Accessing the Relationship Between Adoption and Yield Enhancement in Turmeric (Curcuma Longa L.) Cultivation

Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.), the ancient and sacred spice of India known as, “Indian saffron” is an important commercial spice crop grown in India and specially in agroclimatic condition of Rajasthan state. It is a native of India and is domesticated in South-East Asia. This paper examines farmers’ adoption of improved turmeric cultivation practices and their relationship with personal profiles in the Udaipur district, of Rajasthan state. This study encompassed 100 turmeric growers from the Jhadol and Gogunda panchayat samities (Blocks), using a pre-structured interview schedule for data collection. The results indicated that 63.00 per cent of respondents possessed a medium level of adoption group. Whereas, 21.00 per cent of respondents were observed in low level of adoption group and remaining 16.00 per cent respondents were observed in high level of adoption group about improved turmeric cultivation practices. Further, among the various categories of turmeric growers, it was observed that 68.00 per cent and 56.00 per cent farmers were placed in medium level of adoption group in Jhadol and Gogunda panchayat samities (blocks), respectively. It was observed that type of house and caste of respondents from both panchayat samities has non-significant relationship with their adoption about improved turmeric cultivation practices. The analysis further revealed a significant positive correlation between adoption levels and factors such as family type. It showed the role of positive correlation and family type in adoption level and improving the condition of turmeric cultivation in Udaipur district of Rajasthan particularly in Jhadol and Gogunda panchayat samities.