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Not AvailableFenugreek is an important seed spice crop in arid region of India particularly in Rajasthan and Gujarat states. To popularize the improved variety of fenugreek in arid Kutch of Gujarat ICAR-CAZRI, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kukma, Bhuj were organized Front frontline demonstrations (FLDs) in different villages of Anjar and Bhuj Talukas in the district for three years. Under the demonstration fields, seeds of improved variety (AFg-3) along with all improved package and practices of fenugreek applied. During the practice a total 20 demonstrations were conducted in 8 ha area at the farmers field. The average seed yield under improved variety was 2311.67 kg ha–1 compared to the farmer’s local variety (2070 kg ha–1) and increased significantly by 11.68% an average over farmers used variety. The average extension gap, technology gap and technology index were 241.67 kg ha-1, 88.33 kg ha-1 and 3.68%, respectively. Through adoption of improved variety, farmers get additional average returns of Rs. 8718.33 ha-1 and B: C ratio 2.75. During this period extension activities like farmers training, distribution of literature, diagnostic visits etc. were taken to provide instant benefit to the farmers. Frontline demonstrations programme created greater awareness, attitude and skill to adopt improved practices of Fenugreek and therefore, increased their production and economics.Not Availabl

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Not AvailableICAR-CAZRI, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kukma, Bhuj conducted on farm trials for the assessment of coriander varieties performance in different villages of Anjar and Bhuj Talukas of Kachchh, Gujarat during rabi season from 2018-19 to 2020-21. The experimentation was carried with varieties Gujarat coriander-3, Ajmer Coriander-2 and local variety of farmers (control) and found that Gujarat coriander-3 was performed best in terms of yield and economics followed by Ajmer Coriander-2. Yield attributes of improved technologies (IT) and farmers’ practice (FP) were recorded, and percent yield increase, technology gap, extension gap, technology index and economics were examined. Regarding yield, Gujarat coriander-3 recorded the highest average seed yield (1823.33 kg ha-1) followed by Ajmer Coriander-2 (1626.67 kg ha-1) whereas local variety of farmers recorded the lowest of (1493.33 kg ha-1). The average increases in yield of Gujarat coriander-3 and Ajmer Coriander-2 over the farmers’ practice were 22.10 percent and 8.93 percent, respectively. The technology gap was highest for Gujarat coriander-3 (330 kg ha-1) followed by Ajmer Coriander-2 (133.34 kg ha-1). The technology index values were almost same for both the improved varieties; Gujarat coriander-3 (17.12%) and Ajmer Coriander-2 (17.84%). This gap might be due to various constraints such as soil fertility, availability of low moisture content, sowing time and climatic hazards, etc. In economic point of views, the maximum net returns of Rs. 73450 ha-1 and B: C ratio of 3.01 was registered by Gujarat coriander-3 followed by Ajmer Coriander-2 registered a net profit of Rs. 61050 ha-1 with B:C of 2.67, while it was lowest in local check.Not Availabl

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Not AvailableDrumstick (Moringa oleifera L.) is one of the world’s most nutritious crops and is one of the most popular vegetables grown throughout India. It has helped mankind in combating malnutrition in children and increasing immunity. Front-line demonstration (FLDs) is one of the most popular tools for technology transfer. ICAR-CAZRI, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kukma, Bhuj conducted field studies for two consecutive years of 2016-17 and 2017-18 through frontline demonstrations (FLDs) on yield and economics of drumstick farming in different villages of Bhachau and Bhuj Talukas of Kachchh, Gujarat. This tree is easy to cultivate, resistant to drought and produces a high concentration of protein, vitamins and minerals. It is a rare horticulture crop which begins fruiting within six months of planting and continues to do so for a period of eight to nine years. In Kachchh, Gujarat, the crop has been just introduced owing to its suitability in arid conditions of the region. The average pod yield under demonstration was 197.80 q ha–1 compared to the farmer’s local variety (158.88 q ha–1) and increased significantly by 24.50% on average over farmers used variety. The average extension gap, technology gap and technology index were 3892 kg ha-1, 5220 kg ha-1 and 20.88%, respectively. By adopting improved variety, farmers get additional average returns of Rs. 57,630 ha-1 and B: C ratio of 4.82.Not Availabl

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Not AvailableIt is customary in India to offer fennel seeds after a meal and eating fennel seeds after a meal is considered a healthy practice, primarily because of its ability to keep the digestive system healthy. Seed spices played an important role in the Indian economy under agricultural commodities for a long time. Front frontline demonstrations (FLDs) on Fennel were organized by ICAR-CAZRI, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kukma, Bhuj in different villages of Anjar and Bhuj Talukas of Kachchh from 2019-20 to 2021-22. The high-yielding variety Gujarat Fennel-12 was evaluated at the farmer’s field under the front line demonstration programme (FLDs). A total of 60 demonstrations were conducted in 24 ha area at farmer’s fields against farmer’s practice in arid Kachchh of Gujarat. The average seed yield under improved practice was 2160 kg ha–1 compared to the farmer’s practice (1770 kg ha–1) and increased significantly by 22.08% on average over the farmer’s practice output. The average extension gap, technology gap and technology index were 390.00 kg ha-1, 240.00 kg ha-1 and 10.00%, respectively. Through adopting improved practices, farmers get additional average returns of Rs.22562 ha-1. During this period the extension activities like farmer’s training, distribution of literature, diagnostic visits etc. were taken to provide instant benefit to the farmers. Frontline demonstrations programme created greater awareness, attitude and skill to adopt improved practices of Fennel and therefore, increased their production and economics.Not Availabl

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Not AvailableWater scarcity problems in arid regions have been successfully tackled by water harvesting from the times immemorial. This study focuses on an indigenous rainwater harvesting system, locally known as virda that was evolved centuries ago in Banni grassland of Kachchh, Gujarat, India. Animal husbandry is the major occupation of local people called as maldharies, and agriculture is not possible due to low rainfall and inherent salinity present in soil and water. The indigenous water harvesting system based on traditional knowledge is found very effective in sustaining livelihoods of people and life of animals. Success of virda is evident from the fact that the method, developed centuries back, is still found in existence and operational. This indigenous technology developed by the maldharies learnt over the generations based on their wisdom and experience, is not only a traditional method rather it has also been embedded into their culture. Quality of virda water is found suitable for drinking purpose. Thus, virda is a unique water culture for the maldharies community of Banni. Moreover, suitable scientific interventions are suggested to integrate with traditional knowledge-based indigenous technology for further improvement.Not Availabl