Socio-economic, communication and psychological profile by the farmers in Satna, District of M.P.

Abstract

The present study has been conducted to study the socio-economic status of tomato growers in the Satna, District of Madhya Pradesh. The multi-stage sampling technique and pre-tested interview schedule were used for data collection for the study. A sample was collected from eight villages in Satna district to make a total sample size of 240 tomato growers in the study area for the agricultural year 2025. Mean, percentage, frequency, and standard deviation were used to find out the socio-economic status of tomato growers. The result stated that majority of interviewee highest middle age group, Middle school level, OBC category, Largest percentage had small family, involved in Agriculture, medium annual income group, marginal farmer, land holdings. tube well use for irrigation, medium farm power, medium extension contact, medium mass media exposure, medium social participation, medium risk orientation, medium low market orientation and medium economic motivation.