Constraints faced by farmers in adopting recommended practices for millet cultivation in the Bundelkhand Region, Uttar Pradesh

Abstract

This study examines constraints faced by farmers in adopting recommended millet cultivation practices in the Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh, India. Data were collected from 240 millet farmers across 12 villages in Banda and Chitrakoot districts using a structured interview schedule and simple random sampling. Constraints were assessed on a three-point continuum (strongly agree, agree, disagree) and ranked using Garrett’s mean score. Major constraints include the unavailability of healthy, disease-free seeds (GMS = 68.97), limited knowledge of insect and disease control measures (GMS = 58.97), unreliable electricity and labor availability (GMS = 59.39), low millet prices compared to rice and wheat (GMS = 59.68), and inadequate local marketing facilities (GMS = 59.80). These findings highlight the need for improved seed supply systems, enhanced extension services, and better market infrastructure to promote millet cultivation in the region.