Yield Of Lentil Research Articles

Effect of Integrated Nutrient Management on Yield Attributes and Yield of Lentil (Lens culinaris L.)

Effect of Integrated Nutrient Management on Yield Attributes and Yield of Lentil (Lens culinaris L.)

Effect of boron and phosphorus on growth and yield of lentil

Effect of boron and phosphorus on growth and yield of lentil

Effect of different spacing and varieties on growth and yield of lentil

Different varities and plant populations influences various physiological and biological activities in lentil. The present study aimed to productivity and probability of lentil affected by different varieties and plant population. An agronomic investigation was carried out at Department of Agronomy, R.A.K. College of Agriculture, Sehore, Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh during Rabi 2020-21. The experiment laid down in a factorial randomized block design (FRBD) with three replications. The experiments consist of eight treatments combinations, i.e. for main factor four varieties RVL31, RVL11-6, RVL13-7, RVL13-5 and sub factor three population density 2.2, 3.3, 4.4, Lakh/ha. Lentil variety RVL13-7 with 3.3 lac/ha recorded significantly higher growth attributes and yield viz, plant height (cm), number of branches/plant, number of nodules/plants, weight of dry nodule/plant (mg), seed index (g) and yield over control. Thus, we can recommend lentil variety RVL13-7 with 3.3 lac/ha to the farmers in Eastern part of Vindhyan Plateau in sub-tropical zone of Madhya Pradesh in a sustainable way.

Effect of boron and phosphorus on yield and economics of lentil

Effect of boron and phosphorus on yield and economics of lentil

Lentil grain quality and segregation opportunities in‐field using remote sensing

AbstractFor broad‐acre crops grown in Mediterranean‐type environments, variation in lentil (Lens culinaris) yield and quality occurs due to seasonal abiotic and biotic stresses. Because grain quality affects the price paid to growers, in‐season assessment of likely final quality using remote sensing technologies could limit economic losses by informing spatial management at harvest. For a survey of lentil crops grown in southern Australia, in 2019 and 2020, Moran's I analysis identified significant field spatial autocorrelation for the grain quality traits of grain protein concentration (GPC), grain size, and grain brightness (CIE L*, where CIE is International Commission on Illumination), indicating an opportunity for zoning at harvest. Partial least squares calibration models of observed grain quality and proximal reflectance spectra were successfully derived for grain weight (R2 = 0.80), GPC (R2 = 0.80), and CIE L* (R2 = 0.86). For late senescence, Sentinel‐2 satellite canopy reflectance, grain size was best predicted (R2 = 0.79) and GPC was poorer (R2 = 0.42). Spatial maps of fields for grain size, informed by models, could be derived and determined that for the market critical threshold (38 mg), field area that exceeded this threshold ranged between 30% and 94%. Overall, we determined that sensing technologies had utility for mapping lentil grain quality across fields, providing a potential tool for growers to selectively harvest to achieve best aggregate price based on grain quality targets. Further calibration and validation with multiple years and locations is also needed to test model stability and application to varying environments.

Effect of Levels of Nitrogen and Phosphorus on Growth, Yield and Economics of Lentil (Lens culinaris L.)

The present investigation was carried out in Rabi (winter) season 2022-23 at Agronomy Research Farm of Chandra Bhanu Gupta Post Graduate College, Bakshi ka Talab, Lucknow (U.P). The treatments comprised of four nitrogen levels viz., 0, 15, 30 and 45 kg N ha-1 with four phosphorus levels viz., 0, 20, 40 and 60 kg P2O5 were tried in Factorial Randomized Block Design. The soil was silty-loam texture with slightly alkaline pH 8.1, organic carbon 0.70 %, available nitrogen 270.00 kg ha-1, available phosphorus 27.0 kg ha-1, and available potash 262.0 kg ha-1 during 2022- 2023. The rainfall received during the crop period was 0.00 and 0.02 mm, respectively. The relative humidity was recorded maximum during month of December study while, the sunshine ranged from 2.3 to 9.1 during crop period. Increasing levels of nitrogen and phosphorus significantly increased most of the growth and yield attributing characters viz., plant height, number of branches, dry matter accumulation and yield attributes viz., number of pods plant-1, number of grains pod-1, grain weight and test weight were significantly higher with 45 kg N ha-1 and 60 kg P2O5 ha-1 and superior to other doses of nitrogen and phosphorus. Yield studies viz., Grain yield, straw yield and biological yield were significantly higher with 45 kg N ha-1 and 60 kg P2O5 ha-1 and superior to other doses of nitrogen and phosphorus. The N and P content % and uptake increased with increasing levels of nitrogen and phosphorus. The highest nutrient content and uptake were recorded with 45 kg N ha-1 with 60 kg P2O5 ha-1. Economics analysis viz., gross return, net return and benefit cost ratio was recorded highest with 45 kg N ha-1 + 60 kg P2O5 while lowest with control. Thus for obtaining better yield and profit apply 45 kg N ha-1 in combination with 60 kg P2O5 ha-1 for lentil.

