Studies on leguminous crops in mulberry for additional income to marginal farmers under irrigated conditions in Doon Valley

Abstract

A study was conducted to work out the effects of leguminous crops with Mulberry in Doon valley under irrigated conditions. The work was conducted for three consecutive years (2001-2003) in S-146 variety of Mulberry plantation. The leguminous crops (Moong and Lentil) were sown in the space available in between the Mulberry rows. The data on returns from intercrops and silk worm rearing on the leaves were collected and compiled. It revealed that from one hectare Mulberry plantation with intercropping Rs. 77251.34 can be earned. However, the total returns from one hectare plantation without intercropping and from sole intercropping were recorded as Rs. 48933.00 and Rs. 49533.00 respectively. The varieties of Moong and Lentil sown were Pant. Moong-2 and D.P.L. -62 respectively. By this study it can be concluded that it is profitable to grow short duration leguminous crops in the space available in between the rows of Mulberry fetching thereby an additional income. The experimental plot was having slightly acidic soil (pH 6.8). The available N, P, K in upper layers were recorded as 440 kg, 38 kg, and 448 kg/ha respectively.