A Study on Socio-economic Status of Bt Cotton Growers of Marathawad Region of Maharashtra

Author: Akash Laxman Ambhure, Swati Suman and Sanju Saha

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Abstract

Cotton is one of the major cash crops of Marathawad region but it faces significant challenges, including considerable pest damage and low yields. Bt cotton appears to be a possible solution to these major issues. The present study on socio-economic status of cotton growers of Marathawad region of Maharashtra was carried on limited number of farmers. Hence the finding will not be generalized and applicable only to the research area. The study was taken up in Selu, Jintur and Pathri block of Parbhani district with a sample size of 120 respondents. The farmers interviewed personally by a well-structured interview schedule. The data was coded, tabulated and analyzed using suitable statistical tools. The profile of the farmers of Bt cotton reveals that majority of them were middle aged, educated up to high school, had 2 to 4 ha of land holdings, 0.33 to 1.41 ha of area under Bt cotton, medium level of annual income, medium level of social participation and medium level of economic motivation. The study may prove beneficial to the policy makers and stakeholders in decision making and agricultural development.

Keywords

Bt cotton, Marathawad region, Socio-economic status

Conclusion

It was concluded from the above analysed data that majority of the Bt cotton growers (57.5%) were from middle age group (36 to 55 years) and most of them (46.66 %) were educated up to high school level. Most (42.5%) of the Bt cotton growers had medium size of land holding i.e., 2.01 to 4.00 ha and majority (80.83%) of the respondents had medium area under Bt cotton. Three fourth (75%) of the Bt cotton growers were having medium annual income i.e., Rs. 54,023 to Rs.1,54,212. Majority (52.5%) of the Bt cotton growers had medium level of social participation and majority (65.84%) of the respondents had a medium level of economic motivation. The data reveals the socio-economic status of the cotton growers of Marathawad region which will further help policy makers and other stakeholders in decision making and agricultural and rural development.

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How to cite this article

Akash Laxman Ambhure, Swati Suman and Sanju Saha (2023). A Study on Socio-economic Status of Bt Cotton Growers of Marathawad Region of Maharashtra. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 15(10): 478-481.