Constraints in adoption of improved variety (CSV 29R) and existing varieties of sorghum in Karnataka

Abstract

The present study was conducted in Vijayapura district of Karnataka to analyse the constraints in adoption ofimproved rabi sorghum variety (CSV29R) in comparison with local check (M35-1) variety. Primary data was collectedfrom 135 sample farmers through personal interview method and Garret ranking technique was utilized to arrive atmeaningful results. The results revealed that, on availability of labour during peak period was the major problem followedby non -availability of required quantity of Farm Yard Manure (FYM) and other in production and less remunerative pricefor produce followed by high price fluctuation and other were constraints in marketing and lack of knowledge on locationspecific improved varieties of sorghum was major constraint followed by unable to contact extension agencies at the timeof necessity and others such as managerial constraint. These constraints shall be overcome by extension agency andmechanization needed to be supported by custom hiring at low price for the laborious operations like sowing, weeding,harvesting and threshing.