Published Paper


Impact of Varied Organic Manures and Biofertilizers on the Economic Feasibility of Fenugreek Cultivation

Shubhi Agrawal, Khuraijam Panthoi Chanu, Vaibhav Bopche and Abha Sharma
India
Page: 526-533
Published on: 2024 June

Abstract

Organic manures and biofertilizers can improve the health of agricultural systems by positively impacting soil structure and microbial populations. The research focused on fenugreek, a member of the Fabaceae family known for its culinary and medicinal properties. During the Rabi season 2023-24, a study was conducted at the Amity Institute of Organic Agriculture's research farm at Amity University Noida (Uttar Pradesh) to investigate the effects of various organic manures and biofertilizers on fenugreek yield. The experiment was designed in a randomized block pattern with six treatments replicated three times. A study was conducted to compare the outcomes of new approaches to standard methods and assess their economic viability in the field. The results showed that treatments that included biofertilizer’s and organic manures yielded higher net returns and benefit-cost ratios than treatments that only employed organic manures. The numeric calculations indicated that using organic manure combinations was economically viable, with T4 (vermicompost + Azotobacter) providing the greatest net return of 119,389 rupees. These findings demonstrate the potential of organic inputs in sustainable fenugreek cultivation, providing farmers and stakeholders with valuable information to support environmentally friendly agricultural practices.

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