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Soil Health Card Adoption Behaviour among Beneficiaries of Bhoochetana Project in Andhra Pradesh
Chowdary, Koduru Raghavendra
Acharya N.G.Ranga Agricultural University
Theodore, Ravi Kumar
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
A research study was carried out in order to evaluate the performance of the Bhoochetana Project of Government of Andhra Pradesh initiated in the year 2010-11 for distributing Soil Health Cards (SHCs) to farmers. Almost all the respondents were seen to be distributed between medium and high level categories in respect of value attribution to SHC recommendations. With respect to comparative value attribution, third rank was assigned to SHC recommendations. More than two-thirds (67.00%) of the respondents had high level of satisfaction on SHC recommendations. Out of the 100 respondents studied, 47 of them had followed SHC recommendations all the five years. Among adopters of SHC recommendations, cent per cent of the farmers had adopted the SHC recommendations as such without any deviation. Whereas, among non-Adopters of SHC recommendations, an overwhelming proportion (92.45%) of farmers fell under excess adoption category. Inadequate follow-up by extension agencywas the foremost constraint expressed by majority of the respondents.
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2016-11-21 22:35:22
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2017-01-28T00:39:45Z
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Determinants of Female-headed Households’ Livelihood Diversification Strategies Choice in Ambo District, Ethiopia
Ofolsha, Mulu Debela
Ambo University, Ambo, Ethiopia
Mansingh, J. Paul
Ambo University, Ambo, Ethiopia
The study has concluded that diverse livelihood options are available and thus,Female - Headed Households pursue diverse range of activities that draw on their labor and time. However, the participation levels vary within Female - Headed Households(FHHs). The variation is mainly in terms of the activity they diversify into and conditions under which diversification are made. Generally, FHH participate in low-return and high risk and last resort activities. The study concludes that livelihood diversification strategies choice of FHH is determined by a number of factors. Hence, it is recommended that the livelihood of FHHs needs to be recognized and policy intervention should concentrate on improving access to assets within the aim of expanding livelihood options rather than assuming households are spatial homogenous and individual engage in one type of activity only.
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2016-05-30 02:07:03
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Journal of Extension Education; Vol. 27 No. 2 (2015): Journal of Extension Education
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2017-01-28T02:41:39Z
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Climate Change Impact on Paddy Farming in Erode and Tiruchirapalli Districts of Tamil Nadu
Paramasivam, Sivaraj
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
Philip, H
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbaotre. INDIA
Climate change implies both direct and indirect impact on the general well-being of the people in the rural community such as agriculture and allied sectors for their livelihood security. A study was conducted on the small and marginal paddy farmers of Tamil Nadu. A sample size of 200 paddy farmers was selected from the districts of Erode and Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. Findings revealed that paddy farmers perceived climate change impacts includes five major components viz. crop nature, pest incidence, disease menace, water crisis and agro climatic status. It was found that farmers were much aware of the variations in rainfall pattern and its distribution followed by variability in temperature and changes in wind speed and direction. Receipt of low rainfall was found to be the most pertinent issue.
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2016-07-16 05:48:02
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Journal of Extension Education; Vol. 27 No. 4 (2015): Journal of Extension Education
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2017-01-28T02:41:59Z
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Economic Impact of e-Velanmai Model of Extension Service
Prabha, Duraisamy
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
Theodore, Ravi Kumar
Tamil Nadu Rice Research Institute, Aduthurai
Karthikeyan, C
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
A study was carried out to assess the impact of e-Velanmai project, which is an ICT (Information and Communication Technology) enabled extension service implemented by Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, in three districts viz., Coimbatore, Tirupur and Villupuram of Tamil Nadu state, with 180 farmer respondents (90 e-Velanmai beneficiaries and 90 non-beneficiaries). Partial budgeting analysis revealed that the beneficiary respondentswith respect to yield, it is noticed that the yield value of beneficiaries was higher than that of the non-beneficiaries. As a result the net-gain for the beneficiaries was Rs. 28,481 per acre. With respect to the constraints faced by beneficiaries, an overwhelming percentage (94.40 %) of the beneficiary respondents had expressed that they faced no constraints, while a small percentage (5.50 %) indicated that there is no direct contact with TNAU Scientists’, and no follow-up visit by Field Coordinators after giving advice (1.10 %).
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2017-01-28T02:42:29Z
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Tribal farmers' perceived constraints in the usage of modern multimedia communication technology gadgets
Mooventhan, P
ICAR- National Institute of Biotic Stress Management http://www.nibsm.org.in/
Kadian, K.S
ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute
Karpagam, C
ICAR-Central Institute for Cotton Research Regional Centre
An experimental study was conducted to explore the constraints involved in learning process through developed Interactive Educational Multimedia Module (IEMM) on Good Dairy Farming Practices (GDFPs) of tribal dairy farmers of Chhattisgarh state. In this study, IEMM module was developed with 25 digital video documentaries about GDFPs which include breeding, feeding and healthcare, management and advances in dairy farming. This IEMM module was exposed to the respondents to create awareness about dairy technologies in turn to accelerate the adoption rate for GDFPs. Out of 27 districts in Chhattisgarh, three districts namely Surajpur, Surguja and Balrampur were selected for the study based on the predominance of dairy tribal respondents population. From each district, four villages were selected and from each village 25 dairy tribal respondents were selected thus 300 respondents were selected for exploring the constraints involved in e-learning process through IEMM. The study revealed that majority (87.00%) of the IEMM learners expressed the lack of familiarity towards modern information technology gadgets is the major constraints and its ranks first in the cognitive constraints followed by 84.33 percent feels lack of skills to use advanced ICT gadgets. With respect to economical constraints, majority (87.00%) of the IEMM learners hinted out that lack of subsides or free scheme to purchase advanced communication tools and services such as computer and internet is the major constraints followed by 72.00 percent feels high cost for establishment, 67.66 percent sensed lack of free training to learn modern ICT gadgets.
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2016-07-16 05:48:02
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2017-01-28T02:42:48Z
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Impact of training on adoption and knowledge gain in facilitators of People’s Rural Education Movement (PREM)
Remya, M
Kerala Agricultural University
George, Alexander
Kerala Agricultural University
Present study intended to assess adoption and knowledge gain of trainees after attending the training from Kerala Agricultural University (KAU). For that 90 respondents were selected through simple random sampling. An ex- post facto research design was adopted for the study. Data was analysed using wilcoxon signed rank test, correlation test, and frequency and percentage analyses. Factors affecting adoption and knowledge gain was find out using correlation test. Finding reveal that respondents fully adopted organic and eco friendly farming practices (89%); integrated pest and disease management (76%) and improved animal husbandry practices (74%). All the respondents gained knowledge through the training.
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2017-01-28T02:43:09Z
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Training Needs of KVK Personnel and Farmers of NEH Region in Horticulture
Ramanujam, Venkattakumar
Indian Council of Agricultural Research - Indian Institute of Horticultural Research
Kumaran, G. Senthil
Indian Council of Agricultural Research - Indian Institute of Horticultural Research
Atheequlla, G.A
Indian Council of Agricultural Research - Indian Institute of Horticultural Research
North East Hill (NEH) Region has adequate potential for developing horticulture. To enhance productivity and profitability in horticulture in this region, it is imperative to train the farmers. Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), the main outreach arm of ICAR train the farmers on need-based themes. There are 78 KVKs are functioning in NEH region. To enhance the expertise of the KVK personnel in horticulture, it is necessary to train them regularly. To train the farmers and KVK personnel in NEH region in horticulture, there is a need to assess their training needs. With this view, a questionnaire survey was conducted with KVK personnel (42) to assess their training needs and the training needs of farmers as perceived by KVK personnel in NEH region. The results of the survey was analyzed to arrive at meaningful conclusions. The results are presented in this paper for sensitizing the training organizations in order to design effective training modules for stakeholders of NEH region in Horticulture.
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2017-01-28T00:08:23Z
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Schooling Background and Academic Academic Achievement of Agricultural Students
Jayakumar, N.
Athiparasakthi Agricultural College, G.B.Nagar, Kalavai, Vellore
Surudhi, M.
TNAU
In our society academic achievement is considered as a key criterion to judge one’s total potentiality and capability. Academic achievement is seen as a students’ grade point averages in many academic settings. Academic achievement has become an index of students’ future in this highly competitive world and Agricultural education is no exception. Hence it becomes necessary to find out the factors that determine better academic performance. In this context the present study had been carried out to find out the possible relationship between schooling background and academic achievement of agriculture students. The students admitted in Adhiparasakthi Agricultural College, Kalavai, Vellore between 1999 and 2009 formed the subjects of the study. Findings of the study revealed that determinants like gender, type of school and stream of education had a significant role in the academic achievement of the students. Medium of instruction in HSC did influence the academic achievement but not significantly. It was also found that students who performed well in their HSC did perform well in their undergraduate programme also. This confirms that previous educational outcomes are the most important indicators of student’s future achievement and schooling background has a significant role in academic achievement of students.
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Journal of Extension Education; Vol. 27 No. 2 (2015): Journal of Extension Education
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Designing of Scale to Measure the Attitude of ARS Trainees towards FOCARS Programme of NAARM
Prashanth, P.
PJTSAU, Hyderabad
Vijender Reddy, P.
National Academy of, Agricultural
Research Management, Hyderabad
Sudharani, V.
ANGRAU, Hyderabad
The psychological object for the present study has been conceptualized as different components of a training programme. The attitude of the respondents towards FOCARS
(Foundation Course for Agricultural Research Services). The FOCARS is designed for the newly recruited entry level scientists to the Agricultural Research Service of the ICAR.
The extent of effectivenesss of the programme is depends on the attitude change of the trainees. To measure the attitude of the trainees a standardised scale was essential. Hence, it was felt necessary to construct a comprehensive, valid and reliable scale for studying the attitude of trainees towards FOCARS programme. Method of equal appearing intervals developed by Thurstone and Chave (1929) was used. Finally sixty statements were selected after the editing based on Edwards criteria. The statements were then subjected for judging to 40 experts. Each subject was asked to judge the degree of more favorableness or more unfavorableness of feeling expressed by each statement in terms of the 11 intervals. Finally, 26 statements were selected from statements for which scale (S) and Q values were worked out. The scale values of the statements on the psychological continuum were relatively equally spaced.
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Adoption and Impact of Eco-Friendly Conservation Practices in The Nilgiris District of Western Ghats
Murali Krishnan, L.
TNAU
Philip, H.
TNAU
Ravichandran, V.
TNAU
Chinnadurai, M.
TNAU
The study was under taken to find out the relationship between the profile of the farmers of The Nilgiris district and the impact in their adoption of Eco Friendly Conservation Practices. The study revealed that educational status, risk orientation, training undergone, progressiveness, self reliance, innovativeness and contact with extension agency were found to have positively contributed to the adoption of Eco Friendly Conservation Practices. With respect to impact, majority of the farmers opined that the cost of cultivation decreased, followed by increased farmers confidence level, improved fertility status of the soil and improved biodiversity in the farm fields.
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Small Farm Goat Production in Semi-Arid Region of Uttar Pradesh
Brraj Mohan, A.
Central Institute for Research on Goats, Makhdoom, Farah, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
Dixit, K.
Central Institute for Research on Goats, Makhdoom, Farah, Mathura
Singh, Khushyal
Central Institute for Research on Goats, Makhdoom, Farah, Mathura
Kumar, Vijay
Central Institute for Research on Goats, Makhdoom, Farah, Mathura
Majority of selected goat farmers were landless and marginal (69%) with an annual average income of Rs.I9200.00. However, average income of small and medium goat farmers were about Rs.25500.00.Ownership pattern of goats revealed that about 78% goats were owned by the landless and marginal farmers. Majority of the farmers had Barbari/Barbari type goats (54%) followed by non-descript (43%) and Sirohi type goats (3%). Furthermore, 69 per cent goat houses were of Kaccha type and 49 per cent of selected respondent availed private veterinary services for their goats however, 40 percent of the goat farmers used home remedies. Merely, 11 per cent of the respondents visited government veterinary hospitals Though, poor socio-economic status cannot be ignore for the goat improvement in study village, some policy support is imperative to encourage goat farmers for their overall development.
