Vol. 12, Issue 12 (2023)

Author(s):
Seema Sharma and Narinder Deep Singh

Abstract:
The present study was conducted by Krishi Vgyan Kendra, Pathankot of Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana across three blocks viz, Pathankot, Sujanpur and Gharota. During the entire course of study, 75 farmers were selected for conducting frontline demonstration on 30 hectare area for the year 2021-22 and 2022-23. The results of the study revealed highest average yield (15.7 qha^-1) was obtained in demonstration plots as compared to check plots of farmers practice (10.1). There was 55.2 percent increase in yield in demonstration plots as compared to farmer plots. A perusal of the data reveals that average technology gap and extension gap was 6.4 qha^-1 and 5.6 qha^-1. However the average technology index for district pathankot was 29.1 percent. The data reported that the overall net returns (Rs 83,300) and benefit cost ratio (6.5) was also higher in demonstration plots as compared to check plots.