Journal of Agricultural Extension Management
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Farmers’ Preferences towards Privatization of Agricultural Extension Services
Get PDFThe increasing globalization of agriculture and integration of a nation\u27s economy with the global economy has comprehensively changed the existing farm scenario. Structural and functional changes in agriculture extension services are unavoidable in view of demands and challenges of the 21st century. In the present day context of globalization, liberalization and privatization, a paradigm shift has occurred in the world agricultural sector. It has increased the responsibility of extension functionaries to cater to the changing needs of the diverse farmers. Increasing budgetary crisis and fiscal deficits have forced to look into alternative ways for financing public sector agricultural extension service
Role of Rural Women in Farm Management Decision Making Process
Get PDFRural women play a significant role in domestic and socio-economic life of the society. As per 2001 census, agriculture and allied industrial sectors employ as much as 89.5 per cent of total female labour. In the case of working population, rural female participation rate is 27.2 percent which is nearly thrice of the urban female participation rate (9.7 per cent
Impact of Integrated Sericultural Technologies on Cocoon Productivity at Farmer Level
Get PDFA study was conducted during 2005-06 to 2006-07 in Anekal division of Bangalore district, Karnataka to know the impact of group demonstration of integrated sericultural technologies (1ST) on knowledge and adoption of sericultural technologies by farmers. Two villages were identified and 20 farmers each in selected villages were randomly selected whose benchmark mulberry yield was less than 40.00 MT/ha/year and cocoon yield was less than 40 kg/ 100 disease free laying (dfls) before initiating the group demonstration. At the beginning of the demonstration of /ST, a baseline survey of selected farmers with respect to knowledge and adoption level of different sericultural technologies and their sericulture productivity level was carried out. The demonstration of /ST covering 20 sericultural technologies was conducted in the field among the selected farmers who were guided in their sericulture activities for a period of two years. After two years, the impact of demonstration on knowledge and adoption level of sericultural technologies and improvement in mulberry and cocoon productivity levels were assessed among the selected farmers. The results reveal an improvement in knowledge level, adoption level among the selected farmers besides an improvement in the leaf yield and cocoon yield over the bench mark
An Impact Analysis of Front Line Demonstrations on Castor Growers
Get PDFCastor is an important oilseed crop which occupies an important place in the country\u27s vegetable oil economy. In order to increase the production and productivity of castor crop, introduction of castor varieties and improved technologies are essential. For these Front Line Demonstration (FLO) is a useful extension tool. In order to have an in depth analysis of FLO and its impact on castor growers, a study was undertaken on impact of Front Line Demonstration on castor growers. Results reveal increased yield, decreased cost of cultivation and increased income as reported by a majority of the farmers under direct impact. Indirect impact, includes increase in confidence, decision making power, participation in training, investment and consultation by fellow farmers. The study concludes that popularization of hybrid castor technologies through various extension methods will be useful to increase area, production and productivity of castor in Tamil Nad
Determinants of Household Food Security: The Case of Mareko Woreda, Ethiopia
Get PDFFood insecurity has begun to make a serious impact and has become a prominent issue in the development debate recently. This study was undertaken in Ethiopia to identify the socio-economic determinants of food security. The data analyzed came mainly from a survey of 150 rural households in 5 different Kebeles of the Woreda, which were selected based on probability proportional to size. The household food security/ insecurity status was measured by the direct measurement of household food consumption in the 12 months study period using the household food balance sheet model as reported from household recall. Logistic regression model was applied to identify the correlates of household food security in the study area. Land holding, total cereal production, income obtained from safety-net, number of oxen owned, off-farm and non-farm income, sex of household head and livestock holding were found to affect household food security positively; while adult equivalent household size and quantity of chemical fertilizer applied were found to have negative effect. Based on the findings of the study, short term and long term interventions are recommended to alleviate the food insecurity problem
Perception of Farmers about Kisan Credit Card Scheme
Get PDFIn order to ensure a hassle-free system in dispensing credit to farmers, the concept of Kisan Credit Card (KCC) was introduced in 1998 and operated at the grass root level. This study was conducted with 60 KCC holders of Adat Farmer\u27s Service Co-Operative Bank (A FSCB) in Adat village of Thrissur district. Eighty seven percent of KCC holders have agriculture as the mainstay of livelihood. Majority of the respondents opined that the interest rate and present credit limit of KCC was at a moderate level. Two thirds of the respondents expressed that procedural formalities were moderate for getting KCC and also to get credit in time. The Scheme was perceived as good by a majority of respondent
