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{"title":"Perceptions and Awareness of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana among Insured and Non-insured Farmers in Haryana, India: Enhancing Agricultural Risk Management","authors":"Vandana Sheoran, M. Punia, P. Nimbrayan","doi":"10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i82707","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i82707","url":null,"abstract":"The research paper employed a sample of 600 households from Haryana, comprising 300 insured and 300 non-insured farmers, to ascertain their perceptions regarding crop insurance. Methodologically, the researcher applied tabular analysis alongside elementary statistical techniques such as measures of central tendency and percentages for data examination. The findings revealed a significant lack of awareness among non-insured farmers regarding crop insurance, with nearly half of them being uninformed. Conversely, among insured farmers, the primary motivation for obtaining crop insurance stemmed from either bank compulsion or the pursuit of financial security. Concerns regarding premium rates were evident, with a majority perceiving them to be excessive. Recommendations for the enhancement of customer satisfaction and the promotion of greater farmer participation included the proposition of tailored insurance offerings and the mitigation of concerns pertaining to premium rates  ","PeriodicalId":510783,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Experimental Agriculture International","volume":"141 15","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141811127","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"On Farm Testing of a High Yielding and Nitrogen Responsive Rice Variety MTU (Maruteru) 1212 in West Godavari District of Andhra Pradesh, India","authors":"Podapati Vinayalakshmi, N. M. Rao, G. N. Kumar, T. S. Rao","doi":"10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i82708","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i82708","url":null,"abstract":"The On Farm Testing (OFT) has been taken up on rice MTU 1212 variety in three different locations during Kharif season for two consecutive years to find out the performance of rice variety on yield and economics of rice. The higher yield i.e., 7669, 7574 kg/ha was noticed with MTU 1212 rice variety as compared to MTU 7029 (6607 and 6625 kg/ha) during both the years of experimentation. Net returns and B:C ratio were higher with MTU 1212 rice variety (Rs. 84,343, 95,090 and 89,717/ha) when compared to farmers practice (Rs. 60,246, 71,603 and 65,925/ha) during 2022-23, 2023-24 and in pooled data, respectively.","PeriodicalId":510783,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Experimental Agriculture International","volume":"126 15","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141811261","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Factors Influencing Birth Weight and Pre-weaning Weight Gain of Piglets Reared in Different Farrowing Facilities","authors":"R. Raghy, P. Gnanaraj, S. M. Sundaram, T. T. Vanan, L. Radhakrishnan, B. S. M. Ronald, Venkataramanan R","doi":"10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i82701","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i82701","url":null,"abstract":"Aim: This study aims at analysing the influence of variables such as farrowing facilities, parity, litter size and sex on the birth weight and pre-weaning weight of piglets. \u0000Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted in the Piggery Unit of Livestock Farm Complex, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chennai, 600 007, India. The study was carried out for a period of twelve months from October 2021 to September 2022. \u0000Methodology: The study comprised of eighteen Large White Yorkshire breed sows of different parities with 177 piglets that were reared in three types of farrowing systems which included Conventional farrowing crate, Guard rail model & modified farrowing facility. \u0000Results: Litter size, season of farrowing, number of stillbirth and parity affected birth weight significantly (p < 0.01). It was seen that each increase in the number of litter size reduces birth and weaning weight. However, parity had no statistically significant effect on the weaning weight (p > 0.05). Likewise, the type of farrowing facility (p > 0.05) also had no statistical significance on the birth weight. \u0000Conclusion: The results of the present study reveal that mean birth weight and weaning weight were not influenced by the type of farrowing system they were reared in. However, season of farrowing affected the birth weight which could affect the pre-weaning survival.","PeriodicalId":510783,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Experimental Agriculture International","volume":"5 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141817433","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evaluating the Impacts of Integrated Pest Management Techniques on Cotton Crop for Cost-effectiveness as Recommended by Dr. PDKV, Akola, Maharashtra, India","authors":"Devyanee K. Nemade, S. Warade, B. C. Nandeshwar, Subhangi G. Parshuramkar","doi":"10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i82698","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i82698","url":null,"abstract":"Since cotton is a major crop grown for commercial purposes in the Vidarbha region, Dr. PDKV Akola conducted and recommended the current study, which has several goals, including determining the extent to which recommended technology has been adopted in cotton production, examining input utilization in cotton at varying levels of adoption of IPM technology, calculating the cost-effectiveness and profitability of cotton at varying levels of adoption of IPM technology, and analyzing the barriers to technology adoption. The districts of Akola and Buldhana in Maharashtra State's Vidarbha area served as the study's locations. Three tahasils—Akola, Akot, and Sangrampur—were chosen from these districts, and 120 farmers were chosen from these villages, namely Varvat Khanderao, Khiroda, Sangrampur, Rambhapur, Mandala, Kinkhed Purna, and