Vol. 12, Issue 5 (2023)

Author(s):
Shete DS, Khandre AV and Ekale JV

Abstract:
The study was conducted in Osmanabad and Latur districts. Two tahsils from each distrct and five villages from each tahsil were selected purposively. Six respondents from each villages were selected, i.e. 120 respondents from 20 villages constituted the sample for the study. Ex-Post Facto research design was used for the research study. From the study it was found that major constraints faced by drip irrigation users in adoption of recommended management practices of drip irrigation were inadequate supply of electricity, damage of laterals by rat/squirrel, clogging of emitter or dripper. Economic constraints were higher initial cost, subsidies not available in proper time, higher cost of liquid fertilizers. Other major constraints were the lack of proper training and guidance.