Input use Pattern in different Soybean Based Cropping System in Karnataka

The research study was conducted in Bidar and Kalaburagi Districts of Karnataka to assess the input use pattern in soybean based cropping systems. A sample size of 160 farmers was selected using multistage random sampling method. Field level data were elicited for the Agricultural year 2013–14 through personal interview method. The data collected were using tabular analysis. The major soybean based cropping systems followed were soybean + redgram, soybean + jowar, soybean +bajra and soybean sole crop in the study area. The input utilization pattern under soybean based cropping systems was more or less equal to the recommended level. The fertilizer utilized was more in cropping system-II. Whereas, it was bullock labour which was found to be highest in CS-III followed by cropping system-II. The machine labour in cropping system-IV was found to be highest. In all the cropping systems it was observed that the utilization of human labour was more when compared to bullock labour and machine labour.