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View article: Effects of tree planting geometry on lentil nutritional quality, tree biomass, and economic returns in Melia dubia-based agroforestry system in Bundelkhand region of India
Effects of tree planting geometry on lentil nutritional quality, tree biomass, and economic returns in Melia dubia-based agroforestry system in Bundelkhand region of India Open
Introduction Low farm productivity, declining soil fertility, and climatic stress in the semi-arid Bundelkhand region demand sustainable land-use strategies. Integrating Melia dubia with lentil-based systems offers potential to enhance soi…
View article: Transitioning apple farming towards sustainability: evidence from Himachal Pradesh, India
Transitioning apple farming towards sustainability: evidence from Himachal Pradesh, India Open
Objective . This study evaluates the comparative impact of Natural Farming (NF) and Conventional Farming (CF) on soil health and economic outcomes in apple orchards across two agro-climatic zones in Himachal Pradesh, India. Findings . Soil…
View article: Evidence of transitioning apple farming to an agro-ecological model in Himachal Pradesh
Evidence of transitioning apple farming to an agro-ecological model in Himachal Pradesh Open
Agro-ecological farming practices that integrate economic viability and environmental resilience, based on principles designed to support optimal food and nutritional security in farming systems. This study compares Natural Farming (NF) an…
View article: Market performance and supply chain selection dynamics for vegetables grown through sustainable practices in the Northwest Himalayan region
Market performance and supply chain selection dynamics for vegetables grown through sustainable practices in the Northwest Himalayan region Open
The production of marketable vegetable crops in the Northwest Himalayan region is crucial for bolstering the economy and sustaining the livelihoods of farming communities in the area. The factors influencing vegetable crop production, mark…
View article: Root architecture and carbon sequestration potential of fast-growing agroforestry tree species in semi-arid Central India
Root architecture and carbon sequestration potential of fast-growing agroforestry tree species in semi-arid Central India Open
Understanding the link between tree root architecture and organic carbon dynamics is critical for enhancing carbon sequestration in semi-arid regions. This study, conducted from 2017 to 2019 in central India, evaluated the root structure a…
View article: Impact of Jeevamrit and Ghanjeevamrit on soil properties and productivity of kiwi fruit
Impact of Jeevamrit and Ghanjeevamrit on soil properties and productivity of kiwi fruit Open
Kiwi fruit (Actinidia deliciosa Chev.) cultivation is gaining popularity in mid-hills of Himachal Pradesh. An experiment was conducted at Krishi Vigyan Kendra Solan, Himachal Pradesh to study the influence of natural farming system on crop…
View article: Maximizing the productivity, economic gain, and soil fertility of guava (Psidium guajava)-based agroforestry system
Maximizing the productivity, economic gain, and soil fertility of guava (Psidium guajava)-based agroforestry system Open
The present study was conducted during 2023–2024 at ICAR-Central Agroforestry Research Institute, Jhansi with the objectives of evaluating the yield, yield attributes, and economics of different intercrops (barley, wheat, and chickpea) gro…
View article: Tree integration in conservation agriculture: A case study of teak (Tectona grandis) + bael (Aegle marmelos) based agroforestry in the Bundelkhand region
Tree integration in conservation agriculture: A case study of teak (Tectona grandis) + bael (Aegle marmelos) based agroforestry in the Bundelkhand region Open
The present study was carried out during the winter (rabi) seasons of 2021–22 and 2022–23 at ICAR-Central Agroforestry Research Institute, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh to study the impact of conservation agriculture practices within a teak (Tecto…
View article: Stand structure, regeneration potential and carbon storage across Moist Temperate Forest of Chopal forest division in Himachal Pradesh
Stand structure, regeneration potential and carbon storage across Moist Temperate Forest of Chopal forest division in Himachal Pradesh Open
