scholarly journals Evaluation of mustard productivity under front line demonstration in Bundelkhand region

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amit Kumar ◽  
Meenakshi Arya ◽  
Anshuman Singh ◽  
Sushil Kumar ◽  
Madhulika Pandey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Plant Protection ◽  
Plant Population ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Front Line ◽  
Sowing Time ◽  
Protection Measures ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Farmer Practices ◽  
Benefit Cost

Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University, Jhansi conducted 40 front line demonstrations on mustard crop under the varieties - DRMR IJ-31, NRCHB -101, RH-749, NRCDR-2 and RH-406 during 2016–17. The critical reasons were identified in existing production technology through surveys and meetings with farmers. Sowing time, use of higher seed rate which resulted into high plant population, uneven plant population, more weeds, in balance dose of fertilizers and less use of plant protection measures were main causes of low productivity of oilseeds in district Jhansi. The results of study showed that the yield under demonstration plots was 12.82 q/ha as compared to 9.78 q /ha in traditional farmer practices plots. The results clearly indicate the positive effects of FLDs over the existing farmer’s practices. Benefit: cost ratio was also recorded higher under demonstrations against farmer practices during the year of experimentation.

Assessment of variatal performance, technological gap and productivity gain through front line demonstrations in fenugreek

2015 ◽  
Vol 38 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Lal ◽  
Balraj Singh ◽  
Ravindra Singh ◽  
R. S. Mehta ◽  
Y. K. Sharma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Plant Protection ◽  
Winter Season ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Front Line ◽  
Protection Measures ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Technological Gap ◽  
Productivity Gain ◽  
Innovation Project ◽  
Benefit Cost

In all 27 Front Line Demonstrations (FLDs) on fenugreek with three interventions (improved varieties, seed treatment and recommended dose of fertilizers) under National Agricultural Innovation Project (Component-2) were conducted at Farmers’ fields of adopted village Bhanwata (Kuchamancity) in district Nagaur (Rajasthan) during winter season of the years 201112, 2012-13 and 2013-14. On the basis of three years’ overall average, it is attributed that about 26.65% higher grain yield was recorded under FLDs than that of the farmers’ traditional check/ practice. The study exhibited mean extension gap of 384 kg/ha, technology gap of 675 kg/ha with mean technology index of 27.00%. An additional investment of Rs. 2100/ha coupled with recommended nutrients, water management, plant protection measures, scientific monitoring and non-monetary factors resulted in additional mean returns of Rs. 17069/ha. On the basis of mean data of three years, overall average Incremental benefit: Cost ratio was calculated as 7.13.

scholarly journals Chickpea Yield Improvement through Front Line Demonstrations in Rajsamand District, India

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (10) ◽  
pp. 457-461
Author(s):  
Mani Ram C. M. Balai
Keyword(s):  
Nutrient Management ◽  
Plant Protection ◽  
Pheromone Trap ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Front Line ◽  
Protection Measures ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Technological Gap ◽  
Benefit Cost ◽  
Extension Gap

The study was carried out during rabi season of 2015-16, 2016-17 and 2017-18 in 6 villages across 3 blocks (Rajsamand, Railmagra and Amet) of Rajsamand district. In all 225 front line demonstrations on chickpea crop were carried out in an area of 90.0 ha with the active participation of farmers with the objective to demonstrate the latest technology of chickpea production potential, technological gap, extension gap, technology index and economic benefit of improved technologies consisting suitable varieties GNG 1581, integrated nutrient management (20:40:0 NPK kg/ha + Rhizobium + PSB @ 20 g/kg seed) and integrated pest management (deep ploughing + seed treatment with Trichoderma viridae @ 6 g/kg seed +pheromone trap @ 10/ha + spray of Quinalphos @ 1.2 l/ha with 600 litres of water) at Rajsamand, Railmagra and Amet blocks of Rajsamand district during 2015-16 to 2017-18. The results revealed that FLD recorded higher yield as compared to farmers’ practices over the years of study. The improved technologies recorded average yield of 18.94 q ha-1 which was 27.97 per cent higher than that obtained with farmer’s practices of 14.81 q ha-1. In spite of increase in yield of chickpea, technological gap, extension gap and technology index existed which was 4.06, 4.13 q ha-1 and 17.67 per cent, respectively. The extension gap can be bridged by popularizing package of practices where in stress need to be laid on improved variety, use of proper seed rate, balanced nutrient application and proper plant protection measures. Improved technologies gave higher net return of Rs. 67727 ha-1 with benefit cost ratio 4.88 as compared to local check (Rs. 50487 ha-1, benefit cost ratio 4.22).

