Production and Profit from Different Farming System Approaches in Tripura
2019
Debnath, Chandan | Yadav, Gulab Singh | Sahoo, Lopamudra | Devi, H. Lembisana | Singh, Vinay
Five farming system models, i.e., Agri-Horti-Duckery-Fishery, Fishery-Piggery-Horticulture, Agri-Horti-Duckery-Fishery Vermicomposting, Horti-Fishery-Poultry, and Agri-Horti-Fishery-Duckery were assessed during 2013-14 to 2014-15 for production and profit in Tripura situation. The productivity was 3-7 times higher and profit was 8-15 times higher in these models when compared with the traditional Rice-based farming. Agri- Horti-Duckery-Fishery based farming is the most profitable system with benefit-cost ratio of 4.6. Integrated farming was further found improving the soil health status through increasing the amount of organic carbon, available nitrogen, available phosphorus and potassium in the soil. Thus it is suggested as sustainable livelihood option for marginal and small farmers in Tripura and other NE States.
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