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Kumar, Krishan
- Perception, Perceived Utility and Implications Suggested by the Farmers on Krishi Melas
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1 CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN
2 University Press, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN
3 COA, Kaul, IN
1 CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN
2 University Press, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN
3 COA, Kaul, IN
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International Journal of Education and Management Studies, Vol 7, No 2 (2017), Pagination: 239-240Abstract
Extension is one of the three major mandates of the CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar along with research and teaching. Krishi melas are major extension tool in transferring latest technologies to farming community for their overall welfare. It is gaining momentum over the years. A large amount of money and manpower has been involved in organizing this extension activity by the University twice every year (Rabi & Kharif). The study was conducted during Krishi melas (Rabi & Kharif) organized by Directorate of Extension Education, CCSHAU, Hisar at university campus during the year 2015-16. Randomly selected farmers (200 farmers) from the Krishi Melas were interview with the help of a well-structured interview schedule. About 17.5 per cent and 33 per cent of the respondents were fully satisfied and satisfied, respectively. Majority of the respondents (57.5 per cent) were willing to attend the next Krishi Melas. Most of the farmers suggested that latest high yielding varieties (HYV) of seeds should be available (61.50 per cent) and buzz session should be well planned with more duration (51 per cent). Many valuable suggestions were suggested by the farmers to enhance the utility of these melas as extension tool.Keywords
Farmers Fair, Agro-Industrial Exhibition, Crop-Competition, HYV Seeds, etc.- Farmers' Fair: Play a Important Role in Transfer of Technology
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1 Department of HDFS, COHS, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN
1 Department of HDFS, COHS, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana, IN
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International Journal of Education and Management Studies, Vol 8, No 2 (2018), Pagination: 258-260Abstract
In the present paper an attempt has been made to study to acquire information regarding behaviour and feedback of farmers visiting farmers' fair of CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar. The present study was conducted at CCSHAU, Hisar main campus. It was concluded that the main source of information about farmers' fair was friends and relatives (41.50%) followed by fellow farmers (37%). However in case knowledge level of farmers regarding farmers' fair activities was seeds sale (84.00%) followed by agro-industrial exhibition (83.50%). In case of purpose of visiting farmers' fair to purchase high yielding varieties of seeds (53.50%) was the main purpose followed by visit to agro-industrial exhibition (51%). Private organisations ranked first with weighted mean score (2.78) followed by agro-industrial (2.41).Keywords
Agriculture, Buzz Session, Fair, Farmers', Information, Technology.References
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