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Validation and Upscaling of Year Round Pineapple Production Technology in Hilly Areas

Dr. Madan Gopal Saha
CSO
Pomology Division, HRC, BARI, Gazipur.

Ashraful Alam
Horticulture Research Centre, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), Joydebpur, Gazipur-1701.

Dr. M.A. Rouf
Horticulture Research Centre, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), Joydebpur, Gazipur-1701.

Dr. Z.A.Feroz
Horticulture Research Centre, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), Joydebpur, Gazipur-1701.

K. Chakrabarty (NJF)
Horticulture Research Centre, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), Joydebpur, Gazipur-1701.

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The validation and upscaling trials of variety and year round production technology of pineapple were carried out at four locations of three districts along with BARI head quarter, Joydebpur during September 2011 to June 2014. The selected locations were at Doluchara of Sreemangal upazila under Moulvibazar district, Bogachari of Naneer Char under Rangamati district, Bolipara of Ramgarh, Harinath para and Pratap para of Khgrachari Sadar upazilla under Khagrachari district. Two pineapple varieties viz. Honey Queen and Giant Kew were used in each farmer’s field to set the validation trials at four locations. The experiments were conducted following RCBD design with 3 replications. Before starting the project activities, a base line survey was accomplished. A total of twenty farmers were interviewed during the baseline survey in each location and finally 10 farmers were selected from them to conduct validation trials. The indicators of farmer’s selection were the experience on the pineapple cultivation and their interest for working with this project as well as their land availability. Several meetings were held with the progressive farmers, NJF and BARI personnel for site as well as farmers’ selection. Suckers of two promising varieties of pineapple viz. Honey Queen and Giant Kew were provided to the selected farmers. A total of 53,000 (47,500 suckers for farmer’s field and 5500 for on station trail at Gazipur) suckers of two pineapple varieties and required amount of fertilizers and manures were provided to the selected farmers for setting up of the experiments. A minimum 0.06 ha of land was used for each selected farmer. After that, proper tillage operation, optimum manuring and fertilization were done. Thus the trial area was comprised of 2.90 ha of land including on station (Gazipur) and field experiments of 3 districts. Selected farmers were trained by PI and Co-PIs on improved production technology of pineapple before setting up the trials in their fields. The first planting was accomplished within the optimum period from October 2011 to January 2012. During submission of Project proposal 5 farmers from each district were designed, but as per recommendation of the inception workshop it was altered to 10 farmers in each district that’s why first planting was delayed till January 2012. Second planting was completed on July 2012 (Delayed from designed time due to unfavorable climate and less interest of farmers on May planting time). All intercultural operations and necessary field operations were carried out for better crop stand. Hormone applications were done according to the schedule. Four inception workshops were held at BARI Head Quarter, Gazipur, RARS, Akbarpur for Moulvibazar site, HTARS, Ramgarh for Khagrachari site and HARS, Khagrachari for Rangamati site. One TOT was held at HARS, Khagrachari for Rangamati and Khagrachari sites. Seven farmers’ training programs were conducted at RARS, Akbarpur; HARS, Khagrachari and Naniarchar for Sreemongal, Khagrachari and Rangamati sites, respectively. Honey Queen and Giant Kew varieties responded well to hormone application. Fruits of Honey Queen were harvested earlier compared to those of Giant Kew in all the locations. In the validation study of pineapple varieties (Experiemnt 1), at different locations, fruit weight, corwn weight, TSS and number of slip sucker/palnt were significantly influenced. The highest fruit weight (1225 g) and crown weight (408 g) were found in Rangamati and Gazipur, respectively. Number of slip suckers per palnt was noted maximum in Khagracahri district and minmum in Moulvibazar district. Between two varieties of pineapple the highest TSS (18.26) was manifested in Honey queen as against the lowest in Giant kew variety (15.96). In the study of validation and upscalling of year round pineapple production technology, ( Experiment 2), there was no significant difference among the locations except fruit weight. The biggest fruit (1161.15 g) was recorded in Rangamati district and the smallest fruit (1117.24 g) was noticed in Gazipur district. In case of variety, Honey queen exhibited earlier flowering (35.96 days) compared to that of Giant kew (40.95 days) after hormone application. Same trend of result was also recorded in fruit maturity. The highest TSS was attained in Honey queen (19.17 %) and the lowest in Giant kew (16.57 %). The Giant kew variety of pineapple produced maximum number of slip suckers per plant (9.35) and Honey queen variety produced minimum number of slip suckers per plant (3.78). In case of hormone application time, maximum crown weight was (405.19 g) observed when hormone was applied on August 2013 and minimum was noted on February 2013 application. It was revealed that the highest BCR was obtained from Giant Kew variety in Rangamati district (3.52) followed by Gazipur (3.0). On the other hand, the lowest BCR was noticed in Moulvibazar for Honey Queen variety (2.33). The farmers involved in the project also opined that Giant kew variety was more profitable than Honey queen due to higher fruit weight and production of more slip suckers per plant. From all the validation and upscaling trials carried out during the project period, it reveals that irrespective of variety (Giant Kew or Honey Queen) pineapple can be cultivated round the year in the hilly areas. Although, Giant kew exhibited superior performance compared to Honey Queen in terms of fruit weight, TSS, number of slip sucker per plant and BCR.

