Impact assessment of trainings and front-line demonstrations in black gram (Vigna mungo) cultivation of Tirap district of Arunachal Pradesh

Abstract

In the five adopted villages, in Tirap district of Arunachal Pradesh, an impact assessment was conducted to determine the improved knowledge levels of farmers with reference to the scientific package of practices, the degree of selected technology acceptance, and the percentage of production technology adoption by K.V.K. In findings, the overall knowledge level of farmers rose by 8% at the low level, 52% at the middle level, and 28% at the high level. Cultural approaches (48%), weed control (41%), integrated nutrition management (35%), pest and disease management (32%) and IPM (2%) were found to have the highest levels of knowledge relating various scientific advancements. The technology index (20.97) showed that it was possible for farmers to use evolving technologies in their fields.