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Chandravadia Kiran ¹, P. R. Kanani ², D. V. Patel ³

Affiliations
1 Department of Agricultural Extension, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh (Gujarat), IN
2 Department of Extension Education, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh (Gujarat), IN
3 Department of Statistics, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh (Gujarat), IN

Abstract

In the present study, attempt has been made to know the extent of empowerment and variation caused by independent variable on independent variable. The study was under-taken in Junagadh district of Gujarat state. Total 200 respondents were selected from nine villages. In light of the objectives, the interview schedule was prepared. The data were collected by personal interview of the respondents. The study revealed that majority (66.50 per cent) of the self-help group women had medium level of empowerment about self help group. The R² value (0.63) expressed the ideas that fourteen variables jointly contributed toward 63.97 per cent of the variation in level of empowerment about self-help group of respondents.

Keywords

Self-Help Group, Empowerment, Multiple Regression.

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Chandravadia Kiran ¹, P. R. Kanani ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Agricultural Extension, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh (Gujarat), ID
2 Department of Extension Education, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh (Gujarat), IN

Abstract

In the present study, attempt has been made to know the training need of farm women in relation to post harvest technology in groundnut in Junagadh district of Gujarat state. For this study, total 60 farm women were selected in 11 villages of 4 taluka like Mangrol, Talala, Kodinar and Veraval. The farm women selected from the training of F.T.C. and S.S.K. held Junagadh at September 2008. The personal interview techniques were used for collecting information from respondents. The collected data revealed that farm women expressed to undergo training in the areas of selling place, information regarding control measure of the insect pest, time of spraying, poison precaution of control rodents, control measure for storage pests, information regarding seed bins and threshing and winnowing are done by machinery.

Keywords

Farm Women, Groundnut, Post Harvest Technology, Training Need.

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Chandravadia Kiran ¹, P. R. Kanani ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Agricultural Extension, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh (Gujarat), IN
2 Department of Extension Education, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh (Gujarat), IN

Abstract

In the present study, attempt has been made to know the entrepreneurial uniqueness self-help groups women in Junagadh district of Gujarat state. The study was conducted in three Taluka like Kodinar, Keshod and Vanthli randomly selected in Junagadh district. The information about personal, socio-economic characteristics and aspect of social change were collected through personal interview. From this study it could be revealed that majority of the SHG women were of middle age, educated up to Primary School level and more, medium size of family, had joint family, low annual income, marginal and small land holding, daily labour in agriculture and allied activities.

Keywords

Self Help Group, Empowerment, Age, Annual Income, Social Participation.

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M. S. Chandawat ¹, M. F. Bhoraniya ¹, R. P. Kalma ¹, P. R. Kanani ², D. A. Patel ¹

Affiliations
1 Krishi Vigyan Kendra (J.A.U.), Surendranagar (Gujarat), IN
2 Directorate of Extension Education, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh (Gujarat), IN

Abstract

Trichoderma harzianum is a saprophytic fungus which is used as a biological control agent against a wide range of economically important aerial and soil borne plant pathogens.Trichoderma harzianum is used for foliar application, seed treatment and soil treatment for suppression of various disease causing fungal pathogens. Junagadh Agricultural University has been engaged in production of Trichoderma harzianum in the brand name “SAWAJ Trichoderma” and made it available to farming community since year 2005-06. Since then its production and selling increased manyfold. So becomes essential to know the respondent’s level of adoption of SAWAJ Trichoderma among its end users i.e. farmers. Total 100 respondents were selected for the study purpose from five talukas of district who have used SAWAJ brand Trichoderma.Keeping this in mind, this study was carried out with the following objectives. To study the socio-economic profile of respondents. To determine the level of adoption of SAWAJ Trichoderma. Findings of this study show that majority of respondents belonged to middle age group (55%) and educated upto primary education (34%), had medium size of land holding (49%) and most of them had social participation (61%) and had actively participated in extension programmes (94%). Majority of respondents (39%) had their annual income ranging from Rs.100000 to 150000. 68 per cent respondents preferred adopt innovation after seeing it successful adoption by others. Majority of respondents had used it in crops like groundnut and cumin crop. Majority of respondents had partially adopted the SAWAJ Trichoderma and had positive perception about the use of SAWAJ Trichoderma. Most of them opined that application of Trichoderma is benefitted where a fungal disease appears every year and SAWAJ Trichoderma can be mix with FYM. Majority of respondents (69%) were using Trichoderma since last one year. 63 per cent respondents opined that they will continue the use of SAWAJ Trichoderma for their farm field.

Keywords

Perception, SAWAJ Trichoderma, Socio-Economic Profile, Adoption Level.

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M. S. Chandawat ¹, M. F. Bhoraniya ², R. P. Kalma ², P. R. Kanani ³, D. A. Patel ²

Affiliations
1 KrishiVigyan Kendra (JAU and SSH, KVK) Surendranagar (Gujarat), IN
2 KrishiVigyan Kendra (JAU), Surendranagar (Gujarat), IN
3 Directorate of Extension Education, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh (Gujarat), IN

Abstract

Trichoderma harzianum is a saprophytic fungus which is used as a biological control agent against a wide range of economically important aerial and soil borne plant pathogens. Trichoderma harzianum is used for foliar application, seed treatment and soil treatment for suppression of various disease causing fungal pathogens. Junagadh Agricultural University is engaged in production of Trichoderma harzianum in the brand name “Sawaj Trichoderma” and made it available to farming community since year 2005-06. Since then its production and selling increased manyfold. Total 100 respondents were selected for the study purpose from five talukasof district who have used SAWAJ brand Trichoderma. Keeping this in mind, this study was carried out with the following objective. To know the constraints and suggestions from respondents for increasing adoption. Findings of this study shows that in case of constraints faced by respondents, most important constraints was lack of moisture in soil at the time of application in standing crop and labour cost increased due to its non mixing condition with chemical fertilizer. Most of the respondents (66%) suggested that packing should be good and free from dusting and viable and made Sawaj Trichoderma available at local level (63%).

Keywords

Perception, Sawaj, Trichoderma, Constraints.

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