A Study on Technology Dissemination, Farmer’s Perceptions Towards Pesticides and Impact of KVK in the District of Salem in Turmeric Cultivation

Author: Sudha A., Geetha P., Kohila P., Vijayakumar M. and Senthilkumar M.

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Abstract

Several hazardous chemicals have been banned from use in crop fields and farmers as well as scientists are in search of alternatives which are less harmful to humans and the environment. Reports from the Pesticides Residue Laboratory indicate residues higher than the permissible levels in most of the vegetables available in the markets. In 2009 the area under turmeric cultivation was 169071 tonnes and in 2015 it was declined due to biotic and abiotic stresses. Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Salem came out with some novel organic technologies for production of spices as well as other crops. In this study, the aims is to improve the farmers livelihood, through trainings, demonstrations etc., and imposing the newer technologies like biocontrol agents based on the survey among the turmeric growers. The technologies were demonstrated and laid out in the farmers field of turmeric growers and the analysis for the adoption level and impact of novel technologies having bioagents in management of turmeri

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Biological control, kvk, perception, pesticides, technology, turmeric.