Constraints of paddy grower farmers: A study with special reference to Chhattisgarh state

Abstract

The present study was conducted in Plain zone of Chhattisgarh State, to study the production constraints faced by paddy grower farmers and various suggestions given by them to overcome the constraints. The study relied mainly on primary data obtained by questionnaire and interview administered on a total of 240 farmers across three districts that constitute the plain zone of Chhattisgarh state. The major agro ecological, technical, socio-economical and marketing constraints perceived by farmers were high cost of insecticide, high cost of labor during peak periods, less quantity purchased Paddy from MSP. Important suggestions as given by the farmers were effective credit facility, effective implementation of crop insurance scheme as well as minimum support prices, along with arrangement for supply of quality seed, fertilizers, insecticides and pesticides etc.