Front Line Demonstration

Frontline demonstration (FLD) is one of the most powerful tools of extension. Because farmers, in general, are driven by the perception that ‘Seeing is Believing’. Farmers lack knowledge about the scientific methods of production of crops, more often than not. They use to cultivate based on the knowledge transmitted to them by their forefathers and through the generation the level and purity of knowledge deteriorates leading to a grossly unscientific agronomic, nutrient management and pest management practices. As a result of these they often fail to achieve the desired level of yield associated with high cost of cultivation. The objective of Front Line Demonstration (FLD) is to demonstrate newly released crop production and protection technologies and its management practices in the farmer's field to study the constraints of production, factors contributing for higher production and thereby generate production data and feed back information.

01. Replacement of older jute variety (JRO 524) by newer ones (S 19, JBO 2003H).
02. More Area covered under SRI.
03. Better performance of Deshi cow through supplementation of area specific mineral mixture.
04. Adoption of club root resistant mustard var. (WBBN 1).
05. Adoption of high yielding lentil var. (WBL 81).
06. Seed replacement rate enhanced.
07. Adoption of Improved variety (Bidhan-1) of Ricebean fodder.
08. Introduction of new breed of IMC (Jayanti Rohu).
09. Adoption of Tissue culture banana (G9).
10. IFS developed in different villages.

Front Line Demonstrations to be conducted during 2024

Season	Crop	Variety	No. of demonstration	Area (Ha)
Pre Kharif, 2024	Jute	JRO 204	25	10
Kharif, 2024	Rice	MTU-7029	75	30
Rabi, 2024	Mustard	JD 6/Keshari	25	10
Rabi, 2024	Lentil	IPL 316	25	10
Kharif 2024 and Rabi 2024-25	Sorghum	-	25	10
Rabi, 2024-25	Cauliflower	-	15	2
Rabi, 2024-25	Potato	-	30	4
Rabi, 2024-25	Oyster Mushroom	Oyster	20	10 nos.
Rabi, 2024-25	Brinjal	Local	20	1
Kharif, 2024	Fish	Labeo bata	10	2
Rabi, 2024-25	Indian Major Carp	IMC	10	2
Rabi, 2024-25	Goat Farming	Bengal Black Goat	50 unit	10 nos.
Rabi, 2024-25	Kitchen Gardening	Winter vegetable	10 unit	10 nos.

Front Line Demonstrations conducted during 2023

Season	Crop	Variety	No. of demonstration	Area (Ha)
Pre Kharif 2023	Jute	JRO 204	25	10
Kharif, 2023	Rice	CRcDhan 800	125	50
Rabi 2023	Mustard	JD 6/Keshari	25	10
Rabi 2023	Lentil	IPL 316	25	10
Kharif 2023	Sorghum	CSH 14	10	1
Rabi, 2023	Cauliflower	-	15	2
Kharif, 2023	Onion	Agrifound Dark Red	20	3
Rabi, 2023	Potato	-	30	4
Rabi, 2023	Oyster Mushroom	Oyster	20 nos.	20
Rabi, 2023	Brinjal	Local	20	1

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