Knowledge and adoption gaps of Stylosanthes seed production practices followed by farmers of Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh

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  • Rama Reddy S. University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad-580005, India
  • Nagaratna Biradar Southern Regional Research Station, ICAR-IGFRI, Dharwad-580005, India
  • Guledgudda S. S. University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad-580005, India
  • Bheemappa A. University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad-580005, India
  • Laxmi Tirlapur Southern Regional Research Station, ICAR-IGFRI, Dharwad-580005, India
  • Geeta Gadekar Southern Regional Research Station, ICAR-IGFRI, Dharwad-580005, India
  • Akshata Kerur Southern Regional Research Station, ICAR-IGFRI, Dharwad-580005, India

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https://doi.org/10.59515/rma.2024.v45.i1.22

Abstract

A study was carried out to know the knowledge and adoption levels of recommended practices of Stylosanthes crop by farmers. The study was conducted in 12 randomly selected villages of 3 blocks of Anantapur district by surveying 120 farmers using a structured interview schedule. The results revealed that knowledge levels were poor for the application of fertilizers (00%), seed treatment (7.5%), top dressing (25%) and row spacing (59.17%). Correspondingly, four practices that the respondents did not adopt were use of recommended seed rate, sowing without seed treatment, not following recommended spacing and fertilizer application at the time of sowing. Herd size and the irrigated area had a positive relationship with the knowledge level of respondents. Herd size, herd composition and cropping pattern showed positive and one variable risk orientation showed a negative and significant relationship with the level of adoption of Stylosanthes seed production practices. The study thus brings out the dire need to enhance the knowledge and adoption of critical practices for enhancing seed yield and quality of Styosanthes hamata.

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S., R. R., Biradar, N., S. S., G., A., B., Tirlapur, L., Gadekar, G., & Kerur, A. (2024). Knowledge and adoption gaps of Stylosanthes seed production practices followed by farmers of Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh. Range Management and Agroforestry, 45(01), 162–166. https://doi.org/10.59515/rma.2024.v45.i1.22

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