Impact of Operational Research Project for Dryland Agriculture

Operational Research Project is a messenger of taking rainfed technology to the farmers field. It aims at interface research between on station research and requirement of farmer. This paper presents the results of technology assessment in two different locations, Melenanayakarandahalli, Doddaballapur Taluk and Chikkamaranahalli, Nelamangala Taluk. The technologies demonstrated on various themes of dryland in the farmers field were well received by the farmers and the experiences of the farmers shared with other farmers was very much convincing and would help in upscaling of dryland technologies. Organizing filed day, scientistsfarmers interaction meeting helped in dissemination of technologies and knowledge empowerment of the farmers. Micro enterprises like dairy, piggery, rabbit and sheep rearing under Integrated Farming System plays a pivotal role in improving the nutritional security and brings sustainability to dryland farmers. Impact assessment indicated over 80 per cent impact in the adoption of some dryland technologies. Constraints in the adoption of technologies in the form of feedback would help in the refinement of technology.