Adoption and Determinants of Sustainable Agricultural Practices (SAPs) among Pineapple Growers in Nagaland
6
Authors
-
Sentibenla Pongener
Department of Agricultural Extension Education, School of Agricultural Sciences, Nagaland University, Nagaland, India
-
Kaushal Kumar Jha
Department of Agricultural Extension Education, School of Agricultural Sciences, Nagaland University, Nagaland, India
-
Herojit Singh
Department of Agricultural Economics, School of Agricultural Sciences, Nagaland University, Nagaland, India
Keywords:
Sustainable Agricultural Practices, Pineapple, Adoption, Determinants, NagalandAbstract
The study assessed the extent and determinants of adoption of sustainable agricultural practices (SAPs) among pineapple growers in Dimapur, Peren and Mokokchung districts of Nagaland during 2022-2023. A total of 275 respondents were selected using proportionate random sampling. Adoption was assessed using an adoption index covering agronomic practices, resource management, pest and disease management and post-harvest management. Inter-district differences were analysed using z-test and determinants were identified through factor analysis. Results revealed that majority (64.73%) of the respondents had medium level of adoption. Post-harvest management recorded the highest adoption, whereas resource management practices showed comparatively lower adoption. Significant differences in adoption indices were observed among the districts (p<0.01), with Mokokchung recording the highest mean adoption index (57.56). Factor analysis extracted eight components explaining 62.49 per cent of the total variance, with “land use and income” emerging as the major determinant, followed by motivational factors and extension access. The study highlights the need for location-specific extension strategies, strengthened institutional support and capacity building interventions to enhance sustainable pineapple cultivation in Nagaland.
References
Abdullah, M. A., Abd Latip, N. F., Mohd Hatta, S. K., Yaakop, S., & Hazmi, I. R. (2024). Evaluation of host plant species for a trap cropping strategy in integrated pest management of pineapple mealybug (Dysmicoccus brevipes). Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 94(8), 916–919. https://doi.org/10.56093/ijas.v94i8.148188
Bhujel, R. R., & Joshi, H. G. (2024). Factors influencing the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices in rural regions of developing countries: a review. Food Research, 8 (4), 81–89. https://doi.org/10.26656/fr.2017.8(4).400
Das L., Nain M.S., Singh R. & Burman R. R. (2014). Constraints in marketing of fruits as perceived by the fruit growers and NERAMAC in Assam. Journal of Community Mobilization and Sustainable Development, 9(2), 114-117.
Das L., Nain M.S., Singh R. & Burman R.R. (2015). Effectiveness of backward and forward linkage in fruit cultivation: A study of NERAMAC. Indian Journal of Extension Education. 51(1&2), 70-74.
Directorate of Economics & Statistics. (2025). Statistical Handbook of Nagaland 2025. Government of Nagaland (pp. 41).
Ekyaligonza, D. M., Tibasiima, T. K., Bwambale, B., Kagorora, J. P. K., & Freyer, B. (2024). Factors influencing adoption of organic matter management on smallholder farms in the Rwenzori region of Uganda. Organic Agriculture, 14, 307–321. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13165-024-00465-6
Ghosal, A., & Gangabhushan, M. (2024). Role of agriculture in rural development in Northeast India: Prospects and Challenges. IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science, 29(12),8-14.
