Constraints Faced By Farmers in Use of Private Bio-Fertilizers: A Way Forward

Abstract

The present study was conducted at Navsari district of South Gujarat. 120 respondents were selected for the study. Ex-post facto research design was used for the study. The bio-fertilizer refers to a formulation containing live bacteria that improve soil fertility by fixing atmospheric nitrogen, solubilizing phosphorus and other nutrients, and boosting plant development by releasing growth hormones. Because the concept is not new, the numerous benefits of bio-fertilizer led to its widespread application in sustainable agriculture. In this context private bio-fertilizers refers to the bio-fertilizers are the bio-fertilizers manufactured by private manufacturers or companies. The result of the study revealed that, Lack of technical knowledge about private bio-fertilizers was the major constraint followed, Non-availability of private bio-fertilizer locally at times when needed, lack of awareness about benefits of private bio-fertilizers etc. whereas, private bio-fertilizers should be available in time, bio-fertilizer usage can be increased if they are provided free of cost etc. are the suggestions given by the respondents.