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- Resource Recycling and Their Management Under Integrated Farming System for North-East Karnataka
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S. N. Vinodakumar
1,
B. K. Desai
1,
A. S. Channabasavanna
1,
Satyanarayana Rao
1,
M. G. Patil
2,
S. S. Patil
3
Affiliations
1 Department of Agronomy, University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur (Karnataka), IN
2 Department of Horticulture, University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur (Karnataka), IN
3 Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur (Karnataka), IN
1 Department of Agronomy, University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur (Karnataka), IN
2 Department of Horticulture, University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur (Karnataka), IN
3 Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur (Karnataka), IN
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International Journal of Agricultural Sciences, Vol 13, No 2 (2017), Pagination: 321-326Abstract
A field experiment was conducted at Main Agricultural Research Station (MARS), Raichur during 2012-14 to study resource recycling and management from different IFS models in NE Karnataka. Different combination of crops, animals, fishes and birds were examined in form of seven integrated farming systems (IFS) models. Among different IFS models crop+cow+goat+poultry birds+fish (F7) emerged as the best integrated farming system in terms of resource recycling, resource management and nutrient budgeting. The waste material/by products of crops and animals were recycled and used as inputs for other components of integrated farming system. The F7 system (19,122 and 20,623 kg ha-1 during 2012-13 and 2013-14, respectively) added highest amount of organic residues in both the years which is closely followed by F5 system (18,368 and 19,614 kg ha-1 during 2012-13 and 2013-14, respectively). Quantity of N, P and K added and nutrient budgeting varied between IFS models.Keywords
Integrated Farming System, IFS Models, Nutrient Recycling, Nutrient Budgeting, Natural Resource Management.
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- Relative Performance of Various Integrated Farming System Models With Respect to System Productivity, Economics and Employment Generation
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Authors
S. N. Vinodakumar
1,
B. K. Desai
1,
A. S. Channabasavanna
1,
Satyanarayana Rao
1,
M. G. Patil
2,
S. S. Patil
3
Affiliations
1 Department of Agronomy, University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur (Karnataka), IN
2 Department of Horticulture, University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur (Karnataka), IN
3 Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur (Karnataka), IN
1 Department of Agronomy, University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur (Karnataka), IN
2 Department of Horticulture, University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur (Karnataka), IN
3 Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur (Karnataka), IN
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International Journal of Agricultural Sciences, Vol 13, No 2 (2017), Pagination: 348-352Abstract
A field experiment was conducted at Main Agricultural Research Station, Raichur (Karnataka) during 2012-13 and 2013-14 to evaluate the relative performance of different integrated farming system (IFS) models. Different combination of various crops, animals, fishes and poultry birds were examined in the form of seven integrated farming systems (IFS) models. The mean of two years indicated that, cotton based integrated farming system model F7 recorded higher system productivity (10,903 kg/ha/year) and net returns (Rs.1,89,069/ha/year), over conventional cotton alone (F1) system (3,061 kg/ha/year and Rs.74,592/ha/year, respectively). The productivity per day was 3.56 folds higher in F7 farming system model (29.87 kg/ha/day) over conventional system of cotton alone (8.39 kg/ha/day). Among different models, F7 system recorded maximum total productivity in terms of cotton kapas equivalent yield, net returns and employment.Keywords
Cotton Kapas Equivalent Yield, Economics, Employment Generation Integrated Farming System, System Productivity.References
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- Poultry Farming:Suitable Intervention for Livelihood Support and Nutritional Security of Marginal/Small Farmers of N-E Karnataka
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1 Department of Agronomy, University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur (Karnataka), IN
1 Department of Agronomy, University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur (Karnataka), IN
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The Asian Journal of Animal Science, Vol 12, No 1 (2017), Pagination: 43-48Abstract
Backyard poultry farming is a social phenomenon rather than an economic proposition. It is popular among the communities who have no inhibition against keeping birds, eating eggs produced and the meat. Keeping the importance of backyard poultry system in rural areas the present study was undertaken to compare free range/backyard poultry rearing practices with battery cage rearing in Main Agricultural Research Station (MARS), Raichur of N-E Karnataka during 2012-13 and 2013-14 to examine productivity, economic structure, employment generation, nutritional value addition and resource recycling.Keywords
Backyard (Free Range) Poultry Rearing, Battery Cage Rearing, Marginal/Small Farmers, Productivity, Economics, Employment, Livelihood/Nutritional Security.References
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- Role of Poultry Bird Droppings on Pond Productivity through Poultry + Fish Integrated Farming System
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1 Department of Agronomy, University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur (Karnataka), IN
1 Department of Agronomy, University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur (Karnataka), IN
