Description
The study examines the impact of ZBNF practices on crop yields compared to conventional farming methods. It uses regression analysis to identify factors influencing yield and compares actual yield data between ZBNF and non-ZBNF farms for each crop. Yield data was collected from surveyed farmers and analyzed using regression models. The study controlled for factors such as land holding size, mechanization, labor use, and irrigation.
Findings
ZBNF practices show increased yields across all four crops studied, with improvements ranging from 10% to 21%.
The yield increases in ZBNF occur despite lower energy and input use, suggesting improved efficiency.
Factors such as land holding size and specific ZBNF practices have varying impacts on yield across different crops.
Stats
Yield increases in ZBNF: Groundnut (10%), Paddy (13%), Cotton (18%), Chillies (21%)
Regression analysis shows statistically significant positive impacts of ZBNF on yields for some cropsTotal energy saving potential if all surveyed farms converted to ZBNF: 4,557,984.60 MJ (equivalent to 95,355 liters of diesel)
Average energy saving potential: 2,622.48 MJ/acre.