Author(s): Pankaj Kumar, Kunal Pratap Singh, Ramakant Singh, BD Singh and Sweeti Kumari

Abstract: The KVK Katihar under the jurisdiction of Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Bhagalpur provided training on Conservation Agriculture (CA) for managing crop residue. An evaluation study was conducted to assess the impact of the training programme on farmer’s perception regarding conservation Agriculture. This study ‘Impact of the training programme on conservation agriculture for managing crop residues’ were conducted by Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Katihar in five purposively selected villages of Katihar with sample size of 150 people following proportionate random sampling from adopted villages. The collection of data from the selected respondents was made with the help of pre-tested structured schedule using personal interview method. Before participating in the training session, only 4.00 percent of the respondents had a positive perception of Conservation Agriculture for managing crop residue; after participating in the training programme, this number increased to 29.33 percent. The ‘low perception category’ for conservative agriculture was 62.00 percent before the training programmes, and it was lowered to 34.66 percent after the training. Weed infestations, tillage practices and scientific manpower were all key issues that farmers faced when using Conservation Agriculture to manage crop residue. KVK's endeavors, which included a training programme, had a significant impact on the farming community in adoption of conservation agriculture for managing crop residue in Katihar.

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