Pub Date : 2023-01-01DOI: 10.48165/ijee.2023.59215
Rubina Rai, B. Satpathy, A. Singh
An attempt to understand the perception of flood impacts through a gender lens was executed in 2022 in the purposively selected Darbangha district of Bihar as it tops the list of the districts most severely affected by flood in the state. Data from 120 farmers were collected through a focused group discussion and an interview schedule developed specifically for the study. The findings revealed that the maximum percentage of farmers had a medium perception regarding the impact of floods. Variations were seen in the perception of the socio-economic and psychological impact of flood with women perceiving slightly higher than men whereas the opposite was seen for the perception of the environmental impact of the flood where men perceived slightly higher than women. Factors like age, household headship, social participation, decision-making, education, and family size significantly and positively affected the perception women and men had on the impact of the flood. The findings provide an in-depth understanding of the perception of the impact of floods by men and women farmers in the study area which would help the extension agencies and policymakers to plan and design locale-specific preparedness.
{"title":"Gender-based Variations in Perception of Flood Impacts- A Micro Study","authors":"Rubina Rai, B. Satpathy, A. Singh","doi":"10.48165/ijee.2023.59215","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.48165/ijee.2023.59215","url":null,"abstract":"An attempt to understand the perception of flood impacts through a gender lens was executed in 2022 in the purposively selected Darbangha district of Bihar as it tops the list of the districts most severely affected by flood in the state. Data from 120 farmers were collected through a focused group discussion and an interview schedule developed specifically for the study. The findings revealed that the maximum percentage of farmers had a medium perception regarding the impact of floods. Variations were seen in the perception of the socio-economic and psychological impact of flood with women perceiving slightly higher than men whereas the opposite was seen for the perception of the environmental impact of the flood where men perceived slightly higher than women. Factors like age, household headship, social participation, decision-making, education, and family size significantly and positively affected the perception women and men had on the impact of the flood. The findings provide an in-depth understanding of the perception of the impact of floods by men and women farmers in the study area which would help the extension agencies and policymakers to plan and design locale-specific preparedness.","PeriodicalId":13471,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Extension Education","volume":"328 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80417621","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-01-01DOI: 10.48165/ijee.2023.59228
D. A. Niranjan, S. Jha, Ditty Maria Dominic, S. Maiti, K. Kadian
The benefits associated with Geographical Indications (GI) are largely underutilized by most of the registered goods in India, with few exceptions. Therefore, an exploratory study was conducted with experts in the field of GI and also with producers of the GI registered agricultural and food products of Tamil Nadu in order to find reasons for poor GI usage and constraints perceived by the producers of the registered goods. The experts (n=14) reported, lack of awareness among producers about the GI and its benefits, lack of awareness among consumers about the uniqueness and originality of the good, and the absence of quality maintenance mechanism in the registered territory as reasons for poor usage. According to the producers (n=241), lack of awareness, narrow price difference between GI products and their non-GI counterparts and consumer’s preference for low price over quality were the top constraints that pull the producers from using GI.
{"title":"Constraints Associated to Geographical Indication Usage: Experts and Producers Perspective","authors":"D. A. Niranjan, S. Jha, Ditty Maria Dominic, S. Maiti, K. Kadian","doi":"10.48165/ijee.2023.59228","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.48165/ijee.2023.59228","url":null,"abstract":"The benefits associated with Geographical Indications (GI) are largely underutilized by most of the registered goods in India, with few exceptions. Therefore, an exploratory study was conducted with experts in the field of GI and also with producers of the GI registered agricultural and food products of Tamil Nadu in order to find reasons for poor GI usage and constraints perceived by the producers of the registered goods. The experts (n=14) reported, lack of awareness among producers about the GI and its benefits, lack of awareness among consumers about the uniqueness and originality of the good, and the absence of quality maintenance mechanism in the registered territory as reasons for poor usage. According to the producers (n=241), lack of awareness, narrow price difference between GI products and their non-GI counterparts and consumer’s preference for low price over quality were the top constraints that pull the producers from using GI.","PeriodicalId":13471,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Extension Education","volume":"23 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"79122901","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-01-01DOI: 10.48165/ijee.2023.59216
Prashish Singh, B. Jirli, K. Ghadei, Priyanka Roy, Jagriti Kumari
Krishi Vigyan Kendra provides training to various stakeholders as a means of delivering technology. As a profession, the KVK professionals should have the holistic understanding and appropriate perception towards objectives of extension education. The objective of study was to analyze the perception of KVK professionals towards objectives of extension education. The study was conducted during March-August, 2021 using structured questionnaire. The sample of the study included 150 KVK scientists from 145 KVKs spread over 24 states and Union territories. The study assessed the perception of the KVK professionals towards the objectives of Extension. This Perception towards objectives was measured by using 5 point continuum on Liker scale with the help of 34 statements. The objective “Communicating the research information that is useful for economic and practical purposes” scored first rank with 66.67 weighted mean score and also revealed that majority of KVK professionals were having favorable Perception regarding objectives (74.67%) of extension followed by equal number of respondents (12.66%) were having both highly favorable and unfavorable perceptions towards objectives of extension. Additionally, it was shown that information seeking behaviour had positive and significant relationship with the perception of KVK professionals regarding objectives of extension education. Step-wise regression model revealed that information seeking behavior contributed about 2.70 per cent of total of variances in perceptions toward objectives of extension. Hence, it can be concluded that KVK professionals need to have favourable perception towards objectives of extension for executing mandates of KVK more successfully.
