knowledge and adoption of kharif maize production technology among the growers

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KNOWLEDGE AND ADOPTION OF KHARIF MAIZE
PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY AMONG THE
GROWERS

BY
WADGE SHARDA KALURAM
B.Sc. (Agri.)

DEPARTMENT OF EXTENSION EDUCATION
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, PARBHANI
VASANTRAO NAIK MARATHWADA KRISHI VIDYAPEETH
PARBHANI-431 402 (M.S), INDIA

2017
KNOWLEDGE AND ADOPTION OF KHARIF MAIZE
PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY AMONG THE
GROWERS

BY

Ms. WADGE SHARDA KALURAM
B. Sc. (Agri.)

DISSERTATION
Submitted to the Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth
Parbhani in
partial fulfillment of the requirements
for the degree
of
MASTER OF SCIENCE
(Agriculture)
IN
EXTENSION EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF EXTENSION EDUCATION,
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, PARBHANI
VASANTRAO NAIK MARATHWADA KRISHI VIDYAPEETH,
PARBHANI - 431 402 (M.S.), INDIA.

2017

CANDIDATE’S DECLARATION

I hereby declare that the dissertation
Or part thereof has not been
Previously submitted by me
For a degree of any
University or
Institute

Place: PARBHANI Ms. Wadge S. K.

Date: / /2017
Dr. P. S. Kapse
Assistant Professor
Dept. of Extension Education
VNMKV, Parbhani- 431 402 (M.S.) India

CERTIFICATE–I

This is to certify that dissertation entitled ‘‘KNOWLEDGE
AND ADOPTION OF KHARIF MAIZE PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY
AMONG THE GROWERS’’ submitted by MISS. WADGE SHARDA
KALURAM to the Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani
in partial fulfilment of the requirement for the degree of MASTER OF
SCIENCE (Agriculture) in the subject of EXTENSION EDUCATION is
record of original and bonafide research work carried out by her under my
guidance and supervision. It is of sufficiently high standard to warrant its
presentation for the award of the said degree.
I also certify that the dissertation or part thereof has not been
previously submitted by her for a degree of any university.

Research Guide
Place: PARBHANI Dr. P.S.KAPSE
Date: / /2017
CERTIFICATE-II

This has been approved by the student's advisory committee after oral
examination in collaboration with the external examiner. This is to certify that
the dissertation entitled’ ‘KNOWLEDGE AND ADOPTION OF KHARIF
MAIZE PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY AMONG THE GROWERS’’
submitted by MISS. WADGE SHARDA KALURAM to the Vasantrao Naik
Marathwada Krishi Vidhyapeeth, Parbhani in partial fulfilment of the
requirement for the degree of MASTER OF SCIENCE (Agriculture) in the
subject of EXTENSION EDUCATION.

( ) Dr. P.S.KAPSE

External Examiner Research Guide

Members of Advisory Committee:

(Dr. R.D. Ahire)

(Dr.R.P.Kadam)

(Prof. R.V.Chavan)

Associate Dean (P.G.),
College of Agriculture,
VNMKV.,Parbhani.431 402 (M.S.)
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

“Dream is not that what you see in sleep, Dream is the thing
Which does not allow you to sleep”
-Dr.A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

