Determinants of Knowledge Level on Kiwi Cultivation Practices in Phek District of Nagaland

Sesote ü  Mero; Deepa Thangjam

doi:10.26725/JEE.2023.2.35.7005-7012

Authors

Sesote ü Mero Nagaland University
Deepa Thangjam Department of Rural Development and Planning, School of Agricultural Sciences, Nagaland University https://orcid.org/0009-0003-2732-5243

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26725/JEE.2023.2.35.7005-7012

Keywords:

Farming experience; Kiwi growers; Knowledge index; Training exposure; Nagaland

Abstract

The paper examines the knowledge level of kiwi growers and its determinants in Nagaland. The study was conducted among kiwi growers in Phek district of Nagaland during 2023-24 and the sample size was 120. A knowledge test index was adapted with suitable modification. More than half of the respondents were above 50 years of age, majority were illiterate, had marginal size of land under kiwi, had ‘medium’ farming experience and had an average annual income of Rs. 139391.67. The findings of the study concluded that majority of the respondents had ‘fair or moderate’ level of knowledge on kiwi cultivation and the determinants of knowledge level on kiwi cultivation were education, extension contact, training exposure & farming experience.

Author Biographies

Sesote ü Mero, Nagaland University

Department of Rural Development and Planning, School of Agricultural Sciences, Nagaland University,Medziphema campus-797106

Deepa Thangjam, Department of Rural Development and Planning, School of Agricultural Sciences, Nagaland University

Assistant Professor,Department of Rural Development and Planning, School of Agricultural Sciences, Nagaland University, Medziphema campus-797106

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