Agricultural Research Management Information System

Home
Research Summary
Search
About Us
- ARMIS
- Brochure
Contact Us
Report
User Request
Data Input
Help
- Operation Manual
  - PDF
  - Video
- Program Area & Commodity
We have reached 37600 number of research entries at this moment.

- Logout

Research Detail

Home
Research
Detail

Preparation of Land and Soil Resource Utilization Guide, Rajoir Upazila, Madaripur

Md. Anwar Hossain,
SSO
SRDI, Faridpur

Md. Liakat Hossain
Scientific Officer
SRDI, Faridpur

Md. Motasim Ahmed
Scientific Officer
SRDI, Faridpur

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

Rajoir upazila is situated in south-western part of Faridpur district. It lies between 23º06´ and 23º22´ north latitude and 89º56´ and 89º08´ east longitude and covers an area of 22,928 ha. It lies in the physiography of Ganges River Floodplain, Meghna Estuarine Floodplain and Gopalganj-Khulna Bils. The upazila comprises of 10 unions having a population of 218,095 (2001). Land types recognized were highland (5.71%), medium highland (19.84%), medium lowland (34.09%) and lowland (26.40%) and very lowland (1.51%). Textural classes identified sand (0.28%), sandy loam (0.53%), loam (10.92%), clay loam (28.29%), clay (6.92%) and peat soil (12.45%). Major soil groups identified were Ishurdi (25.53%), Ghior (13.64%), Gopalpur (8.25%), Harta (7.08%), Satla (6.92%), Pirojpur (6.59%) and Sara (4.7%). Soils of this Upazila are deficient in N, K, P, S, Zn and B. Ten major cropping patterns were found. Fertilizer recommendations for 42 existing and potential crops of the upazila at high and medium yield goals and for 89 crops at high yield goal are given. Addition to location specific fertilizer recommendation this guide can be used for determining crop suitability, site selection of demonstration or trials, determining management area and plan against flood, drought, water-logging and soil erosion.

Keywords: Rajoir upazila, Land types, Soil groups, Cropping patterns,Upazila

Location: Rajoir Upazila, Madaripur

Start Date: 01-01-2008

End Date: 30-05-2010

Program Area: Crop-Soil-Water Management

Non-commodity: Land management

Objectives:

1. Land and soil resources inventory of Rajoir Upazila

2. Soil fertility assessment and fertilizer recommendation.

3. Crop suitability assessment.

4. Preparation of land and soil resource utilization guide with soil and landform map.

Methodology:

Field survey was conducted on the basis of semi-detailed soil survey method. Interpretative soil and landform map was prepared using 1:50,000 aerial photographs. Soils were investigated following a catena and composite top soil samples were collected. The sampling frequency were 1 (one) sample per 200 ha, although more samples were taken wherever necessary according to complexity of soils. Total 123 soil samples were collected and analyzed. Crops, cropping patterns, inundation land types, soil management data were collected by physical observations and interviewing the farmers. Soil samples were analyzed for fertility assessment. Crop suitability for each land type was determined. Fertilizer recommendations for suitable crops were made. Final soil and landform map was made from the interpretative field map through verification by ground truthing and field checks. After compiling physical and chemical data sets the land and soil resource utilization guide was prepared. Rajoir upazila was first surveyed in 1999 and updated in 2010.

Source of Information: Land and Soil Resources Utilization Guide, Rajoir Upazila, Madaripur, 2010, SRDI, Dhaka-1215.

Article Link (Online Journal):

Funding Source:

1. Government

Budget: 110,000

Total Budget (Tk.) : 110,000

Achievement/Findings:

In this upazila, some of the suitable crops identified were rice (Aus, T. Aman, Deep-water Aman and Boro), sugarcane, wheat, lentil, gram, mustard, potato, onion, garlic. Major cropping patterns were Boro rice-Fallow (F)-F (39.1%); Boro rice-B.Aman rice/T.Aman rice (15.64%); Rabi crops-Jute/Aus+Aman (20.23%); Rabi crops-Jute-T.Aman (8.26%). Upazila Guide as a micro-level agricultural planning tool delineates existing soil/land and water resource data bases. It helps plan research activities, set location specific crop trials and demonstration and determine site specific suitable crops and cropping patterns, development of surface and subsurface irrigation network, soil and water conservation measures and drainage system improvement. Use of the guide as a vehicle for agro-technology transfer and diffusion will enable the farmers to apply balanced fertilizer applications, use appropriate soil management technologies and thus increase crop production. The guide can also be used as a data base for other local level development plans such as development of community forestry, fisheries and livestock, re-excavation of canals and construction of embankment, roads, culverts and bridges.

Knowledge Management: Report/Proceedings