Knowledge and Adoption Level of the Farmers of Haryana about Scientific Rice Cultivation Practices

Rice (Oryza sativa) occupies a pivotal place in Indian agriculture. Rice cultivation practices must be ensured to attain the goal of agricultural sustainability. A survey was undertaken to study the knowledge and adoption of scientific rice cultivation practices in Haryana covering four districts viz; Karnal, Kurukshetra, Kaithal and Ambala. From each district two blocks, from each block one village and from each village 20 farmers were selected by using stratified random sampling technique. Data were collected by using personal interview method during 2011 from small, medium and large farmers proportionately. Majority of the farmers (63.75%) had medium level of knowledge and adopted (75.62%) of scientific rice cultivation practices. The large farmers had comparatively higher level of knowledge and adoption rate than medium and small farmers. The extension agencies should organize the awareness programme to increase level of knowledge and adoption of rice cultivation practices to sustain rice production in Haryana.