Impact Analysis of Trainings and Front Line Demonstrations in Black Gram (Vigna mungo) Cultivation

The impact assessment with reference to increase in knowledge levels of farmers regarding scientific package of practices, extent of adoption of selected technology and percent adoption of production technology was carried out in four adopted villages. The data about knowledge level of scientific package of practices of blackgram indicated that low, medium, and high level of knowledge after intervention of Krishi Vigyan Kendra was found to be 7, 51 and 42 per cent, respectively. Highest knowledge regarding selected scientific innovations was found for irrigation management (63%), weed management (57%), integrated nutrient management (54%) integrated pest management (35%) and pest, disease control (30%), respectively. The technology index indicated there was feasibility of evolving technologies at the farmer's field.