Punjab farmers' response on control of weeds and fruit dropping in mango orchard.
Sharma D. D.
Author Affiliation: Department of Social Sciences, Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture & Forestry, Nauni-Solan-173 230, India.
Agricultural Science Digest (Karnal) 18 : 171-174
Abstract : Responses from 200 farmers in three selected districts of the Indian Punjab State revealed that adoption of recommended technology for weed control in mango (Mangifera indica) orchards was very poor. The use of weeds as fodder, high cost of herbicides, lack of technical guidance and lack of time were identified as major constraints in the adoption of recommended practices for the control of weeds and fruit drop in mango orchards. It is suggested that concerted efforts are required on the part of extension scientists working at the grass roots level to promote awareness among mango growers of the advantages of weed control measures. Possible methods considered include: the organization of short-term training programmes, distribution of pertinent scientific literature and the maintenance of regular contacts with mango growers.