Journal of Agricultural Extension Management
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Impact of JICA Programme on Sericulture Development in Tamil Nadu
Get PDFSericulture is a highly remunerative agro-based enterprise, characterized by fast income turnover. It provides regular employment to rural households, has a shorter gestation period and provides higher returns as compared to major agriculture crops. Sericulture has been adjudged as one of the means of rural development by the planners (Raveendra Mattigatti & Iyengar, 1995). The commercial silkworms are generally classified as multivotine and bivoltine. The multivoltines are those which complete more than two life cycles in a year in natural conditions. The bivoltine completes two life cycles in a year in natural conditions and is considered to be providing raw silk which is qualitatively superio
Performance of Rainfed Farming Systems in Mahaboobnagar district of Andhra Pradesh
Get PDFAndhra Pradesh is the 5th largest Indian State with a geographical area of 274.40 lakh ha. and a population of 75.7 million which is 7.37% of the country\u27s population (2001 census). Agriculture contributes to the tune of 19% for the state GDP and provides employment to 65% of the state\u27s population. The state enjoys a position of pre-eminence in respect of crop productio
Correlates of Adoption of Cotton Cultivation Practices
Get PDFCotton is one of the most important commercial cash crops in our country. It is also the major crop cultivated in the rehabilitated area of Baroda district of Gujarat by the Project Affected Farmers (PAFs). However, the PAFs have not yet increased their agricultural income because they are not aware about modern agricultural technology. Therefore the .Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Limited, Baroda has been providing them technical guidance as well as supplying the improved seed/variety of different crops. It is observed that the farmers do not adopt the recommended cotton cultivation practices fully, due to various reasons, even though the production per unit area is low. The process of acquisition of knowledge and adoption of recommended practices by the PAFs depends on their profile constituted by various socio-personal, economic, communicational and psychological characteristics. The present study was therefore conducted in order to analyse the influence of various socio-personal, economic, communicational and psychological characteristics of the PAFs on adoption of recommended cotton cultivation practice
Improvement in Livelihoods of Tribal Farmers In Rainfed Farming Systems,
Get PDFThe East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh State is predominantly a tribal populated district with 52 per cent (1,48,920) of the total population of 2,85,848, mostly concentrated in 559 villages of agency area and 49 villages of sub plan area. The predominant tribal groups found here are Konda Reddy, Koya Doras, Konda Kammaras, Valmiki, Manne Doras and Konda Kapus. These tribes are closely attached to their lands and forests. The lands are generally rainfed uplands and their productivity is low. Dwindling forests and non-timber forest produce have also adversely affected their livelihood
An Empirical Analysis on Cultivation Behaviour of Bt Cotton Growers
Get PDFThe decision of the Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC) of the Government of India ( GOI) clearing the release of the nation\u27s first Genetically Engineered (GE) crop "Bt cotton" for commercial cultivation during 2002-03 crop seasons is considered one of the major milestones in the history of cotton improvement in India. Incidentally, cotton happens to be the first crop to receive environment clearance as Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) in Indian agriculture. It has received maximum attention from planners, scientists, social workers, media, farmers and the general public both in India and outside, as it is a landmark decision paving way for more crops in Indi
Performance Efficiency of Agricultural Extension Systems
Get PDFAgricultural extension as a means to bring in positive changes among the farming community was introduced in India, formally in 1952 under the community development programme. Further, for providing an independent level playing field for each of the sectors, the departments were operationalized in each of the states. As such, at present the departments of agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry, fisheries and sericulture are operated to support sectoral growth through extension efforts with the farming community apart from promotion of new technological inputs and knowledge. Though the systems are in operation si nee the past five decades and more, the efficiency of these systems is found to be at variance. Hence the present study was undertaken with the objective of examining the internal efficiency of these systems to achieve the overall objective
Utilisation of Animal Husbandry Extension Services by Rainfed Farmers
Get PDFThe State Departments of Animal Husbandry in India are the major agencies responsible for delivery of extension services to the farming community. The department has other important activities like promotion of cattle, buffalo, piggery, poultry, sheep, goat production along with development of fodder, training, implementation of socioeconomic programmes et
Krishi Community Radio: A case study
Get PDFIn India there are about 120 million farm holdings and the number is growing year after year. A majority of farmers lack access and exposure to relevant technology and scientific practices. Scientific knowledge and its proper application can give them a sense of awareness, strength and security as well as options. Therefore, there is need to keep the farming communities informed of what is happening around them to address numerous problems in agricultur
Management of Horticultural Extension Services In Rainfed Areas
Get PDFIndia has varied agro climatic conditions and natural resources to grow a large spectrum of horticultural crops like fruits, vegetables, flowers, tubers and plantations like cashew, areca nut, cardamom, rubber, coconut etc. Though the area under horticulture is only 8.5 percent, its contribution to the GDP in agriculture is to the tune of 28.5 per cent which is significan
Adoption of Improved Chickpea Production Package in East Shoa, Ethiopia
Get PDFChickpea is one of the major pulse crops grown in Ethiopia. It plays an important role in improving household income, nutrition and food security. Despite its high production potential in Eastern Shoa in general and the study districts in particular, chickpea growers did not benefit from chickpea production. Low production, which is mainly associated with non-adoption and unwillingness of farmers to adopt the recommended chickpea production package were among the major problems. The objective of this study was to identify factors influencing adoption and intensity of adoption of chickpea technology package in Ada\u27a and Akaki districts. Results of the econometric (Tobit) model indicated that sex of household head, land holding, social participation, attitude towards chickpea technology package and innovation proneness were found to have positive and significant influence on adoption and intensity of adoption of improved chickpea production package. On the other hand, experience in chickpea cultivation had shown negative and significant relationship with adoption and intensity of adoption of improved chickpea production package. Female-headed households could nor- adopt chickpea technology. This might -be due to lack of access to information sources. Accordingly, opportunities for equal access for women farmers should be provided through provision of empowerment intervention