scholarly journals Improving Yield of Transplanted Aman and Boro Rice Through Tegra Package of Cultivation

2016 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 89-95 ◽  
Author(s):  
MA Kader ◽  
MSR Mia ◽  
MA Kafi ◽  
MS Hossain ◽  
N Islam
Keyword(s):  
Plant Protection ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Rice Farming ◽  
Yield Performance ◽  
Protection Measures ◽  
Cultivation Method ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Benefit Cost ◽  
Herbicide Use ◽  
Boro Rice

The study investigated the yield performance of transplant aman rice cv. BRRI dhan49 and boro rice cv. BRRI dhan29 under improved package of cultivation (TEGRA) as compared to farmers’ practice. TEGRA is a rice farming practice which includes use of quality seeds and healthy seedlings, transplanting with rice transplanter, use of herbicide, use of balanced fertilization and micronutrients, and preventive plant protection measures. The study during transplant aman season included two treatments on rice cultivation method viz. TEGRA package and farmers’ practice while in boro rice four treatments viz. TEGRA package, farmers’ practice with high inputs, farmers’ practice with medium inputs and farmers’ practice with low inputs. The yield and plant characters of both transplant aman and boro rice were significantly influenced by the TEGRA package of cultivation as compared to farmers’ practice. TEGRA package of cultivation as compared to farmers’ practice increased the grain yield by 18.3% in transplant aman rice and by 80% in boro rice with less cost of production as compared to farmers’ practice, which eventually resulted 23% increase in gross return and 400% in net return. As a result, the benefit cost ratio of TEGRA package was much higher (1.35 and 2.20 during transplant aman rice and boro rice, respectively) compared to that of farmers’ practice (1.07 and 1.30).Bangladesh Agron. J. 2015, 18(2): 89-95

scholarly journals Technology adoption in maize farming: a comparative analysis between improved seed users and local seed users of Argakachi district of Nepal

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 332-337
Author(s):  
S. Adhikari ◽  
B.R. Dahal ◽  
V. Bist
Keyword(s):  
Technology Adoption ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Plant Protection ◽  
Crop Productivity ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Sowing Time ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Maize Productivity ◽  
Benefit Cost ◽  
Great Share

Abstract. Maize is one of the top agricultural commodities that has great share in the Agricultural Government Development Plan of Nepal. Despite being a major crop, productivity of maize is quite lower than global average. In this context, a study was undertaken to determine the extent of technology adoption between improved and local seed users of Arghakhanchi district of Nepal. A pretested semi-structured questionnaire was administered among 120 randomly selected farmers during the month of January 2018. The extent of technology adoption was measured on sowing time, seed replacement, variety change, seed rate, application of fertilizer, weeding and plant protection. The empirical evidence suggested that, extent of technology adoption and benefit cost ratio were magnificently higher for improved seed users than local seed users. So, there is still a gigantic scope to improve maize productivity in the area by adoption of recommended technology of maize farming. The probability of adoption of recommended technology (improved seed) for maize farming was found to be higher for those with access to extensive service. Overall, our study pointed out that extension facility is a key strategy to make famers aware of the new technologies and a crucial factor to increase the chance of adoption.

Technological and extension yield gaps in Greengramin Pali district of Rajasthan, India

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. L. Meena ◽  
Dheeraj Singh
Keyword(s):  
Plant Protection ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Net Income ◽  
Protection Measures ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Net Returns ◽  
Technological Gap ◽  
Yield Gaps ◽  
Benefit Cost ◽  
Improved Technology

The technological gap between existing and recommended technologies of greengram crop was studied during 2012, 2013 and 2014. The study in total 40 frontline demonstrations was conducted on farmers’ fields in five adopted villages. The findings of the study revealed that improved technology recorded a mean yield of 982 kg/ha which was 35.5% higher than obtained with farmers’ practice (755 kg/ha). The study exhibited mean extension gap of 267 kg/ha, technology gap of 368 kg/ha with mean technology index of 27.3%. An additional investment of Rs. 1470 /ha coupled with recommended nutrient, water management, plant protection measures, scientific monitory and non-monetary factors resulted in additional mean returns of Rs.10970/ha. Higher mean net income of Rs. 46030/ha with a Benefit: Cost ratio of 4.3 was obtained with improved technologies in comparison to farmers’ practices (Rs. 38775/ha).The frontline demonstrations conducted on greengram at the farmers’ field revealed that the adoption of improved technologies significantly increased the yield as well as yield attributing traits of crop and also the net returns to the farmers.

