Comparative analysis on the use of good agricultural practices (GAP) and conventional farming in rice production
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Comparative analysis on the use of good agricultural practices (GAP) and conventional farming in rice production
Abstract
The study was conducted to compare and analyze the effects of good agricultural practices and conventional farming strategies on the growth, yield, and economic returns of rice (Oryza sativa). Using the Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD), three treatments were evaluated: Treatment 1 – Farmers’ Practice (FP), Treatment 2 – Bureau of Soils and Water Management Recommendation (BSWM), and Treatment 3 – Good Agricultural Practices (GAP). The results revealed no significant differences in most agronomic traits, such as plant height, panicle length, and the number of days to 50% flowering. However, significant differences were observed in productive tillers, the number of filled grains, and yield. Treatment 2 (BSWM) recorded the highest yield (5.04 tons/ha), followed closely by Treatment 3 (GAP) at 4.74 tons/ha. The economic analysis showed that GAP had the highest return on investment (ROI) of 60.49%, indicating its cost-effectiveness compared to the other treatments. The study concludes that both BSWM and GAP are effective in increasing yield and income, with GAP being recommended for its ability to reduce production costs without significant yield loss.
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