International Journal of Agriculture Extension and Social Development

author(s)
Prashant Natikar, GR Halugundegowda, Muttanna, HS Sarvamangala and S Manthira Moorthy

abstract
An awareness of sericulture farmers on organic package for mulberry in Kolar district of Karnataka revealed that majority (46.67%) of sericulture farmers had low knowledge about the organic packages followed by medium (32.67%) and high (20.67%) knowledge, respectively. With respect to the recommended individual organic farming practices, majority of sericulture farmers had correct knowledge about application of FYM (91.33%) followed by application of Neem Cake (65.33%) and Vermi Compost (54.67%). Only Negligible percentage of farmers had knowledge of application of Bio-Fertilizer (PSB) (2 equal spilts) – 13.33 per cent and Bio-fertilizer (Azotobacter) (2 equal splits) – 23.33 per cent. Out of 11 variables social participation, family size, land holding, area under mulberry and education of farmers had positive and significant relationship with knowledge of sericulture farmers. Hence, it is necessary to intensify extension activities like group discussion meetings, training programmes, field visits, demonstrations etc., to enhance knowledge of the sericulture on organic packages. This will result in desired level of adoption of organic packages among sericulture farmers.