Factors influencing adoption of mushroom production in gujarat

Mushroom farming is increasingly becoming attractive to marginal and small farmers because it is simple, low cost, labor intensive and eco friendly profession and can provide employment in both rural and semi urban areas. The study was conducted in four districts of Gujarat in order to assess the knowledge gained and technology adopted by the trainees and analyzes the factors influencing adoption of mushroom production technologies. The data were collected from 244 farmers through structured questionnaires and was analyzed by using the suitable statistical methods. It was observed that pre training knowledge score was not much satisfactory. However, the knowledge score gained by participants after training was more satisfactory in all aspects. Except farming experience, all the variables i.e., age, education, land holding, family income, farming experiences, achievement motivation, economic motivation and knowledge of mushroom production technology were positively and significantly correlated with adoption of mushroom production technology.