Impact of varietal intervention on mustard yield across agro-climatic zones in madhya pradesh - A cluster approach

Frontline demonstrations have been proven one of the most effective tools for showcasing the technological benefits among the farming community. Cluster Frontline demonstrations (CFLD), a further advanced methodology has been used to enhance the yield and income of the mustard growers. During 2016–17, under CFLD, demonstrations were conducted by KVKs in different agro-climatic zone of Madhya Pradesh in mustard crop using variety Arpana, DRMR 2, Giriraj, NRCDR 2, NRCHB 101, Pusa Jai Kisan, RH 406, RH 479, RVM 2 and ROHINI. Besides, scientists recommended seed treatment, line sowing, timely sowing, seed cum fertilizer drill for proper spacing & placing, System of Mustard Intensification, use of balanced fertilizer, integrated pest management, etc. under demonstration. Results showed that variety DRMR-2 in Gird zone provided highest yield 23.37q/ha as compared to 15.33q/ha in farmer practices. The additional yield of 7.99q/ha with increase in mustard productivity by 52.19 percent would contribute significantly to the present oilseed requirement. As economic gains in Gird zone, the net return of Rs. 39706/ha was realized by the farmer with benefit cost ratio of 2.87. The results clearly indicate the positive effects of FLDs over the existing practices during the cluster approach.