Evaluation of Yield and Adoption Potential of Improved Coriander Variety (Shalimar Dhania-1) in Budgam, India: Insights from Front Line Demonstrations

Abstract

The study was conducted to assess the yield and suitability of newly released coriander variety Shalimar Dhania -1 through front line demonstration in District Budgam for four consecutive years 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022. A total of 40 FLD’s per year were distributed in different villages of District Budgam. Data was collected for yield per ha. Technology gap (q/ha), Extension gap (q/ha) and technology index (%) was also worked. The results obtained reveals that the improved variety was having higher yield and hence better returns to the farmers as compared to the local variety. Study also revealed a wide gap in the production technology of coriander. The farmers themselves observed the difference between the improved variety and local. The pooled data over years showed yield increase of 15.16% over the control and B: C ratio of 3.52 in demonstration plot (2.61 in control). Pooled data showed technology gap of 1.35q/ha, Extension gap of 8.97q/ha and technology index of 1.94 %. It may be attributed to scientific cultivation method viz proper selection of variety, use of quality seed, seed treatment, proper spacing, recommended dose of fertilizers and integrated pest management.