Analyzing Economic Gains in Zero Tillage Method of Wheat Cultivation under Farmer FIRST Programme in Madhya Pradesh
2019
Singh, S.R.K. | Mishra, Anupam | Shrivastava, Varsha | Chahal, V.P.
Zero tillage method is emerged as an eco-friendly practice to achieve higher production and profitability with sustainable use of natural resources. This technology mainly adopted in rice-wheat cropping system for wheat sowing. In this study, an attempt has been made to analyse the yield and monetary benefits of zero tillage method. This study revealed that increase in yield over conventional method due to contribution of technology and inputs. The economics shows that net income found higher in zero tillage method than conventional method. The study shows that zero tillage method has potential to generate additional income to the farmers with conservation of natural resources Zero tillage reduces carbon emission and increases carbon stock in soil and organic matter that improves soil condition. It is a climate resilient practices not only reduces negative environmental consequences but also provide opportunity for diversification and escape wheat crop from terminal heat stress.
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