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ThesisItem Open Access EMPOWERMENT OF RURAL WOMEN BY PARTICIPATION IN AGRI-BASED ENTERPRISES(Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli, 2024-02-13) DANGORE ASHWINI PRAMODRAO; Sawant P. A.; Warawadekar S. C.; Kshirsagar P. J.; More V. G.The present study was conducted in all the five districts of Konkan region of Maharashtra namely Plaghar, Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg with the major objective to study the empowerment of rural women in agri-based enterprises. Total 250 trained rural women were selected from all five districts of Konkan region and 'ex-post-facto' research design was used for the present study. The data were collected by personal interview of trained rural women.ThesisItem Open Access INDIGENOUS TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE TO CURB THE MENACE OF WILD ANIMALS(Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli, 2023-12-26) MASKE KOMAL VIVEK; Kadam J. R.; Sawant P. A.; Malve D. B.; Patil V. K.Present study was conducted in Ratnagiri district in South Konkan region of Maharashtra. The sample was constituted 120 ITK farmers from three zones from Ratnagiri district. The respondents were interviewed with the help of a specially designed schedule. The exploratory research design was used for the present study. It is revealed that majority of the farmers were in the older age group with secondary school education, marginal land holding, medium family size, fair cropping pattern, medium farming experience, respondents farm in close proximity of forest area within 0 to 0.5 km of the forest, river near to their farm. Total 44 ITKs were collected from the respondents. Out of 44 ITKs in general 34 ITKs were judged as rational by the progressive farmers, forest department and subject specialists and 10 ITKs were judged as irrational. In this research 19 ITK practices were collected to safeguard crops from wild pig damage. These all practices validated by experts among one was rational practice that is, throwing gulal (red powder) on the side of the field causes the radium-like substance in it to glow (58%). In my research on crop protection from monkeys documented 15 ITK practices, expert validation confirm the effectiveness of one particular ITK involving the use of catapult/fork (bechki) or air gun to drive away the monkeys (63%). This validated ITK offers a promising solution for mitigating monkey related crop damage, providing valuable insights into coexistence of agriculture and wildlife. In my research focused on crop protection from rats or bandicoot rays, I gathered a select set of 5 ITK practices. Though expert validation, one ITK emerged as particularly effective. This method involves applying a powder or a chemical solution with pungent smell like (phorate or phenyl) should be applied around the farm embankment (55%).ThesisItem Open Access Social capital formation through women self-help groups by agro-processing(Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli, 2024-01-15) Varadha V. Mohan; Sawant P. A.; Borate H. V.; Kshirsagar P. J.The research conducted on Social capital formation through women self-help groups by agro-processing was conducted in two tehsils of Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra and Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala. From 40 self-help groups, 120 respondents were interviewed for the research purpose.ThesisItem Open Access IMPACT OF MREGS ON ITS BENEFICIARIES IN RATNAGIRI DISTRICT(Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli, 2024-01-15) JADHAV SURAJ LAXMAN; Warwadekar S. C.; Deshmukh S. S.; Torane S. R.The present study was carried out in three tahsils of Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra state to analyze the impact of MREGS on its beneficiaries in Ratnagiri district. Data was collected from a sample size of 90 MREGS beneficiaries using pretested interview schedule through personal interview method and secondary data related to employment generation collected from State Agriculture Department of Dapoli sub-division. It was observed that most of the beneficiaries were in 'middle' age category (66.67 %), with 'primary’ level of education (26.66 %). Majority of beneficiaries were in ‘medium’ level of family size (56.66 %). Majority of beneficiaries i.e., 70.00 per cent belonged to ‘medium; area of cashew under MREGS, 58.89 per cent of beneficiaries had ‘medium’ level of cashew management practices followed. Majority of beneficiaries i.e., 60.00 per cent belonged to ‘medium’ level of annual income, about 54.43 per cent of beneficiaries were use ‘medium’ level of sources of information. Most of beneficiaries (57.75 %) had ‘medium’ level of scientific orientation while more than half (61.13 %) of the beneficiaries had ‘favourable’ attitude towards MREGS. It was observed that more than half (56.67 %) of the beneficiaries had ‘medium’ level of use of social media. It was revealed that majority i.e., 70.00 per cent of beneficiaries had ‘medium’ level of employment generation through MREGS. About 176 days are average increase in employment generation per year by beneficiaries. The study revealed that the selected variables education, Area of cashew cultivation under MREGS, Cashew management practices fallowed, Sources of information, Attitude towards MREGS, Use of social media were found positively and highly significant with impact in terms of employment generation at 1 % level of significance and scientific