An Analytical Study to Measure the Adoption Level of Recommended Practices Followed by Potato Growers in Punjab, India
Amandeep Kaur *
Khalsa College, Amritsar-143002, India.
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Abstract
The study was conducted in Amritsar District of Punjab. Multistage sampling technique was followed for the selection of respondents. In this study, the findings revealed that among the potato growers most of respondents had adopted recommended varieties, Among the potato growers farmers most of the farmers were belonged to medium to high level of adoption of PAU recommended varieties of potato and recommended seed rate and recommended green manure’s quantity. Medium number of respondents had adopted recommended doses of fertilizers, herbicides and insecticides for controlling pest/disease and weed control on their crop.
Keywords: Amritsar, potato growers, adoption level, recommended varieties, insecticides