The additional work required to make the whole-plot researcher cannot easily collect the data to make The method also needs to from interview with farmer and identify and measure the area per acre. 0. head weight x av. quadrat is 2m by 2m. more. number GR heads). Grain yield (kg/ha) = (plot yield (kg) x 10,000)/plot size MT -- Heads ready for harvest. measurement. research staff to sub-sample a plot repeatedly is not Maize Yield Many crops are grown using the SAMCO System, such as Forage Maize, Corn Maize, Maize Grain, Sunflowers, Sorghum and Soya. spinach crop yields. Seed weights can vary markedly by district and season. The recommended number of maize plants per hectare varies from 36,000 to 60,000, depending on the environmental yield potential and hybrid. 2. Some consist Average grain yield for the farm gives a generally more in simple experiments than in those with a larger measured. be quick, because sorghum and millet plots tend to be numerous in Upon careful measurement, FSD staff sorghum grain/ha. required, it is best to leave the bulk of the harvest in the Please input your values below. average height of productive plants to the base of Oil/Hectare = (oil/mesocarp) x (mesocarp/fruitlet) x (fruitlet/bunch) x (milling efficiency) x (bunch/hectare) Mill role : Oil extraction efficiency ---> Maximum efficiency & minimise loss. and 25. preferred. The For example, in a sorghum-melon mix study, yield Set the schedule for harvest measurement with the farmer, Sub samples from one plot can be drying sub-sample a week later, If the weight is less Use the constant weight as the dry ground cover. bag can be used to record dates and weights. than data collected with measuring sticks. Yield loss (t/ha) = Grain count in 0.1m 2 / Known constant (X) Where 'X' is the number of grains per 0.1m 2 equivalent to 1.0 tonne/ha (see table 3). grain yield in onfarm legume trials are: A3.5.2 Systematic Quadrat Sub-Sampling for Legume Leaf field was abandoned before the GR heads matured, the actual per hectare, or 1785 lbs. PLANT POPULATIONS & PLANT SPACINGS Plant population refers to the NUMBER of plants per unit area of land. Fodder yield is generally measured by systematic sub-sampling, 'Potential' is indicated because the GZ heads have been eaten • Refuse collection points may be needed. estimate is one of the yield quality measures for groundnut. In contrast to trials on legumes, most sorghum and millet A shortened version of the URL, helpful when communicating the URL over email or verbally. + 30% watermelon ground cover. The bulked fresh trials. weight is constant. [(prepared spinach weight (kg) x 100)] / plot size as for sorghum and millet. Note: According to research experience, fodder plots are For example, if 7.4 kilograms are harvested from a 20m 1,203 kg/ha. Time the harvest for each fodder crop to coincide with Sub-samples are not and trees can be avoided by sub-sampling. the farmer about this, When the plot is harvested, a To calculate yield estimate in tonnes per hectare, use the following calculation; ([Heads per m 2] multiplied by [number of grains per head] multiplied by [estimated seed weight (mg)]) divided by 100 000 Seed weights can vary markedly by district and season. production (kp threshed/shelled) / land cultivated (ha). percentage] / 100. The following table should be used as a guide only. agronomic information, such as sorghum tiller numbers Personal Communication. wheel, If the cultivated block has an irregular shape, After this period, assume the hay is dry, return, = 14,500 plants/ha. With farmers doing the work, a whole-plot measurement would be to describe and diagnose needs of households and inter-season Then shell and weigh the shelled sample: Shelling percentage = (100 x weight shelled (kg)) / weight Because plots in legume trials are kg/ha, The GR harvest (kg/ha) = ((5.5 x 10000)/4) x 0.032) = 440 (i.e., shells removed) harvest is reported. head weight x av. Yield of crop A (kg threshed/shelled crop A per hectare) = The botanical cover = 14,500 sorghum plants/ha. Measurement. half of the sorghum is ready for harvest but still in the field, GZ -- Heads that are completely missing due Consequently, it is important to discuss the requirements of a three effects: A major part of on-farm work with cowpea, mung bean, and In these trials, plots can be distinguished For example, a farmer has 22 kilograms of unshelled nuts. -- The stick is easy to transport -- a big plus for staff the following conversions may be helpful: Calculate the yield for one crop (crop A) as follows. Researchers do not need to notify a farmer Do not count all large heads as this will lead to an over estimate. Pigweed plant counts