Evaluation of Technology Dissemination through front line Demonstration on the Yield of Brinjal (Solenum melongena L.) at Korba District (Chhattishgarh)

Author: Archna Banjare, Shani Raj and S.K. Upadhayay

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Abstract

Brinjal also known as eggplant (Solenum melongena L.) is one of the preeminent fruit vegetable in India, which play a crucial role for enhancing the socio-economic status of Korba area farmers. The major constraints of brinjal crop farming is impoverished nursery which responsible to reduce productivity and non-adoption of recommended package of practices including improved varieties. To minimize the discrepancy, Krishi Vigyan Kendra Katghora Korba conducted front line demonstration (FLD) at an adopted farmer’s field during 2020-21 to 2022-23. Cultivation practices adopted under this are improved variety, nursery raising, seedling treatment, transplanting method, balanced fertilizer application and disease and pest control. The trial showed that the average yield ranges between 220.22 to 230.23 q/ha, Technological index upto 12.1%. From a study, it revealed that over the years, variety of Kashi Uttam performed superior over local check. The average gross return ranges between Rs. 220220 to Rs. 230230, net return ranges between Rs. 158050 to Rs. 166434 and B:C ratio found between 3.54 to 3.61 in consecutive years from the demonstration as compared to farmers practices.

Keywords

Brinjal, FLD, Technology gap, Technology index, Gross return

Conclusion

It may be concluded that the adoption of bettered technologies by farmers can increases the yield potential of brinjal to greater extent and enhance their socio-economic status. Front line demonstration play a significant role in transfer of technology and reaches to farmers field. Adoption of improved technology defiantly upgrade the source of income and reduce the cost of cultivation. The substantially adoption of technology boost up the yield potential of brinjal and help to enhance the income of the farmer.

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Archna Banjare, Shani Raj and S.K. Upadhayay (2023). Evaluation of Technology Dissemination through front line Demonstration on the Yield of Brinjal (Solenum melongena L.) at Korba District (Chhattishgarh). Biological Forum – An International Journal, 15(9): 846-849.