Effect of harvesting stage of rice (Oryza sativa) on utera and direct-sownchickpea (Cicer arietinum) and their economics

A field experiment was conducted at Raipur, during rainy (kharif) and winte r (rabi) seasons of 1993-94, 1994-95 and 1995-96 to find out the effect of different harvesting stages of rice (Oryza sativa L.) on establishment of u tera and direct-sown chickpea (cicer arietinum L.) and their economies. The direct sowing of chickpea (zero tillage) after the harvest of rich 15 days after flowering (DAF) resulted in significantly higher seed yield (15.51 a nd 16.41 q/ha) compared to other treatments. The highest net return Rs 12,0 604/ha was recieved when chickpea was sown after field preparation by power tiller with rotavator after harvesting of rich 25 DAF, followed by Rs 11,9 53/ha when direct sowing of chickpea performed after harvesting of rich 25 DAF.