Modification of Portable Power Tiller for Small Scale Weeding Operation

Weeds are unwanted and undesirable plant that interfere with the utilization of land and water resources and adversely affect crop production. After preliminary study, it was found out that power tiller could be adopted for weeding. Therefore, the study aimed at improving its performance through modification of some major component such as: weeding blades and depth gauge. Three sets of pairs of blade gang of four, six and eight were made from 3 mm mild steel sheet metal. The fabrication was carried out at the Department of Agricultural and Bio-Resources Engineering, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. The modified machine was evaluated based on weeding efficiency, field capacity, Plant Damage and Fuel consumption in the maize field during 2017/2018 irrigation season at Institute for Agricultural Research, IAR, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria research farm. Four levels of blade types ‘B’ and three levels of weeding depth ‘D’ were considered. The field was laid in a 4×3 Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) at two (2) Weeks After Sowing (2WAS). DMRT was used for mean separation ran in SAS package. The results showed effects of blade types and weeding depth were significant on the weeding performance of the machine.

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Performance of Garlic (Allium sativum) Varieties under Zero Tillage Mulch Condition in Southern Coastal Region of Bangladesh

Proceedings ◽

10.3390/proceedings2019036159 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 36 (1) ◽

pp. 159

Author(s):

Rina Rani Saha ◽

Md. Abul Khayer Mian ◽

Subarna Kundu ◽

Khokan Kumer Sarker

Keyword(s):

Crop Production ◽

Allium Sativum ◽

Agricultural Research ◽

Block Design ◽

Winter Season ◽

Coastal Region ◽

Soil Surface ◽

Cost Effective ◽

Zero Tillage ◽

Local Cultivar

The experiment was carried out under ACIAR-KGF project at farmers’ field of Tildanga village at Dacope Upazilla under Khulna District during rabi season of 2018–19 after harvest of previous transplanted aman rice to find out the suitable variety of garlic (Allium sativum) for cultivation in southern coastal region of Bangladesh and to observe the effect of straw mulching on the yield of garlic. The experimental area faces slight to moderately drought and saline prone at later part of winter season and beginning of summer. The salinity causes unfavorable environment and hydrological situation restricting the normal crop production. Farmers generally cultivate only single transplanted aman (T.aman) rice in a year at south and south-western coastal saline areas. Garlic is one of the important spices crop in Bangladesh. The treatments of the experiment were five garlic varieties viz., V1 = BARI Roshun-1, V2 = BARI Roshun-2, V3 = BARI Roshun-3, V4 = BARI Roshun-4 which were developed by Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI) and V5 = Local cultivar. The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design with three replications. All five varieties of garlic were sown on 17 December 2018 under zero tillage condition. BARI Roshun-1 gave the highest number of bulb/m2 (57), pseudostem height (37 cm), weight of individual bulb (7.65 g) and bulb yield (5.81 t/ha). BARI Roshun-3 gave the lowest yield (3.87 t/ha). It was also observed that the soil moisture of the farmers’ field were higher during sowing of garlic which was not suitable for ploughing the land. So timely establishment of garlic is possible by following hand dibbling methods under zero tillage condition on the muddy soil surface and also cost effective. Mulching can protect the evaporation loss and reduces the salinity stress which ultimately influence the crop establishment and yield. Earlier farmers of Tildanga at Dacope under Khulna District had no idea about the cultivation of garlic under zero tillage along with straw much. When the experimental results were demonstrated and discussed about the technology to the farmers gathering during Field Day then they were impressed and interested to grow garlic. Fallow land of coastal areas of Bangladesh could be utilized through disseminating this technology and ultimately cropping intensification increased.

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Residual Nitrogen Contributions from Grain Legumes to the Growth and Development of Succeeding Maize Crop

ISRN Agronomy ◽

10.5402/2012/213729 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 2012 ◽

pp. 1-5 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

M. A. Adeleke ◽

I. M. Haruna

Keyword(s):

