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Extent of Adoption of Recommended Production Technology of Potato by Potato Growers


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1 Department of Extension Education, B.A. College of Agriculture, Anand Agriculture University, Anand (Gujarat), India
2 Department of Extension Education, K.K. Wagh College of Agriculture, Panchavati, Nashik (M.S.), India
     

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The present study was carried out during the year 2009-10 in Anand district of Gujarat state, to assess the extent of adoption of recommended production technology of potato by potato growers. The study revealed that majority of the potato growers belonged to medium level of adoption. Most of potato growers were found in non-adaptor category in respect of certain important items like chemical weed control and disease control. So as to enhance adoption, it is necessary to involve the farmers in extension education programme. It would facilitate the dissemination of recent technologies.

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Adoption, Recommended Production Technology, Potato Growers.
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Authors

Vaishali R. Shitre
Department of Extension Education, B.A. College of Agriculture, Anand Agriculture University, Anand (Gujarat), India
Parmeshwari B. Pawar
Department of Extension Education, K.K. Wagh College of Agriculture, Panchavati, Nashik (M.S.), India
B. M. Patel
Department of Extension Education, B.A. College of Agriculture, Anand Agriculture University, Anand (Gujarat), India

Abstract


The present study was carried out during the year 2009-10 in Anand district of Gujarat state, to assess the extent of adoption of recommended production technology of potato by potato growers. The study revealed that majority of the potato growers belonged to medium level of adoption. Most of potato growers were found in non-adaptor category in respect of certain important items like chemical weed control and disease control. So as to enhance adoption, it is necessary to involve the farmers in extension education programme. It would facilitate the dissemination of recent technologies.

Keywords


Adoption, Recommended Production Technology, Potato Growers.