{"title":"Objectives of Extension Education: An Analysis of Perception of KVK Professionals","authors":"Prashish Singh, B. Jirli, K. Ghadei, Priyanka Roy, Jagriti Kumari","doi":"10.48165/ijee.2023.59216","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.48165/ijee.2023.59216","url":null,"abstract":"Krishi Vigyan Kendra provides training to various stakeholders as a means of delivering technology. As a profession, the KVK professionals should have the holistic understanding and appropriate perception towards objectives of extension education. The objective of study was to analyze the perception of KVK professionals towards objectives of extension education. The study was conducted during March-August, 2021 using structured questionnaire. The sample of the study included 150 KVK scientists from 145 KVKs spread over 24 states and Union territories. The study assessed the perception of the KVK professionals towards the objectives of Extension. This Perception towards objectives was measured by using 5 point continuum on Liker scale with the help of 34 statements. The objective “Communicating the research information that is useful for economic and practical purposes” scored first rank with 66.67 weighted mean score and also revealed that majority of KVK professionals were having favorable Perception regarding objectives (74.67%) of extension followed by equal number of respondents (12.66%) were having both highly favorable and unfavorable perceptions towards objectives of extension. Additionally, it was shown that information seeking behaviour had positive and significant relationship with the perception of KVK professionals regarding objectives of extension education. Step-wise regression model revealed that information seeking behavior contributed about 2.70 per cent of total of variances in perceptions toward objectives of extension. Hence, it can be concluded that KVK professionals need to have favourable perception towards objectives of extension for executing mandates of KVK more successfully.","PeriodicalId":13471,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Extension Education","volume":"3 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"79157338","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-01-01DOI: 10.48165/ijee.2023.59227
M. B. Shanabhoga, B. Krishnamurthy, S. Suresha, S. Dechamma, R. Kumar
To mitigate and cope with changing climate, adaptation strategies are essential. However, farmers are facing several constraints while adapting to the changing climate. The study was conducted during 2018-19 in three major paddy growing districts of Kalyana Karnataka region of Karnataka state with 90 respondents. The Rank Based Quotient (RBQ) approach was used to assemble, tabulate, and evaluate the data. The farmers expressed the absence of a location-specific climate forecast and they couldn’t able to rely on available climate forecasts. In addition, farmers opined about the non-availability of critical inputs and fair prices for their produce. It suggested the farmers of the study region should be provided with updated and reliable information on climate change as this could help in improving their awareness on changing climate. The improvement of field extension connectivity and timely assistance to the farmers are required for better utilization of resources and adoption of climate-related strategic innovations.
