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On-farm Testing of Foxtail Millet Variety SiA-3223 (Renadu) in Semi-arid Regions of Andhra Pradesh

Author: M. Jayalakshmi, G. Prasad Babu, M. Jyothsna Kiranmai, BH. Chaithanya and R. Narshimhulu

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Abstract

On-farm testings were conducted to study the performance of foxtail millet variety SiA -3223 (Renadu) in Kharif season from 2020 and 2021 in Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh. Ten demonstrations were conducted each year with three foxtail millet varieties SiA -3223 (TO1), SIA-3156 (TO2) and Prasad (TO3). During two years of assessment, the pooled results revealed that the highest panicle length was observed in SiA-3223 variety (26.8 cm) followed by SiA-3156 (23.8cm) and Prasad (21.5cm) varieties. Highest test weight (3.6 gm) and seed yield (2369 kg/ha) also recorded in SiA-3223 variety when compared with SiA-3156 and Prasad varieties. The per cent increase in yield was 15.5 % and 45.3 % higher in SiA-3223 variety when compared with SiA-3156 and Prasad varieties respectively. The average highest net income (Rs. 30508/ha) and benefit cost ratio (3.16) was realized in SiA- 3223. The lowest net income (Rs. 16840/ha) and benefit cost ratio (2.20) was recorded in Prasad variety. Hence SiA-3223 (Renadu) variety is the high yielding improved variety when compared with other existing varieties.

Keywords

On-farm tesings, Foxtail millets, Renadu, Net Returns, Benefit cost Ration

Conclusion

The improved fox millet variety SiA-3223 released from RARS, Nandyal have shown better performance than locally grown variety. Among the three cultivars, SiA-3223 variety is a high yielding variety which has tolerance to disease and gained attention of many farmers. It can be recommended as the best alternative to local varieties. The beneficiary farmers are playing a major role in transfer of technology to the neighbouring farmers. The OFTs has shown greater impact on the adoption of high yielding improved varieties and adjoining farmers are adopting new varieties as well as other technology interventions.

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How to cite this article

M. Jayalakshmi, G. Prasad Babu, M. Jyothsna Kiranmai, BH. Chaithanya and R. Narshimhulu (2024). Onfarm Testing of Foxtail Millet Variety SiA-3223 (Renadu) in Semi-arid Regions of Andhra Pradesh. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 16(2): 140-143.