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Baby, Smitha
- Analysis of Diversifications in Coconut Based Small Homesteads of Kerala
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S. Helen
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Smitha Baby
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1 Department of Agricultural Extension, Communication Centre, Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur Kerala, IN
1 Department of Agricultural Extension, Communication Centre, Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur Kerala, IN
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Agriculture Update, Vol 8, No 3 (2013), Pagination: 343-347Abstract
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Diversifications, Coconut, Small Homesteads
- Resource Use Management in Coconut Based Homesteads Among the Small Farm Families of Central Kerala
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S. Helen
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Smitha Baby
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1 Department of Agricultural Extension, Communication Centre, Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur (Kerala), IN
1 Department of Agricultural Extension, Communication Centre, Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur (Kerala), IN
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Agriculture Update, Vol 9, No 4 (2014), Pagination: 535-537Abstract
Present study was conducted in the six agro-ecosystems of Central zone of Kerala with the holistic approach in the coconut based homesteads of small farm families. To determine the performance of the selected homesteads, resource use management strategies practiced by the participating small farm families from each agro-ecosystem were assessed. It indicated that majority of the small farm families were not efficiently using the resources under integrated nutrient management (INM) and integrated pest and disease management practices (IPM). Among the components of resource use management, it was found that the contribution of water management was the maximum to the net income followed by capital management and integrated nutrient management. Therefore, the technologies related to these three areas have to be given more thrust in transfer of technology in increasing the net income of the coconut based homesteads.Keywords
Resource Use Management, Coconut Based Homesteads, Small Farm Families.References
- Haridasan,V. Mathew, Joy and Baby, Smitha (2004). Resource use management in coconut farming in Kerala. J. Extn. Edu., 15 (1): 3571-3576.
- Helen, S. and Baby, Smitha (2013). Analysis of diversifications in coconut based small homesteads of Kerala. Agric. Update, 8(3): 343-347.
- Jayanthi, C., Vennila, C., Nalini, K. and Chandrasekaran, B. (2009). Sustainable integrated management of crop with allied enterprises-Ensuring livelihood security of small and marginal farmers. Tech. Monitor., 26-27.
- Kahlon, A.S. and Acharya, S.S. (2007). A study on input management in farming. Indian J. Agric. Econ., 22(3): 45-53.
- Krishna Kumar, V., Reddy, D.V.S., Sairam, C.V. and Thamban, C. (2006). Restructuring homestead farms for increasing income and employment opportunities. Technical Bulletin. Central Plantation Crops Research Institute, Kasaragode. p.5&18.
- Kuruvilla, Varughese and Mathew, Thomas (2009). Integrated farming systems for sustainability in coastal ecosystem. Indian. J. Agron., 54(2): 140-245.
- Santha, A.M., Shylaja, S. and Balakrishnan, A.R. (1997). Technology utilization and constraints in the maintenance of coconut palms. Indian Coconut J., 6: 6-9.
- Subhadra, M.R. (2007). The economics of mixed farming in Kerala. Ph.D. Thesis, Mahatma Gandhi University, KERALA, INDIA .
- Utilization of Information and Communication Technology Tools by the Extension Personnel of Kerala
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1 Central Training Institute, Kerala Agricultural University, Mannuthy, Thrissur (Kerala), IN
2 Central Training Institute, Kerala Agricultural, University, Mannuthy, Thrissur (Kerala), IN
1 Central Training Institute, Kerala Agricultural University, Mannuthy, Thrissur (Kerala), IN
2 Central Training Institute, Kerala Agricultural, University, Mannuthy, Thrissur (Kerala), IN
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Agriculture Update, Vol 15, No 1&2 (2020), Pagination: 1-7Abstract
This study was conducted to analyse the utilization pattern of information and communication technologies (ICTs) among the agricultural extension personnel of Kerala. Data were collected from 150 Agricultural Officers working in different districts of Kerala. It was observed that 66 per cent of the extension personnel were females, more than two-third of the extension personnel (71.33%) had only medium level of innovation proneness. Almost three-fourth (74.66%) of the extension personnel did not receive trainings related to ICTs. With regard to the attitude towards ICTs, majority (86.66%) of the extension workers were under medium category. The ICT tools with low extent of accessibility were decision support system, video camera, video conferencing and kiosk, with less than 25 per cent. The respondents were evenly distributed among the categories of very less frequent users, less frequent users, frequent users with 26 per cent each and most frequent users with 22 per cent only. More than 70 per cent of the respondents spent 1-5 hrs per week in using various ICT tools.Keywords
ICT tools, Extension Personnel, Utilization Index.References
- Babu, A. (2006). A comparative analysis of readiness and perception of information communication technology (ICT) beneficiaries in Kerala. M.Sc. (Ag.) Thesis, University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore. 212pp.
