Vol. 12, Special Issue 9 (2023)

Author(s):
Deepika Toppo, Dr. HK Awasthi and Akanksha Minj

Abstract:
The study was conducted in the Jashpur district of Chhattisgarh state because in this district groundnut was grown on second -largest area. A total of 120 tribal farmers were selected for this study. Study shows that the majority of respondents faced the problem lack of groundnut processing unit, followed by lack of knowledge about disease management, lack of knowledge about weedicides, lack of knowledge about insect and pest management. The major suggestions that were made by the respondents were a groundnut processing unit should be established by the government, followed by market facilities should be improved, training regarding insect and disease management, weed management and fertilizer application should be provided.