Studies on the Impact of Selected Sericultural Technologies in Bangalore, India

The study was conducted in seven villages of Bangalore South district of Karnataka, covering a total of 127 farmers. Benchmark survey was conducted through personal interview by using structured proforma to resource the primary data to understand the existing practices and productivity levels, and for identifying the crucial factors. Further for intensive study, 30 among these 127 farmers were selected based on their willingness to adopt the suggested technologies. Regular interactions were held for two years on one-toone basis with these farmers along with motivational efforts for technological interventions as were enlisted for respective farmers. Impact survey was carried out and crop performance data computed for 1st and 2nd year, apart from compiling the information pertaining to the performance and suitability of the technologies and response of each of the farmers during the course of the study. The data revealed that cocoon yields increased by 8-13 kg with the adoption of identified technologies among the target farmers.