Knowledge level of Pea (Arkel) growers in Tahbarpur block of Azamgarh district, UP

Abstract

Pea (Pisum sativum L.) family: (Leguminosae) is one of the most important pulse and vegetable crop of India. Field pea is one of the most popular food crops in the world as it is very nutritious and its cultivation is also easy.technological adoption gap in production of arkel (pisum sativum l.) In Tehbarpur Block of Azamgarh District (U.P.) was taken up with the objectives to elicit information regarding profile characteristics of pea growers, knowledge level of pea (arkel) growers in improved farm cultivation in pea cultivations, and socio economic life and constraints use in the farm pea cultivation and seek their suggestion to overcome the constraints was carried out during the year 2017-18 in Azamgarh district which having maximum area and production of Pea(arkel) The study revealed that majority pea growers had medium level of knowledge (58.33%) followed by low (24.17%) and high level of knowledge (17.50%) regarding Overall knowledge of recommended production practices of pea (arkel).