Vol. 7, Special Issue 6 (2019)
Yield trends and yield gap analysis of crops in eastern Uttar Pradesh
Author(s): Saurabh Verma, DK Verma, SP Giri and AP Rao
Abstract: The yield gap and the production constraints in the field crops of various agro climatic zones in eastern Uttar Pradesh were studied. The yield gap II (difference between the yield obtained at nearest demonstration plot and actual yield obtained on farmers' fields in a particular region) has been found in all the cereals, pulses and oilseed crops in the region. The technological and socio-economic constraints have accounted for such huge yield gap in the system. The gap in the yields indicates that there is big scope to increase the yield of crops in the region at farmers’ fields by adopting the recommended package of practices. Therefore, to bridge the gaps, there is a need to give due emphasis on transfer of improved technologies and management practices through strengthening of extension network. The yield gap for crops were higher also indicates that there is a need to train and educate to the farmers about improved technologies Efforts should, therefore, be made to minimize the yield gaps and increase and sustain production and productivity of crops by properly addressing the constraints. Concerted efforts are needed to bridge the yield gap through translation of prioritized production constraints into research objectives and allocating resources to research and development. At the same time, development of infrastructure and rural institutions are essential to further accelerate and sustain the productivity growth in the region.
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Saurabh Verma, DK Verma, SP Giri and AP Rao. Yield trends and yield gap analysis of crops in eastern Uttar Pradesh. International Journal of Chemical Studies. 2019; 7(6): 135-141.
