Effect of different forms of farming system on yield and economics of banana

To achieve objective i.e. to compare the performance of different forms of farming systems on yield and economics banana experiment was carried out during the year 2023-24. The field experiment was conducted at Organic Farm, ASPEE College of Horticulture, NAU, Navsari using large plot technique with five treatments and six sampling points (repetition). The treatments were T1: Natural farming (Jivamrut), T2: Panchgavya krushi, T3: Rishi krushi (Amrutpani), T4: Organic manure @ 12 t/ha and T5: Conventional farming. Conventional farming practice recorded significantly higher yield as well as net return in banana as compared to organic farming practices. However, among the organic farming systems, use of organic manure @ 12 t/ha (3.78 kg/plant) for banana production is the better option as it's cost of cultivation is less as well as less labour is required for preparation and application of manure in the field.