Evaluation of frontline demonstration of zero tillage technology in wheat under semi-irrigated conditions

Chourasiya, Ajay; Tripathi, Uttam Kumar; Sharma, Ashok

doi:10.5958/2349-4433.2022.00027.7

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“…The average benefit cost ratio of ZT wheat cultivation was found 3.47 as compared to 2.06 under farmer's practice. Chourasiya et al [13] also reported that due to reduced cost of cultivation and higher crop yield, the gross and net return was also higher in zero tillage as compared to the conventional sowing. Similarly, Kushwah et al [14] also reported the same.…”

Section: Economic Returnmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…This gap might be imputed to the adoption of Zero tillage technology which encourage the correct seed rate at certain depth, uniformity in fertilizer application at optimum depth (just 1 cm below the seed), timeliness sowing, line sowing which reduces the losses due to western wind, moisture conservation due to the existence of crop residue. Chourasiya et al [13] also calculated and found that an extension gap between demonstrated technology and farmers practices on an average basis was 5.99 q/ha. On the basis of extension gap awareness among the farmers were created and convinced to adopt the technology for the cultivation of wheat so that an extension gap may be reduced and to enhance the productivity.…”

Section: Extension and Technology Gapmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The prevailing ZT technology in the IGP uses a tractor drawn zero-till-ferti-seed drill to seed wheat directly into unploughed fields in a single pass of the tractor. The typical ZT drill has inverted-T openers and opens a number (6)(7)(8)(9)(10)(11)(12)(13) of narrow slits for placing seed and fertilizers at the depth of 5.0-7.5 cm into the soil (Mehla et.al 2000). It consists of two boxes on the top, one is seed box and another is fertilizer box, fluted roller (seed metering mechanism), seed tube, furrow opener, frame structure, ground wheel, chain & sprocket mechanism, seed and fertilizer adjusting lever etc.…”

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The study was conducted in Rabi of 2019-20, 2020-21 and 2021-22 in Begusarai district of Bihar under Frontline Demonstration programme on “Zero Tillage (ZT)” technology in wheat cultivation by KVK (Krishi Vigyan Kendra) Begusarai. The data on Productivity, Economics, Extension gap and Water saving were calculated and compared with the farmer’s practice (FP). In ZT wheat cultivation, saving in cost of crop establishment, water saving and net return were observed more than FP. The average productivity was recorded 50.37 q/ha and 43.13 q/ha in case of ZT and FP respectively, correspondingly crop establishment cost in case of ZT was found 30.55 per cent lower than FP. Similarly, overall average net return in case of ZT wheat cultivation was recorded as Rs 70813/ha per hectare which is 61 % higher than FP. The average calculated B:C ratio for ZT and FP was 3.47 and 2.06 respectively. The average extension gap, Technology gap and Technology index for three consecutive years were perceived 7.24 q/ha, 7.55 q/ha and 18.66 % respectively. It has been observed that there was decreasing trend of extension gap and technology gap in the selected area which reflects the satisfactory adoption rate of the demonstrated technology for the cultivation of wheat. It was recorded that ZT is significantly superior over the FP in terms of several parameters under the study.

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Section: Economic Returnmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Extension and Technology Gapmentioning

confidence: 99%