IMPACT OF ItKSIiARCn ON PULSES ECONOMY IN CULBARCA DISTRICT, KARNATAKA
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2007-01-05
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University of Agricultural Sciences GKVK, Banglore
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The present study was made an attempt to study the growth in
area, production and productivity of redgram, technologies released by
research institutions and their spread, and factors responsible for
adoption or rejection of technologies in the study area by using both
primary and secondary data.
The growth rate in area of redgram production recorded positive and
significant growth rate whereas, productivity recorded positive but not
significant growth rate. In case of production, except Yadgir taluk, all
other taluk shown positive and significant growth rate.
Among the various technologies released, the release of wilt
resistant variety Maruthi ICP-8863 in 1985 as revolutionized pulse
production in the study area; it has occupied more than 60 per cent of the
redgram growing area. The refined technology released for pod borer
management by spraying ovicides like Methomyl 40 SP @ 0.6 g/litre or
Protenophos 50 EC @ 2 ml per litre was included in IPM with integration
biorationals because of its eco-friendly nature.
It was observed from the study that due to the adoption of Maruthi
variety, the increase in yield was Rs. 3667.74/ha as an additional returns,
indicating the suitability of the variety to the region over local variety.
In case of IPM plots, yield increased per hectare was giving additional
returns of Rs. 3543.65 showing the effectiveness of this technology.
Regular technical guidelines by ARS/KSDA, low cost, effective
increase in yield and timely supply of inputs by ARS/KSDA were the
reasons for adoption of biofertilizers by all the farmers.
High yield, drought tolerant, resistant to pest and diseases and
convinced by the ARS Scientists and low cost of production were the major
reasons responsible for adoption of improved varieties by almost all the
farmers.
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