Growth and productivity of wheat as affected by tillage and nutrient practices in the mid hills of Himachal Pradesh
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Growth parameters, Natural farming, Organic farming, yield attributes, Zero tillage with residueAbstract
A field experiment was conducted during rabi 2022-23 and 2023-24 at Palampur following split plot design with three tillage practices in main plot and five nutrient managements in sub plot, replicated thrice. A significant improvement in plant growth and productivity with zero tillage with residue retention (ZTR) while it was lowest in zero tillage. INM system significantly improved crop growth and productivity, at par with RDF. It was followed by combined application of inorganic fertilizers and nano-urea and organic farming practices. The natural farming system was poor in performance. The grain yield in ZTR was about 3% and 14% greater than CT and ZT over the years. The grain yield in INM was 11.6%, 19.8% and 29.3% higher than integrated application of inorganic fertilisers and nano-urea, organic farming practices and natural farming practices, respectively in pooled ears. Thus, ZTR along with INM can be practiced for long term sustainability and productivity of wheat.
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