Keywords: Pineapple, Pineapple production technology, Hilly areas, Up scaling, Chemical composition, Treated and non-treated fruits Ethrel.

Location: Khagrachari: 1) Upazilla: Khagrachari Sadar; Village: Harinathpara and Village: Pratap para 2) Upazila: Ramgarh, Union: Bolipara, Village: Bolipara ii) District: Rangamati, Upazila: Naneer Char: Union: Bogachari, vllage: Bogachari. iii) District: Moulavibazar, Upazila: Sreemangal, Union: Doluchara, Village: Doluchara iv) HRC, BARI, Joydebpur, Gazipur ( On Station)

Start Date: 01-09-2011

End Date: 30-06-2014

Program Area: Knowledge Management

Non-commodity: Up scalling

Objectives:

i) To evaluate the validity of the year round pineapple production technology in the selected hilly areas,

ii) To increase farmer’s income by producing and marketing of pineapple round the year,

iii) Up scaling the year round pineapple production technology in selected hilly areas, and

iv) To find out the difference of chemical composition between treated and non-treated fruits and residue analysis for ethrel.

Methodology:

Information about the farmer’s knowledge regarding pineapple production techniques was obtained by interviewing. It appeared that the knowledge about the improved varieties and improved cultivation techniques of pineapple was almost absent or scarcely used by the farmers in the hilly areas. Most of them were reluctant to use the improved production technology of pineapple due to lack of knowledge and awareness about the improved variety and improved production technology. ii) Farmers’ selection: Farmers for growing pineapple in chosen upazilas of Moulvibazar, Khagrachari and Rangamati districts were selected through base line survey and in consultation with Nareer Jonno Foundation (NJF) and Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI) officials. Only those who were interested in growing improved pineapple varieties, adopting improved production technologies and available land were identified and ten of them were selected for validation trial. A total of 30 (thirty) farmers were selected in three districts for the project activities. The validation trials of variety and year round production technology of pineapple have been set at four locations of three districts along with BARI head quarter, Joydebpur. The selected locations were at Doluchara of Sreemangal upazila under Moulvibazar district, Bogachari of Naneer Char under Rangamati district, Bolipara of Ramgarh, Harinath para and Pratap para of Khagrachari Sadar upazilla under Khagrachari district. Two pineapple varieties viz. Honey Queen and Giant kew were included in each farmer’s field to set the validation trial at four locations. The experiments were conducted following RCBD design with 3 replications. Approximately, at least 0.06 ha of land was used by each farmer. A total of 53,000 quality suckers of Honey Queen and Giant Kew pineapple varieties were collected from hilly areas of Tangail and Khagrachari districts and distributed to the selected farmers. Appropriate land in the hilly areas along with the road side was selected for the validation trials. The selected farmers maintained their land and crop with their own risk management. After collecting and proper hardening of the suckers, those were planted in the farmer’s field as well as in the BARI Head Quarter, Joydebpur, Gazipur. First planting of suckers was accomplished between October 2011 and January 2012. Second planting was completed on July 2012. Before 7-10 days of planting suckers, appropriate basal doses of fertilizers (Cow dung, TSP and Gypsum) were applied for good crop stand. Top dress of urea and MoP were started after 4 months of planting in 5 installments. Total four inception workshops were conducted at different locations. First Inception workshop on validation and up scaling of year round pineapple production technology in the hilly areas was held on 28 December, 2011 at HRC, BARI, Gazipur and other three workshops on the same were held on 11, 17 and 18 March 2012 at RARS, Akbarpur for Moulvibazar site, HTARS, Ramgarh for Khagrachari site and HARS, Khagrachari for Rangamati site, respectively. One TOT for SSA/SA/SAAO from Khagrachari and Rangamati sites was conducted on 06 August 2012 at HARS, Khagrachari on the year-round pineapple production technologies for hilly areas. A total of 7 Farmers Training (FT) on improved production techniques of pineapple were conducted at RARS, Moulvibazar; Naniarchar and HARS, Khagrachari. Knowledge based leaflets regarding improved production techniques of pineapple were distributed among the participated farmers during farmers training program. Data were compiled and analyed following CROPSTAT software.

Source of Information: PROJECT COMPLETION REPORT, CGP Phase-II Projects (2nd call); (Funded by KGF).

Article Link (Online Journal):

Funding Source:

1. Krishi Gobeshona Foundation

Budget: 28 62420

Total Budget (Tk.) : 28 62420

Achievement/Findings:

In Rangamati district, both of the pineapple varieties exhibited superior performance in terms of fruit weight, crown weight, TSS and number of slip sucker/ plant which was closely followed by that of Khagrachari district. Considering the individual fruit weight, TSS, number of slip sucker per plant and BCR the variety Giant Kew was found promising for year round pineapple production in the hilly areas of Bangladesh compared to Honey Queen. This study reveals that hilly areas are most suitable for successful pineapple cultivation. No residue of ethrel was found in the hormone treated fruit. So, this technology using ethrel for year round pineapple production is safe for human health.

Knowledge Management: Report/Proceedings