On Farm Trials (OFTs)
On farm trials are practical research methods that allow to evaluate agricultural practices, products, and technologies in real-world conditions, ultimately enhancing productivity and sustainability.On farm trials serve as a vital tool to test and learn how different practices, products, and equipment perform within their specific cropping systems. These trials help in validating research findings from controlled environments by applying them in real-life farming situations
| Sr. No. | Crop/Enterprise | Title of OFT | Area(ha)/Enterprise(No.) | No. of Participants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Poultry | Assessment of CARI, Sonali Poultry birds performance in backyard poultry | 200 birds | 10 |
| 2. | Turmeric | Varietal assessment of Turmeric | 3.90 | 07 |
| 3. | Nurichikki | Assessment of Nutri Chikki from Sesame and Flaxseed | - | 13 |
| 4. | Millets Chakali | Preparation of Extruded product from From foxtail millets Chakali | - | 13 |
| 5. | Soybean | Management of Soybean Leaf defoliator | 2.6 | 13 |
| 6. | Chili | Assessment on Management of Leaf curl in Chili | 1.3 | 13 |
| 7. | Banana | Assessing the effect of different types of bunch protection material on Post harvest quality of Banana | 4.4 | 10 |
| 8. | Gladiolus | Varietal assessment of Gladiolus varieties | 0.50 | 15 |