Kumar, Sandeep and Meena, N. R. and Doharey, R.K. and Bhusan, Mani and Warshini, Amrit and Verma, Aman (2024) Knowledge of Wheat Growers Regarding Improved Wheat Production Technology in Jamui District of Bihar, India. Journal of Experimental Agriculture International, 46 (8). pp. 42-48. ISSN 2457-0591
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Abstract
Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is a major cereal crop that plays a crucial role in ensuring food security in India. This study aimed to assess the knowledge level of wheat growers regarding improved wheat production technologies in Jamui district of Bihar. A multistage random sampling technique was employed to select a sample of 120 respondents from 12 villages across two blocks. Primary data were collected through personal interviews using a pre-structured interview schedule. The results revealed that 56.66% of the respondents possessed a medium level of knowledge, while 25% had low knowledge, and 18.34% had high knowledge. Farmers exhibited the highest knowledge regarding sowing time (90.56%), irrigation management (88%), and harvesting (75.34%). Practices like plant growth regulators (45.37%) and intercropping (56.76%) had relatively lower knowledge levels. Correlation analysis showed that variables like age, caste, education, risk orientation, scientific orientation, and extension contact had a significant positive correlation with knowledge level. Annual income, marital status, land holding, family type, and family size exhibited a positive but statistically insignificant correlation, while economic motivation showed a negative correlation with knowledge level. The study highlights the need for strengthening extension services, educational programs, and promoting scientific orientation and risk-taking ability among farmers to enhance their knowledge and facilitate the adoption of improved wheat production technologies, ultimately leading to increased productivity in the region.
Item Type: | Article |
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Subjects: | STM Open Academic > Agricultural and Food Science |
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Date Deposited: | 15 Jul 2024 06:02 |
Last Modified: | 15 Jul 2024 06:02 |
URI: | http://publish.sub7journal.com/id/eprint/2222 |