A study looked at how different ways of managing nutrients and tilling the soil affect the yield, profits, and efficiency of growing maize in a maize-wheat system. They found that using conservation agriculture methods and specific nutrient management practices led to higher maize yields, more profits, and better use of water and energy. Specifically, using permanent beds and guided nutrient management resulted in significantly higher grain yields, profits, and nutrient uptake compared to traditional methods. This shows that by using these techniques, farmers can grow more maize efficiently and make more money from their crops.