar ◽  
C. V. Sameer Kumar ◽  
M. Venkata Ramana
Keyword(s):  
Seed Yield ◽  
Plant Density ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Rabi Season ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Pooled Data ◽  
Net Returns ◽  
Long Duration ◽  
Plant Densities ◽  
Benefit Cost

An experiment was conducted with the objective of ascertaining the feasibility of cultivation of pigeonpea during rabi season in the alfisols of Southern Telangana Zone. Further, it was designed to understand the performance of pigeonpea genotypes at various plant densities and also the economics of pigeonpea cultivation during rabi season. It consisted of 12 treatments with four plant densities in main plots and three genotypes in sub plots in split plot design. The pooled data of 2015-16 and 2016-17 revealed that significantly higher seed yield (1532 kg ha-1) was recorded at plant density of 60 cm × 10 cm spacing than at 45cm × 10cm (1332 kg/ha), 75 cm × 10 cm (1321 kg/ha) and 90 cm × 10 cm (1141 kg/ha). Among the genotypes, the seed yield in PRG-158 (1547 kg/ha) and Asha (ICPL 87119) (1591 kg/ha) was on par with each other but significantly higher than in PRG-176 (857 kg/ha). The higher gross returns (Rs. 77366 ha-1), net returns (Rs.46733 ha-1) and benefit cost ratio (2.53) was recorded at plant density of 60 cm × 10 cm spacing than at other tested plant densities (45 cm × 10 cm, 75 cm × 10 cm and 90 cm × 10 cm). Among the genotypes, Asha (ICPL 87119) registered highest gross returns (Rs. 80346 ha-1), net returns (Rs.49711 ha-1) and benefit cost ratio (2.62) followed by PRG-158 (gross returns of Rs. 78124ha-1, net returns of Rs.47489 ha-1 and benefit cost ratio of 2.55) and PRG-176 (gross returns of Rs. 43279ha-1, net returns of Rs.13144 ha-1 and benefit cost ratio of 1.44). Thus, the spacing of 60 cm × 10 cm is recommended for the cultivation of pigeonpea during rabi season in alfisols of Southern Telangana Zone with long duration varieties like PRG-158 and Asha (ICPL-87119).

scholarly journals Hybrid Maize and Chilli Intercropping in the Hilly Areas of Bandarban

2016 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-48
Author(s):  
M Ahmed ◽  
S Ishtiaque ◽  
MMR Sarker ◽  
AS MMR Khan ◽  
AK Choudhury ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Rabi Season ◽  
System Productivity ◽  
Single Row ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Research Division ◽  
Suitable Combination ◽  
Hybrid Maize ◽  
Benefit Cost ◽  
On Farm

The experiment was conducted at farmers’ field of On-Farm Research Division (OFRD), Bandarban during Rabi season of 2014-15 to find out suitable combination of hybrid maize and chilli intercropping system to increase system productivity and economic return. The experimental design was Randomized Complete Block (RCB) design with six dispersed replications. The maize var. BARI Hybrid Maize-9 and chilli (local) were used in the experiment. Two intercropping combinations viz., Maize single row (100 cm x 25 cm) + 2 rows chilli (50 cm x 40 cm) and Maize single row (150 cm x 25 cm) + 3 rows Chilli (50 cm x 40 cm) were evaluated against their sole crops. The highest gross return (Tk. 435040 ha-1), net return (Tk. 366290 ha-1) and benefit cost ratio (6.33) were recorded in maize single row (150 cm x 25cm) + 3 rows Chilli (50 cm x 40 cm) combination. Cob yield of hybrid maize and green fruit yield of Chilli were the highest in the respective sole crops. The results revealed that maize single row (150 cm x 25 cm) + 3 rows Chilli (50 cm x 40 cm) combination might be suitable and economically profitable for the hilly areas.Bangladesh Agron. J. 2016, 19(1): 45-48

scholarly journals Influence of non-puddled transplanting and residues of previous mustard on rice (Oryza sativa L.)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Mobarak Hossain ◽  
Mahfuza Begum ◽  
Md. Moshiur Rahman ◽  
Abul Hashem ◽  
Richard W. Bell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Block Design ◽  
Conventional Tillage ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Tillage Practices ◽  
Significant Yield ◽  
Strip Tillage ◽  
Benefit Cost ◽  
On Farm ◽  
Residue Retention

