scholarly journals Utilization of ICT Tools by the Extension Personnel for Effective Delivery of Farm Information

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 113-116
Keyword(s):  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Careful Analysis ◽  
Extension System ◽  
Transfer Of Technology ◽  
Effective Delivery ◽  
Ict Tools ◽  
Proper Perspective ◽  
Extension Personnel

In India about 760 millions of farmers are engaged in agriculture. According to an estimate more than 60 per cent of the farmers have no access to any source of modern agriculture information. Reaching to these unreached farmers is a great big challenge before the extension system. Now times 21st century declared to be the age of information and communication technology. This is the time when more people everywhere are involved in acquiring new knowledge and skills. The need of ICT interventions are felt need of the hour in agriculture. Thus, it can be said that the twenty first century, it is necessary to use advanced communication media for rural and agricultural development in its proper perspective of message dissemination and feedback along with people’s participation and contribution so as to meet the felt needs of people living under diverse socio-economic conditions and here an extension agent should act as a catalyst for transfer of farm technologies. Hence, a present study was taken to assess the utilization pattern of ICT tools among extension personnel. The present study was conducted in Cuddalore District of Tamil Nadu. The 120 extension personnel working in the state department of agriculture were selected as sample for the study by simple random sampling method. The Data were collected through well structured questionnaire. Careful analysis, tabulation and classification of data were done. Mean, frequency, percentage were employed for the interpretation of results. The results showed that majority (70.83 per cent) of the extension personnel were utilized the internet / web services for gaining knowledge followed by (41.67 per cent) of the extension personnel were utilized agriportals for transfer of technology

scholarly journals Strategies for capacity building of agricultural extension personnel in using information and communication technologies for transfer of technology

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
pp. 330-335
Author(s):  
S. Helen ◽  
N. Mridula
Keyword(s):  
Capacity Building ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Communication Technologies ◽  
Agricultural Extension ◽  
Transfer Of Technology ◽  
Proper Training ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Ict Tools ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Extension Personnel

A study was conducted among 150 agricultural extension personnel from five districts of Kerala to identify the constraints faced by the agricultural extension personnel in using information and communication technologies (ICTs) in transfer of technology and suggested strategies for their capacity building. Lack of proper training facility was recorded as the most experienced constraint with a mean score value of 9.48, followed by inadequate computer facility (8.82) available to them. The other major constraints experienced by the extension personnel were poor technical know how and conducting trainings at inappropriate times with a mean score of 8.32 each and lack of financial resources formain taining the ICT tools with the mean score of 8.03. It is suggested to categorise the extension personnel into two groups viz., those extension personnel who need the basics of ICTs and those extension personnel who require the knowledge on advanced ICTs. Target specific training modules, hands on experience, well established infrastructure, adequate funds and personnel for repair and maintenance, computer based trainings and advanced circulation of annual training calendars among extension personnel by the training organizations are the suggested strategies for the capacity building of extension personnel of Kerala in using ICTs.

Knowledge on Indigenous Cultivation Practices for Sustainable Agriculture

2017 ◽  
Vol 104 (1-.4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Iraianbu V ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Agriculture ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Careful Analysis ◽  
Climatic Zones ◽  
Cultivation Practices ◽  
Agriculture And Food ◽  
Native Literature ◽  
Frequency Counts

The study investigated knowledge on indigenous cultivation practices for sustainable Agriculture and Food Security in six agro climatic zones of Tamil Nadu. Data were collected using pretested comprehensive questionnaire administered to 170 respondents randomly selected using the simple random sampling technique. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive tools such as frequency counts, average and percentages. It can be concluded that majority of the respondents were old, completed primary education with own land holding size of less than two ha and agriculture as the main occupation. Findings revealed that majority of the respondents aware of the cultivation practices in native literature and related proverbs. It indicates that the farmers still take pride in practicing agriculture. The scope for traditional agriculture and stressing its value through native literature are found to be bright through the careful analysis of this research.

Sustainable children investment in guinea pig production and its implications for extension services

2021 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 79-85
Author(s):  
M. O. Ojo
Keyword(s):  
Guinea Pig ◽  
Guinea Pigs ◽  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Pig Production ◽  
Extension System ◽  
And Performance

This study was conducted specifically to identify the level of children investment in guinea pigs production, the major sources of fund for the children, the methods of communication between the children and their source of information, and to determine their level of performance in guinea pig production. Implications for extension service were also determined. The children who invested in the production of guinea pigs within llesa East Local Government Area of Osun State constituted the study population. Simple random sampling technique was used to select twenty-five percent of the population as sample. To this end respondents were selected and interviewed for the study using structured interview schedule. The data collected were analysed through frequency counts, percentage, mean and standard deviation. Correlation analysis was used to establish relationship between the variable of the study. Findings revealed that all the respondents were male secondary school children, aged between 11 and 20 years. The major sources of information were friends (100%), successful farmers (27.3%) Osun State Agricultural Development Programme (OSADEP) 27.3%), interpersonal visits (92.796) and field demonstration (81.8%). Majority (52.7%) of the respondents had between 1 and 4 guinea pigs while only few (9.1%) had between 15 and 19 guinea pigs. Positive and significant correlation existed between the sources of agricultural information and the performance of children in guinea pig production (r=0.313) and between methods of communication (when combined) and performance of respondents in guinea pigs production (r=0.291), Based on the findings, it was posited that the agricultural extension system should identify and reach the children guinea pig producer with programmes intended to encourage sustainable guinea pigs production. 