{"title":"Climate Change Adaptation Constraints among Paddy Growing Farmers in Kalyana-Karnataka Region of Karnataka State","authors":"M. B. Shanabhoga, B. Krishnamurthy, S. Suresha, S. Dechamma, R. Kumar","doi":"10.48165/ijee.2023.59227","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.48165/ijee.2023.59227","url":null,"abstract":"To mitigate and cope with changing climate, adaptation strategies are essential. However, farmers are facing several constraints while adapting to the changing climate. The study was conducted during 2018-19 in three major paddy growing districts of Kalyana Karnataka region of Karnataka state with 90 respondents. The Rank Based Quotient (RBQ) approach was used to assemble, tabulate, and evaluate the data. The farmers expressed the absence of a location-specific climate forecast and they couldn’t able to rely on available climate forecasts. In addition, farmers opined about the non-availability of critical inputs and fair prices for their produce. It suggested the farmers of the study region should be provided with updated and reliable information on climate change as this could help in improving their awareness on changing climate. The improvement of field extension connectivity and timely assistance to the farmers are required for better utilization of resources and adoption of climate-related strategic innovations.","PeriodicalId":13471,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Extension Education","volume":"60 3 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"72883941","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-01-01DOI: 10.48165/ijee.2023.59124
Mansi Sharma, E. Rani, Vandana Verma, J. Malik
Newspapers have a significant impact on quality of life. Individuals are heavily influenced by the newspaper and it aids in promoting social awareness among them. This study was conducted to examine the content during pandemic COVID-19 in three selected newspapers viz., The Hindu, The Tribune and Punjab Kesari. A quantitative and qualitative analysis of the selected newspaper over the chosen time period was conducted during 2022. The majority of topics were covered in news format in all the newspapers. Newspaper correspondents were the primary information source in all the newspapers. The Hindu took up the most space and items. In all of the newspapers, the majority of the items and space were covered during PHASE-II.
{"title":"Content Analysis and Coverage of News on Pandemic COVID-19 in Elected Newspapers","authors":"Mansi Sharma, E. Rani, Vandana Verma, J. Malik","doi":"10.48165/ijee.2023.59124","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.48165/ijee.2023.59124","url":null,"abstract":"Newspapers have a significant impact on quality of life. Individuals are heavily influenced by the newspaper and it aids in promoting social awareness among them. This study was conducted to examine the content during pandemic COVID-19 in three selected newspapers viz., The Hindu, The Tribune and Punjab Kesari. A quantitative and qualitative analysis of the selected newspaper over the chosen time period was conducted during 2022. The majority of topics were covered in news format in all the newspapers. Newspaper correspondents were the primary information source in all the newspapers. The Hindu took up the most space and items. In all of the newspapers, the majority of the items and space were covered during PHASE-II.","PeriodicalId":13471,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Extension Education","volume":"43 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"82548736","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-01-01DOI: 10.48165/ijee.2023.59123
G. Makarabbi, F. Tuteja, N. Saxena, A. J
A total of 120 NiliRavi buffalo farmers from two districts of Punjab were selected for the study. The average production, consumption and marketed surplus of the milk are found to be higher for the Firozpur farmers in comparison with their counterpart. About 70 per cent of NiliRavi farmers preferred organised marketing channels to dispose surplus milk. The distance of dairy cooperatives (Govt. or Private) / dairy FPOs with regular & assured market and support in availing loan for purchase of animals and inputs were main reasons for opting organised marketing channels. Advance payment for purchase of inputs and door step milk collection were important factors for choosing unorganised milk marketing channels. The results of binomial logistic regression revealed that Nili-Ravi farmer with younger age and large number of NiliRavi milch buffalo holdings preferred organised milk marketing channels to dispose surplus milk rather than unorganised channels. The organised milk marketing channels needs to be strengthened and promoted for regular and assured milk marketing and also use these channels as centre for the supply of NiliRavi superior germplasm to propagate their population.
