Evaluation of cluster front line demonstration trials on groundnut in Ariyalur district of Tamil Nadu

Abstract

Front Line demonstrations(FLDs) is a unique approach to provide an direct interface between researcher and farmers as the scientists are directly involved in planning, execution and monitoring of the demonstrations for the technologies developed by them and get direct feedback from the farmers’ field about the crops. Thus, FLDs provide an opportunity to researchers and extension personnel for understanding the farmer’s resources and requirement to fine tune and/or modify the technologies for easy adaptability at farmers’ fields. The cluster frontline demonstrations (CFLDs) on groundnut were conducted by Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Ariyalur during kharif season in village of Kasankottai in T.Palur Block. All 75 demonstrations on groundnut crops were carried out in area of 30 ha by the active participation of farmers with the objective to demonstrate the improved technologies of oil seeds production potential. The improved technologies consisting use of improved variety, seed treatment with Pseudomonas flurocensence, mechanized sowing, integrated nutrient, and weed management, pest and disease management. Cluster frontline demonstrations recorded higher yield as compared to farmer’s local practice. The improved technology recorded highest yield of 1759 kg/ha in demonstration plot of variety GJG 9 at village Kasankottai at T.palur block of Ariyalur district.