scholarly journals Factors Responsible for Livelihood Diversification of Unirrigated Farmers

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-11
Author(s):  
Sathyapriya Eswaran ◽  
Asokhan Murugan
Keyword(s):  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Standard Of Living ◽  
Livelihood Diversification ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Production Factors ◽  
Livelihood Change ◽  
Western Zone

Livelihood diversification is the process by which households construct a diverse portfolio of activities and social support capabilities for survival and in order to improve their standard of living. Farmers were shifting their occupation from one to another because of several reasons. Hence, this study was undertaken with the objective to elucidate the factors responsible for the occupational change of agrarians. The study was conducted in the western zone of Tamil Nadu, with a sample size of 120. The samples were drawn by using purposive sampling method. The factors were collected from relevant literature, farmers, extension personnel and scientists and finally, the collected items were sent for the judge’s opinion. Based on the judges rating the valid items were selected and used for interview schedule construction. The information was gathered by using a pretested well-structured interview schedule. The respondents asked for responding to each and every factor based on the nature of influence. The calculated index score was ranked to identify the higher influencing factors for livelihood diversification of agrarians. Notable findings of the study were, production factors contributed vastly for agrarian’s livelihood change among all other categories either pushing or pulling the respondents.

scholarly journals A Study of Tomato Growers' Marketing Behaviour in The Dindigul Area of Tamil Nadu, India

2021 ◽  
pp. 48-52
Author(s):  
G. Kowsalya ◽  
K. Ramakrishnan ◽  
K. Prabakaran ◽  
A. Janaki Rani
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Maximum Area ◽  
Low Level ◽  
Medium Level

The present study was carried out in Dindigul district of Tamil Nadu, India by using random sampling method with 120 respondents and data collected by well structured interview schedule. There are 8 blocks of Dindigul district (Tamil Nadu, India) out of which 4 blocks were selected on the basis of maximum area (1568 ha) and production (18002 MT). Objective of this research is to study the Marketing behaviour of tomato growers. Consumers' marketing behaviour when looking for, buying, selling, using, evaluating, and discarding products and services that they believe will meet their requirements. According to the findings, the majority of respondents (64.16 per cent) had a medium level of overall marketing behaviour, followed by 23.34 per cent of them having high and only 12.5 percent of them having low level of marketing behaviour.

scholarly journals Contribution of Farmer’s Profile Characteristics to the Perception of Collective Farming in Tirunelveli District, India

2020 ◽  
pp. 185-189
Author(s):  
V. Jothika ◽  
R. Rajasekaran
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Collective Farming ◽  
The Government ◽  
Profile Characteristics ◽  
Major Factors ◽  
Farming Awareness ◽  
Modern Technologies

Collective Farming Scheme was implemented in the year 2017-2018 by the Government of Tamil Nadu, India to empower the farmers and their access to modern technologies. This study aimed to ascertain the contribution of the profile characteristics to the perception of collective farming. The study was conducted in Alangulam block of Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu.  Data were collected through a well structured interview schedule with 120 farmers selected from four villages (Vadiyoor, Melamaruthappapuram, Ayyanarkulam and Sivalarulam). Regression analysis was carried out to determine the contribution of 12 selected farmer’s profile characteristics to the perception of collective farming. Social participation, training and innovativeness were the major factors that positively and significantly contributed to the perception of collective farming.  For the better perception and practice of collective farming awareness from the state department or extension officials can be provided to the farmers along with the advantages of collective farming.

scholarly journals Awareness and Extent of Adoption of In-Situ Water Conservation (ISWC) Practices among Dryland Farmers

2021 ◽  
Vol 108 (Special) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vinotha T ◽  
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Mahandrakumar K ◽  
Anitha Pauline A ◽  
Prabakaran K ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Water Conservation ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Dry Land ◽  
Land Leveling ◽  
Medium Level

The study was conducted among dry land farmers of Pudukkottai district in Tamil Nadu. Using random sampling method 80 respondents were selected and data was collected through pre-tested interview schedule. Adoption index was used to quantify the selected In-Situ Water Conservation (ISWC) practices. The study examined the level of awareness and extent of adoption of In-Situ Water Conservation (ISWC) practices among dry land farmers. The results showed that among the eight selected practices, respondents had cent percent awareness about summer plough, land leveling and ridges and furrows. Majority of respondents had medium level (76.20%) of adoption of ISWC practices respectively. The study reveals that most of the respondents followed more than two ISWC practices on their farms to conserve the rainwater.

