scholarly journals Knowledge of Potato Growers About Improved Potato Production Technology in East Khasi Hills District of Meghalaya

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. 52-60
Author(s):  
Aibanroy Lyngkhoi ◽  
Dipak Kumar Bose ◽  
Jahanara Jahanara
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Production Technology ◽  
Potato Production ◽  
Knowledge Level ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Aged Group ◽  
Primary Level ◽  
Interview Method ◽  
Medium Level ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

The study was conducted in East Khasi Hills District of Meghalaya to measure the knowledge level of potato growers about improved production technology. A total number of 120 respondents were selected randomly from ten villages under Mylliem block because productivity, production and area under potato cultivation were found to be maximum. The data were collected by personnel interview method by using pre- tested interview schedule and later appropriate statistical analysis was done to find out the meaningful results. The findings of the study revealed that majority (61.67%) of the respondents belonged to the middle- aged group, 67.50 per cent of the respondents mainly depended on agriculture as their main occupation and 47.50 per cent of the respondents had an educational attainment up to primary level. The findings also revealed that majority (50.83%) of the respondents had medium level of knowledge towards improved potato production technology followed by 30% and 19.17% of the respondents with low and high levels of knowledge respectively.

scholarly journals Knowledge of the Ginger Growers toward Improved Cultivation Technology in Ri-Bhoi District of Meghalaya

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 183-188
Author(s):  
Bankitbok Kharphuli ◽  
Syed H. Mazhar ◽  
Dipak Kumar Bose ◽  
Jahanara Jahanara
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Personal Interview ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Interview Method ◽  
Meaningful Result ◽  
Medium Level ◽  
Cultivation Technology

The present study was conducted to assess the knowledge of the ginger growers toward improved cultivation technology in Ri-Bhoi district of Meghalaya. A total number of 120 ginger growing farmers were selected proportionately from eight villages under Umsning Block because production, productivity and area under ginger cultivation were found to be maximum. The data were collected by personal interview method by using pre-tested interview schedule and later appropriate statistical analysis was done to find out the meaningful result. The findings of this study revealed that majority (65.83 %) of the respondents had medium level of overall knowledge towards improved cultivation technology of ginger followed by 21.67 percent and 12.50 per cent of the respondents with low and high levels of knowledge respectively.

scholarly journals Knowledge and Adoption of Mentha Growers Regarding Recommended Cultivation Practices of Mentha Crop in Siddhaur Block of Barabanki District Uttar Pradesh

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 16-32
Author(s):  
Ravi Prakash Verma ◽  
Jahanara Jahanara ◽  
Dipak Kumar Bose
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Method ◽  
Uttar Pradesh ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Interview Method ◽  
Cultivation Practices ◽  
Meaningful Result ◽  
Medium Level ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
High Level ◽  
Adoption Level

This study was conducted in Siddhaur block of Barabanki district of Uttar Pradesh in 2020-2021. With the help of random sampling method, 120 Mentha growers were selected and data were collected by personal interview method by using pre-tested interview schedule and later appropriate statistical analysis was done to find out the meaningful result. The finding of the study revealed that the overall level of knowledge of mentha growers regarding the recommended practices indicated they have medium knowledge level. The Adoption level of mentha growers on recommended cultivation practices of mentha also indicated as medium level of adoption (66.70%), followed by low level of adoption (21.70%) and high level of adoption (11.60%).

scholarly journals KNOWLEDGE AND PREVALENCE OF DIABETES AND HYPERTENSION AMONG ADULTS IN SELECTED VILLAGES OF UDUPI DISTRICT - KARNATAKA

2014 ◽  
Vol 04 (04) ◽  
pp. 081-083
Author(s):  
Suja Karkada ◽  
Navaneetha Navaneetha ◽  
Ansuya Ansuya
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Mass Media ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Average Level ◽  
Knowledge Level ◽  
Inferential Statistics ◽  
Primary Level ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Abstract Objectives:to assess the prevalence and knowledge of diabetes and hypertension among adults and to find the association between knowledge level and variables. Methods:Descriptive survey was conducted among adults in the selected villages of Udupi district during July 2009- July 2010. The study subjects were interviewed to collect the details with a questionnaire. Total 385 adults were selected by non- probability convenient sampling technique. Data were entered in SPSS11.5 version and analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results:Out of 385 adults, 27.8% of adults were females and 72.2% had their education up to primary level. Majority (82.2%) of the adults were having unskilled occupation and 96% of them had exposure to mass media. Majority (50.4%) of them had average knowledge on diabetes mellitus and prevalence was found to be only 5%. Majority (50.6%) of the sample had average level of knowledge about hypertension and the prevalence of hypertension was 19.5%. Result shows that there is no significant association between knowledge and selected variables.

