Performance of Front Line Demonstrations on Summer Moong in Jalandhar district

Abstract

Krishi Vigyan Kendra conducted front line demonstrations on summer moong variety SML 668 at farmers’ fields in district Jalandhar during years 2008 to 2013. The productivity and economic returns of summer moong in demonstrated plots were calculated and compared with the corresponding farmers’ practices (local check). The data obtained was pooled for six years. It was observed that on an average 15.9 per cent higher grain yield was recorded in demonstration plots than the farmers’ practices. The extension gap, technology gap and technology index were 1.3q/ha, 0.76q/ha and 6.7 per cent, respectively. An additional investments of Rs. 1,379/ha coupled with scientific monitoring of demonstrations and non-monetary factors resulted in additional return of Rs. 5,362/ha over the farmer's practice. Fluctuating minimum selling price of summer moong during different years influenced the economic returns per unit area.