Global Journal of Biology, Agriculture & Health Sciences

Abstract

Analysis of Yield Gaps in Sericulture: A Cross Sectional Study in Chitradurga District of Karnataka State

B. T. Sreenivasa, Hiriyanna

The study on the yield gaps in mulberry leaf and cocoon production was taken up in Chitradurga district of Karnataka at farmer’s level. A total of 155 samples were drawn from three taluks at random. The magnitudes of yield gaps at different levels were quantified and the possible reasons for such existence were reported. In the case of mulberry leaf production (V1), the gap was high in the farm size group I as compared to other two groups II and III. Similarly, the same position was also observed in cocoon production. However, the gap was very less in the case of holding size group III (large) which was mainly due to higher adoption of recommended technologies and better allocation of resources. The study suggest that extension agents should educate the small farmers (holding size I) on the importance of adoption of recommended sericulture technologies to get higher benefits in sericulture.