Onfarm testing of Sorghum variety NTJ-5 in semi-arid regions of Andhra Pradesh

Abstract

Onfarm testings were conducted to study the performance of sorghum variety NTJ-5 (Nandyal Tella Jonna) in Rabi season from 2019 and 2020 in Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh. Ten demonstrations were conducted each year with three sorghum varieties NTJ-5 (TO1), NTJ-4 (TO2) and local Raichur variety (TO3). During three years of assessment, the pooled results revealed that the highest panicle length was observed in NTJ-5 variety (26.0 cm) followed by NTJ-4 (23.7cm) and local variety (21.8cm) varieties. Highest average test weight (3.6 gm) and seed yield (4425 kg/ha) also recorded in NTJ-5 variety when compared with NTJ-4 and local varieties. The percent increase in yield was 31.2% and 37.2% higher in NTJ-5 variety when compared with NTJ-4 and local varieties respectively. The average highest net income (Rs. 30508 /ha) and benefit cost ratio (2.78) was realized in NTJ-5.The lowest net income (Rs. 16840/ha) and benefit cost ratio (2.20) was recorded in local variety. Hence NTJ-5 (Nandyal Tella Jonna) variety is the high yielding improved variety when compared with other existing varieties.