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Title: Impact of Seed Type and Fertilizer on Pearl Millet Yield: A Descriptive Study in Selected Districts of Rajasthan
Authors: Routroy, Srikanta
Sharma, Satyendra Kumar
Keywords: Mechanical Engineering
Management
Fertilizer
Pearl Millet
Issue Date: 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Abstract: Various input factors for cultivation practices are adopted in the upstream supply chain such as seed quality, fertilizer use, rainfall, temperature and farmer awareness play an important role to maximize the pearl millet yield. A survey questionnaire was developed considering these factors and 473 farmer responses were collected from the semi-arid zone of Rajasthan. The adoption of different seed types for pearl millet are 77% (Desi), 22% (Hybrid), and 0.40%(both). Whereas the fertilizers usage is 67.44% (Organic), 5.50% (Inorganic), 19.66% (Both), and 7.40% (Not used). These factors have an impact on the yield of pearl millet. Therefore, there is a need to inform the benefits of hybrid seeds among the farmer through incentive schemes and various stakeholders such as SHGs (Self-Help Groups) for its increased adoption. Also, government should take steps so that marginal farmers can use both organic and inorganic fertilizers depending upon their cultivated land. The findings of the current research will be useful for the policy maker to develop different policies related to pearl millet and Stover yield and will be a valuable addition to the upstream pearl millet supply chain in specific.
URI: https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.4324/9781003415725-45/impact-seed-type-fertilizer-pearl-millet-yield-descriptive-study-selected-districts-rajasthan-nikita-dhankar-srikanta-routroy-satyendra-kr-sharma
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