scholarly journals Farmers Perception on the Communication Behaviour and Usefulness of Farmer Producer Organizations in Namakkal District of Tamil Nadu

2020 ◽  
pp. 9-13
Author(s):  
N. Kathiravan ◽  
T. Senthilkumar ◽  
G. Senthilkumar
Keyword(s):  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Smallholder Farmers ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Support Service ◽  
Export Market ◽  
Retail Sector ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Communication Behaviour ◽  
Agricultural Produce ◽  
Perception Score

Agriculture is the main occupation of the vast majority of the population of India. Producers companies can help smallholder farmers participate in emerging high-value markets, such as the export market and the unfolding modern retail sector in India. Farmer producer organizations (FPO) need to strengthen support service for small farmers developing a link between farmers and purchasers of agricultural produce. The study was conducted among four assisting FPOs with 45 respondents in Namakkal district of Tamil Nadu. Data were collected through a well-structured interview schedule among the respondents of four farmer producers companies select randomly. The data collected were coded, tabulated, ranked and the result was interpreted worked out. Overall the respondent's member perception score was ranged between “good” to “excellent”.

scholarly journals A Study on Factor Influencing Customer Choice of Store Selection and Behaviour in Organized Retail Outlets in Madurai

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-75
Author(s):  
J Duraichamy ◽  
K R Srinivasan
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Customer Choice ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Customer Behaviour ◽  
Retail Outlets

Retailing is a major business in India, organized retailers are entering in to Indian markets to reach mass sales and maximize profit , in this stage retailers should aware of the factor that influencing customer choice of store and customer behaviour, loyalty of the customer is a tool to reach profitability and with hold in market, and objective of this study is to know the factor which influences customer choice of store selection and their behaviour in organized retail out lets in Madurai, 175 samples were selected using simple random sampling method, data collected with the structured interview schedule, SPSS package has been used for statistical analysis.

scholarly journals Migratory Sheep Farming Practices in Cauvery Delta Zone in Tamil Nadu

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (01) ◽  
pp. 62-65
Author(s):  
Mahesh Chander ◽  
MS Kannadhasan ◽  
D Bardhan
Keyword(s):  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Disease Risk ◽  
Small Ruminants ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Farming Practices ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Ex Post ◽  
Cauvery Delta ◽  
And Control

Migratory sheep, due to its movement, poses threat of spreading diseases among small ruminants. Considering this, the study was carried out to identify the focus area of extension intervention among the migratory sheep farmers to disseminate scientifically recommended practices which minimize disease risk and enhance flock health. The study was conducted following ex post fact research design at Venganur village, Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu. Using a semi-structured interview schedule, data were personally collected from 30 migratory sheep farmers who were selected purposively. The findings were subjected to focussed group interview involving seven farmers. The results envisaged a wider difference among the farmers from 100 per cent non-adoption of balanced ration to 100.00 per cent adoption of deworming. Therefore, extension interventions need to be intensified to educate the farmers on technologies which help in disease prevention and control.

scholarly journals A study on extent of adoption of recommended Chilli (Capsicum annum L.) production technology among the farmers of Patharia in Madhya Pradesh

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (02) ◽  
pp. 255-261
Author(s):  
Brajesh Singh Thakur ◽  
Richa Sharma ◽  
Kota Chakrapani
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Madhya Pradesh ◽  
Medium Size ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Capsicum Annum ◽  
Medium Level ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

The present study on extent of adoption of chilli growers was conducted in Damoh district of Madhya Pradesh covering one block. A total of 120 respondents were selected by simple random sampling method from six randomly selected villages. Pre-tested well structured interview schedule was used for collecting the relevant information’s. The study inferred that majority of the respondents were of middle aged, belonged to medium size of family, other backward class, illiterate, having low annual income between Rs. 35,001 to 60,000,no membership in any organization indicating poor social participation and farming (chilli cultivation) as the main occupation. Most of the respondents were having medium level of knowledge have medium level of adoption. It was found that villagers do not get other vegetable for their commercial income, through chilli they at least filling this gap of income, although they are producing chilli at low level. Majority of the respondents reported that reasons of adoption of this crop due to chilli needs, less hard work with high benefits and income and it is good for soil also.

scholarly journals Examining Social Studies Teachers’ Views on Branch Teachers’ Committee Meetings

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bahadır Kılcan ◽  
Osman Çepni ◽  
Ali Çağatay Kılınç
Keyword(s):  
Social Studies ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Social Studies Teachers ◽  
Purposeful Sampling ◽  
Central District ◽  
Phenomenological Design ◽  
Made In

