Impact of KVK activities on the adoption of improved horticultural technologies in Kolar district

Abstract

The present investigation was conducted in the Kolar district of Karnataka, utilizing a multi-stage sampling design to select sample farmers as respondents. A total of 225 farmers participated in the study. Primary data were collected from the selected respondents using a specially designed interview schedule. The results indicated that approximately 76.67% of beneficiary respondents had a high to medium level of adoption of improved horticultural technologies, while only 23.33% demonstrated a low level of adoption. In contrast, among non-beneficiary respondents, a significant proportion (42.67%) exhibited a low level of adoption of these technologies. Overall, the adoption quotients for various aspects of horticultural production practices were notably skewed in favor of beneficiary respondents. The mean adoption quotient of beneficiary respondents was significantly higher than that of non-beneficiary respondents.