PROGRESS REPORT OF FRONTLINE DEMONSTRATIONSON OILSEED AND PULSE CROPS (2009-2010)

BYKRISHI VIGYAN KENDRA, KAPURTHALA

ON 7th AND 8th AUGUST, 2010 AT SIRSA, HISAR

BYKRISHI VIGYAN KENDRA,

KAPURTHALA

DIRECTORATE OF EXTENSION EDUCATIONPUNJAB AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY

LUDHIANA

PROGRESS REPORT OF FRONTLINE DEMONSTRATIONSON OILSEED AND PULSE CROPS (2009-2010)

BYKRISHI VIGYAN KENDRA, KAPURTHALA

ON 7th AND 8th AUGUST, 2010 AT SIRSA, HISAR

INTRODUCTIONThe adoption of Rice-Wheat cropping pattern under Punjab conditions, have resulted in

many problems like increase in insect pest and diseases, deficiency of micro- nutrients, lowering down of water table and degradation of soil health. This system has also increased the cost of production and ultimately reduced the margin of profits. Thus, it has become necessary to shift some area from Rice- Wheat cultivation to oil seed and pulse crops. It will definitely uplift the soil health status and at the same time, water level. Further, the available research findings show that the prevailing yield per hectare of oil seed and pulse crops can still be increased considerably with the available technology. Transfer of agriculture technology from lab to land has therefore become a critical input to increase productivity and maintain sustainability in agriculture. In order to popularize the cultivation of oilseed and pulse crops on large scale, front line demonstrations (FLD) on oilseed and pulse crops were conducted to transfer latest production technology generated by the Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana among the various development agencies for its further dissemination amongst the farming community. In this regard, KVK, Kapurthala conducted 22 FLD's on Oilseed and 20 FLD's on Pulse crops during the year 2009-2010. The detail of FLDs is as under:

Table: 1 Yield obtained under FLDs and farmer’s practice of oilseed and pulse crops.

Sr. No.

Name of Crop

Variety No. of FLDs

Area (ha)

Average yield (q/ha)

% increase over the FPFLD FP

1. Sunflower PSH 569 12 4.8 20.8 19.6 6.12. Gobhi-Sarson GSC-6 10 4.0 16.3 14.4 13.23. Gram PBG-5 05 2.0 16.2 14.0 15.74. Moong SML-668 15 5.6 12.1 10.6 14.2

The increase in yield obtained under FLD was mainly due to adoption of recommended package of practices which include use of improved varieties, proper method of sowing, application of recommended fertilizer dose on the basis of the soil test reports and keeping the fields weeds-free in addition to timely control of insect-pests and diseases. The farmers were fully convinced with the new technology demonstrated by this Kendra.

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A. PERFORMANCE OF OILSEED CROPS

1. SUNFLOWER

Technological gaps identified in Sunflower cultivation

1. Farmers use seed of un-recommended hybrids available in market.2. Use of un-recommended insecticide for control of American boll worm.3. No irrigation at critical growth stages (50% flowering and hard dough stage) which leads to

25% reduction in yield.4. Farmers are not using fertilizers on the basis of soil test report.

Conductance of FLD on Sunflower

Crop/ Variety : Sunflower/ PSH-569Area Sown : 4.8 haNo. of Demonstration : 12Farming Situation : IrrigatedCrop Rotation : Paddy-Potato-Sunflower/Paddy-Pea-Sunflower.

Improved package of practices followed for FLD on Sunflower

1. Seed : PSH 569 takes 105 days to yield 19.5 q/ha

2. Seed rate. : 5kg/ha

3. Seed Treatment : Thiram @ 2 g/kg seed.

4. Irrigation scheduling: Newly released variety PSH 569 was tested against hybrids of private sectors and benefits of irrigation at critical growth stages was demonstrated among farmers.

5. Spray Schedule : Thiodan 35 EC @ 2500 ml/ha was demonstrated at star bud stage even before the attack of American boll worm. Spray of Classic (Chlorpyriphos) @ 2500 ml/ha was also demonstrated for control of American boll worm.

Soil Fertility Status

Sr. No Name and Address of Farmers O.C(%) P (kg/ha) K(kg/ ha)01. Sh. Sheetal Singh S/o Sh. Surinder Singh,

Vill: Tibba 0.32 (L) 11.0 (L) 120.5 (L)02. Sh. Gurmeet Singh S/o Sh. Tara Singh, Vill:

Amarkot 0.28 (L) 10.5 (L) 110.0 (L)03. Sh. Sukhwinder Singh S/o Sh. Tara Singh,

Vill: Amarkot 0.26 (L) 9.5 (L) 125.0 (L)04. Sh. Jaswant Singh S/o Sh. Pooran Singh,

Vill: Dariewal 0.24 (L) 10.0 (L) 130.5 (L)05. Sh. Ranjit Singh S/o Sh. Nirmal Singh, Vill:

Ahmedpur Channa 0.28 (L) 10.0 (L) 135.0 (L)

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06. Sh. Sh. Shingara Singh S/o Sh. Udham Singh, Vill: Jhallbibri 0.34 (L) 8.0 (L) 102.0 (L)

