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| Open Access | Productivity and Economic Returns of Ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc.)-Based Cropping Systems in Nagaland
Dr. Dipankar Bhattacharya , Division of Crop Production, Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR), Kozhikode, India Dr. S. Lalzarliana , Faculty of Horticulture, Mizoram University, Aizawl, IndiaAbstract
This study evaluates the productivity and economic returns of ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc.)-based cropping systems in the agro-climatic conditions of Nagaland. Ginger, a high-value cash crop, plays a significant role in the livelihoods of farmers in the region. The research compares various intercropping and crop rotation models involving ginger to determine their impact on yield, resource use efficiency, and profitability. Field experiments and economic analyses were conducted to assess parameters such as crop productivity, net returns, benefit-cost ratios, and land-use efficiency. Results indicate that specific ginger-based cropping systems significantly enhance both yield and economic viability, offering sustainable alternatives to monoculture practices. The findings support strategic planning for integrated farming approaches tailored to the unique ecological and socio-economic context of Nagaland.
Keywords
ginger-based cropping systems, Zingiber officinale, productivity, economic returns
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