Vol. 11, Special Issue 9 (2022)

Author(s):
GS Gathiye, V Verma, RC Aswani, BL Prajapati and SS Dhakad

Abstract:
The present study was carried out by Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Dhar, Madhya Pradesh to study the impact of frontline demonstrations on chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) productivity and profitability at tribal farmer's fields in Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh. The results revealed that, an average highest yield (1743 kg/ha) was recorded in front line demonstrations plots of chickpea by adopting integrated crop management technology as compared to farmers practice (1330 kg/ha). By the adoption of improved production technology of chickpea, the yield was found in increasing trend i.e. 31.05% over farmer practices. The average technological gap (257 kg/ha), extension gap (413 kg/ha) and technological index (12.85%) were noticed during the year of 2019-20. The maximum gross monetary return (Rs. 69720/ha) was recorded under demonstration over farmer’s practice (Rs. 53200/ha) during 2019-20. Similarly, the highest net profit (Rs. 45220/ ha) was recorded under front line demonstrations’ plots over farmer’s practice (Rs 31700/ha) during the year of study. The maximum yield was recorded in demonstration plots over local check due to adoption of knowledge and full package of practices.