Impact Analysis of Knowledge Levels (KLs) and Frontline Demonstrations (FLDs) on Yield, Economics and Adoption of Marigold Cultivation Techniques in Western Uttar Pradesh Condition

The knowledge levels and front line demonstrations study was observed in Meerut andHapur districts condition with the part of western Uttar Pradesh. The totally ten villages,Meerut district in six villages viz., Hastinapur, Ganeshpur, Phulabda, Lawar, Dabka and Piplikhera and Hapur district in four villages viz., Bagarpur,Tatarpur, Garmukteswar andSimroulli were randomly selected, further four blocks namely in Hastinapur, Mawana, Sardhana and Kharkhonda in Meerut district and two blocks particular in Hapur andGarmukteswar were selected. From each block 10 farmers were selected. Thus, in all 60 farmers were randomly selected. The finding indicated on cost returns aspect of marigold cultivation.The data collected on during 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019–20 was subjected to the anglicized. TheKrishi Vigyan Kendra, conducted the knowledge levels and frontline demonstrations onmarigold crop during years 2018 to 2020 in the objective to determine the impact onyield,adoption and economic impact of marigold cultivation. The majority of the farmers (76.7%) were having medium levels of knowledge and favourable attitude about advantages ofmarigold production techniques. The major constraints noticed were the non availability of pure seeds in nearby market and lack of knowledge about the production techniques. The farmerpractice was considered as local check in demonstration field. These check plots weremaintained by the farmers according to their own traditional cultivation practices. The KVKprovided critical inputs such as seed of improved varieties viz., Pusa Narangi, Pusa Basanti andPusa Arpita required agro chemicals to the farmers under demonstration plots. The findingsshowed an increase in the average yield of demonstration plot (167.23 q/ha) over the controllocal check (125.33 q/ha) of marigold crop. There was a positive impact on the yield of marigoldcrop, replacement of local varieties with improved varieties such as Pusa Narangi, Pusa Basanti & Pusa Arpita and adoption of production technologies of marigold crop. The adoption ofimproved technology under FLDs resulted in higher gross income (Rs 2,17,415/-ha), net income(Rs 1,69,115/- ha) and benefit: cost ratio (4.47:1) as compared to farmer’s practice.