Vol. 10, Special Issue 8 (2021)

Author(s):
Suman Ojha, DK Jaiswal and Swati Dewangan

Abstract:
The study was undertaken in Jabalpur district of M.P. A study on adoption of eco-friendly management practices by green pea growers. Total six villages of Patan block were selected on the basis of highest green pea cultivation. A total of 120 green pea growers were selected by using proportionate random sampling and were interviewed through pre-tested structural interview schedule for the investigation. Knowledge of Eco-friendly farming combines some agricultural approaches like Knowledge of Integrated Pest Management, Knowledge of Integrated Nutrient Management, Knowledge of Integrated Weed Management, Knowledge of Soil, Water and Residue Management practices. These approaches advocated for use of resistant crop varieties, balanced nutrient supply, use of cow dung, cow urine, use of vermin-compost, use of parasites and predators, use of traps, neem oil and extract, crop rotation, mulching, use of biodegradable pesticides etc.