Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: The study on the impact of awareness programme on farmers’ knowledge regarding the safe use of pesticides revealed a significant increase in knowledge among the participants after the programme. Socio-economic factors were also analyzed for their association with knowledge gain. A positive correlation between education level and knowledge acquisition was observed from the study. However, the variables such as occupation, age, experience in farming, family type, information source about farming and farm size did not exhibit significant correlation. The results of investigation observed that the farmers often depended on the advice from other experienced farmers and agriculture input dealers regarding various farming activities. The input dealers and the farmers showed limited interest about the safe pesticide handling practices. The significant importance of awareness programme in improving the farmers’ knowledge level was observed in the present investigation. Organizing regular and frequent awareness programme regarding safe handling of pesticides could be suggested to make people aware of the harmful effects of chemical pesticides. How to Cite Upamanya, G.K., Deka, C., Sharma, H., Deka, A.K., 2024. Knowledge level of farmers on safe use of pesticides in Barpeta district of Assam. Plant Health Archives 2(3), 98-103. DOI: 10.54083/PHA/2.3.2024/98-103.
Source: Plant Health Archives
Authors: G.K. Upamanya, C. Deka, Haridra Sharma, A.K. Deka
Institution: Assam Agricultural University
Language: English
Subfield: Toxicology
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4408802245