2015 Vol.21 No.1 PP 107-110

Knowledge level on Organic Farming Technology practiced by the Farmers of Seoni District (M.P.).

Akhilesh Kulhade¹, S.R.K. Singh² and Aroop D. Gupta³

¹Extension Education, Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramodaya Vishwavidhyalay CHITRAKOOT, Satna, (M.P.) India
²ICAR-ZPD Zone-7, Adhartal, Jabalpur, 482004
³Transfer of Technology, M GC G V, Satna (M.P.)
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ABSTRACT

The study was conducted to find out the knowledge level of organic farmers in Seoni District MP. A total of 150 farmers were selected randomly treated as the sample for this study. A knowledge test was conducted through interview schedule for assessing their knowledge. It was found that majority of them had full knowledge level in significant percentage of organic farming practices like in situ incorporation of crop residues, selection of good seed, seed inoculation, application of FYM/Nadep compost, application of vermicompost, use of biogas slurry, use of poultry manure, summer ploughing, hand weeding, use of neem oil, use of light trape/pheromone and trichoderma.

Key words :Knowledge level, Organic farming; Organic farming practices.