On-farm research was conducted at Gouripur sub-district under Mymensingh district of Bangladesh during the boro (mid November-June) season in 2013-14 and 2014-15 to evaluate the performance of non-puddled rice cultivation with and without crop residue retention. The rice var. BRRI dhan28 was transplanted by two tillage practices viz., puddled conventional tillage (CT) and non-puddled strip tillage (ST) and at two levels of mustard residues, i.e., no residue (R0) and 50% residue (R50). The experiment was designed in a randomized complete block design with four replications. There were no significant yield differences between tillage practices and residue levels in 2013-14. But in the following year, ST yielded 9% more grain compared to CT leading to 22% higher BCR. Retention of 50% residue increased yield by 3% compared to no-residue, which contributed to 10% higher benefit-cost ratio (BCR). The ST combined with 50% residue retention yielded the highest grain yield (5.81 t ha-1) which contributed to produce the highest BCR (1.06).

scholarly journals Technology assessment on alternative natural sweetener used for cookies through on farm trial (2019-2020)

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 264-268
Author(s):  
P. Karuppasamy ◽  
M.R. Latha
Keyword(s):  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
The People ◽  
Palm Sugar ◽  
Poly Ethylene ◽  
Benefit Cost ◽  
On Farm ◽  
White Sugar

A study was conducted during 2019-2020 in ICAR-KVK, Vamban, Pudukkottai district, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore. The people are facing various health problems for high consumption of white sugar viz., obesity, diabetes, dementia, cardiovascular disease, macular degeneration, alzheimer’s disease, increased blood glucose level, kidney ailments, gout, heart problems, hyperactivity, cancer and cavities. Children who eat sweets containing sugar also suffer from health issues. Hence, we have developed cookies with natural sugars and sensory evaluated for the period of 30 days stored in poly ethylene pack at room temperature. The cookies were nutritious and convenient snack for all age groups. The present study was undertaken to develop different cookies with addition of palm sugar, jaggery, white sugar and to evaluate the sensory acceptability, shelf life and benefit cost ratio of cookies through on farm trial for entrepreneurship development programme.

scholarly journals Jute seed production as influenced by dates of sowing and topping in red and laterite zone of West Bengal

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 1582-1586
Author(s):  
Bikas Chandra Patra ◽  
Nirmal Kumar Dinda ◽  
Korla Aditya Chowdary ◽  
Milan Kanti Kundu
Keyword(s):  
Seed Yield ◽  
Crop Production ◽  
West Bengal ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Regional Research ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Agronomic Practices ◽  
Separate Treatment ◽  
Second Year ◽  
Benefit Cost

An experiment was carried out during thekharif season of two consecutive years 2014 and 2015 at Regional Research Sub-station, Raghunathpur, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Purulia, West Bengal with the view to maximise the jute seed yield by manipulating certain non-monetary techniques like dates of sowing and topping associated with crop production. The Capsularis variety Bidhan pat-3 was sown in three different dates (1st-25th June, 2nd-15th July and 3rd-5th August) with 3 topping (clipping of apical portion) practices at 30, 45 and 60 days after sowing (DAS) as separate treatment with no topping as control. These different agronomic practices significantly (at 5 % probability level) influenced the performance of the crop in various aspects. The 1st date of sowing showed its supremacy in terms of expression of the crop in the field in all the aspects achieving a seed yield of 709.50 kg ha-1 and 737.85 kg ha-1 during first and second year respectively, whereas, the last date of sowing showed its inferiority obtaining a seed yield of 590.10 kg ha-1 and 647.13 kg ha-1all through the first and second year respectively.1stdate of sowing also recorded higher net return(Rs. 33721.50 ha-1& Rs.35989.50 ha-1 during first and second year) and benefit: cost ratio (1.46 and 1.56 in first and second year) over the other two date of sowing. How-ever, maximum seed yield was achieved when the crop was topped on 45 DAS (728.80 kg ha-1 and 773.57 kg ha-1 during first and second year) irrespective of the date of sowing.

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