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 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 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 MARKETING BEHAVIOUR OF JASMINE GROWERS IN DINDIGUL DISTRICT OF TAMIL NADU

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 868-873
Author(s):  
K.P. Vanetha ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Women Religious ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Small Farmers ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Middle Man ◽  
Selection Of

Jasmine flower is used for various purposes viz. making garlands, bouquets, decorating hair of women, religious offerings etc. Scientific cultivation of jasmine is one of the important prerequisites for increasing the production and productivity among the jasmine growers. Since the crop requires huge manpower for harvesting and other operations, only small farmers are cultivating the crop. In general, it is felt that studies on marketing behaviour of jasmine growers is neceessary. Hence, the present study was undertaken with the objective to study the marketing behaviour of Jasmine growers in Nilakottai block of Dindigul district. The respondents were selected based on proportionate random sampling method. The data were collected from respondents through pre-tested interview schedule. The results of the study revealed that majority of the respondents received full payment and it is seen that 76.60 per cent of the respondents sold their produce in the markets. More than two-fifths of the respondents considered the immediate payment as the main criteria for the selection of market followed by receipt in advance (10.00%). 53.30 % growers sell their produce with middle man involvement. Majority of the respondents reported that existing marketing facilities were not sufficient and the rest 40.00% and 60.00% were satisfied with the existing market facilities.

A Scale Development Approach To Employees’ Perspective Of Knowledge Management In Banks

2019 ◽  
Vol 118 (7) ◽  
pp. 82-94
Author(s):  
DR.C. KATHIRAVAN ◽  
DR.M. MANIVANNAN ◽  
E.CHANDRA MOULI ◽  
A. RAJASEKAR
Keyword(s):  
Knowledge Management ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Technology Knowledge ◽  
Interview Method ◽  
Development Approach ◽  
Chennai City ◽  
Future Topics

The data were collected using personal interview method and a total of 455 employees who were in some aspect knowledge management in banks and identified through multistage random sampling method. Multistage random sampling technique is a probability sampling type where available study topics employ future topics from among their contacts. The study was limited to Chennai city of Tamil Nadu. The analysis found that banks employees moderately perceived towards factors of knowledge management such as knowledge utilization, information technology, knowledge motivation, knowledge storage, knowledge sharing enablers and knowledge creation. Hence, it is concluded that training program is important for the survival of knowledge management. It is also imperative for effective of employees’ job performance.

scholarly journals Constraints to livelihood diversification of rural farmers in selected areas of Patuakhali district

2019 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
pp. 355-365 ◽  
Author(s):  
PK Mittra ◽  
MGR Akanda
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Family Education ◽  
Livelihood Diversification ◽  
Annual Income ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Organizational Participation ◽  
Rural Farmers ◽  
Medium Level

The present study was aimed at determining the constraints confronted by the farmers in livelihood diversification. The purposes of this study were to determine the extent and nature of livelihood diversification of the farmers and also to explore relationships of 13 selected characteristics of the farmers with their livelihood diversification. There were a total of 1270 farmers in the 5 villages constituted the population of the study, out of which 10 percent of the total farmers were selected through simple random sampling technique. This gave a sample size of 127 such farmers. Data were collected by the researcher himself with the help of pre-tested interview schedule during 15 February 2013 to 30 March, 2013. The livelihood diversification scores of the respondents ranged from 0.22 to 0.79 with an average of 0.41. It is seen that more than half of the farmers 53.5% had medium level of livelihood diversification compared to 19.7 percent of them having low livelihood diversification and 26.8 percent had high livelihood. Out of 13 selected characteristics of the farmers, seven of those viz. education, family education, income generating experience, household annual income, communication exposure, organizational participation and attitude towards livelihood diversification had positive significant relationship with livelihood diversification. Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 44(2): 355-365, June 2019

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.

An Analysis of Farm Profitability of KVK Adopted and Non-Adopted Farmers in Chhattisgarh

2021 ◽  
pp. 164-169
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Rice Production ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Personal Interview ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Farm Profitability ◽  
Gross Income ◽  
The Cost

In this study, an attempt was made to measure the farm profitability of KVK adopted and non-adopted farmers in the Janjgir district of Chhattisgarh. From Janjgir Krishi Vigyan Kendra, a list of 45 adopted farmers was obtained, and equal numbers of non-adopted farmers were selected using a proportionate random sampling method. The study was based on primary data collected from various sample respondents. Primary data were collected using pretested interview schedule and personal interview of selected respondents by survey method. The study revealed that the majority of adopted farmers belonged to the young aged category while more than half of the respondents were illiterate. The majority of farmers belonged to the OBC category. The cost and return in rice production showed that rice production was profitable. Adopted farmer made gross income 101641 ha and non-adopted farmer 99496.6 ha -1 -1 while the cost of production per hectare was 822.04 and 893.72 of adopted and non-adopted farmers, respectively.

