Effect of socio-economic aspects of mango growers on the adoption of recommended horticultural practices.
Hassan M. Z. Y., Siddiqui B. N., Irshad M. N.
Author Affiliation: Shahjamal, Muzaffargarh, Pakistan.
Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Sciences 39 : 20-21
Abstract : Mango is the second major fruit of Pakistan after citrus and ranks second in the world for its production. Its per hectare yields are very low. This is due to non-adoption of recommended horticultural practices by mango growers, who in turn are influenced by a number of factors including socioeconomic aspects. The present study aims to examine the relationship of socioeconomic aspects on the adoption of some of the related recommended practices. It was conducted in Muzaffargarh district and the data were collected from 150 respondents. Results revealed a non-significant relationship between type of tenure and the adoption of the recommended pit farming, as well as destruction of the diseased plants/plant parts.