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To study the Effect of factor productivity of natural farming practices in turmeric crop (Curcuma longa L.) under Middle Gujarat conditions

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: A field experiment was conducted during Kharif-Rabi 2025-26 at Gujarat Natural Farming Science University, Halol, Gujarat. The results revealed that treatment of all NF component viz., Beejamrit, Jeevamrit, Ghanjeevamrit, mulching, mix cropping and raised bed recorded significantly higher growth parameters, rhizome yields and economics over other treatments in turmeric crop taken in natural farming conditions as compared other treatment. This treatment also produced the highest turmeric equivalent yield, gross realization, net realization and B:C ratio. The superior performance of this treatment may be attributed to combined effect of all natural farming components which improved soil microbial activity, nutrient availability, moisture conservation, soil aeration and their effect on crop growth. The omission of individual natural farming components reduced yield and profitability compared to adoption of natural farming practices Thus it proved for sustainable and profitable turmeric production under NF condition in Middle Gujarat conditions.

Source: International Journal of Research in Agronomy

DOI: 10.33545/2618060x.2026.v9.i8r.6438