Nitrogen Fertilizer ◽

Growth And Development ◽

Nitrogen Availability ◽

Agricultural Research ◽

Block Design ◽

Grain Legumes ◽

Maize Crop ◽

Residual Nitrogen ◽

Four Levels ◽

Growth Characters

Field experiment was conducted at the Institute for Agricultural Research Farm at Samaru, Nigeria in 2008 and 2009 rainy seasons to investigate the residual nitrogen contributions by four legume crops (soyabean, cowpea, lablab, and groundnut) to the growth and development of succeeding maize given four levels of nitrogen fertilizer (0, 40, 80, and 120 kg N ha−1). In 2008, the treatments consisted of four legumes, maize and a fallow period. The six treatments were laid out using randomized complete block design replicated four times. In 2009, maize crop was planted on the previous crops’ plots and fallow. The experimental design used was split-plot with previous legumes, maize, or fallow as main plots, and the four nitrogen fertilizer treatments as subplots. Results obtained showed that nitrogen availability in the top soils of the previous legumes and fallow compared with that of maize plot was increased by 250, 200, 170, 107 and 157% after lablab, groundnut, cowpea, soyabean and fallow, respectively. Maize grown on previous lablab plot significantly recorded higher growth characters compared with maize following other legumes and fallow. Growth of maize was highest with the application of lower rates of nitrogen after lablab and groundnut compared with maize after maize.

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Effect of micronutrient foliar application on morphology, yield and iron and zinc grain concentration of durum wheat genotypes

Journal of Agricultural Sciences Belgrade ◽

10.2298/jas1903225s ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 64 (3) ◽

pp. 225-238

Author(s):

Manochehr Shiri ◽

Asghar Mehraban ◽

Ahmad Tobe

Keyword(s):

Durum Wheat ◽

Agricultural Research ◽

Foliar Application ◽

Block Design ◽

Wheat Yield ◽

Growth Yield ◽

Zn Concentration ◽

Iron And Zinc ◽

Dry Conditions ◽

Four Levels

Durum wheat has a comparative adaptive advantage over bread wheat under hot and dry conditions. Accordingly, it feeds millions of people in the Middle East and North Africa. Under these conditions, the deficiency of nutrients, including micronutrients, is a major concern for many reasons, including calcareous soil under drought stress conditions. Therefore, growth, yield, iron (Fe) and zinc (Zn) concentration in durum wheat cultivar grains were investigated. A factorial experiment based on a randomized complete block design with three replications was conducted in the Dryland Agricultural Research Institute (DARI) - Moghan. The first factor comprised spraying at four levels, including the control and foliar spraying with Fe, Zn, and Fe+Zn and the second factor consisted of genotypes at four levels: Dehdasht (G1), Seymareh (G2), and two new genotypes (G3 and G4). Solutions of Fe and Zn fertilizers were sprayed at the tillering, early ear emergence, and milk stages, with a ratio of 2 and 1.5 g fertilizer/1000 ml solution (W/V), respectively. The results showed that genotypes G1, G3 and G4 produced higher grain yield per square meter than G2. This increase was due to the higher weight of 1000 grains in G3 and G4 genotypes and 1000-grain weight with a higher grain number in G1. G1 and G2 had greater spike length, number of grains per spike and spikelet than G3 and G4 genotypes. In all studied traits, except Fe and Zn concentration, the combination of Fe+Zn showed the highest and control had the lowest performance. Also, the application of Zn was superior to Fe. The highest Fe concentration of G1, G2, G3, and G4 was observed at Fe+Zn, control, Zn, and Fe levels, respectively. The highest Zn concentrations were observed in the G3 genotype when only Zn was used or in combination with Fe. According to the results, the Fe and Zn spray application increased durum wheat yield on Fe and Zn deficient soil.

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Enhancing rice yield in acidic soil through liming and fertilizer management

Journal of the Bangladesh Agricultural University ◽

10.3329/jbau.v16i3.39393 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 16 (3) ◽

pp. 357-365

Author(s):

Syeda Ariana Ferdous ◽

Mohammad Noor Hossain Miah ◽

Mozammel Hoque ◽

Sazzad Hossain ◽

Ahmed Khairul Hasan

Keyword(s):

