2024, Vol. 7, Issue 4, Part I

author(s)
D Pujari, BK Das, G Das, JK Sarma, RK Taye, P Ahmed, M Choudhury, RK Nath and SM Khayer

abstract
A total of 74 numbers of cluster frontline demonstrations (CFLD) on a high-yielding variety of sesamum (ST 1683) in 224 hectares of land spread over different villages were conducted by Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Bongaigaon, Assam, in three consecutive years, i.e., 2016 to 2018, to assess the impact of cluster frontline demonstrations (CFLD) on bridging the gap between the potential yield and the yield obtained from farmers’ practices. It was observed that the adoption of improved agro-technology substantially increased the yield and returns from the sesamum crop. On an average, 18.88% increase in sesamum production was observed under CFLDs compared to farmers’ practice. A technology gap of 2.30 q/ha and an extension gap of 1.27 q/ha were observed, which reflects the need for specialized extension methodologies. The technology index, which decreased from 27.80% to 24.4%, clearly indicated the importance of the technologies demonstrated. The positive effect of various technologies was clearly visible by the higher B:C ratio under CFLD plots.