The present study aims to conduct a comprehensive constraint analysis of paddy production technologies in Karimnagar district of Telangana State. The Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) in Karimnagar has been functioning as a pivotal resource and knowledge centre for promoting advanced paddy cultivation practices among farmers. Since its inception, the KVK has been actively involved in disseminating technologies such as soil test-based fertilizer application, cultivation of green manure crops prior to paddy transplantation, improved nursery management, introduction of high-yielding and disease-resistant varieties, weed control, balanced fertilizer application, efficient water management, integrated pest and disease management, direct seeding using drum seeders, zinc deficiency correction, integrated nutrient management (INM), integrated pest management (IPM), and seed production of both varietal and hybrid types.
For this study, a total of ninety (90) farmers practicing paddy cultivation were purposively selected to identify and analyse the constraints they face in adopting and implementing these production technologies. The study recorded various challenges encountered by farmers in paddy production and systematically classified them. Based on the severity and frequency of these issues, prioritized recommendations were developed to enhance technology adoption and improve productivity.
International Journal of Agriculture Extension and Social Development
