Author(s):

Narendra VN, Sahana S, Amaresh Kumar K, Sarvajna B Salimath, Basavaraj I Halingali and Chaithrashree J

Abstract: A study conducted to find the Constrains faced by farmers in different irrigation methods (drip, sprinkler and flood) and suggestions given by them in Arecanut cultivation at Chitradurga district of Karnataka in 2018-2019. By simple random sampling of 40 respondents each from 3 different irrigation methods followed farmers of 3 taluks (Chitradurga, Hiriyuru, and Holalkere) of Chitradurga district. The results showed that. Major constraints faced by farmers ‘high installation cost’ in drip irrigation. ‘Nozzle blocking’ in sprinkler irrigation. ‘High labour cost’ in flood irrigation. The suggestions included ‘MSP facility should be provided for Arecanut’ in drip irrigation farmers. ‘Regular supply of electricity’ in sprinkler irrigation farmers. ‘Need of training for effective management of soil crusting’ in case of flood irrigation.

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