Attitude and Knowledge of Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) Technology Among Paddy Growers in Ranchi, Jharkhand
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15109626Keywords:
Alternate Wetting & Drying, Attitude, Knowledge, Paddy Growers, Rice Cultivation, Sustainable AgricultureAbstract
An investigation on paddy growers' knowledge level and attitude towards Alternate Wetting and Drying (AWD) technology was conducted in Jharkhand, India. The research employed an ex-post-facto survey design, collecting data from 144 paddy growers using a structured interview schedule. The findings revealed that while the majority of respondents (67%) had good knowledge of nutrient management, significant knowledge gaps existed in areas such as disease and pest management (23.61% gap), water management (22.69% gap), and weed management (20.83% gap). Regarding AWD technology, respondents demonstrated the highest knowledge gap in the installation of panipipe (28.94%), followed by the implementation of AWD (28.70%) and its benefits (28.70%). The attitude of paddy growers towards AWD was generally positive, with 76% having a favourable attitude. 24% had a less favourable or unfavourable attitude, highlighting the need for continued efforts to change perceptions. The study identified several socio-economic variables, including education, landholding, average annual income, agricultural implement possession, social participation, cosmopoliteness, mass media exposure, extension participation, extension contact, and progressiveness, that significantly influenced both knowledge and attitude towards AWD technology.
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