Knowledge level of farmers regarding agronomic practices of direct seeded rice in Punjab

A survey was undertaken to study the knowledge of farmers regarding agronomic practices of direct seeded rice (DSR) in Punjab covering five districts viz Moga, Mukatsar Sahib, Faridkot, Sangrur and Patiala. From each district one village and from each village 15 farmers were selected by using random sampling technique. Data were collected by using personal interview method. A knowledge test was developed with items related to different agronomic practices. It was measured with the scores obtained by the DSR growers in the test. One score was given to correct answer and zero score was assigned to incorrect answer. Majority of the farmers (59%) had medium level of knowledge. More awareness programmes should be organized to increase knowledge level of farmers regarding direct seeded rice which will help to make a change in present traditional rice cultivation practices.