Vol. 9, Special Issue 9, Part B (2025)

An A field experiment was conducted during the Rabi season 2024–25 at the Central Research Farm, Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences (SHUATS), Prayagraj. The experimental soil was sandy loam in texture, comprising 65.32% sand, 19.08% silt, and 15.60% clay. The study was laid out in a Randomized Block Design (RBD) with three levels of sulphur (0, 50, and 100 kg ha⁻¹) and FYM (0, 50, and 100 kg ha⁻¹) to evaluate their effects on soil properties, crop growth, and yield. Results revealed that the treatment combination T9 [IC 100% + SC 100% + FYM 100%] outperformed all other treatments. Significant improvements were observed in soil properties, including bulk density, porosity, pH, EC (dS m⁻¹), organic carbon (%), available nitrogen (60–90 kg ha⁻¹), available phosphorus (60 kg ha⁻¹), available potassium (40 kg ha⁻¹), and sulphur (mg kg⁻¹). Growth parameters and seed yield were also significantly enhanced with increasing levels of FYM and sulphur. Economically, T9 recorded the highest gross return (Rs. 1,89,125), net return (Rs. 1,22,675), and benefit-cost ratio (1.85). These findings suggest that integrated application of FYM and sulphur at 100% levels is effective in improving soil fertility, crop growth, yield, and profitability.