Grain Yield ◽

Crop Production ◽

Growth Parameters ◽

Block Design ◽

Fertilizer Application ◽

Chemical Fertilizer ◽

Acidic Soil ◽

Growth And Yield ◽

Treatment Combination ◽

Four Levels

The effect of lime and fertilizer application, as the management of soil acidity, on the growth and yield of rice cv. BRRI dhan50 was investigated during Aman rice season at the Agronomy Field Laboratory of Sylhet Agricultural University, Bangladesh. The experiment was consisted of two factors namely lime and fertilizer. There were four levels of lime (0, 0.50, 1.00, and 1.50 t ha–1 of CaCO3.MgCO3) and three levels of fertilizers (control, FYM @ 10 t ha–1, and chemical fertilizer @ 100-30-42-4-3-0.4 kg ha–1 of N-P-K-Ca-S-Zn). The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design with three replications where the unit plot size was 4.0 m x 2.5 m. Growth parameters, yield components and yield of BRRIdhan 50 rice increased with increasing lime rate in association of fertilizer in acidic soil. The highest grain yield (2.90 t ha–1) was recorded from the application of 1.50 t ha–1 lime and the lowest (2.06 t ha–1) was from control (0t ha–1), irrespective of fertilizer. On the other hand, the best effect of fertilizers on grain yield (3.08 t ha–1) was found with the application of FYM @ 10 t ha–1 and the lowest yield (1.59 t ha–1) was in control. The treatment combination of lime 1.50 t ha–1 and FYM (@ 10 t ha–1 produced the highest grain yield (3.60 t ha–1), which was followed by treatment combination of lime 1.50 t ha–1 and chemical fertilizer @ 100-30-42-4-3-0.4 kg ha–1 of N-P-K-Ca-S-Zn (3.28 t ha–1). Additionally, application of lime and FYM improved the soil fertility and properties of acidic soil for crop production by increasing the pH, organic matter and availability of some essential nutrients. From the study, it was indicated that both FYM and lime could affect to enhance the grain yield of rice in acidic soil. J. Bangladesh Agril. Univ. 16(3): 357–365, December 2018

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Techno-economic performance of 4-row self-propelled mechanical rice transplanter at farmers field in Bangladesh

Progressive Agriculture ◽

10.3329/pa.v27i3.30834 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 27 (3) ◽

pp. 369-382

Author(s):

AKMS Islam ◽

MA Rahman ◽

AKML Rahman ◽

MT Islam ◽

MI Rahman

Keyword(s):

Crop Production ◽

Block Design ◽

Rice Variety ◽

Labor Demand ◽

Field Capacity ◽

Labor Cost ◽

Labor Requirement ◽

Seedbed Preparation ◽

The Cost ◽

Input Cost

Mechanical transplanting is an emerging technology in Bangladesh agriculture. Deadong DP480 rice transplanter was used to conduct the experiment which is imported from South Korea and China. The performance of this machine needs to be thoroughly investigated in local condition. This experiment was conducted in Boro (2015) season in the farmers field at Gosaidanga in Shailkupa upazila under Jhenaidah district and at Rashidpur in Mithapukur upazila under Rangpur district. Two treatments, i.e. T1 = Hand transplanting (HT) and T2 = Mechanical transplanting (MT) were used in the experiment. The experiment was carried out in randomized complete block design (RCBD) and replicated in six plots in each location. Rice variety BRRI dhan28 was used to conduct the experiment in both locations. Fuel consumption of 4-row walking type mechanical transplanter obtained 5.25 L/ha. The field capacity and field efficiency of rice transplanter obtained 0.11-0.12 ha/hr and 64-70 percent, respectively. Conventional seedbed preparation required 37-55 man-hr/ha whereas 71-77 man-hr/ha required in mat type seedling suitable for mechanical transplanting. Labor requirement in hand and mechanical transplanting ranged from 123-150 and 9.0-10.5 man-hr per hectare which was 19-22 and 1.65-2.00 percent of total labor requirement in rice cultivation, respectively. Number of seedling tray requirement ranged from 215-230 per hectare. Calibration should be done on space and seedling density setting before operation in each plot to get optimum plant spacing and seedling tray requirement. Missing hill obtained 1-2 percent in mechanically transplanted plot. Mechanically transplanted plot showed significantly the higher grain yield (9-14%) than hand transplanted method due to use of infant seedling. The input cost in the form of labor and material was found similar in hand transplanting whereas in mechanical transplanting, labor cost found 12 percent lower than material cost. The cost of growing mat type seedling for mechanical transplanter found 53 percent whereas the cost of raising traditional seedbed found 34 percent of the cost of hand transplanting. Mechanical transplanting reduced 1.8 percent input cost than hand transplanting in crop cultivation. BCR of MT and HT showed 1.18-1.19 and 1.03-1.06, respectively. Mechanical intervention in crop production drastically reduced the labor requirement which can offset the peak labor demand. Mechanical transplanting systems increased yield, improved labor efficiency, ensured timeliness in operation and faster transplanting.Progressive Agriculture 27 (3): 369-382, 2016

