Vol. 12, Issue 9 (2023)

Author(s):
MK Singh, BS Mandal, Neelam Kumari Mandal, Fateh Singh, Lalita Rani and Kavita

Abstract:
Cluster Front line demonstrations of Mustard were conducted from 2019 to 2022 by Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kurukshetra, CCSHAU to compare the yield gap, net return and cost benefit ratio between demonstrated field conducted at farmers’ field and farmer practices under irrigated semi arid condition. Mustard yield, net return and cost benefit ratio was recorded higher in demonstrated field over traditional farmer practices during the period of experimentation. The average yield of four years of experimentation in mustard was recorded 17.5 and 14.8 q/ha in demonstrated field and farmers practices respectively. The average Technology gap 10.2, extension gap 2.7 and technology index percent 36.8 was recorded. The yield and net return gap between demonstrated field and farmer practices was due to the farmer was followed the latest scientific technology as mentioned in package of practices published by CCSHAU, Hisar from any stage of crop grown like seed treatment to final maturity period.