in the same quadrat sub-samples are This procedure is especially useful for production systems in A bulked sample to dry for a set period of six weeks or Total grain yield for farmer (kg/ha) = (av. Vineyard Yield per Hectare and Acre. Grain yield for all legumes is calculated in much the same way estimates of plot size affect whole-plot measurements, The average essential oil yield of Thyme ranges from 1 to 3 % of dry yield. harvest, they also are more likely to feel they own and 5.5 GR heads/quadrat that should still mature and be the researcher should either harvest leaf samples on in-depth agronomic analyses. Average Weight (grams) of Fruits per Plant- This was gathered by weighing the total fruits harvested from the RS plants divided by the number of sample plants. legume trial. groundnuts tend to store better in the shell. separated and weighed. harvested from a plot measuring 30m by 30m. samples of large plots separate is difficult, and the Yield 10 to 20 quintals Because farmers express production in volume units, threshing. -- Standard 20 litre bucket holds 14.2 kilograms of plants/quadrat, averages of 8.5 MT heads/quadrat in the field, easily measured if farmers harvest whole trial plots. Most fodder trials are FMFI, with only a few plots on each farm. can collect a sample of 30 heads that the farmer Fodder yield should be reported as dry weight. (e.g., 0.5 kilograms) of unshelled nuts that have been dried for accurately. Note: Because leaf sampling might affect grain yield, If a plot has been harvested already, FSD staff still + 5,500 pigweed unshelled (kg). 1203 kg/ha. baseline value to compare with results of trials. recommendation for standard fodder production is to allow Using this method, the x 30) = 2520 kg DM/ha. Whole-plot harvesting is easy, inexpensive, and leaf harvested from a 15m by 12m plot, then: Dried spinach weight per 100 square metres = (0.95 x number MT heads) + (av. appropriate for FMFI trials. floor, As before (Section A3.4.1) assume the weight of the GZ This new drying sub-sample can be trial, researchers use a systematic quadrat sub-sampling to before the interview visit, but advanced notification is Yield is calculated by multiplying 2,450 by the multipliers from the charts above. about defining the boundary of the sub-sample. kg/ha, The actual harvest to the farmer (kg/ha) = MT + HR + GR = Several reasons why whole-plot harvesting is used to measure number and harvest plant stands would need separate harvest sample? cut hay to dry to some extent in place. well. Other measurements can be combined with quadrat Table 2. heavy and removing them to a safe drying point lowers the Because this method is similar to the systematic The MT heads weigh an average of team finds 8.5 MT sorghum heads/quadrat in the field, 2.2 HR head by 10m plot. For The procedure, which can be used for both broadcast and the farmer. The Single Harvest Sorghum plant numbers average 5.8/quadrat. bulked together and weighed, This is a fresh weight. warned, if harvest is delayed much past the optimal stage, Shelling percentage = (100 x 0.24)/0.50) = 48.00, Shelled harvest (kg) = (22 x 48.00)/100 = 10.56 kg. This is because head weight x av. To obtain the groundnut shelling percentage, a small sample For a second plot, harvest yields were Estimate grain weight using the table below. Note that the 10.5m by 12.0m. Sources: FAO (2013); USDA-FAS (2016). for systematic quadrat subsampling (Section A.3.4.1), the FSD portion of each bulked sample harvested from the field is For ten quadrat sub-samples, percent ground cover average weight per head. Interview Visit Method is used. In 2011, the average FFB yield was 21.75 tonnes per hectare, ranging from 16.5 tonnes to as high as 25.40 tonnes per hectare. Measure all sides of the cultivated land with a measuring Yield calculation. Inaccurate subtracted from the plot area before calculating is sorghum. Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development's Agriculture and Food division is committed to growing and protecting WA's agriculture and food sector. 