Effect of Variety and Method of Sowing Adopted by Farmers on Wheat Yield in District Kapurthala

A survey was conducted on different wheat varieties and method of sowing adopted by the farmers in the district and its effect on wheat yield obtained. The results revealed area under wheat variety HD 2967 was reduced by 23 per cent and increased by 20 per cent under HD 3086. Regarding age and education of the farmers, fertilizer application decreased with the increase of literacy level of the farmers, while yield levels remained static. Data regarding different methods of sowing followed by the farmers revealed that area under wheat sown with seed cum fertilizer drill reduced during 2015–16 and increased under zero till seed drill, broadcasting, use of rotavator and happy seeder as compared to the year 2014–15.