KNOWLEDGE AND ADOPTION LEVEL TO THE TECHNICAL PACKAGE OF VANILLA CULTIVATION (Vanilla planifolia): A CASE STUDY IN KANDY DISTRICT
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https://doi.org/10.17501/26827018.2025.10106Keywords:
adoption, income, knowledge, Vanilla, export cropAbstract
Vanilla (Vanilla planifolia) is a minor export crop in Sri Lanka; however, it ranks as the second most expensive crop globally, making it a significant source of income. This study aimed to evaluate knowledge and adoption of recommended practices of Vanilla cultivation, to analyze the economic performance of Vanilla in Sri Lanka, and make appropriate suggestions to improve Vanilla cultivation in the country focusing on the Ganga Ihala Korale divisional secretarial division, which has the highest number of Vanilla growers in the Kandy district. Primary data was collected through a semi-structured questionnaire and face-to-face interviews with farmers. The study population consisted of Vanilla growers in Sri Lanka, with 80 farmers (53%) selected from the 150 registered under the extension office in Ganga Ihala Korale divisional secretarial division. Data analysis employed inferential analysis techniques. Knowledge and adoption of the recommended practices were measured by employing a knowledge and adoption index with three-point scale. Based on the findings, a significant majority of farmers showed a high level of knowledge (97.5%) and adoption (95%) concerning the recommended practices for Vanilla cultivation. According to the Pearson correlation analysis, knowledge and adoption of the recommended practices of Vanilla cultivation were highly correlated (r = 0.631, p = 0.00). It was further observed that cultivated land extent (r = 0.225, p = 0.04) and the number of plants in the field (r = 0.245, p = 0.04) were also significantly correlated with the adoption level. The findings suggest a strong correlation between the high adoption rate and extensive knowledge regarding the recommended practices for Vanilla cultivation. That mean Vanilla cultivation totally depend on adoption and knowledge of recommended practices. Considering these findings, it is recommended to promote Vanilla cultivation, especially among women and younger individuals. Suggestions for improving Vanilla cultivation include enhancing protection methods against wild animals, providing knowledge on different cultivation techniques, and encouraging the youth through increased knowledge dissemination programs.
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