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Organic Farming Technologies and Practices Followed by the Farmers
Elavarasi, M.
TNAU
Ponnusamy, K.A.
TNAU
The study mainly focused on organic farming technologies and practices followed by the farmers for coconut, millets, sugarcane and turmeric. The study was conducted in Coimbatore, Erode and Dharampuri districts of Tamil Nadu. A sample of 100 organic farmers was the respondents for the present study. The data were collected from each respondent through personal interview method with the help of interview schedule. The data were analyzed using percentage analysis. The results revealed that, majority of the respondents followed seed treatment with Azospirillum, beejamrutha and panchakavya, application of jeevamruthum and panchakavya through drip irrigation, application of farm yard manure and insitu ploughing of green manure crops, mulching with crop leaf residues and weeds, spraying of agni astram to repel pests, post harvest technology like oil extraction and jaggary preparation, storage techniques like using neem and pungam leaves. The result of the present study shows that, the farmers have the inclination for adoption of organic production practices. Hence it may be concluded from the study that, there is an imperative need to raise the level of adoption of these organic farming practices in order to reduce the quantum of environmental hazards by inorganic farming.
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Analyzing Technology Adoption - The Case of Kerala Home Gardens
Jacob, Reeba
Kerala Agricultural University
Thomas, Allan
Kerala Agricultural University
Kishore Kumar, N.
Kerala Agricultural University
Homegardens are traditional agroforestry system with a unique structure and function. It is the predominant farming system in Kerala. The study was undertaken in Thiruvananthapuram district covering a sample of 100 homegardens farmers from all the five agro-ecological units with an aim to assess the level of adoption of selected Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) production practices in homegardens. Results of the study identified that majority of the farmers (63%) belonged to medium level of adoption. Adoption quotient was worked out and compared with standard Rogers curve. Correlation analysis of the independent variables with the dependent variable viz., level of adoption indicated that age, farming experience, knowledge, evaluative perception, mass media contribution, livestock possession and extension contribution had direct significant effect on level of adoption of KAU production practices by homegarden farmers.
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A Scale to Measure Farmers Attitude towards Value Addition in Maize
Priya, D. Yavana
TNAU
Ponnusamy, K.A.
TNAU
Venkitapirabu, J.
TNAU
The intent of this research is to identify the attitude of farmers towards value addition in maize. The purpose of scale construction is to design a questionnaire that provides a quantitative measurement of a theoretical variable. The present study aims to develop an attitude scale to measure farmers’ attitude towards value addition in maize. Hence, the study “Production, Value addition and Marketing Behaviour of Maize growers in Tamil Nadu - A Critical Analysis” was contemplated to develop and standardize a scale for measuring the same and conducted during 2012.
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2017-01-28T00:22:17Z
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Sources of Data for Micro Level Planning from Village Level Institutions: An Overview
Sulaja, O.R
Kerala Agricultural University, Vellanikkara, Thrissur, Kerala
Alex, Jiju P
Kerala Agricultural University, Vellanikkara, Thrissur, Kerala
A study was conducted to compile the databases related to agricultural development available at the local level that could be used for micro level planning. For this purpose, the details of legacy databases in offices of the department of agriculture and local self government institutions were collected to find out the frequency of updating information and completeness of data. Further investigation was done to find out the static and dynamic nature of legacy registers and how best they could be used in building up a comprehensive database for facilitating micro level planning in agriculture.
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2016-05-31 06:41:25
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Learning Experience of Small Farmers in Sugarcane Cultivation
Balamurugan, V.
Annamalai University, Annamalai
Nagar, Tamil Nadu.
The effective learning experience can be had effective learning situations provided by a skillful instructor who knows what he wants, who has the materials to accomplish his goals and the skills to use them effectively. The study was conducted in Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu. A total number of ten sugarcane technologies with technical units were selected for the study. The result of the study small farmers possessed low level of learning experience. The learning experience may be further enhanced by majority of the small farmers to prefer personal localite channels for getting information.
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2017-01-28T00:44:17Z
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Income Generation Pattern of Self Help Group (SHG) Members
Karuna Jeba Mary, M.V.
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore-3.
Ravichandran, V.
Vanavarayar Institute of Technology,
Pollachi
Sujeetha, T.N.
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore-3.
The fulcrum of any micro credit scheme is savings. The SHGs make it mandatory that savings are an inextricable part of their micro credit programme. Each SHG has a unique system of organizing and managing its own finance and operates as an independent unit. The SHG also provides a forum for social interaction, which serves as an alternate social structure for peer level interaction. With this background, the present study was conducted in Aundipatti, Periyakulam and Uthamapalayam blocks of Theni district of Tamil Nadu, covering 220 SHG women. The purpose was to obtain information on the participation of self-help group members in various income generating activities. All the members of SHGs and grass root level workers of NGOs were interviewed through a well-structured interview schedule. The various income generating activities are divided into Agricultural, agricultural allied and non-agricultural enterprises. The study revealed that, most (45.45%) of the SHG members had taken up paddy cultivation as their primary economic activity and less than half of the respondents had dairy (45.45%) as the major agricultural allied enterprise. The major group activities included napkin making (13.63) and curry leaf powder (11.36)
preparation.
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Gender Equality in Agricultural Education
Jayakumar, N.
Adhiparasakthi Agricultural College, Kalavai, Vellore
Surudhi, M.
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University,
Coimbatore - 641 003
Women play an important role in Agriculture, especially in developing countries. Promoting gender equality is crucial for agricultural development and food security. Agricultural extension services have a long tradition of working predominantly with men and only 15 percent of the world’s extension agents are women. World Bank has suggested
“Increased women’s enrollment in agricultural courses” as one among the strategies when addressing gender issues in the education and training components of agricultural development projects. In this context the study was carried out to ascertain the representation of women and their academic achievement in agricultural education. The study revealed that almost equal representation was found for women in agricultural course and they were also provided better quality education in their schooling, in the form of English medium education and education in private schools. Recent trends for the past four years showed a higher percentage of enrollments of women in agricultural course than men. The growth rate was also higher for the female students. Women also showed a significantly higher percentage of academic achievement than men. These positive indicators provide sufficient signals for equality of women in agricultural course and have positive implications for development of the agricultural sector in future.
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2017-01-28T00:46:17Z
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Effectiveness of Hub and Spoke Model for Dissemination of Innovative Farm Technologies to the Farming Community
Sriram, N.
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Salem
Hub and Spoke Model was established for dissemination of the innovative farming technologies at farmers’ doorstep. The study was conducted to measure the Effectiveness of Hub and Spoke Model for dissemination of innovative farm technologies at Tiruvannamalai district of Tamil Nadu. The respondents were selected by adopting purposive random sampling technique. A sample of 75 respondents from five villages of Polur block was selected for this study. The hub and spoke model was established and the knowledge gain of the subjects both at the pre and post exposure stages were collected using teacher made knowledge tests respectively. The data were collected using a well structured and pre-tested interview schedule. The data were analyzed by using appropriate statistical tools. The percentage of knowledge gained before the exposure to treatment was 40.20 per cent and after exposed it was 76.70 per cent. The mean knowledge gain is 36.50 per cent. The ‘t’ value 19.93 per cent indicates that the knowledge gained by the respondents was found to be significant at one per cent level. It was identified that there existed a significant differences in the effectiveness of the hub and spoke services in imparting knowledge.
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Participation of Self Help Group Tribal Women in Economic and Social Developmental Activities
Sujeetha, T.N.
Department of Agricultural Extension & Rural Sociology, TNAU.
Ravichandran, V.
Vanavarayar Institute of Technology, Pollachi
Karuna Jeba Mary, M.V.
Centre for Agricultural and Rural Development Studies, TNAU, Coimbatore.
A study was taken up among the tribal women in the Nilgiris district mainly to assess the extent of participation of tribal women SHG members in various developmental activities.
Kotagiri and Gudalur blocks were selected based on the presence of NGOs specifically working for the tribes. Totally eight SHGs have been randomly selected for the study. This comprises four each from Todas and Kattunayakas. A sample of 10 members from each SHGs have been randomly selected. Thus the total sample size is 80. The results indicated that the overall analysis indicate that majority (55.00%) of the tribal women had
medium level of participation followed by high and low levels.
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Relationship Between Knowledge Level and Characteristics of Pulses Seed Growers
Janani, S.
Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology
Palaniswamy, A.
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore – 3.
Balarubini, M.
Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology
The study was undertaken to study the relationship between knowledge level and profile characteristics of pulses seed growers. A sample of 90 pulses seed growing farmers was selected from 3 blocks of Coimbatore district in Tamil Nadu. The blocks were Kinathukadavu, Thondamuthur and Karamadai. For the study 30 farmers from each of the three blocks, where the highest number of farmers cultivating pulses for seed production were selected by employing simple random sampling technique in each block. Collection of data was done with the help of semi structured interview schedule. The study revealed that experience in seed production, social participation, urban contact and information seeking behaviour would increase the knowledge level of seed growers. The variables experience in seed production was contributing more than 75 per cent of the variation in
the knowledge level.
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Marketing Strategies Evolved by Entrepreneurs in Marketing the Coffee Products
Thangaraja, K.
Coffee Board, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, GOI.
Sasikala, R.
Directorate of Extension Education, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore-3.
Results of conjoint analysis showed quality attributes preferred by the entrepreneurs. They were Arabica and Robusta (50:50) mixed variety, mixing of 70:30 coffee, chicory ratio, keeping quality up to 6 months, medium level of taste/aroma, filter size of the powder and roasting time of 15 minutes/ 10 kg of seeds. About 83.00 per cent of entrepreneurs produced coffee powder as a final form of coffee product, nearly two-third (63.00 %) of the entrepreneurs did not have any brand name or logo, cent per cent of them reported manual packing only. Major criteria to fix different price rate of coffee product were International daily market price (90.00 %), factors affecting the price policy were market price fluctuation (93.33 %), season (90.00 %) and Cent per cent of them had adopted coffee price forecasting broadcasted by various media. Selection of the location depends on nearby town and coffee potential area, techniques to overcome the competitor were better pricing and supply of quality coffee product, attraction of customers depends on personal contact, attractive display boards, quality, taste, aroma and flavor. Promotional activities carried out by the entrepreneurs were developing the customer base (83.33 %) and working towards building customer loyalty (76.67%). Relationships followed among stakeholders were good partnership, price and profit sharing, commission basis, service and quality, supply-service and demand. Further, market demand reported by entrepreneurs were: the demand for coffee beans peaked during July to November, coffee powder were more demand in three seasons namely rainy season (June-September), winter season (December- January) and summer holidays (April-May). Feedback mechanism reported by coffee entrepreneurs were: quality analysis report received from the export organization, physical analysis, cup test, personal contact through phone, e-mail and also personal letters.
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Training Needs of Farm Women Towards Entrepreneurial Development
Venkatesan, P.
Extension Systems Management, ICAR- NAARM, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad
Vijayalakshmi, P.
Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Hans Roever Campus, Perambalur.
The study revealed that majority (45.83%) of the Farm women had medium training need and 30.83 per cent of them had high training need in case of homestead vegetable production. In term of training need in nursery establishment, about 45.00 per cent of the Farm women fell under medium training need category while 35.00 per cent of them fell under high training need category. As regards to their training needs in livestock & poultry rearing, the majority (49.17%) of the Farm women had high training needs compared to 35.00 per cent of them having medium training needs. A big share (40.83%) of the Farm women had high training needs in food processing, while 33.33 per cent of them had medium training needs. Farmers’ education, farm size, annual income, organizational participation and agricultural knowledge showed negative significant correlation, while fatalism had significant positive association with the training needs. The major problems faced by the Farm women in carrying out their EDPs were: lack of capital/credit, lack of irrigation water, lack of land, lack of knowledge about insect/disease control, marketing & communication facilities and attack of birds/animals, etc.
