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Popularizing of Sugarcane Based Intercropping Systems in Non Millzone

M.A.K. Al Azad
Bangladesgh Sugarcane research Institute, Ishurdi, Pabna, Bangladesh

M.J. Alam
Bangladesgh Sugarcane research Institute, Ishurdi, Pabna, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

A field experiment was conducted to study the feasibility of introducing different intercrops with sugarcane in the Nakla upazila under Sherpur district of Bangladesh during cropping year 2000-2001. Five intercrops with sugarcane combination such as potato (Solanum tuberosum), onion (Allium cepa), coriander (Coriandrum sativum), mustard (Brassica campestris) and garlic(Allium sativum) were studied against sole sugarcane crop. In respect of agronomic performances, sugarcane with potato, sugarcane with onion and sugarcane with coriander were suitable though they produce lower cane yield than sole cane. In respect of economic profitability sugarcane with potato combination was the most profitable and sugarcane with onion and sugarcane with coriander combination were 2nd and 3rd profitable combinations, respectively. In respect of adjusted yield sugarcane with potato was the best combination and sugarcane with onion was the 2nd combination than the sole cane yield. Sugarcane with mustard and sugarcane with garlic combination was found to be inferior in respect of agronomic yield, economic profitability and adjusted cane yield. The study revealed that sugarcane with potato, sugarcane with onion and sugarcane with coriander combination might be suggested with sugarcane for the non mill zone area of Sherpur district (AEZ 8) to get interim benefit from the same piece of land.

Keywords: Popularity study, Intercrop, Sugarcane

Location: Nakla Upazila,Sherpur, Bangladesh

Start Date: 00-00-2000

End Date: 00-00-2001

Program Area: Crop-Soil-Water Management

Commodity: Sugarcane

Objectives:

To study the feasibility of different intercrops with sugarcane in non-mill zone areas

Methodology:

The experiment was conducted in Nakla upazila of Sherpur district for the cropping season 2000-2001. Five intercrops namely, potato, mustard, onion, garlic, coriander were selected with sole sugarcane. The experiment was laid out in a RCBD with three replications. The unit plot size was 8x6 m². Forty five days old two eyed soil bed settling of variety Isd 28 was used as test crop in the experiment. Row to row and plant to plant distance were 100 and 45 cm, respectively. Intercrops were planted between the vacant spaces of sugarcane. Potato tubers were planted in two rows following the spacing row to row 30 cm and plant to plant 20 cm, onion and garlic were shown in two rows following the spacing plant to plant 10 cm, mustard and coriander were shown in 3 rows following row to row spacing 30 cm for each crop. Fertilizer were applied on the basis of fertilizer recommendation guide, 1997. All cultural and pest control measures were done when required. Data on yield and yield attributing parameters of cane and yield of intercrops were recorded and analyzed statistically at 5% level of probability using LSD test. Cost of production was calculated on the basis of cost of land preparation, seed cost, fertilizer cost, pesticide cost, labor cost and interest on current capital. Sale proceeds from intercrops and adjusted cane yields are recorded.

Source of Information: Journal of Agronomy, 3: 159-161, 2004; ISSN 1680-8207

Article Link (Online Journal): DOI: 10.3923/ja.2004.159.161; URL: http://scialert.net/abstract/?doi=ja.2004.159.161

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Achievement/Findings:

The study revealed that, sugarcane with potato, sugarcane with onion and sugarcane with coriander combination might be the best as intercropping with sugarcane for the non mill zone areas of Sherpur district to derive the highest benefit.

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