A DATA-DRIVEN APPROACH TO INVESTIGATE THE YIELD PATTERNS OF BARI RELEASED POTATO VARIETIES

Author:
Istiak Ahmed, Al Emran, Mohammad Rasel, Jamila Khatun Prioty, Md. Shakil Hossain

Doi: 10.26480/rfna.02.2024.57.60

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Data Science and Analytic systems in agriculture offer policymakers a wealth of data and information, aiding in informed decision-making and potentially increasing crop yields through analysis of environmental conditions. However, this study faced limitations due to insufficient data for clustering analysis. It focused on a potato variety developed by the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), revealing that most varieties were released after 2011, peaking in 2014. Yield-wise, varieties released in the same year performed similarly. Years with only one variety were excluded. Pre-2012 varieties had low yields, while high-yielding ones began in 2012 but were released irregularly. BARI Alu-74, released in 2017, has been among the low-yielding varieties since 2011. To enhance crop yields, a reliable system leveraging historical data for analysis and delivering more precise outcomes must be established. Such a system could compare and analyze data and parameters like seed quantity, watering methods, and seed type through clustering.

Pages 57-60
Year 2024
Issue 2
Volume 5