07. Sh. Gurmeet Singh S/o Sh. Nanak Singh, Vill: Jhalbibri 0.36 (L) 8.5 (L) 105.5 (L)

08. Sh. Manjit Singh S/o Sh. Darshan Singh, Vill: Mohablipur 0.34 (L) 9.0 (L) 115.0 (L)

09. Sh. Jaspal Singh S/o Sh. Pritam Singh, Vill: Amarjitpur 0.28 (L) 9.0 (L) 120.0 (L)

10. Sh. Joga Singh S/o Sh. Malkit Singh, Vill: Jhal lai wala 0.28 (L) 9.5 (L) 125.0 (L)

11. Sh. Sucha Singh S/o Sh. Partap Singh, Vill: Chak Kotla 0.26 (L) 10.0 (L) 120.0 (L)

12. Sh. Sukhjinder Singh S/o Sh. Tara Singh, Vill: Mohablipur 0.32 (L) 10.5 (L) 116.0 (L)

Interpretation of values:

OC range : < 0.4 Low P range : < 12.5 Low K range: < 137.5 Low(%) 0.4 to 0.75 Medium (kg/ha) 12.5 to22.5 Medium (kg/ha) >137.5 High >0.75 High 22.5 to 50 High

> 50 Very High

Results:Sr. No

Name and Address of Farmers

Variety Area (ha)

Date of Sowing

Date of Harves-ting

Grain Yield (q/ha)

Percent Increase

C:B Ratio

FLD’s

F.P

01. Sh. Sheetal Singh S/o Sh. Surinder Singh, Vill: Tibba

PSH 569 0.4 24-2-10 16-5-10 17.05 16.25 4.83 1:1.50

02. Sh. Gurmeet Singh S/o Sh. Tara Singh, Vill: Amarkot

PSH 569 0.4 25-2-10 4-6-10 21.0 20.0 5.10 1:1.70

03. Sh. Sukhwinder Singh S/o Sh. Tara Singh, Vill: Amarkot

PSH 569 0.4 25-2-10 3-6-10 21.1 20.0 5.26 1:1.68

04. Sh. Jaswant Singh S/o Sh. Pooran Singh, Vill: Dariewal

PSH 569 0.4 25-2-10 3-6-10 22.2 21.0 5.71 1:1.30

05. Sh. Ranjit Singh S/o Sh. Nirmal Singh, Vill: Ahmedpur Channa

PSH 569 0.4 26-2-10 5-6-10 22.9 21.3 7.69 1:1.46

06. Sh. Sh. Shingara Singh S/o Sh. Udham Singh, Vill: Jhallbibri

PSH 569 0.4 26-2-10 6-6-10 20.6 19.4 6.25 1:1.40

07. Sh. Gurmeet Singh S/o Sh. Nanak Singh, Vill: Jhalbibri

PSH 569 0.4 26-2-10 8-6-10 19.3 18.1 6.56 1:1.48

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08. Sh. Manjit Singh S/o Sh. Darshan Singh, Vill: Mohablipur

PSH 569 0.4 27-2-10 8-6-10 21.4 20.3 5.71 1:1.27

09. Sh. Jaspal Singh S/o Sh. Pritam Singh, Vill: Amarjitpur

PSH 569 0.4 27-2-10 6-6-10 20.3 19.4 4.61 1:1.42

10. Sh. Joga Singh S/o Sh. Malkit Singh, Vill: Jhal lai wala

PSH 569 0.4 27-2-10 11-6-10 22.2 20.5 8.12 1:1.60

11. Sh. Sucha Singh S/o Sh. Partap Singh, Vill: Chak Kotla

PSH 569 0.4 27-2-10 10-6-10 20.6 19.2 7.80 1:1.50

12. Sh. Sukhjinder Singh S/o Sh. Tara Singh, Vill: Mohablipur

PSH 569 0.4 4-3-10 13-6-10 21.4 20.5 4.61 1:1.80

Average 20.8 19.6 6.1

DiscussionThe fields of all the demonstrating farmers were low in organic matter (OC) therefore it was

recommended to apply 25% more urea fertilizer than the recommendations viz 157 kg/ ha whereas Muriate of Potash was applied only when k was found to be low i.e. @ 137 kg/ ha. The grain yield in FLDs plots varied from 22.9 q/ha to 17.05 q/ha and the percent increase in FLDs plot over farmers plots was found to be 4.61% to 8.12%. Yield difference in FLDs plots was mainly due to application of higher dose of 25% urea in FLD plot and application/ spray of chloropyriphose (Classic Brand) at the star-bud stage. As compared to previous years, yield obtained was lower and this may be due to higher temperature in the months of February and March.

Reactions/ Feedback of farmersHybrid PSH-569 seed's germination is very good but there is a problem in it’s proper

establishment in the ground as it fall earlier than the other varieties. Secondly, sowing of sunflower seed at it's proper time depends upon the availability of the seed in the market at that very time.

Impact AssessmentThere was an increase in the yield under FLD plots than the farmers plot due to adoption of

improved package of practices viz. fertilizer application on the soil test reports and spray of Choloropyriphos at starbud stage against Heliothis.

