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Sreevalsan J Menon ¹, Priyanka Rani ², Millicent Anyiso ³

Affiliations
1 Agricultural Technology Information Centre, Kerala Agriculture University, Mannuthy, Thrissur
2 Agricultural Technology Information Centre, Kerala Agriculture University,Mannuthy,Thrissur
3 Kerala Agriculture University, Mannuthy, Thrissur

Abstract

Homestead system of cultivation continues to be the unique feature of the agricultural scenario of Kerala with more than 80% of the cultivated area coming under homestead farming. The Kerala Agricultural University is the primary and the principal instrumentality of the Kerala State in providing human resources, skills and technology, required for the sustainable development of its agriculture. Agricultural Technology Information Centre (ATIC) of the Kerala Agriculture University located at Mannuthy, Thrissur, provides a single window delivery system for agricultural information as well as products and technologies developed by the University with a view to deliver quality services to the farmers. The centre enables the leverage between technology and homestead productivity. The present study was an attempt to comprehend the buying behavior of farmers under the umbrella of the ATIC located at Mannuthy, Thrissur and to analyze the extent of farmers' association with ATIC. The off take of planting materials from ATIC ranging from1-5 or 6-10 indicates consumption for home gardens while more than 10 indicate planting for commercial purposes. It was found that planting materials up to 10 units were purchased through ATIC thereby contributing to homestead productivity. The mean of Consumer Attitude Index was found out to be 52.46. Most parameters of the Consumer Attitude Index (CAI) are in the agree zone indicating that most farmers are favourably disposed towards ATIC.

Keywords

Homestead System of Cultivation,agricultural Technology Information Centre,kerala Agriculture University

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Sumit Rai ¹, Priyanka Rani ¹, Maneesh Kumar ¹, Avinash Rai ¹, Sanjay Kumar Shahi ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221 005, U.P., IN
2 Department of Agricultural Chemistry & Soil Science, Udai Pratap Autonomous College, Varanasi-22002, U.P., IN

Abstract

A field experiment was conducted during Rabi season (2009) to find out the effect of integrated application of organic manures (FYM and vermicompost), inorganic fertilizers and biofertilizers (PSB and Azotobacter) on growth, yield and nutrient uptake by onion (Allium cepa L.). There were six treatments comprised of varied levels of FYM, vermicompost, chemical fertilizers, PSB and Azotobacter. The experiment was laid out under randomized block design (RBD) and the treatments were triplicated during the experiment. Significantly higher yield of onion (74.85 q ha^-1) was observed in the plots received 50% N through vermicompost +25% N through urea + PSB + Azotobacter (T₆) as compared to other treatments. Similar significant effect was observed on nutrient content (N, P, K and S) and nutrient uptake (N, P, K and S). On the basis of results obtained it can be concluded that the integrated use of organic manures (vermicompost and FYM) along with chemical fertilizers and biofertilizers (PSB and Azotobacter) can substitute the nitrogen requirement of plant to the extent of 25% and increased the yield, content and uptake of N, P, K and S by onion significantly over the sole use of chemical fertilizers.

Keywords

Integrated Nutrient Management, Vermicompost, Onion (Allium cepa L.), Farmyard Manure, Azotobacter.

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Priyanka Rani ¹, Veenu Sangwan ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Foods and Nutrition, C.C.S. Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar (Haryana), IN

Abstract

A study was conducted to determine the effect of family income, family type and family size on food intake of 100 school children (10-12 years) selected from two villages of Fatehabad district, Haryana. The data regarding the food intake and other variables was collected using the questionnaire cum interview schedule and 24 hr recall method. To draw inferences, the data was statistically analyzed using SPSS software. The result found that the mean intake of cereals (177.95g), pulses (41.92 g), fats and oils (17.37g), green leafy vegetables (34.91g ), ischolar_mains and tubers (56.46g), other vegetables (80.69) and fruits (38.36g) was higher among the children of nuclear families than that of joint family. The mean daily intake of cereals (183.17 g), green leafy vegetables (42.40 g), milk and milk products (264.56 g) and sugar and jaggery (18.22 g) was highest in children belonging to small sized families. The intake of food stuffs was found to be higher in children from high income families compared to low income families.

Keywords

School Children, Food Intake, Family Income, Family Type, Family Size.

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Priyanka Rani ¹, Rashmi Tyagi ¹, Jatesh Kathpalia ¹, Vinod Kumari ¹

Affiliations
1 Department of Sociology, CCSHAU, Hisar, Haryana, IN

Abstract

Media is unquestionably a very large and effective form of communication. The growth of India's rural youth is significantly influenced by social media. India's rural areas are most important part of India because 70 percent of the country's people reside in villages. The study was conducted in rural areas of 2 cultural zones Nardak and Bagar of Haryana purposively. The study was conducted in the Hisar and Karnal districts of Haryana State. Distraction and stress were ranked first and second, respectively, in terms of the effects of social media on several facets of mental health. The results also showed that more than 40% of respondents reported both a severe and moderate level of social media's impact on stress and distraction. It revealed that the majority of the respondents (70%) reported that a lack of interaction with neighbours and relatives affected their social health and scored first. Further results showed that more than 55 percent of the respondents reported that a lack of interaction with teachers and parents also affected social health. A low degree of impact on all aspects of health was experienced by 38.61 percent of respondents, followed by a medium level of impact by 19.44 percent.

Keywords

social media, impact, health, mental, physical, social

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