Vol. 11, Special Issue 12 (2022)

Author(s):
Mir Rufaida and Rekhi Singh

Abstract:
To analyze the level of technology adoption across different farm sizes of paddy growers in Kashmir region the study was conducted in 2016-17 with a sample of 150 farmers selected by multistage random sampling method, using specially designed pre-tested schedules and questionnaires through personal interview of the respondents. Among the respondents 47.00 per cent had medium level of adoption and only 24.00 per cent had high level of technological adoption. Majority of farmers followed the recommendations and management practices right from selection of varieties, fertilizer management, spacing and weedicide application along with scientific water and disease management strategies. The correlation results revealed that variables viz; age, education, family type, income, farming experience, attitude towards high yielding varieties, contact with extension personnel and social participation had positive and significant relationship with adoption of recommended package of practices.