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Performance Evaluation of BRRI Power Weeder for Low Land Rice (Oryza sativ L.) Cultivation

The Agriculturists ◽

10.3329/agric.v15i1.33427 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 15 (1) ◽

pp. 40-48

Author(s):

AKM Saiful Islam ◽

MT Islam ◽

M Sh. Islam ◽

AKM Lutfor Rahman ◽

MA Rahman

Keyword(s):

Grain Yield ◽

Weed Control ◽

Crop Production ◽

Block Design ◽

Rice Variety ◽

Field Performance ◽

Field Capacity ◽

Control Device ◽

Effective Field ◽

Hand Weeding

Mechanical intervention in crop production is increasing rapidly in Bangladesh. Researchers are finding ways to manage weeds in rice field using suitable mechanical devices instead of conventional hand weeding. A study was conducted to evaluate the field performance of BRRI (Bangladesh Rice Research Institute) power weeder compared to BRRI weeder and hand weeding in the farmers field at Rashidpur in Mithapukur upazila under Rangpur district during boro season of 2014-15. Three treatments: T1 = BRRI weeder (BW), T2 = BRRI power weeder (BPW) and T3 = Hand weeding (HW) were used in the experiment. The experiment was carried out in a randomized complete block design (RCBD) and replicated in four farmers plots. Rice variety BRRI dhan28 was selected for the experiment. The effective field capacity of BW and BPW was found to be 0.06 and 0.09 ha hr-1, respectively. The weeding efficiency was the highest in HW (92%), followed by BPW (78%) and BW (73%). It was found that BW damaged the lowest number of plants (9%) compared to BPW (11%) during weeding operation, although the damaged plants recovered after a few days. BW and BPW reduced 74 and 85% of labor requirement in weeding operation compared to HW. The highest weeding cost was involved in HW (Tk. 4287 ha-1) compared to BW (Tk. 1103 ha-1) and BPW (Tk. 950ha-1). Weed control methods exerted insignificant effect on grain yield. BRRI power weeder and BRRI weeder reduced weeding cost, enhanced weed control and improved the labor efficiency without sacrificing grain yield. The highest BCR was obtained in BPW (1.22) followed by BW (1.16) and HW (1.11). BRRI power weeder and BRRI weeder appeared to be economic, easy and also environmentally safe weed control device in low land rice cultivation. The Agriculturists 2017; 15(1) 40-48

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Response of Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) to Potassium and Sulfur Application at Kafta Humera District, Western Tigray, Northern Ethiopia

Asian Soil Research Journal ◽

10.9734/asrj/2019/v2i430061 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 1-14

Author(s):

Teame Shimgabr ◽

Lemma Wogi ◽

Anteneh Argaw

Keyword(s):

Agricultural Research ◽

Soil Analysis ◽

Block Design ◽

Organic Matter Content ◽

Exchange Capacity ◽

Matter Content ◽

Soil Reaction ◽

Northern Ethiopia ◽

Total N ◽

Four Levels

Potassium and sulfur are among the most important nutrients limiting sesame production. EthioSIS soil testing map indicate that nutrients such as K and S are deficient in the study site. Study was carried out to investigate response of sesame to K and S application at Humera Agricultural Research Center, Kafta Humera district, Tigray, Ethiopia in 2016 main cropping season. Treatments consisted four levels of potassium (0, 20, 40 and 60 kg K2O ha-1 as KCl) and four levels of sulfur (0, 20, 40 and 60 kg ha-1 as CaSO4.2H2O). The experiment was laid out as Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) in factorial arrangement with three replications using Setit-1 sesame variety. Soil sample was taken, result of soil analysis revealed that the soil was clayey textural class, neutral in soil reaction (pH = 7.35), low organic matter content (0.73%), very low total N (0.03 %) and very low available P (0.74 mg kg-1), high soil cation exchange capacity (CEC) (40 cmol(+) kg-1), medium exchangeable K (0.26 cmol(+) kg-1) and low extractable sulfur (4.78 mg kg-1). Maximum sesame grain yields (1371.67 kg ha-1) was obtained from plot treated with 20 kg K2O ha-1 + 40 kg S ha-1 which resulted 145.3% increase over the control plot`s yield. From plots fertilized with K and S levels at a rate of 20 kg K ha-1 and 40 kg S ha-1 was obtained higher yield of sesame. It is conclude, therefore, it will be good to promote K and S for further demonstration.