2. GOBHI SARSON

Technological gaps identified in Gobhi Sarson cultivation

1. Farmers sow Gobhi Sarson by following broadcasting method.2. No use of gypsum along with the DAP fertilizer.3. Crop is sown on marginal land and mostly as intercrop with Berseem on bunds.4. Spray of insecticides after heavy appearance of caterpillars.5. Poor knowledge about varieties, fertilizers, pesticides etc.

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Conductance of FLD on Gobhi Sarson.Crop/ Variety : Gobhi Sarson/GSC-6Area Sown : 4.0 haNo. of Demonstration : 10Farming Situation : IrrigatedCrop Rotation : Paddy-Gobhi Sarson

Package of practices followed for FLD on Gobhi Sarson.1. Seed : GSC-6 is early maturing and takes 145 days to yield 14.67

q/ha. It was released in year 2007.

2. Time of sowing : October

3. Seed rate : 4.25 kg/ha

4. Method of sowing : Drill at 45X10 cm

Practices followed by farmer for sowing method.

Flat sowing : Broadcasting 5. Depth of sowing : 4-5 cm

6. Fertilizer : Use of urea @ 283 kg per ha. In soil having medium Organic carbon content were demonstrated through FLD’s. Urea was applied half at sowing and half with first irrigation.

7. Integrated pest : When the caterpillars of hairy caterpillar and cabbage management caterpillar were in gregarious stage, demonstration was done

on picking and destroying the infested leaves as easy mechanical control measure. But the grown up caterpillars was

controlled by using 2500 ml Thiodan 35 EC /ha.

8. ET level of : Farmers were demonstrated application of insecticide insects (Dursban20 EC @ 900 to 1500 ml/ha. on the basis of need by

following economic threshold levels. (50-60 aphids/10 cm. terminal portion of central shoot or average of 0.5 to 1.0 cm terminal portion of central shoot was covered by aphids or 40- 50% plants infested by aphids).

Soil Fertility Status: Sr. No

Name and Address of Farmers O.C (%) P (kg/ha)

K (kg/ha)

1. Sh. Pritam Singh S/o Sh. Anokh Singh, Vill: Kanah 0.32 (L) 10.2 (L) 154.4 (H)2. Sh. Sarwan Singh S/o Sh. Gurmail Singh, Vill: Boolpur 0.28(L) 11.4 (L) 162.2 (H)3. Sh. Mukhtiar Singh S/o Sewa Singh, Vill: Bidhipur 0.26(L) 14.2 (M) 128.4 (H)4. Sh. Harjit Singh S/o Sh. Mohinder Singh, Vill: Biharipur 0.24(L) 14.0 (M) 124.6(L)5. Sh. Gurmeet Singh S/o Tara Singh, Vill: Amarkot 0.28(L) 16.0 (M) 122.2 (L)

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6. Sh. Sukhjinder Singh S/o Sh. Tara Singh, Vill: Mohablipur

0.32(L) 10.4 (L) 118.4 (L)

7. Sh. Amarjit Singh S/o Sh. Bachan Singh Vill Kahna 0.34(L) 10.6 (L) 148.6 (H)8. Sh. Piara Singh S/o Sh. Ujjagar Singh, Vill: Bhanolanga 0.36(L) 11.4 (L) 150.2 (H)9. Sh. Harjinder Singh S/o Sh. Gurdeep Singh, Vill: Patti

Navi Bakash0.24(L) 16.2 (M) 158.4 (H)

10. Sh Sukhdev Singh S/o Sh. Batan Singh, Vill: Sherpur Sadha

0.26(L) 14.2(M) 155.2 (H)

Results:Sr. No

Name and Address of Farmers

Variety Area (ha)

Date of Sowing

Date of Harves-ting

Grain Yield (q/ha)

