Factors influencing tribal farmers to adopt modern farming in Hazaribag Jharkhand

Abstract

The study titled “Factors Influencing Tribal Farmers to Adopt Modern Farming in Hazaribag District, Jharkhand” was conducted to examine the personal characteristics, knowledge levels, adoption rates, and the key factors that influence the adoption of modern farming practices among tribal farmers. The study also aimed to identify the constraints faced by these farmers during the adoption process. The research was carried out in Churchu block of Hazaribag district with a random sample of 120 respondents. A structured interview schedule was used to collect primary data, which was analyzed using appropriate statistical tools. The findings revealed that the majority of respondents had a moderate level of influence from the identified factors.