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Farmers’ Knowledge and Practice Concerning Organic Vegetable Cultivation: a Study in a Vegetable Growing Area Under Kishoregonj District

Dr. Md. Golam Farouque
Professor
Department of Agricultural extension Education, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymenisngh-2202, Bangladesh, E-mail: farouque25@yahoo.com

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The purposes of the research were to: i) determine farmers’ knowledge and practice regarding organic vegetable cultivation; ii) ascertain farmers’ awareness concerning health and environmental aspects; and iii) investigate the constraints faced by the farmers in cultivating organic vegetable. The study was conducted in two villages namely, Shadullar Char and Borobag under Kishoregonj Sadar. The total number of household was 800 in those two villages. Among them 50 percent i.e. 400 households were randomly selected and the head of the each household was considered as the sample of the study from whom data were collected using interview schedule during 01 April to 05 May 2012. Findings indicate that about two-thirds (65%) of the farmers in the study area had low level of knowledge concerning organic vegetable cultivation while, a little less than three-fourth (73%) of the respondents had found with low level of practice followed in cultivating organic vegetables. Concerning soil health management aspects, the item namely, “use of cow dung” and “use of poultry excreta” were the top most items practiced by the farmers in their locality. “Use of ash” and “piercing”, on the other hand, were found as the highest ranked items regarding disease and pest management related aspects. However, about three-fourths of the respondents had low to medium level of awareness concerning health and environmental related aspects. A little less than three-fifths (58%) of the respondents faced medium problem followed by low problems in cultivating organic vegetables. The Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) may take initiative to increase the knowledge of vegetable growers concerning organic vegetable cultivation through arranging campaign, organizing training and conducting method and result demonstration.

Keywords: Organic vegetable, Consumer awareness, Environmental issue

Location: Kishoregonj

Start Date: 01-04-2012

End Date: 05-05-2012

Program Area: Knowledge Management

Commodity: Vegetables

Objectives:

i) To determine farmers’ knowledge and practice regarding organic vegetable cultivation

ii) To ascertain farmers’ awareness concerning health and environmental aspects

iii)To investigate the constraints faced by the farmers in cultivating organic vegetable.

Methodology:

The study was conducted in two villages namely, Shadullar Char and Borobag under Kishoregonj Sadar. The total number of household was 800 in those two villages. Among them 50 percent i.e. 400 households were randomly selected and the head of the each household was considered as the sample of the study from whom data were collected using interview schedule during 01 April to 05 May 2012.

Source of Information: BAU Research proceedings, Vol.23, 2013, PP.41

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Achievement/Findings:

Findings indicate that about two-thirds (65%) of the farmers in the study area had low level of knowledge concerning organic vegetable cultivation while, a little less than three-fourth (73%) of the respondents had found with low level of practice followed in cultivating organic vegetables. Concerning soil health management aspects, the item namely, “use of cow dung” and “use of poultry excreta” were the top most items practiced by the farmers in their locality. “Use of ash” and “piercing”, on the other hand, were found as the highest ranked items regarding disease and pest management related aspects. However, about three-fourths of the respondents had low to medium level of awareness concerning health and environmental related aspects. A little less than three-fifths (58%) of the respondents faced medium problem followed by low problems in cultivating organic vegetables. The Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) may take initiative to increase the knowledge of vegetable growers concerning organic vegetable cultivation through arranging campaign, organizing training and conducting method and result demonstration.

Knowledge Management: Report/Proceedings