Evaluation of Low Cost Natural Farming in Sorghum under south Gujarat condition
Research Type
State Trial
Experiment Background
For Evaluation of Low Cost Natural Farming in Sorghum under south Gujarat condition
Experiment Group
Natural Resource Management
Unit Type
(01)RESEARCH UNIT
Unit
(47)MAIN SORGHUM RESEARCH STATION ATHWA (SURAT)
Department
(271)Main Sorghum Research Station , Surat
BudgetHead
(314/12006/00)314/01/REG/00092
Objective
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.
To assess nutrients content and uptake by the crop under various farming systems.
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
Rabi
Location Unit Type
(01)RESEARCH UNIT
Location Unit
(47)MAIN SORGHUM RESEARCH STATION ATHWA (SURAT)
Location Department
(271)Main Sorghum Research Station , Surat
Plot No
12
PI Name
(NAU-EMP-2019-000365)HIREN NARANBHAI DER
PI Email
drhnder@nau.in
PI Mobile
9727428242
Year of Approval
2019
Commencement Year
2020
Completion Year
2023
Design of Experiment
Design:- Large Plot Technique
Replications:- Five samples each of 1.8 m x 1.8 m
Crop Spacing (cm x cm)
45 x 15 cm
Gross Plot (m x m)
4.50 m x 21.0 m
Net Plot (m x m)
Five samples each of 1.8 m x 1.8 m
Total Experiment Area (m2)
283.50
Plot History Last Three Year
Previous Crop:-
Rabi:- Sorghum
Summer:- Fallow
Initial Soil Sample Analysis Report
Initial Soil Sample Analysis Report Attachment
Layout Plan
Layout Plan Attachment
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Treatment
Module-I: Low Cost Natural Farming
Achhadan of rice straw @ 5 t/ha
Replacement series 2:1 intercropping of green gram (Co4)
Seed treatment:Bijamrit
Jivamrit with irrigation at sowing & then after at monthly interval + GhanJivamrit 250 kg/ha + FYM 250 kg/ha
Plant protection: Agniastra, BrahmastraandNeemastra, if required
Module-II: Organic Farming
Achhadan of rice straw @ 5 t/ha
Sole Cropping
Seed treatment: Bio-fertilizers, Bio-pesticides
100% RDN (80 kg N/ha) through organic manure
Plant protection: Bio-pesticides, botanicals, etc., if required
Module-III: Conventional Farming
Achhadan of rice straw @ 5 t/ha
Sole Cropping
Seed treatment: Recommended practices
Recommended dose of chemical fertilizers and manures
Plant protection: Recommended fungicides, insecticides and herbicides, if required