Khambora. The primary data, which cover the years 2022–2023, were gathered using a straightforward random sample technique. As a result of input usage, the group with a high adoption level utilized the most human labor. All three categories had seed rates, resistant variety usage at the indicated level, and sowing times that were closer to the recommended level. Farmyard manure, at 30.68 quintals per hectare, is most commonly used in the high adopter category. This is followed by medium adopters (16.80 q/ha) and low adopters (14.05 q/ha). The results of applying fertilizer (NPK) indicate that more was applied in all three categories at the recommended level. The highest per hectare yield, 16.64 quintals, was recorded by the high adopter group, followed by 14.01 quintals for the medium adopter group, and 12.71 quintals for the low adopter group. The net returns at Costs \"A1,\" \"B2,\" and \"C2\" were in the high adopter category, with amounts of Rs. 76557.94/-, Rs. 59781.64/-, and Rs. 50163.47/-. For low, medium, and high adopters, the input-output ratios at cost \"A1\" were 1.95, 2.05, and 2.27, respectively, but the input-output ratios at cost \"C2\" were 1.36, 1.43, and 1.58 for these same adopters. High adopter farmers saved Rs. 599.58 and Rs. 854.32/-per quintal at Costs \"A1\" and \"C2\" as a result of the per unit cost decrease. IPM technology was discovered to make cotton farming profitable because it reduced the cost of plant protection measures while simultaneously increasing yield. As a result, all cotton growers need to employ IPM technology more widely.","PeriodicalId":510783,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Experimental Agriculture International","volume":"6 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141816640","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Sugarcane Growers’ Knowledge Level about Integrated Weed Management Practices in Meerut, UP, India","authors":"Ashish Singh, Akanksha Singh, Ankit Pal, Ananda K.R","doi":"10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i82700","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i82700","url":null,"abstract":"The study examines the knowledge of Integrated Weed Management (IWM) among sugarcane growers, identifying both positive aspects and areas for improvement. Through survey responses, it was observed that a significant number of respondents were able to identify weeds and common varieties. However, there were noticeable knowledge gaps in specific IWM practices such as intercropping and understanding the critical period for weed control. Furthermore, the study reveals a correlation between certain factors and higher levels of IWM knowledge. Factors like education level, land holding, and access to resources were found to be positively associated with a greater understanding of IWM practices. These findings underscore the importance of targeted extension programs aimed at educating sugarcane growers about best practices for weed control within the framework of Integrated Weed Management. By addressing these knowledge gaps and leveraging key factors that contribute to higher knowledge levels, such programs can significantly enhance weed management strategies in sugarcane production.","PeriodicalId":510783,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Experimental Agriculture International","volume":"50 24","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141814958","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Varietal Response to Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers on Bulb Yield, Storability, and Production Economics of Onion (Allium cepa L.)","authors":"Vikas Raa, Satya Pal Singh, D.S. Duhan, V.S. Mor, Sidharth, Ankit Saini, Renu Fundan, Nilesh Sagwal","doi":"10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i82699","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i82699","url":null,"abstract":"The field experiment was conducted in the Rabi season of 2021-22 in the research farm of the Regional Research Center, Raiya (Jhajjar) of Maharana Pratap Horticultural University, Karnal, Haryana to examine the impact of organic manures and inorganic fertilizers on the growth, bulb yield and self-life of two indigenous onion varieties was examined. The treatment combinations comprised seven treatments along with one control that was arranged in a randomized block design (factorial) with four replications and two varieties namely Hisar Onion-2 and Hisar Onion-4. The results of the study showed that bulb yield-related parameters such as average fresh weight of bulbs (82.39 g), yield per plot (26.74 kg), and yield per hectare (29.71 t) were recorded maximum in the treatment T6. However, the better storage life of bulbs was estimated in treatment control which was at par with treatment T3 i.e., physiological loss in weight (20.23%), sprouting (3.14%), and rotting (11.43%) were observed minimum after 120 days of storage period. Hisar onion-4 was found superior in all the bulb yield and shelf-life parameters in comparison to Hisar Onion-2. Treatment consisting of 50% recommended dose of NPK + 50% RDN supplied through Vermi-compost recorded maximum net return (Rs.1, 97,942) and benefit-cost ratio (2.25). Therefore, it can be inferred that the combined use of organic manures and inorganic fertilizers contributes to the improved shelf life of onion bulbs and enhances the long-term production potential of the soil.","PeriodicalId":510783,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Experimental Agriculture International","volume":"5 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141815745","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Impact of Pre-Breeding on Vegetable Crop Improvement: A Review","authors":"K. R. Sagar, B. Srinivasulu, B. Vamsi","doi":"10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i82704","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i82704","url":null,"abstract":"Pre-breeding begins with the finding of beneficial genes from wild relatives, native species, and various other unadapted materials. These advantageous qualities are subsequently transferred to a moderate pool of resources so that breeders can create new