PULSES (CFLD)
Project Description
Cluster frontline demonstration is a unique approach by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research on Oilseed and Pulse crops to provide a direct interface between scientists and farmers where farmers are guided by the KVK scientists during demonstrations in implementation of improved technologies like seed treatment, IPM, INM, land preparation etc . Demonstrated fields are regularly monitored by the scientists. Cluster Frontline Demonstration project started since 2015-16 under NFSM and NMOOP.
India is the largest producer of pulses and pulses are major protein supplements in the food. The major pulse crops grown in India are Redgram, Bengalgram, Greengram and Blackgram.
Field day of black gram in KVK Jammikunta
Salient features of CFLD Pulses:
Objective
The main objective of Cluster Front-Line Demonstrations is to demonstrate newly released crop production and protection technologies and its management practices in the farmer's field under different agro-climatic regions and farming situations. While demonstrating the technologies in the farmersâ field, the scientist study the factors contributing higher crop production, field constraints of production.
- Cluster Frontline Demonstrations are conducted under the close supervision of the scientists of the KVKs of ICAR Institute and State Agricultural Universities.
- Only newly released technologies or those likely to be released in near future are selected for the Cluster Front-Line Demonstrations.
- Only critical inputs are provided from the scheme budget, remaining inputs are supplied by the farmers themselves.
Cluster Front-Line Demonstrations are used as a source of generating data on factors contributing higher crop yields and constraints of production under various farming situation.
Guidelines:
- The demonstrations of each pulse crop should be organized in cluster approach (at least 10 ha. in each cluster).
- The CFLDs will be organized in Pluses crop like Pigeonpea and Blackgram.
- KVK should provide seed as one of the critical inputs to farmers for organization of demonstrations
- The High Yielding Varieties of pulse crops to be included in the demonstrations should not be older than 10 years.
- More focus should be given to organize demonstration on pulses in rice fallow areas in eastern India.
- Under C-FLDs, full package kit like seed, INM, IPM material should be given to farmers at the time of sowing.
- The seeds of pulses varieties used in CFLD-Pulses demonstration during 2025-26 should be notified after the year 2015 (2016 and onwards).
- The CFLDs will be mandatorily mapped and monitored through Krishi Mapper Mobile application.
There by generate production data and feedback information.
Cluster Frontline Demonstrations on Pulses
- Under ATARI Hyderabad CFLD Pulses Programme was implemented through Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK's) in 3 States Andhra Pradesh Telangana and Maharashtra up to (2015-16 to 2016-17 ) and since 2017-18 in the states of Andhra Pradesh Telangana and Tamil Nadu and Union Territory of Puducherry .
- A total of area in 25297.9 ha and 58978 No of demonstrations have been conducted since inception in Kharif, Rabi and Summer seasons.
- In 2015-16 ( 1069.2ha area in 2586 Demonstrations ), ( 3884 ha in 8976 demonstrations in 2016-17 ) (2730.6 ha in 6295 demonstrations in 2017-18) (2880 ha in 6923 demonstrations in 2018-19),(2210 ha in 5525 demonstrations in 2019-20), (1877 ha in 4510 demonstrations in 2020-21), (1866 ha in 4297 demonstrations in 2021-22), (3060 ha in 7076 demonstrations in 2022-23) and (3582.2ha in 7699 demonstrations in 2023-24) respectively and 2138.8 ha in 5091 demonstrations in 2024-25) respectively.
- 4CFLD Pulses (2019-2024): Conducted 58978 Front Line Demonstrations (FLDs) across 25297.9 ha, achieving an average yield increase of 24.46% (kharif), 24.97% (rabi), and 23.06% (summer) compared to farmers' practices.
Since the inception of project: State wise KVKs involved in implementing of programme are 22 in Andhra Pradesh, 16 in Telangana, 41 in Maharashtra, 30 in Tamil Nadu and 1 KVK in Puducherry.
Field day of Green gram in KVK Jammikuntaa
Achievements during 2015-16
During the year 2015-16 An extent of 1092 hectares area with 2730 demonstrations ,Accordingly, a total of 2586 FLD's covering an area of 1069.2 hectares were organized by 73 KVKs in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Maharashtra states. The crops covered are chickpea, pigeon pea, black gram and green gram.
