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Authors
Affiliations
1 Department of Horticulture, Krishi Vigyan Kendra (U.A.S.), Dharwad (Karnataka), IN
2 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad (Karnataka), IN
Source
Agriculture Update, Vol 7, No 3-4 (2012), Pagination: 191-194
Abstract
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.
Keywords
Frontline Demonstrations, Technology Gap, Extension Gap, Technology Index, Onion.
