Weed management in sugarcane intercropped with arable crops in Nigeria

Ndarubu, A. A.; Busari, L. D.; Misari, S. M.

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“…Few herbicides like trifluralin, pendimethalin and imazethapyr in field peas (Hanson and Thill 2001 ; Miller 2003 ); pendimethalin (Dixit et al 2005 ) and oxyfluorfen (Ahuja and Sandhu 2003 ; Sikkema et al 2007 ) in cabbage; pendimethalin, oxadiazon (Mehmood et al 2007 ; Adekpe et al 2007 ) and oxyfluorfen (Qasem 1996 ) in garlic can be applied effectively. Ndarubu et al ( 2000 ) evaluated the intercropping systems in Nigeria and showed that sugarcane could be intercropped with either soybean or sesame based on considerations for yield and value of the crops, while pre-emergence application of diuron (2.0 kg a.i./ha) + post-emergence application of dimethametryn (3.0 kg a.i./ha) at 12 WAP or an early hoe-weeding at 4 WAP + post-emergence application of dimethametryn (3.0 kg a.i./ha) were found safe and could be as an efficient alternative to manualhoeing in such systems. Kaur et al ( 2015 ) in north west India studied the effect of pre-emergence application of oxyfluorfen 0.234 kg/ha and pendimethalin 0.75 kg/ha and recorded similar level of weed control to hand-weeding, besides increased yields of cabbage, peas and garlic than the weedy check.…”

Section: Weed Smothering Efficiency Allelopathy Of Intercrops On Weed...mentioning

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Diversification Options in Sugarcane-Based Cropping Systems for Doubling Farmers’ Income in Subtropical India

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Crop diversification provides an opportunity for farmers to maximize their profits, fulfilling multiple needs, avoid monsoon threats, and make the crop production system sustainable. Inclusion of various pulse/oilseed/vegetables/cereals/medicinal/aromatic crops with sugarcane brings forth cultivation of these crops in irrigated agro-system and improves the yields of component crops. Besides, the component crops improve soil fertility and create a favorable environment for the further growth of sugarcane crops. Sprouting in winter-initiated sugarcane ratoon could be enhanced by adopting fodder legumes such as Indian clover and Egyptian clover. Intercropping vegetables provides an ample opportunity for mid-season income generation and improves profitability. Besides, high-value medicinal and aromatic crops such as tulsi (holy basil), mentha could also be included in the sugarcane-based system. Crop residue management has been recognized as a critical issue in managing the crops in the various cropping systems. Including multiple bio-agents for fast decomposition of crop residues provides scope for managing soil organic carbon through crop residue recycling in the system. Resource use efficiencies, nutrient use, water use, and weed control could be increased by adopting suitable crops in intercropping systems. An integrated farming system involving crop, livestock, and fisheries options could improve farmers’ profit besides employment generation in rural India. Recycling of bye products and co-products of other enterprises influences the viability and farmer’s profitability of the system. Trash, press mud cake, vinasse, composted bagasse, rhizodeposition of stubble play a significant role in sustaining soil fertility and increasing crop productivity. New emerging crop diversification options, viz., intercropping of rajmash , winter maize, and garlic in autumn cane generate mid-season income and enhance the system's profitability for small and marginal cane growers. Dual-purpose legumes, viz., cowpea, and green gram as intercrops with spring-planted cane increase the pool of soil microbial biomass nitrogen capitalize allelopathic effects and sustain soil health. In the present paper, these issues have been discussed. Due to the adoption of location-specific and farmers-centric systems, farmers’ profitability could be increased, providing sustainability to the sugarcane-based systems.

