Analysis of transfer of technology with respect to biofertiliser

Abstract

The study was undertaken in selected three panchayaths of Thrissur district to analyse the transfer of technology with respect to biofertilisers. The sample selected for the study included 150 farmers, 30 scientists and 30 extension personnel. The study revealed that the majority of the farmer respondents belonged to low category in their distribution based on the 17 selected independent variables. It was found that the evaluative perception on the feasibility of biofertiliser technology was medium in case of all the respondent categories viz., farmers, scientists and extension personnel. Regarding the extent of adoption of biofertiliser technology, poor adoption was observed. Among the selected independent variables, age, education, farming experience, extension participation, risk orientation and accessibility to sales point were found significant in predicting the maximum variation in the extent of adoption of biofertiliser technology. The highest direct and indirect effect on extent of adoption of biofertiliser was due to extension participation. Different constraints experienced at different levels of transfer of technology were identified. Inadequate awareness and lack of technical knowledge on biofertiliser were found to be the most important client system constraints. Effect of unfavourable soil and climatic condition and inadequate awareness and lack of technical knowledge on biofertiliser were found to be the most important research system and extension system constraints respectively. The most important constraint experienced in support and service system was lack of interest on the part of dealer. Perceived incompatibility of the technology and lack of technical knowledge about the technology were found to be the most important reason for non – adoption of the technology. The study drew attention to the emergent need of effective measures to overcome the prevailing constraints in the transfer of biofertiliser technology so as to enhance this eco – friendly farming strategy.