Vol. 12, Special Issue 9 (2023)

Author(s):
Sakhen Sorokhaibam, Kh. Brajamani Meetei, N Anando Singh, Kh. Maipak and P Bidyananda

Abstract:
Krishi Vigyan Kendra in Bishnupur, Manipur, conducted cluster front-line demonstrations on field pea from 2015-16 to 2022-23 in eleven villages. The study involved 290 farmers, focusing on Prakash (IPFD 1-10) variety and Aman (IPF5-19). The eight-year study found that the demonstration plots yielded 11.07 q/ha, compared to 8.58 q/ha in traditional farmer practices. The technology gap, extension gap, and technology index were 13.25 q/ha, 2.49 q/ha, and 54.50 percent, respectively. The investment of Rs.1,218/ha, combined with scientific monitoring, resulted in an additional return of Rs.17,768/ha. The economic returns per unit area were influenced by fluctuating field pea sale prices. The average incremental benefit cost ratio was 2.63.