Weed Management Practices on Crop Productivity and Economics in Dry-Direct Seeded Rice under Hill and Plateau Region of Eastern India

In direct seeded rice, weeds are the major problems limiting crop productivity. Sesbania with rice (DSR) as well seeding rates of affects weed density by smothering effect and therefore, it can be a better management practice. Two year on farm trials were conducted at Kusma, Boarijore Block Bhaluka, Sundarpahadi block Godda from 2020 2021 to assess yields economics in DSR. The results revealed that significantly lowest grasses, broad leaved (BLWs), sedges, total density, dry weight highest control efficiency recorded treatment DSR + over (pre-sowing irrigation followed tillage seeding) first post-sowing 15 DAS farmer’s Weed practice, was found higher grain yield, gross returns, net B: C ratio, production economic post sowing While practice index efficiency. Thus, basis present study is concluded i.e. could option reduced infestation improves productivity rainfed agro-ecosystem Jharkhand.