Study the level of knowledge and extent of adoption in Niger production technology among the Niger growers

Abstract

India is a large producer of oilseeds and a major importer of edible oils. In Chhattisgarh, Niger crops are grown in Sarguja, Jashpur, and Baster. According to the ICAR (2011-14) report, the area of Niger cultivation is (Sarguja-22.00 thousand ha, Jashpur-21.33 thousand ha; and Baster, 11.00 thousand ha), whereas Jashpur district comes on 2nd position in the area of Niger cultivation. This study was carried out in Jashpur district of Chhattisgarh state in the years 2021-2022. Jashpur district consists of 8 blocks, out of which 2 blocks were selected purposefully because they covered the largest area under the Niger crop as compared to other blocks. For this study, a total of 140 farmers were chosen. A personal interview schedule was used to gather the data, which was then properly analyzed by utilizing statistics like means, standard deviations, frequencies, percentages, and Pearson's correlation coefficients, among others, to provide an understanding of the information. The study was designed to highlight the causes responsible for the adoption of Niger production technology among the tribal framers of Jashpur district. This study will also be helpful for planners, administrators, and anyone else who is directly or indirectly associated with the cultivation of Niger. Most people have a medium level of understanding of Niger's production technology. It was determined that the knowledge needed was greatest for the techniques of harvesting and threshing, preparing the land, and sowing. The adoption rate was generally moderate, and investigations into a few activities revealed that harvesting and threshing, land preparation, and sowing time had the highest adoption rates.