Knowledge of Farmers Regarding PDKV Liquid Micro Grades

The research study was conducted in Balapur and Akot talukas of Akola district of Maharashtra state. Twelve villages were selected on the basis of maximum number of farmers using PDKV liquid micro grades. From these villages, those respondents were selected who had been using PDKV liquid micro grades from last two year. Thus, 120 farmers constituted the sample for the study. The data were collected on knowledge of farmers regarding PDKV liquid micro grades.

The findings of the study revealed that, 56.67% of respondents belonged to high level of knowledge, while 41.67% of respondents belonged to medium level of knowledge and only 1.66% respondents having low level of knowledge regarding PDKV liquid micro grades. under study. Based on the findings, it has been established that, those respondents who has adopted it and use in their own field have knowledge about importance, its use for particular crop and method of application of PDKV liquid micro grades. Thus, there is necessary efforts should be made to popularize this product among the general farmers by the concern agencies