Himalayan moist temperate forests are one of the versatile and essential ecosystems for studying the biodiversity and carbon storage potential in Indian Himalayas. Therefore, a comprehensive assessment across eight sub-forest types (i.e. B…
View article: Sustainable agriculture made easy: CETARA-NF's self-certification
Sustainable agriculture made easy: CETARA-NF's self-certification Open
Consumers can receive guarantees through the certified evaluation tool of agriculture resources analysis of natural farming (CETARA NF) without having to deal with costly third-party certification's entry obstacles or complex participatory…
View article: Raising Farmers Income through the Cultivation of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants
Raising Farmers Income through the Cultivation of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Open
The present study was conducted during October, 2022 to April, 2023 in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh which is predominated by the cultivation of apple. Medicinal and aromatic plants are playing an important role in Homeopathy, Ay…
View article: Impact of soil and water conservation measures on farm productivity and income in the semi-arid tropics of Bundelkhand, central India
Impact of soil and water conservation measures on farm productivity and income in the semi-arid tropics of Bundelkhand, central India Open
Summary Soil and water are crucial resources for agriculture, especially in arid and semi-arid rain-fed areas, yet farm-level economic impacts and the factors influencing the adoption of measures for their conservation are little studied. …
View article: Effect of type and position of branch cuttings on rooting and root morphology in Bambusa vulgaris Schrad. ex. J.C. Wendl
Effect of type and position of branch cuttings on rooting and root morphology in Bambusa vulgaris Schrad. ex. J.C. Wendl Open
An investigation was carried out to determine the effect of type and position of branch cuttings on rooting behaviour and root morphology in Bambusa vulgaris Schard. ex.J.C Wendl. using different concentrations of Indole butyric acid (IBA)…
View article: Traditional Rainwater Management (Haveli cultivation) for Building System Level Resilience in a Fragile Ecosystem of Bundelkhand Region, Central India
Traditional Rainwater Management (Haveli cultivation) for Building System Level Resilience in a Fragile Ecosystem of Bundelkhand Region, Central India Open
This article presents the evidence on how the traditional rainwater management system ( haveli system) has contributed toward rehabilitating degraded landscapes and changing them into a productive form in Bundelkhand region of Central Indi…
View article: Landscape resource management for sustainable crop intensification
Landscape resource management for sustainable crop intensification Open
Crop intensification is required to meet the food demands of an increasing population. This paper presents data from three paired scaling-up initiatives to compare the benefits of landscape-based interventions over individual plot-level in…
View article: Above- and below-ground interactions in teak-barley agroforestry system in the Bundelkhand region of Central India
Above- and below-ground interactions in teak-barley agroforestry system in the Bundelkhand region of Central India Open
The present study was aimed to optimize productivity of teak ( Tectona grandis L.f.) based agroforestry system by evaluating some above- and below-ground interactions and their effects on growth and yield of intercropped barley ( Hordeum …
View article: Can forage technologies transform Indian livestock sector?: Evidences from smallholder dairy farmers in Bundelkhand region of central India
Can forage technologies transform Indian livestock sector?: Evidences from smallholder dairy farmers in Bundelkhand region of central India Open
The study has analysed the factors affecting adoption of improved forage technologies and its impact on milk yield and feed sufficiency in Bundelkhand region.We used propensity score matching (PSM) technique on cross-sectional data collect…
View article: Assessment of Grasslands and Livestock Production in Kangra Valley of Himachal Pradesh
Assessment of Grasslands and Livestock Production in Kangra Valley of Himachal Pradesh Open
In Himachal Pradesh 89.96 percent as per 2011 census of population lives in rural areas. The mainstay of the people of Himachal Pradesh is agriculture and has an important place in the economy of the State. Agricultural census shows that 8…
