Comparative Analysis of Farm Yard Manure and NPK Fertilizer on Cabbage Yield: A Case Study of Kabale University.
This study investigated the effects of two different fertilizers, Farm Yard Manure (FYM) and NPK fertilizer, on cabbage yield. The choice of fertilizer could significantly impact crop productivity and quality, making it crucial for farmers to understand their comparative effectiveness. Understanding...
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Kabale University
2024
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12493/2612 |
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| Summary: | This study investigated the effects of two different fertilizers, Farm Yard Manure (FYM) and NPK fertilizer, on cabbage yield. The choice of fertilizer could significantly impact crop productivity and quality, making it crucial for farmers to understand their comparative effectiveness. Understanding how these fertilizers affect cabbage yield can guide farmers in making informed decisions about sustainable and effective agricultural practices. The experiment was conducted in a randomized complete block design, with three treatments: FYM, NPK fertilizer, and control experiment. Each treatment was applied to separate plots of cabbage crops under similar environmental conditions. Cabbage yield metrics, including average weight per cabbage head and total yield per plot, were recorded and analyzed using appropriate statistical methods to determine significant differences between the two treatments. The study findings on the influence of FYM (Farm Yard Manure) and NPK fertilizers on cabbage growth parameters in Kabale revealed insightful findings. FYM consistently resulted in a higher number of leaves (10) compared to NPK (9) and the control (7), indicating its superior ability to promote leaf development. While both FYM and NPK showed similar leaf length (8 inches) and plant height (9 cm), these parameters were slightly higher than those observed in the control group (7 inches and 8 cm). This suggested that FYM, by slowly releasing nutrients and improving soil structure and fertility over time, promotes better growth and yield of cabbage compared to the immediate nutrient availability provided by NPK fertilizer. The study demonstrated that Farm Yard Manure is more effective than NPK fertilizer in enhancing cabbage yield under the conditions tested. The study clearly demonstrated that FYM (Farm Yard Manure) outperforms NPK fertilizers and a control group in enhancing key growth parameters and yield of cabbage in Kabale. FYM consistently led to a higher number of leaves, which signified its ability to promote robust vegetative growth compared to both synthetic and unfertilized conditions. The study recommended the investigation of the long-term impacts of FYM application on soil health parameters such as soil organic matter content, microbial activity, and nutrient availability and conducting research to determine the optimal application rates and timing of FYM for maximizing cabbage yield and quality. |
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