Adoption of technology interventions in paddy (Orayza sativa) and horse gram (Macrotyloma uniflorum) by the beneficiary and non-beneficiary respondents of NICRA project

National Innovations on Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA) project aims to enhance the resilience of Indian agriculture to climate change and climate vulnerability through strategic research and technology demonstration. In the present study, a total sample of 140 farmers (70 beneficiaries and 70 non-beneficiaries from the Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra state) were selected. The adoption of technology interventions by the respondents was measured with the help of a structured schedule. The schedule consisted of 10 and 7 items related to improved technology in paddy and horse gram, respectively demonstrated under the Technology Demonstrations Component of NICRA in the year 2020-21. The beneficiary respondents showed a medium to high level of adoption of technology interventions about paddy and horse gram crops than those of non-beneficiary respondents. Also, beneficiary respondents showed significantly high adoption of technology interventions as compared to non-beneficiary respondents. Interventions wise adoption revealed that beneficiary respondents have adopted relatively more interventions than non-beneficiary respondents in Paddy and horse gram cultivation.