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Association and contribution of profile characteristics of block level officials and their role performance in the reorganized extension system
Sundaram, Parthasarathi
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru College of Agriculture and Research Institute, Karaikal, U.T of Puducherry
Ganesan, R
Agricultural College & Research Institute, Killikulam, Thoothukudi
District, TN
Reorganisation of extension system as per the advances in the farming system is inevitable. The changes should meet the challenges of farmers and also should address the extension system. A study was conducted in Cuddalore district of Tamilnadu to assess the association and contribution of 7 selected profile characteristics of block level officials viz., Assistant Director of Agriculture, Agricultural Officers and Assistant Agricultural Officers and their role performance in the reorganized extension system which focus on block level. The profile characters such as experience, workload perception, job involvement and time management were found to have positive and significant relationship with the role performance of the ADA. The profile such as organizational climate and experience found to have positive and significant relationship for AOs and experience and job involvement were found significant for AAOs.
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A Scale to Measure the Attitude of farmers towards Kisan Call Centre
Koshy, Shely Mary
Kerala Agricultural University, Kerala
Kishore Kumar, N
Kerala Agricultural University, Kerala
Kisan call centre is one of the active services provided by the Government of India exploiting the area of ICT to support the farmers in their day to day farming activities. Since the service is free of cost and can be accessed from any part of the state from 6 AM to 10 PM, it is assumed to be utilized by majority of the farmers in India. Hence the present study was undertaken to develop a scale that would help to measure the attitude of farmers towards Kisan call centre. Thirty statements expressing the attitude of farmers towards KCC to be included in the scale reflecting both favourable and unfavourable attitude towards KCC was collected through review of literature and discussion with experts in the field of extension and was carefully edited using the criteria suggested by Edwards (1957). S-value and Q- value for the statements were found and that statement whose S-value was spread throughout the continuum and had small Q- value was selected. Finally twenty three statements were selected to form Thurston and Chaves (1928) equal appearing scale to measure the attitude of farmers on KCC. The reliability and validity of the scale was also found in order to ensure the scales usability.
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Socio-Economic Profiling of Tribal Dairy Farmers in Northern Hills Zone of Chhattisgarh
Mooventhan, P.
ICAR - National Institute of Biotic Stress Management, Raipur, India
Kadian, K.S.
National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, India.
Senthilkumar, R.
National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, India.
Karpagam, C.
Central Institute of Cotton Research, Regional Station, Coimbatore.
Chhattisgarh is traditionally known as the Rice Bowl of Central India. Chhattisgarh state has one of highest shares of Scheduled Tribe (ST) population within a state, accounting for about 10 per cent of the STs in India. Scheduled Castes and STs together constitute more than 50 per cent of the state’s population. Agriculture is counted as the chief economic occupation of the state. About 80% of the population of the state is rural and the main livelihood of the villagers is agriculture and agriculture-based small industry. This exploratory study was conducted in the tribal populated districts of Chhattisgarh state. In this paper, socio-economic profile of tribal farmers are discussed in detail. About 65.33 percent of the tribal farmers were between 36 and 50 years of age group, more than one fourth (34.67%) of the farmers were educated up to primary school level, less than half (39.00%) of the respondents had subsistence dairy farming + Minor forest products collection + labour as their sole occupations, nearly half (43.67%) of the respondents were marginal farmers, more than half (62.00 %) of the farmers were found with medium level of farming experience, about half (49.00 %) of the respondents were at the income range of Rs. 25,001 to Rs. 75,000, about half (44.67 %) of the respondents falling under the category of medium herd size followed by 35.67 percent in small and 19.66 percent in large herd size, more than half (56.33%) of the tribal dairy farmers falling under the category of subsistence level of dairy production system.
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Factors Influencing Farmers Decision in Rainfed Areas
Manohari, P.L.
National Institute of Agrl.Extension Management, Rajendra Nagar, Hyderabad.
Desai, G.R.
MANAGE, Hyderabad.
The study was undertaken to understand the different production factors affecting decision making process of the farmers in rainfed areas of ten states in India. From each state 40 farmers were selected from the lowest rainfall raining areas as respondents. Data were collected using specially designed structured pretested schedule. The results show that in rainfed areas majority of the farmers considered factors related to inputs
along with other factors viz., risk bearing ability, agro-climatic conditions and market situation for taking divisions in Agricultural production.
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Constraints in the Adoption of Eco Friendly Conservation Practices
Murali Krishnan, L.
Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology, TNAU, Coimbatore.
Philip, H.
Directorate of Extension Education, TNAU, Coimbatore.
Chinnadurai, M.
CARDS, TNAU, Coimbatore.
Ravichandran, V.
Vanavarayar Institute of Agriculture, Pollachi, Coimbatore District.
Adoption of Eco Friendly Conservation Practices requires strong attitude and good knowledge level. Further, the adoption of Eco Friendly Conservation Practices has put fourth many constraints. This study was conducted in The Nilgiris district to assess the constraints and suggestions to overcome the constraints in the adoption of Eco Friendly Conservation Practices. Thus, to analyse the constraints Garett ranking method was used (Garett, H.E. et al 1973). The study revealed that the constraints of labour scarcity, Lack of skill about the eco friendly conservation practices, lack of credit facilities, high risk,
Insect pest and diseases management, Lack of awareness of agro environmental problems and farmer’s attitude towards the Eco Friendly Conservation Practices are the major constraints in the adoption of Eco Friendly Conservation Practices.The study suggests educational, extension & training strategies for fostering the adopted of ECO friendly Conservation Practices.
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Issues and Preferences of Horticulture Farmers
Venkattakumar, R.
Division of Extension and Training, ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru.
Narayanaswamy, B.
Division of Extension and Training, ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru.
A National Farmers Meet (NFM) was organized by Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) at Regional Research Station (RRS), Paiyur, Tamil Nadu on 14.3.2015. The purpose was to sensitize the farmers about improved horticultural production technologies and obtain first-hand information about issues of horticulture farmers of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala. A brief survey was conducted at NFM with horticulture farmers as respondents (60) through a structured questionnaire. Analysis of the survey data indicated that Mango, Tomato and Marigold are the major fruit, vegetable and ornamental crops cultivated respectively. Non-availability of critical inputs such as fertilizers, seeds/ planting material and lack of remunerative market price are the major issues in contemporary horticulture, apart from unawareness towards improved horticulture production technologies. Field demonstrations and offcampus training programmes are the two major extension interventions preferred by the horticulture farmers; whereas mass media channels are preferred as information sources apart from institutional sources such as development departments and research institutes. Appropriate extension strategies are suggested based on the findings of the survey.
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Knowledge of Precision Farming Beneficiaries
Greena, A.V.
Dept. of Agrl.Extension and Rural Sociology, TNAU, Coimbatore- 641 003.
Kalaivani, S.
AC&RI, Eachangkottai, Thanjavur – 614 902.
Palaniswamy, S.
Training Division, TNAU,
Coimbatore – 641 003.
Precision Farming is one of the many advanced farming practices that make production more efficient by better resource management and reducing wastage. TN-IAMWARM is a world bank funded project aims to improve the farm productivity and income through better water management. The present study was carried out in Kambainallur sub basin of Dharmapuri district with 120 TN-IAMWARM beneficiaries as respondents. The result indicated that more than three fourth (76.67 %) of the respondents had high level of knowledge on precision farming technologies which was made possible by the implementation of TN-IAMWARM project. The study further revealed that educational status, occupational status and exposure to agricultural messages had a positive and significant contribution to the knowledge level of the respondents at 0.01 level of probability whereas experience in precision farming and social participation had a positive and significant contribution at 0.05 level of probability.
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Perception of Under Graduate Students (B.Sc.Agriculture) on Instructional Methods
Sulaja, O.R
AICRP on BCCP & W, College of orticulture, Vellanikkara, Kerala.
The study was undertaken to identify the effectiveness of different instructional tools as perceived by Under Graduate students of College of Horticulture, Vellanikkara. Field visit/ study tour was rated as the most effective instructional tool by 68 per cent of respondents, followed by practical classes in the field. The frequency of use of different instructional methods during the current semester was found out. Practical classes in he laboratory were the most frequently used aid followed by lecture using power point. More field visits should be included within the time limit together with field practicals and work experiences to ensure maximum learning experience to students.
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Women Journalists Working Conditions and Their Suitability in the Media
Sasikala, R.
Directorate of Extension Education, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore-
641 003.
Going through the historical accounts of the press in India, though the women entered the journalistic profession in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century, they did not played an important role in designing and reshaping it. Today there are several women editors, columnists and television anchors. In the last decade, more women have entered the profession, and many have equal access to all beats, blurring the ‘traditional male area’ line considerably. In this context, a study was conducted to know the working conditions and their suitability in the media. The study was conducted in Chennai. A Sample of 60 respondents was selected randomly by using purposive random sampling
technique. The sample frame for the study includes both male and female journalists of print and electronic media. The respondents comprised of editors, sub- editors, reporters, programme executives and free lancers in both print and electronic media. The data was obtained using the questionnaire and it was analyzed using percentage analysis method. The findings reveals that women journalists are encouraged and given freedom to organize their work and do not face major discrimination in their working spot on the basis of gender and they are also given decision – making position in the media and their positions in the media is satisfactory. Regarding, importance given for women issues in the media, both men and women journalist consider women issues as one of the important issue and women issues are portrayed adequately in the media.
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Reasons for Resorting to Organic Farming and Advantages Perceived by the Organic Farmers
Elavarasi, M.
Dept. of Agrl.Extension and Rural Sociology, TNAU, Coimbatore- 641 003
Ponnusamy, K.A.
Directorate of ODL, TNAU, Coimbatore - 641 003.
The study mainly focused on reasons for resorting to organic farming and advantages and benefits perceived by the organic farmers. The study was conducted in Coimbatore, Erode and Dharampuri districts of Tamil Nadu. A sample of 100 organic farmers were the respondents for the present study. The data were collected from each respondent through personal interview method with the help of interview schedule. The results revealed that, major reasons for resorting to organic farming were premium price ( 75.00%) conservation of environment (72.00%), production of high quality, toxic and pesticide free product (68.00%) and negative experiences face with inorganic farming(50.00%) and perceived benefits of organic farming were increased soil properties(100.00%), reduced cost on external inputs (82.00%), efficient use of local on- farm resources(77.00%) and water holding capacity of soil (75.00%).
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Technology Needs Assessment in the Home Garden Systems
Thomas, Allan
Kerala Agricultural University, Training Service Scheme, Department of Ag. Extension, College of Agriculture, Vellayani-695522. Thiruivananthapuram. Kerala
Kishore Kumar, N
Department of Ag. Extension, College of Agriculture, KAU, Vellayani-695522. Kerala
The study was conducted in the four districts of Kerala covering a sample size of 208 homegardens using multi-stage stratified random sampling technique representing the three major agro climatic zones viz. lowland (problem zone), highland and midland. The primary objective of the study was to identify the technology needs of the homegarden farmers. Maximum technology need was reported for unexploited and under exploited horticultural tree crops which was on par with fruit tree crops (mango and jack) and followed by beverage crops. Processing, value addition and storage requirements were immediate technology needs of the homegarden farmers. Drainage and soil amendment technologies were reported to be important for Alappuzha homegarden farmers.
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Social Capital Formation through Farm Women Groups in Vegetable Production in Kollam District of Kerala
Chandran, Revathy
KERALA AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
Sreedaya, G.S.
Kerala Agricultural University
Social capital refers to the trust, mutual understanding and shared values which facilitate the collective action and social co-ordination. It can create a service which can enhance the output obtainable from other inputs. Trust, co-operation, networks and norms are the important aspects of social capital. Farmer producer organization is the most appropriate institutional form around which to mobilize farmers and build their capacity to collectively leverage their production and marketing strength. Women groups have emerged as a major source of inspiration for women and collective action of women through their groups strengthened women in all spheres of life. This study was conducted among 120 women respondents in six selected panchayats of Kollam district in Kerala with the he main objective of assessing the social capital formation through farm women groups. Social Capital was measured using Social Capital Assessment Tool (SOCAT) developedby World Bank. The results showed that there 82% of the respondents had medium level of social capital formation and the continuous efforts of various governmental and non-governmental agencies had tremendously helped in shifting this neutral attitude of
people.
