Experiment code 16.2.3.56
Experiment Title Evaluation of Low Cost Natural Farming in rice under south Gujarat condition
Research Type Departmental Research
Experiment Background Evaluation of Low Cost Natural Farming in rice under south Gujarat condition
Experiment Group Natural Resource Management
Unit Type (01)RESEARCH UNIT
Unit (38)SOIL AND WATER MANAGEMENT RESEARCH UNIT (NAVSARI)
Department (2357)MAIN RICE RESEARCH STATION
BudgetHead (311/07081/0A)311/12/REG/00665
Objective
  1. To evaluate the effect of low cost natural farming in comparison to organic farming and conventional farming on growth, yield and quality of the crop.
  2. To assess nutrients content and uptake by the crop under various farming systems.
  3. To study the effect of low cost natural farming in comparison to organic farming and conventional farming on physical, chemical and biological properties of soil.
  4. To test economic viability of various farming systems
Season Kharif
Location Unit Type (01)RESEARCH UNIT
Location Unit (38)SOIL AND WATER MANAGEMENT RESEARCH UNIT (NAVSARI)
Location Department (2357)MAIN RICE RESEARCH STATION
Plot No B-11
PI Name (NAU-EMP-2007-000436)DARPANA ATULKUMAR PATEL
PI Email dspatel@nau.in
PI Mobile 9925508070
Year of Approval 2020
Commencement Year 2021
Completion Year 2024
Design of Experiment

Large plot Five smples 
Crop Spacing (cm x cm)

30 cm row spacing
Gross Plot (m x m) 15.0 m x 45.0 m
Net Plot (m x m) 1.8m m x 2.0
Total Experiment Area (m2) 800 m2
Plot History Last Three Year

Kharif rice
Initial Soil Sample Analysis Report
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Layout Plan
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Treatment

Module-I: Low Cost Natural Farming

  • Incorporation of rice straw @ 5 t/ha
  • Seed/Seedling treatment : Bijamrit
  • Jivamrit with irrigation at sowing & then after at monthly interval + Ghan Jivamrit 250 kg/ha + FYM 250 kg/ha
  • Plant protection: Agniastra, Brahmastra and Neemastra, if required

Module-II: Organic Farming

  • Incorporation of rice straw @ 5 t/ha
  • Seed/Seedling treatment: Bio-fertilizers-Bio-pesticides
  • Biocompost @ 10 t/ha + Bio-fertilizers (Azospirillum + PSB 2.5 lit/ha)
  • Plant protection:  Bio-pesticides, botanicals, etc., if required

Module-III: Conventional Farming

  • Incorporation of rice straw @ 5 t/ha
  • Seed treatment: Recommended practices
  • Recommended dose of chemical fertilizers and manures
  • Plant protection: Recommended fungicides, insecticides and herbicides, if required

Note: All modules will be taken on non-organic plot.
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(NAU-EMP-2007-000436) DARPANA ATULKUMAR PATEL dspatel@nau.in 9925508070 15-02-2023
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