Achieving higher production from low inputs using synergistic crop interactions under maize-based polyculture systems

Bamboriya, Sumitra Devi; Bana, Ram Swaroop; Kuri, B. R.; Kumar, Vipin; Meena, Rajendra Prasad

doi:10.1007/s42398-022-00228-7

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“…Cotton (Kapas) follows closely, reflecting the significance of the crop as a potential diversification option in the state and its role in the textile industry. Maize (Makka) crop with being fourth, highlights its potentiality in the cropping system diversification efforts of the Punjab state (Bamboriya et al 2022). Potato, berseem, and green gram demonstrate crop diversity, highlighting the various crops cultivated.…”

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Decoding agricultural needs: An in-depth analysis of farmer queries in Punjab's Kisan call center

Godara,

Bana,

Godara

et al. 2023

J. Agric. Ecol.

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Adopting a demand-driven approach in a rapidly changing agricultural sector is crucial for extension services to remain relevant and impactful in India. In this direction, the article presents a comprehensive analysis of over two million farmer query calls made to the Kisan Call Center in Punjab, India, from January 2009 to August 2023. These preprocessed call logs are a vital link between farmers and agricultural support services, providing valuable insights into the agricultural community's challenges and requirements. Our analysis commences by examining temporal trends in farmer query calls, offering year-wise statistics that unveil the evolution of call volumes over time. Furthermore, we delve into the dataset to provide month-wise insights, shedding light on the seasonality of these queries. By identifying peak months of call activity, we can pinpoint critical periods when farmers require assistance the most. Furthermore, district-wise analysis aids in mapping the geographical distribution of these calls, enabling policymakers and agricultural authorities to target specific regions with tailored interventions. Our breakdown by crop category and query type also provides a granular perspective on farmers' concerns. By categorising calls based on the crops and query types, we gain valuable insights into the distinct challenges faced by Punjab's farmers. This information can guide the development of agricultural policies, extension services, and support programs tailored to address the unique needs of different crop categories and query types. Ultimately, this study underscores the significance of harnessing data-driven insights to enhance agricultural support systems, ensuring India's farming community's long-term sustainability and prosperity.

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Decoding agricultural needs: An in-depth analysis of farmer queries in Punjab's Kisan call center

Godara,

Bana,

Godara

et al. 2023

J. Agric. Ecol.

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“…It might have therefore been for this reason that plant height, stem diameter, fruit yield/ha and dry weight of fruits (kg/ha) increased slowly through the experimental period than in the unamended soils (control). Organic amendments like A. lebbeck and A. zygia leafy biomasses can possess natural weed-suppressive and pest-repelling properties (Bamboriya et al, 2022). By minimizing weed competition and deterring pests, the okra plants have reduced stress and can allocate more energy and nutrients towards growth and fruit production, resulting in increased fruit yield and dry weight (Chauhan et al, 2023).…”

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Potential of Albizia zygia and Albizia lebbeck leafy biomasses as organic soil amendments on the growth and yield of okra, Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench

Mohammed,

Tackie,

Addai

2024

J. Biotechnol. Biodivers.

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In the array to assess the suitability of using amendments from nitrogen fixing trees in agroforestry, the response of okra to Albizia lebbeck and Albizia zygia leafy biomasses as soil amendments were investigated at the Faculty of Renewable Natural Resources Demonstration Farm in the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi-Ghana. The objective of this study was to assess the effect of different levels of A. lebbeck and A. zygia leafy biomasses on the growth and yield of okra in a randomized complete block design. Four treatments were used and allocated as T1 (Control, no biomass), T2 (0.2454 kg of A. lebbeck leafy biomass per 2.7 m2), T3 (0.2932 kg of A. zygia leafy biomass per 2.7 m2), T4 (0.2127 kg of A. lebbeck leafy biomass + 0.1466 kg of A. zygia leafy biomass per 2.7 m2. The treatments were replicated four times. Growth in height, stem diameter, fruit yield and fruit dry weight were the parameters investigated on. The application of A. lebbeck and A. zygia leafy biomasses as soil amendment significantly improve the growth (height and stem diameter) and yield (fruit yield and fruit dry weight) of okra compared to the control treatment during the twelve weeks period of the experiment (p˂0.05). Therefore, A. lebbeck and A. zygia leafy biomass amendments are recommended for use by okra farmers, as it has great prospects for use in soil fertility improvement.

