1ICAR-KVKTamenglong, ICAR-RC for NEH Region, Manipur Centre, Manipur
2Multi Technology Testing Centre and Vocational Training Centre, COH, CAU (I), Bermiok, Sikkim
3ICAR-KVKChandel, ICAR-RC for NEH Region, Manipur Centre, Manipur
Front line demonstrations (FLDs) on Megha Turmeric-1 variety were conducted by ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Tamenglong district, Manipur, India during the period from 2019-2022 in 12 villages to demonstrate and evaluated the production potential, performance, and economic benefits of improved site-specific integrated nutrient management (INM) technologies on farmers’ practice (FP). Based on the comprehensive findings, the improved intervened INM technologies substantially improved turmeric yields, culminating in an augmented mean yield of 208.6 q/ha and a 27 per cent over the control (farmer’s practice). A quantum leap in gross returns and net returns improved to the tune of Rs. 3,12,975/ha and Rs. 2,48,295/ha, respectively were obtained in the demonstrated INM technology as against gross and net returns of Rs. 2,46,237/ha and Rs. 184,781/ha in farmers’ practice. A satisfactory B: C ratio of 3.82 and 3.01 were realized from the demonstrated INM technology and Farmer’s practice (control), respectively. Thus, the inclusive results indicated that imposition of site specific INM can potentially improve the yield-attributing characters coupled with sustained higher productivity and economical returns to the farmers.
Economics, Improved technology, Frontline demonstration, Turmeric, The yield gap
