Success Story of CFLD on Oilseed: Vijendra Singh brought revolution in farming with new variety of mustard

Vijendra Singh from being a simple farmer to bringing innovation in agriculture in the district is no less than an inspiration. After completing his high school from T.B.B Singh Inter College in Tundla, Firozabad in 1972, he started farming on a small land of 3.5 acres to support his family.

Vijendra Singh not only successfully grew crops in Rabi and Kharif seasons but also grew wheat, mustard, urad and millet crops. Along with this, he also started a small dairy business. With this dairy business, his dedication towards both his livelihood and the farming community was seen. He has written a new chapter of success with a new variety of mustard.

Vijender Singh wins award for urad crop

After years of struggle, his hard work started paying off. He won the first prize at the district level for his urad crop and earned the first prize at the state level for his exceptional millet production. He sells seeds of high-yielding varieties to earn income.

Vijender Singh’s commitment to helping his fellow farmers did not end with his success. He distributes free seeds of new mustard varieties to needy farmers in villages like Baghai, Dheerpura, Chatrai and Mohammadabad to promote the adoption of these varieties.

Training programme on new mustard variety (CFLD on Oilseed) with ICAR-KVK

In 2023, when Vijender Singh and other local farmers showed interest in improving oilseed production, a team of scientists from ICAR-KVK Firozabad visited the area. They interacted with the farmers and conducted a survey. Based on their results, ICAR-KVK organized a training program for the farmers on the new mustard variety.

Subsequently, they provided seeds of the new high-yielding mustard variety DRMR 1165-40 along with other necessary inputs for demonstration purposes. The crop was sown in the second week of September 2023 and harvested in the last week of April 2024.

Vijendra Singh brought revolution by introducing new mustard variety (CFLD on Oilseed)

After getting expert guidance, training and mustard seeds for demonstration purpose, the farmers sowed the crop with the new mustard variety in September 2023 and harvested it in April 2024. Which gave a great yield of 26.4 quintals per hectare. Along with this, there was a net profit of Rs 107,940 per hectare.

The introduction of this new high-yielding mustard variety revolutionized the farming methods in the village. Which left a lasting impression on the farmers of the village. Vijender Singh became a symbol of progress. He inspired farmers in Firozabad and beyond to adopt new agricultural techniques and new crop varieties.

His efforts have not only increased the oilseed production in the district but also increased its impact. Due to which the demand for new varieties of mustard is increasing.

Vijender Singh became a role model for other farmers

Farmers now see him as their role model. Along with this, his success story is also spreading rapidly in the surrounding villages. His success started a new era in farming. His field experiment with a new variety of mustard was successful.

Vijender Singh is making Firozabad a better agricultural landscape

Through his wisdom, foresight and dedication, Vijender Singh is not only changing his farming methods but also improving the agricultural landscape of Firozabad. With this step, he proved that even on a small scale, farmers can achieve good and better results with the right knowledge, technology and resources and with the support of the community.

With the new mustard variety DRMR 1165-40, he not only increased his income but also helped in increasing the income of the farmers around him.

Questions and answers related to the new mustard variety DRMR 1165-40

Question 1- What is the production capacity of the new mustard variety DRMR 1165-40?

Answer- Its production capacity is 22-26 quintals per hectare. The oil content in its seeds is 40 to 42.5 percent. This mustard variety is ready in 135-140 days. This mustard variety gives better yield in both irrigated and non-irrigated conditions.

Question 2- For which area is the new mustard variety DRMR 1165-40 suitable?

Answer- New variety of mustard DRMR 1165-40, also known as Rukmani. This variety of mustard was developed in 2020 by ICAR-DRMR Institute Bharatpur. This variety of mustard has been recommended for Rajasthan, Delhi, Haryana, Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir.

Question 3- What is the oil content in DRMR 1165-40?

Answer- The oil content in its seeds ranges from 40 to 42.5 percent. The production capacity of this variety of mustard is 2200-2600 kg per hectare.

Question 4- How much time does mustard variety DRMR 1165-40 take to ripen?

Answer- DRMR 1165-40 takes 135 to 140 days to ripen. This variety has been developed by the Directorate of Mustard Research. The oil content in it is 41 to 42 percent

Question 5-What are the features of DRMR 1165-40? 

Answer- The improved variety of mustard DRMR 1165-40 is very beneficial for the farmers of Rajasthan, Delhi, Haryana, Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir. It gives a yield of up to 18 quintals per hectare. The length of the mustard plant of this variety is 191-204 cm. The oil content in this variety of mustard is found to be up to 40.7 percent.

Question 6-What is CFLD in agriculture?

Answer- CFLD i.e. Cluster Frontline Demonstration is a unique way of providing a direct interface between scientists and farmers on oilseeds and pulses crops by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research. Where farmers are guided by KVK scientists during demonstrations of advanced techniques like seed treatment, IPM, INM, land preparation etc. Scientists regularly monitor the demonstrated fields. The Cluster Frontline Demonstration project was started from 2015-16 under NFSM and NMOOP. 

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