Knowledge of Recommended Pesticide usage among Cabbage Growers

Authors

  • M. Naveen Kumar Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
  • S Palanisamy Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26725/EE.2017.3.29.5921-5924

Keywords:

Cabbage, knowledge level, Pesticide usage, Tamil Nadu

Abstract

This study aimed to access the knowledge level of cabbage growers on recommended pesticide usage practices. It was carried out in two blocks of Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu. Krishnagiri district was selected based on maximum acreage under cabbage cultivation. Two blocks viz., Shoolagiri and Hosur were selected considering the area covered under cabbage. A sample of 120 cabbage growers was selected random selected for the study. A well structured interview schedule was used for data collection and collected data were analyzed using appropriate statistical tools. The findings of the study revealed that majority of the cabbage growers had medium to low level of knowledge on recommended pesticides usage.

Author Biographies

M. Naveen Kumar, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

PG Scholar, Dept. of Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University. Currently - Relationship Manager, HDFC Bank, Tirupathur.

S Palanisamy, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

Former Professor & Head, Training Division, Directorate of Extension Education, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore – 641 003

References

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National Horticultural Board. (2015). All India Area, Production and Productivity of Vegetables in 2014–2015. Indian Horticultural Database. Retrieved from www.nhb.gov.in.

Pesticide and Documentation Unit.(2010). Statewise Demand of Pesticides

During the Last Five Years 2005-06 to 2009-10. Retrieved from www.Indiastat.Com

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Published

2018-07-19

How to Cite

Kumar, M. N., & Palanisamy, S. (2018). Knowledge of Recommended Pesticide usage among Cabbage Growers. Journal of Extension Education, 29(3). https://doi.org/10.26725/EE.2017.3.29.5921-5924