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Effects of Nitrogen Rates and Time of Application on Yield of Maize: Rainfall Variability Influenced Time of N Application

International Journal of Agronomy ◽

10.1155/2017/1545280 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 2017 ◽

pp. 1-10 ◽

Cited By ~ 17

Author(s):

Zerihun Abebe ◽

Hailu Feyisa

Keyword(s):

Agricultural Research ◽

Abiotic Factors ◽

Rainfall Variability ◽

Block Design ◽

Net Benefit ◽

Potential Productivity ◽

Marginal Rate ◽

N Application ◽

Time Of Application ◽

Four Levels

Despite the fact that maize productivity is relatively better than other major cereal crops, its current productivity is still far below its potential productivity. N rate and time of application are among the major abiotic factors limiting the productivity of the crop. Because of such gaps, the experiment was conducted at Bako Agricultural Research Center in 2013 and 2014 cropping seasons to determine optimum N rate and time of application. Four levels of N rates (46, 69, 92, and 115 N kg ha−1) and four levels (T1, T2, T3, and T4) of different time of N application were arranged in factorial combinations. Moreover, previously recommended N and the control were arranged in a randomized complete block design with three replications. In 2013, the highest significant biomass yield (21.2 tha−1) was obtained at 115 N kg ha−1 and T4 followed by 69 N kg ha−1 at T1 and T2 and 92 N kg ha−1 at T2. In contrast, the highest grain yield in 2013 was obtained at 92 N kg ha−1 at T2 followed by 115 N kg ha−1 at either T2 or T4 and 69 N kg ha−1 at either T1 or T3 application time. Interestingly, a significant yield increase by 37% was obtained when 92 N kg ha−1 at the time of T2 was applied compared to previous recommended 110 N kg ha−1 rate and time of application. In 2014, however, the highest yield was recorded when 92 N kg ha−1 at T1 was used. Application of 46 N kg ha−1 at T2 showed statistically similar yield performance when compared with previous N recommendation. The lowest yield was recorded from the control plot in both years. In 2013, the maximum net profit and acceptable marginal rate of return (MMR) were obtained when 92 N kg ha−1 at T2 was used for maize production during erratic and heavy rainfall distribution, particularly at a time of N application. However, the maximum net benefit (30743 ETB ha−1) and acceptable MRR could be obtained when 92 N kg ha−1 at T1 was used if the rainfall amount and distribution are relatively uniform. In conclusion, application of 92 N kg ha−1 at T1 (10–15 DAP and 35–40 DAP) is the best N rate and time of application in good rainy seasons and hence recommended for the end users. However, in the case of erratic and heavy rainy seasons, application of 92 N kg ha−1 at three times application regimes (1/3 N at 10–15 days after planting (DAP), 1/3 N at 35–40 DAP and 55–60 DAP) should be used to get maximum profit and acceptable MRR.

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PENGARUH JARAK TANAM DAN DOSIS PUPUK KANDANG TERHADAP PERTUMBUHAN DAN HASIL TANAMAN BAWANG MERAH (Allium ascalonicum L.)

Jurnal Agrotek Lestari ◽

10.35308/jal.v5i1.1963 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 5 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Risqan Fitrah Manik ◽

Nurhayati Nurhayati ◽

Erida Nurahmi

Keyword(s):

Plant Height ◽

Agricultural Research ◽

Block Design ◽

Dry Weight ◽

Growth And Yield ◽

Research Station ◽

Plant Spacing ◽

Wet Weight ◽

Four Levels ◽

Organic Horticulture

Effect of Plant Spacing and Dosage Manure on Growth and Yield of Shallots (Allium ascalonicum L.). This study aims to determine the effect of plant spacing and doses of manure is right for the growth and yield of onion maximum. This research was conducted at the Agricultural Research Station, substations Organic Horticulture Darussalam, Banda Aceh. This research has been conducted on the month in March 2016 to May 2016. This study used a randomized block design (RAK) factorial 2 x 4 with three replications, so that there are 8 combined treatments and 24 experimental units. Factors studied were plant spacing which consists of two levels ie (20 cm x 15 cm) and (20 cm x 25 cm) and the dose of manure which consists of four levels ie (without manure), (10 ton ha-1) , (20 ton ha-1) and (30 ton ha-1). The results showed that the spacing of significant effect on the wet weight berangkasan per plot and the dry weight of tuber per plot, plant height significantly affected the age of 30 HST and berangkasan dry weight per plot. Influential no significant effect on plant height at 15 and 45 days after planting, leaf number aged 15, 30 and 45 days after planting, the number of tillers per hill, tuber number per hill, wet weight berangkasan per clump, dry weight berangkasan per clump, dry weight of tuber per hill. Growth and the best results encountered at a spacing of 15 cm x 20 cm. Dose manure no real effect on all the observed variables. There was no significant interaction between treatment and dose spacing of manure, so there is no relationship between the two factors. Keywords : onion, plant spacing and doses of manure

