Problems & Issues in adoption of Biofertilizers in Agriculture by Farmers

This research study was carried out during 2012-2013 in Limbdi Taluka of Surendranagar district of Gujarat state for ascertaining the constraints or problems faced by farmers in adoption of biofertilizers in agriculture. The research study revealed that a majority of respondents i.e. 85% reported the lack of confidence towards various biofertilizers practices and methods. More than half of the respondents of the respondents i.e. 58% reported that lack of knowledge about biofertilizers, followed by inadequate water availability i.e. 45% and lack of guidance from extension personnel are 41% of the total respondents. It is therefore, advisable that the extension agency should increase confidence level of farmers on usage of biofertilizers and also the method or practices to be used regarding biofertilizers. Information concerning utilization of biofertilizers through organizing of training programmes, expert’s lectures, method and result demonstration and Krishi Mela etc.