Percent Increase

C:B Ratio

FLD’s Farmer's Practice

1. Sh. Pritam Singh S/o Sh. Anokh Singh, Vill: Kanah

GSC-6 0.4 19-10-09 11-3-10 15.89 14.00 13.5 1:1.32

2. Sh. Sarwan Singh S/o Sh. Gurmail Singh, Vill: Boolpur

GSC-6 0.4 22-10-09 12-3-10 16.50 14.40 14.6 1:1.36

3. Sh. Mukhtiar Singh S/o Sewa Singh, Vill: Bidhipur

GSC-6 0.4 22-10-09 13-3-10 15.30 13.30 15.0 1:1.42

4. Sh. Harjit Singh S/o Sh. Mohinder Singh, Vill: Biharipur

GSC-6 0.4 24-10-09 15-3-10 16.40 14.50 13.1 1:1.40

5. Sh. Gurmeet Singh S/o Tara Singh, Vill: Amarkot

GSC-6 0.4 28-10-09 15-3-10 14.80 13.00 13.8 1:1.28

6. Sh. Sukhjinder Singh S/o Sh. Tara Singh, Vill: Mohablipur

GSC-6 0.4 28-10-09 16-3-10 14.20 12.80 11.0 1:1.34

7. Sh. Amarjit Singh S/o Sh. Bachan Singh

GSC-6 0.4 28-10-09 16-3-10 15.20 13.50 12.6 1:1.40

8. Sh. Piara Singh S/o Sh. Ujjagar Singh, Vill: Bhanolanga

GSC-6 0.4 28-10-09 15-3-10 18.30 16.50 10.9 1:1.42

9. Sh. Harjinder Singh S/o Sh. Gurdeep Singh, Vill: Patti Navi Bakash

GSC-6 0.4 28-10-09 17-3-10 18.80 16.50 13.9 1:1.38

10. Sh Sukhdev Singh S/o Sh. Batan Singh, Vill: Sherpur Sadha

GSC-6 0.4 29-10-09 17-3-10 17.94 15.80 13.5 1:1.36

Average 16.33 14.43 13.19

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Discussion The per cent increase in yield of Gobhi Sarson under FLD plots varied from 10.9 to 15.0 over the farmers practice. The variation in grain yield was probably due to the difference in soil fertility status as apparent from soil analysis done before laying out demonstrations. Highest grain yield (18.80 q/ha) was obtained at the field of Sh. Harjinder Singh of village Patti Navi Bakash where the inherent fertility status analysis of soil revealed that soils were medium in available phosphorous (16.2 kg/ha) and high in available potash (158.4 kg/ha) as compared to Sh. Sukhjinder Singh of Village Mohablipur where soil status was low in phosphorous (10.4 kg/ha) and potash (118.4 kg/ha). Further weather conditions at growing and harvesting stage have also affected the yields obtained. The increase observed in the FLD plot over the farmer practice was probably due to the application of fertilizers as per soil test reports and spray of insecticides at ET level of insects.

Reactions/ Feed back of farmersFarmers were fully convinced regarding the application of fertilizers on the soil test report.

Impact AssessmentIt was established that the higher yield in the FLD plots, mainly due to proper adoption of

package of practices for the Gobhi Sarson cultivation viz. recommended use of fertilizers and properly spray of insecticides at the ET level of insects.

B. PERFORMANCE OF PULSE CROPS

3. GRAM

Technological gaps identified in Gram cultivation

- Farmers sow seed after procuring from market of unknown variety.- No seed treatment is done before sowing.- Gram is sown on flat surface by broadcasting method and thereafter ridges are made

with potato ridger. Some farmers follow kera method to sow Gram on flat surface.- Farmers spray insecticides and pesticides of un-recommended brands on the advice of

dealers. Moreover, spray is done after severe attack of insect pest or a disease.- Farmers do not read literature before undertaking an activity in the field.

Conductance of FLD on Gram.

Crop/ Variety : PBG-5Area Sown : 2.0 haNo. of Demonstration : 05Farming Situation : IrrigatedCrop Rotation : Paddy/Maize-Gram

Package of practices followed for FLD on Gram

1. Seed : PBG-5 variety of Gram was recommended for cultivation in whole of the Punjab State in year 2005 under irrigated

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conditions. It takes 165 days and average yield is 17.0 q/ha.

2. Time of sowing : 25th October to 10th November.

3. Seed rate : 60 kg/ ha.

4. Method of sowing :

Sowing on beds : Gram was sown on beds in 2 lines made with the help of bed planter under FLD plot.

Practices followed by farmer for sowing method.

Flat sowing : Gram was sown on flat surface by Kera method at a spacing of 45 cm.

Gram on ridges : Seed was broadcasted on flat surface and there after ridges were made with Potato ridger.

5. Seed treatment : Seed was treated with Bavistin+Thiram (1.5g+1.5 g) per kg of seed against blight.

6. Depth of sowing : 12.5 cm deep sowing was preferred

7. Fertilizers : Fertilizers were applied as per the soil test report under FLD plot.

8. Spray schedule :

For control of Pod Borer: Spray of 2.5 litre Thiodan 35 EC or 400 ml Decis 2.8 EC per ha. was demonstrated.

For control of Blight : Indofil M-45 @ 900 g/ha was applied in February-March.

Soil Fertility Status:

Sr. NoName and Address of Farmers O.C (%) P (kg/ha) K (kg/ha)1.1

Sh. Pritam Singh S/o Sh. Anokh Singh, Vill: Kanah

0.32 (L) 10.4 (L) 155.0 (H)

2. Sh. Hardev Singh S/o Sh. Ajit Singh, Vill: Dhapai

0.34 (L) 11.6 (L) 140.2 (H)

3. Sh. Joga Singh S/o Sh. Buta Singh, Vill: Khalru

0.38 (L) 13.2 (M) 126.4 (L)

4. Sh. Sheetal Singh S/o Sh. Surinder Singh, Vill: Tibba

0.28 (L) 12.0 (L) 130.2 (L)

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5. Sh. Dharam Singh S/o Sh. Kishan Singh, Vill: Sukhia Nangal

0.26 (L) 14.0 (M) 150.6 (H)

Interpretation of values:

OC range : < 0.4 Low P range : < 12.5 Low K range : < 137.5 Low(%) 0.4 to 0.75 Medium (kg/ha) 12.5 to22.5 Medium (kg/ha) >137.5 High >0.75 High 22.5 to 50 High

> 50 Very High

Results:

Sr. No

Name and Address of Farmers

Variety Area (ha)

Date of Sowing

Date of Harves-ting

Grain Yield (q/ha)

