Yield Dynamics and Economic Analysis of Castor-Based Relay Intercropping System in Rainfed Alfisols

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The castor-based relay intercropping system significantly improved seed and oil yield by 1446 kg and 664 kg per hectare, respectively.
Castor equivalent yield reached 2881 kg per hectare, showcasing high profitability and land use efficiency of 167.20%.
The split plot design employed allowed for comprehensive analysis across various cropping geometries and intercropping configurations.
This effective intercropping strategy indicates substantial economic viability, with net returns of ₹ 96596 per hectare.

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Field experiment shows improved crop yield and economic returns in rainfed alfisols with castor and fingermillet intercropping.

Gangadhar et al. (2025) studied this question.

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