Constrains and suggestions in adoption of recommended rice production technology by the rice growers of Chhattisgarh

Abstract

Various technologies are evolved by scientists including high yielding varieties for increasing productivity level and share profits to cultivators but still due to non-adoption of certain technologies, the productivity level is low. So, there still exists large and exploitable rice yield gap in India. Thus, the present study was conducted in Raipur District of Chhattisgarh to find out the constraints faced by the rice growers during adoption of recommended rice production technology and suggestions recommended by the respondents. Out of total four blocks of Raipur district, two blocks namely Arang and Abhanpur blocks from which five villages belonging to each selected block were chosen randomly to complete the proposed study. 10 rice growing farmers were chosen randomly from each of the selected villages (Rasni, Arang, Bhilai, Baihar, Bothali from Arang block and Jhanki, Bendri, Baktara, Abhanpur, Thelka-Bandha from Abhanpur block) for data collection so as to make a total of 100 respondents. The data were collected through personal interview, then compiled, tabulated and analysed by using various suitable and appropriate statistical tools for measurement to derive appropriate answer for the specific objective of the study. The constrains were categorized into four parts viz. bio-physical, socio-economic, technological and institutional constraints. The major constraints observed from the study were high cost of inputs (86.00%), lack of suitable technology (62.00%), Non-availability of crop insurance (61.00%) and High cost seeds (59.00%). The respondents suggested mainly on timely visit done by agricultural experts (87.00%), need for organizing more training programs (84.00%) and need of greater extension efforts to increase adoption (80.00%).