Commercialization of summer radish cultivation for higher income generation
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Authors
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D. R. Chaudhary
Choudhary Sarwan Kumar Himanchal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidhalaya, Palampur, Himanchal Pradesh 176 061
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Lav Bhushan
Choudhary Sarwan Kumar Himanchal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidhalaya, Palampur, Himanchal Pradesh 176 061
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Sanjeev Parmar
Choudhary Sarwan Kumar Himanchal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidhalaya, Palampur, Himanchal Pradesh 176 061
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Manjula Kumari
Choudhary Sarwan Kumar Himanchal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidhalaya, Palampur, Himanchal Pradesh 176 061
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Narinder Singh
Choudhary Sarwan Kumar Himanchal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidhalaya, Palampur, Himanchal Pradesh 176 061
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Ashish S. Murai
Choudhary Sarwan Kumar Himanchal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidhalaya, Palampur, Himanchal Pradesh 176 061
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Parvender Sheoran
Choudhary Sarwan Kumar Himanchal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidhalaya, Palampur, Himanchal Pradesh 176 061
Keywords:
Diversification, Farm income enhancement, Hill agriculture, Off-season vegetables, Technology adoptionAbstract
Under the ICAR’s Farmers FIRST Programme (2016–2024) in Dharer Panchayat, Baijnath Block, Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, summer radish cultivation was promoted to enhance farmers’ income through diversification. Improved hybrids and scientific practices such as line sowing and seed treatment replaced traditional broadcast methods, resulting in higher yields (170.7 q/ha vs.
115.9 q/ha) and improved B:C ratios (4.9 vs. 2.8). Farmers adopted commercial-scale cultivation, supported by improved road access and market linkages. The intervention increased total farm income by about 79%, with nearly 45% of farmers doubling their income, demonstrating the profitability and scalability of summer radish in hill farming systems.
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