P.K. Netam*, H.K. Awasthi and R.S. Sengar
1,2,3,Department of Agricultural Extension CoA, IGKV, Raipur, Chhattisgarh
email: pknetam49@gmail.com
Received-06.12.2018, Revised-25.12.2018
Abstracts: This investigation was carried out in three district of Bastar plateau of Chhattisgarh State to assess the level of knowledge and adoption of recommended maize production technology. 270 farmers were considered as respondents for this study. Respondents were interviewed through personal interview. Collected data were analyzed with the help of suitable statistical methods. The analysis of the results showed that overall knowledge of recommended maize production technology, 72.96% respondents had medium level of knowledge and 73.70% respondents had medium level of adoption regarding recommended maize production technology.
Keywords: Maize production, Knowledge, Adoption, Technology
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