Percent Increase

C:B Ratio

FLD’s Farmer's Practice

1. Sh. Pritam Singh S/o Sh. Anokh Singh, Vill: Kanah

PBG-5 0.4 28-10-09 10-4-10 15.45 13.75 12.4 1:1.72

2. Sh. Hardev Singh S/o Sh. Ajit Singh, Vill: Dhapai

PBG-5 0.4 29-10-09 9-4-10 16.20 14.50 11.8 1:1.62

3. Sh. Joga Singh S/o Sh. Buta Singh, Vill: Khalru

PBG-5 0.4 03-11-09 13-4-10 18.05 15.00 20.4 1:1.78

4. Sh. Sheetal Singh S/o Sh. Surinder Singh, Vill: Tibba

PBG-5 0.4 03-11-09 12-4-10 16.30 13.75 18.6 1:1.54

5. Sh. Dharam Singh S/o Sh. Kishan Singh, Vill: Sukhia Nangal

PBG-5 0.4 06-11-09 13-4-10 14.97 13.00 15.2 1:1.60

Average 16.2 14.0 15.7

Discussion :The per cent increase in grain yield varied from 11.8 to 20.4 in FLD plots over the

farmer's practice. The highest percent increase was observed on the field of Sh. Joga Singh of village Khalru viz 20.4% and the grain yield was also reported to be highest from the same farmer viz 18.05 q/ha in FLD's plot. This may be due to good inherent soil fertility. The increase in yield in FLD plots could be attributed to timely management of weeds, insect pests (by spraying Thiodan at flowering time) and application of fertilizers on the basis of soil test repots whereas in the farmers plot, they followed the indigenous techniques. Further in FLD plots, the crop sown on the raised bed was better than the flat sown at the farmer’s field

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Reactions/Feed back of farmers Farmers convinced about the role that is played by Thiodan at the flowering stage as

compared to other stages of plant growth. Farmers convinced about the better performance of crop on the ridges as compared

to flat sown. Farmers convinced regarding the use of fertilizers on the basis of soil test report.

Impact Assessment

Yield under FLD plots was definitely better than farmer’s plots and it was mainly due to adoption of improved package of practices at the proper time.

4. MOONG (SML-668)

Technological gaps identified in Moong cultivation- Farmers do not sow Moong on ridges.- They apply fertilizers without soil test report.- Untimely spray of insecticide against white fly.

Conductance of FLD on MoongCrop/ Variety : Moong /SML-668Area Sown : 5.6No. of Demonstration : 15Farming Situation : IrrigatedCrop Rotation : Summer Moong-Rice-Gobhi Sarson

Package of practices followed for FLD on Moong

1. Seed : SML-668 was released for cultivation in Punjab in year 2002. It possesses early and synchronous maturity (60 days). Average grain yield is 11.25 qt/ha.

2. Time of sowing : March-April

3. Seed rate : 37.5 kg/ha

4. Method of sowing : Sown with seed drill in rows- 22.5 cm apart with plant to plant distance 7 cm.

Practices followed by farmer for sowing method.

Flat sowing : Broadcasting 5. Seed treatment : Captan or Thiram @ 3 g/kg of seed

6. Depth of sowing : 4-6 cm7. Fertilizers : As per soil test report in the FLD’s plots.

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8. Spray schedule :

For control of Pod Borer: Spray the crop at appearance of larvae with 2.50 litre of Thiodan35 EC per ha.

For control of White fly: 625 ml Rogor 30 EC/ha or 625 ml/ha Metasystox 25 EC in 250 litre water.

Yellow Mosaic virus : Rogue out the effected plants.

Soil fertility status:Sr. No

Name and Address of Farmers O.C (%)

P (kg/ha)

K(kg/ha)

1. Sh. Gurmeet Singh S/o Sh. Tara Singh, Vill: Amarkot 0.28 (L) 9.5(L) 110.0(L)2. Sh. Pardeep Singh S/o Sh. Surinder Singh, Village Nurowal 0.24(L) 9.0(L) 130.5(L)3. Sh. Sukhwinder Singh S/o Sh. Mohinder Singh Village

Blerkhanpur0.30(L)

10.0(L) 126.5(L)4. Sh. Lakha Singh S/o Sh. Arjun Singh, Village Fattu Chack 0.32(L) 10.5(L) 101.5(L)5. Sh. Satnam Singh S/o Sh. Dalip Singh, Village Miani 0.36(L) 8.0(L) 135.0(L)6. Sh. Sukhjinder Singh S/o Sh. Tara Singh, Village Mohablipur 0.32(L) 7.0(L) 110.0(L)7. Sh. Jhirmal Singh S/o Sh. Fouja Singh, Village Fattu Chack 0.28(L) 6.5(L) 150.5(H)8. Sh. Joginder Singh S/o Sh. Khajan Singh, Village Miani 0.26(L) 6.0(L) 166.0(H)9. Sh. Davinderplan Singh S/o Sh. Manjit Singh, Village

Dariewal0.24(L)

