Evaluation of front line demonstrations on the yield of transplanted rice

Abstract

The rice (Oryza sativa) covers largest area in total grain production in Narmada district of Gujarat. One of the major constraints of low productivity of rice is lack of newly generated technology among farmers. A total of 54 front line demonstrations were conducted during 2012 to 2013 on area of 9.0 ha with the active participation of farmers with the objective to demonstrate the latest variety technology of rice production. The percentage increase in the yield over local check was 20.4 with higher gross return of 41805 Rs./ha, net return of 29359 Rs./ha and benefit cost ratio 3.4 as compared to local check (34752 Rs./ha, 22755 Rs./ha and benefit cost ratio 2.9, respectively).

Perception and Constraints faced by Pulse Growers and yield gap analysis of Green Gram (Vigna radiata L.) in East and South East Coastal Plain of Odisha, India

“…Regarding the method of fertilization, under demonstration, all fertilizers were applied at the time of sowing, whereas, under farmers' practice, broadcast method of fertilization was adopted. Similar findings have also been observed by Raj et al, (2013).…”

“…However more variations in yield was recorded in farmers practices as compared to demonstration. Similar yield enhancement in different crops in front line demonstration has been documented by Raj et al, (2013). It is evident from the results that the yield of improved YVM resistance variety was found better than the local check under same environment conditions.…”

“…The domestic production of pulses was around 18.1 million tonnes over the last three years. Pulses production in India has not kept up with growth in demand calling for import to the tune of 2.0 to 4.0 million tones (Raj et al, 2013). Even though pulses production increased significantly during the last decade but continuing the rapid growth is a challenge for researchers, extension agencies and policy makers to fulfill the domestic demand.…”

Impact of Front Line Demonstration on Yield and Economics of Pigeon Pea, Cajanus cajan in the District of Ramanagara, Karnataka, India

“…43184 and Rs.39800 as against to farmers practices i.e., Rs.16261, 18558 and 18373 per hectare during the years 2013-14,2014-15 and 2015-16, respectively (Table 3). Similar results were corroborated with Singh et al, 2014 andRaj et al, 2013 findings. The Benefit: Cost ratio of pigeon pea during 2013-14, 2014-15 and 2015-16 under improved cultivation practices were 2.02, 2.30 and 2.51, respectively while it was 1.49, 1.42 and 2.03 under farmers practice for the respective years.…”

Impact assessment of frontline demonstrations on green gram: Experience from rainfed condition of Rajasthan

“…The findings confirm with the findings of Yadav et al (2007) and Meena et al (2011) and Meena and Singh (2017) who found more yield in pulses under FLD plots. Seed yield (kg/ha): The productivity of greengram under improved production technology ranged between 920-1045 kg/ha with mean yields of 982 kg/ha and overall production 2945 kg/ha in three years (Table 3) Raj et al (2013) and Meena and Singh (2017). They found more gain yield of FLD plots than the existing practices.…”