Constraints and Strategic Extension Interventions for Promoting Climate Smart Agriculture among Grape Growers in Ahilyanagar District of Maharashtra, India

This study investigates the constraints and strategic extension interventions for promoting climate smart agriculture among grape growers in ahilyanagar district of Maharashtra state. The sample was constituted 120 respondent grape growers drawn from three talukas from Ahilyanagar district. The respondents were interviewed with the help of a specially designed schedule. The Ex-post facto research design was used for the present study. Results reveal that high cost of Automatic Weather Station, high initial cost of plastic cover and technical complexity and lack of knowledge of soil moisture sensors. Extension interventions were proposed for the grape growers for the effective adoption of CSA which include, advocate for subsidies and grants from agricultural departments to support grape growers, promote government subsidies or cost sharing schemes and conducting training, workshops and field demonstrations. The findings provide valuable insights for policymakers and agricultural organizations, informing evidence-based decision-making and program improvements in agricultural extension services.