Attitude of Vegetable Growers Towards Organic Farming Practices

Authors

  • Jaganathan Ph.D. Scholar, Division of Agricultural Extension, IARI, New Delhi-110012,
  • V.B. Padrnanabhan Professors, Department of Agricultural Extension, College of Agriculture, Kerala Agricultural Univeristy, Vellayani, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 522
  • C. Bhaskaran Professors, Department of Agricultural Extension, College of Agriculture, Kerala Agricultural Univeristy, Vellayani, Thiruvananthapuram- 695 522
  • A. Chandru Ph.D. Scholar, Division of Agricultural Extension, IARI, New Delhi-110012,
  • V. Lenin Ph.D. Scholar, Division of Agricultural Extension, IARI, New Delhi-110012

Abstract

The study was undertaken in Thiruvananthapuram district. One hundred vegetable growers were selected by using the proportionate random sampling technique. Sixteen independent variables were selected based on judges' relevancy rating and were quantified using measurement devices. The data were collected using a pre testeci structured interview schedule and suitable statistical tools were used to analyze the data. Majority of the respondents (64%) had a favourable attitude. Seven variables, namely, mass media exposure, innovativeness, market perception, self confidence, environmental orientation, awareness and knowledge showed a significant and positive relationship with attitude towards organic farming practices. Attitude is very important for success organic farming practices. 

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Published

2009-12-01

Issue

Vol. 45 No. 3&4 (2009): Indian Journal of Extension Education, (Jul-Dec), 2009

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Jaganathan, Padrnanabhan, V., Bhaskaran, C., Chandru, A., & Lenin, V. (Trans.). (2009). Attitude of Vegetable Growers Towards Organic Farming Practices. Indian Journal of Extension Education, 45(3&4), 63–67. Retrieved from https://acspublisher.com/journals/index.php/ijee/article/view/5883