The results in pigeon pea showed that an average yield of 12.75 q/ha was obtained in the demonstration with an highest yield of 17.5 q/ha. In Telangana, green gram the highest yield recorded in the demonstration is15.0 q/ha in Khammam district followed by13.25 q/ha Cluster demonstrations on blackgram during rabi 2015-16 were conducted at 11 locations by KVKs in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh states with improved varieties and package of practices. The average yields, of the demonstration ranged from 8.8-12.3q/ha under rainfed residual moisture situation. Under irrigated condition, the average yield of 17.12q/ha was obtained in Guntur district. In Adilabad, in Bengal gram demonstration organized in black soils with sprinkler irrigation gave an average yield of 23.75 q/ha with highest yield of 30 q/ha. In Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh the average yields recorded under irrigated condition is18.17q/ha.
Achievements during 2016-17
A total of 4030ha area was allotted to Zone-Vcomprising A.P,Telangana,and Maharashtra states in which 3884 ha programme was implemented by organizing 8975 demonstrations on pigeonpea, chickpea, blackgram and greengram crops in the above three states with an achievement of 96.37.
In Black gram the higher average yield of demo plot 10.8 q/ha was obtained against check yield of 6.6 q/ha with an increase of 69.52 percent. In Andhra pradesh The results revealed that improved variety TBG-104 increased the yield of blackgram by 55.94 percent. In green gram the WGG-42 variety resulted in Average yield of 11.4q/ha when compared with check it yields 8.2q/ha. In Andhra pradesh Red gram improved practices resulted in average yield of 13.7q/ha with demo plot and with check plot it was 10.1q/ha. In Telangana improved variety PRG-176 recorded an average yield of 17q/ha with demo and with check 12q/ha.
In Maharashtra CFLD's of Bengalgram revealed that the improved variety Digvijay improves the yield of 43.76 percent.with an average yield of 18.9q/ha with demo plot 12.6 q/ha with check
Achievements in 2017-18
A total of 2750 ha area was allotted to this zone in which 2730.6 ha programme was implemented by organizing 6295 No of demonstrations on pigeon pea, chick pea, black gram and green gram crops in the above Andhra Pradesh Telangana and Tamil Nadu states with an achievement of 99.29% .
In Black gram VBN 6 recorded an increase of about 19% in Theni and Erode district. During the rabi season, VBN 8 recorded an average yield of 9q/ha showing an increase of about 30% over the check which recorded an average yield of 7q/ha. In Tamil Nadu Improved cultivar Co 8 in Green gram was demonstrated both during kharif and rabi seasons. During the kharif season this variety recorded an average yield of about 7 q/ha showing an increase of 17% over the check in districts of Dindigul, Erode, Namakkal and Theni while in the rabi reason, the yield recorded by Co 8 was about 9 q/ha as compared to about 7q/ha recorded by check, showing an increase by about 36q/ha. In Red gram new variety WRG 65 recorded an average yield of 15.1q/ha as compared to check whose yield was about 10 q/ha in Warangal and Khammam districts.PRG-176 recorded the highest average yield of 13.3 q/ha with an increase of 42% over check in the rainfed districts of Telangana state. In Bengal gram Improved variety NBeG-3 along with recommended package of practices was demonstrated.The improved variety recorded an average yield of 18q/ha which was about 30% higher over check.
Achievements in 2018-19
During the year 2018-2019 the programme was conducted through 68 KVKâs associated with ICAR-ATARI Zone-X during Kharif, Rabi and Summer seasons in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu. A total of 2900 ha area was allotted to this zone in which 2880 ha programme was implemented by organizing 6923 demonstrations on Red gram, Bengal gram, Black gram and Green gram crops (Table- ) in the above three states with an achievement of 99%.
In black gram the varieties demonstrated were TBG 104 and PU-31 The technology demonstrated included improved variety, seed management, integrated pest and disease management apart from integrated crop management. During the Kharif TBG 104 recorded average yield of 18.7 q/ha with an increase of 23%over check and the same variety recorded highest yield of 23.5 q/ha in the districts of West Godavari and 20q/ha.
