Abstract

A long term field experiment was conducted at the Research Farm of JNKVV, Jabalpur during 2010–11 and 2011–12. The soil of the experimental site was sandy clay loam (Sand = 52.10%, Silt = 22.21% and Clay = 21.69%) having pH of 7.4 and EC 0.40 dS/m in the top 15 cm soil. The available N, P2O5 and K2O were 246, 12.6 and 296 kg/ha, respectively. The experiment was laid out in randomized block design with three replications and 10 treatments. The present study was carried out to find out the effect of different combinations of organic manures and biofertilizers on grain quality of rice in organic farming. The emerging scenario necessitates the need of adaptation of the practices which maintain the soil health and keep the production system more sustainable without adverse effect on the natural resources and the environment. Combination of BGA with FYM, VC and neem cake result was still better than other treatments. Application of organic manure is the key for success of organic farming. Role of biofertilizers for enhancing the productivity of soil either by fixing atmospheric nitrogen or by solubilizing soil phosphorus or by stimulating plant growth through synthesis of growth promoting substances is well known and has special importance in organic farming.