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University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad

The University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad was established on October 1, 1986. The University has 5 Colleges, 27 Research Stations, 6 Agriculture Extension Education Centers, 6 Krishi Vigyan Kendras and ATIC. The University has its jurisdiction over 7 districts namely Bagalkot, Belgaum, Bijapur, Dharwad, Gadag, Haveri, and Uttar Kannada in northern Karnataka. Greater diversity exists in soil types, climate, topography cropping and farming situations. The jurisdiction includes dry-farming to heavy rainfall and irrigated area. Important crops of the region include sorghum, cotton, rice, pulses, chilli, sugarcane, groundnut, sunflower, wheat, safflower etc. The region is also known for many horticultural crops. Considerable progress has been registered in the field of education, research and extension from this University.

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Thesis Type: M.Sc × Subject: Agricultural Extension × Start date: 2000 × End date: 2006 ×
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    A STUDY ON IRRIGATION MANAGEMENT EFFICIENCY AMONG HEAD-REACH AND TAIL-END FARMERS IN HEMAUATHY IRRIGATION PROIECT IN KARNATAKA
    (University of Agricultural Science, Dharwad, 2002) Hulagur, Basavaraj; Siddaramaiah, B S
    ABSTRACT NOT AVAILABLE
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    A STUDY ON RATE OF ADOPTION AND CONSEQUENCES OF HYBRID PADDY IN CAUVERI COMMAND AREA, KARNATAKA STATE
    (University of Agricultural Science, Dharwad, 2001) Chandra, P; Gangadharappa, N R
    ABSTRACT NOT AVAILABLE
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    STUDY ON KNOWLEDGE LEVEL OF FARMERS AND EXTENSION PERSONNEL ABOUT THE ILLEFFECTS OF AGRICUTLURAL CHEMICALS
    (University of Agricultural Science, Dharwad, 2002) Birajdar, V M; Sundaraswamy, B
    Study on the knowledge level of farmers and extension personnel about the ill - efiects of agricultural chemicals was carried out in Karnataka during 2001-02. By following proportionate random sampling 120 farmers were selected and data was collected by personal interview method. Extension personnel were given questionnaires at their respective hoblis of which 60 extension personnel mailed by the questionnaires. The important findings of the study were; 50.00 per cent of farmers and 36.00 per cent of extension personnel had medium level of knowledge about ill- effects of agricultural chemicals. Ill-effects of agricultural chemicals perceived by majority of farmers and extension personnel were killing of 100 natural enemies and beneficial organisms, increase in resistance in pests and weeds, pollution of air and water bodies, effect on soil processes such as organic matter decomposition and soil enzyme activity, effect on human health such as irritation to skin, eyes and lung problems. Majority of farmers and extension personnel belonged to middle age group. 43.00 per cent of farmers possessed land between 10 to 20 acres, while 25.00 per cent of them had farming experience of more than 30 years. 45.00 per cent of extension personnel had job experience of 11 - 15 years. A positive and significant relationship was obsen'ed between knowledge level and socio-psychological characteristics such as education, extension contact, mass media use, achievement motivation, innovative proneness and scientific orientation. Regarding suggestions to minimize ill -effects of agriculture chemicals, majority of farmers suggested the supply of quality grade pesticides in market, increase in use of bio-control agents, bio-fertilizers, bio-pesticides and resistant varieties while majority of extension personnel suggested strict use of chemicals as per recommended dose, use of integrated pest management and integrated nutrient management, while an equal importance to disseminate information regarding ill- effects of excessive use of chemicals.
