~ 596 ~ International Journal of Research in Agronomy 2024; 7(3): 596-598 E-ISSN: 2618-0618 P-ISSN: 2618-060X © Agronomy www.agronomyjournals.com 2024; 7(3): 596-598 Received: 13-01-2024 Accepted: 23-02-2024 SR Dhuware Scientist, Department of Agricultural Extension, KVK Balaghat, JNKVV, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India Ghanshyam Deshmukh Associate Professor, Department of Agriculture Engineering, College of Agril Waraseoni, Balaghat, JNKVV, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India RL Raut Senior Scientist & Head, Department of Horticulture, KVK Balaghat, JNKVV, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India Rajni Agashe SMS, Department of Agricultural Extension, KVK Mahasamund, IGKVV, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India DR Agashe SMS, Department of Agricultural Meteorology, KVK Balaghat, JNKVV, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India Corresponding Author: SR Dhuware Scientist, Department of Agricultural Extension, KVK Balaghat, JNKVV, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India Assessment of front-line demonstrations of mustard production in transfer of technology at Balaghat District of Madhya Pradesh SR Dhuware, Ghanshyam Deshmukh, RL Raut, Rajni Agashe and Dharmendra Agashe DOI: https://doi.org/10.33545/2618060X.2024.v7.i3h.487 Abstract Mustard is one of the principal oilseed crops grown in the Balaghat area of Madhya Pradesh. The district of Balaghat has an area, production, and productivity of 3337 ha, 2166 metric tons, and 649 kg/hectares of mustard, while Madhya Pradesh has 749473ha, 1307930 metric tons, and 1745 kg/ha. This illustrates how productivity can rise by implementing superior technologies for producing mustard. Modern technology needs a lot of work to be widely adopted. The main cause of farmers' comparatively tardy adoption of new methods is their low socioeconomic standing. In order to investigate the impacts of CFLD, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Balaghat, held Cluster Front Line Demonstrations at four different villages in the Balaghat district of Madhya Pradesh during the rabi seasons of 2021–22 and 2022–23. The technology index was 58.25% on average, the technological gap was 11.65 q/ha on average, and the average extension gap was 2.2 q/ha between 2021 and 2023. It was observed that suggested practices (CFLDs) had benefit cost ratios (B:C) of 2.2 and 2.3, in contrast to farmer practices for the preceding two years, which had B:C of 1.7 and 1.9. The experiment's application of improved mustard technology resulted in a yield increase above local levels. The demonstration's results indicate that higher yield can be achieved by using better techniques, like improved varieties, seed treatment, line planting, balanced fertilizer dosing, and insect-pest management. Keywords: Average, management, treatment Introduction Mustard (Brassica juncea L.) is one of the most important winter oilseed crops. India is the third-largest producer of mustard and rapeseed in the world, after China and Canada, with 11.12% of worldwide production (DRMR, 2012–13). Rapeseed: Mustard is the second most important oilseed crop after soybean, accounting for 20–22% of all oilseeds produced in India. Most of it is grown in northern India, with the two states that produce the most being Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. Rain-fed farming methods are a good fit for mustard crops since they require less water (240–400 mm) to complete their life cycle. Mustard seed has an average oil content of 34–43% and accounts for 32% of all edible oil. Singh & Associates, 2021). One of the oilseed crops that significantly boosts farmers' incomes is mustard. During 2020 –21, Madhya Pradesh produces an average of 1745 kg/ha of mustard, or roughly 1307930 metric tons, on 749473 hectares. The Balaghat District now produces 2166 metric tonnes of mustard, with an area of roughly 3337 hectares and a yield of 649 kg/ha. This demonstrates that farmers are harvesting low yield due to a lack of knowledge about improved mustard production methods, which results in low income per unit area. Trainings and technological demos on Mustard manufacturing are being carried out in an attempt to boost Mustard productivity. This study attempts to give a comparative analysis of the technology displayed and the methods used by local mustard farmers. Methodology During Rabi 2022–22 and 2022–23, a study was conducted in the Krishi Vigyan Kendra