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Pattern of Decision Making of Irula Tribal Farm Women in Nilgiris District
Natarajan, Sujeetha
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
Palaniswamy, S
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
The study was undertaken to find out the pattern of decision making of the Irula tribal farm women of Nilgiris district in farm and home. The study revealed that Irula tribal farm women took self decision in the case of irrigating fields (85.00) followed by using plant protection measures (83.33) in case of farm management and took self decision in cases like selection and preparation of food (100.00), decorating the house (70.00) They had least participation in decisions like construction of new house (63.33) followed by borrowing and giving loans (38.33).
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Impact of Value Addition Trainings on Farm Women of Nayagarh District of Odisha
Udgata, Jyotirmayee
Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology
Dash, Shelly
Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology
Value addition in agriculture predominantly offers a means to increase, rejuvenate and stabilize farm income. Value addition specifically to fruits and vegetables not only enhance the shelf life of the produce but also make it available in the off- season and reduces seasonal peak production loss. As the farm women are mostly involved in post harvest operation they need to be trained in this sector. Krishi Vigyan Kendra Nayagarh in its training programme always tried to aware and educate the farm women in this value addition sector.The study reported here explored, to what extent the training programmes of value addition specifically in fruits and vegetable had been changing the farm women’s perceived knowledge ,acquisition of skills and level of adoption of value addition practices. The results exemplified the impact of value addition trainings in instilling positive orientation in terms of the magnitude of perceived knowledge, acquisition of skills and adoption levels. Moreover, the findings of the study revealed significant positive correlation between the demographic characteristics with the perceived knowledge, skill acquisition and adoption level of value addition practices of the rural women of the sampled area.
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Adoption Level of Farmers on Maize Cultivation Practices
Priya, D. Yavana
TNAU, Coimbatore
Ponnusamy, K.A.
TNAU, Coimbatore
Venkatapirabu, J.
TNAU, Coimbatore
The study to measure the extent of adoption level of maize production technologies has been conducted among the maize farmers in the Udumalpet block. The results of the study would help to know the adoption level of farmers which would had in designing suitable programmes to cater to the needs of the farmers. The results revealed that majority (64 per cent) of respondents belonged to the category of medium adoption level whereas, 23.30 per cent of the respondents belonged to the category of low adoption level and above one tenth (14 per cent) of respondents belonged to high adoption level category.
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Extent of Empowerment of Women Entrepreneurs on Entrepreneurial and Technological Empowerment
Swetha, M.
ANGRAU, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad-30
Reddy, M. Jagan Mohan
ANGRAU, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad-30
Sudharani, V.
ANGRAU, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad-30
Empowerment of women entrepreneurs in the context of technology entails building up the abilities and skills of women to gain insight into the issues affecting them and also building up their capacity to voice their concerns. Technological empowerment of women entrepreneurs will open up avenues to further nrichment. By the use of technology women can broaden the scope of their activities. Hence the present paper focused on analyzing the entrepreneurial and technological empowerment of women entrepreneurs. Majority of the women entrepreneurs had medium level of entrepreneurial and low level of technological empowerment.
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Impact of MGNREGA on Socio-Economic Empowerment of Women in Palakkad District of Kerala
Lakshmi, S.
Gandhigram Rural Institute, Dindigul
Sundaramari, M.
Gandhigram Rural Institute, Dindigul
The empowerment of women is very much needed for the development of a country. Thus various provisions are made under the act and its guidelines which ensure that women have equitable and easy access to work, decent working conditions, equal payment of wages and representation on decision making process. However, the women of Kerala are socio-economically empowered when compared to women in other states due to their involvement in Self Help Groups. In this context, the paper analyse the contribution of MGNREGA in empowering women socially and economically and the constraints faced by them.
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Green Army - A Labour Bank Experiment in Kerala
Darsana, S.
TNAU, Coimbatore.
Ravichandran, V.
TNAU, Coimbatore.
The inadequate labour supply and high wages are the major constraints influencing food production which make farmers to migrate from farming sector. The society must recognize these workers as the service men for agricultural lands. Green army project in Wadakkanchery block of Kerala state is a successful labour bank model. The present study on impact of labour bank was conducted on 30 agricultural labourers of selected block. Results indicate that majority respondents were of middle aged category with secondary school education, with minimum of two trainings attended under the Green army. The results further revealed that empowerment in leadership, social recognition,
stabilised income and decision making were observed more.
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Process Impact of e-Velanmai Model of Extension among Beneficiaries in Tamil Nadu
Prabha, D.
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
Theodore, Ravi Kumar
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
Karthikeyan, C.
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
Balasubramaniam, P.
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
A study was undertaken to study the process impact of e-Velanmai model of extension, implemented by Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, in three districts viz., Coimbatore, Tirupur and Villupuram of Tamil Nadu, with 90 beneficiary respondents. It was found that more than half (51.10 %) of the beneficiary respondents had reported high level of turnaround time; an overwhelming percentage (92.20 %) of the beneficiary respondents had expressed high level of effectiveness of advice; nearly half (48.90 %) of the beneficiary respondents had expressed 75 per cent level of effectiveness of scientists involvement; almost all (98.90 %) of the beneficiary respondents had expressed high level of effectiveness of ICT tools used; all (100.00 %) the beneficiary respondents had expressed high level of effectiveness of Field Coordinator; and Service Quality analysis revealed that the beneficiary respondents were satisfied with the functioning of e-Velanmai model of extension, since it had fulfilled their expectations.
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Management Characteristics and Adoption Index of Indigenous Agricultural Practices by Rice Farmers
Jayakumar, N.
Adhiparasakthi Agricultural College, Kalavai, Vellore
Sundaramari, M.
Centre for Indigenous Knowledge in Agriculture, F.Ag.& A.H.,Gandhigram Rural Institute (Deemed University), Gandhigram, Dindigul.
The study was conducted in Vellore district of Tamil Nadu, to assess the relationship between Management characteristics of farmers and their adoption of Indigenous Agricultural Practices (IAPs) in Rice cultivation. One hundred and twenty Rice growing farmers were purposively selected from five blocks of Vellore district for the study. Thirty eight IAPs for Rice cultivation as listed in Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Agritech portal were selected for the study and the adoption index regarding these technologies revealed that majority (65%) of the respondents had ‘medium’ adoption index. With regard to the management characteristics studied, majority of the respondents had medium level of management orientation (75.00%), coordination ability (70.80%), risk orientation (75.80%), self-confidence (69.20%) and self-reliability (56.70%). The study also revealed that there
was a positive and significant relationship with regard to self-confidence and self-reliance of the farmers with the extent of adoption of Indigenous Agricultural Practices. Risk orientation had a negative but significant relationship with extent of adoption. Training the farmers to improve their management skills could lead to better adoption of the indigenous practices.
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Adoption Behaviour of Cashew Growers in Cuddalore District
Balarubini, M.
Agricultural College and Research
Institute, Coimbatore
Selvin, Rexlin
Agricultural College and Research Institute, Killikulam, Vallanadu , Thoothukudi Dt.
Janani, S.
Agricultural College and Research
Institute, Coimbatore
India has a creditable record of attaining good amount of foreign exchange by way of export of cashew kernels. Among the Agri-Horticultural commodities getting exported from
India cashew ranks the 2nd position. The main objective of the study was to analyse the relationship of socio-personal and socio-psychological characteristics with their level of
adoption.The study was conducted in four village of Virudhachalam block of Cuddalore district. The sample size consisted of 120 cashew growers under NHM. Proportionate
random sampling procedure was employed in selecting the respondents. The extent of adoption of different cultural practices taught in NHM training programmes was studied
through a teacher made test and that majority (65 %) of the respondents exhibited high level of adoption of technologies taught in NHM training programme.
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Technology Adoption Behaviour of Jasmine Growers – A Critical Analysis
Bagya Janani, P.
Union Bank of India
Premavathi, R
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
Puthira Prathap, D.
Indian Council of Agricultural Research http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2275-7931
Jasmine (Jasminum sambac) is one of the oldest fragrant flowers cultivated by man. The flower is used for various purposes viz., making garlands, bouquets, decorating hair of women, religious offerings etc. Scientific cultivation of jasmine is one of the important prerequisites for increasing the production and productivity among the jasmine growers. The technology adoption of jasmine cultivation by the jasmine growers has not received the attention of both the extension functionaries of State Department of Horticulture and Agriculture to the required level and hence, the present study was undertaken with the objective to study the adoption behavior of jasmine growers in Tiurnelveli District. Vallioor block of Tirunelveli district in Tamil Nadu was selected purposively for the study based on more area under jasmine cultivation with a sample size of 120. The respondents were selected based on proportionate random sampling method. The data were collected from each respondent through pre-tested interview schedule. The results of the study revealed that majority of the jasmine growers had adopted local variety (Ramanathapuram), pest management practices for blossom midge and bud worm, right time of harvest, application of inorganic fertilizers, water management, weed management and application of manure after pruning. One-third of the respondents had adopted the technologies like optimum spacing, application of FYM and root rot disease management. Based on the findings , the paper suggests concerted dissemination efforts by the change agents in the region, for improving jasmine productivity
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Entrepreneurship Motivation of Fisheries Graduates: An Exploratory Study
Kumaran, M.
ICAR-Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture, 75, Santhome High Road,
Raja Annamalaipuram, Chennai - 600 028.
Anand, PR
ICAR-Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture
Farm graduates need to be entrepreneurial to excel in their chosen career. The present study conducted among the outgoing fisheries graduates shown that their entrepreneurship motivation levels (70-80%) are moderate with poor risk taking (72%), inadequate locus of control (74%) and low self-efficacy (79%) propensities. It is learnt that entrepreneurship and personality development content in fisheries curriculum is inadequate. Therefore, it is suggested that the course curriculum should incorporate entrepreneurship and personality development as a course with adequate practical exposure to enhance their capacity and attitudinal predisposition.
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Adoption of Kerala Agricultural University Recommended Practices of Amaranthus and Vegetable Cowpea
Anju, K.K
College of Agriculture, Kerala Agricultural University, Vellayani, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. INDIA
Padmanabhan, V.B
College of Agriculture, Kerala Agricultural University, Vellayani, KAU, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. INDIA
The study was conducted in Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala. Ninety farmers engaged in commercial cultivation of amaranthus and vegetable cowpea were selected through three stage random sampling procedure. Ten independent variables were selected based on judges’ relevancy rating. Majority of the respondents belonged to medium category with respect to adoption. In the case of amaranthus growers, four variables, namely, contact with extension agency, scientific orientation, innovativeness and mass media exposure were found to be significantly and positively related to adoption. Education, scientific orientation and innovativeness were found to be significantly and positively related to adoption in the case of vegetable cowpea growers.
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Performance Analysis of Self Help Groups on Farm Entrepreneurship in Thiruvananthapuram District of Kerala
Sundaran, Suma Rose
KERALA AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
Sreedaya, G.S.
Kerala Agricultural University
The present study aims to analyse the performance of the SHGs involved in farm entrepreneurship in terms of managerial efficiency, sustainability and entrepreneurial behaviour of SHGs. Ninety respondents were selected randomly from three men and women SHGs involved in fruit and vegetable cultivation from six different blocks of Kerala through purposive and simple random sampling. A well-structured interview schedule was used for data collection from the respondents. Managerial efficiency and entrepreneurial behaviour was measured using the procedure developed by Sreedaya (2000) and Kumar (2007) respectively and sustainability was measured using the procedure developed by the researcher for the study. The results were analysed with the help of different statistical tools like mean, frequency, percentage and ANOVA. The result revealed that majority of the men and women respondents had medium level of managerial efficiency, sustainability and entrepreneurial behaviour. It was also revealed that there was no significant difference between men and women SHGs in terms of managerial efficiency and sustainability but they differ only in terms of entrepreneurial behavior.
