scholarly journals PERCEPTION AND ATTITUDE OF THE FARMERS TOWARDS IMPROVED OKRA CULTIVATION PRACTICES IN EAST GODAVARI DISTRICT OF ANDHRA PRADESH

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 41-51
Author(s):  
Balla Ratan Sharmila ◽  
Syed H Mazhar ◽  
Dipak Kumar Bose ◽  
Jahanara Jahanara
Keyword(s):  
Economic Status ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
The Family ◽  
Cultivation Practices ◽  
Medium Level ◽  
Lady’S Finger ◽  
Economic Profile ◽  
High Level ◽  
Moisture Conditions

Okra (Abelmoschus esculentusL.) also known as Lady’s Finger is an economically important summer vegetable crop that belongs to the family Malvaceae. It is known to have originated in tropical Africa. The crop is quite popular due to its easy cultivation, dependable yield and resistant to drought & water logging adaptability to varying moisture conditions & soil types. (Maurya et al., 2013). the major findings are 74.16 percent of the respondents have knowledge on soils that are Loose, loamy soils are required for Okra cultivation, followed by 64.16 percent of the respondents are saying that they cultivate Okra crop throughout the year. Okra plant produces fiber by 20.2 to 7.2 percent. (Chauhan 1972) East-godavari district of Andra pradesh state was selected purposively based on the maximum farmers’ availability. Descriptive research design was used for the present study. A total of 120 respondents were selected purposively as a sample for the present investigation. The data was collected by using pre-tested schedule and analyzed using appropriate statistical tools. Karl Pearson’s Co-efficient of Correlation test was applied to find out the association between farmers socio-economic profile with independent variables. It was concluded that the socio-economic status of the respondents constitute medium level. It was observed that majority of the respondents belonged to the high level of perception and towards improved okra cultivation practices. There was a positive and significant relationship between independent variables with dependent variables.

scholarly journals Adoption Behaviour of Improved Sugarcane Cultivation Practices among the Farmers of Gonda District of Uttar Pradesh

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 39-47
Author(s):  
Pawan Kumar Yadav ◽  
Syed H. Mazhar ◽  
Jahanara Jahanara
Keyword(s):  
Communication Channel ◽  
Uttar Pradesh ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Cultivation Practices ◽  
Medium Level ◽  
High Level ◽  
Source Of Information ◽  
Characteristics And Utilization

The present study is an attempt to assess the socio-economic characteristics and utilization level of source of Information in improved cultivation practices of sugarcane by the farmers of Gonda District in Uttar Pradesh. Sugarcane cultivation is not prominent in this area however a large number of farmers cultivate cash crop, due to availability of information or communication channel about package of practices. Primary data from 120 respondents were collected through face to face interview. Descriptive research design had been followed for the present study. Random and Purposive sampling had been used for the present study. Farmers had a highest utilization of information by friend, neighbor and relatives (83.34%), followed by radio i.e.75%.Majority of (48.33%) farmers had medium level of utilization, followed by 29.16% of farmers had high level utilization about improved cultivation practices of sugarcane.

scholarly journals Impact of Training Program on Adoption Behavior of Mango Growers in Faizabad District of Uttar Pradesh

2021 ◽  
pp. 76-81
Author(s):  
Alimul Islam ◽  
Dipak Kumar Bose ◽  
Naushad Alam
Keyword(s):  
Economic Status ◽  
Mangifera Indica ◽  
Uttar Pradesh ◽  
Tropical Fruit ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Socio Economic Status ◽  
News Magazines ◽  
Medium Level ◽  
Production Practices ◽  
High Level

