Evaluation of frontline demonstration of sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) for sustainable food production in Sonbhadra district of Uttar Pradesh

Abstract

Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) is one of the important oilseed crops in Indian agriculture. One of the major constraints traditional sesame farming is low productivity of local Uarieiies. The Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sonbhadra Eastern Uttar Pradesh has conducted frontline demonstration at adopted farmer’s field during kharif 2015-16 and 2016-17 with variety of sesame JTS 08 and RT 346. Front line demonstration were conducted at 40 farmers field, to demonstrate production potential and economic benefit of improved technologies comprising short duration, phyllody resistant varieties, line sowing, integrated nutrient management and timely weed management, integrated nutrient, pest and disease management. The improved technology recorded a mean yield of 8.07q/ha which was 62.1% higher than that obtained with farmers practice yield of 5.14 q/ha. The improved technologies resulted higher mean net income of Rs.39115/ha with a benefit cost ratio of 4.74 as compared to local practice (Rs.24905/ha, 3.61 respectively). Sonbhadra conditions and this will accelerate the adoption of newer varieties to increase the productivity of sesame in this area. There is a need to adopt multi-pronged strategy that involves enhancing sesame production through area expansion and productivity improvements through better adoption of improved technology.