Assessment of recommended tomato varieties by IIHR through on farm trials (OFT’S) for Vidarbha region of Maharashtra

Abstract

This paper analyses on-farm trial data comparing three tomato entries (Vinayak (T1), Arka Rakshak (T2) and Arka Samrat (T3)) and documents respondent profiles, knowledge and adoption levels, yield, technology/extension gaps and economics. Descriptive statistics (percentages, means, standard deviations and coefficient of variation where informative) are used to explain each table. The study finds higher mean yield and benefit:cost (B:C) for Arka Rakshak (T2) and a substantial technology gap between research potential and on-farm yield. Policy implications for extension and technology dissemination are discussed with recent references.