Constraints in Adopting Improved Chickpea Cultivation Practices in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh

Abhishek Chaudhary; N. R. Meena; R. K. Doharey; Jivantika Maurya; Aman Verma; Goldee Yadav

doi:10.48165/IJEE.2025.614RN04

Authors

Abhishek Chaudhary Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology Kumarganj, Ayodhya, U.P., India
N. R. Meena Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology, Kumarganj, Ayodhya, U.P., India
R. K. Doharey Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology, Kumarganj, Ayodhya, U.P., India
Jivantika Maurya Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology, Kumarganj, Ayodhya, U.P., India
Aman Verma Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology, Kumarganj, Ayodhya, U.P., India https://orcid.org/0009-0003-4670-3895
Goldee Yadav Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology, Kumarganj, Ayodhya, U.P., India

https://doi.org/10.48165/IJEE.2025.614RN04

Keywords:

Chickpea cultivation, Technology adoption, Agricultural constraints, Pulse production, Sustainable farming practices

Abstract

Despite favourable agro-climatic conditions in eastern Uttar Pradesh, chickpea productivity remains below potential due to multiple adoption barriers. This study investigated the constraints faced by chickpea growers in Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh, during the Rabi season of 2024–25. Using multistage random sampling, 160 farmers from four blocks and sixteen villages were surveyed with structured interviews. The most pressing constraint were the non-availability of agricultural inputs at the proper time, followed by knowledge-related gaps such Lack of information about improved chickpea varieties and ack of training in scientific chickpea production. Economic factors such as the high cost of seed, fertilisers, insecticides, and implements, and institutional issues like non-availability of required seeds in cooperative societies also ranked high. Environmental and social issues—particularly grazing animal problem and labour shortages during peak seasons further complicated technology adoption. Lower-ranked but still relevant constraints included limited exposure to demonstrations, poor market access, and gender barriers in extension outreach. These findings highlight the complex interplay of technical, economic, institutional, and environmental factors in adoption behavior. The study recommends a multi-dimensional approach involving timely input delivery, capacity-building, improved infrastructure, and targeted policy interventions to enhance chickpea productivity and sustainable adoption of improved cultivation practices.

Author Biographies

N. R. Meena, Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology, Kumarganj, Ayodhya, U.P., India

Dept. of Extension Education

Asst. Professor
R. K. Doharey, Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology, Kumarganj, Ayodhya, U.P., India

Dept. of Extension Education

Professoor and Head
Jivantika Maurya, Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology, Kumarganj, Ayodhya, U.P., India

Dept. of ext. edu.

P. G. Scholar
Aman Verma, Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology, Kumarganj, Ayodhya, U.P., India

Dept. of Ext. Edu.

Ph.D. Scholar
Goldee Yadav, Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology, Kumarganj, Ayodhya, U.P., India

Dept. of Ext. edu.

P G Scholar

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