Analysis of adoption and constraints in little millet (Panicum miliare lam) cultivation in Jammunamathur block, Tiruvannamalai district, Tamil Nadu

AbstractThe study assessed the adoption of recommended little millet cultivation practices and identified constraints faced by farmers in Jammunamathur block, Tiruvannamalai district, Tamil Nadu. Data collected from 120 farmers revealed a medium overall adoption rate (48.33%), with significant variability across specific practices. While basic practices like sowing season and field preparation were widely adopted, the use of improved inputs, such as quality seeds, fertilizers and irrigation, was low. Farmers reported significant constraints, including lack of irrigation, high labour costs, limited access to credit and exploitative marketing practices. The findings highlighted the need for targeted interventions to improve little millet production, focusing on enhancing farmers’ access to resources, trainings and fair market linkages.