varieties for farmers. With the process of discovering useful characteristics, preserving their genetic diversity, and incorporating these genes into a form that can be used, crop improvement innovation is generated. Connecting genetic diversity from wild relatives along with other uncontrolled sources is the main goal. Pre-breeding strategies aim to introduce genes for tolerance to environmental difficulties and resistance to major diseases and pests from wild relatives into cultivated crops using the application of introgression and integration procedures. Pre-breeding provides the base for commercially important techniques for plant breeding by broadening the diversity of germplasm and providing breeders with easily accessible resources to breeding beneficial characteristics, while adhering to the basic concepts of the field. The comprehensive discussion of pre-breeding is a valuable resource for scientists and researchers alike, addressing all aspects of this crucial phase in improving vegetable crops.","PeriodicalId":510783,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Experimental Agriculture International","volume":"18 13","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141814568","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Ontogenic Predisposition of Tomato Foliage to Early Blight Caused by Alternaria solani under Mountainous Conditions of Kashmir","authors":"Ali Anwar, Roohi Jan, Zohra Shabir, Qadrul Nisa, Junaid Rashid, Mehnaz Shakeel, Asha Nabi, T.A. Wani, Vikas Gupta, Shivanshi Gupta","doi":"10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i82703","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i82703","url":null,"abstract":"This study explores the susceptibility of tomato plants to early blight caused by Alternaria solani concerning their chronological and physiological ages. While previous research has noted higher resistance in younger potato plants and an acropetal increase in resistance within plant leaves, such investigations are limited in tomatoes. Our study aimed to address this gap by investigating the influence of chronological and physiological ages on early blight resistance in tomato plants. Using the Keck Ruth Ageti cultivar, we conducted experiments at various plant growth stages. Chronological age variations were achieved by sowing seeds at 10-day intervals, with inoculation occurring when the youngest seedlings reached 20 days. Leaf sampling from different sections facilitated the evaluation of physiological age effects. Results showed a direct relationship between plant age and disease susceptibility, with older plants exhibiting higher incidence rates. Moreover, resistance increased from lower to upper leaves, with top leaves demonstrating the highest resistance.","PeriodicalId":510783,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Experimental Agriculture International","volume":"22 7","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141817364","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Natural Occurrence of Nuclear Polyhedrosis Virus (NPV) on Fall Armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda, J. E. Smith in Maize Crop of Biswanath District, Assam, India","authors":"Bidisha Borgohain, N. Borah, P. Rajkumari, Birinchi Kr. Borah, Ranima Mishra, Jayanta Kalita","doi":"10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i82705","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i82705","url":null,"abstract":"The Fall Armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), poses a significant threat to maize production globally. The natural occurrence of Nuclear polyhedrosis virus (NPV) on FAW in maize field at PG Research field Biswanath college of Agriculture, Assam, 2024 was investigated. The infected and dead larvae exhibiting the symptoms which resembled NPV infection were identified. Moreover, the infected larvae were collected and reared for further study in the laboratory. The present investigation has highlighted the possibility of NPV as a natural management of FAW populations, potentially offering sustainable management strategies for maize farmers in this region.","PeriodicalId":510783,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Experimental Agriculture International","volume":"30 22","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141815309","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exploring Natural Solutions: Botanical Approaches for Controlling Early Blight in Tomato Plants under Laboratory Conditions","authors":"Priyanka Dole, Digvijay Rajaram Chavan, Mukta Joshi, Shriram Mahadev Mhaske","doi":"10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i82697","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i82697","url":null,"abstract":"Around the world, Alternaria solani is the culprit behind the deadly and devastating early blight of tomatoes. To control the mycelial growth of A. solani in this investigation, a concentration of 10% for each plant extract was examined using the poison food technique. In comparison to the control, the pathogen mycelial growth was greatly suppressed by all examined extracts. With a 90.54% inhibition at 10% concentration, garlic clove extract proved to be the most successful of the extracts. Other extracts that showed promise were neem leaf extract (87.83%), ginger (83.78%), eucalyptus (75.67%), bael (71.67%), onion bulb extract (68.67%), and ashwagandha (63.51%). On the other hand, with a mycelial growth of 35 mm and 52.70% inhibition, lantana proved to be the least successful. After seven days of incubation at 24°C, the chemical fungicide mancozeb proved to be the most effective overall, offering a 93.24% inhibition at a 0.25% dose. Chemicals pose health dangers even though farmers use them extensively to control tomato rot. This study provides useful information for farmers by highlighting appropriate plant extracts as less risky substitutes for treating tomato early blight.","PeriodicalId":510783,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Experimental Agriculture International","volume":"76 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141817858","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}