Association of Socio-economic Profile of Farmers with Perception towards Soil Health Card in Surajpur District (C.G.)
Atul Kumar Yadav *
Department of Technology Transfer, M.G.C.G.V., Chitrakoot, Satna (M.P.), India.
Y. K. Singh
Department of Technology Transfer, Faculty of Agriculture, M.G.C.G.V., Chitrakoot, Satna (M.P.), India.
Pushpak Patel
Department of Technology Transfer, M.G.C.G.V., Chitrakoot, Satna (M.P.), India.
Jay Prakash Bishi
Department of Technology Transfer, M.G.C.G.V., Chitrakoot, Satna (M.P.), India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Soil test based nutrient management has emerged as a key issue in efforts to increase agricultural productivity and production. The optimal use of nutrients, based on soil analysis, can improve crop productivity and minimize nutrient waste, thus minimizing impact on the environment. The study was conducted in Surajpur District of Chhattisgarh, with 120 respondents. The finding indicated that majority of farmers had a high perception level 40 precent followed by medium 35 precent and only 25 precent farmer had low perception level. Education, Farming experience, land holding, Annual Income, Extension Contact, Mass Media Exposure, Scientific Orientation and Innovativeness were significantly related and age, Occupation, social participation were found non significantly relationship with perception level.
Keywords: Soil thealth card, perception level