Abstract:
This study was done to determine the factors influence on the adoption of MIS and the
problems faced by the farmers in practicing MIS for vegetable cultivation at
Bandarawela Divisional Secretariat division of Badulla District. A field survey was done
with randomly selected 60 farmers using structured questionnaire, direct observations as
well as personal interview.
Results indicated that extent of crop cultivated under MIS is very less than the areas
irrigated with NON MIS. High water use efficiency and ease of maintenance and less
labour availability are some of the reasons behind the shift from NON MIS to MIS.
However, lack of capital, knowledge and poor water quality are the major factors
influencing on the adoption MIS in the study area. Therefore, the study suggests that
regular extension services, training programs and supply of subsidies for establishing
MIS will motivate the farmers for the adoption of MIS in the study area
