Extent of utilization regarding eco-friendly farming practices among the tribal farmers of Baihar block of Balaghat district Madhya Pradesh

Abstract

This study was conducted to find out the inherent pattern of utilization of eco-friendly paddy farming practices among the tribal farming community, which is generally characterized as a closest community with nature and due to their low economic and awareness status usually adopts low cost farming practices from their tradition and heritage. This research study is completely based on field level data collected through well prepared structured interview schedule. The study was conducted in tribal dominated Baihar block of Balaghat district, Madhya Pradesh during year 2015-16. Balaghat district comes under Chattishgarh plains a Rice zone of the state. Total 120 farmers were selected from 10 tribal villages of block through proportionate random sampling method. The results of this study shows that majority of farmers (52.5%) having low level of utilization followed by medium (33.33%) and high extent (14.17%) of utilization of eco-friendly farming practices among them.