Economic Performance of Zero Tillage Technology in Maize under Agency Tracts of Andhra Pradesh
Journal Title: Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 4
Abstract
The research work mainly concentrated on economic performance of zero tillage in maize under agency tracts of Andhra Pradesh during five continuous years from 2011 to 2016 at different farmers’ field locations of Andhra Pradesh. The improved research variety DHM-117 with improved technology like zero tillage, spacing, recommendeddose of fertilizers etc, revealed that mean grain yield (9.30 t.ha-1) and increased yield over control (39.80%)which recorded US$ 924.56 ha-1 (Ninehundred twenty four US$) and a B;C Ratio of 3.53 when compared to local check.
Authors and Affiliations
V. Govardhanrao, P. Venkata Ramana
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