{"title":"Socio-economic Determinants Influence on NiliRavi Buffalo Farmers Choice of Milk Marketing Channels in Punjab","authors":"G. Makarabbi, F. Tuteja, N. Saxena, A. J","doi":"10.48165/ijee.2023.59123","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.48165/ijee.2023.59123","url":null,"abstract":"A total of 120 NiliRavi buffalo farmers from two districts of Punjab were selected for the study. The average production, consumption and marketed surplus of the milk are found to be higher for the Firozpur farmers in comparison with their counterpart. About 70 per cent of NiliRavi farmers preferred organised marketing channels to dispose surplus milk. The distance of dairy cooperatives (Govt. or Private) / dairy FPOs with regular & assured market and support in availing loan for purchase of animals and inputs were main reasons for opting organised marketing channels. Advance payment for purchase of inputs and door step milk collection were important factors for choosing unorganised milk marketing channels. The results of binomial logistic regression revealed that Nili-Ravi farmer with younger age and large number of NiliRavi milch buffalo holdings preferred organised milk marketing channels to dispose surplus milk rather than unorganised channels. The organised milk marketing channels needs to be strengthened and promoted for regular and assured milk marketing and also use these channels as centre for the supply of NiliRavi superior germplasm to propagate their population.","PeriodicalId":13471,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Extension Education","volume":"18 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86118110","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-01-01DOI: 10.48165/ijee.2023.59104
Subhajit Mukherjee, Souvik Ghosh
The groundwater irrigation, catering to more than 60 per cent of total irrigation in India, has significantly contributed to food grains production. Participatory irrigation management programme has been implemented transferring irrigation management to WUAs. Present study was undertaken during 2019 to explore cropping scenario in groundwater irrigation command under jurisdiction of WUAs in Burdwan district of West Bengal covering a random sample of 120 farmers. It is revealed that paddy was the major crop in both kharif and summer season. During rabi season, potato was grown in larger areas followed by mustard. While all 120 farmers had grown paddy as single crop in kharif season, 100 and 82 farmers have cultivated potato and mustard in rabi season and 75 farmers have grown boro rice during summer season. Cultivated land utilization index value was more than 50 per cent. Crop diversity index (CDI) value of 36 per cent showed lack of crop diversification in groundwater irrigation command areas that warrants need of bringing more areas under different crops. Multiple cropping index of 176 per cent showed a higher cropping intensity in groundwater irrigation command. Thus, Extension advisory services need to promote crop diversification in groundwater irrigation command areas through proper crop planning and capacity building of WUAs.
{"title":"Cropping Scenario in Water User Associations (WUAs) Managed Groundwater Irrigation System’s Command Area in West Bengal","authors":"Subhajit Mukherjee, Souvik Ghosh","doi":"10.48165/ijee.2023.59104","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.48165/ijee.2023.59104","url":null,"abstract":"The groundwater irrigation, catering to more than 60 per cent of total irrigation in India, has significantly contributed to food grains production. Participatory irrigation management programme has been implemented transferring irrigation management to WUAs. Present study was undertaken during 2019 to explore cropping scenario in groundwater irrigation command under jurisdiction of WUAs in Burdwan district of West Bengal covering a random sample of 120 farmers. It is revealed that paddy was the major crop in both kharif and summer season. During rabi season, potato was grown in larger areas followed by mustard. While all 120 farmers had grown paddy as single crop in kharif season, 100 and 82 farmers have cultivated potato and mustard in rabi season and 75 farmers have grown boro rice during summer season. Cultivated land utilization index value was more than 50 per cent. Crop diversity index (CDI) value of 36 per cent showed lack of crop diversification in groundwater irrigation command areas that warrants need of bringing more areas under different crops. Multiple cropping index of 176 per cent showed a higher cropping intensity in groundwater irrigation command. Thus, Extension advisory services need to promote crop diversification in groundwater irrigation command areas through proper crop planning and capacity building of WUAs.","PeriodicalId":13471,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Extension Education","volume":"86 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"83930185","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-01-01DOI: 10.48165/ijee.2023.59315
Neha Singh, K. Kadian, K. Raj, H. Meena, R. Bellagi
The paper examines state-level trends in Bihar for determining patterns in farm diversification for the period 1990-91 to 2018-19, using the Simpson Index of Diversification (SID) and ordinal linear regression analysis to analyse the determinants. The study, conducted in the year 2022, reported that the cropping system at the state level is transforming from food grains to different high-value crops and allied farming sectors. The transformation was not uniform across the regions. The SID values have demonstrated how the agricultural economy has been more diverse over time, with some variations in the production of food and non-food crops. The result of multiple regressions has revealed earning members, social work participation, and government donations to be the major determinants of farm diversification, and various constraints were identified using the Garrett ranking method. Hence, the study suggests that policy support for the development of dairy farmers should be more focused on increased cropping intensity, insurance protection, investments in agricultural research and education, and technology development.