Impact analysis of front line demonstrations on horsegram in Bhilwara district of Rajasthan (India) under rainfed condition

2016 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
R. K. Sharma ◽  
S. K. Sharma ◽  
C. M. Yadav
Keyword(s):  
Impact Analysis ◽  
Economic Feasibility ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Front Line ◽  
Rainfed Condition ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Yield Gaps ◽  
Semi Arid Region ◽  
Benefit Cost ◽  
Improved Technology

During the period from 2006 to 2011, 80 frontline demonstrations were conducted on the horsegram production technology to transfer the technologies among the farmers of Bhilwara district in semi-arid region of south Rajasthan with the objective to evaluate the economic feasibility of technology transfer and adoption. Adoption of improved technology had significant impact on seed yield vis-a-vis yield gaps in horsegram. Improved technology enhanced horsegram yield from 294 kg/ha (farmer’s practice) to 537 kg/ha (improved practice), an overall increase of 40.83%. There was a wide yield variation between potential and demonstration yields of horsegram mainly due to technology and extension gaps. Extension yield gaps varied to the extent of 96 to 180 kg/ ha whereas technology yield gaps varied from 288 to 413 kg/ ha. Technology index varied from 34.91 to 50.06 %, which indicate for further scope of improvement in productivity of horsegram in the region. The marginal difference between benefit-cost ratio of improved practice and farmer’s practice proves of adoption of improved technologies by the farmers. However, to further bridge up the gap between technology developed and technology transferred, there is a need to strengthen the extension network besides emphasis on specific local recommendations.

scholarly journals Agronomic Evaluation of Fodder Sorghum Varieties under Different Dates of Sowing

2020 ◽  
pp. 25-32
Author(s):  
K. Saimaheswari ◽  
T. Prathima ◽  
D. Subramanyam ◽  
P. Latha
Keyword(s):  
Crude Protein ◽  
Growth Parameters ◽  
Growth Yield ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Crude Fibre ◽  
Sowing Time ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Net Returns ◽  
Agricultural College ◽  
Benefit Cost

A field study conducted during the summer season of 2018 at S.V. Agricultural College, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, to evaluate the sowing time and varieties on growth, yield and quality of fodder sorghum. The results revealed that plant height, dry matter production, leaf area, stem diameter, leaf stem ratio significantly decreased with delay in sowing from I FN of January to II FN of February at all stages of plant growth. Significantly higher crude protein and ash contents were observed with the crop sown during I fortnight of January. Late sowing of the crop during II fortnight of February recorded higher crude fibre. Among various varieties tested, higher growth parameters, green and dry fodder yields were recorded with CSV 32 F than rest of varieties. CSV 32 F has recorded highest crude protein and ash content, while the higher crude fibre content was recorded with CSV 21 F. The highest gross returns, net returns and benefit-cost ratio were obtained when the crop is sown during I FN of January which was significantly superior to other times of sowing. Among tested varieties, CSV 32 F variety recorded significantly higher returns.

scholarly journals Influence of Adjacent and Border Crops on the Incidence of Fall Armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in Maize

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
P.S. Shanmugam ◽  
M. Sangeetha ◽  
P. Ayyadurai ◽  
Y.G. Prasad
Keyword(s):  
Spodoptera Frugiperda ◽  
Plant Protection ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Fall Armyworm ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Cropping Pattern ◽  
Present Survey ◽  
Maize Crop ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Benefit Cost

Background: Maize is one of the predominant millets cultivated in an area of 6500 ha both under drip and open irrigation systems in Dharmapuri district. The infestation of invasive insect pest Spodoptera frugiperda poses major threat to maize cultivation and increased the cost towards plant protection since 2018. In the integrated pest management strategies, the benefits of growing border and inter crop has been studied in detail but least emphasis was given to the crops grown in adjacent fields to the main crop. The cropping pattern in Dharmapuri district is highly diversified and the farmers prefer to grow more number of crops across the seasons compared to other maize growing areas. Methods: The present survey envisages the influence of adjacent and border crops on the incidence of fall armyworm in maize. The field incidence of fall armyworm in maize crop surrounded by other crops such as tapioca, nerium, cotton and maize fields with blackgram, cowpea and sesame as border crops were studied during kharif season of 2018 and 2019. Result: The maize fields surrounded by tapioca and nerium crop recorded lower fall armyworm incidence (3.00 - 10.00%) followed by field surrounded by tapioca on either side of maize (4.50 - 14.50%) during 15 to 60 days after emergence. Growing of border crops such as blackgram, sesame and cowpea recorded 24.50, 23.50 and 16.50% incidence at 60 DAE, respectively. With regard to grain yield, no marked variation was observed in different crop combination. The higher return (Rs. 86040/ha) and benefit cost ratio (2.65) was observed in maize crop adjacent to tapioca and nerium crop. The lower net return (Rs. 75360/ha) and benefit cost ratio (2.36) was realized in maize crop adjacent to maize crop. In most of the management strategies pulses have been inducted either border or intercrop to attract natural enemies and thwart the host insects. In the present survey, tapioca and nerium crop combination reduces the fall armyworm incidence. Hence tapioca and nerium crop combinations can be tried as border crop to push the fall armyworm away from the maize crop. The days required for advanced planting and crop combinations should be studied in detail to devise effective fall armyworm management strategies.

