A Study of the Technological Gap between different Categories of Wheat Growers in Hoshangabad, Harda and Sehore Districts of Madhya Pradesh

Author: Mangi Lal Jat*, D. K. Jaiswal and Y.S. Saharawat

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Abstract

Wheat is an important nutrient in our everyday diet. Despite the fact that farmers in northern India have been cultivating wheat for a long time, many do not have a thorough understanding of wheat and its new varieties production procedures. The present study was conducted to know the technological gap faced by wheat growers among different categories of farmers in Hoshangabad, Harda and Sehore districts of Madhya Pradesh. 324 wheat growers, 9 farmers (3 big, 3 medium and 3 small farmers) were selected randomly from each (thirty-six) selected village of nine blocks of Hosangabad, Hadra and Sehore districts (M.P.). In terms of technological gap, the farmers of three categories, namely small, medium, and big farmers, differ. It is clear from that in case of small farmers 20.37 percent had low technological gap, 38.88 per cent medium and 40.74 percent farmers were in high technological gap. Of the medium farmers categories 37.96 per cent had low, 12.03 per cent medium and 50.00 percent ha

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Wheat growers; Technology Gap; Adoption; Category of Farmers, Malwa Region

Conclusion

To close the gap, improved and low-cost technologies must be provided periodically through an extensive extension system with appropriate training programmers for all types of farmers. The majority of farmers have a difficulty with a lack of up-to-date information regarding wheat production technology. A new extension strategy should be adopted to build farmers' favorable attitudes toward scientific methods so that they comprehend the value of scientific suggestions and reap the benefits of their crops. It is critical to determine which components of technology farmers are able to keep and to what extent for effective technology transfer in agriculture today. As a result, it is imperative that the gap be bridged by adequate training in new innovation. As a result, a blanket advice for all types of farmers will not suffice. While planning any training programmed for the wheat producers in this region, particular needs and interests should be taken into account. Extension professionals w

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Mangi Lal Jat D. K. Jaiswal and Y.S. Saharawat (2022). A Study of the Technological Gap Between Different Categories of Wheat Growers in Hoshangabad, Harda and Sehore Districts of Madhya Pradesh. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 14(1): 904-