A Study on Knowledge and Adoption of Improved Lime Production Technology by Farmers in Udaipur District of Rajasthan
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2023
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MPUAT, Udaipur
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The present study entitled “A Study on Knowledge and Adoption of
Improved Lime Production Technology by Farmers in Udaipur District of
Rajasthan” with the following specific objective:
1. To assess level of knowledge of farmers about recommended lime cultivation
practices.
2. To study extent of adoption of recommended lime cultivation practices by
farmers.
3. To identify relationship between personal characteristics of lime growers with
their knowledge and adoption.
4. To identify constraints faced by the farmers in adoption of recommended lime
cultivation practices and suggestion to overcome it.
The present study will be conducted purposely in one district namely Udaipur
on the basis of maximum area in lime cultivation in Southern Rajasthan. This district is
located in MPUAT service area. Udaipur district comprises of fifteen Tehsils, out of
these Gogunda, Jhadol, Girwa and Badgaon have been selected on the basis of
maximum number of lime farmers. Respondents were selected through proportionate
sampling from each selected tehsil.In this way,26 respondents were from Gogunda, 28
from Badgaon,23 from Jhadol and 23 from Girwa. Thus,s total 100 respondents selected
for the present investigation. Data were collected through pre structured interview
schedule. Thereafter data were analysed and result were interpreted as given below:
The study revealed that majority of respondents belong to age group 32 to 52
years of age. This age group alone constituted 70.00 per cent of respondents, 76.00 per
cent respondents were belong to medium income level i.e., Rs. 1,28,774 to Rs. 3,32,226
per annum, (82.00 %) respondents belonged to joint family, majority (47.00%) of
respondents belongs to ST category, (49.00 %) of respondents were primary, 66.00 per
cent respondents were small farmers having land size below 1.01- 2.00 ha, (82.00 %)
respondents have medium level of extension contacts, (72.00 %) of them have medium
level of access to source of information.
The study indicates that majority of respondents i.e. 81.00 per cent possessed
medium level of knowledge, whereas, 11.00 per cent respondents possessed high level
of knowledge and remaining 08.00 per cent respondents possessed low level of knowledge about lime production technology. Respondents stated that that “Knowledge
about harvesting practices” was the most favoured knowledge aspect with total MPS
98.00 and was ranked first and last eight rank “Knowledge about plant protection
measures” with total MPS 60.66.
It was found that majority (74.00 %) of the farmers had medium level of
adoption, followed by low (14.00 %) and high level (12.00 %). From this, it can be
concluded that majority of the farmers had medium level of adoption about lime
production technology. “Adoption of recommended harvesting practices” was at ranked
first by respondents with overall MPS 48.60 and last eight rank “Adoption of plant
protection measures” with total MPS 11.95.
It was observed that caste of respondents has non-significant relationship with
their knowledge about lime production technology and another variables like age,
annual income, family type, education level, land holding, extension contact, source of
information were significant relationship with knowledge about lime production
technology. It was estimated that caste and education level of respondents has nonsignificant
correlation with their adoption about lime production technology and
another variables like age, annual income, family type, land holding, extension contact,
source of information were significant relationship with adoption about lime production
technology.
The study indicates that 81.00 per cent respondents found in medium constraints
group, whereas 10.00 per cent respondents was perceiving high constraints and rest
09.00 per cent were perceiving low constraints about lime production technology. The
key aspects “Constraints of plant protection measures” was ranked first by respondents
with overall 84.00 MPS and last eight rank “Constraints of cultural practices” With
MPS 70.55.
The study suggests that:-
1. Farmers should send their soil samples regularly for soil testing to understand
the nutrient levels and pH of the soil. Based on the results, amend the soil with
the appropriate fertilizers and organic matter to ensure optimal growing
conditions for lime.
2. Lime growers should stay vigilant for common pests like aphids, mites, and
citrus leaf miners, as well as diseases like citrus canker and citrus greening.
Consider integrated pest management (IM) techniques, which focus on using
natural predators and organic treatments before resorting to chemical pesticides.
3. Implement a well-designed irrigation system that provides consistent moisture
to the lemon trees. Drip irrigation is often preferred to avoid water wastage and
minimize the risk of fungal diseases.
4. Government should offer subsidies for farm inputs, specifically plant protection
chemicals like pesticides, fungicides, and insecticides. These subsidies could
help farmers access these essential inputs at a reduced cost.
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Shekhawat S. and Sisodia, S. S.