Correltion analysis of the turmeric growers regarding knowledge and adoption of post harvest technology
Author(s):
Barme SB, Manvar VS and Kharge AP
Abstract:
The present study was carried out to analyze the relationship between profile of turmeric growers with their knowledge and adoption of post harvest technology (PHT). For this study, Hingoli District was selected from Marathwada region due to high area under turmeric production. In Hingoli District two Taluka viz., Vasmat and Aundha were selected purposively on the basis of maximum number turmeric grower and three villages from both Talukas were selected. From each village twenty (20) members were selected constituting the sample size 120. Ex-post facto research design was used for this study. Keeping in a view the objective of this study and well structured interview schedule was designed. This includes relevant question for seeking information in respect of independent and dependent variable. The question was asked in local language (i.e. Marathi). The data collections from the turmeric growers were edited tabulated and analyzed using suitable statistical tools i.e. frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation and Pearsons coefficient of correlation. The study was noticed that relationship between profile of turmeric growers with their knowledge and adoption of post harvest technology (PHT). It was stated that all respondents were having medium level relationship with independent variables except annual income, cropping pattern and source of irrigation shows non-significant relationship with knowledge of PHT by the turmeric grower. And other side independent variables like cropping pattern, annual income, age and source of irrigation shows non-significant relationship with adoption of PHT by the turmeric grower.
How to cite this article:
Barme SB, Manvar VS, Kharge AP. Correltion analysis of the turmeric growers regarding knowledge and adoption of post harvest technology. Pharma Innovation 2022;11(3):395-400.