Author(s):

CK Desai, PB Singh, VK Patel and PH Rabari

Abstract: Front line demonstration is an effective and appropriate tool to demonstrate recommended technologies among the farmers. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, SDAU, Tharad (Banaskantha-II) conducted 55 demonstrations on cumin during 2016-17 to 2018-19 in the villages of Banaskantha district. The study found, the yield of cumin in improved practises ranges from 8.50 to 8.86 q/ha whereas in Farmer Practices it ranges between 6.50 to 7.23 q/ha. The per cent increase in yield with IP over FP was recorded in the range of 21.25 to 36.30 per cent. The extension gap were ranging from 1.49 to 2.36 q/ha. The trend of extension gap reflected the farmers cooperation in carrying out demonstrations with encouraging results in subsequent years and also it is the impact of training given by KVK scientist. The cost benefit ratio was 2.99 to 3.15 under demonstration, while it was 1.32 to 2.05 under control plots. By conducting front line demonstration of proven technologies, yield potential of cumin crop could be enhanced to a great extent with increase in the income level of the farming community.

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