Vol. 12, Issue 6 (2023)

Author(s):
Dr. G Ramesh and Dr. Ch. Varaprasada Rao

Abstract:
To establish the production potential of redgram crop, Front Line Demonstrations (FLDs) is an appropriate tool. The Participatory seed production of redgram var. LRG-105 was carried out by the District Agricultural Advisory and Transfer of Technology centre (DAATTC), Ongole, Prakasam district Andhra Pradesh in kharif seasons at farmer’s field in Prakasam district during 2021-22 & 2022-23. The basic strategy of the project was to promote and extend improved technologies. The improved technologies consisting use of modern variety, seed treatment with Rhizobium leguminosarum @ 5 ml/kg seed, balanced fertilizer application (NPKS @ 20:40:0:20 kg/ha) and integrated pest management. Impact assessment recorded higher yield as well as higher economic return as compared to the farmer’s local practices. The demonstration of technologies gave higher yield of 12.5 q/ha in an average with 38.9% increase in average yield over farmer’s local practices. The study also registered improved technology gives higher gross return (Rs. 62937/ha.), net return (Rs. 30687/ha.) with higher benefit cost ratio (1.81:1) as compared to farmer’s local practices (1.33:1).