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Work Participation in Cultural Operations of Rice Farming by Tribal and Non-Tribal Labourers in Wayanad district : A Comparative Analysis
Narayanan, Vishnu
Kerala Agricultural University
Anilkumar, A.
Kerala Agricultural University, Vellayani - 695 522
Rice is a traditional staple food crop of India, having high cultural and ecological significance in the present global scenario. Tribal labourers in Wayanad district of Kerala had been the traditional labourers in rice farming. The consequent migration of non-tribals to Wayanad district of Kerala had been changed the demographic and cultural entity of the district. The present study was conducted in Wayanad district to compare the work participation between tribal and non- tribal labourers. Twenty tribal and non-tribal labourers were selected from each selected panchayats and a total of one hundred and twenty respondents were included in the study. A well-structured interview schedule was used for collecting the data from the respondents. The data were tabulated and inferences were drawn after appropriate statistical analysis. The results show that majority of the tribal labourers had high work participation than non-tribals. While comparing based on gender, female labourers had high work participation than male labourers both in the case of tribal and non-tribal labourers.
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Technology Utilization of Banana in Thiruvananthapuram District of Kerala
Thasneem, S
KERALA AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
Seema, B
KERALA AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
The present study conducted in Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala involved 90 commercial banana growers, The objective of the study was to assess the level of adoption of selected KAU (Kerala Agricultural University) practices in banana cultivation A wellstructured interview schedule was used for data collection from the respondents. The study revealed that majority of the farmer respondents had medium level of adoption.
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Knowledge Level of Sugarcane Growers on Sustainable Sugarcane Initiative (SSI)
Jamal, Qudsiya
TAMIL NADU AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6382-0984
Shanthasheela, M
TAMIL NADU AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
Vasanthapriya, S
TAMIL NADU AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
The study aims to assess the knowledge level on Sustainable Sugarcane Initiative (SSI) of sugarcane growers in Villupuram district. It was found that more than three fourths of the respondents had high level of knowledge on SSI. It was inferred from the study that the awareness created through trainings, demonstrations, field days and exposure visits under Tamil Nadu Irrigated Agriculture Modernization and Water Bodies Restoration and Management project might be the reason for high level of technology-wise knowledge on SSI among the beneficiary respondents.
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Farmers’ Perception on Innovations in Technology Dissemination (ITD) Methods
Regunath, Namitha
KERALA AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
kumar, N Kishore
KERALA AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
Innovations in Technology Dissemination (ITD) is a part of Agricultural extension system, concerned with transmitting information and knowledge of important agricultural technology from research to farmer. The present study was conducted in Kannur district of Kerala to identify the perception of farmers on ITD methods implemented by different agricultural institutions in Kannur district with special reference to Kannur Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK). Thirty farmers each from four selected grama panchayats (Ezhome, Kankol- Alapadamba, Kadannapalli- Panapuzha and Mayyil) of Kannur were identified using simple random sampling and a total of one hundred and twenty respondents were included in the study. A well-structured interview schedule was used for collecting the data from the respondents. The data were tabulated and inferences were drawn after appropriate statistical analysis. Majority of the farmers had medium level of perception on ITD methods followed by low level.
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Adoption of Improved Strain of Backyard Poultry
Lakshmy, Athi
Madras Veterinary College, TANUVAS
Rao, S.V.N
Rajiv Gandhi college of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Puducherry
Backyard poultry plays a major role in alleviating malnutrition in developing countries like India. The present study was undertaken among 120 backyard poultry farmers in Karaikal region of Puducherry an aim to assess the extent of adoption of improved strain of backyard poultry in Karaikal region, a backward area in Puducherry Union Territory. Majority of the respondents were middle aged with primary school level of education belonging to small family group with 6-15 years of experience in backyard poultry rearing. Nearly one third of the respondents had 1-5 birds in their backyard. Majority of the farmers reared desi birds followed by Giriraja strain. The average number of eggs per clutch and the average number of clutches per year were 16 and 6 respectively. Majority of the respondents were aware of the improved strains of backyard poultry. Most of them had discontinued rearing improved strain of backyard poultry mainly due to susceptibility to diseases and attack by predators.
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2017-09-20 21:16:35
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Subject Matter Specialists and Organizational Effectiveness of Krishi Vigyan Kendras of Tamil Nadu and Kerala
Bashir, Bimal Puthuparambil
College of Veterinary and Animal sciences,
Kerala veterinary and animal sciences University
N, Narmatha
Veterinary College and Research Institute, (TANUVAS) Namakkal
K M, Sakhtivel
Veterinary College and Research Institute, (TANUVAS) Namakkal
The study was undertaken with the objective of determining the socio-personal characteristics of Subject Matter Specialists (SMS) of Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) and their relationship with organizational effectiveness. Altogether 65 SMS’ from 12 KVKs across Tamil Nadu and Kerala were selected. The study has concluded that most of respondents were middle aged with more than half of them being female. Majority of them was married, had work experience of below five years and had attended three to five trainings. Most of the respondents had high level of job satisfaction team-work and one-fourth felt a medium to high job stress. More than half of the respondents felt medium level of work load. There was a positive and significant correlation at one per cent level between job satisfaction / team work and organizational effectiveness of KVKs whereas job stress had a negative and significant correlation at five per cent level. Hence it may be concluded that team work, job satisfaction and job stress play a significant role in improving the organizational effectiveness of KVK. More emphasis must be given for team building enhance the job satisfaction level and reduce the job stress among Subject Matter Specialists of KVKs.
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Biodiversity Implications of Riparian Home-gardens: the Case of Chalakkudy River Based Agro-Ecosystem in Kerala
Thomas, Allan
Kerala Agricultural University
Training Service Scheme
Department of Ag. Extension
College of Agriculture
Vellayani-695522
Thiruivananthapuram
Thomas, Usha C.
College of Agriculture, Kerala Agricultural University, Vellayani
Kishore Kumar, N
College of Agriculture, Kerala Agricultural University, Vellayani,Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Riparian home-garden farming systems are human landscapes that are sustainable,fulfilling the different pillars of socio-economic and environmental stability. This explorative study conducted in the 60 selected home-gardens in the left-right riparian banks of Chalakkudy river in Kerala, India casting the upper reaches and middle to lower reaches aimed to assess the crop diversity of tropical riparian home-gardens in terms of diversity index. Altogether 60 home-gardens were analysed and the Shannon – Wiener index of Biodiversity was found to be 1.518 in the upper riparian reaches and for the middle to lower reaches the average diversity index was 1.453 indicating erosion in biodiversity in home-gardens cascading towards middle to lower reaches of the riparian corridors.
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Extent of Awareness of Distance Learners of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
T R, Sridevi Krishnaveni
TAMIL NADU AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
Balasubramaniam, P
TAMIL NADU AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
Anusuya, A
TAMIL NADU AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
Vasanthapriya, S
TAMIL NADU AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
The present research was framed to assess the awareness level of distance learners of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University. Three certificate courses were selected based on maximum number of enrollment, viz, Gardening & landscaping, Mushroom production & Solid waste management and vermicomposting. Ex-post facto research design was employed. A total of 150 respondents were selected from the three courses by equal allocation method proportionate random sampling. A well-structured questionnaire was prepared and the information was collected by sending questionnaires through post. The 108 individuals who responded were taken as the sample for the study. The results of the research pointed out that nearly three- fourths of the respondents possessed medium level of awareness on selected technologies.
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Farmers’ Preferences for Mobile Agro Advisory Services
Prabha, Duraisamy
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
Arunachalam, R
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
This study was conducted in Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu to understand the service preferences of the mobile agro advisory services offered by the public extension system. The agro advisories offered by the e-extension centre of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University were selected for the study. A sample of 200 respondents was selected employing proportionate random sampling method. The study was carried out in terms of dimensions viz., technical components, message frequency and timings, message physical dimension, message channel and message follow up. Results of the survey showed that among the technical components majority of the respondents opined that the information on advance warning of weather risks was very much adequate, the messages on plant protection were relevant and that the messages on advance warning of weather risks were timely. With reference to the message frequency, a majority preferred frequency of the messages on daily basis and preferred to receive messages during mornings.
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Developing a Scale to Measure the Indigenous Wisdom Orientation of Rice Farmers
Smitha, K.P.
Dept. of Soil Survey and Soil Conservation, Govt. of Kerala
Anilkumar, A
Kerala Agricultural University
The traditional rice farmers had adopted various indigenous technologies in rice farming which in due course of time was forgotten after the advent of high yielding varieties that warranted excessive use of chemical inputs. Hence a study was designed to develop a scale to measure the indigenous wisdom orientation of stakeholders in rice farming. The study was conducted in Palakkad district of Kerala. Fifty statements reflecting the indigenous wisdom orientation were generated. Likert’s method was employed in the scale construction and the final scale comprising 14 statements was standardized.
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A Quantitative Study on Indigenous Medicinal Plants used by Tribes of Kerala
Asharaf, Simi
Gandhigram Rural Institute-Deemed University, Gandhigram.
Sundaramari, M
Gandhigram Rural Institute-Deemed University, Gandhigram.
A quantitative study of indigenous medicinal plants with detailed documentation
among tribal people was carried out in Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary, Idukki District, Kerala State. Nine tribal settlements were selected for the study based on the area and availability of information. Accordingly 120 informants were selected purposively. Direct observation, semi structured interview and group discussion were used to collect the data from the informants. The collected data was analysed using Micro-soft Excel spreadsheet 2010 and summarized using descriptive statistical methods. Five different quantitative statistical tools such as Relative Frequency of Citation (RFC), Use value (UV), Relative Importance Index (RI), Relative Importance Index (RI), Fidelity Level (FL) and Informants’ Consensus Factor (ICF) were analysed with score. Acacia caesia (L.) Wild had the highest RFC with rank I,; Adhatoda beddomei C.B. Clarke gave the highest use value with the maximum number of medicinal purposes (four). A majority of species were found to be most used among the community. The highest level of ICF was obtained for urological ailments (UA) followed by gynaecological ailments (GAA) and Dermatological ailments (DA) in that order.
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Exploring the Psychological Antecedents of Attitude towards Indigenous Wetland Practices
Jayakumar, Narayanan
Adhiparasakthi Agricultural College
Sundaramari, M
Gandhigram Rural University, Gandhigram - 624 302
Puthira Prathap, D
ICAR-Sugarcane Breeding Institute http://caneinfo.icar.gov.in http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2275-7931
A study was conducted in the North eastern agro-climatic zone of Tamil Nadu, India to analyze the possible impact of the psychological antecedents of attitude towards Indigenous Wetland Practices(IWPs) among the farming community. Two hundred and nine farmers were selected at random from ten blocks in three districts of the state. Their psychological characteristics and attitude towards IWPs were assessed. The mean attitude score and the mean attitude index were analysed. The highest variable index was found in the case of Progressivism and Traditionalism, followed by Self-Reliance. Environmental orientation and Decision making ability had a positive and highly significant relationship while Scientific Orientation had a negative and highly significant relationship with attitude towards Indigenous Wetland Practices.
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2017-09-16 00:00:00
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Relative importance of Farmers’ Characteristics in Predicting their Knowledge about Indigenous Agricultural Practices
Husain, A. Sakeer
Kerala Agricultural University
Sundaramari, M
Gandhigram Rural Institute, Gandhigram
Sreekumar, J
ICAR - Central Tuber Crops Research Institute
This study was conducted to identify the farmers’ characteristics that act as factors in influencing their knowledge on indigenous agricultural practices. The study was conducted in the state of Kerala among 40 farmers each of ten selected horticultural crops. Step wise regression analysis and multiple linear regression analysis were employed to identify the influencing factors. The study revealed that age, farm power status, innovativeness, rational orientation, communication status, and social participation status positively influence knowledge of farmers on indigenous agricultural practices whereas material status, educational status, and family status were the important characteristics of farmers negatively influencing the knowledge of indigenous practices.
