Descriptive Study of Cucumber Farmers' Awareness and Perception in 'Jordan Valley' Toward Fertigation Technology

摘要

The aim of this study was to determine cucumber farmers'Awareness and Perceptionin Jordan Valley' toward fertigation technology. Random sample of 250 farmers were selected for participation in the study. Data were collected through personal structured interviews with participants at their farms. Overall, farmers tended not to be aware or have low levels of awareness with respect to fertigation technology. Farmers tended to agree or were unsure about fertigation technology. The most selected sources of information were other farmers, friends and relatives, radio programs, Extension agents and television programs. The least selected sources of information were extension programs and local leaders. Concerns over awareness of fertigation practices, technology and responsibility for conservation are discussed. The study recommends strengthening the role of agricultural extension in educating cucumber farmers through the preparation of the plan dealing with the detailed results of this study