Comparative evaluation of happy seeder technology versus normal sowing in wheat ( Triticum aestivum) in adopted village Killi Nihal Singh of Bathinda district of Punjab

A study was conducted to compare wheat production under two previous paddy crop residue management systems by taking into account wheat growth parameters, yield attributes and economics of both systems. Farm testing of wheat production in two methods of management of paddy residue viz: sowing of wheat with happy seeder in previous paddy crop residue (paddy residue retention) and sowing of wheat with normal drill after burning of previous paddy residue (paddy residue burning: farmer practice) done in Ferozepur and Jalandhar districts on 10 farmers’ fields locations in each district during rabi season of 2016-17 and 2017-18. Dataset was analyzed using unpaired T test. Both paddy residue retention and paddy residue burning methods resulted in non-significant effect on growth parameters and yield attributes which resulted similar mean grain yields (5.48 t/ha) and (5.35 t/ha), respectively in both districts during two years of study. Paddy residue retention method reduced the cost of wheat cultivation and put a check on air pollution from burning of paddy residue in the field. It saved fertilizers by adding nutrients to the field.

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“…2174.25), which was mainly due to saving in land preparation labour cost. Dhillon [11] also reported similar results.…”

Section: Cost Of Cultivationsupporting

confidence: 60%

Comparison of Wheat Production under Different Paddy Residue Management Methods

Gill

Singh

2020

CJAST

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“…Additionally, storing the paddy straw in the field rather than burning it results in savings of about 3400 and 6200 ha −1 , respectively [130]. Therefore, net profitability is much higher with Happy seeder and turbo seeder type of sowing than conventional sowing [131,132]. When compared to conventional wheat crop raising techniques and other reduced tillage systems, the ZT fertilizer-cum-seed drill method was found to be the most economical and to have the best benefit-cost ratio [133].…”

Section: Profitabilitymentioning

confidence: 99%

Impacts of Mechanized Crop Residue Management on Rice-Wheat Cropping System—A Review

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Residue management has become a new challenge for Indian agriculture and agricultural growth, as well as environmental preservation. The rice-wheat cropping system (RWCS) is predominantly followed cropping system in the Indo-Gangetic plain (IGP), resulting in generating a large volume of agricultural residue. Annually, India produces 620 MT of crop residue, with rice and wheat accounting for 234 MT of the surplus and 30% of the total. Farmers are resorting to burning crop residue due to the short window between paddy harvest and seeding of rabi season crops, namely wheat, potato, and vegetables, for speedy field preparation. Burning of residues pollutes the environment, thus having adverse effects on human and animal health, as well as resulted in a loss of plant important elements. This problem is particularly prevalent in rice-wheat-dominant states such as Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand, and Uttar Pradesh. If we may use in situ management as residue retention after chopper and spreader, sowing wheat with Happy seeder/zero drill/special drill with full residue load, full residue, or full residue load incorporation with conventional tillage, burning is not the sole approach for residue management. In addition, off-farm residues generated are being utilized for animal feed and raw materials for industries. While there are regional variations in many mechanization drivers and needs, a wide range of mechanization components can be transported to new places to fit local conditions. This article focuses on innovations, methods, and tactics that are relevant to various mechanization systems in particular geographical areas. This article also stresses the need for a thorough analysis of the amount of residue generated, residue utilization using modern mechanical equipment, and their positive and negative effects on crop yield and yield attributes, weed diversity, soil physic-chemical, biological properties, beneficial, and harmful nematode populations in the IGP, which will aid researchers and policymakers in farming research priorities and policy for ensuring sustainability in RWCS.

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“…Singh et al (2020) reported a significant decrease in grain yield under Happy seeder sowing compared to conventional sowing due to lack of experience and non-adoption of site-specific component technologies for Happy seeder. In contrast, Dhillon (2016) and Sidhu et al (2015) reported a slight increase in yield under Happy seeder sowing over conventional sowing. The varieties did not differ significantly in grain yield, except in the second year where variety PBW 725 produced significantly higher yields than HD 3086.…”

Section: Grain Yieldmentioning

confidence: 77%