Vol. 12, Issue 2 (2023)

Author(s):
Radha J, Raghavendra Yaligar, Jyothi R, Narappa G, Mamatha Madli, Fakeerappa Arabhanvi and Kavitha Ullikashi

Abstract:
Frontline demonstrations was conducted in farmers field by ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Koppal (Gangavathi), Karnataka state on demonstration of paddy variety GNV-10-89 under Tungabhadra Command Area of Koppal District during kharif season of 2017-18 and 2018-2019. The data on yield and economics in demonstrated plots (GNV-10-89) were compared with farmer’s practice (BPT-5204). The demonstrated plots were observed 13.56 per cent higher grain yield than farmer’s practices. The extension gap, technology gap and technology index were 10.36 q ha^-1, 3.32 q ha^-1 and 3.66 per cent, respectively. The lower cost of cultivation (Rs. 57,467 ha^-1), higher gross return (Rs. 1,62,651 ha^-1), higher net return (Rs. 1,08,117 ha^-1) and higher B:C (2.83) was observed in demonstrated plot as compared to farmers practice. Higher yield and returns due to reduced cost of cultivation, higher grain yield, and higher net returns in the demo plot over the farmer’s practice created greater awareness about improved variety and motivated the other farmers to adopt in TBP farmers of Koppal district.