Effect of high density planting and nutrient management on growth and yield of compact cotton (Gossypium hirsutum l.) Genotypes

Abstract

The farm profitability has an important role in determining the sustainability of farm business. The objective of this study was to assess the impact of improved technological interventions compared with the indigenous Farmers practices being adopted in the adopted villages by Krishi Vigyan Kendra in the state of Madhya Pradesh. For conducting this study, the Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh was selected and data were collected, processed and conclusions were drawn. The analytical tool used in the study consisted of data collection and analysis for assessing profitability of farm units and CACP cost concept to find profitability of major crops in cropping pattern. The results revealed that paddy and wheat are the major crops of the sample respondents. Average net profitability of paddy and wheat were Rs. 65703 and Rs. 41080 per hectare were recorded by the farmers who adopted the improved technology transferred by Krishi Vigyan Kendra while it was Rs. 56629 and Rs.30709 per hectare respectively by the farmers who adopted indigenous technology. The return per rupee of expenditure for paddy and wheat were Rs.2.62 and Rs.2.15 for adopted respondents against Rs.2.37 and Rs. 1.81 for non-adopted respondent farmers.