Indian Journal of Extension Education - Performance of Front Line Demonstrations on Mustard Hybrids

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Frontline demonstrations were conducted during rabi 2011-12 at six KrishiVigyan Kendras (KVKs) in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand to evaluate the impact of different mustard hybrids/composites on yield and economic returns compared with local check. Average yield reached 20.59 q/ha, 38.18% higher than local check, and farmers obtained net return of ₹40,820/ha with a benefit-cost ratio of 2.6:1. Results highlight district- and variety-specific performance, with NRCDR 2 showing highest yield in Sant Ravidas Nagar and NRCHB 506 and NRCHB 101 performing in other locations.

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Abstract

Introduction

Methodology

Study locations and experimental practices

Fertilizer schedule and crop management

District characteristics table

Results and Discussion

Location-wise yield of varieties

Indian Journal of Extension Education Vol. 49, No. 1 & 2, 2013 (115-117) Performance of Front Line Demonstrations on Mustard Hybrids Atar Singh,1 A. K. Singh2 and Lakhan Singh3 ABSTRACT Frontline demonstrations were conducted during rabi of 2011-12 at 6 KrishiVigyan Kendras (KVKs) ofUttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, to study the effect of different hybrids/composites on yield and economic return parameters of mustard (Brasica juncea) as compared to local check. It is one crop which has found place in existing cropping systems in order to improve land use efficiency and economic gains while minimizing the risk to the farmers. Average yield (20.59 q/ha) of mustard was obtained which was 38.18 per cent higher over local check. Thenet return of ` 40,820/ha was realized by the farmers with benefit cost ratio of 2.6:1. The variety NRCDR 2 in district Sant Ravidas Nagar provided higher yield of 30.05 q/ha followed by Haridwar district (24.83q/ha) and Kaushambi district (20.90 q/ha) as compared to farmers'practices. Variety NRCHB 506 gave average yield of 22.5 q/ha at KVK Pratapgarhand varietyNRCHB 101 resulted yield of 19.0 q/ha at KVK Saharanpur. The average yield increased ranging between 30-40percent over local check. Keywords: Frontline demonstrations mustard hybrids, mustard composites productivity, profitability. INTRODUCTION Rapeseedmustard is occupying 6. 80 mha area, 8.20 million tonnes production and 1176 kg/ha productivity in 2012-13. The productivity is quite low due to sub-optimal application of fertilizers, lack of hybrid varieties and cultivation on marginal lands under rainfed conditions. The productivity of oilseeds can be increased by proper fertilizer management in conjunction with other inputs. Some sporadic work on nitrogen fertilization has showed that the mustard crop responded to nitrogen up to 120 kg/ha (Tomar, et al., 1996). The gap between production and demand of oilseeds is progressively widening, therefore, the production of oilseed is to be increased for self sufficiency. Mustard is a major oilseed crop and its oil is consumed mainly in North India. Therefore, the frontline demonstrations were carried out at multi locations with full package of practices with objective to study the effect of hybrids/composites on production and productivity per unit area by the farmers in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. METHODOLOGY The demonstrations were conducted on 29 farmers'fields covering 4.56 ha area in 6 districts (Saharanpur, Sant Ravidas Nagar, Muzzafarnagar, Kaushambi, Pratapgarh of Uttar Pradesh and Haridwar of Uttarakhand) during 2011-12 under irrigated conditions. The recommended practices for mustard were followed. Three mustard hybrids viz., NRCHB 101, NRCHB 506 and NRCDR 2 were demonstrated at farmers' fields. Recommended dose of N: P: K: S were supplied @ 120:40-60:40:40 kg/ha through Urea, Diammonium Phosphate, Muriate of Potash and Sulphur. The district specific information on soil types, annual rainfall mm, longitude and altitude is given in Table 1. The mustard crop was sown at 30 cm apart in lines during the month of September to mid October using seed 5 kg/ha. Full dose of phosphorus and potassium and half of nitrogen were applied at the time of sowing. Remaining half dose of nitrogen was applied after first irrigation. Thinning was done 15-20 days after sowing to maintain plant to plant distance of 15 cm. The mustard was irrigated at 30 days after sowing followed by second one after 45 days of first irrigation at growth and siliqua formation stages. The crop was harvested at physiological maturity between 25-30 March. The participating KVKs and farmers made efforts for making difference in higher production and productivity of mustard. In this paper, results in terms of productivity and profitability per unit area realized by the farmers are given. Table 1: District specific characteristics of soil types, longitude and altitude, fertilizer consumption and annual rainfall |

FAQs

Where and when were the frontline demonstrations on mustard hybrids conducted?

They were conducted during rabi 2011-12 at six KrishiVigyan Kendras (KVKs) in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.

What were the overall yield and economic outcomes compared to local check?

Average yield was 20.59 q/ha, which was 38.18% higher than local check. Net return was ₹40,820/ha with a benefit-cost ratio of 2.6:1.

Which mustard variety performed best and where?

NRCDR 2 performed best, giving 30.05 q/ha in Sant Ravidas Nagar.

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