Exogenously applied 5-aminolevulinic acid modulates growth, yield, and physiological parameters in lentil (Lens culinaris Medik.) under rain-fed and supplemental irrigation conditions

Lentils are a significant source of plant protein and are cultivated across Asia, Europe, and North Africa. Plants are subjected to various environmental stresses, which can hinder growth, yield, and productivity. 5-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) is a compound that acts as a precursor in the biosynthesis of tetrapyrroles and can increase plant tolerance to different abiotic stressors. However, the effects of exogenously applied ALA on lentil growth, yield, and physiological parameters under rain-fed and supplemental irrigation conditions are not well-known. In this study, a split plot experiment was conducted to investigate the impact of ALA foliar application and supplemental irrigation on lentil (Lens culinaris Medik.). The experiment was designed based on a randomized complete block with three replications. The main plot included four levels of supplemental irrigation [(supplementary irrigation in the flowering and early seed-filling stages, supplementary irrigation in the flowering stage, supplementary irrigation in the early seed-filling along with rain-fed conditions (no irrigation)]. The subplot considered foliar application of ALA at varying levels [(0 (control), 50 and 100 ppm)]. The results showed that water regimes and foliar spray with ALA significantly (P ˂ 0.01) affected plant height, number of pods per plant, pod weight, number of seeds per pod and weight of 1000 seeds, biological yield, seed yield, and harvest index. The highest total chlorophyll content was observed in plants that were subjected to supplementary irrigation in flowering and early seed filling stages and foliar sprayed with 100 ppm ALA. The study also found that exogenous ALA improved drought tolerance in lentil plants under rain-fed conditions mainly by regulating antioxidant enzymes, which ultimately protected the cellular membranes against overproduction of H2O2. Furthermore, ALA application increased total carbohydrate contents at all supplemental irrigation levels, but the rate was higher in complementary irrigation conditions during flowering and early seed-filling stages. Malondialdehyde (MDA), H2O2, and proline contents were increased in field-grown plants under rain-fed conditions without exogenous ALA application. In conclusion, this study sheds light on the effects of ALA foliar spray and supplemental irrigation on lentil growth, yield, and physiological parameters. The findings suggest that exogenous ALA can improve plant tolerance to various abiotic stressors and enhance plant growth, yield, and physiological parameters.

Combined zinc and urea application enhances productivity and profitability of lentil (Lens culinaris Medik.)

The present study investigated the effect of sole as well as combined foliar application of zinc (Zn) and urea at flowering and pod formation stages and soil application of Zn on symbiotic parameters, growth, yield, and economics of lentil. Field experiments were conducted at two locations (Ludhiana and Faridkot, northern India) during the winter season of 2018–19 and 2019–20 in randomized complete block design. The experiment comprised of 11 treatments [control (no soil/foliar application of ZnSO4 and no urea foliar application), soil Zn (25 kg ZnSO4 ha−1), foliar application of sole Zn (0.5% ZnSO4) or urea (2%) and combined Zn + urea at flowering, pod formation, or flowering + pod formation stages] and three replications. Zn and urea fertilization significantly improved the grain yield and related traits and economics in both the years of study at both the locations. The treatment of combined foliar application of Zn + urea at flowering + pod formation stages recorded the highest symbiotic parameters, chlorophyll content, growth and yield attributes, grain yield (29.5% higher than control), gross returns (29.5% higher), net economic returns (56.2% higher), and benefit cost ratio. The combined foliar application of Zn + urea can be done to improve growth, productivity, and economics of lentil and, therefore, it can help in upliftment of economic status of farmers.