In green gram Improved variety WGG 42 was demonstrated during kharif season, recorded an highest yield of 17.5 q/ha, at west Godavari with an increase of about 40%,over check, During the rabi season, WGG-42 was demonstrated, which recorded an increase yield of about 37% over the local check in the districts of West Godavari and Chittoor.
In Redgram LRG 52 recorded an average increase in yield of about 48% over local check with an average yield of about 6.9 q/ha, PRG 176 recorded an average yield of about 11.1 q/ha with an increase of 42 % over local check
In Bengalgram an average yield of about 10.7q/ha with an increase of 9% over local check and with an highest yield in yagantipalli 17.5 q/ha. NBeG-3 Variety recorded an average yield of 18.7 q/ha in Kurnool and Guntur districts.
Achievements in 2019-20
During 2019-20, CFLDs on pulses were conducted through 55 KVKs of ICAR-ATARI, Zone-X during Kharif, Rabi and Summer seasons in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. A total of 2240 ha area was allotted to this zone in which 2210 ha ha were covered, achieving 98.7% with 5525 demonstrations on Red gram, Bengal gram, Blackgram, and Green gram.
In Andhra Pradesh, blackgram TBG-104 and LBG-752 varieties were demonstrated. Among those varieties LBG-752 recorded an average yield of 15.87q/ha with an increase of 42.97% over check yields of 11.10q/ha. In Greengram, WGG42 recorded highest average yield of 14.90 q/ha against check yield of 10.70 q/ha was recorded in West Godavari district with an increase of about 40% over check. In Redgram, LRG-52 and PRG-176 registered an average yield of 11.50 q/ha & 14.70 q/ha over local check. In Bengal gram, NBeG-49 and NBeG-3 recorded an average yield of 16.46/ha and 20.58 q/ha over check yield.
In Telangana, blackgram varieties WGG42, MGG-347 were demonstrated. WGG-42 recorded an average yield of 12.60q/ha. Redgram varieties PRG176 and WRG-65 were demonstrated, WRG-65 recorded an average yield of 15.50/ha as compared to check yield. Blackgram, demonstrated variety PU 31 recorded highest average yield of 19q/ha with an increase of 21.09% over local check.
In Tamil Nadu, during rabi season blackgram variety VBN-8 recorded an average yield of 8.20 q/ha with 32.25% increase over the check. Greengram variety CO Gg-8 recorded an average yield of about 8.40 q/ha showing an increase of 35.40% over the check. In redgram, (CO Rg-7) recorded an average yield of 8.6q/ha against check yield 7.5 q/ha. CO-8 recorded an average yield of 9.8 q/ha against check yield of 8.2 q/ ha. Bengalgram variety JAKI-9218 achieved an average yield of 13.50 q/ha.
Achievements in 2020-21
During 2020-21 kharif, rabi and summer seasons in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. A total of 4510 demonstrations were conducted in 1877 ha on blackgram, greengram, redgram and Bengal gram.
In Andhra Pradesh, blackgram varieties TBG 104, LBG 787, and LBG 752 were demonstrated, with TBG 104 averaging 17.20 q/ha compared to 14.10 q/ha in the check. Greengram varieties WGG 42 and IPM 2-14 were also demonstrated, with IPM 2-14 recorded the highest yield 20.30 q/ha in Guntur (Lam). Redgram varieties LRG 52 and PRG 176 were tested, with LRG 52 recorded 12.60 q/ha over 9.60 q/ha in the check. For Bengal gram, NBeG 47 achieved a yield of 24.20 q/ha.
In Telangana, , blackgram varieties PU 31 and LBG 752 were demonstrated, PU 31 recorded average yield of 15.80 q/ha. Greengram varieties WGG 42, MGG 347, MGG 351 and MGG 295 were also demonstrated, MGG 351 yielded highest 15.0 q/ha among those varieties. Redgram varieties PRG 176, WRG 65, WRGE 93, LRG 52 and WRGE 97 were demonstrated, WRG 65 recorded highest yield of 14.12 q/ha. Bengal gram varieties NBeG 3 and NBeG 49 were demonstrated, NBeG 3 recorded an average yield of about 21.13 q/ha over check yield of 18.95 q/ha.
