Economics of demonstrating wheat production technology under rain-fed ecosystems

Abstract

The recommended wheat production technology-including variety, seed rate, and fertilizer dose-was demonstrated under the Farmer FIRST programme of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi during the rabi season of 2017 and 2018. The difference in average yield was statistically significant between the demonstration plots (15.70 quintals per hectare ± 1.27) and local check plots (11.93 quintals per hectare ± 1.45). The variation in productivity was less at demonstration plots and the net return was higher (by INR 3,042 per hectare). Adopting the recommended production technologies can enhance wheat production in rainfed areas and make it sustainable.