Nitrogen, Rhizobium and molybdenum for higher soil bacterial population, N uptake and productivity of lentil (Lens culinaris) grown under rice (Oryza sativa)-fallow conditions

A field experiment was conducted during the winter (rabi) seasons of 2014–15, 2015–16 and 2016–17 in loamy soils of the Regional Agricultural Research Station, Assam Agricultural University, Shillongani, Assam, to study the effect of varying doses of nitrogen, Rhizobium and molybdenum on bacterial population in soil, N uptake, yield attributes, grain yield and economics of lentil (Lens culinaris Medikus spp. culinaris) grown after the harvesting of winter rice (Oryza sativa L.) variety ‘Gitesh’. Soil bacterial population increased with the increase in nitrogen doses. The crop grown using seeds inoculated with Rhizobium @ 50 g/kg seed and sodium molybdate @ 1 g/kg seed along with 100% of recommended dose (RD) of N (15 kg/ha) accrued in the highest bacterial population in the soil at harvesting. Seed inoculation with Rhizobium and sodium molybdate led to considerably higher bacterial population build up in soil than seed inoculation with Rhizobium and sodium molybdate separately. Nitrogen uptake by lentil got reduced with decreasing N doses, being 28.54 kg/ha under RD of N and 28.03 kg/ha under 75% of recommended N. The treatment combinations involving RD and 75% of RD of N (11.25 kg/ha) and seed inoculation with Rhizobium and sodium molybdate recorded 35.16 kg/ha and 34.97 kg/ha N uptake respectively. These 2 treatment combinations ultimately accrued in higher values for plant height, pods/plant, seeds/pod and 100-seed weight and significantly higher grain yield (928.90 and 868.89 kg/ha respectively) as compared to all other treatment combinations. Benefit: cost ratios under these 2 treatment combinations were 2.18 and 2.09 respectively. The treatment combinations were tested for maximizing lentil production utilizing rice-fallows and farmers’ acceptability in farmers’ fields during rabi 2017–18 through 3 Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVK) in Upper Brahmaputra Valley (UBV) in Jorhat district, Central Brahmaputra Valley (CBV) in Nagaon district and Lower Brahmaputra Valley (LBV) in Nalbari district of the state. The RD of N + seed inoculation with Rhizobium and sodium molybdate yielded the highest (5.8–8.2 q/ha) at all the locations closely followed by 75% RD of N + Rhizobium + sodium molybdate (5.93–7.25 q/ha).

Effect of Iron and Urea Application on Iron Biofortification of Lentil (Lens culinaris Medik.)

ABSTRACT Agronomic biofortification with iron (Fe) may be a viable approach to combat the widespread deficiency of Fe in humans. Thus, the present study was conducted to examine the effect of Fe and urea foliar application on Fe biofortification in lentil (Lens culinaris Medik.). The field experiments were conducted at two locations viz. Ludhiana and Faridkot, India. Different treatment combinations of foliar spray of sole Fe (0.5% of FeSO4.7 H2O), sole urea (2% urea), and combined application of Fe and urea at flowering, pod formation, and flowering + pod formation stages along with unsprayed control were applied to lentil. The results of the study revealed that the combined foliar application of Fe and urea at flowering + pod formation stages was the most effective in enhancing grain yield, Fe and zinc (Zn) concentration in plants (at flowering as well as pod formation stage), stover and grain (whole and split). The highest Fe concentration in whole (36% higher over control) as well as split (32.9% higher over control) grain and protein content (21% higher over control) was obtained with foliar application of Fe + urea at flowering + pod formation stages. Conclusively, the combined foliar application of 0.5% FeSO4.7 H2O and 2% urea at flowering + pod formation stages may prove to be a feasible option for increasing grain yield and enrichment of lentils with Fe and Zn to combat micronutrient malnutrition in human populations.

Technical efficiency and its determinants on lentil (Lens culunaris) production in Nepal

