Vol. 12, Issue 11 (2023)

Author(s):
Dr. Ch. Roben Singh, Dr. Ebibeni Ngullie, Dr. Bendangla Imsong, Dr. Moanaro, Imliakum Pongen, Dr. H Kalita, Dr. VK Mishra and Dr. Phool Kumari

Abstract:
Cluster Front Line Demonstration (CFLD) on toria was conducted by Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Dimapur District, Nagaland in seven villages viz., Hakhizhe, Hovishe, Kiyezu-A, Khehoi, Toshiho,Viyito and Yevetoh for two consecutive years from 2021-22 and 2022-23. A total of 190 interested farmers were selected under CFLD for 100 hectares demonstration of toria variety TS-67 with recommended package of practices. The yield data of demonstration package and farmers practice were recorded and undertook the yield gap analysis. The results revealed that the average yield of toria under demonstration package was 8.42 q/ha against 6.09 q/ha of farmers practice. Hence, the average yield increase was recorded as 38.28 percent. The average technology gap, extension gap and technology index were found to be 1.58 q /ha, 2.33 q/ha and 15.85 percent respectively. An average net return of ₹ 19,227.00 per ha was recorded under demonstration package against ₹ 9394.00 per ha under farmers practice. Therefore, the results indicated that the use of improved varieties with recommended package of practices under contribute to the increase in productivity of toria in Dimapur District, Nagaland.