R. Srinivasa Rao, T. Bharat, K. Nagaswathi and P. Jaganmohan Rao
Abstract
Twenty demonstrations in the farmersâ fields were conducted on Pigeon pea during 2019 to 2020 in five locations (villages) namely Kamalapuramrde, Timminenipalem, Nerada, Raghunadhapalem and Kamepalli of Khammam district, Telangana state, India. The critical inputs were prioritized according to gap analysis on existing production technologies through Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) Programme, farmerâs interaction and feedback information. In demonstration plot, latest advance recommended package of practices was adopted as good quality seed, best weed management, integrated nutrient management, timely sowing on ridges were made to reduce crop mortality due to water logging and management of pests at proper time. The two years data (Table 3) revealed that an average higher yield of demonstration field was obtained 13.5q ha-1 over local check (9.58q ha-1) with additional yield of 3.92q ha-1 due to timely technological support in demonstration fields. Similarly, net average economic return of demonstration plot was found Rs. 61,973 ha-1 over local check (Rs. 29,111 ha-1) with additional return of âRs. 32,862 ha-1. The average technological gap, extension gap and technological index were found 6.43q ha-1, 4.01q ha-1, and 32.16% respectively. Data revealed significantly impact of latest technologies in compare to traditional Pigeon pea cultivation under demonstrated farmerâs fields during the years.