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    EMPOWERMENT OF RURAL WOMEN IN SELF HELP GROUPS IN PRAKASAM DISTRICT OF ANDHRA PRADESH - AN ANALYSIS
    (University of Agricultural Science, Dharwad, 2001) Sarada, O; Shivamurthy, M
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    A STUDY ON THE MANAGEMENT OF ARECA GARDENS AND MARKETING PATTERN PREFERRED BY THE ARECANUT FARMERS OF SHIMOGA DISTRICT IN KARNATAKA
    (University of Agricultural Science, Dharwad, 2002) Veda Murthy, H J; Ansari, M R
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    STUDY ON KNOWLEDGE AND ADOPTION OF ROSE GROWING FARMERS IN KARNATAKA
    (University of Agricultural Science, Dharwad, 2005) Vinay Kumar, R; Natikar, K V
    "The study was conducted in Bangalore rural district of south Karnataka and Belgaum district of North Karnataka during the year 2004-05. The districts were selected keeping area and production of rose as criterion. In Bangalore rural district, Devanahalli and Hoskote taluks, similarly in Belgaum district, Belgaum and Gokak taluks were purposively selected. From each taluk of Bangalore rural district and Belgaum district, 40 and 20 rose growers were selected using the same criteria constituting a total sample of 120. More than 43 per cent of the rose growers had high knowledge level about recommended cultivation practices. About 49.17 per cent of the respondents had fallen under high adoption category and 34.17 per cent of the respondents were under medium adoption category. Majority of the respondents belonged to middle age group, had low farming experience and semi-medium land holding. More than 28 per cent of the respondents studied upto high school. Majority of the respondents had medium extension contact (60.00%), medium extension participation (59.17%), medium mass media participation (55.00%), medium risk orientation (69.17%), medium economic motivation (61.67%) and medium innovativeness (61.67%). Cent per cent of the respondents had knowledge and adopted number of pruning and stage of harvesting. More than 99 -per cent of the farmers cultivated recommended variety and harvested in right time. More than half of the respondents (55.83%) obtained recommended yield. Majority of respondents expressed the production problems like problem of pests (87.50%), diseases (85.83%) and high investment (69.17%). Further, majority of the respondents expressed the marketing problems like exploitation by the middle man (78.83%), fluctuation in price (75.00%) and low price for flowers (70.83%)."
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    A PROFILE STUDY OF KANNADA FARM MAGAZINE READERS IN KARNATAKA
    (University of Agricultural Science, Dharwad, 2004) Sandesh, H M; Manjunath, L
    "The study was undertaken in selected districts of Karnataka state based on strength of Kannada farm magazine readers. The farm magazines selected for the study were 'Sujathasanchike' and 'Sirisambruddhi'. A sample size of 60 Kannada farm magazine readers from each of the farm magazine were selected, thus constituting a total sample of 120 Kannada farm magazine readers. The important findings of the study were: It was found out that there was a significant association between satisfaction level and the variables such as progressiveness, education, risk orientation, mass media utilization, social participation, farming experience and attitude towards print media of the Kannada farm magazine readers. Majority of the respondents possessed television sets, radio and found to subscribe newspapers. One third of the respondents had regular contact with the extension personnel such as Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Officers and Agricultural Officers. Fifty per cent of the respondents belonged to medium economic motivation, medium progressiveness category and the same percentage of the respondents had favourable attitude towards print media. With respect to extent of satisfaction, 57.50 per cent of the respondents were satisfied with different component of the farm magazines, which includes name of the magazine, attractiveness, letters used, accuracy of messages and timely publication of the farm magazines. Two third of the respondents encountered the problems of irregular distribution and non-availability of farm magazines in rural areas and majority of respondents have suggested for publishing information on prescribed page and making information available on high-tech agriculture."
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    A PROFILE STUDY OF KANNADA FARM MAGAZINE READERS IN KARNATAKA
    (University of Agricultural Science, Dharwad, 2004) Sandesh, H M; Manjunath, L
    "The study was undertaken in selected districts of Karnataka state based on strength of Kannada farm magazine readers. The farm magazines selected for the study were 'Sujathasanchike' and 'Sirisambruddhi'. A sample size of 60 Kannada farm magazine readers from each of the farm magazine were selected, thus constituting a total sample of 120 Kannada farm magazine readers. The important findings of the study were: It was found out that there was a significant association between satisfaction level and the variables such as progressiveness, education, risk orientation, mass media utilization, social participation, farming experience and attitude towards print media of the Kannada farm magazine readers. Majority of the respondents possessed television sets, radio and found to subscribe newspapers. One third of the respondents had regular contact with the extension personnel such as Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Officers and Agricultural Officers. Fifty per cent of the respondents belonged to medium economic motivation, medium progressiveness category and the same percentage of the respondents had favourable attitude towards print media. With respect to extent of satisfaction, 57.50 per cent of the respondents were satisfied with different component of the farm magazines, which includes name of the magazine, attractiveness, letters used, accuracy of messages and timely publication of the farm magazines. Two third of the respondents encountered the problems of irregular distribution and non-availability of farm magazines in rural areas and majority of respondents have suggested for publishing information on prescribed page and making information available on high-tech agriculture."
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    KNOWLEDGE LEVEL AND ADOPTION BEHAVIOUR OF VEGETABLE GROWERS WITH RESPECT TO INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT OF TOMATO CROP IN KOLAR DISTRICT
    (University of Agricultural Science, Dharwad, 2002) Venkatesh Gandhi, R; Hanchinal, S N
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