Performance of High Yielding Castor Hybrids as Pure Crop Suitable for Namakkal District of Tamil Nadu

Murugan, P. P.; Akila, N.

doi:10.5958/2349-4433.2020.00068.9

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“…Hence, the study was undertaken with the objectives to formulate fertilizer prescription question for the high yielding castor hybrids as pure crop in terms of yield, acceptability and adoption potential for the local condition (Murugan and Akila, 2020).…”

Section: Soil Test Crop Response Based Integrated Plant Nutrition Sys...mentioning

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Soil test crop response based integrated plant nutrition system for hybrid castor on an Alfisol

Abishek

Santhi

Maragatham

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Background: In the era of precision agriculture, application of fertilizer based on soil testing is an essential tool to prescribe nutrient doses for crops to improve nutrient use efficiency and yield of hybrid castor. Methods: Field experiment was conducted in 2021 at the Tapioca and Castor Research station, Yethapur, region near Salem city, Tamil Nadu, India (11035’N, 78029’E). By adopting inductive cum targeted yield model fertilizer prescription equation (FPEs) were developed for hybrid castor under irrigated condition for Alfisol soil order. Initially soil fertility gradient were established with respect to soil available N, P and K nutrients and twenty four treatment were imposed in three fertility strips under factorial randomized design. The basic parameters [nutrient requirement (NR) and nutrients contributions from soil (Cs), fertilizer (Cf) and farmyard manure (Co)] were calculated from the field experimental data. Result: The nutrient required for producing one quintal of hybrid castor seed yield was evaluated as 3.20 kg of nitrogen, 1.23 kg of phosphorus pentoxide (P2O5) and 3.28 kg of potassium oxide (K2O). The study revealed that soil nutrient contribution was high in case of available phosphorus (41.87%), available nitrogen (21.56%) and available potassium (19.12%) respectively toward P, N and K nutrient uptake by hybrid castor. The nutrient contribution from farmyard manure (Co) towards the total uptake was 21.40% of N, 10.35% of P2O5 and 26.06% of K2O respectively. Using basic data, FPEs were developed for hybrid castor and ready reckoner were developed for operational range of soil test values for desired yield target under NPK alone and IPNS (NPK and FYM).

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Soil test crop response based integrated plant nutrition system for hybrid castor on an Alfisol

Abishek

Santhi

Maragatham

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“…Approximately 10 lakh tones of castor seed and 5.5 lakh tones of castor oil are produced in India. P. Murugan and Akila, N., [4]. The Namakkal district's 1300 hectares of castor growing fields were primarily irrigated and rainfed [5], In Tamil Nadu, the districts of Namakkal, Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri and Salem have played a significant role in increasing the acreage and output of castor, which is mostly produced as an intercrop and border crop in rainfed conditions, major seasons for Castor cultivation are June-July and November-December.…”

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Maximizing Marketing Efficiency: A Deep Dive Analysis into Castor crop in Namakkal District, Tamil Nadu, India

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Castor is a vital industrial oilseed crop with a range of uses that have increased its global economic importance. The research study was conducted using primary data collected through personal interview using well-structured and pre-tested interview schedules with 125 castor farmers and 50 intermediaries were selected purposively random sampling method. The study revealed that marketing of castor, small farmers often sell to local traders due to transportation costs, while larger farmers transport directly to market for higher prices. Main markets for castor are Namakkal, Tiruchengode and Paramathi. The most efficient marketing channel for castor was found to be Producer, Village Trader and Processor i.e. Channel I followed by Producer, Wholesaler and Processor i.e. Channel II and subsequently, Producer and Processor i.e. Channel III. Major constraints identified include pests, labour shortages, monsoons failure, high input & labour costs and lack of market information. Fruitful suggestions to improve the marketing efficiency of agricultural commodities like castor, it is important to consider the benefits of value addition reaching farmers and customers. Dealing with insect pests is crucial, so farmers need access to resistant cultivars and pest management methods. Weather-based crop insurance can protect against production risks. The castor industry is hindered by a lack of infrastructure, so improvements in processing, value addition, grading, packaging, storage, and market infrastructure are necessary. Encouraging farmers to add value to castor could be a profitable strategy.

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Performance of High Yielding Castor Hybrids as Pure Crop Suitable for Namakkal District of Tamil Nadu

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Soil test crop response based integrated plant nutrition system for hybrid castor on an Alfisol

Soil test crop response based integrated plant nutrition system for hybrid castor on an Alfisol

Maximizing Marketing Efficiency: A Deep Dive Analysis into Castor crop in Namakkal District, Tamil Nadu, India

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