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M. Priyadharshini (2016) in her study designed a scale to measure the attitude of

farmers towards organic farming practices in Tamil Nadu. Edwards equally appearing
intervals scale was adopted to develop the scale. The final scale comprised ten

statements. This scale was standardized for administration.
J.O. Oluwasuasi (2014), I his study measure the attitude of farmers towards organic

farming reveals that famers charged and inspire by cooperative societies in increased
the credit limit, open more outlets and also require more fund by agencies and

government.

Research Methodology

The aim of this study is to know about the attitude of farmers towards organic farming

also to find out the sources of information’s regarding organic farming. Primary data
has been collected for the research study in Kamrej taluka of Gujarat, India. Data

were collected from 200 respondents (farmers) by issuing questionnaire. The
convenience sampling method was used selecting sample. Attitude was measured 17

attitudinal statements on Likert scale.

Data analysis and Interpretation

Primary data were collected from the respondent with help of structured
questionnaire. The collected data were analyze and interpreted by statistical tools of

frequency count, percentage and mean value.
Table: 1 Demographic information of Farmer’s

Agriculture Income (yearly) Frequency Percentage
Less than 1.50 lacs 13 6.5
1.50 lacs to 3.00 lacs 119 59.5
More than3.00 Lacs 68 34
Farming Experience Frequency Percentage
0-5 years 12 6
5-10 years 48 24
10-15 years 62 31
More than 15 years 78 39
Educational Level Frequency Percentage
<SSC 66 33
HSC 76 38
Graduate 39 19.5
Post- Graduate 12 6
Other 7 3.5

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