Journal of Krishi Vigyan

Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea L.) is an important oil seed crop mainly grown under rainfed condition. The normal rainfall of the Davangere district is about 665 mm and crop is grown in red, black and sandy soils. The groundnut yields were low under rainfed farming due to erratic rainfall and long dry spells during the crop growth period. ICAR-Taralabalu Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Davanagere conducted the on farm trial on the assessment of the three groundnut varieties for higher yield and drought tolerant at Rameshwara village of Nymathi taluk. The varieties used were TMV-2, GPBD-4 and G2-52 for yield potential and drought tolerance. The study was conducted for two years and results revealed that groundnut variety G2-52 recorded higher pod yield of 2785 kg/ha, Haulm yield (37.06 q/ha) and plant height of 79.24 cm as compared to the farmer’s practice. The highest shelling percentage recorded in G2-52 (73%) and lowest recorded in farmer’s practice (TMV-2) 68%. Gross return and Net return were 136876/ha and 82075/ ha respectively by growing G2-52 as against 108427/ha and 46478/ha in farmer’s practice (TMV-2). The Haulm yield (37.06 q/ha) and Benefit cost ratio (2.39) were recorded highest in G2-52 as against the farmer’s practice. Groundnut varieties G2-52 and GPBD-4 were better option for the rainfed farming of the Davanagere district.