5.5(L) 145.0(H)10. Sh. Piara Singh S/o Sh. Mela Singh Village Boolpur 0.26(L) 6.5(L) 105.0(L)11. Sh. Pritam Singh S/o Sh. Anokh Singh, Village Kahna 0.34(L) 6.5(L) 105.0(L)12. Sh. Niranjan Singh S/o Sh. Bachan Singh, Village Barindpur 0.26(L) 7.0(L) 110.0(L)13. Sh. Jasbir Singh S/o Sh. Niranjan Singh Village Bhagatpur 0.28(L) 7.5(L) 105.0(L)14. Sh. Dyal Singh S/o Sh. Harnam Singh , Village Bhagatpur 0.32(L) 8.0(L) 106.0(L)15. Sh. Rajwant Singh S/o Sh. Laxman Singh, Village Jagirpur 0.36(L) 8.5(L) 120.5(L)

Interpretation of values:OC range : < 0.4 Low P range : < 12.5 Low K range : < 137.5 Low(%) 0.4 to 0.75 Medium (kg/ha) 12.5 to22.5 Medium (kg/ha) >137.5 High >0.75 High 22.5 to 50 High

> 50 Very HighSr. No.

Name of farmers Area (ha)

DOS DOH Grain yield % increase

C:B Ratio

FLDs FM

1. Sh. Gurmeet Singh S/o Sh. Tara Singh, Vill: Amarkot

0.4 23-3-10 8-6-10 11.75 10.5 12.0 1:1.42

2. Sh. Pardeep Singh S/o Sh. Surinder Singh, Village Nurowal

0.4 23-3-10 10-6-10 12.33 10.7 15.3 1:1.56

3. Sh. Sukhwinder Singh S/o Sh. Mohinder Singh Village Blerkhanpur

0.4 24-3-10 9-6-10 14.55 12.5 16.4 1:1.62

4. Sh. Lakha Singh S/o 0.4 25-3-10 9-6-10 13.10 11.30 16.4 1:1.44

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Sh. Arjun Singh, Village Fattu Chack

5. Sh. Satnam Singh S/o Sh. Dalip Singh, Village Miani

0.4 25-3-10 10-6-10 13.25 11.5 14.2 1:1.60

6. Sh. Sukhjinder Singh S/o Sh. Tara Singh, Village Mohablipur

0.4 25-3-10 11-6-10 10.8 9.5 13.8 1:1.52

7. Sh. Jhirmal Singh S/o Sh. Fouja Singh, Village Fattu Chack

0.4 25-3-10 9-6-10 13.75 12.0 14.5 1:1.54

8. Sh. Joginder Singh S/o Sh. Khajan Singh, Village Miani

0.4 26-3-10 11-6-10 13.35 11.62 14.8 1:1.48

9. Sh. Davinderplan Singh S/o Sh. Manjit Singh, Village Dariewal

0.4 26-3-10 13-6-10 11.68 9.88 18.2 1:1.35

10. Sh. Piara Singh S/o Sh. Mela Singh Village Boolpur

0.4 26-3-10 12-6-10 12.00 10.3 16.4 1:1.50

11. Sh. Pritam Singh S/o Sh. Anokh Singh, Village Kahna

0.4 28-3-10 8-6-10 11.5 10.3 12.2 1:1.45

12. Sh. Niranjan Singh S/o Sh. Bachan Singh, Village Barindpur

0.4 28-3-10 6-6-10 11.15 10.00 11.50 1:1.60

13. Sh. Jasbir Singh S/o Sh. Niranjan Singh Village Bhagatpur

0.2 29-3-10 8-6-10 10.8 9.75 10.90 1:1.62

14. Sh. Dyal Singh S/o Sh. Harnam Singh , Village Bhagatpur

0.2 29-3-10 15-6-10 11.4 10.0 14.35 1:1.48

15. Sh. Rajwant Singh S/o Sh. Laxman Singh, Village Jagirpur

0.4 29-3-10 13-6-10 10.50 9.40 12.10 1:1.66

Average 12.1 10.6 14.2ResultsDiscussion

The pecent increase in FLDs plots over farmers plot in terms of grain yield varied from 10.90 to 18.2%. The increase in FLD plots was mainly due to adoption of improved package of cultivation viz. 25% more urea than recommended as all the plots has low O.C (%).

Reactions/Feed back of farmers

- Both the farmers were convinced with the sowing of Moong with drill.- SML-668 is a good variety and comparatively resistant to white fly. - The inherent soil fertility improved.

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Impact Assessment

There was an increase in the yield of moong in FLD plots than farmer’’s field due to adoption of improved package of practices for moong cultivation.

Demonstrations conducted to demonstrate the effect of Timely spray of thiodan and application of fertilizers on the basis of soil test basis.

1. Result of demonstrations regarding the use of higher dose of urea in plots having low O.C (%) in Sunflower during 2009-10

Sr. No.

