Yield gap analysis of early cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis) cv. Sabour Agrim through front line demonstrations

Abstract

A study was conducted on cultivation of early season variety of cauliflower, i.e. Sabour agrim released by Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour. During study the krishi vigyan Kendra (KVK) mainly focus on comparative analysis between local cultivar and Sabour agrim. Having studied on various facts it was found that Sabour agrim has better yield potentiality in comparison with the local cultivar (check). The study was comprised of survey, PRA, front line demonstration of variety, field visit, analysis of data and focus group discussion. Since the KVK had demonstrated Sabour agrim a large number of farmers in Purnia district of Bihar. The edible curd were harvested to catch early market from 2nd and 3rd weeks of October month and sold in the local markets. The total cost of cultivation was Rs. 45,500.00/ha and net return was Rs. 285,754.00 /ha1 with B: C ratio 6.28 in comparison with local cultivar. The yield was registered significantly highest i.e. 184.18 q/ ha with the Sabour Agrim over to local once (check) i.e. 154.06 q/ ha.