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Knowledge level of the farmers about pea production technology and its association with selected independent variables

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Anurag Shankar Singh, N. R. Meena, R. K. Doharey, Amrit Warshini, Gaurav Kumar, Ritesh Singh, Bandana Shahu Gupta, Suraj Kumar Mishra, Sandeep Kumar, Kuldeep Singh
ยป doi: 10.48047/AFJBS.6.12.2024.4486-4494

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Knowledge is dynamic and evolves over time through learning, experience, and interaction. It forms the basis for decision-making, problem-solving, innovation, and development in various fields such as science, technology, business, and education. The aim of this research was to investigate the Knowledge level of the farmers about pea production technology and its association with selected independent variables. The study was conducted in two specifically chosen districts, Sultanpur and Bhadohi in Uttar Pradesh. The study employed a random sampling method to select two blocks from each district Lambhua and Kurebhar from Sultanpur, and Gyanpur and Suriyawan from Bhadohi. A list of major pea-growing villages was compiled with input from the Revenue and Agriculture departments of these blocks. Subsequently, 20 villages (5 from each block) were randomly chosen. Within each village, 20 respondents were selected using simple random sampling, resulting in a total of 200 farmers per district and 400 respondents overall. The research utilized an ex-post facto research design, focusing on variables that were predetermined and not manipulated during the study. Data were collected using a pre-structured interview schedule. It was found that farmers in Sultanpur and Bhadohi districts of Uttar Pradesh exhibit varying degrees of knowledge about pea cultivation practices, influenced significantly by factors such as education, social participation, and access to extension services. The findings underscore the critical role of education and training in enhancing farmers' understanding and adoption of improved agricultural practices. While some variables like age, gender, and economic motivation showed positive correlations with knowledge levels, others such as caste and marital status did not significantly influence farmers' knowledge about pea production.

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