HAYULIANG, 15 Sep: The Anjaw Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) conducted a frontline demonstration on yard-long bean (var Arka Mangala) over the last two years to identify its suitability and performance under diversified agro-climatic conditions of Anjaw district.

The trials were conducted at 10 villages - Kaho, Chota Kundan, Bada Kundan, Amliang, Nenuliang, Supliang, Tafraliang, Metengliang, Swami Camp and Dhanbari - covering a total of 25 farmers, farmwomen and rural youths from different locations and farming situations across the district.

Yard-long bean variety Arka Mangala was evaluated under farmers' field conditions. Arka Mangala recorded overall supreme performance across different trials in different locations. The variety showed early maturity, higher yield potential and better adaptability under the prevailing agro-climatic conditions of the district, making it a promising variety for cultivation among local farmers.

The consistent performance of yard-long bean (var Arka Mangala) in different locations demonstrates its suitability under diverse growing conditions, the KVK stated in a release.

Based on the results of the frontline demonstration and farmers' feedback, the KVK recommended Arka Mangala as a promising yard-long bean variety for horizontal expansion of the technology for its adoption in different locations of the district.

KVK Head Dr Debasis Sasmal encouraged wider promotion of yard-long bean among the farmers due to its early maturity, high yield potential, and adaptability to local conditions.

Horticulture expert Satveer Yadav also advised the farmers to adopt the promising variety along with recommended production practices for higher productivity and better economic returns.