Cluster Frontline Demonstration: A Innovative Extension Approach to Enhance Mustard Production in Semi-arid Condition of Jaipur District of Rajasthan, India

Abstract

A extension approach known as Cluster frontline demonstration (CFLD) was demonstrated on rapeseed mustard crop in 110 ha area of six villages namely Sevapura, Shrirampura, Tankarda, Adagela, Mendwas and Sirsiya of Jaipur district during Rabi 2020-21 and 2021-22, respectively by Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Jaipur-I. Integrated crop management comprised of high yielding variety, seed treatment technology, weed and nutrient management and plant health management was also performed at selected farmers’ fields. These efforts resulted highest mean yield 23.84 q/ha in experimental plot and lowest mean yield 19.06 q/ha in control plot (farmers practices). In term of economics, net return Rs.91,536/ha was gained from experimental plot as compared to control plot (Rs.70,450/ha). Likewise, from experimental plot maximum (4.83) average benefit cost ratio was obtained compare to control plot (4.34). Technology interventions and extension approaches were responsible for 25.15 % increase in mustard yield. During the experimentation, 3.66 q/ha mean technology gap, 4.78 q/ha extension gap and 13.31 % technology index were observed.