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Evaluating the Response of Carrot (Daucus carota L.) to Different Macronutrients and Harvesting Time
No full textThe growth and production of carrot influenced by macronutrients and harvesting time, thus a field experiment was conducted at Horticultural Research Field of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka, between December 2020 and March 2021 during the Rabi season to evaluate the response of carrot to different macro nutrients and harvesting time. The experiment consisted of two factors i.e., macro nutrients and harvesting time, and laid out using Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replications. Factor A: Different levels of macronutrients (4) i.e., F0= Control, F1= N160P50K120S30 kg ha-1, F2 = N185P70K140S40 kg ha-1, F3 = N210P90K160S50 kg ha-1 and Factor B: A Harvesting time (3) i.e., H1 = 90 days after sowing, H2 = 100 days after sowing and H3 = 110 days after sowing. Experimental results revealed that different levels of macronutrients and harvesting time significantly influenced the growth and yield of carrot. In case of combination treatment (macro nutrients and harvesting time) the highest brix percentage of carrot root (8.20 %), marketable root yield per plot of carrot (6.40 kg) and marketable root yield of carrots per hectare (26.67 t) were observed in the F2H2 treatment combination comparable to others treatment combinations. Therefore, it was suggested that cultivation of carrot through application of fertilizer @ N185P70K140S40 kg ha-1 (F2) and harvesting at 100 days after sowing (H2), appeared to be best for achieving higher growth, yield and quality root of carrot
Effect of Seed Priming on Germination Behavior and Emergence of Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)
No full textThe study aimed to evaluate the effects of different priming treatments on the germination, seedling emergence, speed of emergence, vigour index, seedling length, and seedling fresh weight of wheat seeds at the School of Agriculture and Rural Development, Bangladesh Open University, Gazipur, from November to December 2022. Four treatments: Hydro Prime (T1), 2% KCl (T2), 1% KNO3 (T3), and 10% PGE-6000 (T4) were administered, and assessments were conducted Following two intervals viz., 12 and 24 hours of priming. The experiment was conducted using a completely randomized design (CRD) followed by four replications. Notably, 2% KCl consistently demonstrated the highest germination rates, reaching 97.50% after 24 hours of priming. 1% KNO3 also performed well, outclassing other treatments in enhancing germination rates. While Hydro Prime generally exhibited lower germination rates and remained respectable. In terms of emergence, 1% KNO3 consistently showed the highest rates, followed by 10% PGE-6000 and 2% KCl. Hydro Prime displayed lower emergence rates, particularly at the 12-hours. The speed of emergence increased for all treatments, with 2% KCL consistently outperforming others, reaching 45.55% after 24 hours. Longer priming durations consistently resulted in higher vigour index values, with 2% KCL exhibiting the highest at 11.40 after 24 hours. The impact on seedling length varied; 1% KNO3 was most effective after 24 hours, reaching 25.27 cm, while 10% PGE-6000 excelled after 12 hours at 26.92 cm. 1% KNO3 also yielded the highest seedling fresh weight (0.23 gm) after 24 hours, with 2% KCl showing significant increases (0.21 gm). Hydro Prime consistently demonstrated the lowest weights. From the present study, it may be concluded that 2% KCL and 24 hours of seed priming is useful to achieve uniform germination, seedling emergence, and vigour index in wheat
Assessment of Nutritional Potentials and Economic Significance of Sesame Seed Meal (Sesamum indicum) in the Diet of Growing Snails (Archachatina marginata)
No full textThe purpose of this study was to assess the economic effects of replacing the groundnut cake meal portion of the diet with sesame seed meal (SSM) on the performance traits, carcass analysis, and cost benefits of the feeding strategy. One hundred and twenty snails, weighing an average of 175±2.7g, were divided into four dietary regimens at random and reproduced three times. Each replication had ten snails in it, following a completely randomized design. Four diets were formulated to contain SSM at 0% (SSM1) Control, 50% (SSM2), 75% (SSM 3), 100% (SSM 4) as replacement for soybean meal fraction in the diet of growing snails. The diets were formulated to contain about 24% crude protein and energy of 2400 kcal/kgME. Data were collected on Feed intake, weight gain, shell length, thickness and width, Feed conversion ratio and cost per weight gain. The findings indicate that the different inclusion levels of SSM in the diet had a significant impact on the mean total feed intake (P<0.05). The feed intake and mean total weight gain showed similar trends. (P<0.05) was the greatest mean weight gain. The ratio of feed intake to weight gain, or feed conversion ratio (FCR), was essentially constant across all treatments. The diet with the highest level of SSM4 (100%) inclusion had the lowest cost per weight (CPW) gain (N170.61), while the control diet with 0% SSM1 inclusion had the highest CPW gain (N221.88). It is however interesting also to note that as feed intake (kg) increases, CPW (N) gain reduces. The dressing percent (DP) of the snail was significantly influenced by the dietary treatments
Genetic Evaluation for Stability of Grain Yield and Yield Components in Foxtail Millet Using GGE Biplot in Foothills of Nagaland
No full textAims: Foxtail millet cultivation in India\u27s North Eastern Hill region holds promise due to its adaptation to diverse environments and high-quality grain. Studying G x E interaction in this region will guide breeding programs to develop foxtail millet varieties adapted to local conditions. The objective of this study was to find out foxtail millet genotypes that produce high yield in diverse environments and to identify ideal mega-environments using GGE Biplot stability model analysis.