Lentil is one of the important pulse crops of Nepal and has high export potential. This study aimed to analyze the technical efficiency of the lentil production system and its determinants. A multistage sampling technique was employed to select respondent farmers from four districts representing three provinces in Nepal. Primary data were collected through face-to-face interviews with randomly selected 473 respondents using a semi-structured interview schedule. To derive the results, the stochastic production frontier and Tobit model were adopted. The average lentil output in the study area was found 672.6 ​kg ha-1 and the input variables such as seed, labor, tractor use, and area were the significant inputs increasing the output of lentils. The mean technical efficiency percentage for the pooled sample was 61.5% with a range between 23.0% and 89.9%. Further, the result revealed that average-performing farmers and least-performing farmers need to reduce their costs by 42.82% and 85.65%, respectively to attain the status of the most efficient farmer. Education, membership in groups and cooperatives, weeding practice, use of improved seed, and lentil farm size were found as determinants of technical efficiency in lentil production and unit increment of those variables favor lentil yield by 0.3%, 2.6%, 21.5%, 3.1%, and 3.1% respectively. As there is room to increase lentil output by using inputs efficiently, the government and related stakeholders should motivate farmers to get involved in groups and cooperatives to pool resources together and share information. Based on the results, with the application of current available resources farmers are strongly recommended to maintain their lentil farm size between 0.5 and 1 ​ha, use improved varietal seed, and also follow at least one weeding operation to increase their farm technical efficiency level by 21.5%.

Effect of Nitrogen and Zinc on Growth and Yield of Lentil

A field experiment titled “Effect of Nitrogen and Zinc on Growth and Yield of Lentil” was conducted during Rabi season of 2022-23 at the Crop Research Farm, Department of Agronomy, Naini Agricultural Institute, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj (U.P.) India. To study the Response of Nitrogen and zinc on growth and yield of Lentil. The treatment combinations are T1: Nitrogen 10 kg/ha+ Zinc 8.0 kg/ha, T2: Nitrogen 10 kg/ha + Zinc 10 kg/ha, T3: Nitrogen 10 kg/ha + Zinc 12 kg/ha, T4: Nitrogen 20 kg/ha + Zinc 8.0 kg/ha, T5: Nitrogen 20 kg/ha + Zinc 10 kg/ha, T6: Nitrogen 20 kg/ha + Zinc 12 kg/ha, T7: Nitrogen 30 kg/ha + Zinc 8.0 kg/ha, T8: Nitrogen 30 kg/ha + Zinc 10 kg/ha, T9: Nitrogen 30 kg/ha + Zinc 12 kg/ha, T10: Control (RDF: 20:40:20 kg/ha) are used. The soil of experimental plot was sandy loamy in texture, nearly neutral in soil reaction (pH 7.8), low in organic carbon (0.35%). Results obtained that the higher plant height (34.01 cm), higher number of nodules (9.20), higher plant dry weight (14.73 g/plant), higher number of pods/plant (153.60), higher number of seeds/pod (1.87), higher 1000 seed weight (21.51 g), higher seed yield (1.61 t/ha) and higher stover yield (3.13 t/ha) were significantly influenced with application of Nitrogen 30 kg/ha + Zinc 12 kg/ha. Higher gross return (INR 96,480/ha), higher net return (INR 64,094/ha) and higher B:C ratio (2.98) were also recorded in treatment 9 (Nitrogen 30 kg/ha + Zinc 12 kg/ha).

Targeting resilient lentil genotypes with an adding value of nutritional quality by using AMMI and GGE biplots analysis

The current study aims to assess the impact of different genotypes, environmental conditions, and their interactions (G×E) on lentil yield and nutritive traits in various agro-ecological locations across Morocco. To achieve this, two analysis methods, Analysis of Main Additive Effects and Multiplicative Interaction (AMMI), and Genotype and Genotype by Environment (GGE) were used. The study involved evaluating sixty-four lentil genotypes in six diverse environments during the 2017–2018 and 2019–2020 seasons. Results from the analysis of variance revealed that environmental variation significantly influenced grain yield (75.7%), zinc (48.4%), and magnesium (73.3%). In contrast, genotype by environment interaction (G×E) played a more substantial role in determining protein (45.7%), iron (53.2%), and manganese (49.6%) content. The first two components explained 69.2%, 78.3%, 90.5%, 79.3%, 71.4%, and 74.3% of the variation in grain yield, protein content, iron, zinc, manganese, and magnesium, respectively. The GGE biplot analysis identified specific environments (E3 and E5) as representative and discriminative for yield, zinc, and manganese. Similarly, E3 and E4 were discriminative for iron and protein and magnesium, respectively. Seventeen lentil genotypes exhibited high performance, combining yield and nutritional quality. Notably, genotypes LN34 and VR28 performed well in the Marchouch 2019-2020 environment, while genotype LN54 excelled in the Douyet and Sidi el Aydi environments during 2019-2020. Furthermore, three advanced lines (LN34, LN58 and LN64) expressed stability in yield and most nutrient traits, outperforming released lentil varieties. These promising lines hold potential for developing novel, resilient lentil varieties with both high yield and nutritive quality.