- Kabir, K.H. and Roy, D. (2015). Preferences of ICT Tools by the upazila agriculture officers (UAOs) for the information exchange in Bangladesh. Agric. & Fish., 4 (2): 59-65.
- Manty, H. (2011). Access and use of ICT tools by extension personnel for transfer of technology in North Karnataka. M.Sc. (Ag.) Thesis, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad.111pp.
- Yakubu, D. H., Abubakar, B. Z., Atala, T. K. and Muhammed, A. (2014). Use of information and communication technologies among extension agents in Kano state, Nigeria.J.Agric.Extn.,17 (1):1-12.
- Marketing Behaviour of Hi-Tech Farmers in Kerala
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1 Department of Agricultural Extension, College of Horticulture, Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur (Kerala), IN
2 Central Training Institute (K.A.U.), Mannuthy (Kerala), IN
1 Department of Agricultural Extension, College of Horticulture, Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur (Kerala), IN
2 Central Training Institute (K.A.U.), Mannuthy (Kerala), IN
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Agriculture Update, Vol 15, No 1&2 (2020), Pagination: 68-74Abstract
The study was conducted to assess the marketing behaviour of hi-tech farmers in the state of Kerala. The investigation was carried out on two categories of hi-tech farmers viz., polyhouse farmers and open precision farmers to analyse the discrimination in their marketing behaviour. A sample of 60 farmers was selected by multistage sampling. The analysis indicated that the marketing behaviour of polyhouse and open precision farmers was found to be significantly different, particularly with respect to marketed surplus i.e., open precision farmers followed farming as a profitable business while polyhouse farmers had less marketed surplus and lower price satisfaction. It was also found that open precision farmers had better backward and forward linkages with input and marketing agencies, respectively which contributed greatly to their success. The study also throws light on the various marketing channels used by hi-tech farmers in the state.Keywords
Marketing Behaviour, Hi-Tech Farmers, Marketed Surplus, Linkages, Marketting Channels.References
- Desai, J.D. and Solanki (2013). Extent of adoption of market intelligence among the summer cabbage growers of Sardarkrushinagar district in Gujarat. Gujarat J.Extn. Edu., 24 : 9-13.
- Dhara, R.,Umamageswari, M. and Porchezian, S. (2015). Characteristics and marketing behaviour of coconut growers in Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu. Internat. Res. J. Agric. Econ. Stat., 6(1) : 74-77.
- Diware, G. M.(2002). Production and marketing constraints of Narasapur santra orange cultivation in Nagpur district of Maharastra state. M.Sc. (Ag.) Thesis, Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, Hyderabad, 117pp.
- Gangadhar, J. (2009). Marketing behaviour of cotton farmers in Warangal district of Andhra Pradesh. Ph. D. Thesis, Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, 92pp.
- Gotyal, S.H. (2007). Backward and forward linkages of grape production in Karnataka. Ph.D. (Ag.) Thesis, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, Karnataka, India. 185pp.
- Guimaraes, P.P.and Hefner, F.L. (1991). Backward and forward linkages in manufacturing location decisions reconsidered. Rev. Regional Studies, pp. 229-230.
- Karpagam, C.(2000). A study on knowledge and adoption behaviour of turmeric growers in Erode district of Tamil Nadu. M.Sc. (Ag.) Thesis, University of Agriculture Sciences, Dharwad, 100pp.
- Kumar, S.(2013). Marketing behaviour of dairy farmers in Tamil Nadu. M.Sc. (Ag.) Thesis, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, T.N. (India), 96pp.
- Maratha, P. and Badodiya, S.K. (2017). Study on marketing behaviour and other attributes of vegetable growers at Kota Block of Kota district in Rajasthan. Internat. J. Pure Appl. Bio. Sci., 5 (1) : 329-337.