Adoption of underutilized fruits production in District Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh

Abstract

In district Shahjahanpur the farmers are growing Bael, Karonda, Wood Apple, Jackfruit, Mahua, Jamun, Tamarind, Fig and Wild Dates in a very small area and receiving very low yield due to lack of knowledge of improved production technology. Therefore, a study was 
conducted by the scientist of KVK Shahjahanpur to find out the major constraints responsible for the adoption of improved production technology of these fruit crops. For the study the sample population was selected from 50 villages of the 02 blocks namely Khudaganj and Nigohi. A total of 200 respondents were selected randomly for the study. A well structured interview schedule was prepared during discussions with the respondents, many constraints were identified such as unavailability of high yielding varieties followed 
by advanced production technology and as well as lack of advanced knowledge. These constraints were realized for wide spread adoption of underutilized fruits cultivation in the district. To overcome such constraints the underutilized fruit growers suggested that the proper guidance and awareness of improved technology may be cleared field demonstration, field visit, practical skill oriented training programs, group discussion and video programs on full package of practices for underutilized fruit production. The low 
adoption may be owing to the technology not suited for the agro-climatic conditions. Besides, the farmers are extremely poor with small holdings and fewer resources and hence could have difficulties in adopting technology without proper incentives and subsidies.