Popularization of Improved Mustard Production Technology through Frontline Demonstrations in Mahrajganj of Eastern Uttar Pradesh, India

Abstract

One of the most important oilseeds crop in India is mustard, which is used to supplement the income of small and marginal farmers. During the year 2020-21 and 2021-22, the present study was carried out at Mahrajganj district of Eastern Uttar Pradesh during the year 2020-21 and 2021-22. The effect appraisal depended on the correlation of recipient and non-recipient respondents regarding expansion in information level of recipient ranchers, degree of reception of further developed mustard creation advances and disposition of recipient ranchers towards FLDs. Development rehearses included under FLD viz., utilization of further developed assortment, line planting, adjusted use of composts, ideal weed administration and control of bug through insect spray - pesticides at monetary limit level showed that the yield of mustard expanded from 62.38 to 74.49 percent over rancher's training during the demonstration period from 2020-21 to 2021-22.