KVK, Kolar conducts several demonstrations on farmers fields on technologies released by research institutes, universities. These are mainly related to latest released varieties, agronomic management of crops, methods to control pest & diseases, technologies to increase yields, agri implements to reduce drudgery of women, technologies to reduce cost of production etc., The main objective of Front-Line Demonstrations is to demonstrate newly released crop production and protection technologies and its management practices in the farmers' field under different agro-climatic regions and farming situations.
Sl. No. | Title of the Demonstration | No. of Demo | Unit Cost(Rs.) | Area(ha) | Budget(Rs.) |
1. | Introduction of new Ragi varietyKMR630 for higher yields and drought mitigation | 20 | 900 | 8 | 18000 |
2. | Introduction of CRIDA-18 Horse gram for yield enhancement | 10 | 1100 | 2 | 11000 |
3. | Integrated insect pest and disease management in Tomato | 10 | 6100 | 2 | 61000 |
4. | Management of Yellow Mosaic Virus in Pole bean through Integrated Approach | 5 | 6935 | 1 | 34675 |
5. | Demonstration of marigold variety 'Arka Agni' | 3 | 7400 | 0.3 | 22200 |
6. | Demonstration of fertigation schedule in tomato for decreasing fertilizer cost and enhance quality | 5 | 2800 | 1 | 14000 |
7. | Management of late blight in potato through integrated approach | 10 | 5300 | 1 | 53000 |
8. | Integrated Nutrient management in Pole beans | 5 | 1350 | 1 | 7750 |