Constraints Faced by Farmers in Adoption of Super Seeder Technique in Haryana State
Adoption of Super Seeder Technique
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https://doi.org/10.21921/jas.v10i02.12731Keywords:
Super seeder, Conventional technique, Weed infestation, High hiring chargesAbstract
The study evaluates the constraints faced by farmers in adopting super seeder and conventional techniques in Haryana during 2021-22. A sample of 100 paddy-growing farmers from two purposively selected districts, namely Karnal and Kaithal, were chosen to collect data. Multistage random sampling was employed to select blocks, villages, and respondents. Garret ranking technique was employed for measuring constraints. Weed infestation was found to be most severe constraints followed by ineffectiveness of prescribed weedicide in conventional technology. While in adoption of super seeder, less germination and lack of seed treatment were found as main constraints. In super seeder, a high initial cost followed by high hiring charges was observed. Therefore, in addition to super seeder, tractors should also be made available in custom hiring centers. Krishi vigyan kendra’s/state agricultural universities/state government should facilitate best use of this machine through skilled training. Timely subsidies can also reduce prevailing constraints.
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