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“…Intercropping is the cultivation of two or more different crops simultaneously on the same piece of land. It offers a yield advantage compared to the sole crop due to the efficient use of available resources such as light, soil nutrients and water (Bamboriya et al, 2022;Hamzei & Seyedi, 2015). Intercropping provides insurance against crop failure due to weather risks and increases diversity in an agroecosystem.…”

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“…Intercropping therefore can be very useful to avert pests and diseases on crops, especially under conservation agriculture for smallholder farmers in Africa. However, it may be more challenging for farmers in developed economies due to challenges in mechanizing planting and harvesting involving different crops and chemical weed control (Bamboriya et al, 2022). The land equivalent ratio has been recommended to measure the advantage of intercropping to sole cropping (Deb et al, 2022;Mead & Willey, 1980;Reddy & Chetty, 1984;Willey & Osiru, 1972).…”

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Effects of Intercropping on Maize and Soybean Yield Performance, Land Equivalent Ratio, and Maize Leaf Area in Conservation Agriculture

Anyoni,

Susan,

Joseph

et al. 2023

JAS

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Maize-soybean intercropping systems as a conservation farming practice are receiving increased focus from the scientific community. This is because of the advantages of intercropping, especially nutrient benefits through cereal-legume interactions, alternative sustainable methods to manage biotic stress (pests, diseases, weeds), and crop failure risk management due to erratic weather. In addition, smallholders in developing countries commonly use intercropping to produce crops. In Uganda, 40% of smallholder farmers are practicing intercropping yet no adequate location-specific information is available to inform their practice. Farmers who adopted conservation farming practices did not mulch their maize due to drudgery associated with collecting mulch. This study evaluated the effect of two tillage methods (T1 = Conventional tillage using ox drawn mould board plough, T2 = Minimum tillage using ox drawn ripper) and five soil cover practices (SC1 = Mulched Maize, SC2 = Control no mulch, SC3 = Two rows of soybean in between one row of maize, SC4 = One row of soybean in between one row of maize, SC5 = Sole soybean) on maize and soybean yield performance. The trials were established for 4 rainy seasons on a sandy loam ferrosol at National Agricultural Research Organization Institute in Lira, Uganda. Soil cover practice had a significant effect on maize and soybean crop Yield. Mulching significantly increased maize yield and LAI. The LER for both intercropping partterns were above 1.2. Tillage methods were not significantly different in determining crop performance. The practice of minimum tillage should also be adopted because it enhances the positive effects of soil cover (intercropping). We recommend farmers to adopt the intercropping pattern of one row of soybean in between maize row spaced at 75 × 30 cm for better LER, and crop performance. This intercropping pattern maximizes on available resources to deliver better output in conservation farming. Maize crop generally performed better during first season as compared to second season. We recommend farmers to utilize the first rains as the main maize production season.

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Achieving higher production from low inputs using synergistic crop interactions under maize-based polyculture systems

Cited by 6 publications

References 129 publications

Decoding agricultural needs: An in-depth analysis of farmer queries in Punjab's Kisan call center

Decoding agricultural needs: An in-depth analysis of farmer queries in Punjab's Kisan call center

Potential of Albizia zygia and Albizia lebbeck leafy biomasses as organic soil amendments on the growth and yield of okra, Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench

Effects of Intercropping on Maize and Soybean Yield Performance, Land Equivalent Ratio, and Maize Leaf Area in Conservation Agriculture

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