Perceptions of Climate Resilient Technologies among Maize Farmers in Haveri District, Karnataka, India

Abstract

Aims: The study aims to evaluate maize growers' perceptions of climate-resilient technologies and investigate their socio-demographic profiles in Haveri District, Karnataka, India. Background: Climate change is a global phenomenon that affects the productivity of crops. Maize is a highly produced crop after rice and wheat, also the most vulnerable towards climate change. Hence, there is a need to develop various climate-resilient technologies in order to minimize the yield loss. Methodology: The present study was conducted in Haveri and Ranebennur taluks of Haveri district in the year 2023.  to know the perception of climate resilient technologies by maize growers. The data was collected by personal interview method from 120 farmers, including 30 small and 30 big farmers from each taluk, and the data was analysed by using the suitable statistical tools. Findings: The findings revealed that nearly half (47.50 %) of the maize growers had average perception, followed by better (31.67 %) and poor perception on climate resilient technologies. The chi-square value of 16.26 indicated that the perception level on climate resilient technologies was significant at 1 per cent. Farming experience had a positive and significant association with the perception level of the maize growers towards climate-resilient technologies. As experience serves as the foundation for understanding about a technology, which in turn affects how an individual perceives it, and also influences their adoption behaviour. Conclusion: The study found that a significant percentage of farmers (51.67% small and 43.33% big) have only average knowledge of climate-resilient technologies, highlighting the need for awareness campaigns, demonstrations, and training to improve adoption and sustainable production.