Effect of organic and inorganic sources of nutrients on productivity and profitability of mungbean-wheat cropping system

Abstract

An field experiment was carried out during 2010–11 and 2011–12 to study the impact of different organic and inorganic sources of nutrients on growth, yield and economics in mungbean [(Phaseolus radiatus (L.) Wilczek)] – tall wheat (Triticum aestivum L. emend. Fiori & Paol.) cropping system. The results indicated that application of 1/3 N each applied in form of FYM + vermicompost + neemcake + 75% recommended fertilizer dose (RDF) recorded significantly higher yield attributes and yield (1226 and 1359 kg ha−1) of mungbean and wheat (2908 and 2992 kg ha−1) during first and second year, respectively. The net returns were higher with 100% RDF (Rupees 60272 and 66948), respectively, during both the years under mungbean wheat system. The benefit: cost was also found higher with the application of 100% RDF among different nutrient levels with the value of 2.81 and 2.80 during 2010–11 and 2011–12, respectively.