Knowledge of improved wheat production practices by farmers in Prayagraj district of Uttar Pradesh

Abstract

The present investigation was conducted in Jasra block of Prayagraj district, Uttar Pradesh. One hundred twenty respondents were selected through multistage sampling from 20 villages jasra block of prayagraj district. The primary data were gathered by the researcher itself through pre-structured interview schedule. Appropriate statistical tools were used to interpret the collected data to draw logical conclusion. The finding that majority of respondents were having medium level of knowledge of improved wheat Production Practices. Age, Education, Land Holding, Mass Media Exposure, Extension Contacts and Economic Motivation were observed positive and significant correlation with their knowledge level.