The level of knowledge, attitude and practice toward organic fertilizer adoption among almond smallholder farmers in Uruzgan, Afghanistan | [Sarhad Journal of Agriculture • 2023]

Author(s):

1. Abdul Hadi Wasil: Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia; Afghanistan National Agricultural Sciences and Technology University, Kandahar, Afghanistan

2. Jasmin Arif Shah: Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia

3. Nur Bahiah Mohamed Haris: Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia

4. Sardar M. Hashimi: Afghanistan National Agricultural Sciences and Technology University, Kandahar, Afghanistan

5. Khal Mohammad Ahmadzai: Faculty of Agriculture, Kabul University, Kabul, Afghanistan

Abstract:

This study examined the level of knowledge, attitude, and practice toward organic fertilizer adoption in Uruzgan, Afghanistan. A total of 116 structured questionnaires were distributed to almond smallholder farmers in the Tarin Kowt district. The results revealed a medium level of knowledge and attitude, and a high level of practice toward organic fertilizer adoption among the almond smallholder farmers. The ifnding showed that 97.4% of the farmers used cow manure and 20.7% used poultry manure. About 62.9% of the farmers used 0.67-1.08 tons of organic fertilizer per acre and all (100%) farmers used it in the fall season. The result further showed that friends, family members and radio are the main sources of information. hTe major problems limiting almond production were pests and disease, limited access to certified almonds varieties, limited access to organic fertilizers, lack of market availability for almonds and limited access to extension services. This research provides indicators of organic and inorganic fertilizer use, as well as insights for policymakers to better consider the sustainable application of organic fertilizer and its adoption among farmers in order to achieve sustainable development.

Page(s): 29-38

DOI: 10.17582/journal.sja/2023/39.1.29.38

Published: Journal: Sarhad Journal of Agriculture, Volume: 39, Issue: 1, Year: 2023

Keywords:

Practice , Knowledge , attitude , Organic fertilizer adoption , Almond farm problems , Smallholder farmer

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