Vol. 12, Issue 9 (2023)

Author(s):
Dr. RA Gurjar, Dr. Sumit Salunkhe, Dr. KA Shah, HA Prajapati and Dr. NM Chauhan

Abstract:
The front-line demonstrations were conducted to create awareness for the use of the newly released variety Purna Rakshak (GNO-1) for the Okra crop by Navsari Agricultural University during the year 2022-23 in Vansda block of Navsari district in Gujarat. In the demonstrated plot, the Purna Rakshak variety resulted in higher yield (90.00 q/ha) compared to farmer plots (77.50 q/ha) in the off-season (winter). The yield raised compared to farmer’s field plot was 16.13 %. The extension gap was recorded 12.50 q/ha. In the same way, the technical gap was noted 37.20 q/ha. The technology index recorded 29.25 %. The BC ratio was recorded maximum in the technology exhibited plot (2.54) compared to the farmer plot (1.86). Furthermore, the net return increase percent was noted 52.09 %. The additional return was recorded higher 56,100 Rs. with the additional cost of 18,600 Rs. The net return in the technology exhibited plot was recorded 1,63,797 Rs/ha compared to the farmer’s plot which was 1,07,697 Rs/ha.