Extent of Adoption of Improved Boro Paddy Cultivation Practices by the Farmers
Journal Title: International Journal of Agricultural Science and Research (IJASR) - Year 2017, Vol 7, Issue 4
Abstract
The present study was conducted to see the extent of adoption of improved boro paddy cultivation practices by the farmers of Biswanath sub-division. Purposive cum random sampling technique was followed. A total of 120 respondents constituted the sample of the study. Ex-post-facto research design was followed. Data collection was done by adopting the personal interview technique administering a structured schedule. Frequency, percentage, mean and Standard deviation were the statistical techniques used for the analysis of data. The study revealed that majority (68.34%) of the respondents had medium level of extent of adoption, followed by 18.33 per cent of the respondents having high level of extent of adoption and only 13.33 per cent of the respondents had low level of extent of adoption of improved boro paddy cultivation practices.
Authors and Affiliations
Purnima Saikia, Nagen Bordoloi, Sangeeta Sharma
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