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2017-09-16 00:00:00
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Marketing Behaviour of Jasmine Growers
Janani, P. Bagya
Union Bank of India
Premavathi, Ramasamy
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
Sasikala, R
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
The present study was conducted in select villages of Tirunelveli district of Tamil
Nadu in order to know the marketing behaviour of jasmine growers with a sample size of 120 respondents. The respondents were selected based on proportionate random sampling method. The results of the study revealed that majority of the jasmine growers were using polythene bags for packing the produce and sold their produce through commission agents. More than two - fifths sold their produce in the villages. Majority of the respondents considered ‘immediate payment’ as the main criterion for the selection of market. Majority of the respondents had reported that they were not having sufficient marketing facility.
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Perceived Effectiveness of Indigenous Technical Knowledge in Dairying
Bhuyan, Maneesha
ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana- 132001, India
A study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of indigenous technical knowledge (ITK) as perceived by 120 farm women in two villages of Haryana. The farm women rated each of six identified ITK practices based on seven parameters on a three point scale and Mean Perceived Effectiveness Index score for each ITK was then calculated. Based on this score, all six Indigenous Technical knowledge practices were categorised into three categories as less, moderate and highly effective. The practice relating to mastitis control was perceived as less effective while feeding neem leaves for endoparasite control was found to be highly effective. Extension strategies should be designed based on the perceived effectiveness of each ITK practice based on the actual users i.e., the farmers.
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2017-09-16 00:00:00
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Attitude of Farmers towards Kisan Call Centres
Koshy, Shely Mary
Kerala Agricultural University
Kishore Kumar, N
Kerala Agricultural University
The present study was conducted to measure the attitude of farmers in Kerala, India towards Kisan Call Centre (KCC). Kisan Call Centre provides free agricultural advisory services to every citizen involved in agriculture through a toll free number. One hundred and fifty farmers who have utilized the Kisan Call Centre service were selected from the database of KCC. The results showed that the respondents had moderately favourable attitude towards KCC followed by highly favourable attitude. The variables digital divide, temporal awareness on KCC, satisfaction towards KCC and utilization of KCC were found to have a positive correlation with the attitude of respondents towards KCC.
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2017-09-20 21:16:35
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Understanding Learning Style Variations among Undergraduate Students
Jayakumar, N.
Adhiparasakthi Agricultural College, G.B.Nagar, Kalavai, Vellore District -632 506
Suresh, Anu
Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
Sundaramari, M.
Faculty of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry, Gandhigram Rural Institute
Prathap, D. Puthira
ICAR-Sugarcane Breeding Institute, Coimbatore – 641 007 http://caneinfo.icar.gov.in http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2275-7931
A study was conducted in Vellore district of Tamil Nadu state to understand the learning styles of students. The term learning style refers to the way or method or approach by which a student learns. The study explored the possible learning style variations among agricultural, horticultural, engineering and arts & science students and their association with academic achievement. One hundred and twelve students were randomly selected from the four streams and their learning styles were analyzed. In the agricultural and horticultural streams, a majority of the students were auditory learners. They were also found to be predominantly unimodal learners. Overall, it was found that majority of the students were visual learners followed by auditory and kinesthetic style. The highest percentage of kinesthetic learners was found among engineering students. Trimodal learners scored the highest mean percentage of marks. The influence of learning styles on the academic achievements of the students did not show a significant relationship.
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Adoption of Indigenous Dairy Management Practices among Tribal Farm Women
M. Sangma, Chigasil
Department of Agricultural Extension, Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai Universiy
Govind, Santha
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION, FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE, ANNAMALAI UNIVERSITY
The study was conducted among the tribal farm women of West Garo Hills District of Meghalaya, India with the objective to determine the extent of adoption of indigenous dairy management practices. Proportionate random sampling was used in selection of 120 respondents. Practices having rationality for adoption of indigenous dairy management practices were collected and the data were analyzed using percentage analysis. The findings revealed that majority of the respondents adopted care and management of dry and pregnant cows. This was followed by adoption of other practices viz.., selection of breed and feeding, care during and after calving and milking technique
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Construction of Knowledge Test to Measure the Knowledge on Recommended Groundnut Production Practices
R, Sureshverma
Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University
Samuel, G
Prof. Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University
Sreenivasa Rao, I
Prof. Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University
Sagar, Vidya
Prof. Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University
chary, Srinivasa
Prof. Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University
The non-availability of a standardized scale to measure the farmers’ knowledge level influenced the researchers to construct a test for measuring the knowledge on recommended groundnut production package of practices. Pertinent items were collected covering all aspects from the crop production guide developed by the Department of Agriculture, Govt. of Tamil Nadu & Tamil Nadu Agricultural University. After getting jury opinion on the items, test index of item difficulty, index of item discrimination and point biserial correlation for the items were worked out. All these were taken in to account to arrive at the final scale. While administrating the knowledge test a respondent was given one mark for each correct answer and zero for wrong answer. Eleven (11) items were finally selected from a total of fifty five (55) items.
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Stakeholder Analysis for Farmer inclusive Value chain Development in Mango
K, Nadhika
Kerala Agricultural University
Krishnankutty, Jayasree
Kerala Agricultural University
Mango is being cultivated over a substantial area in Palakkad District of Kerala state. Being one of the significant agricultural commodity value chains existing in Kerala, the mango value chain of Palakkad district needs urgent attention to improve its performance. The study highlights the stakeholder analysis and SWOC matrix analysis of the mango sector. Stakeholders were asked to identify the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and challenges in the mango sector. Based on the highest score obtained, four strategic options viz., enhancing value addition and product development, promotion of branding, educating the farmers on building competitiveness and increasing export potential by addressing quality parameters were identified.
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Constraint Analysis of Livelihood Systems in Coral Ecosystem
CN, Anshida Beevi
ICAR-CRIDA
Rohit, Jagriti
ICAR-CRIDA
To secure people's livelihood security, it is important to determine the inhibiting factors so that necessary interventions may accordingly be made to create a conducive climate for them. A study was conducted in Lakshadweep islands of India to evaluate various constraints for sustainable livelihood approach. Respondents were classified into three livelihood classes based on their livelihood options. Results of the study showed that personal constraints followed by economic, promotional and infrastructural constraints were significantly different among people engaged in different livelihood options. Ecological and social constraints were not significantly different among groups. Multiple comparison of different groups showed that people depending on non-farm sector only (group 2) and those engaged in both farm and non-farm sector (group3) were on par regarding personal, economic and promotional infrastructural constraints.
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Kisan Call Centre Services to the Farming Community: An Analysis
Kavitha, S
Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural
University (PJTSAU)
Anandaraja, Nallusamy
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
Kisan Call Centre (KCC) is one of the major initiatives taken up by the Ministry of
Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India to provide timely agriculture and allied sector information to the farming community through landline or mobile connection. The service is provided through a toll-free number of 1800-180-1551. Considering the importance of KCC, the research study was conducted in Mahaboobnagar District of Telangana State in India with a sample size of 90 farmers to find out and analyze benefits obtained by the farming community through Kisan Call Centre Services. The results revealed that maximum number of the respondents expressed that KCC advisory was able to save cost of cultivation and in forecasting the pest and disease outbreak in a particular region. The study also showed that farming experience, source of irrigation, contact with extension agencies, participation in extension methods, perception towards mobile phones in farming and innovativeness showed positive and significant relationship with the benefits obtained by respondents.
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Information Seeking Behaviour of Shrimp Farmers and their Perception towards Technology Dissemination through Mobile Phones
PR, Anand
ICAR-CIBA, Chennai-600028
M, Kumaran
Principal Scientist, ICAR-Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture, 75, Santhome High Road, Raja Annamalaipuram, Chennai - 600 028.
A study was conducted among the shrimp farmers to ascertain their information seeking behaviour and perception concerning extension service through mobile phones. The findings indicate that the farmer respondents were of the perception that mobile phone-aided extension service is a viable, expedient, prompt, cost-effective and novel approach. Further they expressed that a dedicated mobile app on shrimp farming with dynamic content modules on ‘disease diagnosis, calculations for water quality corrections, feed management, pond risk management and post your query ’would be very useful for farmers and extension workers to update their capacity and sharing of field experiences. Therefore, developing a mobile app on shrimp farming, incorporating the above features would enhance the access to quality information and minimise the information gap among the shrimp farmers.
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Sustainability of Commercial Vegetable Cultivation : A Multidimensional Analysis
K, Namitha
Kerala Agricultural University
B, Seema
Kerala Agricultural University
The present study was conducted in Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala. One hundred farmers engaged in commercial vegetable cultivation were selected based on the maximum area under commercial vegetable cultivation. Sustainability was the dependent variable of the study. Sixteen independent variables were selected based on judges’ relevancy rating. A well-structured interview schedule was used for data collection from the respondents. Majority of the respondents belonged to medium category with respect to sustainability. Economic dimension of sustainability contributed seventy two percent of the total sustainability, followed by socio- psychological dimension, environmental dimension, technological dimension and temporal dimension.
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Adoption of Crop Insurance Schemes in Tamil Nadu
Karthick, V
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
Anbarassan, A
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
Fernandaz, Cinthia
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
The study was conducted in Southern zone of Tamil Nadu a constituent state of India. One hundred and eighty farmers who had adopted crop insurance schemes were selected through random sampling procedure. The respondents were interviewed using a pre-tested questionnaire for identifying factors influencing and constraints in adoption of crop insurance schemes. The study revealed that lack of scope for crop diversification and definite crop loss due to adverse climatic condition were the major factors influencing the adoption of crop insurance schemes. The study inferred that lack of compensation from the crop insurance scheme, delayed payment of indemnity, lack of awareness about the scheme and lengthy procedure to avail crop insurance were the major constraints.
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Perception of Farmers on Usefulness of Mobile Service in Manipur
Govind, Santha
Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University,
Chidambaram
Mani, Kavaskar
Dept.of Agrl.Extension, Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University, Chidambaram
Christina, Ajoickam
Dept.of Agrl.Extension, Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University, Chidambaram
The revolution in mobile communication is providing a lifeline to agricultural communities around the developing world. Mobile phones significantly reduce communication and information costs. Mobile phones also provide new opportunities for farmers to obtain access to agricultural information, such as market prices, weather report, and agricultural techniques in various formats. Hence, keeping this in mind, a study was taken up to assess the perception of respondents on the usefulness of technologies transferred through mobile service functioning in Bishnupur District of Manipur. A sample of 120 registered farmers belonging to Intelligent Advisory Service for Farmers (IASF) mobile service was selected by using proportionate random sampling technique. Data were collected with the help of a well structured and pre tested interview schedule. The data collected were scored, tabulated and analyzed using appropriate statistical tools. The findings on respondents’ perception on usefulness of mobile service showed that most of the respondents expressed that they were satisfied with the language used by the IASF mobile service in transferring the information.
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Gender disparity in access to information and extension services in dairy farming
Bhuyan, Maneesha
ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana- 132001, India
Ponnusamy, Kuppusamy
ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana- 132001, India
A study on the role of men and women in accessing different communication sources and extension services in dairy farming was undertaken during 2016-17 in Haryana, India with 120 randomly selected women farmers. Personal interview and PRA (Participatory Rural Appraisal) methods were used for data collection and analyzed using frequency and percentage. Majority of males had land ownership, livestock and credit. Majority of the women respondents had occasional contact with veterinary surgeons & ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute and animal feed dealers. However in case of informal sources, majority of the males had contact with relatives/ friends. Women’s role is highly reflected in fodder collection, feed preparation, cleaning of animal shed, milking and taking care of animals. This gender disparity brings urgent need to sensitize the dairy farmers/farm women and enable them to have equal access of resources, input and opportunities through appropriately designed extension models for ultimate empowerment of farm women and the progress of the country.
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Information Management Behaviour of Rice Farmers under Collective Farming in Kerala
Anwar, Anusha
Acharya N G Ranga Agricultural University
Rambabu, P
Acharya N G Ranga Agricultural University
Gopi Krishna, T
Acharya N G Ranga Agricultural University
The study was conducted in Kannur district of Kerala State, to assess the information management behaviour of rice farmers under the collective farming project of Kudumbashree mission. Expost facto research design was followed for the study. A sample of 120 farmers was selected by using proportionate sampling procedure and information was gathered and analyzed. The results showed that majority of the women rice farmers belonged to medium category of information management behavior.
