Diversification/intensification of cropping system and nutrient status under irrigated conditions in western Maharashtra

Abstract

This study was conducted at IFS, MPKV, Rahuri in Western Maharashtra, the maize equivalent yield of treatment T10 (Maize + soybean (2:4)-Garlic) recorded significantly highest (91075 kg ha-1) as compared to other treatment which was followed by cropping system Maize- Onion (84748 kg ha-1). The diversified cropping sequence of soybean-onion (T11) registered significantly maximum gross monetary returns, net monetary returns and B: C ratio (Rs. 4, 44, 078 ha-1, Rs. 3, 62, 338 ha-1and 5.43, respectively). The nutrient uptake of nitrogen was highest in soybean based cropping system. The highest value of pH and electrical conductivity was recorded significantly under treatment T10 in both the season while the highest value of available N in treatment T7 and T4.