Vol. 11, Special Issue 1 (2022)

Author(s):
Giri PR, Kharde PB, Chougule SB and Dhadwad MB

Abstract:
An experiment entitled “Socio-economic Status of Small Farmers in Western Maharashtra” was conducted at Department of Agricultural Extension and Communication, Post Graduate Institute, MPKV, Rahuri, during 2020-21.The important constraint faced by small farmers were non –remunerative prices of agro produce, Fragmentation of land holdings, income obtained is lesss, not sufficient for family expenditure, condition of road and poor transportation, less market awareness and market information. The major suggestions for refinement were Goverment need to provide good and assured mrket for agriculture commodity, Awareness among farmers related to market information and prices of produce, Provide training to the small farmers to create awareness about improved farm practices, new techonology and processing and value addition of farm produce.