Determinants of adoption of Parbhani Suvarna (PBNS-154) safflower variety in Parbhani district of Maharashtra

Abstract

The research investigated the determinants affecting the adoption of the Parbhani Suvarna (PBNS-154) safflower variety and its impact on the production system in Parbhani district, Maharashtra. Using a multi-stage sampling approach, 120 farmers were selected, including 60 adopters and 60 non-adopters, across two tehsils of the district. To analyze the role of socio-economic and recommended factors in the adoption of PBNS-154, a Logit (logistic regression) model was employed. Results indicated that socio-economic attributes such as age, education, and farm size, along with recommended inputs like seeds and chemical fertilizers, significantly influenced adoption behavior. Among these, income showed significance at the 5% level, while the time of sowing was significant at the 10% level. Furthermore, seed usage and chemical fertilizer application were found to be significant at the 5% level.