Performance of Front Line Demonstrations of Onion in Dharwad District of Karnataka

Problems of onion crop production and their solutions at farming situations were studied with the participation of farmers. In this regard, frontline demonstration on onion was conducted at different locations in Dharwad district. These demonstrations focused on increased productivity of onion per unit area and get the feed back from farmers on the performances of onion variety. From the study, it revealed that over the years Arka Kalyan variety performed superior over local check. The gross returns (Rs. 83650/ha), net returns (Rs. 67800/ha) and B:C (1:4.33) ratio were also recorded highest in Arka Kalyan variety compared to local check. The technology gap (34.03 t/ha), extension gap (1.90t/ha) and technology index (72.39 %) were also highest in improved variety Arka Kalyan compared to local check.