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Performance of Alternative Cropping Pattern (fa) Jute-t.aman-boro Rice Against Existing Farmers Pattern (f) Boro Rice-fallow-t.aman in Medium High Land

M. J. Alam
Senior Scientific Officer (cc)
Jute Farming Systems Division, Bangladesh Jute Research Institute

M. Shafiqule Hasan
SSO (cc)
Jute Farming Systems Division ,Bangladesh Jute Research Institute

M. Nasir Uddin
PSO (cc)
Jute Farming Systems Division, Bangladesh Jute Research Institute

M. Babul Hossain
SSO (cc)
Jute Farming Systems Division, Bangladesh Jute Research Institute

A.K.M Maqsudul Alam
CSO
Jute Farming Systems Division,Bangladesh Jute Research Institute

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

Boro rice-Jute-T.Aman FA (farmers’ alternative) pattern was tested at Manikganj, Jessore and simultaneously compared with the traditional Boro rice-Fallow-T.Aman pattern in 2012-2013 crop season. BRRI dhan 28 variety of Boro dhan, BJRI Tossa Pat-4 and O-9897 variety of jute and BRRI dhan 33 variety of T.Aman were planted with recommended production package in FA pattern. Under improved management the FA pattern produced 4120 kg of Boro dhan, which is 8.54% higher than farmer’s variety (3768 kg). The main product yielded 3886 kg/ha which is increased to 6.07% compared to the yield of T.Aman under farmer’s management (3650 kg). The GR was found 6.07% higher than the GR of T.Aman (Tk 60,773) under farmer’s pattern at Manikganj. On the other hand, After harvesting of Jute, BRRI dhan 33 variety of T.Aman was planted and grew successfully and yielded 3950 kg per hectare, which was found 8.53 % higher than the yield of Gutishorna variety of T.Aman under farmer’s management practice. The GR was found 3.66% higher than the GR of farmer’s practice. The gross margin was calculated to Tk. 11,660 per hectare, which raised to 34.65% over gross margin of T.Aman under farmers management at Jessore.

Keywords: Alternative cropping pattern, Existing farmers pattern, Jute, Boro rice, T.Aman, Fallow

Location: Manikganj and Jessore.

Start Date: 00-00-2012

End Date: 00-00-2013

Program Area: Farming System

Commodity: Jute, Rice

Objectives:

i) To introduce improved technology and new crop.

ii) To increase productivity and higher income of the farmers.

iii) To find out a suitable cropping pattern for the farmers.

Methodology:

Design: Dispersed, Replication: 3-5, Plot size: 500-1000 m2 Variety: Improved varieties Jute: O-72/ O-9897, T. Aman: BRRI dhan 33, Boro rice BIRRI dhan 28. Seed rate (kg/ha): F pattern: Farmers choice, FI/FA pattern: Jute: 7, T. Aman: 20-22, Boro Rice-20-22. Sowing time: F Pattern: Farmers choice, FI/FA pattern: Jute: March-April, T. Aman: July-August, Boro rice: December. Fertilizer rate: (Urea-TSP-MP-Gypsum-Zinc Sulphate kg/ha): F pattern: Farmers choice, FI/FA pattern: Jute: 166-51-80-100-0/200-100-40-100-2, T. Aman: 150-90-40-60-10, Boro rice: 210-125-70-70-10. Pest control: As and when necessary. Harvest time: F Pattern: Farmers choice, FI/FA pattern: Recommended time.

Source of Information: Annual Research Programme 2012-13 and Annual Research Report 2012-13.

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Funding Source:

1. Government

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Total Budget (Tk.) :

Achievement/Findings:

Under improved management the FA pattern produced 4120 kg of Boro dhan, which is 8.54% higher than farmer’s variety (3768 kg). After harvesting Boro dhan, BJRI Tossa Pat-4 variety of jute was sown. The crop grew successfully and yielded 3176 kg/ha, of main product 97,979 Tk of gross return and 24,141 Tk of gross margin per hectare respectively. The gross return (GR) and gross margin (GM) of T.Aman under improved management were estimated to Tk. 64,702 and Tk. 8,222 per hectare involving Tk. 56480 as variable costs. The GR was found 6.07% higher than the GR of T.Aman (Tk 60,773) under farmer’s pattern. Which resulted 4050 kg/ha of rice and found 13.28% higher then farmers practice (3512 kg/ha). After collection of Boro rice, Jute O-9897 was sown and found 2720 kg/ha as main product, 79576 Tk/ha as gross return and 13826 Tk/ha as gross margin. After harvesting of Jute, BRRI dhan 33 variety of T.Aman was planted and grew successfully and yielded 3950 kg per hectare, which was found 8.53 % higher than the yield of Gutishorna variety of T.Aman under farmer’s management practice. The overall performance of Boro rice, jute and T.Aman were better than farmers’ managed.

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