Millet Adoption in Bundelkhand, U.P.: Traditional vs. Emerging Crop Trends

PANKAJ KUMAR OJHA; Pragati  Saxena; Samreen Fatma; Babli Rani; Paramjeet Kaur; Pragya  Ojha; Abhishek Kumar Yadav

doi:10.48165/IJEE.2025.613RN06

Authors

Pankaj Kumar Ojha Assistant Professor, Department of Agricultural Extension, College of Agriculture, Banda University of Agrcilture & Technology, Banda- 210001 (U.P.)
Pragati Saxena 2Assistant Professor, Department of Home Science, Constituent Government College, Bhadpura, Nawabganj, MJPR University Bareilly (IN)
Samreen Fatma MJPR University Bareilly (IN)
Babli Rani Shanti Devi Government Degree College, Rabupura Jewer, Gautam Buddh Nagar (IN)
Paramjeet Kaur MJPR University Bareilly (IN)
Pragya Ojha Subject Matter Specialist, Home Science, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Banda (IN)
Abhishek Kumar Yadav Assistant Professor (Physical education), Department of Basic and Social Sciences, Banda University of Agriculture and Technology, Banda (IN)

https://doi.org/10.48165/IJEE.2025.613RN06

Keywords:

Adoption pattern, Climate resilience, Farming practices, Millet's adoption, Millet consumption

Abstract

The study, conducted between January and March 2023, investigated millet adoption patterns among 400 farmers in Bundelkhand, Uttar Pradesh, India, comparing traditional crop cultivation with emerging millet trends in Jalaun and Jhansi districts. The current study’s findings indicated that millets, driven by climate resilience (50%), market demand (37.5%), and nutritional value (12.5%), are cultivated by 37.5% of farmers, while traditional crops (wheat, rice, maize) dominate (62.5%) due to market reliability. Millets are consumed daily by 10%, primarily at breakfast (30%) and lunch (25%), enhancing nutritional security. Significant challenges to millet adoption include limited market access and awareness. ANOVA and Chi-square tests revealed significant differences in crop selection and consumption across gender (p<0.01), age (p<0.05), and income (p<0.05). However, adoption requires robust policy support, with significant positive correlations for climate resilience (p=0.03) and nutritional benefits (p=0.04), while market access constraints (p=0.02) showed negative correlations. Composite reliability values, ranging from 0.750 to 0.980, demonstrated strong internal consistency across measured constructs.

Author Biographies

Pankaj Kumar Ojha, Assistant Professor, Department of Agricultural Extension, College of Agriculture, Banda University of Agrcilture & Technology, Banda- 210001 (U.P.)

Assistant Professor, Department of Agricultural Extension, College of Agriculture, Banda University of Agrcilture & Technology, Banda- 210001 (U.P.)
Pragati Saxena, 2Assistant Professor, Department of Home Science, Constituent Government College, Bhadpura, Nawabganj, MJPR University Bareilly (IN)

Assistant Professor, Department of Home Science, Constituent Government College, Bhadpura, Nawabganj, MJPR University Bareilly (IN)
Samreen Fatma, MJPR University Bareilly (IN)

Assistant professor, Department of Home Science, Constituent Government College, Richha, Baheri, MJPR University Bareilly (IN)
Babli Rani, Shanti Devi Government Degree College, Rabupura Jewer, Gautam Buddh Nagar (IN)

Assistant professor, Department of Home Science, Shanti Devi Government Degree College, Rabupura Jewer, Gautam Buddh Nagar (IN)
Paramjeet Kaur, MJPR University Bareilly (IN)

Assistant professor, Department of Home Science, Constituent Government College, Hasanpur, Amroha, MJPR University Bareilly (IN)
Pragya Ojha, Subject Matter Specialist, Home Science, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Banda (IN)

Subject Matter Specialist, Home Science, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Banda (IN)
Abhishek Kumar Yadav, Assistant Professor (Physical education), Department of Basic and Social Sciences, Banda University of Agriculture and Technology, Banda (IN)

Assistant Professor (Physical education), Department of Basic and Social Sciences, Banda University of Agriculture and Technology, Banda (IN)

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