Yield Gap Analysis and Impact of Potato Demonstration in Arunachal Pradesh, India
Abhimanyu Chaturvedi *
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Tirap, Arunachal Pradesh, India.
TS Mishra
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, West Kameng, Arunachal Pradesh, India.
Ajeet Pratap Singh
SDJPG College, Chandeshwar, Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, India.
VK Mishra
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, East Kameng, Arunachal Pradesh, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
A field demonstration on potato was carried out during 2017-18 and 2018-19 respectively in Tirap district of Arunachal Pradesh by Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Tirap. Kufri Jyoti variety of potato with full scientific practices were demonstrated in 45 locations in selected villages. The size of demonstration plot was 0,1 ha. The demonstration yield was recorded as 282 and 304 q/ha respectively as compared 217 and 234 q/ha respectively. Technology gap was 36 & 16, extension gap was 65 and 70 while technology index was 11 and 5 respectively. Hence, it was observed that there was some gap in yield of potato in Arunachal Pradesh, India.
Keywords: Extension gap, front line demonstration, potato, yield