orientation was found significant at 0.05 level of significance. While age, family size and annual income were showing non-significant association with employment generation. The constraints analysis revealed that majority of the beneficiaries faced the unavailability of labourers while they suggested that two year old cashew grafts should be provided under the scheme.ThesisItem Open Access DETERMINING FARMERS INTENTION TOWARDS ADOPTION OF ORGANIC AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES USING STRUCTURAL EQUATION MODELING (SEM)(Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli, 2024-01-15) RAHUL DIPAK SHELAR; Deshmukh S. S.; Warwadekar S. C.; Malave D. B.; Bodake P. S.The Green Revolution in India has transformed the nation into a food surplus economy, yet its associated environmental degradation necessitates a shift towards sustainable farming. Organic farming has emerged as a viable alternative, prompting government initiatives to promote its adoption. This study employs the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) to investigate the factors that influence farmers' intentions to adopt organic farming in the Konkan region, focusing on socioeconomic, institutional, and agroecological aspects. Two districts, Ratnagiri, and Raigad, representing distinct agroclimatic zones were studied, encompassing 150 organic farmers. The study found that middle-aged farmers dominate the landscape, motivated by health awareness and market demand. Education up to the secondary level is prevalent, which enhances the acceptance of sustainable practices. Limited landholdings necessitate strategies for optimal productivity. Despite these challenges, organic farming is economically viable with a moderate level of farmer expertise. Extension services have effectively reached farmers with a notable reliance on institutional credit. The TPB analysis revealed a positive attitude among farmers, influenced by subjective norms and health consciousness. Perceived behavioral control and concerns over food security and marketability impact adoption intentions. Structural equation modeling validates the extended TPB, highlighting the significant role of attitude and marketability in predicting farmers' intentions. Direct selling has emerged as the preferred marketing channel, emphasizing the need for supportive policies. This study's implications stress the importance of targeted extension educational campaigns, support for farmers with critical inputs, strategies for optimizing limited land, and policies fostering economic and environmental sustainability. These findings contribute to a comprehensive understanding of organic farming adoption, providing valuable insights for policymakers, extension services, and agricultural planners in fostering a sustainable and environmentally friendly agricultural landscape. Future research opportunities include longitudinal studies, cross-cultural comparisons, and in-depth analyses of non-significant relationships to refine strategies and inform policies for the transformative journey towards sustainable agriculture.Exploring the role of organic farming in climate change resilience and conducting social network analyses can contribute valuable insights for the sustainable transformation of the agri-food system.ThesisItem Open Access EFFECTIVENESS OF DIFFERENT MODES OF IMPARTING KNOWLEDGE THROUGH WHATSAPP(Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli, 2024-01-12) GAURI VIVEK NAIK; Sawant P. A.; Kadam J. R.; Bhosale S. S.The study took place at College of Agriculture, Dapoli. First-year students in the B.Sc. Agriculture course were selected as the population. A random sample of 90 respondents was divided into three groups of 30 each. Data was collected through a knowledge test and questionnaire. The analysis revealed that 57.78 per cent of respondents were in young adulthood. Of the respondents, 47.78 per cent were females and 52.22 per cent were males. Additionally, 46.67 per cent of respondents were in the first-class category of H.S.C. percentage. Regarding gadget availability, 47.78 per cent had 2 to 4 gadgets.ThesisItem Open Access Attitude of farmers towards mixed farming(Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli, 2024-01-12) Bhosale Snehal Anandrao; Borate H. V.; Warwadekar S. C.; Torane S. R.; Rajemahadik V. A.The study was conducted Palghar district in North Konkan region of Maharashtra. The sample constituted 120 respondents drawn from two tehsils of Palghar districts. The respondents were interviewed with the help of a specially designed schedule. The Ex-post facto research design was used for the study.ThesisItem Open Access Marketing pattern of organic vegetable growers from Palghar district(Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli, 2024-01-15) Konduskar Mayuri Jaysing; Kadam J. R.; Sawant P. A.; Kshirsagar P. J.; Kulkarni M. M.Marketing pattern of organic vegetable growers from Palghar districtThesisItem Open Access Attitude of farmers towards private extension services(Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli, 2024-01-12) Chavan Komal AshokThe present study was conducted in two tehsils of Palghar district of Maharashtra state using ex-post facto research design. Total 60 respondents were selected purposively as a sample for the present investigation. The respondents were interviewed with the help of a specially designed schedule. Collected data was classified, tabulated and analyzed by using various statistical methods.
