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 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 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 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 IMPACT OF KVK IN DOUBLING FARMERS INCOME IN SITAPUR DISTRICT OF UTTAR PRADESH

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. 92-105
Author(s):  
Ritesh Kumar Yadav ◽  
Jahanara Jahanara
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Uttar Pradesh ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Learning By Doing ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Technology Generation ◽  
Farming Community ◽  
Medium Level ◽  
High Level ◽  
The Impact

More than half of Indian population were engaged in agricultural sector but the available technology doesn’t ensure food security of the country. Hence, to diffuse new agricultural invention and innovation in the farming community, there arises a need for effective medium for transfer of technology. Thus, KVK bridges the gap between the technology generation and dissemination. The present study was proposed to understand the impact of KVK in doubling farmers income to formulate suitable programmes. For the study, descriptive research design was adopted. 120 respondents from Biswan taluk of Sitapur district of Uttar Pradesh were selected as respondents. Primary data collected from respondents and secondary data from available literatures. The findings revealed that majority of the respondents were middle aged, illiterate, upto 5 members in their family, medium level of annual income, possesses their own land, agriculture as their main occupation, medium level of mass media exposure, office bearer in one organization, high level of extension contact. Meanwhile, more than half of the respondents had reported medium level of impact towards the activities carried out by KVK, beneficiary selection is not unbiased is a major constraint suggested that maximum emphasis should be given on learning by doing.

scholarly journals Socio-Economic Characterization of Farmers Based on Content and Frequency of Messages Being Disseminated Through ICT Tools

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. 183-190
Author(s):  
Shiva Shiva ◽  
Syed H. Mazhar ◽  
Dipak Kumar Bose
Keyword(s):  
Family Type ◽  
Sources Of Information ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Income Sources ◽  
Medium Level ◽  
Ict Tools ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
The Village ◽  
Agriculture Development

Socio-economic profile of farmers based on content and frequency of messages being disseminated through ICT tools was studied. ICT plays an important role among the farmers in the village of Pusa block as a source of keeping them updated and connected. The data has been collected from 120 farmers using ICT tools through face to face interview. Descriptive research design was followed for the study. The selection of block and villages was done purposively and randomly as per the ICT users. The study concludes that role of ICTs in agriculture development was influenced by content of information and the respondents age, caste, education, size of family, family type, social participation, family annual income, sources of information and size of land holding, high and medium level of knowledge about agricultural activities among farmers through ICT tools.

scholarly journals Study the Working Conditions of Ao Naga Tribal Women Engaged in Different Farming Activities at Tuli Block of Mokokchung, Nagaland

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. 136-141
Author(s):  
Temsukala Lemtor ◽  
Syed H. Mazhar ◽  
Jahanara Jahanara
Keyword(s):  
Working Conditions ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Personal Interview ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Interview Method ◽  
Descriptive Research ◽  
Tribal Women ◽  
Medium Level ◽  
Aforementioned Study

This study has been conducted to find out the working conditions of Ao Naga tribal women in different farming activities in the district of Mokokchung. The aforementioned study was conducted in Tuli Block at Mokokchung district 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-structured interview schedule. After the analysis of the data it was observed that, maximum number of the respondents were having medium level of extension contact and a medium level percentage was found in regards to the attitude of the respondents.

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%).

scholarly journals SOCIAL INTERACTION OF STUDENTS BASED ON SMARTPHONE ADDICTION LEVEL IN PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL 21 OF MAKASSAR

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 18
Author(s):  
Rezki Yusfa Seftiani ◽  
Nurhaya Nurdin ◽  
Akbar Harisa ◽  
Hapsah Hapsah ◽  
Nuurhidayat Jafar
Keyword(s):  
High School ◽  
High School Students ◽  
Social Interaction ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Smartphone Addiction ◽  
Public High School ◽  
School Students ◽  
The People ◽  
Medium Level ◽  
High Level

Introduction: Smartphone is currently a tool for communications that is widely used by all people, especially among high school students. Excessive use of smartphone can lead to smartphone addiction. Someone who has a smartphone addiction have anti-social behavior towards his environment. This study aimed to describe of social interaction on the male and female students who have a smartphone addiction in SMA Negeri 21 Makassar. Method: This study design used is quantitative with descriptive survey. Selection of sample using cluster random sampling, total 95 respondent. Primary data obtained through questionnaires. Result: Based on the results of a study of 95 respondents, shows that respondents who experienced low-level smartphone addiction 19 people (28.8%) had a high social interaction, similar with respondents who experienced medium-level of smartphone addiction 43 people (65.2%) and high-level 4 people (6.1%) had a high social interaction. Conclusions: The study concluded that all levels of smartphone addiction has a high social interaction, not all respondents who use smartphones tend to be indifferent to his surroundings. They remain more comfortable communicating directly with the people closest. This research is expected can provide benefits that can be used as information specifically for students of SMAN 21 Makassar, and can improve socialization skills in the environment so that it can improve social interaction began to crushed

scholarly journals Adoption Level of Good Dairy Management Practices among Dairy Farmers in Central Plain Zone of Uttar Pradesh, India

2020 ◽  
pp. 47-53
Author(s):  
Jagdeep Gupta ◽  
S. Subash ◽  
M. C. A. Devi ◽  
Kalyan Mandi
Keyword(s):  
Management Practices ◽  
Uttar Pradesh ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Dairy Farmers ◽  
Central Plain ◽  
Dairy Management ◽  
Medium Level ◽  
High Level ◽  
Adoption Level ◽  
And Training

Good dairy management practices are a widely important tool for facilitating and promoting farmers' production and marketing of healthy, high quality milk and milk products to meet food and consumer expectations. In this context, the present research study was designed to make an attempt to find out the extent of adoption of animal welfare practices by the dairy farmers at field level. The study was conducted in the Central plain zone of Uttar Pradesh State. Four districts (Hardoi, Auraiya, Allahabad and Kaushambi) were selected purposively. One block from each district and from each block two villages and from each village 15 farmer-respondents were selected randomly. A total of 120 respondents were finally approached for the primary data collection. The salient findings with regard to adoption of good dairy management practices revealed that, more than half of the respondents (55.83%) belonged to medium level of adoption category, followed by 27.56 and 16.67% in low and high level of adoption category, respectively. The study further suggests sensitizing and training the extension personnel’s /veterinarians about the good dairy management practices and strengthening the dairy extension services among dairy farmers in the study area.

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