Productivity Enhancement in Sesame through Cluster-based Front Line Demonstrations in Telangana
A. Ramulamma *
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kampasagar, Nalgonda, Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University, Hyderabad – 500 030, Telangana, India.
S. Srinivasarao
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kampasagar, Nalgonda, Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University, Hyderabad – 500 030, Telangana, India.
S. Pallavi
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kampasagar, Nalgonda, Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University, Hyderabad – 500 030, Telangana, India.
K. Chandrashaker
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kampasagar, Nalgonda, Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University, Hyderabad – 500 030, Telangana, India.
T. Himabindu
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kampasagar, Nalgonda, Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University, Hyderabad – 500 030, Telangana, India.
M. Shankaraiah
AICRP on Micronutrients ISHM, ARI, Rajendranagar, Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University, Hyderabad – 500 030, Telangana, India.
T. Bharath
Agricultural Research Station, Madhira, Khammam, Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University, Hyderabad – 500 030, Telangana, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Aims: “Productivity Enhancement in Sesame through Cluster-based Front Line Demonstrations in Telangana” under NFSM was done in the Nalgonda district of Telangana. This study was carried out to enhance productivity and farmer profitability in Telangana.
Place and Duration of Study: A total of 75 frontline demonstrations were carried out during summer season of 2022-23 in cluster approach at farmer’s fields.
Methodology: The demonstrations were conducted on a land size of 30 hectares in a cluster based approach. Participatory training was given to all participants on important agronomic practices and management measures. All the recommended agronomic management was applied. Agronomic data and grain yield was collected and analysed.
Results: Accordingly, an average grain yield data of 0.725 tons ha-1was obtained. Feedback was also collected from participants and they preferred the technology based on its early maturity, yield per plant, branch per plant, disease resistance, seed colour, marketability, and overall yield.
Conclusion: The study recommended that, using this improved Sesame (JCS-1020) variety with its agronomics management is advisable.
Keywords: CFLD, cluster, demonstration, economics, oil seed, production, sesame, yield