Mango fruit (Mangifera indica) is national fruit of Indian and most popular, nutritionally rich tropical fruit with unique flavor, fragrance, taste, and promoting qualities for health. In India harvest and sale of mango is during March, April and May, and this is annually covered by news magazines. Several hundred cultivars of mango depending on the cultivars of mango. The field survey was conducted the year of 2014-15. Exist survey was carried out to determine the extent of adoption of recommended Mango production practices by the farmers in Masaudha and another block of  Sohawal, Faizabad District in Uttar Pradesh. One hundred thirty respondents were selected randomly and descriptive research design was followed for the research. The study inferred that there are 47.70 per cent trainees and 56.93 per cent non-trainees were having medium level socio-economic status whereas 41.54 per cent trainees and 35.38 per cent non-trainees were having low socio-economic status while 10.76 per cent trainees and 7.69 per cent non trainees were having high socio-economic status. It was also observed from the results that there were 32.30 per cent trainees, 24.61 per cent non-trainees had medium level of adoption, 26.15 per cent trainees and 49.23 per cent non-trainees having low level adoption followed by 41.53 per cent trainees and 26.15 per cent non-trainees having high level of adoption of improved Mango production practices. Govt. should take proper steps and appropriate extension strategies to be followed for recommended adoption of mango production practices.

scholarly journals SOCIO-ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS AND UTILIZATION LEVEL OF COMMUNICATION MEDIA IN IMPROVED CULTIVATION PRACTICES OF PULSES BY THE FARMERS OF PURNIA DISTRICT IN BIHAR

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. 32-40
Author(s):  
Satyajeet Kumar ◽  
Jahanara Jahanara ◽  
D.K. Bose
Keyword(s):  
Communication Channel ◽  
Communication Media ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Cultivation Practices ◽  
Leguminous Crop ◽  
Medium Level ◽  
High Level ◽  
Characteristics And Utilization

The present study is an attempt to assess the socio-economic characteristics and utilization level of communication media in improved cultivation practices of pulses by the farmers of Purnia district in Bihar. Pulse cultivation is not prominent in this area however a large no. of farmers cultivate leguminous crop, due to availability of information or communication channel farmers were receiving proper information about practices. Primary data from 120 farmers were collected through face to face interviews. Descriptive research design had been used for the present study. Random and Purposive sampling had been used for the present study Farmers had a highest utilization in Friend, neighbor and relatives (83.34%), Followed by radio whose utilization percentage by farmers were 75%. 48.33% of farmers had Medium level of utilization Followed by 29.16% of farmers had high level utilization about improved cultivation practices of pulses.

scholarly journals UTILIZATION OF MASS MEDIA BY THE FARMERS IN MAHBUBNAGAR DISTRICT OF TELANGANA

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. 126-135
Author(s):  
D. Srikanth ◽  
Jahanara Jahanara ◽  
Dipak Kumar Bose
Keyword(s):  
Mass Media ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Agricultural Growth ◽  
Independent Variables ◽  
Medium Level ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
The Mass Media ◽  
High Level ◽  
Mass Media Exposure

The agricultural growth considerably depends on the communication of information and knowledge which is transferred among farmers the mass media plays an important role in dissemination of agricultural information, the mass media contributes in spreading of information and enables remote areas farmers to make decision about farming activities (Chhachhar, 2012). Mahabubnagar district of Telangana state was selected purposively based on the maximum farmers’ availability. Descriptive research design was used for the present study. A total of 120 respondents were selected purposively as a sample for the present investigation. The data was collected by using pre-tested schedule and analyzed using appropriate statistical tools chi-square test was applied to find out the relationship between the utilization of mass media by farmers with independent variables. It was concluded that the socio-economic status of the respondents constitute medium level. It was observed that majority of the respondents belonged to the high level of Utilization of mass media. There was a positive relationship between utilization of mass media with independent variables like Age, family size, annual income, education, land holding, mass media exposure and extension contacts.

School and Home Influence on Alcohol Consumption Among School Children in Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Joy-Telu Hamilton-Ekeke ◽  
John Moses
Keyword(s):  
Alcohol Consumption ◽  
School Children ◽  
Role Models ◽  
Peer Group ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
The Family ◽  
History Of

