Assessment of Adoption Levels of Recommended Cotton Cultivation Practices in Jamnagar District, Gujarat
Parth Vaghasiya *
Post Graduate Institute of Agri-Business Management, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh-362001, India.
Amitkumar Datta
Post Graduate Institute of Agri-Business Management, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh-362001, India.
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Abstract
This study investigates the assess adoption level of cotton growers in the Jamnagar district, where cotton is a major cash crop that generally yields better returns than expected despite several factors hindering profitability. A multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 120 farmers from the Jamnagar district. Primary data was gathered through structured questionnaires. The adoption levels of recommended cotton cultivation practices were analyzed by three point scale measure and categorized in low, medium and high adoption, revealing a mean adoption index of 18.02 with a standard deviation of 1.96. The results show that majority of farmers that is 57.50% had a medium level of adoption, while education playing a key role in influencing adoption of recommended practices among cotton growers. Effective pest initiation spraying, pink bollworm management, and fungal foliar disease control have been significant barriers. Enhanced on-field demonstrations and reinforced extension services for pest control will improve adoption, leading to higher yields and increased profitability in the region.
Keywords: Cotton, adoption levels, cotton growers, cultivation practices