KNOWLEDGE NEEDS FOR VEGETABLE FARMERS IN ORGANIC FERTILIZATION IN PLASTIC HOUSES IN NUMANIA /WASIT GOVERNORATE AND RELATED TO SOME VARIABLES

Abstract

d in organic Fertilization inside plastic houses in Numania-WasitGovernorate, requirement of each sector, the relationship between knowledgeand personal character of farmers in this field. The research sample comprisedall plastic houses owners with in Numania that numbered 320 farmers. Arandom sample comprised 25% of the population (numbered 80 farmers). Theobtained data was analyzed via spss and included percent mean standarddeviation, correlation coeeficient and t-test.The obtained results revealed high degree of knowledge as far as organicfertilization is concerned valued between 86-98% with an average of 89.85%.The investigation recommended that the Agricultural extension sectionshould inform and let farmers know the scientific bases and experts practice inthis field. It is also recommended to establish a scientific cooperation betweenAgricultural colleges and organization and farmers involved in organicfertilization as to work together in this vital field.