Knowledge level of mango growers towards improved cultivation practices in Malda district, West Bengal

Abstract

Mango (Mangifera indica) is highly regarded in India, known as the "King of fruits" due to its adaptability, high nutritional value, taste, and popularity.West Bengal, particularly Malda district, is a leading region for mango cultivation.This region grows varieties like Langra, Himsagar, Amrapali, Laxmanbhog, Gopalbhog, and Fazli, with mangoes available from May to August.The study has been done in Malda district of West Bengal.The study has been conducted to measure the extent of knowledge of mango growers towards improved cultivation practices.Based on highest numbers of mango growers in the villages, a total 140 respondents were selected randomly chosen from seven villages within English Bazar block.The data is collected through pre developed scheduled and analysed with proper statistical tools and techniques.The study inferred that most respondents (55.00%) belong to middle age group.A significant number of the respondents have medium level of scientific orientation (45.71%), risk bearing capacity (48.57%) and progressiveness (43.57%).According to the study, the majority of the respondents (57.86%) had a medium level of knowledge about the improved mango cultivation practices.Independent Variables such as age, educational qualification, occupation, family size, social participation, mass media exposure, extension contact, scientific orientation, risk bearing capacity shows a positive and significant correlation with knowledge level.