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Pengaruh Dosis Pupuk NPK Phonska dan Pupuk Kotoran Sapi Terhadap Pertumbuhan dan Produksi Kacang Hijau (Vigna radiata L.)

JURNAL BUDIDAYA PERTANIAN ◽

10.30598/jbdp.2020.16.2.167 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 16 (2) ◽

pp. 167-172

Author(s):

Johan Riry ◽

Charles Silahooy ◽

Vilma L Tanasale ◽

Marlita H Makaruku

Keyword(s):

Crop Production ◽

Block Design ◽

Soil Improvement ◽

Growth And Yield ◽

Cow Dung ◽

Negative Effects ◽

Yield Level ◽

Randomized Block Design ◽

Two Factors ◽

Four Levels

Mung bean is one of the leguminous plants that is very important to be developed and is a very popular crop for consumption in Indonesia. The use of inorganic fertilizer mix (NPK Phonska) is useful for increasing the production of this crop, but its continuous use without being balanced with soil improvement efforts can lead to negative effects on the soil and crop production. Thus, it is necessary to study the use of combination of inorganic fertilizers (NPK Phonska) with organic cow manure. This study aimed to determine the effects of doses of NPK Phonska fertilizer and cow dung manure on the growth and yield of mung beans. This study used a Randomized Block Design, with two factors. The first factor was dosage of NPK Phonska fertilizer mix, consisting of four levels i.e.: A0 (control, without provision), A1 (75 kg per ha), A2 (150 kg per ha), and A3 (225 kg per ha); and the second factor was composed of three levels, i.e.: K0 (control, without provision), K1 (15 ton per ha) and K2 (30 ton per ha). The experiment was done with three replications, so that there were 36 experimental units. The results showed that NPK Phonska fertilizer at a dose of 200 kg per ha (A3) and manure at a dose of 30 ton per ha (K2) gave the highest yield for all observation variables compared with other treatments, with a yield level of 1.82 tons per ha. Keywords: cow dung, mungbeans, NPK Phonska fertilizer ABSTRAK Kacang hijau merupakan salah satu tanaman leguminoseae yang sangat penting untuk dikembangkan dan merupakan tanaman yang sangat digemari untuk dikomsumsi di Indonesia. Penggunaan pupuk anorganik (NPK Phonska) berguna untuk meningkatkan produksi tanaman ini, namun penggunaannya secara terus menerus tanpa diimbangi upaya perbaikan tanah dapat menimbulkan efek negatif terhadap tanah dan produksi tanaman. Dengan demikian, perlu kajian penggunaan kombinasi pupuk anorganik (NPK Phonska) dengan pupuk organik kotoran sapi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menentukan dosis pupuk NPK Phonska dan kotoran sapi terhadap pertumbuhan dan produksi tanaman kacang hijau. Rancangan yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah Rancangan Acak Kelompok (RAK) 2 faktor yaitu faktor pertama pemberian pupuk NPK Phonska yang terdiri dari empat taraf yaitu A0 (Kontrol, tanpa pemberian), A1 (75 kg per ha), A2 (150 kg per ha), dan A3 (225 kg per ha) serta faktor kedua terdiri dari tiga taraf yaitu K0 (kontrol, tanpa pemberian), K1 (15 ton per ha) dan K2 (30 ton per ha), dengan 3 ulangan sehingga terdapat 36 satuan percobaan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pemberian pupuk NPK Phonska dengan dosis 225 kg per ha (A3) dan pupuk kotoran sapi dengan dosis 30 ton per ha (K2) memberikan hasil tertinggi untuk semua pengamatan bila dibandingkan dengan perlakuan lainnya, dengan produksi yang dicapai sebesar 1,62 ton per ha. Kata kunci: kacang hijau, kotoran sapi, pupuk NPK Phonska

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