1Scientist (Agronomy), Regional Agricultural Research Station, Tirupati
2K SMS (Crop Production), Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Kalyanadurg
3Assistant Professor (Entomology), S.V. Agricultural College, Tirupati
4International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center
*Corresponding author mail: sahajadeva@angrau.ac.in
JEL codes Q53 Q54 Q57
The survey was conducted in the Southern zone of Andhra Pradesh in 9 Agricultural sub-divisions (blocks), 22 mandals, and 3 districts to study the farmer’s attitudes and knowledge on rice farming practices. Data was collected from 210 farmers from 50 villages by face-to-face interview using an Open Data Tool Kit-based survey developed by CSISA through a preliminary survey and deployed on smartphones. Excessive usage of, agrochemicals, accounting for about 70-75%, a significant threat to insect biodiversity. The use of agrochemicals discriminately is being proposed to protect biodiversity.
Herbicides, Open Data Tool Kit, Pesticides