View article: Agroforestry for Carbon Sequestration in Tropical India
Agroforestry for Carbon Sequestration in Tropical India Open
Our atmosphere naturally contains CO2, CH4, N2O, water vapor, and other gases creating a natural greenhouse effect. But increased concentrations of these gases in the atmosphere have created an imbalance and have enhanced the greenhouse ef…
View article: Agricultural water management interventions for enhancing water resources availability, cropping, intensity and various ecosystem services in Bundelkhand region of Central India
Agricultural water management interventions for enhancing water resources availability, cropping, intensity and various ecosystem services in Bundelkhand region of Central India Open
Bundelkhand region of Central India is hot spot of water scarcity, land degradation, low cropping intensity,
\npoor crop and livestock productivity and poor socio-economic status. Nearly 70% of the population of
\nBundelkhand is dependen…
View article: Allelopathic impact of Anthocephalus cadamba (Roxb.) Miq. and Melia dubia Cav. on Triticum aestivum L.: Bioassay study
Allelopathic impact of Anthocephalus cadamba (Roxb.) Miq. and Melia dubia Cav. on Triticum aestivum L.: Bioassay study Open
Anthocephalus cadamba and Melia dubia are being promoted under agroforestry in various parts of the country due to their fast growth and multifarious uses. Therefore, it is necessary to study the allelopathic impact of these tree species o…
View article: Extent, mapping and utilization of grassland resources of Jammu and Kashmir in western Himalaya: a case study
Extent, mapping and utilization of grassland resources of Jammu and Kashmir in western Himalaya: a case study Open
The present work was conducted in Jammu and Kashmir State of India to study the extent, mapping and utilization pattern of grasslands. Four field trips were conducted during May, 2011 to October, 2014 in the alpine pastures and several pas…
View article: Species richness, productivity and quality assessment of grassland resources in hill agroecosystem of western Himalaya
Species richness, productivity and quality assessment of grassland resources in hill agroecosystem of western Himalaya Open
Livestock contribution in agricultural economy is significantly higher in hilly regions of India. A detailed study was carried out to assess the productivity, species richness and diversity of grasses of the grasslands in different hill ag…
View article: Effect of pre-sowing treatments and growing media on seed germination and seedling growth of Albizia lebbeck (L.) Benth
Effect of pre-sowing treatments and growing media on seed germination and seedling growth of Albizia lebbeck (L.) Benth Open
The seeds of Albizia lebbeck have been observed to exhibit physical dormancy due to presence of hard seed-coat. To overcome this problem, the seeds were subjected to seven pre-sowing treatments viz., T1-immersion of seeds in cold water for…
View article: Minor fruit trees in agroforestry for addressing nutritional, medicinal, fodder and timber needs
Minor fruit trees in agroforestry for addressing nutritional, medicinal, fodder and timber needs Open
The paper highlights multiple uses of minor fruit trees and advocates their incorporation in agroforestry system for conservation of biodiversity, self-sufficiency in fruit, timber and top feed. Minor fruits are major source of nutrition t…
View article: Effect of HiFoliar nutrient spray on yield and quality of Zizyphus mauritiana Lamk. cv. Seo under agroforestry system
Effect of HiFoliar nutrient spray on yield and quality of Zizyphus mauritiana Lamk. cv. Seo under agroforestry system Open
The present study was carried out in three and half years old experimental field of Zizyphus mauritiana (ber) at ICAR-Central Agroforestry Research Institute, Jhansi during 2013–14 and 2014–15, to assess the response of amino acid based co…
View article: Bamboo (Dendrocalamus strictus) + sesame (Sesamum indicum) based agroforestry model: A sustainable livelihood option for farmers of semi-arid region
Bamboo (Dendrocalamus strictus) + sesame (Sesamum indicum) based agroforestry model: A sustainable livelihood option for farmers of semi-arid region Open
A study on Dendrocalamus strictus + Sesamum indicum based agroforestry was conducted at ICAR-Central Agroforestry Research Institute, Jhansi (Uttar Pradesh), India during 2007 to 2012 to find out the suitability of bamboo based agroforestr…