Methods: The investigation was carried out during July 2022 to May 2023 for four different dates of sowing with twenty-five days interval. Two environments maintained under rained condition and the remaining two environments are maintained under irrigated condition. The experiment was conducted in randomized complete block design with three replications in all environments.
Results: Analysis of variance revealed statistically significant differences (at 5%) among the 30 genotypes for all yield variables under evaluated. Genotype ‘G1’ exhibited superior performance for both yield and yield-related traits.In this study, four GGE biplots of GY, one is Discriminativeness and representativeness in GGE biplots revealed E4 is identified as the most representative environment. At the same time, E3 also stands out for its strong discriminative capacity. Another one is Which Own Where" biplots revealed that G19 and G27 displayed superior and stable performance in E1. Similarly, G25 and G1 excelled in E2, E3, and E4. while mean vs stability biplots revealed that G1 is stable and performs well.
Conclusion: Genotypes, namely G1, G22, G25, and G21, exhibited stable and reliable performance across different conditions
Characterization and Identification of Major Constraints and Potentials of Kiltu Sorsa Watershed, in Guji Zone, Southern Ethiopia
No full textEthiopia is a country seriously affected by different natural resource degradation that included soil, vegetation, biodiversity and water degradation and climate deterioration. The study was conducted at Adola Rede District of Guji Zone, in Southern Ethiopia. The objectives of the study were to document baseline information on socioeconomic aspects and to document major biophysical and socio-economic constraints and potentials of the study watershed. The survey data were collected using key informant interview, focus group discussions, semi-structured interviews and guided field observations. A total of 60 respondents were selected for semi-structured interviews by means of simple random sampling methods. The majority (65%) of the respondent households were practiced physical and biological soil and water conservation activities. However, about 35% of the sampled households were not practiced soil and water conservation activities due to lack of awareness, lack of materials and labor. In the study watershed five major constraints such as land and soil related constraints, production related constraints, institutional and infrastructure related constraints, livestock related constraints and socio-economic related constraints were identified. However, suitable agro-ecology, availability of labor force, youth and women associations and informal institutions were the major identified potentials in the study watershed. Therefore, by using the potentials/opportunities of the study watershed and through providing quality extension services and training on soil and water conservation practices it is possible to enhance farmers participation and technical limitations. Moreover, for sustainable watershed management of the study area different soil and water conservation structures are very significant in various land use system of the study watershed through active participation of the local communities
Evaluation of the Success of Planting in the Rehabilitation of a Watershed Area in Sei Lesan Protected Forest, Indonesia
No full textThe high level of community activity in using river watershed land has resulted in the exploitation of land around the watershed which has resulted in a decline in soil quality and caused land degradation along the river flow, therefore areas along the river flow require land reclamation so that the natural balance around the watershed is maintained. Reclamation is an activity that aims to repair or organize the use of land that has been disturbed as a result of inappropriate environmental processing business activities so that it can function and be efficient according to its intended purpose. The research aim is to evaluate the level of success of planting in the rehabilitation process of PT Berau Coal in the Lesan River Protected Forest. The research was carried out in the Sei Lesan Protected Forest Area in the Segah Watershed, Kelay Sub Watershed in Kelay District, Berau Regency, East Kalimantan Province, Indonesia from July to August 2022. This research used systematic sampling with the random start method, namely plot measurement, The first measuring plot is created randomly and subsequent measuring plots are created systematically with a sampling intensity of at least 5%. The results of the research show that the level of plant growth in watershed rehabilitation activities at PT Berau Coal Watershed Rehabilitation was declared successful with a plant survival percentage value of 78.24%, and the planting results in the PT Berau Coal Block C watershed rehabilitation area were very good with a percentage of healthy plants of 76.08%
Income Analysis and Break-Even Point of Mustard (Brassica juncea L.) Business: A Case Study of the Lubuk Makmur and Tani Makmur Farmer Groups in Mugirejo Village, Samarinda City, Indonesia