Name & address of farmer

Variety Area O.C (%) Date of sowing

Date of harvesting

Yield qt/ha %increase

Farmer’s Practice

FLD

1. Sh. Sukhwinder Singh S/o Sh. Tara Singh, Vill: Mohablipur

PSH 569

2 acre 0.32%(Low)

4-3-10 10-6-10 20.0 20.3 1.10

2. Sh. Harnaik Singh S/o Sh. Ajit Singh, Vill: Mohablipur

PSH 569

2 acre 0.28 %(Low)

5-3-10 12-6-10 21.3 21.8 2.35

3. Sh. Jaspal Singh S/o Sh. Pritam Singh, Vill: Amarjitpur

Advanta 3776

2 acre 0.34%(Low)

6-3-10 10-6-10 19.25 19.45 1.15

4. Sh. Sarabjit Singh S/o Sh. Jagir Singh, Vill: Paramjitpur

Pioneer 6457

2 acre 0.28%(Low)

10-3-10 12-6-10 20.25 20.65 2.00

Advanta 3776

2 acre 0.26%(Low)

15-3-10 12-6-10 19.5 19.7 1.15

Average 20.1 20.4 1.45

DiscussionIt is observed that in these demonstrations, yield increase was 1.10 to 2.35% higher than the

farmer’s field. These demonstrations are being conducted to study the effect of higher dose (25% more) of Urea on yield of sunflower plots having low O.C (%).

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2. Result of demonstrations of Sunflower regarding control of cabbage semi-looper through 2 sprays of Thiodan (@ 1250 ml /ha).

Sr. No

Name and address of farmer

Variety Area (ha)

Date of Sowing

Date of harvesting

Yield (qt/ha)

% increase

FLD FP

1. Sh. Joginder Singh s/o sh. Pal Singh, Vill: Toganwal

Advanta 275

0.8 26-2-10 9-6-10 17.3 16.87 2.25

2. Sh. Sukhjinder Singh S/o Sh. Tara Singh Vill: Mohablipur

Advanta 309

1.0 4-3-10 12-6-10 17.4 17.0 2.10

3 Sh. Amar Singh S/o Sh. Isher Singh, Vill: Chak Kotla Mobile No.

Advanta 309

0.4 14-2-10 5-6-10 18.05 17.75 1.75

4 Sh. Kuldeep Singh S/o Sh. Jit Singh, Vill: Mohablipur Mobile No.

Advanta 309

0.8 6-3-10 10-6-10 19.73 19.37 1.80

5 Sh. Manjit Singh S/o Sh. Darshan Singh, Vill: Chak Kotla

Advanta 309

1.0 26-2-10 8-6-10 19.77 19.37 2.00

6 Sh. Pritam Singh S/o Sh. Anokh Singh, Vill: Kahna

Advanta 309

1.0 20-2-10 7-6-10 19.10 18.75 1.85

7 Sh. Harjinder Singh S/o Sh. Gurdeep Singh, Vill: Patti Navi Bakash

Advanta 309

1.0 21-2-10 8-6-10 19.83 19.5 1.65

8 Sh. Gurmeet Singh S/o Sh. Tara Singh, Vill: Amarkot

Pioneer 6457

0.8 19-2-10 10-6-10 21.1 20.8 1.70

9 Sh. Manjinder Singh S/o Sh. Gurmeet Singh, Vill: Biharipur

Advanta 309

0.4 25-2-10 10-6-10 18.58 18.3 1.72

10. Sh. Harvinder Singh s/o Sh. Gurdeep Singh, Vill: Patti Navi Bakash

Advanta 309

0.4 5-3-10 11-6-10 18.45 18.13 1.85

Average 18.9 18.6 1.87

DisucussionIt is observed that timely application of Thiodan @ 1250 ml /ha against the Semi-

looper on Sunflower increase the grain yield from 1.65 to 2.25%.

3. Result of demonstrations of Sunflower (PSH 569) in collaboration Deptt. of Pant Breeding

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Sr. No

Name and address of farmer

Date of Sowing

Date of harvesting

Grain Yield (qt/ha) % increase

PSH-569

Advanta- 309

1. Sh. Joginder Singh S/o Sh. Pal Singh, Vill: Toganwal

26-2-10 10-6-10 20.43 17.44 5.50

2. Sh. Nirmal Singh S/o Sh. Mohinder Singh, Village Nasirpur

27-2-10 9-6-10 20.0 18.80 6.65

3. Sh. Parminder Singh S/o Sh. Surinder Singh, Village Nasirpur

27-2-10 10-6-10 21.0 20.3 4.83

4. Sh. Sheetal Singh S/o Sh. Surinder Singh, Village Tibba

26-2-10 8-6-10 21.1 20.3 4.00

5. Sh. Shangara Singh S/o Sh. Uttam Singh Village Jhalbibri

27-2-10 10-6-10 21.0 18.8 7.15

6. Sh. Swaran Singh S/o Sh. Chanan Singh, Village Jhalbibri

28-2-10 12-6-10 20.3 19.13 6.10

7. Sh. Sarwan Singh S/o Sh. Gurmail Singh, Village Boolpur

1-3-10 12-6-10 19.1 18.13 5.10

8. Sh. Gurmeet Singh S/o Sh. Tara Singh, Village Amarkot

1-3-10 10-6-10 17.5 16.63 5.35

Average 20.1 18.7 5.6

DiscussionIt is observed that PSH-569 has an edge over Advanta-309 in terms of grain yield from

4.83% to 7.15%.

