Knowledge of Farmers Towards Improved Wheat Production Practices in Prayagraj District of Uttar Pradesh

Authors

  • Saurabh Mishra Research Scholar, Department of Agricultural Extension & Communication, SHUATS, Prayagraj
  • Dr. Dipak Kumar Bose Associate Professor, Department of Agricultural Extension & Communication, SHUATS, Prayagraj
  • Prof. (Dr.) Jahanara Head, Department of Agricultural Extension & Communication, SHUATS, Prayagraj

Keywords:

Knowledge, Production Practices, Wheat

Abstract

The present investigation was conducted in Uruwa block of Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh. One hundred twenty respondents were selected randomly from 15 villages which were selected purposively. The primary data were gathered by the researcher itself through pre-structured interview schedule. Appropriate statistical tools were used to interpret the collected data to draw logical conclusion. The finding inferred that majority of farmers were having medium level of knowledge towards improved wheat production practices. Age, Education, land holding, Mass media exposure, Extension contacts, Economic motivation were observed positive and significant correlation with their knowledge level.

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DOI: 10.47856/ijaast.2021.v08i7.008

Author Biographies

Saurabh Mishra, Research Scholar, Department of Agricultural Extension & Communication, SHUATS, Prayagraj

Research Scholar, Department of Agricultural Extension & Communication, SHUATS, Prayagraj

Dr. Dipak Kumar Bose, Associate Professor, Department of Agricultural Extension & Communication, SHUATS, Prayagraj

Associate Professor, Department of Agricultural Extension & Communication, SHUATS, Prayagraj

Prof. (Dr.) Jahanara, Head, Department of Agricultural Extension & Communication, SHUATS, Prayagraj

Head, Department of Agricultural Extension & Communication, SHUATS, Prayagraj

Published

2021-07-27

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 7 (2021): Volume 8 Issue 7

Section

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