Abstract:
Notwithstanding the growing opportunities in the field of organic farming, there has been little
effort in research front regarding awareness and attitude of organic farming followers. There is
an urgent need to create a data base on various aspects of organic farming followers in order to
reorient the research agenda and train extension and development workers in organic farming.
Keeping in view of this importance, the present study was undertaken with a main objective
"Awareness on Organic Farming among the farmers and consumers of Dudhnoi,
Goalpara, Assam" The outcome of this study shows that the majority of the respondents were
from old age group, possessed graduation/post-graduation level of education, good annual
income, Considering the personal profile of the respondents, all possible efforts should be made
to encourage the organic farming followers for organic farming. The results of this study will
facilitate in knowing the characteristics of the organic farming followers which would serve as a
guideline for the planners, policy maker and implementing agencies related to promote organic
farming.
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