Study of technical knowledge and adoption level of chilli growers in Varanasi district of Uttar Pradesh

Abstract

The study was conducted in Arajiline, Sevapuri, Badagaon and Harahua blocks of Varanasi district Uttar Pradesh selected purposely. A total number of 400 respondents were selected through random sampling. The structured schedule was developed keeping in view the objectives and variables under study. The respondents were contacted personally for data collection. The percentage, mean, standard deviation and correlation were used for calculation and drawing the inferences. Results reveals that majority of respondents were found in highest knowledge level of chilli farmers respect to Temperature for good Germination (23.5%), High Yielding Verities (24.5), Field Preparation (40%), Seed requirement (34%), Seed treatment (18.25%), Fertilizer and Manure Management (13%), Sowing Time (39%), Method of Sowing (37.75%), Irrigation (17.5%), Weed control (21.25%), Insect and disease (20%) and Harvesting (22.5%) and adaption level regard to High Yielding Verities (12.25%), Field Preparation (21.75%), Seed requirement (48%), Seed treatment (17%), Fertilizer and Manure Management (17.5%), Sowing Time (17%), Method of Sowing (16.75%), Irrigation (13.0%), Weed control (21.5%), Insect and disease (18.0%) and Harvesting (6.5%).