International Journal of Farm Sciences
Year : 2016, Volume : 6, Issue : 2
First page : ( 268) Last page : ( 275)
Print ISSN : 2229-3744. Online ISSN : 2250-0499.

SWOT on existing agro-ecosystem for soybean production in the northern Telangana zone

Reddy K Madan Mohan*, Reddy M Jagan Mohan

Department of Agricultural Extension, College of Agriculture Professor Jayshankar Telangana State Agricultural University, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad-500030, Telangana, India

*Email forcorrespondence: madhanmohanreddy26@gmail.com

Online published on 25 July, 2018.

Abstract

The present investigation was aimed at knowing the SWOT on existing agro-ecosystem for soybean production in the northern Telangana zone of Telangana state. The major strengths on existing agroecosystem for soybean production were that the existing range of temperature was highly congenial for crop growth during Kharif season; the zone received high amount of rainfall compared to other zones and existing topography was highly suitable for crop cultivation. The major weaknesses were that excess rainfall during the months of August and September may affect flowering and pod filling and lack of knowledge on soil and water conservation techniques. The major opportunities were that leaf fall at maturity stage could be added to the soil to enhance the soil and moisture conservation and fair distribution of rainfall during the months of June and July was congenial for seed germination and crop establishment. The major threats were that excess saturated soil conditions for more than two days caused significant yield reduction and heavy and continuous rains immediately after sowing would affect seed germination.

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Keywords

Soybean, production, SWOT, agro-ecosystem.

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