Journal of Experimental Agriculture International

Biostimulants have emerged as an important input in modern agriculture due to their ability to enhance plant growth, improve nutrient use efficiency, and increase tolerance to abiotic stress without directly supplying nutrients. In the context of Indian agriculture, where sustainability and soil health are becoming major concerns, biostimulants are gaining attention as a supportive tool for improving productivity. The present study was conducted in Dahegam taluka of Gandhinagar district of Gujarat, with the aim of studying farmers’ awareness and perception towards biostimulants. The study employed a random sampling method, and primary data were collected from the 200 farmers across selected villages using a structured schedule. The analysis was carried out using descriptive statistics such as frequency and percentage to study the socio-economic profile and level of awareness, while the weighted average mean method was used to assess the perception of farmers and dealers towards biostimulants. The study focused on understanding key aspects such as farmers’ awareness, sources of information, and perception towards biostimulants in the study area. The findings provide valuable insights into the acceptance and perception of biostimulants among farmers and highlight their growing significance in the sustainable agriculture. The finding revealed that farmers belonged to the middle-income group and possessed semi-medium landholdings. Farmers had relatively high awareness and adoption levels of biostimulants, with retailers acting as the most important source of information. Benefits such as enhanced crop growth, improved stress tolerance, and better soil health were moderately, whereas weed control was perceived as less effective. Among the different product attributes, availability, quality, and effectiveness received positive responses, while the high price of biostimulants remained a major concern for farmers.