Production Technology Adopted by the High Density Apple Growers of Kashmir Valley

The present study was carried out in five districts viz., Bandipora, Baramulla, Kupwara, Pulwama and Shopian of the Kashmir valley owing to the majority of High Density Apple growers in these districts. A total number of 200 respondents having HDP orchard on an area of one kanal and above were selected for the study. A well-structured interview schedule was constructed for the collection of primary data from the respondents. Data derived from the interviewees was analysed by using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Eight independent variables were categorized and studied in relation to the dependent variable i.e. level of adoption about High density Apple production and management practices. Majority of the respondents were having medium adoption level regarding the production technology in HDP. Correlation analysis revealed economic motivation, mass media exposure and extension contacts had significant relationship with the adoption level of the respondents whereas the rest of the independent variable had non-significant relationship with the adoption level.