Abstract
A field experiment was conducted during the rainy season (kharif) of 1998 and 1999 to evaluate the production potential and economic feasibility of maize (Zea mays L.) legumes intercropping systems. The highest green forage and dry matter yields as well as net returns were obtained when maize cowpea [Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.] was sown in planting pattern of 5:2 and this planting pattern was statistically at par with 4:2 raw ratio during both the years. However, maize clusterbean [Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (L.)Taub.] in 3:3 row proportion recorded the maximum land equivalent ratio over all other treatments. Key words: Forage, Maize, Legume, Intercropping, Return, Land equivalent ratio
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