In Tamil Nadu, Blackgram varieties VBN 6, VBN 8 and MDU 1 were demonstrated. the average yield of VBN8 was 8.10 q/ha and the highest yield of 10.40 q/ha was recorded in Kancheepuram. Greengram varieties CO 8 and VBN 4 were demonstrated. VBN 4 recorded average yield of 10.45 q/ha over 8.75 q/ha in check. Redgram varieties CO 8 and Co (RG) 7 were demonstrated, CO 8 recorded an average yield of 12.84 q/ha. Bengal gram varieties JAKI 9218, CO 4 and NBeG 47 were demonstrated, CO 4 recorded 15.50 q/ha against 13.00 q/ha.
In Puducherry, Blackgram variety VBN 8 recorded an average yield of 5.81 q/ha over 3.70 q/ha in check while greengram variety CO 8 recorded 5.13 q/ha over 3.50 q/ha check yield.
Achievements in 2021-22
During 2021-22 kharif, rabi and summer seasons in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. A total of 4297 demonstrations were conducted in 1865 ha on blackgram, greengram, redgram and Bengal gram.
In Andhra Pradesh, blackgram varieties TBG 104, LBG 787, and GBG 1were demonstrated, among the varieties TBG 104 gave the highest yield of 21.5 q/ha. Greengram varieties LGG 607 WGG 42 and IPM 2-14 were also demonstrated, with WGG 42 recorded the highest yield 15.63 q/ha in Chittoor district. Redgram varieties LRG 105, LRG 133-33, LRG 52 and PRG 176 were tested, with highest yied of LRG 105 recorded 21 q/ha in Kurnool district. For Bengal gram, NBeG 49 achieved a yield of 28.75 q/ha.
In Telangana, blackgram varieties TBG 104, GBG 1, LBG 787 and MBG 207were demonstrated. Greengram varieties MGG 347 and WGG 42 were also demonstrated, the highest yield of the two varieties 11.25 and 11.02 q/ha. Redgram varieties Hanuma, LRG 52, PRG 176, TDRG 4, Telangana Kandi 1, WRGE 93 and WRGE 97 were demonstrated. Bengal gram varieties NBeG 3, NBeG 47 and NBeG 49 were demonstrated, NBeG 47 recorded highest yield of about 28.75 q/ha in Mahabubnagar district.
In Tamil Nadu, Blackgram varieties VBN 8, VBN 9, VBN 10, VBN 11 and KKM 1 were demonstrated, among the varieties VBN 10 gave the highest yield of 12.50 q/ha in Tiruppur district. Greengram varieties CO 8 and VBN 4 were demonstrated. VBN 4 recorded average yield of 8.29 q/ha over 6.26 q/ha in check. Redgram variety CO 8 was demonstrated with the highest yield of 15.28 q/ha. Bengal gram varieties NBeG 452 and NBeG 49 were demonstrated, NBeG 49 recorded highest yield 28.75 q/ha in Guntur district.
In Puducherry, Blackgram variety VBN 8 recorded an average yield of 5.62 q/ha over 3.83 q/ha in check while greengram variety VBN 4 recorded 5.70 q/ha over 3.95 q/ha check yield.
Achievements in 2022-23
During 2022-23 kharif, rabi and summer seasons in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Puducherry. A total of 7076 demonstrations were conducted in 3060 ha on blackgram, greengram, redgram and Bengal gram.
In Tamil Nadu, Blackgram varieties VBN 8, VBN 10 and VBN 11 were demonstrated. Among the varieties, VBN 11 gave the highest yield of 9.52 q/ha. Greengram varieties CO 8, VBN 4 and MH 421 were demonstrated, VBN 4 recorded highest yield of 9.67 q/ha. Redgram variety CO 8 and LRG 52 were demonstrated where the average yield was 5.12 and 14.71 q/ha as against 4.05 and 12.20 q/ha in check. Bengal gram varieties NBeG 49 and NBeG 452 were demonstrated, where the average yields were 11.72 and 18.06 q/ha.
