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A Study on Energy Use Pattern for Banana Production in Erode District of Tamil Nadu

Abstract

                                The energy consumption of banana production has been in Erode district of Tamil Nadu, India. Results showed that highest share of energy was recorded in nitrogen fertilizer (33.38 %) and planting material sucker (21.21%). The overall value of energy input use was 52955.4 MJ.ac-1 and output as produced 136172 MJ.ac-1. The impacts of indirect and non-renewable energy on banana production were higher than direct and renewable energy. Energy input-output ratio, specific energy, energy productivity, energy intensiveness and net energy were 2.56 MJ.ac-1, 4.59 MJ.kg-1, 0.21 Kg.MJ-1, 0.68 MJ.Rs-1 and 83216.60 MJ.ac-1, respectively. Total cost of cultivation of banana was Rs.77, 800/ac. The results suggested that farmers should use only recommended fertilizers at recommended dose. As energy conservation measure, the farmers are advised to increase their economic productivity of banana farms by efficient use of energy.

Key words : Banana, Energy use pattern, Net energy.

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