International Journal of Agriculture Extension and Social Development

author(s)
Pushpraj Singh, CK Desai, VK Patel and PH Rabari

abstract
The present study was conducted to assess the performance of isabgol varty GI-4 with the improved production practices and to identify yield gap in the district. The results revealed that the no. of tillers/ plant 24.39 cm, no. of spikes/plant 12.11, seeds spike/plant 6.99 and spike length 4.38 recorded higher in the improved practices compare to the farmers practices. Further the average yields were recorded 8.35 q/ha across the two years with a 24.01% increase compare to the farmers practices.The mean extension gap, technology gap and technology index were 1.61 q/ha, 4.66 q/ha and 35.81 percent respectively. Which indicates the needs of enhance extension services, effective dissemination of knowledge and better adoption of improved technology to the farmers. In term of economics improved practices obtained the highest average net income of Rs 47899 /ha and B: C ratio 1.71 as compared to farmers practices Rs 33428 ha and 1.09 respectively. Therefore, the higher B: C ratio indicates economic feasibility of the improved practices demonstrated in the district.