Influence of improved agronomical practices on yield and economics of chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.)in gird zone of Madhya Pradesh on farmers field

Abstract

The results of twenty replicated demonstrations on Chickpea Cultivation practices conducted under Harshi command area of district, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, were analysed to differences in crop grown under improved package of practice and farmers practice, which explore the potential of farmers for enhancement crop and water productivity of chickpea crop. Sowing on ridge and furrow system with recommended row spacing improved the seed yield of chickpea by 59.38% as compared to narrow sowing on flat land of farmers practices. As compared to fertilizers by farmers practices, recommended dose of fertilizer could enhance the seed yield by 36.20%. Improvement in pest management practices led to 29.41% increase over farmers practices. Similarly, use of improved seed over farm saved seed and appropriate weed management over farmers practices, enhance the yield by 25.41% and 41.25%, respectively. The improved technology gave higher net return and B:C ratio as compared to farmers practices.

Summaries of Group Discussion-Odisha's Tryst with Millets and Integrated Farming: Inclusive, Sustainable and Going Global

“…Odisha's tryst with millets has raised a number of eyebrows and has called for comparisons. Rajput and Vani (2023) in their presentation show that Madhya Pradesh has more area as also greater yield. While comparisons are important, it is necessary to to control for agro-climatic conditions.…”

“…In the technical session for the theme, as indicated in the conference volume, there were thirteen papers (Mishra, 2023) and from these seven were physical presented (in order of their presentation: Singh and Singh, 2023;Rajput and Vani, 2023;Mukesh Kumar, 2023;Pratikshya Mishra et al, 2023;Sarba Narayan Mishra et al, 2023;Basu et al, 2023;Ram, 2023) and six in absentia (Barik, 2023;Vinod Kumar, 2023;Pani et al, 2023;Pathak et al, 2023;Pattanaik et al, 2023;Shah, 2023). From a global perspective, Singh and Singh (2023) presentation points that India has comparative advantage in millet trade with a larger share of area and quantity produced.…”