Effect of Maize/Haricot Bean Intercropping on Soil Fertility Improvement under Different Tied Ridges and Planting Methods, Southeast Ethiopia

Beshir, Siraj; Abdulkerim, Jemal

doi:10.4236/gep.2017.58007

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“…For example, the intercrops had a higher SOC compared to the preplanting soil and sole maize, and this could be because of the component crops contributed much litter falls into the soil environment. These results were similar to those of Hirpa [ 44 ] and Beshir and Abdulkerim [ 45 ] who found that maize-haricot bean intercropping produced a greater amount of SOC compared to the preplanting soil and sole maize. Maize intercropped with haricot bean offered a 9% higher SOC than the preplanting soil [ 45 ].…”

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“…These results were similar to those of Hirpa [ 44 ] and Beshir and Abdulkerim [ 45 ] who found that maize-haricot bean intercropping produced a greater amount of SOC compared to the preplanting soil and sole maize. Maize intercropped with haricot bean offered a 9% higher SOC than the preplanting soil [ 45 ]. Soils under the intercrops had higher TN than soils in the preplanting soil and sole maize.…”

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Intercropping Maize with Faba Bean Improves Yield, Income, and Soil Fertility in Semiarid Environment

Gidey,

Berhe,

Birhane

et al. 2024

Scientifica

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Continuous adoption of improved maize varieties in the last three decades has changed farm landscapes from heterogeneity to maize homogeneity in semiarid areas of Ethiopia. This has substantially decreased maize productivity. Recently, farmers have integrated faba bean into maize-based farming systems aimed at increasing productivity. Yet, there is limited information on the effects of maize-faba bean intercropping on productivity and land-use efficiency. We studied the effects of maize intercrops with two faba bean varieties (Gora and Moti) at three different densities (25, 50, and 75%) of the recommended sole faba bean (250,000 plants ha−1) on yield, economic return, and some soil fertility indicators in Tigray, northern Ethiopia. Randomized complete block design with three replications was used for the experiment. The intercrops revealed that a significantly higher total grain yield, economic revenue, and land equivalent ratio (LER) over the sole cropping. Intercrops also showed higher soil organic carbon and total nitrogen compared to the preplanting soil and sole maize. Maize intercropped with the Gora faba bean variety at a density of 50% increased the total grain yields, economic return, and LER, respectively, by 13, 42, and 38% over the sole maize. The intercrop also increased soil total N by 55 and 22% compared to the preplanting soil and sole maize, respectively. Intercropping maize with faba bean significantly improved crop yield, income, land-use productivity, and some soil fertility indicators than either the sole maize or faba bean crop in the semiarid region of northern Ethiopia.

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Intercropping Maize with Faba Bean Improves Yield, Income, and Soil Fertility in Semiarid Environment

Gidey,

Berhe,

Birhane

et al. 2024

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“…According to these results, all monocropping systems showed low O.M. content compared to cereallegume intercropping combinations, which is in line with the ndings of a study by Beshir and Abdulkerim [19], who observed an increase in O.M. content in the soil after cereal-legume intercropping system as compared to the mono-cropping system.…”

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“…7). The results also show that all monocropping systems contained low nitrogen content compared to cereal-legume intercropping combinations, which is in line with the ndings of a study by Ngwira et al [23], Beshir and Abdulkerim [24]; and Fu et al [25], who reported enhanced soil fertility by intercropping through nitrogen-xation. Therefore, the cereal-legume combinations in the intercropping systems provided favorable conditions for biological nitrogen xation…”

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Influence of various intercropping systems on soil quality characteristics and their potential for climate change adaptation in Dedza, Malawi

Kammawmba,

Vunain,

Mpeketula

et al. 2024

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Malawi’s food security, mainly dependent on subsistence crop production by poor smallholder farmers, is seriously affected by the negative impacts of land degradation due to climate change and poor production practices. The effects of climate change and the increasing population also exacerbate the situation. As opportunities for land-extensive agricultural growth are reduced, modern production technologies such as intercropping have become essential for producing sufficient food for the country. The study aims to describe the effects of different cereal-to-legume intercropping systems on soil quality characteristics and crop yield for climate change adaptation in Dedza District, a case of Lobi Extension Planning Area (E.P.A.). Data on soil characteristics and crop yields were collected. The methodology involved soil sampling from 0–5 cm and 5–20 cm on the ridge, then 0–5 cm and 5–20 cm on the fallow from each plot, and later laboratory analyses for soil physical and chemical analyses. Results of one-way ANOVA showed that cereal-legume intercropping combinations in this study affected the soil chemical properties such as soil nitrogen, organic matter, particulate organic matter, and exchange capacity, which were higher in intercropping systems than monocropping (p < 0.05). However, the system did not affect the soil pH, K, P contents, soil moisture, and water infiltration characteristics (p > 0.05). Overall, the cereal and legume combination intercropping system had a significant and positive linear regression effect on crop yield (p < 0.001; R2 = 0.6325) with an average grain yield of about 357066.15 (kg/ha). These results indicate that the cereal and legume intercropping system positively influenced crop yield, encouraging smallholder farmers to consider cereal and legume crop combinations intercropping to improve soil chemical properties and boost crop productivity.

