Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Bhiwani had conducted Front Line Demonstration (FLD) at the farmers’ field in the villages of districts Bhiwani & Dadri during 2015-16, 2016-17 and 2017-18. The critical inputs were identified in existing production technology through meetings & discussions with farmers. The farming situation of demonstration fields was irrigated, low in nitrogen, medium in phosphorus and potash and the soil was sandy loam. The crop rotation was pearl millet-mustard, cluster bean-mustard and mung bean-mustard. Delayed sowing, use of improper dose of seed and fertiliser, uncontrolled weeds & lack of plant protection measures were predominant identified cause of low productivity of mustard crop in district Bhiwani. | Impact assessment of front line demonstrations on Musard Brassica juncea in Bhiwani district of Haryana India
