Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology

The agriculture industry in India contributes over 20% of its GDP, which is a significant amount to the national economy. 70% of India's population is dependent on it for existence. Agriculture is a crucial sector of the Indian economy, making up around 20 percent of its GDP. Agronomic techniques include everything a farmer does from seed to seed, from planting seeds to collecting and storing them. The study was conducted in Kharar block of SAS Nagar district of Punjab. Shakrullapur, Rora, Bibipur, Batta, and Fatehpuri Therhi were the villages selected. A questionnaire was developed to conduct interviews with the farmers. After gathering information from respondents, it was organized and put through the necessary statistical tests for analysis. 97 percent of respondents cultivate rice, while all cultivators produce wheat in their fields, according to the data collected. In addition, 28% of farmers cultivate maize from these crops, while 76% grow sorghum and berseem as fodder crops. Additionally, it was shown that farmers use more fertilizer, chemicals pesticides, and seeds than is advised. Wheat and paddy had an average yield of 30 q/ha and 65 q/ha, respectively.