Appraisal of Cluster Front Line Demonstration on Rapeseed and Mustard in Biharand Jharkhand

2022 ◽  
Vol 58 (1) ◽  
pp. 31-35
Author(s):  
Anjani Kumar ◽  
Amrendra Kumar ◽  
Sudeepa Kumari Jha ◽  
Sumit Kumar Singh
Keyword(s):  
Climatic Condition ◽  
Climatic Zone ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Front Line ◽  
Climatic Zones ◽  
Net Return ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Pooled Data ◽  
South West ◽  
Benefit Cost

Performance of ten varieties of rapeseed and mustard were assessed through cluster frontline demonstration (CFLD) under different agro-climatic condition of Bihar and Jharkhandcontinuously for four years (2017-18 to 2020-21) by the KVKs of Bihar and Jharkhand.Among the agro-climatic zones of Bihar, highest yield was recorded in the demonstratedplot from zone III (B) i.e. South-West alluvial plain in case of variety RH 0749 (15.29 q/ha) and in Jharkhand state from zone I (Central and North astern plateau) with varietyNRCHB 101 (13.31 q/ha). Lowest technology index was observed for variety RajendraSufalam in all the zone (-4.96, 5.53, 7.18 and 22.92 % in zone I, III (B), III (A) & II) ofBihar and NRCHB 101 (23.15% in zone I) in Jharkhand. The range of extension gapwas1.38 to 4.37 and 1.13 to 4.86 q/ha under the agro-climatic zone of Bihar and Jharkhand,respectively. Pooled data shows that in Bihar, maximum net return (Rs. 46986 /ha) wasobtained in variety Rajendra Sufalam in agro-climatic zone III A of Bihar with benefit costratio 3.85:1 whereas under agro-climatic condition of Jharkhand maximum net return (Rs.39598 /ha) was recoded from variety NRCHB 101 with benefit cost ratio 2.80:1

scholarly journals ​Impact of Cluster Front Line Demonstrations on Productivity and Economics of Lentil (Lens culinaris L.), Chickpea (Cicer aeritinum L.) and Field Pea (Pisum sativum L.) in Old Alluvial Zone of Malda, West Bengal, India

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paramita Bhowmik ◽  
Paramita Biswas1 ◽  
Suddhasuchi Das
Keyword(s):  
Lens Culinaris ◽  
West Bengal ◽  
Scale Up ◽  
Field Pea ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Front Line ◽  
Local Varieties ◽  
Benefit Cost Ratio ◽  
Yield Gaps ◽  
Benefit Cost

Background: There are significant gaps in yields of pulses among potential, demonstration and farmers’ plots in West Bengal. This is mostly due to adoption of traditional local varieties and poor cultivation practices. Methods: The yield, technology and extension gaps were studied on improved varieties of lentil, chickpea and field pea during rabi seasons of 2017/18-2020/21 in 80 hectare area of Malda, West Bengal with 205 farmers. Result: The highest and lowest magnitude of technology index (TI) was observed in field pea var. IPFD-10-12 (44.5%) during 2018/19 and in lentil var. KL-320 (30.1%) during 2020/21. Among lentil varieties, the highest benefit cost ratio was obtained from KL-320 (2.87) whereas in case of chickpea, it was obtained from NBEG-49 (2.90). For field pea var. IPFD-10-12 the benefit cost ratio was 2.70. Maximum and minimum extension yield gaps were observed in field pea var. IPFD-10-12 (451 kg ha-1) during 2018/19 and in lentil var. IPL-406 (145 kg ha-1) during 2018/19. Overall assessment reflects lentil var. KL-320, chickpea variety NBEG-49 and field pea variety IPFD-10-12 have good potentiality and most suitable for this region. So, it is hypothesized that improved farm technology has enormous potential to scale up pulse productivity through cluster front line demonstration (CFLD).

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