A study on constraints pertaining to implements in adoption of crop residue management practices in Haryana, India

Abstract

A study was conducted on constraints pertaining to implements in adoption of crop residue management practices in Haryana. A sample of 240 respondents were selected for the study from four districts namely, Kaithal, Karnal, Fatehabad and Sirsa. The respondents were interviewed personally with the help of structured interview schedule. The result revealed that depth of sowing with happy seeder takes longer time for emergence of seedlings (Z score= 1.17) was very serious constraints, rotavator cannot work properly on standing straw & stubbles (Z score= 0.73) was serious constraint while on the other hand, operation of happy seeder requires technical training for proper field calibration (Z score=-1.35) was not so serious constraints pertaining to implements in adoption of crop residue management practices.