SWOT on Bt Cotton Growers in Nagpur District of Maharashtra
Journal Title: International Journal of Agricultural Science and Research (IJASR) - Year 2017, Vol 7, Issue 3
Abstract
The present study was aimed at knowing the SWOT on Bt cotton Growers in Bt cotton cultivation in Nagpur District of Maharashtra in the year 2014-2016 with 120 respondent Bt cotton growers. The major strengths of BT cotton growers in BT cotton cultivation are - reduced pesticide sprays for bollworm, followed by better bollworm control. The major Weaknesses are - Bt crop requires more number of sprays for managing sucking pests, followed by emergence of new pests and diseases like pink bollworm, mealy bugs, tobacco streak virus, cucumber mosaic virus, grey mildew, wilt, etc. The major opportunities are - availability of seed in time, followed by availability of seed in sufficient quantities. The major threats are - highly dependent on private company’s forseed, followed by fluctuations in market prices.
Authors and Affiliations
L. Raja, V. S. Tekale, R Vishwate, P. Gajanan
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