Journal of FARM SCIENCES, Vol 10, No 2 (1997)

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A Study on Diffusion of Farm Technology under First Line Demonstration Programme in Raichur District

A. Bheemappa

Abstract


The results of the study carried out in Raichur district during 1994-95 indicated that in the distribution of farmers possessing knowledge of recommended practices considerable increase was noticed in fertilizer use among all the crops, followed by improved implements among  Groundnut (400%) and Sunflower (178.6%), the proper method of seed treatment among Redgram (300%) and Bengalgram (109.1%) farmers. In the adoption of recommended practices, the use of micronutrients among farmers of Groundnut and Sunflower crops, Rhizobium seed treatment among Redgram and Greengram farmers and fertilizer use among Bengalgram crop farmers, the programme has contributed to highest increase after the implementation. Whereas, in the use of herbicides among all the crop farmers, improved implements among Redgram farmers and Micronutrients application among farmers of greengram and bengalgram crop, the programme did not shown any impact. Not convinced of treatment results in chemical and Rhizobium seed treatment and micronutrient use, in-effectiveness of recommended pesticides and non-availability of inputs were the first ranked reasons for adopting the recommended practices. The technology for increasing yield in Groundnut, evaluation of hybrids of various companies and suitable cropping pattern in Sunflower, modification in spacing in Redgram, developing of varieties resistant to powdery mildew in Greengram, and fertilizer recommendation for tank bed areas in Bengal gram crop were the major feedback for future research.

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