V. V. Patil, A. J. Mayekar, D. D. Sawant, N. N. Prasade, S. S. Ramod, P. B. Bansode, A. S. Sarangkar & S. Shirsat·Asian Research Journal of Agriculture·2024
The experimental trial of six weeks was conducted on 200 broiler chicks. They were randomly distributed into five experimental treatment groups. Each treatment group was replicated into four with 10 birds per replication. The control (T1) group was fed standard ration and T2, T3,...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2024/v17i4585
In organic farming MVP:MFC ratio for human labour, planting material and irrigation were -7.36, 9.82 and 43.6, respectively which indicated that human labour was over-utilized while planting material and irrigation were under-utilized from the results, we can clearly see that the...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2024/v17i4583
Agriculture is a cornerstone of global food security, which is significantly affected by climate change, primarily driven by human activities that increase greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Accounting for approximately 13% of global anthropogenic GHG emissions, agricultural practic...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2024/v17i4581
A field experiment was conducted at experimental farm, Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, Mewar University Gangrar, Chittorgarh (Rajasthan) during Rabi season of 2023-24 to effect of optimization use of nutrient on yield and productivity of mu...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2024/v17i4582
An experiment on effect of application of chitosan on growth and vigour of mango grafts cv. Alphonso was conducted at Department of Fruit Science, College of Horticulture, Dapoli, Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli during the year 2023-24. Seven treatments and...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2024/v17i4579
Dwij Sawant, A. J. Mayekar, Akash Mhetre, N. N. Prasade, S. S. Ramod, P. B. Bansode, Ryan Rangel, Nitishkumar Patil & Shubham Abhale·Asian Research Journal of Agriculture·2024
An experimental trial was carried out to assess the impact of feeding ginger (Zingiber officinale) powder on the body weight of Konkan Kanyal kids. Twenty kids were selected and divided into five treatment groups using a Randomized Block Design (RBD), with each treatment further...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2024/v17i4580
The present study aimed to highlights the effect of feed supplementation of Shatavari root powder (Asparagus racemosus) on growth performance of broiler in Konkan region. A substantial portion of the production expenses is attributed to the cost of feed and in a developing countr...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2024/v17i4578
Carbon sequestration in agriculture plays a critical role in mitigating climate change by capturing and storing atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) in soil and biomass. This process involves various strategies and management practices aimed at enhancing soil organic carbon (SOC) lev...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2024/v17i4577
The present investigation was conducted at the College of Horticulture, Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth Dapoli, Dist. Ratnagiri, State-Maharashtra, India in 2023-24. The experiment was laid out in a split-plot design with factorial arrangement having eight treatment...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2024/v17i4574
Onion is an important crop as a condiment and income generation for smallholder farmers in northwestern Zone of Tigray. However, Continuous use of inorganic fertilizers and inappropriate soil fertility management practices are among the major factors limiting onion productivity i...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2024/v17i4575
Vegetables play an important role both in the regional and national economy of the agricultural sector. These crops are generally of short duration. The post-harvest losses in kharif vegetables due to insufficient storage, packaging, transportation, and handling technologies for...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2024/v17i4576
In world, Konkan region is famous for cultivation of king of mangoes ‘Alphonso’. Along with production, export and processing of Alphonso, this coastal belt is famous for supply of best quality planting material producing more than one crore grafts every year. Mango grafts are ra...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2024/v17i4571
The cultivation of Kinnow, a hybrid mandarin fruit, in the Agra region has significantly impacted the socio-economic conditions of local farmers. This study examines the effects of Kinnow production on farmer livelihoods in 10 selected villages within the Agra district. Data coll...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2024/v17i4572
Tomato is one of the most important horticultural cash crops in Tigray, Northern Ethiopia. However, tomato production and productivity is limited by several factors such as disease and pests, lack of improved varieties and poor agronomic practice. Therefore, field experiment was...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2024/v17i4573
This study evaluates the performance and economic viability of the Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) Model Batch Type Paddy Straw Biogas Plant in rural India, addressing critical challenges in agricultural residue management and sustainable energy production. Data collected fr...
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Research Article10.9734/arja/2024/v17i4570