Constraints in Adoption of Improved Kinnow Production Technology in Rajasthan, India: The Farmers Perspective

Abstract

The present study highlights the various barriers to the adoption of the improved kinnow production technology under National Horticulture Mission (NHM) by the farmers. Analysis of the constraints, including technical constraints, environmental constraints, financial constraints, marketing constraints and socio-personal & psychological constraints as experienced by the kinnow growers was the main objective of the investigation. Sri Ganganagar district of Rajasthan state was purposely selected as the district had highest numbers of registered farmers under NHM compared to other districts in the state. Findings of the study revealed that the major constraints faced by the kinnow growers in the adoption of improved kinnow production technology under NHM were “unsuitable land for kinnow orchard”, “scarcity of water for irrigation”, “inadequate subsidy”, “no timely sale of produce” and “traditional nature of farmers”. This might be due to the lack of awareness and training on the part of the kinnow growers regarding improved practices of kinnow cultivation. So, in order to mitigate these constraints more periodical training on various aspects of improved kinnow production technology should be organized and imparted to the kinnow growers at the grass root level to acquire more knowledge about the new techniques/improved practices of kinnow cultivation.