Effect of Sulphur and Micronutrient on Growth and Yield of Lentil (Lens culinary is Medik)

A field experiment was conducted during Rabi, 2022 at Crop Research Farm, Departmentof Agronomy, SHUATS, Prayagraj (U.P). The treatment consisted of three level of Sulphur (25,35,45 kg/ha) and three level of Micro-nutrient Boron (1 kg/ha), Zinc (4 kg/ha), Molybdenum (0.4 kg/ha) and control. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Block Design with ten treatments each replicatd thrice. The soil in the experimental area was sandy loam with pH (8.0), EC (0.56 dS/m), Organic Carbon (0.62%), Available N (225 kg/ha), Available P (38.2 kg/ha), and Available K (240.7 kg/ha). Higher plant height (36.93 cm), number of nodules (16.44) higher dry weight (6.67 g/plant), maximum number of pods/plant (160.33), maximum number of seeds/pod (1.99), higher seed yield (2028.05 kg/ha) and higher stover yield (3540.60 kg/ha). However, the maximum gross return (129245.56 INR/ha), maximum net return (91679.57 INR/ha) and maximum benefit cost ratio (2.44) was obtained with same treatment-9 [Sulphur (45 kg/ha) + Molybdenum (0.4 kg/ha)].

Effect of Sulphur and Foliar Application of Boron on Growth and Yield Attributes of Lentil (Lens culinaris L.)

A field experiment was performed at Crop Research Farm, Department of Agronomy, Naini Agriculture Institute, Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj, UP, during the Rabi season of 2022, to determine the “Effect of sulphur and foliar application of Boron on growth and yield of lentil (Lens culinaris L.)”. The experiment consists of three replications in which there were three levels of Sulphur (15, 30 and 45 kg/ ha) and three levels of boron (0.1%, 0.2% and 0.3%) and one control. Among the various treatment combinations in Treatment-9 with the application of Sulphur 45 kg/ ha along with boron 0.3% foliar spray at 35 DAS significantly recorded higher plant height (41.25 cm), maximum number of nodules/plant (25.07), maximum dry weight (16.43 g/plant), maximum number of pods/plant (118.67), maximum number of seeds/pod (2.00) in lentil crop.

Studies on Phosphorus and Zinc Economy with Phosphate and Zinc Solubilizing Microbes in Lentil

Background: Lentil (Lens culinaris Medik.) is an important winter pulse crop grown in Indian subcontinent. Lentil like other pulse crops is given secondary importance as far as its growing environment is concerned. It is grown on marginal lands with low fertility and receives sub-optimal fertilizer application. Rhizobium and phosphate solubilizing bacteria are known to benefit the crop by increasing the availability of soil nitrogen and phosphorus and effect of zinc solubilizing microbes in Lentil has not been studied earlier. Methods: An experiment was conducted during Rabi 2019-20 and 2020-21 to study the effect of phosphate and zinc solubilizing microbes on growth, yield and economy of lentil at research farm area of Pulses section Dept. of Genetics and Plant Breeding, CCS HAU, Hisar. The experiment was laid out in randomized block design with eleven treatments replicated thrice. Results: Growth as well as yield parameters were significantly affected by different treatments and were significantly higher with application of 50% recommended phosphorus dose application + 12.5 kg ZnSO4 + Biophos + Biozinc. The soil pH did not differed significantly under different treatment. The Soil EC under different treatment differed significantly with control. The soil organic carbon was found maximum in T10 and it was closely followed by T11. Similarly, maximum net return and BC ratio was obtained in T10 treatment followed by T9.

Effect of Bio Fertilizers and Boron on Growth and Yield of Lentil (Lens culinaris L.)

A field Experimen on the topic “Effect of bio fertilizers and boron on growth and yield of lentil (Lens culinaris L.)” was conducted during Rabi 2022 at Crop Research Farm, Department of Agronomy, SHUATS, Prayagraj (U.P) to examine treatments consisting of three tyoes of biofertilizers viz,Rhizobium, PSB and VAM and three levels of Boron viz. 1, 1.5, and 2 kg/ha. The soil of experimental plot was sandy loam in texture, nearly neutral in soil reaction (pH 7.1), low in organic carbon (0.28 %), available N (225 kg/ha), available P (19.50 kg/ha) and available K (92 kg/ha). There were 10 treatments each being replicated thrice and laid out in RBD. The findings showed that treatment 3 (Rhizobium - 20 g/kg seeds + Boron - 2.0 kg/ha) had significantly higher growth characteristics at 60 DAS, including plant height (26.83 cm), dry weight (6.61 g), and yield characteristics at harvest, including number of pods per plant (112.07), number of seeds per pod (2.00), test weight (29.60 g), seed yield (1.75 t/ha), stover yield (2.17 t/ha), maximum gross return (INR 87,666.67), net return (INR 60,184.45) and b:c ratio (2.19) as compared to other treatments.

