OFT

On Farm Testing

A.   Assessment

Varietal Evaluation

KVK, Vallabhnagar conducted varietal evaluation of Rabi onion using Farmer practices -Nasik Red (T1) and recommended variety – Agrifound Light Red (T2), NHRDF Red (T3), NHRDF Red 2 (T4), NHRDF Red 3 (T5) and NHRDF Red 4 (T6) varieties. It was observed that NHRDF Red 3 was maximum yield (296.6 q/ha) followed by NHRDF Red 4 (289.9 q/ha), NHRDF Red 2 (270.2 q/ha), NHRDF Red (270.2 q/ha), Agrifound Light Red (256.6) and farmer practices (198.9 q/ha), respectively. Further, net return from (T3) NHRDF Red 3 was also the highest (Rs. 351410/- and B: C ratio 3.64) Hence, NHRDF Red 3 variety has easily raise seedling, better germination and transplanting. NHRDF Red 3 has bulbs size medium and bulb light red color and maximum yield than other varieties.