FLD's with participation of farmers' in production technology was conducted in seven districts of Saurashtra. Thirty four, 50 and 50 farmers were selected for FLD's during 2005-2006, 2006-2007 and 2007-2008, respectively. Varietal, fertilizer, irrigation and inter cropping components were conducted in FLD's. Results indicated that 8.83 per cent average seed cotton yield was increased over improved varieties. In fertilizer components, there was no effect of DAP on seed cotton yield, however without DAP clearly showed the average saving of Rs. 1743/ha. The reduction of 3.98 per cent seed cotton yield was recorded in alternate furrow irrigation, but the cost of cultivation of Rs. 3370/ha was decreased as compared to local practices. In inter cropping practices, 10.13 per cent seed cotton yield was increased over local practices. Overall results clearly indicated that an additional net return of Rs. 5130, 3831, 1002 and 859 was recorded in improved varities, intercropping, irrigation and fertilizer components, respectively. Looking to the over all of three years average results with four improved production technologies of FLD's, recorded a increase of 4.6 per cent in seed cotton yield, reduced by 3.12 per cent in cost of cultivation and increased net return of 9.95 per cent with a net profit of 3371 Rs/ha during three years of cropping season.