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The Asian Journal of Animal Science, Vol 12, No 1 (2017), Pagination: 76-80Abstract
The experiment was conducted at Main Agricultural Research Station (MARS), Raichur of Karnataka to study the impact of poultry bird droppings on physico-chemical, parameters of pond ecosystem and overall production of fish. The pond was stocked with common carp (Cyprinus carpio) and integrated with broiler poultry birds (Giriraj breed) which fertilizes the pond with their excreta during rearing. No supplementary feed was given to the fish while the birds were fed with leftovers of maize, cowpea and bengal gram which are easily available commodities in rural areas. The mean dry matter loading rate of birds excreta was 64 and 65 kg/year during first and second year into the pond resulting considerable influence on physico-chemical parameters viz., dissolved oxygen, pH, alkalinity changed and plankton volume also improved considerably. These parameters in totality affect the overall fish production ranging from 114.81 to 156.56 kg during 2012-13 and 2013-14, respectively. The average bird meat produced was 2.46 to 2.56 kg/bird. The results conclude that, integration of fish with poultry birds is more sustainable and profitable than farming fish farming alone.Keywords
Integrated Farming System, Poultry + Fish Integration, Pond Ecosystem, Meat, Fish Production.References
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- Integrated Farming System for Livelihood Security of Small Farmers of North-East Karnataka
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Authors
S. N. Vinodakumar
1,
B. K. Desai
1,
A. S. Channabasavanna
1,
Satyanarayana Rao
1,
M. G. Patil
2,
S. S. Patil
3
Affiliations
1 Department of Agronomy, University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur (Karnataka), IN
2 Department of Horticulture, University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur (Karnataka), IN
3 Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur (Karnataka), IN
1 Department of Agronomy, University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur (Karnataka), IN
2 Department of Horticulture, University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur (Karnataka), IN
3 Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur (Karnataka), IN
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International Research Journal of Agricultural Economics and Statistics, Vol 8, No 2 (2017), Pagination: 216-221Abstract
Investigations were carried out in Main Agricultural Research Station (MARS), Raichur district of Karnataka during 2012-14 to find out a sustainable mixed farming model which is economically viable by integrating the different components like crops, livestock, poultry, rabbits and fish on a 2.5 acre land holding. Seven integrated farming system models were developed to find out the best package on the land holding of 2.5 acre suitable for the North-East Karnataka region. Among various IFS models, F7 model registered highest net returns (Rs. 1,89,069 ha/year) and least observed in conventional cotton alone (F1) system (Rs. 74,592 ha/year). The similar trend was observed in return per day, diversity index and employment generation (Rs. 518/day, 2.92 and 206 mandays/ha/year).Keywords
Cost, Diversity Index, Employment, Integrated Farming Systems (IFS) Modules, Returns.References
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- Characterization of Farming Systems Adopted by Small and Marginal Farmers in Raichur District of North-East Karnataka
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Authors
S. N. Vinodakumar
1,
B. K. Desai
1,
A. S. Channabasavanna
1,
Satyanarayana Rao
1,
M. G. Patil
2,
S. S. Patil
3
Affiliations
1 Department of Agronomy, University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur (Karnataka), IN
2 Department of Horticulture, University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur (Karnataka), IN
3 Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur (Karnataka), IN
1 Department of Agronomy, University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur (Karnataka), IN
2 Department of Horticulture, University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur (Karnataka), IN
3 Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur (Karnataka), IN
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International Research Journal of Agricultural Economics and Statistics, Vol 8, No 2 (2017), Pagination: 250-254Abstract
This study characterizes existing farming systems adopted by small and marginal farmers in Raichur district of North-East Karnataka (16° 12' N latitude and 77° 20' E longitude at an altitude of 389 m above the mean sea level). A rapid rural appraisal was conducted via informal discussions with 125 randomly selected farmers (25 farmers each from Raichur, Manvi, Sindhnur, Lingusugur and Devdurga talukas of Raichur district) using a pre-tested, structured questionnaire. Farming was the main income-generating source for the majority of households in the area. This study distinguished farms based on various farm enterprises adopted in their respective farms viz., crop based, dairy based, small ruminants (goat/sheep) based, vegetable based, agro-forestry based, horticulture based etc. Paddy, cotton, maize, ground nut, vegetables, cattle, sheep/goat and poultry farming were the major farming activities that were undertaken by the farmers. Socio-economic status of most of farmers is determined by farming system adopted in their farm. Proper integration among crop-livestock farming activities could be suggested as a better solution to enhance long term sustainability as well as farmers’ living standards by improving farm production. Among 125 farmers selected for characterization 98.4 per cent of the farmers adopted crop based farming system.Keywords
Characterization, Integrated Farming System (IFS), Rapid Rural Appraisal (RRA), Survey.References
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