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Communication Behaviour of Farmers Adopting Rice Fallow Pulse Technologies
Sundaram, Parthasarathi
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru College of Agriculture and Research Institute, Karaikal, U.T of Puducherry
Alauddin, A. Shaik
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru College of Agriculture and Research Institute, Karaikal, U.T of Puducherry
A study was conducted to assess the communication behaviour of farmers adopting recommended rice fallow pulse crop technologies in Karaikal district. Karaikal district is a part of Union Territory of Puducherry located in the tail end of Cauvery delta zone where most of the farmers follow the rice fallow pulse crop with the availabe moisture, which fetches more income to them. The communication behaviour was studied under two dimensions viz., information source utilisation and information sharing behaviour. Correlation was worked out to assess the contribution of communication behaviour in the knowledge and adoption of rice fallow pulse technologies. In the case of regular contact, group members, neighbours and family members were the major sources of information. Information source utilization and information sharing were significant in their relationship with knowledge level of farmers whereas information sharing of farmers alone contributed positively to the adoption of technologies.
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Utilization of Information Disseminated through Mobile Telephones by Farmers in Tamil Nadu
Palanisamy, Anbarasan
Kumaraguru Institute of Agriculture
Bharadwaj, Neelam
G.B.Pant University of Agriculture and Technology
Farmers need dynamic information relating to agriculture and rural development. Reuters Market Light (RML) offers information services via mobile phone-based Short Message Service (SMS) primarily aimed at satisfying the information needs of farmers. The study was carried out in the Erode district of Tamil Nadu state. The results revealed that three-fourths of the respondents had medium degree of RML information utilization behaviour and farm size had a negative and significant relationship with RML information utilization behavior.
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Utilization pattern of extension tools and methods by Agricultural Extension Agents
Surudhi, M
Thanthai Roever Institute of Agriculture and Rural Development
Asokhan, M
TNAU, Coimbatore – 641 003
Arunachalam, R
TNAU, Coimbatore – 641 003
A study was conducted in Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu state to understand the utilization pattern of extension tools and methods by the agricultural extension agents. As ICT revolution is slowly conquering the rural sector, it becomes imperative that the agricultural extension agents transform themselves to the changing times and develop competencies in utilizing these ICTs. The study explored the usage of various extension tools and methods by the change agents and the constraints faced in utilizing them. The findings revealed that the extension functionaries frequently used the individual contact methods viz., telephone, office calls and farm and home visits in the process of transfer of technology. Least efforts were shown in sending SMS based communication. Meetings were the common and frequently adopted group contact method. Demonstrations, farmer field school, farmer’s interest groups, field trips and farmer training programmes were moderately adopted. Posters, leaflets and pre-season campaigns were the widely adopted mass contact methods. They possess least skill in utilizing farm magazines, presenting television and radio programmes, which are among the most popular and most efficient mass contact methods. The extension functionaries need to be trained adequately on the wider use of electronic communication methods like e mails, and SMS in the local language. Efforts should be taken up to sensitize the importance and train the extension agents in the usage of different group and mass contact methods.
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2018-05-14 10:58:51
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2018-09-06T07:35:00Z
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Impact Assessment of Mechanical Transplantation in Cauvery Delta Districts of Tamil Nadu
Theodore, Ravi Kumar
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
Palanichamy, N Venkatesa
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
Ravi, V
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
During June 2015, the Government of Tamil Nadu implemented the “Kuruvai Season Special Assistance 2015 for Delta districts” programme to boost rice production. A study was conducted to assess the impact of machine transplanting, which was an important component of this special package. The comparative economics of conventional and machine planting revealed that yield increased by nearly 40.00 per cent; cost of cultivation decreased by 21.00 per cent; cost of production reduced by 43.00 per cent; and net returns increased by more than four times (448.00 %), over the manually planted fields. Farmers’ feedback on machine planting was very optimistic with all the beneficiaries expressing that they had opted for machine planting to overcome labour scarcity and to increase yields.
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2018-09-02 10:12:01
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2018-05-16T08:26:56Z
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Improving Livestock Services Delivery by Mobile Veterinary Units in Odisha
Jena, Anupama
ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar
Chander, Mahesh
ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar
Mobile Veterinary Unit (MVU), an ingenious way of livestock service delivery at the farmers’ doorstep is being operational under the Rastriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY) in all the 314 blocks of Odisha. The study was carried out in Kandhamal district of Odisha to find out the suggestions from both the stakeholders, farmers who had availed the services of MVU and service providers (Veterinary Surgeon (VS) and Livestock Inspector (LI)) who had delivered the services to improve the efficacy of services of MVU. The analysis shows that most of the respondents expressed homogenous views and suggested more extension activities, adequate supply of free and good quality veterinary medicines, increasing manpower in MVUs, increasing frequency of repeated or follow up visits to villages, increasing salary of MVU professionals and making advanced diagnostic facility at field level to increase the livestock service delivery by MVUs.
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2018-05-14 10:58:51
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oai:ojs.extensioneducation.org:article/234
2018-07-20T03:32:52Z
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Training Need Assessment on Communication Competencies of Extensionists working in Krishi Vigyan Kendras (Farm Science Centres)
Rohit, Jagriti
ICAR- Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4357-5272 http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4357-5272
C.N, Anshida Beevi
ICAR- Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture
Training need assessment has always been an important area in the designing the capacity development programme for the extensionists. It helps to make the extensionists updated, upgraded and competent in their field. Training need using Borich Need Assessment Model was carried out in the four zones of Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVK) to assess the communication competencies of the extensionists. The zones of KVKs were selected using simple random sampling without replacement method. From each zone, 20 KVKs were selected randomly and 3 extensionists from each KVK were selected by using simple random sampling technique. The total sample size was 240. Mean weighted discrepancy score (MWDS) was used to study the training needs. The results of the study indicated that the highest level of training need was expressed in their ability to use computer (Internet) and PowerPoint presentation followed by their “ability to prepare visual aids to help deliver information” while lowest mean weighted discrepancy score was given to their ability in presenting the seminar. Kruskal wallis test was carried out to find the differences among the zones of KVK. Attention should be given to designing inservice training programmes which can adequately address the present training needs of the extensionists.
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2018-07-19 10:55:45
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oai:ojs.extensioneducation.org:article/238
2018-09-04T03:54:20Z
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Capacity Development of Agricultural Stakeholders in Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu – An Analytical Study
Radhakrishnan, Naveen Kumar
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
Suganthkumar, P
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
Philip, H
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
Asokhan, M
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
Sriram, N
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
This study was taken up to understand the training gaps and training needs of the agricultural stakeholders such as public, private extension officials and farmers in Tamil Nadu. The data were collected using pre tested well-structured questionnaire from public and private extension officials and using semi-structured interview schedule in case of farmers. The results show that training gaps are relatively higher among public extension officials than private extension officials. Demonstrations, group discussions, field visits, video lessons and SMS are the preferred training methods by the stakeholders.
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2018-09-02 10:12:01
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A study on Extent of Participation and Perception of Farmers on Benefits of IWMP (Integrated Watershed Management Programme)
AO, Vaithiyanath
Department of Agriculture
Samuel, G
College of Agriculture, PJTSAU, Rajendra
Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana
Sreenivasa Rao, I
College of Agriculture, PJTSAU, Rajendra
Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana
Watershed is a basin-like landform defined by highpoints and ridgelines that descend into lower elevations and stream valleys. Watershed development involves conservation, regeneration and judicious utilization of natural resources. It aims to bring about an optimum balance between the demand and use of natural resources so that they remain sustainable over time. Ex-post-facto research design was adopted for the study with the objective to find out the extent of participation of watershed farmers in Integrated Watershed Management Programme (IWMP) and to find out its benefits. Majority of the watershed farmers had medium level of participation in IWMP followed by low and high participation. The independent variables viz., age, education, farming experience, training received, socio-political participation, efficiency of group leadership, group cohesiveness, decision making pattern and hard work oriented-ness were found positively and significantly related with the extent of participation of watershed farmers in IWMP.
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2019-01-17 09:36:42
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2018-12-04T11:22:49Z
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Extent of Adoption of House terrace Cultivation of Urban dwellers of Thiruvananthapuram Corporation, Kerala
Udayan, Greeshma
KERALA AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
Sarojini amma, Sreedaya Gopinathan
KERALA AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
This paper assesses the adoption of recommended practices for house terrace cultivation in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation of Kerala by the urban dwellers. Majority of the urban dwellers came under medium level of adoption of recommended practices for house terrace cultivation of Kerala Agricultural University. With respect to Rogers’ adoption curve, categorisation of respondents was done on the basis of adoption of the recommended practices for house terrace cultivation of Kerala Agricultural University The results revealed that there was high percentage of respondents in the early adopter category.
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2018-12-04 07:20:59
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2019-08-16T14:04:40Z
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Involvement of Farm Women Groups in the Planning, Production and Marketing Aspects of Vegetables in Kerala
Chandran, Revathy
KERALA AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
Sreedaya, G.S
KERALA AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
Kerala is a consumer state as far as vegetables are concerned. Major share of the fresh vegetable supply for the state comes from neighbouring states. Promoting vegetable cultivation in the state coupled with suitable marketing mechanism will not only help to make the state self reliant in vegetable production but also ensure year round availability of quality vegetables. The study was conducted in six panchayats of Kollam district in Kerala which includes the selected women groups of Kudumbashree, Vegetable and Fruit Promotion Council Keralam (VFPCK) and Agricultural Technology management Agency (ATMA). There were two categories of respondents viz, members of farm women groups and the extension facilitators. According to the study, majority of the women farmers showed medium level of involvement in the planning, production and marketing aspects of vegetables. It can be inferred that the variable increase in income showed a positive and significant relationship with planning, production and marketing aspects of vegetables. Achievement motivation also showed a significant positive relationship with production.
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2019-07-25 00:00:00
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2018-09-04T03:54:20Z
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Knowledge on Improved Practices of Teff by Smallholder Farmers in Ethiopia
Jeyabalasingh, Paul Mansingh
Ambo University
Deressa Bayissa, Debella
Ambo University
Teff is one of the most important crops for farm income and food security in Ethiopia. Despite the importance of teff in Ethiopia, yields are remarkably low mainly due to low adoption of improved agricultural technologies. Technical knowledge is not only valuable as an outcome impact indicator but could also serve as a reasonably reliable predictor of the adoption of management practices, particularly for crops and technologies where there is a relatively long-time lag between adoption and impact. Therefore, this study was carried out during 2016-17 to assess the knowledge of farmers on improved production practices of teff.The study used both quantitative and qualitative research approaches. Cross sectional survey research design was employed to collect data. Chaliya district was purposively selected because this district has only 46 ha under improved practices out of 6815 ha of land under teff cultivation, which is very low when compared with the other 18 districts of West Shoa zone. By using Probability Proportional to Size (PPS) and random sampling technique, 239 respondents were selected from the eight villages. The data were collected using well-structured interview schedule, key informant interviews and focus group discussions. The collected data were analysed using descriptive statistical tests. The findings revealed that majority of the respondents had no knowledge on row planting/sowing, transplanting, stages of application of Urea, optimum depth at which fertilizer is to be applied and quantity of Urea to be applied at each stage. Therefore, it is very much imperative to educate the farmers on row planting, transplanting and urea application. The extension agency must formulate the extension messages on the knowledge component of row planting, transplanting and fertilizer application while transferring the know-how.
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2018-09-02 10:12:01
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2018-09-04T03:54:20Z
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Social Exclusion of Tribal Agricultural Labourers of Kerala
Balakrishnan, Dhanusha
KERALA AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
Paul, Preethu K
KERALA AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
The literacy rate and standard of living of the tribal people in Wayanad district in Kerala is still very low and constant efforts are being made by the State government and Central government to improve their conditions. The present study was conducted during 2016-17 in districts of Thirunelly, Mananthavady and Panamaram panchayats. From each panchayat, 30 tribal women and 10 men agricultural labourers were selected making to a total of 120 respondents. The study shows that majority of the tribal women experienced high level of geographic, economic and political legal exclusion.