scholarly journals Knowledge level of drip irrigation farmers about drip irrigation technology

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 311-314
Author(s):  
Sushma Sahu ◽  
D.K. Surywanshi ◽  
M.A. Khan ◽  
Bhedu Prasad Sahu
Keyword(s):  
High Risk ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Drip Irrigation ◽  
Knowledge Level ◽  
Personal Interview ◽  
Statistical Tools ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Irrigation Technology ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
High Level

The present study was carried out during 2013 in the Durg district of Chhattisgarh state. This study was conducted in randomly selected 8 villages of two purposively selected blocks i.e. Durg and Dhamdha located in Durg district. The aim of this study was to assess the risk orientation and level of knowledge of drip irrigation farmers about drip irrigation technology. A total of 128 respondents including 64 drip irrigation farmers and 64 non-drip irrigation farmers were selected randomly. The data collection was done by the use of interview schedule through personal interview. Data were analyzed with help of suitable statistical tools. The findings revealed that majority of the respondents had high risk bearing capability and having high level of knowledge about equipments fitted in DIS. Majority of the DIF were having high level of knowledge regarding drip irrigation technology.

scholarly journals A study on extent of adoption of recommended Chilli (Capsicum annum L.) production technology among the farmers of Patharia in Madhya Pradesh

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (02) ◽  
pp. 255-261
Author(s):  
Brajesh Singh Thakur ◽  
Richa Sharma ◽  
Kota Chakrapani
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Madhya Pradesh ◽  
Medium Size ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Capsicum Annum ◽  
Medium Level ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

The present study on extent of adoption of chilli growers was conducted in Damoh district of Madhya Pradesh covering one block. A total of 120 respondents were selected by simple random sampling method from six randomly selected villages. Pre-tested well structured interview schedule was used for collecting the relevant information’s. The study inferred that majority of the respondents were of middle aged, belonged to medium size of family, other backward class, illiterate, having low annual income between Rs. 35,001 to 60,000,no membership in any organization indicating poor social participation and farming (chilli cultivation) as the main occupation. Most of the respondents were having medium level of knowledge have medium level of adoption. It was found that villagers do not get other vegetable for their commercial income, through chilli they at least filling this gap of income, although they are producing chilli at low level. Majority of the respondents reported that reasons of adoption of this crop due to chilli needs, less hard work with high benefits and income and it is good for soil also.

scholarly journals Knowledge Level of Onion Growers on Improved Onion Production Technologies in Gadag District of Karnataka

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Shashidhar K. Baraker ◽  
K. C. Lalitha ◽  
K. V. Manjunath ◽  
Dadimi Anilkumar Reddy
Keyword(s):  
Significant Relationship ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Knowledge Level ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Medium Level ◽  
Cent Level ◽  
Production Technologies ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Level Of Significance

Aim: To assess the Knowledge level of Onion growers on Improved Onion production technologies and to find out the Relationship between personal, socio economical and psychological characteristics of onion growers with their knowledge level. Study Design: “Ex-post facto” research design. Place and Duration of the Study: The present study was conducted during 2017–18 in Gadag district of Karnataka. Methodology: Two villages from each of the four Taluks of Gadag district were randomly selected and from eight villages, 15 respondents were selected from each village by adopting random sampling method to form a sample of 120 farmers. Data was collected from the respondents by personal interview method using a pre-tested structured interview schedule. Results: Majority of the farmers have medium level (42.50%) of knowledge followed by high level (31.66) of knowledge. Further study revealed that farmers had cent percent knowledge on seed rate, time of sowing, irrigation and weeding, whereas low level of knowledge on transplanting (10%), fertilizer dose (10%) and plant protection (15%). Independent variables like, Education, Mass media exposure, Extension contact, Management Orientation were have significant relationship with knowledge level of onion growers at 1 per cent level of significance, While Age, Farming experience, Innovativeness, Extension participation, Social participation and Risk Orientation at 5 per cent level of significance and variables such as Family size, Land holding , Area under Onion cultivation, Annual income exhibit non-significant relationship with knowledge level of onion growers. Conclusion: Significant portion of respondents were having medium level of knowledge with most of the independent variables contributing significantly towards their knowledge level on improved onion production technologies.

scholarly journals Study the Working Conditions of Ao Naga Tribal Women Engaged in Different Farming Activities at Tuli Block of Mokokchung, Nagaland

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. 136-141
Author(s):  
Temsukala Lemtor ◽  
Syed H. Mazhar ◽  
Jahanara Jahanara
Keyword(s):  
Working Conditions ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Personal Interview ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Interview Method ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Tribal Women ◽  
Medium Level ◽  
Aforementioned Study

