Constraints and suggestions of gram seed producer in Washim district

Abstract

The present study conducted at Washim district of Vidarbha region of Maharashtra state with the objective to ascertain to study the constraints in Gram seed production and suggestions obtained from Gram seed producer. Exploratory research design of social research was used for this study. For this study respondents were selected by using rand om sampling method. Irrespective of the tahasils, from the selected area 120 Garlic Growers were selected as respondents for the study and data were collected by personal interview method. The findings of the study revealed that (80.00 %) of the respondents were expressed problem of pest and disease due to non-availability of new variety. Whereas the respondents expressed that they have unknown about how to remove off type plant (89.16 %), Non availability of fertilizer (21.66 %) and lack of irrigation water due Irregular supply of electricity (51.66 %). Major labor problems were faced by the respondents includes high cost of labour (87.5 %) and farmer having not getting proper knowledge about seed treatment (90.83%). A problem occurred during marketing of seed were expressed by 66.66 per cent of the respondents. However the respondents expressed problem during harvesting of seed (31.66%).