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Adaptation and Popularization of Foxtail Millet Cultivation at Kotalipara, Gopalganj

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  • Md. Shamim Ahmed

    (Assistant Director (Agriculture), Rural Development Academy (RDA), Gopalganj, Bangladesh.)

  • Mohammad Tojammel Haq

    (Joint Director (Agriculture), Rural Development Academy (RDA), Gopalganj, Bangladesh.)

Abstract

The present field investigation was conducted at the agricultural farm of Rural Development Academy (RDA), Gopalganj during 01 November, 2023 to 21 April, 2024 to estimate and compare the yield performance of important foxtail millet (Setaria italica) varieties in this region (AEZ-14) and to find out the best foxtail millet variety for this region (AEZ-14) and to extend the foxtail millet cultivation at local area. BARI Kaon-2, BARI Kaon-3, and Titas (a BARI released variety) were used for the experiment. Plant height during harvesting was varied from 47.75cm to 109.03cm. BARI Kaon-2 gave highest number of effective tillers per plant (1.40), maximum ear length (19.68cm), highest weight of main ear (6.24gm) and maximum thousand seed weight (2.54gm). But In case of total number of tillers per plant BARI Kaon-3 was performed best. Titas variety was the best in terms of crop duration. The highest grain yield (2.79 t/ha) was performed by BARI Kaon-2. It also produced the highest straw yield and maximum biomass (8.51 t/ha). As a result, it can be commented that the BARI Kaon-2 was the best variety for this AEZ-14 and so it can be extended to the local area of gopaganj district. It will increase the proper use of their fellow, marginal land and it will be helpful for introducing a new minor cereal crop in the existing cropping pattern of the respected area.

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  • Md. Shamim Ahmed & Mohammad Tojammel Haq, 2025. "Adaptation and Popularization of Foxtail Millet Cultivation at Kotalipara, Gopalganj," Journal of Scientific Reports, IJSAB International, vol. 10(1), pages 1-10.
    • Handle: RePEc:aif:report:v:10:y:2025:i:1:p:1-10
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    Millet; growth; tillers; grain; yield; AEZ.;
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