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Performance of Alternative Cropping Pattern Jute-t.aman-mungbean Against Existing Cropping Pattern Jute-t.aman-mustard in Medium High Land During the Year 2009

M. Hussain
CSO
Jute Farming Systems Division, BJRI, Dhaka.

M.M. Rahman
PSO
Jute Farming Systems Division, BJRI, Dhaka.

Q. A. Rahman
SO
Jute Farming Systems Division, BJRI, Dhaka.

M. Al-Mamun
SO
Jute Farming Systems Division, BJRI, Dhaka.

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

During 2008-2009 crop season Mungbean- Jute- T.Aman improved management pattern was tested at Manikganj with close observation to farmers traditional practice. Under FI pattern crops were cultivated with improved management and performed better than F pattern. It is found from the result that the gross margin increased 24.50% 58.31% and 5.77% by introducing BARI Mung-5, O-72 and BR 33 varieties of Mungbean, Jute and T. aman instead of Tori-7, O-9897 and BR-31 varieties used in farmers' field. But the BCR shows no promising result in comparisn to the existing varieties.

Keywords: Alternative cropping pattern, Existing cropping patter, Mungbean, Jute, T.Aman, Mustard

Location: Manikganj

Start Date: 00-00-2008

End Date: 00-00-2009

Program Area: Farming System

Commodity: Jute, Mungbean, 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/BRRI dhan 31, Mustard: Tori 7. Mungbean: BARI Mung-5. Seed rate (kg/ha): F pattern: Farmers choice, FI/FA pattern: Jute: 7, T. Aman: 20-22, Mustard: 7 kg/ha, Mungbean: 45kg/ha. Sowing time: F Pattern: Farmers choice, FI/FA pattern: Jute: March-April, T. Aman: July-August, Mungbean: December. Fertilizer rate: (Urea-TSP-MP-Gypsum-Zinc Sulphate kg/ha): F pattern: Farmers choice, FI/FA pattern: Jute: 170-52-78-102, T. Aman: 132-88-50-62, Mungbean: 45-80-30-40. Pest control: As and when necessary. Harvest time: F Pattern: Farmers choice, FI/FA pattern: Recommended time.

Source of Information: Technical Programme 2008-09 and Annual Report 2009-10.

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Funding Source:

1. Government

Budget:

Total Budget (Tk.) :

Achievement/Findings:

It is found from the result that the gross margin increased 24.50% 58.31% and 5.77% by introducing BARI Mung-5, O-72 and BR 33 varieties of Mungbean, Jute and T. aman instead of Tori-7, O-9897 and BR-31 varieties used in farmers' field. But the BCR shows no promising result in comparisn to the exsisting varieties.

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