Comparing the Yield and Knowledge Level of Cluster Frontline Demonstration (CFLD) Beneficiaries and Non-Beneficiaries

Authors

  • Rishabh Yadav PhD Scholar, Department of Agricultural Extension Education, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology, Meerut-250110, Uttar Pradesh, India
  • L B Singh Professor and Head, Department of Agricultural Extension Education, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology, Meerut-250110, Uttar Pradesh, India
  • Harsha PhD Scholar, Department of Agricultural Extension Education, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology, Meerut-250110, Uttar Pradesh, India
  • Shubham Singh Assistant Professor, School of Agricultural Sciences, IIMT University, Meerut-250001, Uttar Pradesh, India
  • Mohit Kumar Pandey Project Associate-II, Centre for Aromatic Plants, Selaqui, Dehradun-248011, Uttarakhand, India
  • Manoj Kumar Assistant Professor, Department of Agricultural Extension, DDU University, Gorakhpur-273009, Uttar Pradesh, India
  • Ayush Kumar Project Associate, Banda University of Agriculture and Technology, Banda-210001, Uttar Pradesh, India
  • C N Amogh PhD Scholar, Department of Agricultural Extension, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
  • Chandra Shekhar Prajapati Assistant Professor, Department of Agricultural Extension, DDU University, Gorakhpur-273009, Uttar Pradesh, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/IJEE.2026.62220

Keywords:

Demonstration, Knowledge, Mustard, Oilseed, Evaluation.

Abstract

The research was conducted during 2024-25, aimed to assess the benefits of the Cluster Frontline Demonstration (CFLD) programme on mustard cultivation knowledge and yield among farmers in Uttar Pradesh (UP). By employing the quasi-experimental design, comparing non-beneficiaries (B0), previous beneficiaries 2021–2024 (B1) and current beneficiaries 2024-25 (B2) with 120 participants each and a total sample size of 360, across three Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) of UP. The data was collected through a personal interview. Knowledge scores (% correct) and yield (q ha-1) were measured and compared by using Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney U tests. Results showed a significant difference in yield, i.e. 14.00 q ha-1 (B0) and 18.61 q ha-1 (B2), and median knowledge increased significantly in variety (27.27% to 63.64%) and harvesting and threshing (50.00% to 100.00%) across three groups. All practices show a significant difference (p < 0.00625), with effect sizes up to 0.293. Results show that the CFLD programme significantly increases knowledge and yields, due to targeted training and resource support. Non-significant initial differences in some practices suggested overcoming barriers with sustained participation.

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2026-03-23

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Vol. 62 No. 2 (2026): Indian Journal of Extension Education (Apr-Jun)

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Comparing the Yield and Knowledge Level of Cluster Frontline Demonstration (CFLD) Beneficiaries and Non-Beneficiaries (R. Yadav, L. B. Singh, Harsha, S. Singh, M. K. Pandey, M. Kumar, A. Kumar, C. N. Amogh, & C. S. Prajapati, Trans.). (2026). Indian Journal of Extension Education, 62(2), 123-128. https://doi.org/10.48165/IJEE.2026.62220