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Survey Paper | Business Management | India | Volume 12 Issue 3, March 2023
Adoption Pattern and Perception Levels of Farmers towards Micro Irrigation in Ranga Reddy District of Telangana
Vishwaradhya | D. Srinivasa Reddy | P. Radhika | K. Supriya [2]
Abstract: A study on adoption pattern and farmers' behavior towards micro irrigation was conducted in Ranga Reddy district of Telangana state in the year 20119 - 20. In the study, 120 farmers and 10 dealers from the study area were interviewed to know their awareness, adoption pattern, knowledge level and preferences towards micro irrigation systems. The study revealed that the farmers' awareness and knowledge level about the micro irrigation technology was high. Regarding the perception and adoption patterns, farmers felt that the installation cost and operational cost for micro irrigation systems was high compared to other traditional methods. Farmers were aware of branded and local materials and purchase decision influenced by the quality material and post sales services. The major problem faced by farmers after micro irrigation system installation were emitters clogging, pipe leakage, pipe blockage, fertigation problem, post installation service by company, motor burning, salt sedimentation on upper layer of soil, improper installation leads frequent repair and maintenance. Labor shortage is the major determinant for adopting micro irrigation system followed by water scarcity, education level, access to loans and small family size. The study suggested that the awareness, perception, knowledge level and availing subsidy regarding micro irrigation can be converted into purchase decision only by making them economically available to the farmers.
Keywords: Micro irrigation, Installation, Subsidy, Drip and Sprinkler
Edition: Volume 12 Issue 3, March 2023,
Pages: 1779 - 1787