IJSR - International Journal of Scientific Research

Dr. Lakhan Singh; Dr. A.K. Singh

Volume : III, Issue : II, February - 2014

Performance Appraisal of Lentil Demonstrations in Varied Conditions of Uttar Pradesh, India

Dr. Lakhan Singh, Dr. A. K. Singh

Abstract :

The technology assessment and demonstration programme on lentil was carried by KVKs for demonstrating production potential of newly developed technologies of lentil at farmers’ fields in the country. 596 demonstrations on lentil were organized in different conditions of 17 districts of Uttar Pradesh. Technology modules were prepared including all the recommended package of practices. Technology performance in respect to productivity and per unit area profitability from lentil was taken up as important intervention. On an average 15.75 q/ha yield was realized by the farmers under demonstration which was significantly higher as compared to local check, state and national average yield. More than 18 q/ha yield was provided by L-4076, KL-320 and HUL-57 varieties of lentil. More than Rs. 40000 per ha of net return was obtained with the cultivation of L-4076, KL-320 and DPL-62 cultivars. On an average, 43% increased income was accrued to the farmers as compared to local check. The technology dissemination model developed and utilized for scientific demonstrations of lentil, played a great role for enhancing productivity and net return to the farmers along with creating a platform for interface with different stakeholders. This paper discusses performance of lentil in different agro-eco and cropping systems.