Yield and impact analysis of training and FLDs regarding scientific cultivation of brinjal

Abstract

SUMMARY :Front line demonstration (FLD) is one of the most powerful tools for transfer of technology. In order to increase the productivity of brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) by adopting improved technologies, several demonstrations with scientific package of practices were conducted by Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Navsari. A study on impact of farmer's knowledge, adoption and knowledge regarding scientific innovations was conducted. The impact assessment was based on the comparison of before contact and after contact of KVK with reference to increase in knowledge level of farmer's regarding scientific packages of practices, extent of adoption of INM technology. It was found that the overall knowledge of INM demonstrations indicated that low, medium and high level of knowledge before contact with the KVK was 49 per cent, 38 per cent and 13 per cent, respectively. It was altered up to 08 per cent, 50 per cent and 42 per cent, respectively after contact with the KVK. In case of knowledge regarding selected scientific innovations for demonstrations, high knowledge regarding selected scientific innovations was found. The technology index indicates the feasibility of evolved technology at the farmer's field. Lower the value of technology index, more is the feasibility of technology demonstrated. As such reduction of technology index from 29.05 per cent (2009)

Effectiveness of Cluster Frontline Demonstration Towards Transfer of Scientific Cultivation Practices of Major Pulses in Navsari District of Gujarat

“…The reason for higher yield in CFLDs plots of major pulses is due to use of recommended practices in demonstration plots and seed treatments with fungicide and bio-fertilizer at appropriate time and methods, in addition to these utilized the natural resources efficiently by these method. Similar type of results in increase the yield was reported in Rabi onion FLDs by Arora et al (2014), in paddy FLDs by Dhenge et al (2014), in cumin FLDs by Sondarva et al (2014) and in brinjal FLDs by Tandel et al (2014). The technological and extension yield gap were calculated under present study.…”

“…The gross and net return as well as B: C ratio were found higher under demonstration plots might be due to increase in the yield under the demonstration plots because of adoption of recommendation scientific cultivation practices helps in increase the growth and yield attributing characters. Similar types of results were also found by Tandel et al (2014), Bhoraniya et al (2017) andYadav et al (2020).…”