A study on adoption behaviour of paddy growers towards recommended cultivation practices in Dakshin Dinajpur district of West Bengal

Abstract

This study was conducted in the Tapan Block of Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal, to assess the adoption behaviour of paddy farmers towards recommended cultivation practices. A total of 120 farmers were randomly selected and interviewed using a structured questionnaire. Findings revealed that 79.17% of respondents exhibited a moderate level of adoption of recommended practices. However, variations were observed in the adoption levels of individual practices, such as irrigation management, pest control, and the use of improved rice varieties. Furthermore, a significant correlation was found between adoption levels and variables such as education, occupation, and frequency of contact with extension personnel. The study concludes that focused extension strategies and farmer training programs are essential to enhance the adoption of scientific paddy cultivation practices and improve productivity in the region.