The role of National Tea Research Institute in tea production. | [Sarhad Journal of Agriculture • 2009]

Author(s):

1. Urooba Pervaiz: Agricultural Extension Education and Communication, NWFP Agricultural University, Peshawar, Pakistan

2. Ayesha Khan: Agricultural Extension Education and Communication, NWFP Agricultural University, Peshawar, Pakistan

3. Noor Maula Khan: Agricultural Extension Education and Communication, NWFP Agricultural University, Peshawar, Pakistan

4. M. Zafarullah Khan: Agricultural Extension Education and Communication, NWFP Agricultural University, Peshawar, Pakistan

5. Ikram-Ul-Haq: Agricultural Extension Education and Communication, NWFP Agricultural University, Peshawar, Pakistan

6. Qasim Khan: Agricultural Extension Education and Communication, NWFP Agricultural University, Peshawar, Pakistan

7. M. Idrees: Agricultural Extension Education and Communication, NWFP Agricultural University, Peshawar, Pakistan

8. Iftikhar Ahmad: Agricultural Extension Education and Communication, NWFP Agricultural University, Peshawar, Pakistan

9. Sohail Ahmad: Faculty of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Sciences, NWFP Agricultural University, Peshawar, Pakistan

Abstract:

This research article is based on both primary and secondary data. The data were collected from 74 tea farmers from Battagram, Mansehra, Oghi & Balakot during May & June 2005. Findings of the study revealed that the extension services of the National Tea Research Institute (NTRI) had played an important role in the diffusion of Tea production Technology in the study area. Among the surveyed respondents, 28% farmers were satisfied from their decision to raise tea crop, but were conscious about the fact that tea crop needs almost four years to yield back and this aspect adversely affected the propagation of tea in the region; the cost of production was found high especially chemical fertilizer i.e. Rs 13,640 per acre. However, on the other hand farmers were receiving poor rates i.e. Rs 18 per kg as compared to international market price. The climate of Hazara Division is suitable for tea cultivation; however the diffusion of this lucrative enterprise remained slow and started late across the region.

Page(s): 349-353

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Published: Journal: Sarhad Journal of Agriculture, Volume: 25, Issue: 2, Year: 2009

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