KNOWLEDGE AND THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH PERSONAL AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS OF TOMATO GROWERS

Journal Title: International Journal of Agriculture Sciences - Year 2016, Vol 8, Issue 40

Abstract

The study was conducted in Jashpur district of Chhattisgarh state. Knowledge of the tomato production technology is important for increasing the production level. Hence, this study was conducted to know the knowledge level and its relationship with personal and socio-economical characteristics of tomato grower. The study revealed that tomato growers with medium level knowledge of tomato production technology having detailed knowledge about important tomato production technology. The study also revealed that age, education, caste, land holding, type of family, housing pattern, occupation, social participation annual income, extension contact, material possession, innovativeness, economic motivation, risk orientation, scientific orientation and adoption were positivity associated with significant knowledge of recommended tomato production technology.

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ARBIND KUMAR SAI

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ARBIND KUMAR SAI (2016). KNOWLEDGE AND THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH PERSONAL AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS OF TOMATO GROWERS. International Journal of Agriculture Sciences, 8(40), 1815-1816. https://europub.co.uk./articles/-A-170632