Vol. 12, Issue 4 (2023)

Author(s):
Jagadeesha SK, Chandrashekar GS and Swetha

Abstract:
Coconut based Integrated Cropping System (IFS) involving cow and sheep were conducted separately at Horticulture Research and Extension centre, Arsikere. The results obtained were compared to assess the best model which gives maximum net return. IFS (cow) model recorded the highest average nut yield per palm per year (100.82) whereas IFS (sheep) model recorded the lowest average nut yield per palm per year (88.93). Economic comparison of both the model revealed that IFS (Cow) has produced the maximum average gross return of Rs. 3,21,513/ Unit and highest average net return of Rs. 2,28,595/ Unit with benefit cost ratio of 3.96, Compared to IFS (sheep) which has recorded minimum average gross return of Rs. 1,44,006/Unit and lowest average net return of Rs. 1,08,488/Unit with benefit cost ratio of 4.00. Hence it is concluded that coconut based Integrated Cropping System involving cow is more economical and sustainable.