This study has been conducted to find out the working conditions of Ao Naga tribal women in different farming activities in the district of Mokokchung. The aforementioned study was conducted in Tuli Block at Mokokchung district in the year 2021. A descriptive research designed was applied for this study. The primary data was collected from 120 respondents by personal interview method using pre-structured interview schedule. After the analysis of the data it was observed that, maximum number of the respondents were having medium level of extension contact and a medium level percentage was found in regards to the attitude of the respondents.

scholarly journals Adoption and knowledge level of farmers about alfalfa scientific cultivation practices in Eastern Ladakh (UT), India

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (AAEBSSD) ◽  
pp. 98-104
Author(s):  
Kunzes Angmo ◽  
Sonam Spaldon ◽  
Yogesh Kumar ◽  
Hanuman L. Verma ◽  
Jigmet Laskit ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Animal Husbandry ◽  
Knowledge Level ◽  
Cultivation Practices ◽  
Fodder Crops ◽  
Medium Level ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Management Techniques ◽  
High Level ◽  
Livestock Rearing

Livestock rearing is one of the major occupations of Chanthang region India and is making significant contribution to the Ladakh’s socioeconomic development.Important role of alfalfa in development of animal husbandry is based on high potential for production of biomass. The study was conducted in eastern Ladakh (India) during 2015-19, due to deficit and scarcity of fodder crops in the region. First part of the study deals with the agronomic and management techniques adopted for cultivation of alfalfa. Second part deals with the adoption and knowledge level of farmers, which was calculated using a questionnaire. Randomly ten villages were selected from eastern Ladakh, in each village, 10 respondents were randomly selected. The study aimed to assess the adoption and knowledge level of alfalfa growers in alfalfa production. Information was obtained with the help of questionnairemethod. The data were analyzed, tabulated and the results were drawn with the help of descriptive statistical methods. The finding of the study revealed that the overall level of Adoption and knowledge of alfalfa production technology was medium. Majority of the farmers (67%) had medium level of knowledge and adoption (60%) of scientific alfalfa cultivation practices. More number of large farmers had high level of knowledge and adoption as compared to medium and small farmers. More awareness programmes should be organized to increase level of knowledge and adoption of cultivation practices to sustain alfalfa production in eastern Ladakh.

scholarly journals An Overview of Knowledge Level of the Farmers about Recommended Cultural Practices for Vegetable Production in North India

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Simarjit Kaur ◽  
Gurvinder Singh
Keyword(s):  
Growth And Development ◽  
Cultural Practices ◽  
North India ◽  
Vegetable Production ◽  
Knowledge Level ◽  
Iron Protein ◽  
Daily Diet ◽  
Medium Level ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
High Level

Vegetables are more valuable due to the presence of important mineral, vitamins, carbohydrates, iron protein and other important body nutrients in these. Vegetables play an important role in our daily diet. Vegetables promote our body growth and development and also protect our body from various disease and deficiencies. We all know about the importance of vegetable but knowledge levels of the farmers about vegetable production are still very low. During the surveying of literature on the knowledge level of the farmers about recommended cultural practices for vegetable production studied that majority of farmers had a medium level of knowledge followed by the low level of knowledge. Only a few farmers had a high level of knowledge about recommended cultural practices for vegetable production.

scholarly journals Knowledge level of beneficiary and non-beneficiary red gram farmers

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 293-297
Author(s):  
S. Prashanth ◽  
S.G. Aski ◽  
S.H. Gotyal
Keyword(s):  
Disease Control ◽  
Sample Size ◽  
Pest Control ◽  
Knowledge Level ◽  
Irrigation Frequency ◽  
Seed Rate ◽  
Medium Level ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Post Harvesting ◽  
High Level

The research was conducted in Vijayapura district of Karnataka during the year 2019-20 with the sample size of 120 respondents. The findings revealed that, in case of beneficiary farmers about 40.00 per cent of red gram farmers were belonged to high level of knowledge. In case of nonbeneficiary farmers about 38.33 per cent of red gram farmers were belonged to medium level of knowledge. It is clear that, in case of beneficiary farmers about cent (100.00 %) per cent of the respondents had knowledge about improved red gram variety, recommended seed rate, recommended spacing, irrigation frequency, intercultivation, weeding, important pests, pest control, important diseases, harvesting and post-harvesting. In case of non-beneficiary farmers it is revealed that, cent (100.00 %) per cent of the respondents had knowledge about weeding and post-harvesting, 98.33 per cent of the red gram farmers had knowledge about inter cultivation, 90.00 per cent of the red gram farmers had knowledge about time of sowing, 86.67 per cent of the red gram farmers had knowledge about important diseases, 85.00 per cent of the red gram farmers had knowledge about disease control.

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