Yield Enhancement in Groundnut through Cluster Front Line Demonstrations in Farmers Fields of West Godavari District, A.P, India

Abstract

The Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Undi has carried out Cluster Frontline Demonstrations (CFLD) with integrated crop management practices in Groundnut at Turputalla village in farmers fields of West Godavari disttict in Andhra Pradesh, India in 10 ha area during Rabi, 2024-25. The results revealed that higher number of pods/plant (28) were registered with CFLD plot when compared to farmers practice. The higher fresh pod yield i.e., 40.6 q/ha was realized with CFLD demonstrated plot, which was 6.7 % more compared to farmers practice with 38.05 q/ha Rabi, 2024-25. The Gross returns and net returns of Rs. 203000, 96,870/- per ha and B:C ratio of 1.91were also higher with demonstration plot compared to farmers practice plot (Rs. 190250, 79500 per ha and 1.71). Yield enhancement and higher net returns were observed with improved varieties and production technology. An average technology gap of 4.4 q/ha extension gap of 2.55 q/ha was recorded during Rabi, 2024-25. The technology index was 9.70 per centwhich shows good performance of Cluster demonstrations in Turputalla conditions and this will accelerate the adoption of newer technologies to increase the productivity of groundnut in this area. Thus, the study resulted to convincing the farming community for adopting recommended improved package of practices in groundnut which in turn enhanced the yield and returns.