{"title":"Appraisal of Farm Diversification and Livelihood System of Bihar (India)","authors":"Neha Singh, K. Kadian, K. Raj, H. Meena, R. Bellagi","doi":"10.48165/ijee.2023.59315","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.48165/ijee.2023.59315","url":null,"abstract":"The paper examines state-level trends in Bihar for determining patterns in farm diversification for the period 1990-91 to 2018-19, using the Simpson Index of Diversification (SID) and ordinal linear regression analysis to analyse the determinants. The study, conducted in the year 2022, reported that the cropping system at the state level is transforming from food grains to different high-value crops and allied farming sectors. The transformation was not uniform across the regions. The SID values have demonstrated how the agricultural economy has been more diverse over time, with some variations in the production of food and non-food crops. The result of multiple regressions has revealed earning members, social work participation, and government donations to be the major determinants of farm diversification, and various constraints were identified using the Garrett ranking method. Hence, the study suggests that policy support for the development of dairy farmers should be more focused on increased cropping intensity, insurance protection, investments in agricultural research and education, and technology development.","PeriodicalId":13471,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Extension Education","volume":"16 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"83199978","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-01-01DOI: 10.48165/ijee.2023.59225
S. Saji, Vinaya Kumar Hebsale Mallappa, M. Rathwa
When assessing farmers’ predispositions and developing a strategy for extension work in the region, the attitude of farmers toward conservation agriculture is a crucial consideration. The purpose of this study was to develop a valid and reliable instrument for assessing farmers’ attitudes toward conservation agriculture. The scale product method is used to construct the scale. It is a hybrid of the Likert and Thurstone techniques. The study was conducted in March 2022. On a 5-point scale, 65 judges evaluated 25 statements. Finally, 18 statements including 14 positive statements and 4 negative statements were chosen to build a scale that would assess the attitude of farmers towards conservation agriculture. The scale was found reliable, with the reliability coefficient (r) (Guttman split-half Coefficient and Spearman-Brown Coefficient Equal Length) determined to be 0.917. The scale’s validity was evaluated using expert judgement. Employing the scale in research will aid in knowing farmers’ attitudes about conservation agriculture.
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Pub Date : 2023-01-01DOI: 10.48165/ijee.2023.59212
The study evaluates the cluster front line demonstrations (CFLDs) conducted under the national food security mission on sesame (RT-351) by 26 KVKs of Rajasthan state. Four thousand one (4001) partner farmers responded to the study during 2016-2020. The CFLDs were undertaken in a 172.00 ha area in 26 districts during these five years. Yield gaps and technology index were calculated under the study. The result shows an extension gap of 1.35 q ha-1 and a technology gap of 2.78 q ha-1. The technology index was found to be 35.11 per cent, while a yield advantage of 36.17 per cent was found in CFLDs. KVKs of Rajasthan state could add Rs. 1.45 crores to the income of partner farmers. The improved variety & better extension services significantly enhanced production and productivity. Participatory approaches in the sesame seed supply chain and institutional linkage were critical for scaling up sustainable technology and improving farmers’ access to quality and sufficiently improved seeds. More capsules per plant and resistance to stem & root rot attracted the farmers. Technical backstopping, supplying of seed, and seed exchange through farmer-to-farmer extension were crucial on a sustainable basis. Regular monitoring by experts and farmers’ feedback is vital for sustained production and productivity improvement of the sesame crop.
{"title":"Yield Gaps and Scaling up of Sesame Variety (RT-351) in Potential Areas of Rajasthan","authors":"","doi":"10.48165/ijee.2023.59212","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.48165/ijee.2023.59212","url":null,"abstract":"The study evaluates the cluster front line demonstrations (CFLDs) conducted under the national food security mission on sesame (RT-351) by 26 KVKs of Rajasthan state. Four thousand one (4001) partner farmers responded to the study during 2016-2020. The CFLDs were undertaken in a 172.00 ha area in 26 districts during these five years. Yield gaps and technology index were calculated under the study. The result shows an extension gap of 1.35 q ha-1 and a technology gap of 2.78 q ha-1. The technology index was found to be 35.11 per cent, while a yield advantage of 36.17 per cent was found in CFLDs. KVKs of Rajasthan state could add Rs. 1.45 crores to the income of partner farmers. The improved variety & better extension services significantly enhanced production and productivity. Participatory approaches in the sesame seed supply chain and institutional linkage were critical for scaling up sustainable technology and improving farmers’ access to quality and sufficiently improved seeds. More capsules per plant and resistance to stem & root rot attracted the farmers. Technical backstopping, supplying of seed, and seed exchange through farmer-to-farmer extension were crucial on a sustainable basis. Regular monitoring by experts and farmers’ feedback is vital for sustained production and productivity improvement of the sesame crop.","PeriodicalId":13471,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Extension Education","volume":"11 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"88482663","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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