Pantnagar Journal of Research

Abstract

Agricultural practices in India are diverse and heavily influenced by the country's varying climatic conditions, soil types, and socio-economic factors. Farmers uses age-old techniques like ploughing with bullocks, manual sowing, and harvesting. Organic farming practices, such as the use of natural fertilizers (compost, manure), are prevalent in some areas while Some of them uses tractors, harvesters, and advanced machinery. Chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and high-yield variety (HYV) seeds are commonly used. India's agricultural practices are a blend of traditional wisdom and modern technology. While significant progress has been made in terms of productivity and diversification, ongoing challenges require innovative solutions and sustainable practices to ensure long-term food security and economic stability for millions of farmers. This research is purposely planned to analyse the agricultural practices performed by the farmers of Nainital district and the to identify the awareness of farmers towards the post-harvest management practices. It includes 160 farmers that are involved in growing vegetables. The results reveals that only 52.16% agricultural practices are as per the standard guidelines described by the Govt. Organization. The farmers need to be more aware about the latest agricultural practices and the agricultural programmes planned by the Govt. institution to uplift the performance of the farmers.