Yield Gap Analysis and Impact Assessment of Colocasia in Arunachal Pradesh, India

The present study was carried out at Tirap district of Arunachal Pradesh, India during kharif 2015-16 and 2016-17 respectively. Before conducting the trials; a field survey was also carried out about farmer’s practices of colocassia. As per the survey’s result Lack of knowledge about improved variety, scientific cultivation practices, nutrient management was the major issues among farmers. As per the result of the study, OFT results were better (356 & 372 q/ha) as compared farmer’s practices (243 & 268 q/ha), B:C ratio was also better (4.83 & 4.81) as compared farmer’s practice (2.28 & 3.15). The current results are proving that the yield and economics of colocassia can be boost up by adopting recommended technologies.