Vol. 11, Issue 10 (2022)

Author(s):
GS Gathiye, KS Kirad, V Verma and KP Asati

Abstract:
The present study was carried out by Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Dhar, Madhya Pradesh to study the impact of climate smart production technologies and practices in wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) through frontline demonstrations in Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh. The results revealed that an average highest yield (4295 kg/ha) was recorded in front line demonstrations plots of wheat by adopting climate smart production technologies and practices as compared to farmers practice (3278 kg/ha). By the adoption of improved production technology of wheat, the yield was found in increasing trend i.e. 31.21% over farmer practice. The average technological gap (505 kg/ha), extension gap (1017 kg/ha) and technological index (10.52%) were noticed during the year 2021-22. The maximum gross monetary returns (Rs. 90203/ha), net profit (Rs. 62403/ha) and benefit cost ratio (3.24) was recorded under demonstration while minimum gross monetary returns (Rs. 68832/ha), net profit (Rs 42982/ha) and benefit cost ratio (2.67) was recorded, respectively under farmer’s practice during the year of study. Thus, the yield and profitability was increased in demonstration plots over local check due to adoption of knowledge and climate smart production technologies and practices. The present study resulted to convincing the tribal farming community for higher productivity and returns.