The purpose of the study is to ascertain if school variable (peer group pressure) and home variables (family history of alcohol consumption, socio-economic status of the family, attitude of parent towards alcohol drinking and cultural norms/festivity) lead to alcohol consumption among adolescents and proffer solution to the social menace of alcohol consumption among secondary school children. The study was a descriptive research design with mixed methods of data collection involving questionnaire and interview schedule. A sample of 100 students out of a population of 130 students and 180 students each of the mid-class (SS 2 and JS 2) of the senior and basic secondary schools respectively were involved in the study. Four hypotheses were posited and tested using Chi-square and statistical decisions made. The instruments for the study were questionnaire and interview schedule with a reliability coefficient of 0.78 using Pearson Moment Correlation Coefficient. It was found that parents are the major source of alcohol supply for many young Nigerians and children are often first introduced to alcohol in the family - home. Parents who drink alcohol are more likely to exhibit permissiveness towards alcohol use in their adolescent children. Based on the findings from this study, it could be concluded that children aged 10-16 years in Yenagoa metropolis of Nigeria, indulged in alcohol consumption regularly and in high quantity which is not good for their health. It is necessary that parents should present themselves as suitable role models in – order to guide their children against anti-social behaviours.

scholarly journals To Study the Socio-Economic Status of Small and Marginal Farmers with Special Reference to Schedule Caste and Schedule Tribe Farmers of Kamrup District of Assam

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 147-162
Author(s):  
Deeptangshu Sarma ◽  
Jahanara Jahanara
Keyword(s):  
Special Reference ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Annual Income ◽  
Schedule Caste ◽  
Socio Economic Status ◽  
Medium Level ◽  
Food And Nutritional Security ◽  
High Level ◽  
Mass Media Exposure ◽  
Schedule Tribe

SES (socio-economic status) is a measurement of an entity's economic and social position in comparison to others in society. It has an impact on resource accessibility, livelihood patterns, food and nutritional security, and so on. Knowledge, attitude, perception, adoption, change-proneness, level of aspiration, economic motivation and other psychological and behavioural components of a sample are frequently predicted. The present study tried to investigate about the socio economic status of the marginal and small farmers with special reference to Schedule caste and schedule tribe farmers in Kamrup district of Assam. Descriptive research design has been used . Data of 120 respondents were collected with the help of pre-structured questionnaire and personal interview. The study was conducted in 5 villages in Kamrup district of Assam in the year 2021.Thirteen variables were selected viz. category Gender, age, caste, education, annual income, occupation, social participation, types of house, land holding , Mass media exposure, farm power, material possessed, Extension contact were taken into account. Equal numbers of respondents were taken from SC and ST. 64.2% of the respondents were male. Majority of them were under 30 years old. Majority of the percentage had primary level of education, along with medium annual income. The overall SES category was medium level with 48.3% and low level 32.5% of SES category, 19.2% high level.

scholarly journals Association between Knowledge, Adoption and Socio-Economic Profile of Maize Growers regarding Improved Maize Production Practices in Begusarai District of Bihar

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 60-69
Author(s):  
Satyam Kumar ◽  
Syed H. Mazhar
Keyword(s):  
Structured Interview ◽  
Middle Level ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Maize Production ◽  
Medium Level ◽  
Economic Profile ◽  
Production Practices ◽  
Promotional Strategies ◽  
High Level ◽  
Adoption Level

The present study on socio-economic profile of the respondents and determine the level of knowledge and adoption in improved maize cultivation practices as enterprises. Begusarai district of Bihar is selected purposively for the present study, because there were large number of maize farmers in the district and also the researcher knows about the area and well conversant with language, geographical, agricultural and other aspect of the area. There are 18 blocks in the selected district out of that Teghra block is selected purposively for present study because there are large number of farmers. From that seven villages were randomly selected and a total of 120 maize farmers were selected using proportionate random sampling method. a comprehensive structured interview schedule covering all aspects of the improved maize production practices was prepared. The items included in the interview schedule were structured questions and objective type questions which were suitable to all categories of respondents. The data was collected from them, analyzed using MS-excel and the finding of the study has been given below. Majority of the respondents possessed middle level of innovativeness and economic motivation and high level of decision making ability and risk orientation. The overall knowledge an adoption level of the maize farmers was found under medium level. The local extension officials along with scientists should take appropriate knowledge promotional strategies such as training, demonstrations, exhibitions, etc., to impart cent per cent knowledge level and to increase the extent of adoption among the respondents.

scholarly journals TECHNOLOGICAL GAP IN RECOMMENDED CULTIVATION PRACTICES OF CABBAGE GROWERS AT KUHUBOTO BLOCK IN DIMAPUR DISTRICT OF NAGALAND

