College of Agriculture Waraseoni, Balaghat (M.P.) 481001
Online published on 9 January, 2020.
Powarkheda in Hoshangabad is located at 22.75°N and 77.72°E on the banks of Tawa and Narmada rivers of Madhya Pradesh. Okra is one of the major vegetable in district. Krishi Vigyan Kendra laid down On Farm Testing Demonstration in the year 2016–17, introducing stacking practices in okra with biological module of IPM and applying scientific practices in their management practices. The OFT were carried out in village-Sangakhedakala, block Babai of Hoshangabad district under supervision of KVK. The productivity and economic returns of Okra with improved technologies were calculated and compared with the corresponding farmer's practices (local check). Improved practices recorded higher yield as compared to farmer's practices. The improved technology recorded higher yield of 688 q/ha 2016–17 than 390 q/ha respectively. In spite of increase in yield of Okra, technology gap, extension gap and technology index existed. The improved technology gave higher gross return (158000 & 140000 Rs./ha), net return (209000 & 189000Rs./ha) with higher benefit cost ratio 1: 4 & 1: 3.8) as compared to farmer's practices. The variation in per cent increase in the yield was found due to the poor management practices, lack of knowledge and poor socio economic condition. With this study it is concluded that the OFTs programmes were effective in changing attitude, skill and knowledge of improved package of practices adopted for Okra cultivation.
Staking, IPM, Okra, economic impact, BC ratio
