Awareness level of smart agricultural practices (SAPs) in Haryana

A K ROHILA; P S SHEHRAWAT; AJAY KUMAR; J S MALIK

doi:10.56093/ijas.v88i12.85448

Authors

A K ROHILA NAHEP, ICAR, Krishi Anusandhan Bhawan-II, New Delhi 110 012
P S SHEHRAWAT Department of Extension Education, CCS HAU, Hisar
AJAY KUMAR NAHEP, ICAR, Krishi Anusandhan Bhawan-II, New Delhi 110 012
J S MALIK Department of Extension Education, CCS HAU, Hisar

https://doi.org/10.56093/ijas.v88i12.85448

Keywords:

Awareness, Climate, SAPs

Abstract

The present study was carried out in Haryana state of India. Empirical data was collected personally through an interview schedule to assess the awareness level of Smart Agricultural Practices (SAPs). Study concluded that farmers' awareness level was high about nearest soil and water testing laboratories with weighted mean score (WMS) 2.55, soil health card to know the soil health (2.02), high yielding varieties (2.09), SMS services provided by CCS Haryana Agricultural University (CCS HAU), Hisar (1.78), crop diversification to reduce risk of crop failures (1.87), harvested water for use for irrigation and drinking (1.83), agro-forestry which provides healthy environment and extra income (2.24), burning of crop residue which degrade the environment (2.31), agro processing to get good price (1.88) and, protected cultivation to provide off season products (2.19). Study also concluded that land holding, farming system, mass media exposure, extension contact, risk orientation, economic motivation, and innovation proneness with the awareness level had positive and significant correlation at 0.05 level of probability.

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