A study on the knowledge and adoption behaviour of certified organic rice farmers in the Krishna–Godavari zone of Andhra Pradesh

The present study was conducted in state of Andhra Pradesh using an Ex-Post Facto research design. Four districts from Godavari-zone and four districts from Krishna-zone were selected purposively based on highest rice cultivation area (A.P. e-panta report, 2024). 15 respondents were selected from each district by simple random sampling thus making a total of 120 respondents. A semi-structured interview schedule was prepared in the light of objectives of the study. Frequencies, adoption quotient, mean and standard deviation were employed for analysis of data. It was observed a majority (43.33%) of the certified organic rice farmers had a high level of knowledge, followed by medium (39.17%) and low (17.50%). Also nearly half (45.83%) of the certified organic rice farmers had a medium level of adoption of ANGRAU recommended organic rice cultivation practices, followed by high (34.17%) and low (20.00%).