Pigeon pea

Pigeon pea is one of the most important pulse crop and is an affordable source of protein (22-24%). Aside from the benefits derived as food pigeon pea can fix nitrogen at about 40 kg/ha and it can effectively protect the soil from erosion. It can be utilized as quality fodder and feeds for livestock.  Approximately 80-90% of all planting materials used is largely sourced from farmers’ own-saved seeds (local landrace). Therefore, use of nutrients-based practices like bio-fertilizers can boost the yield to a greater extent at a much cheaper rate. Different types of bio-fertilizer that can be used for commercial production of pigeon pea are as follows :-

  1. Nitrogenous (N) bio-fertilizer 
  2. Phosphatic (P) bio-fertilizer
  3. Potash (K) bio-fertilizer