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Sharma, Karamjit
- Performance of Migratory Apiary Units in Sri Muktsar Sahib District of Punjab
Authors
1 Krishi Vigyan Kendra (P.A.U.), Sri Muktsar Sahib, (Goneana), (Punjab), IN
Source
Agriculture Update, Vol 11, No 1 (2016), Pagination: 16-21Abstract
The study was conducted during the year 2013-14 and 2014-15 in Sri Muktsar Sahib district of Punjab state. Objective of the study was to study the economic performance of migratory apiary units. Total 45 respondents were selected for the purpose of the study. The analysis of the personal characteristics of the respondents revealed that migratory apiary units were adopted by unemployed rural youth from all the sections of the rural society. Bee keepers from the district migrate to adjoining Haryana and Rajasthan states during the dearth of flora in district Sri Muktsar Sahib of Punjab. The study revealed that mainly three routes were followed by beekeepers of Sri Muktsar Sahib district Punjab. The average number of honey harvests varied from 8.5-11.0 year-1 with average honey production of 29-45kg hive-1. It was maximum in case of bee keepers migrating to Kota district of Rajasthan (Group II) in winter period. The average number of honey harvests was 9 year-1 with average honey production of 35 kg hive-1 in case of bee keepers migrating to Ganga Nagar district of Rajasthan (Group I) in winter period. Total income per hive was maximum in Group II (Rs. 3812.8) followed by Group I (2946.2) and Group III (2406.8).
Keywords
Apiary, Beekeeper, Migratory, Sri Muktsar Sahib.
- Frontline Demonstartion-An Effective Tool for Enhancing Gram Productivity
Authors
1 Krishi Vigyan Kendra (P.A.U.), Muktsar (Punjab), IN
2 Department of Horticulture, Krishi Vigyan Kendra (P.A.U.), Muktsar (Punjab), IN
3 Department of Extension Education, Krishi Vigyan Kendra (P.A.U.), Muktsar (Punjab), IN
4 Department of Soil Science, Krishi Vigyan Kendra (P.A.U.), Muktsar (Punjab), IN
Source
An Asian Journal of Soil Science, Vol 7, No 1 (2012), Pagination: 36-38Abstract
The present study was conducted across 20 villages in Muktsar district of South-Western Punjab with the objectives to study the difference between demonstrated package of practices viz-a-viz, practices followed by the local farmers in gram crop and the effect of FLDs on production performance of gram. The primary data were collected from the selected farmers with the help of interview schedule and interpreted and presented in terms of percentage, the qualitative data were converted into quantitative form and expressed in terms of per cent increased yield. Thus, a total sample size comprised of 45 respondents from 20 villages across Muktsar district wherein, FLDs were conducted by KVK Muktsar. Forty five frontline demonstrations were conducted by KVK Muktsar from the year 2005-06 to 2009-10. The results of the study revealed that the average yield of gram under FLD plots varied between 13.26 to 16.99 q/ha, whereas, under the farmers' practice, it varied between 11.66 to 15.65 q/ha. The FLD plots recorded 11.27 to 18.5 per cent increase in yield, with sole exception of year 2009-10, which recorded a decrease in per cent yield of 8.31 per cent in demonstrated plots over the farmers' practice. It was due to the fact that the performance of desi gram variety GPF-2 under the farmers' practice was better than Kabuli gram variety BG-1053 under demonstration due to its' better tolerance to high pH soils of Muktsar district. The increment in yield of gram crop under front line demonstrations was due to dissemination of improved and latest technology viz., HYV, recommended seed rate, fertilization and plant protection measure.Keywords
Frontline Demonstartion, Farmers’ Practice, HYV, Latest Technology.- Effect of Front Line Demostrations on Enhancing Productivity of Mustard
Authors
1 Krishi Vigyan Kendra (P.A.U.), Muktsar (Punjab), IN
2 Department of Soil Science, Krishi Vigyan Kendra (P.A.U.), Muktsar (Punjab), IN