scholarly journals A Threat of Farmers’ Suicide and the Opportunity in Organic Farming for Sustainable Agricultural Development in India

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 2400 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karthikeyan Mariappan ◽  
Deyi Zhou
Keyword(s):  
Organic Farming ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Conventional Farming ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Small Scale Farmers ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Input Cost

Agriculture is the main sources of income for humans. Likewise, agriculture is the backbone of the Indian economy. In India, Tamil Nadu regional state has a wide range of possibilities to produce all varieties of organic products due to its diverse agro-climatic condition. This research aimed to identify the economics and efficiency of organic farming, and the possibilities to reduce farmers’ suicides in the Tamil Nadu region through the organic agriculture concept. The emphasis was on farmers, producers, researchers, and marketers entering the sustainable economy through organic farming by reducing input cost and high profit in cultivation. A survey was conducted to gather data. One way analysis of variance (ANOVA) has been used to test the hypothesis regards the cost and profit of rice production. The results showed that there was a significant difference in profitability between organic and conventional farming methods. It is very transparent that organic farming is the leading concept of sustainable agricultural development with better organic manures that can improve soil fertility, better yield, less input cost and better return than conventional farming. The study suggests that by reducing the cost of cultivation and get a marginal return through organic farming method to poor and small scale farmers will reduce socio-economic problems such as farmers’ suicides in the future of Indian agriculture.

scholarly journals Personal & Professional Efficiency of University Teachers in Relation to their Professional Burnout

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (9) ◽  
pp. 378-388
Author(s):  
Vijaya Anuradha, R ◽  
Shailaja, M ◽  
Lokanadha Reddy, G ◽  
Vijaya Vardhini, S
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Stress ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Rating Scales ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Work Place ◽  
Professional Burnout ◽  
University Teachers ◽  
Self Confidence ◽  
Stress At Work

Stress at work place is a barometer of the health of an organization. Prolonged stress in any employee leads to professional burnout. This study examined the relationship between professional burnout and occupational stress due to personal & professional efficiency of teachers working at university level. Rating Scales were administered on a sample of 955 university teachers from 9 universities of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu who were chosen by using Simple Random Sampling Technique. The statistical techniques employed were percentage, mean, SD, mean ± 1SD, and also correlations computed to analyze the obtained data. Results of the study revealed that around 86% of university teachers are experiencing moderate and high levels of professional burnout and around 60% of them are showing moderate level of occupational stress due to personal & professional efficiency. Further, correlation studies revealed that there is a significant positive relationship between professional burnout and occupational stress due to personal & professional efficiency. The results reinforce the need for interventions in strengthening and reinforcing teacher’s self-confidence and positive attitude, and weakening the stress and burnout causing factors. Much of the stress and burnout can be minimized through support, persistence, problem solving, active decision making and planning, organizational adaptability and developing good human relations.

scholarly journals A study on customers purchase decesion making green marketing products in tamil nadu with special reference to coimbatore city

2015 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 316-322
Author(s):  
MARAGATHAM V
Keyword(s):  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Green Marketing ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Environmental Threats ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Environmentally Responsible ◽  
Environmentally Safe

First of all, environment and environmental problems, one of the reason why the green marketing emerged. According to the American Marketing Association, green marketing is the marketing of products that are presumed to be environmentally safe, To analyse the factors influencing the green marketing products in Coimbatore city.Objectives of the study, To analyse the factors influencing the green marketing products in Coimbatore city. The describptive research has used this study. Primary as well as secondary data has been used in this study. Primary data collected from structured questionnaire. Secondary data were collected from journals, magazines, news paper etc. Simple random sampling technique adopted in this study.Suggested this study, Consumer needs to be made more aware about the merits of Green products. The consumer needs to be educated and made aware of the environmental threats. It should be made sure that the consumer is aware of and concerned about the issues that your product attempts to address. Green Marketing campaign and green advertising is good step toward it. Conclude this study, an environmental committed organization may not only produce goods that have reduced their detrimental impact on theenvironment, they may also be able to pressure their suppliers to behave in a more environmentally responsible fashion.

Appropriate Extension Methodologies for Agricultural Development in Emerging Economies

2020 ◽  
pp. 133-156
Author(s):  
B. S. Famuyiwa ◽  
O. A. Olaniyi ◽  
S. A. Adesoji
Keyword(s):  
Emerging Economies ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Agricultural Extension ◽  
Developing Nations ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Extension System ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Per Capita ◽  
Culturally Compatible

Over two-thirds of the world's poorest people are located in rural areas and engaged primarily in agriculture and agricultural-related activities for their livelihood. Therefore, the future of most underdeveloped and developing nations depends on agriculture. Most African Countries have agricultural dependent economies that are hinged to rain-fed agriculture and based on smallholdings. These countries are referred to as countries with emerging economies and characterized as having low to middle per capita income and represent 20% of the world's economies. This chapter discusses; concepts of agricultural extension methodologies assessed from past to present, appropriating extension methodologies to encourage agricultural development, identifying roles of agricultural extension activities in agricultural development and factors influencing the choice of appropriate extension methodologies in emerging economies. It concludes with the constraints to sustainable agricultural development and extension methodologies which if removed will have the potential for progression towards economy development. Developing countries should fashion a sustainable extension system that will be socially acceptable and culturally compatible, economically viable and environmentally friendly.

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