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040			_cUAS Dharwad
041			_aEnglish
082			_a630.715 _bMAL
100			_aMalagi Karuna Kallappa
245			_aAnalysis of Production and Post Harvest Technologies Followed by Onion Growers
250			_aM.Sc. (Agri)
260			_aDharwad _bUniversity of Agricultural Sciencs _c2024
300			_a112 _c32 Cms
520			_aABSTRACT The study investigates the adoption of onion production technologies and post-harvest practices among onion growers in the Dharwad and Gadag districts of Karnataka. The research aims to understand the profile characteristics of farmers, their adoption levels of onion production technologies, post-harvest techniques and the association with profile characteristics. A sample of 120 farmers was selected and the data was collected using standard schedule through personal interview method. The findings revealed that semi-medium farmers (61.66 %) dominated, with most growers having a high school education (39.16 %). The adoption rates for soil preparation (100 %) and weeding (100 %) were high, while advanced technologies like plant growth regulators and bio-fertilizers had low adoption, with only 22.50 per cent and 14.16 per cent fully adopting them, respectively. Post-harvest practices were largely traditional, with all farmers using manual methods for harvesting and grading. Notably, none of the farmers utilized cold storage facilities and only 35 per cent of farmers used improved storage structures. Significant correlations were found between education, farm size, and income with the adoption of production technologies. Education (r = 0.388**), area under cultivation (r = 0.287**), and annual income (r = 0.299**) showed strong positive correlations with technology adoption. Despite these factors, farmers' interaction with extension services remained limited, as 46.66 per cent reported low contact. The study highlights the need for targeted interventions to enhance farmers’ knowledge of advanced technologies, improve access to financial resources, and develop supportive infrastructure such as cold storage facilities. Strengthening extension services to facilitate regular and proactive engagement with farmers is crucial for improving technology adoption and minimizing post-harvest losses.
650			_aAgricultural Extension Education
700			_aMaraddi G. N.
942			_cTH _eM.Sc. (Agri) _h630.715 _kMAL _n0 _6630_715000000000000
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