Knowledge and Attitude of Farmers for Conducting Soil Analysis

Abstract

Judicious application of chemical fertilizers by farmers in crops is very essential to achieve maximum production and maximum profit. Soil testing is a comprehensive soil fertility evaluation programme, which helps the farmer’s to apply chemical fertilizers in a judicious way. The farmers should be able to know the exact quantity of nutrient to be applied for a particular crop based on soil test analysis. The majority of farmers have knowledge about soil testing practices. Majority of respondents were using the knowledge gained from scientists working in Krishi Vigyan Kendra and the experts of State Department. of Agriculture. Most of the respondents were in disagreement with the statements and mostly adaptors possessed unfavourable attitude towards soil testing practices. Majority of farmers agreed with the statement "Soil testing is necessary for better crop production". Efforts must be made by KVK and the Ministry of Agriculture. to encourage the farmers in adoption of soil testing practices by organising training programmes and campaigns.