Small Farm Goat Production in Semi-Arid Region of Uttar Pradesh

Majority of selected goat farmers were landless and marginal (69%) with an annual average income of Rs.I9200.00. However, average income of small and medium goat farmers were about Rs.25500.00.Ownership pattern of goats revealed that about 78% goats were owned by the landless and marginal farmers. Majority of the farmers had Barbari/Barbari type goats (54%) followed by non-descript (43%) and Sirohi type goats (3%). Furthermore, 69 per cent goat houses were of Kaccha type and 49 per cent of selected respondent availed private veterinary services for their goats however, 40 percent of the goat farmers used home remedies. Merely, 11 per cent of the respondents visited government veterinary hospitals Though, poor socio-economic status cannot be ignore for the goat improvement in study village, some policy support is imperative to encourage goat farmers for their overall development

Stability analysis for cane and sugar yield of advanced sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum) genotypes

The present investigation was undertaken to ascertain stable genotypes across nine environments. Ten advanced genotypes including three checks of themid-late group were evaluated for their adaptability in respect of cane yield, CCS yield and sucrose (%) for two crop seasons 2009-10 and 2010-11 under three locations with three cuttings. The stability of genotypes was worked out by using the model of Eberhart and Russell (1966). The regression coefficient (bi) and deviation from regression (S2 di) were used to define genotypic stability. Mean square due to G×E for all the characters was not significant. The genotypes CoBln 05502, CoP 05437 and CoP 9301 were stable and suitable for cane and CCS yield under favorable environments, while BO 91 was stable for CCS yield and sucrose per cent in juice under unfavorable environmental conditions. Apart from this, genotype CoP 05437 was on top and most stable and widely adaptable in cane and CCS yield across nine environments

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Not AvailableAn investigation was carried out during Kharif seasons 2012-13 to study the effect of integrated nutrient management on intercropping systems of Cenchrus and cowpea under semi-arid condition of Rajasthan. The results revealed that alternate intercropping row ratios (1:1, 2:1 and 1:2) had brought significant effect on green fodder, dry matter, Protein content and economic return during both the years. However, aforesaid indices were the highest with Cenchrus and cowpea planted in 1:2 row ratio followed by 1:1 and 2:1 row ratio, respectively. Among the integrated nutrient management application of 40 kg N + 60 kg P2O5 + bacterial inoculation resulted in significant increase in the green fodder, dry matter, protein and economic return as compared to other treatments (control, bacterial inoculation, 40 kg N/ha, 60 kg P2O5 and 40 kg N + 60 kg P2O5). The data on soil fertility status after post-harvest showed that physical and chemical properties of the soil had improved remarkably with 1:2 row ratio between Cenchrus and cowpea along with application of 40 kg N + 60 kg P2O5 + bacterial inoculation as it is compared with other treatments combinations. Maximum economic return was obtained with the treatment of 40 kg N + 60 kg P2O5 + bacterial inoculation treatment (Rs99695/ha) and benfit:cost ratio(1.91).Not Availabl

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Not AvailableThe present investigation was undertaken to ascertain stable genotypes across nine environments. Ten advanced genotypes including three checks of themid-late group were evaluated for their adaptability in respect of cane yield, CCS yield and sucrose (%) for two crop seasons 2009-10 and 2010-11 under three locations with three cuttings. The stability of genotypes was worked out by using the model of Eberhart and Russell (1966). The regression coefficient (bi) and deviation from regression (S2 di) were used to define genotypic stability. Mean square due to G×E for all the characters was not significant. The genotypes CoBln 05502, CoP 05437 and CoP 9301 were stable and suitable for cane and CCS yield under favorable environments, while BO 91 was stable for CCS yield and sucrose per cent in juice under unfavorable environmental conditions. Apart from this, genotype CoP 05437 was on top and most stable and widely adaptable in cane and CCS yield across nine environments.Not Availabl

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Not AvailableThe investigation was undertaken to find out stable genotypes and to determine the magnitude of G×E interaction in ten mid-lategroup of sugarcane genotypes. The experimental material under AICRP was evaluated for their adaptability in respect of cane yield, CCS yield and sucrose % for two crop seasons(2010-11 and 2011-12) under three locations with three cuttings constituting nine environments. A joint regression analysis of variance suggested by Perkins and Jinks (1968) was used to ascertain stable genotypes and magnitude of G×E interaction. Genotype (G) and Environment (E) for all the three characters were significant. Heterogeneity of regression (Linear) and theremainder (Non–linear) both were significant and accounted for G×E interaction. The regression analysis of stability showed that genotypes CoP 05437 and CoP 9301 might be considered to the unfavourable environment for cane as well as CCS yield.While,CoP 9301, CoSe92423 and BO 91 were suitable and stable for sucrose % under varying environments.The genotypes which shown significant DMS were unstable and unpredictable across the environments.Not Availabl