Effect of Phosphorus and Zinc on Growth and Yield of Lentil (Lens culinaris L.)

A field experiment was conducted during Winter season of 2022 at Crop Research Farm (CRF). Department of Agronomy, SHUATS, Prayagraj (UP) to investigate the effect of phosphorus and zinc levels on growth and yield of lentil. The treatments consist of three phosphorus doses viz., 20, 30, 50 kg/ha and three foliar zinc doses i.e., 0.25%, 0.5%, 0.75% whose effect is observed on Lentil (var. PL 406). The experiment was laid out in RBD with Ten treatments replicated thrice. The treatment with application of Phosphorous 50 Kg/ha + Zinc 0.75% recorded significantly higher plant height (45.28 cm) and plant dry weight (12.15 g), number of pods per plant (123.67), number of seeds per pod (1.80), test weight (24.77 g), seed yield (1.72 t/ha) and straw yield (3.36 t/ha) compared to other treatment combinations. It is concluded that Phosphorous 50 Kg/ha + Zinc 0.75% execute better growth parameters, yield attributes and higher seed yield in lentil crop under eastern Uttar Pradesh conditions.

Yield, Economics, Nutrient uptake and Quality of Lentil (Lens culinaris L.) as Influence by Salicylic Acid and Potassium Nitrate under Rainfed Condition

A field experiment was conducted at Agricultural Research Farm, Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Utlou, Bishnupur District, Manipur, India during the year 2018-2019 to study the effect of salicylic acid and potassium nitrate on yield, economics and quality of lentil under rainfed conditions. The findings indicated that seed priming of salicylic acid (SA) @ 200 ppm and scaling up of potassium nitrate (KNO3) up to 1.5% as foliar application significantly enhanced the yield (grain yield, stover yield and biomass yield) and economics, nutrient uptake and quality of lentil. The treatment combination salicylic acid @ 200 ppm + KNO3 1.5% gave the maximum grain yield (1104.88 kg/ha), stover yield (1799.06 kg/ha) and biomass yield (2903.95 kg/ha). The gross returns (₹73617), net returns (₹38729) and benefit:cost ratio (2.11) were highest through application of SA @ 200 ppm and KNO3 @ 1.5%. The N, P and K uptake (kg/ha) and protein content of lentil were highest through application of SA @ 200 ppm and KNO3 @ 1.5%.

Yield and Cost Benefit Assessment of Lentil (Lens culunaris) Differentiated by Scale, Method and Purpose of Production in Nepal

Diverse production system and cultivation methods are followed for lentil crop in Nepal. This study was designed to analyze differentiated yield and cost benefit analysis of lentil by scale, method and purpose of production. Four major lentil producing districts in Nepal was purposively selected and followed multistage sampling. Face-to-face interview method was applied with randomly selected 473 respondents using pre-tested semi-structured interview schedule for primary data collection in 2022. Descriptive statistics, comparative yield analysis, benefit cost analysis methods were adopted and analyzed using MS-excel and STATA software. The average yield (kg/hac.) of lentil was 672.6 in the study area. Yield analysis resulted higher yield with the seed producer (739.1 kg/ha.) followed by improved seed user (706.3 kg/ha.), small scale farms (690.1 kg/ha.), commercial scale farms (658.0 kg./ha.), local seed user and grain producer (652.9 and 653.4 mt/ha.). Again, benefit cost ratio was higher among the seed producer (2.02) indicating lentil seed producing as a higher profitable enterprise followed by improved seed user (1.88), commercial farms (1.79), small scale farms (1.77) and grain producers (1.71). It can be concluded that lentil farming with a purpose of producing seed by the use of improved varietal seed in a commercial scale with good management practices is highly profitable. Int. J. Soc. Sc. Manage. Vol. 10, Issue-3: 60-65