Adoption level of package of practices in guava orchards of Haryana
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2012
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CCSHAU
Abstract
The present investigation entitled ‘’Adoption level of package of practices in guava orchards
of Haryana”, was carried out in the blocks of Hisar, Sirsa and Fatehabad districts during the year 2011-
12. A total number of 20 farmers were selected for purpose of this research. An interview schedule was
developed on the basis of recommended package of practices for guava production. The adoption score
of the farmers ranged from 12 to 34 out of maximum score of 40. The mean adoption score was
moderate (22.1). The adoption level of orchard planning, time of planting, planting distance, land
preparation and training and pruning practices was comparatively high. Important practices like drip
irrigation (37.5%), plant protection measures (47.5%), weed control (42.5%) and intercropping (42.5%)
had very low adoption level. The maximum adoption gap was observed in planting of wind break , post
harvest treatment and fruit packaging. The fruit yield and no. of fruit/ plant were maximum with higher
adoption levels . The nutrient status in soil and plant had positive but non significant effect with
adoption of package of practices . The farmers who had higher adoption level of package of practices,
were able to get maximum gross income, benefit and benefit cost ratio. The most serious constraint
threatening the guava cultivation was guava wilt and fruit fly.
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Fruits, Guavas, Packaging, Planting, Costs, Tillage equipment, Crops, Orchards, Productivity, Nutrients