Impact through frontline demonstrations on yield, yield gap and economics of drumstick farming in arid Kachchh of Gujarat

Drumstick (Moringa oleifera L.) is one of the world’s most nutritious crops and popular vegetables grown throughout India. It has helped mankind in combating malnutrition children increasing immunity. Front-line demonstration (FLDs) tools for technology transfer. ICAR-CAZRI, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kukma, Bhuj conducted field studies two consecutive years 2016-17 2017-18 through frontline demonstrations on yield economics drumstick farming different villages Bhachau Talukas Kachchh, Gujarat. This tree easy to cultivate, resistant drought produces a high concentration protein, vitamins minerals. rare horticulture crop which begins fruiting within six months planting continues do so period eight nine years. In Gujarat, been just introduced owing its suitability arid conditions region. The average pod under was 197.80 q ha–1 compared farmer’s local variety (158.88 ha–1) increased significantly by 24.50% over farmers used variety. extension gap, gap index were 3892 kg ha-1, 5220 ha-1 20.88%, respectively. By adopting improved variety, get additional returns Rs. 57,630 B: C ratio 4.82.