Ambition in any one kind are sky touching, to achieve the glutting success in the
ambition, hard work is paramount, along with one motivation and inspiration are also
cordial. They play outstanding rate to the successful in one ambition.
As I never the final my research work strong gush of memories fills my mind
encouraging me to express my feeling or gratitude towards all those directly or indirectly
related to the successful completion of my research work.
I have great pleasure in expressing my gratitude to my Research Guide Dr.
P.S.KAPSE Assistant Professor, Department of Extension Education, Vansantrao Naik
Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani for suggesting the problem, offering
inspiration, scholastic guidance, constructive criticism, valuable suggestions and constant
enthusiasm during the course of investigation, pains taking efforts taken for preparing
manuscript and final shaping of dissertation enabled me to complete the research project. I
am also deeply indebted to see for his generosity. Simplicity and in understanding my
problems with patience par excellence. No words are adequate to express my thankfulness
to him.
Good music with a sweet tune makes a complete song like I take opportunity to
express my sincere thank to the members of advisory committee, Dr. R. D. Ahire, Head and
Associate Professor, Dept. of Extension Education, Dr. R. P. Kadam, Associate Professor,
Dept. of Extension Education, Prof. R. V. Chavan, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Agril.
Economics VNMKV, Parbhani for their continuous help and their valuable suggestions
during the course of this study.
I respectfully thankful to Dr. R. D. Ahire, Head, of Department of Extension
Education, VNMKV, Parbhani for providing facilities during the course of present
investigation.
I am hearty thankful to Hon. Vice-Chancellor, Dr. B.Venkateshwarlu, VNMKV,
Parbhani , Dr. A. S. Dhawan, Director of instruction and dean, Dr. D. N. Gokhale,
Associate Dean (PG), College of Agriculture, VNMKV, Parbhani for their kind co-
operation and providing facilities and resources during the PG programme.
I feel great please in getting this privilege to express my deep sense of gratitude and
sincere regards towards. Dr. P. R. Deshmukh Associate Professor, Dr. J. V. Ekale
Associate Professor, Department of Extension Education, VNMKV, Parbhani, I am also
thankful to, N. D. Deshmukh sir KVK Aurangabad, Dr. Solunke sir and Anil Mundhe sir
Assistant Professor Dept. of Plant Physiology. For his valuable co-operation during the
course of investigation and (PG) Programme.
Still in the world, these is no parameter to measure the thinks like love, care,
affection, denotion and scarifies, which was shown by my respectful. Father Shri.
Kaluram Yadav Wadge and my respectful Mother Sau. Shantabai Kaluram Wadge and
my dearest uncle Ganeshrao Ingale my dearest brother, Rameshwar and Gajanan And my
dearest sweet sister Vandna, Manda, Sangita, and Sonu. Who always remain in sun and
provide me shadow in my life. Without my families moral support I would not have
successful in this difficult Endeavour of post graduate studies. And my dearest teachers
Manisha Dambhare mam, Ashok Chopde Sir, Kapse Sir , Rathod Sir, Godbole Sir who
stimulates my academic life.
One needs sincere friends at all major junctures in life to bear strains and fatigues
cheerfully and have been lucky in this respect and would like to record my cardiac sense of
gratitude towards my friends Vaishu, Harsha, Vishakha, Pratima, Deepali, Shilpa,
Suvarna , Nitin, Ram, Maroti, Dev, Anil. Sangram.
I take this opportunity to express my heartful thanks to my respectful senior
Suknya Housalmal, Swapnali Funde, Anshu, Supriya Pachpute, Varsha Jagdale, Najuka,
Niraj, Amol, Pravin, Yogesh for their valuable guidance and moral support.
I shall failing my duties if I do not express heartful thanks to my classmate
Supriya, Hema, Leideiphi, Suresh, Deepak, Mithun, Ajay, Ashok, Bhausaheb, Ganesh And
Chandhankumar. For their constant support during the post graduate period.
I shall be failing in my duties if I do not express heartful thanks to the respondents
of respective villages who had given co-operation by giving correct information at the time
the investigation.
I am highly obliged to other staff Joshi mama, Khatal mama, Nakhate sir, Harkal
mama, and Phad mama of Department of Extension Education, VNMKV, Parbhani for
their helpful comment and timely constructive criticism.
I am especially grate to Arjun Tak, Akshay Tak (Gajraj Computers) who carried
out the difficult task of typing the revised manuscript, not only swiftly and accurately, but
cheerfully.
Finally, I owe my gratitude to all those persons who helped me in my research
work, but whose name could not be specially mentioned.

Place: Parbhani (Wadge S.K)

Date: / /2017
CONTENT
Chapter
Title Page No.
No.
I. INTRODUCTION 1-6
II. REVIEW OF LITERATURE 7-45
III. METHODOLOGY 46-58
IV. RESULTS 59-82
V. DISCUSSION 83-99
VI. SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS 100-108
VII. IMPLICATIONS 109-110
LITERATURE CITED i-viii
THESIS ABSTRACT
APPENDIX
LIST OF TABLES
Sr.
Particulars Page No.
No.
1 Taluka and Village wise distribution of respondents. 48
2 Variables and their empirical measurements 50
Distribution of the respondents according to their farming
3 60
experience.
4 Distribution of the respondents according to their education 60
Distribution of the respondents according to their land
5 61
holding
Distribution of the respondents according to their annual
6 61
income
Distribution of the respondents according to their social
7 62
participation.
Distribution of the respondents according to their extension
8 62
contact.
Distribution of the respondents according to their sources of
9 63
information
Distribution of the respondents according to their economic
10 63
motivation.
Distribution of the respondents according to their risk
11 63
orientation.
Distribution of respondents according their practice wise
12 64-65
knowledge of kharif maize production technology
Distribution of the respondents according to their of
13 67
respondents according to their overall knowledge
Distribution of the respondents according to their according
14 68-69
to their adoption level
Distribution of the respondents according to their overall
15 71
adoption level
Relationship between profile of respondents and their level of
16 72
knowledge
Multiple regression analysis of knowledge of production
17 73
technology with the independent variables.
Relationship between profile of respondents with their level
18 75
of adoption
Multiple regression analysis of adoption of production
19 76
technology with the independent variables.
Constraints faced by them in adoption of kharif maize
20 78-79
production technology
Suggestions given by the respondents to overcome the
21 constraints faced by them in adoption of kharif maize 81
production technology