Performance of cluster front line demonstration on toria (Brassica campestris) in Anjaw district of Arunachal Pradesh

The Cluster Front Line Demonstrations on toria were carried out during two consecutive rabi season 2021-22 and 2022-23 using the toria variety TS 67 covering an area of 18 ha. Identifications of the critical inputs and technical backstopping were identified though focus group discussions and face to face interactions with the farmers. The results of the study showed significant increase in the average yield of demonstration plots (28.23%) as compared to farmer's plots. However, lower yield observed in the farmer's practices was due to the considerable gap in the extent of adoption of recommended technology. The average technology gap, extension gap and technology index of toria crop was estimated to be 3.97 q/ha, 1.76 q/ha and 33.12 percent respectively. An average additional income of Rs. 9702 and effective gain of Rs. 8357 were obtained under demonstration plot could be on account of the use of improved technology, non-monetary factors, timely operation of the technology and monitoring. The overall higher yield and returns in demonstrations indicated that the productivity at farmer's field could be enhanced through the adoption of improved technologies.