Performance of Frontline Demonstration on Productivity and Profitability of Utera Cropping of Linseed (Linum usitatissimum L.) under Rainfed Conditions in Tribal District Balaghat of Madhya Pradesh, India

Abstract

The study was carried out during rabi season 2016-17 by the College of Agriculture Waraseoni (Balaghat), Madhya Pradesh to assess the yield gap between front-line demonstration (FLD) and farmer’s practice (FP) of Utera cropping of Linseed crop under rainfed condition of the Chhattisgarh plains. FLD’s were conducted in 11.20 ha with the active involvement of 28 farmers and scientific staff of the Institution. The findings of the present study revealed that the highest grain yield was obtained in demonstrated plots with an average of 7.25 q/ha as compared to local check with an average of 4.94 q/ha. The average of extension gap, technology gap and technology index was computed as 2.31q/ha, 2.75q/ha, and 27.53% respectively. The implementation of the enhanced package of practices in Linseed cultivation yielded a significantly higher average IBCR ratio (2.99) compared to traditional farmer practices during the study period, indicating the potential for increased productivity. This outcome underscores the effectiveness of adopting the recommended improved practices, ultimately satisfying the farming community by producing higher yields and returns.