International Journal of Agriculture Extension and Social Development

author(s)
VR Suryawanshi, VG Vairagar, SG Jadhav and HS Baheti

abstract
Soybean productivity in rainfed regions is constrained by erratic rainfall, temporary waterlogging, and poor crop establishment. Broad Bed Furrow (BBF) technology is an effective in situ soil and water conservation practice suitable for Vertisols and medium black soils. Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Jalgaon, conducted Frontline Demonstrations (FLDs) to assess the impact of BBF sowing on soybean productivity and profitability. Results from 175 FLDs conducted during 2016-17 to 2019-20 showed that BBF sowing increased seed yield by 15-25% over conventional flat sowing. The average seed yield under BBF was 2450 kg ha?¹, with a mean yield advantage of 18.95%. Economic analysis showed higher net returns (?51,424 ha?¹) and a benefit-cost ratio (2.90) under BBF compared with flat sowing. The study concludes that BBF technology is a sustainable and scalable solution for enhancing soybean productivity under rainfed conditions in Jalgaon district.