Author(s):

Vijay N, Shivananada P Yarazari and D Mech

Abstract: The present study was conducted during 2017-18 in Central Muga Eri Research and Training Institute Lahdoigarh, Jorhat district of Assam. The data was collected through structured interview schedule research design was used for the study with a sample of 150 from upper and lower Assam districts of Assam, India to assess the knowledge level of muga farmers on improved technologies.The study revealed that cent per cent of the farmers have of knowledge on selection of selection of seed cocoon followed by 99.30 per cent and 96.70 per cent of farmers have knowledge on pre brushing care andintercropping respectively.There is a significant relationship exist between age, Sericulture income, land holding and experience. The results showed that farmer’s skill training program has a positive impact on knowledge on improved technologies of muga culture which results in increase the cocoon production and productivity.

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