Effects of integrated nutrient management on performance of bhringraj (Eclipta prostrata L.) and soil fertility under the Grewia optiva Drummond. canopy in a mid-hill agroecosystem of north western Himalayas

Kumar, Jatin; Thakur, C. L.; Bhardwaj, D. R.; Kumar, Saurabh; Dutt, Bhupender

doi:10.1007/s10457-023-00822-6

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“…Such efforts for efficient land use, to achieve sustenance and sustainability where the byproduct of one component became the input for another component and vice versa came to be known as Integrated Farming Systems. Several authors have defined IFS (Jayanthi et al, 2000;Singh and Ratan, 2009;Panke et al, 2010) but the core rationale of the definitions provided are maintenance of cropping patterns and combination along with optimal utilization of resources that accords in food security with income generation (FAO, 2001;Tipraqsa et al, 2007;Sasikala et al, 2015;Kumar et al, 2023). However, it ought to be reminded that the contradistinction between the integrated farming system and the conventional intensive farming system is not outright but is rather a matter of the degree of integration of resources in the farming practices (Tipraqsa, 2006) and hence environmental sustainability of IFS is not well-established.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…IOFS also emphasizes the application of organic resources and minimizes the application of chemical pesticides and fertilizers, promoting soil fertility with the reduction of environmental pollution. Several authors outline the benefits of IOFS for food production and environmental sustainability (Garima et al, 2021;Sharma U. et al, 2022;Kumar et al, 2023;Verma et al, 2023a,b).…”

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Circular economy in agriculture: unleashing the potential of integrated organic farming for food security and sustainable development

Selvan,

Panmei,

Murasing

et al. 2023

Front. Sustain. Food Syst.

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Food is a basic human requirement which sustains the dynamics of the Earth's inhabitants by satisfying hunger, providing nutrition and health, and catering to culture, tradition, and lifestyle. However, the rising global population coupled with climate change including calamities, diseases, conflicts, as well as poor agricultural practices put a huge constraint on the quantity and quality of food. Modern agriculture propelled by the green revolution has somehow been able to meet the food requirements of the ever-increasing population and is heavily dependent on chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and machinery, reducing the quality of food, and simultaneously posing a great risk of environmental quality degradation and genetic diversity reduction. The Integrated Organic Farming System (IOFS) is a novel approach that holds the potential in addressing the challenge of reconciling food production with environmental preservation. As this approach embraces zero or minimal chemical use, adopting the reprocessing and reuse of agricultural residues has led to a sustainable system that can be viewed as the closest approach to nature and a circular economy. However, certain constraints need to be addressed, such as ascertaining the effectiveness of organic fertilizers, the complexities associated with weed management, and the inadequacy of proficiency, financial resources, and technical expertise required to implement the IOFS. Therefore, this study emphasizes the comprehensive benefits that could be derived from IOFS, particularly agroforestry, including efficient food production, improved food quality, biodiversification of crops by the adoption of lesser-known crops to cater to cultural requirements and minimal capital input to achieve environmental sustainability and a carbon neutral economy.

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Section: Integrated Farming Systemmentioning

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Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Circular economy in agriculture: unleashing the potential of integrated organic farming for food security and sustainable development

Selvan,

Panmei,

Murasing

et al. 2023

Front. Sustain. Food Syst.

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“…Additionally, the limited application of fertilizers further hampers crop productivity in rainfed settings. Addressing these challenges necessitates the adoption of crop management strategies that optimize soil nutrients and moderate nutrient inputs, thereby enhancing soil fertility, water use e ciency, and overall crop productivity (Kumar et al, 2023).…”

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The Effects of Integrated Soil Fertility Management Practices in Enhancing Sorghum Yields

Mututa,

Kingori,

Jayne

2024

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Sorghum stands as a fundamental food and cash crop in Tharaka-Nithi, yet its production remains suboptimal due to soil fertility limitations. Globally, sorghum yields hover around 2.5 t/ha, indicating an untapped potential given its maximum yield potential of 5 t/ha. Kenya has witnessed a decline in sorghum yields from 0.95 t/ha to 0.78 t/ha, primarily attributed to inadequate soil fertility management and agronomic practices. Most soil management interventions have traditionally focused on singular practices, leaving gaps in understanding the efficacy of integrated approaches. This study sought to evaluate the impact of integrated soil fertility management practices on sorghum and green gram yield in Tharaka-Nithi County. The study was conducted in Nairobi Ndogo and Kairini Farm, the study employed a 3 x 5 factorial experiment in a Randomized Complete Block Design, different fertilizer types and cropping systems. Results, analyzed using Statistical Analysis Software version 9.4, demonstrated significant (p < 0.05) effects of integrated soil fertility management on sorghum yield. Stover yields ranged from 1.93 t/ha to 0.28 t/ha and 7.18 t/ha to 1.35 t/ha at Nairobi Ndogo and Kairini farm, respectively, with the MBILI intercropping technique and NPK fertilizer yielding highest stover. Similarly, grain yields varied from 0.68 t/ha to 0.08 t/ha and 4.01 t/ha to 0.25 t/ha at Nairobi Ndogo and Kairini farm, respectively, with conventional intercropping and NPK plus Zinc fertilizer emerging as optimal treatments. In green gram yields, monocrop green gram and NPK fertilizer demonstrating superior performance. The analysis of treatment effect showed that the means for green gram stover yield ranged from 0.47 t/ha to 0.07 t/ha and 6.70 t/ha to 1.62 t/ha for Nairobi Ndogo and Kairini farm, respectively. The treatment with monocrop green gram, NPK fertilizer had the highest stover yield at both sites. The means for green gram grain yield ranged from 0.22 t/ha to 0.07 t/ha and 1.07 t/ha to 0.11 t/ha for Nairobi Ndogo and Kairini farm, respectively. Overall, the study underscores the potential of integrated soil fertility management in enhancing sorghum and green gram production, ensuring food security, and improving soil health in Tharaka-Nithi County. The findings advocate for the adoption of conventional intercropping systems supplemented with appropriate fertilization strategies to optimize crop productivity and soil fertility management in similar agro-ecological contexts.

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Evaluation of turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) productivity and economics under Melia composita Willd. based agroforestry system in the mid-hills of Northwestern Himalayas: Effects of tree spacing and use of vegetative mulch

Singh,

Bhardwaj,

Kaushal

et al. 2024

Agroforest Syst

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Effects of integrated nutrient management on performance of bhringraj (Eclipta prostrata L.) and soil fertility under the Grewia optiva Drummond. canopy in a mid-hill agroecosystem of north western Himalayas

Cited by 7 publications

References 29 publications

Circular economy in agriculture: unleashing the potential of integrated organic farming for food security and sustainable development

Circular economy in agriculture: unleashing the potential of integrated organic farming for food security and sustainable development

The Effects of Integrated Soil Fertility Management Practices in Enhancing Sorghum Yields

Evaluation of turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) productivity and economics under Melia composita Willd. based agroforestry system in the mid-hills of Northwestern Himalayas: Effects of tree spacing and use of vegetative mulch

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