Comparative analysis of high-density planting system (HDPS) and traditional cotton cultivation practices in Sangareddy district, Telangana

Abstract

This study investigates the adoption and effectiveness of High-Density Planting System (HDPS) in cotton cultivation, comparing it to traditional farming practices. The research was conducted during Kharif season 2023-24 season under DAATTC Sangupet & ICAR-CICR, Nagpur Special Cotton Project entitled Targeting Technologies to Agro-Ecological Zones – Large Scale Demonstrations of Best Practices to Enhance Cotton Productivity under NFSM, in the Sangareddy district of Central Telangana Zone. A descriptive research design was used to evaluate the effectiveness of HDPS, and the results provide insights into its adoption and advantages over traditional cotton farming practices.