The Utilization of Improved Farming Technology in District Peshawar,Khyber Pakhtunkhuwa-Pakistan

Abstract

This study was designed with the main objectives the utilization of improved farming technology in district Peshawar during 2010. Results of the study revealed that majority of the respondents were in the age of 36-50 years. Most (55%) of the farmers were illiterate. Among literate 45% respondents, most (20%) of the respondents were having low level of education. Wheat and maize were the major crops grown by the farmers in the area. Majority (77.5%) of the respondents were getting water from water channels to their fields having poor condition. Majority (72.5%) of the respondents had no linkages with the government departments having no advantages from coupling as reported by 92.5% of the respondents. Majorities (62.5%) of the respondents were unaware about the adoption of modern agriculture technology and they said for non assistance by government to the farmers. Creation of knowledge was stated by most (60%) of the respondents among farmers about modern agriculture. Main problems were: poor literacy level, lack of technical knowledge; poor economic conditions of farmers; no linkages of farmers with government departments, government negligence, and lack of training and unavailability of loans. It is suggested that farmers should make more use of modern agriculture machinery in their fields. Government should be imparted enlarge association with farmers to solve their problems on their door step. Availability of easy loans and training programmes for awareness about latest agriculture machinery and farming practices is recommended.

Keywords: Farming Technology, Major Crops, Economic Condition, District Peshawar