Knowledge Gap of Silkworm Rearers of Jammu Division of Jammu and Kashmir State
Journal Title: Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology - Year 2017, Vol 21, Issue 1
Abstract
The present study was carried out to know the knowledge gap of silkworm rearers of Jammu division with 240 respondents were selected by proportionate random sampling method from three districts, six blocks and 24 villages. The data was collected by using a pretested structured interview schedule and knowledge test. Average age of silkworm rearers was 46.58 years, the average land holding in hectares was .83 and 29.11 percent of silkworm rearers possessed separate rearing shed. The overall mean knowledge score of three districts was 15.36 (± 2.29) with std. error .14756 and the maximum knowledge score was 22 and minimum knowledge score was 9 the difference was 33.21 per cent. Maximum difference was in case of disinfection and disinfectant which was 40.25 per cent followed by 38.57 percent about mulberry and its management and 37.50 per cent respondents about management of late age rearing. Kruskal Wallis test was applied to all the 23 statements and assign the ranks on the basis of chi square and p- value. The statements which were found significant thickness of cuttings of mulberry for propagation chi square value 9.021(.011), feeding requirement (kg/oz) for first instars larvae 7.535(.023), management of the diseases 5.508(.064) and dose of disinfectant used for silkworm rearing room and appliances for one ounce of seed 5.104(.078). All other knowledge statements were non significant.
Authors and Affiliations
Lyaqat Ali, P. S. Slathia, S. K. Kher, K. A. Zargar, Nazir Ahmed, Sandeep Kumar, Bilal Ahmad Lone, M. I. Bhat
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