ADOPTION AND RESOURCE USE EFFICIENCY OF SOYBEAN IN JUNAGADH DISTRICT 3692
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2023-06
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JAU,JUNAGADH
Abstract
The study on “adoption and resource use efficiency of soybean in junagadh
district” was undertaken to me assure the objectives of to analyze the growth
performance and adoption level of farmers examine the satisfaction level, resource use
and constraint. The study was carried out in Junagadh district. Multistage sampling
technique was used. A total of 120 soybean farmers were selected for the study.
Exponential function or the semi-log equation, adoption level index, Cobb-Douglas
function, Likert scale and Garrett’s ranking technique were used for the study. This
study focuses on soybean cultivation in Junagadh district, revealing a positive growth
trend in terms of increased cultivation area and overall production. However, the
productivity growth rate was relatively lower, indicating the need to enhance yield per
unit of cultivated area for improved efficiency. Farmers showed a medium level of
adoption of improved cultivation practice. Efficient resource allocation, particularly in
fertilizer and seed costs, is emphasized for maximizing output value and productivity in
soybean crop production. Regarding promotional and developmental activities, a
significant percentage of farmers expressed satisfaction, while others remained neutral
or dissatisfied. Farmers face various constraints in both production and marketing,
including pest and disease control, labor availability, market intelligence, pricing,
storage and transportation.