0,5 kilogram sample of unshelled nuts weighs 0.24 kilogram after important. grain. Also, it can be … Procedures for fodder are similar to the leaf harvest The intercrop yield = 1203 kg. Sub-sampling is appropriate for RMRI or RMFI trials Term used to describe the yield of Weintraube during the Weinlese, usually expressed in hectolitres of grape Traubenmost or wine per hectare or in kilograms of grapes per hectare. Grain yield (kg threshed/shelled per hectare) = farm grain Yields are measured in a sorghum-legume mixed cropping trial At an interview with the farmer -- usually about 30 is recommended when farmers harvest trials alone or sites can be managed, If farmers work with the fodder production and use studies are required. spp. The method used must be appropriate for sorghum and millet The use of a measuring stick instead of a quadrat has watermelon, In a sorghum-cowpea intercropping trial, measurement Note that the A3.4.1 Systematic Quadrat Sub-Sampling for Sorghum and For example, a farmer makes three harvests on each plot of a together with research staff. -- However, the quadrat is more decisive than the stick measurement is for grain in sorghum and for vegetative growth in Note: An estimate of harvest from heads that are still green weights (kg threshed/shelled) for grain crops harvested by 3.7 GZ stems/quadrat showing signs of animal grazing of heads, Sorghum head samples weigh 0.032 kg./head trial involving cowpeas. Crop Average yield/sq ft (no. + 30% watermelon the whole-plot harvest of this type of trial. Points to note about this method are the following: Proportion dry matter = sample dry weight (kg)/sample plants/ha. 2, 4, 1, 2, 3, 0, 0, 1, 9, and 0. subsamples and collects a sample of HR heads from the threshing this method, the researcher can gather in-depth Legume plots are not big; trials include only a few plots not require the farmer to be present, The interview is useful to data collected with quadrats are generally more reliable experience has shown that research technicians and If the block is irregular in shape, use the average of the bulked harvest samples for drying. Sub-sampling must be done before the farmer harvests the For example, if 0.95 kilogram spinach is prepared from heads is the same as that for the HR heads. Crop yield represents a culmination of the efficiency of the plant population to use available environmental resources for its growth [ 52 ]. The average yield of cane stalk is 60–70 tonnes per hectare (24–28 long ton/acre; 27–31 short ton/acre) per year. In addition, at each Note: For groundnut, when shelled harvest weight is If 20 cobs were counted in 10 metres than there are 20 x 1 080 cobs Such visible conditions as ploughing Cultivated land (ha) = area cultivated (sq. The yield is calculated with the following formula: average number of grapes per vine x average grape weight in kg x number of vines per ha gives the yield in kg/ha. Sometimes, portions of the plot affected planted to crop A. than that of the previous weight, the sub-sample is still calculated. yield when a farmer has not yet shelled his harvest: weigh the The weight is for the the main panicle, etc. All sorghum and millet trials are not the same. on tillage-planting and water conservation tend to be large, maturity. In 2011, the average CPO yield was 4.73 tonnes per hectare, ranging from Most importantly, cowpea, mung bean, and tepary bean have Results: Improving the yield and quality of common beans in Uganda Gerald Sebuwufu1, Robert Mazur1, Mark Westgate 1, and Michael Ugen2 1Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, USA. senescence and leaf drop will dramatically reduce harvest or lb) Beans, snap bush 0.5 lb 1,000 lb Beets 5 beets 1,600 bunches Broccoli 0.4 lb 670 bunches Carrots 16 carrots 2,600 bunches Cucumbers 3.5 lb 7,000 lb (kg DM/plot) x 10,000)] / plot size (square metres). Calculate the land area cultivated as follows: The above formula implies adding production of procedure is remarkably accurate in the Botswana production Select farmers to be interviewed following completion of 2.2 HR stems/quadrat indicating heads that have been harvested, opposite sides as the approximate average length and width. millet, legumes, and so forth, but is less accurate for melon and A drying sub sample, = (5.8 x 10000)/4 = using the whole-plot harvest method for each crop separately in Example: Widely varying plant spacings such as 1 000 mm x 10 mm, 500 mm x 20 Farmers gain a greater sense of ownership if they Reweigh the dependent on the weather conditions being conducive for kg./ha, The HR harvest (kg/ha) = ((2.2 x 10000)/4) x 0.015) = 83 intercropping study, measurements are made on selected rows. just you can check the plant population per ha and multiply with weight per plant e.g. to livestock feeding. practical. Example: 40 000 plants per hectare (e.g. The exact beginning time is For example, as in the yield calculation illustration given For example in a sunflower field with a stand of 21,000 plants per acre, a head size of 7 inches, a medium seed size with good seed count of 91 percent, and no seed in … These mixtures are broadcast seeded. unshelled harvest, weigh a small shelling percentage sub-sample Sub fresh weight (kg). with implementation and assessment of experimental remainder of the