Abstract

To assess the influence of frontline demonstration scheme, on adoption of farm practices by the farmers 40 participants and 40 non-participants of Groundnut frontline demonstration were selected randomly in Madurai and Coimbatore districts. The needed data were collected and analysed. The results show that a considerable per cent (75 to 85%) of both the participants and non-participants have adopted the application of gypsum and pest and disease management practices after the introduction of frontline demonstration on groundnut cultivation. Frontline demonstration have increased the extent of adoption of modern groundnut cultivation practices.

Keywords: Groundnut cultivation practices, Frontline demonstration, Extent of adoption