Vol. 11, Special Issue 10 (2022)

Author(s):
Sakhen Sorokhaibam, KH Brajamani Singh, N Anando Singh and Pebam Bidyananda Singh

Abstract:
The study attempted to analyse the overall effectiveness of the Cluster frontline demonstrations (CFLDs) conducted by the Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Bishnupur, from 2016 to 2021 using Improved cultivation technologies on blackgram. A combination of experimental and before-after research designs was used, and 325 beneficiaries were selected for conducting the CFLDs. The obtained results from both the demonstrated and local check plots were compared, and the average yield of the improved blackgram variety PU-31 from the demonstrated plots was significantly higher than that from the local check plots during these years. The highest average yield was obtained in CFLDs (920 kg/ha), with 47 percent more against farmers’ practice (630 kg/ha). The average extension gap, technology gap and technology index were 290.8 kg/ha, 437.2 kg/ha and 33.6 percent, respectively. The average gross returns (Rs. 66560/ha), net returns (Rs. 36318 /ha) and benefit-cost ratio (2.20) were higher in improved practice when compared to farmers’ practice.