Managerial Abilities of Women Headed Households
Get PDFThis study attempts to understand the profile of women headed households and the relationship between personal variables and managerial abilities of Jann women. A sample of 270 women headed households were drawn for the study covering Telangana, Rayalseema and Coastal region of Andhra Pradesh. The study reveals that education, self-confidence and participation of women in SHGs and extension activities have significant positive relation with managerial efficiency. The study recommends that women headed households should be given priority in extension activities ·of ongoing schemes for providing them opportunities to sharpen their managerial skills. Special management modules could be developed for training these women which will enhance their self-confidence and managerial abilities and help them become more productive. Extension programmes with a combination of rational and creative approach to problem solving and decision making will have potential for providing a conceptual framework, upon which the programmes can be based for developing the managerial efficiency of these women headed households, say the author
Comparative Analysis of Crop Advisory Centres in Warangal District of Andhra Pradesh
Get PDFA study was conducted to carry out a comparative analysis of Rallis Crop Advisory Centre (RCAC), District Agricultural Advisory and Transfer of Technology Centre (DAATTC) and Mahindra Samriddhi (MS) in Warangal district of Andhra Pradesh. The data were collected from 135 farmers among which 90 were users and 45 were non-user farmers. The comparison of the performance of the Crop Advisory Centres (CAC\u27.s) in technology advisory and delivery services was done by effectiveness index and rating index method. This paper also discusses the comparative impact of CAC\u27s on farmers \u27 income during the rice season of 2010-2011. The study revealed that the performance of extension services rendered by the RCAC was found to be better than DAATTC and MS. Even the overall rating index of RCAC was better than DAATTC and MS. The findings also revealed that the overall impact of DAATTC services was more than RCAC and MS, on farmers \u27 income
Awareness and Utilization of Information and CommunicationTechnology (ICT) in Agriculture - Farmer’s perspective
Get PDFIn recent times, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has become relevant in the Indian agricultural sector. In this age of information technology, extension can empower the farming community with agricultural knowledge through /CT for the inclusive development of agriculture. The physical distance and logistic problems are the major impediments for extension services. In this context, strengthening extension services with effective use of JCT seems indispensable. Hence a study was conducted with an objective to know the awareness and utilization of JCT among farmer users of Aksahya e-kendra in Adat Crama Panchayat of Thrissur district, Kerala. The data were collected by administering a pre-tested, structured interview schedule. · The study reveals that the awareness regarding information provided through /CT tools was medium. The utilization of computer enabled /CT tools for seeking agricultural information was not substantial. However, the information provided through /CT tools was found to be useful to farmers and they have expressed medium level of satisfaction towards its usage. Major constraints in utilization of ICTs by the respondents were difficulty in further clarification of information, lack of location specific information, lack of awareness, and high cost of technolog
Assessment of Digital and Financial Inclusion of women farmers/ entrepreneurs/ women-led agri startups
Get PDFFinancial literacy is defined as a combination of financial awareness, knowledge, skills, attitude and behaviour necessary to make sound financial decisions and ultimately achieve individual financial well-being. A few G20 countries like Australia, Canada, France, Japan and the United Kingdom (UK) have achieved close to 100 percent financial inclusion of women in certain parameters such as account ownership and use of debit/credit cards. India, in 2021, had an insignificant gender gap in terms of account ownership with around 77 percent of women (almost equal number as men) having an account with a financial institution. Skill in the use of digital device and tools is affected by due to lack of access & awareness, less exposure to digital literacy and less skill in the use of digital devices/ gadgets. Purchasing a device/ gadget is still a household decision and women are generally neither a user or a dormant user nor an influencer in the decision making process of purchase of these devices. Womens’ didn’t know the difference between a PAN card and an ATM card. They prefer to withdraw money through Aadhaar Card from Community Service Center (CSC), which was more convenient to them. Trained women were better knowledgeable of digital and financial inclusion. It is therefore necessary to give hands-on skill to women on digital and financial inclusion so that they become more confident in the use, access and knowledge on these technologie