Influence of Frontline Demonstrations on Yield, Yield Contributing characters and Economics of Radish (Raphanus sativus L.)

Radish is one of most important root vegetable grown in district Mohali for its edible roots. The productivity of radish is low because of non adoption of available technological options by the farmers. Thirty five demonstrations were conducted during 2016–17 to 2019–20 in different villages of Mohali district of Punjab to disseminate the production technology of high yielding (652.5 q/ha) Radish variety Punjab Safed Mooli-2. Various extension approaches ensured proper production and protection technologies. These activities ensured higher yield over local practice of cultivation in the range of 20.59–33.33 per cent. An average net profit of Rs 223,687/- was recorded under recommended practice while it was Rs 158,000/- under farmers’ practice. Benefit/cost ratio ranged from 2.60 to 4.0 under demonstration while it ranged from 2.16 to 3.20 under control plots. With frontline demonstration (FLD) of proven technology it could be shown that yield potential and net income from radish cultivation could be enhanced to a great extent resulting in higher income to the farming community.