Study on performance of okra variety Phule Vimukta at Vidarbha Region of Maharashtra, India through on farm trials

Abstract

This paper analyses on-farm trial data comparing three different varieties of Okra i.e. Local (T1), Phule Vimukta (T2) and Arka Anamika (T3) and documents respondent yield, technology/extension gaps and economics. Descriptive means are used to explain each table. The study finds higher mean yield and benefit:cost (B:C) for Okra variety Phule Vimukta (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. Performance of Okra variety Phule Vimukta (T2) found significantly better in yield, extension as well as in economic parameters over other treatments of on-farm trials.