2023, Vol. 8, Special Issue 6

The present study was carried out in Patur and Balapur talukas of Akola district to study the personal, socio-economic and psychological characteristics of onion growers. An exploratory design of research was used. A sample of 120 onion growers as respondents were drawn and information obtained from them was considered for tabulation and analysis of data. Findings revealed that majority (45.83%) onion growers were middle aged; (30.00%) had middle school level of education; (39.17%) were having small land holding, 37.50% had income range from (Rs. 2,20001 to Rs. 3,90000), 40.83% had area from 1.01 to 2.00 ha under onion cultivation and 58.33% had more than 15 years of experience in onion cultivation. 60.83% respondents had medium level of extension contact; 43.33% were having medium level of scientific orientation. Further, the respondents had medium level of risk orientation (57.50%), medium level of innovativeness (49.17%) and medium level (59.17%) of economic motivation.