2022 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-21
Author(s):  
SENTIKUMZUK LONGKUMER ◽  
D.K. BOSE ◽  
JAHANARA JAHANARA
Keyword(s):  
New Technologies ◽  
Structure Interview ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Technological Gap ◽  
Extension System ◽  
Cultivation Practices ◽  
Medium Level ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Socio Economic Variables

This study has been conducted to find out the technological gap in recommended cultivation practices of the cabbage growers in order to understand the extent of the difference between the traditional and non- traditional practices practiced by the local farmers in the district. The aforementioned study was conducted at Kuhuboto block in Dimapur district of Nagaland in the year 2021. A descriptive research designed was applied for this study. The primary data was collected from 120 respondents by personal interview method using pre-structure interview schedule. After the analysis of the data, it was observed that, maximum number of the respondents (55.83%) were having medium level of overall utilization of information sources and majority of the cabbage growers (62.50%) belonged to medium level of over-all technological gap category. It indicates that a sum number of the population had incorporated the new technologies while others have still yet to adopt and use the new recommended cabbage cultivation. The socio- economic variables associated with the respondents, such as education and training exposure were positively significant with the extent of adoption of improved package of practices of cabbage cultivation. The above results compel the research and extension system to work on the gaps in a pragmatic way.

scholarly journals Adoption and knowledge level of farmers about alfalfa scientific cultivation practices in Eastern Ladakh (UT), India

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (AAEBSSD) ◽  
pp. 98-104
Author(s):  
Kunzes Angmo ◽  
Sonam Spaldon ◽  
Yogesh Kumar ◽  
Hanuman L. Verma ◽  
Jigmet Laskit ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Animal Husbandry ◽  
Knowledge Level ◽  
Cultivation Practices ◽  
Fodder Crops ◽  
Medium Level ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Management Techniques ◽  
High Level ◽  
Livestock Rearing

Livestock rearing is one of the major occupations of Chanthang region India and is making significant contribution to the Ladakh’s socioeconomic development.Important role of alfalfa in development of animal husbandry is based on high potential for production of biomass. The study was conducted in eastern Ladakh (India) during 2015-19, due to deficit and scarcity of fodder crops in the region. First part of the study deals with the agronomic and management techniques adopted for cultivation of alfalfa. Second part deals with the adoption and knowledge level of farmers, which was calculated using a questionnaire. Randomly ten villages were selected from eastern Ladakh, in each village, 10 respondents were randomly selected. The study aimed to assess the adoption and knowledge level of alfalfa growers in alfalfa production. Information was obtained with the help of questionnairemethod. The data were analyzed, tabulated and the results were drawn with the help of descriptive statistical methods. The finding of the study revealed that the overall level of Adoption and knowledge of alfalfa production technology was medium. Majority of the farmers (67%) had medium level of knowledge and adoption (60%) of scientific alfalfa cultivation practices. More number of large farmers had high level of knowledge and adoption as compared to medium and small farmers. More awareness programmes should be organized to increase level of knowledge and adoption of cultivation practices to sustain alfalfa production in eastern Ladakh.

scholarly journals Knowledge and Adoption of Mentha Growers Regarding Recommended Cultivation Practices of Mentha Crop in Siddhaur Block of Barabanki District Uttar Pradesh

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 16-32
Author(s):  
Ravi Prakash Verma ◽  
Jahanara Jahanara ◽  
Dipak Kumar Bose
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Method ◽  
Uttar Pradesh ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Interview Method ◽  
Cultivation Practices ◽  
Meaningful Result ◽  
Medium Level ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
High Level ◽  
Adoption Level

This study was conducted in Siddhaur block of Barabanki district of Uttar Pradesh in 2020-2021. With the help of random sampling method, 120 Mentha growers were selected and data were collected by personal interview method by using pre-tested interview schedule and later appropriate statistical analysis was done to find out the meaningful result. The finding of the study revealed that the overall level of knowledge of mentha growers regarding the recommended practices indicated they have medium knowledge level. The Adoption level of mentha growers on recommended cultivation practices of mentha also indicated as medium level of adoption (66.70%), followed by low level of adoption (21.70%) and high level of adoption (11.60%).

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