WEATHER DATAThe month wise data on the total rainfall occurred was as under:

Sr.No. Month 2007(mm) 2008 (mm) 2009(mm) 2010 (mm)1. January 6.0 20.2 22.6 4.22. February 137.0 6.5 32.2 213. March 90.5 ---- 23.7 3.44. April 14.0 65.4 30.8 ----5. May 23.4 71.4 8.00 8.66. June 45.6 227.6 8.00 8.97. July 104.9 255.8 325.6

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8. August 119.2 292.0 224.89. September 20.0 ---- 48.410. October ---- 8.8 34.011. November ---- ---- 4.412. December 9.5 1.1 ----

EXTENSION ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN:

The following programmes were organized on the conductance of Front-line Demonstrations on Oilseed and Pulse crops.

Sr.No.

Activities No. of Programme

Date Village No. of Partici-pants

A. SUNFLOWER

1. Field days 02 21/05/10,01/06/10

Amarkot,Mahablipur

71

2. Farmer Trainings 01 5/5/10 Tibba 12

3 Field Visits 05 2/3, 4/5, 5/5, 20/5,23/5

Togawal, Amarkot (2), Tibba, Mahablipur,

42

4..

Farmer meetings 02 20/5/10,23/5/10

Mahablipur,Amarkot

25

B. Gobhi Sarson1. Field days 02 28/1/10,

26/2/10Kahna, Mahablipur

50

2. Farmer Trainings 01 15/1/10 Boolpur 13

3 Field Visits 10 4/11,23/12, 7/1, 14/1, 15/1, 22/1, 27/1, 1/02 26/2, 26/3

Kanah (2), Amarkopt(1) , Mahablipur (1), Boolpur (6)

92

4..

Farmer meetings 02 14/1, 1/02, 26/3 Boolpur, Kahna

28

C. GRAM

1. Field days 02 19/2/10,10/3/10

Dhapai 41

2. Farmer Trainings 01 14/1/10 Kahna 11

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3 Field Visits 08 30/12, 7/1, 14/1, 3/2, 16/2, 26/2, 10/3, 25/3/10

Dhapai,(4)Kahna (3),Blarikhanpur (1)

54

4..

Farmer meetings 02 16/2/10,25/3/10

Dhapai,Blairkhnapur

22

D. MOONG

1. Field days 02 7/5/10,19/510

Barindpur,Kahna

45

2. Farmer Trainings 01 06/05/10 Blairkhanpur 13

3 Field Visits 04 4/5, 6/5, 7/5, 2/6 Barindpur (2),Blairkhanpur,Kahna

38

4..

Farmer meetings 01 28/5/10 Amarkot 15

CRITICAL INPUTS USED IN THE DEMONSTRATION PLOTS:

INPUTS GOBHI-SARSON

SUNFLOWER GRAM MOONG

Seed GSC-6 @ 3.75 kg/ha.

PSH-569 @ 5 kg/ha

PBG-5 @ 60 kg/ha

SML-668 @ 37.5 kg/ha

Fertilizer Urea @ 280kg/ha

-------- -------- --------

Thiodan Applied @ 2500ml/ha

-------- Applied @ 2500ml/ha

--------

Cholropyriphose

-------- Applied 2500ml/ha

-------- --------

*In addition to this, we had also applied thiodan @ 2500ml/ha in 12 sunflower plots against cabbage semi-looper and applied urea @156.3 kg/ha in the demonstration plots to use of urea in 5 sunflower plots having low O.C (%) content.

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BUDGET UTILIZATION 2009-2010:

In order to provide critical inputs like seed of improved varieties fertilizers, insecticides, pesticides etc. to the farmers a budget is allocated for conductance of FLD by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi during the year 2009-2010. The detail of budget allocated and utilized was as under:

Sr.No. Crop Particular Sanction Amount

(Rs.)

Amount Utilized (Rs.)

Balance (Rs.)

PULSE CROPS 1. Gram Critical Inputs 7000=00 6000=00 1000=00

Extension Activities 1000=00 732=00 268=00Contingency 1000=00 885=00 115=00

2. Moong Critical Inputs 21000=00 21000=00 -----Extension Activities 3000=00 ----- 3000=00Contingency 3000=00 ----- 3000=00Total 36000=00 28617=00 7383=00

OILSEED CROPS3. Gobhi Sarson Critical Inputs 14000=00 9318=00 4682=00

Extension Activities 2000=00 1157=00 843=00Contingency 2000=00 200=00 1800=00

4. Sunflower Critical Inputs 28000=00 4800=00 23200=00Extension Activities 4000=00 300=00 3700=00Contingency 4000=00 2160=00 1840=00Total 54000=00 17935=00 13727=00

THE POLICY CONSIDERATIONS

There is an urgent need to enforce MSP (Minimum Support Price) as local dealers make purchases at lower price than MSP. There is need to create marketing cells so as to generate the marketing demand of various crops.

FUTURE PLAN FOR FLD’S DURING THE YEAR 2010-2011

Sr.No. Crop Area (ha) proposed for carrying out Front Line Demonstrations plots during 2010-2011

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1. Gobhi-sarson 4.0

2. Sunflower 6.0

3. Gram 2.0

4. Moong 6.0

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