Knowledge of users towards the weather forecasting information

Abstract

Agriculture is the backbone of Indian economy. Compared to various other sectors of economy, agriculture is unique, whose output is largely dependent on weather conditions. The degree of success of agriculture production and its economics is determined to a significant extent by how well weather conditions corresponding to the optimal requirements of the crop are best exploited to raise the crops. Also, how effectively adverse weather conditions, which cause moisture, thermal, wind, radiation and biotic stress impeding growth and development of crop are managed to minimize their adversity. Further to this, it also depends on management aspects of preventing the crops from severe weather conditions. The objective of the study was to explore the level of knowledge of users towards weather forecasting information. The study was conducted in Marwan and Saraiya block of Muzaffarpur district of Bihar. One village was selected from each block i.e. Bhagwatpur and Ballysaraiya. 30 farmers were selected from each village so total numbers of farmers were 60 for study purpose. The study concluded that farmer had medium level of knowledge about weather forecasting information.