International Journal of Agricultural Engineering

Open Access Open Access  Restricted Access Subscription Access
Open Access Open Access Open Access  Restricted Access Restricted Access Subscription Access

Effect of Broad Bed Furrow Method for Rainfed Soybean Cultivation at Balodabazar District of Chhattisgarh


Affiliations
1 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Bhatapara, Raipur (C.G.), India
     

   Subscribe/Renew Journal


A field study was carried out during Kharif 2014-15, 2015-16, and 2016-17 on thirty seven farmers field of Mohbhatta village of Simga block of the district Balodabazar-Bhatapara of Chhattisgarh state with size of trial is one acre each farmers to determine the impact of sowing techniques on yield of soybean under farmers’ conditions. Soybean is more water stress crop and at the time of germination sudden rainfall affects the crop. For this purpose, broad bed planting technology was introduced in the study area to compare it with the conventional sowing of soybean by flat bed methods. Six-row broad bed furrow machine was used to plant soybean having top bed width of 2.35 cm. Result showed that growth character (plant height, number of branches per plant and number of ischolar_main nodules per plant) and yield contributing character viz., number of pods per plant, seed yield weight per plant, seed index, seed yield,straw yield and harvest index (%) were found higher in broad bed furrow compared to the normal flat bed sowing which subsequently resulted in yield enhancement to the extent of 28.38 % for soyabean crop. The average yield in broad bed furrow method recorded 15.20 q ha-1. The B:C ratio was observed 2.05 due to drainage of excessive rain water from the fields and stronger plant anchorage on the beds. Similarly, 40 to 50% saving in irrigation water was recorded with broad bed furrow method of soybean in comparison with flood irrigation of controlled plots. Results indicated that broad bed furrow technology has a lot of potential to increase water productivity of soybean.

Keywords

Broad Bed Furrow, Flat Bed, Soybean.
Subscription Login to verify subscription
User
Notifications
Font Size


  • Astatke, A., Jabbar, M., Mohamed, M.A. and Erkossa, T. (2002). Technical and economical performance of animal drawn implements for minimum tillage-experience on vertisols in Ethopia. Experimental Agric., 38(2): 185-196.

  • Autkar, K.S., Gawande, R.L., Vyas, J.S. and Ghodpage, R.M. (2006). Effect of land configuration on yield and water use efficiency of soybean in Vertisols of Vidarbha (M.S.). Ann. Plant Physiol., 20 : 158-159.

  • Bhatnagar, P.S. and Joshi, O.P (1999). Soybean in cropping systems in India, Integrated Crop Management Series, FAO, Rome, 3 : 1- 39.

  • Jat, L.N. and Singh, S.M. (2003). Varietal suitability, productivity and profitability of wheat (Triticum species) intercrops and relay cropping under furrow irrigated raised bed system. Indian J. Agric. Sci., 73 : 187-190.

  • Lupwayi, N.Z., Haque, I. and Holl, F.B. (1997). Strain specific response of Trifolium semipilosum to inoculation with Rhizobium and the significance of water logging in Vertisols. J. Agric. Sci., 129 : 439-446.

  • Nagavallemma, K.P., Wani, S.P., Reddy, M.S. and Pathak, P. (2005). Effect of land form and soil depth on productivity of soybean based cropping systems and erosion losses in Vertic Inceptisols. Indian J. Soil Conservation, 33: 132–136.

  • Ralli, S. and Dhingra, K.K. (2003). Response of soybean to different planting methods. Annals Biol.,19(2): 151-155.

  • Raut, V.M., Taware, S.P., Halvankar, G.B. and Varghese, P. (2000). Comparison of different sowing methods in soybean. J. Maharashtra Agric. Universities, 25 : 218-219.

  • Singh, P., Alagarswamy, C., Pathak, P., Wani, S.P., Hoogenboom, G. and Virmani, S.M. (1999). Soybean-chickpea rotation onVcrticlnceptisols I. Effect of soil depth and landform on light interception, water balance and crop yields. Field Crops Res., 63 : 211-24.

  • Srinivas, I. (2005). Mechanization options for alternate land use and resource conservation. Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture, 233-338.

  • Tomar, S.S., Tembe, G.P., Sharma, S.K., Bhadawia, U.P.S. and Tomar, V.S. (1996). Soil and water management. Improvement of physical conditions of black soils in Madhya Pradesh (JNKVV).pp. 26-47.

  • Tomar, V.S., Tomar, S.S. and Sharma, R.A. (2007). Natural resource management options for rainfed vertisols and Associated Soils of India. Crop Production in stress Environments: Genetic and management options (JNKVV).p. 387-406 (2007).

  • Verma, Mukesh (2008). Effect of land configurastions and seed rates on the growth and productivity of rainfed soybean grown in Vertisols. M.Sc. (Ag.) Thesis, J.N. Agricultural University, Jabalpur, M.P. (INDIA).


Abstract Views: 240

PDF Views: 0




  • Effect of Broad Bed Furrow Method for Rainfed Soybean Cultivation at Balodabazar District of Chhattisgarh

Abstract Views: 240  |  PDF Views: 0

Authors

P. D. Verma
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Bhatapara, Raipur (C.G.), India
Parmanand
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Bhatapara, Raipur (C.G.), India
S. K. Tamrakar
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Bhatapara, Raipur (C.G.), India

Abstract


A field study was carried out during Kharif 2014-15, 2015-16, and 2016-17 on thirty seven farmers field of Mohbhatta village of Simga block of the district Balodabazar-Bhatapara of Chhattisgarh state with size of trial is one acre each farmers to determine the impact of sowing techniques on yield of soybean under farmers’ conditions. Soybean is more water stress crop and at the time of germination sudden rainfall affects the crop. For this purpose, broad bed planting technology was introduced in the study area to compare it with the conventional sowing of soybean by flat bed methods. Six-row broad bed furrow machine was used to plant soybean having top bed width of 2.35 cm. Result showed that growth character (plant height, number of branches per plant and number of ischolar_main nodules per plant) and yield contributing character viz., number of pods per plant, seed yield weight per plant, seed index, seed yield,straw yield and harvest index (%) were found higher in broad bed furrow compared to the normal flat bed sowing which subsequently resulted in yield enhancement to the extent of 28.38 % for soyabean crop. The average yield in broad bed furrow method recorded 15.20 q ha-1. The B:C ratio was observed 2.05 due to drainage of excessive rain water from the fields and stronger plant anchorage on the beds. Similarly, 40 to 50% saving in irrigation water was recorded with broad bed furrow method of soybean in comparison with flood irrigation of controlled plots. Results indicated that broad bed furrow technology has a lot of potential to increase water productivity of soybean.

Keywords


Broad Bed Furrow, Flat Bed, Soybean.

References