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<p>The state of Tripura, with favourable agro-climatic conditions, offers high potential for diversified horticultural crop production. Despite initiatives like the Horticulture Technology Mission, a notable adoption gap remains. This study (2021–22) in four districts, West Tripura, Khowai, Dhalai, and South Tripura, used an ex-post facto design. One high and one low-performing RD block for pineapple, turmeric, potato, ginger, and green chilli were purposively selected per district. From 10 villages, 600 farmers were randomly chosen, and data collected via a pre-tested interview schedule. Most respondents (65.67%) were aged 30–50&#xa0;years; 44.50% belonged to Scheduled Tribes, and 37.0% had secondary education. Medium scientific orientation (64.17%) and market orientation (76.83%) dominated. Adoption gap was significantly associated with age, caste, education, landholding, income, extension contact, scientific orientation, and market orientation. Pineapple recorded the highest mean adoption gap (71.98%), followed by ginger (70.98%), turmeric (67.11%), green chilli (63.08%), and potato (50.64%). Major gaps occurred in insect-pest and disease management (up to 93.66%), water, and fertilizer management. Economic losses per hectare were Rs. 280,800 (ginger), Rs. 226,350 (pineapple), Rs. 127,500 (green chilli), Rs. 126,150 (potato), and Rs. 41,700 (turmeric). Benefit Cost Ratio (BCR) analysis showed potato (2.48), green chilli (2.12), and pineapple (1.98) as more viable, while turmeric (1.38) gave marginal returns. The study underscores the need for crop-specific, stage-wise training, stronger extension services, and efficient input delivery to reduce adoption gaps, improve productivity, and ensure sustainable horticulture in Tripura.</p>

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Evaluating technology adoption gaps and economic implications in horticultural crop cultivation among farmers in Tripura, India

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    2025年11月6日

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  • Rajib Das,
  • Kaushal Kumar Jha,
  • Pijush Kanti Biswas,
  • Joy Kumar Dey,
  • Ardhendu Chakraborty,
  • Subhra Shil,
  • Bhupendra Koul

摘要

The state of Tripura, with favourable agro-climatic conditions, offers high potential for diversified horticultural crop production. Despite initiatives like the Horticulture Technology Mission, a notable adoption gap remains. This study (2021–22) in four districts, West Tripura, Khowai, Dhalai, and South Tripura, used an ex-post facto design. One high and one low-performing RD block for pineapple, turmeric, potato, ginger, and green chilli were purposively selected per district. From 10 villages, 600 farmers were randomly chosen, and data collected via a pre-tested interview schedule. Most respondents (65.67%) were aged 30–50 years; 44.50% belonged to Scheduled Tribes, and 37.0% had secondary education. Medium scientific orientation (64.17%) and market orientation (76.83%) dominated. Adoption gap was significantly associated with age, caste, education, landholding, income, extension contact, scientific orientation, and market orientation. Pineapple recorded the highest mean adoption gap (71.98%), followed by ginger (70.98%), turmeric (67.11%), green chilli (63.08%), and potato (50.64%). Major gaps occurred in insect-pest and disease management (up to 93.66%), water, and fertilizer management. Economic losses per hectare were Rs. 280,800 (ginger), Rs. 226,350 (pineapple), Rs. 127,500 (green chilli), Rs. 126,150 (potato), and Rs. 41,700 (turmeric). Benefit Cost Ratio (BCR) analysis showed potato (2.48), green chilli (2.12), and pineapple (1.98) as more viable, while turmeric (1.38) gave marginal returns. The study underscores the need for crop-specific, stage-wise training, stronger extension services, and efficient input delivery to reduce adoption gaps, improve productivity, and ensure sustainable horticulture in Tripura.