Perception of farmers on varietal traits and constraints in adoption of improved variety (JG-11) and existing varieties of chickpea

Abstract

Chickpea is a major pulse crop in north Karnataka region. The study was confined to Vijayapura and Gadagdistricts of Northern Dry Zone of Karnatakain 2020. The study aimed to assess the constraints faced by chickpea growersin adoption of improved varieties of chickpea. A multistage random sampling procedure was used for the selection ofsamples and data collected through a personal interview method using a pre-tested schedule. Collected data were analyzedby using suitable statistical tools like Garrett’s ranking technique and descriptive statistics. The study revealed that themajor constraints faced by the chickpea growers were non-availability of labour, less remunerative price, lack of knowledgeof seed treatment, lack of supply of improved seed and so on. All the adopted farmers opined that improved variety(JG-11) gave more grain yield than the existing varieties of chickpea.