Vol. 11, Issue 12 (2022)

Author(s):
Madhumati S Pujeri, SA Gaddanakeri, CP Chandrashekara, Manjunatha Hebbara and Shubha S

Abstract:
Field experiment was carried out on a fixed site during rabi season for two years at Main Agricultural Research Station, Dharwad to evaluate different farming practices on crop yields and economics of rabi sorghum. The results revealed that, recommended package of practices (1351 kg ha^-1) recorded significantly higher yield over natural and organic farming practices and it was found to be on par with integrated nutrient management-conventional farming plant protection (1284 kg ha^-1). Whereas, organic farming, integrated nutrient management-conventional farming plant protection and integrated nutrient management-natural farming plant protection were found to be on par with each other. Among the different farming practices, Natural farming: Beejamrit + Ghanjeevamrit + Jeevamrit + Mulching + Intercropping recorded significantly higher gross returns (₹ 45150 ha^-1), net returns (₹ 24294 ha^-1) compared to organic farming, INM and RPP and benefit cost (B: C) ratio was superior with NF: B+G+J+I (2.22).