Assessment of front line demonstrations on yield enhancement of fenugreek under TSP area in pratapgarh district of Rajasthan

Abstract

Front line demonstrations on yield enhancement of fenugreek variety AFg-2 were conducted by ICAR-NRCSS, Ajmer at tribal area of Pratapgarh district of Rajasthan in Rabi season of 2013-14, 2014-15 and 2015-16. In the demonstration fields, seed of improved variety (AFg-2), along with all improved practices of seed spices production were applied. The yield of 25.47, 27.94 and 22.60 q ha-1 were recorded under demonstration fields and 17.72, 17.56 and 17.50 q ha-1 were recorded under farmers’ practices during three consecutive years, respectively. The yield appreciation 43.73, 59.11 and 29.14 per cent were recorded in demonstration fields due to technical interventions. Farmers also earned additional net return of Rs. 10890/-, 31944/- and 20409/- per hectare with 2.26, 2.57 and 2.58 benefit cost (B: C) ratio through FLDs with complete package of practices. The extension gap was ranged from 5.10 q ha-1 to 10.38 q ha-1 during the study period. The technology gap which is the difference between potential yield and yield of demonstration plots was ranged from 0.56 q ha-1 to 5.90 q ha-1 during the period of study. The technology index was varied from 1.96 percent to 17.89 per cent. Therefore, the front line demonstration programme was an effective tool for yield enhancement of fenugreek in tribal farmers and also changing knowledge, attitude and skill of farmers.