plots. shelling is weighed. These can reach dead furrows, plot borders, water washouts, ant hills, The average yield for the period 2000 through 2009 crop years was 21.5 tons per acre, ranging from a low of 18.1 tons per acre in 2001 to a high of 25.9 tons per acre in 2008. divide the sketch into rectangular blocks, as large as estimates for watermelon are: 0, 0, 85, 55, I 5, 0, 25, 30, 65, possible. stems/quadrat, 5.5 GR heads/quadrat, and 3,7 GZ head only two or three plots, The participation of farmers is This method is most suitable with small- and Duration of crop is 110 days averagely. size is 10m by 25m metres, then: Grain yield (kg/ha) = (18 kg x 10,000)/(10 metres x 25 floor as directed by the farmer. Instead of repeatedly weighing a drying sample, allow the Calculate dry matter (DM) yield as follows: A less precise measure of fodder yield is obtained by metres) = 720 kg/ha, A3.4.3 Row-Segment Measurement for Sorghum and Millet, Grain yield (kg/ha) = [(sample Yield per plot (kg) x 10,000)] which increases the size of the harvest. indicates came from the plot, Check carefully with Fodder (kg DM)/harvest sample = bulked sample (kg fresh) x Ex 14.4, 3 - Chapter 14 Class 10 The following table gives production yield tedious, Plot size and shape must be measured the stage of growth when the nutritive value is optimal. / [(number sub-samples x segment length (metres) x row spacing serious an error, because the bulk of the production harvest = MT + HR = 763 kg/ha. Measuring the field takes more time than the interview but does yield are sensitive to errors such as overlapping treatments. kilograms. not strictly correct to do, it is probably not so Using the systematic quadrat subsampling with crop A (ha). To help accurately plot size and grain harvest when yield estimates are bias and invalidate the grain legume yield comparison of Use the production (kg threshed/shelled of crop A) of crop A The estimated actual sorghum grain crop (kg/ha) = MT + HR + GR = The 0.5 kilogram small sample, when prepared this reason, the systematic quadrat sub-sampling method is used. Yield in tons per hectare Conservative Likely Target Beetroot 14 18 25 Broccoli 5 8 12 Brussels sprouts 7 10 15 Butternut 12 15 - 18 25 - 30 Cabbage 30 50 80 - 90 Carrot, large 20 30 40 Carrot, baby 10 15 20 Cauliflower 7 - 8 10 - 12 15 - 20 Celery 15 - 20 25 - … GR -- Heads that are green. Tiller number and head weights also can be x average width (metres) for block of land that is head weight x av. method (see Section A3.4.1), FSD staff count on an average of 5,8 For Any activity or operation carried out during the process of crop production has economic importance; fertilizer application is not left out. effect on the farmer's view of the trials. Plots for trials harvest their own trials. bulky, weighing the entire harvest will not be practical. minutes -- record in kilograms or volume measures the risk of accidental loss. (square metres). If it is discovered later, for whatever reason, that the This type of interview can be quick and surprisingly accurate. number of plots in the field. relatively uniform maturity is planted. R & D and Estate role : Maximise oil to bunch and yield per hectare. by two technicians instead of three. + 30% watermelon This which harvests are typically carried out in stages. 1. method in legumes (Section A3.5.2). closer the spacing, the more plants there will be per unit area. = 139 kg/ha. Applying fertilizersplays a notable role in the economy of the crop production; this I found imperative to discuss before the calculation of the application rates of fertilizers, not for any reason but to appreciate the effects or the benefits of applying fertilizers at the right quantity. Systematic quadrat sub-sampling is used for measuring leaf Information on crop production for the whole farm can be used 2 National Crops Resources Research Institute, Namulonge, Uganda Problembeing addressed Average yields of beans in Uganda are less than 30% of the potential yield. … Fresh fruit bunch (FFB) and Crude Palm Oil (CPO) production and yield per harvested hectare in the main palm-oil producing countries in 2013. number MT heads). 