Rashmi R1*, T.J. Ramesha2, MallikarjunaL.2 and Kedarnath2
*1Department of Horticulture,ICAR-KrishiVigyan Kendra, Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University (KVAFSU, Bidar), Dakshina Kannada -575002, Karnataka, India
2ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University (KVAFSU, Bidar), Dakshina Kannada -575002, Karnataka, India
Email:rashmi.hortico@gmail.com
Received-27.04.2024, Revised-13.05.2024, Accepted-28.05.2024
Abstract: The present investigation was conducted in the different villages of Dakshina Kannada district in the Coastal Karnataka during 2021-22, 2022-23 and 2023-24. Total 30 front line demonstrations (FLD) were laid out on farmers’ fields in the district. Front line demonstrations were conducted on Integrated Crop Management practices of okra with farmers’ active participation to disseminate improved technologies to achieve production potential. The improved technology consisted of the foliar spray of Arka Vegetable special @ 2 g/lit., five Kg of AMC mixed with 500 Kg of FYM and applied near the root zone of standing crop, balanced use of fertilizer application, integrated pests, and disease management. Okra is a major vegetable crop of coastal Karnataka, but the productivity is very low in the district due to lack of knowledge and partial adoption of recommended package of practice by farmers. Results showed that average yield obtained were 14.98, 14.38 and 13.65 t/ha under demonstrated practice, whereas, in farmers practice 8.28, 8.54 and 7.98 t/ha during Rabi season 2021-22, 2022-23 and 2023-24, respectively. On an average technology gap of three years front line demonstration programme was 5.66 t/ha. The per cent increase in yield over check was 73.45 per cent. The extension gap recorded was 6.70, 5.84 and 5.67 t/ha 2021-22, 2022-23 and 2023-24, respectively. During the three years of front-line demonstration programme, an average of 28.30 per cent technology index was observed which showed the efficacy of good performance of technical interventions. The improved technology gave higher gross and net returns with a higher benefit-cost ratio compared to farmer’s practices.
Keywords: B: C ratio, Okra, Front Line demonstration, Growth, Yield
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