Author(s): Riya HD, Bhople PP, Koshti NR, Dangore UT and Nichal SS

Abstract: The present investigation was undertaken in Akola district of Maharashtra, using an exploratory research design within the domain of social sciences. The objective of study, to ascertain the relationship between the profile of soybean growers and adoption gap in soybean cultivation and to study the constraints faced and invite the suggestion from soybean growers to overcome the adoption gap. The findings revealed that knowledge exhibited a negative but highly significant correlation with adoption gap. Prominent constraints faced by the respondents included lack of knowledge about seed treatment, specific control measure practices against pest and disease of soybean, labour shortage during peak season. Suggestions of soybean growers to overcome the constraints or adoption gap in soybean cultivation are conduct local training on seed treatment, disease and pest control, ensure timely availability of inputs at local shops, also there should be timely and regular extension services at the village level.

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