Vol. 12, Issue 10 (2023)

Author(s):
Akhilesh Srivastava and Ranjeet Singh

Abstract:
In the Gird region, the principal oilseed crop during the Kharif season is soybean, which is essential for the security of food supply and livelihood. Cluster frontline demonstrations were carried out by Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Aron, and Guna to determine the yield gaps between the improved package and practices under cluster frontline demonstration (CFLD) and farmer's practice (FP) of soybean crop under rainfed conditions. This was done in consideration of the potential for improving productivity through the improved varieties and recommended production technologies. KVKs are working to determine the causes of productivity gaps in the farmer's fields and looking for solutions to close the production gaps. In Madhya Pradesh's Guna district, during the kharif seasons of 2021 and 2022, cluster frontline demonstrations (CFLDs) were carried out on farmers' fields to show the effect of better agro-techniques on productivity and economic benefits under rainfed circumstances. The technologies used in CFLDs produced more yield than what farmers were using before. The grain yield of soybeans under CFLDs improved over FP by 27.41%. The results of the calculations were 3.03 q/ha, 8.93 q/ha, and 38.82% for the extension gap, technology gap, and technology index, respectively. A greater B:C ratio (3.35) as compared to FP (2.67) was seen in soybean production after the adoption of an upgraded package of techniques. Under CFLDs of enhanced technologies in soybean, increased yield and greater net returns were seen. Technology and techniques, such as the use of an improved variety (JS 20-34), seed treatment, seed inoculation, spacing of 30 cm, balanced fertilizer administration, weed control, plant protection measures, etc., were exhibited in certain plots as part of frontline demonstrations. For the farming community, the study's findings about increased production and returns were quite persuasive.