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Section: Weed Smothering Efficiency Allelopathy Of Intercrops On Weed...mentioning

confidence: 99%

Diversification Options in Sugarcane-Based Cropping Systems for Doubling Farmers’ Income in Subtropical India

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“…Cane-soybean intercropping systems were examined in several works. Ndarubu et al (2000) Showed that, Sole sugarcane attained the highest cane yield of 34.7 ton ha -1 whereas; intercropping cane with soybean and sesame remarkably reduce cane yield which recorded approximately 24.3 ton ha -1 . They concluded that, intercropping sugarcane with fast growing and short duration crops like soybean has advantage of suppressing weeds.…”

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Effect of Spatial Distribution on Competition, Yield and Economics of Spring-Planted Sugarcane Intercropped With Some Oil Crops

2017

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The effect of two sugarcane row arrangements and intercropping systems with three densities of soybean and/or sunflower on yield and quality of sugarcane as well as the companion crops were investigated in two successive seasons. The study conducted at Mallawi Research Station, Sugar crops Institute, Giza, Egypt during 2013/2014 and 2014/2015. Results showed that, spatial distributions had no significant effects on the most of studied traits. Furthermore; the higher the dense of intercrop the lower the number of millable canes. Sole cane and cane intercropped with 15 and/or 30% soybean showed significant superiority over the other systems in terms of millable stalk weight and cane and sugar yields (ton fed-1). The low dense systems of soybean (15 %) gave the greatest plant yield (kg) and the lowest seed yield (ton fed-1). Moreover; sole systems of soybean and sunflower presented the highest seed and oil yields (ton fed-1). Maximum land equivalent ratios (LERs) were showed in case of sugarcane intercropped 30 % soybean. In addition; data revealed that sunflower showed more competitive than sugarcane when they grew in associations.

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“…The scheme will enhance quick and widespread cane cultivation with minimal constraints, and will also increase the resource base and diversification of cropping systems. Technologies relating to sugar cane farming systems are currently being developed at the National Cereals Research Institute (NCRI) in respect of weed management, nutrition, protection and intercropping systems (Gana and Busari, 1999;Ndarubu et al, 2000;Ndarubu and Kolo, 2002). Multiplication of the cottage mills in cane-growing communities will also create market outlets for the produce and facilitate the integration of the crop-livestock sector by utilizing sugar by-products such as bagasse and molasses as livestock feeds.…”

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Cottage Sugar Industries as Alternatives for Meeting Nigeria's Domestic Sugar Demands

Wada¹,

Gbabo²,

Ndarubu³

2006

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The sugar industry in Nigeria has failed to meet the domestic sugar consumption demands of the country. The combined production figure of the two major sugar companies at Bacita and Numan stands at less than 1% of the requirement. Inconsistent government policies, uncontrolled sugar imports and the capital-intensive nature of large-scale sugar production could all account for this inadequate production level. The National Cereals Research Institute (NCRI) has developed a 10 tonnes of cane per day (tcd) mini brown sugar plant suitable for cottage level sugar production to complement the large-scale plants' efforts. Outgrower schemes currently operated by the Nigerian Sugar Company, Bacita and the Savannah Sugar Company, Numan are potential sources of the raw materials needed by these cottage industries when established in all the sugar cane-growing communities of Nigeria. Newly opened up farm areas of up to 100,000 ha will also provide canes for the plants. This paper presents some of the problems militating against profitable sugar production by large-scale sugar plants in Nigeria. It also highlights areas of cooperation and support by policy makers and other stakeholders in the sugar industry for increased domestic sugar production. This will facilitate the attainment of domestic sugar self-sufficiency, rural industrialization, social and food security.

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Weed management in sugarcane intercropped with arable crops in Nigeria

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Diversification Options in Sugarcane-Based Cropping Systems for Doubling Farmers’ Income in Subtropical India

Diversification Options in Sugarcane-Based Cropping Systems for Doubling Farmers’ Income in Subtropical India

Effect of Spatial Distribution on Competition, Yield and Economics of Spring-Planted Sugarcane Intercropped With Some Oil Crops

Cottage Sugar Industries as Alternatives for Meeting Nigeria's Domestic Sugar Demands

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