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“…Previous studies have shown that tied-ridge, which is a proven method of maintaining soil moisture at 0–5 and 6–10 cm soil depth in drier periods in rain-fed agriculture, increases yield by 50% ( Mandumbu et al, 2020 ; Sibhatu et al, 2017 ). Beshir & Abdulkerim (2017) revealed an increase in soil fertility with in-furrow planting in a closed-end tied-ridge system. Consequently, Mupangwa, Love & Twomlow (2006) reported an average maize yield of 3,400 kg ha -1 from tied ridges compared with 1,500 kg ha -1 from conventionally ploughed fields.…”

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Influence of tied-ridge with biochar amendment on runoff, sediment losses, and alfalfa yield in northwestern China

Mak‐Mensah

Sam

Kaito

et al. 2021

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Background Loss of organic matter and mineral nutrients to soil erosion in rain-fed agriculture is a serious problem globally, especially in China’s Loess Plateau. As a result, increasing rainwater usage efficiency by tied-ridge-furrow rainwater harvesting with biochar is expected to improve agricultural productivity. Nonetheless, with limited knowledge on tied-ridge-furrow rainwater harvesting with biochar, small-scale farmers face the challenge of adoption, thus, the rationale for this study. Materials and methods A field experiment was conducted to determine the influence of open-ridging (OR) and tied-ridging (TR) with bio-degradable film on ridges and biochar in furrows on runoff, sediment losses, soil moisture, fodder yield, and water use efficiency (WUE) on sloped land, using flat planting (FP) without ridges and furrows as control, during alfalfa-growing year (2020). Results Runoff in flat planting (30%), open ridging (45%), and tied ridging (52%) were decreased with biochar to the extent where sediment was decreased in flat planting (33%), open ridging (43%), and tied ridging (44%) as well. The mean runoff efficiency was lower in flat planting (31%), open ridging (45%), and tied ridging (50%) in biochar plots compared to no-biochar plots. In biochar and no-biochar plots, soil temperature on ridges of TR was higher than that on OR, which was higher than FP during alfalfa growing season. Soil temperature in furrows during alfalfa growing season in biochar and no-biochar plots were in the order FP > OR > TR. Mean soil water storage for FP, OR, and TR, in biochar plots was higher than in no-biochar plots. This indicates biochar has a beneficial impact on open riding. Total annual net fodder yield (NFY) was significantly (p = 0.00) higher in treatments in the order TR > OR > FP. Tied ridging had a significant effect on actual fodder yield (AFY) in biochar plots, while open ridging significantly affected AFY in no-biochar plots. Annual total mean NFY and AFY increased by 8% and 11% in biochar plots compared to no-biochar plots. In biochar and no-biochar plots, water use efficiency was in the order TR > OR > FP. Conclusively, water use efficiency was significantly higher (p = 0.01) in biochar plots compared to no-biochar plots. Conclusion When crop production is threatened by soil erosion and drought, mulched tied-ridge with biochar is beneficial to crop growth in rain-fed agriculture, according to this research. Smallholder farmers should be trained on applying this technique for water-saving to mitigate runoff, soil erosion, sediment losses, and improve food security in semiarid areas.

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Effect of Maize/Haricot Bean Intercropping on Soil Fertility Improvement under Different Tied Ridges and Planting Methods, Southeast Ethiopia

Cited by 5 publications

References 11 publications

Intercropping Maize with Faba Bean Improves Yield, Income, and Soil Fertility in Semiarid Environment

Intercropping Maize with Faba Bean Improves Yield, Income, and Soil Fertility in Semiarid Environment

Influence of various intercropping systems on soil quality characteristics and their potential for climate change adaptation in Dedza, Malawi

Influence of tied-ridge with biochar amendment on runoff, sediment losses, and alfalfa yield in northwestern China

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