In toria the low production and productivity of local varieties is considered as one of the major constraints of traditional toria farming which has created gap between demand and supply of edible oil. Krishi Vigyan Kendra- Tirap of the ICAR-ATARI, Zone-VI, Guwahati conducted the Cluster Frontline Demonstration (CFLD) on oilseed to increase productivity and farmer income in the 12 villages during 2017- 18. Thus, 12 villages of the Tirap were selected to conduct the CFLDs on toria crop. For conducting the demonstrations the farmers were guided to follow up the recommended and latest technologies . latest variety, seed treatment with bavistin and biofertilizer (Azatobacter) and integrated crop management. For dissemination of these technologies, total 42 extension activities were conducted across the district of this in which 681 farmers actively participated. Toria; variety TS-46 were demonstrated and it reported 51 per cent higher yield over the local check in Tirap. CFLD on 50 ha with 125 number of demonstration were allotted by ATARI, Zone- VI. | Cluster frontline demonstrations: A tool for productivity enhancement and dissemination of technologies for Toria in Tirap district of Arunachal Pradesh, India
