Performance of Different Production Technologies of KharifCrops in Northern Transitional Zone of Karnataka under IVLP
A.T. Yaragattikar, R.A. Budhihal, S.A. Patil
Abstract
Problems of crop production and their solutions at micro farming situations with participation of farmers under technology assessment and refinement through institution village linkage programme were studied. Production technologies of kharif sorghum, soybean and drill sown rice were assessed through verification trials/on farm testing. The HYVs were found superior over farmers choice of respective crop varieties over the locations. Integrated nutrient management practices in kharif sorghum recorded increase in grain and fodder yield with additional returns of Rs.2300 per hectare. Maintaining of optimum plant population in soybean yielded 28.7 per cent higher grain yield with Rs. 14.7 additional income per additional rupee spent. Low cost and eco-friendly technology of rice + sunhemp under drill sown conditions in low lands in 10:1 proportion did not hamper the growth of rice, on the other hand, helped in efficient management of weeds and improving soil fertility.
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