Effect of Balance Fertilizers application on Yield and Economics of Wheat

Wheat yield advantage of 20.07 % was obtained under recommended practices over farmers practices, consequently farmers gain additional profit in term of monetary of Rs 7150 and Rs 10248 /ha. This was due to significant increase in yield attributes viz. No. of effective tiller/plant, No. grains/ear, test weight (1000 grains) and yield q/ha 10.5,6.3,2.23 and 20.07 % respectively were recorded under recommended practice as compared to farmers practice. Percentage returns to fertilizers 3.7 to 4.8 % during 2008-2010 which is beneficial in future to farmers and improve their standard of living as per FAI expectation