Impact Assessment of Oilseed F Based Front Line Demonstration on Rapeseed and Mustard

The present study was carried out in Sehore district of Madhya Pradesh by Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sehore. Total numbers of 81 front line demonstrations on mustard crop were conducted in different locations at farmers ’field to promote the cultivation and increase the adoption of improved package of practice. The seeds of improved varieties with seed treatment and use of rizhobium culture, and balanced fertilizers were the part of technological components supplied to the demonstration plot as against control. All the demonstrations were carried out in close coordination of scientist and farmers as well. Results revealed that improved varieties and balanced fertilization increased yield to the tune of 6.2% and 9.6%, respectively. While both the factors in combination were contributing 15.8% increase in yield. In demonstration plots C: B ratio was also obtained in demonstration fields was also higher as compared to control ones. It was suggested that while selecting the inputs for mustard balance fertilization (N: P: K 100: 80: 40) with additional supply of sulphur @ 30 Kg/ha should be given priority.