Enhancing summer green gram productivity: Evaluating the impact and outreach of advanced production techniques through five years of cluster frontline demonstrations
Keywords:
Economics, Extension, Front Line Demonstrations (FLDs), Summer green gram cultivation, Sustainable agricultureAbstract
In the present study, the impact of refined summer green gram cultivation practices was investigated by studying 255 front-line demonstrations (FLD) conducted over 112 ha. The FLDs addressed challenges like variety selection and sowing timing. Farmers received training on new techniques, including the MH-421 variety and optimal sowing practices. FLD plots yielded up to 32.8% more than traditional methods. Farmers who adopted recommended practices such as precise seed rates, seed treatment, fertilizer use, and weed management resulted in significant improvements in crop yield. Economic analysis showed that FLD farmers got higher net returns, with additional income ranging from Rs. 7,915 to Rs. 14,721 per hectare. The study highlighted a gap between potential and actual yields, indicating a need for more targeted capacity building and technology demonstration for farmers. Overall, FLDs proved effective in boosting productivity, income, and sustainable farming practices.
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