Assessment of the level of knowledge and attitude of farmers towards organic farming

Abstract

Level of Knowledge and Attitude of Farmers to a great extent may affect adoption of Organic farming. The present study was designed to assess the Level of Knowledge and Attitude of Farmers of Almora District of Uttarakhand towards Organic Farming. Organic farming helps in raising income and employment for farmers and hence agrarian economy; through improvement in agricultural productivity and sustainability in agricultural production. For the purpose of the study 200 beneficiaries of organic farming were randomly selected to analyze farmers’ knowledge level and attitude towards organic farming. The findings of the study were as follows: Majority of 71.50 percent beneficiaries were having high level of knowledge towards organic farming. Majority 51.50 percent of beneficiaries were having most favorable attitude towards organic farming whereas 29.50 percent beneficiaries had favorable attitude towards organic farming and only 19.00 percent beneficiaries had least favorable attitude towards organic farming.