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Most of the rabi sorghum in the country and Karnataka is cultivated under receding soil moisture conditions, which is subjected to drought at various growth stages. In this context, the growing of drought-tolerant genotypes which are adaptable to water-limited conditions is the need of the hour. With this view, front-line demonstrations were conducted to popularise the variety (SPV 2217) in the Suntnoor village of Aland taluka, Kalaburagi District. The results of front-line demonstrations indicated a higher yield (22.75 q/ha) of SPV 2217 as compared to the local variety (19.10 q/ha) due to the maintenance of greenness at physiological maturity. Due to higher yield, higher income was obtained and that led to a higher B:C ratio (2.42) as compared to the local variety (2.06). So, this improved drought-tolerant variety of sorghum can be effectively utilized by the farmers for higher productivity as compared to the local variety.

The low yield of pigeonpea is due to flower drop and this is a major cause which contributes for much reduced potential yield of pigeonpea. If this major problem is reduced, then there will be attainment of maximum potential yield of the crop. This major problem can be minimized by foliar application of Pulse Magic (nutrients and plant growth regulators) during 50% flowering stage and 15 days after first spray. In addition to reduction in flower drop the increment in seed yield to the extent of 20% can be obtained due to foliar application of pulse magic as compared to control. Due to greater seed yield higher income could be generated-which is pre-requisite for sustainability.