Improving crop productivity in low land through crop intensification in Bangladesh

MAK Mian* and AA Begum

Two experiments were conducted at Chalan Beel (Experiment-1: Sirajgonj) and at Monglar Beel (Experiment-2: Faridpur) to improve the rice-based cropping system in the lowlands during 2021 - 2022. Treatments of Experiment 1 were four cropping patterns, T1 = Mustard-Boro rice, T2 = Mustard-Jute, T3 = Potato-Boro rice, and T4 = Fallow-Boro rice. Treatments of Experiment 2 were four cropping patterns viz. T1 = Onion-Jute, T2 = Onion-Broadcast aman (B. aman) rice, T3 = Lathyrus- B. aman rice and T4 = Fallow-Boro rice. Experiments were conducted in an RCB design with five dispersed replications. Crops in the patterns were sown/planted/transplanted timely in the growing season. Cultural management was done as and when necessary as per the recommendation of each crop. All relevant data was collected and analyzed systematically. The results of Experiment 1 revealed that Mustard-Jute and Potato-Boro rice cropping patterns were found to be superior in respect of productivity and economic returns as compared to existing cropping patterns (ie. Fallow-Boro rice cropping pattern). The findings of Experiment 2 indicated that Onion-Jute and Onion-B. aman rice were found as the most productive cropping pattern with better economic benefits over existing cropping patterns (i.e. Fallow-Boro rice cropping pattern). Farmers are interested to adopt in these improved cropping patterns in the beel area. They will get more economic returns. The total food production of the country will be enhanced through the adoption of these improved cropping patterns.

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Published on: Jan 9, 2024 Pages: 1-5

Full Text PDF Full Text HTML DOI: 10.17352/aest.000074
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