Front line demonstration is an appropriate means for demonstration as well as transfer of improved agricultural innovations to the farming community. It provides an opportunity to researchers and extension personnel for understanding the farmer’s resources and requirement to modify the technologies for easy adaptability at farmer’s fields. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Ganjam-II has conducted Cluster Front Line Demonstration on greengram at farmers’ fields in the adopted village Rajanapalli during Rabi 2017. The KVK scientists have conducted 50 Cluster frontline demonstration in 20 hectares area by the active participation of farmers with the objective to demonstrate the improved technologies in greengram crop. The improved technologies consisting use of improved variety, seed treatment with Rhizobium culture, integrated nutrient and weed management, pest and disease management. The results revealed that the highest seed yield was obtained in demonstrated plot with an average of 701kg/ha as compared to 550kg/ha. Higher net return (15850Rs/ha) was obtained in the demonstration plots compared to farmers practice plots (9050Rs/ha).

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