No full textHorticulture is a field that has great potential to be developed in the agricultural sector, because it has advantages that are much higher than other commodities, such as high economic value and significant added value. The prospects for farming in Samarinda City have good prospects and most vegetable farmers rely on income from mustard farming. The research aims to analyze production costs and receipts as well as income from mustard greens farming in Mugirejo Village, Sungai Pinang District, Samarinda City. This research was conducted for four months starting from March 2024 to June 2024. The research was conducted at the Lubuk Makmur and Tani Makmur Farmers Groups, Mugirejo Village, Sungai Pinang District, Samarinda City. The method used in sampling was purposive sampling with a sample size of 22 respondents. The data analysis method used was an analysis of production costs, revenues, income, and BEP. The results of this study indicate that the duration of mustard cultivation from land preparation to harvesting in one mustard planting season is 40 days, with a planting area of 0.755 m2 or 0.034 ha, farmers spend production costs to run mustard farming activities of IDR 1.269.916,63 respondents-1 planting season-1 or IDR 40.976.680,00 respondents-1 planting season-1 ha-1. The average income received by mustard farmers is IDR2.642,471.59 respondents-1 planting season-1 or IDR 85.419.034,09 respondents-1 planting season-1 ha-1. The average income received by farmers in running mustard farming in the research area is IDR1.372.554,96 respondents-1 planting season-1 or IDR39.994.979,00 respondents-1 planting season-1 ha-1. The BEP selling price and BEP production volume of mustard farming in Mugirejo Village are respectively IDR8,696.39 kg-1 and 81.20 kg-1. The BEP value is smaller than the average selling price and production values, so it can be concluded that mustard farming is profitable
Comparative Analysis of Income and Feasibility of Rice Farming Jajar Legowo in Tasuk Village, Sub District Gunung Tabur, Berau Regency
No full textThe research aims to determine productivity, income, feasibility, and break-even price for milled dry unhulled rice in lowland rice farming using the jajar legowo 5:1 system and the jajar legowo 6:1 system. The research was carried out from May–August 2022 in Tasuk Village, Gunung Tabur District, Berau Regency, East Kalimantan Province, Indonesia. The determination of the research location was carried out purposively based on the consideration that this village is one of the potential agricultural areas in lowland rice farming, namely as one of the lowland rice producing centers in Berau Regency. Data collection was carried out by interviewing farmers using questionnaires. The total population in this study was 28 respondents obtained from the "Slovin" calculation consisting of 14 farmers who carried out lowland rice farming using the jajar legowo 5:1 system and 14 farmers who carried out lowland rice farming using the jajar legowo 6:1 system. Data analysis methods, namely; statistical analysis of the difference between the means of two independent samples (independent t-test), productivity, break-even price (BEP), and analysis of farming feasibility (R/C ratio). The results of the research show that there is no significant difference between rice farming income from the jajar legowo 5:1 system and the jajar legowo 6:1 system, the average productivity of the jajar legowo 5:1 and 6:1 systems is 4,096.94 Kg ha-1 and 2,948.98 Kg.ha-1. The average BEP price for the jajar legowo system 5:1 and 6:1 are IDR Kg-1 5,268 and IDR Kg-1 5,765. The average R/C ratio values for the jajar legowo 5:1 and 6:1 systems are 2.06 and 1.84
Maximizing Marketing Efficiency: A Deep Dive Analysis into Castor crop in Namakkal District, Tamil Nadu, India
No full textCastor 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
Study on the Evaluation of the Profitability, Efficiency and Investment Trends of Different Poultry Farming Systems
No full textOver the past 20 years, the Indian poultry sector has transformed into a dynamic entity with more structured operations. Following all these practices almost at every level, poultry industry is now achieving new heights day by day. The entire livestock sector\u27s contribution to India\u27s GDP is greatly aided by the poultry industry in the country. India\u27s poultry sector ranks second and third in the world in terms of meat and egg output, respectively, with 3.4 million tonnes of meat and 65 million tons of eggs produced (FAO). Significant advancements in the industry have resulted from management initiatives. Most of India\u27s organized structure has contributed to the effective use of resources and the right implementation of policies, which have improved firm financial positions and produced the intended results. The data was collected from stakeholders with the help of pretested interview schedule. Separate interview schedule was prepared for broiler farmers (100 samples), breeder farmers (10 samples) and processing cum distribution centers (20 samples). A combination of tools viz. average, percentage, cost and return analysis. To get better understanding of the study, the sample farmers were classified into different supply chains based on their mode of working and business stages performed. Feeding management practices were followed aptly by most of the farmers. Almost all farmers were following suitable health management practice by vaccinating their birds. Based on number of birds reared poultry farms were classified as small, medium and large poultry farms. Small farms were in only in Supply Chain II and III. Fixed investment they did was `583010 and `46733 out of which nearly 85 per cent building charge. In medium sized poultry farms category, poultry farms from Supply Chain II, III and IV were present. Fixed investment they made was `12,22,096, `15,94,147 and `13,27,778 respectively of which more than 90 per cent was spent on farm buildings construction purpose. In large poultry farms, Supply Chain IV farmers had made quite huge fixed investment. For all the farms, of the total investment, 90 per cent was in buildings and 10 per cent was in equipments