Effect of different farming systems on moisture content and biomass production of banana

Abstract

To achieve objective i.e. to compare the performance of different forms of farming systems on yield and economics banana experiment was carried out during the year 2023-24. The field experiment was conducted at Organic Farm, ASPEE College of Horticulture, NAU, Navsari using large plot technique with five treatments and six sampling points (repetition). The treatments were T1: Natural farming (Jivamrut), T2: Panchgavya krushi, T3: Rishi krushi (Amrutpani), T4: Organic manure @ 12 t/ha and T5: Conventional farming. moisture content of banana fruit, leaf and stem remained unaffected by farming systems, fresh and dry weights were significantly influenced, with Conventional farming practice by use of recommended dose of fertilizer (300-200-200, N-P2O5-K2O g/plant with 5 t/ha of biocompost) showing clear superiority in biomass production. However, enriched organic systems such as Panchagavya and Rishi Krishi demonstrated promising performance and may serve as sustainable alternatives with moderate biomass production over natural farming.