In Andhra Pradesh, Blackgram LBG 752, LBG 787 and TBG 104 were demonstrated, TBG 104 gave the highest yield of 23.75 q/ha. Greengram varieties IPM 2-14 and WGG 42 were with average yields 11.84 and 8.23 q/ha. Redgram varieties LRG 105, TRG 59, LRG 52 and PRG 176. .66 and 6.65 q/ha in check varieties, respectively. The highest yield in LRG 105 was 21.6 q/ha. Bengal gram varieties NBeG 452 and NBeG 49. Highest yield of 25.11 q/ha was recorded by NBeG 452.
In Telangana, Varieties TBG 104, VBN 8, MBG 207, PU 31 and MBG 1070 were demonstrated, VBN 8 recorded highest yield 16.42 q/ha. Greengram varieties WGG 42 and MGG 295 were demonstrated. The highest yield was recorded 13.42 q/ha in Khammam districts by variety MGG 385. Redgram varieties BSMR 736, PRG 176 and WRGe 97 were demonstrated, Among the varieties WRGe 97 highest yield 15.31 q/ha was recorded. Bengal gram varieties NBeG 3, NBeG 452 and NBeG 49 were demonstrated, highest yield of 26.17 q/ha was recorded by NBeG 452.
In Puducherry, blackgram variety VBN 8 and greengram variety WGG 42 were demonstrated, where the average yields were 6.19 and 6.48 q/ha
Achievements in 2023-24
CFLDs on pulses programme was implemented by 63 KVKs in the Zone during 2023-24 Kharif, Rabi and Summer seasons in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Puducherry. A total of 7699 demonstrations were conducted in 3582.2 ha on blackgram and redgram.
In Tamil Nadu, Blackgram varieties ADT 6, VBN 8, VBN 10 and VBN 11 were demonstrated. Among the varieties, VBN 11 gave the highest yield of 9.88 q/ha in Namakkal district. Redgram variety CO 8 and LRG 52 were demonstrated, the highest yield of 19.2 q/ha was recorded by variety LRG 52 in Theni district.
In Andhra Pradesh, Varieties VBN 8 and LBG 884 were demonstrated. Among the varieties, TBG 104 gave the highest average yield of 27.0 q/ha in Kurnool (Banavasi). Redgram varieties LRG 52, LRG 105, TRG 59 and PRG 176 were demonstrated, among the varieties the highest yield of 22.10 q/ha was recorded by TRG 59 in Kurnool (Yagantipalle).
In Telangana, blackgram varieties TBG 104, PU 31, GBG 1 and MBG 1080 were demonstrated, The highest yields recorded by the four varieties were 13.75, 15.82, 23.11 and 14.60 q/ha. Redgram varieties TDRG 4, WRG 93, PRG 176 and WRGe 97 were demonstrated, Among the varieties TDRG 4, and WRGe 97 gave the highest yields of 22.50 and 23.0 q/ha.
In Puducherry, blackgram variety VBN 11 was demonstrated during rabi season by KVK Karaikal where the average yield was 6.07 q/ha as against 5.12 q/ha in check.
Achievements in 2024-25
CFLDs on pulses programme was implemented by 22 KVKs in the Zone during 2024-25 Kharif and Rabi seasons in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. A total of 5091 demonstrations were conducted in 2138.8 ha on blackgram and redgram.
In Tamil Nadu, Blackgram varieties VBN 8, VBN 10 and VBN 11 were demonstrated. Among the varieties, VBN 11 gave the highest yield of 9.99 q/ha in Namakkal district.
In Andhra Pradesh, Varieties LBG 787, LBG 884, LBG 904, TBG 104 and TBG 129 were demonstrated in rabi season. Among the varieties, LBG 884, LBG 904, TBG 129 gave the highest average yields of 20 q/ha. Redgram varieties LRG 105, TRG 59 and PRG 176 were demonstrated during kharif season. Among the varieties the highest yield of 17.75 q/ha was recorded by PRG 176 in Anantapur (Reddipalle).
In Telangana, redgram varieties TDRG 59, WRG 93, GRG 811, WRGe 255 and WRGe 97 were demonstrated. Among the varieties WRGe 97 gave the highest yield of 20.00 q/ha.
