Impact of front line demonstration on production technology of Moong (Vigna radiata) in Sriganganagar district of Rajasthan

Frontline demonstration (FLD) is one of the most powerful appropriate tools to demonstrate and transfer recommended technologies among the farmers. Keeping in view of an effective extension approach of FLDs for dissemination of moong technology, an impact assessment of FLDs conducted by Krishi Vigyan Kendra in Sriganganagar district of Rajasthan was assessed. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sriganganagar (Rajasthan) conducted 30 demonstrations on moong crops in an area of 12 hectares since 2010–11 to 2013–14 in five adopted villages. The critical inputs were identified in existing production technology through trainings, farmers meetings and group discussions with the farmers. The average four years data revealed that an average yield of demonstration plot was obtained 10.76 q/ha over local check (9.12 q/ha) and the increase average moong productivity by 17.52%. The farmers have incurred average higher returns of Rs. 37886.00 per hectare through these demonstrations. The comparative results of the demonstration highlight the cost benefit ratio of 3.92. Results of the demonstration had shown that the use of improved variety, improved cultivation practices and proper plant protection measures resulted in higher productivity of Moong crop.