Onfarm testing of Sorghum variety NTJ-5 in semi-arid regions of Andhra Pradesh

Abstract

Onfarm testings were conducted to study the performance of sorghum variety in Rabi season from 2019 and 2020 in Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh. Ten demonstrations were conducted each year with three sorghum varieties NTJ-5 (TO1), NTJ-4 (TO2) and local Raichur variety (TO3). During three years of assessment, the pooled results revealed that the highest panicle length was observed in NTJ-5 variety (26.0 cm) followed by NTJ-4 (23.7cm) and local variety (21.8cm) varieties. Highest average test weight (3.6 gm) and seed yield (4425 kg/ha) also recorded in NTJ-5 variety when compared with NTJ-4 and local varieties. The percent increase in yield was 31.2% and 37.2% higher in NTJ-5 variety when compared with NTJ-4 and local varieties respectively. The average highest net income (Rs. 30508 /ha) and benefit cost ratio (2.78) was realized in NTJ-5.The lowest net income (Rs. 16840/ha) and benefit cost ratio (2.20) was recorded in local variety. Hence NTJ-5 (Nandyal Tella Jonna) variety is the high yielding improved variety when compared with other existing varieties.