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2018-09-02 10:12:01
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2019-08-08T11:34:11Z
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Perception of Farmers about a Pilot Extension Project (LEADS) in two Districts of Kerala
Paul, Preethu K
KERALA AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
Sreedaya, G. S.
KERALA AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
Balakrishnan, Dhanusha
KERALA AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
Lead Farmer Centered Extension Advisory and Delivery Services (LEADS) is a pilot extension system revolving around Lead farmer – Satellite farmer concept on an Agro Ecological Zone basis within a district. The present study was conducted in the Kollam and Palakkad districts of Kerala state to compare the perception level of the farmers towards LEADS regarding the effectiveness in implementation of LEADS of both districts. From the study conducted, it was clear that the perception of farmers was found to be more in Kollam than in Palakkad district in terms of effectiveness of the extension system.
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2018-12-04 07:20:59
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2019-03-14T07:54:43Z
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Determinants of Rural Women’s Participation in Agricultural Extension Services: Case of Irrigable Vegetable Production in Oromia Region, Ethiopia
Sitachew, Mulutena
Ambo University
Jeyabalasingh, Paul Mansingh
Ambo University
Debela, Mulu
Ambo University
Women rarely participate in extension services and have little contact with extension service organizations. Increasing extension service to female farmers in rural areas of Ethiopia remains challenging. Reports say that there is low participation of women vegetable farmers in agricultural extension services in Toke-Kutayedistrict, Oromia region, Ethiopia.Therefore, this study seeks to assess the factors influencing rural women participation in agricultural extension services employing both qualitative and quantitative approaches. Out of the 132 women vegetable producers selected for this study, there were 79 participants and 53 non-participants of agricultural extension services. Quantitative data from primary sources were collected using a semi-structured interview schedule. Qualitative data were collected through key informant interviews and focus group discussions.The results of the Binary Logit regression model estimate indicate that out of the 16 explanatory variables included in the model, farming experience, sex of development agent, irrigable land holding size and access to credit shows significant and positive relation with participation whereas, time spent on domestic activities, distance from water source, mobility constraints and sex of household headship shows significant and negative relationship with women participation.
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2019-03-14 07:28:47
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oai:ojs.extensioneducation.org:article/261
2018-12-04T11:22:49Z
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An Analytical Study on Turmeric Cultivation
Manoharan, Shanthya
Tamil Nadu Agricultural university,Coimbatore
Premavathi, R
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
A study was undertaken to study the characteristics of turmeric farmers and to assess the relationship between characteristics of turmeric farmers and adoption level, in Kodumudi block of Erode district in Tamil Nadu. A sample of 111 respondents was selected from five villages by using proportionate random sampling method. Fifteen independent variables and one dependent variable were selected to analyze the relationship of characteristics of turmeric farmers with adoption level. The data were collected with the help of a well-structured and pre-tested interview schedule. The collected data were analyzed with suitable statistical tools. The results of the study revealed that nearly one-fourth of the respondents was having secondary school education. More than half of the respondents had farming alone as their occupation. Little more than two-fifths of the respondents were small farmers. The variables, occupation and credit orientation had positive and significant relationship with adoption at five per cent level of significance.
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2018-12-04 07:20:59
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2018-12-04T11:22:49Z
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Adaptation Strategies followed by the Rice Growers to Mitigate the Impact of Climate Change
Palani, Suganthkumar
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
H, Philip
TAMIL NADU AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
The study was conducted in Orathanadu block of Thanjavur district in Tamil Nadu. Proportionate random sampling was employed to select the sample. It was observed that the variables viz., educational status and fatalism showed positive significant correlation at one per cent level of probability whereas awareness on climate change showed negative correlation. Variables like annual income, extension agency contact and awareness on crop insurance showed negative correlation at five per cent level of probability
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2018-12-04 07:20:59
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2019-01-18T11:06:41Z
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Constraint Analysis of Farming on House Terraces
Binsa, B
Kerala Agricultural University
Sreedaya, G.S Gopinathan
KERALA AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY
A study was carried out to identify the constraints in farming on house terraces and in the distribution of grow bags in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation in Kerala. The study was conducted in seven wards of Thiruvananthapuram Corporation namely Poojappura, Pettah, Manacaud, Kumarapuram, Karamana, Industrial Estate and Enchakkal. One hundred and five members of urban households involved in farming on house terrace, fifteen extension officials and thirty office bearers of selected residents’ associations of the selected wards were the respondents of the study. Regarding the constraints perceived by the respondents on farming on house terrace, ‘crop loss due to pests and diseases attack’ was perceived as the major constraint and ‘low quality grow bags and potting mixture issued by the private agencies’ was the major constraint in the distribution and usage of grow bags as perceived by the respondents and office bearers of residents associations. ‘Lack of timely availability of funds’ was the major constraint in the scheme on farming on house terrace and growbag distribution as perceived by the extension officials.
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2019-01-17 09:36:42
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2018-09-04T03:54:20Z
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A Study on Annual Expenditure and Income from Goat Farming in Kerala
Bashir, Bimal P
Kerala Veterinary and Animal sciences University
Thiruppathi Venkatachalapathy, R
College of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Mannuthy
K.Mohan, Subin
Kerala Veterinary and Animal sciences University
A study on goat farmers from three districts of Kerala viz., Kannur, Kozhikode and Malappuram districts was carried out to study the annual expenditure and income from goat farming under field condition in Northern Kerala. Study revealed that small flock size (16-45) got the highest net return per goat per annum. The net return worked out to be Rs. 1748, 2374, 2960, 2258 and 1602 per goat /annum, respectively. The net profit (per goat/annum) increases and reaches a maximum point and again decreases with the increase of flock sizes due to inadequate nutrition and management practices by larger goat keepers. B:C ratio also showed a similar pattern of change with flock size. Selling of goats was the major source of income followed by milk, manures and urine. In the present study, shrinking of grazing resources, lack of good quality breeding stocks improper management practices, high and labour cost were found to be the major constraints in making the goat farming more remunerative. Therefore, rearing of goat cannot sustain only on grazing resources and cut fodder and needs to switch over to systematic commercial goat farming systems via., semi-intensive / intensive system of management. Recurring cost need to be curtailed by adopting mechanization and modernization especially in large farms and also cultivating fodder and formulating and preparing concentrate in the farm itself.
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2018-09-02 10:12:01
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Constraint Analysis of Paddy Promotion Programmes under Decentralized Planning
Seby, Salpriya
Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur
M.J., Mercykutty
Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur
R, Sendilkumar
Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur
A study was conducted in Thrissur district of Kerala, with the objective to find out the constraints felt by the beneficiary farmers and extension personnel while implementing of paddy promotion programmes under decentralized planning. Ex-post facto research design was employed and multi-stage sampling method was followed. Thirty farmers, each identified from three gramapanchayats viz;Adat, Arimpur and Chelakkara and 30 extension personnel representing 3 blocks of Thrissur district were surveyed. Analysis was carried out using Kruskal Wallis test. The dimension wise constraints perceived indicates that financial, time, infrastructural, knowledge, market and scheme feature were the most severe, followed by manpower and input constraints as more severe in Arimpur panchayat. The major constraints perceived by the extension personnel were manpower constraints, financial, scheme feature, input, time and infrastructural constraints, in that order.
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2019-01-17 09:36:42
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Constraints Faced by Agripreneurs in Adopting KAU (Kerala Agricultural University) Technology
Naik, Raju Parashuram
Kerala Agricultural University
S, Helen
Kerala Agricultural University
A study was conducted with the objective of studying the constraints faced by agripreneurs in adopting KAU (Kerala Agricultural University) technology. A sample of 100 respondents who had adopted KAU technology were selected using simple random sampling technique. The study revealed that lack of adequate money for day-to-day expenses was the most important financial constraint faced by the agripreneurs, followed by lack of market information. Non-availability of input materials and high labour cost were the major production and labour constraints and multiple roles was the major personal constraint faced by the agripreneurs.
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2019-01-17 09:36:42
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2019-08-16T14:04:40Z
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Attitude of Farmers towards Eco - friendly Farming Practices in The Nilgiris, Tamil Nadu
Muralikrishnan, L
ICAR-IARI
Philip, H
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
The farm lands in the Western Ghats ecosystem of India had been losing its fertility, bio diversity and ecological uniqueness due to long use of chemical fertilizers, commercial farm management practices and chemical pesticides. To solve these issues, adopting eco-friendly farming practices is one of the major solutions. The study aimed to analyse the attitude of farmers in Western ghats towards eco-friendly conservation practices. Majority of the farmers had moderately favorable attitude towards eco -friendly farming practices. Regression analysis suggested that the leadership abilities and contact with extension agency had significant contribution with the attitude level of farmers towards the eco-friendly farming practices.
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Job Satisfaction of Agricultural Professionals in Commercial Banks of Kerala
Suryaja, Vagvala
Department of Ag. Extension
Kerala Agricultural University
College of Agriculture
Vellayani-695522
Thiruivananthapuram
Thomas, Allan
Department of Ag. Extension
Kerala Agricultural University
College of Agriculture
Vellayani-695522
Thiruivananthapuram
The study was conducted in Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala, to analyse the factors affecting job satisfaction of agricultural professionals in commercial banks of Kerala. Ninety agricultural professionals working in two major banks viz., State Bank of India and Canara Bank were randomly selected. Ex-post facto research design was followed. It was found that about fifty per cent of respondents felt that they have high job satisfaction. The results of the Principal Component Analysis based on eigen values obtained revealed that all the five components viz., pay, promotion, work, supervision and people were the factors influencing job satisfaction.
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Journal of Extension Education; Vol. 31 No. 2 (2019): Journal of Extension Education
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Techno-Socio-Economic Dimensions of Specialized Home Gardens
Sreelakshmi, C
Kerala Agricultural University
Thomas, Allan
Kerala Agricultural University, Department of Ag. Extension, College of Agriculture
Vellayani-695522
Thiruivananthapuram
The paper on home gardens delineates the techno-socio-economic dimensions of specializations in home gardens involving a total of 90 respondents from Thiruvanthapuram district in Kerala that comprised 60 specialized home garden farmers and 30 Agricultural Officers. Commercial interest has transformed this subsistence production system, to a means of additional income generation system with the inclusion of various specializations such as aquaculture, floriculture, sericulture and animal husbandry thus making it unique, ever-evolving and dynamic system. Different techno-socio- economic dimensions would have contributed to specializations in home gardens and hence the study was imperative. The results revealed that 11 out of 27 dimensions were perceived to be important. The results also revealed that the relevancy pattern differed for both specialized home garden farmers and agricultural officers wherein a few dimensions perceived to be important by farmers were actually not a concern for agricultural officers and vice versa.
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2019-03-14 07:28:47
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Journal of Extension Education; Vol. 30 No. 3 (2018): Journal of Extension Education
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Impact of Self-Help Group Formation on Social Indicators of Sustainability
SINGH, Surinder
SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE, INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY NEW DELHI
Hansra, B.S
Amity International University
Vegetable production has emerged as an important source of farm income from small farms in hilly states like Himachal Pradesh in India. Various researchers have studied agricultural sustainability taking into consideration three dimensions i.e. economic, environmental and social. Keeping in view the importance of the social sustainability which measures extent of social capability of farming system, present study was conducted in Himachal Pradesh to find out the ways to strengthen farm sustainability. Farm sustainability of self-help group member farmers and non-member farmers was studied and compared. Study revealed that the social sustainability of vegetable growers who were members of self-help groups was significantly higher when compared to non-member farmers.
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2019-03-14 07:28:47
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http://extensioneducation.org/index.php/jee/article/view/332
Journal of Extension Education; Vol. 30 No. 3 (2018): Journal of Extension Education
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