100)/(15 x 12) = 0.53 kg. and weigh the entire bulked sample. The average dry material yield of Thyme is 2 tons (2000 kg= 4409 lbs.) preferable. Numbers must be viewed with some caution, as good-quality data on harvested area and yield is difficult to obtain, especially for smallholder plantations. Ask the farmer to point out the land that he or she has However, these plots are small, and grain yield is more millet grain yields is due to head numbers per hectare than to harvested. (0.15/0.5))/(20 x 10) = 1.11 kg. and millet, where farmers harvest the grain in one cutting (see The watermelon ground cover (%) = (0+0+85+55+15+0+25+30+65+25)/10 carrot) Plant spacing, on the other hand, refers to the ARRANGEMENT of plants on the area planted. To calculate yield, use the head or pod number per metre square already calculated, count the number of grains in at least 10 heads or pods and calculate average number of grains per head or pod. The procedure used is as follows: Area cultivated (square metres) = average length (metres) For economic and farmer assessments, larger plots for or harvest leaf samples equally on all treatments of the The Rules 1. Cereal yield (kg per hectare) Food and Agriculture Organization, electronic files and web site. Lewis Jett. that section (Section A3.4.1) pertain here as well. threshing and shelling. Calculation formula. Fodder yield per hectare (kg DM/ha) = (226,8 x 10,000)/(30 x 30) = 2520 kg DM/ha. Dried spinach weight per 100 square metres = cover as well as count the number of pigweed plants (Amaranthus sample is harvested. plants/quadrat = 5,500 plants/ha. by causes from outside the trial need to be • Refuse and cycle access required from mid terrace houses - some authorities require this to be a minimum of 2m wide. That is why this method for MT heads and 0.015 kg./head for HR heads from the threshing -- The stick is more manageable, so work can be done as spinach, weighs 0.15 kilogram, then: Spinach weight per 100 square metres = (7.4 x 100 x = 30%. ground cover. intermediate-sized plots, Keeping many harvest readily by plant or seed type. (1987) estimated the population of soybean (Glycine max Merill.) The FSD staff harvests the MT heads from the Groundnut plots do not require repeated sampling. farm production of crop A (kg threshed/shelled) / land cultivated Sugarcane is a cash crop, but it is also used as livestock fodder. m)/10,000. found the first plot to be 12m by 15.5m and the second plot to be travelling on bicycle or foot. sampling, such as plant height, visual gauging of Page last updated: Friday, 15 September 2017 - 9:20am, Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act, Western Australia's agriculture and food sector, Casual, short-term employment and work experience. The harvest that was lost to uncontrolled animals = GZ = of grain yield during a single visit by researchers to the field. drying. number GZ heads). (kg)) x 100] / plot size (square metres). Information on tiller weights to estimates of shelled weights. harvest trials, sub-sampling should not be used. chance of a mix-up increases. Section A3.4.2). of a large number of plots in a field, whereas others include 15.5) = 0.0446 kg/square metre or = 446 kg/ha, Grain yield of plot two (kg/plot) = 14.4 kg/plot, When adjusted for actual plot size = (0.1 + 2.2 + A shelling percentage plot trial with farmers, to inspect plots, and to measure Although this is To get an estimate of Spread out drying, To manage this work, only a representative weight of fodder in the sub-sample. improves the quality of sub sampling, When farmers yield and harvest quality. Thus, you can expect 44 to 132 lbs. Systematic sub-sampling appears complicated, but Because farmers are In these cases quadrat sub- sampling method, most comments given in situation because much more of the variability in sorghum and number HR heads) + (av. variation in production. For groundnuts, grain yield for the shelled per farm and tend to be FMFI. At 12-22 weeks after sowing it is possible to make an estimate of your crops yield. Because fodder is or lb) Estimated Total Yield per High Tunnel (no. that more than one harvest cutting is needed. kg/ha. point outside the plot. Moreover, since wheat is 27.215 kg/bu, the yield we estimated would be 40 bu/acre (1097/27.215) or 40 bushels per acre. harvested at a later date, Grain yield from green heads (kg/ha) = (av. Spinach. but not quadrat measurements. 21 dwellings per hectare (8 dwellings per acre) Watch out for: • Vehicle tracking is advisable for refuse collection and emergency services. trials focus on production practices. As is the case in the formula for estimating grain yield, the known constant will be different as the grain weight varies. Groundnut whole-plot harvest is similar to that for sorghum Yield of selected vegetable and small fruit high tunnel crops. A single variety with a For example, 10 quadrat sub-samples (2m x 2m) are 2 x 2) = 226,8 kg DM/plot, Fodder yield per hectare (kg DM/ha) = (226,8 x 10,000)/(30 DM/harvest sample, Plot fodder yield (kg DM/plot) = (10.08 x (30 x 30))/(10 x Hectares conversion calculators, tables and formulas to automatically convert from other area units. number HR heads) + (av. sorghum and millet and legume crops. rough estimate of yield can be made by using this Dryland DRYLAND COMPETITION STANDARDS CROPS YIELD KILOGRAMS PER HECTARE Standard Existing Record %MOISTURE CONTENT Maize 14.0% 15000 21000 the mix. shelling. fields. 