Socio-economic determinants affecting the adoption of blackgram improved variety TBG 104 in Krishna District of Andhra Pradesh

The study was carried out in the Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh to analyse the factors which are hindering the adoption of Blackgram variety TBG 104. It specifically describes the determinants and the constraints by the farmers for adoption of Blackgram variety TBG 104. A multi-stage cluster sampling procedure was used to select 60 farmers for the study in Krishna district. Well-structured questionnaire was prepared and collected the primary data from the sampled farmers. Data were analysed by employing logistic regression and garret ranking technique. The logistic regression results showed that the farm size, size of the family, education of the farmer, experience of the farmer and average annual farm income of the farmer were positively and significantly influenced the adoption of Blackgram variety TBG 104. On the other hand, age of the farmer was shown significant and negative influence on the adoption of Blackgram variety TBG 104. The garret ranking results revealed that the non- availability of required varieties during sowing period, lack of knowledge to identify Blackgram varieties, pest and disease problem and lack of extension service etc., were the major constraints faced by the farmers in the adoption tof Blackgram variety TBG 104 in the study area.