Iticha, M. D., & Taresa, B. (2020). Factors Affecting Adoption of Soybean Production Technologies in Ethiopia. Food Science and Quality Management, 96, 11-20. https://www.doi.org/10.7176/FSQM/96-02
Kumar S., Nain M. S., Sangeetha V. & Satyapriya (2023). Determinants and constraints for adoption of zero budget natural farming (ZBNF) practices in farmer field school, Indian Journal of Extension Education, 59(4), 135-140. https://doi.org/10.48165/IJEE.2023.59427
Kumar S., Nain M S., Sangeetha V., Satyapriya , Das S. , Anbukkani P. & Khan S. A. (2025). Measuring sustainability of zero-budget natural farming practices. Journal of Community Mobilization and Sustainable Development, 20(2), 613-618 https://doi.org/10.5958/2231-6736.2025.00141.4
Kumar, A., Prajapati, C. S., Chand, K., Abrol, P., Singh, G., Gangwar, S., Darbha, S., & Fredericks, R. (2025). Sustainable post-harvest and value addition practices in agriculture: A review. Journal of Experimental Agriculture International, 47(6), 172–193. https://doi.org/10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i63480
Meena, D. C., Kumari, M., Kishore, P., Bangararaju T. S. V., & Bishnoi, R. (2023). Do socio-economic conditions and personal behaviour influence the adoption of climate change mitigating measures. Indian Journal of Extension Education, 59(2), 22-25. http://doi.org/10.48165/IJEE.2023.59205
Meena, S. K., & Suman, B. (2025). Assessment of Integrated Nutrient Management (INM) practices on growth, yield, nutrient uptake and economic viability of Indian mustard (Brassica juncea L.). Journal of Experimental Agriculture International, 47(8), 736–743. https://doi.org/10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i83715
Nadaf, S., Indiakar, S., & Nadaf, B. (2025). Socio-economic determinants of smallholder farmers' adoption of sustainable agricultural practices: A global review. International Journal of Agriculture Extension and Social Development, 8(11), 599-605. https://www.doi.org/10.33545/26180723.2025.v8.i11h.2710
Paramasivam, S., Henry, P., & Jagadeesan, V. P. (2021). Contributing and Influencing Factors on Organic Agriculture Practices by Farmers in Tamil Nadu, India- An Analysis. Journal of University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, 23(10), 145-156. https://www.doi.org/10.51201/jusst/21/10731
Pongener, S., & Jha, K. K. (2023). Attitude of farmers towards adoption of sustainable cultivation practices of pineapple in Nagaland. The Pharma Innovation Journal, SP-12(10), 1360-1363.
Pongener, S., & Jha, K. K. (2024). Information Sources Utilization and Adoption Behaviour of Pineapple Growers in Nagaland. Indian Journal of Extension Education, 60(1), 46-52. https://doi.org/10.48165/IJEE.2024.60109
Priya, & Singh, S. P. (2022). Factors Influencing the Adoption of Sustainable Agricultural Practices: A Systematic Literature Review and Lesson Learned for India. Forum for Social Economics, 53(1), 1–17. https://doi.org/10.1080/07360932.2022.2057566
Rai, A. K., Parayil, C., & Divya, K. M. (2023). Value chain and marketing practices for Pineapple (Ananas comosus) in Kerala. Journal of Tropical Agriculture, 61(1), 14–19. https://jtropag.kau.in/index.php/ojs2/article/view/1051
Rizzo, G., Migliore, G., Schifani, G., & Vecchio, R. (2024). Key factors influencing farmers’ adoption of sustainable innovations: A systematic literature review and research agenda. Organic Agriculture, 14, 57–84. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13165-023-00440-7
Russo, I., Vecchio, R., Viscecchia, R., Cembalo, L. & Devitiis, B., D. (2025). Factors affecting farmers’ adoption of sustainable pest management practices: A scoping review. Environment, Development and Sustainability (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10668-025-06937-3
Singh, L., S. & Mazhar, S. H. (2024). Extent of adoption of improved pineapple cultivation practices by farmers in Thoubal District of Manipur. International Journal of Agriculture Extension and Social Development, 7(8), 315-317. https://doi.org/10.33545/26180723.2024.v7.i8e.929
Thangjam, B., Jha, K. K., Sharma, S. & Singh, H. (2024). Factors Affecting on Adoption of Sustainable Agricultural Practices in Manipur. Indian Journal of Extension Education, 60(2), 66-70. https://doi.org/10.48165/IJEE.2024.60213
Thangjam, B., & Jha, K. K. (2025). Assessment of farmers’ knowledge towards sustainable agricultural practices (SAP) in Manipur. Indian Journal of Extension Education, 61(1), 55–60. https://doi.org/10.48165/IJEE.2025.61110
Thakur, P., Mehta, P., Sharma, P., & Divyanshu (2022). Determinants of farmers’ adoption behaviour towards farm business management practices. Economic Affairs, 67(2), 117-122. https://www.doi.org/10.46852/0424-2513.2.2022.19
Submitted
Published
Data Availability Statement
available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request
Issue
Section
License
Copyright (c) 2026 Indian Society of Extension Education, Division of Agricultural ExtensionICAR- IARI, New Delhi
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
- The manuscripts once accepted and published in the Indian Journal of Extension Education will automatically become the property of the Indian Society of Extension Education, New Delhi. The Chief Editor on behalf of the Indian Journal of Extension Education holds the copyright.
How to Cite
