Production constraints in different crops and recommendations for improved productivity in Kurnool division of Andhra Pradesh

Abstract

A study was undertaken to assess the identification of constraints and suggest fertilizer recommendations and nutrient management options for improved productivity in different crops grown in the study area of Kurnool revenue division in Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh. The main soil constraints faced by farmers were low soil fertility followed by inadequate organic matter in the soil. The main production constraints noticed were lack of knowledge on soil testing and soil test based fertilizer application followed by inadequate knowledge on basal application of phosphorous fertilizers, split application of nitrogen fertilizers, poor availability of improved variety and lack of adoption of optimum seed rate. The socio-economic related constraints faced by farmers were high cost on labour and inputs. The other constraints noticed surfaced during the survey were lack of training facilities, knowledge about latest production technologies, lack of club/group/union etc.