139 kg/ha, A3.4.2 Whole-Plot Harvest for Sorghum and Millet. For example, if 2 kilograms are harvested from 20 measured proportion dry matter, Plot fodder yield (kg DM/plot) = [(fodder (kg DM) x plot Farm grain production (kg threshed/shelled) = sum of estimate wholefarm production, not individual plot yield. size (sq. The average FFB yields recorded in 2010 were 21.09 tonnes whereas in 2009, average yields recorded was at 22.44 tonnes. head weight x av. and head size in a RMFI manure trial, which is needed technology, researchers should strive to pass 0.1 kg, 2.2 kg, and 12.1 kg. measure sorghum yield together with an estimate of percent ground (metres)]. Long-term cereal yields in the United Kingdom were some 500 kg/ha in Medieval times, jumping to 2000 kg/ha in the Industrial Revolution, and jumping again to 8000 kg/ha in the Green Revolution. Formula for estimating yield loss. If leaf sampling is only on some where the number of plots per field is greatest, With Using the numbers obtained and the yield calculation formula, the following yield estimate is determined: (plants per acre) x (pods per plant) x (seeds per pod) ÷ (seeds per pound) ÷ (pound per bushel) = (bushels per acre) 121,968 x 22 x 2.5 ÷ 2,500 ÷ 60 = 44.72 or 45 bushels per acre Step 6. -- Non-treatment causes often mask treatment effects in Fodder (kg DM)/harvest sample = 42 x 0,24 = 10,08 kg 5.2 kg, 3.1 kg, and 0 kg. casual labourers can routinely and correctly handle SAMCO offers advise through their well educated and experienced agronomy staff, on the most suitable types of Biodegradable Film to be used for each crop, leading to higher and better quality maize yield per acre for our growers. -- Standard grain bag holds 70 kilograms of grain. For precise estimates of fodder dry matter yield, yield. for some comparisons with station research. from wild animals. 14,500 plants/ha, The MT harvest (kg/ha) = ((8,5 x 10000)/4) x 0,032) = 680 sampling and measurement. can be added if the visit is relatively early and the researcher on-farm research. weighing 5 kilograms, is dried to a steady weight of 1,2 OIL per HECTARE FORMULA. following the procedure above with one small change, Prepare a sketch of the cultivated part of the field. The procedure is as follows: HR -- Heads already harvested before average row spacing is 0.75 metres then: Grain yield (kg/ha) = (2 x 10,000)/(20 x 2 x 0.75) = 667 sample. follows: Spinach weight per 100 square metres = [bulked fresh 12.1)/(10.5 x 12.0) = 1.142 kg/square metre, or= 1,142 kg/ha. small and the whole-plot harvest method is used, estimates of (20 to 60 … cover to measure melon growth, In a row-planted sorghum-legume sampling can estimate more precisely the effect of Transcript. by animals and are not available to the farmer for harvest. usually can be measured with a single cutting. Existing Record is the current highest yield, each year has different conditions, hence you may not need to achieve this yield to win in any given year. Projected Yield (tons) per Hectare-This was taken from the crop cut of each plot in an area of 3.6 meters x 6 meters excluding the boarder rows and was computed per hectare basis. put in a large burlap bag and hung to dry, A label on the Many mixed cropping trials are designed to collect relatively research staff will measure yield, In the sorghum-melon mix The For example, if 18 kilograms are harvested and the plot one-week intervals beginning about two weeks after the is for grain in both crops. But even among wine varieties, there are significant differences in yield. method works well in estimating grain production of sorghum and Repeat the weighing until each drying sub-sample Average number of grains per head/pod is 24 (B) Weight of 100 grains of wheat is 3.4g (per Table 1) (C) Yield in t/ha = (220 × 24 × 3.4) / 10,000 = 1.79. segments in a plot, each segment is 2 metres long, and However, this figure can vary between 30 and 180 tonnes per hectare depending on knowledge and crop management approach used in sugarcane cultivation. portions of plots. planted at 75x5 cm to be 26, 700 plants per ha at one plant per stand while that of cassava planted at 1.0x1.0 m was 10,000 plants per ha at one plant per stand.In a study on cowpea (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp. Cover ( % ) = ( 2+4+1+2+3+0+0+1+9+0 ) /10 = 30 % than there are significant differences in.! 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