The purpose of this study is to determine the views of social studies teachers on branch teachers’ committee meetings (BTCM). This study utilized a qualitative method, phenomenological design. The sample of the research is composed of 16 teachers working in public secondary schools in the central district of Karabük province during the spring school term of 2016-2017and the participants were selected by convenient sampling method under purposeful sampling methods. The data of the study were collected through a semi-structured interview form developed by the researchers. Content analysis was used to analyze the data obtained from the participants. The results revealed that social studies teachers’ views on BTCMs were collected under four main themes entitled “things planned in BTCMs”, “decisions made in BTCMs”, “BTCMs in terms of the quality of social sciences teaching in school” and “The effectiveness of BTCMs”. Results of the study were discussed in line with the relevant literature and a number of suggestions were presented.

scholarly journals An Analysis of Socio Economic Conditions of Homeless People’s in Madurai City, Tamil Nadu

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
N Periyamayan
Keyword(s):  
Old Age ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Homeless People ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Economic Conditions ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Night Time ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Factors Influencing

Homeless people who not able to get and keep regular, safe and sound houses, or lack of fixed usual and sufficient night-time residence. The numbers of homeless peoples are increased due to the lack of adequate housing, unemployment, sickness, disability, widowhood and old age etc. They are living in open areas like pavements, railway platforms, Hume pipes, under flyovers and open places near temples are described as homeless. In India, 1.77 million people are living homeless and 35 per cent of people are still earning $1 or less a day. The objectives of the study are 1) to know the socio-economic conditions of the homeless people in Madurai city, 2) to examine the factors affecting the homeless people in Madurai city and 3) To suggest viable strategies for improving their living conditions of homeless people. The study is entirely based on primary data. It deals with socio-economic conditions of homeless people, and factors influencing homelessness of homeless people in Madurai city. In the study, 100 homeless people were interviewed by using a well-structured interview schedule. The findings of the study have been identified various factors as the causes of homelessness and deprivation. Thus, the fact emerges that the homeless dwellers in the study area are socio-economically very poor and backward.

scholarly journals A Study on Consumer WTP and Respondent’s Income Wise Consumption Pattern for Khandsari Sugar in Coimbatore City of Tamil Nadu

2021 ◽  
pp. 108-116
Author(s):  
G. Vivek ◽  
T. Samsai ◽  
K. Mahendran ◽  
S. Praveena
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Willingness To Pay ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Family Type ◽  
Consumption Pattern ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Convenience Sampling

Sugarcane (Saccharum officinarum L.) is one of the most important commercial crops of the tropics. It is the main source of sugar in the world. Jaggery (Gur) and Khandsari sugar are a traditional product of sugarcane which is the natural mixture of sugar and molasses. Jaggery and Khandsari are found to be a major agro-processing industry in rural sector. Today’s scenario people were shifting towards the consumption of khandsari sugar due to various reasons. Hence this study was carried out with consumer willingness to pay towards the price of khandsari sugar and their consumption wise pattern through their income. Convenience sampling was adopted and collected the information from 120 respondents of Coimbatore city as divided of five zones. Primary data was collected through well-structured interview schedule and Chi-square test, Multiple regression analysis were carried out to analyse the study. The outcomes of the study revealed that income was significantly associated with consumption usage, purchasing frequency, purchasing quantity and consumption purpose. Also age, educational status and monthly income influenced the consumer to pay more for khandsari sugar. Aim: The purpose of the study was to find the consumer consumption pattern and their willingness to pay towards the purchase of khandsari sugar. Here, income was analysed with consumption pattern in Coimbatore city of Tamil Nadu. Design of study and Methodology: The study was limited to Coimbatore city of Tamil Nadu with the sample of 120 respondents. The city was categorised into five zones such as south, north, central, east and west. The sampling method adopted here was convenience sampling. The data were collected through well-structured interview schedule and information was collected the people who purchased khandsari sugar.  Chi-square test was used to analyse the consumption pattern of khandsari sugar whereas for consumer willingness to pay regression analysis was use. Findings: Income status of the sample respondents showed that average income peoples preferred to purchase khandsari sugar and were medium sized families. The consumption usage of khandsari sugar by the sample respondents revealed that, income was the main factor which influenced to consume more khandsari sugar Consumer willingness to pay for khandsari sugar resulted that, the maximum chance of consumer willingness to pay for purchase of khandsari sugar was family type and the minimum chance of consumer willingness to pay for purchase of khandsari sugar was family size.

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