Vol. 12, Issue 3 (2023)

Author(s):
Radha J, Raghavendra Yaligar, Jyothi R, Narappa G, Mamatha Madli, Fakeerappa Arabhanvi and Kavitha Ullikashi

Abstract:
Frontline demonstrations (FLDs) on paddy were laid down at ten farmers fields to demonstrate production potential and economic benefits of improved production technologies comprising salt tolerant variety GGV-05-01 was compared with check variety (BPT-5204). ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Koppal (Gangavathi), Karnataka state conducted during kharif season of 2019-20 and 2020-2021. The demonstrated plots were observed 18.73 per cent higher grain yield than check variety. The extension gap, technology gap and technology index were 13.55 q ha^-1, 4.08 q ha^-1 and 4.53 per cent, respectively. Further, higher gross return (Rs. 1,32,885 ha^-1), higher net return (Rs. 84,073 ha^-1) and higher B:C (2.83) was observed in demonstrated plot as compared to check variety. Higher yield and returns due to reduced cost of cultivation, higher grain yield, and higher net returns in the demonstrated plot over the farmer’s practice. Thus the productivity of paddy per unit area could be increased by adopting feasible and sustainable management practices with a suitable salt tolerance variety in TBP farmers of Koppal district.