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Survey on Multiple Cropping Systems in Farmers’ Field

M. Nurul Islam
PSO
Agronomy Division, Gazipur

M. Akhteruzzaman
PSO
Agronomy Division, Gazipur

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

Daulatpur, Kushtia : Twelve different multiple cropping systems were practiced by the farmers of Daulatpur upazila under Kushtia district . These were grouped into potato, sugarcane and maize based. Fifty eight percent of total MC farmers practiced sugarcane based intercropping system which was followed by maize based system (25% MC farmers).Debigonj, Panchagoar : Six different multiple cropping systems were practiced by the farmers of Debigonj upazila under Panchogoar District . These systems were categorized into potato, banana, onion and chili based. In banana based systems.Mithapukur, Rangpur : Potato and banana based intercroppings were found at Mithapukur upazila under Rangpur District . Seventy five percent of total MC farmers practiced potato based and 25% practiced banana based intercropping system. Potal, hybrid maize.Khansama & Dinajpur sadar, Dinajpur : Multiple cropping system of this area were dissimilar to those of other areas under study. Fifty percent MC farmers practiced potato based inter/relay cropping system followed by garlic inter/relay cropping (25% MC farmers).Horinakundu & Jhenaidah sadar, Jhenaidah: Mukhikachu based intercropping system was dominant at Horinakundu & Jhenaidah sadar upazila of Jhenaidah district. Sixty percent MC farmers followed this system.

Keywords: Survey, Multiple cropping, Farmers’ fields

Location: Kushtia,Jhenaidah, Rangpur,Panchagoar,Dinajpur

Start Date: 00-02-2008

End Date: 00-04-2008

Program Area: Knowledge Management

Non-commodity: Data collection and collation

Objectives:

The study was carried out to know the farmers' existing planting geometry and relative sowing time of component crops, fertilizer management and problems in practicing multiple cropping techniques.multiple cropping systems in some selected areas for their refinement

Methodology:

The survey was carried out during February to April, 2008 at Daulatpur upazila of Kushtia district, Horinakundu & Jhenaidah sadar upazila of Jhenaidah district, Mithapukur upazila of Rangpur district, Debigonj upazila of Panchagoar district, Khansama and Dinajpur sadar upazila of Dinajpur district. The reasons behind the selection were: (i) the number of farmers practicing multiple cropping technologies was more concentrated; and (ii) BARI has research station in this area for providing logistic support during survey. The investigators wanted to select 20 multiple cropped (MC) farmers from each upazila but 14 farmers from Daulatpur, 12 from Debigonj, 15 from Mithapukur, 10 from Khansama, 8 from Dinajpur sadar, 8 from Horinakundu, and 8 from Jhenaidah sadar upazila were selected for interviewing due to crisis of fund and other constraints. For convenience of the study, the villages from each upazila were selected near the main road. The interview schedules were prepared covering the information about planting geometry and relative sowing time of component crops, fertilizer management and problems in practicing multiple cropping techniques. The interview schedules were filled up through interviewing the farmers. The collected data were analyzed following Excel programme

Source of Information: Annual Report, Agronomy Division 2007-2008, BARI

Article Link (Online Journal):

Funding Source:

1. Asian Development Bank

Budget: 20,000/-

Total Budget (Tk.) : 20,000/-

Achievement/Findings:

The results of the survey revealed that there would be a vast scope of improving the multiple cropping system through inclusion of high yielding varieties and improved cultural and management practices into the farmers' existing system of the study areas..

Knowledge Management: Report/Proceedings