Extension Interventions for Enlightening Tribal Farmers for Enhancing Cotton Production in Nalgonda District, Telangana

Cluster Frontline Demonstrations using IPM technologies were conducted on farmer fields’ during two consecutive years of both kharif (June-November 2017 and 2018) by Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kampasagar, Telangana State, India. The results revealed that, 16.9% increased cotton yield was observed in demonstration plot (2234.0 kg ha-1) against farmers practice (1910.5 ha-1). average gross returns, net benefit-cost ratios higher the as compared to farmers’ practice. cost reduction (Rs. 41402.0 when 46190.0 Incidence sucking pests pink bollworm low demonstrations plots adoption practices i.e. stem application at 30 45 days after sowing with Monocrotophos water (1:4) ratio 60 Imidacloprid (1:20) minimize pests. Further erection pheromone traps @ 10 ha-1 DAS monitor population spraying need-based plant protection chemicals Azadirachtin 0.15% EC 2.5 l Thiodicarb 75% WP 1.5 g l-1 early stages Emamectin benzoate 5% SG 0.5 later effectively controlled bollworm. extension gap, technology index 323.25 ha-1, 266.25 10.65%, respectively. Hence, play a major role for controlling pest complex need arises adopt popularize this farming mitigate wider gap between improved practices.