Knowledge level about important production practices of 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 high density apple orchards on an area of one kanal and above were selected for the study. Awell-structured interview schedule was constructed for the collection of primary data from the respondents. Data derived from the interviewees was analyzed 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 knowledge level regarding the production technology in high density apple. Correlation analysis revealed that education, economic motivation, mass media exposure, scientific orientation and extension contacts had significant relationship with the knowledge level of the respondents whereas the rest of the independent variable had non-significant relationship with the knowledge level of the respondents.