Impact of integrated crop management practices on productivity, profitability and energy budgeting of mustard in South-Eastern Rajasthan
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Sunil Kumar
Krishi Vigyan Kendra (Agriculture University, Kota), Anta 325202, Baran, Rajasthan, India
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Devendra Kumar Singh
Krishi Vigyan Kendra (Agriculture University, Kota), Anta 325202, Baran, Rajasthan, India
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Gitika Sharma
Krishi Vigyan Kendra (Agriculture University, Kota), Anta 325202, Baran, Rajasthan, India
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Subhash Aswal
College of Agriculture (Agriculture University, Kota), Hindoli 323023, Bundi, Rajasthan, India
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Bhanwar Lal Dhaka
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, (Agriculture University, Kota), Karmoda 322001, Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan, India
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Nupur Sharma
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, (Agriculture University, Kota), Karmoda 322001, Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan, India
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Seema
College of Agriculture, Jodhpur (Agriculture University, Jodhpur), Mandore 342304, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
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Keywords:
CFLDs, economics, energy indicators, ICM, Indian mustard, productivity, profitabilityAbstract
In the present study impact of integrated crop management (ICM) practices of mustard were studied at 225 farmers'
fields in heavy soils of South-Eastern Rajasthan during 2019-20 to 2021-22. Baseline information and soil fertility status
of the area were collected before organizing cluster front line demonstrations (CFLDs), and then after demonstrated
ICM practices recommended by Agriculture University, Kota (Rajasthan). It is evident from results that the yield of
mustard in ICM plots was ranged between 2.31-2.36 t/ha which was higher over the farmers practice (FP). Similarly,
ICM plots recorded higher gross returns (Rs.129780-154995/ha), net returns (Rs.102100-122445/ha) and B:C ratio
(3.51-3.76). Whereas, ICM plots recorded lower energy input (11.95%) and cost of cultivation (5.45%) over the FP.
Thus, adoption of ICM practices enhanced the productivity, profitability and can save input energy consumption
substantially over the existing farmer's practices of mustard cultivation.
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