Impact analysis of trainings and front line demonstrations in pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan (L.))

Abstract

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 five adopted villages. The data about knowledge level of scientific package of practices of pigeonpea indicated that low, medium, and high level of knowledge after intervention of Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kalahandi was found to be 14.5, 49.1 and 36.4 per cent, respectively. Highest knowledge regarding selected scientific innovations was found for Weed management (81.0 %) in pigeon pea production technology followed by Integrated Pest management (78.0 %), INM (74.0 %), irrigation management (66.0 %) and pest and disease control (65.0 respectively. The technology index indicated there was feasibility of evolving technologies at the farmer’s field.