Indian Res. J. Ext. Edu. 22 (2), April-June, 2022 Indian Research Journal of RESEARCH ARTICLE ISSN: 0972-2181 (Print), 0976-1071 (e-Print) NAAS Rating : 5.22 Journal homepage: seea.org.in Extension Education A Scale to Measure Attitude of Farmers Towards Vermiculture Technology K.I. Pordhiya¹, B.P. Singh², Mahesh Chander³ and Jayant Goyal 4 1. Assist. Prof., PAH, KU, Khadasali, Gujarat 2. Principal Scientist, 3. Head, Division of Extension Education, ICAR-IVRI, Izatnagar, U.P. 4. Assist. Prof. (Vet.Ext.), BHU, Barkachha, U.P. Corresponding author e-mail : bpsinghextivri@gmail.com Received on January 31, 2022, Accepted on March 21, 2022 and Published Online on April 01, 2022 ABSTRACT An attitude scale was constructed to measure the attitude of farmers towards vermiculture technology. Likert’s summated rating was followed for the development of the attitude scale. A total of 40 statements were screened after obtaining a relevancy score from expert’s judgment and given to vermiculture farmers of the non-sample area of Hamirpur district, Uttar Pradesh. Based upon ‘t’ value obtained for each statement, finally, 16 statements were chosen to have 8 positive and 8 negative statements. The reliability and validity of the scale indicate its precision and consistency of the results. The developed Scale is well suitable to measure the attitude of farmers towards vermiculture technology beyond the study area in the future. Key words: Attitude; Farmers; Vermiculture Technology; Reliability & Validity. W ith the blessings of “green revolution” as series of interventions initiated in mid- 1960s, Indian agriculture transformed with adoption of modern technology and practices which helps to attain not only self-sufficiency in terms of food grain production but also emerged with a crucial role in food export. High yielding variety seeds, advancement in irrigation facilities, numerous machineries in agriculture activities and use of abundant fertilizers and pesticides supported to increase food production from 83 Mt in 1960-61 to recent estimated production 308.65 Mt for 2020-21 (GoI, 2020). Unfortunately, this gradually accompanied positive development carried negative side effects viz. decreased soil fertility, secondary salinity, development of insect resistance to pesticides, increased cost of production which are challenging for future sustainability at high level production and productivity (Narayanan, 2005). Increased use of fertilizer dosage per hectare resulted in decrease in incremental yield and, simultaneously soil organic matter depletion is the prime cause on degradation in soil productivity and soil health (Sharda et al., 2010, Planning Commission, 2010). Use of vermiculture technology is a sound and viable option in this direction to elevate the soil organic carbon level, soil quality and microbial biomass improvement, increase in water holding capacity and less erosion of the land (Edwards and Burrows, 1988). Vermiculture technology deals with scientific process of raising and breeding of earthworms in controlled condition so that organic wastes can easily converted into nutrient rich vermicompost, a fine granular mass. It is also called as Vermicast. To accelerate the use of vermicompost, the organic manure production should increase among the farmers. So, it is essential to catch the attention of farmers towards use of vermiculture technology and encourage them for organic farming. Nutrients losses from animal production in the form of manure are inevitable. Farm yard manure consists of faeces, urine, bedding materials, split feed, split drinking water, and water used for washing the pen. Vermicomposting of the farm yard manure is considered as of the best