scholarly journals Knowledge and Adoption of Mentha Growers Regarding Recommended Cultivation Practices of Mentha Crop in Siddhaur Block of Barabanki District Uttar Pradesh

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 16-32
Author(s):  
Ravi Prakash Verma ◽  
Jahanara Jahanara ◽  
Dipak Kumar Bose
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Method ◽  
Uttar Pradesh ◽  
Interview Schedule ◽  
Interview Method ◽  
Cultivation Practices ◽  
Meaningful Result ◽  
Medium Level ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
High Level ◽  
Adoption Level

This study was conducted in Siddhaur block of Barabanki district of Uttar Pradesh in 2020-2021. With the help of random sampling method, 120 Mentha growers were selected and data were collected by personal interview method by using pre-tested interview schedule and later appropriate statistical analysis was done to find out the meaningful result. The finding of the study revealed that the overall level of knowledge of mentha growers regarding the recommended practices indicated they have medium knowledge level. The Adoption level of mentha growers on recommended cultivation practices of mentha also indicated as medium level of adoption (66.70%), followed by low level of adoption (21.70%) and high level of adoption (11.60%).

scholarly journals Analytical Study on Crop Status and Farmers’ Preference towards Crop Varieties and Hybrids in Namakkal District of Tamil Nadu

2020 ◽  
pp. 33-38
Author(s):  
S. Elakkiya ◽  
M. Asokhan
Keyword(s):  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
High Yield ◽  
Dry Land ◽  
Crop Varieties ◽  
Drought Tolerant ◽  
High Yielding Varieties ◽  
Real Returns ◽  
Rural Appraisal

Tamil Nadu is one of the pioneer states in India, which is Farmer centric and has brought revolutionary initiatives in Agriculture to propel the productivity and production of major crops. The use of good quality seeds of improved high yielding varieties and hybrids is the master key for productive agriculture. Hence, the study was taken up in Namakkal district with an aim to assess the preference of using the varieties and hybrids and to identify the constraints of in adopting it. In Namakkal district, Thiruchengode block was purposively selected based onarea of cultivation. A sample of 30 respondents were selected using simple random sampling method and Participatory Rural Appraisal method was used for data collection. Percentage analysis and Cumulative frequency methods were used for data analysis. The study revealed that, the most of the farmers cultivated varieties like Sorghum (CO 30), Ragi (GPU 28), Blackgram (Vamban 4), Greengram (Vamban 2), Groundnut (TMV 7), Tapioca (MVD 1), Pomegrante (Bhagawa), Guava (Lucknow 49).The preferences expressed by the farmers for cultivating the above mentioned varieties and hybrids were high yield, highly suitable for all season, drought tolerant and less water consumption. In general, the farmers  faced few constraints like, lack of awareness and knowledge about recent varieties, hybrids and technologies, monsoon failure, high labour cost, dry land area, lack of storage go-down facilities and farmers are not getting real returns of the crops due to climatic factor.

scholarly journals ISOLASI DAN KARAKTERISASI MIKORIZA VESIKULAR-ARBUSKULAR DI LAHAN KERING MASAM, LAMPUNG TENGAH

2007 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 99-106
Author(s):  
Prihastuti Prihastuti
Keyword(s):  
Random Sampling ◽  
Arbuscular Mycorrhizae ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Soil Samples ◽  
Stratified Random Sampling ◽  
Gigaspora Margarita ◽  
Glomus Versiforme ◽  
Dry Land ◽  
Vesicular Arbuscular ◽  
Land Improvement

This research aimed to determine spore of vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhizae collected from acid dry land of Central Lampung. The character of research was descriptive-explorative. Soil samples were collected by stratified random sampling method. The results indicated that amount of spore at rizospher area reached 33-311 spores/g of soil. There were 8 forms of mycorrhizae spores. The species of mycorrhizae found were Gigaspora margarita, Glomus moseae, Glomus versiforme, Acaulospora sp., Endogone piriformis, Smilacina racemosa, Entrophospora sp. and Scutellospora sp. Further research is needed for the exploitation land improvement of the effectiveness of natural mycorrhizae on acid dry land at Central Lampung.

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