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Adoption Outcomes of Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture Technologies by Farmers in South India

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Title Adoption Outcomes of Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture Technologies by Farmers in South India
 
Creator K. Ravi Shankar, G. Nirmala, K. Nagasree, P. K. Pankaj, Josily Samuel, K. Sindhu, B. M. K. Raju, S. Vijaya Kumar and G. Ravindra Chary
 
Subject KVK; CRIDA; technologies; adoption; adopters; non-adopters.
 
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Rainfed areas are subjected to climate change through extreme weather events, decrease of water
availability and decrease in agricultural productivity. The problem to be addressed is the limited
access to and exchange of, information and knowledge related to agriculture and food security at
local, national, and regional levels. Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) act as a crucial player in
technology assessment, refinement and demonstration. Technology adoption to be successful
depends on successful technology assessment, refinement and demonstration. Hence, the role of
KVKs is of paramount importance in the above processes. KVK Rangareddy district of Telangana
state (South India) is attached to the Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture (CRIDA),
Hyderabad. The study was conducted in three KVK adopting villages’ of Pudur mandal, Rangareddy district, Telangana state. The objectives of the study are to assess the extent of adoption of KVK
technologies, factors affecting and constraints in adoption; to assess the impact of KVK
technologies in terms of improved productivity in crops, livestock, income levels of farm women; and
to assess the gain in knowledge levels. A sample of 40 farmers each from adopting and non adopting categories in the same villages was selected for data collection, thus, making a total
sample of 240 farmers. The data was collected using a pre-tested interview schedule from the
farmers. Focus group discussion and interviews were conducted to elicit data. Data was analysed
using descriptive statistics (frequencies and percentages) and inferential statistics (correlation,
multiple linear regression and adoption indices). Final data was averaged from the three villages
both for adopting and non-adopting category of farmers and presented. More than 60% adoption
was recorded for production technology and stem borer management in maize; spacing and fertilizer
management in cotton; and demonstration of perennial fodder hybrid Bajra Napier CO-4 etc. T-test
scores showed significant higher mean values for adopters over non-adopters except in the case of
the variable age. Adopters had better knowledge and adoption rates over non-adopters. Productivity
of farmers increased between 33-57% with KVK technologies. Income levels of farm women
increased three to four times based on the enterprise after adoption. Farmers’ adoption of
technologies requires more concerted efforts in establishing mechanisms and traits including
readiness of availability, ease of use, low cost, low labor requirement and time requirements of
different technologies and their components. The adoption results of KVK technologies/interventions
in case of non adopting category of farmers were found to be meager.
 
Date 2021-08-25T04:39:07Z
2021-08-25T04:39:07Z
2019-12-20
 
Type Research Paper
 
Identifier Ravi Shankar, K., Nirmala, G., Nagasree, K., Pankaj, P.K., Josily Samuel, Sindhu, K., Raju, B.M.K., Vijaya Kumar, S. and Ravindra Chary, G. (2019). Adoption Outcomes of Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture Technologies by Farmers in South India. Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology, 37(4): 1-13.
2320-7027
http://krishi.icar.gov.in/jspui/handle/123456789/60430
 
Language English
 
Relation ;Article No. AJAEES.52844.
 
Publisher Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology